November 2025 Newsletter

Published on November 01, 2025

Dear Ulster County Older Adults!

It’s already November! Where did the year go?!

Seems to be flying faster and faster by… We haven’t slowed down, though – still making sure folks are getting some balance and tai chi classes in, still have exercise going on in the Hub, still have lunches, holiday programs, and crafts.

Download the November issue of our newsletter, The Buzz(PDF, 4MB)

We are still looking for volunteers for our Respite Program on Tuesdays, driving volunteers, and office schedulers for the Neighbor to Neighbor driving program. We will be co-sponsoring a Volunteer and part time Employment Fair on November 6 from 11-2 at Esopus Town Hall. We hope to find folks who are either willing to volunteer, or may be looking for a part time job – there will be employers there as well! For those of you who like to drive and want to help, you will make the mileage for the trips as well. 

The office has not stopped getting calls at all – we are very busy with Medicare Open Enrollment right now, and folks changing plans, sorting through Medication plans, etc. This will be open through December 7. We have counselors available to help you sort through the plans and the recent changes. Please make sure you have everything you need (medication names, Medicare numbers, etc.) when you come for an appointment – the counselors will let you know specifics.

For a while, after our Holiday busyness, the activities will slow down a bit, but we will still offer everything we have been offering at the Senior Hub. I would urge everyone in whatever town you live in to explore what your local libraries have to offer over the colder months– they have a wonderful array of activities, mind games, board games, exercise classes, lectures, etc. The library system has become a wonderful place to learn, to engage with others, and we appreciate their contributions, especially to the older population. We are looking forward to another Holiday season, and wish everyone the best Thanksgiving yet!

Warmly (while waiting for the snow!),

Susan Koppenhaver
Director, Ulster County Office for Aging