AUGUST 2016 Newsletter - Riverdale Senior Services Inc.

Riverdale Senior Services
AUGUST 2016 Newsletter
THE WOMEN’S CIRCLE
Language Interpretation
Services Available
(Please see : Selina Ng,
Social Worker for assistance
MISSION STATEMENT
Riverdale Senior
Services, Inc. (RSS, Inc.)
is a multipurpose
non-profit agency
whose mission is to
promote the physical,
intellectual, social and
emotional well-being of older
adults in the
Northwest Bronx.
RSS, Inc.’s programs and
services take place at a
community facility and are
designed to
encourage and enable
seniors to continue
living independently
and with dignity.
NEW MEMBERS:
Andrea Haber
Miriam Lee
Faye Lieman
Steve N. Mitchell
Susan Mozian Gregory
Essie Powell
Margarita Spilman
Ngon Loon Tom
Julia Weiner
Save the date!
AUGUST 2016
Volume 11 Issue 8
Front Cover
1
Director’s Report
2
Upcoming Events
3
Volunteer Dinner
4&5
Art News
6
Exercise News
7
The Women’s Circle
In Memory
8
is coming back in September!
Donations
9
Movie Guide
Trips
10
Wednesday September 21st 4pm-6pm
Topic: Creating Joy
through Song and Dance
The Women’s Circle reaches out to all
women who are retired, thinking of retiring,
partially retired, etc. it is a place to make new
friends and connect with old friends.
Sign up will begin September 1st
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Program Highlights 12
2600 Netherland
Ave.
Bronx, NY 10463
Phone:
718-884-5900
Fax: 718-796-9624
www.
BIRTHDAY PARTY
riverdalesenior.org
“A Glorious Past,
A Brighter Future”
Riddle:
Tuesday-August 23, 2016
Born in August?
Let us know no later than
Wednesday, August 17
When you call to RSVP, please let us know if
anyone else will be sitting with you. If you are
planning to attend, please sign up with the office.
The more you take of me,
the more you leave
behind. What am I?
Last month's Answer:
Bed
Juan Manuel Ortega @ 1:00 P.M.
You can give us the
answer during the month
of August.
Birthday Celebrants:
Suggested Donation-$1.50
Non-Birthday Celebrant
Suggested Donation—$3.00
Three Winners will be
chosen on the Day
of The Birthday
Celebration. Winners
***FRIDAY’S WEEKEND MEAL IS A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION—ONLY $1.00 -TAKE ONE HOME WITH YOU.***
Please help support the center by purchasing jewelry on Tuesday s and Collectibles on Wednesdays … Located in our Lounge Area.
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The Executive Director’s Report - Julia Schwartz-Leeper, LMSW
A Note from The Executive Director
The New Year is off to a great start with many new programs and services.
This year we are honored to once again be granted the opportunity to keep our
Women’s Health Program going and growing thanks to support from Senator
Klein.
He will be dropping by so please do thank him for his support. We are also
fortunate to receive support for our Geriatric Mental Health Initiative. This is a fancy way of saying
that we have support to provide mental health screenings, home visits and overall support for
people struggling with the inevitable challenges and stress that life presents. Anxiety and
depression can be impacting your life without you realizing that it is keeping you from enjoying.
Councilman Andy Cohen has been a strong advocate to assist RSS in gaining this support.
Councilman Cohen has also advocated to support our Adult Day Program and
Virtual Senior Center. If you know homebound people who can benefit, please let us know.
All of the wonderful offerings at RSS are reflective of a community that is committed to coming
together to support older adults and keep people at home. We also rely on our members.
You will shortly be receiving the Annual RSS Membership Appeal. Please consider sending in a
donation. Any amount is appreciated and will go to support and enhance the programs.
We cannot do this with government support alone. Please give whatever you feel you can afford.
Your annual contribution allows RSS to expand programming and access additional government
and private funding, most of which require “matching” and/or participant contributions. The funds
go directly to programming, classes, food and entertainment. Your contributions are also a vote of
confidence! Let’s work together!
During these steaming summer days we serve as a cooling center for New York City. Anyone is
welcome to stop by. Oh yes and any senior can join RSS for free! Our Yonkers neighbors are
welcome! But remember… If you tend to get cold, please bring a sweater.
Olympics come to RSS
Come and watch the 2016 Rio Olympics on TV and
online and on connected devices.
