JUNE 2016 Senior Voices C A T H O L I C C H A R I T I E S E I G H B O R H O O D S E R V I C E S B A Y S I D E S E N I O R C E N T E R 221-15 Horace Harding Expressway, Bayside, New York 11364 Phone #: (718) 225-1144 6/14 6/19 6/20 Holidays This Month Dear Members, June is definitely bustin out all over, and we are so grateful that we are well enough to come to the center and enjoy another summer season together. We can all enjoy the landscaping around the center, and I invite you to walk through our backyard, sit on a bench and pretend you're far away on a relaxing vacation, and enjoy your time outdoors. This month, we celebrate Father's Day with carnations for all of our gentlemen on June 17 th. We're also initiating a Walk With Ease Workshop, on Wednesday, June 22 nd at 9 am, for people with Arthritis and other conditions that would be helped by walking. This workshop includes both education and action. Martine and I will lead this evidence-based program (like the Matter of Balance workshop). Please sign up in the office. We all need to move in whatever way is best for our conditions, limitation or preferences. Join the energetic, fun, DJ Giovanni, on Friday, June 3 rd for a great afternoon of dancing. And look for the trips Irene is scheduling. It's all on the bulletin board for easy reference. June is also the month when we get notices from the Department of Health and the Department for the Aging about the risks of heat related illness and the signs to watch out for. It s important for people with certain chronic diseases, pulmonary conditions, and who take sun-sensitive medications to be very careful about exposure to heat, sun and weather conditions. Be careful, drink lots of water, use air conditioning when you need it, and check with your doctor or pharmacist about your medications and interaction with the sun. We have received a notice from the Department for the Aging of a special program that provides free air conditioners for seniors with low incomes (same eligibility as HEAP program) and medical conditions that put you at-risk for heat stroke or breathing problems. You can see our Case Manger, Martine, for help with the application process. Linda, our Medicare Specialist, will be here the first and third Wednesday of the month to help you with insurance questions. We try to offer as much support for your life as we can. Ask us for what you need and we'll make every effort to point you in the right direction to get your answers. All the best, all the time, Susan Flag Day Father s Day Summer Begins Cataract Awareness Month National Safety Month 1
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision. While cataracts are generally age-related, they can occasionally be present at birth, a condition known as a congenital cataract. People with cataracts often describe having blurry or double vision, a strong glare, or difficulty seeing at night. Surgery is the only available treatment for removal, although it is typically not necessary. However, a cataract can lead to additional eye problems, so consult your ophthalmologist if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. As we age Adult cataracts develop slowly and painlessly, and early diagnosis is important for maintaining good eye heath. Mild clouding of the lens often occurs after age 60 with few vision problems, but by age 75, most people with cataracts have symptoms that do affect their vision. Visual problems that may be associated with cataracts include: Being sensitive to glare Cloudy, fuzzy, foggy, or filmy vision Difficulty seeing at night or in dim light Double vision Loss of color intensity Problems seeing shapes against a background or the difference between shades of colors Seeing halos around lights A standard eye exam and slit-lamp examination is used to diagnose cataracts. ASK LINDA Your Medicare Questions When can I sign up for Part D? When you become eligible for Medicare you can sign up for Part D, the prescription drug coverage part of Medicare. You need to first be enrolled in either Medicare Part A (Hospital) or Part B (Doctor coverage). If you don t sign up for Part D when first eligible, you may face a late enrollment penalty (for life), unless you have creditable coverage (coverage that is as good or better than Medicare from your employer). Your plan or employer should send you a notice every year advising you if your coverage is creditable for Part D. If you have creditable coverage that you like, you may want to keep it. WARNING: If you join a Medicare prescription drug plan, you may lose your creditable coverage. Ask your plan administrator what will happen to your other drug coverage if you join a Part D plan. ~ Father s Day Poem ~ F.A.T.H.E.R.S. "F" aithful. "A" lways there. "T" rustworthy. "H" onoring. "E" ver-loving. "R" ighteous. "S" upportive. Author Unknown Linda Gordon Medicare Specialist/Counselor Wednesdays 8:30am-12:30pm by Appointment 2
