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THE RESOURCE FOR SENIORS
SEPTEMBER 2017
NO. 9
Only Live Once Stay Out of the Kitchen September to Remember
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Fall 2017 Living Well Ongoing Fitness Classes September 18–December 8
Registration is recommended—call the phone numbers provided to register. All are welcome! Join anytime during the session. There are no fees for these programs, compliments of MVP Health Care®.
Mondays
(No classes October 9)
Chair Moves
9:30–10:15 am
Village of Colonie Senior Center 518-869-7172
Latin Moves
9:30–10:15 am
Saratoga Senior Center
518-584-1621
Beginner Tai Chi Moves
1:15–2:00 pm
Guilderland Senior Center
518-280-7607
11:00–11:45 am 1:00–1:45 pm 1:00–1:45 pm
National Museum of Dance Clifton Park Senior Center Niskayuna Senior Center
1-800-665-7924 518-383-1343 1-800-665-7924
Striders Walking Club
9:00–10:00 am October 4–December 6
1-800-665-7924
Bokwa® Drums Alive Drums Alive
11:00–11:45 am 1:30–2:15 pm 2:00–2:45 pm
Colonie Center Mall Lower level, center court in front of Boscov’s Alpin Haus Fitness Center East Greenbush YMCA JCC of Schenectady
10:00–10:45 am Sunnyview Wellness Center September 22– Schenectady December 1 No classes 11/10, 11/24 1:00–1:45 pm Beltrone Senior Center September 22–October 27
1-800-665-7924
Tuesdays Zumba Gold® Zumba Gold® Chair Moves
Wednesdays
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Fridays Gentle Yoga Moves
Zumba Gold®
1-800-665-7924
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Editor’s desk
Youth wasted on the young? What I learned from pickleball
September 2017 Features Pickleball: Stay out of the kitchen! 10
Columnists
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omewhere through the course of time, someone or something influences us to stop being a kid. Our time to become an adult, take on responsibilities and do away with childish games comes upon us and we ignore that which we decide to define as our childhood. Games come to mind. For me, my days as an athlete have long left me. Some of my close friends, who enjoy the opportunity to share jokes at my expense, may say that my days as an athlete never really visited me at all. Nevertheless, watching people play a sport oft-mentioned in these pages, provided me with a sense of hope and fear at the same time. The prospect of learning pickleball, and perhaps playing along as a participant, ignited a fire within me. The chance to engage in competition since I last played baseball twenty [cough!] years ago put a spring in my step. Maybe I could pick up the game and be the next, great player. My opportunity to be enshrined in some type of sports Hall of Fame may not have passed me by afterall. Then, I parked my car just before the pickleball courts at The Summit at Saratoga. The pop, pop, pop of ball hitting racquet rang out across the courts where four women were engaged in a heated doubles match. I watched and was puzzled by how the game looked familiar, yet all together different. Yes, it looked like tennis. But, the sound reminded me a little more of the Wiffle Ball games I played as a kid. The nature of the game seemed perplexing to me as well. Was it all in good fun, or was this a game of fierce competition? The ball was served underhand, and the velocity of the ball seemed soft. Then, the volley returned by the opposition zoomed over the net and a return, if successful, sometimes resembled an act of self-preservation than deliberate strategic move. Such apparent act of aggression was returned, in kind, by both sides of the net. And, not once was a voice raised in anger. All was in good fun. I forgot that was within a crowd of people enjoying their Golden Years of retirement. To me, they certainly looked like they were enjoying a youthful day under the sun. Sincerely, Michael Hallisey, Managing Editor Spotlight Newspapers P.S. Oh, when did I feel fear? Once someone asked if I wanted to play against them, having witnessed their level of play at the game, I declined. It was then I realized I won’t be seeing a bust of myself anytime soon in the Pickleball Hall of Fame.
