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Editor’s desk

Someone special John Lennon was a hero, flaws and all

ohn Lennon’s bespectacled face under a whimsical mane of hair is how we continue to picture the singer and songwriter; forever locked into the youth older generations mourn, and a face with which younger generations can identify. What’s lost in the image that often floats above the word “Imagine” is the reality behind the man. We as a society often reach out to such creative souls to escape the slings and arrows of our lives. We seek asylum by getting lost in a book, or dampen the noise of our surroundings with a song. We tend to make the people who help erect our safe harbors into celebrities. These celebrities, as we imagine their own lives, are never tainted by the reality to which we are accustom. Except, they are. When deciding to feature the news of Lennon’s commemorative stamp, I knew of two people with whom I wanted to speak. There was Gordon Thompson of Skidmore College. A person I have corresponded with once before to talk about Paul McCartney. He is, perhaps above all else who call the Capital District home, the best person to speak with in regards to the Beatles and the band’s impact on society. That’s a reputation he developed long before I first approached him four years ago. He remembers that Ed Sullivan Show episode. He lived through the mop tops, the long hair, the break-up and the tragedy that followed. When I presented a media blast on social media, I had also hoped to hear from scores of fans who would share their thoughts on Lennon. The other voice, to which I did not use in the feature article, was that from my friend, Eric Schorr. Eric wrote a lengthy post in response, and despite my hope to hear from him, I did not include him in the article. His only relevant background to the story would be, like millions who can stake similar claim, is that of being an avid Beatles fan. He’s got the tattoo to prove it. Eric and I are of the same age group. We have one, tangible memory of John Lennon. It’s the news of his murder in December 1980. We both grew up listening to his music before and since, but the only impact in which we felt as a result of his actions was when he left us. And, only then, is it a fuzzy memory of a television newscast and the subsequent stories that immediately followed. We felt little compared to the adults who surrounded us. As Thompson told me, “we lost something special.” That was something Eric and I could only appreciate years later. The veneer of Lennon’s celebrity life has long been peeled away. His life, as we’ve learned, has been full of slings and arrows. At times, he’s held the quiver and emptied it, too. Lennon was a man, and as any man, had his flaws. He abused his first wife, Cynthia. He distanced himself from his first son, Julian. The pacifist we remember was quite often a violent aggressor. But, as time went by, things were getting better. You have to believe it would have gotten better had he not been taken away from us. To those I corresponded with, the man and his flaws have been accepted. He is, still, a legend. As Eric shared with me, “I just wish he was still around today to know what could have been in the 38 years [since] he has been gone.” Sincerely, Michael Hallisey, Managing Editor Spotlight Newspapers

October 2018 Features Dear John

Columnists Social Security Corner

Retiring Retirement

Veteran Next Door

Organize Senior Moves

Senior Services Senior Services of Albany

Albany JCC

Niskayuna Senior Center

Clifton Park Senior Comm. Center 13 Voorheesville Public Library

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McIntyre editor - Michael Hallisey advertising sales - Denice Mau art director - David Abbott graphic design - Martha Eriksen Capital District Senior Spotlight is a unit of Community Media Group LLC. Published monthly. Deadline for advertising and calendar events is the 5th of the month preceding publication. Display advertising rates are available on request. Capital District Senior Spotlight reserves the right to refuse advertising for any reason. We do not guarantee any of the information, services or products published in this or any issue. The opinions expressed by the contributors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this paper. Copyright © 2011 by Capital District Senior Spotlight. No portion of Capital District Senior Spotlight may be reproduced without written permission from Community Media Group LLC.

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Social Security Corner

Medicare explained

Elizabeth explains the four parts of Medicare

ocial Security and Medicare have a few things in common. Both programs help safeguard millions of Americans as well as improve the quality of life for our family and friends. Although both programs are household names, many people may not be familiar with the details of Medicare. Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. The program helps with the cost of health care, but it doesn’t cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. You have choices for how you get Medicare coverage. If you choose to have original

Medicare coverage, you can buy a Medicare supplement policy (called Medigap) from a private insurance company to cover some of the costs that Medicare does not.

• Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) includes all benefits and services covered under Part A and Part B. Some plans include Medicare prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D) and other Medicare has four parts: extra benefits and services. • Medicare Part A (hos• Medicare Part D (Medipital insurance) helps pay for care prescription drug coverinpatient care in a hospital or age) helps cover the cost of skilled nursing facility (folprescription drugs. Some lowing a hospital stay). Part A people with limited resources also pays for some home health and income may also be able care and hospice care. to get Extra Help with the • Medicare Part B (medicosts—monthly premiums, ancal insurance) helps pay for nual deductibles, and prescripservices from doctors and other tion co-payments—related health care providers, outpato a Medicare prescription tient care, home health care, drug plan. The Extra Help is durable medical equipment, estimated to be worth about and some preventive services. $4,900 per year. You must

Elizabeth Pivonka meet the resources and income requirement. Medicare’s different parts are further explained in our publication at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10043. pdf. If you can’t afford to pay your Medicare premiums and other medical costs, you may be able to get help from your state. States offer programs for people eligible for or entitled to Medicare who have low income. Some programs may pay for Medicare premiums and some pay Medicare deductibles and coinsurance. To qualify, you must have Medicare Part A and have limited income and resources.

