Senior Center Newsletter: Summer Edition

THE SFY NEIGHBORHOOD
SENIOR CENTER
A Program of the Samuel Field Y
58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck NY 11362
(718) 225 - 6750
July
August
2016
Senior Center Spotlights
FREE HEARING SCREENING
New Classes And Teachers
Tuesday, July 12 at 10:00-11:00 AM
Thursday, July 28, 9:00-3:00 PM
Summer brings us the opportunity to
introduce several new classes and programs.
We look forward to expanded art programming: How to Look At Art for the armchair
enthusiast and Oil Painting, Ceramics and Find
Your Hidden Artist for those who want hands
on experiences.
If the arts aren't your thing, try Ballroom
Dancing or Haiku Writing (Japanese poetry, in
English). Organize your photographs in the
Scrapbooking class. Cooking and baking
classes take place weekly.
And, of course, we continue with old favorites: Opera Appreciation and Jazz Re-visited.
See Page 5 for further information.
EARTH without ART is “ EH”
Come on July 12 to a special presentation by
the Center for Hearing and Communication
where you will learn about the various forms of
hearing loss and new and innovative ways to improve
your hearing.
Make appointments for a hearing screening on July 28.
They are available through appointment aboard the
mobile unit of the Center for Hearing and Communication, a NYC-based non-profit organization.
Note: This screening is intended for individuals who
have not had a test recently or do not currently wear
hearing aids. Assistive devices will be discussed if a
follow-up session is needed.
Please call the Senior Center Office
to make your appointment (718-225-6750).
Healthy Tummy, Healthy Life!
We welcome Neda Pourat, New York State Certified Health Coach and holistic practitioner
to the SFY Senior Center. Neda will be an important part of our Center’s Healthy Tummy,
Healthy Life program. On the first Wednesday of each month, Neda will facilitate a healthy
eating discussion/support group, open to everyone, with an emphasis on controlling
diabetes. Two weeks later, on the third Wednesday of the month, she provides us with a
cooking demonstration, highlighting those foods previously discussed. See pages 6 and 7
for details. Sponsored by the New York Foundation for Elder Care.
We want to acknowledge how wonderful it is that our Senior Center continues to grow. A big
welcome goes out to participants who come from all over Northeast Queens including Douglaston,
Little Neck, Bayside, Whitestone, Flushing, Fresh Meadows, Floral Park and Bellerose.
We are also grateful to our elected officials, (State Senator Tony Avella, State Assemblymen Ed
Braunstein and David Weprin, City Councilmen Barry Grodenchik and Paul Vallone, and Queens
Borough President Melinda Katz) for their continuing support of our programs.
The Samuel Field Y Neighborhood Senior Center is made possible by the
New York City Department for the Aging.
Staying Connected
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GALA GROUP
A Social Group
for Gay and Lesbian Older Adults
Meets the third Tuesday of each month
at 6:00 PM
July 19 August 16
September 20
Modern Yiddish Culture Club
Meets Thursdays from 10:00-11:30
Join us for fun, films, jokes and music. Listen to the stories
of Shalom Aleichem and Isaac Bashevis Singer in both
Yiddish and English. Light snacks will be provided weekly.
Tuesday Morning Men’s Group
Tuesday Marathoners Club
Meets every Tuesday from 9:00-10:30 AM
Meets July 12 and August 9 from 1:00-2:30 PM
President: Hy Sherman
Program: Irene Nichols
Join us for live musical entertainment.
Details to be announced.
Join us for bagel breakfast, good talk and comradeship at
each meeting. Enjoy breakfast (sponsored by the club) the
last Tuesday of each month at the Triple Crown Diner.
