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The Definition of Thank You EXCLAMATION: a polite expression used when acknowledging a gift,
service, or compliment, or accepting or refusing an offer:
NOUN: an instance or means of expressing thanks
What do you say when saying “Thank you” doesn’t seem to be enough? The outpouring of support for this year’s Senior Angels Program fundraiser was beyond all of our expectations. We broke every record we had. As of 12/31/16 we raised $14,541.40. So . . .
Thank You! You rock! Way to Go! Kudos! Awesome Job!
Atta boy! Atta girl! Give yourself a gold star! Amazing!
Tremendous! Grand! Pat yourself on the back! :
To the Greene County Legislators (especially Gene Hatton), that helped make our First Community
Thanksgiving Dinner a Huge Success by granting us the Wayne C. Speenburgh Grant.
To the donors that earmarked their donation or additional donation to the Thanksgiving Dinner.
To DiStefano’s Meats who graciously donated 140 lbs. of turkey for our Thanksgiving event.
To Liz Jarvis for making the Thanksgiving pins that she handed out to everyone at the dinner.
To the Thanksgiving Dinner Committee, Volunteers and Staff that gave up their Thanksgiving Day with
their families, to spend it with their Greene County family.
To everyone that made a donation this year, whether you bought baked goods at our bake sales,
purchased a Senior Angels Pendant, made a contribution at the Victorian Stroll, bought a handmade
afghan, bid on our Ski Package, or made a cash donation to the fund.
To everyone that made baked goods, chocolate lollipops, cookies, cakes and pies for our bake sales.
Due to your overwhelming outpouring of love and support, we were able to provide “Senior Angels Blessings”
to 197 seniors in Greene County. Don’t think that just because the holiday season is over, we are done. With
a portion of these funds we provide emergency one-time funding to Greene County seniors in need, year
round.
So on behalf of our Senior Angels Committee: Andrea Benjamin-Legg, Rose Bundy, Maureen Murphy,
Mary Jean Pomilla, Ken Brooks, & especially our forever Angel watching from above, Sheila Benjamin-
Ormerod . . . Thank you and God Bless.
Published by Greene County Department of Human Services since 1976 FEBRUARY 2017
SENIOR ANGELS PROGRAM -
SPREADING CHEER 365 DAYS A YEAR SPONSORED BY
GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
2016 SENIOR ANGELS Honeyford Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 110
Lexington - Westkill United Methodist Church & United Methodist Women (UMW)
Athens Senior Citizens Club Louise Begley Clesson & Jean Bush Joan & Robert Carl Catskill Animal Hospital Margaret M. Donahue GWRRA NY Chapter L Tom & Linda Gentalen Greenville Rotary Club Martha M. Hartman Hotel Vienna Daniel J. Killourhy Kiskatom Reformed Church Robert & Dena Lawrence Lioness Club of Catskill Dodie Maxwell Karen & Bill Ormerod Ostrander Physical Therapy Chris & Carol Pfister Rip Van Winkle Realty Sawyer Chevrolet Barbara Semeiks Shook-Porto Insurance Agency Dolores E. Sutherland Windham Mountain Resort Zoom Flume Water Park
Bethany Village Tenants Association Catskill Silver Linings Senior Club Coxsackie-Athens Rotary Club Margaret C. Dallas & Elvina Whitney Mader Durham Oak Hill United Methodist Church Steve Goldberg & Greggor Petrovic Greene County Legislator, Gene Hatton Greenville Unit #291 Auxiliary Patricia Meyers, Lake and Mountain Realty LLC National Bank of Coxsackie P. Schneider & Associates, PLLC Dr. Christine M. Scrodanus, O.D. Senior Citizens of Coxsackie The Fortnightly Club of Catskill Town of Lexington Ladies Auxiliary Keith Valentine, Valentine Insurance Rev. Henry & Joyce Verdassdonk
HAPPY THANKSGIVING from VNSNY
“KEEP SPREADING THE CHEER” - Tammy Brooks
IN HONOR OF Martha McPartland & her delicious cinnamon cake
NYS Trappers Association
IN MEMORY OF Arthur Beecher Richard Carl Donald D’Agostino Janice Derbyshire Mae Dudley Helen Mary Eckler Gordon L. Gibson Orlando F. Greco, Sr. Rose Ann Hanlon Ruth Kallman Noel Keegan Mary C. Killourhy Rev. Alfred Liberatore Marguerite Masselli Tippy McPartland Bill & Grace Moak Doris Ormsbee R. G. Peck Judy Brown Polk J. B. Powazi Kathryn Reed Walter Shakun Phyllis R. Snyder Patricia J. VanValkenburg The Dash & Sprague Families Alice Grabowski & Peter Janiec Mr. & Mrs. Ed Hallenbeck Estella Kisselburgh & Gary Proper Ethel Kugler & Sylvester Families Corrina Peckham (1917 - 2015) Anthony & Angelina Pulilli “My Parents and Aunt”
Irene Bloomer from Ed Bloomer & Tami Bone
OUR FIRST COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING
DINNER WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! Here are some of the comments we received:
“Everything was wonderful, way beyond what I expected. Everyone was pleasant and happy. Many Home dinners could not beat that. I look forward to the next one. Thank you so much!”