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Retiring Retirement

Seniors over 60 who are finishing strong

The Faith & Values of Rob Brill Pay Attention to the Man Behind The Pen Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a a two-part series. Part 1 appearaed in our September edition of Senior Spotlight.

t 67, Rob Brill is in the enviable position of loving what he does as a city desk editor for The Times Union and being fairly certain that he can continue honing those skills until the earth’s reserve of ink runs dry. His optimism stems from a growing interest in his avocation of book editing which has seen him collaborate on over twenty books.

“At my age and after 33 years of daily newspaper work I always look ahead to that next chapter of life,” he says of his future. “Having my book editing is something that will bring me income and the continued satisfaction and reward of collaborating with creative people that editing has always given me. I’m lucky that my skill is a lifetime one rather than one that wears me out. It keeps me sharp and immersed in ideas and informing people about our how we live in a rapidly changing world.” He describes his craft as old-school, word-by-word and line-by-line checking of spelling, grammar, syntax… or

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“brilling” as some poor writers have fondly termed the regiment.

tricycles and other devices that his client had come to know firsthand.

Brill calls the process “intimate” because it has engendered relationships along with product.

“For my part, book editing is like making an assist in basketball,” Brill says. “When it’s over, I’m invisible.”

For example, his collaboration with Times Union EditorAt-Large Harry Rosenfeld forged a friendship beyond what two co-workers could normally attain. In another project, Brill developed a deep admiration for African American historian and writer Allen Ballard who was literally spinning a real-time, true tale: the challenges of elderly mobility being met by bicycles, adult

Robert J. LaCosta’s daily inspirational devotional blog appears at robertlacosta.com. His newest book is called Portals to Heaven and is available in local bookstores and on Amazon. To suggest a senior for this column, write to norepcom@gmail.com.

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Veteran Next Door

Stories from World War II, Korea and Vietnam

Doing, done and thank you

ext month on Veterans Day we are reminded and so thankful to honor Veterans in parades and other activities. Have you ever thought how the Veterans think about the things the Patriots do for them today?

In August 2018 for the third time, three Veterans have driven to Conneaut, Ohio to witness the largest military reenactment in the country. A little town about 65 east of Cleveland and a seven-hour drive from Albany is the site of a D-Day Reenactment. On Saturday the D-Day Invasion from Lake Erie is viewed by some 35,000 people and with over 2,000 reenactors. We travel on Wednesday, see the encampments on Thursday, Friday brings some battles and a display of tanks and airplane shows. On Saturday the big

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placed deep red kisses upon their cheeks and that made some very memorial photos. Charlie taught Sunday school for over 45 years. He meets Sally who taught Sunday school for 40 years. We were all impressed with young 11 year old Jack. who was amazed to meet Veterans at the event vent and stayed in the same motel with them. Tracy at the information booth offered very impressive help, Jenna was a USO college student eager to learn about the folks from days gone by. John and Sandy led the French Resistance encampment since 2003. John and Debbie, German reenactors tried to make Allan feel at ease, as he told me later “some memories never die”. All the volunteer golf cart drivers were so friendly and ‘Sweet Jude’ Judy proved that point. Seeing all the workers at the registration tables, Linda, Richard, Donna, Christine all doing for the Veterans was captivating. They interacted with the Veterans of WW II, Korea and Vietnam Wars and made them I told them if I was stopped Battle of the Bulge), Charlie feel it was military registration I would test the trooper’s Lesvesque (Navy, Battle of time again but with friendly patriotism and humor. I would faces. Okinowa) and Frank Nati say to the trooper ‘look I have (Army, Korean War Combat As the four day trip ends, zone) enlightened me with the two WW II Veterans and a the three Veterans were deep appreciation to those who Korea War Veteran ages 86 to amazed at how an event of this 93’. They told me I could drive magnitude is undertaken for do things for them. Sharing between 86 and 93. I said if the some 15 hours driving to and so many years. They thank you from Conneaut in Frank Nati’s trooper did not show his padeeply volunteers for what your triotism or his humorous side, car, I developed a different are doing for them today as we, I’d take my chance with the twist on their feelings. the Patriots thank you Veterans The three Veterans realized judge. I guess God was on my side as God was for theirs years for what you have done for soon I did not drive slowly us. God Bless All who spend even though it was not my car. ago. I did not get stopped. The three meet some of the time at the Conneaut ReenI asked them to come up with actment (ddayohio.us) or any same people year after year. an excuse if I was stopped for other activity to appreciate our Sheryl Zandstra Family with speeding. The obvious response from the three Veterans three beautiful USO reenactors courageous people. invasion at 3 p.m. is an event to remember. The 2018 event year was the 20th time and it improves every year. The DDay organization will celebrate 2019 for the 75th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944. Driving there with three Veterans, Allan Atwell, (Army

was “need to get to the next rest stop”. We suspected the troopers have heard that many many times. We needed some thing that the trooper would remember and find unique. So I ask each one of them their age. Frank was the babe at 86, Charlie at 92 and Allan at 93.

