Capital District Senior Spotlight - November 2018

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Rose Don’t bag on these ideas Understanding your spouse’s benefits

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A Rose by any other name

he memories I retain from playing Little League baseball involve moments of fleeting greatness. The frequency in which they occurred only allowed me to cherish them that much more once they did happen. All the while these moments happened as I emulated the mannerisms and habits of the stars I hoped to become someday. A wish. A single wish to be able to play Major League Baseball. And, the best way to do that was to follow in the footsteps of those who I would watch on television, or whose picture I would see on the front of a baseball card.

Every position had a name associated with it, but not by the one the rulebook assigned to it. The catcher was Johnny Bench. The base runner was Rickey Henderson. The pitcher was Nolan Ryan. Every year I played on Magee Park in Glenmont, whenever I stood at the plate, I was Pete Rose. From the moment I approached the batter’s box to the second I hustled to first base, I did whatever Charlie Hustle would have done.

My opinions of certain players were cemented by my first collection of baseball cards. A study of the picture would soon follow with a question to my father. Is he any good? The image of Gary Carter hoisting his gloved hand in the air made it look like he was gloating. I didn’t like him. He looked like a mean man. Ryan looked like he was about to unleash a wicked fastball. I didn’t need to ask my father.

The back of his card clearly said he threw “100.9 m.p.h.” I wished I could do that. Rose, however, had a face that told a story. The image of his 38-yearold-self was frozen in a scowl as he stood behind a batting cage. He looked old. He looked scary. I bet he could hit a 100.9 m.p.h. fastball.

Today, instead of boasting that I have his baseball card, I can say that I have his phone number. I spoke with the all-time hits leader for an interview a few months ago. And, though I could recite most of the man’s major achievements from his playing career,

I struggled with the kind of questions I would ask him. Since that glorious summer in which he caught up to Ty Cobb’s 4,191 hits, there have been other stories of Rose. When presented with the opportunity, his publicity manager asked of my intentions. I was up to the plate. I prepared for the fastball only to be ready for a curveball. The only relevant story was the show he was about to have. Everything else that happened out of baseball, was not important. “I won’t ask about gambling,” I said. His manager said go ahead. He won’t shy away.

It’s 2018. The Dowd Report was issued how many decades ago? Rose has since admitted to gambling on baseball. What made me more uncomfortable was the allegation of him being with an underaged woman one summer during his playing days. Rose faced off against that, arguing the alleged victim was at the age of consent.

Rose sued for defamation of character.

The person on the other end of those accusations was none other than John Dowd, see also The Dowd Report. But, that headline was from last year. Again, old news. The two settled out of court last December. There was nothing else to say about that either. My profession calls for going after the tough answer.

In the end, those tough questions have been asked and answered. I just wanted to talk baseball.

A part of growing up means letting go of your hereos. Understanding that the men and women who you looked up to as a child are mortal, and therefore, flawed. That they, too, have wrestled with demons. That the person in front of the camera is not necessarily the person away from it. That the man or woman you are today — not despite your best intentions, but because of them — may amount to being better than the person you once adored. Your audience is just smaller.

Sincerely, Michael Hallisey, Managing Editor Spotlight Newspapers

November 2018 Features Don’t bag on this

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Rose: The Winner

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Columnists Social Security Corner

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Retiring Retirement

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Organize Senior Moves

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Senior Services Senior Services of Albany

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Albany JCC

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Troy Area Senior Service Center

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Clifton Park Senior Comm. Center 14 Niskayuna Senior Center

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Voorheesville Public Library

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Bethlehem Public Library

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Social Security Corner

Your Spouses’ Benefits

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arriage is a cultural institution that exists all over the world.

Having a partner means sharing many things including a home and other property. Understanding how your future retirement might affect your spouse is important. When you’re planning for your fun and vibrant golden years, here are a few things to remember: If a spouse accepts reduced retirement benefits before starting spouse’s benefits (his or her spouse is younger), the spouse will not receive 50 percent of the worker’s benefit amount.

