Published by Greene County Department of Human Services since 1976 MARCH 2018
SENIOR ANGELS PROGRAM -
SPREADING CHEER 365 DAYS A YEAR
The Senior Angels Program was created in 1998 by the Greene County Department for the Aging staff. The case
managers noticed that there was a large population of seniors that had no family or close friends to share the
Christmas holiday with, and thought it would be nice to remember them at this joyous time.
Originally, the Department for the Aging staff asked for donations of small gifts and trinkets that could be delivered
along with the Home-Delivered Meals. As the concept grew, a couple of staff members thought it would be a good
idea to reach out to the residents and businesses of Greene County seeking monetary donations. In the first year,
$2,000 was raised and they were able to brighten up the Holidays for 15 seniors.
Over the years, the program grew and became so successful, that in 2013, a committee was formed to oversee
fundraising and the requests for gifts. At that time, the logo of an angel’s wings with a halo began, in memory of
former staff member, Sheila Ormerod, who loved the program.
The committee wants people to know that the Senior Angels Program operates more than just at holiday time.
Their slogan is “Spreading Cheer 365 Days a Year”. Year-round, funds are used to provide one-time, emergency
assistance to senior citizens, when all other funds have been exhausted, and there is no other source to help. Some
of the other ways the funds have been used are:
Purchase of clothing and household necessities
Purchase of small appliances or amplified phones
Purchase of items that will enable seniors to live with dignity and independence
Monetary supplement to help with rising energy costs, when all other sources have been expended
Gifts for Elderly clients in Nursing Homes
Due to the generous contributions of the Greene County residents, business and clubs, the Program has been able to
help fulfill all qualified requests. Hopefully, moving forward, it can still do the same for many years to come.
Year-round donations can be dropped off or mailed to: Greene County Department of Human Services, ATTN:
Senior Angels Fund, 411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414.
For more information, please call Greene County Department of Human Services at (518) 719-3555 or toll-free
(877) 794-9266
Senior Angels Donations
as requested by the family in lieu of flowers
In Memory of Mabel Schuman
From Helen Ihde
As the number of seniors grows, so does the need for our vast array of services. The
Department of Human Services encourages and appreciates donations. If you or your
family are in a position to do so, please fill out the form below. One hundred percent
of your contribution will be used to provide service to another older adult in need.
NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
I designate a $ _____ donation in appreciation for services OR
In memory of _________________________________
to the following:
_____ Round Table News _____ Homebound transportation
_____ In-home services _____ Nutrition Program/Home-delivered Meals
_____ Senior Angels Program _____ Where most needed
Make checks payable & mail to: Greene County Dept. of Human Services
411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414
Vera Crewell Donation for the Nutrition Program
In Memory of Susan Stephens
Carol Maykut (General donation) In Memory of Gail Kamna
Barbara Smith (General donation)
In Memory of George & Helen Zini
Phyllis J. Wissert Donation in Appreciation of Services
CDPHP for the delicious Valentine’s Day Chocolates for the Rivertown Senior Center in Athens.
SHOPPING BUS The Greene County Department of Human Services offers a shopping bus to Greene County residents, age 60 or
older, living in the towns of Ashland, Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Coxsackie, Greenville, Hunter, Jewett, Prattsville and
Windham. Seniors are picked up at their door, driven to Catskill for shopping, and then have lunch at a local Senior
Center before returning home. Special trips on a periodic basis.
MONDAY: Mountain Top/Catskill
(Windham, Ashland, Prattsville, Jewett & Hunter)
TUESDAY: Greenville/Cairo/Catskill
WEDNESDAY: Athens/Coxsackie
NOTE:
The Shopping Bus does not run on the following holidays observed in New York State government:
New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents’ Day Memorial Day
Independence Day Labor Day
Columbus Day Election Day (November)
Veterans Day Thanksgiving
Christmas
In addition, dur ing snow or ice storms, it may be necessary for us to close our senior service centers because of
hazardous driving conditions. When we close the centers, we also cancel our transportation services for the day,
which includes the Shopping Bus.
SPECIAL TRIPS
COLONIE CENTER (PRICE PER PERSON: $10.00)
Payment due at time of departure/boarding. No exceptions please.
Reservations must be made no later than 3:00 p.m. of the Wednesday before trip.
