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MESSAGE FROM TOWN SUPERVISOR PHIL BARRETT: The Town of Clifton Park assumed operational responsibility of the Shenendehowa Adult Community Center on the morning of December 17, 2016. The Shenendehowa Senior Citizens Inc. Board of Directors officially contacted my office on December 16th stating the organization could no longer operate the Center. The Town Board did not want the Center to close for even one minute and we immediately implemented necessary measures to ensure scheduled activities, programs and classes continued as planned. In the following weeks, we have been working hard to assemble a master schedule, contact all class and activity instructors, assess the vendors of the facility, coordinate with partners that assist in providing services, gain access to important information vital to operating the Center among many other necessary tasks. The new official name of the facility is The Clifton Park Senior Community Center. The Town Board has also established a lower membership fee of $15 per person annually. I have had the pleasure of speaking with many people that frequent the Center. Your view of the past and present operation of the facility has been very helpful as we plan for the future. I also want to thank the many people offering to volunteer on behalf of the Center. Each day has been a learning experience and we are implementing effective systems to ensure the operational integrity of the Center now and into the future. Many people have told me the newsletter is very important to them and we have quickly completed the first version of 2017. The newsletter will continue to be provided monthly as a means of communicating directly with the members of the Center. The website operated under the name Shenendehowa Adult Community Center is invalid. The Town’s website address is www.cliftonpark.org. We are currently building a new website that will be unveiled soon. Informational updates about the Center will be provided on the Town’s website. We are currently working toward reinstating programs that were formerly held at the Center, assessing new activities for 2017 and changing the structure of some of the classes. We will announce all new information in the newsletter, postings on the Town website and on the bulletin boards in the Center. The Town Board appreciates all of the volunteers and partners that work on behalf of the Center.
Clifton Park Senior Community Center
Volume 1, Issue 1 Monthly Newsletter February/March 2017
Monday—Friday
9am—4pm
Facility and room rental available for special
events.
Clifton Park Senior
Community Center
6 Clifton Common Ct
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 383-1343
www.cliftonpark.org
February 20, 2017
President’s Day
Clifton Park Senior Community Center News & Events
Winter Closure Information The Center will follow past practice during winter weather events, by following the Shenendehowa School’s closure status. If the school district has a 2 hour delay or is closed for the day the Center will observe the same status. We will also post notices for winter weather alerts on the Town’s website at www.cliftonpark.org
Sponsor Opportunities The Center has sponsorship opportunities available in the newsletter and other areas. If you or someone you know would like more information, please con-tact Raina at Town Hall at 371-6651.
New York State STAR Tax Exemption
Do you have any questions about your property tax exemptions, including the STAR Program? The Town’s Assessor Office is available to offer assistance and answer your questions. Town Assessor Walter Smead can be reached by calling 371-6651.
Bring back Line Dancing!
The Center has not offered a Line Dancing program in January due to the instructor deciding not to contin-ue. If you are interested in this activity, please contact personnel at the front desk. We are also looking for an Instructor, preferably somebody with a following, to lead the program. Express interest in being the Instructor with the Town Supervisor’s Office at 371-6651.
Attention Scrapbooking Enthusiasts! A group of Center members have expressed an interest in a Scrapbooking Class. If you have an
interest in participating in this activity, please contact personnel at the front desk. It is important we know how many people are interested. We are also looking for an Instructor. Any expert scrapbooker interested in leading the class, should contact the Town Supervisor’s Office at 371-6651.
PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR ACTIVE ADULTS
(518) 371-5554 - 1 Wall Street, 12065 (Inside the Clifton Park Y) www.hectorpt.com- [email protected]
MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED
YMCA Days
As a member of the Clifton Park
Senior Community Center, you have
free access to the Southern Saratoga
YMCA on every 1st and 2nd Monday
and Wednesday of the month. Center
members must be in good standing
and show their valid membership
card at the Y’s front desk.