Your full spouse’s benefit could be up to 50 percent of

your spouse’s full retirement age amount if you are full retirement age when you take it. If you qualify for your own retirement benefit and a spouse’s benefit, we always pay your own benefit first. (For example, you are eligible for $400 from your own retirement and $150 as a spouse for a total of $550.) The reduction rates for retirement and spouses benefits are different. If your spouse is younger, you cannot receive benefits unless he or she is receiving benefits (except for divorced spouses). If you took your reduced retirement first while waiting for your spouse to reach retirement age, when you add spouse’s benefits later, your own retirement portion

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remains reduced which causes the total retirement and spouses benefit together to total less than 50 percent of the worker’s amount. You can find out more on at www.socialsecurity.gov/ OACT/quickcalc/spouse.html.

On the other hand, if your spouse’s retirement benefit is higher than your retirement benefit, and he or she chooses to take reduced benefits and dies first, your survivor benefit will be reduced, but may be higher than what your spouse received.

If the deceased worker started receiving reduced retirement benefits before their full retirement age, a special rule called the retirement insurance benefit limit may apply

to the surviving spouse. The retirement insurance benefit limit is the maximum survivor benefit you may receive. Generally, the limit is the higher of: • The reduced monthly retirement benefit to which the deceased spouse would have been entitled if they had lived, or • 82.5 percent of the unreduced deceased spouse’s monthly benefit if they had started receiving benefits at their full retirement age.

Knowing how your finances affect your spouse’s can help both of you avoid future impacts on your incomes.

For more information, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/planners.

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inety-three year-old Harriet Marple, of Ravena, walks into the Veteran’s Administration Hospital with one hope.

No, she’s not a sick patient.

No, she’s not the spouse of an ill vet.

When she strolls through those doors, she’s simply adding to her remarkable 12,500 hours of volunteer work dating back to 1990 when her late husband was on dialysis and a chaplain serendipitously asked if she’d like to help in her office.

So her one hope is that her computer is working that day

so she can log in as a volunteer, check her emails, begin her entries for the visits to the clergy and individualize those codes.

She also gets the computer to spit out monthly reports.

When that’s done, there’s always the quarterly memorial service that needs her attention.

“We draw up a list of the deceased VA patients and send invitations to their families to attend the service,” she says.

“They are like family to me,” she says.

But her VA work only keeps her occupied on Mondays and Fridays.

You also might find her at the Methodist Church in Ravena where at the age of 88 she took on the work as their treasurer. Her lighter side also “shows” during the church’s coffee house skits where she may be dressing up in schoolgirl clothes and hamming it up on stage while singing at the top of her voice.

When Harriet is not entertaining, she’s likely to be entertaining friends or they her.

If someone asks her to go out, she already has her coat on.

“People say, ‘Retirement,” she jokes. “I say, ‘What’s that?’

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Organize Senior Moves

Get your house holiday ready

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t’s hard to believe, but the holidays are nearly upon us. For some that brings an excited anticipation for parties, seeing far-away family and friends, cooking, baking and shopping.

For others, a sheer panic sets in at the mere thought of all of these things.

One way to quell the panic is to get your house in order.

We can help. Unlike spring cleaning, which involves a deeper, detailed cleaning of the home – from washing all the curtains to organizing closets, moving furniture and scrubbing windows – cleaning for the holidays doesn’t have to be as detailed. Think about where your guests will be - your front entrance, family room, powder room, kitchen – and focus on those! You don’t need to worry yourself with cleaning kids’ rooms (unless just to pick up any messes) or dusting baseboards in a room where you know guests won’t be in. If you have a playroom and have kids coming over...don’t go nuts.

Just gather toys in bins, and vacuum. Trust me - it will only get messy again. Focus on what your guests will see!

Before you take out the boxes of decorations, take a walk through your home with the eye of a visitor and repeat this phrase, “Declutter, declutter, declutter.” Is your sofa table full of knick knacks?

Is your dining room covered in papers? Grab a basket and start clearing. The sofa table might be used for serving appetizers at a party or function as a drink station for the kids, while a dining room table can serve as a buffet if you’re not having a sit-down dinner. You

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Before decorating your home for the holidays, Mary Beth suggests you do a walkthrough of your home with the keen eye of a visitor. Rid your home of the clutter before dressing it up for guests. don’t want to add décor to an area where a good clean-up is needed. If you declutter now, life will be easier once January 1 rolls around and everything gets packed up. Many times, taking down the décor results in a days-long project of massive organization. Save yourself the time and do it now.