Organize Senior Moves

The last garage sale

e’ve all heard of spring cleaning. But did you know that October is the known month for garage sales? While they do take a bit of prep time, the investment is well worth it. You’ll not only clear out the clutter; but you may come away with a nice chunk of change, too! For those thinking of downsizing, holding a garage sale is a great way to get a jump start on the arduous process of getting rid of the extra “stuff ” that you just don’t need to bring with you to your new home or senior living community. You know what I mean: the extra pots and pans; the unused china; the toys from your now-adult children; as well as the odd assortment of clothing, curtains, and collectibles that you’ve accumulated over the years. You name it, you can sell it. Why? Because there’s a buyer for everything! In order to have a successful sale, you’ll need a good plan. First, you need to pick a date. Most sales in our area are held on Saturday mornings – early, like 6 or 7 a.m., when the early bird shoppers are out canvassing for deals. But, if want to get a leg up on competition, consider running your sale from Thursday-Sunday. Also, think of the weather. If the forecast predicts rain or very chilly temps, you may want to hold off. Also, to be on the safe side, check with your town clerk to see if a permit is required. Second, you’ll need to determine your inventory. The best way to do that is by following this simple precept: people will buy what you don’t

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need. Here’s a hint we’ve learned from our experiences in helping senior clients sort through their stuff for downsizing purposes: try grabbing a few boxes and hunt for things that you haven’t used in months or years. You’ll then sell what you don’t need. And don’t sell yourself short. Remember, the point of a garage sale is to turn trash into treasure. Next, you’ll want to advertise. These days, it’s so much easier to spread the word about anything and everything via social media. You don’t need to purchase an ad in your local newspaper anymore. Now, you can post it on Facebook and have your friends share it. If you’re not on social media, ask a friend to post it on special groups/pages for garage sales in your area. There is also Twitter, Instagram and Craigslist, too. Of course, there is still something to be said about good old-fashioned signs. Poster board and a sharpie is all you need to make eye-catching signs --just remember to take them down after the sale. The day (or days) before the sale will find you busy

sorting and pricing. Try to get your tables out and have them ready to go for a quick set-up on the morning of the garage sale. Map out where you want to place everything: a table for books; another for kitchen/ household items; glassware near a fence or wall so they don’t get knocked over. If you’re selling clothes, you can use clothes pins to display them from a rope that you string between two trees, or use a clothing rack; this makes it easier for people to see them, rather than rummaging through boxes. The same goes for curtains and drapes, too. Baby clothes --a big seller-can be displayed the same way, or you can use a clothing rack and hangers for the same effect. AARP offers a great tip for selling clothes: offer shoppers the option of filling a shopping bag for a reasonable flat price as a way to move inventory. Finally, the point of a garage sale is to turn your stuff into bucks. To do that, make sure that you go to the bank for change, because you will, inevitably, get one or two customers who hand you a $20 bill for an

item that’s $2. Be sure to keep on hand at least $20 in quarters, fives and plenty of singles. Make sure to have a safe place to keep the money, or keep it on you in a fanny pack (it may not be fashionable, but it sure is practical!) There you have it! A great way to de-clutter while making some money. Anything that doesn’t sell can be placed at your curb with a “free” sign (you’ll be amazed at what goes) or donated to Goodwill or another charitable organization. Most importantly, you’ll be left feeling a little more organized and, hopefully, a lot less stressed! Organize Senior Moves provides a wide-range of services to flawlessly move seniors into their new home. They will help purge/donate/sell items, prep for an estate sale, stage a home to sell, and completely coordinate your move to your new home right down to hanging curtains, organizing cabinets and making sure your electronics are hooked up. For more information call 518-621-6568 or visit www. organizeseniormoves.com.

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Defensive Driving from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. The cost is $20 for center and AARP members ($25 non-members). For information, please call (518) 273-4422. For information, call 518-273-4422.

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Join the Adventure laugh, learn and develop new skills to help promote independence and well bring. Aging Mastery elective program is a series of courses designed to celebrate aging, support independence and focus on wellness. For five contest at noon come eat a deli- weeks enjoy a delicious meal and an educational program cious meal and show off your where you can: scary outfits. Learn how to make and For more information or to maintain small but impactful RSVP, call 518-273-4422. changes in your life as you take the journey of aging by improving communication with your doctor, setting goals, making the most of your health insurance plan, and more. Wednesday, Oct. 17 Programs will be offered at Flower camp comes join us to OHAV Sholom (115 Krumkill make a beautiful flower arrangeRoad, Albany) , Cohoes Senior ment to take home. The camp starts at 12:30 p.m. and will run Center ( 10 Cayuga Plaza, Cohoes ), Berne Community to 2 p.m.