The opening Ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics will
air on Friday, August 5, on NBC. Competition begins
two days before on August 3, with Women’s Soccer on
NBCand USA Network, and the Games conclude on
Sunday, August 21.
(Monday-Friday 9-5)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
REIKI CIRCLE– DEMO - - - AUGUST 2, @ 2:00pm
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation
that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands"
and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows
through us and is what causes us to be alive.
If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick
or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
REIKI Circles allow us to join our energies with others for the benefit of all.
Demo by Lisa Wolfson, Reiki Master Teacher
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FLU IMMUNIZATION with Rite Aid
Thursday September 15th 9:30am-12:00pm
1. Bring your Medicare card or copy when you sign up or when you come to
get your vaccination…Medicare will be billed.
2. If you are under 65 and not eligible for Medicare, call your insurance company to find
out if they will cover the cost for a flu shot. If they do, ask if there is a co-payment and
be prepared to give that amount to the Rite Aid team via check or money order.
3. If you are interested in the pneumonia vaccine, Rite Aid will have that available too,
just bring a note from your MD saying you may take the pneumonia vaccine.
Sign up at front office
AGING MASTERY PROGRAM
Classes will run from Thursday, October 7th – December 8th
3:30-5:00 pm at RSS.
RSS is ONCE AGAIN offering a free ten-week health and wellness program called
the Aging Mastery Program® (AMP), developed by the National Council on
Aging (NCOA). We have been chosen to provide this program as a step to becoming an Evidenced Based Program and has been successful at helping older adults
build their own playbook for aging well.
Classes will explore Navigating Longer Lives, Physical Activity, Sleep, Healthy Eating and Hydration,
Financial Fitness, Medication Management, Advanced Planning, Healthy Relationships, Falls
Prevention, and Community Engagement. For more information ask Cheryl 718 884 5900 x 22
Class size is limited so Sign Up Early at the front office
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Still looking for:
 Lunch Set-Up and Dining Servers
 Volunteer with office skills and computer experience
 Programs Assistants
 Program Promotions Volunteers
For more information call:
Cheryl Kann-Ferst, Volunteer Coordinator (M, W, Th, F, 9:30-5 pm)
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Volume 11 Issue 8
CHERYL KANN-FERST—VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
On Thursday, July 14th, 2016 RSS held its
“Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.”
Although it had a rocky start with
Mother Nature sending a downpour
just 30 minutes prior to its start, at 5:00
pm the rain stopped and the clouds
disappeared allowing over 58 Riverdale
Senior Services volunteers, staff and
board members to attend. All in all, the
event was a tremendous success and
enjoyed by all.
This year’s theme was “SYNERGY” or 1 + 1 = 3 which depicts the
interaction of two or more to produce a combined effect greater than the
sum of their separate effects. This theme perfectly reflects how the
individual efforts of each volunteer when working together to support RSS
creates a result that is substantially multiplied.
The program was highlighted by two Older
American awards given to Cathy Stoeth and
Myra Kaufman for their volunteer efforts as
well as a special video “On Gratitude”. Two
special magical performances by Kenneth
Ferst and Frank Reyes, both former past
presidents of the Society of American
Magicians, closed out the evening on a
mystical and entertaining note.
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ART NEWS
COLORING BOOKS FOR ADULTS with Goldye Elson
Coloring Book will help you relax and unwind into the wonderful world of
art. It's great for all ages too. The best part is, when you're finished you
can frame and display your art to enjoy for years to come. Bring color
pencils if you have them.
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.—Ends August 30th
WATERCOLOR with Judith Rosenthal
Painting relieves anxiety and promotes good time.
Come to our Watercolor Class and share your feelings through Art.
Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
The Magic and Mystery of Summer Solstice in Painting with Jean Messner
Explore the light of Summer. Summer Solstice is a magical day of endless light.
We will explore painting light as well as depicting the heat of summer days.
Think of beaches and water and imagine the possibilities. No skill required.
Just bring your imagination!. ($5.00 fee for materials)
Wednesday at 10:00a.m.—Ends August 24
POLYMER JEWELRY - With Rochelle Aruti
Polymer clay is an incredible medium. It can be easily molded, formed into
“canes” similar to millefiori work in colored glass, and made to resemble precious stones. It does not change color or shrink during the curing process.
Come explore the possibilities.
($5.00 fee for materials)
Fridays at 1:00 p.m.—Ends August 26
SCULPTURE with Rochelle Aruti
Come in and start sculpting and producing your own piece
three dimensional form of artwork.