Friday, March 9, 2018
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR SPECIAL TRIP TO VIA AQUARIUM
For further information or to make a reservation, call Janet at (518) 719-3559
Volunteers Needed! What: Greene County Public Health Department’s
Annual Point of Dispensing (POD) Exercise
When: April 3, 2018 from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Coxsackie-Athens Middle School Gymnasium
Who: Anyone can
Contact:
Brielle Phillips, MGH Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Greene County Public Health Phone: (518) 719-3611 Email: [email protected]
A Point of Dispensing (POD) system is a system that Health Departments use to provide medical countermeasures (antibiotics or vaccinations) to the jurisdictions population in the event of a Public Health Emergency. As a Health Department, we are required to test our plans to operate a POD annually. We do this by creating a mock scenario and practicing dispensing (raffle ticket) as quickly and efficiently as possible.
In order to test our ability to do this, we need volunteers to come and process through the POD as if they are there to receive the medical countermeasure (in this case a raffle ticket). During this, we can see how well we understand the operating system and identify areas of improvement to increase our speed of dispensing.
This is a fun and interesting volunteer opportunity for anyone wanting to give back to their community and assist the Health Department in increasing our community preparedness!
*Receive a raffle ticket when you go through the POD
and get entered into a drawing for a Public Health gift basket!
SENIOR CORPS
MLK COMMUNITY RESOURCE DAY
Sponsored by Greene County Department for Human Services RSVP
March 22, 2018
Washington Irving Senior Center
15 Academy Street
Catskill, NY 12414
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Stop in to learn how area vendors can assist you.
Lots of great information & give-away items
For more information contact
Ruth Pforte (518) 719-3555
NEWS FROM CAIRO CRAFTERS
Thank you for assisting our group with yarn purchases
in 2017. Below are the ways we have donated to other
organizations and groups with the yarn:
* 2 shawls * 198 hats
* 3 pairs of socks * 31 scarves
* 19 baby hats * 78 lap robes
* 27 baby blankets * 21 pairs of gloves
* 7 pairs of booties * 14 pairs of mittens
We will keep doing our best to fulfill the needs of the
groups that look forward to the things we make for
them.
IN MEMORY OF BARBARA GALANTY
In 2013, two concerned volunteers, Barbara Galanty and
Liz Jarvis, recognized the need for soft, fashionable hats
for chemo patients. Together they worked out a plan to
ask their fellow crafters to help fill this need. They
named their project “Hats for Hope”. The first hats
made were a simple pattern, using very soft materials,
that could be knit or crocheted. Over the years, the hat’s
design has changed to include flowers and butterflies.
Many have expressed their gratitude by writing to say
that receiving the hat raised their spirits. Since 2013,
over 2,000 hats have been donated to 12 chemotherapy
locations in Albany and Columbia Counties.
We will remember Barbara fondly and her efforts in
getting the ball rolling. We are proud that the “Hats for
Hope” project will continue to produce and distr ibute
hats for chemo patients by others following in her
footsteps.
“To ease another’s heartache is to forget one’s own.” Abraham Lincoln
Welcome back to our Caregiver Connection. We hope you find beneficial information to you as family caregivers.
As you read, you’ll come across terms commonly used in Human Services & Health Care settings that you may find
confusing or have never heard before. Each month, we will offer an alphabetical list of terms with simple
explanations.
D - G
Dementia: An umbrella term for types of brain function that disrupts or impairs a person’s memory, ability to think or
speak clearly, and ability to perform everyday tasks, caused by physical changes in the brain. It can also affect a
person’s personality, mood, social interaction (how he or she relates to others) and judgement.
Discharge Planner: A nurse, social worker, or other health care worker who coordinates a patient’s transition from
one care setting to the next, such as from hospital to home.
Do Not Intubate (DNI) Order: Instructs health care workers not to insert a breathing tube through the patient’s nose
or mouth into the throat, once breathing has stopped. A DNI order is part of an advance directive and is separate from
a DNR order.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order: Instructs health care workers not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
or other actions to restart a person’s heart or breathing, once it has stopped. By law, a DNR order must be offered to
patients and families. Signed DNRs must be part of the patient’s records. A DNR order is part of an advance
directive and is separate from a DNI order.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): Medical equipment that can be used more than once. It includes crutches,
knee braces, wheelchairs, hospital beds, and prostheses. In order for DMEs to be paid for by Medicare or other
insurance, they must be ordered by a doctor.
Elder Law Attorney: A lawyer who specializes in the rights and issues of older adults and their health, finances, and
well being. Some states have certification for elder law attorneys.
Formal Caregiver: Professional or paraprofessionals who are paid to provide caregiving. Family Caregivers refer to
any family member, partner, friend or neighbor who provides or manages the care of someone who is ill, disabled, or
frail. There may be more than one family caregiver involved in a person’s care. They are sometimes referred to as
informal caregivers.
Geriatrician: A medical doctor with special training in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disabilities in older
adults. Another health care professional, Gerontologist, is one trained to work with older adults and their families.
He or she may have a MS or PhD.
Guardian: A legal term for someone named by a judge to manage a person’s affairs (financial & personal). This
takes effect only after a court determines that the person is not competent to do this alone.
MORE TERMS NEXT MONTH
WHEN AN ELDERLY LOVED ONE NEEDS EXTRA HELP
Family members of aging adults typically travel one of two paths to becoming a caregiver: the
sudden sprint, or the gradual march. The sudden sprint towards providing care for a loved one is
often set off by an unexpected event - a stroke, a fall, complications from surgery, which acts as a
catalyst, escalating your family member’s care needs practically overnight. The gradual march in
the direction of caregiving is less abrupt. You can’t say exactly when it began, but you’ve started noticing little
changes in how your family member interacts with the world around them. Perhaps they’re getting lost while driving
to the grocery store, maybe they’re having trouble keeping track of their medications, or balancing their checkbook -
tasks they’ve performed countless times over the years, without any problems. If an aging family member is
consistently exhibiting these kinds of behaviors, they may soon be in need of extra care.
Here are common signs your loved one may need extra help:
* Physical - Fluctuating weight, balance problems, poor hygiene, sleeping too much or too little, unexplained
burns and bruises (especially on the legs and arms)
* Home environment - Unkempt yard, unusual carpet stains, excessive clutter (several weeks’ worth of
newspapers, piles of junk mail), unusual odors (urine, garbage), not enough food in the house, failure to turn off
stove or water after use
* Emotional - Mood swings, abusive behavior (most likely verbal), lack of motivation, uncharacteristically
anti-social behavior
* Cognitive - Confusion, memory loss, repetition, hallucinations
* Other - Dents and scratches on the car, unfilled or untaken prescriptions, unpaid bills
Whether these problems appear suddenly or slowly, they are all warning signs that indicate your loved one is having
trouble attending to their own needs. Being able to identify the presence of these red flags, as soon as possible, will
enable you, your aging loved one, and the rest of your family to come up with a plan that ensures everyone’s needs
are met.
NORMAL AGING, OR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
As a loved one ages, one of the questions that may come up, for you and your family, is how to tell the difference
between the cognitive changes associated with “normal aging”, and those that could signal serious health conditions,
such as dementia.
At this time, there’s no definitive way to distinguish between benign memory slips, Alzheimer’s, or other forms of
dementia, but it may help to consider this as a general rule of thumb: occasionally misplacing the car keys is normal,
while forgetting what to do with them is not.
Here are a few additional indicators that your loved one’s cognitive troubles may be caused by something more
serious than the simple advance of age:
Bad judgment (poor financial decisions, public outbursts)
Movement issues (stiff movements, hunched posture)
Loss of inhibition (saying or doing socially inappropriate things)
Language problems (can’t form coherent sentences)
Hallucinations and delusions (seeing things that aren’t really there)
Trouble performing familiar tasks (can’t remember how to get to the doctor’s office)
Memory loss that interrupts daily life (regularly forgets recent conversations)
Ultimately, it’s up to you and your family to determine if, and when, a loved one’s cognitive issues warrant investiga-
tion by a medical professional.
Provided courtesy of AgingCare.com, the go-to destination for family caregivers. AgingCare.com offers resources
and support for those taking care of elderly parents. This article is one of a series of articles included in the eBook,
Family Caring for Family. Download your free copy at www.AgingCare.com/ebook.
MEDICARE COVERAGE
OF PREVENTIVE BENEFITS Source: Medicare.gov
SMOKING & TOBACCO USE CESSATION (Counseling to stop smoking or using tobacco products)
How often is it covered?
