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Endowed Retiree Health Open Enrollment Dates:
Monday, October 30th - Friday, November 17th
In late October, Endowed Retirees on Aetna retiree health plans will receive a purple Open Enrollment (OE) Guide in the mail directly from Aetna. Please review your health plan options and any contribution changes effective 1/1/2024.
OE Meetings for Fall 2024: Cornell Benefits and Aetna Representatives will hold hybrid presentations for the 2024 retiree benefit plans. Presentations will be available in-person at Suite 140, East Hill Office Building in Ithaca, via video/Zoom presentation, or dial-in on your telephone.
The meeting schedule, telephone meeting IDs, and passcodes were included in a letter dated September 20th. Find additional Meeting information here: https://hr.cornell.edu/retirees.
Reminder: NO ACTION IS NEEDED if you want the same health coverage in 2024 as you had in 2023; it will automatically carry over into 2024.
If you are unable to attend a presentation, a recording will be available online, and Aetna’s dedicated Retiree Service Center is still here for you:
Contact the Aetna Retiree Service Center:
1-800-338-4533 (TTY: 711)
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET
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Flu Vaccine Clinics
Getting vaccinated each year is the best way to protect yourself – and others – against seasonal influenza.
Annual flu vaccination is always strongly recommended for college students due to the highly contagious nature of influenza and the close proximity within which students live and study. Flu vaccination is especially important during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic to help prevent individuals from simultaneously conflating symptoms or experiencing both illnesses.
Cornell Health partners with Wegmans Pharmacy each fall to provide our annual on-campus flu vaccination clinics.
Clinics are:
- Open to all – students, staff, faculty, retirees, student spouses/partners, and other community and family members (age 3+)
- FREE for all students, staff, faculty, and retirees (other community members: the cost will depend on your insurance; most plans cover flu vaccination)
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Offering 3 vaccine types: Regular dose, senior dose (for age 65+), and thimerosal-free flu shots (learn more about flu vaccine types)
For more information and dates of the clinics, please visit Cornell Health's web page.
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Cornell Concert Series Season Opens
The 2023–24 season will be a banner year, celebrating 120 years of presenting the range and depth of music from around the world. The series will feature gutsy Klezmer and classical Indian music traditions, as well as cross-cultural collaborations. Guitarist Frank Vignola partners with violinist Tessa Lark in a cross-genre exploration, while Tafelmusik performs the pinnacle of Baroque music. On the classical side, the Dover Quartet opens the season, followed by The Knights with Chris Thile, and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine brings hope to us all.
Cornell Concert Series’ artists are united by their passion for what they do, bringing a range of the world’s best music to you.
For schedule and purchase tickets, please visit the series web page.
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The 41st Annual Apple Harvest Festival
Apple Harvest Festival, presented by CFCU, will host plenty of farm stand fresh apples and produce, delectable apples and seasonal baked goods, a variety of food trucks offering tasty bites, and a craft fair with artisans from around the region. The festival will run from September 29th to October 1st.
There will also be live music and entertainment, plus a cider trail to enjoy refreshing cider in-store and plenty of great apple and apples-inspired products for sale inside shops in and around Downtown.
For more information, please see the event web page.
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Haunted History Tours with The History Center
Although Ithaca might be better known for its gorges, vibrant community, and colleges, it also holds a macabre past. Find yourself face to face with the most haunted archival items in The History Center's collections (original murder masks, and items from unsolved crimes). Explore the haunted history of downtown Ithaca with Heritage Ambassadors Sherri La Torre and Ben Sandberg. Dive into true stories of murder, jealousy, and insanity drawn directly from archival collections. This program is for ages 16 to 116.
2023 Tour Dates
- October 13th and 14th
- October 19th, 20th, and 21st
- October 26th, 27th and 28th
Tickets are $15/person. Tours begin at 6:00 or 7:30 PM on each date. The tour will take about 1 hour of walking in Downtown Ithaca. Registration required.
For more information, please visit the event web page.
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Fall Employee Celebration
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Purchase tickets
This year's event will feature family-friendly activities, Cornell athletic events, a family scavenger hunt, and as always our community dinner. So gather your friends and family to campus for the day to connect, make memories, and enjoy the season!