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Social Security Corner
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Retiring Retirement
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Patriot Flight
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Senior Services Niskayuna Senior Services
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Senior Services of Albany
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Colonie Senior Service Centers
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Voorheesville Public Library
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Senior Center of Saratoga Springs
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Albany JCC
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Senior calendars Niskayuna Senior Center
Class information
2682 Aqueduct Road, Niskayuna Rosemarie Mullaney, (518) 372-4969
Computer Classes
Ongoing activities Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon — Scrabble, cards, bridge, Wii bowling and mahjong 10:30 a.m. — Line dancing Noon — Lunch 1 to 2 p.m. — Bingo
Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon — Scrabble, cards, bridge, Wii bowling and mahjong 10:30 a.m. — Bocce, pickle ball Noon — Lunch 12:45 to 3:30 p.m. — Bridge 1 to 2 p.m. — Bingo
Upcoming events Tom’s Walk-in Computer Clinic — Tuesday, Sept. 5
We have an expert-led walkin clinic on the first Tuesday of every month from 9 a.m. Mabee Farm Bluegrass to noon, and an instructor-led Concert — Wednesday, Sept. 6 computer class the third TuesSeptember Birthday day of every month at 10 a.m. These classes are free to our Party — Thursday, Sept. 7 members. Join our expert, Tom Flu, Pneumonia and Shingles shots — Sept. 10-12 Krauser, to expand your computer skills in our computer lab, ECOS River Road Park located on the first floor of the Walk — Wednesday, Sept. 13 Senior Center. Call 372-4969 Computer Class with Tom to reserve your spot. — Tuesday, Sept. 19 Bus transportation MVP Chair Moves — We offer door-to-door bus Tuesday, Sept. 19 transportation to Niskayuna Shopping Trip* — Thursday, residents ages 60 and older Sept. 21 each Tuesday and Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for $5 Art Class with Edie — per round trip. The bus can be Tuesday,, Sept. 26 Senior Advisory Commit- used for transportation to the Senior Center for our programs tee Meeting — Tuesday, Sept. and lunch, or for appointments 26 and shopping within Sche* additional fee nectady County. If you are new
to us, please call 372-4969 for an appointment. Returning patrons can call 495-6202 to schedule transportation.
Hot lunches Chef-prepared meals are served at noon for a cost of $5. Monthly menu/activity calendars are available at the Senior Center, Niskayuna Town Hall or online at www.niskayuna.org. We offer a vegetarian entrée on the last Thursday of each month.
9 a.m. Fitness Our senior fitness classes include a low-impact cardio segment and chair exercises (seated and standing). Work with free weights and dowels are included. Class content is focused on maintaining or increasing strength, flexibility and balance. Proper breathing is emphasized.
Art club Join us for a drop-in painting club the last Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.
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Senior calendars Senior Services of Albany
Westview It’s SEW EASY! Thursdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Topics include threading, winding bobbins, and basic pattern cutting. Bring your pattern and partner up! See your fashion design aspirations come to life.
Beginners Knitting & Tea Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. Learn the basics of knitting! You will learn how to hold needles and yarn, cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, and cast off. Fall is almost upon us; create your very own cozy scarf.
Westview Choir Thursday, Sept. 21 11 a.m. This is a conventional choir with four basic voice types and ranges; you don’t have to be a great singer, every voice counts. Join us for good fun, music and socializing.
Community Dining Lunch: Monday – Friday 12 p.m.. Dinner: Wednesday at 5 p.m. Call 518-482-2120 for reservations.
Cohoes Friends of Cohoes Senior Center Tuesday, Sept. 26, 4 p.m. How do you leave a positive impact on your community? Your community needs you, sharing your talents and time is a great way to give back. Please join us and explore ways to make a difference in the lives of others, many areas of service are available.
Community Dining Lunch: Monday – Friday 12 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. *Community Dining, an Albany County Congregate Meal Program is funded in part by the Albany County Dept. for Aging, the NYS Office for Aging, US Administration on Aging and participant contributions. ** * For more information, or to make dining reservations, call 482-2120 for more information about these programs or to make your dining reservation.
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Senior calendars Colonie Senior Services 6 Winners Circle, Colonie Colonie Senior Service Centers, 459-2857 Senior Resources Department, 459-5051
Remember Those Who Keep Us Safe Wednesday, Sept. 6 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In 2001, the United States of America was attacked on its own soil for the second time in history. For 15 years CSSC and the senior community has honored those who passed on that day, Sept. 11, 2001 and take the time to thank the brave first responders in Colonie every year at Remember Those Who Keep Us Safe. The event will be held at the Beltrone Living at Center, 6 Winners Circle, in Albany, on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is open to the public. No reservation is required.
