SENIOR CENTER
​SIGNUP POLICY & PROCEDURE

(Updated 5/8/2025)

MEMBER APPLICATION FORM

(required to become member. See details below)

TRIP REGISTRATION FORM

(required for all trips. Not for luncheons See details below)

LUNCHEON & TRIP BOOK 2025

​(Click to view/print our book of trips and luncheons for the year)

The following is the policy and procedure to signup for the Fishkill Senior Center luncheons and trips. These activities fill up VERY FAST! A waiting list will be developed once we reach our maximum capacity for each respective activity or event. For a detailed list of luncheons and trips, please visit FishkillRecreation.com or pickup a booklet from the Recreation Office.
 
Membership Forms:

• To participate in any of our trips or luncheons, you must first become a member by completing a membership form.
• At that time, you will be required to provide proof of residency to be granted resident status in our system.
• Residency is not required to become a member; however, residents receive certain benefits, including priority registration for activities.
• A membership form only needs to be completed once, except during our routine updates when we may ask you to verify or update your information.
• You can access this form at the link above or by visiting the Rec Office.
• Please refer to “Proof of Residency” on page 2 for accepted documents.

 
Trip Registration Form:

• A “Trip Registration Form” must be completed for each trip.
• We recommend completing this form before the sign-up date to speed up the signup procedure.
• You can access this form at the link above or by visiting the Rec Office.
• A registration form is not needed for our on-site luncheons and parties unless otherwise stated.

 
Location:

• Signups must be done in person at the Fishkill Recreation Center.
• We can not hold a seat for you over the phone.

 
Sign-Up Dates/Times:

• *Residents will be given priority during an initial sign-up period.
• Non-Residents can sign-up once the initial period concludes.
• See the flyer for sign-up dates specific to each activity.
• *See Proof of Residency

 
Reservation Guidelines:

• Individuals can sign up themselves plus one other friend/companion.​
• The additional companion may be a resident or non-resident.
  • Non-spousal companions must have separate check payment.
• ​Individuals may not signup more than one other person.
• If an individual is unable to be present during the signup period, a friend may register on their behalf. 

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​Payment:

• Checks or Credit Card only.
• We do not accept cash or American Express
• Checks must be made out to “Town of Fishkill.”
• A 3% fee is charged to all credit card transactions. This charge cannot be refunded.

 
Cancellations & Refunds:

• Cancellations must be processed through the Rec Office. Please do not try to “give away” your ticket to a friend if you are unable to attend.
• Refunds are only given if we are able to fill your vacancy with someone from our waiting list.
• The 3% charged to credit card transactions cannot be refunded.

 
Proof of Residency:

• Proof of residency is required to register during the resident-only registration period.
• Once your residency has been verified, it will be recorded in your account, so you won’t need to provide documentation each time you sign up.
• Please note that we may request updated proof of residency during our routine record maintenance.
• Falsification of residency documentation may result in removal from programs and forfeiture of fees.
• Resident Definition:
  • Residency is defined as a permanent, primary dwelling within the city/town limits.
  • A resident is someone who pays their home property taxes to the Town of Fishkill.
  • Temporary stays or short-term leases may not qualify.
• Accepted Forms of Proof:
  • Valid driver’s license or state-issued ID card
  • Property tax bill (current)
  • Residential lease agreement (current, signed & dated)
  • Current mortgage statement
  • Recent utility bill (electric, gas, water, internet – dated within 90 days)
  • Voter registration card
  • Vehicle registration (current)
  • P.O. boxes are not accepted as proof of residency.