ACTIVE AT HOME

Assistance

Jewish Federation and Jewish Family Services are assisting those in need during these challenging and uncertain times.  Volunteers have been delivering meals, running errands, and delivering groceries. If you need assistance, please visit Jewish Federation's website or call (518) 783-7800. If you have concerns about a loved one and need further support or assistance,  please visit Jewish Family Services' website or call (518) 482-8856.

Please visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for Information about the coronavirus tax relief and economic impact payments. 

Audiobooks 

Listen to free public domain audiobooks by LibriVox.  Click here to search the catalog. 

Classes 

Take a free course online such as  Science of Well-Being with  Yale Professor Laurie Santos. Click here to search the Coursera catalog.  

Take The Gratitude Challenge, a 21-day challenge created by Tiny Prints to help you take note of the brighter side of life.  Click here to download The Gratitude Pledge and  The Gratitude Challenge Calendar.  

Coloring

Hang a rainbow in your window for kids and adults to find when they are walking around your neighborhood!  Click here to join the #518RainbowHunt on Facebook.

Take a break and have some fun with this collection of free, printable coloring pages for adults. Please visit Trail of Colors for more. Click on the image below to download.

Cooking

Search for a new recipe or watch a cooking show at kosher.com.   

Crocheting

Learn to crochet with Sheila from Maria's Place.  Click on the images to watch the instructional videos.

Painting 

Try painting a "picture in four parts" or "landscape" with Maria from Maria's Place.  Click on the image below to watch the instructional video.

Puzzles

Enjoy this collection of free  large print puzzles from Q.E.T.S.  Please visit Q.E.T.S. for more. Click on the images below to download.

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