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Civil Rights |
(212) 306-7500 |
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For information and referral regarding the rights
of senior citizens contact: |
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| NYC Commission on Human Rights. | |
| 40 Rector ST., NY 10006 | |
Social Security |
(800) 772-1213 |
| Information for residents of the five boroughs. | |
Woodside Senior Assistance Program |
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| Senior centers. Crisis intervention prevention services, psychiatric services and referral. Human Services information, referral, advocacy, counseling, outreach (home visits.) | |
| Case management and crisis intervention | |
| 61-20 Woodside Ave | |
| Woodside, NY 11377 | |
New York Urban League Service |
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| For Senior Program Case management, home care, Meals-on-Wheels, referral for food stamps contact: | |
| Walter Asemota, Director | |
| 102-02 34th Ave | |
| Corona, NY 11368 | |
Elmhurst-Jackson Heights Senior |
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| Citizens Center | |
| Breakfast and lunch served daily Painting, arts | |
| 75-01 Broadway, | |
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Elmhurst,
NY 11373 |
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Providing Help, Hope, and Support to
victims of Elder Abuse. |
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| Due to open in fall 2000. Walk the Walk is establishing Mary's House, a 20 bed emergency shelter designed to meet the needs of elder victims of domestic violence. A full range of service will be included. | |
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling |
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Walk the Walk Alpha Omegas
Out Patient Clinic currently offers screening and counseling for older
adults (emphasis on clients 55 years and older) who abuse alcohol and other
drugs. Referrals can be made at (718) 433-2509 |
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| 25-09 38th avenue |
Tel (718) 433-0800 |
| Long Island City, NY 11101 |
Fax (718) 361-6693 |
| www.wtwagency.com | |
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AARP |
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Sunnyside Chapter 1640 |
| The Sunnyside chapter meets twice per month with the exception of July
and August. Meetings are held at Saint Theresa's Church, 44 Street &
50 Avenue, Woodside, Meetings start at 12 noon. Thank you Jerry Modica for your donation of the picture. Gerry's picture can be found in "Pictures of the Good Old Days", we welcome any old pictures AARP members wish to share to help save our communities history and past. |
SENIOR SERVICES: WELL & FRAIL ELDERLY |
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The Sunnyside Senior Center provides services for the well and frail elderly. The Center enables the well and Frail elderly to connect to a warm human community and maintain control of their lives as they negotiate the changes inherent in the aging process. Volunteer participation in all programs helps the Center achieve its goals while providing opportunities for senior to feel useful and needed as they help others.
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| Program Summary | |
| Social Activities | |
| Social Services | |
| Educational Programs | |
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Transportation |
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| Social Particulars | |
Who: |
All members of the Senior Center |
| What: | A wide range of activities including exercise and dancercise, meditation, ballroom dancing, bingo, creative, writing, Billiards and cards swimming, flea market, arts and crafts, movies, singing group, discussions, group (e.g., coffee klatch, homebound support, and visual impairment support), trips including local and up 5 overnights in The New York City and the tri-state area, and special celebrations (e.g., birthday and holiday parties, concerts and performances) When: The Center is open Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM Programs vary in frequency, with many meeting on a daily or several times a week basis. |
When: |
The Center is open Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM |
| Programs vary in frequency, with many meeting on a daily or several times a week basis. | |
| Where: | The Senior Center, 43-31 39th Street |
| Fee: | None. Voluntary contributions are requested. |
| Contact: | Maria Alejandro, Director |
| (718) 392-6944. ext. 110 | |
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Lunch program, home delivered meals, recreational and cultural activities |
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| For Information call | (718) 392-6944 |
| Judith Zangwill, Exec. Dir | (718) 784-6173 |
| Sunnyside Home Care Agency | (718) 784-6160 |
| Home care services and limited transportation for homebound elderly. | |
| 43-31 39th ST | |
| Sunnyside, NY 11104 | |