2010 Calendar of Events copy
Department of Senior Programs and Services
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. For more information, call (914) 813-6400.
(Last updated Apr. 8, 2010)
| April | |
| 22 | Medicare Basics County Office Building 8th floor, 9 S. First Ave., Mount Vernon 10 a.m. - noon Case workers will provide information in a free program about Medicare, Parts A, B,C and D, and how to use Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) for even greater savings. To register, call DSPS’ Medicare Information Line at (914) 813-6100. |
| 28 |
42nd Annual Salute to Seniors Business/Caregiver Expo Westchester County Center, White Plains 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
| May | |
| 13 |
Senior Driving Safety: Staying Mentally and Physically Fit for Driving Neighborhood House 1 p.m. An occupational therapist will discuss how to stay fit to continue to drive and when it may be best to give up your driver’s license. RSVP: Linda Schulz, (914) 761-0600, Ext. 314, |
| 14 |
Third Annual Stanley Schear Leadership Award Breakfast 9 a.m. Check back for registration details. Letter Nomination form The application deadline is Friday, Mar. 26. |
| 20 |
Medicare 101 County Office Building 9 S. First Ave., 8th floor, Mount Vernon 10 a.m. – noon Learn the basics of Medicare (Parts A, B, C and D), Medigap insurance and more. Programs are free but reservations are requested. To sign up, call the Medicare Information Line at (914) 813-6100. |
| 26 |
Senior Health and Fitness Day Activities held at various locations and at various times in the county. Events to include exercise, cooking demonstrations, yoga and more. For details, call (914) 813-6300. |
| June | |
| 2 | Older Driver Conference
Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sponsored by DSPS’ Older Driver Coalition |
| 3 |
Planning Ahead for Your Loved Ones: Advance Directives for Caregivers 7 p.m. |
| 16 | Saxon Woods Pool Party and Barbecue Saxon Woods Park, White Plains 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| 17 |
Healthy Living/Healthy Aging Fair for Seniors and Caregivers 1025 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Time: TBA Presented by Atria Briarcliff and co-sponsored by the ElderServe Safe Center for Seniors. Registration is required. To sign up, contact Melody Keel at (914) 368-5506 or e-mail |
| September | |
| 23 | Medicare 101
County Office Building 9 S. First Ave., 8th floor, Mount Vernon 10 a.m. – noon Learn the basics of Medicare (Parts A, B, C and D), Medigap insurance and more. Programs are free but reservations are requested. To sign up, call the Medicare Information Line at (914) 813-6100. |
| October | |
| 5 |
Golden Harvest Dance |
| 15 |
Senior Law Day Westchester County Center, White Plains 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| 21 | Medicare 101
County Office Building 9 S. First Ave., 8th floor, Mount Vernon 10 a.m. – noon Learn the basics of Medicare (Parts A, B, C and D), Medigap insurance and more. Programs are free but reservations are requested. To sign up, call the Medicare Information Line at (914) 813-6100. |
| November | |
| 18 | Medicare 101
County Office Building 9 S. First Ave., 8th floor, Mount Vernon 10 a.m. – noon Learn the basics of Medicare (Parts A, B, C and D), Medigap insurance and more. Programs are free but reservations are requested. To sign up, call the Medicare Information Line at (914) 813-6100. |
| December | |
| 3 |
28th Annual Senior Hall of Fame Luncheon Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| 16 | Medicare 101
County Office Building 9 S. First Ave., 8th floor, Mount Vernon 10 a.m. – noon Learn the basics of Medicare (Parts A, B, C and D), Medigap insurance and more. Programs are free but reservations are requested. To sign up, call the Medicare Information Line at (914) 813-6100. |