Reduce the Cost of the Newsletter Please help us reduce the cost of the Newsletter! We have a list of members who have provided e-mail addresses or said they would pick up the newsletter at the Center. We will also be posting the newsletter at the Town’s website www.cliftonpark.org. The Town’s new website will be unveiled soon, which will also offer the option of automatically being alerted to news from the Center. With all of these convenient, accessible options, retrieving information about the Center will be very easy. To reduce expens-es we ask that you provide your e-mail address if you haven’t already. Thank you!
Clifton Park Senior Community Center News & Events
Kathi M. Egnasher, LPN
Home Care Nurse/Personal Aide Cell: (518) 477-3310
Monitor Medical Conditions
Medications
Medical Appointments
Meals
Follow up PT/OT
Supervision for Safety
Assist in all ADL’s
Patient Teaching
Social Events
Home Management
Annual Spring Book Sale April 1, 2017
9:00am-4:00pm
The next CPSCC Book Sale will be held on April 1, 2017 from 9:00am – 4:00pm. We will continue to accept donations of books
and DVDs in good condi-tion to sell at the event. Paperback books will be sold for $0.50 and hard-cover books will be sold for $1.00. The bag sale portion of the event will
be held from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Thank you to all the volunteers for coordinating this popular event! For additional information or if you would like to assist the CPSCC with this event please contact the Senior Center.
AARP Tax Assistance
TaxAide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by AARP Foundation and the IRS, will be offering free income tax services to our members again this year! Please make your appointment with the front desk. Appointments must be made in person. We will provide you with a packet of important in-formation that will ensure the process is as smooth as possible!
Free Energy Workshop Planned
February 27, 2017 10:00am
Cornell Cooperative Extension will be con-ducting free energy workshops titled “Save Energy, Save Dollars”. This is the perfect time to take steps to make your home more ener-gy efficient. Learn how to reduce energy bills with low-cost, no-cost actions. The work-shop will be offered Monday, February 27th at 10 am at the Clifton Park Senior Center. If you are interested, please sign up at the Front Desk. Pre-registration is required as workshop size is limited. These workshops are sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Each participant will receive a FREE energy
efficient light bulb. For more information please call 885-8995
Defensive Driving Course Beginning April 5, 2017
9:00am-4:00pm (lunch 11:55-12:45pm)
The Center is pleased to offer the Defensive Driving Course in partnership with AARP. Many thanks to Beverly Czub and Sandy Roth for volunteering to serve as instructors. Due to AARP regulations, there are some important requirements that need to be completed before we offer the class. The cost of the program will be $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-AARP members. All payments must be paid in advance by check or money order made payable to AARP. The Town will not add any charges for participants. Space is limited. Center members must register for the class with the front desk personnel.
Clifton Park Senior Community Center News & Events
Golf League
Meeting to be held April 20th at 10am The Center has had an active Golf League that plays at the Town’s Par 3 course on Barney Road. We are currently looking for new golfers (singles and couples) to join the mixed Shen Senior Golf League. If interested, please come to our meeting to be held on Thursday, April 20th at 10am.
Bridge The Center has a very active Bridge program coordinated by Ray Ratte’ on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are always ready for new players. If you would like to play in a smaller group, Thursday Bridge is your preferred choice. Please contact Ray at: [email protected] for more information. He would like to have you join the group!
Greg Nazarian’s Dance Band February 11, 2017
March 11, 2017 7:00pm
Come dance and enjoy the music of the big band era at the Senior Center. The cost at the door is $10 per person, $5 for members. Proof of mem-bership will be required for the $5 rate.
Music for All Ages Brian Zapel Dance February 26, 2017
March 26, 2017 7:00pm
Join DJ Brian Zapel for music and dance at the Senior Center. The cost is $5 per person at the door.
Discussion Group
This group gets together and discusses topics such as, but certainly not limited to, politics, aging and life activities. This group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, from 10:30—12noon. Sign up is not necessary.
Beading Buddies Group
Practical tips are offered from experienced beaders. Participants are encouraged to bring an old necklace to work with in the beginning. Please attend one session before purchasing any materials. Group meets twice a month on Fridays. Contact Front Desk for schedule.
