{"id":251,"date":"2016-01-05T11:39:21","date_gmt":"2016-01-05T16:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vanguardwebaccess.com\/?page_id=251"},"modified":"2025-12-13T11:32:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:32:17","slug":"senior-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/townofwheatlandny.gov\/?page_id=251","title":{"rendered":"Senior Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 class=\"font_5\">What is the Senior Center?<\/h5>\n<p class=\"font_8\">One of the\u00a0key\u00a0characteristics\u00a0of a caring community is how it provides for its senior citizens. The Town of Wheatland Senior Center is located in the Wheatland Municipal Building at 22 Main Street in Scottsville and is designed specifically for the enjoyment and leisure of the mature adult population, ages 60 years and above (and their spouse of any age).<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"font_4\">What services does the Senior Center offer?<\/h5>\n<p class=\"font_8\">Recreational, social, educational and health-related programs, activities\u00a0and services are offered in a warm and friendly environment that are intended to help senior citizens maintain their independence in the community. This includes a lunchtime hot meal program. A monthly News Letter highlights upcoming schedule of activities. See\u00a0Senior Center\u00a0FAQs for answers to common inquiries. Contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vanguardwebaccess.com\/?page_id=93\/#senior center\">Senior Center<\/a> with all other questions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>\u00a0<span class=\"color_35\">&#8220;The place for Seniors be Active, Fit and Connected!&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">The Senior Center is funded\u00a0through a combination of participant contributions, the United States Administration on Aging, the New York State Office for the Aging, Monroe County Office for the Aging and the Town of Wheatland. No person shall be denied benefits of the Senior Center or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal Assistance on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or marital status.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"idqe6hgg_EventListView_idqe6hft15_EventList_idqe6hfs14__0_0_1_0_fld_hfxsg737_proxyrichTextContainer\" class=\"s33_richTextContainer s33richTextContainer\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$2.$0.$0.$0.0\">\n<h3 class=\"font_5\">Lunch Club Program<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font_8\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.monroecounty.gov\/aging-centers#lunch-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-content=\"https:\/\/www.monroecounty.gov\/aging-centers#lunch-club\" data-type=\"external\">Lunch Club Program<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0administered by the Monroe County Office for the Aging and is designed to help our community&#8217;s older residents and visitors\u00a0enjoy better health through improved nutrition. During the pandemic, a\u00a0nutritious meal is delivered to participants\u00a0on Tuesdays. The suggested\u00a0contribution for senior citizens is $3.50,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.monroecounty.gov\/aging-centers#lunch-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-content=\"https:\/\/www.monroecounty.gov\/aging-centers#lunch-club\" data-type=\"external\">read more about suggested contributions and their application<\/a>. Reservations can be made in advance by calling the Senior Center Director at (585) 889-1284.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"font_8\">Activities\u00a0&amp; Services<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\">Activities and services at the Wheatland Senior Center include:<\/div>\n<div class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\"><strong><strong>Crafts Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\"><strong>Games<\/strong> &#8211; Enjoy good conversation and fun with others while playing card games, other games like Bingo or electronic Wii games.<\/li>\n<li class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\"><strong>Day Trips<\/strong> \u2013 Visit various local venues (i.e., Public Market, Abbott&#8217;s Ice Cream, Christmas Tree Shop). Transportation is provided, sign-up is required to participate.<\/li>\n<li class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\"><strong>Guest Speakers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\"><strong>Art Classes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\"><strong>Musical Entertainment<\/strong> &#8211; Many local musicians join us for musical fun including: Paul Killion, the White Hots and many others.<\/li>\n<li class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\"><strong>Holiday Parties<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Always a good time\u00a0at events like a Halloween\u00a0 Pizza Party, Senior Holiday Ball, Annual Christmas Brunch).