3 INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW: What is your favorite snack? Soo Jung - eats healthy vegetables and no chocolates or cookies. Mary Crehan - enjoys cookies, even if they aren't healthy. Irene Zeidberg - likes ice cream, especially chocolate, once a month, which is not as often as she would like to eat it. Gabrielita Flores - has an orange every other day. Frank Inzuto - enjoys plain pizza once a week. Denise Toulon - has fruit as she is not much of a snacker but does enjoy popcorn at the movies and ice cream once in a while. Carmella Pozzi - enjoys a big scoop of vanilla fudge ice cream almost every night. Annmarie Payne - eats peach Activa yogurt almost every day. My favorites are candy, chocolate chip cookies and, thanks to our Center, oranges. All snacks should be eaten early so they will be properly digested before going to bed. - Advisory Council President, Susan Hall
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 Fish w/creole Sauce Ravioli w/tomato Sauce Breaded Chicken Apple Sweet Potatoes Kale Brown Rice Brussel Sprouts Peas & Carrots Normandy Blend Veg. Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk 6 7 8 9 10 Baked Fish Vegetable Lasagna Sliced Turkey w/mushroom Eggplant Rollettes Chicken Balsamic Glaze Rice Pilaf Baby Carrots w/parsley Mashed Sweet Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Potato Kugel Broccoli Corn Collard Greens Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Green Beans Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk 13 Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk 14 15 16 17 Orange Glazed Chicken Chili con Carne Baked Macaroni & Cheese Lemon Pepper Fish Garlic Mashed Potatoes Brown Rice Stewed Tomatoes Smashed Red Potatoes Italian Roast Chicken California Blend Vegetables Sauteed Zucchini Peas & Carrots Broccoli Rice w/mushrooms Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Creamy Spinach 20 21 22 23 24 Hamburgers Ravioli Basked Honey Chicken Meatloaf w/gravy Baked Mushroom Chicken Home Fries Corn Brown Rice Mashed Potatoes Pasta Kale Cauliflower Carrots Peas Cabbage Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Lunch Begins: 11:30 AM CATHOLIC CHARITIES BAYSIDE SENIOR CENTER - KOSHER MENU JUNE 2016 Phone: (718) 225-1144 Summer Begins 27 28 29 30 Pepper Steak Cod w/lemon Dill Sauce Turkey Chili w/beans Stuffed Shells w/cheese Brown Rice Egg Barley w/mushrooms White Rice Carrots Kale Sauteed Spinach Broccoli Steamed Peas Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Funded by the New York City Department for the Aging
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 Spanish Baked Chicken Roast Loin of Pork Beef Pot Roast Rice Pilaf Chickpea Salad Egg Noodles Mixed Green Salad Peas & Carrots California Blend Veg. Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk 6 7 8 9 10 Baked Tilapia Chicken Cacciatore Classic Salisbury Steak Stuffed Shells w/cheese Turkey w/gravy Corn & Black Bean Salad Brown Rice Mashed Potatoes Mixed Green Salad Baked Sweet Potato Oriental Blend Veg. Carrots & Raisins Sautéed Spinach Steamed Broccoli Sautéed String Beans Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk 13 Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk 14 15 16 17 Chicken Piccata Apricot Glazed Salmon Oven Baked Pork Chops Beef Meatball Pasta Baked Sweet Potato Brown Rice Mashed Potatoes Baked Ziti w/meat Sauce Italian Blend Veg. Steamed Peas & Carrots Broccoli & Red Peppers Cauliflower w/carrots Broccoli w/toasted Garlic Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Mixed Green Salad 20 21 22 23 24 Garlic Chicken Baked Tilapia w/sauce Homemade Hambuger Roast Loin of Pork Turkey w/gravy Rice Pilaf Brown Rice Pasta Salad Potato