The Annual Meeting of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Association (RSVP's sponsoring agency), scheduled for Thursday, December 2, 7:30-9 a.m., will feature Dr. Jennifer Wilkins, Sr. Extension Associate with Cornell University’s Division of Nutritional Sciences, who will speak on “Local Food for Healthy People and Strong Communities.” A flyer is attached with more information.
The Annual Meeting is open to the public and will include a full breakfast, short business meeting with election of members to the Board of Directors, and our featured speaker. Cost is $10 per person. Reservations with payment are required by November 30, 2010. Call 607-535-7161 or email to schuyler@cornell.edu for information. We hope to see you there!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
UPDATE: Schuyler County Transit
Effective Monday, November 15, Schuyler County Transit has made the following changes at the specific sites listed:
Jefferson Village Apartments, Watkins Glen: After the stop at Seneca Harbor Park, Schuyler County Transit vehicles will stop at Jefferson Village Apartment’s main entrance on Second Street. Anyone wishing to ride the bus may now wait by the main entrance on Second Street to flag the bus to stop.
Sydney Place Apartments, Odessa: In addition to picking people up at the Odessa Municipal Building stop, the bus will continue to Sydney Place Apartments and loop through the parking lot. Riders should be waiting outside the main entrance to flag the bus to stop.
Romeo Village Apartments, Montour Falls: Buses will stop on Broadway Street directly across from Romeo Village Apartment’s main driveway entrance. Riders may wait at the end of the driveway of Romeo Village Apartments to flag the bus to stop.
Riders should use the scheduled times listed for the Seneca Harbor Park, Odessa Municipal Building and Broadway Street stops accordingly to plan bus arrivals and departures.
If you or people you know have questions or need assistance in regards to receiving a Half Fare I.D. card please call Schuyler County Transit at (607) 535-3555.
Schuyler County Transit hopes this helps everyone further enjoy the freedom and independence of public transportation.
Jefferson Village Apartments, Watkins Glen: After the stop at Seneca Harbor Park, Schuyler County Transit vehicles will stop at Jefferson Village Apartment’s main entrance on Second Street. Anyone wishing to ride the bus may now wait by the main entrance on Second Street to flag the bus to stop.
Sydney Place Apartments, Odessa: In addition to picking people up at the Odessa Municipal Building stop, the bus will continue to Sydney Place Apartments and loop through the parking lot. Riders should be waiting outside the main entrance to flag the bus to stop.
Romeo Village Apartments, Montour Falls: Buses will stop on Broadway Street directly across from Romeo Village Apartment’s main driveway entrance. Riders may wait at the end of the driveway of Romeo Village Apartments to flag the bus to stop.
Riders should use the scheduled times listed for the Seneca Harbor Park, Odessa Municipal Building and Broadway Street stops accordingly to plan bus arrivals and departures.
If you or people you know have questions or need assistance in regards to receiving a Half Fare I.D. card please call Schuyler County Transit at (607) 535-3555.
Schuyler County Transit hopes this helps everyone further enjoy the freedom and independence of public transportation.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
HEAP
Home Energy Assistance Program
Documents Needed:
WHO TO CONTACT:
Office for the Aging @ (607) 535-7108
OR
Schuyler County Department of Social Services @ (607) 535-8303
(If you are over 60 years of age you can call either DSS or OFA)
HEAP SEASON BEGINS:
Monday, November 1, 2010
Don’t let pride stand in the way of the assistance you deserve.
Call to schedule your appointment today.
Home Energy Assistance Program
Documents Needed:
- Driver’s License
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Income Verification
- Fuel Bill
- Electric Bill
| Family Size | Income Level |
| $2,129 $2,784 $3,439 $4,094 $4,749 |
WHO TO CONTACT:
Office for the Aging @ (607) 535-7108
OR
Schuyler County Department of Social Services @ (607) 535-8303
(If you are over 60 years of age you can call either DSS or OFA)
HEAP SEASON BEGINS:
Monday, November 1, 2010
Don’t let pride stand in the way of the assistance you deserve.
