The Village of Hastings-on-Hudson has released its January 2026 Senior Newsletter, providing information about upcoming events, services, and resources for senior residents. The newsletter, authored by Senior Advocate Anne Russak, outlines a variety of programs taking place throughout the month.
On January 6, two events are scheduled: a discussion group titled “Looking Back, Looking Forward” at 1:00 p.m. at the Community Center and a free “Elder Law 101” webinar from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The webinar will cover essential elder law planning tools including powers of attorney, health care proxies, living wills, and Medicaid planning. Deborah Farber-Kaiser of Cuddy and Feder LLP will lead the session. Seniors can register online or dial in by phone.
Mindfulness classes with Dr. Pat Bloom will be held on Thursdays—January 8th, February 5th, and March 12th—from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center.
A New Year’s Brunch is set for Thursday, January 15 at 12:15 p.m., followed by Senior Thursday at the Library featuring a screening of “The Lion in Winter.” On this day, seniors can receive discounts at over thirty restaurants and shops in town as well as Foodtown grocery store. Free parking passes are available for the event window at both the Community Center and Library.
On January 22 at 12:15 p.m., Joseph Squillante will present a narrated voyage along the Hudson River during lunch at the Community Center. Squillante has photographed the river for fifty years.
The Senior Book Club meets on Friday, January 23 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Hastings Library to discuss “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawton; copies are available at the library’s circulation desk.
Lunch and Music Bingo is scheduled for Thursday, January 29 at 12:15 p.m., with sign-up required in advance.
Seniors interested in learning more about these activities can visit http://hohny.gov or pick up flyers at James Harmon Community Center located at 44 Main St.
A free movement class for people living with Parkinson’s disease or other movement challenges takes place every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. in the lower level of Hastings Library. The class is led by Julie Worden from Mark Morris Dance Group and Andrea Sherman.
Additionally, a list of local home repair professionals recommended by Bill Feeney of Hudson Line is available to seniors seeking assistance with home maintenance projects; those interested can contact Anne Russak for details about available discounts.
FISH (Friends in Service Helping) is seeking volunteer drivers to assist with medical appointment transportation due to increased demand; residents willing to help can contact Marty and Lynda Merchant.
The newsletter reminds residents that the Hastings Community Center offers a lending program for mobility aids such as walkers or wheelchairs; emergency cards provided by the Fire Department are also available upon request.
A senior bus service operates weekly shopping trips with door-to-door pickup and drop-off for residents who need transportation support.
For further questions or concerns regarding senior programming or services in Hastings-on-Hudson, Anne Russak can be reached at (914) 478-2380 Ext.644 or via email at senioroutreach@hohny.gov.
