Good afternoon, Lifestyles For The Disabled. Today, I honor one of the greatest musical sensations & role models of all time, Jackie Evancho. She turns 19 years old today. Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Evancho was born on April 9th, 2000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She finished 2nd to singer, Michael Grimm on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” at […]
Episode Premieres Wednesday, March 27 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) King Arthur’s legacy portraits him as a Dark Ages hero. But Secrets of the Dead: King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom gives great insight into the lives of the Brittons, Angles and Saxons, and what archaeology reveals about them. The program constructs a map […]
By Sal DiBenedetto Who would dream of meeting a legend? That’s what happened to me when my sister Lee and I went to Atlantic City to see Tony Orlando. When I was ten years old I heard a song called “Candida” on the radio. It felt like smooth rhythm that makes you want to dance. […]
Dear Governor Cuomo, We are adults with intellectual and physical disabilities who depend on people who provide human services. They are people we turn to when we need help, and they support us to use our abilities in daily living and in pursuing our goals. People who provide human services are part of our daily life. […]
Volunteers from across New York descended on Rochester to share their ideas at the Kiwanis Aktion Club statewide conference this past October. Lifestyles’ own Kiwanians were among the groups represented who talked about leadership, their club activities, and why they give their time. “Kiwanis Aktion Club members serve their communities,” explained Eric Schwacke. “We’re here […]
Independent Lens’ The King, takes us on a journey from Elvis Presley’s humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi to mega stardom, and we discover America along the way, premiering Monday, January 28, 8 to 10:30 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS. Elvis’ legacy has influenced musicians, people, and our culture. Eugene Jarecki, director/writer/producer, uses Elvis […]
We polled our Media Crew on holiday topics and have determined the following: • Most of us are staying home for the holidays for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day by more than a 2 to 1 margin. • Most popular item on our menus: ham. Other items on our holiday menus include: spinach dip, pumpkin pie, […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Lifestyles for the Disabled and best wishes for a good time with family and friends, over a good meal and, for some entertainment, reading poetry from the Lifestyles Thanksgiving Poetry Slam. These are the winning poems from the Wood Shop and Shopping groups. Enjoy. Thanksgiving by the Wood Shop We wait all year […]
It’s the night before Thanksgiving and every back is breaking with preparations for the annual feast. So sit down and have a low calorie treat. Enjoy these poems from the Lifestyles Poetry Slam. Colors of Fall by the Mee1 group Green is as pretty as the leaves on the tree int fall – Justina C Black […]
Rhymes and a few chuckles are sprinkled in this sample of Lifestyles Thanksgiving poems from the Zoo Group 2 and the Maintenance group. Enjoy. And check out some more Poetry Slam poems here. The Best Day of the Year by the Zoo Group 2 The pumpkins have gone away, colorful leaves are on the ground. Family […]
