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Senior Citizens Center
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349 North Indiana (corner of Miller and Indiana)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on Fridays & Holidays
Joelle McCoy, Director
Telephone: (219) 924-1405
Fax: (219) 924-1775
The Senior Citizens Center is located at the corner of Miller and Indiana Avenue. The Senior Citizens Center is supported by the Town of Griffith and is open to Griffith residents only. Non-residents may attend if brought as a guest by a Griffith resident.
The center is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed on Fridays except for special requests.
Luncheon meals are served to persons aged 50 and over, and meals are $5.00 and catered by Griffith Meat Market. For those desiring lunch, you must call us the day before so that we can advise the food caterer.
Other services include: recreational programs as well as information and referrrals to other senior services.
Regular/Scheduled Activities include:
Free coffee and donuts on Tuesday mornings, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Pinochle on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Pinochle tournament every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Quilters meet every Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Swinging Seniors meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Scrabble group meets every Monday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Book club ever 2nd Tuesday of the month - 1:00 p.m.
Bridge club every Thursday - 12:30p.m.
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Senior Links
AARP:
http://www.aarp.org/
Lake County, Indiana "Meals on Wheels" program:
http://www.mealsonwheelsnwindiana.org/
Information on various drugs:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
RxList - The Internet Drug Index:
http://www.rxlist.com/
US Government - Medicare Website:
http://www.medicare.gov/
US Government - Social Security Administration:
http://www.ssa.gov/
US Government - FTC Consumer Sentinel Website:
http://www.consumer.gov/sentinel/index.html
State of Indiana - Bureau of Motor Vehicles (drivers licenses, license plates, etc.):
http://www.state.in.us/bmv/
US Government - FTC Consumer Info (Identity Theft, Computer Safety, more):
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/consumer.shtm
Better Business Bureau for Northern Indiana:
http://www.neindiana.bbb.org/
Senior Link:
http://www.seniorlink.com/
Recalls (Food, Medicine, Products, Vehicles, Boats, more):
http://www.recalls.gov/
Prescription Drug Discount & Assistance Programs for Seniors
Hoosier Rx Prescription Drug Program (Indiana residents only):
http://www.in.gov/fssa/elderly/hoosierrx/
Benefits CheckUp Rx at the National Council of Aging (find discount prescription drug programs). Go to:
https://ssl1.benefitscheckup.org/ and click on the right side button marked "Benefits
CheckupRx".
The Access to Benefits Coalition may be able to help with discount prescription drug programs:
http://www.accesstobenefits.org/
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance Program may be able to help with discount prescription drug programs:
https://www.pparx.org/
Search for Prescription Drug Assistance Programs at Medicare:
http://www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/Public/Include/DataSection/Questions/MPDPFIntro.asp
Needy Meds website has info on various prescription drug discount programs:
http://needymeds.com/
Telephone Privacy - No Telemarketing Calls
The State of Indiana Telephone Privacy Law went into effect on January 1, 2002, and includes the capability for citizens to register themselves and be included on a "don't call/no telephone solicitation" list which telemarketers/telephone solicitors must follow. To find out more about the law - and to register online - visit the Indiana Attorney General's website at:
http://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/consumer/telephone/.
A National (Federal) "Do Not Call" Registry was implemented in July, 2003, and you can find info at:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/donotcall/index.html
Want to print a listing of the above website links? Click
HERE and a separate window will open with a printer friendly version of the above websites as well as the Town of Griffith website addresses.
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Top 10 FAQs:
1. Are building permits needed if I do the work myself?
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Yes.
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2. Does the fire department install smoke detectors?
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The fire department does not install smoke detectors for the public.
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3. If I have an auto accident, what should I do?
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Here are seven specific and immediate steps to take if you are in an auto accident.
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Try to remain calm and thoughtful.
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If you are injured, stay in your car - unless its dangerous to do so.
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Wait for the police and medical help.
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Inform the police about the accident for the official report.
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Confirm whether you were wearing a seat belt, which is the law in most jurisdictions.
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If you are injured, insist on being transported to a hospital in an ambulance.
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In all instances, obtain medial treatment immediately. Tell medical personnel about everything that you feel may be physically wrong.
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4. What should I do if I need emergency assistance?
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If you have a police, fire, or medical emergency, dial 911 now. If you have another type of police situation which requires immediate assistance, please call (219) 924-7503.
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5. When does the council meet?
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Town Council meetings are the first and third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m., at the Town Hall. One hour prior to these meetings, the Council reviews claims, correspondence and agenda items. The Town Council and Clerk-Treasurer also meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Town Hall for work/study sessions.
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6. My smoke detector is "chirping". What should I do?
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Many newer models of smoke detectors make a "chirping" sound when the batteries are low. You should replace the batteries and test/reset your smoke detector. If you experience any problems or difficulty, contact the fire department right away.
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7. Where do I go to register to vote?
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Voter Registration forms are available in the clerk's office. Completed registration forms are then submitted to the Board of Elections in Crown Point. You may also check the voter registration page at the Lake County's website: http://www.lakecountyin.org/group/voters for relevant information regarding the registration periods and various locations and times for the registration drives.
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8. How do I report a non-emergency incident?
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To request assistance involving a non-emergency question, situation or concern, please call our non-emergency number 219-924-7503.
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9. Where should I place my smoke detectors?
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Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of your home and if possible every room. Please visit: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/alarms/ for more information.
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10. How do I select a fire extinguisher?
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There are four basic types of fires. Portable extinguishers are labeled so that the most appropriate extinguisher is chosen for use on a specific type of fire. Portable extinguishers are labeled using standard symbols for the classes of fires. A slash through any symbol means: "that certain extinguisher should not be used on that certain type of fire". A mission symbol means: "that certain extinguisher has not been formally tested for a given class of fire". Multi-purpose extinguishes i.e. ABC, may be used successfully on all three types of fires:
- CLASS A: Ordinary combustibles such as wood, cloth, and paper.
- CLASS B: Flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, and oil-based paint.
- CLASS C: Energized electrical equipment - including wiring, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, machinery, and appliances.
- CLASS D: Flammable metals.
There is also a new class of extinguisher called the K extinguisher. It is used on synthetic cooking oils, and gets its identity as "K" from "KITCHEN". Always use the most appropriate extinguisher so that you dont cause the fire to escalate (become worse) or endanger yourself or others.
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