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The Senior Center continues to expand its offerings for folks 55 and better in the community and beyond. The membership has now grown to well over 1200 seniors who enjoy our trips, sports leagues, exercise classes, hobby groups and social events. The seniors are excited for the fall Dinner Dance, catered by the Turf Tavern, and featuring the music of “Three of a Kind.” New programs in the fall lineup include line dancing, an affirmations group, and Qigong classes. Stop in any weekday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a tour of the facility and see firsthand all that we have to offer.

The Friendship Café is a gathering place for older adults where a nutritious mid-day meal is served with others. Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services, in partnership with the Schenectady County Department of Senior & Long-Term Care and the Town of Glenville, operates the congregate dining program at the Glenville Senior Center 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. This lunch program is open to all Schenectady County residents 60 years and older with a voluntary suggested meal contribution of $3.50. Guests and those under 60 are charged $6.75 per meal. Senior Center membership is not required. Older adults enjoy meeting up with friends and participating in diverse activities that offer them the opportunity to remain active and connected to their community while meeting nutritional needs. For more information on reserving your spot, menu options, and how to register for the Friendship Café, please call 518393-1946.

The Scotia-Glenville Seniors are proud to be able to offer transportation, for seniors living in the Village of Scotia and the Town of Glenville, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.. Our senior van can be seen transporting seniors to the grocery store, hairdressers, shopping centers, etc. The program is run through volunteer efforts and donations. If you are interested in giving back to the community, we are currently seeking substitute drivers for this transportation program. Visit the center’s dispatch office some morning to discuss this opportunity. Our senior center would not run without our wonderful volunteers – drivers, dispatchers, desk clerks, committee members, gardeners, etc. Consider becoming one of them! We hope that everyone enjoyed a safe and enjoyable summer. We continue to experience positive feedback from both the Scotia-Glenville and the Burnt HillsBallston Lake School Districts on the success and acceptance of the School Resource Officer program. We have new agreements with both districts to extend the program into the 2022-2023 school year. The Officers have made a positive impression on the staff, students and parents. The relationship between the districts and the Police Department is stronger than ever.

You may notice our police cars, as they patrol the town, that we have attached pink breast cancer awareness month ribbons to the rear of the vehicle. We have several members of the department with family members that have been affected by breast cancer, and we stand with them and our community in hopes that a cure can be discovered in the near future.

We will once again participate in cooperation with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency in the bi-annual drug take-back day. We will have two officers set up with dropoff bins in our police department parking lot to accept unwanted or expired medications on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10am-2pm. There are no questions asked. Please refrain from dropping off unused or used hypodermic needles.

We have been experiencing an uptick on incidents in our Anderson Dog Park. Many visitors are unaware or are ignoring the signs posted advising of the Glenville Town Codes associated with the park. Many dogs are entering the park in the wrong section, unlicensed and without park permits. One of the most concerning issues is adults allowing children under the age of twelve in the enclosed area. This is a huge liability to rightful visitors and the Town. Please make sure that you read and understand the rules before you visit our parks. We want your experience to be enjoyable for you and your pet, but more importantly, a safe experience.

Finally, please have a safe and fun Halloween. The Glenville Town Board will undoubtedly approve a yearly resolution indicating the trick-or-treat hours. Please watch for children and parents as you travel the neighborhood roads that are dimly lit. Make sure to avoid leaf piles as some children can be blocked from your view by these piles. www.townofglenville.org