Bright Horizons’ Mini-Walk and Bake Sale Thursday, Sept. 7 10 a.m. to noon On Thursday, Sept. 7 CSSC’s three Bright Horizons sites will each do their own ‘Mini-Walk’ to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Associations Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Team Bright Horizons will also hold a Bake Sale at the Beltrone Living at Center, 6 Winners Circle, in Albany, to raise funds for the cause from 10 a.m. to noon. Stop by to pick up some delicious goodies while giving to a great cause!
Special Lunch Monday, Sept. 11, at noon Come join us for a Special
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Lunch, provided by Mazzone Hospitality’s PRIME Life, on Monday, Sept. 11 at the Beltrone Living Center at 12 p.m. We will be serving Turkey Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus and Gingerbread Cake with Whipped Topping for dessert and music by Mike DeAngelis and Ace Parkhurt.*
Lunch will be provided. To register, contact Sue Napierski, RSVP, Volunteer and Health & Wellness Director at (518) 459-2857, ext. 308 or snapierski@colonieseniors.org by Monday, Sept. 11.
Lunch & Learn Monday, Sept. 18, at noon
On Monday, Sept. 18, Colonie Senior Service Centers will host Anastasia Garceau, Director of the Waterford Historical Museum to present on “Erie Canalers – 200 years of history and culture.” For lunch, provided by Mazzone Hospitality’s PRIME Life, there will be Ham Salad Sandwich with Lettuce Tuesday, Sept. 12 and Tomato, Pasta Salad mixed 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Broccoli and Tropical Fruit Salad for dessert. Lunch will be Save on your auto insurance and mark your calendar for served at 12 p.m.* Tuesday, Sept. 12! The Driver Fitness Center offers a Defensive Driving Class Tuesday, Sept. 19, at noon from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for CSSC’s Umbrella of Colonie $25. will host a luncheon for memThe class is open to drivers bers and handymen on Tuesday, of any age. For more informaSept. 19 with guest speaker tion and to RSVP call (518) Martie Teumim from the Cor459-2857, ext. 303. nell Cooperative Extension to talk about everything you need to know about “Putting the Garden to Bed and the Top Ten Weeds and What to do About Thursday, Sept. 14 Them.” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Umbrella of Colonie lunch will begin at noon. To On Thursday, Sept. 14, register, call (518)459-2857, RSVP of the Capital Region ext. 303 or email ldermody@ will host an orientation and training for all volunteers at the colonieseniors.org by Friday, Sept. 15. Beltrone Living at Center, 6 Special Dinner: Come and Winners Circle, in Albany, from join us for a Special Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. provided by Mazzone HospitalGillian Friedlander, from ity’s PRIME Life, on Monday, the Albany Public Library, will September 25 at the Beltrone present on different volunteer Living Center at 5pm. We will opportunities such as sewing be serving Meat Lasagna with needs, delivering books and Blended Vegetables, Grape Juice MORE! with Ice Cream topped with This event is open to any Caramel Sauce and Whipped RSVP and CSSC volunteer, Topping for dessert and a along with anybody else who performance by Hill Country is interested in getting more Cloggers.* involved in the community!
Defensive Driving Class
Umbrella Luncheon
Volunteer Opportunities
Healthy Aging Fair: “Ignite Your Passion” Thursday, Sept. 28 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Thursday, September 28, “Ignite Your Passion” with CSSC at the Beltrone Living at Center, 6 Winners Circle, in Albany, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Health and wellness experts from more than 20 great organizations will be available to do food tastings, free screenings and demonstrations! This educational event is open to the public. No reservation required. If you are interested in getting an exhibitor table at the event, contact Ariana Wilson at (518)4592857, ext. 337 or awilsoncolonieseniors.org.
Tool Box Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You may have driven past 1673 Central Avenue, and thought, “What is that tool shop over there and why is it always closed - are they ever open!?” Now we will be open FIVE days a week (Wed. through Sun. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) selling donated tools for a third of the market rate value! Stop in our store or give us a call at (518)608-4758 to learn more about us or email toolbox@colonieseniors.org. Call (518) 459-2857 ext. 303 to RSVP for any of the above, unless otherwise noted.
*Senior Dining, an Albany County Congregate Meal Program, is funded in part by the Albany County Dept. for Aging, the NYS Office for Aging, US Administration on Aging, the Town of Colonie & participant contributions.