Meet the Senior Center Staff
Karen Schwab, LCSW
Ilene Yair, LMSW
Fern Prusak
Lynn Cohen
Jonathan Halter, RN
Jordana Davidson
Erica Tolentino
John Schwendel
Director of Older Adult Services
Director, Neighborhood Senior Center
Assistant Director, Neighborhood Senior Center
Office Assistant
Community Nurse
ENGAGE Volunteer Coordinator
Live With Purpose Volunteer Coordinator
Transportation Coordinator
718-225-6750 ext. 256
718-225-6750 ext. 236
718-225-6750 ext. 233
718-225-6750 ext. 277
718-224-0566
718-225-6750 ext. 212
718-225-6750 ext. 207
718-225-6750 ext. 231
Quick Calendar
JULY
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AUGUST
July 6
Healthy Tummy, Healthy Life
August 2
Nassau County Museum of Fine Art
July 7
Trip to Sagamore Hill
August 3
Healthy Tummy, Healthy Life
July 12
Marathoner’s Club
GALA Group MiniMini-Golf Trip
August 9
Marathoner's Club
July 14
Trip to Belmont Racetrack
Challah Bread Baking (Session A)
August 11
Trip to Cradle of Avia1on Museum
Bubbe’s Cheesecake Baking
July 19
Trip to Tanger Outlets, Deer Park
August 16
Poolside Party (Tanenbaum Family Pool)
July 20
Cooking Demonstra1on and Tas1ng
August 17
Cooking Demonstra1on and Tas1ng
July 21
Trip to Atlan1c City
August 18
Trip to Old Westbury Gardens House and
Gardens
July 26
Trip to Louis Armstrong House
August 25
Trip to Atlan1c City
Erica’s Dominican Cake Baking
July 28
Challah Bread Baking ( Session B)
September 1
Sam’s Sesame Cookies Baking
Trips (Please pre-pay by check for all trips in the Senior Office)
The SFY reserves the right to cancel scheduled trips due to insufficient enrollment, extreme
weather conditions or issues of public safety. In these instances, all fees will be refunded.
Thursday, July 7
Sagamore Hill,
Home of Teddy Roosevelt
Thursday, July 14
Belmont Racetrack
Tuesday, August 2
Nassau County Museum ofFine Art
Thursday, August 11
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Tuesday, July 19
Tanger Outlets, Deer Park
Thursday, August 18
Old Westbury Gardens House and
Gardens Tour
Thursday, July 21
Trip to Atlantic City *
Thursday, August 25
Trip to Atlantic City *
Tuesday, July 26
Louis Armstrong House Museum
All summer trips cost $15 each, and include all fees, brown bag lunch and tips.
Depart from the Samuel Field Y at 10:00 AM and will return by 3:00 PM
Please pre-pay for all trips in the Senior Center Office.
* Details to follow for the Atlantic City Trips, including departure and return times.
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Movie Matinee
Every Wednesday, from 12:30-3:30
$3 Includes lunch and a movie
July 6
July 13
July 20
July 27
August 3
August 10
August 17
August 24
August 31
.
Brooklyn
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Joy
Casablanca
The Martian
City Slickers
The Danish Girl
Some Like It Hot
Shane
Classes and Courses
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Mondays
10:00 –12:00 PM
Beginning Mah Jong Lessons (Marilyn Golin)
For beginners and “returnees” who need a refresher course
Mondays
11:00-12:00 PM
“Workings of the Head and Heart” Chat Room (Charlene Ingber)
A weekly discussion of life’s ups and downs.
Mondays
1:00-2:15 PM
Opera Appreciation (Mel Haber)
Suggested contribution: $3
In this class, you will get to see and hear videos of great singers of the past. Hear highlights from
specific operas, singers or themes. (July 11, July 25, Aug. 8)
Tuesdays
10:30-12:00 PM
Potpourrie With Perrie (Perrie Nordlicht)
A weekly discussion of various topics with historical/cultural themes.
Tuesdays
1:00-2:30 PM
Ballroom Dancing (Gloria and Rupert)
Suggested contribution: $3
Learn the basics of ballroom dancing, or brush up on your old moves. (No class on July 12 or Aug. 9)
Wednesdays
10:00-11:00 AM
Haiku (Nick Isabella)
Try your hand at writing Haiku – the Japanese poetry form that uses just 17 syllables per poem!
Meets ONLY in July.
Wednesdays
10:00-12:00 PM
Oil Painting (Blanche Isabella)
Materials fee: $5 per session
For all levels of artists, from beginners and up. Materials list available upon registration.
Wednesdays
1:00-3:00 PM
Ceramics (Heather Ganiaris)
Materials Fee: $5 per session
Create unique pieces of art using various methods of working with clay. Fee includes clay, glazes,
and firing. Please Pre-Register in the senior office.
Thursdays
10:00-11:30 AM
“How To Look At Art” (John Hirsch)
Suggested contribution: $3
John takes us on a tour of religious-themed works of art from the Renaissance to the present.
(July 7-Sept. 1)
Thursdays
1:00-3:00 PM
Scrapbooking (Marie D’Andrea)
Materials fee: $5 per session
Display your memories on paper with scrapbooking. You can make individual pages that can be
combined into an album. July 14 thru Sept. 1 Materials list available upon registration.
