Senior Center

Official Name:

frank-greco-media-room-700x467.jpgFrank D. Greco Multi-Purpose Building.  The building, which is a local civic hub, hosts Town Board and other board meetings, political events (e.g. debates), and events for seniors and others who rent it out.  The building also serves as a polling site for elections.  The building is named for Frank D. Greco, who served as Town of Saugerties Supervisor from 1976 to 1979.

Address:

Corner of Market Street and Robinson Street (use 207 Market Street for GPS-capable devices)

The photo on  the right is from Hudson Valley One, and shows the main interior large room.  It is used for many events during the year, including Town Board meetings and other committee meetings.  There are also many Senior Club events (see "Daily Planned Activities" below) held there.  For any available days and nights, the room can be reserved for an event that you would like to hold there.  You can schedule that by calling Lisa Stanley, the Town Clerk, at 845-246-2800, x16.

Daily Planned Activities:

Monday through Friday, there are numerous activities held at the Senior Center:

  • Monday
    • Bridge - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    • Hand and Foot - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday
    • Bingo* - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday
    • Yoga** - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    • Mahjongg - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday
    • Senior Club meeting - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (4th Thursday of each month)
  • Friday
    • Bingo* - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    • Tai Chi for Seniors*** - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

 *50 cents per card, 50 cents for the lucky number pool and 5 cents a card for the jackpot pool.

**There is a fee for the Wednesday morning yoga program.  $5 drop-in or $15/month.

***Tai Chi is $15/month.  Try your first class for free. For more info: Kathy (845-802-3442)

Saugerties Seniors Club

Seniors_Club_3 copy.webpThe Saugerties Senior Club (full name: the Senior Citizens Club of Saugerties) meets in the Greco Senior Center every 4th Thursday of the month, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  (Occasionally, the meeting is moved to another afternoon in a given month, if there is a conflict regarding use of the center.  Please check the online calendar for  the latest. 
This club's objectives are to promote entertainment, friendship, education and service for members.

Membership eligibility: All persons 60 years of age or older.  Proof of age may be required.  If the spouse of an eligible member is younger than 60, they may also join.

Donation: The annual donation shall be set by the executive committee. 

Executive Committee: The Executive Committee consists of:
  • A President
  • A First Vice President
  • A Second Vice President
  • A Recording Secretary
  • A Treasurer
These officers call all meetings and preside over them.

Congregate Meals

The Ulster County Office for the Aging offers a hot, noon time meal each Tuesday at the Frank D. Greco Multi-Purpose Building.
 

Hours: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Come join us for a nutritious meal and great socialization.
 
All seniors 60 years and over are welcome.
 
Guidelines:

  • Please call Gateway Industries at 845-331-2180 for more information on attending.

  • Registration forms must be completed and reservations must be made the day before by calling 845-331-2180.

  • There is no set cost, but a suggested amount of $3.00/meal contribution is requested, to help defray the cost of the program. Cash, checks or money orders are accepted.

Nutrition counseling is available at the dining sites or to home-bound seniors.  For more information call 845-340-3456.

Home Delivered Meals

Eligibility:

To receive Home Delivered Meals you must be 60 years of age and over, home-bound and a resident of Ulster County who is unable to prepare their own meals of have meals prepared for them.

To Apply:

Anyone may make a referral by calling central intake at 845-334-5125 and giving essential information such as address, phone number, medical contact and reason requesting meals. A home visit by the Office for the Aging or the Department of Social Services caseworker is required before the start of delivery meals

Renting the Greco Senior Center for a Meeting

For scheduling a meeting at the Frank D. Greco Multi-Purpose Building (a.k.a. the Senior Citizens Center), call Lisa Stanley, the Town Clerk, at 845-246-2800, x16.

Here are the rules that apply to rental/use and the condition of the room after your rental:

  • All rentals must clean the room afterwards or no deposit will be returned
  • A mop and pail are in the men's room closet
  • No deposit will be returned if there is any damage
  • Please do not touch the thermostat
  

Rain Garden

Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County Master Gardeners constructed a 400 square foot rain garden at the Frank D. Greco Memorial Senior Citizen Recreation Center (see photo below). It captures stormwater runoff from the entire front of the building before it reaches the parking lot. Runoff is directed into the garden using downspouts above and below ground.

Rain Garden at Sr Center.jpg