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A NOT FOR PROFIT AGENCY FUNDED UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING AS PART OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT

PROGRAM, ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING.

Services Now for Adult Persons, Inc. SNAP OF EASTERN QUEENS INNOVATIVE SENIOR CENTER

80-45 WINCHESTER BLVD., BLDG. #4, CBU #29 QUEENS VILLAGE, N.Y. 11427

T: (718) 454-2100 W:www.snapqueens.org

PAOLA MICELI, MPA, CEO/PRESIDENT MARIAN LEWEK, LMSW, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

COREY BEARAK, ESQ., EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIR NINA BHOLA, MA, CENTER DIRECTOR

♡ SPEAKING FROM THE HEART ♡

As the cooler temperatures of autumn begin to settle in around us, we tend to gather more with family and friends within the secure warmth and comfort of our homes. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, family get-togethers tend to highlight and boldly expose all of the pleasures, expectations, disappointments, and history that have become part of the fabric of our lives. It seems as if the joys and pleasant memories as well as the pain and anger that live within us loom larger than life at family events. The sights, sounds and smells around us trigger recollections of days not easily forgotten and the realization that this is a new day in a new time with differing roles and patterns of relating. Strong and solid, frayed and mended – our relationships endure the challenges of a complex life. As November quietly slips into place allow an attitude of gratitude to usher us into a more accepting, embracing and gentler space. Along with the Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing, let’s make room for understanding, compassion and forgiveness to join us at the holiday table. Joyfulness resonates within our soul creating capacity for more pleasure and gratification, while our hurts burrow into our hearts and tend to eat pieces of our soul leaving painful holes of despair. If we bury our emotions and choose to remain silent, then the pain will linger, possibly fester and grow. Let us begin a conversation that looks at our hurting heart with an eye towards healing, understanding and acceptance, rather than holding on tightly to the pain. Life offers many opportunities and choices for connecting with other people. As this holiday season comes into view, allow yourself time to embrace moments that provide the necessary space to realize your blessings. A life in balance grants us time for our commitments, time for pleasures, and time alone to ponder and reflect upon this life that we live. This Thanksgiving, take some time to count your blessings and experience the beauty of gratitude. As you reflect upon your past and celebrate today, try to silently say “thank you” for the relationships and experiences that have brought you to this new day. May you know the love of family and the supple bonds of genuine friendship as you take pleasure in the wonder and beauty of shared moments in time. May this Thanksgiving bring you closer to the people that you care about and fill your heart with tenderness and tranquility.

With Love, Marian

2017 NEWSLETTER

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Senior Center Luncheon Menu - NOVEMBER 2017

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, lunch is served from 12:00pm – 1:00pm Thursday & Friday, lunch is served from 12:30pm – 1:30pm

The suggested donation is $2.50. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps sustain our program! Please note, menus are subject to change without notice.

Please let us hear your comments about SNAP meals. Your feedback is important and helps to determine how we can improve our lunch meals. You can always speak with Marian to discuss menus and meals, or speak with any member of the Menu Committee – Lenore Feinstein, Roz Kleinman, Nancy Kirsch, Denise Taylor, Pat Murray, and Jane Lynch.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1

Egg White Omelet Roasted Potatoes Zucchini

Turkey Breast

2 Eggplant Parmigiana Spaghetti Green Beans

Sandwich on Multi

3 Baked Chicken Couscous Mashed Butternut Squash Grain Bread

6 Chicken Parmigiana Spaghetti California Blend

7 Salisbury Steak Smashed Red Potatoes Spinach

Scrambled Egg

8 Ravioli Italian Blend

On a Croissant

9 Lemon Pepper Fish Rice Pilaf Mixed Vegetables

w/Apple Slices &

10 Turkey Breast Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Cheese Cubes

13 Salmon Burger Sweet Potato Fries Capri Blend

14 Honey Mustard Chicken Brown Rice Carrots

Tomato, Basil &

15 Pork Chops Macaroni & Cheese Brussel Sprouts

Mozzarella Cheese

16 Meatloaf Cauliflower & Potato Mash Spinach

on a Roll w/a Hard

17 Chicken Cacciatore Penne Peas & Carrots Boiled Egg

20 Baked Ziti w/Meat Sauce Italian Blend

Bagel w/ Cream

21 Sweet & Sour Loin of Pork Rice Pilaf Red Cabbage

Cheese & Lox and a

22 Roast Turkey w/Stuffing Sweet Potatoes Green Beans

Hard Boiled Egg

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27 Swedish Meatballs Egg Noodles Kale w/Lemon

