Breaking News

Senior News

Mayville Seniors Set Harvest Dinner

MAYVILLE — Thirty-one Mayville Senior Citizens met on Oct. 20 at the VFW in Mayville. President Janet Loomis called the meeting to order. Dianne Goodrich was absent due to illness, so Mary Carlson gave the invocation followed by Sandi Wagner doing the devotions. The secretary’s report was given by Darlene Barney. Kathie Sukalac, treasurer, gave the treasurer’s report. Kathie reminded members she is starting to collect 2023 dues.. Goodwill chair Mary Carlson reported she sent out one get well card. Postage will be going up to 63 cents the end of January 2023. Program ...

Ellery Senior Citizens To Meet Nov. 11

Ellery Senior Citizens met on Oct. 14 at St Timothy’s Lutheran church with 25 members present and two guests. The kitchen committee consisted of Maureen Langebartel, Mary Beth and Paul Mazzone. A potluck lunch was enjoyed by all. Marty Hunt said the blessing. Sam Genco and Karen Livsey presented a power point program on some of the obscura history of Chautauqua County. Some of the topics included a Fredonia rosetta stone, an Hiawatha passion play performed at Jones Memorial park, a titanic survivor, Quaker school history and Forest Cheney a world famous violinist. Jan Stowell ...

Harmony Seniors Gather At Panama Church

Fifty-five members and three guests, David Lindberg, Sherry McCarthy and Paul Baglia attended the Oct. 7 tureen luncheon of the Harmony Senior Citizens at the Panama United Methodist Church. President Roberta Karlson welcomed everyone and encouraged members to say “Hello” to an old friend and introduce yourself to someone new. Chaplain Lois King read “Autumn” led the Salute to the Flag and offered the dinner prayer. Dottie Enlow, Willa May Rupczyk, Tom Smith and Dorothy Erickson were table hosts. Roberta stated that the county had given her 40 COVID test kits which were ...

Is Insulin Going To Cost Less This Year?

Question: I use Insulin and I heard we will be paying a lot less for insulin in 2023. Can you explain how? Answer: Insulin has been very expensive for a number of years. In the past, Medicare eligible individuals spent thousands of dollars each year to pay for their insulin. Beginning in 2023 the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will change the way that Medicare Part D covers Insulin. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that ALL Medicare Part D plans must include all insulins included in their formularies, at copays of $35 or less for a 30-day supply of ...

Parkinson’s Education Event To Be Nov. 2 In Jamestown

The Parkinson’s Foundation will host a community event Nov. 2 at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 4, W. Oak Hill Road, Jamestown. There is no charge to participate and you can register for a spot at Parkinson.org/Jamestown or call Nancy at (585) 743-1266 The program will review early signs, common symptoms, treatments, and strategies for living well. NY Connects and the Chautauqua County Office for Aging caregivers program staff will be on-site to provide information and assistance on Chautauqua County programs and services. The Parkinson’s organization notes: ¯ More than 10 ...

Healthy Eating Is More Important As We Age

FINDLEY LAKE — The CHautauqua County Office of Aging Services is taking its “Eat Healthy, Be Active” message on the road. “We eat plate by plate, meal by meal, what’s in front of us,” said Carey Skelton, registered dietician for the Chautauqua County Office of Aging ...