Join us for gentle stretching, yoga postures, and breathing exercises all which are designed to build flexibility, balance and strength without getting up and down from the floor. All work done seated or standing with chair for support.
INSTRUCTOR: Judi England, RN, Senior Health Education Coordinator, Kripalu Certified Yoga Instructor with over 20 years experience
DATES: Tuesdays, 1/29, 2/5, 2/11 (no class 2/18 & 2/25)
TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: St. Sophia’s Green Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY
RSVP: Pre-registration required: 518-514-2023
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: Tuesdays, 1/29, 2/5, 2/11 (no class 2/18 & 2/25)
TIME: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church, 405 Quail Street, Albany, NY
RSVP: Pre-registration required: 518-514-2023
JFS Annual Celebration Raises $25,000!
26th Annual Kristallnacht Interfaith Commemoration
Join us for a one-time screening of Above The Drowning Sea.
The dramatic escape of thousands of European Jews to Shanghai, who found safe harbor from the Nazi menace, is revealed in the affecting ABOVE THE DROWNING SEA. As Hitler advanced, Jewish families sought refuge in any country that would accept them.
With every door closed, Ho Feng-Shan, the Chinese Consul in Vienna, courageously defied his own government and the Gestapo by issuing visas to the refugees. Arriving on China’s eastern coast, the exiles faced new trials in a remote, unfamiliar land, caught up in its own civil war and chaos from foreign invasion.
This remarkable story of heroism and humanity comes to life through the voices of actors Julianna Margulies, Tony Goldwyn and Nick Mancuso, as well as accounts by the refugees and their Chinese neighbors who recall their harrowing experiences and the remarkable friendships forged across cultures.
This One-Time Screening is free and open to the public
This is the 26th annual Kristallnacht Interfaith Commemoration, sponsored to unite the community against prejudice.
Sponsored by Holocaust Survivors & Friends Education Center, Jewish Federation of NENY, and the Judaic Studies Program of the University at Albany.
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 – 7:00 pm
LOCATION:
Page Hall, SUNYA Downtown Campus
135 Western Avenue
Albany, NY
iPhone and iPad Tips and Tricks for those with Hearing or Vision Loss
iPhone and iPad Tips and Tricks for those with Hearing or Vision Loss: Thursday, November 8, 10:00 a.m.
For people who are blind or have vision loss, Voiceover lets you hear a description of what’s on your screen. We’ll learn to navigate shortcuts and discover how to adjust speaking and pitch rate. For those who are deaf or hard of hearing, iOS offers amazing assistive technologies to help communicate and enjoy more content. We’ll introduce you to iPad and iPhone settings like Software TTY, voicemail transcription, and Phone Noise Cancellation, and show you how to access features like FaceTime, LED Flash for Alerts, and vibrating alerts.
Please call NNORC at 514-2023 to sign up. iPads will be available, but please bring your own iPad or iPod if you have one. The Apple Store at Crossgates is located on Level 1. Park and enter near Burlington Coat Factory.
Learn to Write Your Own Personal Story
Now is the perfect opportunity to write down memories for family and friends that may not otherwise be captured. Perhaps you want to share your family history, values, traditions or just a poignant or humorous
story. This this four-part series will help you do just that!
We are fortunate to have the guidance of Donna Miller, a writing coach, to facilitate this group.
This event is funded in part by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
DATES: Monday, December 17 (last session)
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
PLACE: St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church (440 Whitehall Rd, Albany).
RSVP: Space is limited so please register with NNORC at 518-514-2023.
Aging Successfully with Vision Loss What YOU Can Do!
Northeastern Association for the Blind at Albany (NABA) has a low vision rehabilitation program that promotes independence and safety and provides information on resources for people of all ages experiencing vision loss. In this NNORC Breakfast Club, Cheryl Lawyer, NABA’s Outreach and Community Educator will provide an engaging presentation about the leading causes of vision loss in older adults; early warning signs; proper eye care; low vision rehabilitation and low vision adaptive aids, like magnifiers and talking devices.
