Past CAAIP Programs
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Update - Full Circle America/SSSF Linda Tetor, Executive Director, Steuben Senior Services Fund Gabe Smalt, Full Circle America/ Aging in Place Coordinator Linda Tetor was invited back to give us an update on how Full Circle America is progressing in our area. There was great enthusiasm for this program in 2015 when it was introduced in our area. For many folks it is the difference between staying in their home as they age or living in an assisted living facility. https://vimeo.com/886275160 |
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OCTOBER 19, 2023
Trends to be Aware of with Cyber Crime and Fraud Dorothy Kennis, First Heritage Federal Credit Union, VP of Risk Management As VP of Risk Management at First Heritage Credit Union since 2014, Dorothy Kennis is responsible for elderly members and the prevention of financial exploitation. She presents statistics and trends of cyber crimes and fraud attempts against the elderly as well as information and resources to assist you if you fall victim to a scam. https://vimeo.com/878000516 |
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
How Suitable is Your Home as You Age? Mike Hurley, Aging in Place Specialist, Geroud's Home Health Care Mike Hurley guides you through looking at your own home with the intent of safe senior living. https://vimeo.com/873840986 |
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
CAAIP'S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING FOLLOWED BY CAAIP BOARD MEETING
Download the annual meeting minutes PDF here.
CAAIP'S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING FOLLOWED BY CAAIP BOARD MEETING
Download the annual meeting minutes PDF here.
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JUNE 15, 2023
Timely Topics for Our Aging Population Dr. Kimberly Kaffenberger, Palliative Care Consultant Dr. Kaffenberger has spent 20 years practicing Internal Medicine and Geriatrics and is now practicing Palliative Care as an Inpatient Consultant at Arnot Ogden. She is also experienced with Bampa's House and CareFirstNY. Kimberly discussed the difference between palliative care and hospice. https://vimeo.com/839345756 |
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MAY 18, 2023
Welcome to Watson Woods Brian Dana, Executive Director The Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center has been purchased by The YMCA of Greater Rochester. Brian Dana, the Executive Director, described the facility, the work being done to improve the facility, and the many programs and activities for children and adults hosted at Watson Woods. https://vimeo.com/829149074 |
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APRIL 2023
Golf to Glass: Carder and Rockwell Jenny Monroe Jenny Monroe weaves the story of how Bob Rockwell and Fred Carder each came to Corning, grew their businesses, served the community, and developed a mutual respect. Jenny Monroe worked alongside Rockwell for 23 years at the Rockwell Museum and organized many of the early Carder exhibits, dinners and Friends of Carder symposia. https://vimeo.com/822697133 |
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MARCH 16, 2023
How is A.I.M. Able to Assist Seniors? Derrick Ek, A.I.M. Derrick Ek of A.I.M. (Access to Independence and Mobility) described the many programs that A.I.M. runs in the Corning and Elmira areas. These include a number of social services to help seniors and the disabled with housing, jobs training, food, home care aides, etc. https://vimeo.com/817381091 |
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FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Transportation in Steuben County Christine Towner, AmeriCorps Senior Coordinator, Steuben County Office for the Aging Christine Towner from the Steuben County Office for the Aging discussed transportation options for those who need to get to doctors, shops, etc, but do not have their own transportation. She covered buses, taxi services, Medicaid authorized travel, volunteer driving services, Steuben County Easy Rider, Uber and Lyft, GoGO Grandparent, Arnot Health transportation, and transportation for those in the Vets Healthcare system. She discussed how each of these can be used. https://vimeo.com/801263999 |
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JANUARY 19, 2023
You wear a seatbelt, brush your teeth, buy the same brands, watch too much TV. WHY? Habits – They Make or Break You! Joshua Goldman, Volunteer – Wellness Advocate Joshua Goldman, a 30-year Taiji (Tai chi) practitioner, vegan for 45 years and popular speaker at the annual Senior Forum sponsored by the Steuben County Office for Aging was our first presenter to start off the new year. Mr. Goldman enthusiastically encouraged us to banish bad behaviors and embrace the best. https://vimeo.com/792644469 |
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NOVEMBER 17, 2022
