The Messenger May 2021
Inside This Month’s I hope everyone is doing well. We have some good news M our Edition: Fitness Center in our Utica location at the Parkway Recreation Center opened April 19th!!! In order to ensure the health and safety of all our members as we have been authorized to reopen our fitness center, the following guidelines for use of Respect & InclusionN the facility have been developed with recommendations from the Oneida pg. 3 County Health Department and the CDC: Health & Community 1. When you first enter, you will be asked screening questions and have ServicesNpg. 5 your temperature taken. Anyone with a temperature 100 or above will HousingNpg. 6 not be permitted to enter, and will be asked to contact their health care Walking GroupNpg. 7 provider. 2. Appointments Only: You must sign up for an appointment slot as Social ParticipationN we are limited to 33% capacity. There will be (10) 45 minute pgs. 8 & 9 appointments per hour. In order to allow for cleaning in between Call to ActionNpg. 10 appointments, we will be strictly enforcing the 45minute limit. Consecutive appointments can be made either: Monday, Wednesday, & Civic EngagementNpg. Friday OR Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. To schedule an 11 appointment: Call 3152233973 TransportationNpg. 12 3. All members must adhere to all the health and safety guidelines: Communication & a. Face masks must be worn over the nose at all times InformationNpg. 13 b. Must maintain 6 feet social distance from other patrons. c. Must wipe down all equipment before and after every use. 4. All members must bring their own water. We will no longer have any for Contact the Parkway purchase at this time. Center 5. The Locker Rooms and Showers are closed until further notice. Patrons must use storage cubbies in the fitness center. Phone: (315) 2233973 Opening the Parkway facility’s fitness center is a step closer to us being Verona Beach Site: able to reopen for in person programming and we will be working on (315) 2352029 opening our Fitness Center at our Verona Beach location next. It has been Email: a long year for not only you, but for our staff as well. We look forward to info@theparkwaycenter when we can fully open once again. However, you can still sign up for our .org Online Subscription to participate in programs from your home. Website: And if you are looking for something to do, we have a lot of volunteer theparkwaycenter.org opportunities that can keep you busy, not only at the Parkway Center but with other non profits in the area. There is more information in the newsletter about those opportunities. On a final note, Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers, grandmothers, mothers in law, aunts, nieces and “like a mother”. Have a wonderful month.
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Respect & 5/13 Camella Nistico 5/26 Regina Bonacci Inclusion: 5/13 Richard Rondenelli 5/27 C. Louis Abelove 5/13 MaryAnn Zinger 5/27 Minnie Nelson 5/14 Debra Femia 5/27 Lawrence Zick May Birthdays 5/14 Jody Guarnieri 5/27 Rita Ann Scavo 5/14 Jeanne DelGenio 5/28 Earl VanScooter 5/14 Joseph W Fiore 5/28 Candy Curry 5/15 Peggy Young 5/28 Rob Glickman 5/15 Michelle Roth 5/28 Eleanor Smith 5/15 Joseph Caruso 5/29 Thomas Ashmore 5/15 Kathleen Kohlbrenner 5/29 Patricia Lo Galbo 5/16 Rachael T Ermacor 5/29 Donna Robertson 5/16 Brenda Reid 5/29 Jan Breithaupt 5/1 Mary Schepisi 5/16 Michael Derry 5/29 Patricia LoGalbo 5/1 Keith Sack 5/17 Sophia Homka 5/30 Antoinetta D'AzzoGanci 5/1 Kay Blancovich 5/17 Nicole A Simpson 5/30 Carl Gage 5/1 Rosalind Kover 5/18 Frank Adda 5/30 Susan Hickox 5/1 Mary Byrd 5/18 Lynnann Daley 5/30 Janet Zick 5/2 Sharon Whellahan 5/18 Philomena Lawrence 5/2 Helen Klocek 5/18 Bernice Caruso 5/2 Elizabeth McKeon 5/18 Bill Simmons May Anniversaries 5/3 Kathy Glickman 5/18 Joe Brodt 5/1 Danelle & Vince Singe 5/4 Anthony Joseph 5/19 Trudy Garvey 5/3 Ann & David Schulz 5/4 John Pierson 5/19 Theresa Kapes 5/3 Richard & Brigitte Jones 5/4 Denise Spagnola 5/19 Maureen Maher 5/5 Larry & Janet Zick 5/4 Sandra Collier 5/19 Linda Streetman 5/7 Martin & Barbara Barry 5/5 Denise DiGiorgio 5/19 Roseannette Enea 5/9 Julie & Robert Walters, Sr. 5/6 Loretta Luley 5/20 Merlina James 5/10 Patrick & Linda Mineo 5/6 Sally Clarke 5/20 Honorine Wallack 5/14 Jan & Roy Cooley 5/6 Nancy Tringali 5/20 Andrea B. Barney 5/17 Janet & Mark Marriott Tinelli 5/6 Christopher Roller 5/20 Betty Berg 5/18 