2017 January & February Senter Street Spotlight | Page 2

CONTACTS Robert Snyder 238-3909 Supt., Rec. & Parks [email protected] Bill Garrison 238-3909 Asst. Supt. [email protected] Carolyn Markus 238-2093 Social Services, LCSW [email protected] Brittany Neider 238-6391 Recreation Supervisor [email protected] EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR 2016 Arlene Reifer Joel Fishman Pam Rosman Hal Federman Nancy Jost Jim Tilzer Arnold Reifer Joe Lane Dubi Brown Erika Miller Paul Gartner Rita Ross Dianne Kleinmann Richard Strauss CodeRED– Keeping Citizens Safe The Town of New Castle has instituted an emergency notification system designed to keep in contact with our residents during significant events. You will be kept abreast of what is going on during such events. If your contact information is not in the CodeRED database, you will not receive a call when a message is sent. If you are not registered for CodeRED, you may access the Town website at: www.mynewcastle.org and click on “CodeRED” to sign up, or call Town Hall at 238-4771 for more information. Pres. 1st VP 2nd VP 3rd VP Treasurer Asst. Treas. Record. Sec. Asst. RS Corres. Sec. Asst. CS Member at Large Member at Large Member at Large Member at Large 238-3417 238-0821 238-3153 238-3851 923-4640 241-1767 238-3417 299-6091 238-9291 238-3582 666-8697 238-4669 941-4984 238-4912 Executive Board Meetings at Town Hall Fri. January 20th at 10AM Conference Room A Fri. February 17th at 10AM Conference Room A Senior Watch Program The Senior Watch Program is a voluntary program that was developed to assist senior residents who have special needs or may not have family or friends checking up on them regularly. This information concerning potential special needs, which will be available to New Castle police, will be invaluable during a severe weather or natural disaster. Officers will be assigned to make home visits to check on the welfare of participants and offer assistance as needed. MEDICARE ASSISTANCE Help is available at weekly Senior Benefits Information Centers at several local libraries to answer questions you may have about which Medicare coverage is right for your needs. Mt. Kisco Public Library: Wed. 11-2 Greenburgh Public Library: Mon. 11-1 Pt. Chester/Rye Brook Public Library: Thurs. 11-2 Or call the SBIC Helpline at 231-3260. The information provided may also be helpful in contacting family members in the event the participant has a medical emergency and is taken to the hospital. To take part, complete the Senior Watch Program Emergency Contact Form, which can be found at the Community Center and the Recreation Department, and return to the New Castle Police Department. REMINDER: To receive the Newsletter promptly, call 238-8888 or visit the Community Center for a copy to be emailed or sent. Thank you! MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of the Senior Citizen Program is to promote & enhance the quality of life for adults 60+ living in the community. Recreation programs & supportive services are provided to these New Castle residents to enhance their dignity, support their independence & continue their involvement in the community. Transportation Contributions Door-to-door transportation for personal appts. (Dr., shopping, etc.) is $5 for a round trip. Doorto-door to the Community Center is $3 for a round trip & $6 ($7 for non residents) for local mini trips Please have exact change ready for driver. This is a first come-first serve basis. 2 2