Susan Koppenhaver, Director
1003 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845-340-3456 or Toll Free at 1-877-914-3456
Fax: 845-340-3583
It is the mission of the Ulster County Office for the Aging to assist and empower older adults and their families to live as independently as possible, with dignity and purpose.
Ulster County will strive to reach more older adults and expand upon its current services by bringing them to remote and underserved areas of the County. This includes new educational health promotion, service enrollment and Senior advocacy program opportunities so they can stay in, and contribute to, their community.
Dear Ulster County Older Adults!
July 4 is upon us again! Happy birthday to us! 250 years of the land of the free and the home of the brave! Ohhh say can you see?......
Our summer calendar is full as it usually is. We have several opportunities for Tai Chi locally and outside of Kingston, and we are planning some more Fall Prevention series to help folks learn to prevent their own falls, learn how to do targeted exercises to help avoid falls in your home, and how to deal with your own fear of falling.
We have, as usual, our two picnics coming up in July and August, we will be distributing Farmer’s Market coupons again this year, we will be having a Patriotic Bingo game in July to celebrate our 4th birthday sponsored by our friends at Ten Broeck Commons (by now, it might be pretty full!) and some AARP Driving sessions in July (full) and September (full) to help with your liability insurance discount! Another class may be scheduled.
Don’t forget – the OFA can come talk to your group about our services, scams, tech issues, and NYConnects. Just let us know if your group would like us to come speak. We also have a lawyer from the Ulster County Surrogate’s Court who would be happy to come out and speak about what their office does and how it tries to protect vulnerable adults. Her presentations are informative and helpful for all.
We are happy to help support our increased community engagement in Ellenville, with our new Site Program Manager there (who is also a NYConnects trained staff), increased program opportunities, more local partnerships, and programs that help neighbors of all ages and needs. Please don’t hesitate to stop by there and see what is happening!
Maybe we will see some of you at the Lippman Park picnic this month! Or Bingo! Or a Lunch and Learn someplace!
Thanks for everyone coming out and making our events so successful!
In health and celebration!
Susan Koppenhaver
Director
For information related to the Ulster County Office for the Aging 2024 Public Hearing - click here.
Live Well Kingston interviews John Dowley, Volunteer teaching OFA Senior Technology Classes. View the interview here: OFA Teacher Talks Tech! Demystifying your Personal Devices and Aging Well in Kingston. - Live Well Kingston
Links to upcoming activities and events happening in your area. Find things to do, places to go, and activities to enjoy from home at Age Well Kingston Community Events Guide
New York State GetSetUp - free online classes for Seniors at https://www.getsetup.io/partner/NYSTATE
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