January 11, 2010 by esinc
A tribute to Fran Pecoraro by Isaacs Member Vera Pillitier
Fran, dear Fran, what will we do?
The “Center” will not survive without you.
You were a fixture, perhaps a shining light.
Whatever you were, you were a sheer delight.
I remember when you danced around the floor.
I remember that and a whole lot more.
There for a while- you found it difficult to smile.
But…you took it on the chin and came up with a grin.
You loved our flag, our country too.
And you never failed to display the red, white, and blue!
So when your hair was lavender, pink, gold, or grey
We truly loved you all the way.
Now, the Good Lord has called you home to rest.
Never forget, He only takes the best.
May God shine the light of his face on you and grant you eternal peace.
I’d like to end this eulogy, to a beautiful Italian lady with a wee bit of Irish humor
May the road rise up to meet you.
And Dear Fran, I hope you were 15 minutes in Heaven
Before the Devil knew you were dead!
JOIN THE GROUP!
January 8, 2010 by esinc
“The Group:” New Thursday Discussion Group
Since November, 2009, Social Worker Emily Axel has been facilitating a weekly discussion group on Thursday afternoons. The group, cleverly self-titled “The Group” address a wide range of issues that are relevant to aging and thriving in New York City. Past topics have included:
Ageism
Living Alone: Pros and Cons
“At Our Age?”: Sex after 60 and other taboos
“Do not go gentle”: Living your life to the fullest
Our next session will be Thursday, January 14 at 2:15pm, following the Poets and Writers reading. The topic will be: Technology: Your questions and concerns. All are welcome to participate in the always-lively discussion.
Join your local COMMUNITY BOARD!
January 7, 2010 by esinc
Wii bowling knocks over retirement home – chicagotribune.com
January 5, 2010 by esincWii bowling knocks over retirement home
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Isaacs offers Wii bowling Tuesdays at 9:15AM. No experience necessary to join in on the fun!!
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Second Avenue Subway Update
November 18, 2009 by esincControlled blasting for the Second Avenue subway was set to begin the week of Nov. 2 on Second Avenue between East 91st and 93rd streets, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The technique, which is a well-established construction practice that has been used on many Manhattan projects, will make it easier to excavate the tunnel-boring machine launch box, according to a fact sheet.
Tips For Living Longer
October 23, 2009 by esincThe AARP blog gives several tips for living a longer and more fulfilling life.
1) Not exercising, but instead incorporating natural movement into your life: walking, raking leaves, getting up to change the Tv Channel rather than using the remote, etc.
2) Cutting stress by “downshifting” in your life, with quiet moments of prayer, meditation and the like
3) Having a sense of purpose in your life – a reason to live
Financial Coaching Corps Project
October 20, 2009 by esinc
Do you have clients who are anxious about their financial situation? Maybe they need help improving their credit report, setting up a budget or managing their debt?
The Community Service Society’s Financial Coaching Corps project can help. The program is designed to build the financial capabilities of low-wage individuals, families, and young adults throughout New York City. Volunteers, age 55 years or older, are trained to serve as financial coaches assisting clients to better manage money and achieve economic security. Coaches work one-on-one with clients in the following areas: creating a budget and setting financial goals; obtaining, reviewing, and correcting credit reports; developing a debt reduction plan; screening for public benefits and tax credits; and providing information on banking and avoiding fringe financial services.
If you have clients that need free financial coaching please have them call (212) 614-5586. The program also places coaches in community-based agencies. If you are interested in having a financial coach at your agency please call the number listed above for more information.
Dear Doctor Letter: Knowing Your Numbers
October 6, 2009 by esinc
If you don’t know your heart health numbers you are not being preventative and proactive about your health. The Isaacs NORC Program developed a Dear Doctor Letter requesting your heart health numbers from your Primary Care Physician. Once you know your numbers you can begin to find out what they mean and takes steps to improve your health.
The American Heart Association provides healthy heart targets.
New SCRIE Application
October 2, 2009 by esincBeginning today the Department for the Aging will no longer be administering SCRIE. Instead, the Department of Finance will.
New SCRIE application forms will be available from Department of Finance starting today.
