Date: Wednesday, May 21 , 2008 Time: 2:00 pm
Cost: $5*
This funny, touching, and inspiring one-hour play with music explores the lives of real New Yorkers - our memories, dreams, stumbles, triumphs and everyday miracles. Roots&Branches Intergenerational Theater brings elder and young actors together to challenge stereotypes about age and aging, as they forge new links from generation to generation. The Roots&Branches Theater is pleased to offer a special matinée rate to SeniorPlanet subscribers of $5 (free to groups of 10 or more). Be sure to mention SP when you make your reservations! For more info and full performance schedule, please click here.
Location :
Hudson Guild Theater
441 W. 26th St.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Gray and Green : How to Use Our Gray Matter to Keep Things Green
Date: Tuesday, May 13 , 2008 Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: Free!
The Gray and Green Coalition, the exciting new initiative of the Gray Panthers, holds its monthly meeting about how climate change affects an aging population and how older persons can contribute to a healthier and ‘greener’ environment. This meeting will focus on education, jobs, and other opportunities.
Location : Hudson Guild Elliott Center
441 W. 26th St. (9th &10th Aves.)
(212) 799-7572
Cost: Free!
The Gray and Green Coalition, the exciting new initiative of the Gray Panthers, holds its monthly meeting about how climate change affects an aging population and how older persons can contribute to a healthier and ‘greener’ environment. This meeting will focus on education, jobs, and other opportunities.
Location : Hudson Guild Elliott Center
441 W. 26th St. (9th &10th Aves.)
(212) 799-7572
Relationships : How To Fight The Right Way
Anyone that has ever been in a relationship can attest to the fact that fighting is always a part of relationships. No matter how much you love and care for your partner there are going to be times when you disagree and fight. But that’s ok, fighting is healthy, as long as you fight fairly.
When you and your partner get into that inevitable fight there are unwritten rules that should be followed. There are rules about what you should say and rules about how you should say it. If you follow these rules and fight fairly, fights can actually be healthy for the relationship. It has been proven that couples who fight fairly actually have a more intimate relationship and deeper understanding of one another.
What To Say?
When you and your partner get into that inevitable fight there are unwritten rules that should be followed. There are rules about what you should say and rules about how you should say it. If you follow these rules and fight fairly, fights can actually be healthy for the relationship. It has been proven that couples who fight fairly actually have a more intimate relationship and deeper understanding of one another.
What To Say?
- When you want to talk to your significant other about something that has been bothering you, make sure that you are specific when you initiate the conversation. This will help them understand what you think is wrong right away.
- When you bring up your grievances, make sure that you are criticizing your partner’s behavior not their character. Do not insult or belittle them. If your partner feels that you are attacking their character, they will feel hurt and betrayed. For example, if you think that they were rude to you, do not call them rude, specifically say that they were acting rude. There’s a difference.
- Don’t simply complain. State what you think is wrong, why you think it’s wrong, and how you would like it fixed.
- Do not bring your partner’s family into the argument. This will just make them become defensive.
- Don’t try to tell your partner how they feel. They know how they feel so let them tell you.
How To Say It?
- Do not yell. Yelling can be very harmful both to your significant other and others witnessing the fight, especially if there are children around. Remember, if you fight in front of your kids, you change them forever.
- Do not be sarcastic or angry. Both tones are very hurtful and they do not help to convey a point.
- Listen! Don’t cut each other off. Let your significant other say what they need to say, and when they are finished speaking, it will be your turn to respond.
- Be tolerant. Listen to everything your spouse has to say without getting defensive. If they are fighting fairly, they are not trying to hurt you.
- Focus on one thing at a time. When you have resolved one issue then you can move on to another one. This will keep you from overloading your partner with grievances, making them feel overwhelmed and hopeless.
- Give your partner some time to react and respond. Don’t demand an instantaneous solution. Sometimes just giving each other some space and walking away from each other to think is beneficial.
Ending The Fight
- Saying the right things and saying them the right way is only half of a fair fight. In order to make sure that the fight is truly fair you need to end it the right way also.
- Do not go to bed without resolving a fight. As more time passes, the fight will become harder and harder to resolve. It is better to stay up and fight all night than to go to sleep angry. Holding a grudge over a small thing can snowball into a huge problem.
- Always try to come to a compromise. It is the best way to resolve a fight. Don’t begin a fight with the mindset that it has to end the way you want it to.
- At the end of the fight apologize, especially if you hurt your partner. The fight shouldn’t be about right and wrong, it should be about fixing a problem and strengthening the relationship.
Arguments are the hardest part of relationships, but they are necessary and if done in the right manner, they can strengthen your bond even more. Even though it may seem hard at times, try to always fight fairly. Fair fights will only strengthen relationships. When fighting with your partner, remember that you still love and care about them and you still need to respect them. People who keep this in mind during a fight only benefit from it.
How Can NYC Be Improved for Older Adults?
Date: Wednesday, April 23 , 2008 Time: 2:00 pm
Cost: Free!