Health & Fitness
You only live once But, poor life choices can lead to regret later in life
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e have a serious problem in this country, and I’m not talking about something political. No, I’m talking about something far more important than that. Our mind-set is killing us. Literally. It’s something that’s been on my mind over the past couple of months while I’ve seen the affects of “mind-set problem” on a couple of friends of mine, and they aren’t good. We define “living” or “fun” in terms of how we eat, drink and live. We live to “party on” and we worry about the consequences later. The problem arises when later comes. And, sometimes it’s not as far away as you think. Think about it for a second. Ever have someone say to you, “Oh, c’mon. One piece of cake won’t kill you.” Maybe you have that friend who habitually asks you, “Why go to the gym? You’re gonna die anyway.” Now, I’ll be the first to admit that I occasionally ascribe to the “You Only Live Once” way of thinking, and life should be enjoyed. And, yes one slice of cake won’t kill you. But, the problem, is we don’t stop at once slice of cake. Oh, no. We eat the entire cake and wash it down with a 12-pack of beer. I’m sure a few of you are saying, “He’s exaggerating a bit there.” Am I? When you look at the statistics the answer is: No. Not really. When it comes to the Top 7 causes of death in this country six are due to lifestyle choices. The exception being auto accidents. Among the leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer and diabetes. While one piece of cake won’t kill you, the cumulative effect of having a piece of cake every day most certainly will. And it’s only getting worse. About 70 percent of the U.S. is overweight, and more than a third is obese. Diabetes is growing at an alarming rate with some studies showing an increase of 90 percent in the past 10 years. Current estimates predict one in three Americans will
have Type 2 diabetes in the near future. Think about that a second. In the typical “American Household “ with two parents and two kids, at least one and possibly two members of the family will have diabetes. Obesity, in particular childhood obesity, is growing at alarming rates. Despite all the statistics, and all the warnings, most people refuse to acknowledge the problem. Instead, they’ll follow the, “You Only Live Once” mind-set. And, that’s my point — you do only live once. So why not make it as long and happy a life
Dan Romand
One was just diagnosed with diabetes and is looking at sticking shots in his thigh every day the rest of his life. The other is headed for a triple-bypass and multiple months of recovery. So, take a moment and think about what it is that is important to you, and adjust your choices accordingly. If you truly don’t care if you have to stick needles in your thigh or that you’ll be spending hours, days or weeks at the doctor or in the hospital well then you can have your cake and eat it, too. Who am I (or anyone) to judge if that’s the choice you make? But if things like playing with your grandkids, or traveling once you retire are important, then you need to decide if that piece of cake is worth it. Don’t just add years to your life, add life to your years. The bottom line is its 100 percent on you and no one else. No one is holding a gun to your head and forcing you to scarf down an entire plate of chili cheese fries in five minutes or sit on the couch five-plus hours a day which is what most of us do. It’s your choice either way. as you can? One final thought from someone who is When you make poor choices — poor eating, drinking and exercising habits — it in his mid-50’s and works with seniors evcomes at a cost. For many, it means a short- ery single day. I’m working with them and discussing the choices they’ve made in the er life filled with more misery. That means past that lead them to come to me for help. less time spent with your children and grandchildren. It means less time traveling. Not a single one has said to me, “I’m glad I made the bad choices that got me here.” In short, it means less time spent living. They do say, “I wish I had made better A poor lifestyle can give you something choices so that as I reach the back end of more. It can give you more time spent in my time here on Earth, I can enjoy it more doctor’s office. More time in the hospital. It and have more time on it.” can mean more money spent on prescripTake a moment to think about that and tions and health care costs. It can give you what you will want to say to your former more misery and sadness. self in 20 or 30 years. What’s the answer Now I’m not trying to be Debbie Downer here, but those friends I mentioned you want to give when you look in the mirror? earlier, they are facing those consequences Dan Romand is co-owner and operator of now — in their mid-50s. Speaking with both of them, they truly are regretting those Full Circle Fitness-NY in both Colonie and Saratoga Springs. He is a certified personal decisions they made 10, 20 and 30 years ago. Both of them used those very quotes I trainer, and a regular Health & Fitness columnist for TheSpot518. gave earlier, many times over. SEPTEMBER 2017 — CDSENIORSPOTLIGHT.COM 7
Social Security Corner
Learning the lingo of Social Security
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s Social Security a topic in your conversations these days? Are you familiar with the lingo used to describe Social Security benefits, or does it sound like a new vocabulary to you? Social Security employees strive to explain benefits using easy-to-understand, plain language. But if a technical term or acronym (an abbreviation of the first letters of words in a phrase) that you don’t know slips into the conversation or appears in written material, you can easily find the meaning in our online glossary at www.socialsecurity.gov/ agency/glossary. Social Security acronyms