Which door do you welcome guests through? With mudrooms so popular in many new homes, sometimes it’s a side or back entrance guests will be using. Whatever the entrance, make sure it’s clean, tidy and has a spot for coats, purses and snowy boots. You don’t want them tripping over sports equipment or shoes that your kids kicked off.

Coat closets can sometimes be an absolute disaster. And why not? With the ability to shut the door on a mess, out of sight truly is out of mind! Now is a good time to get it in order.

Make sure there is enough room, not to mention extra hangers available. If you need more space, temporarily transfer coats you’re not wearing to another closet in your home.

Speaking of coats, November is a great time to donate unused

coats. Many churches, schools and senior groups hold collections to donate to those in need.

How is your powder room?

Does it need a fresh coat of paint? It’s such an inexpensive and easy way to update any room. If you were too busy during the summer and early fall, now is the time and it will only take a day or two. Change out the towels, accessories, add a seasonal scented hand soap and you have a bathroom you’ll be proud to have your guests use.

Do you have an open floor plan? If so, your kitchen is on display for all to see. Given that it’s the hub of many parties, this is the one room where you will want to take extra steps to get it to sparkle. Clean cabinets, door handles, sink, stove hood and light fixtures.

You’ll be surprised where cobwebs can hide! Take the time to shine all of that stainless steel! Is your fridge a hodgepodge of papers and magnets?

Maybe now is the time to remove everything for a neater look. You may want to do a deep clean of the inside of the refrigerator. Dump old, expired

food and condiments, and scrub the drawers and sides.

You’ll give yourself more room for party food and any extra dishes that friends or family may bring over.

If you’re a baker with a list of 12 different types of cookies to try this year, get your baking supplies in order! You can store your sheet pans vertically in a deep basket so they’re on hand when you need them. Gather all of your cookie cutters into one bin for easy access, and keep the sprinkles, toffee bits, nuts, and morsels together in another bin. Sugars and flour should be kept together so you’re not searching the cabinets for ingredients.

These are just a few ideas to get you ready for a holiday get-together. If you’re too busy or just don’t have the heart to attack any organizing projects, Organize Senior Moves can help! Just call for a free onehour consultation and we’ll get your house entertaining-ready in no time. Remember, an organized home reduces stress and anxiety, and brings more peace! And who couldn’t use more peace in their lives?

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Lifestyle

Don’t bag on these ideas Seven uses for fallen leaves

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y the time autumn hits full swing, many trees will have shed their leaves for the season, and the last vestiges of red, yellow and orange magic will have faded to brown. Raking, blowing and collecting leaves becomes the primary chores of lawn and yard maintenance, and presents most homeowners with large piles of gathered leaves to tend to.

It is impossible to count just how many leaves fall to the

blight, it’s actually a good amendment to garden soil, improving its structure and ability to hold water. Leaf mold also attracts beneficial organisms that are vital in healthy soil.

Brown leaves can be added to green materials in compost piles to improve the health of the compost being formed.

According to the healthy living resource Care2, the ideal ratio is 75 percent brown to 25 percent green materials in

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Here’s an idea: Bag dried leaves and pack them tightly together in cold areas of the home, such as basements or garages. They can act as added insulation. Bags of leaves also can be placed around planting containers to protect them from frost.

ground each year, or just how many pounds of leaves get collected curbside, but the numbers are substantial. Cleaning up leaves is considerable work, but not all of those leaves need to be carted away. In fact, there are several different uses of leaves that can be beneficial.

Spread leaves as a protective mulch to cover tender perennials or root crops/bulbs in the ground. The leaves will form a natural insulating cover that keeps the soil and the plants within a bit warmer over winter.

Create a pile of leaves that will break down and form a crumbly, compost-like material called leaf mold. Even though leaf mold may sound like a

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compost. Turn compost piles regularly to aerate them.

Store dried, mulched leaves in a dry spot so they can be used in the spring as a weed barrier for spring plantings.

They will keep weeds at bay and help retain soil moisture to ensure small sprouts have the resources to grow.

Use shredded leaves as a lawn supplement.

Pass a lawn mower over leaves left on the lawn to break them down into pieces too small to rake. This will help keep the lawn healthy throughout the winter without blocking out needed sunlight.

