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The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime and Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel 

Stéphane Bréitwieser is the most prolific art thief of all time. He pulled off more than 200 heists, often in crowded museums in broad daylight. His girlfriend served as his accomplice. His collection was worth an estimated $2 billion. He never sold a piece, displaying his stolen art in his attic bedroom. He felt like a king. Until everything came to a shocking end. 

In this spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, Michael Finkel gives us one of the most remarkable true-crime narratives of our times, a riveting story of art, theft, love, and an insatiable hunger to possess beauty at any cost. 

Join our Novel NNORC Book Club to discuss a #1 New York Times bestseller. 

Online registration here 

Discuss services and supports that are important to you. This meeting is open to all NNORC residents. 

Online registration here 

Discuss services and supports that are important to you. This meeting is open to all NNORC residents. 

Online registration here 

Nia is a gentle movement practice for holistic healing, blending martial arts and dance in a simple yet effective practice. Participate sitting or standing, shoes or no shoes! 

$5 per class for non-NNORC residents. 

Instructor: Andrea Hersh 

Online registration here 

Traditional mat class will walk you through a range of poses, breathwork and a closing relaxation. Bring your own mat, yoga ties, props, and a bottle of water. 

Free for NNORC residents. $5 per class for non-NNORC residents. 

Instructor: Bailey Walz. 

Online registration here 

Traditional mat class will walk you through a range of poses, breathwork and a closing relaxation. Bring your own mat, yoga ties, props, and a bottle of water. 

Free for NNORC residents. $5 per class for non-NNORC residents. 

Instructor: Bailey Walz. 

Online registration here 

Your NNORC neighbors are getting individual training on how to: get photos from their phone to their computer; use an iPad; connect to wifi; watch a video; and more. We have volunteer mentors from the NNORC who are teaching skills and answering questions about computers and devices.

Please bring your questions and your charged tablet, phone or laptop (Apple or PC)

DATE: Mondays, April 13 or April 27
TIME: 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: APL’s Bach Branch (455 New Scotland Ave., Albany)
RSVP: Please call NNORC to register at 518-514-2023

Renew your commitment to health and wellness in the New Year by joining us for weekly Chair Yoga via Zoom.  New to the practice?  Don’t worry! Everything we do is seated or standing with the chair for support.  There’s no need to get up and down from the floor.  A lot of modifications are suggested so that the practice will work for your unique strengths and abilities.

Join us Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

NNORC uses Zoom for video and audio conferencing, so we can continue to offer you programs. Prefer not to use a computer or smartphone to participate? No problem! 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 so that we can give you the correct access link or phone number for you to participate. You can also contact us for a one-on-one Zoom tutorial with a staff member. 

Let’s “Go Green” and learn how to make reusable storage sheets. Made with cotton fabric and natural beeswax, these sheets can be molded to any shape using the natural warmth of your hands. Once used, simply wash the storage sheet with dish detergent, rinse, reshape and reuse. Enjoy making  and using these pretty and environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic wrap or foil.

Our presenter is Tanette Nguyen-McCarty. She hasn’t slowed down in her retirement. She loves yoga and tai-chi, jewelry making, and helping her community with a variety of volunteer services.

This group will be taught by Diana Bangert-Drowns, a NNORC resident and artist. Diana has enjoyed numerous hobbies throughout her life, including sewing, gardening, music and visual arts.

DATE: Wednesday, June 26
TIME: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church (405 Quail St, Albany)
RSVP: Group size is limited to 12! Registration is required. Please call NNORC to RSVP: 518-514-2023.

Materials fee is $2.50, payable at class.

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