Senior Citizen Services
Commissioner Fred Hosley is also the director of the Mechanicville Senior Citizens Center. The Senior Citizen Facility is located at 178 No. Main Street. Office hours are 9:00AM to 4:00PM Monday through Friday and the phone number is (518) 664-9884 ext 341. The Senior Center offers activities and a 60+ dining program sponsored by the City of Mechanicville and Saratoga County Office For the Aging (meal provided Monday through Friday at noon). Reservations must be made the day before.
SENIOR CENTER SECRETARY:
Eileen Day 518-664-9884 ext 341
Board of Directors
Fred Hosley, Director
Tony Delvecchio, President
John Amodeo, Vice President
Mary Beth Maciariello, Secretary
Meg Gorman, Treasurer
Meetings: Are the second Tuesday of the current Month.
Dues:
2023 Membership dues are $10.00 for the year. May bring payment to the Senior Center M-F.
Public Transportation System:
An open-to-the-public bus transportation service that is partially funded by New York State and the Saratoga County Office for the Aging. Senior Citizens (over the age of 60) ride at no cost, but are encouraged to make a voluntary contribution. All contributions are voluntary and confidential. Services will not be affected because of an inability to contribute. Any contribution received will be used to expand service. Riders under the age of 60 must pay a fare of $0.65 each way. The bus route includes the City of Mechanicville only, bound by the tax map. Questions regarding the schedule can be answered by calling our bus info line at (518) 664-9884 EXT 321.
YEAR ROUND HOURS ARE EFFECTIVE/ UPDATED AS OF 7/1/19. The bus will run from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm Monday through Friday.
PLEASE NOTE: that hours are subject to change. On many Saturday's during the fall and winter our bus takes our local Senior Citizen's on trips, which may affect the weekend bus schedule.
IF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN MECHANICVILLE ARE CLOSED DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE SENIOR CENTER WILL ALSO BE CLOSED.
Monthly Bus Trips-Call 518-664-9884 ext 341
Eldercare Services
Kelley Brown, Elder Care Services Coordinator, provides outreach services to our Seniors. Kelley can be reached at (518) 652-2713.
A Senior Newsletter is published monthly, with a schedule of activities and updates on senior programs. Program hours are as follows:
Mon. 12:30-4 Tues.9-4 Wed. 9-4 Thurs. 1-4 Fri.9-4
Stillwater Eldercare Services:
For doctor appointments outside of Mechanicville. You must be age 60 or older and not on Medicaid.
Call Don Muzio for more information at 518-664-2515 ext. 18
if you are on Medicaid and need transportation to doctor's appointments call Saratoga County Social Services at 518-884-4148
CDTA Flex Bus - Provides connections to Mechanicville, Halfmoon, and Clifton Park, Including Mid Rise Apartments, Clifton Park Center, and Halfmoon Town Park. Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-8pm Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm call 518-482-8822 or download the TRANSLOC APP.
Bingo
Monday, 1:00PM
Tai-Chi
Tuesday, 10:00AM
Sequence (Card Room)
Wednesday, 1:00PM
Knitting Group
Thursday, 1:00PM
Pokeno
Friday, 12:30PM
Free Market- First and Third Wednesday of each month April-October 10:00am
Adult Coloring: Every Wednesday at 10:00am
Gather and Dine: Lunch by Mazzone's Catering.Call 518-664-9884 ext 5 then 2.
Rummikub: Tuesday at 10:00am
Crafted by Me Class:
Therapy Dogs: