Join us for a new year of Breakfast Clubs! Maura Fleming, the Capital Region Program Manager at the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York will be speaking about healthier living for your brain and body.
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. This program offers participants an opportunity to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Save the date for February Breakfast Club on Wednesday, February 14. We will welcome back Trooper Stephen Rothwein, Community Outreach Coordinator at the New York State Police. He will discuss home security for seniors.
Date: Wednesday, January 10
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Albany Jewish Community Center (340 Whitehall Road, Albany)
RSVP: Please call NNORC at 518-514-2023 to RSVP
The Breakfast Club Presents… Staying Healthy in the Winter
Join us for the final Breakfast Club of 2017 when we welcome Mary Brummagyn from the Albany County Department of Health. She will discuss what you need to know to stay healthy in the winter.
As the weather turns colder, we start to worry about the flu and pneumonia. Ms. Brummagyn will update us on immunizations, as well as how to handle cold and flu season.
Please save Wednesday, January 10 for our first Breakfast Club of 2018 when we discuss Healthier Living for your Brain and Body with Maura Fleming, Capital Region Program Manager at the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York.
Date: Wednesday, December 13
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Albany Jewish Community Center (340 Whitehall Road, Albany).
RSVP: Please call 518-514-2023 to reserve your bagel and your seat!
NNORC Breakfast Club Discusses Winter Driving
Do you worry when you have to drive in the winter? We all know that the snow will arrive at some point. Please join us with Roger Dames, the Driver Fitness Center Coordinator at Colonie Senior Services. He will discuss how to drive safely under hazardous winter conditions.
Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Albany JCC (340 Whitehall Road, Albany)
RSVP: Please RSVP to NNORC at 518-514-2023
*Save the date for the next Breakfast Club. Mary Brummagyn, Albany Health Department, will present on Wednesday, December 13 on “What you need to know to stay healthy in the Winter.”
NNORC Breakfast Club Discusses Upcoming Fall Prevention Program
We will be welcoming Scott L. Homer, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director and Health Sciences Department Chair from Maria College. 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, 2017
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany
RSVP: Please RSVP to 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.
NNORC Breakfast Club Discusses Upcoming Fall Prevention Program
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.
The NNORC Breakfast Club Welcomes Back Congressman Paul Tonko
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
Congressman Paul Tonko Coming to the August NNORC Breakfast Club
The August NNORC Breakfast Club welcomes special guest: Congressman Paul Tonko. Congressman Tonko is serving his fourth term in the US House of Representatives after a long and illustrious career in the NYS Assembly and as CEO of the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority. He is keenly interested in sharing his perspectives on what’s going on in Washington and hearing the concerns of his constituents. This will be an active and engaging breakfast program.
Throughout his career, Congressman Tonko has been a champion for the working class, advancing policies that create jobs, provide economic opportunity and ensure senior citizens can retire with dignity. He believes in the power of America’s middle class and fights to ensure the American Dream stays within reach for all who work hard and play by the rules.
In the House of Representatives, Congressman Tonko serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Since 2013, he has served as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Environment and Economy. He also serves several subcommittees including Energy and Power, Oversight and Investigations and Research and Technology.
Save the date for the next NNORC Breakfast Club. On Wednesday, September 14, Jane Levine from Levine Memorial Chapel in Albany will share information about the
process for pre-planning your funeral. We will be back at the Albany JCC for this one.
DATE: Wednesday, August 10, 2016
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road, Albany
RSVP: Please let us know you are coming by calling 514-2023.
NNORC Breakfast Club Learns About Reiki
Reiki (pronounced: Ray- Key) is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. The June Breakfast Club features Dolly Magarik, a self-proclaimed energy junkie, who will teach you what Reiki is all about, as well as share her personal story of coming to appreciate the practice. Who knows, you may even receive a bit of the healing energy!
Dolly has explored the field of energy work and healing in many forms: The Donna Eden Technique, Yoga, QiGong and the Munay Ki work from Peru. In 2013 Dolly connected with Reiki and has received training in many levels and traditions of
DATE Wednesday, June 8, 2016
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.
Learn the Benefits of Yoga at NNORC Breakfast Club
Are you curious about yoga? You don’t have to be a pretzel to get all the benefits of a yoga practice—you don’t even have to get down on the floor! Judi England, RN, Kripalu Yoga Instructor, NNORC Senior Health Education Coordinator will lead the March Breakfast Club and share information on how yoga benefits the body, mind and spirit and can contribute to a calmer, more balanced lifestyle. She’ll explore the connection between yoga and stress management and sample a few simple techniques you can use everyday right from you chair.
Bring your questions and your friends. A light breakfast will be provided.
DATE: Wednesday, March 9
TIME: 9:30–11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Albany JCC (340 Whitehall Road, Albany).
RSVP: Please call 514-2023 to reserve your seat and your bagel.
Our favorite presenter is back for April! The April Breakfast Club welcomes back Kim Verner, Esq. Join us on Wednesday, April 13 for another thought-provoking
discussion on legal issues facing seniors.
NNORC Breakfast Club – Pre-Planning Your Funeral
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