Earth Day at The Waldorf School Town hosts CarFit program for seniors

North Hempstead Council Member Peter Zuckerman was proud to join representatives from the American Occupational Therapy Association, AAA Northeast and the Town’s Department of Services for the Aging on April 27 for a CarFit program.

The program was offered free of charge to individuals, including those who reside outside of the town, who are age 60 and over at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park.

CarFit is a program designed to help seniors achieve a better fit with their vehicle for optimal safety and comfort while driving. A 12-point CarFit checklist was reviewed with participants while in their own vehicle, including adjusting mirrors to reduce blind spots, seat belt use and steering wheel tilt.

On Wednesday, April 19 The Waldorf School of Garden City participated in a schoolwide afternoon of collaborative environmental activities, with older and younger grades along with teachers and administrators partnering up for debris clean up, invasive species removal, art projects, cooking and more to recognize Earth Day.

The fifth grade raked leaves to help with campus clean up.

The ninth and fourth grades teamed up to clear bamboo from the nature trail on campus.

The seniors joined their first grade buddies to paint signs for the new bunny garden, where vegetables will be planted for the wild bunnies to snack on.