Town of Hempstead Senior Programs
Caring Committee
Community Resource Outreach *
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD SENIOR PROGRAMS
SENIOR ENRICHMENT
hempsteadny.gov/senior-enrichment/senior-services
Main office: 516.485.8100
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Hempstead, twice a month
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT 516.868.4777
Merrick Senior Center, once a month
CREATIVE WRITERS WORKSHOP 516.766.8888
Merrick Senior Center, Wednesdays. 1 PM, 16-week workshops, no fee, bring supplies
EASEL - Art League 516.766.8888
Oceanside Senior Center, Tuesdays 1 PM
GOLDEN LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Held at rotating senior centers, Wednesdays 1 PM once a month. Classes to expand artistic and intellectual horizons
HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE
Senior Centers offer programs and screening
Flu shots at no cost
Nutrition services and Healthy Lifestyles Program
Blood pressure screening
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Senior citizens are linked with resources in housing, health needs, food stamps.
Individual and group counseling.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
Summer Lido Beach Program, Mon-Fri, ten weeks, special events and shows.
Transportation from various senior centers
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, libraries and senior centers
Parks and Recreation, reduced fees 292.9000
Crisis Center Helpline 24/7 516.679.0000
Information is offered as a guide, not an endorsement or guarantee. Contact agency, see website, or speak with an
advisor for the most complete and current information.
Town of Hempstead Senior Programs 11/2020/amended 11/2021 js/rk