New Lebanon Seniors

 

Lebanon Valley Seniors

Meets 1st and 3rd Friday of the month except January and February, when they meet only the 3rd Friday of the month. 1:00pm in the Community Center

Come and socialize with your neighbors, play games, go on trips and have special events such as a Halloween party. We collect items to help others also, like Christmas cards, which we send to veterans. We occasionally have guest speakers and provide information important to seniors.

Download application to join: LVS-application
For more info, call William Shannon: 518-938-1039

Check the Columbia Paper for upcoming special programs. See our calendar, below. 

2026 Lebanon Valley Seniors Calendar

LVS meets the first and third Friday of each month except in the winter January and February meet only third Friday of the month at the old firehouse, at the corner of Route 20 and Shaker Road: 523 US Route 20 New Lebanon, NY 12125. As always anyone 55 years or older are welcome to become members. Membership is only 15 dollars a year and free to anyone 80 years or more. If you would like to join, just email Donna Moshimer at LebanonSeniorCitizens@gmail.com with your address.

The first meeting of each month will be the business meeting, with desserts and beverages.

NOTE: If the New Lebanon schools are closed due to weather, senior meetings will also be canceled. Calendar is subject to change.

 

2026

July 3rd – NO MEETING

July 17th– Regular meeting – If able, bring food to share with neighbors

August 7th– is a regularly scheduled meeting day and we will also have Story Teller Ron Gabriel returning with World War II stories that are sure to entertain. As always if able please bring food/ snacks to share with your neighbors.( we’re also waiting for the school supplies list needed for both the elementary and high school)

August 21st – Activity meeting with Bingo. During this meeting we will also be finalizing plans for the Lebanon Valley Senior Barbecue and the 50th Anniversary of the LVS Group.This will be the last time to sign up if you’re attending. Sign up with coordinator Linda Moshimer (518)794-8169. Also bring school supplies discussed on August 7th meeting

August 28th  – Barbecue at Shatford Park Pavilion and 50th Anniversary of the Lebanon Valley Seniors with a few surprises at 1pm. Chicken, burgers and dogs provided by club – if able coordinate sides to share with Linda.

September 4th – Regular meeting-If able, bring food to share with neighbors. This will also be the last day for any submissions of a love one, family or friend that will appear in the Remembrance Program Book. This can be anyone who you wish to remember. Coordinator of this event is Mary Young and she can be reached at (518)794-7538.

September 18th – Remembrance Luncheon- This is a catered event and you must have notified Mary Young in advance to attend.

October 2nd – Regular meeting-If able, bring food to share with neighbors.

October 16th – Halloween Party. This is a Halloween themed pot luck so bring your spookiest dish to share with your friends and neighbors.Costumes are not required but strongly recommended. There will he a costume competition for various categories with prizes awarded. We’re also asking all who attend to bring some sort of a donation for the Humane Society.

November 6th – Regular meeting-If able,bring food to share with neighbors. Guest speakers TBD. Also at this meeting those members who’ve volunteered to bake a ham or turkey for the Thanksgiving Luncheon will be given either one to prepare for the event. The members of the nominating committee will announce those individuals who are seeking positions on the executive committee. Please talk to Sheryl Roden, Ann Marie Smith or Georgette Tefoe if you would like to nominate someone prior to this meeting. The voting for said individuals will take place during the December Holiday Luncheon. This meeting will be the first opportunity for members in good standing to sign up for the December Holiday Luncheon on December 4th. This event will take place at the Old Daily Inn on Crooked Lake. The cost is $25.dollars for members and your seat is not secure until paid in full. Remember we have limited seating. Event coordinator is Cathy Shuhart and she can be reached at (518)766-5673.

November 20th – Thanksgiving Celebration Luncheon- bring sides to share that you signed up with Linda please note that this event will start at 12noon! Event coordinator is Linda Moshimer. 518 794-8169

December 4th – Holiday Luncheon at the Old Daily Inn on Crooked Lake. This event is limited seating and you are not reserved until paid. Voting of officers will also take place at this time.

December School choir date TBD 

December 18th – the last meeting of the year will be a celebration of friendship and comradery. We’ll be doing a cookie swap, listening to music and enjoying each other’s company. Members are asked to bring something to be shared with others. Please contact Irene Marcello at 518 766 5514 to let her know if you will be participating in cookie swap and what cookies you will be bringing – ps don’t forget gingerbread men. 

As a reminder the Lebanon Valley Seniors is a social club and we welcome all those 55 years and up to attend.We’ve been told that in our community there are people (seniors) who are in need of assistance for travel, food, or day to day tasks that others take for granted but seniors struggle with. If you know of someone that fits that description please refer them to the LV Seniors on our Facebook page or contact President William A.Shannon at (518) 487-4565 or Mary Young at 518 794 7538.