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers up to 8 face-to-face visits in a 12-month period.
A qualified doctor or other Medicare-recognized practitioner must provide these visits.
Who's eligible?
All people with Part B who use tobacco are covered.
Your costs in Original Medicare
You pay nothing for the counseling sessions if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment.
To find out how much your specific test, item, or service will cost, talk to your doctor or other health care provider.
The specific amount you’ll owe may depend on several things, like:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
Whether your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service
Note:
Your doctor or other health care provider may recommend you get services more often than Medicare covers. Or,
they may recommend services that Medicare doesn’t cover. If this happens, you may have to pay some or all of the
costs. It’s important to ask questions so you understand why your doctor is recommending certain services and
whether Medicare will pay for them.
MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH . . . “GO FURTHER WITH FOOD”
This year’s theme encourages all of us to be successful in achieving the many benefits healthy eating
habits have to offer, but also to encourage all of us to find ways to cut back on food waste.
Why is food loss so very important?
Economically: Wasted food, between retail and consumers, in the U.S. totaled $161 billion.
Socially: In 2013, 4.3% of U.S. households were food insecure at some point dur ing the
year. That means 48 million Americans, with 16 million of them being children, were hungry.
Environmental: Food is the largest component of our trash. When food reaches the
landfills, it produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
What can we do for ourselves and our community?
Include a variety of healthy foods from all food groups
Consider foods you have on hand before going to the store and buying more
Buy only the amount that can be eaten or frozen within a few days and plan ways to utilize the
leftovers
Be aware of portion sizes - Remember My Plate
Use good food safety practices
Be physically active most days of the week
Understand the benefits of healthy eating. If you need assistance or have questions, contact a
Registered Dietician!
SENIOR SERVICE CENTERS in GREENE COUNTY
Each site serves the noon-time menu item for the day, Monday - Friday, for a suggested
donation of $4.00. All meals include: Meat/Alternative Entrée, Vegetables & Fruit, Bread,
Milk & Dessert. We ask that you call at least one day ahead, if you wish to be included in the
lunch count. Centers are closed on legal holidays and inclement weather. In addition, each
center offers Aging Information & Assistance/Medicare Minute each month.
ACRA Acra Community Center,
Old Rte. 23B, Acra
(518) 622-9898
Sandra Sherman
Meal Site Manager
Elaine Cherrington
AGING INFORMATION
& ASSISTANCE
MEDICARE MINUTE:
2nd monthly Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
COXSACKIE
Town of Coxsackie
Senior Center
Mansion Street, Coxsackie
(518) 731-8901
Renee Raffiani
Meal Site Manager
AGING INFORMATION
& ASSISTANCE
MEDICARE MINUTE:
3rd monthly Monday
11:30 a.m.
JEWETT Jewett Municipal Building
Route 23C, Jewett
(518) 263-4392
Gayle Ruvolo
Meal Site Manager
MaryAnn Brink
AGING INFORMATION
& ASSISTANCE
MEDICARE MINUTE:
4th monthly Friday
11:30 a.m.
.
CATSKILL Washington Irving Senior Center
15 Academy Street, Catskill
(518) 943-1343
Gethen Proper, Meal Site Manager
Martha Schilling
AGING INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
MEDICARE MINUTE:
2nd monthly Thursday
11:30 a.m.
ATHENS Rivertown Senior Center
39 Second Street, Athens
(518) 945-2700
JoanAnn Rouse Shane Dillon
John Lawrence Lana Marrone
AGING INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
MEDICARE MINUTE:
2nd monthly Monday
11:30 a.m.