Thursdays
10:30-11:30 AM
“What’s in the Oven”
Thursdays
1:00-2:15 PM
The Blues Revisited (Gail Storm)
Suggested contribution: $3
Gail takes us on a deeper journey into the world of American Blues. (No class July 7 and 14).
Fridays
10:30-11:30 AM
Find Your Hidden Artist (Doug Leblang)
Materials fee: $5.00
Each week, Doug will guide you through the steps of creating a “one of a kind” painting. Have fun,
and go home with a masterpiece!
Fridays
10:00-12:00 PM
Beyond Basic Bead Weaving With a Needle (Ilene Yair)
Materials fee: $5
Create one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry using seed beads and a needle. Participants must be able
to thread a needle and be comfortable working with very small beads and other jewelry-making
components. Please call Ilene to pre-register.
Suggested contribution: $3
Try your hand at baking challah bread, Bubbe’s Cheesecake, Dominican Macaroons and Sam’s
Sesame Cookies. (July 14, July 28, Aug. 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 1). Please pre-register by phone.
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Regularly Scheduled Programs
MONDAYS
8:45-9:30
Tel Aviv
10:00-2:00
Jerusalem
11:00-12:00
Senior Yoga/Silver Sneakers© (Robin Stuelpner) (see * and ** on next page)
Ladies Social Club Learn and Play (Marilyn Golin)
Conference Room Workings Of the Head and Heart Chat Group (Charlene Ingber)
11:00-12:00
Jaffa
Strength Training for Better Balance (Robin Stuelpner) (see * and ** on next page)
1:00-2:15
Jaffa
Opera Appreciation (Mel Haber) (see * on next page) July 11, July 25, August 8
2:00-3:15
Jerusalem
1:00-2:30
Tel Aviv
Fun with Fern
Building Confidence and Reducing Falls (July 11-August 15) (see page 9)
TUESDAYS
9:00-10:00
Jaffa
Tuesday Men’s Club (see page 2)
10:00-1:00
Tel Aviv
Time with Friends
10:30-12:00
Masada
Potpourri With Perrie (Perrie Nordlicht)
12:30-2:30
Tel Aviv
Marathoner’s Club (July 12 and August 9)
11:30-12:30
Tel Aviv
Ask the Nurse (Jonathan Halter)
1:00-2:30
Tel Aviv
Ballroom Dancing with Gloria and Rupert (No class on July 12 and August 9)
1:00-1:45
Jaffa
Classic Aerobics/Silver Sneakers© (Donna Hunt) (see * and ** on next page)
Open Monday
through Friday
11:30AM-1:00 PM.
Suggested contribution
of $2.50
Kosher Dietary Laws Observed
WEDNESDAYS
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9:00-9:45
Tel Aviv
Senior Cardio/Silver Sneakers© (Donna Hunt) (see * and ** below)
10:00-11:00
Tel Aviv
Haiku with Nick Isabella
10:00-12:00
Jerusalem
10:30-11:30
Tel Aviv
Healthy Tummy, Healthy Life Discussion/Support Group (July 6, August 3)
11:00-12:00
Tel Aviv
Healthy Tummy, Healthy Life Cooking Demo with Neda Pourat (July 20, August 17)
11:00-12:00
Tel Aviv
Brain Games with Sharieka Mason and Fern Prusack
(No class July 20 and August 17)
12:30-3:30 PM
Tel Aviv
Movie Matinee (See page 4 for details)
1:00-3:00 PM
Jerusalem
Oil Painting with Blanche Isabella (Materials fee: $5 per session)
Ceramics with Heather Ganiaris (Materials fee: $5 per session)
THURSDAYS
9:00-9:45
Tel Aviv
Senior Aerobics/ Silver Sneakers© (Robin Altomare) ( see * and ** below)
10:00-11:30
Jerusalem
10:30-11:30
Tel Aviv
10:00-11:15
Jaffa
“How to Look at Art” with John Hirsch (see * below)
11:30-12:15
Jaffa
Strength Training for Better Balance (Robin Stuelpner) (see * and *** below)
1:00-2:15
Tel Aviv
1:00-3:00
Jaffa
Modern Yiddish Culture Club
“What’s in the Oven?” Baking (July 14, July 28, Aug. 18, Aug. 25, Sept. 1) (see * below)
Exploring Jazz and Blues (Gail Storm) (see * below) No class July 7 and July 14)
“Scrapbooking” with Marie D’Andrea (Materials fee: $5 per session)
FRIDAYS
9:00-9:45
Tel Aviv
Senior Circuit/Silver Sneakers© (Robin Altomare) (see * and ** below)
10:00-11:00
Tel Aviv
Tai Chi ( Elaine Fleishman) (see * and ** below)
10:00-12:00
Golan Heights
10:30-11:30
Jerusalem
Beyond Basics Bead Weaving (Ilene Yair) (Materials fee: $5 per person per class)
Find Your Hidden Artist (Doug Leblang) (Materials fee: $5 per person per class)
* THERE IS A SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION OF $3 FOR THIS PROGRAM.