($5.00 fee for materials) Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Creative Mind Workshop a Creative Art Program—w/Donna diamond
Wednesday 1:30—3:30
September 14th till November 9
The Creative Mind Workshop is an 8 week art workshop that invites you to
express yourself with color and to tell a story that only you can tell. You don’t
need to know how to draw or paint. You only need to be curious and bring a
sense of adventure.. Sign up at the front office.
Donna Diamond's 'Creative Mind' workshop is inspirational. Her teaching transforms the way one can think
about creating art, giving each participant the confidence to find and trust her/his own voice. Plus, it's
so much fun! .... Donna is a four-time BRIO winner for her artwork…….Jane House, Student
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Exercise Classes
Chair Yoga
Enjoy the benefits of Yoga in a
safe, gentle program
Mondays
9:30AM
Tai Chi
with Self Defense
Practice of aligning body, breath,
and mind for health
Monday
3:00 PM
Belly Dance
A beautiful art form and
Excellent exercise
1st & 3rd
Tuesday 11:00AM
Folk Dancing
Learn new moves to your
favorite popular and
traditional music
2nd & 4th
Tuesdays 11:00AM
Stay Strong with
Stay Well Instructors
This Strength training helps you
look and feel younger and stay active longer
Tuesdays
10:00PM
Mindful Movement
Yoga & Dance Class
Combines chair yoga and dance
movement
Tuesdays
1:00PM
Chair Exercise
Increases your stability,
endurance and flexibility
Wednesday
11:00AM
Tai Chi for Balance
Practice of aligning body, breath,
and mind for health
Wednesday
3:00 PM
Exercise for Mobility
Functional movement
for seniors with physical
challenges. Exercises can be
performed while seated
Thursday
11:00AM
Yoga for Joint Health
Combines chair yoga exercise and Thursday
meditation to relieve
2:00PM
discomfort & calm mind/body
Balance & Strength Exercises designed to increase
Based Exercise
muscular strength and
balance featuring range of
movement. And activity for daily
living .
Friday
11:00AM
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In Memory of Alvin ShatkinGrace L. Guthrie
(July, 2016)
Blanche Schustak
Creative Writing
Alvin was a computer king
He could repair anything
The Computer Room should
bear his name
It won’t ever be the same
He did sculpture and
photography, too
His many skills belong to very
few His earnings, to the center,
went An ideal place to have
them spent
Most of all, a really great guy
Always ready to lend a hand
It’s very hard to say, “goodbye”
It’s hands are engraved in the
sand.
Isabel Weisinger
Creative Writing Group
Alvin looked so strong as he
prepared the tables for our
Creative Writing Meeting. I
always wanted him to stay with
us but his head moved “No”
writing was not his thing. He
kept the Center together by
Teaching computers, fixing the
machines when we saw movies
and teaching computer work as
well as sponsoring trips. He
taught me how to use email.
He was very patient to me a
slow learner. I contributed
money to the Center in his
name for his work. Once he
went to my friend Shirley’s
home to help her with the
computer. Recently he asked
me why I didn’t go on trips with
the Center. I explained I had
difficulty walking. But he said I
could be helped. Because of
his reassuring words I was
considering a trip. He gave me
a feeling of strength. He
seemed to be a strong force in
holding the Center together. I
will miss his strength. I am an
agnostic and am not sure of an
after life. I can’t help hoping
there is one and that some day
I will see strong Alvin again.
We will miss him.
Alvin’s name listed more than
one time in appreciation for his
good works. About a year ago,
to my surprise he called me at
home to offer his help. Having
been told that I was having
difficulty with my laptop, he
helped me over the phone
along with helpful tips to avoid
possible future problems.
Whenever I was at the Center I
greeted him and he never failed
I didn’t know him well, just well to respond with a smile. I
enough to know I really liked
assumed Alvin would always be
him. When first I saw him at the there. Last month my computer
Center I was struck by his
malfunctioned badly. I thought,
appearance, thin and tall, with
I’ll call Alvin and bring my laptop
an angular face and long white via cab to him if need be, he
hair tied back. Each time I
would make everything alright,
visited the Center I saw Alvin
only, Alvin couldn’t, unknown to
helping people, mostly with the me at the time, Alvin was ill or
computers, by always doing
perhaps even gone by the time
something to help. From the
I was making my plans. How
first Senior Center newsletter I can it be the man who reached
read, under the list of donations out to so many, the man who
there was his name over and
mattered and was so very much
over in gratitude for sorting out a part of our Riverdale Senior
someone’s computer problem. Center the man who would
I soon discovered that every
always be there, was gone,
newsletter that followed had
leaving an incomprehensible
void, how is it, he is gone?