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& Senior Service Center (1360 Helderberg Trail Berne , NY), and Chapman Community Dinning Program ( 340 First street Albany). For dates and times and/ or to register for one of these programs, please call (518) 465-3322. *Westview Community Dining Lunch: Monday – Friday at noon, Dinner: Wednesday 5:00 p.m., call (518) 4822120 for reservations *Cohoes Community Dining Lunch: Monday – Friday at noon, Dinner: Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 p.m., call (518) 235-2420 for reservations *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.

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Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to noon Starting Oct. 8

Learn how to express yourself through the abstract art of mixed media with instructor Joan Oliver. This is a series of classes that will take place each Monday. Reregistration is required before the class fills. There is a fee of $74 to join the class ($61 for JCC members).

Autumn Afternoon Concert Thursday, Oct. 11 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.

Enjoy a Solomon Kee as he pays tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. in a performance at the Albany JCC. Tickets cost $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

Book Mavens Book Review

Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 24 — Ruchel Weitz, a Yiddish/Hebrew Teacher, reviews Alexandra Silber’s “After Anatevka: A Novel Inspired by Fiddler on the Roof.” Each event runs from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and has a $2.25 suggested donation.

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Dear John

By Michael Hallisey

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receding the ceremony to unveil the new John Lennon stamp, his late-Beatle’s wife expressed gratitude for the throngs of fans who gathered at the Naumburg Bandshel in New York City’s Central Park for the event. “Even if it was five or 10 people, I would have appreciated it,” said Ono, with their son Sean at her side. “But, look at this. This is beautiful.” Instead, hundreds of fans gathered to pay tribute to a complex man who first stirred teenaged girls into a frenzy and later helped lend a voice to a rebellious generation against war. John has been dead for nearly as long as he was alive, assassinated outside of his home in December 1980, at the age of 40. Earlier this month, the U.S. Postal Service honored the singer and songwriter with a stamp. “It’s a privilege to commemorate the life of John Lennon – one of the most celebrated musicians and iconic personalities of the 20th century,” said Postmaster General and CEO Megan J. Brennan. “The world was influenced by John Lennon’s music and his commitment to the ideals of peace and unity. We continue to be inspired by his memory.” John joins Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and Sarah Vaughan as artists immortalized by the USPS in its Music Icons stamp series. The commemorative stamp features a photo taken by noted rock ’n’ roll photographer Bob Gruen in August 1974. It shows the musician on the rooftop of his Manhattan apartment taken for the 1974 album “Walls and Bridges.” The original black-and-white image was treated in gradations of color to create the artwork for the stamp, which is now available for purchase. Gordon Thompson has yet to purchase the stamp. The Skidmore College professor is considered the local expert on all things Beatles. He is the music department chair for Skidmore. He said he remembers the Ed Sullivan broadcast that introduced his generation to the Mersey Sound. Thompson is a ethnomusicologist, or one who studies the relationship between music and culture. He’s taught classes on how The Beatles influenced culture from the 1960s to today. Though he is a fan of John and the Fab Four, he said he does not collect memorabilia. “Unless books and recordings are memorabilia,” said Thompson, “in which case I’m guilty.” Ono’s perplexing admission that she was concerned few people would attend the day’s ceremony contrasts against her late husband’s iconic status. He was, of course, a founding member of the Beatles. The Beatles still hold records for a string of hits released from 1962 to 1970, including “All You Need is Love,” which later served as an anthem for John’s humanitarian endeavors. John also was a successful solo artist. His last of seven studio albums, “Double Fantasy,” was released three weeks before he was killed. It includes “Beautiful Boy,” a lullaby to his son, Sean. Julian Lennon, John’s son from his first marriage, did not attend the ceremony. Since his father’s death, he has been candid with details describing a dismissive and abusive father. In a 1998 interview with The Telegraph, Julian called his father a “hypocrite.” As the world recalled hearing him sing “give peace a chance,” Julian recalled how that same

voice could easily “tear someone up.” Julian had a distant relationship with his father, both geographically and emotionally. He didn’t know him as the doting father Sean did. “I think [ John] Lennon offered us an example of our best and worst impulses,” said Thompson. “He was no saint, but neither was he evil; and we watched as he wrestled with his impulses on a very public stage.” Thompson referenced a line from The Beatles’ 1967 hit “Getting Better.” “I used to be cruel to my woman, I beat her and kept her apart from the things that she loved.” It was an innoxious statement fans seldom thought to analyze when it was released on “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonley Hearts Club Band.” John, however, would later admit to Playboy magazine, quoting from his own song, that he was an abuser. “I was a hitter,” John told Playboy. “I couldn’t express myself and I hit. I fought men and I hit women. That is why I am always on about peace.” He added that he did not curb his volatile behavior until he met Ono. Soon afterwards, the world would see Lennon as an advocate for peace, a champion for women’s rights and a critical voice against organized religion. “He questioned the role of religion in society and the righteousness of those who present themselves as religious,” said Thompson. “He recognized the hypocrisy inherent in religious practice and spoke out about it. And for that, he was assassinated. His killer had harbored resentment over the comments about the relative popularity of Jesus and brought these with him to New York.” John Lennon was shot dead on Dec. 8, 1980, in the archway of the Dakota Apartments by Mark David Chapman. He was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987 and twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1994. Julian was left out of his father’s will. Though a trust was established to benefit all of John’s children, Julian sued to obtain his share of his father’s estate. Julian told The Telegraph that he continues to reach out to his brother, Sean, but that the relationship is distant. The USPS designed the stamp pane to resemble a vintage 45-rpm record sleeve. One side of the pane includes the stamps and brief text about John Lennon’s legacy. A black-and-white photograph of him seated at his white piano appears on the reverse. “Not to be too cliched, but I think Lennon’s death symbolized for us the official passing of an era,” said Thompson. The Beatles expert was absorbed in the music and culture of India when Lennon was killed. The young ethnomusicologists had “moved on.” “Lennon and the Beatles had shaped a major part of our lives, he said, “but we, and they, had moved on. We had abandoned a phase in life when we had ignored the consequences for our actions. We had become adults. John Lennon had once been Peter Pan, lured into the world of mortals. Now, we recognized that we had lost something special.” OCTOBER 2018 — CDSENIORSPOTLIGHT.COM 11

