Dutchess County Office for the Aging News: 2023
- Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is December 4-8
- Medicare Open Enrollment Season Ends December 7th
- This Week’s “Friendly Calls” Orientation Sessions at OFA
- Teleconference with Dementia Care Expert Teepa Snow
- For Dutchess Seniors, Some Get-Up-and-Gogo
- Other Transportation Options
- Holiday Scam Prevention For Caregivers And Older Adults
- Avoiding Holiday Shopping Scams
- Ofa / Rhinebeck Podiatry Lunch Event (Wed 11/29) – Filling Up Fast
- Ofa Clerical, “Friendly Calls”, And Meals Program Volunteering
- For Dutchess Seniors, Some Get-Up-And-Gogo
- Other Transportation Options
- New York Master Plan On Aging – Your Input Wanted
- New Life For Old Eyeglasses
- As For Thanksgiving Day Volunteering…
- Ofa Health Insurance Counseling – Waitlist Spots Available
- Holiday Festivities At Bowdoin Park
- Other News
- November Schedule Advisory
- New York Master Plan on Aging – Your Input Wanted
- For Dutchess Seniors, Some Get-Up-and-Gogo
- OFA / Rhinebeck Podiatry Lunch Event (Wed 11/29)
- OFA Senior Legal Class in East Fishkill (Wed 11/15)
- OFA Meals Program Volunteers Wanted
- OFA Health Insurance Counseling – Waitlist Spots Available
- Ellessdie Chapel Wreath Lighting Ceremony and Concert (Mon 11/27)
- In Case You Missed it: 2024 Dutchess County Executive Budget
- November Schedule Advisory
- Is Your Home Aging-Ready?
- We Need More Senior Housing Options
- For Dutchess Seniors, Some Get-Up-and-Gogo
- New Scam: The Fake Health Insurance Call
- Upcoming "Friendly Calls" Volunteer Trainings
- Frank Sinatra's "Friendly Calls" Story
- OFA Senior Legal Class in East Fishkill (Wed 11/15)
- Vaccination Clinic at Lagrange Town Hall (Wed 11/8)
- Jane Cole Geisler, 1923-2023
- November Schedule Advisory
- Benefit Card "Skimmer" Scams Reported in Dutchess and Statewide
- Upcoming "Friendly Calls" Volunteer Trainings
- Legal Services for Dutchess County Older Adults
- Volunteer Tax Helpers Wanted
- Parkinson's Support Group Meeting Venue Moves for Oct/Nov
- Medicare Fraud Remains Big Business
- Protecting Yourself – Recommendations From Medicare
- Senior Prom Recap – And A Look Ahead To Next Year’s Prom
- OFA’s Many Other Plans For 2024
- Legal Services For Dutchess County Older Adults
- Benefit Card "Skimmer" Scams Reported In Dutchess
- Volunteer Tax Helpers Wanted
- Citizens Preparedness For Older Adults (Fishkill, Wed 10/25)
- Other News
- Medicare Open Enrollment Begins This Week
- What You Can Do During Open Enrollment
- Check Your Mailbox Carefully
- Benefit Card "Skimmer" Scams Reported in Dutchess
- Volunteer Tax Helpers Wanted
- Citizens Preparedness for Older Adults (Fishkill, Wed 10/25)
- New York Master Plan on Aging - Your Input Wanted
- "Boots by the Bandshell" At Bowdoin Park (Saturday 10/14)
- Other News
- Note: the Office for the Aging and OFA Friendship Centers will be closed for the national Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 9th. Clients of OFA’s Home Delivered Meals program receive their meals in advance of that date.
- OFA Prom Sold Out
- Depression – Not a Normal Part of Growing Older
- Scam Prevention Event With OFA / HVCU – Tuesday 10/10 – sign up ASAP
- Citizens Preparedness for Older Adults (Fishkill, Wed 10/25)
- New York Master Plan on Aging – Your Input Wanted
- “Boots by the Bandshell” at Bowdoin Park (Saturday 10/14)
- Ageism Awareness Day is October 7
- OFA Senior Prom – Monday 10/16 – Sign-up Deadline This Week
- Your Voice Counts at OFA Public Comments Forums
- "Boots by the Bandshell" at Bowdoin Park (Saturday 10/14)
- This Week's Birthdays
- Here Come the Medicare Scammers, Like Clockwork
- Last Week for Seniors to Apply for Free Farmers Market Coupons
- Your Voice Counts at OFA Public Comment Forums
- OFA Senior Prom – Monday 10/16 - Filling Up Fast!
