HELEN KELLER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND | HELEN KELLER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
1 Helen Keller Way, Hempstead, NY 11550
Eligibility
Hours
Voice - Other - Town of Hempstead Helpline: Mon-Fri 9am-4:45pm
Voice - Main
Voice - Main
Application process
Call for details
Fees
Agency requests client call for details
Service area
USA
Description
Offers several clubhouse-like day centers for legally blind persons age 55 and older. Seniors receive special counseling and training, including updates on Social Security, Medicaid/Medicare, and nutrition. Members make friends and join in arts and crafts, games, exercise classes, luncheons, and trips to shows and museums.
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What's Here
Providing organization
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD SENIOR ENRICHMENT
The Town of Hempstead has 100 senior citizen clubs and 14 centers, which are open five days a week to serve residents ages 55 and over. Social, recreational and educational opportunities are provided. Membership is free. Activities and services include: physical fitness classes, humanities discussions, current events, history, music, arts and crafts, dance, showtime, painting, ceramics, sewing, needlecraft, macramé, sculpture, calligraphy, creative writing, poetry, shuffleboard, bowling, billiards, bingo, cards, intergenerational programs, luncheons, parties and trips. A variety of cultural and educational programs, films and speakers are also available. The centers offer blood pressure screenings, health programs, income tax assistance and Vial of Life programs.