Lifelong Blog

2009-07-29T09:20:00.000-04:00

To Help Lifelong’s Staff!

Remy and Corey, two Lifelong interns, need YOUR HELP painting the walls of the staff break room in the 121 Building

Planning Session will take place on Wednesday, August 5^th at 11 am

Painting will take place the week of August 10^th - 14^th

(exact dates and times for painting will be

determined at the planning session on

August 5^th )

Please sign up with the

Front Office at Lifelong

119 W. Court St. or call 273-1511

2009-07-27T10:36:00.001-04:00

Help Us Learn!

Cornell University

Dept. Of Human Development

(607) 255 2457

HealthyAgingLab@gmail.com

· We are looking for volunteers to study choice preferences among people aged 18 and over.

· We are interested in how people choose among consequences that affect them immediately and consequences that affect them in the future.

· The study involves doing some activities on a computer and completing some questionnaires about your personal background, personality, and well-being.

· Receive $15-30 as payment for 1-2 hours!

· Participate at Cornell campus or schedule a visit at your home.

· All answers will be kept strictly confidential.

2009-07-27T10:24:00.007-04:00

NEW TRIP!!!
Lifelong will be going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC on Saturday October 10, 2009.
The cost is the same as the trip to the MET in 2007!!!!
For members the cost is $71.00
For non-members the cost is $76.00
Hosts for this trip will be Greta & Luke Colavito

Before the trip do no miss Luke Colavito's presentation on Augustus Saint-Gaudens: American Sculptor on Sept. 16, Wednesday, from 1:00-3:00pm. See the Lifelong Learning catalog after August 10th for more details!
The catalog can be view online (after August 10th) at www.tclifelong.org or pick up a copy at
119 W. Court St.

Hope to see you there!!!

2009-07-27T09:41:00.000-04:00

A new and improved 88 booth Ithaca Artists’ Market
Artspartner.org
Friday, July 31 at the Farmers’ Market from 2 to 8pm

2009-07-15T15:20:00.001-04:00

AARP Safe Driving classes coming to Lifelong

Next set of Classes will be held

Saturday September 12^th & 19^th from 9am-1pm

Saturday October 10^th & 17^th from 9am-1pm

Cost: *AARP members: $12 Non-members: $14

Call Lifelong 273-1511 to sign up or stop in at 119 W. Court St. Ithaca, NY

*must show card to receive member discount

2009-07-15T15:19:00.000-04:00

Lifelong presents…

Rockin' in Rhythm

Tuesdays

At 1:30PM

Do you miss the sounds of the swingin’ Big Band?

Or the soothing voices of Sinatra and Ella?

Whatever music you want—I can find it.

Come listen, sing along, and reminisce about this great music with me

at Lifelong

119 W. Court St.

Instructor Remy Kunstler is an Ithaca College intern entering her senior year as an Aging Studies major with a minor in Music. She plays the saxophone in a local band called The Buddhi, as well as in the Big Band at IC. Her intense love and passion for swing music often makes her wonder whether she was born in the wrong generation!

2009-07-15T15:16:00.000-04:00

Use Your Creative Talents

To Help Lifelong’s Staff!

Remy and Corey, two Lifelong interns, need YOUR HELP painting the walls of the staff break room in the 121 Building

Planning Session will take place on Wednesday, August 5^th at 11 am

Painting will take place the week of August 10^th - 14^th

(exact dates and times for painting will be determined at the planning session on August 5^th )

Please sign up with the

Front Office at Lifelong

119 W. Court St. or call 273-1511

2009-06-03T10:57:00.001-04:00

CREATING MURALS: A New & Free Summer Class

Offered by Lifelong & The Gerontology Institute at Ithaca College/Linden Center

for Creativity and Aging in collaboration with the Community Arts Partnership

When: Wednesdays, 7/1-7/29, (5 Sessions)

Time: 10:30AM-12:30AM,

Where: Lifelong 119 W. Court St. Ithaca, NY

With Whom: Instructor and Local Artist Mary Beth Ihnken

Requirements: Pre-Registration with Lifelong

You will make two murals one called a floor cloth mural that you can use on your floor at home (yes it’s safe to walk on) and another mural that as a group you will assist in creating and will be displayed as a therapeutic art piece for the residents of Clare Bridge of Ithaca. Clare Bridge of Ithaca is a memory care residence facility that cares for seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory affected illnesses.