Stacey Shatkin-Cusik is planning a
special exhibit of her father’s art work,
with a reception at
Hudson River Museum .
Monday, October 17th from
6-8 PM. More detail to follow.
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JULY DONATIONS
Contributions can be made to say a special thank you or to honor a friend or loved one. Riverdale Senior Services, Inc. will inform the designated family of your thoughtfulness and generosity. In addition, donations can be made for commemorative plaques on our Tree of Life
which is prominently displayed at our Center. Donation forms are available in the office.
Sandy Brass –In Memory of Alvin Shatkin.
S. Choi—The Family of Alvin Shatkin—Why did you leave already? You really were a normal
famous Riverdale Artist, with that eccentric manner of all the famous ones, which amused all the
beholders; never the less we all loved you! Now, rest in peace, no one will hurt you, bother you,
and annoy you anymore
Miriam Degady—To The Shatkin Family- Alvin’s dedication for RSS was exemplary. Walking tours,
trips, even cleaning the dining room etc. He never stopped serving the people at the Center. We
loved him and his memory is kept in our hearts.
Gary & Steph Feldman—To The Shatkin Family—Alvin was truly one of a kind, one of the most
selfless, patient, kind soul that I was lucky enough to know, May he rest in peace. We were so lucky
to have lived in his presence. Although I wish it had been longer. The time he was here made such
an impact on everyone who met him. My condolences to his family and the RSS family.
Elizabeth Haddad—To Family of Alvin Shatkin——I am sorry as I shall never forget how nice he
was, and very smart.
Mildred Garcia—To T.J. McKee—In honor of my Grandson 15th Birthday.
Sarah Goldberg—To Family of Alvin Shatkin—In memory of a great guy. I shall miss him.
Sarah Goldberg—To The Family of Edith Stern—I shall miss Edith in every way.
Sarah Goldberg - To The Family of Gloria Bloom—I will miss you in the Knitting class.
Georgette Heinisch—To The Family of Alvin Shatkin—In memory of a great guy, Alvin!!
Shirley Keegan—To The Family of Alvin Shatkin—I had the pleasure of knowing Alvin, this kind
multi-talented man who gave so much to the people, in our Center. He will be sorely missed.
Nancy Lefkowitz, Joel Alpert—To Esther Lowell—”Happy 90th Birthday”
Theresa Massa— Betty, Lauretta & Rebecca— A Special Thank You to Betty, Lauretta and
Rebecca for their help at The Special dinner & everyday.
Freida Natt——To The Family of Alvin Shatkin—In Memory of your Father, Alvin Shatkin.
Freida Natt—To Edie Wittenberg—Best Wishes for a speedy recovery.
Blanche Schustack—RSS—Blanche Schustack of the Creative Writing Group thanks participants
for our family spirit. We wish good health to Bob Cohen our prolific writer. We send our
condolences to Arthur Stern.
“Where there’s a will, you can have your way” Leave a legacy….
By including Riverdale Senior Services in your Will, you can help assure the future of the Riverdale Senior Services.
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Movie guide
Aug 3-Eye in the Sky
After tracking a British citizen-turned-terrorist for six years, Colonel Katherine Powell finally
corners her target in Kenya with the help of high-tech American drone surveillance. As Special
Forces troops close in, the discovery of plans for a pair of imminent suicide bombings turns an
intended capture into a mission to kill. But just as the Las Vegas-based drone pilot prepares to
launch a powerful Hellfire missile at the safe house, a nine-year-old girl is spotted in the kill
zone, sparking an international debate at the highest levels of government about whether
saving one child’s life is worth the almost certain death of hundreds of others. Meanwhile,
a local operative risks everything to try and get the girl to safety.
Aug-10-Miracles from Heaven
When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she
becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter's healing as she searches for a solution. After
Anna has a freak accident, an extraordinary miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue
that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.
Based on a true story.
August 17-End Game
Since he was five years old, Jose’s abuelita taught him to play chess like his grandfather who was
a champion in Mexico. Now as part of the Brownsville school team, Jose has the chance to use
his skills and for once in his life, finds himself in the spotlight, as he tries to help his team make
it to the Texas state finals. As their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the meaning of
perseverance and team effort in the face of adversity, Jose discovers his own strengths and uses
them to bring his broken family together.