What's New and Exciting in Our Community? Christine Sharkey, President, Community Engagement & Corning Enterprises This is Christine's first visit to our group since she replaced Tom Tranter as President of Corning Enterprises. Tom was very instrumental in the formation of our organization. We hope to have a similar relationship with Christine as she kept us up-to-date on the work of her organization in the Corning community as well as key initiatives in the region in economic development, workforce and child care. https://vimeo.com/776809241 |
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OCTOBER 20, 2022
How Safe is Your Home or Apartment? Brad Davies, Corning Fire Department October is Fire Safety Month and we felt it important to hear from our local fire department about how we can remain safely in our own homes or apartments. https://vimeo.com/764359249 |
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
What's Happening at 171 Cedar Art Center: It is Not Just for the Young! Beth Landin, Executive Director Our very first back-in-person after Covid, Beth Landin talked about the exciting things that are happening at our local art center. She had a few short videos for us and spoke about programs being offered for seniors as well as those a bit younger. https://vimeo.com/756953142 |
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MAY 20, 2022
Memories of Growing up in England in WWII Two CAAIP board members, Trudie Bartholomew and Derek Woollatt, who spent their early childhood in England during WWII give a little background on the areas where they lived and talk about their memories of growing up during the war. https://vimeo.com/711805429 |
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APRIL 28, 2022
Senior Living Options The Senior Housing Committee of Corning Area Aging in Place discusses the steps many seniors take from Living in Your Own Home to a time when Skilled Nursing Care may be needed. This discussion can be a guide to planning future living options. https://vimeo.com/702616191 |
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MARCH 30, 2022
Qualifying to Receive Community Medicaid Benefits in New York RONALD J. KLOKUS, Esq is at Roth Elder Law. Ron’s primary focus at Roth Elder Law is Estate Planning and Medicaid/Asset Protection Planning. https://vimeo.com/693784844 | ||||||
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FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Corning from My Perspective DAVID SMITH, Executive Director of Corning Meals on Wheels in Corning, NY, was asked to describe his perspective on the status of Corning as a community. He grew up in Corning and following college entered the U. S. Air Force. Following 23 years in intelligence operations in 8 different sites in the US, and in 5 different countries, he returned to Corning and immediately became involved as a volunteer in a number of non-profit and governmental activities. He has a unique ability to understand the many pulses that affect the community. https://vimeo.com/680174275 |
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JANUARY 20, 2022
Lessons Learned While Caring for My Mom ELISE JOHNSON-SCHMIDT, a Preservation Architect (Principal Architect/Owner of Johnson-Schmidt Associates in Corning), talks about Consumer Directive Care, and caring for her elderly mother. https://vimeo.com/662128989 |
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NOVEMBER 16, 2021
The Weather JOE VERES, Chief Meteorologist for WENY, talks about the weather! https://vimeo.com/646463976 |
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OCTOBER 25, 2021
Green Burial HERB ENGMAN talks about Greensprings Natural Cemetery Preserve. https://vimeo.com/638817436 |
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Protecting the Land and Waters We Love: Challenges and Solutions ANDY ZEPP, Executive Director of the Finger Lakes Land Trust https://vimeo.com/604419395 |
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JUNE 17, 2021
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum ELAINE SPACHER, Executive Director of Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum in Elmira, talks about their programs and facilities. https://vimeo.com/563307116 |
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May 20, 2021
Police Reform BILL BOLAND, Mayor of the City of Corning, will talk about the NYS requirements for the Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative for all communities by April 2021. https://vimeo.com/551912564 |
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April 15, 2021
Black Bears in New York State Kelly Raab Kelly Raab from the Dept. of Environmental Conservation talks about the prevalence of bears in our area and how we can co-habitate safely. vimeo.com/537459859 |
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March 15, 2021
How Luck, Passion and Timing Led to the Restoration of Market Street Jean Wosinski Jean Wosinski, Former Director of CAAIP, talks about her involvement with the Restoration of Corning's downtown. https://vimeo.com/524602005 |
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Ginny Wright, Norm Mintz, and Jean Wosinzki at a commemoration for the restoration of downtown Corning a few years ago.
