Upcoming Roosevelt Island Seniors Association Programs - Fresh Food For Seniors Orders Start October 12, RISA General Meeting October 13 And Annual Halloween Party October 31

The Roosevelt Island Seniors Association (RISA) reports:

RISA General Meeting

Tuesday October 13th, 2015

7:00PM

at The Senior Center (546 Main Street)

Guest Speakers- Buildings updates

Come and see what activities are planned for the new season.

SPEAK UP

Have your question answered Refreshments served

Also, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer's Fresh Food For Seniors Program starts this month for Roosevelt Island. Be sure to place your order as scheduled below. According to RISA:

Fresh Food For Seniors

Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer’s 2015 Senior Fresh Food Program lets you order a mixed bag of fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables from local farmers for only $8! The program is pay-as-you-go, cash-only, on Monday or Tuesday one week ahead of each Wednesday delivery date.

HERE’S HOW:
1. Place your order for a pre-packed, $8 bag of fresh food at:
The Roosevelt Island Senior Center from 1pm-3pm

2. Pick up your produce the following Wednesday from 3pm-6pm at the same place, and enjoy the best seasonal fruits and vegetables!

For additional information contact

Sponsored by Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer.

Don't forget the annual RISA Halloween Party on October 31:

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL

RISA
HALLOWEEN PARTY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 31ST
7P.M. to 10PM
546 MAIN ST - SENIOR CENTER

COME AND HAVE A SPOOKTACKULAR TIME
Members………….$5
Non-Members……$10

MUSIC ...REFRESHMENTS SERVED
PRIZE FOR BEST COSTUME

Payment due by October 28th. See Barbara Parker at the RI Senior Center
Monday & Thursday 10:00am-12pm
or
Bubu Arya

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00am-12noon

As reported yesterday, the Roosevelt Island Residents Association Island Services Committee told the RIRA Common Council October meeting:

... Enhanced Services at the Senior Center – There are a range of services that could be provided to the Senior Center by various NYC agencies. ISC will investigate what services are available to the Senior Center that can enhance its programs and activities....

If you are interested in RISA activities, check out their October 13 General Meeting at the Seniors Center (546) Main Street or contact them here.