Ever hear of a Sewing Bee? It’s an informal social gathering based on an activity like sewing or quilting. Your Albany NNORC is hosting a MoonCatcher Bee.
The MoonCatcher Project provides reusable, washable, menstrual pads (aka “mooncatchers”) that can be worn by girls in the poorest communities worldwide. Educating girls in developing countries is the most effective means of improving their lives and fostering economic development. However, many girls in developing countries often drop out of school when they reach puberty because they have no access to feminine hygiene products. These pads make going to school while menstruating possible, which helps keep girls in school.
Join us for the NNORC MoonCatcher “Bee,” where we’ll gather to sew, cut, iron, and assemble MoonCatchers—washable pads made of flannel, waterproof Tyvek and highly absorbent and soft bamboo fleece fabric. Everyone—men, women and children—are welcome. No sewing skills are required. If you have a ruler, scissors, a portable sewing machine, an iron or small ironing board—bring them along, though this is not necessary. All the materials are provided by the MoonCatcher Project.
DATE: Thursday, May 24, 2018
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church, 405 Quail St., Albany
R.S.V.P.: Please call 514-2023.
Cost: Free.
Age-Friendly Meeting Focuses on Making Albany Friendly for People of All Ages
On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, nearly 30 people gathered for the second Age Friendly- Albany County meeting at Cohoes Senior Center. Several individuals made presentations to help Albany reach the goal of keeping its older adults at home and engaged in their communities for as long as possible.
Judi England, RN, Senior Health Education Coordinator for the JFS Albany NNORC, discussed her recent blog post “What’s in a name? – “Age-Friendly”? Judi’s blog is called Holistic Health and is featured on the Times Union website. Program Director Thomas Scarff discussed developing an action plan around the 8 domains that make up an Age-Friendly community (i.e. housing, transportation, social participation, respect and social inclusion, outdoor spaces & buildings, work and civic engagement, communication & information, and community and health services). County Executive, Daniel P. McCoy, joined in on the discussion and expressed his commitment to this initiative as well as his enthusiasm for the future. Keith Chan, PhD, MSW, from the University at Albany School of Social Welfare, presented on gathering and interpreting data from both stakeholder and residents in Albany County to assist in creating an action plan for the initiative. The Mayor of the City of Cohoes, Mayor Shawn Morse, discussed how Cohoes is already engaged in making changes to the city to make it more Age-Friendly. Co-Chair of Age Friendly- Albany County, Michael J. Burgees, reviewed the goals of small work groups to be broken down based on the eight domains. Patricia J. Binzer, EdD, Co-Chair of Age Friendly- Albany County, presented on the role of the Community Council to ensure that residents are given a voice in this process.
At the close of the meeting it was decided that the next steps are to complete a needs assessment and then to develop an action plan moving forward. Small work groups will be meeting again in October based on their interest and expertise in the eight domains. For more information about Age Friendly Albany, visit https://tinyurl.com/yat4wfwl.
"Let's Talk About Albany" is taking a field trip.
We are taking a special trip downtown to the Ten Broek Mansion on Thursday, June 28 at 1:00 p.m. The Ten Broeck Mansion was built in 1797-98 for General Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife, Elizabeth Van Rensselaer. We will tour the mansion and learn about its history. The mansion is located at 9 Ten Broeck Place (near Livingston Ave and Manning Blvd).
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
- Albany Seniors Services has a small van that can transport 10 passengers for $6.00 per person. The van will leave APL’s Bach Branch at 12:30 p.m. and return to Bach at approximately 2:45 p.m.
- If the van is full, carpooling is also encouraged. There is a free parking lot behind the mansion. Your group can arrange to depart from Bach.
Save the date for the next meeting of Let’s Talk About…Albany! It will be on July 26 at 1:00 p.m. at APL’s Bach Branch. The Albany County Historical Association will talk about the history of Washington Park, complete with photos.
Date: Thursday June 28, 2018
Time: 1:00 p.m. (van leaves the Bach Branch at 12:30)
Place: APL’s Bach Branch (455 New Scotland Ave., Albany)
RSVP: Please RSVP and pay NNORC: 518-514-2023. The entrance fee to the Mansion is $4.00, plus $6.00 if you are riding in the Albany Senior Services van. If you want to carpool, please let NNORC know when you RSVP and we can put you in touch with other attendees, so you can make arrangements.
