June 2016 - Johnson City Senior Center

June 2016
30 Brocton Street
Johnson City, New York
johnsoncityseniorcenter.org
Office: 797-3145
Fax: 729-8437
Lunch: 797-1149
JUNE BLOOMS
Thank you for participating in the most recent Rummage Sale and /or if
you bought chicken dinners at the fundraiser this Spring.
Both events were successful.
Johnson City Senior Center needs the support of the members that use the
Center for exercise classes, art and creative expression classes, educational
sessions, daily meals, TOPS, technology assistance, or special events. These
programs are the key to enrich each senior’s social and recreational needs.
Membership fees are tax deductible donation for the user and it also assists
with the Center’s operational needs. After over 15 years or more that cost
was consistent without an increase. This year the board decided to
increase that cost to help offset the increasing utilities and insurance costs.
Every member gets an investment for increasing their life expectancy,
maintaining agility and one’s mental sharpness by using the Center’s
activities often. That is priceless! Keep doing this for YOU!
I want to share two golden program opportunities coming to JCSC that I
am proud to offer our members this summer. Through our association
with NYCON we have been granted one or more major musical acts from
leading musicians in the area. As soon as these special occasions are
confirmed, they will be posted and advertised. There will be no fee for
these performances and we are lucky to have these top musical acts right
in our own dining room!
Another special educational session that will be offered this month is:
“Food Safety 101”
June 15
2:30pm
This training program is designed to educate older adults about the basics
of food safety and to empower them to follow the steps needed to prevent
foodborne illnesses in the home. This one hour training will feature
safe-handling practices, instructional videos and handouts. The USDA
made this opportunity available to our Center’s seniors. It is open to any
member, volunteer or staff from other centers to attend.
Don’t miss this session!
It is an honor to host these special occasions at
Johnson City Senior Center!
Darlene Leonard, Executive Director
Hours: Weekdays 9:00—4:00
Fridays, closing at 2PM
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Darlene Leonard
jcscdarlene@stny.rr.com
Program Assistant
Laurie Schneider
jcsclaurie@stny.rr.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dorothy Blasko, Chair
Jim Ross, Vice-Chair
Treasurer , Pat Collins
Secretary, Amanda GiannoneCarol Carr
Jeff Greenblott
Bill Hagopian
Mary Hess
Ken Kinsman
Drenda Kudlac
Larry Rafferty
Deborah Thorpe
FACEBOOK:
johnson City Senior Center
Vision Statement
The JC Senior Center is a
private non-profit
community-oriented
organization that strives to be a
trendsetter in providing
programs and services that
empower adults to improve
their level of health, wellness
and independence.
Statement of Purpose
The JC Senior Center’s role is to
identify and address the needs
of current older adults while
evolving to meet the needs of
adult generations in the future
Non-Discrimination Statement.
The JC Senior Center welcomes
all older adults from Broome
County and the surrounding
communities to join and
participate in our programs and
activities. We are committed to
all our members regardless of
race, religion, sexual
orientation, national origin
or disability.
June 2016
Nutrition classes and Meals
Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Friday; please call by 1pm
the day before to order your lunch. $3.25
donation requested. Lunch served 11:45pm
First Tuesday every month
Offered by the USDA Snap program
June 7
Reservations are not necessary for Tuesdays
Nutrition Education
MENU OF THE MONTH—JUNE
1 - Ham w/raisin sauce
11:30am
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2 - Pub Burger or Honey Mustard Chicken
3 - Potato Crusted Pollack or Chinese Pepper steak
6 - Meatball Parmesan Sub
June 16
Get your Fats Straight by BCOFA
10:30am
7 - Breakfast for lunch-waffles/sausage
8 - Roast Turkey w/gravy
COFFEE SOCIAL
9 - Stuffed Pepper Casserole
10 - Breaded Fish or Chicken w/pineapple
13 - Chicken Cacciatore over Noodles
Monday thru Friday
Serving in the Dining Room
9am to 11:00am
14 - Breakfast for Lunch-pancakes/bacon
15 - Roast Beef w/gravy
16 - Beer Battered Fish or Broccoli Omelet
17 - Fish Florentine or Grandma’s Meatloaf
20 - Macaroni & Cheese
21 - Breakfast for Lunch– French Toast/ Sausage
22 - SENIOR PICNIC
23 - Beef Stroganoff Over Noodles
24 - Salisbury Steak w/gravy or lemon Pepper
Pollack
27 - Manicotti
28 - Breakfast for Lunch- Waffles/bacon
Soup and Sandwich Bar
Every Wednesday and Thursday
Soup, sandwich and small salad
will be served. According to guidelines
set up by the Office for Aging, we can
serve all three in amounts as noted.
