Capital District Senior Spotlight August 2018

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Editor’s desk

Cruel month of August

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The Dog Days of Summer don’t treat me well, and I act accordingly

his is the cruelest of months. Out of all of the months on the calendar, August is the month that stands out to me the most as the one to loathe. The “Dog Days of Summer” fall upon these next set of weeks.

A phrase of which I’m not certain of its origins.

Dogs suffer through warm weather throughout the year. But, this time of year, I find myself thankful for air conditioning.

I look at these next few weeks and I think of Billy Idol. Random thought, I know. But, to me, the punk rocker personified cool during my formative days. The devil may care attitude, the spiked out, bleached out hair, and that lip curl thing he can do.

When I think of August and the smack in the face I get each time I walk out of the house, I try to do that same lip curl. I can’t do it. I don’t have the muscles for it. But, I try anyway. I likely look like someone who just smelled something rancid.

I’m convinced that my disdain for these coming days established roots back during my childhood. If I wasn’t escaping the heat by visiting the pool or running in the backyard through the sprinkler I was in front of the television. And, sure enough, this is when stores start advertising Back to School sales. That was the canary in the coal mine for us kids. Some obnoxious adult in a fake radio voice designed to annunciate the very words that announced my impending doom: “We have notebooks, Trapper Keepers, pens by Bic and more!” A list of school supplies, tools of pain really, announced in a manner devoid of any compassion towards the waning days of my summer vacation. I’ve noticed how these same announcements start in July. You’d swear the person behind the scenes is a parent, wishfully hoping for school to start tomorrow, or eagerly collecting money for college.

Now, I just walk outside and find it more difficult to function. Mowing the lawn is optional when I’m sucker-punched by a one-two combination of searing heat and soup-thick humidity. I’m wise enough to recognize when Mother Nature doesn’t want me outside. I say a few choice words that I should write here, and step back inside the house. When I’m greeted by my wife’s Billy Idol lip curl — she can and does it often — I just answer back, “I’ll do it tomorrow.”

She’s used to hearing that.

In all seriousness, be careful this month. We’ve had some hot weather in July, and we can only assume the same for what should be the last days of summer.

Start your days earlier and do what you need to do in the early morning, or wait for the sun to dip down below the horizon. The outdoors should be enjoyed, not endured.

Sincerely, Michael Hallisey, Managing Editor Spotlight Newspapers

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Columnists Social Security Corner

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Retiring Retirement

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Patriot Flight

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Medical Corner

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Senior Services Albany JCC

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Niskayuna Senior Center

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Social Security Corner

Who matters? You do!

Blog provides helpful information about programs and services friends and family.

• Medicare or Medicaid?

We know this can be a little confusing, so we broke down the differences for you in easy to understand terms at blog. ssa.gov/is-it-medicare-ormedicaid.

• Estimating your benefits is easy with our online calculators.

It only takes a few minutes to see what your years of work will add up to at blog.ssa.gov/ estimate-your-benefits-todayfor-a-secure-tomorrow.

• The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report on the current and projected financial status of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds. Read

more at blog.ssa.gov/socialsecurity-2018-trustees-report.

• In one infographic, we show you how easy it is to create a secure my Social Security account at blog.ssa.gov/howto-create-a-my-social-securityaccount.

• We released our list of most popular baby names for 2017! Read them at blog.ssa. gov/just-arrived-introducingsocial-securitys-top-10-babynames-of-2017.

• Want to know how to increase your benefits beyond retirement age? We break it down here: blog.ssa.gov/howyou-can-grow-your-socialsecurity-benefits-beyondretirement-age.

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• Want to know three things you can do right now to prepare for retirement? Taking these steps today will give you a head start at blog.ssa.gov/3things-you-can-do-to-preparefor-retirement-right-now.

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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 9:30 a.m. the day of the meal.

Suggested donation: $3 per person. Guest under 60 pays $10.

Book Mavens Book Review Wednesday, Aug. 15 and Oct. 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 15 — Rabbi Beverly Magidson, director, reviews Laura Amy Schlitz’ “The Hired Girl.”

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.

Watercolor Painting Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, from 9:30 to 11:30 am

Instructor Theresa Somaio will teach the art of watercolor painting on Mondays starting on July 9. There is a $93 charge for these classes (a $81 charge for JCC Member).

