Lite-In-Winter Favorite Trails Contest

Entry deadline: January 15, 2007
Do you have a favorite walk or hike that you enjoy in the fall or winter months -- on foot, cross-country skis, or snowshoes? Is it especially scenic, historic or educational, great for kids, for seniors, or for beginning to experienced hikers/walkers? It could be an established trail, or one that you've made up. Send it in to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, and you may win a GARMIN eTrex Vista Cx GPS, a $50 gift certificate from Cayuga Ski & Cyclery, an Equipment Rental certificate from Eastern Mountain Sports, or a "Guide to Hiking the Trails of the Finger Lakes" from Cayuga Trails Club. Form and details at www.ccetompkins.org. Winning entries may be featured in the Ithaca Journal and on the CCE website. Winners will be announced on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at 11:30 at the Cass Park Pavilion next to the Ithaca Children's Garden as one of the free family events associated with the Light in Winter Festival.

Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair Fundraiser Results!

Thanks to everyone who participanted in the 2006 Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair. This year Lifelong raised a total of $400 by participating in the event. The entire event raised over $20,000 for local area non-profits. A big thanks to all the volunteers and the sponsoring organizations, CRESP and Tompkins Community Action.

EnhanceFitness Holiday Dish-to-pass 12/20

This afternoon the 3 EnhanceFitness sites hosted a holiday dish-to-pass. Thanks to everyone who was able to bring a tasty dish. The Instructor, Sue Karn teaches classes three times a week at Lifelong, McGraw House, and the Enfield Community Building. If you're interested in starting a fitness program this year feel free to try out a class. EnhanceFitness is a low-cost, evidence based exercise program that helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered to sustain independent lives. Classes focus on stretching, flexibility, balance, low impact aerobics, and strength training exercises.

Coming Soon...New Boss B9501 Series Fabric Stacking Chairs!

Thanks to the generous support from the Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund and the T. Merrell Shipherd Flexible Fund from United Way we received a total of $3,000.00 to purchase new chairs for the Activity Room. We are expecting a shipment of 51 chairs by Friday, 12/29. Lifelong will be donating the chairs that we've been using to the Ithaca Lions Club.

Lifelong Learning Spring Catalog Available Now!

Lifelong's catalog of spring classes is now available. We are pleased to offer a total of 75 community classes for the spring. Download a current copy online at www.tclifelong.org.

Statement of Purpose:
Lifelong Learning has established the reputation for developing innovative and volunteer-taught programs. Lifelong values an experience-centered learning environment, shared knowledge and aims to link communities with one another.

Registration:
To register for course and presentations for the current semester please submit a registration form which is available by clicking here. All registrations are processed in the order they are received. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation letter by mail which confirms their status as enrolled or wait-listed. If you have questions or need assistance completing a registration form, please call Lifelong at
(607) 273-1511.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Lifelong Learning is made possible by the time and energy generously donated by volunteer instructors. Program ideas and volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested in teaching a course or workshop during our next semester, Fall 2007, please contact Joshua Eberle, Program Director at (607) 273-1511 before 3/30/07.

Thank-You:
We want to give a special thanks to the Lifelong Learning Advisory Committee: Barry Adams, Celia Bolyard, Luke & Greta Colavito, Anne Furry, Joan Hullar, Mike Miller, & Carl Norberg.

Support Our Spring Sponsors:
Chemung Canal Trust Company, TCAT, Longview, Cayuga Medical Center, Warren Real Estate, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, True Insurance, Ithaca Coffee Company, & Ithaca Cardiology.

Clay Class Holiday Dish-to-Pass

This afternoon Instructor Laurie Hultberg along with the Clay Class sponored a dish-to-pass. The clay class meets every Monday from 10AM - Noon. Newcomers are always welcome to stop by and check out the class. Come get a cup of coffee or tea and meet new friends!

The 22nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr Luncheon 1/11/07

When: Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 12Noon
Where: Southside Community Center (305 South Plain Street, Ithaca New York)

Join us for this community luncheon that celebrates the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Everyone Welcome!!!!

Suggested Donation: $ 10.00
Luncheon: Catered by Tucker’s
Keynote Speaker: Marcia Fort, Director of the Greater Ithaca Activities Center
Masters of Ceremony: James Brown, Executive Director of the United Way of Tompkins County
Music by: Malong, Kora Player
Poetry Reading by: Betty Allen

To reserve your seat call Lifelong (607) 273-1511, please RSVP no later than Wednesday, 1/3/07 at 2PM.

NSSS seeks to promote culturally-relevant services and activities to African-American elders and to contribute rich cultural values and unique experiences to all communities through connection with others through community life.

Sponsored by the Northside- Southside Program at Lifelong, Southside Community Center and County Office of the Aging