Binghamton Events

If you or your organization would like to volunteer at any of the fundraising events listed below, e-mail BoscovsBlog@gmail.com.  

September 15 thru October 12 - Campus of Courses

Thursday, September 18 - Senior Health Fair
Raise funds for your local Alzheimer's organization

September 27 - VIP Day 
To benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

October 7 - Friends Helping Friends
Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass to benefit local non-profit organizations

October - Halloween Event and Candy Exchange

November 8 - Multiple Sclerosis Event
Support your local MS Society

Thanksgiving thru December 31 - Food Drive

December 6 - Festival of Fun and Giving

Tues, December 9 - Special Needs Shopping

POWER OF PINK
Boscov's and the Estee Lauder Companies invite you to think pink and show you care.

Join Boscov's as we help increase awareness and raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  Show your support by visiting Boscov's to see the wonderful selection of pink-inspired merchandise we will be selling in our Cosmetics Department.  All proceeds will go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation helps to fund groundbreaking research dedicated to treating, curing and preventing breast cancer.  With your help, we can achieve prevention and a cure in our lifetime.

Recycle your old Crocs at Boscov's!
Boscov's has partnered with SolesUnited to become an Authorized Collection Partner.  
Drop off your worn out Crocs in the Shoe Department.  Feel good knowing that you are helping to provide new Crocs shoes to those in need around the world.

Boscov's Binghamton 
Campus of Courses
Fall Session Begins Monday, September 15, 2008

Boscov’s invites you to come back to the classroom for the Fall session of our popular Campus of Courses!  Check over the courses listed, pick the ones you like, then register as soon as possible by completing the registration form below and mailing it to us.  Registrations by phone will be taken only for those who are using their Boscov’s Charge.  All classes must be paid for when registering.

Note:  Your instructor may have kits or materials available. 
Registration fee covers instructor’s fee.   Purchase of supplies is the responsibility of the student.

Long Term Care, Joseph M. Conwell, Financial Advisor, Lesko Financial, Inc. 
With the average American baby boomer reaching retirement, and increases in longevity of the population, there is an increasing demand for long-term care. What is long-term care?  How can I finance this efficiently?   What factors contribute to the risk of needing long-term care?  Learn more about hat you can do to protect yourself from the high cost of long-term care. We will also touch on recent legislation affecting Medicare Advantage Plans.

Class #1 - Tuesday, September 16, 2008             6 to 7:30PM      Greenery Restaurant      Free

Managing Volatility and Portfolio Risks, Joseph M. Conwell, Financial Advisor, Lesko Financial, Inc.

This class will review in detail the recent volatility and opportunities in the stock market. We will review what is currently occurring in capital markets. The management of risk within your portfolio will also be addressed. This will be a wide-ranging seminar with plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Class #2 - Tuesday, September 23, 2008 6 to 7:30PM             Greenery           Free

Annuity Contracts, Joseph M. Conwell, Financial Advisor, Lesko Securities, Inc.
Annuities can be attractive alternatives to other retirement savings vehicles. They offer a combination of insurance benefits and tax-deferred accumulation — with the option for guaranteed lifetime income payments. The wrong selection can be detrimental to your financial well being. This course provides information regarding the various choices you have when considering annuities. We will also review the most appropriate course for you to use in the decision making process.

Class #3 - Tuesday, September 30, 2008             6 to 7:30PM                 Greenery       Free

Saving for College: The 529 Plan and Other Options, Joseph Conwell. Financial Advisor, Lesko Securities.

This is a must if your child is attending college next fall and an excellent primer for those with young children. However, legislation enacted in 2001 transformed this little-known vehicle into one of the most attractive savings plans from a tax perspective.  But is it right for you and your family? And should existing college savings plans be converted? This seminar will be a comprehensive overview of the 529 Plan, exploring its Pros & Cons with other ways to save for college and examining the impact each has on qualifying for financial aid.

Class #4 - Tuesday, October 7, 2008       6 to 7:30PM             Greenery           Free

Defensive Driving Class offered by National Traffic Safety Institute
Instructor, Patty Weeks, Certified Instructor, NYS License Insurance Agent with Liberty Mutual Insurance

If you are a NY State principal operator of a motor vehicle, the completion of this 6 hour course  will provide you with  a minimum of 10% reduction in the base rate of your automobile and motorcycle liability and collision insurance.  The discount remains in effect for three consecutive years.  Questions, contact Patty Weeks, Liberty Mutual Insurance agent at 797-7587 ext. 51875.

