Health and Wellness Programs

Health and Wellness programs, which include speakers, interactive programs and displays, are held on Fridays during the months of January through March from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Programs are held at the Bethlehem Town Hall.  All are welcome to attend.

Other Available Health Programs, including
Home visits, Outreach, blood pressure screenings and flu shot clinics scheduled periodically at Town Hall, EPIC forms, Community Loan Closet for short-term loan of some medical equipment, File of Life, Emergency Alert, caregiver programs, information and referrals, other aids and resources are available through Bethlehem Senior Services.

EPIC:  Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage is a program which can help income eligible persons age 65 and over with their prescription costs.  Depending on your income, you either pay an annual fee (fee plan) or meet an annual deductible (deductible plan.)  Call 439-4955 extension 1173, 1174 or 1175 for more information.

Senior Discussion Group
The Senior Discussion Group, facilitated by a Senior Services Social Worker, targets current news events, human interest stories and reminisces about the past.  The group meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Bethlehem Town Hall.  Transportation can be arranged by calling 439-4955, extension 1176.

Fitness for Seniors
The Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of options for maintaining physical fitness.  A brochure outlining senior exercise programs is available in the Senior Services office.  Registration for Parks and Recreation activities can be made on-line, by mail or in person at the Parks and Recreation Department office at 261 Elm Avenue, Delmar or by calling the Parks office at 439-4955, option 3, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Registration forms are available on the Parks and Recreation Department's web page; click on "Activity Information and Registration".  Non-residents are welcome, too, so bring a friend!

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