28 Salmon Cakes Mashed Potatoes California Blend

Chicken & Waffles

29 Mushroom Chicken Noodles & Cabbage Broccoli w/ Fruit Salad

30 Stuffed Shells Italian Cut Green Beans

SNAP will be closed Thursday and Friday for the

Thanksgiving Holiday!

NOVEMBER 2017 – MONTHLY SCHEDULE BY WEEK ** Represents classes where suggested donation is requested

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

10 WAYS TO ACTIVATE POSITIVE AGING

IN YOUR LIFE 1. Stay physically active

2. Exercise your brain

3. Adopt a healthy lifestyle

4. Stay connected to other people

5. Create positive emotions for

yourself

6. Don’t sweat the small stuff

7. Set yourself goals and take control

8. Minimize life stress

9. Have regular medical checkups

10. It is never too late to start one of

these behaviors

1 9:00 am: • Arm Chair Yoga • Breakfast with

Friends 9:30 am: • OATS: IPad Class 10:00 am: • Plastic Mesh Class • Zumba Gold • Mahjong 10:30 am: • Bingo • Blood Pressure

Screening 10:45 am: • OATS: Money

Matters 11:00 am: • Chair Yoga**

1:00 pm: • Body

Conditioning** • Adult Coloring

2 9:30 am: • Tai Chi** - No Class

Today • Let’s Groove in the

Radio Room 10:00 am: • Tablet Instruction • Jewelry Making** • Open Recreation &

Conversation • Mahjong

11:00 am • Computer Class

11:30 am: • Creative Writing • Wii Bowling

1:00 pm: • Drawing & Painting

1:30 pm: • Billiards • It’s in the News:

What’s your opinion?

• Book Club • Open Computer

Lab 2:30 pm: • Exercise**

3 9:00 am: • Exercise Class** 10:00 am: • Quilting Class 11:00 am: • Chair Yoga • Bingo • Pedestrian

Safety Seminar Presented by DOT

11:15 am: • Meditation Class

1:30 pm: • Painting:

Creative Expressions

• Body Sculpting** • Musical Theater

Wednesday, November 1st Breakfast with Friends!

Enjoy a hearty breakfast with your friends. A $2.50 contribution for breakfast only, or $4.50 contribution for breakfast & lunch. The breakfast menu will consist of: Broccoli & Cheese Egg Bake / Crispy Bacon / Sweet Potato Fries /Assorted Challah, Onion Rolls, or Bagels with Lox, & Cream Cheese / Banana / Assorted Donuts and Danish, / Orange Juice / Coffee or Tea

Saturdays at 9:00 am

Exercise with !!!!!!!

Don’t forget about Tommy’s exercise class in the Multi-Purpose room every

Saturday at 9:00 am!!

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

6 9:00 am: • Line Dancing** 9:30 am: • OATS: IPad Class 10:00 am: • Knitting &

Crocheting Class • SAIL Fall Prevention 10:45 am: • OATS: Money

Matters 11:00 am: • Exercise Class** -

Advanced • Men’s Discussion

Group 11:15 am: • Meditation Class 1:00 pm: • Adult Coloring • Exercise Class** -

Beginners/Interm. • Canasta

7 9:00 am: • Exercise Class** • Mahjong 9:30 am: • Let’s Groove in the

Radio Room 10:00 am: • Tai Chi** • Open Computer - No

Class Today • Creative Arts

Session • Senior Health Care

Table • Haircuts by Marilyn 10:30 am: • Reminiscence

Discussion Group 11:00 am: • Canasta for

Beginners • Open Computer - No

Class Today • Looming** 11:15 am: • Line Dancing** 1:00 pm: • Music & Singing** 1:30 pm: • Open Computer Lab

