Find one-of-a-kind, second generation bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, pins, rings, and cufflinks on Thursday, June 13 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Friday, June 14th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. In addition to jewelry we also offer accessories such as scarves and purses. All proceeds support the Art Department at OPC. The public is welcome and admission is free The Older Persons’ Commission is located at 650 Letica in Rochester. For more information, visit our website … [Read more...]
The Good Person of Szechwan
May 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Michael Dwyer The Good Person of Szechwan Bertolt Brecht wrote "The Good Person of Szechwan" between 1939 and 1943 while in exile from Germany during World War II. It made its debut on February 4, 1943, at the Schauspielhaus Zurich, in Zurich, Switzerland. Considered one of the best epic plays by Brecht because of its universal themes and the way it challenges the audience. The first English-language version of the play came to the United States in 1948 and the Brecht parable … [Read more...]
Rochester Area Jaycees 2013 Senior Easter Basket Project
April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For many years, the Rochester Area Jaycees have worked in conjunction with the Older Persons Commission to deliver Easter Baskets, filled with food, candy and useful household items, to homebound seniors who live in the Greater Rochester area. Annually the Jaycees budget funds that were raised for this community service project. The group works with the OPC to identify homebound senior citizens who will receive the bags. Once the Jaycees purchase the materials and assemble … [Read more...]
New OPC chairman says problems are over
February 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The new chairman of the Rochester Older Persons Commission governing board says the difficulties of the past few years are over. Pierre Atallah, a Rochester cardiologist and Oakland Township resident, was recently appointed by the Oakland Township Board of Trustees to serve on the OPC board. He also serves on the Rochester Downtown Development Authority Board and said he was elected OPC chairman as a compromise candidate. Over the last few years, tension has developed between the OPC board … [Read more...]
“Working with Super Stars” Luncheon and Lecture at OPC
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Enjoy a delicious luncheon, served to you by the Rochester Junior Woman's Club, and a special presentation by George Piliouras, the Executive Creative Director of Ford Motor advertising campaigns, as well as those of Country Music superstars Toby Keith and Alan Jackson on Wednesday, February 27 from noon to 2:00 p.m. Our popular Learn More Now Program is offered every three months and open to the public. Sponsored by Guardian Angel Cemetery and the Modetz Family Funeral Homes. Limited … [Read more...]
OPC has news, but what is it?
February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Be among the first to hear some special announcements at the Rochester Older Persons Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at noon. Dr. Pierre Atallah, newly elected Chairman of the OPC Governing Board, will make the announcements and the public is invited to attend. The OPC is located at 650 Letica, Rochester. … [Read more...]
Time to Rock and Roll!
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Older Persons Commission will present Sock Hop 2013 on Friday, February 8 from 6-9 p.m. This event is open to the public, so invite all of your friends or come solo and meet new ones. Dancing is not mandatory. Start the evening with Culver’s fresh fried chicken, then head to the gym to dance to the music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Dress according to your favorite musical era--be a hippie, grab your leather jacket or poodle skirt, accent with paisley or plaid, or just … [Read more...]
OPC seeks to add parking
November 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Nine years after the Rochester Older Persons Commission moved from an old school on Woodward to a bigger new home on Letica, parking is a problem. Enough so that the governing board is looking into how much it would cost to build a parking garage. “It’s unbelievable that we need it when you look at the parking we had at the old building,” said board Chairman John Dalton. “We need it desperately bad.” Parking was one of the top priorities identified in a strategic plan completed … [Read more...]
Is OPC spat over?
August 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Older Persons Commission’s 2013 budget was approved unanimously by Rochester City Council Monday, apparently bringing to an end more than a year of wrangling over OPC oversight. The vote was unanimous, although Councilwoman Kim Russell abstained since her mother is the OPC’s executive director, Marye Miller. Council never approved the OPC’s 2012 budget and sought an opinion from Attorney General Bill Schuette as to whether OPC may have violated state law by continuing … [Read more...]
