Volume 9, Number 6 June 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

Social Work/Case Mgmt Coordinator Michelle Dannenhoffer-Cau

Handyman Tom Link

Newsletter Design & Editorial Monica Tan

Community Council Shirley Cohen

Margaret Danes

Al DeSalvo

Nancy Dorr

Kathleen Leonard

Yolanda Mastriano

Sr. Jean McGinty RSM

Marian O’Brien

Joel Phillips

Rev. Paul Rees-Rohrbacher

Diane Russo

James Sano

Sally Tillman

Anschel Weiss

Program Partners Jewish Family Services of NENY (Lead Agency)

Catholic Charities

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

An Open Invitation to NNORC Residents

June Dinner and a Movie—The Monuments Men

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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, June 18, 3:00–4:30 p.m. BOOK: Fugitive Colors Author: Lisa Barr

Reviewer: Faye Silton, retired educator/author (Read ahead: STARS OF DAVID: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish. By Abigail Pogrebin)

MAH JONGG LESSONS Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m., June 3, 10, 17, 24 Instructor: Nancy Siegel $15 prepaid registration required. Learn to play mah jongg, whether you are a complete beginner or just need a refresher. Please bring your mah jongg set and card to class, if you have them. JULES AND PAULA STEIN Live and Learn Lecture –Lunch Series

Thursday, June 12, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. KLEZMER MUSIC WITH A TICKLE IN THE HEART Peter Sokolow, master klezmer musician/author/teacher Klezmer music icon, Peter Sokolow, will share piano music and memories of the Kings of Klezmer, the Epstein Brothers- whose story is told in the documentary film, A Tickle in the Heart.

Thursday, June 26 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. SONG OF LIFE: SURVIVAL OF THE JEWS OF ZAKYNTHOS, A SMALL GREEK ISLAND Mimica Tsezana –Hyman, board member, American Friends- Jewish Museum of Greece Before showing this compelling documentary film about Jews living on Zakynthos from mid 15th century to 1953, Ms. Tsezana –Hyman will share personal stories about how her parents and grandparents were sheltered during the Nazi occupation of Greece. Learn the remarkable story of how the Mayor and Bishop organized the town to save Jews during the Holocaust, unique in Europe in that the town did not lose a single person during this time. JCC auditorium, Kosher lunch follows each lecture.

JCC member: $13 per lecture –meal NonMember: $14 per lecture- meal. Prepaid registration required.

DAY TRIP: Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie Sunday, August 10 Theater Works- Hartford, CT 11:45 a.m. Lunch- Buona Vita Bar & Grille- Enfield, CT Select: Eggplant parm, baked haddock or chicken Marsala 2:30 p.m. show Depart Albany JCC: 9:45 a.m. Return: approx. 6:45 p.m. $93.50 prepaid nonrefundable registration before trip fills.

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,

are available at locations within the Albany NNORC area

listed below. Come, meet our nurses, have your blood

pressure checked, and share your health and wellness

questions or concerns. If a time precedes an exercise or

yoga 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, 10:45-11:00 a.m. (June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)

Before City of Albany Exercise Class

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. (June 3, 10)

Prior to Chair Yoga class.

First Congregational Church

Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. (June 3, 10, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)

Prior to All Levels Kripalu Yoga class.

Whitehall Court Coffee Klatch

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

Sidney Albert JCC Senior Center

Thursdays, 10:45-11:15 a.m. (June 5, 12, 19, 26)

THE NNORC NURSES ARE IN

PHOTO CREDIT: wisegeek.com

Got a Question? Call the Nurse.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION

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Stress Management with Mindfulness — The Cliff Notes If you missed the May 5th program on “Stress Management with Mindfulness” here are seven techniques/suggestions

for incorporating the practice in your daily life:

1) TAKE CARE OF THE BASICS – Try to remember to eat well, balance exercise with rest, and get sufficient sleep

at night. It’s hard to be mindful if you body doesn’t feel well.

2) GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD! – Engage in activities that ground you get you back “in the body.” For example: Get

out in nature, play with pets, enjoy a meal, dance, sing, listen to music, etc. Simple physical distraction can

often help break a cycle of thinking about stressful events.

3) SHIFT YOUR FOCUS – Direct your attention to the needs of others through volunteer work, friendly visiting or

even just a phone call to a shut in.

4) PAY ATTENTION – Practice a technique to hone your ability to focus – meditation, yoga, tai chi, fly fishing,

mindful eating, conscious communication, etc. Even just sitting still and watching the birds with full attention

can help.

5) DO ONE THING AT A TIME – Multi-tasking doesn’t make us more productive – only more stressed. We may

appear to be accomplishing more, but in fact, our brain can only really attend to one thing at a time.

