Happy Holidays From the NORC Program!

The Big Six NORC Program Wishes You

 Please join the NORC Program & the Big Six Towers  Nursery School for a special 

inter-generational celebration!

Thursday, December 19^th

1:00pm, Old Community Room (bldg. 2)

Have lunch, work with the children on a special arts and crafts project and spread the holiday cheer!

Menu includes: Turkey/Tuna/Veggie wraps, macaroni salad, green salad, coffee and dessert.

Tickets are $10/pp and can be purchased starting Friday, December 6^th
@ 11am, New Community Room

Annual Fundraising Auction

Annual Fundraising Auction!! 

Sunday, November 24, 2013

12:00pm to 3:00pm

*bidding 12:00pm – 1:30pm,

drawings at 1:30pm*

Old Community Room in Building 2
(59-15 47^th Ave.)

ü   GIFT CERTIFICATES!

ü    NEW ITEMS!

ü   50/50 RAFFLE!

ü    Live auction for a St. Sebastian’s gym membership worth $400 and beautiful artwork by Big Six’s very own Arlene Fiorella!

ü    Don’t forget to bid on items made by NORC’s talented Crocheting & Knitting Group!

Ticket Prices:

·        Auction tickets- 20 for $15

·        50/50 Raffle Tickets for a Cash Prize- 7 for $5

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE!

Heaven's Hands-Shopping Assistance

Big Six Towers NORC Program

Do You Need Free

Shopping  Assistance?

“Heaven’s Hands”are here to help!

Volunteers from Heaven’s Hands Community Services, Inc. have partnered with the NORC Program and are available to travel to local stores, shop for you and bring it back to your door!

If interested, please call the NORC office at
 718-565-6569 to set up an appointment.

Heaven's Hands Community Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) corporation that is committed to providing services and support to persons with developmental disabilities living in New York City. Established on October 6, 2000, we are dedicated to assisting individuals in their quest to achieve the highest level of independence, inclusion, individuality and productivity both at home and in the community.

The Big Six Towers NORC Program is  funded in part by the NYC Department for the Aging

Flu Season is Almost Upon Us!

Now is the Time to Make Sure You are Protected!

Duane Reade Pharmacy will be on site to provide vaccinations with no out of pocket cost to you!

(will be billed to Medicare/Medicaid or other insurance)

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

11:00am, New Community Room

Please note that you must pre-register no later than September 20th by calling 718-565-6569

Dinner and Special Performance Update

UPDATE


On Friday, July 19th, 2013 the Big Six NORC Program held its first dinner time event. The food was wonderful and so was the entertainment! Our very own Krsna Singh and his troupe of dancers dressed in colorful traditional Indian garb showcased different types of Indian dance such as Bollywood, Classical and Chutney. Then, as an extra special treat, those in attendance enjoyed a fashion show showcasing beautiful Sarees, Lehenga, Shalwaar, Gharrara and Kurta Indian fashions. We hope all that attended had a terrific experience and invite all to attend one of our other exciting events! A very special thanks to Krsna Singh and all of the wonderful dancers!


Don't forget to check out our picture album!

Dinner, Special Dance Performance & Fashion Show

Mini-Health Fair June 13th, 2013

"Story Circle" Reading & Celebration

 * For additional details, visit the "Flea Market" to the left * 

Access-A-Ride News

Making your Access-A-Ride reservation just got easier!  Beginning in February 2013, reservations for the following day can now be made online by visiting http://www.mta.info/nyct/paratran/guide.htm and clicking on the "request a reservation" link.  Please note that trip reservations being made more than one day in advance as well as all trip cancellations must be made over the phone.

If you do not currently have Access-A-Ride but are interested in applying for this service, please contact the NORC office at 718-565-6569 to schedule an appointment with a member of the social work staff.

Tax Preparation Assistance

If you are seeking assistance with your 2012 taxes, and are at least 60 years of age, AARP offers a free and convenient preparation service.  Remember, you must submit your taxes by April 15, 2013.

Two nearby sites are available.  To find an alternative site, please visit: http://www.aarp.org/applications/VMISLocator/searchTaxAideLocations.action.

The closest site offering this service is located at:

Jackson Heights Library – 3551 81^st Street

Thursdays 11:00am to 2:30pm

Phone: (718) 899-2500

Walk-ins are welcome

This site is not handicap accessible

Service is also available in Spanish

If you require an accessible site, you can visit:

The Forest Hills Center – 10825 62^nd Drive, Forest Hills

Wednesdays 10:00am to 1:30pm

Phone: (718) 699-1010

Appointments are required

This site is accessible

Service is also available in Russian 

Filing your Taxes and Big Six Income Affidavit

If you have not done so already, now is the time to prepare and file your taxes for 2012.  Even if you receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income, you are still required to file each year.  You likely received documents in the mail that were identified as tax documents.  These documents provide the essential information that will be requested.  There are free and low cost resources available to assist you in this process - click here for a list of click-able resources.  The filing deadline is April 15, 2013. 

Every Big Six resident should have received an income affidavit form from the management company, Douglas Elliman.  You may find that filing your taxes first will make it easier to complete the affidavit form.  We are to help if you require assistance completing the affidavit for your apartment.  Please contact us at 718-565-6569 to set up an appointment with a member of the NORC staff.  When you visit, please bring your affidavit form and any relevant tax forms.  It is very important that your affidavit is completed and returned by April 31, 2013.  Any residents submitting incomplete or late forms will incur a $150 surcharge from management.

We hope to hear from you very soon! 

Selfhelp Big Six Towers NORC is Going Virtual

Welcome to the Selfhelp Big Six NORC blog!  We are thrilled that you have  come to visit us “virtually”.  Please take a few minutes to explore this site.  The NORC's role here at Big Six Towers is to provide social services including case management and case assistance in addition to health and wellness services and educational and recreational programming.  The goal? To safely maintain the independence of residents, ages 60 and older residing in the Big Six Towers Cooperative, for as long as possible.

We are seeking interested NORC participants to contribute to our "Big Six Residents Corner" section of this site.  Submit your poems, short stories, articles, and photography.  All submissions will be reviewed prior to publishing.   Everyone is encouraged to share their works.  

Please explore each of the different pages for information about available services, upcoming programs and events, and more.  We are happy to speak with you if you have any questions or require assistance (please see the "Contact Us" tab).

Por favor vea la sección de "En Español" para información en Español.

Check back regularly for updates.