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Links of Interest
Services for Seniors
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)
Click here to access the American Association of Retired Persons website, which includes information on member benefits and services, advocacy issues, and other topics of interest to older Americans.
The Central New York Regional Transportation Authority operates this service for elderly and disabled passengers. Click here for information about pre-registration, area of service, scheduling, and more.
EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage)
Do you qualify for this New York State-funded drug coverage program? Check out this website for income limitations and coverage guidelines.
Fayetteville-Manlius Friends in Service Here (FISH)
This valuable service does not currently have a website. Volunteer drivers provide free transportation to doctor's appointments on an availability basis. Limited to seniors in Fayetteville and Manlius; phone 315-637-8158 for information.
Fayetteville-Manlius Community Outreach, Inc. (Food Pantry)
The F-M Community Outreach offers a Client Choice Food Pantry for residents of the villages of Fayetteville or Manlius. The Pantry is funded by monetary donations and donations of canned and non-perishable food items from the community. Click here for additional information.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) of New York State
HEAP may be able to help heat your home, if you meet specific income or housing guidelines. Click here for an application, more information about the program, and tips on minimizing energy expenses.
Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals on weekdays to seniors, as well as people who are chronically ill, disabled, or recovering from illness or surgery. The cost for a hot lunch is $4.50 daily; for a cold supper, there is an additional $2.00 charge. Financial assistance is available for those in need. The service area includes Fayetteville, Manlius, Jamesville, Dewitt, Fabius, Lafayette, Tully, and Bridgeport. Please phone them at 637-5446, or click here for their website.
National Council
on the Aging, Inc.
This national network of organizations promotes vital aging in America through providing information, publications, and services to seniors. Try their benefits checkup, a confidential questionnaire that determines eligibility for 1,300 different federal, state, and private benefit programs.
This division of the U.S. National Institutes of Health provides extensive information and numerous publications on matters related to senior health.
New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care
This program combines private long-term care insurance and Medicaid Extended Coverage to help New Yorkers prepare for the financial demands of nursing home care, assisted living services, or in-home care.
Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth
A wealth of resources is available to seniors residing in Onondaga County through the Department of Aging. Click here for information on community services including a caregiver resource center, senior employment possibilities, expanded in-home services for the elderly, and more.
PACE, a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, provides a wide variety of medical and personal services designed to assist seniors who wish to remain in their own homes as long as possible.
Local Resources
Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Calendar of Events
Click here to find out what's going on in our local schools, including concerts, plays, and athletic events.
The Greater Manlius Chamber of Commerce
This active group encourages business, cultural, and civic strength in our area. The website provides an extensive listing of community information.
Preserving our area's history and heritage through a museum, lectures, programs, exhibits, and events.
Our newly expanded and renovated library is a source of pride for Manlius area residents. Click here for a wide variety of services including access to your library account, searchable databases, local historical information, the online catalog, and more.
Stay informed about village matters, including board and committee meetings, trash collection, recreation programs, and more.
Informative and/or Just Plain Fun!
This organized sports and leisure program for New York residents aged 50 and over encourages fitness while combining sports and games with fun and fellowship. This comprehensive site is of interest to current and prospective athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators.
This page from aboutseniors.com will link you to a variety of senior-friendly computer games, including word games, card games, bingo, and more!
Is it nice enough to venture out? This comprehensive weather site will help you decide.
New York Travel Information Gateway
Sponsored by the New York Department of Transportation, this site details driving conditions in the area.
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