(delayed retirement credits) mean. These terms involve your benefit amount based on when you decide to take it. If you take your retirement benefit at FRA, you’ll receive the full PIA (amount payable for a retired worker who starts benefits at full retirement age). So, FRA is an age and PIA is an amount. What about DRCs? Delayed retirement credits are the incremental increases added to the PIA if you delay taking retirement benefits beyond your full retirement age. If you wait to begin benefits beyond FRA — say, at age 68 or even 70 — your benefit increases. Once you receive benefits,
function as verbal shorthand in our financial planning conversations. If you’re nearing retirement, you may want to know what PIA (primary insurance amount), FRA (full retirement age), and DRCs
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Now that our gardening season is coming to an end, it is the perfect time to think about replenishing the Voorheesville Seed Library for next year! Join the talk on seed saving techniques, led by our Voorheesville Seed Library volunteers. A Master Gardener from Cooperative Extension will be on hand to answer questions. Please register at www.voorheesvillelibrary.org
Each month different coloring sheets with multiple pages to choose from, as well as a large selection of colored pencils, markers, and crayons are provided. The Library provides a welcoming environment with soothing music to help you relax and enjoy some you time. Supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
Nimblefingers Craft Group Tuesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19, & 26 1:30 to 3 p.m. Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Thursday Afternoon Movie Thursdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, & 28 Join us Thursday at 1:30 p.m. to watch a classic movie on our giant screen. Check our website calendar for movie titles and descriptions. Light refreshments served.
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Beading Workshop Wednesday, September 27 5:30 to 8 p.m. Learn easy beading techniques for making simple necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The Library provides tools and offers a variety of beads to choose from, or you are welcome to bring your own supplies and projects along. Adults and teens ages 14 and up. Please register, and there will be a small materials fee.
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Pickleball: Stay out of the kitchen! By MICHAEL HALLISEY
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hances are good you’ve caught reference to the game pickleball. Whether or not you know how to play it is another story. From a casual observer, it looks like tennis. The game is played on a modified tennis court where the field of play is relatively smaller. A game can be played in singles or doubles format, like tennis. Each player bats at a plastic ball with a racquet that resembles something out of squash. The competition, no matter who is playing, can be fierce. The rising popularity of the pickleball lends one to believe that it’s a brand new fad of a game. According to The USA Pickleball Association, a not-for-profit organized in 1984 to perpetuate the growth of the game, the sport was invented by U.S. Congressman Joel Pritchard in 1965. As great ideas tend to go, the Washington representative returned home one day to find his family was bored, and looked to find something to do. The Pritchard family pieced together a game after finding ping pong paddles, a Wiffle Ball, and re-purposed a badminton net. By 2009, nearly 400 people of all ages, from 26 states and several Canadian provinces, flocked to Buckeye, Ariz. to play in the first USAPA National Tournament. “They’re teaching it in high school now,” said Robin Vernava,
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a member of the Adirondack Pickleball Club out of Queensbury. “It will catch on better than a tennis game, as tennis is weening off. And, it provides all the excitement of slamming a ball, running and knowing how to angle your shot so your opponent misses it.” Vernava started playing the game several years ago following an invite from a 72-yearold mahjong partner. This year, she was invited by The Summit at Saratoga to teach the game to the residents of the 55-andbetter community. Those at the community have noticed a change. “A lot of talk and a lot excitement surrounding it,” said Christy Durant, community manager at The Summit at Saratoga. “At our first demonstration, we had almost 20 residents out here. [Now,] they’ve been out practicing, coming out with family members, as well. They’re excited to learn the game. It can be [competitive], definitely. I think, right now, we’re at the stage where it’s just a friendly game.” Outside the community, the game is played by all walks of life. It’s a sport, and with sport comes competition. The game has a strong appeal towards former athletes combating knee problems. It allows those players to get back into
a competitive game without the need of a marathon runner’s stamina, or Jimmy Conners’ power serve. Unlike tennis, “You can’t let the ball bounce, said Summit resident Patrick Foster, “you have to hit it in the air which is different than tennis, and it looks like a Wiffle Ball with all the holes in it. But, if somebody gets popped with that at the net, you can feel it.” Vernava said the game has its potential for bumps and as with any game, to “It’s something a family can bruises, which she recommends playdo. Nobody has to be great ers wear protective eyewear and proper shoes when on at it. It’s pretty easy to hit the court. However, just as the ball over that net.” Pritchard discovered 50 years ago, it’s a game anyone can enjoy. — Robin Vernava, “It’s something a family can Adirondack do. Nobody has to be great at it. It’s pretty easy to hit the Pickleball Club ball over that net.” The best equalizer in pickleball, leveling out any perceived advantages one player may have over another, is the slow ball. “You can take a little kid and his dad, and it’s very hard to hit a slow ball. You think it’s easy, but it’s not easy. And, if you’d like to try, I’m willing to dink with you.” For information on pickleball, visit www.uspa.org. To learn where you to play locally, contact the Adirondack Pickleball Club at adkpickleballclub@gmail.com.
