Community Links
The Bedford Hills Free Library takes care to peruse links we
suggest for viewing. However websites and addresses are forever
changing and we cannot be held responsible for their content.
Adult caregivers of minors must be responsible for the internet
sites their children view. Please alert us to any questionable sites.
Community organizations:
Bedford Community Organizations
Bedford Hills Neighborhood Association
Bedford Hills Historical Museum
Bedford 20/20 community/environment/sustainability
Katonah/Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Athletics
Bedford Recreation Brochure Falll 2010/Winter 2011
Bedford Riding Lanes Association
Churches
Education
Bedford Central School District
Kids and Parenting
Boy Scouts
Care.com - Babysitters, Nannies, Childcare & jobs for caregivers
Drug Abuse Council for Bedford
Newspapers, local
The Bedford / Pound Ridge Record Review
Westchester / Rockland Newsday powered by News 12 of Westchester
Outdoors and Animals
Bedford Garden Club
Care.com
Daisy Hill Farm - garden fresh vegetables, local cheeses, eggs, etc.
Hilltop Hanover Farm - Open to the public, guided tours, u-pick- vegetables, herbs & flowers
Hop Ground Garden Club
Muscoot Farm - historic buildings, meet the animals, farm museum, vegetable garden, hiking trails
Senior Living and Health
Get easy to read health information online!
The Westchester Library System provides residents access to more than 200 interactive educational videos with basic health information. These videos are published by the Patient Education Institute, and are designed for all patients and consumers regardless of their educational level, ability, or familiarity with computers.
Home care, senior living, retirement communties, continuing care, assisted livng and more
NOTE: These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 6 or above. If you do not have Flash, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial.
Go Direct-
the safest, easiest way to get Social Security and SSI payments
U.S. Treasury Direct Express Debit Card for Social Security Payments
Direct deposit is the best way to receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments from U.S. Department of the Treasury.
For a printable PDF brochure click here or call (952) 346-6055 or visit www.GoDirect.org to learn about partnership and volunteer opportunities.
Health Advocacy Resource Center for Seniors
Health Advocacy Resource Centers are located at the Yonkers Public Library-Grinton I. Will Branch and the John C. Hart Memorial Library in Shrub Oak. The goal of HARC is to empower older adults with information, resources and practical techniques to get the care they need by becoming an informed health care consumer.
www.
www.cms.gov/center/hha.
www.adultdaycare.org/
www.nadsa.org/
www.
www.aoa.gov/
www.
Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com
Tax Information
Volunteer Work
The Volunteer Center of United Way of Westchester & Putnam
Other Useful Links
Care.com-Senior Homecare & jobs for caregivers
League of Women Voters
Mount Kisco Rotary Club
Scoliosis Information - library patron created informative website
Westchester Library System (databases, directions and maps) www.westchesterlibraries.org