Colleen & Dennis Wojcik 5/7 Nancy Murawski 5/20 Sandra Jetter 5/18 John & Wendy Kent 5/7 Rosemary Tomaino 5/20 Pactricia T. Zaleski 5/18 Joe & Brenda Brodt 5/7 Alfred Jufiar 5/21 Rose DeSanctis 5/20 Joseph & Lou Ann Fiore 5/8 Roy Duhart 5/21 Bernard Attili 5/21 Vivendra & Usha Sharma 5/8 Patricia Markus 5/21 Rachel Canarelli 5/24 Diane & Gregory Schiffer 5/9 Gina Murtagh 5/21 Wayne Hosey 5/26 Dennis & Marcia Danella 5/9 Helen Buttiglieri 5/21 Dr. Gilbert Lawrence 5/27 Francesca & Patrick Fiore 5/9 James Morrock 5/21 Andrea Pietras 5/27 Peter & Rosemary Tomaino 5/9 Patricia Mundschenk 5/21 Nancy Sardina 5/28 John & Judy Cascella 5/9 Rosalie Peters 5/21 Mary Ann Looney 5/29 Theresa & Joseph Costanza 5/9 Barbara Sherman Mazzola 5/30 Peter & Lorraine Fava 5/9 Anthony Zambino 5/21 Carmine Zammiello 5/30 John & Marie Lucarelli 5/9 Mary Bohm 5/22 Guy Sheridan 5/30 Jean & Francis Tuccillo 5/10 Frances Williams 5/22 Theodore Wurz 5/10 Robert Halpin 5/23 Grace Steppello 5/10 Cheryl Mondi 5/23 Jill Archer Sympathy 5/11 Randi Johnson 5/23 Paula Sterling For Helen O’Hara on the passing of her 5/11 Joanne Wilkinson 5/23 Jacalyn Gazzilli husband Paul O’ Hara. 5/11 James R. Cannistra 5/24 James Ciancia 5/12 Beverly Broadbent 5/24 Denise Giglio Get Well 5/12 Jim Houseman 5/24 Cindy Noon Evelyn Wilson 5/12 Phyllis Jacobs 5/24 Mary Marrone 5/12 Diane Schiffer 5/24 Thomas Ortiz Jr. 5/13 Christine Faga 5/25 Jean Rastani 5/13 Mary Lourdes Chiffy 5/25 Eleanor Bianchi *If we missed your birthday or 5/13 Sharon Cunningham 5/25 Steven McDonald anniversary, please let us know!* 5/13 Mary Ann Etienne 5/25 Kathleen Schmidt 5/13 Diep Thi Nguyen 5/26 Nancy Bello 5/26 Evelyn Wilson 3
Aging Together Tech Corner: How to Connect Elaine Pratt is originally from Utica Every Zoom event that we offer at and attended Utica Fee Academy the Parkway Center offers the growing up. She worked as a option to call in. If you want to secretary at Hornocks Ibbotson connect over Zoom but are having Fishing and at General Electric in trouble connecting for whatever the Purchasing Department and reason, you can call in to the Zoom married Doug. She and Doug will events to participate. be married 65 years in June. They lived in New Hartford for 47 years If you are having trouble connecting and moved to Verona Beach, over Zoom and would like someone where they had a camp, 17 years to walk you through the process ago. Owning the two homes, when please give us a call at (315) 223 retiring, required that they sell one, 3973. so they sold the one in New Hartford and completely remodeled the one in Verona Beach. Elaine wanted to share that she has two children, a daughter Donna (married to John) and grandson Matthew, who now lives in Nashville, TN, and is an entertainment lawyer. Their son Richard (married to Tracy) have a son Garrett, who graduates from New Hartford high school in June and will be attending Utica College. Gattett happens to love to bowl and has scored an 812, says the proud Grandmother. Although not particularly loving to travel, Elaine shared that she does love to go to Nashville now. She also loves to cook, and especially enjoys her family and friends. She stated that “Doug and I were very active at the New Mother’s Day Drivethru Hartford Legion, and for 14 years I handled the Limburger Cheese Night there.” Luncheon Elaine knew about the Parkway Center, as her son is on Dessert sponsored by The Grand! the Board, and she and her son have attended the Parkway Center Holiday Galas. Now that they live in Date: Thursday, May 6 Verona Beach, she made a decision to volunteer at the Time: 11:00am12:00pm Jason Gwilt Apartments, and the Parkway Center’s soon tobeopen Verona Beach site is connected in the Menu: Chicken & biscuits from building. Elaine shared that years ago she volunteered at Willowvale the Presbyterian Home for ten years, and that “I like to work and help people, and I’m lucky to be able to do this Cost: $10 at my age and I enjoy it very much.” Elaine said she Details: You must call the didn’t mind sharing that her birthday is April 16, 1934, and “I don’t feel much older than when I was younger.” Parkway Center to reserve your spot She said she and her husband are very active and have and make payment arrangements. good family, friends and are doing pretty good for their Payments can be made by mailing a age. She said the people living in the apartments are check or dropping a payment off really good people. MonThurs between 9am12pm As far as being at the Verona Beach site, volunteering, (please call before stopping by so she stated, “it makes me feel good about myself because we know to expect you!) I’m still active and can work there and I enjoy it so much. I have nice people to work with, especially Kelly, Todd and4 Donna.”