2009-06-03T10:56:00.004-04:00

PANIGMA STEEL BAND CONCERT: Wednesday, July 1st from 1:00 to 2:00 At Lifelong, 119 West Court St., Ithaca FREE! FREE! FREE!

The Panigma Steel Band has been playing Caribbean music in Upstate New York since 2000. Remember? They played in Lifelong’s parking lot last August! Their high energy performances feature traditional and popular songs as well as an interactive presentation about the history of the steel drum.

Join us outside in the parking lot at Lifelong

119 West Court St., Ithaca (we’ll go inside if it rains.)

Roy Despaigne will be making his Caribbean food available at low costs to you—chicken – rice – beans – bananas – Cuban salads! And don’t forget to visit RSVP refreshment stand fundraiser. Musical events such as this one are available through the The Enduring Masters and Voices for Creative Aging programs at Ithaca College funded through The New York State Music Fund which was established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

2009-06-03T10:56:00.003-04:00

Lifelong presents…Rockin' in Rhythm

BEGINNING JUNE 16TH, 2009; Every Tuesday from 1:30-4:00pm

At Lifelong -- 119 W. Court St.

Do you miss the sounds of the swingin’ Big Band?

Or the soothing voices of Sinatra and Ella?

Whatever music you want—I can find it.

Come listen, sing along, and reminisce about this great music with me

Note from the Instructor: ***Hello! My name is Remy Kunstler and I will be a senior next year at Ithaca College as an Aging Studies major with a minor in Music. I play the saxophone in a local band called The Buddhi, and I also play in the Big Band at IC. I love music and I love people, so I am greatly looking forward to our experiences together. My intense love and passion for swing often makes me wonder whether I was born in the wrong generation—which is exactly why I want to share this passion with you.

2009-06-03T10:56:00.001-04:00

New Activity Beginning at Lifelong - Conversational Italian

Friday, June 5th at 1PM

Come speak with other Italian speakers or listen to others speak Italian. All levels of Italian and all ages welcome. One of the best ways to learn is to be immersed in the environment, so come listen, speak and practice while discussing various topics, sharing stories and having fun. Just show up!

2009-06-03T10:51:00.000-04:00

SENIOR THEATRE TROUPE
OF LIFELONG
Hosted by
The Tompkins County Public Library
Thursday,
June 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM
in the BorgWarner Community Room.
This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact
Carrie Wheeler at (607) 272-4557 extension 248 or cwheeler@tcpl.org.

2009-04-13T11:05:00.001-04:00

Classes and Presentations in to Sign Up For!

Martial Arts in the Second Half (1226)
Mondays, 4/20- 5/4, 10AM – 12PM, Bob Kreutter (3 sessions)
Martial arts is an option for all ages. The philosophy and techniques of the martial arts that relate to the importance and benefits of movement for young and old alike will be enumerated. The philosophy and techniques of the martial arts that relate to the importance and benefits of movement in the aging process will be enumerated. Topics related to the martial arts will include historic overview, cultural influences of the Orient ethics, the connection between mind and body, training options and benefits, and developing a sense of purpose from resources within ourselves.
Management Tools : Alzheimer’s 101, Managing Behaviors, and Caregiving as a Journey (1228):Wednesdays, 4/22-5/6, 2PM-3:30PM, Mike Massurin (3 sessions) --Fundamentals and facts of Alzheimer’s, dementia and services available. Learn strategies to deal with challenging behaviors and how to care for you, the caregiver.
Introduction to the Floating Classroom Project & the Role of Seniors in the Future of Cayuga Lake (1229): Wednesday, 4/22, 3PM-4:30PM & 5/13, 3PM- 5PM, Bill Foster (2 Sessions) --Learn about Cayuga Lake and become a steward. At the first meeting, Floating Classroom instructors will share photos and insights of Cayuga Lake eco-cruises. An open discussion will give updates on the condition of our Lake, and to share thoughts. Participants will use lake monitoring equipment. The second meeting will take place aboard the M/V Haendel (leaving from the Ithaca Farmers’ Market Dock). Everyone will have a chance to participate, swap stories with our crew, and enjoy the best view from around the lake. We hope this introductory program will become just the first step in an ongoing Lifelong Steward program for Cayuga Lake. Fee $10. (for boat ride; pay at registration.)
Depression in Later Life:Workshop for Older Adults & Caregivers (1230) Thursdays, 4/23-5/7, 10AM-12PM, Catherine Wedge, Lisa Kendall, Liz Norton (3 sessions): We will be exploring common myths about depression in older adults, learning about its causes, how it is diagnosed, and exploring various treatment approaches. There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion. Course Objectives: causes of depression and depressive symptoms; three major approaches to treating geriatric depression; connection between physical illness, pain, and depression; to identify barriers to getting proper diagnosis and treatment; consider strategies for engaging older adults in treatment