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February 15, 2021
Three Ways to Go Solar Karim Beers Karim Beers, Coordinator of GetYourGreenBack Tompkins/Smart Energy Choices, discusses “3 Ways to Go Solar”. https://vimeo.com/512668717 |
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December 10, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccines Dr. Kristen Long Dr. Long describes how vaccines work with emphasis on the new methods being used for COVID-19 vaccines. She describes the advantages and disadvantages of each method, and hence each vaccine currently in development. She brings us up-to-date with the results of the trials of each vaccine, including the good results and the setbacks. https://vimeo.com/490256938 |
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November 15, 2020
A Visit with Friends in Japan Derek and Mary Woollatt Derek and his wife, Mary, a retired teacher, are active in Coming's Sister Cities program. Their program “A Visit with Friends in Japan” highlights their trip to Kakegawa where they visited the famous Autumn Lion Festival-Kakegawa Omatsuri and stayed with three families that have stayed with them here previously. Their visit ranged from touring a nuclear power plant to digging yams for dinner. https://vimeo.com/479587269 |
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October 15, 2020
Can You Hear Me Now? Dr. Suzette Pace, Audiologist She is the owner of Southern Tier Audiology in Elmira as well as offices in Cortland and Vestal. Many of you have expressed an interest in this topic and we think you will find her talk very informative. She will discuss the reason for making a hearing checkup part of your annual physical and what may happen when we neglect our hearing. https://vimeo.com/467192862 |
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September 17, 2020
Palliative Care and Advanced Planning Dr. James Perle, MD Dr. James E. Perle, MD, a Palliative Care physician at Guthrie Corning Hospital and Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Doctor Perle will discuss the meaning of palliative care and the importance of advanced planning and how it can be of help for whatever your illness and how it differs from Hospice care. https://vimeo.com/455626325 |
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CAAIP Fall 2020 Program coming to VimeoJoin Derek Woollatt, President, and Mary Ann Thomas, Program Chair, as they introduce the upcoming video series of CAAIP speakers with many interesting topics! CAAIP will be sharing these videos on this website once recorded, with the links to Vimeo to watch at any time.
So get your popcorn ready, sit back, and relax – and enjoy! https://vimeo.com/456684629 |
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Thursday, February 20, 2020, 10:00am
MARGARET SANGER: PIONEER FOR WOMAN’S RIGHTS Jenny Monroe Back by popular demand, Jenny Monroe, arts educator and thespian by training, did a dramatization of former Corning resident and leader in the women’s fight for reproductive rights, Margaret Sanger. Reproductive rights continue to be a timely topic even though Ms. Sanger was active in the cause in the first quarter of the 20th century. Jenny Monroe, as Margaret Sanger, during her return to Corning in 1966 when she gave a speech about her work as a suffragette and tireless worker for women’s reproductive rights. Robert Garrett, former West High school art teacher, shares a pamphlet that he and Marjorie Woodbury produced in 1997. It depicts the mural they collaborated on about Sanger and Katherine Houghton Hepburn's work affecting women's reproductive freedom.
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Monday, February 3, 2020, 2:00 p.m.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
CAAIP Board Members for 2020.
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Corning Area Aging in Place officers for 2020 (L-R): Derek Woollatt, President; Joanne Herman, Treasurer; Susan Gruber, Secretary; and Ed Lewis, Vice President.
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Thursday, January 16, 2020, 10:00am
CHALLENGES OF OPERATING A SMALL TOWN NEWSPAPER Shawn Vargo, Executive Director of The Leader Mr. Vargo shared his experiences as the editor of our hometown newspaper from managing the stresses to who controls the news, to the importance of having a local paper.
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Shawn Vargo, Executive Editor of The Leader talking to about 65 attendees at the January CAAIP meeting.
