2020 - 2021
The Senior Life in...
S
eniors living in Baldwin are celebrated and respected through the various services and programs in the community. Baldwin seniors are essential to prosperity and preservation of the region. To show how much they are appreciated, Baldwin provides many opportunities for older adults to interact with the community. Between strolling through Coes Neck Park or walking along the waterfront at Millburn Creek, seniors have fun activities to do, allowing them to have pride in their community.
Local Recreation Groups Nassau County Office for the Aging
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BALDWIN GUIDE
227-8900
Baldwin Senior Center 546-7110 1810 South Grand Ave., Baldwin Coordinator: Billie-Sue Scotto Leonard Sandel Senior Center 678-9350 50 South Park Ave., Rockville Centre Director: Chris O’Leary Oceanside Senior Center 766-8888 2900 Rockaway Ave., Oceanside Director: Anne DeMichael Catholic Charities Oceanside Senior Community Center 764-9792 St. Anthony’s R.C. Church, 80 Anchor Ave., Oceanside Chief Executive Officer: Laura A. Cassell
Baldwin
Services
Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs Helpline 227-8900 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 260, Uniondale
Concerned Approach to Regenerate Elderly Seniors (CARES) 374-9278 Franklin Hospital Medical Center Adult Day Care Program 256-6000
Housing
Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment 485-8100 200 North Franklin St., Hempstead Acting Commissioner: Lisa Murphy
Town of Hempstead Housing Authority 485-9666 760 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale Executive Director: Ronnie W. Lawrence
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) (866) 227-7442 780 Third Ave., 33rd Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017
STAR (School Tax Relief Program) 571-1500 240 Old Country Road, Fourth Floor, Mineola People over 65 may qualify for reductions on real property taxes.
Discounts on Bus and LIRR transportation
228-4000
Foster Grandparents
227-8914
Retired Volunteer Services (RSVP)
227-8988
Senior Citizen Law Project
292-8088
Social Security (800) 772-1213 133 West Sunrise Highway, Freeport www.socialsecurity.gov
In-Home Services Link-Age Program 100 E. Old Country Road
292-1300
Senior Respite Care 539-0150 Ext. 217 Christine Webber 50 Clinton St., Suite 202, Hempstead Project Director: Debbie Deverall
Veterans Service Agency 572-6565 Veterans Health Care Clinic
694-6008
Care Programs A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility 572-1400 875 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale Administrator: Robert Heatley
Courtesy Valerie Geasor
Above photo: Valerie Geasor set out nonperishable food items like soups and pasta in the community room at Halandia Shores on June 27 for a “pop-up pantry” set up by First Church Baldwin United Methodist Church.
