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June 30, 2009

Senior Briefs: July 1, 2009

DID YOU KNOW?


Jan K. Collins and Jan L. Warner offer financial and legal planning advice for Baby Boomers and seniors in the new Lifestyles section...

•   The correct way to transfer your assets upon your demise
•   Must-have qualities for homecare workers
•   Medicaid terminated because of estate mishap

Deadline nears
for senior cruise

PLATTSBURGH — The reservation deadline is July 6 for the Clinton County Senior Citizens Council's "Swinging Big Band Dinner Cruise" aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen, set for Sunday, July 26.

Transportation for the event will depart from the Senior Citizens Council at 4 p.m. and return at approximately 11 p.m. There will be plated cooked-to-order dinner service with five dinner entree options available.

The cost per person is $65 for members and $75 for non-members. The price includes transportation, dinner and entertainment.

An IMAX 3D Theatre Trip at Montreal Science Centre is planned for Aug. 28, with departure from the council at 9:30 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. The show is from noon to 1 p.m., with time for participants to have lunch and shop on their own.

Cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members and includes transportation and theater tickets. Register by Aug. 7.

For information, call 563-6180.

Caregiver group
to meet

PLATTSBURGH — A support group for all unpaid caregivers is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the United Way building, 45 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh.

The session is open to anyone providing unpaid care to an aging family member or friend. New participants are welcome.

For more information, call the Caregiver Resource Center Respite/Program at 565-4543.

Bring favorite
dish to picnic

MOOERS — The Mooers Good Fellowship Club will hold its annual summer picnic at the recreational field in Mooers at noon Wednesday, July 8.

Participants are asked to bring their favorite dish to share. Chicken and strawberry shortcake will be provided.

For information, call Shirleen at 236-9228.

Driver Safety Program offered
ELLENBURG — AARP and the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO) will sponsor the 55 Alive Driver Safety Program from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6 at St. Edmund's Church Hall, Ellenburg.

The fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.

To register, call Tina at 594-3007.

Seniors plan Maryland trip
TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Area Seniors will take a five-day, four-night trip to Ocean City, Md., Sept. 13 through 17.

The cost for double occupancy is $435.

It is not necessary to be a senior citizen or club member to take part, a press release said.

To request a brochure about the trip, call Linda at 585-6203 or e-mail her at irishmoore@yahoo.com.

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Briefs
  • Health Notes: May 29, 2012 Parkinson's support group to meet; Open house planned at Wilmington practice; Blood drives set; Grants available for area health programs; Patient-controlled epidurals new option for moms at AMC.

    May 29, 2012

  • Book Briefs: May 27, 2012

    Author on hand for book signing June 9; Sherman Free Library planning June sales.

    May 27, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 27, 2012

    DWI crackdown continues through holiday; Hydrant training set in Dannemora; Peru Council continues handbook review.

    May 27, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 26, 2012 Pfizer facility auction expected to be pre-empted; City Public Works adjust hours for holiday; Hydrant flushing to resume on Tuesday; LPCS to discuss administrator.

    May 26, 2012

  • Family Fare: May 26, 2012 Frankie Garrow Fun Run June 2; Hospice planning memorial service; Support group for widows meets May 30; BOPA poster-contest winner announced; Early Intervention council meets May 30; Event allows public to play with technology; Junie B. to make stop in Lake Placid.

    May 26, 2012

  • Faith Briefs: May 26, 2012

    Seton raises $2,600 for Mission of Hope project; Spring Ring May 31 at Lake Placid church.

    May 25, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 24, 2012 Barney Downs Road open again; City hydrant flushing continues; St. Regis Mohawk election coming up.

    May 24, 2012

  • Arts Express: May 24, 2012

    Wilder Homestead opens Saturday; Museum offering free admission; Underground Railroad Museum opens Saturday; Essex Community Fund accepting grant applications.

    May 24, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 23, 2012

    PSU rummage sale to benefit needy; Section of Barney Downs Road in Peru closed today; Village dissolution study ready for reaction; City hydrant flushing continues; City Schools to present amended budget; Emergency work on Lower Locks today in Saranac Lake; Ti seeks input on town's needs; Franklin Co. Solid Waste Authority to consider buying land; Moriah Central sets special meeting; Matching funds available to libraries for technology; Keeseville to wrap up fiscal year.

    May 23, 2012

  • Senior Briefs: May 23, 2012

    Computer Club to learn about Chrome; Trip to Vermont sites planned; Bingo Club offering trip to casino.

    May 23, 2012