Memories to Memoirs
Every Wednesday 10:00am-11:30am
Come join this group every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 am if you are interested in sharing notable memories, moments and events from your life. Everybody’s life is a story and some should be shared! New members are always welcome!
Informative Speaker Series We are currently assembling a schedule of speakers from various businesses and organizations to provide presentations on a variety of topics. The free presentations will offer important information and help-ful tips from experts in their field. General topics will include financial, insurance, health, scams, security measures, legal issues and many other areas of interest. If there is a topic of interest to you, please contact the front desk or place a note in the suggestion box. We appreciate your suggestions.
Center News & Events
AARP Smart Driver Course April 5, 2017
9:00am-4:00pm Clifton Park Senior Community Center
6 Clifton Common Ct (518) 383-1343
Seats Available: 40
Cost: AARP Members: $20 Non-Members: $25
Reservations must be paid in advance by check or money order. CASH NOT ACCEPTED.
Checks must be made payable to AARP A copy of AARP Membership Card is
required to accompany payment. Preference for attendance will be given to
members of the CPSCC. After the 40 attendees are selected, others
wishing to attend will be put on a waiting list for the next class being offered in May 2017 or will be called to fill any cancella-tions for the April 5, 2017 class.
Refunds:
Checks or money orders will be voided only if cancellation is given 3 business days in advance. Notification for cancellation must be received by March 31, 2017 for the April 5, 2017 class.
Failure to cancel or not show for class will result in individual being placed on waiting list.
Participants attending the AARP Smart Driver Course are invited to the Center’s
Congregate Lunch 11:55am—12:45
No charge for individuals over age 60. Fee for individuals under 60 is $6. All first time participants must sign up for
meal in advance by filling out form. Forms are available in the kitchen between the hours of 9:45am – 11:45am. Identification required. Participants must call kitchen the day before the class between the hours of 9:45am and 11:45am to verify they are having lunch the following day.
Those participants over 60 years of age will receive a voluntary donation notice from the office for the aging.
Participants under the age of 60 years will make their check payable to NDL c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging. Must be paid in advance to site manager (Roe), Check or cash accepted.
Coffee provided to attendees eating lunch at center.
Vending machines will be available for soda, water, drinks & snacks
Clifton Park Senior Community Center News & Events
Clifton Park Senior Community Center News & Events
Seton Health Senior-cize Begins May 4
11:00am
If you are active, but your aches and pains are keeping you from doing what you would like to do, the Seton Health Physical Rehabilitation Program could help. This FREE ten week group exercise program is fit to your individual needs. Anyone who has NOT taken this class before must attend the intake screening on April 27, at 11 am. ALL participants must have a current 2017 doctor release to at-tend.
Space is limited. Sign up at the Front Desk.
MVP Dance Moves Beginning February 28, 2017
12 week session A Center partner, MVP Health Care is offering a program called MVP Dance Moves. This class offers a variety of dance styles, and emphasizes the importance of stretching, balance, and coor-dination. The next 12-week session will begin on 2/28 at 1 p.m.
Space is limited. Sign up at the Front Desk.
Blood Pressure Clinic See Dates Below
9:00am Linda Schauf, RN of Community Health Nursing will be onsite 2/16, 2/20, 2/23 from 9am – 3pm to offer free blood pressure checks. At the time of your visit, she will also be available to provide you with information and encouragement to-ward blood pressure management.
Nutrition Workshop March 6, 2017
9:30am
Linda Schauf, RN of Community Health Nursing will provide a Nutrition Workshop on March 6, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. This class will provide
information on maintaining a healthy cardiac diet with a focus on personal nutritional needs. Please register for the program by contacting the front desk.
Saratoga County Nurses Health Screening March 24, 2017 1:30 - 3:30pm
The nurses will be providing complimentary blood pres-sure, glucose and cholesterol screening for seniors. This is a walk-in only screening that is open to the public.
Clifton Park Senior Community Center News & Events
Riders must be 50 years of age or older and live in the Town of Clifton Park.
