Lunch and Learn events begin May 2

KINGSTON, N.Y. » The Ulster County Office for the Aging is accepting reservations for its Lunch and Learn events, which begin Wednesday, May 2.

All of the Lunch and Learn programs are from noon to 2 p.m. and will take place at Gateway Industries, 1 Amy Kay Parkway.

The dates of the programs and their topics are as follows:

• May 2, Emergency Preparedness.

• June 12, Movement Disorders.

• July 24, Financial Exploitations. • Aug. 21, Aging Well. • Sept. 25, Home Safe Home.

• Oct. 11, Sleep Well and Sweet Dreams.

• Nov. 14, Senior Driver Safety.

All of the programs are free. Call (845) 340-3456 for reservations. Visit ulstercountyny.gov/aging for more information.

Senior groups list meeting schedules

WOODSTOCK, N.Y. » The

Woodstock Senior Citizens Club will meet Wednesday, April 18, at noon at the Community Center on Rock City Road.

The speaker will be Frank Almquist. He will speak about the building of the Ashokan Reservoir.

Dutchess Home Energy Assistance program open until April 27

DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. » The Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s Home Energy Assistance Program remains open for the season until Friday, April 27.

As long as clients get their applications in by the that date, they will still be considered for a HEAP

benefit. HEAP is also offering emergency benefits to clients who have already used up their original HEAP benefits. There are two emergency benefits available per HEAP household.

The HERR program (Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement) and Clean and Tune program also remain open. Clients can apply for a clean and tune of their heating equipment once per year. No close date has been announced for either program, as they are ongoing throughout the season.

Call the Office for the Aging’s HEAP office directly at (845) 486-2553 to apply for any HEAP-related programs for seniors.