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Forum today focuses on elder abuse
PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Domestic Violence Task Force is holding a free Community Forum on Elder Abuse from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Clinton Community College's main building, first floor.

The facilitator is Dr. Lynne Soine, chairperson of the Social Work Department at Plattsburgh State.

Topics will include: financial exploitation, power of attorney and legal issues, roles of law enforcement, domestic violence and elder abuse, frauds and scams, banks' responsibilities, role of adult protective services, and role of health-care providers.

Refreshments will be served.

Learn Windows 7 at computer meeting
PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County Senior Citizens' Computer Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at the Senior Citizens' Center, 5139 North Catherine St., Plattsburgh.

Joseph Lamoy, a Geek Double Agent from Best Buy store in Plattsburgh, will demonstrate Windows 7, the operating system that will replace Vista.

"This is a must meeting for anyone who is interested in replacing or upgrading an old computer or just to keep up with new developments," a press release said.

All senior citizens are invited to Computer Club sessions.



Busy Bees to gather Nov. 5
BEEKMANTOWN — The Beekmantown Busy Bees Senior Club will hold a meeting and potluck at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Beekmantown Town Hall.

The club will be planning its trip to the Flynn Theater, a press release said. Members dues are now due and can be paid at the November meeting.

For information, call Marge at 846-7281 or Helen at 563-6975.

Craft sale planned
SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake Adult Center will hold a holiday food/craft sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, featuring about 25 craft tables, homemade baked goods, raffles, white-elephant tables and a light lunch.

Parking is available in the rear with elevator use.