If there’s one thing you can count on each year is that you have to file your Federal and State income taxes! The good news is you can also count on NNORC and AARP who are once again joining forces to help you file your 2016 taxes at no charge. We are fortunate that we will have the same tax preparers as last year. If you need help filing, please call NNORC at 514-2023 to reserve your one-hour time slot.
We will be offering appointments on Tuesdays February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 28 and April 4. You can reserve a morning appointment, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., or an afternoon slot, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The tax prep will be held again at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation, 420 Whitehall Rd, Albany.
Assistive Technologies for your Apple Device
How to see more, hear more and use it more!
Technology can be your friend, especially if you have experienced vision or hearing loss. Join us for a hands-on workshop on Thursday, January 19 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the Apple Store at Crossgates Mall (Level 1), where you will find out how to use the assistive features on an iPad and iPhone. You will learn how to improve readability by activating Larger Dynamic Type Magnifierand how the Speak Selection and Speak Screen can read contents of the screen to you. For those who have hearing loss, the iOS 10 offers amazing assistive technologies to help you communicate and enjoy more content like FaceTime, LED Flash Alerts, and vibrating alerts that you can use every day.
Please call NNORC at 514-2023 to sign up. This workshop is limited to 8 people. We recommend signing up early. iPads will be available. If you have an iPad or iPod, be sure to bring it along to make the most out of this interactive workshop.
The Apple Store at Crossgates is located on Level 1. Park and enter near Burlington Coat Factory. If you are interested in attending, but need a ride, NNORC staff will try their best to arrange one for you.
Heart Smarts with Mediterranean Cooking
Another Cooking Class with the Cornell Cooperative Extension!
Learn some healthy cooking techniques using more olive oil, tasty vegetables and hearty whole grains for a heart healthy diet. February is Heart Health Month. Come and celebrate with some new recipes and diet recommendations. Get help with some practical tips on easy ways to incorporate small changes in your diet.
Join us on Thursday, February 9, 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church at 405 Quail Street, Albany. The cost is $4.00 per person. Classes are hands-on and include sampling! RSVP to NNORC at 514-2023.
Heat up with HEAP
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which helped mitigate the burden of high winter fuel bills for 1.4 million New York households last year, has opened for the season and is accepting new applications.
Regular HEAP eligibility and benefits are based on income, household composition and the type of fuel used to heat your home. To qualify for assistance, an individual’s gross monthly maximum income cannot exceed $2,300, and the gross monthly maximum income for a household of two is $3,007. Eligible homeowners can also apply for the Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement to repair or replace the furnace, boiler and other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home’s primary heating source working.
Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace the essential l heating equipment, with $3,000 allowed for a repair and $6,500 for a replacement.
Homeowners must meet all the eligibility conditions, including the income and resource requirements.
Before work is started, it must be approved and authorized by the HEAP local district. Payment is made directly to the vendor after all the work is completed.
For more information or for help completing an application, please call NNORC at 514-2023.
Osteoporosis and SYF Screenings in January
Two Ounces of Prevention. Two Important Health Screenings
Your Albany NNORC, in partnership with the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), is offering two valuable health screenings. Both are FREE and pre-registration is not required.
OSTEOPOROSIS AND BONE HEALTH SCREENING
Osteoporosis presents a serious health challenge for women AND men over age 50. Meet with ACPHS to talk about lifestyle, diet, family history, medications and other factors that may increase your risk. This screening utilizes a FRAX tool and bone density machine for accuracy.
SCRIPT YOUR FUTURE (SYF)
Meet individually with SCPHS students and faculty to discuss better ways to manage and stick with your prescribed drug regime. Learn to identify potential medication related problems. Blood Pressure screenings will also be available.
Take advantage of the opportunity for this free and confidential service to get the information you need to maintain good health. NO personal information is required. Lots of FREE giveaways such as medication diaries, pill boxes, heart healthy diet materials and so much more.
