THE SAM FIELD NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER - …...A Program of Commonpoint Queens. 58-20 Little Neck...
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The Sam Field Neighborhood Senior Center is made possible by the
New York City Department for the Aging.
THE SAM FIELD NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER
March April 2020
Danielle Ellman President and CEO
Greg Rideout Chief Program Officer
Sam Field
Neighborhood
Senior Center Staff
718-225-6750
Barbara Becker Bruno, LCSW-R
Assistant Vice President,
Older Adult Services
Ext. 256
Fern Prusak
Program Director
Neighborhood Senior Center
Ext. 233
Roberta Landau
Program Assistant
Older Adult Services
Ext. 222
Elise Lev, LMSW
Social Worker
Neighborhood Senior Center
Ext. 236
Lynn Cohen
Office Assistant
Ext. 277
John Schwendel
Transportation Coordinator
Ext. 231
A Program of Commonpoint Queens 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck NY 11362
(718) 225 - 6750
Join us for a
G oi n’ Green Celebr at ion
Lunch and Musical Entertainment
Tuesday, March 17
11:45 AM -1:30 PM
$5 Per Person
Register and Pre-Pay in the Senior Office by March 10
Purim Celebrat ion
Tuesday, March 10
12:00 - 1:30
Lunch and The Story of Purim
Cost Per Person: $5
Register and Pre-Pay in the Senior Office
by March 2
Contemporary Dance Class and Choreography
Wednesdays Starting May 1 through June 5, 12:30 - 2:45 Friday March 20 - Introductory meeting and recruitment - 12:15-3:30
Performance on June 5
Learn contemporary movement, ballet, and perform in a dance piece with a professional dance company. NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Set to fun, upbeat music, this class will help participants develop their posture, movement, communication and creativity. This class will run for 9 weeks, with the last week culminating in a performance with professional contemporary dancers from Mari Meade Dance Collective/MMBC.
Unleash your talent and join us for an amazing experience!
For more information or to sign up, contact the Senior Office 718-225-6750, ext. 233 or 222
Celebrating Freedom - A Model Passover Sedar
NEW: PRE-REGISTER FOR LUNCH AT SAM’S CAFÉ In order to be better prepared with the number of hot and cold meals we expect to serve on a daily and weekly basis, we have implemented a pre-registration process. Sign up in person or by telephone by 12:45 PM on the Wednesday of the week before you plan to join us. We will continue to make every effort to accommodate everyone who comes to the Center for lunch, regardless of whether they pre-registered for a meal, but this will help us be much better prepared to serve you. We also recognize that there may be times you will pre-register but not be able to come in for that lunch due to unforeseen circumstances. A call in advance to let us know would certainly be appreciated.
$10 Per Person
11:30-1:30 PM
Register and Pre-Pay in the Senior Office by March 20
Tuesday March 31
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Bagels and coffee with friends every week. Open discussions on all topics.
Third Tuesday of the month, meeting is offsite for lunch. Last Tuesday of the month, meeting is breakfast
at the Triple Crown Diner.
Tuesdays, 9:00 –10:30 AM
Tuesday Morning Men’s Club
Tuesday, March 3, April 21
1:00 - 2:00 Win great prizes!
For more info contact Elise Lev, LMSW,
718-225-6750, ext. 236
Golden Girls Friendship Circle
Join us weekly to share experiences, even some humor,
with other extraordinary women.
Tuesdays 2:00-3:00
Friday, April 3rd
11:45 - 12:30
Have a say in your Senior Center Programming
Senior Center Advisory Counci l Meet ing
Monthly Book Club
Meets the first Monday of the month at 1:00 PM
April 6 - Little Women By Louisa May Alcott
May 4 - A Thousand Splendid Suns By Khaled Hosseini
March 2 - The Only Woman In The Room By Marie Benedict
GALA GROUP A Monthly Social Group for
Gay and Lesbian Older Adults Meets on the third Tuesday evening of each month.
Activities include movies and discussions, dinners out
and social get-togethers.
Must be over 60 years old and registered with the Senior Center
What Is COPD? What are the signs and symptoms of COPD?
What causes COPD? What are the treatments for COPD?
Cynthia James-White, RNCMSN,
Director of Nursing at The Grand
will have all the answers for you.
Wednesday, April 22 12:15 PM
S tart ing in Apri l ,
Mah Jong for New Beginners are welcome on the first Monday of the month only
10:00 - 12:00
St. Francis Hospital Outreach Bus
Spring Concert Series
Tuesday, March 24 - Yiddish Soul
Thursday, April 30 - Klezmer
Thursday, May 28 - Jewish Composers
Friday, June 26 - Music of Summer
12:45 - 1:45
Friday, April 3, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Free Legal Consultation with Elder Attorney
Keren G. Birnbaum, Esq. will be offering 15 minute consultations at the Sam Field Neighborhood Senior Center,
March 20, for guidance on how to address your long term planning concerns.
Please contact Roberta Landau at 718-225-6750, ext. 222 to schedule an appointment.
Presented by David Podles, renowned violinist and supported by a grant from the Sidney Solomon
Cultural Arts Fund and UJA Federation.
