Aging News

Dutchess County Office for the Aging News: 2026

October 5, 2026

• Dutchess County Government offices, including the Office for the Aging, are closed on October 12th in observance of Columbus Day. Clients of the OFA Home Delivered Meals program receive shelf-stable meals in advance of the holiday.
• 2027 Social Security “COLA” Announcement Coming Soon
• 2026-27 “Medicare Spotlight” Now Available
• Last Week to Sign Up and Join OFA at the Senior Prom (Mon 10/19)
• 2027 Tax-Aide Volunteers Wanted
• “Friendly Calls” Orientations
• Mobile Office Hours in Tivoli
• Lots More Upcoming OFA Events – Sign Up!

September 28, 2026

• October 3 is World Romance Scam Prevention Day
• Join OFA at the Senior Prom (Mon 10/19)
• 2027 Tax-Aide Volunteers Wanted
• “Friendly Calls” Orientations
• Sign Up for OFA Events This Fall
• New OFA Volunteering Opportunities
• Another Bingo-Calling Volunteer Opportunity

September 21, 2026

• You Can’t Always Avoid A Fall, But…
• OFA Senior Prom Filling Up Fast (Monday 10/19 – Note New Venue)
• OFA Public Comment Forums This Week
• Join OFA at the “Golden Gathering” (Sat 9/26)
• “Friendly Calls” Orientations
• More OFA Events Coming Soon – Sign Up!

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September 14, 2026

• Medicare
  • Confused? Frustrated? Reach Out To Us
  • Key Questions We Can Help You Answer
  • Don't Drown in "Medicare Alphabet Soup"
  • Coming In October: Our "Medicare Spotlight"
• It’s OFA Senior Prom Season (Monday 10/19)
• OFA Public Comment Forums in September
• Join OFA at the “Golden Gathering” (Sat 9/26)
• “Friendly Calls” Orientations
• More OFA Events Coming Soon – Sign Up!

   

September 7, 2026

• Note: The Office for the Aging, along with Dutchess County Government offices, is closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
• Free Fall Concert (Wed 9/30) – Registration Open and Filling Up Fast
• OFA Public Comment Forums in September
• “Friendly Calls” Orientations
• Upcoming OFA Events
• And What About the Senior Prom?

August 31, 2026

• Note: The Office for the Aging, along with Dutchess County Government offices, is closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
• A FEW THOUGHTS ON…LINT?
• Another Successful OFA Picnic Season in the Books
• Office for the Aging to Host FREE “Swingin' into Fall” Concert September 30th for Older Adults
• Prom Registration Announcement – Coming Soon (update)
• OFA Public Comment Forums in September
• “Friendly Calls” Orientations
• Upcoming OFA Events
• Contractor/RFP Sought: OFA Senior Exercise Program (apply by Sept. 3)