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TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT
Recreation & Parks Department
914-742-2310
SENIOR
FLASH
Upcoming Events
2021
OCTOBER
All residents of the Unincorporated Town of Mt. Pleasant who are at least
55 years old are eligible to participate in senior citizen trips. This
monthly flyer detailing upcoming senior activities is available on the first
workday of each month at the Recreation DepartmentREGISTRATION POLICY: 914-742-2310
Registration is ongoing for activities listed in this flyer.
Please make checks payable to:
Town of Mt. Pleasant
SENIOR CLUBS: 914-742-2310
Please call this number for Senior bus
pick up, for Club meetings, Senior exercise class, and Senior registration questions.
NUTRITION: 914-592-6441
Please call this number for information on Home Delivered Meals, Lunch Bunch, Bradhurst
Senior Day Center, Health and Support Services and Pick up for Tuesdays shopping trips.
Mount Pleasant Public Library
The Mount Pleasant Branch Library, located in the Community Center offers a variety of
reading, viewing, and listening material. The library’s collection for adults focuses on new
popular material including the latest fiction, nonfiction, and DVDs. Additionally, digital
books, audiobooks, music, movies, and TV shows can be downloaded or streamed for free
using your library card. We have resumed most of our regular hours and our book drop is
available for returning materials 24/7. Access to Wi-Fi, public computers, printing, and
photocopying are also available. Please call the library or visit our online calendar for
information about any programs for adults and children.
Visit our website: www.mountpleasantlibrary.org or call us at 914-741-0276 to place holds
or to get assistance in choosing material. Our staff is here to help you.
Pleasant Seniors of Mt. Pleasant Club Meetings
Club meetings are held at the Community Center on
Thursdays from 11:30AM– 2:30PM.
Club meetings include crafts, cards, and bingo. Coffee, tea, and refreshments
are available!
Group President: Stanley Majdanski: 914-227-4393
October’s Meeting Dates: 10/7, 10/14, 10/28, 2021
10/21 is the Octoberfest
For questions regarding senior programs please call:
Elaine Donnelly 914-742-2366Exercise Programs
The exercise programs below are available to Town Residents 55 years old and above. You
may join these programs at any time throughout the year. They are “pay as you participate”
programs for $3.00 per class. Sneakers are required to participate in all exercise
MONDAYS:
Seniorcize Strengthen & Tone with Lucy
10:00AM-10:45AM
This program helps your body maintain muscle strength, balance, and flexibility.
Exercises are done by the chair and includes a stretching segment to achieve a
total body workout. Weights are optional but preferred.
Chair Yoga with Ellen
11:00AM-12:00PM
Chair yoga will improve balance, strength, stamina, and flexibility. This one hour class fea-
tures gentle movements done seated and standing. It includes basic exercise, working all
muscle groups and incorporates stretching, chair yoga, guided meditation and breath work.
The class is appropriate for all levels and is set to fun music. You will feel relaxed yet
invigorated!
This class will be free thanks to the Westchester Community College, starting
Oct. 4. You must fill out a registration form to attend. October 4 – January 31
(16 Sessions)
No Class on 10/11/21, 1/17/22
Activity # 923457(A)
Max: 25 Participants
TUESDAYS:
Tai Chi Class with Karen Kim
11:15AM-12:15PM
Tai Chi includes mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing, and
mental concentration. Learn sequences to improve balance both mentally and physically,
increase muscular strength, and offer arthritis pain relief.TUESDAYS: Continued
Fit & Flex with Carol Migliorelli (ISCA/Promise Certified Instructor)
12:30-1:15PM
One of the best things you can do for your arthritis is to exercise wisely. A proper balance of
exercise can help relieve stiffness and maintain or improve your joint mobility and muscle
strength.
THURSDAYS:
Stay Strong and Fit with Karen Kim
11:15AM-12:15PM
The perfect mix of fitness and fun incorporating different exercises to increase heart health,
muscular strength, flexibility, and balance. This class is suitable for every fitness level.
Chairs are available for seated or standing support.
This class is free thanks to Westchester Community College! You MUST fill out
a registration form to attend.
September 23rd-January 20th (NO CLASS 11/11 and 11/25)
Activity # 923456 (B) Max Participants: 25
Musical Chair Yoga with Ellen
2:45PM-3:45PM
This mostly seated yoga class is conducted to great music and is appropriate for all levels
and abilities. It includes building strength and stamina, stretching and guided meditation
and breathing.
FRIDAYS:
Musical Chair Yoga with Ellen
11:00AM-12:00PM
This mostly seated yoga class is conducted to great music and is appropriate for all levels
and abilities. It includes building strength and stamina, stretching and guided meditation
and breathing.Radio City Music Hall! Foxwoods Casino
THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Tuesday, December 12, 2021 Leave Community Center: 8:15 a.m.
