cornell cooperative extension of suffolk county 423 griffing avenue riverhead, ny 11901
phone: 631.727.7850 email: suffolk@cornell.edu
This is Your Time

Cornell Cooperative Extension offers free or low-cost programs for Suffolk residents at all stages of life. In reviewing our many offerings, we thought senior citizens and retirees would appreciate a quick overview of programs that are either planned for them, or would appeal to them. This web page is especially for you.

The Suffolk County Farm is open year-round for your enjoyment with no admission charge. Visit our herb and perennial gardens and picnic under our shade trees.

Please be sure to call first as programs fill up and preregistration is required for most of our workshops.

Calendar of Events

Diabetes

Support groups meet monthly at the Kermit W. Graf Building in Riverhead to help people live with, and manage diabetes. No fee. Contact Sue Wilk, 631-727-7850, ext. 385 or srw32@cornell.edu for more information.

Six-week series of diabetes management classes are offered during the year at various community centers throughout Suffolk County. No fee. Contact Zahrine Bajwa, 631-727-7850, ext. 347 or zb12@cornell.edu for more information.

Nutrition

EAT WELL SPEND LESS is a series of 6-8 nutrition, health and well-being sessions 30-60 minutes long. Classes, which are offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension educators in Spanish and English, are run throughout the year all over Suffolk County. No charge for food stamp, Head Start, WIC, and limited income families and caregivers of young children. Contact Zahrine Bajwa, 631-727-7850, ext. 347 or zb12@cornell.edu for more information or to schedule programs.

For locally grown produce, find a list of Suffolk County farmers markets here.

A Pick Your Own list, available here, gives information on local farms where fresh produce can be purchased.

For articles on food choices, food safety and nutrition that are written by and Extension educator for the Town of Babylon Senior Magazine, go here.

Suffolk County Farm

Updated: December 16, 2008

Long-term Care

January 12
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Long-term Care Insurance: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Should you buy insurance? Which plan is best? The seminar, presented by a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator, provides essential, unbiased information about planning ahead for long-term care with an emphasis on long-term care insurance, including policies available through the New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care. Participants will learn financing options, factors to consider when purchasing insurance, policy benefits, and ways to protect assets. New York State does not endorse or recommend any specific insurance product or insurer; this program is solely intended to educate consumers about their options. Registration required.
Lindenhurst Public Library, Lindenhurst
Free
631-957-7755

January 15
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Long-term Care Insurance: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Should you buy insurance? Which plan is best? The seminar, presented by a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator, provides essential, unbiased information about planning ahead for long-term care with an emphasis on long-term care insurance, including policies available through the New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care. Participants will learn financing options, factors to consider when purchasing insurance, policy benefits, and ways to protect assets. New York State does not endorse or recommend any specific insurance product or insurer; this program is solely intended to educate consumers about their options. Registration required.
Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport
Free
631-477-0660

February 12
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Long-term Care Insurance: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Should you buy insurance? Which plan is best? The seminar, presented by a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator, provides essential, unbiased information about planning ahead for long-term care with an emphasis on long-term care insurance, including policies available through the New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care. Participants will learn financing options, factors to consider when purchasing insurance, policy benefits, and ways to protect assets. New York State does not endorse or recommend any specific insurance product or insurer; this program is solely intended to educate consumers about their options. Registration required.
Quogue Library, Quogue
Free
631-653-4224

February 28
10:00 - 11:30 am
Long-term Care Insurance: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Should you buy insurance? Which plan is best? The seminar, presented by a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator, provides essential, unbiased information about planning ahead for long-term care with an emphasis on long-term care insurance, including policies available through the New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care. Participants will learn financing options, factors to consider when purchasing insurance, policy benefits, and ways to protect assets. New York State does not endorse or recommend any specific insurance product or insurer; this program is solely intended to educate consumers about their options. Registration required. Light breakfast included.
Kermit W. Graf Building, Riverhead
Free
631-727-7850, ext. 325

 

For Grandparents
and Grandchildren

February 15
10:00 am - Noon
Fishy Facts for Pre-Schoolers
 Explore the world of fish with a marine educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension in this interactive program and make a fun, fishy craft with your child to take home!
Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon
$25 per child (includes one adult)
631-587-2873

March 15
10:00 am - Noon
Cool Crustaceans (Ages 3-5)
Spend some time with your pre-schooler and our crawling crustaceans. Learn all about these amazing crawling creatures of the sea with a marine educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Make a craft to remind your child all about crustaceans.
Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon
$25 per child (includes one adult)
631-587-2873

December 28
10:00 - noon
Preschool Program: Arctic Animals (ages 3-5)
Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home with a marine educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension. How do they do it! Make a craft with your preschooler in a unique way to spend time together.
Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon
$22 per child (includes one adult)
631-587-2873

Marine

Shellfish Restoration
The Southold Project in Aquaculture Training (SPAT) is an ongoing non-profit community-based shellfish restoration effort that attracts seniors with a love of shellfish. For more information contact Tim Tetrault at 631-852-8660, ext. 34 or kwt4@cornell.edu.

January 17
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Beach Glass Jewelry
If you’ve ever wanted to create your own jewelry, this class is for you. Allow your artistic ability to soar by creating your own jewelry from nature using beach glass, seashells and other natural materials. Feel free to bring your own materials. Presented by a Cornell Cooperative Extension marine educator for all ages. Preregistration required.
Kermit W. Graf Building, Riverhead
$15
631-767-5142

For Seniors in Community Living Centers
An ongoing Marine Activities Program for Seniors (MAPS) is offered to residents of senior community living centers. For more information, center directors may contact Rich at 631-852-8660, ext. 27.