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Somewhere to Be is a documentary about New York City’s Greenwich House Senior Center that offers an inexpensive lunch and an invaluable space for the elderly. Seniors share stories and activities in a heartwarming portrait of this extraordinary hub for idiosyncratic New Yorkers. Through observational footage interspersed with interviews, Director Peter Odabashian’s film with Executive Producer Esther Cohen, defies the stigma of age and redefines what it means to have a good life when you find the right community. The film is an official selection of the American Documentary Film Festival 2019, DOC NY 2018, and DUMBO Film Festival 2018. A discussion about the film will follow the showing.

DATE: Thursday, March 14
TIME: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Spectrum Theater, 290 Delaware Ave, Albany
RSVP: There are a limited number of free tickets available for NNORC Residents. Tickets on a first come, first served basis. Call the NNORC at 518-514-2023 to reserve your ticket.

This screening is hosted by Age Friendly Albany County and the Albany County Department for Aging has provided free tickets for NNORC residents.

The theme for March is appetizers! There are four cookbooks to choose from.  Browse the cookbooks, select and cook your favorite appetizer, and bring it in to share! Like always, participants choose print-outs of a recipe(s) from the cookbook(s) to take home to try out, then return next month with a report and/or the results.  It doesn’t matter if there is success or not!  It will all be a good time talking, comparing and perhaps, tasting. 

All cookbooks are available at the information desk at APL’s Bach Branch. They will make copies of the recipe for you.

DATE: Thursday, March 21
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: APL’s Bach Branch (455 New Scotland Ave)
RSVP: Please RSVP to NNORC at 518-514-2023 for more information and to reserve a place.

Save the date for the April Cook the Book – Thursday, April 11 at 1:00 p.m.

“Let’s Talk about…Albany!” has been a stimulating monthly discussion group, where NNORC residents share memories about our beloved city of Albany and the changes the Capital Region has seen over the years. Light snacks will be served.

DATE: Thursday, March 28
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: APL’s Bach Branch (455 New Scotland Ave, Albany)
RSVP: Please RSVP to NNORC at 518-514-2023.

DATE: Wednesday, March 27
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church (440 Whitehall Rd, Albany)

This is an open meeting for all NNORC residents. We would love to see you.

If there’s one thing you can count on each year, it is that you have to file your Federal and State income taxes!  Unfortunately, all of our appointments are filled. If you still need help filing your 2018 taxes, call 211 to find an available resource to help you complete your taxes.

Come and watch the Oscar-nominated film: The Post. Katharine Graham (played by Meryl Streep) is the first female publisher of a major American newspaper—The Washington Post. With help from editor Ben Bradlee (played by Tom Hanks), Graham races to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spans three decades and four U.S. presidents. Together, they must overcome their differences as they risk their careers—and very freedom—to help bring long-buried truths to light. The Post was directed by Steven Spielberg.

DATE: Thursday, March 7
TIME: 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: Congregation Beth Emeth (100 Academy Road, Albany)
RSVP: Please RSVP with NNORC by Tuesday, March 5 at 518-514-2023.

Lunch by Cardona’s will be followed by the movie. Choose chicken parmesan or eggplant parmesan. The cost is $13 for members and $15 for non-members and includes salad, pasta and dessert. 

Let’s get together and create a sweet little Swedish heart from simple materials. The heart is beautiful on its own or embellish it with dried flowers, ribbons, or fill with sweet treats. Crafting is a fun way to get in touch with your creative side and to improve dexterity, relieve stress, and connect with your NNORC friends and neighbors. Presenter Judi England, RN, loves crafts as much as she does yoga! She offers wellness programs in the NNORC and loves working on sewing and craft projects in her free time.

DATE: Wednesday, March 20
TIME: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church (405 Quail St, Albany)
RSVP: Please call NNORC at 518-514-2023 to reserve your seat. Group size is limited to 12!

Materials fee is $2.50, payable at the class.

The Office of Unclaimed Funds will be coming to the NNORC! Every day New York State returns $1 million to those who file claims. Currently, more than 39 million account records remain unclaimed. The New York State Office of the Comptroller will have staff available from 1:00–2:00 p.m. and then 3:00–4:00 p.m. to assist and demonstrate how to search their website to see if you have any unclaimed funds. There will be a presentation from 2:00–3:00 p.m. that includes how the Comptroller’s office ends up with the funds and how they get distributed.

DATE: Thursday, March 28
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church (405 Quail St, Albany)
RSVP: Please call NNORC at 518-514-2023 to reserve your seat.

Family dynamics can make estate planning a breeze or a nightmare.  Your estate plan is your personal business, but is there a right time to share this with your children and other family members?  During this presentation, we will discuss what could and should be shared with family members, when the appropriate time to share could be and how to provide this information to family. As with any complicated matter, these decisions will vary from family to family. Let’s help you come up with a plan that best suits you!

Please welcome back Attorney Kim Verner for this important Breakfast Club. Kim has over 17 years of legal experience with practice in the areas of elder law, special needs planning, estate and tax planning, and estate administration

DATE: Wednesday, March 13
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Albany JCC (340 Whitehall Rd, Albany)
RSVP: Please call NNORC at 518-514-2023 to reserve your seat and your bagel.

How about an up close and personal discussion with our mayor? Join us for the May NNORC Breakfast Club as we welcome Mayor Kathy Sheehan.
Mayor Sheehan will discuss recent updates and plans for the City of Albany. She is a strong supporter of the Albany NNORC and recognizes the value for seniors remaining in their own homes as they age. She looks forward to her annual meeting with NNORC residents and is interested in hearing from you.
DATE: Wednesday, May 8
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Albany JCC (340 Whitehall Rd, Albany)
RSVP: Please call NNORC at 518-514-2023 to reserve your seat and your bagel.
Save Wednesday, June 12 for the next Breakfast Club.  Donna Stressel, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist from Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital will be presenting on “Driving as we Age.”

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