August 24-Mother’s Day
The lives of a group of strong, loving and wildly imperfect women are followed during the week
before Mother’s Day. A divorced mother deals with her kids’ new stepmom, a young mom is
trying find her birth mother, and four families have one day to reconnect and embrace what’s
new and to prepare for some big surprises.
August 31-Hologram for the King
Cultures collide when an American businessman is sent to Saudi Arabia to close what he hopes
will be the deal of a lifetime. Baffled by local customs and stymied by an opaque bureaucracy,
he eventually finds his footing with the help of a wise-cracking taxi driver and a beautiful Saudi
doctor.
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AUGUST & SEPTEMBER TRIP GUIDE
August 2016
Wednesday, August 3…Yiddish Exhibit @ Museum of City of NY BRING NYC ID… Leaving Center:
10:15am Leaving Museum:1:30pm
Wednesday, August 10…Trip to Botanical Gardens, Bronx, NY… Leaving 1:00pm Returning 2:45pm
Monday, August 15…Shopping @ Arthur Avenue or Lunch @ Emilia’s Rest., Arthur Avenue…
Leaving 11:30am Returning 2:30pm
Tuesday, August 16…Trip to Wavehill, Bronx, NY…Leaving 1:00pm Returning 2:45pm
Friday, August 19…Lunch @ Johnnie’s Reef, City Island, NY…Leaving 11:30am Returning 2:15pm
Wednesday, August 24…Shopping/Movies @ Cross County Mall, Yonkers, NY…Leaving 11:30am
Returning 2:45pm
Friday, August 26…African Burial Ground –New York, NY…Leaving Center: 9:35am Leaving Burial
Ground 1:15pm
Wednesday, August 31…Empire City Casino, Yonkers, NY…Leaving 11:30am Returning 2:15pm
On or after August 1, please pay in the office. Thank you for your cooperation..
SEPTEMBER 2016
Thurs., Sept. 8…….NYC ID Sign up @ Kingsbridge Library... TENTATIVE DATE--INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
Friday, September 9…Trip to Museum of Natural History INFORMATION TO FOLLOW —Bring NYC ID card
Monday, September 12……...Trader Joes -Boston Post Road…..Leaving 11:30am—Returning 2:15pm
Wednesday, September 14……..Greenburg Nature Center. TENTATIVE DATE--INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
Friday, September 16...Sammy’s Restaurant, City Island NY…..Leaving 11:30am—Returning 2:15pm
Wednesday, September 21……. Ridgehill Mall—Yonkers, NY ….Leaving 11:30am Returning 3:00pm
Friday, Sept. 23..New Leaf Restaurant, Fort Tyron Park, NY....Leaving 12:00pm—Returning 2:30pm
Monday, September 26…. Empire Casino, Yonkers, NY….Leaving 11:30am—Returning 2:15pm
Please make reservations early. Minimum of eight people needed.
****TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE****
If there is not enough interest, the trip will be cancelled or rescheduled.
If the trip is cancelled for any reason you will be notified and any funds returned.
RSS is Funded
in part by the
NYC Department
for the Aging
COMPUTER Lab Information
Just a reminder that our computer lab is open for your use 9:00AM-4:30PM. We hope that you are
enjoying it and taking advantage of the new equipment. If you are not...take the time to explore. The lab is equipped
with touch screen monitors for your convenience. If you have any training needs or requests
regarding the lab please let us know by dropping a suggestion in the Suggestion Box at the lunch sign-up desk.
Please note: No food, coats or bags are allowed in the Lab.
Please be advised that on certain special events/performances we will close the lab for 1-2 hours.
The primary reason is for SAFETY. We will be using the area in front of the lab, making the passage
to and from the lab impossible to navigate. Thank you for your cooperation.
LAB WILL BE CLOSED AUGUST 23 - FROM 1 TO 2 P.M.
