October 2025 Newsletter

Published on October 01, 2025

Dear Ulster County Older Adults!

I’ve been able to be out and about lately, meeting folks where they live and eat. It has been a good month for that!

October brings us the chilling of the seasons, and still we are busy! Offering Bingocize and A Matter of Balance again to help folks understand how important movement and staying active is for their lives (literally!) and be able to share ideas on how to keep us all safe collectively.

A reminder that although the Farmer’s Market coupons are no longer being distributed after September 30, you can use your coupons at the participating markets till the end of November. Please take advantage of the wonderful bounty of fresh food grown right here in the Hudson Valley – we are known for apples, peaches, and lots of other good stuff!

A plug for movement again – if you cannot afford a gym, and want to do something to help your endurance and mobility, just take a walk. Find a good pair of sneakers, walk someplace in your neighborhood, or if you live in a complex, walk up and down the halls. If it’s something you aren’t used to, gradually build up to longer distances. It’s the best thing you can do for yourself, if you aren’t already doing something like that.

October is still full of events we put on, both at the Senior Hub in Kingston and in Ellenville. I have appreciated the requests for Scams presentations, and am willing to do more around! Another plea for volunteers: we still seek drivers, schedulers, HIICAP counselors, and AARP tax aides for the upcoming season, among other things. Let us know how you want to serve your community!

In health,

Susan Koppenhaver
Director, Ulster County Office for Aging