The March 2026 newsletter for seniors in Hastings-on-Hudson, compiled by Senior Advocate Anne Russak, outlines a range of upcoming activities and resources for older residents.
Events this month include a “Sing-a-Long” with Sheila on March 10, an intergenerational discussion about artificial intelligence hosted by the Youth Council and Hastings Senior Council on March 11, and a mindfulness session led by Dr. Pat Bloom on March 12. The St. Patrick’s Day Party is scheduled for March 17, followed by a movie screening of “Coda” at the library on March 19 as part of Senior Thursday, which also features discounts at more than 30 local businesses and free parking passes available at both the Community Center and Library.
Other programs include a Lunch and Learn focused on brain health on March 26, and the Senior Book Club meeting on March 27 to discuss “The Emperor of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong. Copies are available at the library’s circulation desk.
A six-hour defensive driving course will be offered by Safety 1st Defensive Driving at the Community Center on March 14. The Senior Law Collaborative is providing free one-on-one consultations with legal and financial professionals via Zoom on March 12; registration opens online at seniorlawday.info starting March 11.
Volunteer opportunities are available through Friends of the Youth Council to support the Food Pantry. Interested individuals can contact Laura Light to sign up for shifts either at the Community Center or Thrift Annex.
A weekly movement class called “Moving The Mind and Groovin The Balance,” designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease or other movement challenges, is held every Tuesday from 1–2 pm in the lower level of the Hastings Library. The class is led by Julie Worden from Mark Morris Dance Group along with Andrea Sherman.
The newsletter also mentions that a list of recommended local home repair professionals is available through Bill Feeney of Hudson Line in Hastings; all listed providers offer discounts to seniors. Additionally, students are available for snow shoveling assistance upon request.
Marty and Lynda Merchant report increased demand for FISH (Friends in Service Helping) rides to medical appointments and are seeking volunteer drivers.
The Hastings Community Center maintains a lending program offering walkers, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, and similar items to residents who need them. Emergency cards provided by the Fire Department are also available at the center.
A senior bus service provides weekly shopping trips with door-to-door pick-up and drop-off. Residents or their acquaintances interested in using this service can contact Anne Russak directly.
Russak included a reflection titled “The Quiet Lessons of Growing Older” by Mutiara Hati: “Growing older teaches us this: life was never about rushing forward, but about noticing who walked beside us. A quiet life is not an empty one. It is filled with memories that no longer need words. Time does not steal our joy. It gently changes where we find it. What truly mattered was never the noise, but the love that stayed when everything else faded. Peace comes when we stop proving ourselves and start appreciating how far we have come. Some of the richest moments in life are the ones we only recognize years later. A life well lived is not measured by achievements, but by the kindness remembered long after.”
For further information or questions regarding any services or events mentioned in this newsletter, residents may contact Anne Russak at (914) 478-2380 Ext. 644 or via email at senioroutreach@hohny.gov.
More details about current programs can be found through http://hohny.gov.