Salad Red Bliss Potatoes Sautéed Spinach Oriental Blend Veg. Mixed Green Salad Red Cabbage Salad Brussel Sprouts Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Lunch Begins: 11:30 AM CATHOLIC CHARITIES BAYSIDE SENIOR CENTER - RUSSO'S ON THE BAY MENU JUNE 2016 Phone: (718) 225-1144 Summer Begins 27 28 29 30 Teriyaki Chicken Baked Salmon Pork Stir-Fry w/veg. Classic Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes Corn & Peas Brown Rice Red Bliss Potatoes California Blend Veg. Mixed Green Salad Steamed Broccoli Baby Carrots w/parsley Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Bread/Fruit/Juice/Milk Funded by the New York City Department for the Aging
Catholic Charities Bayside Senior Center Activity Schedule PHONE: 718-225- 1144 JUNE 2016 LUNCH AT 11:30 AM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 9:15 Wii Computer Games 9/12:30 Painting Groups 9:00 Yoga Class 9:30-12:30 Medicare Specialist 9:30 Tai Chi/Waitankung Class 10:00 Jewelry Making 10:15 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Haircuts by Marilyn 10:15 Exercise for Fitness 12:00 Senior Trivia Group 10:15 Line Dancing 10:30-12:30 SU-CASA workshop 12-3 Karaoke (Chinese) 11:45 Senior Safety Tips 12:15 Ballroom Dance Class 12:30 Bingo 12:30-2:30 SU-CASA workshop 1-3 Dancing with 1:30 Ping Pong 12:30 Bingo DJ Giovanni 2:30 Computer Clinic 6 7 8 9 10 9:30 Exercise for Fitness 9:00 Yoga Class 9:15 Wii Computer Games 9/12:30 Painting Groups 9:00 Yoga Class 9:30 Basic Computer Class 9/12:30 Painting Class/Group 10:15 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Tai Chi/Waitankung Class 10:15 Exercise for Fitness 10:30 Intermediate Computer 9:45 Line Dancing 12:00 Senior Trivia Group 10:15 Line Dancing 10:30-12:30 SU-CASA workshop 10:15 Bingo 10:15 Meditation for Well-Being 12-3 Karaoke (Chinese) 12:30-2:30 SU-CASA workshop 12:15 Ballroom Dance Class 12:30 Movie & Discussion 12:30 Duplicate Bridge (cancelled) 12:30 Bingo 12:30 Bingo 1-3 Social Dancing w/ DJ AL 12:30 Basic Ballroom Dance Class 12:30 ESL Class (Chinese) 1:30 Ping Pong 1:30 Ping Pong 1:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Senior Sing-Along 2:30 Computer Clinic 13 14 15 16 17 9:30 Exercise for Fitness 9:00 Yoga Class 9:15 Wii Computer Games 9/12:30 Painting Groups 9:00 Yoga Class 9:30 Basic Computer Class 9/12:30 Painting Class/Group 9:30-12:30 Medicare Specialist 9:30 Tai Chi/Waitankung Class 10:00 Jewelry Making 10:30 Intermediate Computer 9:45 Line Dancing 10:00 New Member Meeting 10:15 Line Dancing 10:15 Exercise for Fitness 10:15 Bingo 10:15 Trip to Planting Field 10:15 Low Impact Aerobics 10:30 Arthritis Prevention 10:15 Trip to Bronx Zoo 12:30 Movie & Discussion 10:15 Ask Your Doctor Abt Medicine 12:00 General Membership Meeting 12:30-2:30 SU-CASA workshop 10:30-12:30 SU-CASA workshop 12:30 Basic Ballroom Dance Class 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Senior Trivia Group 12:15 Bingo For Fun 12:15 Ballroom Dance Class 1:30 Ping Pong 12:30 ESL Class (Chinese) 12-3 Karaoke (Chinese) 1:30 Ping Pong 1-3 Social Dancing w/ DJ AL 1:00 Senior Sing-Along 12:30 Bingo 2:30 Computer Clinic 1:30 Ping Pong 20 21 22 23 24 9:30 Exercise for Fitness 9:00 Yoga Class 9:00 Walk With Ease Workshop -1 9/12:30 Painting Groups 9:00 Yoga Class 9:30 Basic Computer Class 9/12:30 Painting Class/Group 9:15 Wii Computer Games 9:30 Tai Chi/Waitankung Class 10-11:30 MTA MetroCard Van 10:30 Intermediate Computer 9:45 Line Dancing 10:15 Low Impact Aerobics 10:15 Line Dancing 10:15 Exercise for Fitness 10:15 Bingo 10:15 Trip to Untermyer Gardens 10:30 IRA Distributions Process 12:30-2:30 SU-CASA workshop 11:00 SU-CASA Performance 12:30 Movie & Discussion 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Senior Trivia Group 12:30 Bingo 11:45 Birthday / Anniversary 12:30 Basic Ballroom Dance Class 12:30 ESL Class (Chinese) 12-3 Karaoke (Chinese) 1:30 Ping Pong Acknowledgment 1:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Senior Sing-Along 12:30 Bingo 2:30 Computer Clinic 12:15 Ballroom Dance Class 1:30 Ping Pong 1-3 Summer Dance with Guest DJ 27 28 29 30 Summer Begins 9:30 Exercise for Fitness 9:00 Yoga Class 9:00 Walk With Ease Workshop -2 9/12:30 Painting Groups 10:30 Intermediate Computer 9/12:30 Painting Class/Group 9:15 Wii Computer Games 9:30 Tai Chi/Waitankung Class 10:15 Bingo 9:45 Line Dancing 10:15 Low Impact Aerobics 10:15 Line Dancing 12:30 Movie & Discussion 10:30 Health Presentation 10:30 2016 Medicare 12:30-2:30 SU-CASA workshop 12:30 Basic Ballroom Dance Class 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Senior Trivia Group 12:30 Bingo 1:30 Ping Pong 12:30 ESL Class (Chinese) 12-3 Karaoke (Chinese) 1:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Senior Sing-Along 12:30 Bingo 2:30 Computer Clinic 1:30 Ping Pong Funded by the New York City Department for the Aging