“Especially nice to bring Mom along. A comfortable and safe environment. Friends we’ve known and those we just met. And good eats, too!”
“You did a great job. You all did a fabulous job and the kindness was far outreaching”.
“The take home dinner was such a treat. Thanks so much, enjoyed everything.”
“We want to thank you so much for this special service that you provided for our seniors in this area. Thank you to all your volunteers that made the day very special, and thanks to Ken Brooks for attending our Senior Club meeting in Coxsackie, making us aware of this event. Also, special thanks to your staff.”
“We are thankful for all the effort put in this Thanksgiving Day.”
“I am new to the area and everyone made me feel like family. Just a lovely time.”
“Thank you all for everything. I had a really great time with my friends. It was the first time we spent any holiday together. I really enjoyed it a lot. Ken was most gracious by coming up to all and welcoming us. Thank you Ken – well done!”
“It was perfect, had a great time. You hit the jackpot.”
“It was very nice, couldn’t ask for better.”
“We honestly can’t think of anything to improve the event. It was wonderful! Thank you for a delicious meal and a beautiful day.”
“This Thanksgiving celebration showed how much time and effort went into the planning and carrying out
a very memorable time.”
SENIOR ANGELS COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER
RECEIVES SPEENBURGH GRANT
Ken Brooks, Business Manager for the Greene County Department of
Human Services, is seen accepting a check from Greene County
Legislator, Eugene Hatton, for the Wayne C. Speenburgh grant.
The Greene County Legislature has grant funding available for youth,
senior, veteran, and other eligible not-for-profit organizations to benefit
residents of Greene County. The county funds may be used for projects
and events that will enhance the quality of life for residents and provide
educational and cultural activities. It was named in honor of the late
Wayne C. Speenburgh, Chairman of the county Legislature.
The grant funds were used to help sponsor the Senior Angels Program
Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
Also seen in photo are committee members, volunteer Marie Walker,
Nutrition Coordinator Tezera Pulice, volunteer Liz Jarvis and Cook
JoanAnn Rouse.
SHOPPING BUS The Greene County Department of Human Services offers a shopping bus to Greene County resi-
dents 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 pe-
riodic basis.
MONDAY: Mountaintop/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 govern-
ment:
New Years 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, during 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 Hamlet Bus.
FRIDAY TRIPS TO 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.
February 3, 2017 February 17, 2017
MARCH SPECIAL
Thursday, March 16: Via Aquarium, Schenectady
$ $17 per person includes admission to aquarium & bus transportation
For further information or to make a reservation, call Janet at 719-3559
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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 _____ In-home services _____ Nutrition Program/Home-delivered Meals
_____ Homebound transportation _____ Where most needed
Make checks payable & mail to:
Greene County Dept. of Human Services
411 Main Street Catskill, N.Y. 12414
to Vera Crewell
for her generous donation
to the Nutrition Program
and Home-delivered Meals
In Memory of her son,
Henry M. Olthoff
2017 Caregiver’s Conference Presented by the Goldberg Foundation
March 23, 2017 - Albany Marriott
Who Should Attend? Family and Professional caregivers, Health care professionals, Educators, and facility staff
Featuring an array of workshops geared specifically towards the needs of caregivers, as well as more than 50
exhibitors, ranging from home health care agencies and assisted living communities, to elder care attorneys and
financial advisors.
