Volume 9, Number 10 October 2014

NNORC News NNORC Project Director Christine A. Holle

Clinical Supervisor James Sautter, LCSW-R

Community Nurse Pat Gumson, RN

Senior Health Education Coordinator Judi England, RN, LMT

Outreach & Community Care Coordinator Michelle Dannenhoffer-Cau

Community Engagement Coordinator Judith Avner

Newsletter Design & Editorial Monica Tan

Residents’ Council Joe Adler

Gail Aroeste

Shirley Cohen

Margaret Danes

Jim Dennehey

Julie Elson

Kate McElroy

Sr. Jean McGinty RSM

Olga Tenney

Program Partners Jewish Family Services of NENY (Lead Agency)

Catholic Charities

First Congregational Church

Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany

St. Peter’s CHOICES Program

St. Peter’s Hospital

St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church

Senior Services of Albany

Sidney Albert Albany Jewish

Community Center

The College of Saint Rose

United Jewish Federation of NENY

University at Albany

School of Social Welfare

Supported by

a grant from: With appreciation to:

A program of Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York

A program of

Albany NNORC

Help the NNORC and Go Grocery Shopping on Us!

NNORC Travelers: A Fall Visit to Columbia County

Step Out for Good Health with NNORC Walkers What:

When:

Why:

What to Bring:

Contact:

Calling All Living Healthy Alums

Announcing the NNORC Breakfast Club

NNORC Night at the JCC

Poetry: Reading, Listening and Writing Let your creative self shine and join us for a very special workshop. Explore the wonders of poetry in this three-part program. Share your rich and varied life experiences, thoughts and feelings through the medium of the writ-ten word. Led by poet, playwright and author, Joseph Krausman, this workshop promises to give the participants an opportunity to dive deeper into the world of poetry in a safe, fun and judgment-free setting.

DATES: Wednesdays: October 22, 29, and November 12, 2014, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

LOCATION: First Congregational Church, 405 Quail Street, Albany, NY 12208

Fee and RSVP: Workshop is free and pre-registration is suggested.

About the Workshop Leader: Joseph Krausman comes to the NNORC with an extensive background in the written and theatre arts. He is a published author, and his plays have been performed in Northampton, Holyoke, Iowa and New York City. Joseph attributes his love of books to his Father’s advice: “Joseph, if you have nothing to do—read a book!”

November Dinner and a Movie – Jersey Boys

Albany NNORC and St. Peter’s CHOICES Working Together for Seniors

N N O R C Events Calendar — October-December 2014

Sit and Get Fit: Chair Yoga

St. Sophia’s Church

440 Whitehall Road

Albany

Tuesdays

Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Call to Register *reservations required

514-2023

All Levels Kripalu Yoga

First Congregational Church

405 Quail Street

Albany

Tuesdays

Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Call to Register *reservations required

514-2023

NNORC Council Meeting St. Sophia’s Church

440 Whitehall Road

Albany

Thursday Oct. 2 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Call to Register *reservations preferred

514-2023

Living Healthy Alumni Group

and Meditation Group

B’nai Sholom Reform

Congregation

420 Whitehall Road, Albany

First Monday of each month

Oct. 6, Nov 3

1:00–2:oo pm & 2:00–3:00 p.m.

No reservations required

NNORC Walking Group St. Sophia’s Church

440 Whitehall Road

Albany

Mondays

Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 through fall

4:00 p.m.

Call to Register *reservations preferred

514-2023

NNORC Travelers:

Fall Visit to Columbia County

Depart St. Sophia’s Greek

Orthodox Church

440 Whitehall Road, Albany

Tuesday

October 21

11:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Call to Register *reservations required

514-2023

Poetry: Reading, Listening

and Writing

First Congregational Church

405 Quail Street

Albany

Wednesdays

Oct. 22, 29 & Nov. 12

6:00–7:30 p.m.

Call to Register *reservations suggested

514-2023

NNORC Breakfast Club

Albany JCC

340 Whitehall Road

Albany

Wednesdays

Oct. 22 & Nov 19

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Call to Register *reservations required

514-2023

November Dinner and a Movie

“Jersey Boys”

St. Sophia’s Church

440 Whitehall Road

Albany

Thursday

November 13

3:00 p.m.

Call to Register *reservations required

514-2023

NNORC Night at the JCC

Albany JCC

340 Whitehall Road

Albany

Monday

December 1

4:45 p.m.

Call to Register

Claire Sigal *reservations required

438-6651

The Gringo Who Stole

Christmas

Proctors Theater

432 State St.

Schenectady

Sunday

December 14

12:45 p.m.

Call to Register *reservations required

514-2023

NNORC Events are also listed on our calendar at jfsneny.org. Bookmark us to keep up-to-date about our events.

