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We are seeking individuals who would be interested in becoming volunteers in the AARP Tax Aide Program for the upcoming tax filing season. We provide the training and support-You provide the financial help and smiles! Opportunities are available at both our Utica-West Side and Verona Beach locations.

Did you know… The City of Utica is now becoming a Trail Town, welcoming cyclists when they visit as they bike across the State following the Erie Canal trail? Livable Communities is participating in the Steering Committee, and we, along with Parks and Trails New York, would love to get your input on how Utica…

Mark your calendars and make plans to join us on June 15th for an engaging, educational workshop on how to identify and thwart financial scams. Presented by Oneida County Office for the Aging and as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, this free event will be held at our Parkway Center location. We hope…

Are you ready to rock? We hope the answer is yes, because we are! Excited to announce our 3rd Annual “Dance Through The Decades” Dinner and Summer Bash! This 50 Forward fundraising event takes place on Friday, August 21st from 5-9 PM at our Verona Beach location. Multiple bands, great food and the beach. What…

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on May 27th at our Senior Health and Fitness Day, taking place at our 50 Forward Mohawk Valley Parkway Center location from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. Free to attend and meet with dozens of area health and wellness-related businesses, facilities and local government agencies. You don’t want to…

Livable Communities, as well as our parent agency, will be taking part in the United Way of Mohawk Valley’s Day of Action on June 17th. We will be assisting in a cleanup, meeting at 1904 Erie Street in Utica from 10:00-11:30 AM. Following that, there will be a free luncheon for the volunteers, hosted by…

Celebrated every May, Older Americans Month (OAM) is led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Established in 1963, OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults in our communities. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as…

“County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. has announced the release of the Livable Communities of Oneida County Progress Report and Action Plan to highlight the past five years and chart a course for continued progress in building an age-friendly, inclusive community.” –ocgov.net