For further information, contact Northeastern New York Alzheimer’s Association
4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany
(518) 867-4999
Northeastern New York
EXPAND YOUR CIRCLES:
Prevent Isolation and Loneliness As You Age
As we age, circumstances in our lives often change. We retire from a job, friends move away or health
issues convince us to eliminate or restrict driving. When changes like these occur, we may not fully realize how
they affect our ability to stay connected, engaged and how much they can impact our overall health and well-being.
We need social connection to thrive - no matter our age - but recent research shows that negative health consequences
of chronic isolation and loneliness may be especially harmful for older adults. The good news is that with greater
awareness, we can take steps to maintain and strengthen our ties to family and friends, expand our social circles and
become more involved in the community around us.
Having a social network that meets our needs means different things to each of us. We hope this article will motivate
you to evaluate your situation and, if needed, take action to strengthen the relationships that matter most to you. And
don’t forget - when you open up your world to new people and share your time, talents and wisdom, it’s a win-win
for you!
How Widespread is the Problem of Social Isolation?
Older adults who describe themselves as lonely have a 59% greater risk of functional decline and a 45% greater
risk of death.
About 29% of people age 65-plus live alone, with twice as many women as men.
Almost 50% of older women age 75-plus live alone.
An estimated one in five adults over age 50 - at least 8 million - are affected by isolation.
Negative health effects of isolation & loneliness associated with higher rates of: Chronic health conditions,
including heart disease; weakened immune system; depression & anxiety; dementia, including Alzheimer’s
disease; admission to nursing homes or use of emergency services - and death
Prolonged isolation can be as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
What Are the Factors That Put You at Greater Risk:
* Living alone * Major life transitions or losses
* Low income/limited financial resources * Psychological or cognitive challenges
* Age, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation barriers * Inadequate social support
* Rural, unsafe and/or inaccessible neighborhood * Transportation access challenges
* Language barriers * Mobility or sensory impairment
* Being a caregiver for another with a serious condition
What Steps Can You Take to Stay Connected and Engaged?
Sometimes it takes effort to stay connected. You may have noticed that your social engagements have decreased or
that significant time has passed without speaking to or interacting with others. It never hurts to take stock of your
network of activities and friends to evaluate what you can do to make more connections.
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Some Actions You May Want to Consider Taking to Help You Stay
on the “Connection Curve” and How the Department of Human Services Can Help Stay physically active and include group exercise . . . Contact someone in our department to see when a class
might be held.
Don’t let being a non-driver stop you from being active. . . The department has a shopping bus, transportation to
nutrition sites for congregate meals & medical transportation available.
Visit one of our senior nutrition sites, or a local senior center, and become involved in a wide range of interesting
programs offered.
VOLUNTEER to deepen your sense of purpose and help others. Call the depar tment’s RSVP
Coordinator , Ruth Pforte, at 719-3555 to learn about all the opportunities we offer.
SYRINGE DISPOSAL KIOSK Project Needle Smart
is a SAFE sharps collection program for needle and syringe disposal.
If you have used/unwanted needles, please visit one of our drop-off kiosk locations.
For more information, call
Greene County Public Health
(518) 719-3600
LOCATIONS 24/7 Outdoor Access unless otherwise noted
Cairo: CVS Pharmacy - Routes 23 & 32
Hannaford Supermarket - 223 Main Street
Catskill: Greene County Office Building (Stairs at Water St.)
Coxsackie: EmUrgent Care - 11835 Route 9W
East Durham: Durham Town Hall - 7309 Route 81
Greenville: Kelly’s Pharmacy - 4852 Route 81
(NOTE: Inside location Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
& Sat./Sun., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Tannersville: Hunter Ambulance - 5740 Route 23A
Windham: Windham Pharmacy - 68 Route 296
For Further Information on Sharps Safety,
please feel free to attend one of the following presentations:
SHARP SAFETY/MEDICATION DISPOSAL SAFETY By Jillian DiPerna, Greene County Public Health
Washington Irving Senior Center, Catskill February 7 February 14
Rivertown Senior Center, Athens February 8 February 15
Town of Coxsackie Senior Center February 9 February 16
Jewett Nutrition Site February 10 February 17
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
11:00 a.m.