English as a Second Language Class (10 sessions) - FREE
Beg/Inter Class - Thursdays, 4/23- 6/25, 1:30PM- 3PM, D.G. Bancroft-Gowin (1232) Advanced Class - Thursdays, 4/23- 6/25, 1:30PM- 3PM, Dolina Millar (1233)Small classes for learning English; the class will speak, listen, read, and write. Classes will be small. No textbook is required. Participants will need to complete a placement test; Sarah White from Tompkins Learning Partners will contact participants to set up an appointment.
My Medicare Matters Navigator -FREE :Wednesday, 4/8, 1PM - 2PM, Sarah Jane Blake [session 3] (1244)--If you want to know more about Medicare, including Medicare Part D, come learn how to navigate through reliable web sites to find your answers. Join us for one of the navigation sessions this semester. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about Medicare – Medicare beneficiaries, their families, caregivers and community members. Participants will find out how to obtain a list of preventive procedures for which they are currently eligible. Please bring your Medicare Number, Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Number, Medicare Advantage or Medigap Policy Number as they can help you navigate through some of the sites; you can still benefit from the session if you don’t have your numbers.
Sudoku - same presentation; pick one: Tuesday, 4/14, 2PM - 4PM, MarieAnne Krieg [series 1] (1253); Thursday, 4/16, 2PM - 4PM, MarieAnne Krieg [series 2] (1254) --Are you in a dither about where to put those nine little numbers on the board. Stop driving yourself bonkers and learn how to put them in their proper places. This fun course will give you some easy tips and strategies for playing the numbers game that has everyone counting from 1 to 9 again and again and again and again, etc.
The Joy of Online Dating (1257): Tuesdays, 5/5 - 5/12, 3 - 4:30PM, Joyce White (2 sessions) --Learn the basics of online dating: how it works, some popular sites, safety tips, and more. Look at some profiles on major online dating sites. Try your hand at writing a Personal Profile. A list of useful books and websites will be available at the first class. Whole Foods, Whole Body, Excellent Health: Thursday, 4/16, 9:30AM-11:30AM, Why Allergies, Heartburn, Bloating, Constipation, Gall Bladder Issues, Leaky Gut, IBS & Other Digestive Problems are Related to the Food You Eat (1264); Thursday, 5/21, 9:30AM-11:30AM, Avoiding Osteoporosis & Maintaining Muscle Strength through Diet (1265) --This is a comprehensive look at the role nutrition plays in creating strong minds and bodies. Do you instinctively know you could feel and function better but you just don’t know how? Are you concerned about hereditary health problems that run in your family? Have you considered taking control of your health in a proactive and natural way? Then these classes are for you! In each class we will look at the relationship between physiology, disease and nutrition. Be prepared! You will hear information that you may not have heard before. For example, we will discuss why you should look for foods WITH cholesterol. Our aim is to educate you on how to approach your health in a manner that will create and maintain a healthy mind and body, not just cover up symptoms. We will help you push past the myth and marketing that blurs your attempt to understand what is truly healthy and what is not. Come listen, share and learn.
Conversations on Cancer - FREE - Take 1 or all
Tuesday, 4/21, 5PM-7PM, Managing Cancer Side Effects (1269)
Wednesday, 5/20, 1PM-3PM, Someone I Love Has Cancer (1270)
Thursday, 6/25, 10AM-12PM, Exercise as Cancer Prevention (1271)
Tuesday, 7/28, 7PM-9PM, New To Cancer (1272)
Tuesday, 8/25, 7PM-9PM, Nutrition Matters (1273)
Learn about the latest developments in cancer diagnosis and treatment, ways to live well with a cancer diagnosis, cope with side effects of treatment, why nutrition and exercise matter, and much more! Local doctors and individuals who share your experience will lead these conversations. This is a chance to learn and gain support!
Safety Awareness for Seniors: Tuesday, 4/21, 1PM-2PM, Officer Don Berich, Ithaca Police Department (1279) --The course will include such topics as personal awareness, tips for personal property, and vehicle concerns. There will also be a question and answer segment.
Spacecraft Tour Of The Solar System: Wednesday, 5/6, 10AM-12PM, Rick Kline [session 2] (1281)--Come view images and video clips, from past and present, of spacecraft missions throughout our solar system. This is an exciting visual tour of the sun, planets, moon, rings, and more.
