Donate Your Used/Old Cell Phone

Did you know? Cell phones contain harmful materials like lead and cadmium that are released as phones break down in landfills. These materials can cause cancer, reproductive disorders and developmental disorders even when released in small quantities.

You can help. Your old cell phone is worth up to $30, depending on the make and model. Don't let that money go to waste. The proceeds from your old phone can help provide seniors in our community with activities, health promotions and life-long learning.

Phones go to a good cause. Collected phones are either recycled for their precious metals according to EPA standards or are refurbished for use in developing countries with less advanced cellular technology than the U.S.

Drop off your used/old cell phone to help support the ongoing programs of Lifelong.

Senior Citizens' Fair & Public Hearing (10/23)

On Monday, October 23, 2006, the Tompkins County Office for the Aging will be holding the 5th Annual Senior Citizens' Fair & Public Hearing at Titus Towers (800 South Plain Street, Ithaca). All Tompkins County seniors are welcome to attend a full day of educational workshops, food, and other fun activities. Seating is limited, so please register before 10/16 by calling (607) 274-5490.

Health Insurance Counseling

The first drop-in clinic is on Wednesday, September 6th 10AM -12 Noon. We are pleased to offer this free confidential health insurance counseling. Volunteer Counselors are available to review your current health plan and help you pick the best plan. If you have questions call Lifelong at (607) 273-1511 or County Office for the Aging at (607) 274-5482.

Volunteer Advocates Needed at Loaves & Fishes

Loaves & Fishes will begin a 6-week training program on Sept. 21st for volunteer advocates, whose role is to listen, encourage and offer practical assistance to guests during meal times. Volunteers must be able to make a 2-3 hour weekly commitment.

If you enjoy meeting people and see yourself in the role of listener, consider volunteering with Loaves & Fishes. Contact Sandy Ferreira at (607) 272-5457 for more information.

Textiles, Apparel, and Innovation Fall Classes at Cornell University

You're invited to LEAP! The Living Environments Aging Partnership is an intergenerational design initiative intended to:

• Include local retirees and community members in courses
• Create intergenerational teams
• Improve built or natural environments for local elders

Classes will be: Sept 26, Oct 26, Nov 16, Nov 28, Nov 30 from 1:25-2:40 PM

During the classes participants will be a member of a team developing a product idea using high-tech fabrics to address an issue relevant to older adults. Products will be decided and developed collaboratively. The location of the classes is MVR West Wing, Room 157, Cornell University. Transportation may be provided. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jaine at (607) 255-1853 or email her at leap@cornell.edu.

Lifelong Radio

Every Saturday at 9:15 AM...tune into the Lifelong Radio Show on WHCU 870 AM! Here is a line-up of our up and coming interview guests:

08/26/06 - Barbara Hulbert, Volunteer with Lifelong Learning
09/02/06 - Coach Jim Knowles, Cornell University
09/09/06 - President David Skorton, Cornell University
09/16/06 - Nancy Gabriel, Volunteer with Lifelong Learning
09/23/06 - Tommy Bruce, Cornell & Communications

New Bicycle Rack

Lifelong is excited to announce that we a new bicycle rack in our front parking lot. Thanks to a generous grant of $250 from the Social Service League of Ithaca, we were able to purchase the rack as a permanent place for visitors to safely park their bicycles. Dolina Millar is the first person to use the rack! We want to encourage people to walk, ride their bikes, or carpool to Lifelong as much as possible. Walking and riding your bike is good for the earth. When you walk rather than drive, you are doing your part to decrease our dependence foreign oils and doing your part to promote cleaner air.

Fall Walk Program

Join us for the fall community walks - everyone is welcome. For all walks, meet at Lifelong at 1:00 PM to carpool to walking site. The first walk is on Thursday, September 7th at Sapsucker Woods. For a complete list of walk locations and dates click here.

Senior Hip Hop Dance Class

The first session of Hip Hop for Seniors ended on August 17th. The next series of classes will start on Tuesday, September 26th from 5:30-6:30 PM. The fall series will run for a total of 10-weeks (09/26-11/28). Thanks to Instructor Gladys Brangman and everyone who joined the first class. There is no registration needed for the class, walk-ins and newcomers are welcome. There is a suggested donation of $2-3 per class. Come share your groove and learn the latest moves. Participants of all levels and abilities are welcome, no experience is necessary.

For directions click here.

Hello, Dolly! at the Hangar Theatre

Lifelong and Ithaca Forward are the Hangar Theatre's Community Partners for Hello Dolly!, running August 10th-September 3rd. If you call to purchase tickets you'll receive a $2 discount off any ticket during the run of the show (prices range from $14-34); offer is available one ticket per customer and subject to availability. For tickets, call the Ticket Center at (607) 273-4497, password "Lifelong."

Hello Dolly!: author Michael Stewart, composer Jerry Herman, lyricist Jerry Herman, director Kevin Moriaty. Based on The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder, this delightful musical comedy introduces us to matchmaker, Dolly Gallagher Levi who has been hired by a well-known half-millionaire Horace Vandergelder. His desire is to marry the beautiful, young Widow Mallory...but Dolly has other things in mind. Romance blossoms amid chaos and hidden identities as Dolly encourages people to plunge headlong into life and love, "Before the Parade Passes By." A Broadway hit musical, Time Magazine calls Hello Dolly!, "One of the happiest creations in all musical comedy." Bring the entire family!

CRVIS Informational Session (08/15)

Cornell Retirees Volunteering In Service (CRVIS) is an organization of Cornell retirees committed to using the talents and energies of its members to enhance our community. On Tuesday, August 15th at 1PM RSVP will be sponsoring an informational session at Lifelong for individuals interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities available with CRVIS. (All community retirees may be eligible regardless of former place of employment.)

Arthritis Self-Help Course

Lifelong and Finger Lakes Independence Center (FLIC) are offering a free six-week Arthritis Self-Help Course. The course will help individuals learn techniques to better manage their condition. The class meets from 1-3PM at FLIC located at 215 Fifth Street, Ithaca, NY. To register please call Staci Earl at (607) 272-2433.