October 2018 GIAC Senior Program Zack Nelson, 272-3622 x 233 301 W. Court St. Ithaca, NY 14850 znelson@cityofithaca.org Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Presentation about next year s trip to New Orleans 3 Steering Committee Meeting at the Sunset Grill 4 5 6 Montour Falls Fall Festival 7 8 Indigenous Peoples Day GIAC CLOSED 9 10 11 12 13 Little York Fall Fiber Arts Festival 14 15 Exercise and Shopping in Cortland 16 17 Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge 18 19 Senior Breakfast with Jorge T. Cuevas 20 21 The Full Monty in Owego 22 Movie at Cinemapolis 23 24 25 26 Harvest Moon Dance 27 28 29 Volunteer at Loaves and Fishes 30 Birthday Lunch to Tioga Downs 31 Minimal walking, walker accessible Moderate leisure walking Long walks required Proud to be a United Way agency At least one flight of stairs, no elevator See reverse side for program details. See the newsletter for information about Loaves & Fishes, Tai Chi and Arts & Crafts group.
Tues., Oct 2 nd, 11 am Presentation on next year s trip to New Orleans, GIAC Come hear what Colette s rep has to say about next year s big trip to New Orleans (details in the newsletter). Come if you are only remotely interested, people who attended last year and decided to go on the trip received $50 off. Might happen again this year, I don t know! Wed., October 3rd, 11 am-1 pm Steering Committee at the Sunset Grill We ll gather at the Sunset Grill for our quarterly meeting on future programming. Meals are between $8-15 (pay on your own), everyone is welcome to give feedback/suggest future trips. Saturday, October 6 th, noon-4 pm Montour Falls Fall Festival Shop the street filled with food and craft vendors, enjoy a variety of live entertainment throughout the day; free. Saturday, October 13 th, noon-4 pm Little York Fall Fiber Arts Festival Come enjoy knitting, spinning, felting, yarn, pelts, raw fleeces, blankets, shawls, clothing, roving, unique fiber products, crafts, Christmas gift ideas, sheep, llamas, angora rabbits and goats and much more; $5 (pay at the door). Monday, October 15 th, 10 am-3 pm Exercise and shopping in Cortland We ll only do one exercise/shopping trip this month to Cortland. Wednesday, October 17 th, 9 am-3 pm Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge We ll visit the refuge for a tour and orientation. Following this, we have a guided tour (via van) of the park and nearby sights. We re likely to see a few duck species, Canada geese with goslings, osprey and bald eagle activity, great blue heron, and perhaps some shorebirds; free. Afterwards, we ll have lunch at the Fargo Grill, lunches start at $10. Friday, October 19 th, 9-11 am Senior Breakfast, GIAC Join us for pancakes, bacon, eggs, and all the usual fare and fun; $3 (pay at door), Latin percussionist Jorge T. Cuevas and a keyboardist Alejandro Bernard-Papachryssanthou will be the playing for us (with grant support from the Community Arts Partnership in Tompkins County). Sunday, October 21 st, 2 pm The Full Monty in Owego The Full Monty follows six down-on-their luck steelworkers, relocated to Buffalo, New York, who are desperately seeking employment and a paycheck to support their families until they come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. As the guys work through their fears, selfconsciousness, feelings of worthlessness and anxieties, they come to discover that not only are they stronger as a group, but that the strength they find in each other gives them the individual courage to face their demons and overcome them; $20, checks (made out to GIAC), due 10/9. Thursday, Oct. 22 nd, tba Movie at Cinemapolis: The Old Man & The Gun Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public.; $6 (pay at door). Friday, October 26 th, 6:30 pm Harvest Moon Dance, IC, Emerson Suites This annual event brings together IC students and older adults from throughout the community. AGES provides live music for dancing and refreshments, free. Tuesday, October 30 th, 9 am-4 pm Birthday Lunch at Tioga Downs We ll be going to Tioga Downs for lunch (buffet is $8, pay at door); we should be eligible for freeplay credits, too. Seats limited. Make sure to bring your player s card or some a NY state drivers license if you want to play.
