Jfs Orange

02/16/2026

Happy Presidents’ Day!

Our office will be closed today, Monday February 16th, and will be resuming normal operating hours tomorrow, Tuesday February 17th.

02/11/2026

Tax season is here!

Utilize this free, volunteer-run tax service provide by AARP Foundation Tax-Aide and the CA$H Coalition for low and moderate income taxpayers.

Call 211 or 1 (800) 899-1479 today to schedule an appointment!

02/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE! ⛳️🏌️‍♀️
The JFS Orange Golf Outing has been rescheduled to September 28th, 2026!

For more information, to register, or sign up for sponsorship, please email Shiloh Utter at sutter@jfsorange.org or call (845) 341-1173 x310.

02/03/2026

While presenting at the Warwick Rotary in January, Outreach Coordinator Paula Blumenau met with John Mattera, a long-time volunteer in Warwick.

John said he remembers when he retired in 2019 and one of the first things he did was train with Paula to be a Warwick Friendly Visitor Volunteer; “It was the best choice I ever made. Over the past six years I have made so many wonderful connections to people who needed help in the community. I have loved helping people in my town and have made friends for a lifetime. Volunteer to help neighbors in your town maintain their independence!”

If you or someone you know may be interested in volunteering in your community, please reach out to JFS at (845) 341-1173 x300 for more information!

01/30/2026

01/27/2026

Today, JFS Orange stands in solidarity with survivors and pledges to carry their stories forward. Holocaust Remembrance Day is a reminder of where hatred can lead— and why remembrance, education, and humanity matter immensely. We honor the victims and listen to survivors, committed to remembering the truth so that it is never repeated.

Never forget. Never again.

01/23/2026

It was a great visit to the Warwick Valley Rotary Club to share information about the Town of Warwick Friendly Visitor Program, Senior Independence Program and Jfs Orange. While there, volunteer John Matteo warmly greeted Paula Blumenau, Outreach and Volunteer Engagement from JFS to tell her that, "Becoming a volunteer for the Friendly Visitor Program was the best decision he has ever made". He went on to share that he "has made amazing friends and has felt connected to his community by helping those older neighbors who want to continue to live independently". The Town Of Warwick partners with Jfs Orange to support neighbors throughout the Town, including the villages of Warwick, Florida, Pine Island and Greenwood Lake. Do you know someone over 60 who could use some help? call 845-986-1124. Would you like to learn more about supporting neighbors in your town. Call 845-341-1173 x. 305
Warwick NY Locals
Warwick Valley Dispatch
Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce
Discover Warwick Valley
Orange County Office for the Aging

01/21/2026

Caring for someone with dementia and wondering what Medicare will actually cover? Join our partner Lizzy Care for a free webinar, “Understanding Medicare’s New Dementia Care Benefit: What Families Need to Know” on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET.

You’ll learn about the new GUIDE dementia benefit, how to access free dementia care navigation, and how qualifying families may receive an annual respite allowance.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ag9O8hpDTWmJSbSrb48jKg

01/20/2026

Caring for someone with dementia and wondering what Medicare will actually cover? Join Lizzy Care for a free webinar, “Understanding Medicare's New Dementia Care Benefit: What Families Need to Know” on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET. You’ll learn about the new GUIDE dementia benefit, how to access free dementia care navigation, and how qualifying families may receive an annual respite allowance. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ag9O8hpDTWmJSbSrb48jKg
JFS partners with Lizzy Care to support caregivers and those with dementia. Call JFS Case Management for more information. 845-341-1173 x306

01/15/2026

We would like to wish MaryEllen Matise a very happy 80th birthday! MaryEllen is an advisory board member of the Town of Montgomery Seniors Independence Project and has been instrumental in the programs success since its inception 20 years ago.

TOMSIP turns 20 this year, and we could not have done it without the help of MaryEllen! Enjoy these pictures we took yesterday at our board meeting in celebration of the special day. Please join us in celebrating her and wishing her the happiest of birthdays! 🥳🎉

01/12/2026

Join JFS and Dr. Jaspreet Singh, Board-Certified Urologist with Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley for a Zoom presentation on Prostate Cancer & Life After Treatment on February 23, 2026 from 7:00pm-8:30pm!

This presentation will discuss prostate cancer and some of the side effects of the treatments, including bladder leakage (incontinence), and erectile dysfunction (ED).

This virtual event is free to attend and open to the entire community. Please register for the Zoom link by RSVP’ing to Hal K. Marcus at Hmarc57@yahoo.com or call him at (914) 443-7202.