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Once again your Albany NNORC is pleased to offer an important program on Fall Prevention. Like other NNORC health and wellness events, this program is designed to offer useful information in a fun and interactive way. This year, NNORC joins with the Staff and students of Maria College to offer information and skills you need to stay safe at home, and around the town. You will have the opportunity to:

  • Explore strategies to help you stay safe AND continue to be active and independent.
  • Share ideas with others about our fears, concerns and beliefs about falls
  • Learn a sequence of exercises targeted to build the balance, stability and strength important to fall prevention.
  • Receive an “In-Home” safety assessment from the faculty and students of Maria College.

Facilitator: Judi England, RN, NNORC Senior Health Education Coordinator
DATE:    Thursdays, October 26, November 2, & November 9,  2017
TIME: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
PLACE: McAuley Hall, Maria College, 308 South Manning Blvd., Albany, New York
RSVP: Registration is required and participation in all 3 sessions of this program is STRONGLY encouraged. Please register with NNORC at 518-514-2023
 
 

Once again, students from the The College of Saint Rose Psychology Club and psychology department have generously offered to help NNORC homeowners with fall yard clean-up. Because spots are limited, we would like to reserve registration for our NNORC residents who do not otherwise have access to affordable, reliable help. Please provide paper yard waste bags, if at all possible.
 
DATE: Saturday, November 11 & 18
TIME:12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
RSVP: Registration opens Monday, October 16.  Interested residents should call the NNORC at 518-514-2023.


Become a Corporate Sponsor, Join the Honorary Committee or Buy Tickets Here.
On October 19, 2017, JFS will honor Amy Klein and Fred Erlich for their outstanding contributions to making our world a better place.
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 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.
“It is humbling to be recognized with the Anschel Weiss Community Builders Award. I consider it a great honor to serve the community each day through my work at Capital Roots, helping to make our neighborhoods and families healthier.  As Anschel has, I hope that I can inspire others on their paths to create change in our world,” said Amy Klein.
“I am honored to receive the Jewish Family Services Community Builder Award. As a previous board member, and passionate advocate for individuals and families, the mission and work of JFS speaks to my heart, said Fred Erlich. “I am deeply humbled by this award and recognition. Anschell Weiss was a friend, colleague and fellow Rotarian who was a consummate professional and demonstrated the highest ideals. May we all continue to repair the world, serve with humility, embrace our differences, and build vibrant communities, he added.
Fredrick Erlich is founder and CEO of Living Resources, a not-for-profit health and human services agency that serves more than 2,000 people across 14 programs throughout the Capital Region. Mr. Erlich founded this agency in 1974 as an organization committed to maintaining a continuum of services that addresses the full range of needs experienced by individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities (including autism spectrum disorders), and traumatic brain injuries.
In 2016, he received the Excellence in Public Service Award from the University at Albany Alumni Association. He is also the recipient of The Bishop Hubbard Award for promoting and creating services for people with disabilities.
Amy Klein is CEO of Capital Roots, which works to reduce the impact of poor nutrition on public health the Capital Region through community gardens, access to healthy foods, nutritional and horticultural education and urban greening programs. Under Amy’s leadership, ten new programs have been launched, including the nationally recognized Veggie Mobile, that increase access to fresh, affordable food in our region’s underserved neighborhoods and expanded the non-profit’s geographical reach to include four counties. As CEO, she oversees 32 staff members who work to implement the various programs.
Please Join Us! Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Shabbos House, 320 Fuller Road, Albany. To become a corporate sponsor, join the honorary committee or buy tickets, please call 518-482-8856 or visit jfsneny.org.
Download the Corporate & Honorary Form here.

Computers can be confusing, but they don’t have to be. Do you have specific questions about using your computer? Do you know how to navigate the internet, search for a recipe, purchase something online?
Sarah McFadden, Digital Literacy Resource Educator at Rensselaer County Cornell Cooperative Extension can help!  She will be addressing internet basics as well as staying safe online. Learn how to use the World Wide Web to get things done, as well as search for information and identify reliable sources. Please bring your device (if it’s portable) and your questions.
DATE: Thursday, October 26, 2017
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Bach Library (455 New Scotland Ave., Albany)
RSVP: Please register with NNORC at 518-514-2023 as space is limited
 
 

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. Trained screeners will help you fit better in your car, with the ultimate goal of helping you reduce the potential for injuries or car crashes.  This program is led by Roger Danes, who serves as the Driver Fitness Center Coordinator at Colonie Senior Services. The evaluation takes only 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 gas and brake pedals and mirror adjustment.
DATE: Tuesday, October 3, 2017
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church parking lot (440 Whitehall Rd., Albany)
RSVP: Appointments are required, so please call NNORC at 518-514-2023 to register
 