Driver Safety Program

Tuesdays, Aug. 21 and Aug. 28

Presented by American Safety, Inc., Instructor Roger Dames will teach drivers road safety,. Participants must attend both days. The JCC is taking registration now. A $25 check dated after Wednesday, Aug.

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Senior Chorale

Thursdays, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Chorale Director Sherri Strichman will guide you through our Senior Chorale.

Rehearsals and performances take place on Thursday afternoons. There is $2.25 suggested donation per session.

Glens Falls Trip Wednesday, Aug. 8

Board a trip Glens Falls to take in the musical production of “Front Page Flo” at the Charles Wood Theater. There will be a lunch stop at the Olive Garden in Queensbury before the show. Select from the vegetarian minestrone or chicken and gnocchi soups.

Bus departs from Albany JCC at 10:15 a.m. and returns at approxiamtely 5:45 p.m.

Bus trip costs $116 (or $99 for JCC members.)

Prepaid nonrefunable reservation required by July 2, or before the trip fills.

E. Haddam, Conn. Trip Wednesday, Oct. 17

Embark on a road trip to New England and take in a show. See “The Drowsy Chaperone” at The Goodspeed in E. Haddam, Conn. on Wednesday, Oct. 17. Lunch will be at the Gelston House before the 2 p.m. show.

Bus departs from Albany JCC at 8:45 a.m. and returns at approxiamtely 7:15 p.m.

Bus trip costs $180 (or $160 for JCC members.)

Prepaid nonrefunable reservation required before the trip fills.

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Senior calendars Clifton Park Senior Community Center 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park (518) 383-1343 ## Senior Express -Transportation for Clifton Park Senior Residents: (518) 371-4444 Lunch Reservation for our center: please call by noon the day before - (518) 383-1343, ext. 227 Saratoga County Office for the Aging: Home Delivered Meals - (518) 363-4020 or (518) 363-4033

Diabetes Support Group

Friday, Aug. 3, at 11a.m.

Facilitated by Saratoga County Public Health Services. Call to register.

Pool Players

Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Skill not needed! Just folks who want to have fun. There are plenty of cue sticks available. Call to register.

Annual Summer Book Sale

Continue on with your summer reading activities by picking up a few more novels at our annual book sale. We’re stretching the sale across the weekend starting on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and concluding on Sunday, Aug.5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Paint & Pastries

Monday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m.

Join us for a morning of creativity, fun and great food!

The 11x14 painting chosen for this class is entitled “Maine Lighthouse” $8 members/$25 nonmembers. Discounted rate for members due to the generous sponsorship of CDPHP. Space is limited. Join today.

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Call to register.

Open House Monday, Aug. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m.

You’re invited to our Open House. Are you a new member? Not yet a member? Know someone who might like to join us in some of our programs and activities? Come and meet our instructors and learn about the many programs and classes we have to offer! There will be class demonstrations! Light Refreshments will be served!

Advanced Registration is required.

Health Screening Clinic Friday, Aug. 17, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Nurses from Saratoga County Public Health will offer complimentary blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose screening. Sign up in advance is required.

Lunch and Cruise Tuesday, Aug. 28

Join us for an afternoon buffet luncheon cruise: WW Durant Raquette Lake Luncheon Cruise & The Adirondack Experience on Blue Mountain Lake on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Take in the sights of Saratoga Springs on Thursday, Aug. 16.

Cost $84 for members ($89 for non-members.)

Trolley Tour of Saratoga Springs Thursday, Aug. 16

Enjoy the Spa City with a guided Trolley Tour of Saratoga Springs.

Drive yourself or, if you need a ride, please let us know.

There will be transportation on our 12 passenger Town Bus which departs CPSCC at 9 a.m. and returns at 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy this informative and entertaining tour which includes historic sights and points of interest along Broadway, the Skidmore Campus, the High Rock areas, the Saratoga Casino/Harness Track, Saratoga Race Course, beautiful Union Ave, Yaddo Gardens and more!

Enhance the experience with a luncheon date at Longfellow’s. Members Only $28.

Periodic Activities

Call or go online for dates and times.

See our newsletter at http://cliftonpark.org/services/senior-services/seniorcenter.html.