Call to schedule your appointment today.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Light of Hope Brunch
Every year, more than 500 children are reported abused and neglected in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties. To raise awareness of alarming statistics like these, CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc. will host a brunch on December 12th from 10:00 am until 2:00 at Castel Grisch Winery and Restaurant on Irelandville Rd., Watkins Glen, NY.
All proceeds will benefit the abused and neglected children in our community. Tickets are $20/person, $10/child, gratuity and alcohol not included. Table and time reservations must be made in advance, so please call 535-9614 to reserve your seat today. Please call the CASA office at (607) 936-CASA (2272) for your tickets in advance, or they may be purchased at the door.
CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc., (affiliated with the National CASA Association), is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children in Family Court through trained community volunteers. Hope you will join us in giving children hope for a positive future.
All proceeds will benefit the abused and neglected children in our community. Tickets are $20/person, $10/child, gratuity and alcohol not included. Table and time reservations must be made in advance, so please call 535-9614 to reserve your seat today. Please call the CASA office at (607) 936-CASA (2272) for your tickets in advance, or they may be purchased at the door.
CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc., (affiliated with the National CASA Association), is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children in Family Court through trained community volunteers. Hope you will join us in giving children hope for a positive future.
Alzheimer's Association Presentation
Alzheimer's Association
Presentation
The Schuyler County Office for the Aging
would like to invite you:
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting a FREE seminar for caregivers on:
“BRAIN WELLNESS STRATEGIES”
This session will help you understand Alzheimer’s Disease, along with providing strategies to help reduce your risk.
(this program is NOT recommended for individuals with the disease)
Location: Schuyler County Human Services Complex
323 Owego Street, Montour Falls
CONFERENCE ROOM 115
Registration: All participants must be registered in order to attend this presentation. Please contact Shannon Slater, at 535-7108 prior to Dec. 10th for more information or to register.
American Mobile Dental Van Dates
American Mobile Dental Van was such a huge success in Schuyler County that they are planning on returning in the Spring. They will come and park by the Head Start shed at the Schuyler Human Services Complex but ANYONE can be seen those days. The dates are April 20, May 18, June 29, July 27 and August 24. (All Wednesdays) They take all insurances, including Medicaid, will work with private pay or the uninsured. Appointments can be made by calling American Mobile Dental at 1-877-24-tooth.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Volunteers Needed: CDRC
Become a Mediator and
Volunteer with a National Leader in Conflict Resolution at the
Community Dispute Resolution Center
– NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS ASPIRING TO VOLUNTEER AT CDRC –
*** Employers – Also a great professional development opportunity! ***
CDRC Presents Professional Mediation Trainings
Session I: October 28, 29, & 30
Session II: November 4, 5, & 6
From 8:30 to 4:30 each day at the Catholic Charities Building, 215 E. Church St., 1st floor conference room, Elmira, NY 14901
“There’s nothing more empowering than the ability to empower others.”
• Build personal and professional skills in communication, reflection, and conflict resolution
• Prepare yourself to volunteer as a CDRC-certified mediator equipped with the tools to help others in conflict to work through their disputes independently
• Experience the intensive, interactive instruction of lead trainer Judy Saul, a national leader in transformative mediation
Session I gives participants the skills and strategies for helping others to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts peacefully and constructively. It serves as a prerequisite for Session II and is open to the public.
Session II focuses on mediating specialized situations and is open to anyone who has successfully completed Session I. The completion of both sessions prepares participants for advancing on course toward full qualification as a CDRC-certified mediator.
• Both sessions are offered at no cost to participants committed to putting their new skills to work as volunteer mediators for CDRC
• Session I, perfect not only for aspiring mediators but also for professionals looking to hone their communication skills, costs $300 as a professional development workshop
• Note that for those seeking to volunteer with CDRC, a brief orientation prior to the workshop is also required, and there are several times to choose from for the orientation
Contact Jen at JLG228@cornell.edu or 607-535-7105 if you're interested.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS)
PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS (PERS)
Information and Listings
Personal Emergency Response System (PERS), or medical signaling device is an answer to the need for both security and independence. It is a simple way to call for help from a friend, relative, or emergency services (police, fire department, or ambulance). If a user needs help, he/she simply presses a button, which sends a message into an emergency response center. Information about his/her medical history and names and phone numbers of contact people is quickly available. The emergency response center will talk with the user to determine the reason they were contacted, and will respond appropriately. Companies who sell this product are listed under “Medical Alarms” in the yellow pages of the phone book.
