It was my great fortune to M.C. the 3rd Age Awards, last night. It's an annual event sponsored by the Senior Centers of Albany. Those honored are in what's termed their third age .. over 60. All are volunteers. The depth and scope of their work is awesome. But what really strikes me is the vitality they all have - and many are well past 70 .. It comes back to .. use it or lose it.
If you're interested in the direction of healthcare - something bound to be a hot topic on the presidential campaign trail, plan to attend a forum on Sunday. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Capital District Alliance for Universal Healthcare .. the forum will include lawmakers, doctors and policy analysts. It's set for 2-4:30 at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany - 405 Washington Avenue .. Albany.
Thursday, November 15
Wednesday, November 14
Alzheimers Conference / AIDS COUNCIL Fundraiser
My best friends mom (who's like my aunt) was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.
Her mom knows there's something wrong - she's fierce and proud and is struggling to hang on.
There are 4 daughters in the family, spread out across the country. Coming to treatment consensus can be challenging. Being a care giver is challenging. That's why the Alzheimer's Assn. sponsors a caregivers conference every year. It's set for Monday from 8-4 at the Desmond Hotel. It's a chock full day - great speakers, tremendous amount of information but perhaps best of all, caregivers can come together and swap strategies or just look around the room and know they are not alone.
If you're interested in attending call 518-438-2217 ext 210 .. if you need help in a pinch the hotline is 1-800-3900 .. it's 'hot' 24/7.
on a side note: The AIDS COUNCIL OF NENY is hosting it's annual BEAUJOAIS NOUVEAU wine tasting .. you get to taste the just released Beaujolais Nouveau for this year. The event is Thursday from 6-9 at the Franklin Plaza in Troy. if you're interested call 518-434-4686 ext. 2499 or email at http://www.aidscouncil.org/ ..
Her mom knows there's something wrong - she's fierce and proud and is struggling to hang on.
There are 4 daughters in the family, spread out across the country. Coming to treatment consensus can be challenging. Being a care giver is challenging. That's why the Alzheimer's Assn. sponsors a caregivers conference every year. It's set for Monday from 8-4 at the Desmond Hotel. It's a chock full day - great speakers, tremendous amount of information but perhaps best of all, caregivers can come together and swap strategies or just look around the room and know they are not alone.
If you're interested in attending call 518-438-2217 ext 210 .. if you need help in a pinch the hotline is 1-800-3900 .. it's 'hot' 24/7.
on a side note: The AIDS COUNCIL OF NENY is hosting it's annual BEAUJOAIS NOUVEAU wine tasting .. you get to taste the just released Beaujolais Nouveau for this year. The event is Thursday from 6-9 at the Franklin Plaza in Troy. if you're interested call 518-434-4686 ext. 2499 or email at http://www.aidscouncil.org/ ..
Monday, November 12
Talkin' Tula
Part one of Benita’s report on Tula, Albany’s sister city in Russia, airs tonight on NewsChannel 13 Live at 6.
In light of that, we thought it might be a good idea to take a look back at the blog entries Benita posted during her trip. So please check out the links below for photos and more details on the trip…
5/31 To Russia with Love
6/4 And we’re off
6/4 As we head out…
6/4 Moscow
6/6 Arriving in Tula
6/7 Our first day in Tula
6/8 Flowers, svimvear and officials
6/9 An Encounter in Russia
6/10 Sunday in the park with Tula
6/11 Spa - Tula Style
6/12 He ain't heavy, he's my Tulan
6/13 Aiport, Russian Style
6/16 Back in America
In light of that, we thought it might be a good idea to take a look back at the blog entries Benita posted during her trip. So please check out the links below for photos and more details on the trip…
5/31 To Russia with Love
6/4 And we’re off
6/4 As we head out…
6/4 Moscow
6/6 Arriving in Tula
6/7 Our first day in Tula
6/8 Flowers, svimvear and officials
6/9 An Encounter in Russia
6/10 Sunday in the park with Tula
6/11 Spa - Tula Style
6/12 He ain't heavy, he's my Tulan
6/13 Aiport, Russian Style
6/16 Back in America
Good to Be Here
.. that's the title of a book just published by a local author, who's also a dear friend.
Judith Barnes, PhD is an educator and entrepreneur .. she's penned a book of beautiful essays about living life. It's inspiring and can brighten your day.
Judy lost her mom to breast cancer a year ago. She was so moved by the strength and dignity of the battle against the disease by Kelly Mulholland, wife of WNYT reporter Mark that she decided to donate the proceeds from the first 500 books to Wave Riders- that's a program sponsored by Hospice to support children who lose a parent. Kelly and Mark have 2 children,, aged 5 and 7.
So give the book a read - feeling good is good for your health - and consider meeting Judy at one of two book signings:
Saturday, Nov 17th, 11am - 2pm
Market Block Books
290 River Street
Troy, NY
518-328-0045
www.marketblockbooks.com
or
Saturday, Nov 24th, 11am - 2pm
The Book House
Stuyvesant Plaza
Albany, NY
518-489-4761
www.bhny.com
am I shilling for a friend - yeah, but it's much bigger than that .. you'll feel great after reading the essays and the Wave Riders program touches the lives of dozens of local children.
Judith Barnes, PhD is an educator and entrepreneur .. she's penned a book of beautiful essays about living life. It's inspiring and can brighten your day.
Judy lost her mom to breast cancer a year ago. She was so moved by the strength and dignity of the battle against the disease by Kelly Mulholland, wife of WNYT reporter Mark that she decided to donate the proceeds from the first 500 books to Wave Riders- that's a program sponsored by Hospice to support children who lose a parent. Kelly and Mark have 2 children,, aged 5 and 7.
So give the book a read - feeling good is good for your health - and consider meeting Judy at one of two book signings:
Saturday, Nov 17th, 11am - 2pm
Market Block Books
290 River Street
Troy, NY
518-328-0045
www.marketblockbooks.com
or
Saturday, Nov 24th, 11am - 2pm
The Book House
Stuyvesant Plaza
Albany, NY
518-489-4761
www.bhny.com
am I shilling for a friend - yeah, but it's much bigger than that .. you'll feel great after reading the essays and the Wave Riders program touches the lives of dozens of local children.
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