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Wednesdays, January 6, 13, and 20 at 10 a.m.

Looking for a way to increase the joy and manage the stress in your life?  Look no further than your next breath!  A regular meditation practice benefits body, mind, and spirit in many significant ways.

Whether you’re brand new to practicing meditation or find your established practice could use a little boost, this program is for you. In these three sessions, NNORC Senior Health Education Coordinator Judi England will discuss what meditation is and how it relates to reversing the stress response.  We’ll then explore different meditation techniques and ways to bring mindfulness into each and every day. Most importantly, you’ll receive support and encouragement to help you build a practice that works in your busy life.

NNORC has embraced Zoom (online video and audio conferencing) so we can continue to offer you programs. If you prefer not to use a computer or smartphone to participate, all you need is a telephone line to join in. Please call 518-514-2023 or email us at NNORC@jfsneny.org to sign up for a program. We will give you an access link or phone number for you to participate. You can also contact us for a one-on-one Zoom tutorial. We look forward to seeing you or hearing from you!

We are teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York for this important program.

An Introduction to Alzheimer’s
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

This program will cover the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia to provide a general overview for people who are facing a diagnosis as well as those who wish to be informed.

This one-hour program:
· Explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
· Examines what happens in a brain affected by Alzheimer’s
· Details the risk factors for and three general stages of the disease
· Identifies FDA-approved treatments available to treat some symptoms
· Looks ahead to what’s on the horizon for Alzheimer’s research
· Offers helpful Alzheimer’s Association resources

Three ways to register for the 1/11 program:
Complete our online registration form
Call: 518-482-8856
Email: info@jfsneny.org

During the pandemic, JFS has been hugging our community with virtual counseling calls and groups, kosher meal delivery, grocery shopping and more to ensure people feel supported and connected.

NOW YOU CAN SEND A HUG TO SUPPORT A LOVED ONE!

For $5, we will send a YOU’VE BEEN HUGGED e-hug or hand-addressed postcard from you to your family and friends, bringing them a smile, warmth and personal connection. You can choose:

  • Hanukkah Hug
  • Holiday Hug
  • General Hug

Postcard Samples

Now you can hug right back!
Website order: here
Call: 518-482-8856
Email: info@jfsneny.org

PASS IT ON! We want to make sure everyone gets a hug!
Proceeds benefit JFS Programs and Services.

Jewish Family Services provides a range of support, services and resources to individuals, families, and seniors throughout the Greater Capital Region. See our impact in the community at jfsneny.org.

Did you know that every time you shop on Amazon.com you could be making a donation to JFS? And it doesn’t cost you extra to do so? It’s true. When you shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchase to the charitable organization of your choice—JFS! Smile.Amazon.com is the same as Amazon.com—same low prices, huge selection and big convenience.
How Does It Work?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com on your computer or mobile device. Log in using your usual amazon.com username and password. On your first visit, enter “Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York” (our whole name) in the “Select Your Charity” box. After that, JFS will automatically receive donations based on your eligible purchases.
Does JFS Benefit from AmazonSmile?
YES! Even though 0.5% doesn’t sound like much, it certainly can add up if hundreds of people designate JFS as their charity on smile.amazon.com.
If you have any questions, please give us a call. We would be happy to tell you more about this valuable program: 518-482-8856.
The small print: Sorry, but you cannot receive a tax deduction for amounts donated from your purchases on AmazonSmile. Donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax deductible by you.

Have you seen the TU’s Best of the Capital Region 2020: Winners? The Times Union polled nearly 56,000 residents who cast over 635,000 votes on their favorite places, including favorite restaurants, parks, spas, theater companies and more.

Join us on Wednesday, December 23 at 10 a.m. We’ll talk about the winners in some of the categories, as well as runners-up and places we think should have been included! We might even find some new places to try!

NNORC has embraced Zoom (online video and audio conferencing) so we can continue to offer you programs. If you prefer not to use a computer or smartphone to participate, all you need is a telephone line to join in. 

Please call 518-514-2023 or email us at NNORC@jfsneny.org to sign up for a program. We will give you an access link or phone number for you to participate. You can also contact us for a one-on-one Zoom tutorial. We look forward to seeing you or hearing from you!

