<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3hlpQ5_0wBulopV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3hlpQ5_0wBulopV00" width="1373" height="731" ><figcaption>Rockland Meals on Wheels volunteers contribute their love and time to helping others.</figcaption></figure><p>Haverstraw, NY – On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Meals on Wheels Rockland will celebrate the grand opening of its fifth Senior Activity Center at the Central Presbyterian Church of Haverstraw, located at 89 Hudson Avenue. This new center joins their existing locations serving Clarkstown/Pearl River, Nyack, Orangetown, and Ramapo.</p><p>The event will kick off at 10:00 a.m. with refreshments and music to welcome new participants. At 10:30 a.m., the ceremony will feature remarks from Kevin Hardy, President &amp; CEO of Meals on Wheels Rockland, along with Cheryl Dean Ward, the new Director of Rockland County’s Office for the Aging, and Rockland County Executive Ed Day, who will lead a celebratory toast. A highlight of the ceremony will be a speech by a Senior Activity Center participant titled, “What Having a Center Means to Me,” followed by a ribbon-cutting and live music for attendees to enjoy.</p><p>The new Haverstraw Senior Activity Center will operate Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering seniors a range of services including socialization, entertainment, outings, transportation, a nutritious daily lunch, and social work resources. “Together We Thrive,” the tagline for the Senior Activity Centers, reflects Meals on Wheels Rockland’s commitment to providing a vibrant, supportive environment for seniors to connect and improve their quality of life.</p><p>“Our centers have been a hub for friend-making and a source for life improvement for over forty years. We can’t wait for Haverstraw area seniors to join in the fun!” said Kevin Hardy.</p><h2>About Meals on Wheels Rockland’s Senior Activity Centers</h2><p>Rockland residents aged 60 and up are invited to participate in the Senior Centers throughout the county. The centers offer transportation services through a fleet of buses with CDL-certified drivers, ensuring seniors can travel safely between their homes and the centers. The program’s focus on socialization aims to improve mental health, as studies show it enhances mood, cognition, and memory while promoting healthy behaviors.</p><p>Participants benefit from monthly services provided by trained caseworkers, assisting with various needs to help them maintain independence. Programs are funded in part by the Administration for Community Living, New York State Office for the Aging, and the Rockland County Office for the Aging. Contributions are voluntary, confidential, and directly support the expansion of services. No one is denied services based on their ability or willingness to contribute.</p><p>Community leaders are invited to join the ribbon-cutting celebration beginning at 10:00 a.m. for this exciting addition to the Haverstraw community.</p></div></body>

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Meals on Wheels Rockland Celebrates Grand Opening of Fifth Senior Activity Center in Haverstraw

Haverstraw, NY – On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Meals on Wheels Rockland will celebrate the grand opening of its fifth Senior Activity Center at the Central Presbyterian Church of Haverstraw, located at 89 Hudson Avenue. This new center joins their existing locations serving Clarkstown/Pearl River, Nyack, Orangetown, and Ramapo.