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Come out for another NNORC Night at the JCC (340 Whitehall Rd., Albany) on Monday, October 29 at 4:45 p.m.  The JCC will be serving up a delicious dinner featuring barbecue chicken, along with good conversation and fun! NNORC night is always a good time to catch up with friends and make new ones.
Please call Claire Sigal at 518-438-6651 to make your reservation by 9:30 a.m. on October 29.  The suggested donation is $3. We look forward to seeing you there!
 

Be Smart, Stay Safe with a Fall Prevention Workshop
Being mobile and steady in your home or out in the neighborhood is vital to living a happy, healthy, independent life. Join us at Maria College for this fun and informational workshop on Fall Prevention.
In this workshop we will:

  • Explore ways to stay safe AND continue to be active and independent.
  • Share ideas with others about our beliefs, fears and concerns about falls.
  • Practice a sequence of exercises designed to build the strength, balance and
    flexibility important to fall prevention.

If you have already taken the three-part workshop offered last fall, this is a great refresher! Didn’t take the workshop? No worries—this “mini” version will give you tools for Fall Prevention you can use every day.
Staff and occupational therapy assistant students from NNORC and Maria College will be on hand to help you make the most of this two-hour session.
Presenters:  Scott L. Homer, MS, OTR/L, Director Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Maria College and Judi England, RN, LMT, Kripalu Yoga Instructor, Senior Health Education Coordinator for NNORC.
DATE Wednesday, October 17
TIME 2:00-4:00 p.m.
PLACE McAuley Hall, Maria College, 308 South Manning Blvd, Albany (located on Manning Blvd. across from St. Peter’s Hospital).
Registration is Required. Please call NNORC at 518-514-2023.
 
 
 

It’s party time! Please join us for our annual Holiday Party! There will be crafts, conversation, light snacks and fun!  In the spirit of the holidays, if you enjoy baking, we invite you to bring some of your favorite cookies (along with the recipe). You don’t have to bring sweets to attend.  We look forward to seeing you there!
We will also have a NNORC Year in Review – what has worked and what hasn’t.  Let’s start planning for 2019!
DATE: Wednesday, December 19
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: B’Nai Sholom Reform Congregation (420 Whitehall Rd, Albany)
RSVP:  Please RSVP to NNORC at 518-514-2023.

Pat Fahy has served in the New York State Assembly since 2012, representing the 109th Assembly District (which includes the NNORC). She is a strong advocate on behalf of seniors, education, and strengthening communities. Assemblymember Fahy is extremely familiar with the NNORC and she has helped champion issues important to the Capital Region and to New York. In this Breakfast Club she will give us a preview of the upcoming legislative session and issues of concern to our community.
Save the date for the first Breakfast Club of 2019!  The American Red Cross will be here on Wednesday, January 9 to discuss Disaster Preparedness, including winter safety checklists, flood preparedness, and more.
DATE: Wednesday, December 12, 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.
 
 
 
 
 

For several years, NNORC has offered the CarFit program and the response has been amazing. CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them. The program also provides information and materials on community-specific resources that could enhance their safety as drivers, and/or increase their mobility in the community.
Older drivers are more likely to wear their seatbelts, and less likely to speed or drink and drive. However, older drivers are more likely to be killed or seriously injured when a crash does occur due to the greater fragility of their aging bodies. While driver safety programs help protect older drivers by addressing cognitive abilities and skills, older drivers can also improve their safety by ensuring their cars are properly adjusted for them. A proper fit in one’s car can greatly increase not only the driver’s safety but also the well-being of others.
This fall we will once again offer CarFit. The program will take place on Thursday, October 4 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  in the parking lot of St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church (440 Whitehall Rd, Albany). Trained screeners will help you fit better in your car, with the ultimate goal of helping you reduce the potential for injuries or crashes.  This program is led by Roger Dames, who serves as the Driver Fitness Center Coordinator at Colonie Senior Services.
The evaluation takes 30 minutes while you are seated in your car. The screening looks at various factors including safety belt use, steering wheel tilt, head rest setting, body positioning to air bag, line of sight over steering wheel, body positioning to accelerator and brake pedals and mirror adjustment. Appointments are required, so please call the NNORC at 518-514-2023 to make your appointment.
 

Save the date for lunch and a movie! NNORC will be having lunch, followed by the movie, The Darkest Hour.
Movie Synopsis: During the early days of World War II, with the fall of France imminent, Britain faces its darkest hour as the threat of invasion looms. The Darkest Hour stars Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill, and is an account of his early days as Prime Minister.  It was nominated for Best Picture and Oldham won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Lunch will be ordered from Cardona’s. Please choose chicken parmesan or eggplant parmesan. The cost is $13 for members or $15 non-members and includes salad, pasta and dessert. Please make your reservation with NNORC by Tuesday, October 30 at 518-514-2023.
Food and Flicks is on Thursday, November 1 at 12:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd, Albany. Lunch is at 12:00 p.m. and the movie will follow.
 

The June CDTA program was so successful that we’re taking it to the next level—learning how to use the bus system! Join us Thursday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. We will be taking the bus from St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church to Capital Rep in downtown Albany, and then back. You’ll be able to learn now to use the Navigator card (if you have one) and where you can go along the route downtown!
Oni Cedeno, CDTA Travel Trainer, will accompany us for this sample bus run. Travel training is available for residents to learn how to travel using CDTA’s public transit route. Park you car at St. Sophia’s. We will board the bus near their parking lot entrance (440 Whitehall Rd, Albany). Please bring $ 0.75 for each way ($1.50 total in change).  The trip takes roughly 25 minutes (50 minutes round trip). Buses are air-conditioned, but please bring a light jacket or water if needed.
Please call NNORC to register at 518-514-2023.
 

Hope & Resilience: How to Make Friends with the Life We Have Now
     Join us for a special Breakfast club on Hope and Resilience, led by NNORC’s Senior Health Education Coordinator, Judi England.
The stresses of life face us all. Over time, the damaging effects can create poor health, and take joy from our lives. Research shows that even if you’re not born with a sunny disposition, you can learn ways to face life’s challenges with greater resilience.  In this program we will discuss the qualities of a “hopeful person,” and practice techniques to build hope in day-to-day life.
     Save the date for our next Breakfast Club on Wednesday, October 10. Fran Weiss, Registered Dietician and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist at Hannaford will speak on Healthy Eating for Seniors.
DATE Wednesday, September 12
TIME  9:30 a.m.
PLACE  Albany JCC (340 Whitehall Road, Albany)
RSVP Please call NNORC at 518-514-2023 to reserve your seat and your bagel.
 
 
 
 
 

Come on out for another NNORC Night at the JCC. We’ll be serving up a delicious dinner featuring roast turkey, along with good conversation and fun! NNORC night is always a good time to catch up with friends and make new ones.
We look forward to seeing you there!
DATE: Monday, August 13, 2018
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Albany JCC (340 Whitehall Rd, Albany)
FEE: $5.00 suggested donation
RSVP: Claire Sigal 518-438-6651 to make your reservation by 9:30 a.m. on August 13
 

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with NNORC.  Take a break from the heat and join us for make-your-own sundae bar!
Bring your sweet tooth and your smile!
DATE: Wednesday, July 18, 2018
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: B’Nai Sholom Reform Congregation (420 Whitehall Rd, Albany).
RSVP: Please call NNORC at 514-2023 to sign up.
 

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