- “Addiction and the Aging” and “Sky Breathing – A New Way to Meditate” at Boardman Road Library (Tuesday 9/26)
- Marist Center for Lifetime Study Seeks New Members
- "Boots by the Bandshell" at Bowdoin Park (Saturday 10/14)
- Two Defensive Driving Courses (October 1 and 2-3)
- "Golden Gathering" coming Saturday 9/23
- And What About the Latest Covid Shots?
- Fall Thrive60+ Newsletter now Available
- Last call for Seniors to Apply for Free Farmers Market Coupons
- OFA Educational Forums (Monday 9/18) Friday 9/15 is the last chance to register!
- Your Voice Counts at OFA Public Comment Forums
- OFA Senior Prom – Registration now Open
- "Addiction and the Aging" and "Sky Breathing – A New way to Meditate" at Boardman Road Library (Tuesday 9/26)
- Marist Center for Lifetimne Study Seeks New Members
- "Boots by the Bandshell" at Bowdoin Park (Saturday 10/14)
- Two Defensive Driving Courses (October 1 and 2-3)
- Math and Physics Exploration for Older Adults
- "THRIVE" Goes Live
- 2023 Summer Picnics a Success
- Math and Physics Exploration for Older Adults
- Your Voice Counts at OFA Public Comment Forums
- “Golden Gathering” Returns to In-Person Format
- OFA Senior Prom – Save the Date
- OFA Educational Forums (Monday 9/18) – Only a Few Seats Left!
- Repair Café in Poughkeepsie (Saturday 9/9)
- September is Suicide Awareness Month
Note: OFA offices and Friendship Centers are closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 4th. Clients of OFA’s Home Delivered Meals programs will receive meals in advance of the date.
- Your Voice Counts at OFA Public Comment Forums\
- "Golden Gathering" Returns to In-Person Format
- OFA Senior Prom – Save the Date
- Dutchess County Parks and OFA Host Beginner Pickleball Lessons (9/19, 9/26 And 10/3) – Almost Full
- OFA Educational Forums (Monday 9/18)
- Indigenous Plant Teachings and Pendant Making (Sat 9/16)
- "Rebuilding Day" Deadline Extension
Note: OFA offices and Friendship Centers are closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 4th. Clients of OFA’s Home Delivered Meals programs will receive meals in advance of the date.
- Your Voice Counts at OFA Public Comment Forums
- Still Some Spots in OFA "A Matter Of Balance" Classes
- Last Week of OFA Picnic Season – Volunteers Wanted
- Dutchess County Parks and OFA Host Beginner Pickleball Lessons (9/19, 9/26 And 10/3)
- OFA Educational Forums (Monday 9/18)
- "A Matter of Balance" Classes Filling Up for September Start
- Family Caregivers' Respite Voucher Program
- "Rebuilding Day" Deadline Extension
- Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Season Begins on October 15th
- Dutchess County Parks and OFA Host beginner Pickleball Lessons (9/19, 9/26 And 10/3)
- Three OFA Picnics Left – Volunteer Helpers Wanted
- “A Matter of Balance” Classes Filling Up for September Start
- County Hosts Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic (Saturday, September 30th)
- Dutchess County Government at the Dutchess County Fair
- Family Caregivers' Respite Voucher Program
- Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (Ends August 31)
- The State of the Struggle Against Scams
- Show this part to your Grandkids
- Walk a Mile in a Scammer’s Shoes
- Slow Down and Think
- Family Caregivers’ Respite Voucher Program
- “Sinatra and Dino” at the Grandview – Close to Capacity
- Money Smart for Older Adults at Poughkeepsie Friendship Center
- Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (Ends August 31)
- "A Matter of Balance" and Tai Chi with Ofa – New Classes in September
- Tai Chi Starting in September
- Money Smart For Older Adults at Poughkeepsie Friendship Center (Tue 8/15)
- Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (Ends August 31)
- Apply This Month for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Help
- Volunteer OFA Nutrition Helpers Wanted (Poughkeepsie and Elsewhere)
- Picnic Volunteers Also Wanted (This Week in Fishkill)
- "The Golden Girls Gone Wild" in Poughkeepsie (Thursday 10/5)
- Smaller Social Security Bump Predicted For 2024
- Higher Medicare Part B Premiums Coming In 2024?