Mondays

Tap Intermediate, Jazz

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

Tuesdays

Chess, Checkers & Backgammon. Exercise to Tape, LCR or Dice 3000-learn to play, Pinochle, Pool/Billiards, Duplicate Bridge, Tai Chi, Scrabble

Wednesday

Exercise to Tape, Senior Investment Group, Social Bridge, 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

Orchestra on the Common, Woodcarving, Tap Advanced, Ballet, Dominoes, Center Big Band (Swing Band), Diabetes Support Group, BINGO, Lunch and a Movie, Beading Buddies, Scrabble, Osteo Exercise.

Health & Fitness

Breathe easy

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Clean indoor air can help reduce asthma attacks

id you know that, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 25 million Americans, including roughly seven million children, have asthma? It’s true, and those numbers have steadily risen in recent years.

Asthma is more than occasional wheezing or feeling out of breath during physical activity. Asthma is chronic and can lead to coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, fast breathing, and chest tightness, states the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. In the 21st century, people spend significant time indoors at home, school or work, and indoor air environments could be triggers for asthma. Improving indoor air quality can help people breathe clearly. The AAFA notes that the following agents can adversely affect indoor air quality, potentially triggering asthma attacks.

Allergens

Allergens such as mold, dust mites, pet dander and fur, and waste from insects or rodents thrive in many homes.

Ensuring indoor air quality is high can cut back on the amount of allergens in the air.

People with asthma can invest in an air purifier and vacuum regularly, being sure to use a HEPA-equipped appliance.

Routinely replacing HVAC system filters can help prevent allergens from blowing around the house. Also, frequent maintenance of HVAC systems will ensure they are operating safely and not contributing to poor indoor air quality.

Mold can be mitigated by

reducing moisture in a home.

Moist environments in the kitchen and bathroom may promote mold growth. Ventilation is key to keep mold at bay.

Tobacco smoke

Thirdhand smoke, or THS, may be unfamiliar to many people. A 2011 report published in Environmental Health Perspectives says THS is an invisible combination of gases and particles that can cling to clothing, cushions, carpeting, and other materials long after secondhand smoke has cleared from a room. Studies have indicated that residual nicotine levels can be found in house dust Asthma is more than occasional wheezing or feeling out of breath where people during physical activity. Asthma is chronic and can lead to coughing, smoke wheezing, shortness of breath, fast breathing, and chest tightness, or once smoked. states the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. In the 21st Studcentury, people spend significant time indoors at home, school or ies have indicated work, and indoor air environments could be triggers for asthma. that Improving indoor air quality can help people breathe clearly. smoke compounds ing out items, reducing usage can adsorb onto surfaces and then desorb back into air over of products that are heavily time. scented and choosing low- or s Keeping tobacco smoke out no-VOC products can help.

According to the Center for Making cleaning products of a home can improve indoor Disease Control, one in 12 air quality and personal health. from baking soda, vinegar and people had asthma in 2009, liquid oil soap also can keep and that figure appears to indoor air quality high.

VOCs be growing. Just eight years Homeowners who plan Volatile organic combefore, one in 14 people to renovate their homes can pounds, or VOCs, are gases reportedly had asthma, with consider using the appropriate released from commonly used more than half having had specifications for HVAC sysproducts. These can include an asthma attack within the tems to promote good indoor paints and varnishes, cleaning past year. More children air, as well as address any other supplies, air fresheners, new (57 percent) than adults (51 potential problems that may furniture, and new carpet. Peopercent) reported having an be compromising indoor air ple with asthma may find that VOCs can trigger attacks. Air- quality. attack in 2008.

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Retiring Retirement

Seniors over 60 who are finishing strong

She’s still serving Tool finds a new way to share her gifts, talents

Janet Tool

The iconic Tool’s Restaurant in Delmar was the perfect place for Janet Tool to cut her teeth in public service.

“I liked serving my father’s good food and communicating with people,” said the 71-year-old.

That same heart has helped her serve more than just meals. It eventually led her into volunteer work with Prison Fellowship which in turn opened up a Department of Corrections job that injected opportunities for the incarcerated.

Then came a decision: to retire or not. It was a false dichotomy. Rendering her resignation papers didn’t mean she wouldn’t be able to unlock the bars of selfimprisonment.

“I’m starting a program called ‘Steadfast & Secure’ which will help married women who want to be free from false identities and the wrong impression of

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Robert LaCosta Already, Janet’s calendar is getting full and she hasn’t even been retired for more than a few months.

Her advice to pre-retirees and those who have left the workforce: “Know yourself, use your gifts and talents because everyone has a purpose and you need to find it.”