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Thursday, November 21, 2019, 10:00am
GROWING UP DURING WORLD WAR II A discussion with Trudie Bartholomew, Ian MacKenzie, and Derek Woollatt about growing up in England/Scotland during the World War II era. We forget that among our CAAIP members there are unique personal stories. Ian is presently writing a book about World War II, and Trudie and Derek offered their own stories about life for them during this period. |
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Thursday, October 17, 2019, 10:00am
AGING AND MEDICATIONS Dr. Kathleen Hallinan Dr. Hallinan is board certified in Internal Medicine. She has practiced in Corning for the past 20 years. Presently, she is associated with Guthrie Medical. Her topic covered the common medications that should be avoided as we age – unless truly needed for specific medical conditions. Mary Hallinan, Dr. Kathleen Hallinan, and Roger Bartholomew share a moment following Dr. Hallinan's excellent talk on medications and aging.
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Thursday, September 26, 2019, 10:00am
AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF FULL CIRCLE AMERICA Linda Tetor, Executive Director of Steuben Senior Services Fund, Inc and others from SSSF FCA is a program using technology to help you stay safe in your own home. If you have heard of this program, but want to know how it is actually working, we hope you joined us for this important program that could assist you in staying in your “nest”. Linda Tetor, Executive Director of SSSF, Terrie Pakkala, Caregiver, and Jen Cabibi, Director of Full Circle America.
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Thursday, September 19, 2019, 8:30am–10:30am
FALL SENIOR FORUM AT BATH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Choose two workshops from six choices. Lunch provided. Register at 607-664-2298 or 936-4661 by September 12.
FALL SENIOR FORUM AT BATH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Choose two workshops from six choices. Lunch provided. Register at 607-664-2298 or 936-4661 by September 12.
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Joshua Goldman, Fitness Guru – Feeling Fabulous From 55 To 105
Join us for an uplifting and inspiring program to explore cutting-edge gerontology research that will be presented with humor, simplicity, and hope. Don’t we all want to feel fabulous as we age in place?
Joshua Goldman, Fitness Guru – Feeling Fabulous From 55 To 105
Join us for an uplifting and inspiring program to explore cutting-edge gerontology research that will be presented with humor, simplicity, and hope. Don’t we all want to feel fabulous as we age in place?
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Garret Hoover, President/COO, Guthrie Corning Hospital
Have you ever wondered what a hospital president and COO does? Mr. Hoover, President/COO for Guthrie Corning Hospital provided a brief update on the recent initiatives underway as well as the 2018/2019 Year in Review for the Guthrie Healthcare System.
Garret Hoover, President/COO, Guthrie Corning Hospital
Have you ever wondered what a hospital president and COO does? Mr. Hoover, President/COO for Guthrie Corning Hospital provided a brief update on the recent initiatives underway as well as the 2018/2019 Year in Review for the Guthrie Healthcare System.
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Thursday, April 18, 2019
Nancy Williamson, CEO, Servu Credit Union Back by popular demand, Nancy discussed the new tax law. In addition she gave new tips and strategies to protect your identification and financial accounts. Nancy’s presentations are always filled with wit and wisdom!
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Nancy Williamson, CEO, Servu Credit Union, left, with Berni Baldini.
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Thursday, March 21, 2019
Thomas Tranter, President, Corning Enterprises Mr. Tranter was not only the first CAAIP presenter in June 2011, but was very supportive of our Aging in Place efforts right from the beginning in 2009. It is always a treat to have him share with our group an update an update on Corning area projects. Nancy Hallowell and Tom Tranter, President of Corning Enterprises discuss his progress report.
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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Mrs. Beecher and Mark Twain We are grateful to Jenny Monroe, arts educator, thespian by training, and Road Scholar Coordinator at Watson Homestead who presented a collection of remembrances by local friends of Mark Twain. Julia Beecher, wife of the Rev. Thomas K. Beecher of Elmira's Park Church, was a special friend of Mark Twain. Following her portrayal of Mrs. Beecher, Monroe challenged the audience with some trivial pursuits regarding the Langdon-Beecher-Clemens legacy in Elmira. Jenny Monroe, portraying Mrs. Thomas Beecher of Elmira fame, shared her comments about life as the wife of the prominent Congregational preacher and friend of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain).
