SENIOR NEWS

By Matilda Charles

Lowering Our Drug Costs

I got a shock the other day when I went to the pharmacy to pick up the latest re ll of my three drugs and realized that the pharmacy assistant had neglected to run it through GoodRx, the program that helps reduce the price of our drugs. Once he did that, the cost dropped signi cantly.

It made me realize just how much other seniors are paying for the drugs we need to stay healthy. ere are ways to cut those costs. It just takes a little work and a lot of monitoring on our part to make sure it happens.

As mentioned, there’s GoodRx (www.goodrx.com), which I’ve used for several years. eir website isn’t the easiest to use, but a er you try it once, you’ll appreciate being able to cut the costs of your drugs every time you need a re ll.

ere are other ways as well:

RxAssist (www.rxassist.org) has programs that are run by the pharmaceutical companies to help those who can’t a ord their prescriptions. If your drugs cost more than $10, present your RxAssist card to get the lowest price. Check the website for a long directory of patient assistance programs. Beware that some programs involve a small fee to be a member and many have eligibility requirements.

Consider Walmart pharmacies for their generic program. A 30-day prescription will cost $4 and only $10 for a 90-day prescription. Not all generic drugs will qualify for those prices, but it’s worth making a call to your local Walmart pharmacy to nd out if your drugs are on that list.

NeedyMeds website (www.needymeds.org) was started by a physician in 1997 to help gather information about reduced drug and health care costs. e website says over $337 million has been saved so far. And nally, check the prices at Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs (costplusdrugs.com). For some drugs, this one is the lowest of all.

How To Ease Into Exercising

Men and women who resolve to get healthy often benefit by combining a healthy diet with regular exercise. Making such adjustments can be challenging, especially as men and women accustomed to sedentary lifestyles begin exercise regimens. Whether they’re fitness novices or returning to exercise after a long layoff, men and women can employ various strategies to make that transition go smoothly.

Work with a trainer. Many fitness facilities offer a handful of free personal training sessions to new members upon enrollment. Take advantage of such offers, as trainers can devise workout routines for people of various abilities. Trainers also can instruct new members how to use machines and help ensure they’re following proper form so they can avoid injury. If necessary, continue working with trainers after making use of complementary sessions. Personal training sessions typically can be purchased in batches, and men and women can continue working with trainers until they’re comfortable working out on their own. Embrace low-intensity exercises. Even men and women who were once accomplished athletes must take it slow when beginning an exercise regimen after a long layoff. Initial low-intensity exercise sessions might feel ineffective and seemingly produce few results. But early on, the goal is to simply get the body acclimated to physical activity. As their bodies adjust, men and women can begin to make their workouts more intense. Focus on flexibility. Sedentary bodies likely lack the flexibility of bodies more accustomed to exercise. Men and women who are becoming more physically active must include stretching in their workouts and cease exercising if they feel something tweak or suspect they have pulled a muscle.

Take days off. As men and women begin to see their work in the gym pay off, they may be tempted to push themselves hard, working out several days in a row without taking time off. But rest is an important component of an effective workout. Days off help the body repair itself and recover from vigorous activity.

Exercising for the first time or after a long layoff requires patience. But as men and women grow more acclimated to physical activity, they will begin to see the fruits of their labors.

Make Managing Winter More Fashionable

Sturdy outerwear is a necessity in winter. Invest in a quality coat that not only keeps you warm, but looks good, too. Opt for a burst of color rather than choosing a coat in a neutral shade. Detailing on the outerwear, such as buckles,belts and buttons,can add to the appeal.

Consider different types of outerwear for different days. For example, a ski-inspired short coat or even a navy-style peacoat is ideal for casual days. When the temperature hasn’t dipped too low, wear a wool poncho over a turtleneck or sweater to add movement and style. Always have a more formal and longer-length coat available for formal events. And don’t forget to have a selection of matching gloves, scarves and hats to finish off the look.