What is means to live in the Albany NNORC

Build Flexibility, Strength and

Balance in a NNORC Yoga Class

SIT AND GET FIT CHAIR YOGA

ALL-LEVELS KRIPALU YOGA

Carpe Diem Quote of the Month

“I know of no successful surgical proce-

dure that will replace macaroni in the

spine with a rigid backbone. This is strictly

a do-it-yourself project.”

—Ann Landers

Need help dealing with a

major change in your life or coping

with a loss?

Haven JFS can help and the service is free for

NNORC residents.

SAVE THE DATE: December 14, 2014

Saturday, October 25, 2014 is Senior Citizens’ Law Day

Join Tai Chi for Seniors

Calling All Cooks!

Gail Aroeste gets us started this month with soup recipes sure to please any palate:

Immune Boosting Soup (2-4 servings)

1 small yellow onion, diced 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms (any type, but preferably Portobello or shiitake) 1 head escarole, roughly chopped (can substitute kale or Swiss chard) 1 15 ounce can low sodium white beans, drained and rinsed 1 QT low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth/stock

salt and pepper to taste

Sauté diced onions and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add broth and beans. Bring to a boil and then add escarole, kale, or Swiss chard. Simmer for 10 minutes and add seasonings. Enjoy the health

benefits!

Recipe adapted from Sageminder.com

What are the keys to longevity? Healthy Diet? Exercise?

Social Engagement? Yes to all three—but wait there’s more.

Check out this month’s web link:

http://tinyurl.com/kq48enr

SAW IT ON THE WEB...

SIXTY-PLUS DINING Mondays & Wednesdays 4:45–6:00 p.m. Full- course kosher dinners for those 60 and older. Reservations taken until 9:30 a.m. the day of the meal. Suggested donation: $5 per person Guest under 60 pays $9.

BOOK MAVENS BOOK REVIEW Wednesday, November 5, 3:00–4:30 p.m. BOOK: Sweet Dates in Basra, Author: Jessica Jiji

Reviewer: Rachel Weitz, Yiddish/Hebrew Teacher

MAH JONGG LESSONS Tuesdays: Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25 1:00-3:00 p.m. Instructor: Nancy Rosen Siegel $15 prepaid registration required

AUTUMN CONCERT IN THE AFTERNOON Thursday, October 23 1:30–2:45 p.m. Albany JCC auditorium MY NAME IS BARBRA: A Barbra Streisand Tribute performed by Joni Lambert Light refreshments served following the concert. $12 in advance $15 at the door

STAR IMPERSONATORS: Mark Verselli & Holly Faris Tuesday, October 28, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Aqua Turf Club -Plantsville, Connecticut Show, door prizes, lunch: vegetarian, chicken or roast beef Depart Albany JCC: 8:45 a.m. Return: approx. 6:00 p.m. $99 prepaid nonrefundable registration before trip fills.

PRE- THANKSGIVING CONCERT -DINNER Monday, November 17, 4:00–6:00 p.m. Concert of Songs performed by Jake Goodman- *Jake played Oliver in the 2014 Park Playhouse production of Oliver!* $13 prepaid reservation required by November 6th.

Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center 340 Whitehall Rd. | Albany, NY 12208 | 438-6651 | saajcc.org

JCC HAPPENINGS

One of the NNORC Nurses, Pat Gumson or Judi England,

will be available at locations within the Albany NNORC

area listed below. Come and meet our nurses, have your

blood pressure checked and share your health and well-

ness questions or concerns. If a time precedes a yoga or

exercise class, consider staying to participate in those

events. Call the NNORC office at 514-2023 to register for

classes, or to get further information. See the calendar

on page four for a full list of events.

St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church

Mondays, 10:45-11:15 a.m. (October 6, 13, 20, 27)

After Tai Chi & Before City of Albany exercise class

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. (October 7, 14, 21, 28)

Prior to chair yoga class.

First Congregational Church

Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. (October 7, 14, 21, 28 & November 4)

Prior to all-levels Kripalu yoga class.

Whitehall Court Coffee Klatch

1st Monday, 2:00-2:15 p.m. (October 6)

Sidney Albert JCC Senior Center

Thursdays, 10:45-11:15 a.m. (October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 &

November 4)

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NNORC offices will be closed

October 9, 10, 16, & 17 in

observance of Sukkot.

Albany NNORC

It’s a great way to get announcements about NNORC events and about other local programs. You can also view photos from past NNORC events. Give us a visit on Facebook at Albany NNORC.

Got a Question? Call the Nurse.

518-514-2023

info@jfsneny.org

jfsneny.org

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October 2014

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