Huntington Senior Citizen Facilities To Reopen On Limited Basis

HUNTINGTON, NY — The Town of Huntington on Tuesday announced the planned reopening of its senior center, senior beach house and adult daycare facilities. The facilities have been closed since March 12, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"We are thrilled to welcome back our senior residents for activities and dining at our Senior Center and fun at the Senior Beach House," Supervisor Chad Lupinacci said. "Please call our Senior Division staff to reserve your spot!"

Senior Beach House

239 Little Neck Road, Centerport.
(631) 261-9186
Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

The reopening is planned for Monday, though the beach house will be closed on July 4 and 5.

• Maximum 50 people indoors (additional allowed outdoors)
• No reservation required (first-come, first-served)
• Limited to currently registered seniors
• Vaccinated only (accommodations made if not vaccinated, though one must show doctor’s proof of exemption)
• Mask required indoors, except when eating or drinking
• Temperature taken daily
• No games played indoors card games, Mahjong, chess, etc.
• Cottage closed; no art classes, harbormaster, or music at this time

Adult Day Care

Senior Center, Room 204, 423 Park Ave., Huntington
(631) 351-3293
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment; reserve 1 to 5 days per week

Reopening planned for Monday, though the day care will be closed on July 5.

• Maximum 10 seniors daily (reserve 1-5 days per week)
• Limited to registered ADC clients (call for an assessment)
• Vaccinated only (accommodations made if not vaccinated, must show doctor’s proof of exemption); if with an aide, the aide must be vaccinated
• Mask required indoors (except when eating, drinking or exercising)
• Temperature taken daily
• Hot meals served
• Assessments: In-House (call ahead)
• HART Bus transportation available

Senior Center

423 Park Ave., Huntington
631-351-3253

Mondays:

The Home Delivered Meal Program will continue with the meal pickup drive-through at the Senior Center or delivery of five frozen meals on Mondays.

Meal pickup and delivery of five frozen meals will be delivered on July 6 due to the closure of Town facilities on July 5 in observance of Independence Day.

Tuesdays through Fridays:

The Senior Center will be opening in a limited capacity by reservation Tuesday through Friday only for activities starting June 29 and for meals starting July 13. Reservations may only be booked one day in advance for both or each. Details are below:

Dining room meals will take place Tuesday through Friday in the dining room for those not picking up meals on Monday of the same week. You may choose to do a Monday 5-meal pickup one week and do a dining room reservation another week. Reservations are first-come, first-served and must be booked one day in advance, according to the town.

Activities Only (no meals)

Gymnasium (entrance by Red Awning), 423 Park Ave., Huntington
(631) 351-3253
Classes Tuesdays to Fridays by reservation only
Call 631-351-3253 one day ahead

This is set to reopen Tuesday with limited activities & Bingo scheduled for Tuesday:

• Maximum 30 people (reservation only, call 631-351-3253 no more than one day ahead
• Limited to currently registered seniors
• Vaccinated only (accommodations made if not vaccinated, must show doctor’s proof of exemption)
• Mask required indoors (except when exercising)
• Temperature taken daily
• 1 or 2 activities per day (exercises and BINGO, no card playing at this time)
• Varied, limited activities based on instructor availability
• Must enter and exit through the door with the red awning
• No meals included (see below, dining room access to start July 13 but you must make a separate reservation for dining room access)

Dining Room Only (no activities)

Dining Room, 423 Park Ave., Huntington
631-351-3253
Meals Tuesdays through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by reservation only
Call 631-351-3253 one day ahead

The dining room is set to reopen July 13:

• Maximum 50 people (reservation only, call 631-351-3253 no more than one day ahead)
• Limited to currently registered seniors
• Vaccinated only (accommodations made if not vaccinated, must show doctor’s proof of exemption)
• Mask required indoors (except when eating or drinking)
• Temperature taken daily
• Hot meals served
• No activities included (must make a separate reservation for gymnasium access)
• Dining room meals will take place Tuesday through Friday in the dining room for those not picking up meals on Monday of the same week. (You may choose to do a Monday 5-meal pickup one week and do a dining room reservation another week. Reservations are first-come, first-served and must be booked one day in advance, according to the town).