Fair Housing Statement

All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Fair Housing Enforcement Project Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main Street Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org

Baptist

Cornerstone Baptist Church

4232 Reservoir Rd., Geneseo • 243-4514 www.baptistchurchgeneseo.com

Pastor John Zatkiewicz

Worship 11am • Sunday School 9:45am

Wednesday Prayer, 6:30pm

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church

4631 Lakeville Rd., Geneseo • 243-0130

Pastor Don Ray • E-mail: pvbc@frontier.com pleasantvalleybaptist.com • Sunday School 10:00am

Worship Services Sunday, 11:00am • Bible Study Wed., 6:30pm

Children’s Church • Youth Activities

Grace Baptist Church

Pastor David eobald

9316 Main Street, Dansville, NY 14437 585-335-6190

Sunday School 9:15 AM; Worship Service 10:30 AM

Wednesday Prayer Meeting/Kids Block/Youth Group 7:00 PM www.gracebcdansville.org

Catholic

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish

Sat. 4:00 pm at St. Lucy, Retsof • Sun. 8:00 am at St. Mary, Geneseo

Sun. 8:15 am at Holy Angels, Nunda • Sun. 10 am at St. Patrick, Mt. Morris • Sun. 10:15 am at St. Mary, Geneseo

Daily Masses: Mon. 8:00 am at St. Mary, Tues. at St. Patrick, Wed. & Fri. at St. omas Aquinas

Sts. Mary & Matthew Faith Community

St. Mary’s, Honeoye • St. Matthew, Livonia www.stsmaryandmatthew.com - Rev. William Laird

9am Daily Masses: Mon. & Wed. at St. Matthew • Tues. & urs. at St. Mary’s

Weekend Schedule: Sat. - 3:30pm Reconciliation, 4:30pm Mass at St. Matthew • Sun. - 8:30am Mass at St. Mary’s, 10:30am Mass at St. Matthew

Holy Family Catholic Community

O ce: 206 Fremont St., Wayland, NY 14572 • 728-2228

Hours: Mon- urs. 9:00am-4:00pm, Fri 9:00am-12:00noon

Mass Schedule: Sat. 4pm @ St. Mary’s, 40 Elizabeth St., Dansville

Sun. 7:30am @ St. Joseph’s, 206 Fremont St., Wayland

Sun. 9:15am @ Sacred Heart, 11119 Chapel St., Perkinsville

Sun. 11am @ St. Pius, 35 Maple Ave., Cohocton

St. Agnes, St. Rose, St. Paul of the Cross

saintagnespaulrose.org • 226-2100

Saturday: 4pm at St. Agnes in Avon

Sunday: 8am at St. Rose in Lima

Sunday: 9:45am at St. Paul of the Cross in Honeoye Falls

Sunday: 11:30am at St. Agnes in Avon

Christian Science

Christian Science Church

3350 Middle Cheshire Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424

Sun. Service & Sunday School: 10:30AM

Wed. Testimonial Meeting: Noon at Church

Reading rm. @ Church Tues. 11AM - 2:30PM & before & a er services christiansciencechurch@frontier.com • christianscience.com

Find us on Facebook at Christian Science Canandaigua • 585-393-9935 for info.

Church Of The Nazarene

e Center Church

Meeting at the Lakeville Fire Training Grounds

5604 Stone Hill Rd., Lakeville, NY 14480

Service: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Phone: 585-376-0749

Community Church

Livonia Community Church

A non-denominational Evangelical church

41 Spring St., 346-5290; Pastor Benjamin Nickels

Bible Study – all ages 9:45am; Worship Service 10:30am LivoniaCC.org

Episcopal

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

25 Clara Barton Street • Box 127

Dansville, NY 14437 • 585-335-5434 stpetesdansville.org • Handicap accessible

Sunday Service @ 10:30am

Zion Episcopal Church

10 Park Place (on the Circle), Avon • (585) 226-3722 zionepiscopalchurchavon.org

Sunday Worship and Holy Communion 10:00am

Online Facebook: facebook.com/Zionchurchavon

Sunday School (Pre-K-12) 9:00am

Lutheran

St. Timothy Lutheran Church - ELCA

A Sanctuary and Reconciling in Christ Church

5015 Lakeville Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454 • 585-243-4490

Vicar Lisa Frauens • vicarlisaf@gmail.com • sttimothylutherangeneseo.org

Sunday worship 9:30AM, & Live Streamed: www.facebook.com/sttimothygeneseo

Intergenerational Sunday School, 10:30am 1st Sunday of the month Oct-May.

