Intro to Aqua Aerobics for Seniors

Friday, October 30th, 5:00-6:00pm

Watkins Glen High School Community Pool 

There is no fee for this class.

Experience the benefits of aqua aerobics in this one-hour, fun, non-competitive program! Aqua aerobics tones and strengthens while the natural buoyancy of water reduces weight-bearing stress allowing greater ease of movement and less strain on bones, joints and muscles.

This class is designed as a one-session introduction to aqua aerobics and is suitable for both men and women.
A series will be scheduled if there is enough interest.

To register, please call the Schuyler County Office for the Aging at (607) 535-7108. Water shoes are encouraged.

2-1-1 Helpline

In addition to the health services directories I recently posted, there is the 2-1-1 Helpline.  2-1-1 Helpline, a member of the 2-1-1 Finger Lakes Collaborative, provides comprehensive information and referral to the services and support you need in Steuben, Chemung, Allegany, Schuyler, and Yates Counties.

Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-346-2211 to speak with a call specialist. Toll Free. Confidential.

In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

Health Services Directory - Yates County

I recently posted a health directory for Schuyler County.  A comment was left showing interest in such a directory for Yates County.  I was able to find out that the ProAction website www.proactioninc.com links to the NY Connects site which offers a comprehensive directory right online.  See here for a list of resources.

Introduction to Yoga Class

Schuyler County Office for the Aging will offer an introductory class for those ages 60+. Learn basic yoga postures (exercises) that increase strength and flexibility, improve balance and energy levels, and reduce stress.

Barbara Anderson of Exercise Enterprise, certified yoga instructor and ACE Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist, will conduct the class. Barbara brings over 30 years yoga experience and her passion for functional fitness for older adults to the offering. Participants can expect an enjoyable experience in a class that will be suitable for all levels of ability.

• Mondays, 4-5pm, October 26 through November 30
  (Please plan to attend all six sessions)
  
  
• Room 120, Schuyler County Human Services Complex
  323 Owego St., Montour Falls, NY
  
  
• There is a suggested donation of $5 per class
  
  
• Wear loose-fitting clothing; Mats will be available – or bring your own
  
  
• To register, please call the Office for the Aging at (607) 535-7108
  

October Blood Drives

Sullivan Trail Chapter Red Cross AUGUST, 2009 Blood Drives

October 12

from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
at the Tyrone Fire Department

3600 State Route 226, Tyrone

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October 21

from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
at the Montour Moose Lodge
2096 State Route 14, Montour Falls

OUT OF THE 107,000 PEOPLE IN CHEMUNG AND SCHUYLER COUNTY, ONLY 3,867 DONATE BLOOD. PLEASE HELP US RECRUIT AND RETAIN BLOOD DONORS.

For Chemung and Schuyler County
From July 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009, all presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free carton of Friendly’s Ice Cream, redeemable at participating Friendly’s restaurants. Coupons expire September 30, 2009. Tax additional where applicable.

To make an appointment to donate blood, all current eligible and new donors may:

* Call the local Sullivan Trail Red Cross Chapter House at 734-3317 days
* Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543)
* Email betsy@redcrosselmira.org
* www.donatebloodnow.org nights and weekends


Anyone 17 years or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. In New York State, 16-year-olds may donate blood provided they bring an original signed New York State Informed Parental Consent form for a 16-Year-Old to Donate Whole Blood. Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome and Identification is required.

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Toll Free Number

Persons calling with questions related to the H1N1 flu, including the general public, health care providers or personnel, or persons with questions related to the new regulatory requirement that health care personnel receive an annual influenza vaccination can call our toll free call center at: 

1-800-808-1987

Volunteers Needed at Chamber of Commerce

The Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce is still looking for volunteers to greet visitors, answer phones, do computer work, and other duties for the following days and times:

• Mondays - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Thursdays - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Fridays - 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Though tourist season is starting to wind down a little bit, they are still seeing in excess of 100 visitors per day.

Please consider volunteering at the Chamber. It's a fun place to work and you will have the chance to talk with many people and tell them about the beautiful area we live in.

Some Current Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are still needed for the following:


SCHUYLER COUNTY:

• Humane Society - Thrift Shop (Need as many volunteers as possible.)
  
  
• Humane Society - Assistants (To help with a variety of duties, i.e. reception, fundraising, clinics, building cat houses, garden maintenance, etc.)
  
  
• Historical Society - Docent (2-4 volunteers needed to do reception and give 15-minute tours (and other duties as assigned.))
  
  
• RSVP - Tax Counselors (2-4 volunteers to help with tax preparation and/or review.)
  

YATES COUNTY:

• Child & Family Resource Center - Working with Children (1-2 volunteers needed.)
  
  
• Literacy Volunteers - Tutor (Need as many volunteers as possible. Please contact me asap to join fall training session.)
  
  
• Literacy Volunteers - Receptionist (4-7 volunteers needed)
  
  
• Yates Cultural/Recreation Resources, Inc. - Assistant/Receptionist (10 volunteers needed. Free use of gym to anyone who volunteers at the YCRR.)

Please, if you would like to help out with any of these (or even just want more details), give me a call at 607-535-7105 or send me an email at JLG228@cornell.edu Thank you!

Volunteers Needed for American Red Cross

The Sullivan Trail Chapter American Red Cross is in need of Volunteers for the following positions in Schuyler County:

Canteen Server - Maintains refreshments and provides recognition pins, signs donor card, re-signs and promotions program. Time commitment 3 hours per month.

Deliver Blood Drive Posters in Community – Volunteer drivers to deliver posters throughout Schuyler County for upcoming blood drives one to two times a month. Time commitment 2 hours per month.

Grant Writer – Help with searching for and writing grants.

Knitters (NEW) – Just starting a knitting club to knit scarves, blankets for blood donors and disaster victims.

Local and National Disaster volunteers – Training in Disaster Preparedness and Response. Basic courses such as Fulfilling Our Mission – Turn Compassion Into Action; Introduction To Disaster Services (on-line www.redcross.org) or as a self-study; Shelter Operations; Mass Care; Client Assistance – are some of the many types of training available and will expand your awareness and prepare you for emergencies and disasters.

Mailings - Help with mailings on a quarterly basis, folding, stuffing and labeling envelopes.

Observer - Observes blood donors for adverse reactions and notifies paid staff of any concerns.

Registration Coordinator - Registration coordinators welcome blood donors, manage the appointment schedule, monitor donor flow and complete the hourly donor flow sheet.

Sewers - Please join our circle sewing blankets, frogs and pillows for fire victims.

Tele-recruitment – Tele-recruiters contact previous blood donors to schedule appointments at upcoming blood drives. Can be done at home. Time commitment 4 hours per month.


Training is free! All positions are very flexible! For further information or to volunteer, please call or email Jen at 607-535-7105 or JLG228@cornell.edu

Telephone Discounts Available

In these economically challenging times, it is important that everyone know about the assistance available to help people stay connected and have access to vital telephone service. “Lifeline" and "Link-Up" are two assistance programs that provide discounts to low-income consumers on basic residential telephone service. While these programs have been active for years, half of the consumers eligible fail to take advantage of these discounts; we need your help to change that.

The basic concept of the discounts is simple: Lifeline involves discounts on the monthly charges for telephone service, and Link-Up involves a discount on the cost of initiating the service. The discount is available for a primary residential telephone, even a wireless phone. Additional discounts are provided for consumers on tribal lands.

Lifeline web site

Click here to view a flier in PDF.