News and Announcements
Caring for Aging Relatives? Don’t miss out on these tax breaks.
Did you know that nearly 8 in 10 caretakers have out-of-pocket expenses, and they spend an average of $7,242 per year, AARP reports. However, there may be federal and state tax breaks to help ease the burden, financial experts say. The article below from CNBC...
The Health Benefits of Apples
Apples are one of the most popular fruits — and for good reason. They are an exceptionally healthful fruit with many research-backed benefits. One medium apple contains only about 95 calories, 4 grams of fiber, and 14% of the daily recommended vitamin C. Apples are...
Board Member Spotlight: Karen Johnson featured in Ithaca Times
Karen Johnson, member of the TOI Board of Directors, was featured in a recent cover story in the Ithaca Times that touches on the current housing market and the impact it has had on low to moderate income families. Karen has served on the TOI board for 2 years, is the...
News for You! The September/October issue of the Senior Scoop is Online!
Keep up to date with the latest news, events, and program announcements from Tioga Opportunities, Inc. Find the September/October 2021 issue of the Senior Scoop at https://tiogaopp.org/scoop-newsletter/ Subscribe today to have the Senior Scoop emailed to you and never...
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. Welcomes Sara Zubalsky-Peer as Director of Planning and Development
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Sara Zubalsky-Peer as the Director of Planning and Development. Under the newly developed position, Sara will be charged with positioning the agency for long-term sustainability through the planning of new...
Tioga Opportunities Inc. COVID-19 Update
As of August 13, 2021, Tioga County Public Health notified the community that Tioga County is now designated as being in an area with high community transmission of COVID-19. The health and safety of our community, customers, and staff is important to us. With the...
Tioga County Summer Fun in the Sun Guide
Summer is quickly fading into Fall, but there is still plenty of time to get out and enjoy all that our area has to offer. Check out this Summer Fun in the Sun guide from our partners at Tioga County Public Health. You'll find a list of fun summer activities, events...
Save the Date! Chair Yoga Returns September 1st!
Save the date! Chair Yoga will resume on Wednesday, September 1st from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s Countryside Community Center (9 Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego). Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or...
TOI to Host Agency Spotlight: Grief during COVID-19 Event
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected our community, and in response, community partners are discovering ways to address the evolving needs brought forth by the ongoing pandemic.Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is proud to host Agency Spotlight: Grief during COVID-19...
New Phone Scam Targets Medicare Information
Robocalls have been going across the United States from Becky from Medicare (sometimes the prerecorded message will say something along the lines of, “This is Becky, working closely with Medicare”). The message will encourage the person to press 1 to talk to a...