Class #5 – Thursdays, September 18 and 25        5:30 to  8:30PM        $22       Greenery

Insurance 101, Patty Weeks, Sales Agent, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Presentation by a Liberty Mutual Life Insurance agent on various types of life insurance.  Each individual will prepare his or her own life insurance analysis.

Class #6 – Thursday, October 2         6 to 7PM          Free      Greenery

First Time Home Buyers, Patty Weeks, Sales Agent, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Presentation by a local real estate attorney, mortgage consultant, realtor, homeowner’s insurance agent.  You will learn how to mortgage your home, how to negotiate the sales price and tax benefits of home ownership.

Class # 7 – Thursday, October 9        6 to 7PM             Free      Greenery

How to Retire Wealthy, Rick Fox, Fox Investments
Are you behind in your retirement funding? No Problem - In this class you will learn how to use Morningstar, an independent mutual fund evaluation company, to design an asset allocation strategy that will help you retire. You will learn how to look for good mutual funds that are low cost and have no commissions associated with them. You will learn how to better handle your 401k or retirement plan. You will also be given a system that has beaten the S&P 500 for decades, with less risk! This class is designed for investors who are between 40-60 years of age and looking to retire, however anyone would benefit from these concepts. You can not afford to miss this class.

Class #8 – Mondays, September 15 & 22      7 to 9PM      Free                  Greenery

What is Supplemental Insurance and Why is it Important, Stephen Snitchler, Insurance Advisor
Find out important information on supplemental insurance, how it can be beneficial to you and why it is important to have.

Class #9 – Monday, September 29          6:30 to 7PM             Free                  Greenery

Touchstone Health, Medicare with Extracare
Are you a Medicare beneficiary? Do you have questions about your Medicare coverage? Come and join us for a Free benefits presentation by Touchstone Health.  Touchstone Health is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO).  Learn more about Medicare with ExtraCare from Touchstone Health.  

Class #10 – Wednesday, September 17  1 to 2:30PM             Free                  Greenery
Class #11 – Wednesday, October 8        1 to 2:30PM             Free                  Greenery

Wilton Basic Cake Decorating, Pat Jackson
Learn how to make cakes as beautiful as they are delicious.

In the introductory course you will learn all of the fundamentals of cake decorating; icing, color, borders, stars, and even roses.   In just 4 sessions you will be making beautiful cakes!   Decorating equipment will be discussed at the first class.

Class # 12 - Wednesdays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8       6:30 to 8:30PM          $25
Boscov's Employee Lounge, 3rd floor

Wilton Cake Decorating Course II, Pat Jackson
Learn more exciting decorating techniques such as how to make lovely life-like flowers, how to basket-weave a beautiful cake, and more! Participation in a previous Wilton Basic Cake

Decorating course is essential.  Necessary supplies will be discussed at the first class.

Class # 13 - Wednesdays, October 15, 22, 29, November  5          6:30 to 8:30PM        $25
Boscov's Employee Lounge, 3rd floor

Candle Making, Adrian & Tiffany Lake
Have you ever wanted to make your own candles?  This three-hour class will show you the materials, equipment, and techniques needed for you to be able to make our own candles right at home - for yourself or as gifts.  A $7 lab fee payable to the instructor is required to cover the materials for the class.

Class #14 Tuesday, September 16        6 to 9PM        $6        Classroom Auditorium

Fun with Beads, Adrian and Tiffany Lake
Learn the fun and creative way to work with beads to make your own necklace!  Once the technique is learned, you’ll me able to make many other projects.  A $5 lab fee payable to the instructor is required to cover the cost of materials for the class.

CLASS #15 - Tuesday, September 23        6 to 7:30PM           $4         Classroom        

Beginning Guitar, Eric Ross
Bring your own or a rented guitar and learn to play in this fun introductory course.   Students will learn to play music in addition to learning the fundamentals of technique such as scales, arpeggios, and chords.    A $2 fee, payable to the instructor is required to cover the cost of sheet music.

