In an effort to enhance and improve the lives of older residents, a wide range of services and programs are offered to help seniors remain healthy, independent, and active in the community.
Nutrition Program For The Elderly (Home Delivered Meals)
The Orange County Office for the Aging provides meals for anyone over the age of 60 years old. Lunch is served daily weekdays at the Montgomery Senior Center, 36 Bridge Street and delivered to shut-ins. Community volunteers to deliver meals to seniors within the communities of Walden, Montgomery and Maybrook are needed.
Those interested may contact Anne at: 845-615-3703.
Income Tax Preparation
The Town of Montgomery Town Clerk’s Office in conjunction with the Orange County Office of the Aging assists seniors in completing simple personal Federal and State tax forms. Be sure to contact the Town Clerk’s Office during January to schedule an appointment at (845) 457-2660.
AARP 55 Alive/Mature Driving Classes
Classes are held periodically at the Town of Montgomery Government Center and save seniors 10% on their car insurance bills. Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (845) 457-2660 to see when the next scheduled class will be held.
Aging And Enhanced Star Tax Exemptions
Seniors should contact the Town of Montgomery Assessor’s Office at (845) 457-2650 to see if they qualify for these exemptions.
Senior Citizen Clubs
New Horizons Senior Citizen Club – Meetings held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Senior Center.
Senior Housing
Montgomery Manor
4 Brescia Way
Montgomery NY 12549
845-457-5542
https://devonmgt.com
Patchetts Crossing Apartments
100 Crossing Lane
Montgomery, New York 12549
845-457-5889
Fax: 845-457-1775
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Manager: Phyllis Corkey
Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday: 2:30pm-6:30pm
Friday: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Senior Bus / Dial-A-Bus
845-457-2622
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Scheduling Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Monday through Friday
The Transportation Department is responsible for the operation of the Dial-A-Bus and Senior Bus. Both systems operate within the Town of Montgomery and the Town of Crawford. We service the villages of Walden, Maybrook, Montgomery, the hamlet of Pine Bush and Thompson Ridge, Bullville and Searsville areas.
The Dial-A-Bus is open to the public. Children under the age of ten must be accompanied by an adult.
The Senior bus is for those individuals age 60 and over. Senior transportation is free of charge, however a donation is encouraged. The Senior bus makes monthly scheduled trips outside the town and also makes two medical runs each month to any medical facility on Crystal Run Road in Middletown, Middletown Medical, Orange Radiology and Horton Hospital. Senior Citizens may also ride the Dial-A-Bus at a reduced fare of $.50. For information and reservations, call the Transportation Department at (845) 457-1622 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon, Monday through Friday.
To make a reservation on either bus please contact the office at least one day in advance of your desired ride. We are a first come, first serve response service.