Columbia County Office for Aging (OFA)

Visit the office of the Aging site for details: website

Read Senior Scoop, from the OFA: link to  newsletters

Columbia County Office for the Aging, 325 Columbia Street, Suite 231, Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-4258

Kevin McDonald, Administrator

 

Medicare Open Enrollment 2024

Helpful Resources: Medicare Open Enrollment Period

 

Silver Sneakers Exercise Program

Insurance approved and AARP approved exercise program. Led by Marilyn Murray. Monday and Thursdays, 9:00am – 10:00am at the Church of the Immacuate Conception Hall. Program is free to everyone.

For more information: 518-794-7617

Social Security

Social Security Administration
747 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
877-828-1691
Open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

 

Home Energy Assistance Program

Information on HEAP: Home Energy Assistance Program

 

Latest Newsletter

October, 2024

October 18th is Lebanon Valleys Seniors Halloween Extravaganza. Remember for those dressed in costume first place could win $50 second place $30 and third place $20. Also at the Halloween meeting the New Lebanon town Assessor Kimberly Smith will be coming to discuss various tax deductions that seniors may be eligible for such as star, star enhanced, senior discount and veterans discount.
 
Also Linda Moshimer will be doing the sign up for the Thanksgiving dinner potluck November 15th. This is always a fun event with lots of very good food for members. We like to eat and lots of great cooks!
NEW LEBANON members please attend the meet and greet with candidates in the New Lebanon for court judge and town council. Please see attached flyer and encourage all new Lebanon residents to attend. Woodlife said they would donate a few small sandwiches and the Farmers Market said they will donate a vegetable platter and pita and humas. The club will purchase drinks and snacks. Mark your calendars October 23 from 5 to 7. Please forward the attached flyer to all of your friends, family and neighbors in New Lebanon to attend. Also if you have Facebook please post on your Facebook page.
The Lebanon Valley Seniors unanimously agreed  to honor Wanda Pritchett after 28 years of service to the club as President, vice president and currently secretary as President Emeritus. More to follow in December at Holiday Party.
Linda Stall Moshimer and Sheryl Roden are on the nominating committee and will do nominations at the first meeting in November and elections will be held at the second meeting on November 15th. William Alvin Shannon has agreed to run as President. Irene Marcello has agreed To run for Vice President Cathy Shuhart has agreed to run for treasurer and Sharon McCredie has agreed to run for secretary and any other members nominated at November 1st meeting. So if you are interested in running for any position please contact Sheryl or Linda.
The Holiday Party will be on Friday December 6th. For more information please contact Irene Marcello who is holiday chairperson.
A few seniors were interested in teaching various crafts at the community center open to everyone including students and residents the volunteers are wondering if there was interest in bead work for jewelry, quilting, art etc.
If there is interest please contact lebanonseniorcitizens@gmail.com and let her know specifically what type of arts and crafts you would be interested in.
Lebanon Valley Seniors meets at the community center the first and third Friday of every month except January, February and March we meet only the third Friday of the month. Annual membership is $15 for 55 plus. Over 80 is free.We are a social group that does many fun activities throughout the year such as St Patrick’s Day Luncheon, three trips this year we went to Maine and New Hampshire, Newport Rhode Island and Lake George. We also do a summer BBQ, Halloween Extravaganza with costumes, Thanksgiving Dinner, and Holiday Party. Also we do two concerts with Lebanon chorus each year which is a lot of fun. We also did a float at the New Lebanon Memorial Day Parade. Last month Mary Young did an excellent job creating a Remeberance Dinner to honor all of those who are no longer with us. We have guest speakers throughout the year from many different areas of interest from the sherriffs department talking about senior safety, council of the aging helping with many things like Medicare, heap applications, home safety etc,Columbia County  department of health doing immunization shots and home safety inspections, Habitat for Humanity speaking about resources to help seniors with home repairs like grab bars in showers , ramps etc, town accessor going over possible eleigibility for various programs such as star, star enhanced, senior discount and veterans tax discount, and many others.
Please contact Donna Moshimer if you would like more information about Lebanon Valley Seniors or if you would like an application to become a member at lebanonseniorcitizens@gmail.com or call 518 267 0618

UPCOMING EVENTS WITH THE LEBANON VALLEY SENIORS

UPCOMING TRIPS

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Resorts World Catskills - June 17, 2026 - Tribute to Grease & lunch - TRIP IS FULL - SORRY!

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Thimble Island Cruise - Foxwoods Casino - July 29 - TRIP IS FULL - SORRY!

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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat - August 20, 2026 - TRIP IS FULL - SORRY!

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