The August NNORC Breakfast Club welcomes special guest, Congressman Paul Tonko. He is our local expert on state and federal issues and politics. He will share what is going on in Washington, as well as listen to the concerns of his constituents.
Congressman Tonko has represented our area in the House of Representatives since 2009. He serves on the Energy & Commerce Committee, and the Science, Space & Technology Committee. Throughout his career, he has been a champion for the working class, advancing policies that create jobs, provide economic opportunities and ensure senior citizens can retire with dignity.
NOTE: We have a very limited number of Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program check booklets remaining and will be distributing them at this August Breakfast Club.
Save Wednesday, September 12 for the next NNORC Breakfast Club when we welcome our NNORC Senior Health Education Coordinator, Judi England, RN. She will present on Hope & Resilience: How to make friends with the life we have now.
Date: Wednesday, August 8
Time: 10:00 a.m
Place: Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road, Albany
RSVP: Please RSVP to NNORC at 514-2023
Take a Day Trip to the Lake George Theatre
We’re heading to the Lake, the Lake Theater at the Holiday Inn Resort in Lake George. Join us for Neil Simon’s classic comedy, “Last of the Red Hot Lovers.”
SYNOPSIS
Middle-aged, Married Barney Cashman wants to join the 1970’s sexual revolution before it’s too late so he arranges three seductions, all with hilarious yet charming
consequences for both Barney and the three women he clumsily attempts to seduce.
Lunch is included with the performance. Please choose beef medallions, baked chicken, broiled salmon or vegetarian pasta.
DATE: Thursday, August 17, 2017
TIME: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
FEE: $83 for members and $86 for non-members
RSVP: Please call NNORC by August 2nd to reserve your seat: 518-514-2023
The bus will leave from St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church (440 Whitehall Rd, Albany) parking lot.
Don't Miss Mamma Mia! at Capital Rep
Put on your platforms and feather boas and join the 54 million people all around the world who have fallen in love with this story filled with ABBA’s greatest hits! Come and experience Mamma Mia! as you never have before—in the intimate setting of Capital Rep! This tale takes place on a Greek Island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings together three men from her mother’s past. As the mystery unravels, you’ll be laughing and rockin’ to smash hits, including Dancing Queen, S.O.S., Super Trouper, Take A Chance on Me and The Winner Takes It All.
DATE: Wednesday, July 19
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Capital Rep, 111 N. Pearl Street, Albany. There are several parking lots nearby.
RSVP: Please call 514-2023 to reserve a ticket for the show. Tickets are $16 per person.
NNORC NIGHT at the JCC
The JCC will be serving up a wonderful, tasty dinner featuring pasta and meatballs, along with good conversation and fun.
DATE: Monday, June 19, 2017
TIME: 4:45 p.m
PLACE: Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY
RSVP: Call Claire Sigal at 438-6651. The suggested donation is $5.00. Transportation requests can be made when making your reservation. Last call for reservations is 9:30 a.m. on June 19.
NNORC Hosts Dinner and Movie with Academy Award Winning Musical La La Land
If you haven’t seen this movie, don’t wait. While it’s about a jazz pianist falling for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles, some have described it as being transported into a different world. Starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, La La Land, a musical, was the winner of multiple Academy Awards, including Emma Stone for Best Actress.
Dinner will be catered by Sam’s Italian Restaurant. Please choose either eggplant parmesan or chicken parmesan. Both will be served with salad, penne pasta and a dinner roll. The cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. The movie will begin at 3:00, followed by dinner.
DATE: Thursday, June 15, 2017
TIME: 3:00 p.m
PLACE: St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York, 12208
RSVP: Please call NNORC at 514-2023 to reserve a spot and to place your order for food
NNORC Seniors Celebrate July is National Ice Cream Month!
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with your Albany NNORC neighbors. Take a break from the heat and join us for make-your-own sundae bar!
Join us!
DATE: Thursday, July 20, 2017
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: B’Nai Sholom Reform Congregation (420 Whitehall Road, Albany)
RSVP: Please call NNORC at 514-2023 to let us know you are coming so we can get enough chocolate sauce and sprinkles!
JFS is Hiring! Part Time Social Worker and Part Time Receptionist/Admin
https://jfsneny.org/employment/employment-opportunities/
NNORC Breakfast Club Talks about Home Care Options
Do you have questions about home care services? The CHOICES Aging Life Care Professionals help people over 60 connect to community services and programs that enhance their health, safety, independence, financial security and overall quality of life. Join us for the June Breakfast Club and learn how CHOICES staff help clients save money, secure better care and efficient services, while reducing stress to the client and family, including long-distance caregivers. (CHOICES is a program offered by St. Peter’s Hospital.
The program will be on Wednesday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany. Please call 514-2023 to reserve your bagel and your seat! Bring your friends.
The NNORC Breakfast Club goes on hiatus in July. Watch the July NNORC News for the August Breakfast Club date and topic.
Reduced Price “Sterling Sounds” Ne'imah Concert Tickets for NNORC Members
Ne’imah Jewish Community Chorus Co-Presidents, Sally and Matthew Greenblatt, announce that half price tickets are available to NNORC members for Ne’imah’s 25th Anniversary Concert being held on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at The Massry Center for the Arts on the Campus of the College of St. Rose, 1002 Madison Avenue, Albany. A reception will follow the concert. Plenty of off-street parking is available. Tickets for NNORC members will be $5.00/ticket.
The concert, “Sterling Sounds” will feature Ne’imah Jewish Community Chorus and guest artist, Cantor Meir Finkelstein (pictured). Cantor Finkelstein has composed 150 pieces of Jewish music which are performed worldwide. He is a Hollywood
composer/arranger, scoring numerous TV shows and TV movies. He collaborated with Steven Speilberg, composing music for the Visual History Foundation’s award-winning documentary, “Survivors of the Holocaust” for which he was nominated for a Cable Ace Award.
Be sure to mark your calendar for June 11 at 7:00 p.m. and join Ne’imah for a joyous evening of music. To reserve your tickets to be picked up at the door, call Helene Ainspan at 438-9561.
A Spring Gardening with the Cornell Cooperative Extension
Container Gardening with Flowers and Vegetables on Tuesday, June 6 at 1:00 p.m.
If you lack the room or sunlight to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers at your home, you can plant in containers on your balcony or around your yard. This talk will cover the basics: containers, soil, seeds, plants, fertilizer, and water, with an emphasis on growing your own food. Join Martie Teumim, a Master Gardener with Cornell Cooperative Extension as we learn about growing our own food.
DATE: June 6, 2017
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church at 405 Quail Street, Albany.
FEE: The cost is $4.00 per person.
RSVP: NNORC at 514-2023.