Age-friendly New York City Community Forum wants your input on various topics including: transportation, housing, civic engagement, employment, health, tenants’ rights, culture and social services. The City Council has partnered with the NY Academy of Medicine to develop a blueprint for action…that can make our city a better place in which to grow older. This forum is presented by Council Member Inez E. Dickens.
Location : Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building
163 W. 125th St., 8th fl.
(212) 678-4505
Cost: Free!
Age-friendly New York City Community Forum wants your input on various topics including: transportation, housing, civic engagement, employment, health, tenants’ rights, culture and social services. The City Council has partnered with the NY Academy of Medicine to develop a blueprint for action…that can make our city a better place in which to grow older. This forum is presented by Council Member Inez E. Dickens.
Location : Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building
163 W. 125th St., 8th fl.
(212) 678-4505
Friday, April 11, 2008
LI Senior Softball
ATTENTION SENIORS 59 YEARS AND OLDER
PLAY SENIOR SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL
FIELDS IN NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES
A GREAT WAY TO GET OUT AND EXERCISE AND STAY YOUNG
MEET FINE PEOPLE AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS
MEMBER OF LISSA (LONG ISLAND SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION)
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT GENE 631.878.0014 631.455.2200
LEAVE A MESSAGE, YOU WILL BE CONTACTED PROMPTLY
IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE AND KEEP YOU IN GREAT SHAPE
PLAY SENIOR SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL
FIELDS IN NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES
A GREAT WAY TO GET OUT AND EXERCISE AND STAY YOUNG
MEET FINE PEOPLE AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS
MEMBER OF LISSA (LONG ISLAND SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION)
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT GENE 631.878.0014 631.455.2200
LEAVE A MESSAGE, YOU WILL BE CONTACTED PROMPTLY
IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE AND KEEP YOU IN GREAT SHAPE
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Living on Long Island : Something for Every Senior
Long Island truly is one of the best places in the United States to live, especially for senior citizens. It is far enough outside of New York City to have a nice suburban feel, but close enough to the city to have plenty to do. In fact, there is so much to do on the island that there is something for everyone, no matter what your interests and hobbies are.
For the music lover, there are plenty of local concerts. As the spring and summer months approach many concerts are held outdoors in parks and arboretums. A popular summer concert is the New York Philharmonic at Heckscher State Park. There are also concerts for the different holidays throughout the year, including a traditional Irish concert in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. If musical theatre is where your heart belongs, Long Island has plenty of that too. There are so many local theatres that put on outstanding productions. Long Island also has programs that put an educational spin on theatre.
While spending your days at concerts and the theatre can be exhilarating, it can also be tiring. But don’t worry - Long Island is also the home to many senior communities where quieter activities are offered daily. For example, the Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center offers bridge games each day and there is no cost to play. Out in East Hampton, the Senior/Youth Center hosts an arts and crafts session each Thursday and Friday.
When you have had your fun going to concerts, seeing a show, playing bridge, or expressing your creativity, you can exercise your brain by attending one of the many senior educational programs that can be found on Long Island. Many recreation centers offer mah jong games in order to help seniors keep their minds young and fresh. There are also self-help classes which can be beneficial as well. A senior complex in Smithtown hosts a seminar that helps seniors know how to avoid being trapped in a scam that targets their demographic.
In addition to the many organized activities, you can find plenty of things to do on your own when you live on Long Island. There are beaches and parks all over where you can spend a nice day going for a walk or reading a book. You can visit the different historical sites on the island, the aquarium, or go whale watching off the Montauk shore.
No matter how you like to spend your days, you will be able to find activities on Long Island that interest you. Long Island is a great place to live and a great place to spend your golden years.
For the music lover, there are plenty of local concerts. As the spring and summer months approach many concerts are held outdoors in parks and arboretums. A popular summer concert is the New York Philharmonic at Heckscher State Park. There are also concerts for the different holidays throughout the year, including a traditional Irish concert in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. If musical theatre is where your heart belongs, Long Island has plenty of that too. There are so many local theatres that put on outstanding productions. Long Island also has programs that put an educational spin on theatre.
While spending your days at concerts and the theatre can be exhilarating, it can also be tiring. But don’t worry - Long Island is also the home to many senior communities where quieter activities are offered daily. For example, the Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center offers bridge games each day and there is no cost to play. Out in East Hampton, the Senior/Youth Center hosts an arts and crafts session each Thursday and Friday.
When you have had your fun going to concerts, seeing a show, playing bridge, or expressing your creativity, you can exercise your brain by attending one of the many senior educational programs that can be found on Long Island. Many recreation centers offer mah jong games in order to help seniors keep their minds young and fresh. There are also self-help classes which can be beneficial as well. A senior complex in Smithtown hosts a seminar that helps seniors know how to avoid being trapped in a scam that targets their demographic.
In addition to the many organized activities, you can find plenty of things to do on your own when you live on Long Island. There are beaches and parks all over where you can spend a nice day going for a walk or reading a book. You can visit the different historical sites on the island, the aquarium, or go whale watching off the Montauk shore.
No matter how you like to spend your days, you will be able to find activities on Long Island that interest you. Long Island is a great place to live and a great place to spend your golden years.
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