8 9:00 am: • Arm Chair Yoga 9:30 am: • OATS: IPad Class 10:00 am: • Plastic Mesh Class • Zumba Gold • Mahjong • Canasta 10:30 am: • Bingo • Blood Pressure

Screening • Brown Bag Event

Presented by Local Pharmacy

10:45 am: • OATS: Money

Matters 1:00 pm: • Body


9 9:30 am: • Tai Chi** - No Class

Today • Let’s Groove in the

Radio Room 10:00 am: • Tablet Instruction • Jewelry Making** • Open

Recreation/Conver. • Mahjong 10:45 am: • OATS: Money

Matters 11:00 am: • Computer Class • Diversity Day:

Native American Heritage

11:30 am: • Creative Writing • Wii Bowling 1:00 pm: • Draw & Painting 1:30pm: • Billiards • Book Club • Open Computer

Lab 2:30 pm: • Exercise**

10 9:00 am: • Exercise Class** • Veteran’s Day

Breakfast 10:00 am: • Quilting Class • Caregivers

Meeting (Clsrm 5) • SAIL- Fall

Prevention 11:00 am: • Chair Yoga • Bingo 11:15 am: • Meditation Class 1:30 pm: • Painting: Creative

Expressions • Happy Hour with

Roberta!

Friday, November 10th

Veteran’s Day Breakfast

ATTENTION ALL VETERANS! Please join us for a Veterans Day breakfast in recognition and in celebration of your valiant efforts. SNAP applauds the struggles and sacrifices that you made on behalf of our country. If you are a veteran, please join us at 9:00 for a delicious hot breakfast in your honor, in the senior center dining room. (Any spouse or companion of a veteran may attend for a contribution of $2.50.) Please preregister with Nina or Diana before November 7th.

Thursday, November 9th Diversity Day

At SNAP, we believe in an open and accepting environment where people of all faiths and ethnicities can sit together in peace and harmony while learning and appreciating one another’s cultural heritage and customs. This month we will enjoy the culinary flavors of the Native American heritage. Let’s learn and feast together!


13 9:00 am: • Line Dancing** 9:30 am: • OATS: IPad Class 9:45 am: • Advisory Board

Meeting 10:00 am: • Knitting &

Crocheting Class • SAIL Fall

Prevention 10:45 am: • OATS: Money



Group 11:15 am: • Meditation Class 1:00 pm: • Adult Coloring • Exercise Class** -


14 9:00 am: • Exercise Class** 9:30 am: • Let’s Groove in the

Radio Room 10:00 am: • Tai Chi** • Computer Class • Creative Arts 11:00 am: • Canasta for

Beginners • Computer Class • Looming **

11:15 am: • Line Dancing** 1:00 pm: • Music & Singing** • Canasta

1:30 pm: • Open Computer Lab

15 9:00 am: • Arm Chair Yoga • SNAP Volunteer

Breakfast 9:30 am: • OATS: IPad Class 10:00 am: • Plastic Mesh Class • Zumba Gold • Mahjong 10:30 am: • Bingo • Blood Pressure



1:00 pm: • Body


16 9:30 am: • Tai Chi** • Let’s Groove in the

Radio Room 10:00 am: • Tablet Instruction • Jewelry Making** • Open

Recreation/Conver. • Mahjong • Haircuts by Marilyn 10:45 am: • OATS: Money

Matters 11:00 am: • Computer Class • LiveOnNY presents

Understanding Medicare Statements & Medicare Fraud

11:30 am: • Creative Writing • Wii Bowling 1:00 pm: • Draw & Painting 1:30pm: • Billiards • Book Club • Open Computer Lab 2:30 pm: Exercise**

17 9:00 am: • Exercise Class** 10:00 am: • Quilting Class • SAIL Fall

Prevention 10:30 am: • Free Memory

Screenings 11:00 am: • Chair Yoga • Bingo 11:15 am: • Meditation Class 1:30 pm: • Musical Theater • Body Sculpting** • Painting: Creative

Expression**

Wednesday, November 15th SNAP Volunteer

Recognition Breakfast

As we enter this season of thankfulness, SNAP invites all senior center volunteers to a continental breakfast. Please join us on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in the senior center dining room. Please RSVP to Nina or Diana by November 9th to confirm your attendance as we say thank you on this day of celebrating all SNAP volunteers

SNAP SENIOR VOLUNTEERS!