Class # 16 - Mondays, September 15, 22, 29 October 6                3:30 to 5PM             $15          Classroom Auditorium

Bridge, Mary Poplawski – The Bridge Studio
Bridge classes offered to attract new and current bridge players to improve bidding and play practices using Easy bridge! Workshops   designed by Edith McMullin.  We will cover major suit bidding, measly minors,  rock crushers (strong hands),  and no trump bidding as well as play sample hands to enhance your ideas on play and defense. Participants will be given copies of each workshop for their use at home. Come one and all. 

Class # 17 Thursdays September 18, 25, October 2, 9      10AM to Noon               $6
Classroom Auditorium

Beginning Genealogy, Linda Knapp
Tracing your ancestors.  Learn how to break brick walls, locate documentation and learn sources to find your ancestors.  Please bring along a notebook (preferably binder), paper & pen/pencil.

Class #18 – Wednesdays, September 17 & 24                 5:30 to 7:30PM          $7
Classroom Greenery Restaurant

Karate for Kids, Tonetta Wallen, 3rd Degree Black Belt, Winding River Karate Studio, Inc.
This 5 week session focuses on Soo Bahk Do Karate for self-esteem, concentration, and confidence.  The instructors will work with your children teaching them the basic movements of Soo Bahk Do(Tradition Korean Karate), as well as self-defense and conflict resolution.  Your child will benefit from this ancient discipline of mind and body. 

Class # 19 - Mondays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6             6:15 to 7:15PM                       $12  Classroom Auditorium

Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder has new Fall must-haves that you won’t want to miss.  From our new Perfectionists (CP+), which will start to improve collagen production in two hours to our New Fragrance – Sensuous.  Experience all that Estée Lauder has to offer and learn the way to ultimate beauty with this well known cosmetic line.  Instruction includes skin care and complete makeup information. The $5 registration fee is redeemable towards an Estée Lauder purchase at the end of the session.

Class # 20 – Wednesday October 8          4 to 6PM   1^st Floor Cosmetics Department   $5
Class #21 – Friday October 10                  4 to 6PM   1^st Floor Cosmetics Department   $5       

Lancôme Skin Care and Color – ‘08
From traditional to trendy, tantalizing textures and captivating colors come to life in 2008 color collection.  Let us show you how to create a velvety smooth complexion. Stained lips and soft, deep eyes to evoke your own Aura of Sophistication and Mystery!  The $5 registration fee is redeemable towards a Lancôme purchase at the end of the seminar.

Class #22 – Tuesday October 7       1 to 3PM        1^st Floor Cosmetics Department          $5
Class #23 – Thursday October 9      1 to 3PM        1^st Floor Cosmetics Department          $5

Elizabeth Arden
This Arden workshop will give you an overview of the Elizabeth Arden line, from skincare and makeup to fragrance.  An emphasis will be placed on products in skincare and on makeup selection and application. The layering of fragrance will also be discussed.  This workshop will be a truly luxurious experience.  The $5 registration fee is redeemable towards an Elizabeth Arden purchase at the end of the workshop.

Class #24 – Wednesday, September 17     1 to 3PM        1^st Floor Cosmetics Department      $5
Class #25 – Friday, September 26             1 to 3PM        1^st Floor Cosmetics Department      $5

Are You Wearing the Right Size Foundation
Second Floor Lingerie Department 
It has been reported that 90% of women are wearing the wrong size bra.  Our Lingerie Dept. will work with you to ensure that you are choosing the right size and receive a free gift. Sign up for your personal appointment.  Also, register to win a Free Bra.

Class #26 – Tuesday, October 7        10AM to 4PM      Second  Floor Lingerie Dept        Free

Starting a Small Business, Debra Hogan, MA President, Consumer Information Services
This four hour overview session will acquaint participants with the opportunities and challenges faced by today's small business owners.  If you are thinking of starting your own business or have just begun, this course is for you.  Topics to be discussed include: the idea; marketing research; protecting your idea; copyrights, trademarks and patents; finding good people; structuring the business; cash flow; finding the money; developing a plan; and starting out on the right foot.  Handouts will be available.  Optional workbooks and diskettes will be available.