We care about YOU and your good health! Come along, and bring a friend.
DATE: Tuesday, January 24, 2017
TIME: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
PLACE: St. Sophia’s Green Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Rd, Albany
RSVP: No reservation required
Wellness Wednesday: From Stressed to Serene: How to Have a Mindful Holiday
While most of us don’t have a “Hallmark Card” kind of life it is within our reach to have a happy (stress-free) holiday season. Join us for the December Wellness Wednesday where, we’ll examine the stress-cycle, identify stress triggers and practice simple techniques to bring more joy to the season.
Looking forward to seeing you!
DATE: Wednesday, December 21, 2016
TIME: 1:30–3:00 p.m.
PLACE: B’Nai Shalom Reform Congregation, 420 Whitehall Rd, Albany.
RSVP: Pre-registration is appreciated. Please call NNORC at 514-2023.
FEE: Free
NNORC NIGHT AT THE JCC: Food and Fun
Come out for another NNORC Night at the JCC. The JCC will be serving up a wonderful tasty dinner featuring chicken cacciatore, along with good conversation and fun. NNORC night is always a great way to share good fellowship, break bread, catch up with friends and meet new people. Suggested donation is $5.00. Transportation requests can be made when making your reservation. Last call for reservations is 9:30 a.m. on December 21.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
DATE: Monday, December 12, 2016
TIME: 4:45 p.m.
PLACE: Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY
RSVP: Please call Claire Sigal at 438-6651 to make your reservation.
Protect your Parcels
NNORC recently received an advisory circulated by Albany Police Department’s Officer James Brooks about an increase over the past month in daytime home delivery thefts from residential doorsteps and porches. Apparently, the suspects-who may be on bicycles or in vehicles-are following package delivery company vehicles from FedEx, UPS, and USPS or scouting the neighborhood for recent deliveries. When the deliveries are dropped off at the residences, the suspects are retrieving the packages after delivery personal have left the area. In a few instances, the homeowners were home when the thefts occurred. Most of the thefts have taken place on Whitehall Rd, Buckingham Lane, and Eagle Hill Neighborhoods.
Because recovery of stolen parcels is very unlikely, Officer Brooks shared the following suggesting when placing orders for delivery:
- Request a signed receipt for the package if delivery to your home.
- Request the package be sent to a distribution pick-up center (e.g., USPS, on New Karner Rd in Colonie or USPS in Latham).
- Request the package be sent to your place of employment.
Mayor Kathy Sheehan Joins April NNORC Breakfast Club
How about an up close and personal discussion with our mayor? Join us for the April NNORC Breakfast Club as we welcome Mayor Kathy Sheehan. Mayor Sheehan is a strong supporter of the Albany NNORC. She recognizes the value for seniors to remain in their own homes as they age. In this meeting, Mayor Sheehan will discuss how to make Albany a more welcoming community for aging in place. We really look forward to talking with her about our unique community.
Bring your friends. This session is sure to be a treat!
DATE: Wednesday, April 19, 2017
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany.
RSVP: Please call 514-2023 to reserve your bagel and your seat!
Save Wednesday, May 10 for the next NNORC Breakfast Club. We will be celebrating Older American’s Month with guest speaker Lisa Dougherty, Professional Genealogist of
Upstate NY Genealogy, who will discuss how to research your family history.
NNORC Holiday Party
To welcome the season, there will be a holiday party on Friday December 2, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road. Students in the Psychology Club at the College of Saint Rose are assisting in the planning of the event and will be there to celebrate the holiday season with NNORC neighbors. There will be entertainment, hot and cold beverages, sweets, and fun! There will also be a craft for those who wish to exercise their creativity. There is no cost for this program, but we ask you to please call 514-2023 to RSVP so we can plan ahead.
DATE: Friday December 2, 2016
TIME: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
PLACE: St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road
R.S.V.P.: Please call 514-2023.
Cost: Free.