A wheelchair lift is available.
Those needing assistance must be accompanied by an escort.
Adult handicapped persons under 50 years of age
will be considered on a time available basis.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday:
Medical appointments to the following areas: Albany,
Schenectady, Troy, Ballston Spa, Saratoga,
Mechanicville and Latham.
Wednesday & Friday:
Clifton Park shopping and local appointments only.
For more information call
Senior Van Dispatch
at 371-4444
9:00am – 1:00pm
Center News & Events
Concerts Come and hear the wonderful music of these talented musicians and singers who rehearse here at the Center every week preparing to entertain you.
Swing Band Concert
Monday, March 20th 1:00 pm
Light refreshments will be served
Orchestra on the Common Concert
March 17th 1:00pm-2:00pm
Light refreshments will be served
RED HAT MAMAS March 8th, 12pm , Ravenswood Pub 1021 Route 146 For information, call Betty at 371-8475 or Jackie at 630-5796 Red Hat Mamas meet at 12 noon on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
SINGLES LUNCH BUNCH February 18th, 12:30 pm, Sushi Thai 1707 Route 9, Clifton Park (at Key Bank/Rite Aid Plaza). March 18th, 12:30 pm, Charlton Tavern 745 Charlton Road, Ballston Lake. Contact Sandy at 399-5812 for information. JULIETS LUNCH GROUP We are looking for someone to coordinate the Juliets lunches. If you are interested, please contact the Town Supervisor’s Office at 371- 6651.
Clifton Park Senior Community Center News & Events
Center News & Events
Community Hospice Living With Loss The Community Hospice's Living With Loss program is a free bereavement support group for anyone who is grieving the death of a family member or friend. The Town is partnering with Hospice to provide this program on a continual basis throughout the year. The one hour program will begin March 1st at 11am. Please plan to attend the Center’s Congregate Lunch after the program. Please register for the program by contacting the front desk.
Diabetes Support Group The Town is partnering with Saratoga County Public Health Services and Cornell Cooperative Extension to provide a Diabetes Support Group. Many people are living with Diabetes and this program will discuss all aspects of the disease and how to live healthy. Topics such as nutrition, medication and exercise will be covered by professionals in the field. The program will be conducted the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at 11am, throughout the year. The first two classes will be March 3rd and 17th. Please regis-ter for the free class with personnel at the front desk.
Living Healthy with
Chronic Illness Program The Town is partnering with the Saratoga County Office for the Aging to provide The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, developed by Stanford University. The free program will be offered once a week in 6 week sessions on consecutive Thursdays. The first session will begin Thursday, March 2nd and end on Thursday, April 6th. Each weekly class will be 1pm-330pm. Subjects cov-ered include: 1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improv-ing strength, flexibility, and endurance, 3) appropri-ate use of medications, 4) communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, 5) nutrition, 6) decision making, and, 7) how to eval-uate new treatments. Please register for the pro-gram with the front desk personnel.
All participants will receive a book entitled Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.
