The Bardavon, Poughkeepsie’s Historic Theater (Aired on March 30, 2012)

Seated: Chris Silva. Standing: co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Seated: Chris Silva. Standing: co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Chris Silva, Executive Director of the Bardavon since 1994, discusses the Bardavon’s upcoming programs and its fascinating history in the Hudson Valley. Many legendary performers have graced its stage in the past, including Mark Twain, Sarah Bernhardt, Frank Sinatra, and Houdini. When the Bardavon fell on hard times in the 1970s, citizens rallied to restore it. Its dramatic growth since then can be attributed to Mr. Silva’s excellent efforts such as overseeing the rescue (and management) of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic and daytime children’s programming. Recently performers have included Itzhak Perlman, Al Pacino, Patti LaBelle, Tony Bennett, and Bob Dylan, as well as classic motion pictures.

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The Bardavon
Historic Theater Restorations

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March 30, 2012 · Posted in Arts & Letters, Hudson Valley, Quality of Life  

Challenges to Forests of the Hudson Valley (Aired on March 23, 2012)

Seated: Dr.Gary Lovett. Standing: Co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Seated: Dr.Gary Lovett. Standing: Co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Dr. Gary Lovett, Senior Scientist at Millbrook’s Cary Institute, discusses the forests of the Hudson Valley and the problems they face now and will face in the future. During the interview, Dr. Lovett answers questions about the effects of acid rain, how climate change affects the forests, the problems that arise from invasive insects new to our region (notably the emerald ash borer), and lots more.

 

 

 

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The Cary Institute 
Dr. Gary Lovett 
Acid Rain
Forest Response to Climate Change 
Emerald Ash Borer

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March 23, 2012 · Posted in Environment, Hudson Valley  

Taking Care of the Caregiver (Aired on March 16, 2012)

Seated, Christine Sotmary. Standing, co-host Jonah Triebwasser

Seated, Christine Sotmary. Standing, co-host Jonah Triebwasser

Professional caregiver advocate, Rotarian Christine Sotmary, Executive Director of Caregiver Access, considers the rarely- discussed topic of caring for the caregivers, the people who help the ill or disabled in their own homes. People live longer today, so more families are involved in such situations. The caregivers live under enormous pressure caregiving and need support themselves. Ms. Sotmary shares her years of research into every aspect of caregiving, and provides important information about documents and programs that inform or aid caregivers. Caregiver Access also introduces student volunteers to careers in the medical, legal, and financial fields.

Learn More:
Services for Caregivers
National Family Caregivers Association
CaringBridge
Medicare Support

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March 16, 2012 · Posted in Aging, Health, Quality of Life, Support Groups  

Meals on Wheels and Other Aid to the Homebound (Aired on March 9, 2012)

Seated L to R: Carol McGrath, Barbara Kohlhausen. Standing: co-host Jonah Triebwasser

Seated L to R: Carol McGrath, Barbara Kohlhausen. Standing: co-host Jonah Triebwasser

 

Barbara Kohlhausen, CEO of Meals on Wheels Programs & Services of Rockland, and Pearl River Rotary President Carol McGrath, discuss how their Rotary club and other Rockland Rotarians work with volunteers to deliver lunch and dinner–about 1,000 meals a day, customizing meals for special diets as needed. Listeners will be in awe at the enormity of the services this organization offers, not only to the elderly, but also to others who are homebound, including transportation to and from senior centers.

 

 

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Meals on Wheels in Rockland
USDA Nutrition Programs
Senior Benefits Programs

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March 11, 2012 · Posted in Aging, Health, Nutrition, Service Organizations  

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