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 2014 taxes for free. We have also secured the same tax preparers as last year. If you need help filing, please call NNORC to reserve your one-hour time slot.
DATES: We will be offering appointments every Tuesday from February 10 through March 3, 2015. Additional dates
TIMES: You can reserve a morning appointment from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: Tax prep will be held at a new location this year: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation, 420 Whitehall Road in Albany.
Seniors Discuss Long Term Care and Assets at the NNORC Breakfast Club
The March Breakfast Club topic will shift to financial issues and safeguarding your financial assets. Our speaker, Jonathan A. Sefcik, CLTCR, will help people understand current financial trends and how to make the most from your assets. Jonathan is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott in Albany, and prior to that he was a Senior Financial Planner at Goldman Sach’s Ayco subsidiary where he focused on retirement, investment, and estate planning for wealthy individuals. He holds an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a concentration in finance. Before returning to graduate school, Jonathan worked as a Senior Analyst in Institutional Shareholder Service’s Social Investment Research Service.
Bring your questions and your friends! A light breakfast will be served.
DATE: Wednesday, March 8, 2015
TIME: 9:30-11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Albany Jewish Community Center at 340 Whitehall Road in Albany.
RSVP: Please call 514-2023 to reserve your seat.
Save Wednesday, April 15, 2015 for the next NNORC Breakfast Club when Jane Levine of Levine Memorial Chapel will discuss pre-planning your funeral—a topic that many Breakfast Club devotees have requested.
Food and Flicks for NNORC Seniors
Family relationships are always challenging, and they evolve over time. This month’s Food and Flicks features The Judge, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Oscar nominee for best supporting actor, Robert Duvall, explores the relationship of a father and son—their estrangement and reconnection. Hank Palmer (Downey) is a big city lawyer who returns home when his father (Duvall), a local judge, is accused of murder. Hank’s help is not always welcomed by his dad. In the course of the investigation and trial, Hank reconnects on a profound level with his family. This is a superbly acted story that resonates with many of us.
Hope you can join us!
DATE: Thursday, March 5, 2015
TIME: 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: Congregation Beth Emeth at 100 Academy Road in Albany.
FEE: $10 for NNORC members and $12 for non-members, choose lunch option: pasta and meatballs or manicotti
RSVP: Required. Please call 514-2023 to reserve your spot.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION.
All-Levels Kripalu Yoga
Join us for movement, breath-work and guided relaxation all designed to build flexibility, balance, strength, and mindfulness. Appropriate for all levels of yoga experience, including beginners. You MUST be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance.
INSTRUCTOR: Judi England, RN, Sr. Health Education Coordinator for the NNORC and Kripalu Yoga Certified Instructor with over 20 years experience.
DATES: February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015
TIME: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church, 405 Quail Street, Albany, NY
RSVP: Pre-registration required: 518-514-2023
Please wear clothing comfortable for movement and bring a water bottle.
A Summer Afternoon at SPAC
One of the favorite summer activities in our area is catching a performance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Join your NNORC friends for an afternoon with the New York City Ballet as they return to their summer home. We will head north for a fabulous program featuring some ballet favorites: Square Dance (Vivaldi & Corelli/Balanchine); ‘Rōdē,ō: Four Dance Episodes (Copland/Peck); and Western Symphony (Kay/Balanchine). Eat your lunch before boarding the bus, pack a brown bag lunch for the ride or pick up something to eat at SPAC. A light snack will be provided on the bus.
DATE: Thursday, July 9, 2015
TIME: Leave at 12:45 p.m. and return at approximately 5:30 p.m.
MEETING PLACE: St Sophia’s parking lot
FEE: $62 for members; $65 for non-members
RSVP REQUIRED: NNORC 514-2023
Writing Your Own Personal Story
This month we are offering Albany seniors a writing workshop that will not only develop your skills as a writer, but will assist you in preserving a moment in your life that can be shared with family or friends. Maybe you have a story for your family or something about your life that won’t be remembered unless it’s in writing.
Writer and storyteller Donna Miller would like to take you on a guided journey through your important memories and life experiences. With some writing skills development and some conversation and laughter, (and a little coffee and snacks!) you can write that story that has always been on your mind. Bring your imaginations and your sense of humor!
Donna Miller’s new memoir Mad Random: Claiming Life Out of Chaos, was just published. The book details part of her life experience raising a son who experienced serious emotional disabilities. She has been published in international fashion and travel magazines, and featured in newspapers and on public radio.
DATES: Thursdays, January 22, 29, February 5, 12 (Final class)
TIME: 1:30–3:00 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church, 405 Quail St., Albany.
RSVP: Registration is required. Please call 514-2023.
Cooking for One or Two
Cooking for one or two can be difficult. Quantities of food often are too big, and items spoil before they are consumed. Plus, many recipes are for at least four servings, which can create a problem preserving leftovers. All of this can be a real challenge when you are living alone or with one other person.
NNORC is partnering with Cornell Cooperative Extension to offer a hands-on cooking workshop that addresses these concerns. Learn some easy shopping and preparation tips for putting together affordable, enjoyable meals for one or two people. This program includes cooking and sampling!
DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2015
TIME: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church 405 Quail Street, Albany.
FEE: The cost is $4.00 per person.
RSVP: Registration required: 514-2023
Conquer, Combat and Control Clutter
Whether or not you are considering moving, this workshop is designed to help all kinds of clutter bugs. Join us and learn practical tips for reducing your clutter. Debbie Dennis, a certified member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers, will share her love of helping people deal with excess stuff by breaking the de-cluttering process down into smaller, doable steps. There will be time for discussion, problem solving and making individual actions plans. Imagine getting rid of all of those piles and feeling less overwhelmed.
DATE: Wednesday, June 22, 2016
TIME: 10:30–12:30 p.m.
PLACE: B’nai Sholom Congregation at 420 Whitehall Road in Albany.
RSVP: Registration Recommended: 518-514-2023
"Change for Good" Helps NNORC Seniors Kick Start New Year's Resolutions
Are you planning to make some positive life changes in 2015? Maybe your goal is to lose a few pounds, exercise more, or deal more effectively with stress.
Unfortunately, all too often, even the best of intentions never get put into practice. The Nike ads might tell us to “JUST DO IT!” – but somehow it’s not that easy.
No matter what it is you’d like to do, “Change for Good” will help you reach your goal. In this workshop we will discuss the steps needed to move towards any change, identify some of the obstacles we might meet along the way, and develop strategies needed to move ahead.
Join us and gain some useful tools for making your life better.
DATE: Tuesday, January 20, 2015
TIME: 2:00–3:30 p.m.
PLACE: Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany
RSVP: Registration required: 514-2023
NNORC Breakfast Club Hosts Assemblywoman Pat Fahy
On January 15, Assemblywoman Pat Fahy will be our guest, as she comes to talk about what we can look forward to in the 2015 legislative session and budget. You also will have the opportunity to let her know what is on your mind. Assemblywoman Fahy is now in her second term representing the NNORC and surrounding areas in the NYS
Assembly 109th District. She has a strong interest in issues of concern to seniors, education and strengthening communities. She is a friend of the NNORC, and we are happy to welcome her to the first Breakfast Club of 2015. Bring your questions and your friends. A light breakfast will be served.
DATE: January 15, 2015
TIME: 9:30-11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Albany Jewish Community Center (340 Whitehall Road).
RSVP: Reservations are required. Please call 514-2023.
Save Wednesday, February 11, 2015 for the next NNORC Breakfast Club when attorney Kim Verner will return to continue the discussion about legal issues for seniors. In this program, Ms. Verner will focus on protecting your assets.