News and Notes October 2018 GIAC Senior Program Arts & Crafts : Tuesdays, October 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th, & 23 th noon-2 pm Tai Chi: Thursdays, October 4 th, 11 th, 18 th, & 25 th 10:30-11:30 am Volunteer at Loaves & Fishes: Friday, October 29 th, 9 am-noon Deadlines to keep in mind: October 9 th ($20) for The Full Monty at Ti-Ahwaga Community Players in Owego (outing on 10/21) I will keep this section of the newsletter short and sweet as I am working on a deadline. Most of the month s schedule is self-explanatory, breakfast with Jorge Cuevas (should be great!), lunch at Tioga Downs (plenty of free play and a tasty lunch), the steering committee, as well as the other regular events. There are a couple more festivals during the first two weekends, before the weather changes. The movie and the play look great, one starring Robert Redford and the other a comic classic. We are planning a return trip to Montezuma, this time to see the park during the peak fall time (and this time we will try a new restaurant probably The Fargo in Aurora). One final event is the Harvest Moon Dance put on by the students at IC come support their efforts to provide a special event for Ithaca s seniors. One final date to keep an eye on is Collette s visit GIAC. Kevin, the Collette rep, will visit GIAC for two sessions; the first is for the nine members that will be going to San Antonio at the end of the month. The second hour will be a presentation on next year s trip, this time to New Orleans! You can find the trip s description below, but you should know that people that attended the information session last year received $50 off the price because they attended. So, even if you are only a little bit interested, come down and listen to what Kevin has to say 11 am on 10/2. 1
October Events Expanded Descriptions Main Street Montour Falls will be filled with fun things to do and see! Shop the street filled with food and craft vendors, enjoy a variety of live entertainment throughout the day, including Mark Twain Chorus, Paul Antonio Magic, Dream Barn Production, and the Sweats, watch live demos presented by Barbie the Welder, Stumpthing Chained Chainsaw Carving and Four Dragons Karate Demo. Kids can enjoy the Kids Zone and shop their own children s Farmer Market, bounce house, pumpkin decorating, face painting, puppet show and more! Little York Fall Fiber Arts Festival, Saturday, October 13 9:00-5:00 Sunday, October 14 10:00-3:00 at the national historic Little York Pavilion in beautiful Dwyer Memorial Park on Little York Lake$5 admission for the public to benefit Cortland Repertory Theatre. Featuring a wide variety of vendors Knitting * Spinning * Felting * Yarn * Pelts * Raw Fleeces * Blankets * Shawls * Clothing * Roving * Unique Fiber Products * Crafts * Christmas Gift Ideas * Sheep * Handcrafted woodworking and pottery * Soaps and Maple Products * and much more! Light refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds support the CRT Guild. Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife preserve operated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, encompassing part of the Montezuma Swamp at the north end of Cayuga Lake. The refuge lies between the cities of Rochester and Syracuse, New York (five miles [8 km] east of Seneca Falls, and ten miles [16 km] west of Auburn), including parts of Seneca, Cayuga, and Wayne counties. Most of the refuge lies in the Town of Tyre, in the northeast corner of Seneca County. The Montezuma Marshes were designated a National Natural Landmark in May 1973; the citation notes that "A small, 100-acre area within the site is one of the best examples of undisturbed swamp woodlands in New York or New England. The New York Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area borders the national wildlife refuge and protects additional parts of the Montezuma Swamp. A significant spot along the Atlantic Flyway, the Refuge provides crucial habitat for migratory waterfowl and other birds. The Full Monty is the Americanized staged version of the 1997 British film of the same name. It boasts a book by Terrence McNally and a score by David Yazbek and was nominated for nine Tony awards, including Best 2
Musical when it stunned its way onto Broadway in 2000. The Full Monty follows six down-on-their luck steelworkers, relocated to Buffalo, New York, who are desperately seeking employment and a paycheck to support their families until they come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. As the guys work through their fears, self-consciousness, feelings of worthlessness and anxieties, they come to discover that not only are they stronger as a group, but that the strength they find in each other gives them the individual courage to face their demons and overcome them. The Old Man & the Gun Comedy, Crime, Drama 1h 33m (rated PG-13) Old Man And The Gun is based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who becomes captivated with Forrest's commitment to his craft, and a woman (Sissy Spacek), who loves him in spite of his chosen profession. GIAC s trip with Collette Travel in 2019: Spotlight on New Orleans Highlights... Oct 20-24, 2019. French Quarter Choice of Mardi Gras World or World War II Museum New Orleans School of Cooking Jazz Revue Swamp Tour; 5 Days 6 Meals: 4 Breakfasts 2 Dinners Per Person Rates: Double $1,999; Single $2,399 <<Offer Above includes $100/person Air Booking Bonus if deposited by 4/20/19>> <<10 Seats are being held risk-free for GIAC on this guaranteed departure, Firstcome/first serve thereafter>><<singles are limited!