This menu could change seasonally.
Thank you for understanding!
$3.25 for Seniors, no reservations
needed, Walk ins welcome
29 - Liver w/Onions or Chicken Marengo
30 - Sweet & Sour Pork
1 - Beer Battered Fish or BBQ Chicken Breast
The lunch program is sponsored by the US
Administration on Aging, the NY State Office
for Aging, Broome County Office for Aging
and JC Center participants.
Breakfast for Lunch
Every Tuesday
10:30-12:00pm
Johnson City Senior Center will be
closing at 2:00pm every Friday
SPECIAL Luncheons
June 8,9
Burger Bar with toppings
Fri. June 17 Father’s Day lunch
with Trivia Questions Contest
BINGO at JCSC
Meditation Sessions
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Increase your Inner Peace and the
Joy of Living
June 2016 Schedule
Monday’s
Sell @ 12:30pm Play @ 1:30pm
Monday, June 6
Monday, June 13
Monday, June 20
Monday, June 27
Bigger Jackpot!
Coming soon….
Wed. July 13
Farmer’s Market Coupons
Christmas in July Sale
Fri. July 15
Summer picnic outside
12:00pm
Practice Scientific Mental Relaxation and
Meditation. We offer group-training in these arts
every Thursday.
Qualified Counselor is also available for individual
sessions.
Adults of all Ages are welcome - Mental Relaxation
and Meditation: 3-4pm $3.00
1-hr. Private Counseling: 10 or 11am
$5.00
Minimal fees at the spirit of service. (Payable to
the instructor)
Registration: Call 797-3145 or stop at the front desk
Mondays in June
Tap Dancing Classes
2:00pm
If you can tap your feet, try this class for
fun and relaxation
No need to buy tap shoes, instructor, Peg
Vanfleet will tell you what you can do.
June 2
Wed. July 20
11:00am
Jamie from OFA will offer information on financial benefits for senior
housing, how to apply for food stamps and Medicaid, NY Connects
Car Fit Event
Would you like to leave a gift to the
Parking Lot
Johnson City Senior Center?
Tuesday, June 21
RED Hat Meeting
6:30 PM
Consider gifting low basis stock, or make JCSC a
beneficiary of your annuity or life insurance.
Another opportunity could be a charitable
remainder trust. In addition, give a gift in your
name to the endowment fund investment of the
Senior Center. Please ask Darlene Leonard,
Executive Director, how you can make a difference
in our future!
