Published Every Other Saturday
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Good Morning, everyone.
As promised, I’d like to give you some more information about Blue Jeans & Bow Ties (BJ&BT), our fundraiser scheduled for October 23rd. To date, BJ&BT has been rescheduled 4 times! As a result, the Fundraising Task Force has been working on this for a very long time and has planned a wonderful evening of food, music, and entertainment. There will be music by the band, Destination, down-home comfort food prepared by the Country Club of Ithaca’s Parrilla Restaurant, and theatrical entertainment provided by our Artistic Sponsor for the evening, the Kitchen Theatre Company, who will tell LLH’s story in their trademark “bold, intimate and engaging” way.
You may remember that we had an auction several years ago, when Jerry Dietz honored LLH at his annual Just Be Cause event. That auction was very successful, with a broad range of items and experiences. Our 2021 auction will certainly not disappoint! The task force has already lined up some great items, from artwork, jewelry, and vacation homes, to Green Bay Packer home game tickets and much more.
By scheduling the event for this October, our hope is that the Tompkins County community will be healthy, well and ready to celebrate. While we are all excitedly looking forward to finally bringing everyone together again, we will, of course, continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation very closely in the interim. In the event that we do have to reschedule the fundraiser again, our auction will go ahead online as planned.
So mark your calendars, dust off your dancing shoes, and get ready for a high-energy fun event! In a few short months, we will hopefully all be celebrating together again.
As always, if you need anything or would like to talk, please contact me.
Cheryl
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If you’d like to make a donation to Love Living at Home or donate to the LLH Financial Assistance Fund, click on the link below. Thank you for your generosity.
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Monday, April 5th at 11:00 am
Women Walking
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Monday, April 5th at 2:00 pm
Men's Walkabout
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Monday, April 5th at 2:45pm
Sharing Stories Of Our Lives
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Tuesday, April 6th at 12:00 noon
Book Group
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Tuesday, April 6th & 13th, time TBA
Playscript Reading Group
Reading "Harvey"
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Wednesday, April 7th at 3:00 pm
Johnson Museum
Ancient Egypt
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Wednesday, April 7th at 4:30 pm
Current Events
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Thursday, April 8th at 5:00 pm
Happy Hour
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Monday, April 12th at 2:45 pm
Sharing Stories of Our Lives
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Tuesday, April 13th at 4:00 pm
Play The Game: Codenames
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Wednesday, April 14th at 2:00 pm
Vaccines: Myths & Facts
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Wednesday, April 14th at 4:30 pm
Current Events
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Thursday, April 15th at 5:00 pm
Happy Hour
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Monday, April 19th at 2:45 pm
Sharing Stories Of Our Lives
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Wednesday, April 21st at 2:00 pm
Aging Discussion Group
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Wednesday, April 21st at 4:30 pm
Current Events
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Thursday, April 22nd at 5:00 pm
Happy Hour
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Monday, April 26th at 2:45 pm
Sharing Stories Of Our Lives
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Wednesday, April 28th at 2:00 pm
Cooking Demonstration by Foodnet
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Thursday, April 29th at 5:00 pm
Happy Hour
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TO LLH MEMBERS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEREST GROUP |
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Greetings from the Environmental Interest Group,
In the past several Newsletters, we invited those of you who want to increase your recycling efforts to set up 3 collection bags. We introduced Bag #1 (items you can recycle at Wegman’s) and Bag #2 (OTHER PLASTICS for items which can’t be recycled curbside or at Wegman’s). Now it’s time to start your final bag, Bag#3, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, WRITING IMPLEMENTS, and BRITA DISPENSERS AND PITCHERS. We suggest you print a copy of the list below to post over your bag. We will collect the contents of this Bag #3 and of Bag #2 on a monthly basis. Look for collection details in a future LLH Newsletter.
-Amalia, Connie, Lisa, and Susan
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, WRITING IMPLEMENTS, and
BRITA DISPENSERS AND PITCHERS
(all items as clean and empty as possible)
· Empty writing implements
· Brita dispensers and pitchers
· Squeezable snack food plastic pouches
· Health & Nutrition: blister packs, tubes, bottles, caps, lids, cans, spray
bottles, tubs
· Oral Care: toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes & caps, floss containers
· Hair & skin care: shampoo, conditioner & hair paste tubes & caps, gel
tubes & caps, hairspray triggers, lip balm tubes & caps, deodorant
containers, soap dispensers & tubes, lotion dispensers and caps,empty
markers, dry erase markers, highlighters
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Vaccine Availability Update
Love Living at Home would like to share some information with you regarding the COVID Vaccine. We hope the links below can help you and others finding an appointment. Please share this information.
To help ease your registration this is the information any website needs to sign you up: your full time, date of birth, address, your Medicare number, phone number, and someone's email address. Everything else can be skipped.
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As Of This Reporting (4-01-21): there have been 3,933 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tompkins County, 3,713 recovered, 30 deaths an 3 hospitalized. There are currently 190 active cases.
