Broome County Office for Aging

Broome County Senior Centers and Meals on Wheels routes plan to operate on normal schedules today.

Saturday Respite Program this weekend


Social Saturday at St Mary's


St Mary's Church Kirkwood

11Am-2PM

975 Rt 11 Kirkwood

RSVP

607 775 0086

We had such a great day yesterday at the Johnson City Senior Center celebrating 50 years of Office for Aging! We appreciate our partnership with them so much, thank you to their staff and volunteers for all the hard work!

Our next 50th Anniversary will be held at the Eastern Broome Senior Center on Wednesday 7/24. Space is limited so please call 607-693-2069 by noon on Tuesday 7/23 to reserve your meal. Come join us on the fun!

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Binghamton Police Issue Warning After Resident Falls Victim to Online Money Scam Binghamton Police are warning residents after they say a City of Binghamton resident fell for an online scam.

For those without power

⚠️Water Distribution⚠️
Due to the continued power outages caused by the recent storm Broome County Office of Emergency Services is partnering with NYSEG to distribute water to affected areas. Water can be picked up at the following locations:

Conklin Fire Station 1
1034 Conklin Road Conklin NY
12:00-4:00PM

Lisle Fire Department
9090 Main Street Lisle NY
4:00-8:00PM

Fenton Town Hall
44 Park Street Port Crane NY
12:00-6:00PM

Endicott Fire Department
1101 Park Street Endicott NY
12:00-8:00PM

Information on dry ice to follow.

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We received info. From a Broome resident who received a phone call from a person offering to discount the resident's Spectrum bill. They said they knew she was a senior and wanted to offer her a discount. They asked her for her privacy or security code, this is the code Spectrum asks for when you call to discuss a bill.

The resident hung up and called Spectrum directly from the number listed on her bill. Spectrum confirmed it is a scam they are aware of. Spectrum said if anyone gives out their privacy or security code over the phone they could gain access to the person's payment methods-bank or checking accounts. Spectrum also advised her not to use any number listed as Spectrum on a Google search. Instead they encourage her and anyone else to go directly to the Spectrum website or use a number listed on a physically mailed Spectrum bill. Spectrum also stated they don't call. Calls claiming to be Spectrum should be regarded as spam unless you call into their line directly.

Citizen Preparedness Training. Sorry for the short notice. You must register in advance so call on the morning to see if there is room!

Tomorrow at Johnson City we are celebrating 50 years of OFA!

Tomorrow, Wednesday, 7/17, is our Senior Picnic. Join us as we celebrate Broome County Office for Aging’s 50th Anniversary. For 50 years, OFA has been improving and enriching the quality of life for all older persons in Broome County.

The celebration starts at 10:00AM with our guitar group for entertainment. Enjoy a cup of coffee, 1974 Trivia, and a time capsule activity.

After lunch, we’re thrilled to welcome students from Jan & Shannon DeAngelo’s summer theatre camp at Seton Catholic Central. These students, ages 7-15 from many school districts, will perform songs from their upcoming stage performance of Aladdin Junior. It’s sure to be special.

Lunch reservations required by noon today. Or plan to join us for entertainment. More picnics are planned throughout the summer.

On Wednesday we kicked off our 50th anniversary parties that we are holding at the Senior Centers this summer. Our first party was at the Vestal Senior Center, we had a blast! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate.

Our next party is at the Johnson City Senior Center on Wednesday, 7/17. If you would like to join in on the fun please call 607-797-3145 and reserve your meal by noon on 7/16.

Join us at the Vestal Senior Center for this free live tour!

Our next CarFit Event will be Thursday, August 15th at the Broome West Senior Center from 10AM-12PM. Call to pre-register or stop on by!