Understanding Health Insurance, Billings, and Medicare Summary Notices Thursday, 4/9, 2PM-4PM, Sarah Jane Blake and Nancy Liguori [session 3] (1284) If you have ever received a health insurance notice emblazoned with “THIS IS NOT A BILL” and wondered what exactly it was telling you, this workshop might be useful. This presentation is designed to assist you with making sense of EOBs (Explanation of Benefits) and MSNs (Medicare Summary Notices). Bring samples of health notices so that you can use them to develop your skills in reading, deciphering and interpreting their true meaning.
Enrich Your Life: Explore the Tompkins County Public Library Virtual Collection -FREE - Tuesday, 5/19, 10AM-12PM, Lawrence Carey [session 2] (1294) --Learn how your state-of-the-art library can provide you with a wide array of wonderful information resources from the convenience of your home or any Internet computer. The library’s Virtual Collection offers a variety of online databases that allow you to research topics such as health and business, and locate full-text articles from hundreds of magazines, newspapers, and encyclopedias. Find the latest current events; explore popular culture, the arts and sciences, sports, and hobbies. Search for old friends, start a business, research product reviews, help plan vacations, read the latest magazines and thousands of book reviews, and much more. Find out what we can do for you.
Ready, Set, Medicare! Do you need to learn more? FREE -same presentation; pick one--Monday, 5/11, 10AM - 12PM, Sarah Jane Blake [session 3] (1299);Thursday, 5/21,10AM-12PM, Sarah Jane Blake [session 4] (1300)
This two-hour interactive presentation will include identifying types of Medicare coverage and programs that are available to help pay for health care costs; making sure that if you do have other types of health insurance coverage—including prescription drug coverage—that you know how they interact with Medicare; recognizing and taking advantage of the many preventive services available to you as a Medicare beneficiary; and familiarizing yourself with Medicare resources. Bring your questions, comments, paper and pens—take notes for your own Medicare “To Do” list!
Short Cuts to Sewing (1310):Thursday, 4/16, 2PM-4PM, Dilmeran Dunham
There is a renewed interest in home sewing as a way of expressing your creativity and individuality at the same time saving money by making one-of-a-kind clothes. In this demonstration class, Dilmeran will be sharing some of the time and frustration saving sewing short-cut techniques she has learned in NYC design houses and during her lectureships in apparel design at Cornell University.
Sustainable Footprints (1311):Thursday, 4/15, 12:30PM-4PM, Wally Woods
An ecological footprint is the amount of the Earth’s productive capacity a person draws on to meet his or her consumption patterns. If the world’s productive area were divided evenly among its 6+ billion people, the result would consist of 5 acres per person. Currently, the footprint of the average person in the world is about 7 acres, meaning that we are already over budget as a human family. Let’s get started by calculating your personal Ecological Footprint in order to understand its consequences. Learn ways that will help us walk more softly upon our earth.
You’ll Never Get Lost: Enjoy Relaxed Driving with a Portable GPS (1312)Wednesday, 4/29, 10AM-11:30AM, Michael Miller -- With a GPS you’ll be able to quickly locate the nearest gas station, rest stop, grocery store, restaurant, hospital, police station, etc. Using a GPS is quite easy to do. We’ll look at a fairly inexpensive portable GPS unit, see its features and see how quickly you can lean to use it. Time permitting; we’ll also examine a small hand-held hiking GPS for those interested in walking out in the countryside, on trails, etc. and finding your way back to your base or your car! If you have a portable GPS and have questions, bring it to class with your user’s manual. Presenter: Mike Miller, who has been using GPS units for the past four years in NY State as well as in Toronto and Ottawa, ONT, Portland, OR, Boothbay, ME, Tampa, Sarasota, FL--and hasn't gotten lost!
Heart Disease Prevention Workshop (1313): Thursday, 4/30, 10AM-12PM, Brian Bartholomew --Learn the role inflammation plays in Heart Disease and how to reduce inflammation. Also learn some natural strategies that can help to slow or prevent Heart Disease. This class will examine common questions like what are the different types of cholesterol, what are normal levels, and what are the common treatments and their side effects. Along with the questions of cholesterol the questions of what is high blood pressure and how to naturally lower it will be addressed.

