Published by Greene County Department of Human Services since 1976 APRIL 2018

PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Greene County Department of Human Services relies upon volunteers to provide and assist with vital services to the elderly residents of Greene County; and

WHEREAS, volunteers are crucial to many of the department’s Aging services, including home-delivered meals and transportation for medical appointments, and

WHEREAS, it has long been a tradition for the county RSVP volunteers to perform work of a high quality and to brighten the lives of others while making Greene County a better place in which to live by serving in community locations; and

WHEREAS, volunteers give freely of their energy, time, ability and experience; and

WHEREAS, the week of April 15 – April 21, 2018 is recognized throughout the United States as National Volunteer Week

NOW THEREFORE, we, the members of the Greene County Legislature, do hereby proclaim the month of April as:

GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES’ VOLUNTEER MONTH

AND FURTHER, with great pleasure, we honor these volunteers and convey the sincere gratitude and appreciation of all our citizens for the dedicated, selfless and compassionate efforts of these volunteers.

Greene County Legislature

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.

COLONIE CENTER SHOPPING TRIPS Price per person: $10.00

Payment due at time of departure.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018

FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018

Advance notice/reservation required for all shopping bus transportation.

For further information or to reserve a seat, call Janet at (518) 719-3559

FROM THE DESK OF TERRY McGEE WARD, GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES,

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The department is contemplating a few changes to our transportation programming. I wanted to start releasing the news now, so that when we implement the changes, it won’t take anyone by surprise. As it now stands, we only offer individuals who need a wheelchair, rides on the shopping bus. We are working on a plan that would allow us to provide wheelchair transportation to those individuals who would like to go the Senior Centers for meals. We are, also, working on providing transportation for medical appointments to those individuals who need a wheelchair. A few things still have to be ironed out in order for this to become a reality. Stay tuned for further developments.

Who is RSVP? A federal initiative of the Corporation for National &

Community Service, sponsored locally by Greene County Department

of Human Services.

What does RSVP do? Recruits people 55 years & older, ignites their

will to serve & channel their passions to meet the priority needs of the

community.

Why does RSVP exist? It’s as simple as it is profound, we encourage

& foster development & maintenance of volunteer opportunities that

engage, support & enhance the lives of fellow Americans.

Where RSVP can be found? In local communities throughout the

nation.

How does RSVP do it? By identifying critical needs in the community

& partnering with agencies to carry out their mission utilizing senior

volunteers.

URGENT NEED FOR

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS

Medical Transportation Volunteers must:

possess a valid driver’s license

possess a reliable vehicle with valid insurance

be a registered volunteer with RSVP

complete Medical Transportation Volunteer training

Needed to drive homebound senior citizens to medical appointments within Greene County, and neighboring

counties.

Volunteers can request mileage reimbursement, at the rate of 50 cents a mile, for all miles driven during

transport.

Volunteers get advanced notice for all medical transportation appointments.

If you might be interested in doing Medical Transportation, as a new volunteer or already registered,

please contact Ruth Pforte, RSVP Coordinator, at 518-719-3555.

On National Service Recognition

Day, elected officials honor

area volunteers by participating in

various community events. Here in

Greene County, officials offer their

time to help at one of the county’s

Senior Nutrition sites.

CNCS (Corporation for National

and Community Service), as well

as other national organizations, and

locally the county’s Department

of Human Services RSVP, are the

coordinators of the idea.

Please note: If you would prefer not to receive the boxed lunch, you are more than welcome to bring something of

your own to enjoy.

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

Carolyn Yusko

for your donation In Memory of Loved Ones

Nancy D. Allen for your donation

SENIOR ANGELS PROGRAM -

SPREADING CHEER 365 DAYS A YEAR

The Greene County Senior Angels Program operates

more than just at holiday time. Under their slogan,

“Spreading Cheer 365 Days a Year”, funds are used

year-round to provide one-time, emergency assistance to

senior citizens, when all other funds have been

exhausted, and there is no other source to help.