<\/li>\n<li class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\"><strong>Nutrition Counseling<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\"><strong>Health Education and Counseling<\/strong> &#8211; Blood pressure checks, flu shots, etc.<\/li>\n<li class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\"><strong>Eldersource Care Manager<\/strong> &#8211; <a>Eldersource<\/a> was launched in 1995 to help provide guidance for eldercare situations. An Eldersource Care Manager is a social worker who is trained in geriatrics and the ins and outs of our community\u2019s complex eldercare system. A care manager can assess your situation, discuss a care plan, link you to services or assist with a move to a higher level of care. An Eldersource Care Manager is available at the Senior Center on the 4th Monday of each month.<\/li>\n<li class=\"s77imgpreloader\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$1.$0.$child.$2.$4.$0.$0.$0.0.0.0.0\"><strong>Van Transportation<\/strong> &#8211; Provided upon request to and from the Senior Center and also provided for day trip outings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"idqe6hgg_EventListView_idqe6hft15_EventList_idqe6hfs14__0_0_2_0_def_0\" class=\" flex_vbox\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$2.$0.$child\">\n<div id=\"idqe6hgg_EventListView_idqe6hft15_EventList_idqe6hfs14__0_0_2_0_def_3\" class=\"flex_display\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$2.$0.$child.$2\">\n<div id=\"idqe6hgg_EventListView_idqe6hft15_EventList_idqe6hfs14__0_0_2_0_Center\" class=\"flex_display flex_vbox\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$2.$0.$child.$2.$2\">\n<div id=\"idqe6hgg_EventListView_idqe6hft15_EventList_idqe6hfs14__0_0_2_0_fld_hfxsg737\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$2.$0.$child.$2.$2.$0\">\n<div id=\"idqe6hgg_EventListView_idqe6hft15_EventList_idqe6hfs14__0_0_2_0_fld_hfxsg737\" class=\" flex_vbox\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$2.$0.$child.$2.$2.$0.$0\">\n<div id=\"idqe6hgg_EventListView_idqe6hft15_EventList_idqe6hfs14__0_0_2_0_fld_hfxsg737_proxy\" class=\"s33\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$2.$0.$child.$2.$2.$0.$0.$0\">\n<div id=\"idqe6hgg_EventListView_idqe6hft15_EventList_idqe6hfs14__0_0_2_0_fld_hfxsg737_proxyrichTextContainer\" class=\"s33_richTextContainer s33richTextContainer\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$c13gn.1.$icoth7w7.1.$idqe6hgg.0.0.$child.$0.0.$2.$0.$child.$2.$2.$0.$0.$0.0\">\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"font_8\">Seniors Programs and Activities Schedule<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font_8\">Check out the monthly <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/media.wix.com\/ugd\/c27aec_caca06efe741413aa6fa53ec59c000bb.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Senior Center newsletter<\/u><\/a><\/span> with this month&#8217;s exciting events, activities, trip information and birthdays\u00a0or select the desired event from the Senior Center activities and events\u00a0list below to see specific details.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">The\u00a0monthly newsletter\u00a0is provided in Portable Document Format (PDF) file format for viewer convenience. Adobe Reader\u00ae by Adobe Systems Inc. is required to view PDF files. The latest version of Adobe Reader is available for download free of charge from <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/us\/en\/products\/pdf-reader.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Adobe\u2019s Web site<\/u><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Senior Center? One of the\u00a0key\u00a0characteristics\u00a0of a caring community is how it provides for its senior citizens. The Town of Wheatland Senior Center is located in the Wheatland Municipal Building at 22 Main Street in Scottsville and is designed specifically for the enjoyment and leisure of the mature adult population, ages 60 years &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/townofwheatlandny.gov\/?page_id=251\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Senior Center&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":266,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-251","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/townofwheatlandny.gov\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/townofwheatlandny.gov\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/townofwheatlandny.gov\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/townofwheatlandny.gov\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/townofwheatlandny.gov\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=251"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/townofwheatlandny.gov\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/251\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2329,"href":"https:\/\/townofwheatlandny.gov\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/251\/revisions\/2329"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/townofwheatlandny.gov\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/townofwheatlandny.gov\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}