CALL YOUR LOCAL SENIOR CENTER FOR ACTIVITY INFORMATION
GREENE COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM ALL PERSONS, AGE 60 OR OLDER ARE INVITED TO ATTEND - SUGGESTED DONATION IS $4.00
DAILY: Whole Grain Bread (unless otherwise noted) w/Promise Spread, and 1% Milk, Coffee or Tea RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE BY CALLING THE APPROPRIATE CENTER
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1
Ravioli w/ Tomato Sauce
Fresh Green Salad
Cauliflower Italian Mixed Vegetables
Fresh Fruit
2
Lemon Pepper Fish
Brown Rice Pilaf Cold Beet Salad
California Mixed Vegetables
Chocolate Mousse
5
Shepherd’s Pie
Beets
Cauliflower Oatmeal Cookie
6
Beef Burgundy
Noodles
Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Lemon Pudding
7
Beef Pot Roast w/ Gravy
Green Beans
Mashed Potato
Roasted Winter Squash
Peaches
8
Pepper Steak
Fresh Salad
Baked Potato
Carrot Coins
Fresh Fruit
9
Salmon w/ Dill Sauce
Parsley Boiled Potato
Broccoli Fruited Gelatin
12
Lasagna w/ Meat Sauce
Italian Mixed Vegetables
Fruit Cocktail
13
Sweet & Sour Pork
Brown Rice
Broccoli Hummingbird Cake
14
St. Patrick’s Day Meal
Corned Beef Steamed Cabbage
Boiled Red Potato
Carrots
Irish Cream Trifle
15
Asiago Turkey w/ Sun Dried
Tomatoes
Pasta
Fresh Salad
Spinach
Pears
16
Mushroom Quiche
Green Beans
Cauliflower Pineapple Chunks
19
Black Bean Chili Brown Rice
Corn
Mandarin Oranges
20
COOK’S CHOICE
Broccoli Pineapple Chunks
21
Birthday Celebration
Chicken Florentine
Roasted Potato
Carrots
Tiramisu
22
Pork Chops w/ Mushroom Gravy
Braised Cabbage
Applesauce
Fresh Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Apple & Sweet Potato Compote
23
Fish & Chips
Raw Vegetables w/ Hummus
Mixed Vegetables
Fruit Cocktail
26 National
Spinach Day
Roasted Chicken w/ Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Spinach Puff
Cranberry Sauce
Pears
27
Stuffed Peppers
Green Beans
Rice
Fruit Cocktail
28
Turkey Divan over Brown Rice
Broccoli Casserole
Oatmeal Cookies
29
Meatloaf w/ Gravy
Fresh Salad
Baked Potato
Oriental Mixed Vegetables
Chocolate Mousse
30
Stuffed Shells in Tomato Sauce
Fresh Salad
Italian Mixed Vegetables
Peach Crisp
GREENE COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM ALL PERSONS, AGE 60 OR OLDER, ARE INVITED TO ATTEND - SUGGESTED DONATION IS $4.00
DAILY: Whole Grain Bread (unless otherwise noted) w/Promise Spread, and 1% Milk, Coffee or Tea RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE BY CALLING THE APPROPRIATE CENTER
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2 Baseball Season!
Hot Dogs
Carrots
Sauerkraut Baked Beans
Ice cream
Jell-O (HDM)
3
Beef Stew
Corn
Cauliflower Tapioca Pudding
4
Vegetable Lasagna
Italian Mixed Vegetables
Pears
5
Roasted Turkey
w/ gravy
& Cranberry Sauce
Stuffing
Mashed Potato
Carrots
Apple Cranberry Crisp
6
Chicken Salad Plate
Green Bean Salad
Fresh Spinach Mix Salad
Potato Salad
Peanut Butter Swirl Brownie
9
Fish & Chips
Spinach
Tropical Fruit Mix
10
Broccoli Quiche
Peas w/ Pearl Onions
Carrots
Yogurt
11
Meatball Subs
Italian Mixed Vegetables
Fruit Cocktail
12
Chicken & Biscuits
Wax Beans
Cole Slaw
Chocolate Mousse
13 National
Peach Cobbler Day
Oven Baked Pork Chop
Applesauce
Green Salad
Braised Cabbage
Sweet Potato
Peach Cobbler
16
Macaroni & Cheese
3 Bean Salad
Stewed Tomatoes
Pears
17
Chicken Divan
Brown Rice
Peas w/ Pearl Onions
Mandarin Oranges
18
Hamburger Gravy
over Biscuits
Mashed Potatoes
Spinach
Apricots
19
Salmon w/ Dill Sauce
Fresh Salad
Parsley Boiled Potato
Broccoli Ice Cream Sandwich
Lemon Pudding (HDM)
20 National
Pineapple Upside-Down
Cake Day
Linguini w/White Clam Sauce
Fresh Salad
Broccoli Pineapple
Upside-Down Cake
23
Shepherd’s Pie
Green Beans
Fruit Cocktail
24
Chicken Dijon
Braised Cabbage
Mashed Potatoes
Pineapple Chunks
25
Hungarian Goulash
Egg Noodles
Cauliflower Italian Mixed Vegetables
Cupcake
26
Pork Loin w/ gravy
Applesauce
Coleslaw
Mashed Potato
Carrots
Peach Crisp
27
Lemon Pepper Fish
Brown Rice Pilaf Fresh Salad
California Mixed Vegetables
Vanilla Mousse
30 National Oatmeal
Cookie Day
Stuffed Shells
w/ Tomato Sauce
Green Beans
Mixed Vegetables
Oatmeal Cookie
GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES
CONTRIBUTIONS POLICY
For services under the Older Americans Act and in Community Services for the Elderly which propose contributions,
such contributions must be used for costs allowable under applicable regulations and incurred during the budget
period that contributions were received. The suggested contributions will not be more than the actual cost of the
service. The purpose is to offer participants the opportunity to contribute and to increase the units of services,
particularly to those in greatest need. Envelopes are provided to participants that desire to make voluntary and
confidential contributions.
