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Step back in Albany history!
“The Neighborhood That Disappeared” is a documentary that examines and celebrates Albany’s multi-ethnic South End enclave, which was demolished for the construction of the Empire State Plaza in the early 1960s. In the process, many families, businesses and community institutions were destroyed. Filmmaker, Mary Paley, felt their stories needed to be told so this vibrant community would not be lost. “The Neighborhood That Disappeared” broke pledge records for WMHT-TV PBS, and it has been rebroadcast many times due to high viewer demand.
NNORC, in cooperation with Congregation Beth Emeth, is pleased to present a special panel presentation and discussion about life in the neighborhood that disappeared and the making of the film.  We will show clips from the film and host a discussion with four panelists: Patrick J. Bulgaro (Screenwriter & Historical Consultant); Mary Paley (Filmmaker); Tony Opalka (Albany City Historian) and Shirley Cohen (NNORC member and resident of the neighborhood).
This promises to be an interesting program as we delve into a time in Albany’s not so distant past. The topic is also timely—this year marks the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking for the construction of the Plaza.
See the documentary before the panel discussion
Beginning in November, 2015, the documentary will air again on WMHT-TV PBS. Please check your local
listings or come to Congregation Beth Emeth on Thursday December 3, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. to preview the complete film. Local libraries may also carry the film.
Panel Discussion
DATE: Thursday, December 10, 2015
TIME: 2:30–4:00 p.m.
PLACE Congregation Beth Emeth (100 Academy Road, Albany),
RSVP: There is no charge, but please call 514-2023 to make your reservation.
FEE: There is no charge, but please call 514-2023 to make your reservation.

Are you enrolled in Medicare but still have questions about your coverage options? Will you soon be 65 and wonder how Medicare works? We are offering a presentation designed to give you a better understanding of your options and obligations with regard to Medicare. In this two-session workshop, we will define Medicare Parts A & B; explain what Medicare pays for and what you pay for; discuss prescription drug insurance; define Medigap insurance and how it helps you; help you understand what the doughnut hole is; and discuss whether you should join  the 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 all participants get their questions answered, the class is limited to 25 people. There will be plenty of time for questions and lots of helpful handouts.
DATES: Thursdays, November 12 and 19, 2015
TIME: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
PLACE: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany.
RSVP: Reservations are required. Please reserve your space by calling 514-2023.
 

Come on out for another NNORC Night at the Albany JCC! We’ll serving up a wonderful tasty dinner featuring barbecue chicken, along with good conversation and fun. NNORC Night is always a great way to break bread and share good fellowship, catch up with friends and meet new people. Transportation requests can be made when making your reservation. Last call for reservations is 9:30 a.m. on October 26. Looking forward to seeing you there.

DATE: Monday, October 26, 2015

TIME: 4:45 p.m.

PLACE: Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY

RSVP: Please call Claire Sigal at 438-6651 to make your reservation.

FEE: suggested donation is $5.00  

Game #1 – Learn about vaccines

The onset of fall signals the beginning of the flu season. But it’s also a time for shingles and pneumonia, both of which can take you out action.
Should you get the flu shot? Should you get vaccinated for shingles or pneumonia? Can you safely do all three?
Join us for the October NNORC Breakfast Club, where speaker Mary Brummagyn, SPRN, will shed light on the latest vaccine information for adults and seniors. Mary coordinates the Immunization Program at the Albany County Department of Health. She is extremely committed to sharing accurate information about immunizations with adults, especially seniors.
DATE Wednesday, October 14, 2015
TIME 9:30–11:00 a.m.
PLACE Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Rd, Albany
RSVP Reservations required. Call NNORC at 514-2023 to reserve your seat and your bagel.

Game #2 – Get the flu vaccine

The Albany NNORC is teaming up with Price Chopper pharmacists to offer seniors a flu shot clinic.
Getting vaccinated is especially important for people who are older than 65, or who have diabetes or asthma. Price Chopper carries the quadrivalent vaccine, which covers four strains of the flu instead of just three. They also offer a high dose shot that provides better protection for seniors.
Reduce your risk of contracting the flu and come and get vaccinated!
DATE Wednesday, October 14, 2015
TIME 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
PLACE St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Rd, Albany
RSVP Appointments required. Call NNORC at 514-2023 to reserve your vaccine.
FEE Flu shots are covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. Bring your Medicare Part B card and your prescription drug card. Questions about individual coverage can be answered by Price Chopper pharmacists.
 