That may sound like bullet points from a valedictorian’s speech and yet it is even more true for seniors who have been given the diploma of experience and time.

Robert J. LaCosta’s daily inspirations are found at robertlacosta.com where his books and music are also available. To suggest a senior for this column, contact him at norepcom@gmail.com or (518) 435-1250.

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Senior calendars Troy Area Senior Service Center 19 Third St., Troy (518) 270-5348

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Special Dinner: Thursday, Aug. 16. “A Day a the Races.”

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Captain JP Cruise: Take a trip down the Hudson River on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Call (518) 270-5348 for more details.

Swimming: Every Wednesday at 9 a.m. It’s Free to members of the Troy Senior Center. The location is the Lansingburgh Boys/Girls Club. Call (518) 270-5348 for more details.

Bowling: Bowling is at the Uncle Sam Lanes, every Monday at 12:30 p.m.. Call (518) 270-5348 for more information.

Bingo: Every Wednesday and Friday! 1p.m. Money prizes! Call (518) 270-5348 for more details.

Crafts: Craft class on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m.

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Sewing Class: Thursdays at 9 a.m., come join the ladies in this fun class. Call (518) 2705348 for more details.

Arts For Vets: Come join this fun group of Vets on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for photography, drawing, writing, painting and more. Call (518)

Line Dancing: Thursdays, at 1 p.m. Our Line Dancers, The Uncle Sam Sparklers, are looking for new members!

Like to dance? Come and join!

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Aerobics: Come join us for aerobics each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m.

Osteo Aerobics: Join us for Osteo Aerobics on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Knitting and Crocheting: Come join our “Happy Hookers” each Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Health and Wellness activities: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Gym: Come and join our gym and work out with our Gym Guru “Ellio” each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1 to 2:45 p.m.

“Senior Fued”: Troy Senior Center’s version of the popular television game show. Come play on the last Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Followed by lunch and BINGO. Wanted: All working seniors 60 years of age, and older! Come join us at the Troy Senior Center Monday through Friday for a delicious and nutritious, well-balanced meal for a “suggested” contribution of $3. Don’t miss out on the best lunch deal in town. For a 12:15 p.m. lunch reservation, please call (518) 270-5349.

Weekly activities: Join us at the Troy Senior Center for weekly aerobics, knitting and crocheting, bingo, swimming and more. Meet old friends and make new one. New members 60 and older are welcome! Call (518) 270-5348 for more information.

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Behind New Eyes Colonie doctor will be first in the country to use new implant

Dr. Allen Zieker, in an operating room at the Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center, shows an example of the new lens

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fter more than 33,000 cataract surgeries, Dr. Allen W. Zieker isn’t worried about Tuesday, July 31, when he will perform an implant using an revolutionary new lens developed by Baucsh + Lomb to treat astigmatism for the first time in this country.

“The evolution of products to make life better for people is just fantastic,” he said while in an operating room at the Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center on Johnson Road. “It’s a tried and true platform and material, but they are adding the astigmatic component to it. They are combining the best of these two worlds into the newest project and it will help a lot of people.”

The new lens, just approved by the Federal Drug Administration in June, follows the same logic as the implants used to cure cataracts — you take the old lens out and replace it with a new one. Except, rather than replacing the old lens that has cataracts, a cloudiness often associated with aging but can have other causes, the latest version can also address focus issues associated with astigmatism.

Basically, an astigmatism is when the cornea is cone-shaped rather than oval, like a football rather than a basketball, Zieker said.

“The basketball can and does focus on one point, while a football-shaped cornea focuses on two points with a blur in the middle,” he said.

“The new lenses that we will use will neutralize the patient’s astigmatism they bring to us when they come in the door. For example if they have a plus two in one direction, we put a minus two in the other direction and they cancel each other out and the patient sees better because of it.”

The new lens, formally called the enVista One Piece hydrophobic acrylic Toric Intraocular Lens, or simply the enVista IOL, is made out of acrylic and is the only lens scientifically shown to not develop glistenings, or microscopic spots of water. While microscopic, when there are thousands of them, it can cut down on the amount of light that reaches the eye and impact vision, Zieker said.

Acrylic is not biodegradable, it doesn’t wear out and “has come a long what over the last 25 years,” Zieker said. Also, it is more stable than its predecessors and that is essential to addressing astigmatism because if the lens rotates

inside the eye it will not be as accurate of a fix.