NUTRITION EDUCATION:
December 14, 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
11:00 a.m.
NUTRITION EDUCATION:
December 19, 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
11:00 a.m.
NUTRITION EDUCATION:
December 28, 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, 11:00 a.m.
NUTRITION EDUCATION:
December 8, 11:30 a.m.
ATHENS Rivertown Senior Center
39 Second Street, Athens
(518) 945-2700
John Orso, Senior Center Manager
JoanAnn Rouse Shane Dillon
John Lawrence Lana Marrone
AGING INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
MEDICARE MINUTE:
2nd monthly Monday, 11:00 a.m.
NUTRITION EDUCATION:
December 12, 11:30 a.m.
CALL YOUR LOCAL SENIOR CENTER FOR ACTIVITY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NUTRITION SURVEY We appreciate your help taking the time to evaluate our menus and meal quality
by completing this survey. Please answer the questions below and return to:
Greene County Department of Human Services, ATTN: NUTRITION
411 Main Street, Catskill, N.Y. 12414
Menu and Food Quality Survey
YES NO
1 Do you receive mid-day meals at home?
If yes, do your meals arrive at your home near the same time daily?
COMMENTS:
2 Do you eat at the congregate nutrition site?
If yes, are mid-day meals served at the designated time?
COMMENTS:
3 Are the hot foods hot enough?
COMMENTS:
4 Are the cold foods cold enough?
COMMENTS:
5 Is the meal appealing to look at?
COMMENTS:
6 Is there enough protein (meat) variety in the menu?
COMMENTS:
7 Do you prefer cooked vegetables to be softer?
COMMENTS:
8 Do you enjoy the taste of most meals served?
COMMENTS:
9 Do you receive cold supper meals at home?
If yes, is there enough variety in the meals?
COMMENTS:
Thank you in advance.
GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
ATTENTION: NUTRITON DEPARTMENT
411 MAIN STREET
CATSKILL, NEW YORK 12414
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
FEB
1 – 3,
2017
MEATLOAF w/ Gravy MASHED POTATOES ORANGE CARROTS TROPICAL MIXED
FRUIT
COOKS CHOICE
FRESH SALAD MANDARIN ORANGES
PORK SCHNITZEL
w/ Mushroom
Gravy SWEET POTATOES
FRESH SALAD ROASTED
CABBAGE APPLESAUCE
FEB
6 - 10
FISH & CHIPS
(STEAK FRIES)
MIXED VEGETABLES
FRUIT COCKTAIL
STUFFED SHELLS
in Tomato Sauce
COLESLAW
SPINACH PUFF
BROWNIE
Diet Dessert Subst:
Pears
SWEET & SOUR PORK
over Rice FRENCH CUT GREEN
BEANS
MANDARIN ORANGES
ROAST TURKEY
w/ Gravy & Cranberry Sauce
FRESH SALAD BROCCOLI
SWEET POTATO PUDDING
AMERICAN
GOULASH
WAX BEANS
FRESH SALAD
APRICOT CRISP
FEB
13 - 17
STUFFED CABBAGE
CASSEROLE
BOILED POTATOES
CARROTS
PEARS
ROASTED TURKEY
w/ Cranberry Sauce
WHIPPED POTATOES BROCCOLI
CASSEROLE STRAWBERRY CREAM
PIE w/ Chocolate Kiss
PORK LOIN w/ Gravy
APPLESAUCE
BRUSSELS SPROUTS MASHED WINTER
SQUASH
APPLE CRISP
MEATBALLS w/ Gravy