Come join The Bayside Arts Ensemble on the morning of June 24th at the Catholic Charities Bayside Senior Center and on June 30th at 6:30 PM at the Queens Theatre for their original production of the cabaret Just Love. Just Love is a ponderance on "love" featuring classic songs, j o k e s a b o u t l o v e, c o m e d i c s k i t s, a n d m o n o l o g u e s h i g h l i g h t i n g the diffe re nt pe rspectives w e a l l h a v e o n l o v e. W e cannot guarantee you will f a l l i n l o v e, b u t w e c a n g u a r a n t e e t h a t y o u w i l l h a v e a g r e a t t i m e! Evan Zeisel Artist from Queens Theatre Dearest Senior(s), DID YOU KNOW? Entitlements Eligibility I will help you find out which City, State or Federal benefits and programs you might be eligible for. By using a special website, we can input your information and the website figures out which benefits to apply for. It also tells us what documents are needed. The process is fast and easy. See me for more information. Question: Is there one phone # I can call to get information about various federal benefits and services, such as applying for Social Security and Medicare and renewing a passport? Answer: Yes. The federal government has launched a telephone information service, 800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), to help people who are seeking an answer to just about any question regarding U.S. government benefits and services. Operators speaking English and Spanish are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can also find information online at Answers.usa.gov or see me for personal assistance to get the info you need. 7 Martine Menelas, Case Manager
B A Y S I D E S E N I O R C E N T E R 221-15 Horace Harding Expressway Phone: (718) 225-1144 Fax: (718) 229-7320 Bayside, New York 11364 Open Monday - Friday 8 am-4 pm Susan Shafer... Program Manager Martine Menelas... Case Manager Kathy Lundgren... Office Manager Richard Nickerauer... Food Service Manager Irene Cheung... Recreation Coordinator Yolanda De Martinez... Custodian Susan Hall.. President Doris Polansky... Vice President Pat Walton..... Treasurer Leo Palumbo.... Secretary SENIOR CENTER STAFF ADVISORY COUNCIL Annmarie Payne... Transportation Coordinator Frantz Coupet... Transportation Henry Cadet... Transportation John Mui... Kitchen Aide Laura Moy... Kitchen Aide Ying Ping Tam... Kitchen Aide Rose Baskin.... Member John S. Eng..... Member Ellen Arnold..... Member NEWSLETTER DONATIONS Mary Crehan Elizabeth Fioretti Edwin Harlacher Shirley Harlacher Susan Kim Terry Lubin Angela Magno Jean Mastrangelo Rachel Muraidekh Rula Palos I-Jing & C. C. Shao Diane & Howard Lin Elaine Wexler If you love our newsletter, please consider making a donation. Edward Barnett Frank Cheung Edward Chung Molly Cohen SHOUT BOX To all of our friends who are not feeling well. Get Well Soon! Aaron Cooperberg Mary Crehan Nelson Jen Chun Cheng Lin Bob Lu Chung C. Peng Shei Kuo Happy 70th Anniversary to Elsa & Hugo Bacchioni Happy 52nd Anniversary to Loretta & Stan Sultana Happy Anniversary to Dana & Stephen Eng Happy Anniversary to Ellen & Lester Novick Happy Birthday to all our May birthdays: Ellen McGann Frances Milone Joseph Peterson Michael Spinner Al Viscovich Alfred Weissman Hannah Wilensky If you have a birthday or anniversary in June, write your name on our birthday/anniversary list. Then on June 24th, come in to the office to receive your free-lunch ticket and join us for lunch Catholic Charities Mission Statement Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Brooklyn sees its mission as sharing in the promotion of unity among all persons by seeking to develop caring communities. 8 Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services, Inc. Funded by the New York City Department for the Aging