Due to the generous contributions of area residents,

business and clubs, the Program has been able to help

fulfill all qualified requests. 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

Welcome back to our Caregiver Connection. We hope you find the information beneficial 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.

H - M

HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law designed to protect private

medical information from unauthorized users (people who should not see this information, such as employers or

marketers). HIPAA requires health care providers to keep this information safe and secure. The law does not prevent

providers from sharing needed information with family caregivers.

Home-delivered Meals - Often referred to as Meals on Wheels. These are meals brought to people who cannot

prepare their own meals or are homebound and unable to leave their residences.

Home Health Care - Services given to patients, at home, by various workers who are trained to provide health care

tasks for those who are elderly or disabled. This may be nurses, therapists, aides, or other trained workers. Insurance

plans have guidelines for which home care services they will cover, under what circumstances (medical needs), and

for how long. Certified home health agencies often provide and coordinate these services.

Hospice - A program of medical and social services for people diagnosed with terminal (end-stage) illnesses. Hospice

services can be given at home, in a hospital, hospice residence, or nursing home. They are designed to help both the

patient and his/her family. Hospice care stresses pain control and symptom management. It also offers emotional and

spiritual support. Medicare will pay for hospice if a doctor states that a person probably has 6 months or less to live.

Hospice care can last longer than six months in some cases.

Incontinence - Loss of bladder or bowel movement control.

Informed Consent - Legal term meaning that a person with mental capacity has given permission for medical

treatment. Consent comes after a full disclosure of treatment risks and options.

Living Will - A type of advance directive that outlines a person’s treatment wishes if he or she is too ill or injured to

make such choices. Laws about living wills vary from state to state.

Long Term Care (LTC) - A term used to describe the care needed by someone who must depend on others for help

with daily needs. LTC is designed to help people with chronic health problems or dementia live as independently as

possible. While many people think that long-term care happens only in a nursing home, in fact most long-term care is

given by family caregivers in the patient’s home. Private insurance designed to pay for the expenses associated with

LTC in a facility other than a hospital is called Long Term Care Insurance. Each plan has a different range of

benefits. Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap) and “regular” health insurance do not pay for this

type of care.

Managed Care Plans - A type of health insurance plan, either Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) or

Medicare Advantage plans. Managed Care Plans offer incentives, such as lower co-pays to beneficiaries for using

medical facilities and providers with whom they have contracted for reduced (“in-network”) costs.

MORE TERMS NEXT MONTH

10 COMMON SIGNS OF CAREGIVER STRESS

1. Denial about the disease and its effect on the person who has been diagnosed.

I know Mom is going to get better.

2. Anger at the person with Alzheimer’s or frustration that he/she can’t do the things they used to be able to

do.

He knows how to get dressed - he is just being stubborn.

3. Social withdrawal from fr iends and activities that used to make you feel good.

I don’t care about visiting with the neighbors anymore.

4. Anxiety about the future and facing another day.

What happens when he needs more care than I can provide?

5. Depression that breaks your spir it and affects your ability to cope.

I just don’t care anymore.

6. Exhaustion that makes it near ly impossible to complete necessary daily tasks.

I’m too tired for this.

7. Sleeplessness caused by a never -ending list of concerns.

What if she wanders out of the house or falls and hurts herself?

8. Irritability that leads to moodiness and tr iggers negative responses and actions.

Leave me alone!

9. Lack of concentration that makes it difficult to perform familiar tasks.

I was so busy that I forgot my own appointment.

10. Health problems that begin to take a mental and physical toll.

I can’t remember the last time I felt good.

