Congregate Meal-site
Complete and nutritious lunches prepared by Prestige Services, ares served at the Center each weekday. The cost is $2.00 for 60+ seniors and $3.00 for non-seniors. Sponsored by the Saratoga County Office of the Aging.
Home Delivered Meals
A hot nutritious noon meal is delivered to home-bound seniors by volunteers. Monday-Friday. Evening and frozen weekend meals are also available.
Health Clinics and Programs
Free Health Screening: tests cholesterol, glucose, vision, hearing and blood pressure are provided by the Saratoga County Public Health Office. Offered twice a year at the center.
Flu Shots: offered in the late fall by the Saratoga County Public Health Office.
Exercise and Strength Training Classes
Strength Training: the use of light weights increases the strength flexibility and metabolism, which helps to prevent osteoporosis. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:15-12:15PM. Offered by the Fitness Firm.
Osteo-Buster Classes: low impact program uses mild repetitive movements, allowing almost everyone to participate. Leg and hand weights are included as strength increases. Held twice weekly at the Center under the Direction of Saratoga County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program).
Day and Extended Trips
A wonderful way to meet new people and see new things without the hassles of driving and planning. We travel on deluxe motor coaches and are always sensitive to the needs of seniors. Day trips are arranged to see Broadway shows, enjoy dinner and entertainment, visit casinos, tour attractions, take a cruise, and go to the fair. Our overnight trips have ranged from one night to our longest trip of 26 days/25 nights.
Educational Opportunities
Computer Classes: Free, six-week class for beginners meets once a week for 1 1/2 hours. Two seniors per instructor.
Defensive Driving Classes: Sponsored by AARP, classes are held on the last Thursday of the month, from 8:30AM-4PM. Participants save 10% or more on their car insurance for three years.
Legal Services
Legal advice and representation is available to all seniors in Saratoga County at the Moreau Community Center. Appointments are available monthly and need to be made directly through the Saratoga County Office for the Aging at 884-4100.
Social and Recreational Programs
Line Dancing Class: Beginners and advanced line dancing classes.
Bike Club: Participants ride every other Friday throughout the summer. They leave the Center at 9:00AM and usually pack a lunch.
60+Bowling League: League plays every Monday morning, September through April at the Fun Spot in South Glens Falls.
60+Golf League: League plays every Monday Morning at Tee Bird North in South Glens Falls.
Billiard Club: Meets Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 -11:00AM for card games, pool and relaxation.
Bingo: Bingo is held every Monday at 10:00AM. Pastries and coffee are served.
The Moreau Fun Band: This extremely popular, talented group of volunteers performs at nursing homes and for other social functions throughout the year.
Summer Picnic: Annual event held at Moreau State Park.
Annual Card Party: Yearly event with cards, sandwiches, desserts, beverages and door prizes.
Breakfast Club & Senior Brunch Club: Many of our seniors get together on every third Wednesday of the month in one of the local area restaurants for breakfast.
Arts and Crafts
Maybasket Workshop: A fun and very old tradition that is being kept alive at the Moreau COmmunity Center. Every year, our seniors make and sell about 1,500 Maybaskets. Classes are taught Tuesday mornings, 9:00AM-11:00AM, January-April.
Craft Workshop: Taught by Donna Carbino, who has lots of ideas and choices to fit every ability and interest. Finished crafts are sold in our craft store. Tuesday, 9:00AM-11:00AM, May-December.
Braided Wool Rug Class: Our "Rug Rats" make beautiful rugs every Friday, 1:30-3:30PM. Taught by Margot Hyde.
One-Stroke Painting:
Income Tax Assistance
AARP-sponsored program provides free assistance in the preparation of income tax returns on selected days during February and March.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
HEAP is a federally-funded program which helps low income seniors cope with the high cost of heating their homes during the winter months. The Center helps individuals apply for this much needed assistance.