MASHED POTATOES
w/ Kale ORIENTAL MIXED
VEGETABLES
FRESH SALAD CHOCOLATE
PUDDING
Diet Dessert Subst: Sugar Free Chocolate
Pudding
LEMON PEPPER
FISH
FRESH SALAD
BAKED POTATO
SPINACH
PEACHES
FEB
20 - 24
PRESIDENTS’
DAY
MAIN OFFICE and ALL
SENIOR NUTRITION
SITES CLOSED
MEATLOAF w/ Gravy
HOT BEETS
MASHED POTATOES
FRUIT COCKTAIL
PORK CHOP
w/ Onion Gravy ROASTED RED
POTATO BRUSSELS SPROUTS
w/ Carrots
BIRTHDAY CAKE
COOKS CHOICE
FRESH SALAD
BROCCOLI
APRICOT CRISP
TUNA MELT
GREEN BEANS
FRESH SALAD
CAULIFLOWER APPLESAUCE
w/ Cinnamon
FEB
27 - 28
TURKEY TETRAZINI
SPINACH
FRESH ORANGE
VEGETABLE LASAGNA
CORN SALAD
SPINACH
HOMEMADE COOKIE
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
2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
MARCH 1 - 3
OVEN BAKED FISH w/ Lemon Sauce GREEN BEANS
ALMONDINE BAKED POTATO
PEACHES
CHICKEN BREAST w/ Gravy
FRESH SALAD BOILED RED POTATO
SPINACH FRESH FRUIT
VEGETABLE
LASAGNA FRESH SALAD ITALIAN MIXED VEGETABLES
BRUSSELS SPROUTS FRUITED GELATIN
MARCH 6 - 10
CHICKEN
CACCIATORE
LINGUINE
CALIFORNIA MIXED
VEGETABLES FRUIT
COCKTAIL
SWEDISH
MEATBALLS HOT BEETS
KALE & MASHED
POTATO PINEAPPLE
CHUNKS
PULLED PORK w/ Hamburger Bun
COLESLAW CAULIFLOWER RICE PUDDING
TURKEY w/ Gravy &
Cranberry Sauce FRESH SALAD
MASHED
POTATOES ORIENTAL MIXED
VEGETABLES
LEMON PEPPER FISH FRESH SALAD
OVEN BROWNED
POTATO CARROTS COOKIES
MARCH
13 - 17
SALMON
w/ Dill Sauce
RICE
BROCCOLI
APRICOTS
SALISBURY
STEAK w/ Gravy
WAX BEANS
MASHED
POTATOES
APPLE CRISP
ASIAGO CHICKEN w/ Sun Dried
Tomato SPAGHETTI
SPINACH FRESH ORANGE
ROASTED PORK
CHOP w/ Applesauce FRESH SALAD
BAKED POTATO THYME ROASTED
WINTER SQUASH FRUIT COCKTAIL
CORNED BEEF CABBAGE
RED PARSLIED
POTATOES CARROTS
CHOCOLATE MINT PARFAIT
MARCH
20 - 24
WHITE CHICKEN
CHILI BROCCOLI
FRESH FRUIT
SHEPHERD’S PIE GREEN BEANS
PINEAPPLE
DELIGHT
BEEF BURGUNDY
over Noodles BRUSSELS
SPROUTS APRICOT CRISP
ROAST PORK
w/ Gravy
FRESH SALAD
RED CABBAGE
APPLESAUCE
FISH FLORENTINE FRESH SALAD
POTATOES O’BRIEN CARROT COINS
PEARS
MARCH
27 - 31
TURKEY
BURGER
w/ Peppers
& Onions
SCALLOPED
POTATOES
CALIFORNIA MIXED
VEGETABLES
FRUIT
COCKTAIL
MEATLOAF
w/ Gravy
ROSEMARY ROASTED
POTATOES
WINTER
SQUASH CUBES
PEACH CRISP
ROASTED CHICKEN
QUARTER w/ Cranberry Sauce
HOT BEETS MASHED
POTATOES BIRTHDAY CAKE
COOKS CHOICE FRESH SALAD
MANDARIN ORANGES
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
FRESH SALAD BROCCOLI
PUMPKIN PUDDING
FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART HEALTH MONTH
The best gift anyone could give for Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health.
Along with Valentine’s Day, February is also American Heart Month a good time to
commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can result in a lifetime of heart
health.
