Poets & Writers Workshop At Isaacs

Mary Zepeda, a filmmaker, recently documented the Poets & Writers Worksop of the Isaacs Center.

Poets & Writers Workshop from Mara Zepeda on Vimeo.

For Frances

I only knew her for a little while, but somehow she really affected my life. She was pixie-ish, allusive, pleasant, and even illusionist.

She was here, she was there, you never quite new where she would appear.

Always a smile, a cheery word, and there is now a silence where you expect her to appear.

I miss her now, that hesitant “hello” when we would meet in church. But never more, never less leaving, you perhaps expected more.

It was odd when I read a small item in the church bulletin that Frances was ill, asking that we pray for her. Odd, because I never saw or read that item before as I really didn’t know any of the parishioners. But her name stood out. I made inquiries from the church secretary, but she didn’t have additional information.

So I approached Emily (social worker) and after a few days she learned she was in a nursing home, but too ill to receive visitors. I sent her a letter immediately that I was sorry I could not visitor her. I was leaving in two days and wouldn’t be back until Labor Day. And then I learned she died.

Since she died, I’ve learned so much more about her. She was a talented artist with several degrees, and great respect among her peers.

It wasn’t till life dealt her a severe blow that our little artist retreated almost to be alone.

Although no family close-by, but friends galore she had.

A great respect for Stanley Isaacs and considered it her home away from home.

And now that she is laid to rest and left a legacy, let us say a little prayer for now she is at peace.

Written by Isaacs member Kitty Wesley

New NYCHA Rent Payment Option by Phone

The New York City Housing Authority has announced a new rent payment option by phone.

Ask The Nurse – Can You Tell Me About Nail Fungus?

Nail fungus is caused by tiny organisms that live underneath the nail. It appears more often in the toenails, since shoes and socks create the warmth and moisture it loves. The symptoms of nail fungus are redness and irritation, mild pain and itchiness around the base of the nail, and greenish-yellow or yellow-brown discoloration. The nail can also thicken and develop abnormal grooves. The fungus can easily spread from one nail to the other. If you see any of these signs, contact your doctor for treatment. He may prescribe a topical cream or perhaps an oral medication. To avoid nail fungus, keep your feet dry and well ventilated.

Article Provided by Visiting Nurse Services of New York

Isaacs Getting Greener

Ermin Siljkovic from the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education will be providing open recycling trainings every Monday and Wednesdays at the Isaacs Center through the month of September. His hours are 3-5pm in Room 6. NORC residents please attend. Ermin is also working with NYCHA to raise awareness about recycling in the Isaacs Houses and Holmes Towers. Fifteen minutes of your time and you will know everything you need to know about recycling in New York City.

Isaacs September Highlights

86th Street Movie Trip
Friday, September 4th
Fee: $6
Bag Lunch

Spanish 101
Learn to Speak Spanish
Tuesday, September 8th
1pm

General Membership Meeting
Join us to learn about new programs at Isaacs and hear committee updates
Wednesday, September 9
1pm

9-11-01 Remembrance
Program led by volunteers from The Rockefeller Foundation
10:30am

Nail Salon
Pick out some pretty nail polish and have nails done after lunch
Saturday, September 12 & 26th
1pm

Museum of Natural History Trip
Fee: $20
Wednesday, September 16th
11:30am

Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Friday & Saturday, September 18th and 19th
1:15pm

Legal Clinic
Have a legal question? We can help?
Friday, September 18th
10am

Vocal Ease Musical Performance
Tuesday, September 22nd
1:15pm

Nurse Huda Chat:
What you need to know about the H1N1 (Swine Flu) & Flu Vaccine
Wednesday, September 30th
10am

Boomers Are Tweeting

Examiner.com reports:

You’d think that social networking is the territory of younger people. But the explosive growth of social networking site Twitter is due to younger Baby Boomers, according to statistics from ComScore.

Overall, the stats for Twitter are staggering: Traffic is up 700 percent over last year. In the past two months, Twitter’s numbers have grown worldwide by five million. In the United States alone, Twitter traffic accounted for four million visitors in February 2009, a 1,000 percent jump over last year.

The big surprise, according to Twitter watchers, is who’s behind the growth.

ComScore says people aged 45 to 54 are 36 percent more likely to use Twitter than anyone else.

Baby Boomers 55 to 64 are Twitter users on a slightly lower level, but at a greater frequency than users aged 18 to 24.

Not “My Face” or “Spacebook”

My mother calls Facebook “My Face” and Myspace “Spacebook.” The other day she saw me typing on my Blackberry and called it a “raspberry.” But there is hope for my mom.

The Daily News reports on a new senior-friendly social-networking site call Genkvetch.com:

Confused by Facebook? Befuddled by Twitter? There’s a Web site just for you.

Two Queens retirees have created an Internet social network for folks who grew up with rotary dial telephones, phonograph records and black-and-white TV.

Genkvetch.com says on their website:

Out of Place At Facebook, MySpace, Twitter….?

Then this is your space!

Social Networking and Much More for Baby Boomers and Beyond

We Welcome People of All Backgrounds

What Causes Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the name for ringing or other noises in one or both of your ears. Tinnitus usually comes from some damage to the tiny endings of the nerves in your inner ear. Some causes of tinnitus are a small plug of wax in the ear, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems, allergies, injury to the head or neck, or exposure to very loud noise. Medications such as aspirin, antibiotics, sedatives, and anti-inflammatory drugs may cause tinnitus. To help control tinnitus, avoid loud noise, lower salt intake, avoid caffeine, and get enough exercise and sleep. You can also see an otolaryngologist who will investigate the cause of tinnitus and offer treatments to help cope with the noise

Article Provided By the Visiting Nurse Service of New York

How To Recycle In New York City