6) EMBRACE IMPERMANENCE – Nothing lasts—good or bad —forever—even though you think it might. If you

are feeling stressed about something ask yourself “How important will this really be—in an hour, in a day, in a

month, in a year?”

7) REMEMBER TO BREATHE! – Give yourself permission to take a few deep, relaxed breaths when the pressure

builds up. It makes all the difference in the world!

With mindfulness we can fully inhabit the present moment and see life as it really is—not how we fear or worry it

might be. It allows us to ride the ups and down that are a natural part of all our lives.

N N O R C Events Calendar — May-July 2014

Living Healthy Alumni Group

and Meditation Group

B’nai Sholom Reform

Congregation

420 Whitehall Road, Albany

First Monday of each month

June 2, July 7, Aug 4

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

Monday’s

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 through fall

4:00 p.m.

Call to Register *reservations preferred

514-2023

Sit and Get Fit: Chair Yoga

St. Sophia’s Church

440 Whitehall Road

Albany

Tuesdays

May 27, June 3, 10

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

May 27, June 3, 10, June

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Call to Register *reservations required

514-2023

Tai Chi for Seniors Crossing of Colonie Park

580 Albany Shaker Road

Loudonville

Wednesdays

June 4, 11, 18 & 25

7:00-8:00 p.m.

No reservations required

Dinner and a Movie

The Monuments Men

St. Sophia’s Church

440 Whitehall Road

Albany

Wednesday

June 18

3:00 p.m.

Call to Register *reservations and

pre-payment required

514-2023

NNORC Residents

Council Meeting

St. Sophia’s Church

440 Whitehall Road

Albany

Thursday

June 12

11:00 a.m.

Call to Register *reservations preferred

514-2023

Roman Catholic Diocese of

Albany’s 2014 Aging and

Spirituality Day

St. Sophia’s Church

440 Whitehall Road

Albany

Thursday

June 12

1:00–4:00 p.m.

Call to Register *reservations required

514-2023

Introduction to Meditation B’nai Sholom Reform

Congregation

420 Whitehall Road, Albany

Mondays

July 7 & Aug 4

1:00-3:00 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.

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NNORC Offices Will Be Closed In observance of Shavuot, our offices will be

closed Wednesday and Thursday, June 4 & 5.

Tai Chi for Seniors: Join us in the Park

Living Healthy Alums Continue to Learn and Laugh!

Read on: http://tinyurl.com/pnaukmx

SAW IT ON THE WEB...

So Sad...

This month we mourn the loss of our NNORC

Neighbors: Thomas Conoby, Ray Mooney

and Sophie Niemiec.

The NNORC offers their heartfelt condolences to

Margaret Danes on the loss of her beloved

daughter Elizabeth.

With Old Man Winter now behind us, we can look forward to the

luxurious “dog days” of summer. But seniors need to remember that

they have a more difficult time adjusting to the heat for various rea-

sons. Older citizens perspire less and often take medications that work

against the body’s thermostat. Increased temperatures that are pro-

longed or even sudden often stress the heart and the blood vessels

before they have had a chance to acclimate to the new temp.

If you’re over 65, here are some tips to get you through our hot sum-

mer days and nights.

Keep cool. Air conditioning can be a lifesaver, especially if you have heart disease. If you don't have air condi-

tioning, head to a cool shopping center, senior center, library, movie theater, or place of worship.

Cool baths or showers can provide relief. Ice bags and wet towels are also helpful.

Beware of dehydration; drink plenty of water even if you are not thirsty.

Curtail physical activity during extremely hot weather. Activity adds to heart strain.

Avoid heavy meals and alcohol. Alcohol acts as a diuretic, causing your body to lose water.

Limit salt use.

Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing. Don't forget to wear a hat or carry an umbrella to protect your head

and neck when you are outdoors.

Take the heat seriously. Dizziness, rapid heartbeat, diarrhea, nausea, headache, chest pain, mental changes or

breathing problems are warning signs that you should seek immediate medical attention.

NNORCers Are Walking

Here are the details:

What:

When:

Why:

What to Bring:

Contact:

Reduced Price Concert Tickets Available for NNORC Members

Left to right: Gail Aroeste, Kate McElroy

(seated), Lenora Grillo, Joan Pomokoy

2014 Aging and Spirituality Day

Summer Yoga Classes

All-Levels Kripalu Yoga

Sit and Get Fit Chair Yoga

Update on Observation Status:

New York State’s Small Step in the Right Direction

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

HOW CAN YOU PREPARE AND PROTECT YOURSELF IN THE EVENT OF A HOSPITAL STAY?

MORE QUESTIONS?

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Home Care to Meet Your Needs

Companionship, errands, light housekeeping, personal care Providing home care to help people remain at home.

Employees are screened and bonded

Please Call for More Information:

Albany Office 452-3655

518-514-2023

info@jfsneny.org

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