CLAY SENIOR PROGRAMMING

Join us at our renovated Clay Senior Center located on Route 31 in the old fire barn across from Immanuel Lutheran Church.

The Clay Senior Center offers many and varied programs to Clay Seniors including - Cards, Chorus, Arts & Crafts, Quilting, Nutrition Lunches, Bingo, Fitness Programs, Muse Workshops, Vintage Vines-Red Hatters, just to name a few!

In addition, the Clay Senior Coordinator will provide day and overnight trips, and there are covered dish meetings and specialty programs too!

We at the Town of Clay are please and proud to be able to offer Clay Seniors the very best in quality Senior programming. Not signed up for the Senior newsletter, the Clay Pigeon? Contact Contact our office at 652-3800 extension 137 to be put on the mailing list. Also, any changes to your address should be reported to the Clay Senior Coordinator to insure you receive you newsletter and not miss out on any events offered.  Town of Clay residents only, please!

Please know that we encourage your requests, comments, ideas and creative input regarding YOUR Senior Center. The Senior Coordinator's office hours are 8:30 AM-12:30 PM. Monday through Friday, or write to:

Town of Clay Recreation Department
Attn: Chrissy Clancy, Senior Citizen's Coordinator
4401 Route 31
Clay, New York 13041

E-mail seniors@townofclay.org

In the meantime stay healthy and happy with the Town of Clay Seniors.


Senior Center Happenings:

(4948 US Rte. 31 - Old Clay Fire Department across from Immanuel Lutheran Church)

Note: subject to change based on attendance and director.

Advisory Board Meeting: First Tuesday of the Month at the Senior Center. Your input is welcome.

Mondays - 9:00-12:00 Noon - Watercolor lessons with Joanne Neff from Neff Studios - call 678-2927. 12:00-4:00 Duplicate Bridge/Open Pool - call Al 652-3659 for cards schedule.

Tuesdays - 12:00-4:00 PM - Open Card Games - bring a snack to share - call the Bean's 652-5433 for Pinochle information.

Wednesdays - 12:30 PM - Catholic Charities Nutrition Lunch - must call Clay Recreation office at 652-3800 x 137 by 4:30 the previous Monday.  Suggested donation $2.25 at the door.  Bingo following third Wednesday of every month luncheon - Stay and Play.  Check you Senior newsletter for Special programming during this time!

First Thursdays - 12:00 Noon - Covered Dish Fellowship - Bring your specialty covered dish to share and place setting - Dessert, Beverage and Program provided! $1.00 suggested donation at door. (Held Sept.-June).

Pictured is the Nutrition Luncheons: Every Wednesday of the month - 12:30 PM.  Must register by calling 652-3800 x 137. Donation $2.25 (see above for more details under Wednesdays).

Muse Workshop: Join us at the Clay Senior Center as we "Reconnect To Your Artist Soul'. Time to relax and do something just for you.  Spend some time on yourself and take a moment to rediscover your artist soul within.  Join in these mature "Girl to Girl" workshops meant to remind you that your inner creativity is important to your soul.  Phone Chrissy to register at 652-3800 x 137 or Email cclancy@townofclay.org.  Workshop fee includes materials - varies on project.  This is a continuation of the "Muse Workshop" series.

Arts & Crafts/Quilting: contact Dorothy Heller at 695-2540.

Chorus: Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the month meets with director, Margo Cavelos - 458-5655 for meeting times and more information.  Sing*Make new Friends*Perform Publicly and Have a GREAT TIME!!  All welcome, and make voices always needed.

Additional Community Offerings & Activities:

AARP 55+ Driving Classes - Please call 458-0050 or 1-888-227-7669 for registration information.

Free Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Screening - Call 475-9921 for more information.

Oasis Senior Education & Programs - call 464-5912 for information.

Peer to Peer Senior Support Service - call 464-6555.  Free & Confidential solutions.

Your Neighborhood Advisor - Katie Bloss at 516-4833 available for free & confidential outreach.  Catholic Charities and New York State Department of Aging subsidized.

Clay Historical Association Meetings: contact Mary, Benscoter, President at 652-1482.

Programs for Clay Senior Programs held at Gold Gym:

Senior Fitness Program: New classes begin every month at Gold's Gym.  Must pre-register by contacting Beth at Gold's Gym - 451-5050 and let her know you are a Town of Clay Senior for cost.  This program includes resist-a-bands, stability balls, low impact aerobics, walking and aqua fitness.  Must be 60+.

Clay Senior Upcoming Trips:

To get the senior newsletter, The Clay Pigeon, call Chrissy Clancy, Senior Coordinator at 652-3800 x 137 or Email cclancy@townofclay.org.  Know the trips that are coming up next, so you can plan ahead.

• Pick up a copy of the latest Senior newsletter-Clay Pigeon!
• Trip Sharing - Share a trip with another group! Contact Kelly at 451-0260 to register.

Attention! Want to say up to date with Town of Clay Senior Activities check out the Neighbors North section of your Post Standard every Thursday. These weekly updates keep you informed between the Clay Pigeon Senior Newsletters.
 
Important Trip Information:

Direct all questions and registration to the Town of Clay Recreation Department at 652-3800 ext. 137 (Senior Coordinator) Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM or email seniors@townofclay.org.

Reserve your spot before sending your money. Many trips close early. Please note the following:
· Separate checks for each trip - with trip marked on the memo part of your check.
· Make checks payable to Town of Clay Seniors.
· Note handicap seating when registering.
· Cancellations - No refund 30 days prior to trip. For Day Trips 48 hour notice or travel group policy for registration. If you do not show up at your bus stop there will be no refund.
· Non-residents may call and be put on a waiting list. Clay Seniors first, then we will do our best to accommodate you.

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[Note: print hard copy of above and send with your check]