Your Albany NNORC

05/14/2026

This May, celebrate the beauty of spring with Lupine Fest, where blooming wild blue lupines, scenic trails, and hands-on activities bring the Albany Pine Bush Preserve to life. Be sure to pick up a Lupine Fest passport to collect stamps, explore events throughout the month, and earn small prizes along the way.

Albany Pine Bush Preserve

Take a literary journey around the world as the Storytelling Naturalist from the Vermont Museum of Natural History shares tales of animals and magic from around the world. With each story, a live animal will visit to bring a natural history piece to the myth and legends! This program is suitable for...

05/13/2026

The Ne'imah Jewish Community Chorus will perform with Cantor Shira Ginsburg (yes, our JFS President & CEO's sister in law) at Congregation Agudat Achim on Sunday, May 31, at 4:00 PM.

General admission tickets are $15; senior and student tickets are $10.

Tickets will be available at the door and pre-order tickets are available by calling Miriam Cooperman at 518-383-0066.

05/13/2026

This Saturday, May 16th in Downtown Albany, celebrate all things “518” during this lively community event filled with hometown pride, local vendors, live music, food, and more. From the 5.18K race to activities highlighting the best of the Capital Region, there’s something for everyone to enjoy downtown.

Downtown Albany, New York

Celebrate the 518 with a full day of activities!

05/12/2026

This weekend, enjoy authentic Greek food, live music and dancing, local vendors, and cultural activities at the St. Sophia Greek Festival. This lively celebration offers a fun way to experience Greek traditions, flavors, and community spirit.

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church

St. Sophia Church warmly welcomes all who attend our Greek Festival. Our goal is that our patrons enjoy and experience our culture and that they do so responsibly. However for the safety of all, any patron who commits unsafe and/or illegal actions is subject to removal and/or action by law enforceme...

05/11/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life? This Wednesday, May 13th at 2 p.m., join psychologist and mindfulness teacher Elisha Goldstein as he shares simple, practical ways to reduce stress, build resilience, and create more calm and balance through small daily changes. Based on his book "Tiny Shifts."

Action for Happiness

Feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life?In a fast-paced and chaotic world, many of us are left feeling stressed, reactive and stuck in unhelpful patterns. But what if meaningful change didn’t require a complete life overhaul - just small, intentional shifts in the moment? |

05/11/2026

Get ready for a full week of FUN with your NNORC neighbors!

See our full calendar of events and register today: https://jfsneny.org/calendar/

We are proud to host NNORC events in collaboration with:
Albany NY Library
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
Temple Israel of Albany
Honest Weight Food Co-op
B'nai Sholom Reform Congregation
St. Vincent de Paul Church - Albany, NY
First Congregational Church of Albany

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the many forms of love, care, and support that shape our lives. 💐

Happy Mother’s Day to mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, caregivers, chosen family, and all those who nurture others with compassion and strength. We honor you today and every day. 💕

05/08/2026

Are you a night owl or an early bird—and does it affect your health? Explore how your natural sleep patterns can impact energy, mood, and overall well-being, and why working with your body’s rhythm may support healthier aging and better sleep.

AARP

Experts explain why some people thrive in the morning while others hit their stride at night, how chronotype shifts with age and what habits can help you sleep well no matter your internal clock

05/07/2026

Retirement isn’t just an ending—it’s a new beginning.

Join our Life After the Clock group to connect with others, reflect on your journey, and explore what this next chapter can look like for you.

🗓 Wednesdays: May 13, 20 & 27
🕙 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 JFS Center for Counseling & Resilience

Take this time for yourself—or share with someone who’s stepping into retirement.

Learn more here: https://jfsneny.org/life-after-the-clock/
Register here: https://jfsneny.org/life-after-the-clock-retirement-transition-group-spring-2026/

05/07/2026

This weekend, welcome spring at Albany’s beloved Tulip Festival. Enjoy vibrant tulip displays, live entertainment, local artisans, great food, and family-friendly activities in a lively showcase of the city’s culture and heritage.

Learn more here: https://www.albanyevents.org/events/albany-tulip-festival/

Albany Events

05/06/2026

❗We are running low on reusable bags!

Did you know that JFS delivers meals and groceries to members of our community? If you or your company have extra reusable grocery bags (new or gently used), please contact us and we will coordinate pick-up or drop off.

Get in touch:
✔ Call 518-482-8856, Option 0 or
✔ Email [email protected]

Thank you!