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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Older Americans Month - May 2010
Message from Assistant Secretary Kathy Greenlee
Dear Friends,
I join President Obama in celebrating Older Americans Month. For 47 years, our nation has set the month of May aside to honor older Americans and acknowledge their continued contributions to our nation. Our theme for this year is "Age Strong! Live Long!" which recognizes the diversity and vitality of today's older Americans and highlights the importance of staying healthy throughout our lives.
To salute all older Americans and send a message about the importance of staying healthy and as independent as possible, AoA (Administration on Aging) is sponsoring a festive and fun one-mile walk and low-impact tai chi session with local older Americans in Washington, D.C on May 27. Other communities across the country will be holding similar events throughout the month. We have also conducted a national "My Recipe for Strength" contest which invites Americans to share what they are doing to age strong. Winning entries will be selected in three categories: video, photography, and poetry/prose. I'd like to personally encourage everyone to take time to celebrate older Americans Month during May. We owe so much to our elders, and this is a great opportunity to thank them for what they have done for us.
I also would like to thank AoA's many partners at the federal, state and tribal level and our national network of community-based organizations who work on a daily basis to improve the health and quality of life for our nation's older population.
To read President Obama's proclamation, please visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-proclamation-older-americans-month
To learn more about Older Americans Month, please visit http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Press_Room/Observances/oam/oam.aspx
Dear Friends,
I join President Obama in celebrating Older Americans Month. For 47 years, our nation has set the month of May aside to honor older Americans and acknowledge their continued contributions to our nation. Our theme for this year is "Age Strong! Live Long!" which recognizes the diversity and vitality of today's older Americans and highlights the importance of staying healthy throughout our lives.
To salute all older Americans and send a message about the importance of staying healthy and as independent as possible, AoA (Administration on Aging) is sponsoring a festive and fun one-mile walk and low-impact tai chi session with local older Americans in Washington, D.C on May 27. Other communities across the country will be holding similar events throughout the month. We have also conducted a national "My Recipe for Strength" contest which invites Americans to share what they are doing to age strong. Winning entries will be selected in three categories: video, photography, and poetry/prose. I'd like to personally encourage everyone to take time to celebrate older Americans Month during May. We owe so much to our elders, and this is a great opportunity to thank them for what they have done for us.
I also would like to thank AoA's many partners at the federal, state and tribal level and our national network of community-based organizations who work on a daily basis to improve the health and quality of life for our nation's older population.
To read President Obama's proclamation, please visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-proclamation-older-americans-month
To learn more about Older Americans Month, please visit http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Press_Room/Observances/oam/oam.aspx
Monday, April 26, 2010
CASA Spring Child Fashion Show
CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc. is hosting a CASA Children’s Spring Fashion Show as part of the National CASA Association “Forgotten Children” campaign. Created to raise awareness of foster children and to aid in the recruitment of much-needed CASA volunteer advocates who work together with the court system in the best interests of foster children.
Event Details:
May 8, 2010, 2:00PM
Wings of Eagles, Horseheads, NY
$10 per seat
Up to age 5 free
Call 607-936-2272 or casasoutherntier@aol.com
May Blood Banks
May 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
at BPOE Elks Lodge, 300 North Madison Avenue, Watkins Glen;
May 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at Cargill Salt, 518 East 4th Street, Watkins Glen;
May 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
at Schuyler County Human Services, 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls;
May 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
at Saint Mary’s of the Lake Parish Center, 10th Street, Watkins Glen.
To make an appointment to donate blood, all current eligible and new donors may:
* Call the local Sullivan Trail Red Cross Chapter House at 734-3317 days
* Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543)
* Email betsy@redcrosselmira.org
* www.donatebloodnow.org nights and weekends.
Anyone 17 years or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. In New York State, 16-year-olds may donate blood provided they bring an original signed New York State Informed Parental Consent form for a 16-Year-Old to Donate Whole Blood. Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome and Identification is required.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Health Reform Webchat
Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee, AARP President and Other HHS Health Experts to Host Health Reform Webchat on Thursday, April 22
Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee, AARP President Jennie Chin Hansen, and other health experts from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services will host a webchat Thursday, April 22, to discuss how America’s seniors will benefit from the new historic health reform law. Participants will highlight some of the immediate benefits of health insurance reform for all seniors before answering questions from the public. The webchat is the fourth in a series of discussions that are designed to help Americans understand the impact of the newly passed health insurance reform law.
Members of the public are encouraged to submit questions via email to HealthReform@hhs.gov and via twitter using handle, @HHSGOV.
WHAT: Health Reform Webchat for America’s seniors
WHO: Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary for Aging, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Jonathan Blum, Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and AARP President Jennie Chin Hansen.
WHEN: Thursday April 22, 2010, 1:00 p.m. EDT
WHERE: www.HealthReform.gov
Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee, AARP President Jennie Chin Hansen, and other health experts from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services will host a webchat Thursday, April 22, to discuss how America’s seniors will benefit from the new historic health reform law. Participants will highlight some of the immediate benefits of health insurance reform for all seniors before answering questions from the public. The webchat is the fourth in a series of discussions that are designed to help Americans understand the impact of the newly passed health insurance reform law.
Members of the public are encouraged to submit questions via email to HealthReform@hhs.gov and via twitter using handle, @HHSGOV.
WHAT: Health Reform Webchat for America’s seniors
WHO: Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary for Aging, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Jonathan Blum, Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and AARP President Jennie Chin Hansen.
