Saladino Announces Free Senior Citizen Summer Programs Beginning July 6th!

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino today announced a variety of free weekday senior citizens summer activities offered by the Department of Community and Youth Services (CYS) in community centers and parks throughout the Town.  Book Club, music, bingo, aquatic classes, and tai chi are just some of the activities seniors can enjoy as part of this year’s program, which runs from July 6^th to September 3^rd.

“I invite our senior residents to participate in these free activities, where they can enjoy the company of others, make new friends, and stay active and engaged during the dog days of summer,” Supervisor Saladino said. “Our senior summer activities are some of the most popular programs the Town offers, and I expect this year to be no different with the expansive and diverse activities that will be offered!”

The following programs are offered:

·  Mondays at the North Massapequa Community Center:  10am Book Club (only on July 12^th and August 2^nd) 11am Music with John Walters (July 26^th ONLY) and 1pm Bingo (10am-3pm North Massapequa Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

·  Tuesdays at the North Massapequa Community Center:  10am Line Dancing with Fran; 11:15am Tai Chi with Denise; (10am-3pm North Massapequa Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

 ·  Tuesdays at Marjorie R. Post Community Park Pool: 11:15am Aquatic Class with Barbara

·  Wednesdays at North Massapequa Community Center:  12:00pm Tai Chi with Denise; (10am-3pm North Massapequa Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

 · Wednesdays at Plainview Old Bethpage Park Pool:  11:15am Aquatic Class with Barbara

·  Thursdays at North Massapequa Community Center: 11am Line Dancing with Fran (10am-3pm North Massapequa Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

 ·  Thursdays at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Pool:  3pm Aquatic Class with Barbara. (Please park in pool parking lot)

·  Fridays at North Massapequa Community Center: 10am Zumba with Ellen, 10:45am Line Dancing with Ellen, 12:30pm Play Bridge with Pat. 

 · Fridays at Hicksville Community Center:  10am Rummikub, Games & Conversation, 11am Tai Chi with Denise, 1pm Bingo, 2pm Music with John Walters (July 16^th ONLY)

· Fridays at Bethpage Community Park Pool:  1pm Aquatic Class with Barbara.

Please note that a senior must be a pool member or purchase a daily admission ticket to participate in aquatic classes. Additionally, there will be a Senior Summer Event on Thursday, August 19^th, with more information to follow as the date gets closer. For more information on these Senior Summer Activities, please call the Division of Senior Citizens Services at (516) 797-7916 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.