Please help support the center by purchasing jewelry on Tuesday s and Collectibles on Wednesdays … Located in our Lounge Area.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST
Monday, August 1
1:00 Social Action Group
2:00 Ice Cream on the Patio
Tuesday, August 2
9:30
Bake Sale
10:00 RSS Walking Club
10:00 Stay Strong with Stay Well Instructors
1:00
Coloring Books for Adults
1:00
Mindful Movement Yoga & Dance Class
2:00
Reiki Demo with Lisa Wolfson**
Wednesday, August 3
10:00 Art Class: Summer Painting w/Jean**
10:15 Trip: Yiddish Exhibit @ Museum of New York**
1:00
Caregivers Support Group
1:00
Movie: Eye in the Sky
Thursday, August 4
11:00 Exercise for Mobility
1:00
Coloring Books for Adults
1:00
Chat with the Doctor:
Treatment of High Cholesterol in Older Adults
Friday, August 5
11:00 Balance & Strength Based Exercise
1:00
Polymer Jewelry Class
3:15
Movie & a Munch:
When Comedy Went to School
Monday, August 8
1:00 Grief & Bereavement Group w/Patti Werlau, LMSW
1:30 Holocaust Group
Tuesday, August 9
10:00
Stay Strong with Stay Well Instructors
11:00
Reading Hour
11:30
Women’s Wellness: Women as Caregivers
Lunch & panel Presentation**
1:00
Entertainment:
Barbara Purdy with The Cabarets Experience
Wednesday, August 10
9:00 Breakfast Club
10:00 Art Class: Summer Painting w/Jean**
1:00 Summer Trip: Botanical Gardens**
1:00 Movie: Miracles from Heaven
Thursday, August 11
11:00 Exercise for Mobility
1:00 Nutrition: Lets’ Talk About Fats Good
and Not so Good w/Sarah Roger, RD
1:00
Coloring Books for Adults
2:00 Ice Cream on the Patio
Friday, August 12
11:00 Balance & Strength Based Exercise
1:00 Polymer Jewelry Class
2:15 Art Discussion—The 19th Century European
Painting in the MET w/ Prof. Landgraf
3:15 Movie & a Munch: GREASE
Monday, August 15
11:30 Trip: Arthur Avenue**
1:00 Grief & Bereavement Group w/Patti Werlau, LMSW
Tuesday, August 16
10:00 Stay Strong with Stay Well Instructors
10:00 Advisory Committee Meeting
11:00 Trip Committee Meeting
For more information or to register call : 718-884-5900
1:00
Coloring Books for Adults
1:00
Mindful Movement Yoga & Dance
Wednesday, August 17
10:00 Art Class: Summer Painting w/Jean**
1:00
Caregivers Support Group
1:00
Movie: End Game
Thursday, August 18
1:00
Short Stories: The Veteran by S. Crane
1:00
Coloring Books for Adults
3:30
Aging Mastery Program (Session 9)
Friday, August 19
11:00 Balance & Strength Based Exercise
11:30 Trip: Johnnies’ Reef**
1:00
Polymer Jewelry Class
2:00
Ice Cream on the Patio
2:15
Music Appreciation
3:15
Movie & a Munch: HAIRSPRAY
Monday, August 22
1:00 Grief & Bereavement Group w/Patti Werlau, LMSW
1:00 Holocaust Group
Tuesday, August 23
10:00 Stay Strong with Stay Well Instructors
11:00
Reading Hour
1:00
Birthday Celebration with Juan Manuel Ortega**
Wednesday, August 24
9:00 Breakfast Club
10:00 Art Class: Summer Painting w/Jean**
11:30 Trip: Cross County Mall**
1:00
Movie: Mother’s Day
3:30
Aging Mastery Program (Session 10)
Thursday, August 25
11:00 Exercise for Mobility
1:00
Vision Solutions:
Improving Travel Skills for Older Adults with Low Vision
1:00
American Authors:
The End of the Affair by G. Greened
1:00
Coloring Books for Adults
Friday, August 26
9:30 Trip: African Burial Ground**
11:00 Balance & Strength Based Exercise
2:15 Art Discussion—The 19th Century European
Painting in the MET w/ Prof. Landgraf
3:15 Movie & a Munch: THE PRODUCERS
Monday, August 29
1:00 Grief & Bereavement Group w/Patti Werlau, LMSW
Tuesday, August 30
10:00
RSS Walking Club
10:00 Stay Strong with Stay Well Instructors
1:00
Summer Trip: Wave Hill**
1:00
Coloring Books for Adults
1:00
Mindful Movement Yoga & Dance
Wednesday, August 31
11:30 Trip: Empire City Casino**
1:00
Movie: Hologram for the King
2:00
Ice Cream on the Patio
3:30
Aging Mastery Program
Review & Celebration Dinner
for AMP Participant ONLY
ACTIVITY (**) REQUIRES PRIOR REGISTRATION
Or visit our website: www.riverdalesenior.org