Lately everyone is talking about Alexander Hamilton, but did you know that he had a close and important connection to Albany? Founding father Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804) first visited Albany in 1777 to speak to General Horatio Gates on behalf of George Washington. Three years later Hamilton married Elizabeth Schuyler in the parlor of her Albany home, the Pastures, now known as Schuyler Mansion. For the next 20 years, Hamilton was connected to Albany, traveling her to visit in-laws and conduct legal business. The Albany Institute of History and Art has a special exhibit that highlights objects related to Alexander Hamilton from the collection with a portrait of him by Ezra Ames courtesy of the Union College Permanent Collection in Schenectady and a silver tankard from the Fort Ticonderoga Museum.
NNORC will have a special tour of the exhibit lead by former JFS Social Worker, Jeannie Straussman. After our private tour, spend time seeing the other exhibits, shopping at the Institute’s gift shop or lunching at the Institute’s café. There is parking behind the Institute. If you are interested in attending, but need a ride, the NNORC staff will try our best to arrange that.
DATE: Wednesday, November 30, 2016
TIME: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
PLACE: The Albany Institute of History and Art, 125 Washington Avenue, Albany
R.S.V.P.: Please call 514-2023 to make your reservation. If you are interested in attending, but need a ride, the NNORC staff will try our best to arrange that.
Cost: $8.00 per person
Hearing and Communication: How it Affects Your Life
NNORC Breakfast Club will be welcoming Assemblywoman Pat Fahy. The Assemblywoman has served two terms representing the 109th Assembly District (which includes the NNORC) in the NYS Assembly. She is a strong advocate on behalf of seniors, education, and strengthening communities. She is extremely familiar with the NNORC and lives within the NNORC. Assemblywoman Fahy was very active during the legislative session last year, vigorously speaking out in support of legislative changes to strengthen NNORCs and provide additional funds. Assemblywoman Fahy will give us a preview into the upcoming legislative session and issues of concern to our community. Coming right after election day, it should be an interesting and spirited discussion.
The program will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at the Albany Jewish Community Center. from 9:30-1100 a.m. at Albany JCC (340 Whitehall Road, Albany). Be sure to call 514-2023 to reserve your seat and your bagel.
DATE: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
TIME: 9:30-1100 a.m.
PLACE: Albany JCC 340 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY
R.S.V.P.: 514-2023
Your Albany NNORC has a New Community Nurse
Susan Hoffman grew up in and was educated in Albany, graduating from Maria College with a nursing degree. She has worked in many aspects of nursing in her career including public health, pediatrics, geriatrics, school health, and mental health services. Susan lives in Delmar with her husband and small dog. She has two grown children, one local and one in Connecticut. Come and meet Susan! She’ll be out in the community at various NNORC events doing blood pressure checks. She looks forward to her work in the NNORC and getting to know people who participate in the programs.