The Village of Rhinebeck will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 28, 2012. Ceremonies will begin at 9:15 A.M. in the hamlet of Rhinecliff. The American Legion Firing Squad commanded by Dennis McGuire will salute the honored dead followed by a brief lag raising ceremony. Line up for the parade through the [...]
Archive for the ‘Older Adult Living’ Category
18 Apr
Rhinebeck Tennis Open House April 28th, 2012
Open House Tennis Social Saturday, April 28th 12-3pm Complimentary Tennis and Refreshments Meet the RTC Staff Bob Myerson, Membership Director Umang Chadda, Director of Tennis Shawn Holzmann, Head Tennis Professional Registration for membership and clinics Rain date – Sunday, April 29th (12-3pm) Please RSVP 845-876-8008 bob@rhinebecktennis.com
14 Apr
Third Thursday Lunch at the Messiah ~ April 19th, 2012
The April Third Thursday Lunch will take place on April 19th at The Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck. http://www.rhinebeck-episcopal.org/ Drop in any time between 11:30 and 1:00 for a delicious lunch of soup, sandwich, and homemade dessert. The recipient of the proceeds of the April Third Thursday Lunch is the Camp VIVA [...]
13 Feb
Starr Library “Living Independently”
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30pm Starr Library, 68 West Market Street, Rhinebeck (845) 876-4030 “Living Independently…In Community” – More than 200 self-help communities, usually called “villages”, have organized all across the county. If you have wondered about the movement called aging-in-place that has been reported in the New York Times, the AARP magazine and the Poughkeepsie Journal, [...]
17 Jan
Spring at the Omega 2012
All 2012 programs will be open for registration by early March. http://eomega.org/omega/calendar/?month=4&year=2012#day_20/?content=LNK&source=Soc.FBK.wall
4 Jan
Donations wanted at our local food banks 2012
New Yorkers looking to donate or volunteer should visit the following website to locate a local food bank: http://www.foodbankassocnys.org/find-food-bank.cfm The Church of the Messiah 6436 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (845) 876-3533 http://www.rhinebeck-episcopal.org/ Please call for drop off times. Thank You! http://rhinebeck.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/food-pantry-needs-church-of-the-messiah/ Items in highest demand at food banks include: Canned meat (chicken, turkey, tuna [...]
3 Jan
“The Spotlight on Seniors.”
Dutchess County Government The Dutchess County Division of Aging Services publishes a quarterly newsletter for senior citizens called “The Spotlight on Seniors.” Click On Link: http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/spotlightwinter1112.pdf
2 Dec
Sinterklaas 2011 Program Guide
Sinterklass 2011 Program Guide http://www.sinterklaasrhinebeck.com/onlineprogram.php
1 Dec
Christmas services 2011
Church of the Messiah Christmas Eve: Saturday, Dec. 24th 5PM: Family Service– Communion and Special Music 9:30PM: Music Prelude and Carols 10PM: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service •Communion with Hudson Valley Brass Quartet Christmas Day: Sunday, Dec 25th 10AM: Communion http://www.rhinebeck-episcopal.org First Baptist Church Candle light service Christmas Eve ~ 5pm CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE – 11 [...]
7 Nov
Ask Questions and Get Answers on Hydrofracking
Senior Scientist from the Cary institute, Jon Cole will be on the panel, as well as Erik Kiviat from Hudsonia and Bob Wills from Dutchess County Planning. This is a non-partisan, non-political forum for informational purposes, sponsored by the Town of Rhinebeck. For more information contact Cynthia Philip at cphilip@webjogger.net or call Town Hall at 876-3409.
4 Nov
Money Saving Tips to Cut Heating Costs from Infrared Diagnostics
Attic insulation: Measure the thickness of attic insulation and lift areas that appear darkened or dirty to look for air leaks. For the Hudson Valley region the DOE currently recommends R-49, which is approximately 16.5″ of insulation. Common air leaks: Lift attic insulation to identify and seal holes commonly found around wiring chases, vent pipes, [...]
3 Nov
Medicare Workshop ~ Thursday, Nov. 17 @ 5:30
Medicare Workshop Thursday, Nov. 17 @ 5:30 Are you paying too much for Medical Care and Prescriptions? Are you retiring soon? Medicare Annual Enrollment began Oct. 15th this year! Presentation by Mark A. Scott Senior Health Care Coordinator Medicare, Medicare changes and EPIC. markscott.weebly.com Morton Memorial Library & Community House 82 Kelly Street, Rhinecliff, New [...]
1 Nov
Sinterklaas An Old Dutch Tradition in Rhinebeck~ December 3rd, 2011
Calendar of Events 2011 FESTIVAL DAY Saturday, December 3, Rhinebeck,NewYork ALL DAY ACTIVITIES ALL AROUND TOWN! http://www.sinterklaasrhinebeck.com/calendar.php
26 Oct
Rhinebeck’s Halloween Parade ~ October 30th, 2011 CANCELLED
Halloween parade cancelled Location: Downtown Rhinebeck 2:00pm step off at Town Hall. Prizes for imaginative costumes. For more info: AMERICAN LEGION MONTGOMERY POST 429 RHINEBECK, NY 845-876-4429
17 Oct
Nationwide Drug Take Back Event. ~ Rhinebeck
Saturday, October 29th, 2011 10AM – 2PM Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck, NY (Once inside the hospital, find us in the cafeteria conference room on the ground floor.) In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency, Rhinebeck Village Police Department, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, the Community Coalition for Rhinebeck Youth is proud to sponsor this Nationwide Drug [...]
