Delaware County NY Office For The Aging

Championing your health includes self-advocacy — speaking up about your needs, understanding your options, and making informed decisions. This Older Americans Month, commit to taking charge of your well-being.

Call us today to learn more about how we can assist you: 607-832-5750.

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Calling all talented bakers and community helpers! We are looking for donations of home baked pies and volunteers to assist during our 40th Annual Pork Roast and Pie Auction! If you can help, please contact Delaware County Office for the Aging at 607-832-5750.

Delaware County Senior Council’s 40th Annual Pork Roast & Pie Auction:
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Location: Delhi American Legion, 41 Page Avenue, Delhi, NY
Tickets: $15

Along with a delicious pork roast dinner with sides, enjoy time spent with old friends (but don’t let them win the bid for your favorite pie!). Pie auction and 50-50 add to the fun, with proceeds benefiting programs and services for the elderly.

Tickets available from:
Delaware County Office for the Aging, 97 Main Street, Suite 2, Delhi, NY
Senior Council Delegates, Dining Center Manager, and a limited number will be available at the door.

Tri-County Senior Center Seasoned Social Club

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It’s easier to face the world when your spirits are high, but it’s hard to be in a good mood when you’re feeling hungry or if your body is lacking key nutrients. Studies have shown there are quite a few things we can do, food-wise, to help stabilize our moods.

1. Include more omega-3 fatty acids. A good source of this nutrient is fish, ground flaxseed, canola oil, cauliflower, red kidney beans, and broccoli.

2. Eat a balanced breakfast. Include lots of fiber, some lean protein, and healthy (unsaturated) fats to balance out your whole-grain carbohydrates every single morning.

3. Eat more selenium-rich foods like tuna, shellfish, saltwater and freshwater fish, pork, chicken, eggs, tofu, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, pinto beans, whole wheat bread, brown rice, and oatmeal.

4. If you are overweight, lose weight gradually.

5. Boost your serotonin levels. There are several components of food that may influence the serotonin levels in our brains, including:

a. Tryptophan is in almost all protein-rich foods. In addition, eating carbohydrates can help tryptophan cross the blood-brain barrier

b. Carbohydrates – be sure to choose nutrient dense carbs like those found in whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables.

c. (folate) –Folate-rich foods include Brussels sprouts, spinach, romaine lettuce, asparagus, broccoli, beans (lentils, pinto, black, navy, kidney), beets, orange juice, papaya, and tofu.

Read more at: https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/foods-to-uplift-your-mood

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REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW, MAY 22, 2026!

Delaware County Office for the Aging and Delaware County Senior Council’s Annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 29, 2026, 8:30 AM at The College Golf Course at Delhi! Proceeds from this annual event benefit Delaware County Office for the Aging programs and services.

Entry fee is $80 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf, cart use, guaranteed prizes, and post tournament lunch. Get your captain and crew together now for this fun event – registrations are limited!

Registration forms can be picked up at our office, 97 Main Street, Suite 2, Delhi. Call us at 607-832-5750 for more info. Registration must be received by Friday, May 22, 2026.

In the event of cancellation due to extreme weather, rain date will be June 12.

Looks like Tri-County seniors are having a good time!

Reminder: The 25-26 HEAP Cooling Assistance Benefit opened on 4/15. Please encourage older adults to apply early. Funding levels for the HEAP Cooling Assistance component are the same as last year and were exhausted by the end of June. https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/

Don’t miss Delaware County Senior Council’s 40th Annual Pork Roast and Pie Auction!

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm

Location: Delhi American Legion, 41 Page Avenue, Delhi, NY

Tickets: $15

Along with a delicious pork roast dinner with sides of applesauce, potato salad, tossed salad, and strawberry shortcake for dessert, enjoy time spent with old friends (but don’t let them win the bid for your favorite pie!). Pie auction and 50-50 add to the fun, with proceeds benefitting programs and services for the elderly.

This year, after the loss of beloved auctioneer Chuck McIntosh, we will welcome Dave Rama of Delhi as our pie auctioneer.

Tickets available from:
Delaware County Office for the Aging, 97 Main Street, Suite 2, Delhi, NY
Senior Council Delegates, Dining Center Manager, and a limited number will be available at the door.

If you would like to donate a pie to be auctioned, or volunteer your time during the event, please contact Delaware County Office for the Aging at 607-832-5750.

Tri-County Senior Center Seasoned Social Club