Bag dried leaves and pack them tightly together in cold areas of the home, such as

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s Autumn leaves are certain to come at an abundance this time of year.

Thinking about what to do with these leaves as we rake them away is another fine way to pass the time, too. It certainly gets your mind off of your task and makes the time go by quickly.

basements or garages. They can act as added insulation. Bags of leaves also can be placed around planting containers to protect them from frost.

Gather a few of the best-looking leaves and preserve them. Use an iron on a low setting and press leaves between two pieces of waxed paper until the waxed paper seals together.

Or use clear contact paper to achieve the same effect.

Fallen leaves can be used in many different ways throughout the year.

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Inside Feature

Pete Rose: The Winner

By Michael Hallisey

Ted Williams wished people would remember him as the best hitter ‘they ever saw.’ Pete Rose has a different wish in which the statistics that can help support his argument can not be explained away.

It’s not what you think.

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ome nicknames are unwanted gifts from opposing players throwing barbs at one’s ego.

In Pete Rose’s case, those players were Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees. As story has it, Rose was a rookie second baseman with a stocky build. He wasn’t blessed with Mantle’s physical tools, but the young second baseman could hit. He hit .330 the previous year in Macon, Georgia. In the previous two seasons, he amassed 47 triples. When Rose drew a base on balls in a spring training game against the Yankees, the kid from Cincinnati sprinted to first. The two veterans in the opposing dugout called out, “Why, there goes Charlie Hustle.”

The name stuck.

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The name not only stuck, it inspired every plucky Little Leaguer whoever tried to gain the attention of his coach.

When the world calls for you to walk, you run.

In the newspaper trade, the string of words that immediately follow the first reference of a person is called a “nut graph.” You take the sum of a person, and in a nutshell, describe who the person is.

For Rose, that nut graph has varied over the years. He is, of course, the all time hits leader of Major League Baseball. That crown was placed upon his head once he hit a line-drive single to left center field in his hometown of Cincinnati during the waning days of the 1985 season. His 4,192nd. One more than Ty Cobb. He’d finish his career with 4,256.

A baseball’s hero Baseball’s Golden Age, defined by Babe Ruth to Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, was followed by a dearth of people attending games. From 1970 to 1975, no more than two teams greeted two million fans into their stadiums.

In 1970 and 1972, only the New York Mets reached that number.

Compare that to the 11 teams that seated as many fans in 1985, or the 23 teams that did the same last year. Today, baseball is very much a viable product.

One of the cities that consistently ushered in its fans to the ballpark was Cincinnati. Its “Big Red Machine” started winning ball games under the guidance of Sparky Andersen. Rose, as the team’s leadoff hitter, was the spark plug to a feared lineup that included George Foster, Ken Griffey and Hall of Famers Joe Morgan and Johnny Bench.

From 1973 to 1975, Cincinnati was the only team playing outside Los Angeles to draw more than two million people.

In 1976, the Reds topped the Majors in attendance. The people of Cincinnati loved its baseball. In return, its team brought home two championships, including against a resurgent Yankees team in 1976.

At 77, Rose has been out of baseball longer than he played it. Nevertheless, he still captures the attention of baseball

fans, many of whom remember him as “Charlie Hustle.” His storyline outside the context of baseball, however, has since wavered. Oft answered questions none of which Rose has shied away from answering. The least seldom asked question is how would Rose choose to be remembered?

Rose will tell you he is the game’s best ambassador. He is, however, in baseball purgatory. Rose is banned from the Major Leagues for betting on the game. It’s a lifetime ban. Now in the same company as “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, who died in 1951, that lifetime ban will likely extend beyond the grave.

Rule 21(d) When the subject of betting is brought up within the context of professional baseball, people think of Kenesaw Mountain Landis and the Chicago White Sox. When these two subjects collided in 1921, professional baseball was still in a precarious situation. The National and American leagues, once competing associations, agreed to a marriage to preserve each of their assets. Still in its honeymoon phase, the two leagues survived a world war and a short-lived third league.

Nonetheless, the concept of a wholly professional league was at its infancy.

Cities throughout the country still possessed vibrant semi-pro leagues.