Senior calendars Niskayuna Senior Center 2682 Aqueduct Road, Niskayuna (518) 372-4969

Ongoing activities

Upcoming Events

Tuesdays

Lake George Dinner Theatre — Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. — Tai Chi 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to noon — cards, Hoe Down Day — Thursbridge, Mah Jongg, and Wii day, Oct. 11. Bowling Flu Shot Clinic — Thurs10:30 a.m. — Line Dancing day, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m. Noon — Lunch Housing Fair — Thursday,

Thursdays

9:15 to 9:45 a.m. — Tai Chi 10 a.m. to noon — Cards, Wii Bowling, and Mah Jongg 10:30 a.m. — Bocce and Pickle Ball Noon — Lunch 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. — Bingo

Oct. 18, at 11 a.m.

Eating for Longevity — Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. Hyde Hall Mansion Lunch — Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pajamas, Popcorn and a movie — Thursday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m.

Costume Contest & Halloween Party on Tuesday, Oct. 30 Visual Journaling — Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m.

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Small games: dice, cards, word search, Suduko, coloring books, DVD movies, etc. We also need your Leftover Halloween Candy before the Wednesdays, Oct. 10, 17, Nov. 7 “Filling of the Stockings.” 24, 31, & Nov. 7 There is something to do No experience required. for everyone…We will cut felt We also are in need of travel into stockings, decorate the sized shampoo, conditioner, lostockings and machine sew tion, baby powder, toothpaste, the stockings together. We toothbrushes. will then fill them with small Regular sized: deodorgames (dice, cards, word search, ant, chapstick, baby wipes, Suduko, DVD’s, etc.), Travel nail clippers, sunscreen, cough sized toiletries, and your leftdrops, pens/pencils, hard candy, over Halloween candy. These candy bars, gum, beef jerky, items will be shipped via: www. trail mix, dried fruit & nuts, energy bars, flea collars. OperationAdoptASoldier.org.

Periodic Activities

Call or go online for dates and times. See our newsletter at http://cliftonpark.org/services/senior-services/seniorcenter.html. Reservations are required. Call ahead.

Mondays

Tap Intermediate, Jazz Dance, Chair Yoga, Discussion Group, Clogging, Quilting, Osteo Exercise, Soul Line Dancing.

Tuesdays

Memories to Memoirs, Hand & Foot (cards), Dice 6-5-4, Rummikub, Crochet & Knitting, Poker, Osteo Exercise

Thursdays Exercise to Tape, Pool/Billiards, Chorus, Yoga, Watercolor & Sketch, Legal Assistance by appointment, Seton Health Seniorcize, Duplicate Bridge, Mah-Jongg, Pinochle, Bunco or Pinochle – learn to play

Fridays

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Senior calendars Voorheesville Public Library 51 School Road, Voorheesville (518) 765-2791 www.voorheesvillelibrary.org

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talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.

Join us Thursday at 1:30 p.m. to watch a classic movie on our giant screen. Check our website calendar or call for movie titles and descriptions. Light refreshments served.

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Thursday, Oct. 4, 11, 18, & 25

Nimblefingers Craft Group Tuesday, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Share your own special

Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m.

though participants should be familiar with HTML. Participants can bring their own devices, or use one of the Library’s laptops. Class will run from 6 to 8 p.m.

Flu Shot Clinic Wednesday, Oct. 10

Join us from 1 to 3 p.m. as the library will host the pharmacists from our own Voorheesville Hannaford Pharmacy who will be administering flu immunizations. Please stop in or call the Library Information Desk at 518-765-2791 to schedule a specific timeslot. Walk-ins are also welcome. Flu Shots are free with most insurance.

Continue learning how to build a webpage from scratch. This class will introduce Cascading Style Sheets (CSS,) a companion language to HTML that is used to style (think color, fonts, layout) the web. We will cover the basics Sunday, Oct. 14 and then participants will create their own webpage. No Join us at 2 p.m. for a film experience with CSS necessary, and refreshments. This month,

Second Sunday Film

we will be watching the 1931 version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Not Rated, 70 m. Light refreshments will be served.

