Nominate or ‘Adopt’ a Senior This Holiday Season by Nov. 10

The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) is still accepting nominations and “adoption” forms for its annual “Santa for Seniors” program supporting older adults during the holiday season. Nominations can come from community members or from the senior themselves. 

Older adults who may be spending the holiday season alone or with limited support from family and friends, or those who know a senior in this situation, are encouraged to reach out and sign up for the program.

To recommend an older adult, or seniors interested in nominating themselves, go to the OFA’s website and fill out a nomination form under “Downloadable Forms.” They can also call OFA Senior Aging Services Specialist Elizabeth Weimer at 315-349-3570 or stop into the office at 74 Bunner St. in Oswego to complete an application.

Nominations must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Seniors, or those nominating them, should be prepared to provide information about the older adult’s interests, hobbies, personality, clothing sizes and any suggested or needed gift items. This information will help ‘adopters’ select thoughtful gifts that are personalized to each senior.

Families and organizations who would like to “adopt” one of the nominees by providing gifts for them can fill out an ‘adopter’ form on the OFA’s website under “Downloadable Forms” or contact Weimer by Nov. 10.

“Adopters” will receive an email with information on the senior(s) they are paired up with.

Gifts must be wrapped, placed in a bag with handles and delivered to the OFA no later than Friday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. “Adopters” are asked not to give gift cards, plants or perishable items.

For more information, email Weimer at elizabeth.weimer@oswegocountyny.gov or call 315-349-3570.

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