In 1919, the White Sox were heavy favorites to beat the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series. A string of events called fans to question the authenticity of each players’ effort. The White Sox lost under heavy suspicion that certain players threw games to benefit those heavily invested in an upset. The issue would eventually go to court.

The practice of wagering money on a game was as common and as old as the sport itself. There are accounts of it happening at semi-pro games played in what is today’s Lincoln Park in Albany.

Upsets would happen, genuine or not.

Absurd calls from umpires officiating a game would often lead to disruption or fisticuffs. As baseball transitioned from sport to business, this was an image its owners wanted gone.

Though the players indicted for

throwing the 1919 World Series were found not guilty in court, Landis, since named baseball commissioner, maintained their indefinite suspension. The ruling barred Jackson and seven other players from ever playing again. Major League Baseball’s rules of misconduct have since been posted in every clubhouse.

Jackson, a contemporary of Cobb, was a prolific hitter. He’s one many experts consider to be a Hall of Famer. He is not. Because he conspired to throw the 1919 World Series, to benefit gamblers looking to pocket from an upset, Jackson was banned from baseball. The Hall of Fame still considers him ineligible for consideration. Unless a decision is made between Major League Baseball and the Baseball Hall of Fame, Rose — the all time hits leader — will never see enshrinement in Cooperstown, either.

Rose’s wish His tour of “An Evening with Pete Rose” stopped in Albany at the Palace Theatre in September. Each night, he subjected himself to questions from the crowd after a presentation celebrating his 24-year playing career. Like a batter standing at home plate, there was no place for Rose to hide. He was on stage, allowing all sorts of questions.

“When you get a negative question, you answer it,” said Rose. “There’s nothing to hide. There’s nothing to hide.

You have to be truthful. Not everything is good. Some things are bad, but that’s okay, because you get a chance to explain your side of the story. It’s a good thing.”

The former manager watches two to three games a day. He can still dissect a team and figure its chances of winning it all. As Ted Williams once wished to be remembered as the best hitter one ever saw, Rose hopes a simple legacy will be attached to his name.

“I’m the greatest winner in the history of sports,” said Rose. “I’ve got the most hits, and I’ve got the most doubles. I’ve got the most at-bats, the most games played [and] the most winning games. You play the game to win.

I’ve got the most wins in the history of baseball. It’s the only reason you play.”

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Senior calendars Troy Area Senior Service Center

Thursday mornings at 9 a.m.

Come join the fun. Call (518) 270-5348 for more details.

19 Third St., Troy (518) 270-5348

Diabetes Seminar: Rensselaer County Health Department presents a diabetes seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 11:15 a.m.

Haircuts: First Monday of every month at 10:00 a.m.

Please call (518) 270-5348 to reserve

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 Swimming: Every Wednes- Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for photography, drawing, writing, Birthday Party: Celebrating day at 9 a.m. It’s Free to painting and more. Call (518) members of the Troy Senior October, November and De270-5348 for more details.

Center.

The location is the cember birthdays on Thursday, Lansingburgh Boys/Girls Line Dancing: Thursdays, Nov. 8.

Club. Call (518) 270-5348 for at 1 p.m. Our Line Dancers, more details.

Special Dinner: Honor The Uncle Sam Sparklers, are Veteran’s Day with veterans Bowling: Bowling is at the looking for new members! eating for free. Entertainment Uncle Sam Lanes, every Mon- Like to dance? Come and join! provided by Joe C Pro Sound. day at 12:30 p.m.. Call (518) Call (518) 270-5348 for more All starts at 11:15 a.m. details.

270-5348 for more informaAerobics: Come join us tion.

Movie & Munch: Muffor aerobics each Monday, fins and Coffee from United Bingo: Every Wednesday Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 Health Care on Tuesday, Nov. and Friday! 1p.m. Money a.m.

27, at 10 a.m. prizes! Call (518) 270-5348 for Osteo Aerobics: Join us for more details.

Cornell Tasting: Thursday, Osteo Aerobics on Thursdays Nov. 29.

Crafts: Craft class on 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.