Introduction to Windows 10 Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 6 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 2 – 3 p.m.,

Windows 10 is set to be “the last version of Windows,” so we’d best learn to live with it. In this overview of Microsoft’s new operating system, we will start at the sign-in screen, explore new features, and even take a quick look under the hood at the control panel. Participants can bring their own devices, or use one of the Library’s laptops. Please register.

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Senior calendars Bethlehem Public Library 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar (518) 439-9314 www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org

Introduction to Facebook Mondays, Oct. 1 & 15

Find out what Facebook is all about and how to use it, 10 a.m.-noon. For adults new to Facebook. Sign up for one session.

Open Sewing Monday, Oct. 1 Saturday, Oct. 20

Making Sense of Streaming Music Thursday, Oct. 4 Are you confused by streaming music — how it works and how to get it? We compare six big streaming services and answer questions to help you decide if streaming music is right for you, 7-8:15 p.m.

Make It Yourself: No-Sew Fleece Blankets

Sewing machines will be available for independent projSaturday, Oct. 6 ects. Bring your own supplies. Bring in two coordinating Volunteers may be on hand to pieces of fleece fabric (apassist you, 6-8 p.m. Registration proximately 8-10 inches longer required. than you want the finished product to be), and make a cozy throw, 1-2:30 p.m.Teens welThursday, Oct. 4 come! Sign up online or call.

Daybooks Monday, Oct. 8

Discuss “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1:30 p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Library board meets

Friends board meets

Friday, Oct. 12: Theodore Roosevelt and the Great War A WWI 100th Anniversary event! David Pietrusza will disMonday, Oct. 15 cuss his book “TR’s Last War: Meetings are open to the Theodore Roosevelt, the Great public. New Friends always War, and a Journey of Triumph welcome, 6:30 p.m. Bethlehem and Tragedy,” 1-2 p.m. proPublic Library, 451 Delaware gram; 2-3 p.m. coffee hour. Ave., Delmar. For more inforFriday, Oct. 19: In an Immation, call (518) 439-9314 or migrant’s Shoes visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org. A PBS Great American Read event! Silvia Mejia, Associate Professor of Spanish at the College of Saint Rose, will discuss how author Junto Diaz Sunday, Oct. 21 explores the kind of linguistic A PBS Great American anxiety a recent immigrant Read event! Explore the role might feel in the novel “The of magazines in the making Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar of “The Great Gatsby” — its Wao,” 1-2 p.m. program; 2-3 style, text and views on love and p.m. coffee hour. money, and the arc of F. Scott Friday, Oct. 26: To Life! Fitzgerald’s career, 2 p.m. PrePart V sented by Dr. Brian Sweeney, Richard Feldman returns to Associate Professor of English. showcase songs from popuat the College of Saint Rose. lar American musicals about fun and unexpected ways people fall in love, 1-2 p.m. program; 2-3 p.m. coffee hour. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Fridays, Senior Projects, Inc.

Magazines and the Making of Gatsby

Coffee and Conversation Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26

Friday, Oct. 5: Judi Clements’ Musical Memoir Judi and accompanist John Tuesday, Oct. 9 Van Stone present a retelling of Meetings are open to the Judi’s life story in comedy and public, 6 p.m. Bethlehem Public song, with tunes from GershLibrary, 451 Delaware Ave., win to Berlin and a few rock Delmar. For more information, hits from the ’50s and ’60s, 1-2 call (518) 439-9314 or visitp.m. program; 2-3 p.m. coffee bethlehempubliclibrary.org. hour.

Tai Chi for Health Tuesdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23 & 30

Weekly class explores the Tai Chi for Energy form. No experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes, 4 p.m.

Add Your Event to our Monthly Calendar for Older Adults! Does your organization have an event of interest to older adults? If so, we want to know about it! All listings must include date, time, location, contact information and any fees. Please do not exceed 90 words per item listing.

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oin Senior Services of Albany and CDPHP for the 27th Annual Capital Region Senior Expo on Friday, October 19th at Crossgates Mall. This daylong event will kick off at 9AM in the lower level hallway of Crossgates Mall leading to JC Penney. The Capital Region Senior Expo has something to offer for adults of all ages and interests and admission is free!!! Older adults, caregivers, healthcare workers and those with aging loved ones

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The Senior Services of Albany Social Adult Day Programs Can Help!!

Our Social Adult Day Programs offer a structured and safe environment for seniors to socialize with others while participating in an array of engaging and stimulating activities. Activities include arts & crafts, trivia, creative & interactive games, exercise, and so much more! Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided daily.

