Join Suzanne Wall, Personal Health Trainer & Fitness Specialist for Chair Yoga. A gentle practice that incorporates both seated and standing yoga poses to increase flexibility, balance, and range of motion. Suitable for all levels.
What are Heart Healthy fats? Please join Patti Wukitsch, local dietician, in talking about Heart Healthy fats and how we should incorporate them in our diet.
Join Gail Tassarotti from Albany Dance & Fitness 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.
Please join Pat Buckley and Judith Mazza from Caring Together and learn facts about the disease, symptoms, risks, how to get diagnosed, treatment options, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Please join Lissa McNaughton from Atlas Wealth Management to discuss common financial scams and how to prevent, recognize and avoid them. She will also share tales and tips to help you stay safe.
Join Eleonora Morrell and John Dowley, Training & Development Specialists at MicroKnowledge, Inc. and learn some tricks and tips on how to manage email on your Apple devices.
Join Joellen Lampman from Cornell University and learn about the different ticks in our area and their biology, the diseases they carry, and how to protect yourself and others from being bitten.
Join Eleonora Morrell and John Dowley, Training & Development Specialists at MicroKnowledge, Inc. and learn the best practices on managing your email on your Android devices.
Join Catherine Lanci, BSN, RN and learn how mindfulness can help manage chronic stress. We'll practice various practical techniques to relax, slow down, breathe deeply, and let go.
Join Barbara Stevens, Certified Stress Management Consultant and explore how brain games improve cognitive ability, increase attention span, and improve memory by allowing neuroplasticity to work its magic.
Join Rachel Yattaw, Health Educator & Advocacy Coordinator at the Epilepsy Foundation and discuss, what are seizures? Different types of seizures, and treatment for seizures and much more.
Please join John and Eleonora for some basic skills common to most computer devices. Including downloading applications and programs, basic navigation both in Windows and on mobile devices, software updates, using the desktop and much more.
Join Denise Flihan, Director, Owner and Kerry Ouellette, Director of Client Care, Daughter-for-Hire and learn about in-home companion care assistance. Find out how it differs from other types of in-home care to help you to remain independent and maintain your well-being.
Join Librarian Maria Buhl as she walks us through the free digital media service known as hoopla. Available from many of the local public libraries, hoopla allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV!
Join Dr. Costello and learn about the options for treatments and how to face challenging conversations with a loved one when determining what matters most for quality of life, at or near the end of life.
Join nationally certified Health and Wellness Coach Benita Zahn for a look at how to regain our equilibrium, feel less tired, and put the bright colors back into our lives.
Join Eleonora Morrell and John Dowley, Training & Development Specialists at MicroKnowledge, Inc. and explore the mystery of TV remotes, getting the most out of Smart TV, and using streaming to watch what you want, when you want.
Join Suzanne Wall, Personal Health Trainer & Fitness Specialist 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 Brett Sears, PT and learn about osteoporosis and how to manage it with movement and exercises. This class will focus on what to do, what to avoid, and the overall benefits of exercise for osteoporosis.
Join Barbara Stevens, Certified Stress Management Consultant and learn the role stress plays in insomnia, how vulnerable they may be to a “stress related illness” and some easy-to-use tips on how to get a “good night’s sleep”.
Join Christine Bhe, Certified Tai Chi instructor for slow flowing movements along with relaxed breathing to gently activate your entire body for improved range of motion, strength, and stamina.
Join Bradley Towle and Rachel Greenberg from Cornell Cooperative Extension, and learn how to save more on your heating, cooling and electric bills and the variety of clean energy solutions available for New York residents.
Join Cherise Bollers, Paralegal from Legal Aid Society and learn more about the state’s largest nutrition program, SNAP, and how NOEP can help older adults.
Join Kym Hance, Aging Life Care Manager and learn more about the various levels of care and what is covered by insurance.
Join Jane-Marie Schaeffer, Estate & Tax Planning Law attorney and learn the ins and outs of how to qualify and what Medicaid will cover… you will be surprised!
Join LaToya Taitt, Certified Fitness Instructor and Wellness Coach for low impact exercises that will help build muscle and maintain flexibility and balance.
Join Jill McLellan Phelps, Director, DePaul Housing Management & Melanie Whiteley, MSW Intern at Albany Guardian Society and learn about senior housing options, things to consider as you think about housing, and how to start the conversation.
Join Jackie Weckesser, LMSW, RYT, Mindfulness Educator for a two-part program exploring different meditation techniques, mindful practices and how to incorporate these practices into your daily lives.
Join Michelle Wildgrube, Esq. for a discussion on important legal documents.
Join Eleonora Morrell and John Dowley, Training & Development Specialists at MicroKnowledge and learn how to use your smartphone. This class is for those that are just starting to learn how to use a smartphone, such as those made by Google, Samsung, LG and many others.
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..
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.