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Senior calendars Clifton Park Senior Community Center

Revolutionary War. Visit this beautiful English mansion and begin with a wonderful entree buffet, featuring a served salad, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park delicious dishes, chef carved (518) 383-1343 meats and a sweet dessert display. Following lunch, relax and enjoy the show! drops, pens/pencils, hard candy, The Beeches presents: “All candy bars, gum, beef jerky, She Wants for Christmas” trail mix, dried fruit & nuts, performed by an enchanted energy bars, flea collars. cabaret. It’s Christmas Eve and Mondays, Nov. 5, 19 & 26, Small games: dice, cards, Mrs. Claus is home with the from 10 a.m. to noon word search, Suduko, coloring elves awaiting the return of books, DVD movies, etc.

Nov. 5: Typing on touchSanta while giving the ins outs We also need your Leftover and daily operations of Santa’s screen keyboards; reducing cell Halloween Candy before the phone data use; reducing cell phone battery drain; assessing Nov. 7 “Filling of the Stockupdates before installing them. ings.”

Call or go online for There is something to do Nov. 19: Email: What is dates and times. See our for everyone…We will cut felt an email address; sending and newsletter at http://cliftonreceiving emails; attaching and into stockings, decorate the park.org/services/seniordownloading photos; Reply vs. stockings and machine sew services/senior-center.html. the stockings together.

We Reply all vs. Forward. will then fill them with small Reservations are reNov. 26: Security for games (dice, cards, word search, quired.

Call ahead.

Windows and Mac Computers Suduko, DVD’s, etc.), Travel (password, firewall, antivirus, Mondays sized toiletries, and your leftsettings, find my device). over Halloween candy. These Tap Intermediate, Jazz items will be shipped via: www.

Dance, Chair Yoga, DiscusOperationAdoptASoldier.org. sion Group, Clogging, Quilting, Osteo Exercise, Soul Line Dancing.

Basic Computer Class

Periodic Activities

Soldier Stockings: Operation Adopt A Soldier

Trip to Rome, NY Thursday, Nov. 29, 7:45 am departure

Wednesday, Nov. 7

No experience required.

We also are in need of travel sized shampoo, conditioner, lotion, baby powder, toothpaste, toothbrushes.

Regular sized: deodorant, chapstick, baby wipes, nail clippers, sunscreen, cough

Fort Stanwix National Monument: Walk through time… Join a park ranger on this 30-minute program, walk through the park and imagine the people who made history in the Mohawk Valley before, during, and after the American

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

workshop. All the holiday cheer is quickly put aside when Santa is caught in a terrible winter storm which threatens his return home for the first time ever! This Christmas show is packed with all of your holiday favorite songs and a few Broadway hits too.

Olney’s Flowers and Gifts: After the show we will make a stop at this favorite attraction.

Trip costs $68 each for members and $78 each for non-members.

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, MahJongg, Pinochle, Bunco or Pinochle – learn to play

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

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

Ongoing activities

Upcoming Events

Speaker: Get Organized and Clean Out — Thursday, 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. — Tai Chi Nov. 1 Trip to the Arkell Museum 10 a.m. to noon — cards, — Friday, Nov. 2, from 10 bridge, Mah Jongg, and Wii a.m. to 4 p.m. Leave from Bowling Town Hall Veteran’s Day Celebration 10:30 a.m. — Line Dancing — Thursday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m.

Noon — Lunch Defensive Driving Class Thursdays — Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. — Tai Chi a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thanksgiving Celebration 10 a.m. to noon — Cards, — Feast and piano entertainWii Bowling, and Mah Jongg ment on Tuesday, Nov. 13, noon to 2 p.m.

10:30 a.m. — Bocce and Shopping at Clifton Park Pickle Ball Center — Thursday, Nov. 16, Noon — Lunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. leave 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. — Bingo from Town Hall

Tuesdays

Thanksgiving Day celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 13.

Co-op Extension speaker: Holiday eating — Thursday, Nov. 29.

About Us

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.

Moving made easy…

Organize Senior Moves unpack them, and set up their home.

When our clients walk in to view their new home, the expressions on their faces are priceless.”

And, finally, unpacked in their new space — including placement of furniture, hanging pictures, unpacking personal items, putting away dishes and making beds.

“On moving day, we aim to have the client completely unpacked and comfortable in their new home,” said Kavanaugh, clearly passionate about the work she does. “The most exciting part of our job is the day we move clients,

It isn’t necessary to be a senior to take advantage of Organize Senior Moves’ services. Just visit their Delmar location at 125 Adams Street between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., or call (518) 621-6568 to schedule a free, one-hour consultation.

