Judy Doll - Department Head - Ext 241
General Information - Ext 290
Adult Daycare - Ext 737
Transportation - Ext 290
Meals on Wheels - Ext 304
Activities & Membership  - Ext 736
Home Chore/Home Aid  - Ext 205

Phone (631) 722-4444
Fax (631)722-8761
60 Shade Tree Lane
Riverhead, New York 11901 
Hrs: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sorry, your browser doesn't support Java(tm). The Senior Citizen Department offers a wide variety of programs, activities and support services for the older residents of the Riverhead community.  Located at 60 Shade Tree Lane in Aquebogue, 1 1/2 miles from Town Hall, this newly designed building is handicapped accessible, and includes a large dining room, auditorium, state of the art kitchen, Adult Daycare Center and an assortment of additional rooms for billiards, computers and crafts, as well as a TV room and a Conference Room.

The Center offers a hot, nutritionally balanced noon meal, which is prepared and cooked on the premises Monday through Friday.  Stop by on any given day, and a dedicated and caring member of our staff will welcome you to the Center, give you a tour of the building, and do their best to make you feel comfortable.  And while you walk around, you might just be enticed to join one of the may activities you see - bingo, line dancing, aerobic exercise, or a feature movie on our wide screen TV, just to name a few.

THE SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER..

Senior Center Activities Schedule

Senior Center Monthly Menu

Senior Citizen Clubs

  • WELCOMES all Senior Citizens age 60 years and older, who reside in the Town of Riverhead.
     
  • LOCATED on South end of Shade Tree Land. The Main Entrance is located on the north side of the building.
     
  • OPEN weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
     
  • MEALS are prepared on site and served daily, Monday through Friday:
      LIGHT BREAKFAST served 8:30-10:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday
      NOONTIME HOT MEALS served Monday through Friday.
       
  • RECREATIONAL activities include pool, bingo, music, video movies, parties for special occasions and arts & crafts.
     
  • SOCIAL WORKER available from the Suffolk County Department for the Aging twice a month, to assist with questions and information which concern Senior Citizens.
     
  • SITE COUNCIL - members elected annually to work with the Site Manager in planning activities and programs for the Center.
     
  • SCREENING for blood pressure, annual flu shots, and informational workshops scheduled periodically.
     
  • TRANSPORTATION to and from the Center is available daily for those unable to drive.

    SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES

    DIAL A RIDE

  • TRANSPORTATION is available within the Town limits for weekly food shopping, monthly banking and medical appointments.  Reservations must be made in advance.
  • Funded through the Town of Riverhead and Suffolk County Office of the Aging.

    HOME AIDE

  • LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, shopping, laundry and errands for eligible seniors.
  • ELIGIBILITY determined through a preliminary visit by the Suffolk County Department for Aging.
  • CLIENTS are accepted and scheduled for service on a priority basis.
  • FEES are based on a sliding scale.
  • Funded through the Town of Riverhead and the Suffolk County Dept. for Aging.

    MEALS ON WHEELS - Meals On Wheels Program

  • HOT NOONTIME MEALS delivered weekdays to homebound seniors and/or those unable to cook for themselves.
  • ELIGIBILITY for meal delivery requires an in-home assessment by a member of the senior staff.

    HOME CHORE

  • MINOR HOME REPAIRS for Riverhead homeowners.
  • NO COST LABOR; you pay only for the cost of materials.
  • Funded through the Town of Riverhead and the Suffolk County Dept. for the Aging.
  • Non-cosmetic interior painting done during the winter
  • Replace faucet washers or faucets and other minor plumbing repairs
  • Replace light switches, fuses, electric plugs and frayed cords
  • Replace window panes, door locks and window catches
  • Minor repairs on stairs and floors
  • Minor patching of walls and ceilings
  • Install window shades and curtain rods
  • Minor repair and moving of furniture
  • Caulk windows and install weather stripping around doors
  • Install handrails and safety bars in bathrooms
  • Build and install wheelchair/handicap ramps
  • Minor handicap renovation (interior)
  • Change and repair storms and screens
  • Clean gutters and roof drains
  • Remove fire and safety hazards from attics and cellars
  • Minor exterior house repairs
  • Minor masonry repair

    SENIOR CITIZEN CONFERENCE

    An annual Senior Citizen Conference is held in the spring for all Riverhead Seniors. The day begins
    with a continental breakfast, which is followed by a keynote speaker, lunch and a choice of two
    afternoon workshops.

    SOCIAL MODEL ADULT DAYCARE FOR
    EARLY ALZHEIMER'S ADULTS - RELATED DEMENTIA AND FRAIL ELDERLY

  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Offers a variety of supervised activities designed to stimulate participants and motivate them to interact at their level of ability with the others in the group.
  • Fee are billed in advance on a monthly basis.  Call for additional information and a schedule of fees.
  • Transportation, breakfast, lunch and snack are provided and included in the fee

    CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP - Call for information and a schedule of meetings

For Location & Information Please Call

Riverhead Senior Center
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