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Monday, February 4, 2019
CAAIP ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING & ELECTION OF OFFICERS
CAAIP ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING & ELECTION OF OFFICERS
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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Bampa's House Charlotte Dugan explained the reasons why Bampa's House was established, what a comfort care home is, and the need for one in Corning. Depending on the status of renovation at the new site on E. First Street, she updated us on the progress so far. Rosemary Mullaney, Charlotte Dugan, and Mary Ann Starbuck explained why Bampa's House is needed in our area and updated us as to progress on the conversion of an historic home on East First St. as Corning's first comfort care home.
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November 15, 2018
Michael Keane, Health Insurance Counselor, Steuben County Office for the Aging
This is a good time of year to re-evaluate your health insurance plans! Mr. Keane has over 30 years of experience in this field and gave an overview of Medicare A (hospital insurance), B (medical insurance), C (Medicare Advantage plans), and D (Medication plans).
Michael Keane, Health Insurance Counselor, Steuben County Office for the Aging
This is a good time of year to re-evaluate your health insurance plans! Mr. Keane has over 30 years of experience in this field and gave an overview of Medicare A (hospital insurance), B (medical insurance), C (Medicare Advantage plans), and D (Medication plans).
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OCTOBER 18, 2018
Andrea Pickles, Occupational Therapist; Tim Fulmer, Physical Therapist; Bob Colomaio, Speech Therapist Our very experienced panel discussed their own particular therapy specialties and how their therapies can benefit our lives. 
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Mary Hallinan, CAAIP Board member welcomed Andrea Pickles, Occupational Therapist, Bob Colomaio, Speech Therapist, and Tim Gilmer, Physical Therapist from Kindred at Home to our October 18th meeting.
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Ladies of the back bench: Janet Allen, Audrey Whitcomb, Anne Darling, and Flora Bonzo.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Elizabeth Whitehouse of 20 By 2020
Ms. Whitehouse is a local activist and environmentalist. As citizens concerned about our changing environment, she presented Recycle Less, Recycle Better – learn the importance of recycling the right way!
Elizabeth Whitehouse of 20 By 2020
Ms. Whitehouse is a local activist and environmentalist. As citizens concerned about our changing environment, she presented Recycle Less, Recycle Better – learn the importance of recycling the right way!
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Thursday, June 21, 2018, 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Kate Douglas, President, Corning Community College This is Dr. Douglas’ second time to be the featured speaker for our group. She talked about the new nursing building on Denison Parkway, where part of its emphasis is on training students to care for an elderly population. We learned how we might audit courses at CCC as well as participate in the life of our community college. |
Kate Douglas, President of CCC, students Anna, Chris, Bridget, and CAAIP President Sally Kersting talked about amazing opportunities at CCC.
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Thursday, May 17, 2018, 10:00 a.m.
Rick Leisenring, Curator, Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, Hammondsport, NY CAAIP learned about the life and times of Glenn Curtiss and his contributions to early aviation. Evie and Ed Lewis discuss Glenn Curtiss with Curator Rick Leisenring of the Glenn Curtiss Museum. Mr. Leisenring was a wealth of information about Mr. Curtiss. All are welcome to visit the Museum in Hammondsport.
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April attendees listening to Jeffery Eaton from Arbor Housing & Development talk about his work improving our neighborhoods.
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Thursday, April 19, 2018, 10:00 a.m.
Jeffrey Eaton, CEO and President of Arbor Housing and Development Mr. Eaton will give an overview of who Arbor Housing and Development is and what they do. He will talk about projects they are working on in the Corning area including the Corning Housing Partnership, Steuben County Land Bank, Lamphear Court, the Northside Blodgett project, and its partnership with Habitat Steuben. |
Jeffery Eaton, CEO of Arbor Housing & Development and Sally Kersting, President of CAAIP, chatting after the April 19th meeting.
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Thursday, March 15, 2018, 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Thomas Dimitroff, Local Historian, Author, and Former Teacher of History at CFA Mr. Dimitroff presented the third part of his history of Corning. Beginning with a look at Corning’s geographical location to the history of the Corning area via seven historical periods – from B.C. to 2017. We were delighted that he was willing to come back for one more lesson bringing us into the modern era. 