Health & Community Services: Health & Wellness Information From Susan Blatt, MD: Ebola In the midst of the COVID pandemic, it may be appropriate to think of other terrible infections that have caused many deaths, such as Ebola virus. This illness has been seen in Africa, since 1976. It may have originated in bats. The first major outbreak of Ebola was in 20132016 and the second was 20182020. Both outbreaks were contained in Africa and both have ended. There was almost no illness in any other part of the world. This virus is spread in the blood. In the first outbreak, 50% of those that were ill, died. The World Health Organization and Doctors Without Borders played an active role in caring for patients. Early in the outbreak they began to train African people to bury dead bodies quickly, since those bodies could spread the disease for several days. Many treatments were tried, just like we have recently done with COVID. The second outbreak was just as frightening as the first, but through the years, some medical weapons had been developed. Again, there were strict rules about not having contact with the patients. A special plastic cubicle was brought into the location so that doctors and other staff members could monitor patients without physically contacting them. As this second outbreak began, it became clear that some of the antiviral drugs were effective. You may know that, so far, that is not true regarding the treatment of COVID. Second a vaccine was developed. The medications and vaccines have been approved by our American agencies as safe and effective. Health care workers and family members are being given the vaccine. These effective treatment methods and prevention methods have helped bring the second outbreak of Ebola virus to an end. The organizations listed above are prepared to move into any country where they are needed, to bring about a safe conclusion. Missed Volunteers In last month’s edition of The Messenger we recognized all the Parkway Center and AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteers. We did unfortunately leave off a few names and would like to recognize the below volunteers for their continued commitment: Ro Hall Evelyn Malara Kathy Snell Stephen Cowen
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Housing: GARDENING CAN BE DONE IF YOU OWN SEVERAL ACRES OF LAND, OR RENT A ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH A BALCONY! IF YOU HAVE A CONTAINER, SOIL, WATER, SEEDS AND SUNLIGHT YOU CAN GROW YOUR OWN GARDEN! For some gardeners, growing vegetables in containers is a necessity.Urban gardeningoften means growing on rooftops, balconies, alleyways, sidewalks or whatever little space the gardener has available. Gardeners with physical disabilities find that growing vegetables in containers makes them far easier to reach and tend. Difficult soil conditions (sand, stone, clay) makes growing vegetables especially challenging. And even in urban areas, gardeners often find container gardening is a way to avoid sharing their harvest with deer, rabbits and woodchucks. If you are new to growing vegetables in containers, or have had limited success, here are a few tips to help you succeed. Selecting a Container As a general rule, select as large a container as possible. Small containers dry out more quickly and may need daily watering.Selfwatering planters designed for urban balconies and patiosextend the time between watering’s. You'll want to think about weight N once the pot is filled with wet soil and plant material it's going to be very heavy. And you may want to think about appearance. What look "goes" with your house and other pots? Even fabric pots are good for growing vegetables. With colorfulGrow Bags, you can add some whimsy to your vegetable garden. Most importantly, you'll need to think about the depth of the container you'll be growing in. Plants with deep root systems will be stunted and unhealthy if they don't have adequate space. (See the list below.) Remember that the deeper the pot, the larger the reservoir of moist soil and the less often you'll need to water. The exception is a selfwatering