- Leqembi and Its Price Tag
- OFA “A Matter of Balance” and Tai Chi Sign-Ups
- Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (Ends August 31)
- Volunteer OFA Nutrition Helpers Wanted (Poughkeepsie and Elsewhere)
- Picnic Volunteers Also Wanted (This Week In Pleasant Valley)
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Continues
- Next OFA Friendly Calls Volunteer Orientations and Info Sessions
- "The Golden Girls Gone Wild" in Poughkeepsie (Thursday 10/5)
- Volunteer OFA Nutrition Helpers Wanted (Poughkeepsie and Elsewhere)
- Picnic Volunteers Also Wanted (This Week in Wappinger)
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Now Underway
- Next OFA Friendly Calls Volunteer Orientations and Info Sessions
- "The Golden Girls Gone Wild" in Poughkeepsie (Thursday 10/5)
- Deaths in Falls Increase – But You Can Help
- Volunteer Helpers Wanted at OFA Central Kitchen in Poughkeepsie
- Picnic Volunteers Also Wanted (This Week in Pine Plains)
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Now Underway
- Next OFA Friendly Calls Volunteer Orientations and Info Sessions
- Retired, But How to Shift Gears?
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Now Underway (Distribution Tuesdays/Thursdays Only)
- Next OFA Friendly Calls Volunteer Orientations and Info Sessions
- OFA Picnic Season Volunteering Opportunities
- Senior Farmers Market Coupon Distribution Starts This Week
- New Date for Fishkill Picnic
- Next OFA Friendly Calls Volunteer Orientations and Info Sessions
- OFA Picnic Season Volunteering Opportunities
- Summer 2023 "THRIVE60+" now available
- OFA Speaks your language
- New Date for Fishkill Picnic
- Next OFA Friendly calls Volunteer Orientation and Information Sessions
- OFA Picnic Season Volunteering Opportunities
- 2023 Senior Farmers Market Coupons coming in July
Note: The Office for the Aging and OFA Friendship Centers are closed on Monday, June 19th for the federal “Juneteenth” holiday, commemorating the 1865 emancipation of the last American enslaved people. Clients of OFA’s Home Delivered Meals program will receive shelf-stable meals in advance of the holiday.
- OLDER NEW YORKERS’ THOUGHTS ON THEIR COMMUNITIES
- AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE (Friday 6/23) – THIS WEEK!
- MARIST CENTER FOR LIFETIME STUDY SEEKS NEW MEMBERS
- NEXT OFA FRIENDLY CALLS VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS AND INFO SESSIONS
- OFA PICNIC SEASON VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
- 2023 FRESHCONNECT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE TO VETERANS; SENIOR FARMERS MARKET COUPONS COMING SOON
- DR. KENNETH APPELL, 1923-2023
Note: The Office for the Aging and OFA Friendship Centers are closed on Monday, June 19th for the federal “Juneteenth” holiday, commemorating the 1865 emancipation of the last American enslaved people. Clients of OFA’s Home Delivered Meals program will receive shelf-stable meals in advance of the holiday.
- Medicare Fraud Prevention Week (June 5-11)
- AARP Smart Driver Course
- Next OFA Friendly Calls Volunteer Orientations and Info Sessions
- OFA Picnic Season Volunteering Opportunities
- OFA Picnics Filling Up
Note: The Office for the Aging and all OFA Friendship Centers will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29th. Clients of the OFA Home Delivered Meals program should use the shelf-stable meals provided in advance of the holiday.