MORE HAPPENINGS AT THE CENTER
Notes: Special Events in JUNE
Wed. June 2 – NY Connects– Senior
Options 11:00am
Fri. June 3 – Car Show, Band Music, City
Chicken 12-2pm
Tues. June 7 SNAP Nutrition Class Nutrition Program 10:30am
Wed. June 8 - June Birthday Cake by
Fidelis 11:45am
AARP DRIVER SAFETY
AARP Driver Safety Classes — 2016
Payment is required upon registration
Payment by check only-payable to AARP
Call 797-3145
AARP Members $20
Non AARP Members $25
Wed. June 15 & 22
FULL
5:00-8pm
Tues.July 19 & 26
1:00-4pm
Sat. Aug. 23
8:30-3pm
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Legal Aide Services
June 16 morning
Wed. June 15 - BP’s & glucose checks
10:30am, Food Safety 101 Class 2:30pm
Thurs. June 16 - Get Your Fats Straight
10:30am; Legal Aide by appointment
Mon. June 20 - Country Line Dance
Performance 11:00am
Tues. June 21 - Red Hat meeting 6:30pm
Wed. June 22 - Center Closed
Thurs. June 23 - AOP-Long Term Care
Options 10:30am
Tues. June 28 - Ice Cream Social/Music
12:30pm
If you need assistance setting up or changing your
will or health care proxy or other issues, please call
797-3145 for an appointment to meet with a legal
aide counselor at the Center
Wed. June 29 - Haircuts in the morning by
appointment
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Room rental opportunities are available for the
dining room, craft room or the health center for
your birthday, anniversary, parties, gatherings,
dances or other uses. For a nominal fee, these
rooms are available for JCSC members or
anyone in the community. Call 797-3145 or stop
in the Center for an application!
SENIOR PICNIC and FUN FEST
Wed. June 22
10-2pm
SUNY Broome
Tickets must be purchased in advance for
this event at the receptionist desk
All seniors invited
Medicare Questions
assistance and insurance options that can
save you money
Entertainment in JUNE 2016
Tuesdays, June 7,14,21,28 JCSC Guitar Group, No Vacancy
9:30-12:00 pm
Thursdays, June 2,9,16,23,30 Guitar Group, Fretboard Express
9:30-12:00 pm
Wed. June 1,15
Piano Music by Andrew Wolin
Wed. June 8,29 Piano Music by Beverly Briggs
11:30am
11:00am
Traveling with the JC Senior Center
For more information about our trips, please call 797-3145
**Sunday, June 12—Friday, June 17
Memorable Michigan and Mackinac Island
TRIP CLOSED—FULL
**Wednesday, June 22
Forestburg Playhouse
Cost: Members
“Anything Goes”
$110
Buffet lunch included….
Non members $120
Final payment 5/20
**Monday—Tuesday, July 4 & 5
4th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks
CALL CENTER FOR INFORMATION
**Monday, July 11
Mailboat Cruise, Skaneateles, NY
Cost: Members
$99
Final payment due 6/10
Non members
$109
WAITING LIST ONLY!
**Wednesday, August 3
Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia Duck Tour
Cost: Members $138
Non members $148
Final payment due 7/1
**Monday, August 29
“Senior Day” at the New York State Fair
Cost: $30
**Friday, September 16
Auburn, NY
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
Cost: Members $111
Final payment due 8/16
“Million Dollar Quartet”
Non members $121
Always Available
Ongoing Health Programs
MONDAY
Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings
with Medicine Shoppe June 15
Exercise Equipment: 12 noon - 4:00pm
Gentle Yoga: 9:30am - 10:30am
Line Dancing: 10:45am - 11:45am
Water Color Painting: 9:00am - noon
Knitting and Crocheting
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Pitch cards: 1:00pm
TUESDAY
Exercise Equipment: 8:30am - 4:00pm
(12 noon - 1:30pm not available)
TOPS: 9:00am - 11:15am
Zumba: 12:30 - 1:15pm
Shuffleboard: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Exercise Equipment is available for use
in the Health Center – inquire at the
reception desk
NEW Fitness Classes 2016
Evening Yoga
Wednesday 5:30pm
Lo-Impact Aerobics with Joyce Thursday
10:30am
Chair Dance Party Class Friday 12:30pm
WEDNESDAY
Exercise Equipment: 8:30am - 11:30pm
In Memoriam
Quilting: 9:00am - 11:30am
Penny Bingo for Fun: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Mahjong 1:00 pm