The client is then packed;

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First, the new space is measured and a layout is chosen;

OSM has access to a number of resources that may be needed during the moving process — auctioneers, realtors, movers and more. Kavanaugh’s project managers can identify and recommend services their clients may need, but no decision is ever made without the client’s input.

“We will do whatever the client needs to make the move easier and less stressful,” said Kavanaugh. “Our team is dedicated to creating the confidence that a client needs to make the necessary decisions during a difficult transition. We will work closely with our clients to ensure their comfort, happiness and peace of mind.”

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While stressful, Kavanaugh said change can also be exciting and she and her team of 20 employees work to ensure that the experience is as positive as possible for their clients. The process, she said, is simple:

Then, they work with the client to decide which items they will keep, and which they will sell, donate, give to family members or dispose of; s

Working with the client and their family, OSM facilitates the move, while the client makes choices and directs the process. “Oftentimes, our clients are not only anxious about the move, but are also reluctant to say goodbye to some of their possessions,” said Kavanagh, “many of which they’ve had for many years.”

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DELMAR — “Regardless of their age, the number one thing we hear when we meet a client for the first time is that they are overwhelmed and do not know where to begin,” said Michelle Kavanaugh-Anastasi, CEO and founder of Organize Senior Moves, LLC. A member of the National Association of Senior Moving Managers, Organize Senior Moves (OSM) is an independently-owned senior move management company trained and certified to work with clients during what can often be an emotional time, particularly for those going through the process of downsizing their possessions late in life. This can apply to more than moving: OSM also offers organization services and can help you stage your home for sale.

“After our free, one-hour assessment, we develop a plan of attack,” said Kavanaugh. “If you allow somebody to help you with the process, it can be done very quickly and efficiently. It won’t be as bad as a lot of our clients think it’s going to be.”

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13. Hard candy on a stick 14. Animal of the weasel family 15. Things that should not be overlooked 16. “Silence” author 17. Dried, split lentils 18. People native to Ghana 19. Barros and Gasteyer are two 21. British thermal unit 22. Large oblong hall 27. Ethnic group in Asia 28. Holiday decoration 33. Milliliter 34. Open 36. Health physics concept (abbr.)

37. Tantric meditation 38. Where golf games begin 39. Birth swine 40. Rip 41. Remove 44. Puts together in time 45. Rotary engines 48. Skeletal structure 49. Member of a labor organization 50. Japanese classical theater 51. Undergarments

8. About aviation 9. Senior officer 10. Forecasts weather 11. Seasoned Hungarian soup 12. Town in Hesse, Germany 14. Thought to derive from meteorites 17. Hit lightly 18. Seemingly bottomless chasm 20. Title of respect 23. Warms up 24. Man and Wight are two 25. Type of scan 26. Atomic mass unit 29. Article 30. Incriminate 31. Passes by 32. Most nerve-inducing 35. David Alan Grier sitcom 36. Achieve 38. Freshwater fish 40. Beginner 41. Dark brown or black 42. A newlywed wears one 43. DiFranco and Vardanyan are two 44. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 45. Ancient Egyptian King 46. Old name (abbr.)

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

Thursday Afternoon Movie

Thursday, Nov. 1, 8, 15, & 29

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.

Nimblefingers Craft Group

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 13, 20, & 27

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. All crafters are welcome to join the group.

Heroes All Around Us

Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.

Join us from 7 to 8 p.m. as the Library explores the fascinating history of destroyer escorts, the U.S.S. Slater, and the lives of three men who served in the United States Navy during World War II and are tied in some way to these trim but deadly warships. The first is Frank Slater, killed in action at Guadalcanal and for whom the U.S.S. Slater is named. The second, Leonard Roy Harmon, coming from different circumstances

but finding himself serving alongside Frank Slater aboard the U.S.S. San Francisco, also lost his life and would receive the posthumous distinction of being the first African American to have a ship named in his honor. Finally, the remarkable story of a destroyer escort, the U.S.S. Samuel B Roberts will be examined, highlighting the actions of Paul Henry Carr.

Participants can bring their own devices, or use one of the Library’s laptops. Class will run from 6 to 8 p.m.