Services will not be denied to anyone unable or unwilling to make a contribution.
CONSULTATION and ASSISTANCE: This includes such client assistance activities as case assistance,
HIICAP, help with public benefit applications, etc.
The suggested level is $5.00 per office visit (Actual cost $20.00/hour).
IN-HOME SERVICES: This is discussed with the client by the case manager at the time of assessment.
The suggested level of contribution is $3.00 per hour (Actual cost $21.56/hour).
LEGAL SERVICES: The suggested level of contribution is $10.00 per attorney consultation (Actual cost $149.00/hour).
NUTRITION: Senior Congregate Meal or Home Delivered Meals: The suggested level of contribution is $4.00 (Actual cost $12.01/meal).
Nutrition Counseling:
Clients requesting diet counseling from the Registered Dietitian are provided with an opportunity to contribute.
The suggested level of contribution is $5.00. (Actual cost $65.00/hour).
TRANSPORTATION:
Shopping Bus: This door-to-door service is provided directly by the Department.
The suggested level of contribution is $3.00 round trip (Actual cost $15.08/one way).
Senior Center Transportation: The suggested contribution is $1.00 for round trip (Actual cost: $7.34/one way).
Medical (Homebound) Transportation:
All tolls are to be paid directly by the passenger.
The suggested contribution for this service is a sliding scale based on mileage
0 – 10 miles $3.00 round trip
11 – 20 miles $5.00 round trip
21 – 40 miles $9.00 round trip
41+ miles $15.00 round trip
(Actual cost is $29.62 one-way trip, maximum mileage)
Remember to make checks payable to Greene County Department of Human Services & note in memo the service.
FAUX STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY ARTIST, RUTH LEONARD
March 17, 24 & 31, 2018
1:00 p.m.
Cairo Public Library
Free to participants, from teens to adults.
Some supplies, including brushes, sheets of plexiglass,
and several colors of paint will be provided.
Feel free to bring own glass project and acrylic paint.
Call (518) 622-9864 to register.
Program made possible by funds from the Friends of the Cairo Public Library
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT for 2018 YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Greene County Children, Youth & Community Advisory Board is sponsoring the 2018 Youth of the Year
Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize the achievements of Greene County youth who have made
outstanding contributions in serving his/her community through leadership, knowledge, skill and/or service. The
dedication of these young people help make Greene County a better place for us all.
If you know a young person, in Grade 9 -12, who deserves this recognition, contact the Greene County
Department of Human Services at (518) 719-3555 for an official nomination form. From the nominations received,
the youth will be evaluated by the selection committee to determine this year’s winner. Winners will be recognized at
the annual Greene County Youth Fair.
Any inquiries, for further information, may also be directed to the department. Deadline for entries is March 31,
2018.
SOME ST. PATRICK’S DAY FUN FOR ALL AGES St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. Interestingly, St. Patrick was not Irish; it is believed he was born in
England. St. Patrick was a Catholic missionary. He believed God was calling him to go to the Irish people and
convert them to Christianity. St. Patrick went among the Irish people for several years. It has been recorded that
he used the shamrock as an example of the holy trinity. March 17 marks the date of his death. Many today
celebrate with church services and parades in his honor.