planter. In this case, the depth of the planting area can be kept to a minimum because moisture is provided by a water reservoir below the planting area. Where to Put Your Planter Most vegetables require at least six hours of sunlight per day. Salad greens and herbs can usually get by with less. Tomatoes, peppers, beans and other sunlovers will appreciate as much sun as they can get. If your yard is short on sun, consider putting your plants oncaddies or adding casters. That way they can be moved during the day or even later in the season as the angle of the sun changes. Wind is another factor to consider. Your plants will be happiest in a protected location where the wind doesn't batter and dry out their foliage. Use the shelter of a building, or erect a temporary windbreak made from portable fencing or fabric. Arrange your pots so larger plants shield smaller plants. Clustering potted plants also helps to raise humidity levels, keeping plants more productive. If you are using a trellis or some other type of support in your container, wind is a special concern. Make sure you have a heavy pot and/or that the trellis is secured to a railing or some other fixed upright. The Best Vegetables for Containers Potatoes, chard, lettuce, cherry and bush tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, summer squash, Asian greens, pole beans. And don't forget herbs! Here are theminimum soil depthsfor healthy growth. Keep in mind that you can get by with less depth if you use a selfwatering planter. 45": chives, lettuce, radishes, other salad greens, basil, coriander 67": bush beans, garlic, kohlrabi, onions, Asian greens, peas, mint, thyme 89": pole beans, carrots, chard, cucumber, eggplant, fennel, leeks, peppers, spinach, parsley, rosemary 1012": beets, broccoli, okra, potatoes, sweet corn, summer squash, dill, lemongrass
This and More Info at: https://www.gardeners.com/howto/urbangardeningwith 6vegetables/5491.html
Do you have an interest? Some members have expressed an interest in starting a Walking Group
Please let us know if you would like to join others and participate in a “walkyourown pace” group M doing the length that is comfortable for you. The plan is to meet and park at the Parkway Center. Note that, as long as the Parkway Center is closed, people will not be able to go inside for bathroom use, or to get drinks, etc. Wear comfortable clothes, bring water, and you may want to dress in layers. We are al- so suggesting the wearing of masks and social distancing, to keep everyone as safe as possible. We’ll mark out ½ mile and one mile markers. Dates and times suggested: (please let us know your desired choice) Mondays M 12:00noon _____ Mondays M 5:30pm _____ Wednesdays M 12:00noon _____ Wednesdays M 4:00pm _____ Other date/time suggestion ______ The information will be gathered and an email notice will be sent on when it will start and the most desired date/time selected.
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Virtual February Programs Grief Your Way Sponsored by Heintz Funeral Home Date/Time: May 4 & 18; 5:30 pm Details: Candy will be holding a virtual grief support group through Zoom. If you are interested in attending this group, please reach out to Candy at (315) 2233973 or [email protected] for more information. Parkinson’s Support Group Date/Time: May 5 at 1:30 pm and May 20 at 11:00 am Details: Debby will be holding a Parkinson’s support group through Zoom. If you are interested in attending this group, please reach out to Debby at (315) 2233973 or [email protected] for more information. Member Connect (Social Hour)
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Time: 1:302:30pm Location: Zoom Join us for a live, interactive session with all the members we have missed seeing! We will include introductions, updates, and the activity for this session is:
Celebrating May Tell us why you are happy it’s May! In addition to this activity there will be a special performance by the Readers Theater. Come prepared to be entertained, for more information on the Readers Theater, check out the flyer on the next page! Please note if you cannot attend using Zoom, you can CALL IN to the social hour and participate over the phone! Call in by dialing 16468769923, then entering the meeting ID 871 7168 7820, and then the passcode 803536.The Zoom link for this will be on theparkwaycenter.org, the Parkway Center Facebook page, and will be emailed out to members.
