Join Lisa Dougherty, Professional Genealogist and get started in the pursuit of your own family history by offering guidelines for gathering information, effectively using DNA testing and social media, and organizing your research.
Join Carla Sofka, PH.D., MSW, and gain information that may help you to cope with the losses in your own life or help you to support family members or friends who are grieving. Myths about grief will be debunked and strategies to cope with loss will be discussed.
Join Dr. Elaine Handley, Professor Emeritus and Catherine Lanci, BSN, RN, and combining writing and mindfulness is a powerful way of coping. We will explore how these practices complement each other and are practical for everyday applications.
Join Eleonora Morrell and John Dowley, Training & Development Specialists at MicroKnowledge, Inc. and learn how to make a phone call, send text messages and emails, set reminders, manage your calendar, and take pictures.
Join Eleonora Morrel and John Dowley, Training & Development Specialist at MicroKnowledge and learn about iPad terminology, various parts of the iPad, interact with the iPad touch screen using gestures, and modifying settings.
Join Patricia Wukitsch MS, RD, CDN and learn about the MIND diet. Based on science, the MIND diet is about eating to help support cognition and overall brain function.
Albany Guardian Society and the Guilderland Public Library invite you to join them for Adventures in Art. You will have the opportunity to create your own Gratitude Journal. For more information on this event please click the link below and find out more about this exciting Adventure. For more information and how to register please..
Join Dr. Elaine Handley, Professor Emeritus and Catherine Lanci, BSN, RN and extend yourself the kindness and compassion we show others can make us more resilient and mindful of what it means to be a human being. By taking better care of ourselves, through mindfulness and writing, we are made stronger and are a better support to others.
Join Lauren Harrington, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist and learn about easy modifications for aging in place. Think of this class as a comprehensive guide to help create a "Senior Safe Home."
Join Julie Ann Calareso, Esq. for a discussion that will outline some of the steps necessary to assist you as you work through the final affairs of a family member or friend after death. We will identify tasks to be done, the realistic timeline in which to do them, and the legal and moral responsibilities you may face as you work to conclude the affairs of a loved one.
Join Suzanne Wall, Personal Health Trainer & Fitness Specialist for low-impact and full body exercise. The emphasis on the lower body to improve strength and mobility through the hip, knee, and ankle joints.
Join Jackie Weckesser, LMSW, RYT, Mindfulness Educator and explore the benefits of meditation, offer several examples of guided practices, and include some tips on incorporating meditation and mindfulness into your daily life to achieve more balance.
Join Christine Bhe, Certified Instructor, Tai Chi for this mind/body exercise that will leave you feeling energized, uplifted, and centered. Suitable for beginners and all fitness levels. What you will need: A stable chair without wheels that allows your feet to fully connect to the floor. Loose comfortable clothing, shoes are optional. Water for hydration.
Join Dr. Elaine Handley, Professor Emeritus and Catherine Lanci, BSN, RN for part three of the writing series. We will experience how mindfulness and writing can help keep our connections to others strong and stave off loneliness.
Join Eleonora Morrell and John Dowley, Training and Development Specialists, MicroKnowledge, Inc. and learn about how home automation systems control and monitor home attributes.
Join LaToya Taitt, Certified Fitness Instructor and Wellness Coach to learn simple ways to be more active and incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to do some low impact exercises that will help build muscle and maintain flexibility and balance.
Join Judith Fetterley, Master Gardener, Owner, Perennial Wisdom and explore the physical, emotional, mental, and social value of gardening for older adults and the adaptations that can be made to keep you out in the garden at any age.
Join James T. Towne, Jr., Esq., Principal Partner, The Towne Law Firm, P.C. and learn the “ins and outs” of pursuing guardianship in New York as well as a discussion of possible simple alternatives.
Join Eleonora Morrell and John Dowley, Training and Development Specialists, MicroKnowledge, Inc. and learn some tips on organizing files, creating, and naming folders, managing a photo library, using search, portable drives for storage, using anti-virus programs, and much more!
