SENIOR CITIZEN DROP-IN MEETINGS
Meetings are held every Wednesday from 10am - 2pm at the Mahopac Firehouse on Route 6 in Mahopac from September through June. The Drop-In is open to all senior citizens (60 years and older) in the Town of Carmel (Carmel, Mahopac, Mahopac Falls). The meetings consist of arts and crafts, bingo, general socializing with occasional guest speakers. The group also has many picnics, outings, trips and programs throughout the year. For more information, contact Fran Giovinazzi, Senior Citizen Director, at (845) 628-7888.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
Registration for Town trips are taken at the weekly Drop-In Meetings. A schedule of the trips, picnics, registration dates and other important information is given out only at the weekly meetings. All trips depart and return from the Mahopac Fire Department on Route 6 in Mahopac. Trips are for Senior Citizens who are current residents of Carmel/Mahopac. There is a $10 per person additional fee for non-residents. If you have any questions regarding day trips, please contact Carmela Spano at Carmel Recreation (845) 628-7888.
Trips Scheduled for 2014: Colonial Inn, Mt. Haven Resort, Krucker's Picnic Grove, Radio City Music Hall, Westchester Broadway Theatre and Aqua Turf.
PUTNAM COUNTY OFFICE OF THE AGING
The Putnam County Office of the Aging is the major planner, coordinator and direct service provider for residents over 60 years of age.
Two Friendship Centers in the Town of Carmel offer numerous activities and a delicious hot meal every day:
- The Carmel Friendship Center at 110 Old Route 6, Building 1, Carmel (845) 808-1701
- The William Koehler Friendship Center at 180 Route 6, Mahopac (845) 808-1734
For more information on services available, contact the Putnam County Office of the Aging at (845) 808-1700.