YOU ARE INVITED TO A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IN YOUR HONOR

9:00am – 10:30am SENIOR CENTER DINING ROOM

Friday, November 17th • Are you concerned about memory problems? • Early detection is important. • Take action. • Get answers.

FREE, CONFIDENTIAL MEMORY SCREENINGS AT SNAP

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2017 10:30am – 2:00pm

To schedule an appointment for a free memory screening, please see either Marie Ellen or Vivian

OVERNIGHT TRIP: FOXWOODS


20 9:00 am: • Line Dancing** • Jewelry Sale 9:30 am: • OATS: IPad Class 10:00 am: • Knitting &





Group • 11:15 am:

Meditation Class 1:00 pm: • Adult Coloring • Exercise Class** -



Radio Room 10:00 am: • Tai Chi** • Creative Arts • Computer Class 10:30 am: • Reminiscence


Beginners • Looming ** • Computer Class 11:15 am: • Line Dancing** 1:00 pm: • Music & Singing** • Canasta 1:30 pm: • Open Computer

Lab • SNAP Movie

Afternoon:

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THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION – ALL

DAY! 9:00 am: • Arm Chair Yoga 9:30 am: • OATS: IPad Class 10:00 am: • Plastic Mesh Class • Zumba Gold • Mahjong 10:30 am: • Bingo • Blood Pressure



1:00 pm: • Body


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Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 Thanksgiving Celebration!

In celebration of Thanksgiving, please join us for a festive meal, music and dessert during a day of gratitude and appreciation shared in the company of friends. A contribution of $5.00 entitles you to all of the following: 9:00am: BREAKFAST: Kaiser Roll or Bagel with Cream Cheese & Assorted Jellies, Assorted Danish or Donuts, Orange Juice, and Coffee or Tea 10:30am: MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: Enjoy the music provided by Roberta for your listening and dancing pleasure 12:00pm: THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON: Roast Turkey with Stuffing, Gravy and Cranberry Sauce, Baked Sweet Potato, Cut Green Beans with Mushrooms, Garden Salad with Dressing. Whole Wheat Dinner Roll or Corn Muffin with Margarine, Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Topping, Cranberry Juice, Soda, 1:30pm: DESSERT: Warm Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream, or Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Topping, Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate

SNAP will be closed Thursday and Friday for the

Thanksgiving Holiday!

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

27 9:00 am: • Line Dancing** 9:30 am: • OATS: IPad Class 10:00 am: • Knitting &





Group 11:15 am: Meditation Class 1:00 pm: • Adult Coloring • Exercise Class** -



Radio Room 10:00 am: • Tai Chi** • Creative Arts • Computer Class 10:30 am: • Reminiscence


Beginners • Looming ** • Computer Class 11:15 am: • Line Dancing** 1:00 pm: • SNAP Birthday

Party! w/Russell • Music & Singing** • Canasta 1:30 pm: • Open Computer

Lab

29 TRIP:

YONKERS CASINO 9:00 am: • Arm Chair Yoga 9:30 am: • OATS: IPad Class 10:00 am: • Plastic Mesh Class • Zumba Gold • Mahjong 10:30 am: • Bingo • Blood Pressure



1:00 pm: • Body


30 9:30 am • Tai Chi** • Let’s Groove in the

Radio Room 10:00 am: • Tablet Instruction • Jewelry Making** • Open Conversation • Mahjong 11:00 am: • Computer Class

11:30 am: • Creative Writing • Wii Bowling

1:00 pm: • Draw & Paint

1:30pm: • Billiards • It’s in the News:

What’s your opinion?

• Open Computer Lab

• Book Club 2:30 pm: • Exercise**

ADVERTISEMENTS HERE: Next time you want to wish someone well, or make an announcement – for suggested donation, you can say it here! Anything from:

• WELL WISHES • THANK YOU’s • BIRTHDAYS • ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS • ADVERTISEMENTS • ANNOUCEMENTS

See Nina for more information.

