Changing Times October 2017

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1 Changing Times October 2017 C C N S C A T H E R I N E S H E R I D A N S E N I O R C E N T E R R D S T R E E T J A C K S O N H E I G H T S, N Y

2 Dear Members, I want to thank you all for giving our wonderful leader, Larry Harfmann a wonderful send off. As you know Larry worked for the agency for over 16 years and he gave his heart and soul to the center he loved. While we are searching for the new manager, I will be stationed at the center. I look forward to meeting the members and getting your feedback on ways to make improvements to this fabulous center. We have some exciting events coming this October, so please make sure to read the entire newsletter, so you do not miss out. Some of the events include our Flu shots, Greenmarket presentations, Senior Appreciation day, our new Zumba class and Senior Ensemble Theater workshop, a spooky Halloween costume party and a volunteer meeting to name a few Funded by the NYC Department for the Aging As we start the new season of Fall I ask all our members to reach out to their fellow members. If you see someone sitting alone, please say hello and introduce yourself or even ask them to join your table. I am sure you can remember your first day coming to the center which can feel like the first day at school if you do not know anyone, so I encourage everyone to make a new friend! I also ask for our members to alert me or my office staff if you find the restrooms in need of attention. As you can imagine we have three floors to maintain, so we could use your help to keep the center in pristine condition. With much love and respect, Debbie Hoffer

3 Weekly Activities Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30pm Lunch Served Daily 12:00 Noon Monday 10:00 Sit and Fit 10:00 12:00 Senior Ensemble Theatre *New program starting on October 9th 1:15 Zumba * New Class 1:15 Senior Sing Along 1:30 Computer Class Tuesday 9:30 Knitting & Crocheting 9:30 Sit & Fit 1:00 Citizenship Class/ESL class 1:15 Social Dance 10/10-10/24-10/31 1:15 Wii Bowling 10/3 & 10/17 Wednesday 9:30 Art Class 11:00 Chair Yoga 1:15 Bingo Thursday 9:30 Knitting & Crocheting 10:00 12:00 Senior Ensemble Theatre *New Program 1:00 Citizenship Class/ESL class 1:15 Low Impact Aerobics Friday 9:30 Deep Breathing Meditation 10:30 Art Class 1:15 BINGO BILLIARDS: Mondays 1:00 am - 4:00 pm MAHJONG: Tuesdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm ONGOING: CHECKERS, DOMINOES, CARD PLAYING. F

4 Special Events: Flu Shots 11:00 a.m Greenmarket presentation 11:00 a.m Queens Theater Senior Theatre Workshop 10:00 a.m Senior Appreciation Day at American Martyr Church 10/12/17 Volunteer meeting 10:30 a.m. Circle of Care Support Group 1:30 p.m. Party Days: Halloween and Birthday party 10/31/17 Trips 10/2 BJ S p/u at 9:30 a.m 10/9 DOLLAR TREE p/u at 9:30 a.m 10/16 BJ S p/u at 9:30 a.m 10/23 BAY TERRACE SHOPPING CENTER p/u at 9:30 a.m 10/20 Tour of Corona Greenmarket p/u 11:30 a.m 10/30 BJ S p/u at 9:30 a.m *The center is having a volunteer drive. Please help your center thrive by volunteering. See Jorge for more information. Have fun while helping your center and friends!!!

5 DID YOU KNOW? It s never to late to have your vote count!!! The staff of the CCNS Catherine Sheridan Senior Center can assist you to register to Vote at any time. Your Vote matters, so please consider registering to vote if you have not already done so. It only takes a few minutes and if you are unable to go to the polling site to vote, you can always request and vote through an absentee ballot. Queens Volunteer Law Project Is a program that can provide free legal assistance for the following legal matters: Housing Court Family Court Administrative Hearings Drafting of wills, bankruptcies & other miscellaneous matters **Applications considered by nature or request & income eligibility. If interested call (Mon-Fri.) between the hours of 10-4 or speak to Carmen for assistance If you or your loved one is interested in making a bequest to Catholic Charities for your senior center, please contact your Program Manager for more information. Your generous gift can ensure that we can continue to provide needed and quality services to Older Adults for years to come at our wonderful Center. Sabrina Funded by the NYC Department for the Aging

6 Birthday Corner To all the members with October birthdays. Please see Jorge if you have a birthday this month!!!!!! Each birthday boy and girl will receive a free lunch ticket and a sweet treat on October 31st if you sign up in advance Thank You!!!!!!!

7 C A T H E R I N E S H E R I D A N S E N I O R C E N T E R rd Street Jackson Heights, NY Phone: (718) Fax: (718) Open Monday Friday 8:30am 4:30pm SENIOR CENTER STAFF Debbie Hoffer, Acting Program Manager Kathy Dosiak, Office Manager Carmen Rojas, Case Manager Jorge Quinones, Recreation Coordinator Janet Ospino, Transportation Coordinator Maria Rua, Kitchen Aide Sam Williams, Kitchen Aide Greg Steel, Custodian Joy Polanco, Driver Diana Lopez, Driver Program Manager ADVISORY COUNCIL Estelle Espinosa Vacant Lili Fu Arlinda DeAngelis Mary Arzano Lorraine Levi Louise Ross President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Council Member Council Member Council Member

8 OCTOBER FUN FACTS October comes from the Latin word octo which means eight. In ancient Rome, October was the eighth month of the year. When the Gregorian calendar was adopted, it became the tenth month of the year but it has retained it's original name. The birthstones for October are opal and tourmaline. Opals are considered to be the traditional birthstone and they symbolize hope. Tourmaline is the modern birthstone for October. Both gemstones come in a wide variety of colors and are known for displaying multiple colors within the same stone. ************************************************************ Funded by the NYC Department for the Aging

9 Greenmarket Presentation and Tour of Corona Market On October 19th at 11:00a.m. GrowNYC is sponsoring a presentation for all interested members at the center to review the benefits of the Greenmarket (farmers market). The presentation will also include a discussion about seasonal eating and how to use your EBT card (Food stamps) at these markets. On October 20th, GrowNYC will also be taking a group of up to 8 people to the Corona Greenmarket (104 St & Roosevelt Ave). At the market, everyone on the tour will receive a food sample from that day's market. Everyone who attend this tour will receive $6 in Health Bucks vouchers which they can use to buy fruits and vegetables. To take the tour you must register in advance with Jorge.

10 Catherine Sheridan Senior Center October Newsletter Older adults need to get shots (vaccines) to prevent serious diseases. Protect your health by getting all your shots on schedule, especially if you are age 60 or older. If you are age 65 or older: Get shots to prevent pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease can include pneumonia, meningitis, and blood infections. It s also important for all adults to get the seasonal flu vaccine. It is the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu. Get the Tdap shot to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis). Everyone needs to get the Tdap shot once. Get a shot to prevent shingles. Shingles causes a rash and can lead to pain that lasts for months. Even if you have always gotten your shots on schedule, you still need to get some shots as an older adult. This is because older adults are more at risk to get certain diseases and serious complications from infections. Also the protection from some shots can wear off over time. Keep a copy of your vaccination record. Ask your doctor to print out a record of all the shots you've had. Keep this record in a safe place. Funded by the NYC Department for the Aging