The first implant was tried some 300 years ago when doctors in Italy made them out of glass without much success. They were just too heavy to be practical, Zieker said.

Then, during World War II, Air Force pilots were getting shot during the Battle of Britain and pieces of their canopies were getting in their eyes. The canopies were made of Perspex, or polymethyl methacrylate, the scientific name what is better known as plexiglass, and while certainly an inconvenience for the pilots, a medical student noticed the body wasn’t rejecting the material and it kicked off a milestone in the development of lens implants.

“And they refined it and refined it and we are now where we are today, several generations later, with a whole material and one that is finely machined and perfectly polished and really beautiful stuff,” said Zieker. “This is the next level. I’ve seen the one before this one, and the two before that so if I need to go back to another level I can do that because I’ve used all of them.”

New Jersey born and raised, Zieker said he wanted to be a doctor since he was 7 years old and initially had notions of becoming a family practitioner and taking care of people from “the cradle to the grave” from childbirth to appendectomies.”

But, he said, as he was getting out of Albany Medical School, there was a malpractice crisis and without intense training in specialized fields a lawsuit was waiting around the corner.

“If I had a complication with a baby that anyone else would have I would have been condemned because I didn’t have three years of obstetrics. I would have been trained but not trained to that level,” he said. “So, I told myself I would do three years of medicine and a year of pediatrics and I’ll take care of the family medically. But I got into that and it was really boring and I couldn’t do anything with my hands so I thought back to medical school and ophthalmology was interesting so I did an elective for a month and it was like a light went off ‘this is what I want to do.’”

In his more than 33 years of practice, Zieker has done more than 33,000 implant surgeries, more than anyone else in the country.

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Senior calendars Senior Services of Albany

www.seniorservicesofalbany.com • Meals on Wheels: 20 Warren St., (518) 465-6465 • Newgate Social Adult Day Services: 760 New Scotland Ave., (518) 449-8035 • Westview Senior Center: 680 Central Ave., (518) 482-2120 • Caregiver Connection/Caregiver Support: (518) 694-3511 • Transportation: (518) 434-4219 • Community Care Services Division: Case Assistance (518) 435-1794, HIICAP (518) 935-2307

Cohoes Samba Thursdays, at 12:30 p.m.

Looking for a challenge?

Want to stretch and exercise your brain? Samba is a card game that is sweeping the senior centers in Florida. If you are looking to get you Samba game in gear or just interested in learning a new game look no further. Samba lessons are held every Thursday at 12:30

p.m. Come and check it out.

Call (518) 235-2420 for more information.

4th Annual Senior Variety Show Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 5 p.m.

Cohoes Senior Center 4th Annual Senior Variety Show benefit dinner spotlighting the talents and hammy-ness of our area seniors. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. with talent show after.

Tickets cost $10, which includes dinner and admission to show.

For more information please call (518) 235-2420.

Watervliet Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 1 p.m.

Ice Cream Social at 1 p.m.

For more information or RSVP call Kathy at (518) 273-4422

Potluck Dinner Tuesday, August 21

Potluck Dinner and celebration of Senior Citizen Day. For more information or to RSVP call Kathy at (518) 273-4422.

Westview Flower Camp

Friday, Aug. 10, at 12:30 p.m.

Flower camp come join us to make a beautiful flower arrange-

ment to take home. The camp runs from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

For more information please call Nora at (518) 482-2120.

Hawaiian Luau Thursday, Aug. 23, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Hawaiian Luau from noon to 1:30 p.m. featuring Hawaiian entertainment with a variety of Hawaiian foods.

For more information or to RSVP please call Nora at (518) 482-2120

Motown Night Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 5 p.m.

Motown Night dinner begins at 5 p.m. with entertainment after.

For more information or to RSVP please call Nora at (518) 482-2120.

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ice Smile, Thank You, Good Morning.” This is how I started a day off meeting a customer representative at Sam’s Club in Latham Farms early in the morning. A short and unique hello started a conversation that fully proved that ‘it’s a small world.” Now once again I experience a memorable story in our little corner of the world.