Gail Myers, Deputy Director at NY StateWide Senior Action Council, will join us on Wednesday, December 16 at 10 a.m. to discuss how their agency is taking action to improve the lives of older New Yorkers. Hear updates on state and federal issues and learn what you can do from home to make a difference in the lives of older adults. We might be home, but there are opportunities to advocate for home care, programs, healthcare, and more.

NNORC has embraced Zoom (online video and audio conferencing) so we can continue to offer you programs. If you prefer not to use a computer or smartphone to participate, all you need is a telephone line to join in. 

Please call 518-514-2023 or email us at NNORC@jfsneny.org to sign up for a program. We will give you an access link or phone number for you to participate. You can also contact us for a one-on-one Zoom tutorial. We look forward to seeing you or hearing from you!

Managing the ups-and-downs of life is always important to our health, happiness, and well-being. However, the pandemic has brought new and long-term challenges to maintaining a positive, proactive outlook on how we live our day-to-day lives.

Join Judi England, RN, Senior Health Education Coordinator for the NNORC, on Wednesday, December 9 at 10 a.m. for a helpful discussion on stress management. During this program we will:

  • Review how acute and chronic stress impacts our bodies, minds, and energy.
  • Explore the aspects of COVID-19 that have made it especially difficult to stay balanced.
  • Share strategies for managing stress that we can use every day.

NNORC has embraced Zoom (online video and audio conferencing) so we can continue to offer you programs. If you prefer not to use a computer or smartphone to participate, all you need is a telephone line to join in. 

Please call 518-514-2023 or email us at NNORC@jfsneny.org to sign up for a program. We will give you an access link or phone number for you to participate. You can also contact us for a one-on-one Zoom tutorial. We look forward to seeing you or hearing from you!

Wednesday, December 2 at 10 a.m.

Diana Bangert-Drowns returns to share her creative spirit with the NNORC for the holidays.  Together with Diana, we will create winter-themed cards using materials that you have in your home. Prior to meeting, look around your house and gather items like paper, magazines, candy wrappers, buttons, old holiday cards (if you have them), glue (or glue stick or tape), and scissors. Additional optional materials include a hole punch, ribbon, foil, markers or anything else that you may have in your home!

NNORC has embraced Zoom (online video and audio conferencing) so we can continue to offer you programs. If you prefer not to use a computer or smartphone to participate, all you need is a telephone line to join in. Please call 518-514-2023 or email us at NNORC@jfsneny.org to sign up for a program. We will give you an access link or phone number for you to participate. You can also contact us for a one-on-one Zoom tutorial. We look forward to seeing you or hearing from you!

Monday, November 30 at 1 p.m.

Please join us for a discussion of The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict, a fictionalized account of the life of the Hollywood film star and legendary beauty Hedy Lamarr. The novel homes in not on Lamarr the movie star, but on Lamarr the co-inventor of a “frequency-hopping” radio communication technology that distantly prefigured WiFi.  Bet you didn’t know that!  In celebration of the Novel NNORC Book Club’s first anniversary, we’ll reflect on Year One and debate the “hits” and “misses.” We also want to know what beverage you reach for when you settle into a cozy chair and crack open a book — a glass of silky red wine or a warm cup of chamomile tea. New members welcome!

Save Monday, December 28th for the next Novel NNORC book club meeting. Title to be announced in the December NNORC News.

NNORC has embraced Zoom (online video and audio conferencing) so we can continue to offer you programs. If you prefer not to use a computer or smartphone to participate, all you need is a telephone line to join in. 

Please call 518-514-2023 or email us at NNORC@jfsneny.org to sign up for a program. We will give you an access link or phone number for you to participate. You can also contact us for a one-on-one Zoom tutorial. We look forward to seeing you or hearing from you!

Thursday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m.

Are you enrolled in Medicare but still have questions about your coverage options? Will you soon be 65 and wonder how Medicare works? NNORC is again offering a program designed to give you a better understanding of your options and obligations regarding Medicare.

Join us to get accurate, unbiased information about Medicare from veteran Certified Medicare Counselor Janet Kiffney.  There will be time for questions, and helpful handouts will be shared.

NNORC has embraced Zoom (online video and audio conferencing) so we can continue to offer you programs. If you prefer not to use a computer or smartphone to participate, all you need is a telephone line to join in. 

Please call 518-514-2023 or email us at NNORC@jfsneny.org to sign up for a program. We will give you an access link or phone number for you to participate. You can also contact us for a one-on-one Zoom tutorial. We look forward to seeing you or hearing from you!

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