Getaway to Baltimore: Jellyfish, Orioles and polar bears, oh my
Maryland’s major city has a lot to offer, including baseball, a zoo and an aquarium
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All the best, Liz, we’ll miss you taking care of us in the Caffe
After joining the Lifestyles Caffe more than ten years ago, Liz Corbo is retiring. She could always be seen working at the cash register. “I didn’t know anything about the cash register, but that’s what I was hired for,” said Liz. Liz started working at Lifestyles after retiring from Hungerford, where she worked with Richard […]
A pioneer in the Lifestyles Greenhouse
If you know Nancy Jones, you would think she has been gardening all her life. But like many other people at Lifestyles, she learned her skills here. Nancy retired in March to Danbury, Conn., after 16 years of planting plugs, creating flower arrangements, organizing sales, supervising Bingo and bringing a little sunshine to everyone’s life […]
What Every Caregiver Should Know: Sen. Andrew J. Lanza Special Needs Fair 2019
N.Y.S. Senator Andrew J. Lanza held his 11th Special Needs Fair on the theme of “What Every Caregiver Should Know.” The May 17th event at the Jewish Community Center of Manor Road, brought together different schools, day programs, foundations and city agencies, offering day habilitation, transportation options, health, education and more. Caregivers and people with […]
The Giants drop a surprise at its NFL Draft Party
We met football players and we got autographs at the NFL Football Draft Party for the NY Giants and the NY Jets at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night, April 30. A cover band playing tunes from AC/DC and Walk the Moon cranked up the crowd while we waited for the Giants pick. When his photo […]
Jackie Evancho a Happy 19th Birthday – Larry Oliveri’s Blog
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 […]
Secrets of the Dead Delves into England’s Dark Ages with King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom
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 […]
Tony Orlando: An Icon in My Life
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. […]
Open letter to Governor Cuomo: Provide better pay for the people who help us
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. […]
Kiwanis Aktion Clubs Converge on Rochester
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 […]