Progressive Pinochle: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Writers Workshop: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zumba: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NEW Yoga: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Helen Gazdik
Mary Gormish
Tom Goskoski
Beverly Carlin
Theresa Yevchak
Marie Richards
Zemek
THURSDAY
Exercise Equipment: 8:30am - 10:00am
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oil Painting: 9:00am - 11:30am
Guitar Class: 9:00am - Noon
NEW Lo-Impact Aerobics: 10:30am
Individual Counseling: 10:00am - Noon
Shuffleboard Leagues: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Tai Chi: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meditation: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
FRIDAY
Julie Bryk
Irene Ivankovich
Angelo Palermo
Roger Russell
Elsie Pitkor
Helen LaMonica
Donald Peltz
Henry Pratt
Shirley Griswold
Arthur Phillips
Sylvia Buckland
Clarence Sickles
Hair cuts for men and women
Exercise Equipment: 8:30am - 2:00pm
Wed. June 29
Watercolor: 9:00am - 11:30am
Gentle Yoga: 10:00am - 11:00am
Ladies Singing Group: 10:00am - 11:00am
And every fourth Wednesday
NEW! Chair Dancing 12:00pm
Licensed beautician available
$15.00 by appointment
Please reserve an appointment at the reception desk
Greeting Card Sale
June 13 -15
10 -12pm
An assortment of all holiday and
special occasion cards packed in
bunches of 10 for $1.00
Pennies for a Mile
Did you know that it takes 86,794
pennies to make a mile?
Please donate your spare pennies
and help us reach the one mile marker!
Ice Cream Social
Pennies can be dropped off at the
receptionist desk and we can watch them
accumulate and reach the one mile mark.
With Fretboard Express
This fundraiser can raise $844.20!
Entertainment
Watch the mile marker grow!
Tuesday, June 28
Classic Car Show
Orange Blossom Special
12:30 - 1pm
Doc’s City Chicken
All Invited!
June 3 12-2pm
Parking lot
TREE of LIFE
If you would like to add a leaf to the Tree of Life in memory of, or to honor someone
special, please stop by for an application.
Bronze leaves are $60.00 Silver leaves are $80.00 Gold Leaves are $100.00
Your message will be engraved on each leaf and placed on the tree.
Horseshoe Pitch - Sign ups
Wanted Horseshoe Players
1:00pm Fridays
Anyone can play!
Hearts game – Fridays - 11:00am,
Hand and Foot - Thursdays - 1:00pm
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Pitch cards - Mondays - 1:00pm
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Mahjong - Wednesdays - 1:00pm
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Shuffleboard - Recreational on Tuesdays &
Competitive on Thursdays at 12:30pm
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Progressive Pinochle - Wednesdays - 12:30pm
NEW!
THANK YOU!
WISH LIST FOR THE CENTER
*Oil Painting Instructor
NEWEST Tree of Life leaf donors:
* Double Waffle Maker
Sr. M. Ferinand Hudak, Elizabeth Wood
* Lawn and/or garden rake
Larrry Rafferty - large griddle, Jeff Olin - POW flag
2016 Quilt Raffle– Under the Stars
Queen Size 84” by 100” Made by the JCSC Quilters for the Center’s annual fund raising raffle
Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
SOUTH CENTRAL FOREST
PRODUCTS, LLC
Mike Blasko
Consulting Forester & Private Forest Management
PO Box 6 Greene, NY 13778
607-656-4759 home
607-373-9660 cell
Please place an ad in the newsletter and
support the Johnson City Senior Center.
Your business card can appear in future
newsletters to generate customers for your
business. A personal message like a
birthday or anniversary is also possible.
Contact the center’s team for further
information and application.
PLEASE CHECK THE DATE ON THE
LABEL OF THIS NEWSLETTER.
Your membership will expire on that date. Please renew your membership every year!
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
“Celebrating Seniors”
Johnson City Senior Center
30 Brocton Street
Johnson City, New York 13790
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Binghamton, New York