2009-04-13T10:49:00.003-04:00

AARP Safe Driving classes coming to Lifelong

Saturday April 18^th & 25^th from 9am-1pm

Saturday May 9^th & 16^th from 9am-1pm

Cost: *AARP members: $12 Non-members: $14

Call Lifelong 273-1511 to sign up or stop in at 119 W. Court St. Ithaca, NY

*must show card to receive member discount

2009-04-13T10:49:00.001-04:00

Attention Senior Citizens, Caregivers and Program Workers; Paid research participants sought for a Cornell University study: You can help researchers discover better methods of communication and support for seniors and their families, by participating in an interview at your convenience. Interviews will last about one hour and participants will receive $10. For more information, please contact: McKenzie Jones-Rounds, Research Assistant at mlj58@cornell.edu or (717) 903-4871. Please note that if you register to participate in this study via the internet you should understand that we cannot guarantee the security of your registration or any information transmitted within it, as email and the internet are not guaranteed to be secure. This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at Cornell University.

2009-04-13T10:47:00.000-04:00

PARKINSON'S EXERCISE CLASS:
An eight-week series of exercise classes for persons with Parkinson's Disease or other movement disorders will begin Tuesday, April 21, 10:30-11:15 AM in the Kendal at Ithaca auditorium.
The class will be led by Debbie Bosanko, an AFAA certified instructor, and will
cost $30 for the 8 sessions.
Supportive caregivers are welcome to participate at no cost.
Interested parties should contact David Stoyell at the Office for the Aging (274-5492) to be sent registration materials.

2009-03-02T15:22:00.001-05:00

You are Invited to

Join Lifelong in an Author Chat

with Mary Agria

Author of best-selling novel,

TIME IN A GARDEN

Time: 3:15PM

Date: 5/22/09

Location: Lifelong

119 West Court Street Ithaca

Pre-registration required stop in at Lifelong

or call 273-1511

TIME IN A GARDEN, celebrates the power of community gardening to change the lives of a group of senior citizens trying to beautify their dying rural community. Ms. Agria went on to publish VOX HUMANA: THE HUMAN VOICE and IN TRANSIT, novels which also deal with the unique issues facing senior citizens and their families. She is currently on a cross-country college book tour to share insights on her 2009 novel, COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS. She will also sign books for anyone interested.

2009-03-02T09:56:00.001-05:00

Beginning Mahjong Class 麻將

Fridays, 3/27 – 4/24, 1PM - 3PM, Louise Tang (5 sessions)
Learn how to play Mahjong, a game for four players that originated in China. It is a game of wit, skill, strategy, and luck. The object of the game is to be the first person to build complete suits (usually of threes) from either 13 or 16 tiles. There will be an hour of instruction, then time to practice afterwards.

Daughters of Hygeia: Women in Medicine and Health

Mondays, 3/16 - 4/6, 1PM-3 PM, Patricia Pesoli-Bishop (4 sessions)
From 2,500 B. C. E. to the present, women worldwide have been physicians, practitioners of the healing arts, and innovators in medicine and health. Their courage, contributions, achievements, innovations, discoveries, and ingenuity frequently added to human knowledge and to the improvement of the quality of human life.
In this series of classes, the biographies of a representative selection of these extraordinary women will be presented, along with an overview of their historical context. Some of the women highlighted will be: Louyse Bourgeois, Sarah Josephine Baker, Trotula of Salerno, Miranda Stuart, Agnodice, Mary Edwards Walker, Virginia Apgar, and Elizabeth Blackwell.