Article courtesy of Alzheimers.org

*Note: Not all Plan Types Available in all counties

Type of MA Plan HMO

HMO-POS PPO

PFFS

SNP

Eligibility Part A & Part B Part A & Part B Part A & Part B Part A & Part B Dual-Eligible

PCP (Primary

Care Physician)

Required Required Not Required Not Required Required

Referrals Some Plans Some Plans No No Some Plans

Out-of-Network Emergency Limited Services All Medicare

Covered

Services

All Medicare

Covered

Services

Emergency

Enrollment Only during

enrollment

period

Only during

enrollment

period

Only during

enrollment

period

Only during

enrollment

period

Any time

Part D Cannot have a

separate PDP

Cannot have a

separate PDP

Cannot have a

separate PDP

Can have a

separate PDP

Included in

all plans

MOOP

(Maximum

Out-of-Pocket)

In-Network In-Network In–Network

and

Out of Network

Combined

In-Network In-Network

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE (MA) PLANS

HMO (Health Maintenance Organization)

HMOs are the most basic and restrictive type of MA plan, in that they only provide coverage for non-emergency care

within a network of providers. Plan members are required to choose a primary care physician (PCP) and may need to

get referrals to see specialists. HMO plan members that elect to have Part D must receive Part D coverage as part of

that specific plan; they cannot enroll in a separate stand-alone Part D plan (PDP).

HMO-POS (Point of Service)

HMO-POS adds limited out-of-network coverage to the HMO plan. The out-of-network coverage may only include

certain types of services and may have a limited amount of coverage. Plan members are required to choose a primary

care physician (PCP) and may need to get referrals to see specialists. HMO-POS plan members that elect to have Part

D must receive Part D coverage as part of that specific plan; they cannot enroll in a separate stand-alone Part D plan

(PDP).

PPO (Preferred Provider Organization)

PPOs add more comprehensive out-of-network coverage, in addition to their in-network coverage. PPOs provide

coverage for all Medicare covered services out-of-network. PPO plan members are not required to choose a primary

care physician (PCP) and do not need to get referrals to see specialists. PPO plan members that elect to have Part D

must receive Part D coverage as part of that specific plan; they cannot enroll in a separate stand-alone Part D plan

(PDP).

PFFS (Private Fee for Service)

PFFS plans are similar to PPO plans in that they provide both in and out of network coverage. Like PPO plan

members, PFFS plan members are not required to choose a primary care physician (PCP) and do not need to get

referrals to see specialists. However, unlike HMO and PPO plans, PFFS plan members that elect to have Part D can

enroll in a separate stand-alone Part D plan (PDP) if they choose a PFFS plan without Part D.

SNP (Special Needs Plan)

SNPs are a type of Medicare Advantage plan that is only available for certain Medicare beneficiaries. Most SNPs in

NYS are limited to beneficiaries that are dual-eligible (Medicare and Medicaid) but some SNPs are limited to

beneficiaries that are institutionalized while other SNPs are only for beneficiaries that have certain chronic conditions.

All SNP plans in NYS are HMO type plans which include the features of standard HMO plans.

VITAMIN D, THE MUST-HAVE FOR SENIORS Vitamin D is produced by our bodies in response to sunlight. It is extremely beneficial

for bone strength and helps the body absorb calcium. Without Vitamin D the body may

lose bone tissue resulting in bone pain, muscle weakness and possible skeletal

deformity.

Why is this deficiency so common among seniors?

Decreased dietary intake of Vitamin D

Less exposure to sunlight

Reduced skin thickness

Impaired intestinal absorption

Reasons why we need Vitamin D:

Prevent falls and fractures

Lower risk for osteoporosis and other bone disorders

Maintain physical mobility and independence

Decreased risk of cardiovascular problems, diabetes and some cancers

Seniors over the age of 71 should get 800 IU of Vitamin D daily. Your doctor can help you determine whether you

are getting the right amount by a simple blood test and can recommend a supplement. Be sure to always speak with

your doctor first!

Ways to increase Vitamin D with food:

Tuna fish

Swordfish

Fortified foods such as: milk; cereals; orange juice

TUNA BURGER An easy recipe to increase your Vitamin D

1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 tbsp. pepper sauce

2 tsp mustard 1 medium egg

2 cans tuna, drained 1 dash of pepper

1 tbsp. olive oil

Mix all ingredients, except oil, in a bowl. Season to taste with pepper.