Funding & Transportation may be available! For more information, contact: Beth Owen, LMSW Director of Adult Day Services (518) 694-3511 ● bowen@seniorservicesofalbany.com

With over 30 different medical specialties, you can rely on Community Care to provide the health care you need. And with offices located throughout 6 counties, we make staying healthy convenient too! For more information, call our Care Coordinator at (518) 782-3800 or visit: www.communitycare.com

PRIMARY CARE - SPECIALTY CARE - URGENT CARE - WELLNESS

PROUD SPONSORS of the Senior Expo 2018

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YOUR PARTNER IN SENIOR CARE AND SERVICES Adult Day Programs Alzheimer’s Services Enriched Housing/Adult Homes Home Care Hospice Independent Senior Living Nursing Homes PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly)

sphp.com

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Rehabilitation Services

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EVENT SCHEDULE 9am - 2pm

Vendors

10am - 12pm

RPI Design Lab Demonstration: Medication Management – Pill Dispenser

10:30am

Meals on Wheels Food Tasting

11:30am -1pm Entertainment 12:15pm -1pm Introduction to Technology Devices 1:15pm - 2pm Aging in Place: Your Home for Your Lifetime * Flu Shots and Pneumonia Vaccines are being administered at the Price Chopper / Market 32 Booth * Get your medication questions answered at the Community Care Physicians, P.C.

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EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS presented by ALBANY GUARDIAN SOCIETY

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Be sure to visit this great variety of

ALBANY COUNTY DEPT FOR AGING 162 Washington Ave, 6th Floor Albany, NY 12210 518-447-7198 www.albanycounty.com

BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM 297 North Ballston Ave, Scotia, NY 12302 518-370-4700 www.BaptHealth.com

CDPHP 500 Patroon Creek Blvd. Albany, NY 12206 1-888-519-7898 www.cdphp-medicare-plans.com

ADVOCATE HEALTH, LLC 282 Delaware Ave Delmar, NY 12054 1-800-709-5513 www.advocatehealthllc.com

ALBANY DIOCESAN CEMETERIES 48 Cemetery Avenue Albany, NY 12204 518-432-4953 www.capitaldistrictcemeteries.org

BATH FITTER PO Box 13446 Albany, NY 12212 518-862-9901 www.BathFitter.com

CDTA 110 Watervliet Ave Albany, NY 12206 518-482-8822 www.cdta.org

AETNA MEDICARE 15 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203 1-800-872-3862 www.aetna.com

ALBANY GUARDIAN SOCIETY 12 Corporate Woods Blvd. Albany, NY 12211 518-434-2140 www.albanyguardiansociety.org

BLUE SHIELD OF NENY 40 Century Hill Drive Latham, NY 12110 518-220-5722 www.bsneny.com

CAPITAL IMAGING 1001 Loudon Road Latham, NY 12110 518-221-4501 www.capimaging.com

ALBANY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY & HEALTH SCIENCES 106 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208 518-694-7200 www.acphs.edu

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK 4 Pine West Plaza #405 Albany, NY 12205 1.800.272.3900 www.alz.org/northeasternny

CAPITAL DISTRICT SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 341 Delaware Ave. Delmar, NY 12054 518-439-4949 www.cdseniorspotlight.com

CAPTEL OUTREACH 1500 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 310-526-5211 www.oeius.org

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ACCENT HEALTH CARE SERVICES 820 5th Avenue Troy, NY 12182 518-237-2700 www.accenthealthcareservices.com

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exhibitors at the 2018 Senior Expo!

DAUGHTERS OF SARAH 180 Washington Ave. Ext. Albany, NY 12203 518-724-9980 www.dossc.org

COLONIE SENIOR SERVICE CENTERS, INC. 6 Winners Circle, #1 Albany, NY 12205 518-459-2857 www.colonieseniorservices.org

DEPAUL HOUSING MANAGEMENT 41 N Main Ave Albany, NY 12203 518-389-6335 depaulhousing.com

COMMUNITY CARE PHYSICIANS, P.C. 501 New Karner Road, Suite 1A Albany, NY 12205 518-452-1337 www.communitycare.com

ELDERWOOD 185 Old Military Road Lake Placid, NY 12946 518-523-2464 www.elderwood.com

CONSUMER DIRECTED CHOICES 7 Washington Square Albany, NY 12205 518-464-0810 www.cdchoices.org

EMPIRE BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD 11 Corporate Woods Blvd Albany, NY 12211 518-367-4737 www.empireblue.com

EPIC - NYS ELDERLY PHARMACEUTICAL INSURANCE PROGRAM 431 Broadway Menands, NY 12204 518-858-2780 www.health.ny.gov/health_care/epic FIDELIS CARE NEW YORK 997 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12205 1-888-343-3547 www.fideliscare.org

KINGSWAY COMMUNITY 323 Kings Rd. Schenectady, NY 12304 518-393-4117 www.kingswaycommunity.com LANDMARK HEALTH 1205 Troy Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110 518-348-3176 www.landmarkhealth.org

GET BUSY LIVIN’ TRAVEL 187 South Main Ave Albany, NY 12208 518-424-2240

LEAFFILTER™ NORTH, LLC. 1595 Georgetown Rd. Hudson, OH 44236 800-726-7703 x 1236 www.leaffilter.com