WORD LIST
BRAVE
CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
GAELIC
HARP
HOPE
IRELAND
MAN
MISSIONARY
SAINT
SHAMROCK
ST PATRICK
TRINITY
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh (Gaelic, Happy St. Patrick’s Day)
C N H Y T I N I R T H B
S I W O R K E X O A R I
T S L C P Y H U R A M R
P I L E H E P P V I W E
A N K C A R Z E S E J L
T C W C Z G I S E A B A
R E O Z M C I S T D Q N
I R G A H O H S T G G D
C E N U N B N T A I E N
K V R A J L H T N I A D
I C R Z E L B M U H N N
H Y V K C O R M A H S T
GREENE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBS
ATHENS:
ATHENS SR. CITIZENS
2nd & 4th monthly Monday
1:15 p.m.
Rivertown Senior Center
CAIRO:
CAIRO GOLDEN AGERS
2nd & 4th monthly Wednesday
1:30 p.m.
Acra Community Center
CATSKILL:
CATSKILL SILVER LINING SENIORS
2nd monthly Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Washington Irving Center
COXSACKIE:
COXSACKIE AREA SENIORS SENIOR CITIZENS of COXSACKIE
2nd & 4th monthly Wednesday 1st & 3rd monthly Monday
1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m .
Van Heest Hall, Bethany Village Coxsackie Senior Center .
GREENVILLE:
GREENVILLE GOLDEN YEARS
1st monthly Wednesday
1:30 p.m.
American Legion Hall
MOUNTAIN-TOP:
MTN. TOP GOLDEN AGERS W-A-J-P-L GOLDEN AGERS
4th monthly Thursday 1st & 3rd monthly Monday
1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Tannersville Village Hall Hensonville Town Bldg.
WAJPL GOLDEN AGE CLUB BUS TRIP
PHILADELPHIA, PA. JUNE 19 - 21, 2018
$399 PER PERSON/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - $528 SINGLE
$50 deposit due with reservation, balance by April 2, 2018
PACKAGE INCLUDES LODGING AT THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PENNS LANDING
TWO BREAKFASTS & ONE DINNER
EVENING WITH A FOUNDING FATHER
SCENIC TOURS (Historic Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens, National Constitution Center,
Franklin Institute, Fels Planetarium Show, Independence National Historic Park, Reading Terminal Market)
SOUVENIR GIFT, LUGGAGE HANDLING, TAXES & MEAL GRATUITIES, MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION,
CALL MARYLOUISE (518) 622-3397 OR OPAL (518) 750-8380
WAJPL GOLDEN AGE CLUB
BUS TRIP LOG CABIN BANQUET FACILITY
HOLYOKE, MA
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018 $50 PER PERSON
MENU: WELCOME HORS D’OEUVRE PLATTER
ROLLS & BUTTER CHOP CHOP SALAD RED SKIN POTATO SALAD
HONEY-GLAZED GRILLED CHICKEN DRY-RUBBED COUNTRY BRISKET SOUTHERN SHRIMP CREOLE
BISCUIT W/ PEACH & STRAWBERRY PUREE
COFFEE TEA COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF WINE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION,
CALL MARYLOUISE (518) 622-3397 OR OPAL (518) 750-8380
WAJPL GOLDEN AGE CLUB BUS TRIP
“THE KING AND I” - PROCTOR’S, SCHENECTADY
LUNCH AT THE GLEN SANDERS MANSION
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018
DEPARTURE TIME BASED ON LOCATION
$75 PER ADULT
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION,
CALL MARY LOUISE AT (518) 622-3397
OR OPAL AT (518) 750-8380
MOUNTAIN TOP GOLDEN AGERS
BUS TRIP OCEAN CITY & EASTERN SHORE
SEPTEMBER 9 - 12, 2018
$489 PER PERSON/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$100 deposit due with reservation - $189 by 6/1/18 & balance by 7/20/18
PACKAGE INCLUDES: LODGING AT HOWARD JOHNSON PLAZA HOTEL W/ BREAKFAST
3 DINNERS INCLUDING PHILLIP’S CRAB HOUSE
OCEANS DOWN CASINO W/ BONUS
SCENIC TOURS (Assateague Island, Ocean City Boardwalk, Nassau Valley Winery, Salisbury Zoo, and Lewes and Rehoboth, DE)
MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION, LUGGAGE HANDLING, TAXES AND GRATUITIES
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION, CALL CHRIS (518) 589-5815
CAIRO GOLDEN AGERS BUS TRIP
LIVING HISTORY CRUISE/HISTORIC HERKIMER HOME
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018 (Tour is 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
$55 PER ADULT
HERKIMER HOME TOUR
PROMISED LAND BBQ
CHOCOLATE MAKING DEMONSTRATION
ERIE CANAL CRUISE (LOCKS 17 & 18)
GEMS’ DOCK
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION, CALL ANNA RUTH GREER AT (518) 291-2502
CATSKILL SILVER LININGS BUS TRIP
MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY
AUGUST 13 - 17, 2018
$630 PER PERSON/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $830 FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$25 deposit due with reservation - Balance by 6/18/18 - No Refunds after July 1, 2018
MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION
4 NIGHTS LODGING WITH BREAKFAST & DINNER
GUIDED TOURS OF MONTREAL, OLD MONTREAL, QUEBEC CITY AND OLD QUEBEC
VISIT TO SEVERAL SHRINES AND BASILICAS
VISIT TO MONTREAL CASINO
AND MORE!!!
