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SENIOR CITIZEN E-NEWS:FEBRUARY 2024 SENIOR NEWSLETTER - FROM ANNE RUSSAK

Posted on: February 1, 2024 - 10:47am
Anne Russak
 
FEBRUARY 2024 SENIOR NEWSLETTER
 
 

Hello Everyone, 

January flew by and we are getting closer to spring!  January was a very busy month, and we started the year off with a New Year’s Luncheon on 01/11/24!   We had a trip to the Bruce Museum, and a trip to the Clay Art Center in Port Chester and the Greenwich Historical Society.  We also had a Lunch and Learn on “Scams Aimed at Seniors”.(Click to Watch)                    

The Senior Book Club will meet at the Hastings Library in the Barnes Room, on the 4th Friday of each month from 1:30-2:30 p.m., unless the date falls close to a holiday.  Copies of selected books will be available at the circulation desk.  For additional information or to suggest a book, contact Joyce DeVilbiss-Coordinator at (347) 835-9512 or j.a.devilbiss@gmail.com   

The book for February is: “Anne Frank, Diary of a Young Girl” which is a autobiography.  Copies will be available at the library.  The group will meet on Friday, February 23rd.    

1. AN INVITATION AND REMINDER
Carolyn and Will, who run the Tai Chi class on Fridays invite all of you to try an Introductory class.  Tai Chi begins at 11:00 am-12:00 pm every Friday, except holidays. This gentle exercise helps with balance, leg strength, posture, and reduces stress.  Try a class and see how you like it!  
 
2. SENIOR LAW DAY  
Coming on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 -10:00 am - Noon. Meet privately with an attorney or other professional from the Senior Law Day Collaborative via Zoom.  Look on www.seniorlawday.info for information on how to sign up for a slot. 

 

3. DANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE and MOVEMENT CHALLENGES  
We would like schedule a one-time introductory class to determine interest followed by a 4-week series of classes that will be used to assess sustainability of future programming.   
If you, or if you know of someone with Parkinson’s disease and other movement challenges, such as arthritis, MS, balance, and post stroke, as well as their partners, care partners and friends.   
The objective is to increase coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength through music and movement. 
Please call me at (914) 478-2380 Ext. 2, if you are interested or know someone who might be interested.      

                                     

Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop 
Do you have chronic pain or care for someone who does?  
Workshop will be offered at the Greenburgh Library Tuesdays March 5 through April 9 from 1 to 3:30.  Registration is required.  Call 914-721-8225 or greenburghlibrary.org to learn more and register.    
                                               

 

Coming Up This Month - February
CLICK ON THE SENTENCE FOR THE FLIER
 
 

                                  

HOMEBOUND COVID BOOSTERS AND FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE FROM  
SCARSDALE AMBULANCE SERVICE 

If you are homebound or know of an elderly resident who is homebound and they want to get the Covid booster shot, flu vaccine or need a home visit-they are in luck!  Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service has started a new service: house calls like the old-fashioned doctor.  It is a community paramedic program and available to anyone in Westchester County.  They will stop by your house and provide you with the vaccines and booster shots.  Email Covid@scarsdalevac.com, call 914-356-1229 

TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIORS
There are two tax programs that reduce the tax burden of residents 65 years and older.
 
  1.  Enhanced Star-this is a partial exemption from school taxes for residents with household incomes that do not exceed $98,700.   
  1. Senior Citizens Partial Tax Exemption-this is a partial exemption from both village and school taxes.  Residents are eligible if their household income does not exceed $58,400 on their 2023 tax return.   
Residents who qualify for the Senior Citizens Partial Tax Exemption (income less than $58,400) can also receive the Enhanced Star exemption.   
Residents with incomes between $58,400 and $98,700 can only receive Enhanced Star.   
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are due by May 1, 2024.   

 

The Village of Hastings is helping homeowners develop and/or bring up to code an Accessory Dwelling Unit.  Grants of up to $125,000 are available for each assisted property (including both technical assistance and construction costs. 

 
                                                   HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
         Would you like to create an accessory apartment?  See if your income 
         qualifies:                                          Maximum Income Limits
         1 person  $102,800                                     4 people  $146,000
         2 people  $117,459                                     5 people  $158,000
         3 people  $132,150                                     6 people  $170,000
 
Who qualifies:
*Homeowners with household incomes at or below the area Median Income
*Owner-occupied single-family homes in communities zoned for Accessory  Dwelling Units.
*Homeowners who need to legalize their existing ADU and bring it up to code.
*Homeowners committed to renting to a long-term tenant, who may also be a family member (short-term or vacation rentals are not permitted. 
 
For more information click HERE
 
If interested contact Westchester County Habitat for Humanity www.habitatnycwc.org/plus-one-adu     adu@habitatnycwc.org  

 

Please help spread the word that the Hastings Community Center has a lending program if someone needs a walker, cane crutches, wheelchair, or other necessary items for residents.  If you hear of a neighbor or family member in need, or if you are ever in need, please contact me.  

The Hastings Fire Department has also provided us with “In case of Emergency” cards.  So, if you would like one, stop by the Community Center. 

For those of you who may not know, we have a senior bus that takes people shopping on a weekly basis.  It’s usually on a Wednesday and is a great service.  You are picked up at your home and taken back home to your door.  You may not need the service, but if you know a friend or neighbor who might benefit from such a service, have them give me a call. Direct Line (914) 231 8283
 
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.   
 
Sincerely,
 
Anne Russak
914 478 2380 ext 644
or Direct Line (914) 231 8283
For general information and transportation call 478-2380 Ext. 0.
 
 
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