Lutheran

Lutheran Church of the Epiphany LCMS

6050 East Avon-Lima Rd. (Rt. 5 & 20), E. Avon • 226-2200

Pastor Clayton Zuber

Facebook: epiphanyavon • Handicap Accessible

Sunday Worship and Sunday School 10:30am

Methodist

Geneseo United Methodist Church

Rev. Beth Malone • Rt. 63 & Court Street, Geneseo • 243-3160

8:30am Non-Traditional Worship, 10:30am Traditional.

9:30am co ee hour • Sunday School classes for all ages.

Nursery care provided • Now “Looped” for the Hearing Impaired.

“Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” • Handicapped accessible

Methodist

United Methodist Church of Livonia

Pastor: Hoyt Brown • 21 Summers St., Livonia • (585) 346-3511

E-mail: UMCLivonia@gmail.com • Website: UMCL.us

Sunday School 9:45AM • Worship service Sundays at 9AM, in-person in the sanctuary or online. Online access is available via the church website: UMCL.us or on our Facebook page (Livonia United Methodist Church).

Nursery Care available for infant to preschool-aged children.

Dansville United Methodist Church

5 Chestnut Ave., Dansville

Church phone: 585-335-5354

Sunday Worship: 11am

Pastor Michael Whitcomb-Tavey

Springwater United Methodist Church

8001 South Main St., Springwater, NY 14560

O ce: 585-669-2131, Pastor Dawn Merritt

Sunday Service: 11am

Children’s Church/Sunday School Handicap accessible.

Avon United Methodist Church

130 Genesee St., Avon • 226-8600 • www.avonnyumc.org

Rev. Keith Griswold

Worship: Sundays in church at 10am, Facebook Live 10:10am

Radio Ministry: 7:30am Sundays on 1040AM or 92.1FM

To join us for worship or anytime on our website.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Faith Fellowship Church

5630 Pebble Beach Rd., Lakeville • 703-1340 www. cny.org

Pastor Stephen Sweeting • Pastor Steven LaMar, Discipleship

Pastor Cli Baker, Youth

Sunday Worship Prayer 10am

Genesee Valley Church Of Christ

Calvin Watson, Minister • 7351 Rt. 256, Scottsburg • 281-4733 (Sparta Community Center)

Sunday Bible Study 9-9:45am • Sunday Worship 10:00-11:00am

Non-denominational New Testament Teachings.

Holy Ground Ministries Church

2637 Genesee St. (Rte. 63), Retsof, Across from York School bus garage. 585-245-3334 • Sunday at 10am. All are welcome. Bible Study - 2nd and 4th Saturday at 9:30am

See what the Lord can do in your life. www.holygroundministries.org

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church of Livonia Center

3836 Richmond Mills Road

Rt. 20A, Livonia Center

346-5075

Sunday Worship 9:30 am • Handicap Accessible

Presbyterian

Leicester Evangelical Presbyterian Church

161 Main St., Leicester • 382-3311

Pastor David Missel www.seekinggodtogether.com

Adult Sunday School: 10am • Worship Service: 10:30am

Please Join Us!

York United Presbyterian Church

2662 Main St., York, NY • 243-1266

Sunday Worship Service in person at 10:00 am

Available on the YouTube channel: “York United Presbyterian Church”.

Pastor: Rev. Michelle Sumption • All are welcome!

Central Presbyterian Church of Geneseo

Corner 2nd & Center St. • 243-0669

Pastor Rev. Dr. Nancy E. Lowmaster

Sunday Worship at 10am @www.cpcgeneseo.org

Sunday School and Nursery provided.

East Avon First Presbyterian Church (USA)

Located at the Corner of Rts. 15 and 5&20

Rev. Michelle Allen: 585-226-6460; pastor@eastavonchurch.com

Sunday Worship: In person at 10:00 AM; Via Zoom at 10:00 AM (www.eastavonchurch.com)

Everyone is always welcome!!

United Church Of Christ

Lakeville United Church of Christ

5687 Big Tree Rd., Lakeville • 346-5235 www.facebook.com/Lakevilleucc

Sunday Worship at 10:30am

All are welcome/Open and A rming Church.