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION, CALL GEORGIANNA RAMSEY (518) 622-3257
ADULT LEARNING INSTITUTE MARCH 2018 PROGRAMS
All are held at Columbia - Greene Community College, 4400 NY RT 23, Hudson
From 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Faculty/Staff Lounge, unless otherwise noted.
Please call the ALI Office @ (518) 828-4181, ext. 3431, or email [email protected] to register.
Open Pinochle Group Monday, March 5 & 19
Bridge Group Tuesday, March 6, 13, 20 & 27
Mahjongg Wednesday, March 7, 14 & 28
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Thursday, March 8 10:30 a.m. - 12 Noon
Listen & Learn: Citizens Preparedness Corps Training Thursday, March 22 10:30 a.m. - 12 Noon
37th Annual Toy & Train Show Sunday, March 4 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Gym
Executive Board Meeting Thursday, March 15 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Room 105A
Chair Yoga Monday, March 19 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Room 505
Columbia-Greene Workforce Mini Job Fair
March 21st, 2018
Columbia-Greene Workforce NY
Columbia-Greene Community College PAC Bldg, Rm 612, 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534
Meet with Businesses
from the following Sectors: Human Services, Maintenance, Healthcare, Retail, Banking
Note, additional businesses will be added to the list
as the date gets closer, questions call our office.
COARC Harbor Freight
In-Flight Janitronics
Living Resources Lowe’s
Manpower Office of People with Developmental Disabilities
The ARC of Ulster-Greene The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties
TJ Maxx Trustco Bank
To Attend: Dress for success & Bring plenty of resumes
March 21, 2018 9:00am-11:00am
Research the jobs in the NYS Job Bank!
Open to the public. Bring copies
of your resume! If you need a resume or assistance finding a job,
come check out the Columbia Greene
Career Center!
www.columbiagreeneworks.org
518-828-4181 ext. 5510
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request
to individuals with disabilities.
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GREENE COUNTY ROUND TABLE NEWS
is published monthly by
GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES
411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 719-3555 Toll Free (877) 794-9266
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - THÉRÈSE MCGEE WARD
BUSINESS MANAGER: Ken Brooks
AGING DEPARTMENT COORDINATORS:
Aging Services - Connie Bentley
Nutrition - Tezera Pulice
Volunteer Services - Ruth Pforte
Staff:
CASE MANAGERS: Cortney Carlson Carol Provost Danielle Wade
BETHANY VILLAGE CASE MANAGER: Andrea Benjamin-Legg
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Maureen Murphy
AGING SERVICES AIDE: Rose Bundy
RECEPTIONIST: Mary Jean Pomilla
SHOPPING BUS DRIVER: Janet Osborn
NUTRITION VAN CHAUFFEURS: Patrick Murphy Dave Mokszycki
YOUTH BUREAU CASE WORKER: Carrie E. Wallace
The office is open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Agency staff specialize in a variety of
subjects. While walk-ins can sometimes be seen, staff who can best assist you may be
unavailable. We recommend you call ahead for an appointment.