INTERIM HEALTHCARE 1735 Central Ave STE 102 Albany, NY 12205 518-452-3655 www.interimhealthcare.com

MVP HEALTHCARE 625 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305 518-370-4793 www.mvphealthcare.com n EXIBITORS (continued on pg. 32)

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CLEARCAPTIONS 3001 Lava Ridge Ct., Suite 100 Roseville, CA 95661 916-378-4596 www.clearcaptions.com

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NORTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND AT ALBANY 301 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12206 518-463-1211 www.naba-vision.org NYSARC TRUST SERVICES 29 British American Blvd Latham, NY 12110 518-439-2670 www.nysarctrustservices.org NYS PARTNERSHIP FOR LONG-TERM CARE 99 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12210 1-866-950-7526 www.nyspltc.health.ny.gov PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 PRICE CHOPPER PHARMACY 461 Nott St. Schenectady, NY 12308 1-800-666-7667 www.pricechopper.com

SILVER SNEAKERS FITNESS PROGRAM 1445 S. Spectrum Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85286 845-522-2469 www.tivityhealth.com ST. PETER’S HEALTH PARTNERS 315 S. Manning Blvd. Albany, NY 12208 518-525-1232 www.sphp.com UNITED GROUP OF COMPANIES 300 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180 518-687-7350 www.ugoc.com UNITEDHEALTHCARE MEDICARE & RETIREMENT 803 Duanesburg Rd. Schenectady, NY 518-355-3428 www.uhc.com

Need Health Insurance? Call 1-833-235-4050 (TTY 711)

October 1 – March 31, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., 7 days a week April 1 – September 30, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday – Friday

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UNSWORTH LAPLANTE, PLLC 415 New Karner Road Albany, NY 12205 518-389-6020 www.unsworthlaplante.com

VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK 1250 Broadway New York, NY 10001 1-800-675-0391 www.vnsny.org

UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP 3872 US Route 11 Cortland, NY 13045 914-388-7296 www.usgny.com

WELLCARE 166 S. Manning Blvd. Albany, NY 12208 518-453-5440

BlueShield of Northeastern New York is a Medicare Advantage plan with a Medicare contract and enrollment depends on contract renewal. A division of HealthNow New York Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BlueShield of Northeastern New York complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-833-735-4515 (TTY 711). 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-833-735-4515 (TTY 711) Y0086_MRK2330_C 106956_4

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MEDICARE HEALTH INSURANCE Name/Nombre

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Call: 1-800-860-8707 (TTY: 711) fideliscare.org/medicare @fideliscare

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SENIOR COMMUNITIES 1-2 Bedroom Apartments and Cottages Albany, Delaware, Rensselaer, Saratoga, & Schenectady Counties

Turning 65? Retiring? You can count on MVP to help you find the right Medicare plan.

Fully Accessible Pet Friendly

Call 1-800-324-3899

Social Activities

TTY: 1-800-662-1220

Monday–Friday, 8 am–8 pm Eastern Time

Health and Wellness

Visit joinMVPmedicare.com

Community Computers

DePaul Housing Management

41 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 518-459-0183 depaulhousing.com

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Fall 2018 Ongoing Fitness Class Schedule Join at any time during the session. Classes are open to the public!

Due to the popularity of these classes, registration is recommended—call the phone numbers provided below. There are no fees for these programs, compliments of MVP Health Care®! Mondays, through December 3 MVP Striders Walking Club 8:30–9:30 am Viaport Rotterdam, Food Court, Rotterdam

1-800-665-7924 Program Code: 5098

MVP Chair Moves 10:30–11:15 am Village Of Colonie Senior Center, Albany No class October 22

518-869-7172 Program Code: 5100

MVP Tai Chi Moves Guilderland Senior Center, Altamont No class October 8, November 12 Tuesdays, through December 4

1:15–2:00 pm

518-280-7607 Program Code: 5102

MVP Drums Alive® Sportime Schenectady, Schenectady New Location! No class October 23

10:30–11:15 am

1-800-665-7924 Program Code: 5103

MVP Chair Moves Niskayuna Senior Center, Niskayuna Wednesdays, through December 5

1:00–1:45 pm

1-800-665-7924 Program Code: 5108

MVP Striders Walking Club 9:00–10:00 am Colonie Center Mall, Lower Level, Albany MVP Zumba Gold®/ Bokwa® Alpin Haus Fitness Center, Amsterdam

11:15 am–12:00 pm

MVP Tai Chi Moves Glenville Senior Center, Schenectady Thursdays, through December 6

1:00–1:45 pm

1-800-665-7924 Program Code: 5109 1-800-665-7924 Program Code(s): 5110, 5111 1-800-665-7924 Program Code: 5112

MVP Chair Moves 10:30–11:15 am Schenectady Senior Center, Schenectady No class November 22 Fridays, through December 7

1-800-665-7924 Program Code: 5115

MVP Gentle Yoga Moves 10:00–10:45 am Sunnyview Wellness Center, Schenectady No class November 9, November 23

1-800-665-7924 Program Code: 5116

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