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According
to Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr.,
"Senior citizens are important members of our community who
have contributed positive values into today's society..."
The Bronx Senior Resource Guide is a
comprehensive publication that will provide a wide variety
of services that will make your life a little easier.
Available here...
Socialize!
Find a senior center in the Bronx and provide you or
your loved ones an opportunity to get out
of the house and receive social and mental stimulation.
Food, too!
Listed here...
Riverdale Senior Services champions older adults
and their friends and families by giving members the
opportunity to live better, happier and healthier lives.
All programs are free to anyone
60+
Calendar of events
here....
Hunts Point Recreation Center hosts a series of
Senior Programs through December 31st.
Details here...
You
may qualify for the NYC Rent 
Freeze Program
if you
rent an apartment that is rent regulated (rent controlled,
rent stabilized, hotel stabilized or Mitchell-Lama) and; you
are a senior citizen or have a disability.
Read more...
The Bronx Senior Photo League (BSPL) is a free
photography program for older adults in the Bronx. Our
goal is to develop participants' skills in photography while
promoting social connection and community pride.
Read more..
Caregivers: If you are caring for an older adult, or
are an older adult yourself, there is available support to
ease the way.
Read more..

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Have you heard of Citymeals? This service provides a
nutritious meal delivered right to your door, companionship
and a watchful eye on the health and safety of our seniors.
Find your local program
here...
LGBT Friendly Senior Housing in NYC:
SAGE is building the Crotona Senior
Residences, a brand-new, LGBT-welcoming, affordable senior housing
development in the Bronx.
Read more...
Introducing the NYC Senior Service Providers Volunteer
Coalition Volunteer Guide.
With more than 1.5 million adults age 60 or older living in
New York City,the NYC Senior Service Providers Volunteer
Coalition created an electronic guide to
connect volunteers who want to serve older adults.
See how
you can help
here...
SSA Press Release - Scam Calls PSA: Please take
a moment to review the document (link below) from the Social
Security Administration (SSA) and Office of Inspector
General (OIG). A Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign
has been launched in an effort to alert and inform the
nation’s public about these ongoing scam calls. This press
release also provides information on how to report the
incident if they receive the scam call.
Read
the press release here..
Retired & Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) at the Community Service Society of New
York matches the skills and interests of adults aged 55+
with NYC youth impacted by juvenile justice interactions
or parental incarceration, mentoring them in skills to
overcome challenges and to build on their strengths. RSVP
Mentors will serve as part of a community
of older citizens that ‘has their back’ and assists youth as
they navigate within ever shrinking resources in New York
City. The RSVP staff provides you the training, placement
and support at a number of nonprofit, community based
partner organizations for youth. Be a Mentor with the
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program!
Read more...
Stamp Out Mailbox
Fishing: Important tips for Tax Time.
Mail your checks or
money order at the Post Office only.
Protect Your $$$. More tax time tips are available
here...
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