Join us to discover how to take advantage of the powerful features in Photos, like an automatically organized library that shows when and where each photo was taken. We’ll explore everything from how Siri can find just the right shot to storing a lifetime of photos and videos in the cloud, so they’re accessible from any of your devices or even the web—anytime. This is a hands-on workshop at the Apple Store iPads will be available, but bring your own iPad or iPod if you have one.
DATE: Wednesday, October 25, 2017
TIME: 6:00–7:30 p.m
PLACE: Apple Store, Crossgates Mall (Level 1)
RSVP:  Please call NNORC at 518-514-2023 to sign up
 
The Apple Store at Crossgates is located on Level 1. Park and enter near Burlington Coat Factory. If you are interested in attending, but need a ride, NNORC staff will try their best to arrange one for you.
 

The beauty of flowers has inspired civilizations to attribute symbolic and mystic meanings to each blossom. Throughout the ages, beautiful and poetic thoughts have been conveyed by the presentation of a single blossom, and whole messages were communicated by bouquets in which each flower chosen offered a significant idea.  In his plays and poetry, Shakespeare was a master at the use of symbolism through his choice of plants and flowers.  Join Master Gardener Volunteer Cathie Gifford from Cornell Cooperative Extension Come and hear about Shakespeare’s genius, including “And there’s Pansies, that’s for thoughts” (Hamlet).
DATE: Thursday, October 19, 2017
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church (405 Quail Street, Albany)
RSVP: Please call NNORC to register at 518-514-2023
FEE: $4.00
 

We will be welcoming Scott L. Homer, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director and Health Sciences Department Chair from Maria College for our Fall Prevention program. He will be discussing the upcoming Falls Prevention Program in November facilitated by Judi England, RN, NNORC Senior Health Education Coordinator.
DATE: Wednesday, October 11
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany
RSVP: NNORC at 518-514-2023
*Please save Wednesday, November 8 for the next NNORC Breakfast Club where we will welcome Roger Danes, Driver Fitness Center Coordinator at Colonie Senior Services. He will discuss Winter Driving for Seniors.
 

Mac Basics
Bring your Mac and join us for an introductory tour. Follow along as we show you the basics of navigating, getting and staying organized, and keeping your software up to date. Whether you’re totally new to Mac or just need a refresher, this is a great way to get up and running—and learn a few new tricks, like how to get more done with Siri. iPads will be available, but bring your own iPad or iPod if you have one.
Date: Wednesday, September 27
Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Place: Apple Store at Crossgates Mall (Level 1)
RSVP: Please call NNORC at 514-2023 to sign up
 
 
The Apple Store at Crossgates is located on Level 1. Park and enter near Burlington Coat Factory. If you are interested in attending, but need a ride, NNORC staff will try their best to arrange one for you.
 

Here at the NNORC that is our focus—100%—and we’re always exploring new ways to shape that vision
into a reality.
On July 12, NNORC staff was invited to participate in the kick-off meeting for the Age Friendly Albany County initiative. The invitation described it as “a meeting of potential stakeholders who will partner with Albany County, World Health Organization, and AARP on a vital and exciting initiative to make Albany County Age Friendly for all of our workers, visitors and residents.”
Representatives from state and local government, health agencies, educational organizations, and service providers gathered at The First Unitarian Universalist Society to brainstorm how we can better pool our skills
and resources to serve seniors.
This National and International Initiative—led by AARP here in the U.S. and the World Health Organization Internationally—lists Eight Domains of Livability:

  1. Outdoor Sources and Buildings: Accessible places for people of all ages to gather indoors and out. Safe streets, green spaces, sidewalks and seating.
  2. Transportation Choices: Driving a car should not be the only option for getting around.
  3. Housing: Affordable housing options that can be designed or modified to allow safe “Aging in Place.”
  4. Social Participation: Accessible, affordable, engaging social activities.
  5. Respect and Social Inclusion: Intergenerational activities for young and old to meet and learn from one another and feel good about themselves
  6. Work and Civic Engagement: Opportunities for older individuals to work—for pay if they choose—or
    volunteer their skills in the community
  7. Communication and Information: Recognize that many methods must be utilized to disseminate information and provide contact
  8. Community and Health Services: Provide a means for all residents to receive affordable care when needed.                                                                                                       It’s easy to see that devising strategies to address these Eight Domains of Livability will make our community not only “Age-Friendly” but more importantly, will enhance livability for ALL residents of ALL ages.

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