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The Moreau Community Center's 60+ Senior Program offers a variety of
social, educational, and health related programs.
There is something for every age...join us today!
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Congregate Meal Site
Complete and nutritious lunches, prepared by Prestige Services, are served at the Center each weekday. The Cost is $2.00 for 60+ seniors and $3.00 for non-seniors. No one is denied a meal if unable to make a contribution. 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 for cholesterol, glucose, vision, hearing and blood pressure are provided by the Saratoga County Public Health Office for the Aging. Offered twice a year at the Center. Flu Shots: offered in late fall by the Saratoga County Public Health Office.
Exercise and Strength Training Classes
Strength Training: the use of light weights increases strength, flexibility and metabolism, which helps to prevent osteoporosis. Every Monday and Wednesday, 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Friday 12:00-1:00 p.m. Offered by the Center at Gay Congdon’s Fitness Firm.
Osteo-Buster Class: low impact program used mild repetitive movements, allowing most everyone to participate. Leg and hand weights are included as strength increases. Held twice weekly at the Center under the direction of the Saratoga County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program).
Day and Extended Trips
A wonderful way to meet new people and see now 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 19 days/20 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 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Participants save 10% or more on their car insurance for three years (no classes in July or August).
Legal Services
Legal advice and representation is available to all seniors in Saratoga County at the Moreau Community Center. Appointments are available monthly.
Social and Recreational Programs
• Line Dancing Class: Beginners and advances line dancing classes presented by WGNA’s Kevin Richards.
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Bike Club: Participants ride every other Friday throughout the summer. They leave the Center at 9:00 a.m.
and usually pack a lunch. Led by Ginny Morin
• 60+ Bowling League: League plays every Monday morning September through April, at Pine Lanes in South Glens Falls.
• 60+ Golf League: Teams play at the Tee-Bird Golf Course in South Glens Falls.
• Billiard Club: Meets every morning, Monday through Friday from 8:30-11:00 a.m., for card games, pool and relaxation.
• Bingo and Brunch: Bingo is held every Monday at 10:00 a.m. 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.
• Card Games: Groups of four meet every Monday to play card games. Desserts and beverages are served.
• 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, 9:00-11:00 a.m., 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, 9:00-11:00 a.m., May-December.
Braided Wool Rug Class: Our “Rug Rats” make beautiful rugs every Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Taught by Margot Hyde.
Income Tax Assistance
AARP-sponsored program provides free assistance in the preparation of income tax returns in 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.
Prescription Insurance (EPIC)
The Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage is a NYS Department of Health program designed to help NYS residents who are 65 or older cope with the high cost of prescription drugs. The Center assists individuals with the completion of applications to qualify for this program.
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