Judi VanNosdall
By Judi Van Nosdall
The Montgomery Senior Center Advisory Board has developed an Interest Survey to help expand its current programming with respect to potential new activities and events for Seniors.
If you are age 55 or older, please help the Advisory Board identify activities and topics which will interest as many Seniors as possible. The survey is available at the Center (36 Bridge Street, Montgomery) and the Advisory Board is asking as many Seniors as possible to complete one. It should only take a few minutes. The results will be evaluated on/after April 1, 2024. Thank you!
What is YOUR STORY? Come and join us for a 5-week story writing workshop. The workshop will meet weekly at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center starting Wednesday, February 14 and will continue each Wednesday until March 13.
Stop by the Montgomery Senior Center on February 21 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. for assistance from Congressman Pat Ryan’s office with any federal issue you may be facing. A trained constituent advocate from the Congressman’s office will be on hand to provide assistance with Social Security, VA benefits, IRS issues, and more!
We could all use a little help with the rising cost of auto insurance. The Montgomery Senior Center will be holding a Defensive Driving Certification Class on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Center.
Successful completion of the class will result in up to a 10% reduction in liability coverage on your automobile insurance or a reduction of up to 4 points on your driver’s license. Priority will be given to Montgomery residents. Out of town residents will be placed on a waiting list and notified if space is available. Course is $25 and includes snacks and drinks. Checks should be made payable to: NYSCHECKMATE DDC. Please stop by or call the Senior Center to sign up. 845-457-9367.
The next book up for discussion with the Montgomery Senior Center Book Club is “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict, an historical account of the creation of the J. P. Morgan Library in NYC. All are welcome to join in at the next meeting on February 21 at 10 a.m.
The Valley Central Scholarship Council is sponsoring the SAT Prep Class. Attn: Juniors and Seniors these classes raise your SAT scores and maximize the scholarship fund available to college applicants. The space is limited to 30 students. Go to vcsc1964.com for more info. The class runs from March 7 to May 2, 5:45 - 8:15 p.m.
A Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Montgomery Senior Center. Pre-register online only. $40/person. $320/table of 8. Doors open at 4 p.m.; Calling starts at 6 p.m. Visit vcsc1964.com for specific details. This is sponsored by the Valley Central Scholarship Council.
The Hudson Valley will be “wearin the green” in March. Our own Village of Montgomery’s St. Pat’s Ramble will be held on March 23.
Bring your appetite to a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Troop 386 on March 9 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. It will be held at the Brick Reformed Church 1582 Rt. 17 K Montgomery. There will be spaghetti, meat, salad, bread and dessert for eat in or take out for only $15.00. Call 914-213-2354 to reserve your spot or at Troop386montgomery@gmail.com.