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Retiring Retirement
Seniors over sixty who are finishing strong
Can’t keep a good man down
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rossFit is a strength and conditioning exercise style that is generally reserved for your average, typical… overachieving Navy Seal. “I won’t say it’s easy,” said seventy-five year-old Ron Royne of Delmar. “You go from fear and saying, ‘I can’t’ to getting to the gym and finding out, ‘I can.’ Royne goes to CrossFit Spur in Glenmont where they kindly and wisely scale it down for his age. “They are open to more seniors participating,” he said. “Their community of highlevel athletes is very supportive- especially considering they
are so much younger.” Royne is a Non- Hodgkin lymphoma-survivor who naturally drifted from fitness after chemotherapy and battling
the disease in his early sixties. After a clean bill of health for ten years, the lymphoma symptoms returned. Following more treatments, he has been in remission for the last five years. While fitness is no guarantee of perfect health, it can help the senior years be happier and healthier. Along with his lifelong interest in health, he also had a driving desire to keep up with four grandchildren under the age of eight once again sprung Royne into working out. “Getting off the floor with the little ones” is a great motivator.” He and his wife Terry have had active senior years and
Ron Royne (right) is in the gym and lifting weights because,“Getting off the floor with the little ones is a great motivator,” he said.
their front and back yard gardens are as bountiful as their offspring. If the exercise at CrossFit Spur and the gardening weren’t enough, Royne is on his feet fifteen hours a week as a cashier Honest Weight Food Coop and actually has a loyal following of customers who want him to check them out. There are a lot of ways to overcome. Royne just happens to have a whole list. Follow the blog of Robert J. LaCosta at Sonrisen.com or get on it for free by requesting it at norepcom@gmail.com. To suggest the name of a senior who should be featured, call LaCosta at (518) 435-1250.
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Swinging Singing Seniors Performance Friday, Sept. 15, at 12:45 p.m. Gather around to listen to our senior singing group perform a variety of tunes! Free and open to the public!
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uring the summer months of July and August, many military organizations do not meet. However during the summer time is spent with family and friends recollecting past events and activities. As September arrives, we should reminisce times gone by, but never forgotten. Unfortunately built into our life is the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001. As with other major catastrophic events, our minds are etched forever.
The Patriot Flight For our simpler life, we should drift to more relaxed times like the Patriot Flight of April 29. We experienced one of the best and most memorable flights with 102 passen-
gers (55 were veterans). We held a ten-year reunion party for Patriot Flight’s founder Bill Peak. His inspiration and honor continues for Veterans. Our three initial members of ‘Thank God It’s Veteran’ Bruce Barnes (a Korean War vet), Frank Nati (Korean War) and Don Winnie (Vietnam War), persisted every Friday and have witnessed the group grow to more than 40 members at the Gateway Diner in Albany. The first Patriot Flight Golf Tourney in June at the Normanside Country Club was most gratifying thanks to our volunteers – Bruce Mendeni, Lois Wilson, Frank Nati, Tom Peppas, Joy Meher, Joe Savoie and Red Newell. Our sponsors and golfers deserve our most
sincere thank you. An all expense eight-day trip on June 6 to England and the Normandy Beach for two D-Day Veterans, Ralph Avery of Claverack and Bob Howard of Galway, were given a lifetime memory. Both D-Day Revisited UK and the local DDay Revisited Association relationship never dreamed that such a venture for the brave Veterans was in the cards. Closer to home is an event held for three days (Aug. 17, 18, 19) to the D-Day Reenactment on Lake Erie about 60 miles east of Cleveland. There was 14 Veterans and Patriots, some who have attended for three years. As much as Patriot Flight welcomes and relies strongly
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Remember Over the summer months, we reflect on some of our WW II buddies who have left us. It is disheartening to hear that there are fewer and fewer of these brave souls. With the worldly news of North Korea today, some of our Korean War Veterans are saddened and remember when it was called a ‘Police Action’ without a peace treaty.
