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Retiree Employee Assembly
Representative Needed
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Are you interested in representing the experience and needs of Cornell retirees within the larger university context?
Are you seeking a convenient and flexible way to volunteer?
One staff retiree is still needed to represent the retiree community on the Employee Assembly (EA). The EA advocates for staff interests and identifies matters of concern and works with the university administration/other key stakeholders to seek solutions. This is an excellent way to be involved in decisions that make Cornell a great place to work and retire from!
The one retiree seat/vote is shared by two volunteers to reduce the overall time commitment.
Retirees who live outside New York State are eligible to volunteer and can join meetings remotely. Retirees who have returned to working at Cornell are eligible to volunteer.
What’s involved?
- Participate in noontime bi-weekly EA meetings with subcommittee meetings occurring on off weeks. You will work collaboratively with your fellow representative to determine participation and coverage for these various meetings.
- Join the Cornell HR Retiree Engagement Advisory Committee (HR REAC) meetings three times per year. This committee is charged with advancing Cornell as a retiree/retirement-friendly employer.
- Liaise with Work/Life in Human Resources to communicate with retirees, and inform them about specific issues/concerns
- Connect with the retiree community through events sponsored by Work/Life, the Retiree Newsletter, and/or other opportunities.
Please contact Amy Layton, Work/Life Program Coordinator, at worklife@cornell.edu to learn more.
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On May 23, 2023, over 40 retirees met at Frontenac Point Vineyard Estate Winery in Trumansburg and enjoyed a personal tour of the vineyard, the winery itself, and a private tasting. Owners Jim and Carol Doolittle, along with their son, Lawrence, shared their wine, stories, and 114 acres of beauty while retirees enjoyed time socializing on the back deck. Tim Martinson, who led the Statewide Viticulture Extension Program - senior extension associate emeritus helped with the tastings and fielded questions. | |
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Cornell Botanic Gardens Events
Check out these upcoming events at the Cornell Botanic Gardens this month:
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Tour: Seeds of Survival and Celebration -- Plants and the Black Experience - Friday, June 23, 2023, 1:00 PM. Join this guided tour of this plant display and exhibit that includes dozens of plants that were grown and used by enslaved Africans and their descendants in the Americas. This garden installation and exhibit illustrate the deep connections enslaved Africans in the Americas had with plants that provided medicines, materials, and supplements to their often-meager food rations; and how today the plants provide joy and hope to generations of descendants of the enslaved and enrich the cuisines enjoyed across American society.
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Secret Lives of Plants - Saturday, June 24, 2023, 1:00 PM. Join Garden Guide Dana Kruser to explore the hidden world of plants and their fascinating adaptations and interactions with other organisms in their environment. $12 general admission; Free for Botanic Gardens members. Learn more about Membership here.
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Wildflower Garden Walk - Sunday, June 25, 2023, 9:00 AM. Tour the woodland pathways and plant habitats of the Mundy Wildflower Garden, an 8-acre natural area and naturalistic garden. This area is ideal for learning about the natural history and identification of wildflowers and other woodland plants throughout the growing season.
Walks will be held rain or shine and may include some stairs.
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Free, Local Summer Concert Series
Summer is here and that means excellent music enjoyed outdoors! Check out these free summer concert series in our area:
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Free Concerts on the Arts Quad- Enjoy free concerts on the Cornell Arts Quad, Fridays at 7:00 PM on July 7, 14, 21, and 28. Free parking on campus after 5:00 PM.
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Music in the Park- Lansing Parks & Recreation Department will host concerts Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM on the lake at Myers Park. Food and ice cream trucks will be available. Starts July 7th.
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CFCU Summer Concert Series - The CFCU Summer Concert Series is back on the commons in Ithaca. Fun for the entire family, starting at 6:00 PM each Thursday through September 14, 2023, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
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Fall Creek Garden Tours
Residents of Ithaca's Fall Creek neighborhood will spruce up their gardens for display for this year's Fall Creek Garden Tour on Sunday, July 9 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The Fall Creek Garden Club presents this free, self-guided annual tour to highlight a variety of urban gardens and gardeners. On the tour, visitors will see not only well-tended front yards but also the hidden delights of private backyards. Garden hosts are present to answer questions.
Visitors begin the tour, any time after 11:00 AM by going to Thompson Park at the corner of Cayuga St. and Cascadilla Creek to pick up a map with garden locations and descriptions.
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Lecture: "Mission to Earth: Agriculture as a Holistic Solution"
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 7:00 PM
Call Auditorium, Kennedy Hall
Benjamin Houlton, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will present this free summer lecture open to the public.
Our world--the Blue Planet--is undergoing radical change through the advancement of human societies and economic growth. Solutions-based thinking, with a focus on opportunities that allow us to work effectively on local and global challenges such as climate change, food insecurity, and issues of sustainability, is advancing our efforts to address these problems.