Broome County Health Department
The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee of New York
Union Volunteer Emergency Squad, Inc.
United Health Services

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Locations and Times To Pick Up A Coupon

*7/09 Broome West Senior Center, 9 – 11 am
2801 Wayne Street, Endwell
*7/10 Vestal Senior Center, 10 – 11 am
201 Main Street, Vestal
*7/11 First Ward Senior Center, 9 –10:30am. 226 Clinton Street, Binghamton
*7/16 North Shore Towers, 10:30 – 11:30 am
24 Isbell Street, Binghamton
*7/24 Eastern Broome Senior Center, 1 – 2 pm
27 Golden Lane, Harpursville
*7/25 Johnson City Senior Center, 9:30 - 11am
30 Brocton St., Johnson City
*8/07 Northern Broome Senior Center, 10:30 – 11:30 am, 12 Strongs Pl., Whitney Point
*8/14 Chenango Bridge Senior Center, 11 am - Noon, First United Methodist Church, 740 River Rd, Binghamton
*8/20 Deposit Senior Center, 12:00 – 12:30 pm, Christ Episcopal Church, 14 Monument Street, Deposit

Farmers Market Coupons are vouchers that can be exchanged for produce at local farmers’ markets. This program is meant to assist individuals who meet age and income guidelines in buying fresh produce from local farmers markets.

Eligibility requirements and distribution sites are listed below.

You must meet the following guidelines to be eligible:
-Provide proof of age (must be age 60 or older)
-Be a New York State resident
-Have a BC Office for Aging ID Card with you
or fill out an ID application on site. AND
-Meet the following income guidelines meaning you are at pr below the listed income:
$2,322/month (for a one-person household); Or
$3,152/month (for a two-person household); Or
$3,981/month (for a three-person household).

Please bring your Office for Aging ID Card. ID Card applications are available at all senior centers and can be printed at gobroomecounty.com/senior/idcard
Proof of income is not required.

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Today is the first OFA 50th Anniversary party! Today the party is at Vestal. See all dates for parties and locations below. Come out and celebrate with us.

Wow! 64 older adults created absolutely amazing pictures during the OFA 50th Anniversary event with The Memory Maker Project . The project centered around conversation and memory inducing items from the 70s. Participants chose to create art based on the items or their memories of 1974. Thank you to Christina Muscatello, BC Arts Council and Atomic Tom's for showcasing all this wonderful art!

Do you want to beat the heat and take a virtual live tour of thr Czech Republic? Join us for free at the Johnson City Senior Center. More info. Below.

Save Money on Gas – Try the OFA Mini Bus

With the increased gas prices driving your own car can be costly. The OFA Mini Bus provides curb-to-curb transportation to those who are age 60 and over and have a valid OFA ID Card.

The bus operates from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. You make a reservation for the bus to pick you up at your home or other point of origin and deliver you to your destination. This service covers urban areas of Broome County.

To make a reservation you must have a valid OFA ID card. Those who need an OFA ID card can call 607-778-2411 for an application or print the application from OFA’s website: www.gobroomecounty.com/senior/idcard

Please visit our website for information about all Transportation options through BC Transit: https://www.gobroomecounty.com/senior/transportation

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Reminder that the OFA Art Show is coming up this First Friday!

Our offices will be closed today. Our office will reopen 7/5 @ 8 am. All Broome County Senior Centers and Yesteryears locations will reopen on Monday 7/8. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Broome County Senior Centers and Yesteryears programs will be closed July 4th and July 5th.

Free Caregiver Respite Option

Yesteryears is hosting a Wednesday Night Pizza Party. This is not a drop in program and RSVP is required. If you are a caregiver who would like a break, each Wednesday July 10th through August 28th caregivers may RSVP their loved one to attend the program. Caregivers can utilize this time on their own for a break! Office for Aging staff will be in attendance to care for your loved one.

Yesteryears Endwell

2801 Wayne St Endwell

4:30-6:30

July 10-Aug 28

Call 607 778 2946 for more information

Free Caregiver Respite this week
You do not need to be a member of the church to utilize the respite program!

Social Saturday

St Anthony's Church Hall

300 Odell Ave Endicott

11AM-2PM

RSVP 607 754 4333

Below are all the Senior Centers that will be open on July 3rd.

Broome West (Endwell): 607-785-1777
Chenango Bridge: 607-663-0406
Eastern Broome (Harpursville): 607-693-2069
Johnson City: 607-797-3145
North Shore Towers (Down Town Binghamton): 607-772-6214
Northern Broome (Whitney Point): 607-692-3405
Vestal: 607-754-9596