14 Oct
Rhinebeck @ Home
Rhinebeck @ Home An Aging-in-Place Village for Rhinebeck Tuesday, October 25, 3 – 4pm An Aging-in-Place Village is a member-driven, grass-roots organization that, through both volunteers and paid staff, coordinates access to affordable services including transportation, health and wellness programs, home repairs, social and educational activities, and other day-to-day needs enabling individuals to remain connected [...]
14 Sep
PTSO Finalizes 2011-12 Discount Cards
The Rhinebeck Central School District has finalized the 2011-12 PTSO Discount Card and residents and visitors will be able to purchase and use the cards starting September 1, 2011. The PTSO Discount Card is a credit card sized item with discount offers from select Rhinebeck merchants. Merchants pay nothing to participate on the card; they [...]
29 Aug
Alert! Rhinebeck’s Mayor asks for all residents to conserve water 11:00am 8/30/2011
The Village of Rhinebeck is asking for everyone’s help in conserving water. Mayor Jim Reardon states “The effects of hurricane Irene have led to some water main breaks. We were on the scene on Rhinecliff Rd last night Sunday the 28th until 11:00 pm repairing two leaks that lead into the hamlet of Rhinecliff. Water [...]
5 Aug
About ~ RBK Communtiy Forum
Rhinebeck is one of America’s most beautiful towns. The earlist settlers were the Sepasco Indians. The vitality of the Hudson River sustained many tribes here and along the Rondout. The Dutch came next and some Palatine Germans were settled through the benevolance of Queen Anne. This was at Kipsbergen and Germantown. Founded in 1688, the [...]
1 Aug
How Is the Water? A story of sewage contamination on the Hudson
Overall water quality in the Hudson failed the U.S. EPA guideline for safe swimming 21% of the times we sampled – the equivalent of 1½ days a week on average. By comparison, water quality samples collected at beaches nationwide failed the EPA guideline for safe swimming 7% of the times sampled over the same period, [...]
1 Aug
Summer Sidewalk Sale and Art in Rhinebeck~ August 19th – August 21st, 2011
Summer Sidewalk Sale and Art in Rhinebeck August 19, 2011 – August 21, 2011 The Village of Rhinebeck hosts its annual Summer Sidewalk Sale and Art in Rhinebeck event. Come visit your favorite merchants, and maybe discover some new ones, to get great deals on unique merchandise!
1 Aug
Blood Drive Wednesday, August 19th, 2:30 – 7:00pm 2011
Wednesday, August 19 2:30 – 7:00 Morton is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 28, from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Morton Hall. Blood of all patrons and even non-registered library users is welcome!! Please respond to this email to make an appointment. Please share the information with all your friends and neighbors. We [...]
23 Jul
Growing Older in Rhinebeck Calendar of Events
Growing Older in Rhinebeck Calendar of Events Attachment Size 7-15-11 Growing Older In Rhinebeck Online Calendar.doc 114.5 KB
21 Jul
Press Release from Town of Rhinebeck Supervisor Thomas Traudt COOLING CENTER
Due to the National Weather Service Heat Index Warning for this Thursday and Friday Town of Rhinebeck Supervisor Tom Traudt in collaboration with Emergency Management Coordinator and the Starr Library is offering an emergency cooling station for Seniors Citizen or anyone who needs to cool off at the Starr Library on West Market Street on [...]
12 Jun
Rhinebeck Community Transportation Program for Senior Citizens
The Town of Rhinebeck Seniors Transportation Programoffers transportation options to independently living residents* of the Town andVillage of Rhinebeck who are age 60 and over. At this time the program has 5 volunteer drivers and 2 volunteer schedulers. Read On: Attachment Size NewVan.doc
2 May
May is National Older Americans Month
As part of their commemoration of May as National Older Americans Month, the Town of Rhinebeck Committee on Aging has announced a series of Monday afternoon programs for senior citizens at the Starr Library, 68 W. Market St. in Rhinebeck: Read On: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011105010367
1 May
3rd Annual Pet Palooza with “Rescue Ink” May 21st 2011
3rd Annual Pet Palooza Dutchess County Fair Grounds Now in its third year, the Hudson Valley Pet Palooza will incorporate not only an on-site rabies clinic, but on-site micro-chipping, interactive games for humans and their furry companions, pet product and service vendors, dog agility demonstrations, live music, fabulous food and lots more, guaranteeing fun for [...]
26 Apr
“Identity Theft” May 2nd at 1:30pm
Starr Library Monday, May 2nd at 1:30pm What: “Identity Theft” – talk with Deputy Todd Griev from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office. Presented by the Rhinebeck Committee on Aging as part of a series of programs “Older Americans: Connecting the Community”. Free. Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, (845) 876-4030, www.starrlibrary.org
19 Apr
Hospital to offer CarFit for seniors
RHINEBECK — Northern Dutchess Hospital will offer CarFit, a new program that could make a lifesaving difference to both older drivers and their loved ones. Developed through collaboration among the American Society on Aging, AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, CarFit is the first program to offer older adults the opportunity to determine [...]
13 Apr
Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Community Coalition for Rhinebeck Youth, in partnership with the DEA, Rhinebeck Police, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, encourages you to help keep our youth safe by properly disposing of your unused and unwanted medications. Saturday, April 30, 2011 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Northern Dutchess Hospital Conference Room 3 (Just inside entrance to old main [...]