Bus leaves Community Center Return Community Center: 6:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m. Try your luck at the casino for the day. There
Returns at 8:00 a.m. is NO casino bonus as of now. This may
Join in on the spirit of Christmas change by September.
with Santa Clause and the world famous Fee: $35.00 Resident
Radio City Rockettes! $42.00 Non-Resident
Lunch after the show at Rockefeller Center Activity #14003 (I)
See the Rockefeller Tree!
Fee: $ Resident
$ Non-Resident
Activity # DANBURY MALL
You must be vaccinated and bring CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP
vaccination card for this trip Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Leaving Comm. Center 9:30a.m.—3:00p.m.
You will be at the mall from 10:00—1:00 to
shop and have lunch, and then go to the
Christmas Tree shop from 1:00-2:00p.m.
ARTHUR AVENUE, DA BRONX $5.00 for Residents
$6.00 for Non-Residents
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Activity #
Leaving/Return Community Center
9:30am—3:00pm
Spend the day at Arthur Avenue!
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Tour
Spend the day shopping the different Saturday, October 23, 9:00AM
bakeries, markets, and enjoy lunch at one of This 1 hour tour focuses on the south end of
the cemetery where Washington Irving is
their famous restaurants!!Leave your buried. Other stops include the Revolutionary
worries behind (and your car) we will drive War Memorial, the Devavan Angels, cool
the bus. cemetery symbolism and much more. Rain or
$5.00 for Residents Shine.
Fee: $20.00 Residents
$6.00 for Non-residents
$25.00 Non-Residents
Activity #914 Under 5yrs old: FREE
Park at the South Gate parking lot:
430 North Broadway
Activity # 38300 (A)Ladies Night Out Bingo! Octoberfest
Friday, November 19, 2021 Thursday, October 21, 2021
6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. 11:30AM-2:30PM
CALLING ALL LADIES!
Community Center
Tap your shoes and sing along to the
This is your night to win lots of prizes!!
band, playing a spirited mix of German,
What could be better than a night of great old favorites, and classics! A German
food, drinks, and being with friends! meal will be served! Bring your own
Includes dinner, dessert, tea coffee. BYOB! beer!
Fee: $20.00 Resident
Mt. Pleasant Community Center
$15.00 Non-Resident
Fee: $40.00 Resident Activity #14003 (J)
$48.00 Non-Resident
Activity # 14000 (A)
FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL
October 16
11:00 A.M.
Broadway Fields
Come walk around the Farmers Market
with great vendors, grab a bit to eat ,
listen to great music and join in on
games and nice prizes.
Bring the whole family!!October 2021
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
SUN. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT.
1 2
SENIOR GAMES
11:00-1:00P.M
CHAIR YOGA
11:00–12:00P.M.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Community FIT & FLEX LUNCH BUNCH PLEASANT SENIORS
NO CLASS 10:00 A.M. CLUB MEETING LUNCH BUNCH
Center Closed 11:30-2:30 P.M. 10:00 A.M.
TAI CHI
Happy 11:45-12:45P.M.
STRONG & FIT
11:45AM-12:45PM
CHAIR YOGA
11:00–12:00P.M.
Labor Day CHAIR YOGA
2:45-3:45 P.M.
TRIVIA NIGHT
CARROLL PARK
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
LUNCH BUNCH FIT & FLEX LUNCH BUNCH PLEASANT SENIORS
10:00 A.M. 12:30 – 1:15P.M. 10:00 A.M. CLUB MEETING LUNCH BUNCH
11:30-2:30 P.M. 10:00 A.M.
STRENGTH & TONE TAI CHI
10:00-10:45 A.M. 11:45-12:45P.M. STRONG & FIT CHAIR YOGA
11:45AM-12:45PM 11:00–12:00P.M.
CHAIR YOGA CHAIR YOGA
11:00–12:00P.M. 2:45-3:45 P.M.
SHRED MOBILE
9:00-12:00P.M.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
LUNCH BUNCH FIT & FLEX LUNCH BUNCH LUNCH BUNCH
10:00 A.M. 12:30 – 1:15P.M. 10:00 A.M. PLEASANT SENIORS 10:00 A.M.
CLUB MEETING
STRENGTH & TONE TAI CHI 11:30-2:30 P.M. CHAIR YOGA
10:00-10:45 A.M. 11:45-12:45P.M. 11:00–12:00P.M.
QI GONG STRONG & FIT
BARTON ORCHARD 11:45AM-12:45PM
CHAIR YOGA 10:45-11:45A.M.