Dust off your sneakers—The NNORC Walkers are out walking. Join your friends and neighbors each Monday (weather permitting) for a gentle, self-paced walk along the Whitehall Road area.
Wear clothing comfortable for movement, weather-friendly and good footwear. Bring a water bottle.
We will leave the St. Sophia’s parking lot (440 Whitehall Road, Albany) promptly at 4:00 pm., walk to the JCC and return to St. Sophia’s. That’s one mile.
Come with us, breathe the air, stretch your winter stiff body, and enjoy some exercise and good company.  Walking is the perfect way to distress through movement.
DATES: Monday, September 21, 2015*
TIME: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
PLACE: St. Sophia’s parking lot (440 Whitehall Rd., Albany, NY)
RSVP: Call NNORC with questions and to let us know you are coming: 514-2023.

  • JFS is closed September 14 and 28 for the Jewish holidays.

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The September Breakfast Club will focus on a topic requested by many Breakfast Club regulars—pre-planning your funeral. Thinking about your own funeral can be unnerving. However, seniors are increasingly coming to appreciate the benefits of pre-planning their funeral, including great emotional and financial security for themselves and their families. Pre-planning has become an important component of estate planning and provides an excellent opportunity to make sure that your wishes are known to your loved ones, and that they are followed—all of which provides peace of mind for those in mourning.
Jane Levine, of Levine Memorial Chapel in Albany, will be our featured speaker. She will share information about the process for pre-planning your funeral, as well as considerations in pursuing this option.
Bring your questions, concerns, and friends. A light breakfast will be served.
Save Wednesday, October 14, 2015 for the next NNORC Breakfast Club. Featured speaker, Mary Brummagyn, SPRN, will discuss flu shots, the shingles vaccine as well as the new pneumonia recommendations.
DATE Wednesday, September 9, 2015
TIME 9:30–11:00 a.m.
PLACE Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY
RSVP Please contact 518-514-2023 or info@jfsneny.org
FEE Free

If you enjoy making and sampling nourishing and warming recipes, then this class is for you. Staff from the Cornell Cooperative Extension are back once again to teach a class about cooking soup. Come build confidence in creating your own soups from simple ingredients and take home a collection of tried and true recipes that will help ward off the winter cold.
This is a hands-on class. Come hungry for sampling!
DATE: January 19, 2015
TIME 2:00–3:30 p.m.
PLACE First Congregational Church, 405 Quail St., Albany, NY
RSVP Reservation required. Please contact 518-514-2023
FEE $4.00 per class

NNORC is partnering with the Albany Art Room to offer a class on Basic Print Making. Using a simple print making technique, you will create striking relief prints to create cards and beautiful pieces of art. By drawing with a ballpoint pen on a piece of flat Styrofoam, you’ll prepare an instant original stamp. We’ll experiment with printing on different colors of paper and repeating the print to see some of the countless possibilities of relief print making. The Albany Art Room is a terrific community resource devoted to bringing the excitement of artistic expression to people of all ages and levels of experience. It is a friendly space offering a vibrant, creative environment, in which aspiring and accomplished artists can share inspiration and celebrate their work. Visit their website for information about other classes: www.albanyartroom.com. DATES October 28, 2015 TIME 1:00–3:00 p.m. PLACE The Albany Art Room, 350 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY RSVP Please contact 518-514-2023 or info@jfsneny.org FEE Free

Your Albany NNORC is pleased to offer a Fall Prevention Program developed to address this important component of continued good health.
Would you like to:
• Explore strategies to help you stay safe AND continue to be independent and active
• Share ideas with others about our fears, concerns and beliefs about falls.
• Learn a sequence of easy exercises targeted to build the balance, stability and strength important to fall prevention
Join us for a three-part series designed to offer helpful information in a fun and highly interactive way.
Facilitator: Judi England, RN, NNORC Senior Health Education Coordinator
Registration is required. Please call NNORC with questions or if you need additional information.
DATES September 3, 10, 17, 2015

TIME 1:00–2:30 p.m.

PLACE Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY

RSVP Please contact 518-514-2023 or info@jfsneny.org

FEE Free

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