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2021 - 2022
Living In The Five Towns The Senior Life in... Five Towns
Through the coronavius pandemic, life has been difficult for seniors, as many of the activities they take part in are not in service.
The Center for Adult Life Enrichment in Hewlett, the Gural JCC, the Hewlett-Woodmere and Peninsula public libraries have kept programs running through Zoom and other virtual offerings.
CALE Executive Director Lee Gerardi has also worked hard to keep tabs on the members and keep them informed of the daily programming. The center is headquartered in what was once a carriage house on the Hewlett Estate, offers a wide array of programs, activities and trips for seniors, whose ages range from 60s to 90s.
Throughout the pandemic, Gerardi has emailed members on the day’s and even the week’s programs and shares informational programs from other institutions and organizations, and government entities such as Nassau County.
Wearing masks, retaining the six-foot social distancing and temperature checks remained in place as some programs have been in-person. The programs run the gamut from exercise, political discussion programs, educational lectures, concerts, bands, crossword puzzle games, art groups, singing groups and more. Last year automatic bathroom equipment to limit contraction was installed and areas are kept sanitized.
Gerardi ho has said that members and vendors are treated like family wrote: “Please let’s keep moving forward together one day at a time! Your support, patience, and understanding are much appreciated.”
Other Services
Cedarhurst Seniors In The Park
295-1177 Open to Town of Hempstead seniors, ages 60 and over. Meets at Cedarhurst Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Ave., Monday to Friday.
Marion & Aaron Gural JCC
569-6733 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst 11516 Chief Executive Director: Aaron Rosenfeld An array of programs for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Operates the Sustenance Center in Maple Plaza in Cedrhurst. Go to, www. guraljcc.org to learn more.
Five Towns Premier Rehabilitation & Nursing
Center 588-3200 1050 Central Ave., Woodmere 11598 Administrator: Joseph Benden
Nassau County Office for the Aging
Social Security
(800) 772-1213 84 N. Main St., Freeport 11520
Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment
485-8100 200 North Franklin St., Hempstead 11550
Vial of Life
485-8100 Operated by the Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment. Assists in emergency treatment by providing information concerning medications, allergies and the names of next of kin.
CARE PROGRAMS
Alzheimer Day Care Program
(The Club) 374-9253 Director: Kathy Schmitt
Project CARES
374-9278 Contact: Ellen Tolle Both are part of the New Horizon Counseling Center and meet Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1355 Noel Ave., Hewlett 11557
Housing
Reverse Mortgages Counseling — Family & Children’s Association
485-3425, ext. 2321 100 E. Old Country Road., Suite 18, Mineola Contact: Martha Mata
Town of Hempstead Housing Authority
485-9666 760 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale 11553 Executive Director: Ronnie W. Lawrence
STAR Property Tax Assessment
571-1500 240 Old Country Road, 4th Floor, Mineola 11501 Nassau County residents age 65 and over may qualify for reductions on real property taxes.
Assisted Living
The Bristal, Assisted Living
336-2600 477 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere 11581 Executive Director: Latavia Ross