Small changes can make a big difference:
Schedule an appointment with your doctor - discuss heart health
Add exercise to your day - begin by walking 15 minutes, three times a week and then
by mid-month increase your time to 30 minutes, three times a week. Walking the
inside parameter of your local Wal-Mart or grocery store is a great place to start!
Increase healthy eating - make your favorite recipes lower sodium. Swap out the salt for
fresh or dried herbs, Mrs. Dash is great!
Quit Smoking! - quitting this alone can reduce the risk for heart disease or stroke
Try some of these Heart Healthy alternatives
Almonds: low in saturated fat and high in unsaturated fat - good source of potassium
Blueberries: good source of Vitamin K and benefits of lower ing cholesterol levels
Canola oil: lowest in saturated fat and a nice replacement for butter or lard
Chicken: boneless and skinless is a great way to get protein without the fat
Oatmeal: provides whole grains and benefits in lower ing cholesterol
Peanut Butter: fat in peanut butter is monounsaturated; a good substitute for meats
high in saturated fats
Pork: “ the other white meat”, three ounces provides 32% of the daily protein needs
and only 2.5% saturated fat.
to our newest volunteers
Yalanda Cataldo
Sarah Collins
Linda Suwara
We thank you for your service,
as we thank all our RSVP volunteers
VOLUNTEERS in ACTION
Seen in photo are RSVP volunteers who help pack
meals at the Washington Irving Center in Catskill for
homebound clients. Seen in photo with Gethen Proper,
Meal site manager, are (left to right) are Madeline
Greene, Rosemary Graham, Joan Esposito and Ave
Siecinski. Also in photo but blocked are volunteers
Jenn Petramale and Ernie Armstead.
Do you enjoy driving?
Do you have a reliable vehicle? Are you comfortable driving in Albany, Kingston and Columbia County? Would you like to help a senior citizen maintain his/her health while living in their own home by
volunteering to drive him/her to medical appointments?
If this interests you, the Department of Human Services could use you as a Medical Transportation volunteer!
What would you receive by volunteering your time . . . Mileage reimbursement at 50 cents a mile. Smiles and appreciation from the clients you transport. A longer life expectancy (per statistics).
For further information, contact Ruth Pforte,
Volunteer Coordinator at (518) 719-3555
SENIOR CORPS MLK COMSENIOR CORPS MLK COMMUNITY RESOURCE DAYMUNITY RESOURCE DAY (formerly the Senior Corp MLK Health Fair)
Sponsored by Greene County Department of Human Services RSVP
March 23rd, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Washington Irving Senior Center
15 Academy Street, Catskill
This is an educational outreach event, whose mission is to improve
our community’s quality of life, by providing knowledge of resources
& supportive services to encourage health, safety, and well being.
For more information or to register for a table;
Please contact: Ruth Pforte 518-719-3555
2017 SMART DRIVER™ COURSE Become a safer driver!
Reduction on your auto insurance premium!
COST FOR COURSE: $20.00 for AARP members $25.00 for non-members
Must possess valid NYS driver’s license
CLASS DATES & LOCATIONS Must attend both days TIME: 1PM – 4:30PM
Tues. April 4 & Wed. April 5 Tues. May 30 & Wed. May 31
Town of Coxsackie Senior Center Mansion Street, Coxsackie
Tues. April 11 & Wed. April 12 Tues. June 6 & Wed. June 7
Rivertown Senior Center 39 Second Street, Athens
Tues. April 25 & Wed. April 26
Acra Community Center Old Rte. 23B, Acra
Tues. May 2 & Wed. May 3
Town of Jewett Municipal Building Beaches Corners, Jewett
To register for an upcoming class, call AFTER MARCH 1st Mike Pirrone 945-2122 Cell (917) 656-0425
Email: [email protected]
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:
BETHANY VILLAGE TENANTS COXSACKIE AREA SENIORS
3rd monthly Wednesday 2nd & 4th monthly Wednesday
1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Van Heest Hall Van Heest Hall, Bethany Village
SENIOR CITIZENS of COXSACKIE
1st & 3rd monthly Monday
1:30 p.m.