Sasha, the customer representative, and I were discussing veterans. Her husband is the grandson of Tom Kendall. Tom is the pastor of the Unionville Reformed Church just outside of Delmar on Delaware Avenue (Route 443). Tom flew some 32 missions on a B17 bomber as a tail gunner in WWII. Sasha had emailed me on Wednesday, July 11, and told me that Tom was taken ill and was now in hospice. I called her on Sunday to get some details with the hopes of visiting Tom with his friend Harold William. I was told Tom had passed away on Friday. The small town of Unionville and my memory of a person who I wish

I knew now will have to wait for the next life. This is the fourth time I have called people to get information only to be informed that they passed within the last few days. I do wonder why God presents me with emotions and blessings at the same time.

Tom was a good friend with Harold Williams. Harold witnessed D-Day ( June 6, 1944). He served with Colonel Don Bennett who eventually became a Four Star General. Harold always boasted about Tom to me. We always talked about visiting him and now we regret that time was not fair to us. For a person I never knew but heard so much about, he was gifted and blessed with longevity and a life that he shared with many. Here was a pastor who was the ‘Veteran Next Door’ and celebrated life every day. I wonder how many people knew about his military service. When I gave the eulogy for my friend Angelo, many of his relatives knew he served but never knew where and what he did. He was in the infantry and as he said “he had a walking tour of France, Bel-

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gium and Germany” some 74 years ago.

Yes ‘The Greatest Frank DeSorbo Generation’ waits for us all in the next life.

I intended to write this article about people in our life over the many years who have passed. My intention was to recall how we lose touch with people who have deeply touched our lives. The Veterans depended on each other so dearly and faithfully. The Veterans shared a few years of their lives with each other and were filled with memories for a lifetime. After the war, the Veterans went home; some never saw any of their comrades again, some saw them once a year at reunions and all became faded memories.

It is an honor, blessing and a privilege to write about these courageous men of our ‘Greatest Generation’ who touched people’s lives in so many special ways. On my dresser a saying: “Good friends are like stars, you don’t always see them but you know they’re there.”

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e are pleased to announce that this year’s Senior Expo will once again be held at the Crossgates Mall, lower level. This exposition has grown to be the largest, most widely recognized expo for older adults in the Capital Region.

Join us on Friday, October 19, 2018, 9:00am to 2:00pm at Crossgates Mall. This year’s show will once again include exhibitors who cater to the 60+ population and their families.

Exhibitors who provide services, programs, housing or wish to sell products to seniors and/or their caregivers, will be a part of this exciting annual event.

For more than 65 years, Senior Services of Albany has been the area’s leading provider of services and programs to enhance the quality of life and foster independence for older adults and caregivers and we are thrilled to have CDPHP OCTO as our “presenting sponsor” once again.

BER Anyone wishing to be an exhibitor may contact Senior Services of Albany at 518-465-3322 or visit www.SeniorServicesofAlbany.com for more information.

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

Thursday Afternoon Movie

Nimblefingers Craft Group Tuesdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28

Thursdays, Aug. 2, 16, 23 & 30

Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill.

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.

Village Quilters

Let’s Rock This Library with Laughter!

Thursday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m.

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Voorheesville Village Quilters.

Please contact Julie-Ann Fortran if there are any questions.

Books & Beyond Book Club

Comic mime Robert Rivest entertains audiences of all ages

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Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, Aug. 15 “Before We Were Yours”

by Lisa Wingate The fiction book discussion group meets each month from 7 to 9 p.m. to carefully analyze the current selection in a warm and welcoming setting. To join one or all monthly meetings, paperback copies of the book are available at the reference desk for $5.

Sundays

Wednesday, Aug. 15

Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 5 p.m.

The Voorheesville Public Library is closed on Sundays for summer until September.

For information, call (518) 765-2791 or email visit www. voorheesvillelibrary.org.

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Senior calendars Niskayuna Senior Center

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9:15 to 9:45 a.m. — Tai Chi 10 a.m. to noon — cards, bridge, Mahjong, and Wii Bowling 10:30 a.m. — Line Dancing Noon — Lunch

Thursdays

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

CDCHP Chair Pilates — Each Friday, at 11 a.m.

Pet Therapy with Niko — Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m.

History of Schenectady and Vale Cemetery w/ Dr. McEvoy — Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 1 p.m.

Hot Fudge Sundaes at Pool — Thursday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m.

Open Art Studio — Friday, Aug. 10 and Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Beginners’ Pickle Ball — Friday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m.

Visit with Pretending Physician, Dr. Merry the Clown — Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Get the Skinny on Fat — Speaker from CDPHP on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m.

