Town of Riverhead, NY - Senior Programs

Judy Doll - Department Head - Ext 241
General Information - Ext 290
Transportation - Ext 290
Meals on Wheels - Ext 292,304
Activities & Membership - Ext 736
Residential Repairs/Home Aide - 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 building is handicapped accessible, and includes a large dining room, auditorium, state of the art kitchen, 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

(HEAP) Home Energy Assistance Program

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:
RECREATIONAL activities include billiards, bingo, music, video movies, parties for special occasions and arts & crafts.
COMPUTER Room for Seniors
SOCIAL WORKER available from the Suffolk County Department for the Aging twice a month, to assist with questions and information which concern Senior Citizens.
LIBRARY BOOKS AND DVDS for loan
SCREENING for blood pressure, every Tuesday through Project Care.
TRANSPORTATION to and from the Center is available daily for those unable to drive.
ANNUAL FLU shots

INFORMATION and referral as needed

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.
RESIDENTIAL REPAIR
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.
Minor plumbing problems
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.

For Location & Information Please Call

Riverhead Senior Center
(631) 722-4444 ext. 290

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