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
LOG CABIN BANQUET FACILITY
HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS
TUESDAY APRIL 18, 2017
SONGS OF THE GRAND OLE’ OPRY By Truck Stop Troubadours
LUNCHEON:
Hors D’Ouevres & Signature Bread,
Fresh Garden Salad
Harvest Spring Chicken
Baked Scrod w/Lemon
Chef’s Choice Potato & Vegetable
Dessert - Coffee & Tea
$55 PER PERSON
To make a reservation,
Call Mary Louise 622-3397 Or Opal 750-8380
ATHENS SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
SPONSORS TRIPS TO SARATOGA RACE TRACK
MONDAY, JULY 31, 2017
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017
COST: $25.00
Includes bus transportation and
Grandstand admission
Leaves Rivertown Senior Center, Athens
at 9:30 a.m.
Returns approximately 9:30 p.m.
Dinner stop:
Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse, Clifton Park*
* Cost of meal not included in trip cost
To make reservation, call John at 945-1150
SCAMMERS FAKE SOCIAL SECURITY EMAIL
The subject line reads “Get Protected,” and the email talks about new features from the Social Security Administra-
tion (SSA) that can help taxpayers monitor their credit reports, and know about unauthorized use of their Social Secu-
rity number. It even cites the IRS and the official-sounding “S.A.F.E Act 2015.” It sounds real, but it’s all made up!
It’s a phishing email to get you to click on a scammer’s link. If you do, a scammer can install malware-like viruses
and spyware on your computer. Or, the link might send you to a spoof site — a lookalike website set up by a
scammer to trick you into entering your personal information.
Not sure if an email is really from the government? Here are a couple of clues.
Did the email end up in your junk folder? Email providers use filters to help catch phishing scams and prevent
spam from getting into your inbox.
When you hover your cursor over the link, is the web address really a trusted website? In this fake SSA email,
when you hover over the URL you’re invited to click on, you see the link goes to an unrelated “.com” — instead
of the Social Security Administration’s socialsecurity.gov or another “.gov” site.
If you’re unsure about an email that looks like it’s from the government, contact the agency directly. Find the
contact info yourself, do not use the one with the suspicious email.
If you get a questionable email, don’t click on any links or open any attachments. Report it to the FTC by forwarding
the email to [email protected] and to the real organization impersonated in the email. You also can report it to your
email provider as some email providers let you mark messages as phishing scams. Your report is most effective when
you include the full email header. To find out the full header, type the name of your email service with “full email
header” into your favorite search engine, and include this information in your report. When you’re done, delete the
email.
HOW to APPEAL a MEDICARE DECISION
You may file an appeal if you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare or by your Medicare
health or prescription drug plan. You may appeal any of the following.
Denial of a request for a health care service, supply, item or prescription drug that you think you should be able to
get or continue to get
Denial of a request for payment for a health care service, supply, item or a prescription drug you already got
Denial of a request to change the amount you must pay for a health care service, supply, item, or prescription drug
The appeals process has five levels. The first level asks Medicare or your Medicare health or prescription drug plan
for a “redetermination” on the original request. If your first-level appeal is denied, you may appeal to the next level
and the next. The fifth-level appeal, if you reach it, is decided by a judicial review in a federal district court.
Filing an Appeal with Medicare
You can file a first-level appeal for coverage or payment denied by Medicare by completing a Redetermination
Request Form. You must file your appeal within 120 days of receiving the Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) that
first reported the service or item.
Send the completed form to the Medicare contractor at the address listed in the Appeals Information section of your
Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) you receive from Medicare. You may also follow the instructions on the back of
your MSN and file an appeal without the completing the form.
Generally, you get a decision within 60 days. The decision is called a “Medicare Redetermination Notice.” It may
come as a separate notice or it may be included in a future MSN. The notice will explain the decision and what you
can do to appeal to the next level.
Filing an Appeal with a Private Medicare Plan
You may file an appeal for reconsideration if you’ve received an “organization determination” that denies all or part
of a request for coverage or payment. You must file the appeal within 60 days of the determination date.
You or a representative must submit a written reconsideration request to your plan. Check your plan details for
information about appeals specific to your plan.