Pleine Aire: picnic and art — Thursday, Aug. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Art Lecture Karen Woodin at Town Hall — Thuesday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m.

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The Niskayuna Senior Center is open to all area seniors.

Program days are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trips and special events are offered during the other days of the week. To learn more about the Niskayuna Senior Center, call (518) 372-4969 or visit the center’s Pickle Ball on Friday, Aug. 10. website at www.niskayuna.org.

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yme disease is very prevalent in upstate New York. At Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, we’re seeing more and more patients this time of year with vision problems caused by Lyme disease.

Lyme disease is a tickborne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Symptoms of Lyme disease can include rash, fatigue and fever. Lyme disease can also affect your eyes. In the early stages, Lyme disease can cause conjunctivitis (pink eye), floaters and photosensitivity.

In later stages, Lyme disease can cause severe eye issues

Ask an Ophthalmologist including: Uveitis Uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea, the middle part of the eye. Symptoms include redness, pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision, and dark floating spots in the field of vision.

Optic Neuritis Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the fibers that cover the optic nerve. Symptoms of the disease include pain in the eye, inability to see color and vision loss.

Keratitis Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea. Keratitis may cause pain in the eye, light sensitivity, tearing and blurred vision.

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

Wednesday, Aug. 1 Evenings on the Green: Rick Bedrosian

The leader of Hair of the Dog and Hey Jude will perform in a solo show featuring music from the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, and others, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 4 How-To Festival

Learn something new as community members share their skills, from blacksmithing to art quilt, noon-2 p.m. To share your skill, call Natalie at (518) 439-9314, ext. 3023, to register.

Monday, Aug. 6

DIY Essential Oil Candles

Make a cute mason jar candle with your choice of essential oil — fresh and clean, invigorating or relaxing, 2-3:30 p.m. Sign up online or call.

Tuesday, Aug. 7 Summer Reading: Book Discussion

Following the Libraries Rock theme, discuss David Hepworth’s “The Rise and Fall

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!

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of Rock Stars,” 7-8 p.m. A Sewing machines will be Listening Party on Aug. 16 will feature music from some of the available for independent projartists featured in the book. ects, 6-8 p.m. Bring your own supplies. Volunteers may be on hand to assist you. Register for up to two sessions. Sign up Evenings on the Green: online or call.

Wednesday, Aug. 8 The Zucchini Brothers

This silly band of brothers offers up a family-friendly musical stir-fry of styles, 6:30 p.m. * Featuring an ice cream social and membership drive at 6 p.m. sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Friday, Aug. 10 Ghost Stories for Young and Old

Enjoy family-friendly spine-tingling tales outside on the Green with local storyteller Maeve McEneny, 7 p.m. Bring something to sit on. Program moves inside if it rains.

Monday, Aug. 13 Monday Cinema: Woman in Gold (PG-13, 109 min, Weinstein)

Enjoy popular films geared toward adult audiences, 2:30 p.m. Shown with subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing when possible.

Tuesday, Aug. 14 Sew It Yourself: Colored Pencil Rolls

Bring two fat quarters of cotton fabric to create a roll-up storage container for colored pencils, markers or brushes, 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m. Basic sewing machine experience required.

Sign up for one session.

Wednesday, Aug. 15 Hands-Only CPR and First Aid Trivia

A Delmar-Bethlehem EMS representative will demonstrate hands-only CPR followed by some hands-on practice and informal trivia fun with healthrelated prizes, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 16 Summer Reading: Listening Party

Listen to some of the musicians featured in David

Hepworth’s “The Rise and Fall of Rock Stars,” 7-8:15 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 17 Intro to 3D Printing

Learn about the library’s 3D printer and how to search for and prepare designs to print, 10 a.m. OR 11 a.m. Sign up online or call.

Monday, Aug. 20

Friends of the Library meet New members are always welcome, 6:30 p.m. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary. org.

Build a Better Bag Lunch

Get some bag lunch planning tips and recipes that will save time and money. Sample some make-ahead ideas and find out how to put it all together in a fun way, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County.

Monday, Aug. 27 Monday Cinema: The Post (PG-13, 119 min, 20th Century Fox)

Enjoy popular films geared toward adult audiences, 2:30 p.m. Shown with subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing when possible.

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.

For more information, please call Michael Hallisey at 518-439-4949

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