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Can a participant belong to two clubs? |
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No, with the exception of the Fresh Start Social CLub. |
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Can anyone join the Senior Center and participate in Center activities? |
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The Center is open to Smithtown residents 60 years of age and older. |
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Does the center have any senior oriented exercise programs available? |
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There is a variety of exercise programs geared to the Senior Citizens available on a regular basis, along with additional special programs throughout the year. Some of the programs include: Yoga, Line Dancing, Video Exercise, Fitness and Strength Training, Beach and Nature Walks, Ballroom Dancing and Aquafit aerobics. |
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Does the Senior Citizens Department provide transportation, and who is eligible? |
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Transportation is available for residents of Smithtown, 60 years or older. |
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How can you find information regarding Center activities? |
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A monthly calendar of events is available at the Center or you may
download the monthly calendar on the Senior Citizen's main page. |
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Is there a fee to join the Senior Center? |
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No fee is required. |
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Must a resident belong to a Senior Club to participate in Center dances, trips or activities? |
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No, however you must be registered as a Center Member. |
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What are the requirements for joining a Town-sponsored club? |
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Applicant must be 60 years of age or older and a resident of the Smithtown Township. The applicant may be a guest of any of the twelve town-sponsored clubs three times before deciding on joining a specific club (based on availability).
Exception: Fresh Start Club is a singles social club for participants 60 years of age or older.
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What is the cost for a meal, how many meals are available and what time is the meal served? |
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A donation of $2.25 is recommended for each meal. Meals are available on a first come, first served basis. Approximately 45 meals are available Monday through Friday. Meals are served at 11:30 am on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 12 Noon on Tuesday and Thursday. Meals may be served at an earlier time when a special function is taking place. |
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What is the cost of transportation? |
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One dollar each way or two dollars round trip. |
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What services are available through the Smithtown Senior Citizens Department? |
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Some of the services we offer are: Meals on Wheels, Congregate Nutrition Program, SCHMP (Senior Citizen Home Maintenance Program), EISEP (Expanded In-Home Service for the Elderly Program), Residential Repair Program, VoiceCare, Transportation. Information on any of these services can be obtained by calling the Center at (631) 360–7616. |
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Where can the bus take me? |
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The bus will take you to any location within the boundaries of Smithtown Township.
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Who can participate in the Nutrition Lunch Program? |
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You must be 60 years of age or older. |
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Who is eligible for Meals on Wheels? What is the fee? |
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Homebound, Smithtown residents, 60 years and older. A donation of $2.50 per meal is suggested. No one is denied services because of an inability to contribute. There are no financial criteria for eligibility.
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