Join Natalie Turner, LMSW, CDP and learn practical tips and strategies for alleviating burnout, preventing it in the future, and managing stress. This presentation will be honest and uplifting and you will leave with the tools needed to handle burnout and improve your wellbeing.
Join Eleonora Morrell and John Dowley, Training and Development Specialists, MicroKnowledge, Inc. and learn the different options for picture taking and how to use the photo editing features of your device. This session also covers photo storage options to help you optimize the storage capacity of your device.
Join Harsh Kothari, PharmD for a valuable presentation that focuses on prescription management and the benefits of over the counter (OTC) vitamins. Discover practical tips for safely storing prescriptions and properly disposing of expired medications.
Join Suzanne Wall, Personal Health Trainer & Fitness Specialist for the gentle practice of Chair Yoga that incorporates both seated and standing yoga poses to increase flexibility, balance, and range of motion. Suitable for all levels.
Join Christine Bhe, Certified Instructor, Tai Chi, TaijFit, and Qigong for mind/body exercise that will leave you feeling energized, uplifted, and centered. Suitable for beginners and all fitness levels. What you will need: A stable chair without wheels that allows your feet to fully connect to the floor. Loose comfortable clothing, shoes are optional. Water for hydration.
Join LaToya Taitt, Certified Fitness Instructor and Wellness Coach to learn ways to be more active and incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to do some low impact exercises that will help build muscle and maintain flexibility and balance.
Join Eleonora and John and learn what the Cloud is, how it works, and some good reasons why you might want to use it. We will cover how to access cloud service offerings from Google, Apple, and Microsoft.
Join Judi England for a fun, accessible way to short-circuit stress and build flexibility, balance, and strength. Appropriate for all levels of ability and challenges. What you will need: An armless, straight-backed chair, a yoga tie (or a necktie, belt, or a piece of fabric), and comfortable clothing.
Join Judith Fetterley, Master Gardener, Owner, Perennial Wisdom and explore the many ways gardens can provide beauty and interest in the midst of winter. Eye-candy when we most need it.
Join Barbara Stevens and learn about recent findings and the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep. Explore ways to get peaceful, revitalizing, uninterrupted sleep.
Join LaToya Taitt and learn simple ways to be more active and incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to do some low impact exercises.
Join Jesus Santiago, Veterans Service Agency Director, Schenectady County and learn about Veteran’s benefits and benefits that possibly a family member can get if related to a Veteran. Every situation is different for each family.
Join Phillip Vacchio, Esq., and learn the numerous reasons to create an estate plan that have absolutely nothing to do with how wealthy you may or may not be.
Join Dr. Elaine Handley and learn a little about the history and benefits of expressive writing and try it out as a tool for insight and expression.
Join Suzanne Wall for a low-impact and full body exercise. The emphasis on the lower body to improve strength and mobility through the hip, knee, and ankle joints.
Join Judith Wines, Manager, Adult & Outreach Services, Upper Hudson Library System for a discussion on Weyward by Emilia Hart.
Join Gail Tassarotti, Certified L4 Essentrics Instructor for a reversing workout that will restore movement in your joints, flexibility in your muscles, relieve pain, and stimulate your cells to increase energy, vibrancy, and your immune system.
Join Eleonora and John and learn about the great variety of podcasts and podcast apps, how to subscribe to them, and download episodes for free.
Join Dr. Elaine Handley for “transactional writing” to communicate your strong feelings of regret, gratitude, and forgiveness, which can have a profound effect on our wellbeing as we let go of long held emotions.
Join Suzanne Wall for a gentle practice that incorporates both seated and standing yoga poses to increase flexibility, balance, and range of motion. Suitable for all levels.
Join Natalie Turner, LMSW for a presentation that will help you through the process of discovering what expectations have been placed on you, setting goals, and how to establish boundaries.