In general, the request should include:
Your name, address, and the Medicare number shown on yourMedicare card
Description of the items or services for which you’re requesting a reconsideration, including the dates of service
and the reason for your appeal
The name of your representative, if you’ve identified one, and proof of representation
You may also include any other information or documentation that may support your request, including anything
your doctor or other provider may provide.
Standard service requests must be decided within 30 days. Payment requests must be decided within 60 days. You or
your doctor may ask for a faster decision (72 hours) if waiting may seriously threaten your life, health or ability to
regain maximum function.
Conclusion
It’s a good idea to review the health care notices and statements you receive from Medicare or your Medicare plan.
Mistakes happen. Even fraud can happen. Follow up on anything you think may be in question.
For more information, explore MedicareMadeClear.com or contact the Medicare helpline 24 hours a day, seven days
a week at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048
TO CONTACT ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES FOR GREENE COUNTY
PRESIDENT: DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500
U. S. SENATORS
KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND
478 Russell. Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510 Tel: (202) 224-4451
CHARLES SCHUMER
322 Hart, Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 Tel: (202) 224-6542
U. S. CONGRESSMAN: JOHN FASO – 19th District 330 Cannon HOB Washington DC 20515 Tel: (202) 225-1168
OR 2 Hudson Street Kinderhook, NY 12106 Tel: (518) 610–8133
GOVERNOR: ANDREW CUOMO
NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Tel: (518) 474-8390
N. Y. S. SENATOR: GEORGE AMEDORE, JR. – 46th District 802 Legislative Office Bldg, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12247 Tel: (518) 455-2350
N. Y. S. ASSEMBLYMAN: PETER LOPEZ – 102nd district [email protected]
402 Legislative Office Bldg Albany, NY 12248 Tel: (518) 455-5363
OR 45 Five Mile Woods Road, Suite 3 Catskill, NY 12414 Tel: (518) 943-1371
GREENE COUNTY LEGISLATURE: Regular Board Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm
District #1 – Catskill
Michael Bulich [email protected] Kevin Lennon [email protected]
66 Greenpoint Road, Catskill NY 12414 2 Hickory Hollow Drive, Palenville, NY 12463
376-4427 291-0990
Linda Overbaugh [email protected] Matthew Luvera [email protected]
5606 Cauterskill Road, Catskill NY 12414 41 Wildwing Park, Catskill NY 12414
943-5794 506-7323
District #2 – Coxsackie
Charles Martinez Thomas Hobart [email protected]
38 Flint Mine Road, Coxsackie NY 12051
731-8825 859-7803
District #3 – Athens District #4 – Greenville
Eugene Hatton [email protected] Kevin Lewis (CHAIRMAN) [email protected]
409 Howard Hall Road, Catskill NY 12414 1350 Red Mill Road, Greenville NY 12083
945-2574 966-8691 or 424-0632
District # 5 – New Baltimore District #6 – Prattsville, Ashland, Windham & Jewett
Patrick Linger [email protected] Lori Togersen [email protected]
PO Box 9, N Baltimore NY 251 Brooksburg Road, Hensonville
469-8399 755-2498
District #7 – Halcott, Lexington & Hunter District #9 – Durham Larry Gardner Aidan O’Connor Jr [email protected]
PO Box 554. Hunter NY 12442 2547 Route 145, East Durham
263-3747 858-2549
District #8 – Cairo William Lawrence [email protected] Harry Lennon [email protected]
PO Box 112, Cairo NY 12413 PO Box 95, RoundTop NY 124
622-3707 622-3876
SENIOR CITIZENS’ ROUNDTABLE NEWS is published monthly by
GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES
411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414
719-3555 Toll Free (877)794-9266 [email protected]
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
Aging Services Specialists: Andrea Benjamin-Legg Gwen Starke Danielle Wade
Administrative Assistant: Maureen Murphy
Aging Services Aide: Rose Bundy Receptionist: MaryJean Pomilla
Shopping Bus Driver: Janet Osborn Nutrition Van Chauffeurs: Patrick Murphy
Dave Mokszycki
Youth Bureau Case Worker: Carrie Vedder
The office is open 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, with the exception of July & August (close at
4:30 p.m.). Agency staff specialize in a var iety 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.
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GCDHS
411 Main Street
Catskill, NY 12414