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Rise In COVID-19 Cases Tied To Travel And Gatherings, Includes Three Variants
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When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated: CDC
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New York Rolls Out COVID-19 Vaccine Passport App
NY State Excelsior Pass: In Your Phone's App Store
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Hang On To That COVID-19 Vaccination Card - It’s Important
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The Differences Between COVID-19 Vaccines, Summarized In A Simple Table
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Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Vaccination: CDC
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CDC To States: Stay Vigilant as Coronavirus Case Decline Stalls
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How To Stay Safe From COVID-19 This Summer, According To Experts
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Get Fit For Life: Exercise & Physical Activity For Healthy Aging
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Dr. Carla Cheatham presents More Than Survival: Thriving Through Challenges
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Many who have received the coronavirus vaccine wonder: What can I safely do? Washington Post
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Airflows Inside Passenger Cars And Implications For Airborne Disease Transmission: Science Advances
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The Norwegian Practice of Friluftsliv Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself in 2021
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Harvard Business Review: How to Be Alone Without Being Lonely
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HuffPost: The 4 Steps That Will Increase Happiness, According To A New Study
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Harvard Health Publishing: 6 Self-Care Steps For A Pandemic
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*** Attention Adult Children and Real Estate Agents ***
What Our Members Are Saying
“My husband and I moved to Tompkins County several years ago to be close to our daughter and her family. At that time, we didn’t know anyone else in town. We are grateful to have heard about LLH. It was a ready-made, welcoming community of seniors. We got to know people we might not have met otherwise. The programs are interesting and there’s plenty of opportunities to build relationships and make new friends.”
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Joyce Holmes McAllister
(January 16, 1931 – March 24, 2021)
Joyce was an LLH member, poet and retired Cornell University administrator. She will be greatly missed.
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Membership Information 2021
Trial Membership
Trial Membership allows new members to join for up to 6 months at no cost. New members will have full access to LLH programs and services as well as a 25% discount for a YMCA membership. Over the first few years many have thought of joining, but have not for various reasons. The Trial program hopefully provides incentive to experience the benefits of our great community and then become long-term members. Perhaps you, or someone you know, have an interest in trying out LLH and meeting new people. This is a great opportunity for you and your friends to give LLH a try.
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Membership Fees
Individual membership — $450 Annually
Household membership (2 or more). —$575 Annually
Monthly installment Payment Option
NEW: A discounted rate for a multi-year membership
- Two year agreement at 5% off
- Three year agreement at 10% off
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Our Sponsored Membership Program is dedicated to providing membership to all who may need help with the annual fee. This is completely confidential.
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To join, or for more information, contact the office directly by calling 607-319-0162 or email the office at office@lovelivingathome.org
By joining our community you will be able to forge new relationships, to stay connected to the broader community, as well as benefit from the many services our volunteers provide. We hope you will choose to continue living life to its fullest in our community of “neighbors helping neighbors.”
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If You Are 62 Years Of Age Or Older
And Live In Tompkins County
Please Consider Joining Our
Caring - Connected - Community
or call the office at 607-319-0162
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Directory Of LLH Members: How To Find It And Use It
-Click on “Member Login” at the upper right of the screen
-Click on "Directory" at the top of the screen directly under the LLH logo
-Type in a name and then click on "search"
-To see a member’s address click on the person’s name
-To see the complete membership list, simply click on “search”
If you have questions please call the office or email the office.
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LLH provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for those in our community who are willing to share their time and expertise. LLH volunteers give as much time as they wish according to a schedule that suits them. Volunteers do not have to be members and members do not have to volunteer. Anyone 18 or older may volunteer. All abilities are welcome. We find that those who choose to volunteer, find it highly rewarding. Through the volunteer experience, we are fostering a Caring – Connected – Community.
To become an LLH Volunteer or to discuss the many volunteer opportunities:
- Call the office at 607-319-0162. Our staff is happy to answer any questions or make recommendations that would fit your interest and availability.
- Complete the Volunteer Application – Log onto LoveLivingatHome.org and click on “Volunteer". The application can be completed online.
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Free Tax Prep with Lifelong
Lifelong is committed to providing this valuable service to the community. However, to keep everyone safe, they are doing things differently this year.
IRS Federal and NYS tax returns will be prepared virtually this year from late January until mid-April 2021 by Lifelong TCE volunteers, trained and certified by the IRS.
Who is qualified for assistance?
- All Seniors age 60+ (with spouses of any age),
- All Individuals with disabilities, and
- All Individuals with incomes below $35,000 and
- All Families with incomes below $57,000
Note that some complex returns may not qualify.
Taxpayers will participate in a very brief face-to-face intake appointment to deliver their tax documents and required forms. Returns will be separately completed by volunteer preparers. After completion, taxpayers will return to sign and file their returns.
To schedule an intake appointment to begin your return,
call 607-279-6617, Monday thru Friday between 10 and 4:00. For more information, please visit the Lifelong web page.
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LLH Members Receive 25% Discount on YMCA Membership
LLH members will now receive a 25% discount on their YMCA membership, which will give them full access to member amenities and services. A new online only Y membership option will soon be available as well, for individuals who wish to participate in virtual group fitness classes instead of coming to the Y in person.
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It's Vaccination Day! - "For The First Time In Forever" Frozen Parody
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The Louvre: Explore The Treasures Of The Palace And Collections
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94-Year-Old Couple Vaccinated Before Wedding Day
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Ithaca Neighborhood Walking Map
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Virtual Cinema: Cinemapolis
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Book & Binge Bundles: Tompkins County Public Library
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Have a lovely day ~ Stay in touch!
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