** THE SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION DOES NOT APPLY TO SILVER SNEAKERS PARTICIPANTS.
*** PARTICIPATION IN STRENGTH TRAINING IS OPEN TO MEMBERS OF NORC WOW AT
WITHOUT A SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION.
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Transportation
The Samuel Field Y Neighborhood Senior Center provides transportation in
Northeast Queens to and from:
• The Neighborhood Senior Center
• CAPE, the SFY mental health clinic
• Programs for people with memory loss at our Little Neck site
• Transportation to local medical appointments
• Local food shopping in Bay Terrace and Little Neck areas.
Contact John Schwendel, director of transportation at 718-225-6750 ext. 231.
Need assistance with
Medicare?
HIICAP Medicare Counselor Linda Gordon
is here to help.
Wednesdays, July 27, August 10, August 24
9:30-1:30 PM
Call the Senior Center Office to make an
appointment. 718-225-6750 ext. 236 or 233.
“What’s In The Oven”
Come bake with us!
Thursdays, 10:30-11:30
July 14 OR July 28 Sarah’s Challah Bread
(please register for just one session)
August 11
Bubbe’s Cheesecake
August 25
Erica’s Dominican Cake
September 1
Sam’s Sesame Cookies
Taking Care of Yourself
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Caregiver support groups for family members caring for individuals with
Alzheimer’s Disease and related memory disorders.
For more information, please contact Alissa Pizzutiello, Director of the Early Stage Memory Loss Program,
718-225-6750 ext. 331 or apizzutiello@sfy.org
Building Confidence And Reducing Falls
Mondays, July 11-August 15 from1:00-3:00 PM
This program is designed to help prevent falls by increasing your
awareness of your environment and by improving muscle tone through
exercise. The series consists of seven workshops, once a week for 2 hours.
It includes special guest speakers such as pharmacists, physical therapists
and podiatrists. You will achieve the best results by committing to participate in all 7 sessions.
For more information or to register,
call Ilene Yair at 718-225-6750 ext. 236 in the Senior Center Office.
All meals are served with
fruit juice, whole wheat
bread and fresh fruit and
subject to change without
notice.
4
5
Chicken Cacciatore
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
11
12
Hawaiian Chicken
Cheese Pizza w/ Skim
Mozzarella Cheese
Sautéed Onions & Pepper
Garden Salad
Mixed Green Salad
Broccoli w/Toasted Garlic
7
6
Beef Meatloaf w/
Spanish Style Baked fish
Mushroom Gravy
Rice Congee with Beans
Sweet Noodle Kugel
Roasted Vegetables
Normandy Blend Veggies
1
Chef Salad with Eggs
Cucumber Salad
Pita Bread
8
Corned Beef Sandwich
Macaroni Salad
Potato Salad
13
Vegetable Lasagna
Italian Vegetables
14
Pepper Steak
Roasted Vegetables
Brown Rice
15
Tuna Salad
Bean Salad
Gazpacho Soup
18
Italian Meatballs
Pasta
California Blend
Vegetables
19
Grilled Mozzarella &
Tomato Sandwich
Cucumber Salad
Mixed Green Salad
20
Baked Ziti with Cheese
Garden Salad
21
Baked Fish w/Sweet and
Sour Sauce
Rice
Broccoli
22
Roast Beef Sandwich
Asian Cabbage Salad
Macaroni Salad
25
Chicken Skewers w/
Mushroom and Pepper
Orzo
26
Stuffed Cabbage w/Beef
Cauliflower
Mashed Potatoes
27
Spinach Stuffed
Flounder
Egg Barley
Mushrooms
28
Stuffed Shells w/Cheese
Broccoli w/Toasted Garlic
29
Sliced Deli Turkey
Macaroni Salad
Mixed Green Salad
1
Chicken Teriyaki
Rice
Mushroom, Red Pepper &
Onion Sautee
2
Stuffed Peppers w/Turkey
Sweet Potato
Creamed Spinach
3
Stuffed Flounder
Barley
Broccoli and Red Pepper
4
Meatballs
Spinach Ravioli
Mixed Green Salad
5
Turkey Sandwich
Macaroni Salad
Potato Salad
