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This is your resource for retirement on Long Island. If you are a Senior Citizen or Retired Person living on the Island or if you are looking to retire to Long Island - this is your page...

You will also find a comprehensive listing of Senior Citizen centers - so join one and enjoy your retirement on Long Island!

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A Legal Attorney is available for personal legal consultation through the Suffolk County office for the aging. Call 854-0401 or write Senior Citizen Division of Legal Aid, 5 Shore Lane, 1st Floor, Bay Shore, NY 11706.

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The Suffolk County Senior Citizen I.D. Card, with an emergency medical panel on the back, is issued free of charge to Suffolk County residents 60 years and over. It is available upon proof of age and residency. Many businesses offer discounts to seniors with a valid I.D. Card. Be sure to inquire at the time of purchase. The card is also required for the reduced fare on the Suffolk County Bus System. www.co.suffolk.ny.us/exec/humsvcs/aging Call the Info Line for the nearest ID Card location: 853-8200 in Hauppauge, or 852-1420 in Riverhead. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Think about joining the FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM!! The Foster Grandparent Program matches seniors with special-needs children. Foster Grandparents work 20 hours a week with children in hospitals, schools, day care centers, group homes, recreation and tutorial programs. Activities range from reading, story-telling, tutoring, to playing games and listening. Volunteers receive a small stipend, a meal and transportation assistance. For further information, or to volunteer, call Suffolk County: (631) 321-8229 xt. 224. Nassau County: (516) 227-8988

Or how about sharing your knowledge of business with new business ventures and emerging entrepeneurs??? SCORE acronym for: SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES Retired business executives provide free consultation on financial, marketing and managerial issues for new or existing businesses. SCORE volunteers are real-world professionals with time-tested knowledge who donate their time. If you are an expert in such areas as accounting, finance, marketing, management or general issues of running a business, share your wisdom with the next generation. Call (516) 877-4645

Town of Hempstead - Senior Enrichment 516-796-6633

Other Senior Links:

• Alliance for Retired Americans

  Nationwide organization of more than 3 million members focusing on issues affecting seniors. Includes a weekly newsletter and legislative analysis.

• New York Foundation for Senior Citizens www.nyfsc.org

• NY State Senior Citizen Resource Guide http://aging.state.ny.us/findhelp/guide/

• Town of Brookhaven Senior Citizen's Dept http://www1.brookhaven.org/departments/departments.asp?dept_id=10&page_id=47&div_id=31

• Town of Riverhead Senior Citizen's Dept

Senior Citizen Clubs and Centers on Long Island:

• Doubleday-Babcock Senior Center -Oyster Bay

  45 E Main St

  Oyster Bay, NY 11771

  Phone: (516) 922-1770

• Smithtown Senior Citizens Center

  420 Middle Country Rd

  Smithtown, NY 11787-2979

  Phone: (631) 360-7676

• Riverhead Senior Center

  60 Shade Tree Ln

  Riverhead, NY 11901

  Phone: (631) 722-4444

• Bellmore Senior Center

  2000 Bellmore Ave

  Bellmore, NY 11710-5631

  Phone: (516) 221-9696

  Brentwood Senior Center

  16 2ND Ave

  Brentwood, NY 11717-4604

  Phone: (631) 436-6072

• East Meadow Senior Center

  1485 Front St

  East Meadow, NY 11554-2289

  Phone: (516) 794-2458

• Ronkonkoma Senior Citizens Center

  299 Rosevale Ave

  Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-3031

  Phone: (631) 467-3324

• Huntington Senior Citizens

  423 Park Ave

  Huntington, NY 11743-2896

  Phone: (631) 351-3253

• Levittown Senior Center

  555 N Newbridge Rd

  Levittown, NY 11756-1600

  Phone: (516) 433-5454

• Seaford Senior Center-Cathchar

  2197 Jackson Ave

  Seaford, NY 11783-2607

  Phone: (516) 679-8373

Don't forget that Catholic Charities provides a range of services to help Long Island seniors enjoy a high quality of life. We aim to ensure that seniors can live independently in comfort and safety while maintaining physical and emotional health. Social activities help seniors remain connected with the community, as well. http://www.catholiccharities.cc/ourservices/senior.html