Join Marcus Harazin and learn about the rights of nursing home residents and their families. This will include tips on finding information about quality of care; how to select a nursing home; visitation rights; how to complain about poor or inadequate care; and how to access important resources including the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
Join Christine Bhe for a mind/body exercise that will leave you feeling energized, uplifted, and centered. Suitable for beginners and all fitness levels.
Join Thomas Moran for an interactive program discusses the various risk factors and strategies relating to adult falls and will show small changes to everyday life that can reduce the risk of falling.
Join Dr. Elaine Handley and use expressive writing as a means of recognizing what is good and nurturing in our existence.
Join Eleonora and John and learn how to set up an account to buy and sell on the Internet, how to price and advertise an item to sell, and how to negotiate and/or bid for an item you want to buy.
Join Eleonora and John and learn how to use your mobile device to create digital copies of your important documents, certificates, old letters, diplomas, newspaper clippings, heirloom family photographs and other sentimental souvenirs you might want to save. This demonstration will cover both iPhone and Android.
Join Suzanne Wall for a gentle practice that incorporates both seated and standing yoga poses to increase flexibility, balance, and range of motion. Suitable for all levels.
Join Lissa McNaughton and learn all about the important steps in planning for retirement. Whether you’re nearing retirement, on the verge of retirement or even in retirement,
these steps may help you be more successful. After all, you only want to retire once!
Join Registered Dietitian Patty Wukitsch in helping to celebrate Heart Month! Learn how to fill your cart to protect your heart. We’ll take a close look at foods that can help improve your blood pressure, cholesterol, and overall health.
Join Christine Bhe for the slow flowing movements along with relaxed breathing will gently activate your entire body for improved range of motion, strength, and stamina. Suitable for beginners and all fitness levels. What you will need: A stable chair without wheels that allows your feet to fully connect to the floor. Loose comfortable clothing, shoes are optional. Water for hydration.
Join Kym Hance, Aging Life Care Manager and learn how to protect yourself and stop financial scams. We will also talk about where to turn, and what to do, if this is happening to you or someone you know.
Join Eleonora and John and learn the steps you can take to keep your electronic mobile and computer devices in good working order. We will show you simple trouble shooting tips you can do yourself for both mobile devices and computers that can save time consuming help desk calls.
Join LaToya Taitt, Certified Fitness Instructor and Wellness Coach and learn simple ways to be more active and incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to do some low impact exercises that will help build muscle and maintain flexibility and balance.
Join Rich Goodhart for a form of energy medicine that can effectively transform our mind-body states, bringing new awareness and real attunement. Many believe this conscious use of sound and music will be the medicine of the future.
Join Catherine Lanci and have fun experiencing a sampler of various mindfulness practices.
Join Judith Wines, Manager, Adult & Outreach Services, Upper Hudson Library System for a discussion on Yellowface by R. F. Kuang.
Join Judi England for a fun, accessible way to short-circuit stress and build flexibility, balance, and strength. Appropriate for all levels of ability and challenges. What you will need: An armless, straight-backed chair, a yoga tie (or a necktie, belt, or a piece of fabric), and comfortable clothing.
Join Gail Tassarotti, Certified L4 Essentrics Instructor for a slow-paced full-body stretch and strengthening program created by the author of the New York Times bestseller, Aging Backwards and the creator of the 20-year running fitness PBS television show Classical Stretch.
Join Maria Buhl, Department Head, Community Engagement and Outreach, Guilderland Public Library for a discussion on Crying in H Mart, by Michelle Zauner.
Join Christine Bhe for this slow flowing movements along with relaxed breathing will gently activate your entire body for improved range of motion, strength, and stamina. Suitable for beginners and all fitness levels.
What you will need: A stable chair without wheels that allows your feet to fully connect to the floor. Loose comfortable clothing, shoes are optional. Water for hydration.
