Nike Base
3278 Whitehaven Road Grand Island, NY 14072
www.grandislandny.us/departments/golden_age/index.php
Jennifer Menter
716-773-9682
Tax Preparation Intake
716-773-9680
Primary Services
Adult Out of Home Respite Care, Aging/Older Adult Support Groups, Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Senior Centers, Senior Ride Programs
Description
Senior center. Offers consistent Weekly Programs, University Express programs, special events, congregate lunch program, transportation, shopping trips, support groups, and more; call for details.
Social Group Respite Program offers free respite for caregivers of the memory-impaired, offering caregivers a break to run errands, attend doctor appointments, go to lunch with a friend, or just relax. Program provides one-on-one supervision with social interaction, bingo, gentle exercise, crafts, fun activities, snacks, and more, utilizing trained volunteers. This is a "social model" program; cannot provide medical assistance for guests.
During tax season, provides free tax preparation to seniors and low income individuals with preference to seniors. Returns are prepared by IRS certified volunteers.
Social Group Respite Program offers free respite for caregivers of the memory-impaired, offering caregivers a break to run errands, attend doctor appointments, go to lunch with a friend, or just relax. Program provides one-on-one supervision with social interaction, bingo, gentle exercise, crafts, fun activities, snacks, and more, utilizing trained volunteers. This is a "social model" program; cannot provide medical assistance for guests.
During tax season, provides free tax preparation to seniors and low income individuals with preference to seniors. Returns are prepared by IRS certified volunteers.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
Congregate Lunch Program: Monday-Thursday, 11:45am; Friday, 11:30am.
Social Group Respite Program: Second Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm-4:30pm.
Congregate Lunch Program: Monday-Thursday, 11:45am; Friday, 11:30am.
Social Group Respite Program: Second Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm-4:30pm.
Eligibility
Grand Island residents 50 years of age and older.
Social Group Respite Program: Individuals with a memory impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Guests must be able to toilet themselves, eat, and cannot be combative.
Service Area: Erie County.
Social Group Respite Program: Individuals with a memory impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Guests must be able to toilet themselves, eat, and cannot be combative.
Service Area: Erie County.
Intake Process
Please call for more information.
Tax Preparation Assistance: Call 716-773-9680 to schedule appointment.
Tax Preparation Assistance: Call 716-773-9680 to schedule appointment.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
English.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Date of Official Change
Jul 24, 2020
Contacts
Jennifer Menter (Primary)
Director
jrmenter@grand-island.ny.us
716-773-9682