Senior Groups - Town of Shelter Island

1. Shelter Island Office for Senior Services:

Our senior center serves as a focal point for social, recreational and

educational programs for Shelter Island residents 60 years of age

and older. We are located on Route 114 S. Ferry Road on the lower

level of the Medical Center.. Hours are Monday through Friday from

10:00am-2:00pm We provide information about available resources

to senior citizen, family members and caregivers. We provide a

community gathering place that offers programs to help maximize

independence and quality of life. We offer assistance with the

following.

a. Planning for long term care or retirement concerns

b. Hospice referral and coordination

c. EISEP program

d. Counseling on Medicare, Medicaid, and Supplementary Health Insurance

e. AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Classes

f. Medical equipment borrowing program

Contacts: Henrietta Roberts or Dana Hallman at 749-1059

2. SCAC Senior Citizens Advisory Council

An advisory body to the Supervisor and Town Board of Shelter

Island, in regard to the needs and concerns of Shelter Island's older

residents. Through the senior services and programs offered on

Shelter Island, the council shall assist the older residents of Shelter

Island in finding the help they need at home, in home health care,

nutrition, legal and financial services, companionship and more. It

will monitor the effectiveness of all senior programs and their staff,

and advise the Town Board relative to supervision & personnel. The

Council shall inform the Town Board of the needs of the Town's

Senior and initiate and monitor programs designated to meet those

needs.

Chairman: Ron Lucas 749-0291

3. SISCA Shelter Island Senior Citizens Association

A community based organization for adults aged 55 years and older

for the purposes of socializing, taking trips, enjoying cultural events

and enjoying hobbies. Dues are $10.00 per year.

Emily Hallman, President

Gert Bourne, Vice President

Joan Belaval, Secretary

Ginny Rowland, Treasury

Charlotte Hannabury & Ceil Kraus, Prgorams

Mollie Strugats, Trips

For more info. call 749-5092 -Emily Hallman

4. Shelter Island Senior Foundation

A not for profit corporation created to raise and distribute funds to

the benefit of Shelter Island Seniors. Grants are given to programs

and individual Shelter Island Seniors.

Chairman: Seymour Weissman For more info. call 749-2192