- Medicare Fraud Prevention Week (June 5-11)
- Scammers Follow the Headlines
- County Executive’s Message on “Heap” Cooling Assistance
- AARP Smart Driver Course (Friday 6/23)
- Next OFA Friendly Calls Volunteer Orientations and Info Sessions
- OFA Volunteering Opportunities
- OFA Picnics Filling Up
- Alzheimer’s Association/OFA Rural Community Forum This Week (Thursday, June 1st)
- OFA at Town Of Wappinger Senior Living Expo (Wednesday 5/31)
- Summer Government Holidays
Note: The Office for the Aging and all OFA Friendship Centers will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29th. Clients of the OFA Home Delivered Meals program should use the shelf-stable meals provided in advance of the holiday.
- In-Person AARP Smart Driver Course - Friday, June 23rd
- New Medicaid Renewal Scam
- Volunteer Home Delivered Meals Drivers Wanted – Wappingers and East Fishkill
- Next OFA Friendly Calls Volunteer Orientations and Info Sessions
- More OFA Volunteering Opportunities
- Alzheimer’s Association/OFA Rural Community Forum Rescheduled (Thursday, June 1st)
- OFA at Town Of Wappinger Senior Living Expo (Wednesday 5/31)
- Summer Government Holidays
Note: The Office for the Aging and all OFA Friendship Centers will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29th. Clients of the OFA Home Delivered Meals program should use the shelf-stable meals provided in advance of the holiday.
- Are Today’s Older Adults Younger?
- OFA at Dutchess Chamber Expo (Saturday 5/13, 11a-3p)
- OFA Senior Picnics Begin 31st Season
- Volunteer Home Delivered Meals Drivers Wanted – Wappingers and East Fishkill
- Next OFA Friendly Calls Volunteer Orientations and Info Sessions
- More OFA Volunteering Opportunities, at OFA Headquarters
- In-Person AARP Smart Driver Class at OFA (Friday 6/23)
- Alzheimer’s Association/OFA Rural Community Forum Rescheduled
- OFA at Town Of Wappinger Senior Living Expo (Wednesday 5/31)
- OFA Senior Picnics Begin 31st Season
- Volunteer Home Delivered Meals Drivers Wanted – Wappingers and East Fishkill
- Next OFA Friendly Calls Volunteer Orientations
- OFA Picnic Season Volunteering Opportunities
- Free Caregiver Conference (Wed 5/10) – Still a Few Spots Left!
- Public Mental Health Forum (Tuesday 5/16)
- In-Person AARP Smart Driver Class at OFA – Friday 6/23
- COVID-19 Coverage Changes Coming in May
- Volunteer Home Delivered Meals Drivers Wanted – Wappingers and East Fishkill
- Next OFA Friendly Calls Orientations – Tuesday 5/2
- Clerical Volunteers Wanted – Wed-Thu May 3rd and/or 4th
- Free Medicare Savings Program Enrollment Clinic (Friday, May 5th)
- Free Caregiver Conference (Wed 5/10) – Registration Open
- In-Person AARP Smart Driver Class at OFA – Friday 6/23
- OFA PICNIC UPDATE
- ON THE LIGHTER SIDE, HERE'S ONE FOR THE GUYS
- VETERANS ONE-STOP OPEN HOUSE IN PLEASANT VALLEY (Fri 4/21)
- VOLUNTEER HOME DELIVERED MEALS DRIVERS WANTED – WAPPINGERS AND EAST FISHKILL
- NEXT OFA FRIENDLY CALLS ORIENTATION – THURSDAY 4/27
- LATE APRIL OFA CLERICAL OPPORTUNITIES
- ALZHEIMER'S FORUMS IN POUGHKEEPSIE AND AMENIA (4/26-27)
- FREE MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT CLINIC (Friday, May 5th)
- FREE CAREGIVER CONFERENCE (Wed 5/10) – Registration Open
- NECC "LUNCH AND LEARN" IN PINE PLAINS (Thu 4/27)
- "I LOVE MY PARK" CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT (Saturday 5/6)
- April is National Minority Health Month
- Seniors' Other Preventable Health Disparities
- Immediate Need for Home Delivered Meals Drivers – Wappingers Area (Download our flyer, .pdf)
- Next OFA Friendly Calls Orientation – Tuesday 4/18
- National COVID Emergency Ended a Month Early
- Veterans Resource Forum in Rhinebeck (Tue 4/18)
- Alzheimer's Forums in Poughkeepsie And Amenia (4/26-27)
- Free Caregiver Conference (Wed 5/10) – Registration Open
- NECC "Lunch And Learn" in Pine Plains (Thu 4/27)
- "I Love My Park" Cleanup Volunteers Sought (Saturday 5/6)
- Another Centenarian Record in Dutchess?
- Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 is scheduled to end at day’s end on Thursday, May 11th,
- What Isn’t Changing After May 11th
- What Will Be Affected After May 11th
- VACCINES FOR HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS AVAILABLE THROUGH OFA
- FRIENDLY CALLS ORIENTATIONS IN APRIL
- SEEKING CENTENARIANS, AND COUPLES MARRIED OVER 70 YEARS
- SNOWED-OUT VETERANS RESOURCE FORUM RESCHEDULED (Tue 4/18)
- ALZHEIMER’S FORUMS IN POUGHKEEPSIE AND AMENIA (4/26-27)
- FREE CAREGIVER CONFERENCE (Wed 5/10) – Registration now open!
- VACCINES FOR HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS AVAILABLE THROUGH OFA
- FRIENDLY CALLS ORIENTATIONS IN APRIL
- SEEKING CENTENARIANS, AND COUPLES MARRIED OVER 70 YEARS
- AND SPEAKING OF NEWSLETTERS…
- SNOWED-OUT VETERANS RESOURCE FORUM RESCHEDULED (Tue 4/18)
- Friendly Calls Orientations in April
- Seeking Centenarians, and Couples Married Over 70 Years
- And Speaking of Newsletters…
- Snowed-Out Veterans Resource Forum Rescheduled (Tue 4/18)
- Flu/COVID Vaccines for Homebound Dutchess Older Adults
Note: the OFA “Pancakes in the Park” event scheduled for March 23rd is fully booked.
- CONTACT OFA AND GET WHAT YOU’RE ENTITLED TO
- MSP AND SNAP AND HEAP, OH MY
- FLU/COVID VACCINES FOR HOMEBOUND DUTCHESS OLDER ADULTS
- FRIENDLY CALLS VOLUNTEERING ORIENTATIONS
- CITIZENS PREPAREDNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS, CAREGIVERS
- SPRING NEWSLETTER COMING SOON
- NYS COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT SURVEY (Last call!)
- NEW YORK'S NEW TELEMARKETING LAW – WILL IT HELP PREVENT SCAM CALLS?
- MARCH 6 OFA EXERCISE/FRIENDLY CALLS EVENT RESCHEDULED
- SPRING "A MATTER OF BALANCE CLASSES" ALMOST FULL
- GET TO KNOW OFA AND "ELLI*Q" (Wed 3/8)
- OFA VETERANS RESOURCE FORUM (Tue 3/14)
- CITIZENS PREPAREDNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS, CAREGIVERS (Tue 3/21, 10am)
- WOMEN'S SAFETY CLASSES (Thu 3/21, 2pm or 6pm)
- PANCAKES IN THE PARK AND MAPLE WEEKEND (Thu 3/23)
- Late Winter Blues-Fighters
- Get To Know OFA and "Elli*Q" (Wed 3/8)
- OFA Veterans Resource Forum (Tue 3/14)
- Citizen's Preparedness for Older Adults and Caregivers
Note: the Office for the Aging, OFA Friendship Centers, and Dutchess County Government are closed on Monday, February 20th for the Presidents Day national holiday. Clients of OFA’s Home Delivered Meals program receive their meals in advance of the holiday.