>> <<Deposits/Names due by April 20, 2019>> Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana - Tour Begins Step into a cultural melting pot in the Jazz Capital of the World: New Orleans! Experience everything about this soulful city that abounds with rich history, mouth-watering Cajun and Creole cuisine, and of course, an incomparable soundtrack. Day 2: French Quarter This morning, enjoy a panoramic city tour with a local guide. Start by seeing St. Louis Cemetery #3 which opened in 1854 and holds some of the most elaborate crypts found in the city s cemeteries. Then, relax during a drive along the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain. This romantic road eventually leads to St. Charles Avenue, whisking you past gorgeous mansions and two world-famous universities, Tulane and Loyola. This afternoon, it s your choice! Take a walk through history at the National World War II Museum where you ll learn about the American experience in the war -OR- celebrate the festive side of New Orleans at Mardi Gras World 3
and come to know the history of this tradition; tour a working warehouse where artisans create spectacular floats for the famous parades. Tonight, learn how to cook New Orleans-style! During a cooking demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking, your chef will indulge you in everything Louisiana cuisine has to offer. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. Day 3: French Quarter Introduce yourself to the city s famous French Quarter on a walking tour that features such sights as the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, one of the city s most recognizable landmarks. Continue on to the bustling French Marketplace, where you ll explore Pirates Alley and the Pontalba. Next, head over to Café Du Monde for a taste of a true New Orleans favorite beignets! This afternoon, explore more of New Orleans on your own, or you may choose an optional excursion to Oak Alley Plantation and explore the rich history of the Antebellum South. Today breakfast will be included. Day 4: New Orleans Set out on a drive along New Orleans historic Esplanade Avenue. Then, journey through the Louisiana swamp on a cruise* narrated by your captain. Learn about the history and ecology of this fascinating ecosystem and keep an eye out for wildlife, from bald eagles to herons, turtles, and alligators! Return to the city and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to discover more of New Orleans your way. Tonight, immerse yourself in the flavors of traditional New Orleans during dinner at The Court of Two Sisters in the French Quarter. After dinner, discover for yourself why New Orleans is the Birthplace of Jazz during a roaring jazz revue at a local club in the French Quarter. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. Day 5: New Orleans - Tour Ends Your tour of this captivating city comes to a close today. Today breakfast will be included. Of Interest to Seniors and the GIAC Community Tompkins County Public Library Media Release; Date: September 18, Media Contact: Susanna Drbal at sdrbal@tcpl.org or 272-4557, ext 261 Learn How to Stay Safe Online at TCPL; ITHACA Older adults, their family members and caregivers are invited to join Michael Danaher, Jr., Assistant Attorney General with New York State, for an interactive workshop on Online Safety at Tompkins County Public Library on 4
Thursday, October 11 from 2:00 to 4:00pm in the Library s new Digital Lab. Part of the Library s Ask a Professional series, the workshop will focus on steps and tools for staying safe online and protecting the individual s privacy and identity. To register, please go to: http://www.tcpl.org/events/staying-safe-online. Funding for this program is provided by the Finger Lakes Library System. Michael J. Danaher, Jr. has been an Assistant Attorney General in the Binghamton Regional Office since 1998. During that time, he has represented the office in affirmative matters, including consumer frauds, labor, civil rights and charitable cases. He also handles defense and mental hygiene cases. He is a frequent lecturer on consumer fraud topics to groups throughout the Binghamton Regional Office s eight-county region. Prior to joining the Office of the Attorney General, he was a partner in the firm of Scanlon & Danaher in Endicott, N.Y. Mr. Danaher is formerly an adjunct professor in the School of Management at Binghamton University teaching Forensic Accounting. He is a graduate of St. John Fisher College and cum laude graduate of Albany Law School. Enfield Seniors are taking a trip to Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip, $55 for 6 days, 5 nights, Sept. 9-14, 2019 space is available, Janice Robinson @ 277-4626, email: rjanr3g4@aol.com Please don t hesitate to contact me for any reason. Best, Zack 5