Divide mixture into four balls, and flatten into patties.

Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook until nicely browned, about 3 - 4 minutes per side.

Calories 330, Carbohydrates 33 grams, Fat 6 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sodium 0, Vitamin D 43.9 International Units

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

Shane Dillon

Senior Service Center Manager

(Provisional)

JoanAnn Rouse

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

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 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

Chicken & Biscuit Green Beans

Broccoli Berry Yogurt Parfait

2

Beef Pot Roast w/ Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Winter Squash

Fruited Gelatin

3

Beef Burgundy over Noodles

Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Fresh Pear

4

Pulled Pork

Coleslaw

Baked Potato

Carrot Coins

Fresh Fruit

7

Mushroom Quiche

Wax Beans

Broccoli Peaches

8

Beef Patty w/ Onion Sauce

Stewed Zucchini Boiled Potato

Apricots

9

Chicken Parmesan

Rigatoni Pasta

in Sauce

Braised Kale

Chocolate Mousse

10

Roast Pork w/ Gravy

Red Cabbage

Mashed Potatoes

Applesauce

11

Fish Jambalaya w/ Tomatoes

Brown Rice

Green Beans

Fresh Fruit

14

Chicken Dance

Day Chicken Chow Mein

Brown Rice

Oriental Vegetables

Ice Cream Sticks

HDM: Lemon Pudding

15

Pork Stroganoff

Noodles

Antigua Mixed Vegetables

Mandarin Oranges

16

Oven Baked Battered Fish

Oven Baked French Fries

Mixed Vegetables

Fruit Cocktail

17

National Cherry

Cobbler Day

Roast Turkey w/ Gravy

Broccoli Sweet Potato

Cherry Cobbler

18

21

Macaroni & Cheese

3 Bean Salad

Stewed Tomatoes

Peaches

22

Birthday Celebrations

Meatloaf w/ Gravy

Mashed Potato

Orange Carrots

Birthday Cupcake

23

Pork Chop w/ Mushroom Gravy

Egg Noodles

Braised Cabbage

Apple/Sweet Potato Compote

24

COOK’S CHOICE

Broccoli

Tropical Fruit Mix

25

National Vanilla

Pudding Day

Roasted Chicken

Fresh Salad

Lemon Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Antigua Mixed Vegetables

Vanilla Pudding w/ Fresh Berries

& Whipped Cream

28 MEMORIAL DAY

ALL SENIOR NUTRITON SITES & MAIN OFFICE

CLOSED

29

Turkey Divan over Rice

Beet Salad

Chocolate Mousse

30

Roast Beef w/ Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Monaco Mixed Vegeta-bles

Cookies

31

Cranberry Chicken Salad over greens

Potato Salad

Marinated Carrots

Fresh Fruit

Annual Senior

Citizens Day

And plenty of Irish - and non Irish - eyes were smiling, at all of the Greene County Senior Nutrition sites, when they

were treated to a delicious dinner for St. Patrick’s Day. The menu consisted of Corned Beef, Steamed Cabbage,

Boiled Red Potato, Carrots, and Irish Cream Trifle. At the Rivertown Center in Athens, seniors were even treated to

music by Mike Siciliano.

ANSWERS TO MARCH’S WORD SEARCH

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

MONDAY,

APRIL 2, 2018

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).

Health Promotions: There is no suggested contribution for this service. Donations always accepted.

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.

The Greene County Children, Youth and Community Advisory Board would like to welcome

AIZLYN O’CONNELL and BRENNA RUSTICK as their newest Youth Members.