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Senior calendars Albany JCC, Adult Department 340 Whitehall Road, Albany (518) 438-6651, ext. 112 Claire Sigal, Program Director
Sixty-Plus Dining Mondays and Wednesdays 5 to 6 p.m. Full-course kosher dinners for those 60 and older. Reservations taken until 9:30am the day of the meal. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Guest under 60 pays $10.
Think Outside The Vase Tuesday, Sept. 12 10 a.m. to noon Create a fresh flower arrangement; all supplies provided. Instructor: Jean Dearstyne $13 JCC Member, ($18 for non-member). Prepaid registration is required before class fills.
Book Mavens Book Reviews Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 13: “Two She-Bears,” by Meir Shalev. Reviewer: Ruchel Weitz, Yiddish/Hebrew Teacher. $2.25 suggested donation per session.
Mah Jongg Lessons Sept. 19, 26 and Oct. 3, 10 10 a.m. to noon Instructor: Nancy Rosen Siegel $15 prepaid registration required.
Autumn Concert In The Afternoon Thursday, October 19 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Tribute to Judy Garland
performed by vocalist Lisa Berman, pianist Stephen Goldstein and narrator Ruthe McKeown at the JCC auditorium. Light refreshments served following the concert. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
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Abstract Painting In Acrylic Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 11 to Oct. 18 JCC Member: $83, ($96 for non-member) Supplies are not included. Instructor: Colleen Connelly Prerequisite: some painting experience. Prepaid registration is required before class fills.
Keeping A Sketchbook Or Visual Journal Tuesdays, 1:30 to 3:30pm Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17 Instructor: Carol Coogan JCC Member: $78, ($88 for non-member) Prepaid registration is required before class fills.
Bus Trips Friday, Sept. 8: Yager Art Museum - Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY. Guided tour, lunch included Depart Albany JCC: 9 a.m. Return: approx. 3:45pm JCC Member: $74, ($88 for non-member) Prepaid nonrefundable reservation required before trip fills.
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Senior calendars Bethlehem Public Library
Sunday, Sept. 17
451 Delaware Ave., Delmar (518) 439-9314 www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org
Paint a Pumpkin for Breast Cancer Awareness
Thursday, Sept. 7
when possible, 2 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 11
Tai Chi for Health Weekly class explores the Tai Chi for Diabetes form. No experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. Participants will build on skills from week to week, 10:30 a.m.
Fun and Games for Grownups An adults-only gathering where you can play games, including chess, color and socialize, 6-8:30 p.m. Snacks served!
Friday Cinema: The Zookeeper’s Wife Film series with titles suitable for adult audiences (PG13, 124 min., Focus Features). Shown with Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Monday, Sept. 18 Brain Health: Eat Well
Friday, Sept. 15 Coffee and Conversation: To Life! Part III
Friday, Sept. 8
Volunteer to help paint and decorate pink pumpkins to promote breast cancer awareness in the community. Cosponsored by To Life! Breast Cancer Support and Education, 1-4 p.m. Sign up online.
Richard Feldman returns to showcase songs from popular American musicals about falling in love and believing in yourself, 1-2 p.m. program; 2-3 p.m. coffee hour. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.
Karen Roberts Mort, a community nutrition educator with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany, will highlight dietary and other health tips thought to decrease a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, 2-3:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 18 Sewing Machine Basics Learn the basics of sewing
on a machine, and try out a sewing machine and serger, 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 22 Coffee and Conversation: Flight Paths Darryl McGrath will discuss her work to save the bald eagle and peregrine falcon in New York state. Copies of her book will be available to purchase after the program, 1-2 p.m. program; 2-3 p.m. coffee hour. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.
Sunday, Sept. 24 Sunday Cinema: Family Edition - Beauty and the Beast Enjoy this live-action version of the popular fairy tale (PG, 128 min., Walt Disney), 2 p.m. For information, visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
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