Clifton Park Senior Community Center News & Events
Daily Activity Calendar
(*denotes free activity/class for members)
All dates are subject to change. Please contact the Front Desk at 383-1343
to verify event dates, sign up for classes, confirm session start dates or to make an appointment.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Tap (Int. II) 9-10 am Bocce* (May - Oct) 10-12 pm Chair Yoga 10-11 am (Beginning in April) Jazz 10-11 am Discussion Group* 10:30-12 pm (2nd, 4th Mon) Congregate Lunch* 12 pm Clogging 12-1:30 pm Dominoes* 12:30-3 pm Quilting Guild* 1-3 pm Osteo-Exercise* 2:30-3:30 pm
Exercise to Tapes* 8:45- 9:45 am Pinochle* 9-12 pm Pool & Billiards* 9-12 pm Tai Chi 10am -11 am Duplicate Bridge Lesson 10:00 –11:00 pm Duplicate Bridge 11:30 -3:30 Congregate Lunch* 12 pm Scrabble* 1-4 pm MVP Dance Moves* 1-1:45 pm (Seasonal) Bocce* (May - Oct) 6-8 pm
Exercise to Tapes* 8:45- 9:45 am Senior Investment Club 9:15-11 am (1st , 2nd Wed.) Bocce* (May - Oct) 10 - 12 pm TOPS* 10-11:30 am Memories to Memoirs* 10-11:30 am Social Bridge* 10-12 pm Living with Loss* 11-12:00 pm (1x/month) Congregate Lunch* 12 pm Hand and Foot* 12 - 3:30 pm Poker* 1-3pm Crocheting & Knitting* 1-3 pm Osteo-Exercise* 2:30-3:30 pm
Exercise to Tapes* 8:45- 9:45 am Pool & Billiards* 9-12pm Chorus 10:00-11:30 am Watercolors & Sketching 10-12:30 pm Legal Assistance* - by appt. 10- 12pm (3rd Thurs.) Seton Health “Senior-cize”* 11-12 pm (Seasonal) Duplicate Bridge 12:00 - 4:00 pm Congregate Lunch* 12 pm Pinochle* 12:30-4 pm BUNCO* (3rd Thursday) 1- 3 pm Chronic Illness Program* (6 week sessions) 1 - 3:30 pm Mah-Jongg* 12:30 - 4 pm
Orchestra 9-11 am Woodcarving* 9-12:30 pm Tap Advanced 9-10am Dominoes* 10-11:30 am Ballet 10-10:45 am Congregate Lunch* 12 pm Diabetes Workshop* 11am-12pm (1st & 3rd) Beading Buddies 1-2 pm Scrabble* 1-4 pm Osteo Exercise* 2:45-3:45 pm
Clifton Park Senior Community Center News & Events
Congregate Lunch Served Monday-Friday
12 pm Saratoga County Office for the Aging provides hot lunches daily at the Center with advance reservations. Participants must be at least 60 years old. First time participants must complete a registration form. Registered participants must call to make a reservation the day before attending for lunch. Participants will receive a monthly contribution letter with a suggested contribution of $2 per meal. Those under the age of 60 are allowed, but must be accompanied by a senior and pay a $6 fee. Menus are available at the Center. Please contact the Center at 383-1343, for more information.
Clifton Park Senior Community Center News & Events
Clifton Park Senior Community Center 6 Clifton Common Court Clifton Park, NY 12065 (518) 383-1343
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Town Staff Directory
Town Supervisor Phil Barrett 371-6651 Town Board Members 371-6651 Animal Control Officer 371-6756 Town Attorney Tom McCarthy 371-6651 Assessor Walter Smead 371-6460 Building & Development Director Steve Myers 371-6702 Building & Grounds Director Mike Handerhan 371-6651 Town Clerk Pat O’Donnell 371-6681 Town Court – 5 Municipal Plaza 371-6668 Town Comptroller Mark Heggen 371-6651 Storm Water Management Technician Scott Reese 371-6054 Highway Superintendent Dahn Bull 371-7310 Parks & Recreation Director Myla Kramer 371-6667 Planning Director John Scavo 371-6054 Receiver of Taxes Chris Pagniello 371-5720 Director of Safety & Security Lou Pasquarell 348-7311 Town Security Officers 369-6651 Sewer Director Mike O’Brien 348-7313 Transfer Station Supervisor Jeff Vedder 371-6669 Senior Community Center 383-1343
Email your Town Board
Supervisor Phil Barrett [email protected]
Deputy Supervisor Lynda Walowit [email protected]
Councilman Jim Romano [email protected]
Councilman James Whalen [email protected]
Councilman Amy Standaert [email protected]
If the person you wish to reach is not on the list above, please call 371-6651 to speak to a receptionist who will direct your call to the appropriate individual or department. The Town’s office buildings are open from Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, excluding holidays. The Town Clerk’s office is open until 7:00 PM every Thurs-day. The Building and Parks and Recreation Departments open at 8:00 AM Monday through Friday.