Class # 27 – Wednesdays October 1 & 8      6:30 to 8:30PM           $10
Classroom Auditorium

Tenant Rights and Responsibilities, Debra Hogan, MA
President for Consumer Information Services
This two and a half hour session will familiarize tenants with their rights and responsibilities as well as those of landlords.  Topics to be discussed include: locating an apartment; applications and screening policies; rental agreements and leases; security deposits; heating seasons; utilities; rent and personal safety and (new) a discussion of eviction procedures.  Handouts will be available.
Class # 28 Thursdays, October 2 & 9       6 to 8:45PM                       $5
Classroom Auditorium

Identity Theft – How Not to be a Victim, Debra Hogan, MA – President, Consumer Information Services

Each year there are over 500,000 new victims of identity fraud.  In this workshop you will learn how to identify the techniques used by white collar criminals to steal your identity, how to identify agencies and organizations that can be of assistance and what steps to take to help prevent it from happening to you!

Class #29, Tuesday September 30        6:30 to 8:30PM         $5  Classroom Auditorium

Karate/Self Defense for Adults, Frank and Sandra Schermerhorn – Winding Rivers Karate Studio
A combination of the best of traditional Soo Bahk Do Martial Arts and self defense tips for adults & children age 15 & over.

Class #30 Mondays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6      7:30 to 8:30PM    $15 
Classroom Auditorium

Yoga – An Introduction, Sherry Evanek
Yoga is the science of self, a journey within. The practice of yoga is the opportunity to allow, surrender and trust in our hearts to release tension and stress from our bodies, to let go of habitual and detrimental thoughts of our minds, to expand our understanding and awareness.  Please wear comfortable clothing.

Class #31 – Wednesdays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8   10AM to 11:30PM    $15  Auditorium

55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING, AARP
This class is designed to deal with the special interests and needs of drivers over 50, including information that will help older persons update driving knowledge,  sharpen skills,  and remain on the road longer.   All New York State residents who complete the course will be eligible for a 10% discount on their liability and collision insurance premiums and up to 4 points removed from their license.   You must be over 50 to enroll in this course.

CLASS #32 Monday & Tuesday, September 15 & 16        10:30AM to 3PM
Classroom Auditorium $2 payable at registration, $10 fee payable by check to AARP to the instructor at class time.

CLASS #33 Monday & Tuesday October 6 & 7       10:30AM to 3PM
Classroom Auditorium $2 payable at registration, $10 fee payable by check to AARP to the instructor at class time.

Registration
Weekdays from 10AM to 9PM and from 11AM to 5PM, Sundays

In person:  4th Floor Courtesy Desk
By phone:   Call 722-4220 and ask for the Courtesy Desk.  Registration by phone must be paid with Boscov’s charge or for FREE classes only.
By mail:    Fill out the form on this page and mail it with your Check or Boscov’s account to:   

Boscov's
Campus of Courses
11 Court Street Binghamton, NY 13901

Please register early.   Classes are limited in size.

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Friends Helping Friends
Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Earn money for your organization in a simple and quick way.  All organizations are welcome as long as you hold a 501-C-3 status.

Friends Helping Friends is a day to enjoy great shopping, super savings, refreshments, door prizes and the chance for people to support their favorite non-profit organization.

Tickets to Friends Helping Friends will be available only from participating non-profit organizations.  Each participating non-profit organization will have the opportunity to sell $5 admission tickets for the event.  100% of the ticket money will go to the selling organization.

Plus a chance to win one of these fabulous Grand Prizes:

• Flat Screen TV
• La-Z-Boy Recliner
• Diamond Pendant
• 10 - $500 Shopping Sprees
• Each store will give away 5 - $100 Shopping Sprees

Join the fine organizations who are already participating.  If you non-profit organization would like to be a part of this exciting event, or for more information, in the Binghamton Area, contact Brenda Bennett at (607) 722-4220, please ask for Brenda Bennett or Public Relations  - or e-mail bbennett@boscovs.com

• Whitney Point High School - Mary Ellen Scholarship Fund
  
• Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park   
• First Ward Senior Center
• Orphan Cry International   
• Handicapped Children's Association, Inc.
• National M.S. Society / Upstate NY Chapter
• Eastern Broome Branch NYS Retired Teachers