SENIOR SERVICES

 

Senior Groups

Boston Seniors - meet in the community room, located on the lower level of the Boston Town Hall, every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 1 pm.  For information contact Lois Lizak (716) 941-3051.

Boston Young at Heart - meet in the community room, located on the lower level of the Boston Town Hall, every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 1:30 pm.  For information contact Joyce Carr (716) 649-4547 or Ginnette Billittiere (716) 941-5408.

Meals on Wheels

Volunteer drivers and servers always needed, 1 hour or less per day. Please contact Nancy Marron (716) 941-3532 or 941-6518.

Rural Transit Services

Volunteer drivers are needed, please call (716) 549-5098.  Rural Transit Services transports seniors to appointmnents for a suggested donation of $2.

STAR Tax Exemption

2009 application deadline is March 1, 2009.  Seniors who previously received on Enhanced Star MUST REAPPLY.  ALL NEW HOMEOWNERS be sure to apply.  Basic Star - under 65 need not reapply.  Applications available at the Boston Town Hall or at www.townofboston.com.  Exemption questions call (716) 941 - 6113 x12

NYS Stay Fit Dining Program

Boston Nutrition hosts lunch for Seniors age 60+, regardless of income, in the community room, located on the lower level of the Boston Town Hall, Monday - Friday at noon (no holidays).  The suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $2.25, add a bottomless cup of coffee or tea for  $.25 / a senior may bring a guest 59 or under for just $4.50.

After lunch activities include Bingo Mondays and cards Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  You need not be a Town of Boston Resident to attend, however you do need to call by Thursday to reserve your lunch for the following week.  Menus are published in the Hamburg Pennysaver one week prior.

Contacts

Nutrition Co-ordinator, Theresa Horschel             (716) 941-5773 

Assistant Nutrition Co-ordinator, Mary Thomas    (716) 941-5773

For County info, visit:  Erie County Senior Services