Michele Thomas, Executive Vice President at Osborn Home Care was recently elected President of The Rotary Club of Rye for 2022-2023 term. Michele, the former President of SPRYE and current Advisory Council member will lead the local chapter, replacing Jack Martinelli, of Westchester Magazine. The Rotary Club will join with the Rye Arts Center (RAC) again this summer...Read More
SPRYE Board President Lauren Miscimarra, far left, and Executive Director Marie Johnson, far right presented the traditional mint julep cup to outgoing Board members Dale Mintz, Vice President and Sarah Young at the Rye Library. Board member Richard Flahive of Hightower Westchester was voted in as SPRYE’s Vice President. A big thank you goes out...Read More
Rye resident Isobel Perry, former SPRYE Board member and current Advisory Council member will be honored this year by the Human Development Services of Westchester. Isobel has been a champion for the programs, services, and clients served by HDSW for more than 50 years. Since 1971, Isobel has served as a member of the Board...Read More
Marie Johnson, Executive Director of SPRYE, the local organization that helps older adults age in place, recently completed all requirements to become a Certified Senior Advisor. The 6-month course, Working with Older Adults, focuses on the health, social, and financial issues of aging. It is offered by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors, whose members...Read More
Socially isolated older adults who enter intensive care units (ICUs) are more likely to die and are at increased risk of disability after discharge compared with those who are more connected to family and friends, a new Yale University study shows. The study, published Sept. 7 in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, “illustrates the need...Read More
SPRYE is pleased to announce Rye Brook resident Lauren Miscimarra as its new board president. SPRYE is a not-for-profit that helps adults 60 years old and up age in place in their homes and the communities they love. It serves Harrison, Port Chester, Rye, and Rye Brook. Lauren takes over the position from Osborn Home...Read More
SPRYE announces an exciting initiative for new and existing members who wish to stay connected to their friends, family and doctors. TotalAccess Now: Leave No One Unconnected is a pilot program that offers personal training and support from SPRYE staff to assist members who wish to improve their knowledge and usage of their smart devices...Read More
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living is releasing $1.4 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan for Older Americans Act programs, including programs to support vaccine outreach and coordination, address social isolation, provide family caregiver support, and offer nutrition support. It will also fund justice programs to ensure the...Read More
Click below for the most current information we have regarding how and where to obtain a vaccine in the immediate area. stopandshop.com wphospital.org am.i.eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov walgreens.com cvs.com/immunizations westchestermedicalcenter.org Phone numbers to call in New York The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services 914-813-6100 To make appointments at the county sites call 833-697-7829 or the...Read More
[gdlr_video url=”Yhttps://youtu.be/POMhN-PXfMs” ] SPRYE thanks all our wonderful sponsors who supported the organization and the many members who received assistance from loyal and caring volunteers. Hilary & Charles Garland Greenwich Hospital Connie & Bruce Macleod Amber & Owen Nee Dan O’Day The Osborn & Osborn HomeCare Rye Interfaith Housing Corporation Vienna Senior Housing Lynn & Jules...Read More