The Greene County Children, Youth &

Community Advisory Board, Greene

County Legislature and the New York State

Office of Children Youth and Families NYS

(OCFS) wishes to announce the approval of

funding for 2018 for the following

organizations:

Athens Cultural Art Center

Common Ground

Dispute Resolution

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Girl Scouts of NENY

Greene County Council on the Arts

Greenville Library Young Readers

MHA of Columbia-Greene

Prattsville Art Project

Town of Cairo Recreation

Town of Durham Recreation

Greene County Youth Bureau

Community Development

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

Due 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

CAIRO GOLDEN AGERS BUS TRIP

RIVERS CASINO MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018

LEAVING - GREENVILLE 8:00 A.M.

CAIRO TOWN PARK 8:15 A.M.

CATSKILL, THRUWAY EXIT 21 8:45 A.M.

$25.00 PER PERSON

INCLUDES BUS TRANSPORTATION,

$20 FREE PLAY $10 MEAL TICKET

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION,

CALL CAROL (518) 634-2044

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 AT (518) 291-2502

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

MOUNTAINTOP GOLDEN AGERS CLUB

BUS TRIP

70TH ANNUAL TULIP FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2018 DEPARTURE TIMES:

WINDHAM 9:00 A.M. HUNTER 9:15 A.M.

TANNERSVILLE 9:30 A.M. PALENVILLE 9:45 A.M. CATSKILL 10:00 A.M.

$25 PER ADULT

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION,

CALL CHRIS AT (518) 589-5815

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

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 (518) 622-3257

ADULT LEARNING INSTITUTE APRIL 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 ali@sunycgcc.edu to register.

Open Pinochle Group Monday, April 2 & 16

Bridge Group Tuesday, April 3 & 10

Mahjongg Wednesday, April 4, 11, 18 & 25

Internet Security 101 Thursday, April 12 10:30 a.m.

Chair Yoga Monday, April 16 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Room 505

Family History Tuesday, April 17 11:30 a.m. OR 1:00 p.m. Room 507

Wednesday, April 18 & Thursday, April 19

TED Talks Wednesday, April 18 2:30 p.m. Room 507

Executive Board Meeting Thursday, April 19 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Room 105A

Listen & Learn: Diabetes Thursday, April 26 10:30 a.m.

Are you unemployed, age 55+ and looking for work? Associates for Training and Development (A4TD) adminis-

ters the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which helps mature people get back into the

workforce by providing paid occupational skills and workplace experience training.

Designed specifically for income-qualified workers age 55+, the purpose of the SCSEP is to provide training

and skill-building opportunities to program participants while providing much needed community service to local non

-profits and public agencies. Some examples of training sites include: hospitals, libraries, senior centers, schools,

town clerks, museums and more. These agencies provide internship opportunities where program participants learn

updated job skills. In addition to on-site training, each participant receives career assessments, technology skills

updates, supportive services referrals, and career counseling.

If you are looking to train for available jobs, learn updated job search skills and connect with local employers, we can

help.

For more information, please call our local SCSEP office at

845-338-8750 x114.

Visit our website and apply online at www.a4td.org.

“A WORLD BEYOND GARDENS” Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension

Showcasing fine art and culinary skills

Master Gardener Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension

May 5, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Opening Reception

Exhibits will remain at the gallery through June 30

with a closing reception including a silent auction

Agroforestry Resource Center

6055 Route 23, Acra

For more information, visit www.ccecolumbiagreene.org

Admission is free - Open to the public

2018 ELECTION SCHEDULE Check with Greene County Board of Elections for your polling location

SPECIAL ELECTION

Tuesday, April 24

6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

NYS District 102 Assembly seat (Formerly held by Peter Lopez)

FEDERAL PRIMARY ELECTION

Tuesday, June 26

12 Noon - 9:00 p.m.

STATE & LOCAL PRIMARY ELECTION

Thursday, September 13

12 Noon - 9:00 p.m.

GENERAL ELECTION US Senator,

NYS Assembly & Senate

NYS Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller,

& Greene County Legislators

Tuesday, November 6

6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

THIS IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT (3/19)

THIS IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT (6/18)

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

aging@discovergreene.com

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.