SNAP OF EASTERN QUEENS INNOVATIVE TRIPS

Please see Diana to sign up in advance. Prices and dates are subject to change. All trips are final unless trip is cancelled When there is a coach bus, or school bus used for a trip, there are NO VAN PICK UPS

TRIP & LOCATION DESCRIPTION PRICE DATE Empire City Casino

(Yonkers, NY) Join us on at to Empire City Casino! Trip includes: Admission, transportation and box meal.

$35/pp Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017

The Culinary Institute of America

(Hyde Park, NY)

The scenic main campus on the east bank of the Hudson River is a spectacular destination for students, restaurant patrons, and tourists alike. Located in historic Hyde Park, NY, the 170-acre campus is just 1½ hours from both New York City. You will enjoy a beautiful tour followed by a 3-Course meal at the Post Road Brew House.

$90/pp Friday, Dec. 8, 2017

Ace in a Hole Productions Presents Mystical Mardi Gras

(New Jersey)

Starring Saints of Swing with Renee Bailey & Comedian Bob Gross. Enjoy a Happy Hour and 4-Course Meal TBD

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018

NYBG Train Show (Bronx, NY)

Enchanting model trains zip through a display of 150 landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials —all under the twinkling glow of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Marvel at G-scale locomotives humming along among familiar sights such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Rockefeller Center on nearly a half-mile of track.

TBD Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018

TRANSPORTATION TRIPS

Don’t forget to sign up with Marci for $8 Shopping Trips, that include a Box Lunch:

• Michael’s, Joann Fabrics & AC Moore, Westbury: Wednesday, November 8, 2017

• The Gallery at Westbury Plaza, Garden City: Thursday,

November 16, 2017 • WalMart & Costco, Westbury: Wednesday, November

29, 2017

Director’s Message

Hello Everyone, Winter is fast approaching and here at SNAP we are preparing for the harsh winter days by inviting you enjoy the comforts of many exciting events we have planned for the month of November. Please join us as we celebrate Native American Heritage for our monthly diversity program. You will have the opportunity to learn more about Native American history as well as taste foods that are inspired by the culture. Additionally, our annual Thanksgiving Feast will be one of the best as we have musical entertainment in addition to a traditional dinner. We will (as always) have a selection of delectable desserts. By now, I am sure you are familiar with all the exciting activities we have to offer here at SNAP but please do not forget we are always looking for new and exciting things to do here so if you think it, we will try to make it happen. Please feel free as always to come to me with your suggestions. As our program continues to grow so does our opportunities.

All the Best, Nina!

At the meeting held on 10/16, we discussed suggestions for trips and the popularity of trips taken. Anyone who has suggestions for new outings we have not yet gone on, please speak with Nina or Diana and they will look into making them happen. Rochelle will be leaving SNAP for a new job. We all wish Rochelle the best of luck in her new venture. The bulletin will now be signed for monthly so that members don’t take more than one copy. We should not run out of bulletins in the middle of the month. There are so many classes offered during the mornings and afternoons so we suggest members searching the bulletin look into what is already available. The classes are fun and you can make new friends so try it, you’ll like it. The current board was re-elected at the meeting and Carol Miller will remain Secretary and Carole Vahey remain as President for the next two years. This will be the last term served by the current board. In late 2019 a new board will be elected. Congratulations to Stanley Starr and Tina on their election to the board. Their term will start at the Open Board Meeting on November 20th. Thanks to George, Sybil, Andrea, Elsie, Edie and Nancy for their help during the recent voting. We are giving thought to reinstitution of the column for congratulations and get well messages in the bulletin. For a two-dollar donation you can let your friends know you care. We also had a suggestion for a For Sale ad in that column as well. Please see Nina if you are interested in any of the above messages. Thank you for helping by cleaning up after yourselves. There is no reason for trays to be left on the table or trash on the floors. We should be responsible for our own mess in the dining room, rest rooms and classrooms. Thank you for the continued support of the Advisory Board.

Thank you all Carole Vahey, President

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