Official Name:
The building also serves as one of the Saugerties polling sites 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 Cards - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Mahjongg - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Tuesday
- Silver Sneakers - 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- 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.
- Bridge - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday
- Saugerties Stitchers - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (1st and 3rd Thursday of each month)
- 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 (free)*** - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
*50 cents per card, 25 cents for the lucky number pool and 10 cents a card for the jackpot pool.
**There is a fee for the Wednesday morning yoga program. $5 drop-in or $15/month.
Saugerties Seniors Club
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
Congregate Meals
Hours: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Guidelines:
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Please call Gateway Industries at 845-331-2180 for more information on attending.
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Registration forms must be completed and reservations must be made the day before by calling 845-331-2180.
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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:
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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.
