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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.
 

Would you be interested in learning what foods are in season in the summer?  Join us as we Savor the Season with Cornell Cooperative Extension for a hands-on cooking class. Cook and sample healthy and delicious recipes made from local and seasonal foods. Learn how to use the fruits and vegetables in season now, and the best places to find them. Join us!
DATE: Tuesday, July 10, 2018
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church (405 Quail St, Albany).
FEE: $4.00
RSVP: NNORC at 514-2023
 

Become a Corporate Sponsor, Join the Honorary Committee or Buy Tickets Here.
On October 28, 2018, JFS will honor David Alan Miller and Jean Becker for their of commitment to inspiring and helping people in the Capital Region
JFS demonstrates and embraces the Jewish value of tikkun olam—repairing the world—in all our community based work. Our Annual Celebration will recognize the commitment of our honorees to serve humanity with humility and to act as role models for future generations. They will be presented the Anschel Weiss Community Builders Award. Past recipients of this award include Amy Klein, Fred Erlich, Mara Ginsberg, Chanie Simon, Rabbi Beverly Magidson, The Golub Family, Jerry & Ilene Sykes, Michael Castellana, Steve Lobel, Morris and Esther Massry, Dr. Mark Sullivan and Representative Michael McNulty.
Grammy Award-winning conductor David Alan Miller has established a reputation as one of the leading American conductors of his generation. Music Director of the Albany Symphony since 1992, David has proven himself a creative and compelling orchestra builder. Through exploration of unusual repertoire, educational programming, community outreach and recording initiatives, he has reaffirmed the Albany Symphony’s reputation as the nation’s leading champion of American symphonic music and one of its most innovative orchestras.
Jean Becker is a member of Congregation Beth Israel in Schenectady.  For 40 years, Jean taught grades 1 through 8 at several Hebrew Day Schools. She has a long history of community and volunteer activities including: past Board Member of the Jewish Federation of Northeast New York; Captain for the American Cancer Society; Treasurer of Hadassah in Colonie; Sisterhood Board at Congregation Beth Israel; Program Chair at Brandeis University Women; and many more. Currently, Jean is active in Hadassah and Chair of the United Jewish Federation’s Women’s Division campaign.  She and her husband Martin are long-term supporters of Jeremy’s circle in honor of their son-in-law, Jeremy Coleman, who died of cancer in 2008.
Please Join Us for Brunch! Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Congregation Ohav Shalom, 113 New Krumkill Road, Albany. To become a corporate sponsor, join the honorary committee or buy tickets, please call 518-482-8856 or visit jfsneny.org.
PLEASE NOTE: The kitchen at Ohav Shalom is not overseen by the VAAD. If you require a VAAD approved meal, please let us know. We are providing sealed VAAD approved meals from the Kosher Price Chopper or Shabbos House for guests who request them.
Download the Corporate & Honorary Form here.

APL’s Bach Branch is holding a program on iCloud – what is it and how to use it?  Get answers to your questions about how the Cloud works, why it’s there, and what you can do with it on your device.  This session will be taught by Sarah McFadden of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
DATE: Monday, June 18
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: APL’s Bach Branch (455 New Scotland Ave, Albany).
RSVP: Please call NNORC at 518-514-2023 to register.
 

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