Second Sunday Film

Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m.

World War II.” (IMDB) Starring: Fion Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, Mark Ryland. Rated PG-13, 1h 46m. Light refreshments will be served. Check the library calendar or call for film title.

Start Researching with Ancestry Monday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m.

Get started researching your family history and genealogy.

Join us from 1 to 2 p.m. for a hands-on class using Ancestry Library Edition available at the Library. We will go over the interface, explore searching, and take away some helpful tips and tricks.

Join us at 2 p.m. for a contemporary film and refreshments. This month we will be watching “Allied soldiers from Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.

Belgium, the British Empire Join us at 7 p.m. People and France are surrounded by the German Army, and evacu- with opinions welcome. Very ated during a fierce battle in casual, no homework!

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

Coffee and Conversation Fridays, Nov. 2 & 16, starting at 1 p.m.

Nov. 2: Lost Radio Rounders — Songs of Our Empire State: Explore the state’s great history by going whaling with “The Montaukers,” fighting the Battle of Saratoga and taking a trip on the Erie Canal, 1-2 p.m. program; 2-3 p.m. coffee hour.

Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. Nov. 16: Adirondack Architecture — Great Camps: Steven Engelhart, executive director for Adirondack Architectural Heritage, will discuss the rustic style of the park’s “Great Camps,”1-2 p.m. program; 2-3 p.m. coffee hour. Co-sponsored

by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.

Open Sewing

Mondays, Nov. 5 & 19, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Sewing machines will be available for independent projects, 6-8 p.m. Bring your own supplies. Volunteers may be on hand to assist you. Register for up to two sessions.

Tai Chi for Health Tuesdays, Nov. 13, 20, 27, at 4 p.m.

Friday Cinema

Friday, Nov. 9, at 2:30 p.m.

‘Gallipoli’ (PG, 111 min., Paramount Pictures): A WWI 100th Anniversary event! Film series with titles suitable for adult audiences. Shown with Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing when possible, 2:30 p.m.

A Little Sunday Music

Weekly class explores the Tai Chi for Energy form. No experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome.

Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m.

Wear loose, comfortable clothes, Over There — Songs of 4 p.m. Participants will build on World War I: A WWI 100th skills from week to week. Teens Anniversary event! Linda Russell and her trio will explore welcome. the marching tunes, humorous ditties, love songs and wistful laments that were popular Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. when the Great War raged in If you’re an experienced knit- Europe a century ago, 2-3 p.m. ter, bring your current project.

Sponsored by Friends of BethIf you’re a beginner, bring size 8 lehem Public Library. All ages knitting needles; we’ll provide welcome! yarn and get you started, 2-3 p.m. For adults, teens and kids age 9 and up.

Knit One Purl One

The Empire State and the War of Empires

Philosophy of Philanthropy

Mondays, Nov. 12, 19, & 26, at 7 p.m.

What are the costs and rewards of philanthropic giving?

In this series grant-funded and Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. sponsored by Humanities New A WWI 100th Anniversary York, Dr. Erzsebet Fazekas will event! History scholar and UAl- talk about the key issues behind bany Professor Richard Fogarty charitable giving: motivation, will discuss several aspects of the selection of recipients and the global war that New Yorkers worthy causes, and the impact joined in 1917, 2-4 p.m. of giving on the donors and

society in general, 7-8:30 p.m.

Nov. 12: The Ethics of Giving and Taking Nov. 19: Why Give? Motivations and Impact Nov. 26: To Whom or For What to Give?

Listening Parties

Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.

Claude Debussy: Listen to and discuss this influential composer who invented his own system of harmony and musical structure, 7 p.m.

Sammy Doughboy Remembers Sunday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m.

A WWI 100th Anniversary event! Military curator at the New York State Museum Robert E. Mulligan Jr. will use images from the New York Times rotogravure section to highlight the sights, places and events of WWI as experienced by the soldiers from New York, 2-4 p.m.

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov. 22

Library closed for holiday.

Make It Yourself

Sunday, Nov. 25, at 2:30 p.m.

Ceramic Tile Painting: Artist Lydia Lynch will show how to create ceramic tile artwork using the medium of alcohol inks, 2:30-4 p.m. Supplies provided. Sign up online or call.

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