Join Eleonora and John and learn how to get the most out of this remarkable device, from fitness tracking and health-oriented features like the ECG, to checking the weather and news, listening to audio books and music, using navigation, meditation, and sleep monitoring
Join Dr. Rhiannon R. Clauss, D.C. and learn that there is so much more to chiropractic than just treating pain. When your brain can accurately perceive what is going on inside and out, it can control your body better for the situation at hand, and move muscles in the right order.
Join Brett Sears, PT and learn how to maintain your balance and prevent falls with this interactive workshop. You will learn how your body’s systems maintain balance, how to assess your balance,
and strategies and exercises that have been proven to improve balance to prevent falls.
Join Caitlin St. George and learn the different roles of Palliative care compared to Hospice care. What the criteria for enrollment is and who is appropriate for each level of care. The types of care that is provided and the goals of each.
Join LaToya Taitt and learn simple ways to be more active and incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to do some low impact exercises that will help build muscle and maintain flexibility and balance.
Join Suzanne Wall for a gentle practice that incorporates both seated and standing yoga poses to increase flexibility, balance, and range of motion. Suitable for all levels.
Join Judith Wines, Manager, Adult & Outreach Services, Upper Hudson Library System for a discussion on The Matrix by Lauren Groff.
Join Shannon Lawler from Alzheimer’s Associations of Northeastern NY and learn more about the warning signs and what to do if you or someone you know are exhibiting these signs. We will discuss the importance of consulting with a physician as soon as changes are noticed and the many benefits of seeking an early and accurate diagnosis.
Join Tiffany Erhard, SMP Director, NY StateWide Senior Action Council, Inc. and learn how social engineering tactics scammers use to obtain an individual's personal health information and how beneficiaries can protect themselves against the latest healthcare scams.
Join Technology & Growth Specialist, Mohawk Valley Library System and learn how you can enjoy free eBooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your library.
Join Judi for an accessible way to short-circuit stress and build flexibility, balance, and strength. Appropriate for all levels of ability and challenges. What you will need: An armless, straight-backed chair, a yoga tie (or a necktie, belt, or a piece of fabric), and comfortable clothing.
Join Maria Buhl, Department Head, Community Engagement and Outreach, Guilderland Public Library for a discussion on The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride.
Join Gail Tassarotti, Certified L4 Essentrics Instructor for a workout that will restore movement in your joints, flexibility in your muscles, relieve pain, and stimulate your cells to increase energy, vibrancy, and your immune system.
Join Eleonora and John and learn the different options for picture taking and how to use the photo editing features of your device. This session also covers photo storage options to help you optimize the storage capacity of your device.
Join Eleonora and John and learn how to make a phone call, send text messages and emails, set reminders, manage your calendar, and take pictures.
Join Christine for this mind/body exercise that will leave you feeling energized, uplifted, and centered. Suitable for beginners and all fitness levels. What you will need: A stable chair without wheels that allows your feet to fully connect to the floor. Loose comfortable clothing, shoes are optional. Water for hydration.
Join Judi for a fun, accessible way to short-circuit stress and build flexibility, balance, and strength. Appropriate for all levels of ability and challenges. What you will need: An armless, straight-backed chair, a yoga tie (or a necktie, belt, or a piece of fabric), and comfortable clothing.
Join Lexi, Social Worker at Delmar Animal Hospital and learn about the resources available to help you through this experience and there are others who "get" what it's like to lose a furry loved one.
Embark on an enriching journey with us at our half-day symposium. Experience the powerful documentary Extremis, followed by engaging discussions on Advance Care Planning, the transformative power of preparedness and end-of-life care.
This symposium offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of end-of-life care and to connect with others who share a commitment to compassionate and informed decision-making. Whether you are a healthcare professional, caregiver, or simply interested in this important topic, we welcome you to join us for a thought-provoking and inspiring event.
Join Eleonora and John and learn to use Keychain to keep track of passwords, Bluetooth, make voice memos, navigate the Internet, use accessibility features, explore the Health App, meet your virtual assistant Siri, and more.