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Tom Dimitroff and Ken Baer at the March 15th meeting of CAAIP. Tom shared his collection of postcards depicting the history of our area.
< A few of the 70+ attendees at the March CAAIP meeting to hear Tom Dimitroff's 3rd lecture on the history of Corning from the perspective of postcards. |
Thursday, February 15, 2018, 10:00 a.m.
Steuben County Sheriff James Allard
This will be a chance to learn what scams are prevalent in our area, how to handle them and not become a victim. He also discussed the opioid epidemic and answered concerns about safety.
Steuben County Sheriff James Allard
This will be a chance to learn what scams are prevalent in our area, how to handle them and not become a victim. He also discussed the opioid epidemic and answered concerns about safety.
Monday, February 5, 2018, 2:00 p.m.
Annual Membership Meeting
Annual Membership Meeting
Thursday, January 18, 2018, 10:00 a.m.
Nancy M. Reigelsperger, Financial Educator, Cooperative Ext., Steuben County
Are you feeling like you are drowning in clutter or overwhelmed by the sheer volume of “stuff”? Discover strategies to clear the clutter and simplify your life and finances.
Nancy M. Reigelsperger, Financial Educator, Cooperative Ext., Steuben County
Are you feeling like you are drowning in clutter or overwhelmed by the sheer volume of “stuff”? Discover strategies to clear the clutter and simplify your life and finances.
Thursday, November 16, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
Robin Staver, Staver Care Management, LLC
Robin is a Certified Professional Care Manager and Aging Life Care Specialist. She is new to our area, but not new to our CAAIP meetings. Robin explained to us exactly what a care manager does and who could benefit from her services.
Robin Staver, Staver Care Management, LLC
Robin is a Certified Professional Care Manager and Aging Life Care Specialist. She is new to our area, but not new to our CAAIP meetings. Robin explained to us exactly what a care manager does and who could benefit from her services.
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Thursday, October 19, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
Dick Russell, Executive Director for Faith in Action While most folks are becoming aware of Faith in Action, you might be surprised how much Faith in Action is doing in our community and county. Dick Russell will talk about the scope of their services as well as some new programs – such as ”Give Them a Break”, Alzheimer's caregiver respite, and ”Caregiver Canines”. More than likely you will need their services at some point or perhaps you would like to be a volunteer. Happy to have Amo Houghton at our September CAAIP meeting.
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Thursday, September 21, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Thomas Dimitroff, Local Historian, Author, and Former Teacher of History at CFA Mr. Dimitroff will present the second part of a two part history lesson. Beginning with a look at Corning's geographical location to the history of the Corning area via seven historical periods – from B.C. to 2017. Tom's first part was so interesting no one wanted him to stop. This was the second installment to learn everything you ever wanted to know about our area from a very popular historian. September meeting with Tom Dimitroff speaking about the history of Corning/Painted Post.
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Thursday, June 15, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
Karen Paterson, Program Coordinator for Full Circle American, through SSSF Full Circle America combines home medical services, volunteerism, and technology in an effort to help older adults remain in their home longer than previously thought possible. Dr. Teel introduced this program to our community in September of 2015. Kate brought us up to date on the progress that has been made to make this program a reality in our community. Kate Paterson presentation on Full Circle America. |
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Judy Garrett, Linda Tetor, and Kate Paterson, Program Coordinator for Full Circle America at the June CAAIP.
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Nancy and Kate conferring with others.
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June CAAIP participants.
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Thursday, May 18, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Thomas Dimitroff, Local Historian, Author and Former Teacher of History at CFA Mr. Dimitroff presented the first part of a two part history lesson – attendees learned everything they ever wanted to know about our area from a very popular historian. Beginning with a look at Corning's geographical location to the history of the Corning area via seven historical periods – from B.C. to 2017. The first installment was well attended! 
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Thursday, April 20, 2017
Dr. Connie Sullivan-Blum, Executive Director of The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes When was the last time you attended a local art show or supported the arts? Our guest speaker Dr. Connie Sullivan-Blum told us about local opportunities for people to engage in the arts locally. It seems doing so is good for your health and well-being. 