Sustainable agriculture can be a powerful weapon in the race to feed all people nutritiously, scale carbon solutions that reduce climate change, promote environmental conservation, and conserve biodiversity. This is the "Mission to Earth" for the 21st century.
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Racker Rivals Big Red
Saturday, July 15, 2023, 4:30 PM
Lynah Rink, Cornell University
This is a fun annual exhibition hockey game that raises crucial funds for Racker, a local organization that supports individuals with disabilities and their families. All proceeds from this year's game will be put toward Racker's Early Childhood Services. While Racker offers many support opportunities for people with disabilities through every stage of their life, the Early Childhood programs are the most underfunded.
Find out more information about the event, including how to order tickets on the event web page.
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Guided Walking Tours of Campus
If you have never been on a guided tour of campus, now is the time! The weather is perfect, and it is a wonderful opportunity to see and learn about the history of campus. It's not just for prospective students!
This tour will give you an introduction to Cornell's history, its seven undergraduate colleges and schools, student life, athletics, and some legend and tradition. The tours are wheelchair accessible, are mostly outdoors, and last about one hour. We conduct tours rain or shine. General tours depart from Martin Y. Tang Welcome Center unless noted otherwise.
To schedule a tour, visit the tour web page.
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“Psychology of Spending” Workshop
Thursday, June 29, 2023, 5:30-7:00 PM
Register
Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with Visions Federal Credit Union, will offer a “Psychology of Spending” workshop in the Library's Digital Lab.
This workshop will focus on learning the psychology behind everyday spending. The goal is to help participants examine the forces that shape their shopping decisions and become shrewd consumers.
Questions prior to the workshop can be directed to education@visionsfcu.org or 1-800-242-2120, ext. 10900.
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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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Your Healthy Lifestyle: Healthy Meal Planning – Thursday, June 22, 2023, 1:00 PM. Learn how to feed your family healthy foods on a budget, identify healthy foods, and incorporate them into your meals. Portion control and instructions on reading and understanding food labels will be discussed.
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Lighten Your Life with Laughter - Thursday, July 6, 2023, 1:00 PM. This informative and enjoyable webinar shares techniques that use humor and laughter for proven stress reduction. It will discuss the power of positive thinking, the therapeutic benefits of humor, and the practices of laughter therapy.
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Financial Wellness: Overcoming Debt - Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 1:00 PM. Carrying too much debt today can jeopardize your financial future. This webinar will address the difference between good and bad debt, the impact of interest charges, managing your spending habits, and creating good saving habits.
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Sleep Science & Relaxation to Calm Caregivers - Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 1:00 PM. Sleep is vitally important to caregivers and their overall health. This webinar reviews sleep debt and good sleep hygiene habits but also how to calm the mind and body, avoid Monkey Mind Syndrome, and find relaxation techniques that work.
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Dealing with Sleep Issues - Thursday, July 27, 2023, 1:00 PM. This webinar will explore sleep disorders and their causes (circadian rhythms, insomnia, and snoring/sleep apnea), discuss the benefits of sleep studies and examine sleep’s relationship to stress and the release of cortisol. Additionally, you’ll identify ways to address insomnia and leave with helpful resources.
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Caregiver Support & Education Network Meetings
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 12:00 PM
Are you providing care for an adult family member, spouse, or friend, either locally or long distance? Perhaps the one you care for is living in a facility, independently in their own home, or in your home. If so, you are invited to attend meetings of the Caregiver Support & Education Network.
Participants are welcome to attend when their schedule allows. Caregivers come together to share the challenges, joys, and resources of caregiving as well as listen to occasional speakers presenting on topics of interest specifically to caregivers. Facilitators will share strategies, tools, and resources for coping with stress, caregiver guilt, and burnout as well as information on local/national resources that may assist you. Meetings will be held via Zoom until further notice.
Email worklife@cornell.edu for login information.
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Living Well with Cancer: Stress Management and Resilience - Coping With Cancer in Your Life
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
It goes without saying that cancer diagnosis and treatment are distressing and stressful for everyone. In this presentation by the Cancer Resource Center, learn healthy stress management techniques and strategies which promote coping and resilience during treatment and beyond.
Presenter Katheleen Reidy, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist, has worked clinically with people with a wide range of health issues for over 30 years.
Free and open to all - you do not need to be a cancer survivor. To register, please call 607-277-0960.
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Gardeners Needed
Interested in gardening this summer? Cornell Wellness has purchased a gardening plot on Freese Road with Community Gardens at Cornell and is seeking 3 individuals to help plant, grow, maintain, and harvest vegetables during the summer growing season.
Harvested vegetables are yours to keep and surplus vegetables will be donated to the Food Donation Network. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors, be active, increase your gardening skills, and learn some new recipes along the way.
For more information, contact Derek Fiacco, Wellness’ Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at df426@cornell.edu.
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