The Federal Trade Commission recommends the following precautions when ordering PERS services:
· Check out several systems before making a decision.
· Ask about the pricing, features, and servicing of each system, and compare costs.
· Make sure that the system is easy to use. Buttons should be easy to operate and batteries easy to change.
· Ask whether the monitoring center is available 24 hours a day, what kind of training its operators receive, and what the average response time is.
· Test to be sure that the system works from every point in and around your home. Make sure nothing interferes with transmissions.
· If unsure of a company's reputation, check with the Better Business Bureau.
· Read the written agreement carefully before signing it.
The Schuyler County Office for the Aging
does not recommend or endorse any of these PERS providers.
does not recommend or endorse any of these PERS providers.
Link to Life
1-888-337-5433
ADT
1-877-678-6952
Doyle Security Systems HELP LINK
1-866-GO-DOYLE (1-866-463-6953)
Phillips Life Line
1-800-380-3111
Valued Relationships, Inc (VRI)
1-800-860-4230
Guardian Alert 911
443-296-2480 (one-time fee, connects to local 911)
https://www.guardianalert-911.com/
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Schuyler County Transit Talk
Learn about the schedule, general transit information, the new Dial-a-Ride/Paratransit service available to approved ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Riders in Schuyler County & assistance with Half Fare ID Cards & Dial-a-Ride Applications.
WHEN & WHERE
Each Site 11:30am-1:30pm
Wednesday, October 27th: Burdett OFA Meal Site-Methodist Church Rte 79.
Thursday, October 28th Hector OFA Meal Site-Presbyterian Church Rte 414
Wednesday, November 3rd: Montour Falls-Silver Spoon Café
Tuesday, November 9th: Monterey OFA Meal Site – Fire Hall South St.
Tuesday, November 16th: Tyrone OFA Meal Site – Methodist Church Cemetery Hill Rd.
For Information & Schedules Call or Visit:
607-535-3555
Monday, October 18, 2010
Bed and Breakfast Hospitality Hour
Join us for a social gathering, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association and hosted by ‘Bout Time Bed and Breakfast in Montour Falls. The ‘Bout Time Innkeeper will provide a tour and history of the Bed and Breakfast, a light snack and an opportunity for relaxation and reminiscence.
People with dementia in the early to middle stages and a family member or friend are encouraged to attend together, however caregivers can attend alone if a break is needed.
The Bed and Breakfast Social:
• Offers an opportunity to reconnect with others
• Can spark pleasant memories
• Provides an opportunity to spend time in a calm, peaceful, supportive environment
• Promotes a sense of pride in one’s community
Alzheimer’s Association
435 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, New York 14620
585 760 5400 phone
585 760 5401 facsimile
800 272 3900 24-hour helpline
www.alz.org/rochesterny
People with dementia in the early to middle stages and a family member or friend are encouraged to attend together, however caregivers can attend alone if a break is needed.
The Bed and Breakfast Social:
• Offers an opportunity to reconnect with others
• Can spark pleasant memories
• Provides an opportunity to spend time in a calm, peaceful, supportive environment
• Promotes a sense of pride in one’s community
• Provides an opportunity for reminiscence for the person with dementia
• Helps to establish a stronger support network
Location:
‘Bout Time Bed and Breakfast
277 Steuben St.
Montour Falls, NY 14865
Time:
1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Date:
Thursday, November 11, 2010
For more information, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 585.760.5400 or 800.272.3900.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Alzheimer’s Association
435 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, New York 14620
585 760 5400 phone
585 760 5401 facsimile
800 272 3900 24-hour helpline
www.alz.org/rochesterny
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