Bob Garrett, coffee maker for CAAIP gatherings.
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Dr. Connie Sullivan-Blum, Executive Director of the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes speaks to a packed room.
Dr. Connie Sullivan-Blum, Mary Lu Walker, and Rev. Kit Tobin at April CAAIP meeting.
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Annual Membership Meeting – Monday, February 13, 2017
The Corning Area Aging in Place Annual General Meeting was held on Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Congregational Church on Pultney Steet, Corning, NY. The following photos show members of the Board in lively discussions. The Minutes of this meeting can be found under the heading "Reports". On the left, Ed Reif and Ed Lewis having a chat. |
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Audrey Whitcomb, Sally Kersting, and Margo Brown.
Mary Lu Walker and Anne Darling.
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Tom Hart with Margo Brown.
Jean Krebs, Roger Bartholomew, and Jean Wosinski.
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Thursday, November 17th, 2016
Dan McRae, Director Steuben Veteran's Service Agency
Title: Veteran's Benefits
Many of us have become aware that we might be eligible for veteran's benefits but do not know what may be entitled to. Dan provided an informative talk about those benefits and what we need to do to apply. A lively question and answer talk that covered many topics such as benefits for WWII Vets, who is a Vet as well as medical coverage questions to name a few.
Dan McRae, Director Steuben Veteran's Service Agency
Title: Veteran's Benefits
Many of us have become aware that we might be eligible for veteran's benefits but do not know what may be entitled to. Dan provided an informative talk about those benefits and what we need to do to apply. A lively question and answer talk that covered many topics such as benefits for WWII Vets, who is a Vet as well as medical coverage questions to name a few.
Attendees at CAAIP's November meeting on Veterans’ Benefits.
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Speaker Dan McRae talks to Roger and Trudie Bartholomew, members of Corning Area Aging in Place.
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Derek and Mary Woollatt talking with Sue Gruber about her new business, Forward-Thinking Home Solutions during the June 2016 CAAIP meeting.
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Thursday, June 16, 2016
Sue Gruber, CAAIP Board member and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist Sue discussed her recent experiences becoming certified and explained what her new company, Forward-Thinking Home Solutions, is all about. She talked about solutions that make our ability to stay in our homes more feasible as we age. 
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
David Walsh
Home Chex, Community Home Equity Conversion, Corp.
His presentation will discuss the FHA-reverse mortgage program. It will be an informative program covering misconceptions of reverse mortgages, as well as specifics, which homeowners need to know to evaluate the program's potential value for themselves or others they may be assisting.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Patrick Roth and Ronnie Klokus of Roth Elder Law
Their topic will be financial exploitation and abuse of elders, understanding Powers of Attorney dos and don'ts, guardianship, and the role of Adult Protective Services.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Annual Meeting of CAAIP
This is our annual business meeting. It is open to all, but only those who have paid dues are eligible to vote, however there will be a time for visitor comments. All are welcome!
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Brad Turner, Assistant Library Director, Southeast Steuben County Library
Would you like help with your computer, tablet, e-reader or audio books? Brad will tell us about all the things our local library offers to make our lives more stimulating and enriching. You will be surprised at all the ways our library can help seniors.
David Walsh
Home Chex, Community Home Equity Conversion, Corp.
His presentation will discuss the FHA-reverse mortgage program. It will be an informative program covering misconceptions of reverse mortgages, as well as specifics, which homeowners need to know to evaluate the program's potential value for themselves or others they may be assisting.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Patrick Roth and Ronnie Klokus of Roth Elder Law
Their topic will be financial exploitation and abuse of elders, understanding Powers of Attorney dos and don'ts, guardianship, and the role of Adult Protective Services.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Annual Meeting of CAAIP
This is our annual business meeting. It is open to all, but only those who have paid dues are eligible to vote, however there will be a time for visitor comments. All are welcome!
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Brad Turner, Assistant Library Director, Southeast Steuben County Library
Would you like help with your computer, tablet, e-reader or audio books? Brad will tell us about all the things our local library offers to make our lives more stimulating and enriching. You will be surprised at all the ways our library can help seniors.
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