11:00–12:00P.M. CHAIR YOGA
2:45-3:45 P.M.OFFICE OF ELDER AMERICANS
CONTRIBUTIONS
63 Bradhurst Avenue
For these services, a contribution is request-
Hawthorne, NY 10532
ed. Call OEA office for more information. No
914-592-6441
individual is denied a meal if they are unable
OEA Contact: Laurie Gonzalez
or unwilling to meet the suggested contribu-
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
tion.
8:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.
For information regarding any of the follow-
ing programs please call the OEA office at
HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES
914-592-6441.
Information, referral and, or assistance with
issues pertaining to the senior population
The Office of Elder Americans offers sup-
such as entitlements, benefits, and home
port and guidance to individuals and fami-
health care.
lies living within the unincorporated areas
of the Town of Mount Pleasant, including
SUPERMARKET SHOPPING
Thornwood, Hawthorne, and Valhalla.
A weekly shopping trip to local supermarkets
on Tuesdays.
The purpose of the Office is to provide ser-
Please limit your groceries to only two bags.
vices and support that reduce social isola-
Should be able to carry them without help
tion allowing the individuals to be main-
The 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month we
tained in their home environment, preserv-
shop at Shop Rite.
ing their dignity and independence.
The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month we shop
SERVICES OFFERED 60 YEARS OLD+
at ACME.
NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Reservations for shopping are taken the
Please call 2 days ahead if you want to at-
TUESDAY before the week you want to shop
tend or need transportation for these pro-
on a first come first serve basis.
grams.
*Home Delivered Meals
(5 days/week, Mon-Fri.)
Up to two nutritious meals a day can be pro-
vided for any person 60 years or older who
are frail, isolated, homebound individuals,
unable to meet his/her nutritional needs be- Blood pressure screening available.
cause of difficulty in shopping and prepar-
ing meals. This program is available on a
temporary or on-going basis.
*The Pleasant Lunch Bunch
(3 days/week- M, W, F)
A nutritious hot lunch, nutrition education
at the Community Center. 11:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m.
Activities include Bingo, Cards, and Friend-
ship! Office of Elder Americans is funded through
the Town of Mt. Pleasant, the Department of
*Bradhurst Nutrition Program – Senior Day Health and Human Services, New York State
Center (2 days/week T, Th) Office for Aging and the Westchester
Provides therapeutic activities, socializa-
County Department of Senior
tion, and a hot lunch in a warm, supportive
setting. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No one will Programs & Services.SENIOR CITIZEN TRIP RESERVATION POLICY
1. All residents of the Unincorporated Town of Mount Pleasant who are age 55 or older are entitled
to register for
Senior Citizen Trips offered by the Mount Pleasant Recreation and Parks Department.
2. New trips are announced in the monthly Senior Citizens Flyer, which is available on the first
business day of the month at the Recreation and Parks office at Town Hall and at the Mount Pleas-
ant Community Center. Individuals who are unable to get to the sites above can call the Recreation
and Parks Department office at 742-2310, on or after the first workday of the month and we will
mail a flyer to you.
3. Registration for trips are accepted on a first come first served basis starting approximately one
week after the flyer is available. The specific date is noted on the flyer. Registrations are accepted
at
TOWN HALL MONDAY –FRIDAY BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. **
4. NO REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PAYMENT. There will be a minimum
$15.00 deposit required on all registrations for day trips (unless otherwise noted.) On extended
trips, deposit amounts and dates full payment is required will be announced when the trip is of-
fered.
5. For the first month, after a trip is advertised, registration is limited to residents of the Unincor-
porated Town. After one month, guests may be registered if space is still available.
SENIOR CITIZEN TRIP CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
1. If an individual cancels a trip and that individual’s spot can be filled, a full credit will be given to
be used within the next 6 months.
2. If an individual cancels a trip due to illness or a medical emergency and presents doctors note a
credit will be given to be used within the next 6 months.
3. If an individual cancels a trip, and cannot present a doctor’s note or does not appear at the bus
on the day of the trip no credit will be given.
***4. When trips are contracted through an outside contractor/tour group refunds are not guaran-
teed. ***
SENIOR CITIZEN BUS TRIP PROCEDURE
Passenger’s names will be called to be seated in the exact order they appear on the registration
lists.
No passengers will be permitted to “save” seats for others further down on the registration list.
Passengers should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Anyone arriving after their
name has been called will lose their place and be seated last.
Passengers must take same seats for the return trip. There is no smoking on the bus at any time.
If you eat on the bus, please be sure to clean up. There is no standing on the bus. We ask for your
cooperation in following these few simple rules in order to make all our trips as comfortable as
possible for everyone. If these rules are ignored, we may be required to revoke traveling privileges
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