We are happy to announce that the Parkway Center is providing a special session of the Readers Theater, for our members.
What is RSVP Readers Theater? Readers Theater is a form of theater where lines are not memorized but read by actors from a script. Actors use vocal expression to help the audience understand the story and visualize the action by hearing the script read aloud. Performances may be simply staged M the actors are seated and stage directions are read aloud M or they may be fuller productions using sets, costumes and blocking (stage movement). Readers Theater is also a comfortable way for new actors to try their hand at public performance and to gain familiarity with performance skills as well as script analysis, character development and other acting tools. It is also a delightful way to enjoy hearing new plays with fellow theater fans! How to Participate? RSVP Readers Theater is open to anyone 55 years or older, interested in reading, performing, or hearing plays in a group setting. Look for performances from the Readers Theater in the May Member Connect social group session: May 19, at 1:30 pm All are invited. Please signup in advance, through [email protected] or calling 3152233973. Member Connect is through Zoom, and The Parkway Center can help you with concerns about attending through Zoom.
CALL TO ACTION
The Parkway Center is currently looking to recruit volunteers for the following opportunities:
NEMT Drivers: Transport Oneida County Seniors to and from nonemergency medical appointments.
Grocery Shoppers: TheParkway Center matches volunteers with Oneida County residents who have a need for a volunteer to gogroceryshoppingfor them, due to being quarantined for one reason or another.
Together Apart: Coming Soon! Call us to get on the list to learn about volunteer opportunities you can do from the safety of your own home.
Friendly Callers: Volunteers are matched with an older adult in need of a weekly friendly call.
Stations of AmeriCorps Seniors
ACR Health Oneida County History Center American Red Cross: Mohawk Valley Parkway Center Center for Family Life & Recovery/Compeer Parkway Center at the Beach Children's Museum Rescue Mission of Utica CNY Veterans Outreach Center United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica A Donald J. Mitchell VA Outpatient Clinic Utica Public Library Empowered Pathways Utica Zoo Foothills Rural Community Ministry Waterville Residential Care Center Hope House YWCA of the Mohawk Valley Jason Gwilt Memorial Senior Apartments Mohawk Valley Health System New Hartford Senior Center
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Civic Engagement:
Dear Volunteers and Community Partners, We have some important volunteer opportunities that you can do from the comfort of your own home in addition to opportunities at the center. If you are interested in any of the volunteer opportunities listed below, please call Sarah at 3152233973 or email [email protected]. Check In Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to assist at our check in station at the Parkway Center. Check In Volunteers will be at the station to make sure all individuals are wearing a face covering, maintain a log of temperatures/names, ask COVID Safety questions, and remind individuals of the health and safety protocols. Fitness Center Monitors: Fitness Center Monitors are needed to remind members using the fitness facility of the health and safety protocols, give reminders that appointment time will be ending in “15 minutes,” wipe down all common surfaces and areas that have not be sanitized, as well as log must be completed as to sanitation. Together Apart: We would like to announce that one of the AmeriCorps Seniors stations, Center for Family Life and Recovery/Compeer, has multiple volunteer opportunities that you could do from home through our Together Apart program. Compeer Utica is a mentoring program that serves both children and adults, who are affected by mental health and substance abuse conditions. The Compeer program matches community volunteers to serve as supportive friends to those youths and adults, with the goal being to empower and support them in their journey towards recovery. Volunteer Opportunities: OnetoOne Youth Program: volunteers are matched with youths that are either at risk or affected by a mental health disorder
OnetoOne Adult Friendship Program: volunteers are matched with adults suffering from a mental health disorder
VettoVet: veteran volunteers are matched with other veterans who are either receiving mental health services and/or are in need of a supportive friend.