8
Spanish Style Fish
Rice Pilaf
Roasted Vegetables
9
BBQ Boneless Beef Ribs
Mashed Potatoes
Asian Cabbage
10
Chef’s Salad w/Cold Cuts
Bean Salad
Pita Bread
11
Citrus Sesame Salmon
String Beans
Rice
12
Gefilte Fish
Green Salad
Three Bean Salad
15
Spanish Style Fish
Rice Pilaf
Roasted Vegetables
16
Honey Chicken
Roasted Potatoes
Seasoned Broccoli
17
Eggplant Parmesan
Spaghetti
Green Beans
18
Cheese Quesadilla
Rice and Beans
Mixed Vegetables
19
Roast Beef Sandwich
Cucumber Salad
Mixed Green Vegetables
22
Cheese Pizza w/ Skim
Mozzarella Cheese
Broccoli w/Garlic
Mixed Green Salad
23
Pepper Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Vegetables
24
Hawaiian Chicken
Rice Pilaf
Creamed Spinach
25
Vegetable Lasagna
Sautéed Peppers and
Onions
26
Chicken Salad
Potato Salad
Bean Salad
29
Grilled Mozzarella &
Tomato Sandwich
Cucumber Salad
Mixed Green Salad
30
Beef Italian Style
Baked Ziti
Zucchini
31
Chef’s Salad w/Eggs
Chick Pea Salad
Pita Bread
THE UMBRELLA OF ADULT SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE SAMUEL FIELD Y TO
RESIDENTS OF NORTHEAST QUEENS AND
WESTERN NASSAU INCLUDES:
•
•
The Samuel Field Y Neighborhood Senior Center provides
educational, social, cultural and recreational programs and
trips for all people over the age of 60. Ilene Yair LMSW,
Director. 718-225-6750 ext. 236
Early Stage Dementia Care Program for persons in the
early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or memory related
disorders. Support groups are available for family members.
Alissa Pizzutiello, LCSW, Director. 718-25-6750 ext. 331
•
Family Respite Adult Day Care Program, a social day care
model for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or
related memory disorders. Support groups are available for
family members. Jamie Cooperman, BA, Director.
718-225-6750 ext. 221
•
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities-Social
Service Programs (NORC –SSP’s) serving Deepdale
Gardens (Deepdale CARES, Laura Greenblatt, LCSW,
(718-225-3929), Clearview Gardens (CAP, Gary Babad,
LCSW, (718-352-4197) and parts of Floral Park, Bellerose
and New Hyde Park (NORC WOW, Darlene Brennan, LCSW,
718-225-6750 ext. 540).
•
•
Physical Educational and Recreation Department
dedicated to health and physical well being. Nancy Amlfitano,
MS, Director 718-225-6750 ext. 228
•
CAPE, a licensed mental health clinic with a wide range of
on-site and homebound social work and psychiatric services.
Michael Upston, LCSW, Director 718-224-0566
•
ENGAGE: UJA-Federation of New York’s Engage Jewish
Service Corps for adults over the age of 50 who want to
effect powerful change within the community through
hands-on activities. Jordana Davidson, LMSW,
Site Coordinator 718-225-6750 ext. 212
•
Queens NET provides legal and financial counseling
services, benefits and entitlements coordination and kosher
food distribution. Gayle Kolidas, LCSW, 718-224-0566
•
Queens Career Connect provides employment and career
transition services. Marisa Plotkin, LMSW, coordinator,
718-225-6750 ext. 345
•
Transportation Services are available for medical appointments, food shopping and rides to and from the Little Neck
site within geographic boundaries. John Schwendel,
Coordinator, 718-225-6750 ext. 231
“OUR COMMUNITY
IS EVERBODY’S
BUSINESS”
The Business Council of the
Samuel Field Y and Central Queens Y
partners with local business leaders to
better serve our community.
PLATINUM LEVEL
GOLD LEVEL
SILVER LEVEL
FRIEND LEVEL
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
For more information visit www.sfy.org or
contact Jana Goldman Ryan at
718-225-6750 ext. 238 or jryan@sfy.org