NNORC and AARP Taxing Filing Appointments are Booked
We are happy to report that so many of the Albany NNORC residents have taken advantage of the free tax prep offered by AARP. Unfortunately, all remaining appointments are booked! We have created a waiting list in case someone cancels, but please be prepared to investigate other tax prep options.
Date: Current appoints are March 27 and April 3
Time: 90 minute appointments from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation, 420 Whitehall Rd. Albany
RSVP: Please call NNORC at 518-514-2023 to to be added to our waiting list.
Food and Flicks Presents… Wonder Woman!
Wonder Woman is the fifth-highest-grossing superhero film domestically, starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot. When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana (Gadot), an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.
We’re bringing in food from Cardona’s Market. Choose eggplant parmesan or chicken parmesan. The cost is $13 for members and $15 for non-members.
Date: Thursday, February 8
Time: 12:00 noon
Place: Congregation Beth Emeth (100 Academy Rd., Albany)
RSVP: RSVP with NNORC at 518-514-2023. Registrations will be accepted until Tuesday, February 6
Wellness Wednesday Discusses "Loving the skin you're in….at any age"
Wellness Wednesday returns in January! Lisa Whitney, Master Esthetician, will present:”Loving the skin you’re in….at any age”. Join us for this opportunity to learn tips for mature skin health, wellness, and beauty.
Date: Wednesday January 17, 2018
Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Place: Congregation B’Nai Sholom, 420 Whitehall Rd., Albany
RSVP: Please RSVP with the NNORC at 518-514-2023
Don't Miss NNORC Night at the JCC!
Come out for another NNORC Night at the JCC . The JCC will be serving up a delicious dinner featuring pasta and meatballs, along with good conversation and fun! NNORC night is always a good time to catch up with friends and make new ones. There will also be a short presentation during dinner by EPIC, a senior discount prescription medication plan.We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Wednesday December 13, 2017
Time: 4:45 p.m.
Place: Albany JCC (340 Whitehall Rd., Albany)
RSVP: Please call Claire Sigal at 518-438-6651 to make your reservation by 9:30 a.m. on December 13
Cost: The suggested donation is $5
Join NNORC at the Albany Institute's Well-Dressed in Victorian Albany Tour!
Well-Dressed Albany
Please join us for a tour of Well-Dressed in Victorian Albany. This exhibition of nineteenth-century Victorian fashion represents a rare opportunity to showcase part of the Albany Institute’s costume collection, one of the museum’s treasures.
Spanning more than 250 years, from the mid-eighteenth century to the present, the Albany Institute’s costume collection includes more than 4,000 garments and accessories that were used or worn by upstate New Yorkers of all ages, social classes, economic conditions, and cultural groups.
Date: Thursday January 18, 2017
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place: Albany Institute of History and Art; 125 Washington Ave., Albany.
There is a parking lot behind the museum on Elk Street (between Swan St. and Dove St.).
RSVP: Please call NNORC to register at 518-514-2023
Cost: Tickets to the exhibit are $8.00
NNORC Hosts Holiday Party!
Celebrate the holiday season with your NNORC neighbors!
There will be entertainment, light snacks and fun! In the spirit of the holidays, if you enjoy baking, we invite you to bring some of your favorite cookies (along with the recipe). You don’t have to bring sweets to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Wednesday, December 20
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Place: B’Nai Sholom Reform Congregation (420 Whitehall Rd., Albany).
RSVP: Please RSVP to NNORC at 518-514-2023
NNORC Wellness Wednesday Presents… Taking Charge of Your Health
Students and Faculty from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) will again be providing important health information and screening opportunities for the Albany NNORC.
Take advantage of some, or all of the following options:
- “Script Your Future” – Talk one-on-one with Pharmacy students and faculty about your medications. Receive valuable tips on how to maximize the health benefits of your prescriptions.
- CaRE – Screenings and information on Heart and Kidney health.
- Epilepsy Project – Educational information from the Northeastern Epilepsy Foundation designed to build awareness of epilepsy and seizures, current research in control and treatment, and ways to assist those experiencing a seizure.
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Blood Glucose Screenings
All screenings and information are offered free of charge, and are completely confidential. Invest in your Health – it is your most important asset!
DATES: Wednesday, November 15
TIME: 1:30 -3:30 p.m.
PLACE: Congregation B’Nai Sholom (420 Whitehall Road, Albany).
RSVP: Pre-registration is suggested. Please RSVP at 518-514-2023