DATE: Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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 the date for the final Breakfast Club of 2018 on Wednesday, December 12. We will welcome Assemblywoman Pat Fahy!
JFS Hires Maryellen Usis as Resource Assistant for the NNORC
Maryellen (Casey) Usis, a resident of the NNORC, joined the staff of Jewish Family Services as a Resource Assistant to the NNORC Program. Her career for the past 40+ years involved a variety of roles in healthcare and transportation on Long Island and the Capital Region. Maryellen is the former Mobility Manager and ADA Coordinator at CDTA. Her broad knowledge of the community and senior needs will be an asset to our staff. We can’t wait to integrate her skills and knowledge to our program! Look for Maryellen at upcoming NNORC events.
Learn all about Medicare during Open Enrollment
Getting the Most from Medicare: Demystifying the System
Are you enrolled in Medicare but still have questions about your coverage options? Will you soon be 65 and wonder how Medicare works? NNORC is again offering a program designed to give you a better understanding of your options and obligations regarding Medicare. In this two-session workshop, we will:
- Define Medicare Parts A & B
- Explain what Medicare pays for and what you pay for
- Define Medigap insurance and how it helps you
- Discuss prescription insurance
- Help you understand the doughnut hole
- Discuss whether you should think about joining an Advantage Plan
Come and get accurate, unbiased information about Medicare from veteran Certified Medicare Counselor Janet Kiffney. The class is free of charge. So that participants get all of their questions answered, the class size is limited to 25 people. There will be plenty of time for questions and lots of helpful handouts.
DATES: Tuesdays, November 6 & 13
TIME: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: B’Nai Sholom Reform Congregation, 420 Whitehall Rd, Albany.
RSVP: Reservations are required. Please reserve your space by calling 518-514-2023
Reap the Benefits and Rewards of Living in the Albany NNORC
The New York State Office on Aging recognizes the importance of seniors aging in the comfort of their own community and funds a variety of supportive services in an area referred to as the Albany NNORC.
What is a NNORC?
It’s a Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community that has been identified as having a high number of seniors ages 60 and older. As such, an array of supportive services are available to residents in this area.
Where is the Albany NNORC:
What services are provided?
Services include social work support (case management, home visits, and counseling); healthcare-related assistance (safety assessments and health screenings), wellness and educational programs (yoga, blood pressure awareness and fall prevention) and community engagement events (movies, day trips, cultural outings, and cooking classes). There is also a dedicated handyman available for hire to do home projects.
Are there fees associated with these services?
Most services are free of charge. Some classes and social outings may have a fee that covers the cost of the event/food.
How can I access these services?
Just call your NNORC office at 514-2023 and speak with one of our dedicated staff members.
Become a NNORC Supporter
We encourage you to become a NNORC supporter (or to renew your membership). NNORC supporters receive discounts on programming, and your contribution reinforces the importance of continuing this vital service in our area. Print and complete the NNORC Supporter 2016 Form and return it with your check to JFS, 877 Madison Avenue, Albany 12208.
If you have questions or a suggestion to strengthen the Albany NNORC, please give us a call: 514-2023.
JFS Mourns with Pittsburgh
Jewish Family Services is standing with and praying for the Pittsburgh community and the families of the victims at The Tree of Life Synagogue. Our Board of Directors and staff are devasted by the unspeakable loss of eleven lives. Our hearts are with the families and the residents in the community as they mourn the loss of their neighbors and provide support to those who are injured.
JFS Interim President and CEO told the Albany Times Union, “The attack would not destroy Judaism’s principles that all Americans can embrace; “welcoming the stranger and repairing the world.”
“Those efforts are what make us good people on this Earth together,” she said.
This senseless tragedy has shaken the Albany community and our staff are available to anyone seeking support as they try to cope and make sense of this shooting. Please call us at 518-482-8856.