Language and Thought
Tuesdays, 3/17 - 4/21, 10AM - 12PM, Gene Lovelace (6 sessions)
Is language a “uniquely human” activity? Are we genetically prepared to “do” language? What does having language “buy us”? How is language as we speak it different from “the language” that we speak? We will examine some means of communication in various species; might some of these pass the test of being a language? What are typical or necessary features of true language? We will consider the roles of language as a channel for communication; how does our speech vary with situational factors? We will also explore potential implications of language for the nature of one’s thoughts; does my language control the ways that I can think about my world? Format: lecture with discussion toward the end of each session.

Make Caregiving Fun!
Monday, 3/9,10-11AM, Angela Andiorio
Everyone has probably heard of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, but have you heard of Recreation Therapy? Come learn more about Recreation Therapy and how it can benefit you, the informal caregiver for someone with memory loss or other illness. Come ready to learn about this exciting field and of course to have fun!!! Hope to see you there!

Degenerative Changes of the Knee

Tuesday, 3/10, 2PM-4PM, Lance Lauchle
Lance will be addressing the topic of osteoarthritis in this program. He will define osteoarthritis and discuss symptoms of this condition. In addition, he will assist participants in proactively managing their symptoms to attain and maintain the highest level of functioning that they are capable of achieving.

How to Stay Toxin - Free in a Toxic World
Thursday, 3/12, 10AM-12AM, Brian Bartholomew
Learn about toxins and how they are being found in household products and foods. Explore substances and products that have been seen as having high toxicity levels. Cellular toxification and detoxification has been seen as playing a major role in the body’s healing ability. This class ventures on a health plan that some use to rid their body of toxins and hopefully restore functions in their body.

Advance Planning for Funeral Needs -FREE

Wednesday, 3/25, 10AM-12PM, Barry Adams
A seminar and discussion of advance planning for death care and funeral needs: advantages of making your own plans, funeral options (cremation, burial, donation, etc.), cost control, ways to reserve money for funeral costs, more sources of information. The Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Finger Lakes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer education and protection. It also provides opportunities for making simple funeral plans.

2009-02-12T14:50:00.000-05:00

Long Term Care Insurance:

Do You Need It?

Impartial Guidance to Help You Decide

Upcoming Public Presentations

at Lifelong

119 W. Court Street, Ithaca

Thursday, March 12 : 6:30-8:30 PM

Speaker: David Stoyell

Tompkins County Office for the Aging

Topics Covered Include:

What is Long Term Care?

What Does It Cost?

Will Medicare or Medicaid pay for my care?

How Does Long Term Care Insurance Work?

NY State Partnership Policies & Tax Incentives

How to Shop for Suitable Long Term Care Policies

Please pre-register for any of these workshops by calling the Office for the Aging (274-5492)

or Lifelong (273-1511).

2009-02-12T14:49:00.000-05:00

Lifelong Learning Off-site Programs Update

(Register at Lifelong with a Lifelong Learning registration form; forms can be downloaded at www.tclifelong.org or picked up at 119 W. Court St. Ithaca, NY)

Planning Elder-Friendly Environments

Time: 12:20PM-2:15PM

DATES:

1. Thursday, February 19th (this will be a brainstorming session

for the class project)

2. Tuesday, February 24th (Guest Speaker from Weill Medical College

of Cornell)

3. Thursday, March 26th (Class project, brainstorming, etc.)

4. Tuesday, April 7th (Community-based Long term care-we will

discuss adult day care, senior housing, and meal programs)

5. Tuesday, April 21st (Facility quality/design issues)

6. Thursday, April 30th (Final student presentations)

As part of the LEAP program (Living Environments Aging Partnership), Professor Lorraine Maxwell invites community members to join Cornell students as they explore issues related to facility design for older adults. Participants don't have to be at all sessions, but we are happy to have them come and contribute to the class. The exact location is room 153 in Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.

Furniture as Social Art

Time: 9:05AM-11:AM

Dates:

Feb 2, Monday
Feb 11, Wednesday
Mar 2, Monday
April 29, Wednesday

Professor Paul Eshelman invites you to serve as consultants as Cornell students design furniture for inter-generational activities. Explore questions such as “Can better furniture be designed for interaction between toddlers and older adults?”

Meeting place: at Cornell, 909 Mitchel St. The building is called the High Voltage Lab. The building is a large 6-story metal box located on the south side of the street 3 blocks east of Bell Sherman School. You can pull in and park directly across from the main entrance to the building. Parking is free.