WHEN: Thursday April 22, 2010, 1:00 p.m. EDT
WHERE: www.HealthReform.gov
Janet Ribaudo
It saddens us to report the passing of Janet Ribaudo. Janet was a familiar face at RSVP, serving for many years, first as an Administrative Assistant and more recently as Program Specialist and Reading Buddies Coordinator. Janet was caring, compassionate and dedicated to providing RSVP volunteers with opportunities to share their life experiences. Janet’s service has set a high bar for all of us and she will be greatly missed.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Schuyler OFA Senior Spring Fling
View the FULL COLOR POSTER or read the text below.
In recognition of Older American’s Month,
The Schuyler County Office for the Aging presents:
In recognition of Older American’s Month,
The Schuyler County Office for the Aging presents:
Senior Spring Fling
(Previously known as the Senior Citizen Dinner Dance)
Dinner, Music & Entertainment
May 20, 2010
4pm-8pm
Schuyler County Human Services Complex
Silver Spoon Café - 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls
Open to Schuyler County Residents
5:00pm
Roast Beef dinner with all the fixings!
6:00pm – 7:45pm
Try your luck at the “Viva Las Vegas Casino”,
hosted by the Montour Falls Fire Dept,
for the chance to win fabulous prizes!
hosted by the Montour Falls Fire Dept,
for the chance to win fabulous prizes!
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Get up and dance, or just tap your toes,
as a DJ spins your favorite tunes & old time classics!
as a DJ spins your favorite tunes & old time classics!
Reservations Required: Call 535-7108 by May 10, 2010
(LIMITED SEATING)
*Pick-up tickets in advance at:
Office for the Aging
323 Owego Street
Montour Falls
Cost: $7.00 requested donation for all attendees
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Volunteers Needed: CASA Training
You can help a child!
Did you know that April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and May is Foster Care Awareness month? Are you looking for ways you can help a child? Become a CASA Volunteer.
CASA volunteers are trained members of the community who advocate for abused and neglected children in family court. A volunteer follows a child’s cases as it moves through the family court system. The volunteer researches the case, learning everything they can about the child’s special situation. The CASA volunteer then makes recommendations to the judge on what’s best for the child’s future.
CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc. has set the dates for the CASA 101 Initial training.
Be Sure to sign up today!
Date: May 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21
Time: 9:00 – 2:30am
Independent Study: If you cannot attend these sessions but would like to become an advocate for children, please call to learn more.
Board of Directors openings: CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc. has openings for Board members, please call for more information.
Contact: Jennifer Geck at RSVP by calling 607-535-7105 or JLG228@cornell.edu
Did you know that April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and May is Foster Care Awareness month? Are you looking for ways you can help a child? Become a CASA Volunteer.
CASA volunteers are trained members of the community who advocate for abused and neglected children in family court. A volunteer follows a child’s cases as it moves through the family court system. The volunteer researches the case, learning everything they can about the child’s special situation. The CASA volunteer then makes recommendations to the judge on what’s best for the child’s future.
CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc. has set the dates for the CASA 101 Initial training.
Be Sure to sign up today!
Date: May 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21
Time: 9:00 – 2:30am
Independent Study: If you cannot attend these sessions but would like to become an advocate for children, please call to learn more.
Board of Directors openings: CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc. has openings for Board members, please call for more information.
Contact: Jennifer Geck at RSVP by calling 607-535-7105 or JLG228@cornell.edu
My Recipe for Strength Contest
The “My Recipe for Strength Contest” is one of two activities the Administration on Aging (AoA) is sponsoring in celebration of Older Americans Month (OAM) in May. Using video, photography or poetry/prose, you are invited share what this year’s OAM theme, Age Strong! Live Long!, means to you. Tell us what inspires you and maybe you will become a winner.
All contest entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on April 30. To obtain an entry form and to learn more about the contest, including rules and requirements, please go to http://olderamericansmonth.org/
All contest entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on April 30. To obtain an entry form and to learn more about the contest, including rules and requirements, please go to http://olderamericansmonth.org/
Monday, April 12, 2010
Strides Walk
Easy to read poster: Strides Walk - PDF
Saturday, May 1, 2010
9:00am– Noon
Catherine Valley Trail between WGHS & Rte. 14
For Registration Information, Call Tammy Waite at 607/535-7108 or 607/535-6065.
Schedule of Events
Emcee, Lion Rob Swinnerton
9:00am Sign-in for Preregistered Walkers/Registration for Walk-ins
9:20am Warm-Up with Exercise Enterprise
9:30am Walk starts: Sheriff/Lion Bill Yessman, Official Starter
10:00am– Noon Post-Walk Activities
Sponsored by the Watkins-Montour and Odessa Lions Clubs and the Schuyler Coalition for the Awareness, Management and Prevention of Diabetes. (SCAMP“D”)
Saturday, May 1, 2010
9:00am– Noon
Catherine Valley Trail between WGHS & Rte. 14
For Registration Information, Call Tammy Waite at 607/535-7108 or 607/535-6065.
Schedule of Events
Emcee, Lion Rob Swinnerton
9:00am Sign-in for Preregistered Walkers/Registration for Walk-ins
9:20am Warm-Up with Exercise Enterprise
9:30am Walk starts: Sheriff/Lion Bill Yessman, Official Starter
10:00am– Noon Post-Walk Activities
- Cooking Demonstration with Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Speakers including Dr. Brian Bleiler who will discuss Diabetic Retinopathy
- Health Screenings
- Information
- Drawings!
- FREEBIES!!
Sponsored by the Watkins-Montour and Odessa Lions Clubs and the Schuyler Coalition for the Awareness, Management and Prevention of Diabetes. (SCAMP“D”)
A National Drive to Find the Undiagnosed
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