$7 ticket package ($40 value!) includes:
- Cornell Football vs. Bucknell at 1:00 PM
- Cornell Women's Ice Hockey vs. Penn State at 3:00 PM
- *Family Bowling (opt-in event. No additional charge) from1:00 - 4:00 PM
- *Family Rock Climbing (opt-in event. No additional charge) from 1:30 - 3:30 PM
- Community Dinner in Barton Hall from 3:30 - 6:00 PM
Additional events - no ticket purchase required:
- Family Scavenger Hunt from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Materials will be available for pick up at Barton Hall.
- Cornell Women's Swimming & Diving vs. University at Buffalo at 11:00 AM
- Cornell Men's Soccer vs. Princeton at 4:00 PM
*Family Bowling and Rock Climbing are optional events and have limited space. Those who opt into this event will be on a first come first serve basis the day of the event.
Ticket sales are now open through October 11!
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Engage with Cornell Wellness
Retirees, Cornell Wellness is your connection to services and educational opportunities designed to empower you to feel confident in making healthy choices in fitness, nutrition, health education, and self-care for the mind.
You’re invited to discover, develop, and support your self-care practices with various offerings provided through Cornell Wellness.
Make the connection with Cornell Wellness today and start tapping into a few of the many offerings that do not require a membership:
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Select one or more individual wellness consultations available through Zoom, phone, or in-person on Cornell’s Ithaca campus, and talk with certified staff about fitness, nutrition, smoking cessation, and more
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Follow Wellness on Instagram @cornellwellness for bite-sized health information that’s easy to digest
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Sign up for short duration instructional group activity classes including meditations, guided relaxations, stretching, and moving with confidence sessions that you can take part in from home or while you’re on the go
If you decide to purchase a Wellness Recreation Membership, you can access additional offerings including:
For more information, please visit the Cornell Wellness web page.
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers Course
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is being offered starting Thursday, October 5, by certified leaders Rebecca Hyde and Sherry Pomeroy. This evidence-based, online series, offered by New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition, helps caregivers gain confidence and take better care of themselves while caring for an adult friend or relative.
The free course runs every Thursday for six weeks, from 3:00-4:30 PM. Open to anyone in New York State. Space is limited. For more information or to register, contact Rebecca at 585-645-4572.
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Care.com Care Talks
With Care Talks, you’ll access exclusive events from expert speakers offering advice and guidance to help you better care for yourself and your family.
Check out these upcoming events:
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Retirement and Estate Planning - Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 1:00 PM. Learn strategies for creating a successful retirement and estate plan. The information will help you to assess your current financial situation, set retirement goals, and provide helpful resources for investment.
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Building In Daily Movement - Thursday, October 26, 2023, 1:00 PM. This webinar explores the benefits of exercise, the role of attitude and goals on success, the components of a well-rounded workout, and eating well.
For additional Care.com webinars, please visit their web page.
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Cornell Recreation Connection Seeking Volunteers
Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Join the Cornell Recreation Connection Group (CRC)! The CRC's mission is to encourage camaraderie and the Cornell spirit among staff, faculty, and retirees by providing social and recreational events both virtually and in person.
Contact crc_happenings@cornell.edu to learn more or to become part of the planning committee.
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Ithaca Warm Line Volunteers Needed
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service is looking for volunteers to be trained to take calls on the Ithaca Warm Line!
The Ithaca Warm Line runs 24/7 and is a great preventative opportunity for individuals who may be feeling lonely, disconnected, or just need to talk. Callers who reach out to the Ithaca Warm Line are not in crisis. This line is for social connections and light conversation.
A one-day training for new volunteers will be held on Saturday, September 30th from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the SPCS Business Office in Ithaca. You will learn all the tools you need to be successful in volunteering on this line. Once trained, scheduling is flexible to meet your needs. We encourage a minimum of 4 hours per week but can work with you. Must be 18 to work on the Ithaca Warm Line. Training and all shifts are conducted on-site at the SPCS Business Office and SPCS Call Center.
If interested, please reach out to Tiffany at blosst@ithacacrisis.org.
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Opportunities
The New York State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in Chemung, Schuyler, and Tompkins counties is looking for volunteers to serve as advocates for residents in long-term care communities.
Volunteers conduct regular facility visits, help identify and resolve concerns, and act as an advocate for residents.
Contact your local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for more information at 607-274-5498 or via email pchevallard@tompkins-co.org.
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