Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center, The
www.uppershoreaging.org

From agency: Upper Shore Aging
Resource Details
Description

OVERVIEW: Provides an environment where older adults can socialize and participate in group activities including recreation day trips, education,physical fitness, arts and crafts. Computer access is also offered.

SERVICES:
1) TRANSPORTATION: Delmarva Community Transit provides round-trip transportation to the Senior Center. Call  410-778-5187 more than 72 hours before transportation is needed.

2) SENIOR INFO. AND ASSISTANCE KENT COUNTY: (See separate listing.)

3) SHOPPING FOR SENIORS: Provides shopping assistance for individuals that cannot shop for themselves. Request are taken over the phone and payment for items are made upon delivery.

5) HOME-DELIVERED MEALS: Provides eligible home bound adults 60 years of age and older. A minimum contribution of $2.50 is suggested for all meals and also provides nutrition education.

6) SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE: Provides limited, prioritized legal services to person ages 60 and older not involving litigation. Call 410-822-2869 for information.

7) SENIOR HEALTHSCOPE: Provides disease prevention and health promotion activities for older citizens.

8) CURB ABUSE IN MEDICARE & MEDICAID (CAMM): Offered to Medicare and Medicaid clients so they will understand all statements and reading materials in hopes that incidents of fraud and abuse can be identified and reported.

9) WEATHERIZATION: Provides assistance to low-income eligible applicants of all ages. Helps control energy costs in their homes by way of preventive measures such as insulation, replacement of windows and doors, minor roof repairs, caulking and weather stripping. Call 410-778-6000 for more information.

10) STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP): See separate listing.

11) TAX ASSISTANCE 2013: Offers free tax preparation to anyone with low-moderate income. Begins on Feb 5- Apr 13, 2013. Appointments can be made for Tues & Sat 9AM-1PM.

Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Kent County
Physical Address 200 Schauber Road
Chestertown MD
21620 United States
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 3PM
Tue: 8AM 3PM
Wed: 8AM 3PM
Thu: 8AM 3PM
Fri: 8AM 3PM
Disabilities Access Yes.
Program
Eligibility Ages 60 and older or disabled. See notes for Tax assistance.
Program Fees Fixed fees for transportation; contributions of up to $2.50 for home delivered meals; other services are free or by donation.
Application Process Call for information on all programs.
Volunteer Requirements 16 and older.
Volunteer Duties Assist with recreational programs and drivers for home delivered meals.
Programs at this agency Caroline County Senior Center
Senior Information & Assistance, Caroline County
Senior Information & Assistance, Talbot County
Senior Information & Assistance, Kent County
Senior Health Insurance Program, Caroline County
Senior Health Insurance Program, Kent County
Talbot County Senior Center


Contact Information
Mailing Address 200 Schauber Road
Chestertown MD
21620 United States
Fax Number 410- 758-9994
Main 410-778-2564
DCT Transportation 410-778-5187
Main Email Address rcurlett@uppershoreaging.org
Main Contact Name Rosemarie Curlett
Main Contact Title Program Coordinator
Main Contact Phone 410-778-2564
Main Contact Email Address rcurlett@uppershoreaging.org
Director or Senior Administrator Name Gary Gunther
Director or Senior Administrator Title Executive Director
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-778-2564
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address ggunther@uppershoreaging.org


 


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