Aging Programs and Services

FROM THE NUTRITION OFFICE:

 

Volunteerism is the act of selflessly giving your time to something you believe in, free of pay. Volunteering can produce feelings of self-worth and provide an opportunity to change lives, including the volunteers’ own. It’s also a wonderful way to help others when they need it most.


The Department of Aging and Youth has two important programs in need of volunteers, both of which provide nutritious meals to the senior population in Wayne County. Research has shown that good nutrition plays a vital role in seniors living longer, healthier lives.


Managers of our Lunch Club 60 centers are looking for volunteers to assist with the daily operations of the centers. Volunteers will be trained on what it takes to run the center and, if needed, would be asked to take charge in the manager’s absence. We are also always looking for fun and educational programs to offer at our Lunch Club 60 centers, so if you have a special skill you would like to share, call one of our managers and set up a visit!


Home Meal Service, Inc. is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals in all areas of Wayne County. Some meal routes need a little extra help from time to time but other routes could really use a dedicated driver or two to make sure that hot, nutritious meals get delivered to those most in need. If these volunteer opportunities sound like something you might be interested in, please do not hesitate to call nutrition coordinator Lisa Zonneville at 946-5624.


News from the Lunch Club 60 centers:


Vivian Kalinowski, manager of the Ontario center, would like you to know that she has BINGO every Tuesday and an exercise program on Mondays and Wednesdays. She also has various fun and educational programs scheduled throughout the spring, including presentations by MVP about the importance of sleep and using spices instead of salt. Please call her for more details. The Ontario center is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.


Sue Gutschow, our Clyde Lunch Club 60 manager, has an active euchre group on Wednesdays that could always use more players. All seniors are welcome and playing cards is not a requirement for attending! The Bone Builders group meets on Mondays and Wednesdays and BINGO is a hit every Tuesday. Sue also has various fun and educational programs scheduled throughout the spring. The Clyde center is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Transportation is available on Tuesdays.


Sodus Lunch Club 60 manager Donna Almekinder would like you to know that she has BINGO on Fridays and an active euchre group almost daily. She also has various speakers and fun activities scheduled throughout the spring. The Sodus center is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Transportation is available on Fridays.


Wolcott’s Lunch Club 60, under the direction of manager Melissa Martinez, offers a Bone Builders group on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. There are also card games and board games daily. If videogames are more your style, there is a Wii available and bowling is very popular! Melissa is having an Easter party— complete with egg coloring—in April. Her center has at least two educational and musical events every month and birthdays are always a reason for a celebration. The Wolcott center is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Transportation is available on Thursdays.


Joan Howell, manager of our Palmyra center, wants everyone to know that she has BINGO on Mondays, Bunko on Wednesdays, and dominoes on Fridays. April brings a variety of craft activities and participants at the center love to celebrate birthdays. Please call Joan for details. The Palmyra center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Transportation is provided on Mondays, so if you need a ride, please call by 10:00 on the Friday prior.


Newark manager Pat Cowles would like you to know that she has a Bone Builders group and a Silver Sneakers group that meet twice a week. Mondays and Tuesdays feature sewing activities and the completed projects are donated to good causes. She also has BINGO, card games, and various other fun activities planned throughout the spring. The Newark Center is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


Please feel free to join us at any of our Lunch Club 60 locations. Our fun, friendly, and caring managers are waiting to welcome you to their centers. If you haven’t taken the opportunity to stop by yet, give us a call, order a meal, and go meet some of the wonderful people who attend. It’s as simple as that…a good meal and great company.




Lisa Zonneville,
Nutrition Services Coordinator