Announcements
AARP Tax Help. Call for appointment.
FREE TAX HELP AARP volunteers will again be offering free assistance completing tax returns for low and moderate income older adults in the wider Princeton area. Starting Feb. 1st, they will be at Suzanne Patterson Building on Fridays, 9am - 12 noon. Call 924-7108 for an appointment. Spruce Circle 12:30-4:30pm on Monday Feb. 11, March 10 & April 14. Call 252-2362 for an appointment. Henry Pannell Learning Center on Saturdays, 9am-1pm. No appointment needed -first come, first served. Spanish speaking volunteers available.
HEAT AND OZONE ALERT
HEAT & OZONE ALERT We are once again in that time of the year when there are frequent heat and ozone alerts. When you hear a heat or ozone report on the news, please remember these recommendations: 1. DRINK plenty of water—8 oz per hour—unless you are taking medication for fluid retention. Do not drink a lot of alcohol, soda, tea or coffee. 2. STAY INDOORS during the hot part of the day. 3. USE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER—that is what it is for! 4. USE A FAN if you don’t have an air conditioner, but don’t sit directly in front of a fan in a hot room with all the windows closed. Blow air out during the day and in at night. 5. WEAR COOL LOOSE CLOTHING. 6. SPEAK TO YOUR PHYSICIAN OR PHARMACIST about whether any of your medications make you more vulnerable to heat/sunstroke. 7. ATTEND a PSRC class or activity in an air conditioned room. The Suzanne Patterson Building and housing community rooms are open during the hottest part of the day; please come in and cool down if you need
EVERGREEN FORUM - Courses resume in October. For course information see their website www.TheEvergreenForum.org
Engaged Retirement 8-week workshop scheduled for the Fall.
ENGAGED RETIREMENT - an 8 week series of workshops on Tuesday evenings starting in October.
Engaged Retirement: Beyond Financial Planning
This month we kick off the first public event of PSRC's Engaged Retirement Program with a workshop at Princeton Public Library on June 11.
Susan Friedman Joins PSRC Staff as HomeFriends Director
Old Masters Art Show may be viewed at Suzanne Patterson Building through May 23.
View works by talented PSRC art students, and perhaps make a purchase.
New Edition of our Publication “Living Arrangements for Older Adults”
Thank You Volunteers!
We here at PSRC are very proud of the program we’ve been able to put together and the services we offer. We have experienced tremendous growth in the last few years. What you may not know is that our paid staff is very small - only 2 full timers and a handful of part timers. It is only through the efforts of our wonderful volunteers that PSRC can be the kind of center that it is. Thank you everyone for helping make us a great place!
Government Rebate Scam Alert!
The government stimulus rebate program is a prime target for perpetrators of fraud. Do not fall for anyone telling you that they can help you get your rebate faster, or any such ruse. If you filed a tax return for 2007, you will get your rebate without any further effort. If you have not filed, you can still complete a tax return to apply for the rebate. We have the forms in our offices.
Social Security Debit Cards
This Spring, Social Security will make Direct Express Cards available for recipients who do not have bank accounts. This will allow direct deposit to the card and eliminate the possibility of lost or stolen checks. For more information, go to http://www.fms.treas.gov/ and search "Direct Express."
Senior Share Board
Senior Share Board Do you have a skill you can share with someone else, or need a service? Want to recommend a service provider? PSRC is starting a share board at the Suzanne Patterson Building where you can post a business card sized note. Payment may be by fee or barter arrangement, as determined between parties. PSRC will host the connection board, but can not screen or endorse any of the postings.
Office Volunteers Needed!
Receptionists/office volunteers are needed at both Suzanne Patterson Center and Spruce Circle. Volunteers help visitors feel welcome, answer phones, perform light office tasks, register participants for classes, help staff set up for classes, and assist Patriot Media customers.
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
If the Princeton School District is closed or has a delayed opening, PSRC will usually, but not always, do the same. Call PSRC at 924-7108 and listen to the taped message to be sure. Aerobics students should call the Rec. Dept. Hotline: 688-2054.
AARP Driver Safety Program
Upon completion of this 2 part course, students receive certificates of completion to send to their insurance companies for a 5 percent discount. There is no age requirement, and you do not have to be a member of AARP.Tues. Dec. 4 & 11 9am - 1pm at Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center Cost: $10, payable at the door. Registration required. Call 1-888-897-8979.
Merrill Lynch phone calls
Merrill Lynch is again offering Princeton Seniors and persons with disabilities the opportunity to call family members any where in the world for the holidays at no charge. Each person can make up to one hour of calls. Calls will be made from Merrill Lynch's Pennington headquarters only, on Sat Dec 15 from 10 - 11 am. Bus transportation will be available to residents of Elm Court, Spruce Circle and Redding Circle, or callers may provide their own transportation. To participate, registration is required by Dec 7 by calling 609-252-2362. Space is limited, and persons not registered cannot be admitted. You can also come to the Spruce Circle or Suzanne Patterson Building office to make a free call anywhere in the US any time during office hours, courtesy of Patriot Media.
Meals on Wheels
Red Cross is seeking volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels. Call Rose Berger at 951-21210
Ride Provide Drivers
Ride Provide is seeking volunteer drivers. You can earn credits toward your own future use, or for someone else. Call 452-5144.
IRS Warns Taxpayers of New E-mail Scams
IRS Warns Taxpayers of New E-mail Scams Updated Aug. 24, 2007 — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers of a new phishing scam, in which an e-mail purporting to come from the IRS advises taxpayers they can receive $80 by filling out an online customer satisfaction survey. The IRS urges taxpayers to ignore this solicitation and not provide any requested information. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers through e-mail.
Welcome to the Princeton Senior Resource Center's NEW Website! We are Live as of 8/31/2007. Check out the new Events Calendar with September Events, the Programs and Classes listings and the updated Community Resources.
Mature Princeton Folders Needed!
PSRC needs volunteers to fold and label Mature Princeton for the monthly mailing. Enjoy a social time and get lunch, too!