- FIND OUT MORE ABOUT "FRIENDLY CALLS" AND OFA EXERCISE PROGRAMS
- GET TO KNOW OFA AND "ELLI*Q"
- CITIZEN'S PREPAREDNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS AND CAREGIVERS
- NYSEG UTILITY ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP (Mon 2/27)
- MARIST CENTER FOR LIFETIME STUDIES EVENT (Wed 3/8)
- VOLUNTEERS WANTED IN THE RHINEBECK AREA
Note: the Office for the Aging, OFA Friendship Centers, and Dutchess County Government are closed on the following holidays:
- Monday, February 13th – Lincoln’s Birthday (New York State legal holiday)
- Monday, February 20th – Presidents Day (national holiday)
Clients of OFA’s Home Delivered Meals program receive their meals in advance of the holiday.
Topics include:
- YOUR INPUT NEEDED
- OFA "MEDICARE 101" CLASSES FOR 2023
- WOMEN'S VETERANS SUPPORT MEETS IN PLEASANT VALLEY (Fri 2/10)
- BLACK HISTORY MONTH ORGAN MUSIC CONCERT (Sun 2/12, 3:00p)
- NYSOFA SURVEY MAILERS – NOT A SCAM
- NYSEG UTILITY ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP (Mon 2/27)
- GET TO KNOW OFA AND "ELLI*Q" (Wed 3/8)
- MARIST CENTER FOR LIFETIME STUDIES EVENT (Wed 3/8)
- VOLUNTEERS WANTED IN THE RHINEBECK AREA
Topics include:
- SIX COMBINED HEALTHY CHOICES
- NYSOFA SURVEY MAILERS – NOT A SCAM
- FEBRUARY HOLIDAYS
- WIND CHILL WARNING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD
- SNAP EMERGENCY ALLOTMENTS END IN FEBRUARYNYSEG UTILITY ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP (Mon 2/27)
- WOMEN'S VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP MEETS IN PLEASANT VALLEY (Fri 2/10)
- MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT CLINIC AT OFA (Wed 2/8)
- INTERESTED IN BEING AN OFA "FRIENDLY CALLS" VOLUNTEER?
Topics include:
- THE BAD GUYS DON'T STAND STILL
- THE BATTLE AGAINST PHONE SCAMS CONTINUES
- A PROMISING ANECDOTE
- MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT CLINICS
- STILL SPACE FOR NEW "FRIENDLY CALLS" VOLUNTEERS
- SENIOR PARK PRINTS ART SERIES – 2 SESSIONS LEFT
- USE "211" TO ARRANGE AARP/TAX-AIDE SERVICES
- NEW OFA GROUP PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE
Topics include:
- MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT CLINICS
- NEW OFA GROUP PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE
- STILL SPACE FOR NEW "FRIENDLY CALLS" VOLUNTEERS
- SENIOR PARK PRINTS ART SERIES – 2 SESSIONS LEFT
- USE "211" TO ARRANGE AARP/TAX-AIDE SERVICES
- TAKE A WALK WITH DUTCHESS COUNTY PARKS (JANUARY/FEBRUARY)
- FEBRUARY 11TH DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS FULL
- A QUICK NOTE FOR AMTRAK RIDERS
Note:
OFA offices and Friendship Centers will be closed on Monday, January 16th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Clients of the OFA Home Delivered Meals (HDM) program receive meals in advance of the day. HDM clients also receive shelf-stable meals in advance of predicted inclement winter weather that could disrupt HDM deliveries. For more information about the HDM program, contact OFA at 845-486-2555 or ofa@dutchessny.gov.
Other topics include:
- A Message from County Executive William F.X. O’Neil
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
- Free Cybersecurity Summit (Wed 1/11)
- Marist Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Seeks Volunteers
Holiday Advisory:
The Office for the Aging and OFA Friendship Centers are closed on the following observed January holidays:
- Monday, January 2nd – New Year’s Day
- Monday, January 16th – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Clients of OFA’s Home Delivered Meals program will receive meals as needed in advance of each holiday. HDM clients also receive shelf-stable meals in advance of predicted inclement winter weather that could disrupt HDM deliveries.
For more information about the HDM program, contact OFA at 845-486-2555 or ofa@dutchessny.gov.
Other topics include:
- 50 YEARS OF OFA SERVICES
- HOLIDAYS AND FALL PREVENTION