Compeer Calling/Ebuddies/Pen Pals: volunteers are connected to their friend via phone/text, email and letters. Volunteer Requirements:
Fill out an application, pass a background check, attend training and be able to commit at least 4 hours per month.
Sincerely, Sarah Maphia
RSVP Advisory Board: Darby O’Brien, Lucretia Hunt, Annette Shafer, June Hanrahan 11
Transportation: Way2Go
We are in need of drivers for our nonemergency medical transportation program (NEMT)! This is a program that helps older adults get to their medical appointments. Many people had to postpone appointments during the health crisis and they are now trying to get back on track. Unfortunately this means we have a very high demand right now and not enough drivers. We understand that people may be wary of volunteering right now, but please know that the safety of our volunteers and their passengers is of utmost importance. We have instituted new policies and procedures for your safety including, providing you with cleaning supplies for your vehicle. If you want to volunteer but don’t feel comfortable using your own vehicle we have two vehicles at the Center you can use! Please call Sarah Maphia the Volunteer Outreach Coordinator at (315) 2233973 TODAY if you can volunteer!
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Invest in your community: Staff invest in the Administrative Parkway Center Kelly Walters, Executive Director ext. 111 Kari Johnson, Assistant Director ext. 117 For over 60 years the Parkway Center has Lori Babiarz, Finance Administrator ext. 121 been providing programs and services to Shannon Holmes, Program Director ext. 114 individuals 50+, empowering them to live Sara Spezzano, Communications Dir. healthy and vibrant lives. Program Department Deborah Zampardi, Wellness Coordinator ext. 115 There are many ways in which you can Candy Curry, Site Coordinator ext. 104 give back to the Parkway Center, to help Anthony Pensero, Visual Arts ensure we are able to continue to provide these programs and services to the most Volunteer Department vulnerable in our community. Sarah Maphia, Volunteer Outreach Coord. ext. 122 Ways to Give: Transportation Department Michaela Murphy, Way2Go Service Coord. ext. 112 Outright Gifts This can be a check, money, or credit Verona Beach donation; and it can be used as a Todd Stokes, Permanent Supportive Housing charitable deduction on your taxes. Angel Heredia, Site Coordinator Wills 20202021 Board of Directors The Parkway Center can be named as a Regina Venettozzi, President beneficiary in your will by designating a Venice Ervin, Vice President specific dollar amount, or percent of your Diana Koury, Treasurer estate. Darby O’Brien, Secretary Phyllis Ellis Charitable Gift Annuity Lucretia Hunt This is a very simple contract between the Edward Jackson Community Foundation & you. Through Lonnie Jenkins Chris Lambert this program you will receive a monthly Brian Noonan income stream for life. At the end of your Richard Pratt life, the Center receives the remainder as a gift.
Fitness Center News Life Insurance The Fitness Center is now open MondaySunday The Parkway Center can be named as a for 45 minute time slots and BY APPOINTMENT beneficiary of your life insurance policy. ONLY. You must contact the Center at (315) 223 3973 to set up your appointment. In Memory of Loved Ones You can honor the memory of a loved one Members in good standing may use the Fitness by making a donation to the Parkway Center during the hours stated. The annual Center in their name, and asking other to membership for the Exercise Room is $50.00 + do the same in lieu of flowers. $5.00 for a security card (for members of the Parkway Center only). If you have any questions Over 80% of all the funding received by the please call the Center at 2233973. Parkway Center goes directly back into our programs and services. First time users of the exercise room, must call for an appointment to have an orientation of the proper Please call Kelly at the Parkway Center use and safety procedures of the equipment. for more information on these opportunities! 14
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Funders/Sponsors Parkway Center programs and services are supported with grants from the Corporation of National and Community Service, Oneida County Office for the Aging and Continuing Care, New York State Office for the Aging, the Administration on Aging, New York State Department of Transportation, Community Development Block Grants from City of Utica, Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, and community grants. We are committed to improving the quality of life of older adults throughout Oneida and Herkimer Counties. We provide programs and services of health, wellness, socialization, volunteerism, access to resources, and transportation.
You can support the Parkway Center by purchasing AVON products! During this time please give Jackie Meyer a call at (315) 6017114 to purchase products! You can also shop directly online by going to youravon.com/jmeyer!
Special Thank You To Eannace Funeral Home for our Celebration Cakes!