{"id":107343,"date":"2021-07-15T21:27:02","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T01:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=107343"},"modified":"2021-07-15T21:27:02","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T01:27:02","slug":"senior-centers-reopening-in-northampton-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=107343","title":{"rendered":"Senior Centers reopening in Northampton County"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lamont McClure and the Division of Area Agency on Aging announce a soft reopening of some of Northampton County\u2019s Senior Centers. Senior Centers provide hot meals, transportation, health & wellness programs, income tax assistance and many other services to older county residents. Guidelines have been put in place and seniors must agree to abide by the guidelines before they can return. Temperature checks will be conducted at the door and everyone is encouraged to practice social distancing. Each center is offering different activities. Some centers will serve a daily hot meal, others are only offering \u2018to-go\u2019 meals. Participants are encouraged to contact their center of choice first to see which services are available.<\/div>\n

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\u201cIt goes without saying how difficult this past year has been for everyone and especially for our seniors,\u201d says Lamont McClure. \u201cIt\u2019s important that we reopen our centers so our older residents can socialize and access the important services that they need.\u201d<\/div>\n

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\u201cArea Agency on Aging is thrilled to be able to offer our clients in-person meals and activities again,\u201d says Director Laurie Greco. \u201cWe are beginning with a \u2018soft\u2019 opening to ensure everyone\u2019s safety. As we move forward, we hope to return to a full slate of programming and events.\u201d<\/div>\n

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During the pandemic, the County\u2019s senior centers offered drive-through pick-ups and stayed in touch with clients through phone calls and emails.<\/div>\n

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Information and a calendar of events for each senior center can be accessed at\u00a0https:\/\/www.northamptoncounty.org\/HS\/AGING\/Pages\/Senior-Centers.aspx<\/a><\/div>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nBecky Bartlett
\nDeputy Director of Administration
\nNorthampton County Government Center
\n669 Washington Street
\nEaston, PA 18042
\nhttps:\/\/www.northamptoncounty.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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