2009-02-12T14:48:00.000-05:00

AARP Safe Driving classes coming to Lifelong

Saturday March 14^th & 21^st from 9am-1pm

Saturday April 18^th & 25^th from 9am-1pm

Cost: *AARP members: $12 Non-members: $14

Call Lifelong 273-1511 to sign up or stop in at 119 W. Court St. Ithaca, NY

*must show card to receive member discount

2009-01-27T08:58:00.009-05:00

The Lifelong Learning Catalog Has Arrived,
Find It At www.tclifelong.org
Or
Come Down To 119 W. Court St.
To See All The New And Exciting Options Waiting Just For You!

2009-01-12T08:54:00.002-05:00

2009 Travel opportunities

GETTYSBURG national Military Park

- Gettsbury, PA

Date: Saturday - Sunday April 18th -19th

Costs: Double room: $167.00 per person
Single occupancy: $216.00 per person

Women’s hall of Fame and women’s rights national historical park

- Seneca Falls, NY

Date: Monday, May 18th from 9:00am-6:00pm

Cost: non members: $30.00

Members: $35.00

Deadline to register and pay: Monday, April 13th by 3PM

Bakers Acres

-North Lansing, NY

Date: Monday, June 8^th from 11am-3:30pm

Cost: non members: $22.00 per person

members: $17.00

Deadline to register and pay:

Monday, June 1^st by 3PM

Glimmerglass Opera trip

- Cooperstown, NY

Date: Monday, August 17, 2009

Bus Leaves at:

Cost: Non-Members $124.00

Members $119.00

Deposit: $25.00

Final Payment Deadline: Friday, June 26

Northern National Parks

Featuring Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Craters of the Moon National Parks

Highlights… Salt Lake City, Idaho Falls, Caters of the moon, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, Yellowstone national park, and Old Faithful

Dates: October 2-9, 2009

Cost: Double - occupancy $1,999

Single - occupancy $2,549

Triple - occupancy $1,969

Deadline to register: 5/1/2009 by 3PM; $100 deposit due

Final Payment Due: August 2, 2009

2009-01-06T11:20:00.002-05:00

*FREE TAX HELP*

FEBRUARY 5 — APRIL 11

Is available to Tompkins County residents who are:

Senior Citizens

People with limited incomes

Individuals with disabilities

Free electronic filing is available

This year by appointment only

Call 273-1511 to schedule an appointment

Thursdays12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Fridays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Lifelong

119 West Court Street

Ithaca

What do you need to provide?

Wage statements and reports of all types of income including W-2’s & 1099s
Last year’s state & federal income tax returns
Social Security cards for you, your wife and dependents
Medical, mortgage, charitable contribution, and tax receipts if you itemize
************Picture I.D.*****************

For more information call

RSVP at 273-1511

This Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program is sponsored by Lifelong and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) with a grant from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax counselors are trained volunteers with a commitment to supporting those in need of tax assistance.

2008-11-06T14:17:00.001-05:00

New T’ai Chi Classes at Lifelong

With instructor

John Burger

Starting Wednesday, November 5^th

T’ai Chi for Mobility from 7-8pm

T’ai Chi for Wellness from 8-9pm

T’ai Chi for Mobility: T"ai Chi promotes balance, flexibility, coordination, and reduces pain. T"ai Chi is also known to lower the risk of falls, increase energy levels, enhance sleep, and reduce stress and anxiety. Using precise, fluid movements, T"ai Chi will dissolve tension, increase your strength, cardiovascular fitness, and leave you with a greater awareness, calmness, and overall sense of wholeness.

T’ai Chi for Wellness: By learning and embodying the harmoniously powerful principles of T’ai Chi, we may cultivate a more relaxed and lively nature through movement and effort. In this course we will explore the fundamentals on which the many forms of T’ai Chi are based, practicing a holistic series of exercises that engage and integrate our innate capabilities for balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength.

Current Classes taking place:

T’ai Chi with John Burger: Fridays at 11:30AM

PLEASE WEAR LOOSE COMFORTABLE CLOTHING

Lifelong is located at 119 W. Courts Street, Ithaca NY 14850

PH: 273-1511

All ages and levels are welcome to participate.

Fee: $6.00

Senior rate: suggested donation of $3.00

No registration is required

Instructor John Burger has practiced T’ai Chi for over 20 years and has taught for over 10 years. He teaches full time throughout the Finger Lakes Region.