Free Health Screenings
Deepdale Cares NORC 57-17 Marathon Parkway
NEW
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Stuffed Cabbage w/Beef Barley with Onions
California Blend Vegetables
Alt: Salmon Salad
2
Roasted Chicken Potato Kugel
Carrot Tzimmes Alt: Curried Chicken Salad
3
Salmon Burger Kasha
Cucumber Salad
Alt: Gelfite Fish
6 Beef Stroganoff w/Noodles
Braised Red Cabbage Alt: Salmon Salad
7 BBQ Chicken Breasts Apple Noodle Kugel
Creamy Spinach Alt: Tuna Salad
8 Beef Sloppy Joe
Rice Pilaf Tossed Salad
Alt: Falafel Patties
9 Closed
10 Closed
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20 Baked Turkey Breast
Potato Salad Beet & Apple Salad Alt: Tuna Fish Salad
21 Meat Sauce
Pasta Italian Blend Vegetables
Alt: Falafel Patties
22 Baked Breaded Chicken Cutlet w/ Brown Gravy
Potato Pancake Russian Tomato Salad
Alt: Salmon Salad
23 Roasted Chicken w/
Georgian Plum Sauce Kasha
Beets & Carrots w/ Dill Alt: Egg Salad
24 Baked Hoki Fish w/Marsala
Rice A Roni Steamed Spinach
Alt: Gelfite Fish
27 Chicken Chow Mein
White Rice Oriental Blend Alt: Egg Salad
28 Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Noodles & Cabbage Carrots & Green Beans
Alt: Salmon Salad
29 Kotleti (Russian
Chicken Patties) Kasha
Beets & Onion Salad Alt: Tuna Salad
30 Tilapia Fish Francaise Red Potato Wedges
Creamy Spinach Alt: Chicken Salad
2 Baked Turkey Breast
Sweet Potato California Blend Vegetables
Alt: Egg Salad
3 Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Noodles & Cabbage Carrots & Green Beans
Alt: Salmon Salad
4 Chicken Stir Fry w/ Vegetables
White Rice Broccoli
Alt: Tuna Salad
5 Moroccan Style Salmon Lentils w/Rice & Onions Cucumber Dill Salad
Alt: Quinoa Salad
6 Breaded Sole Fillet
Potato Pancake Baby Carrots
Alt: Chicken Salad
9 Turkey Meat Sauce
Pasta Green & Wax Beans Alt: Chicken Salad
10 Chicken Francaise Orzo w/ Vegetables
California Blend Vegetables Alt: Egg Salad
11 Pepper Steak
White Rice Broccoli
Alt: Salmon Salad
12 BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters
Noodle Kugel Carrots
Alt: Tuna Salad
13 Breaded Pollock Fish Fillet
Barley & Lima Beans Beet Salad
Alt: Sliced Deli Turkey
16 Turkey Balls in Tomato
Sauce Spaghetti
Carrots & Green Beans Alt: Egg Salad
17 Chicken Shawarma
Israeli Salad Alt: Tuna Salad
18 Stuffed Cabbage w/Beef
Barley w/Onions California Blend
Vegetables Alt: Chicken Salad
19 Roasted Chicken Kasha Varnishkes Spinach Soufflé
Alt: Salmon Salad
20 Salmon Burger
Cucumber Dill Salad Home Fries w/Peppers &
Onions Alt: Gelfite Fish
23 Hungarian Goulash w/Beef Egg Barley w/Mushrooms
Braised Red Cabbage Alt: Tuna Salad
24 Spanish Style Roast Chicken
Dominican Moro Green & Wax Beans
Alt: Salmon Salad
25 Chicken Stir Fry w/
Vegetables White Rice
Broccoli w/Toasted Garlic Alt: Chopped Chicken Livers
26 Moroccan Style Salmon Lentils w/Spiced Rice Cucumber Dill Salad
Alt: Baked Falafel Patties
27 Hawaiian Chickens Quarters
Mashed Potatoes Sautéed Zucchini Alt: Chicken Salad
30 California Turkey Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes Carrots & Green Beans
Alt: Egg Salad
31 Chicken Shawarma
Israeli Salad Alt: Tuna Salad
All meals are served with fruit juice,
whole wheat bread and fresh fruit. Menu is subject to
change without notice
If you are not attending a Special Event, a
COLD LUNCH will be served in Jaffa at
12 PM
All meals are planned and prepared in accordance with nutritional regulations put forth by the
Department for the Aging. There is a suggested voluntary contribution of
$2.50 per person for each meal.
Passover Week Menu to be Announced
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Call John at 718-225-6750 ext. 231 for additional information.
Must be registered with the Senior Center
TRIPS
Other Services Available at Commonpoint Queens
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Emergency Food Assistance
Did you know that Commonpoint Queens has a food pantry that stocks a wide variety of non-perishable grocery items to help support local families in need?
Food Pantry hours are Monday through Friday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM.
Contact 718-268-5011, ext. 433 for additional information including eligibility criteria and documentation required.
The Sam Field Neighborhood Senior Center provides transportation in Northeast Queens to and from:
●Programs for people with memory loss at our Little Neck site
●CAPE, the Sam Field Center Mental Health Clinic ● Transportation to the Sam Field Senior Center
Unable to get out to socialize?
Friendly Visiting and Telephone Reassurance Calls Available
Call the Senior Office for more information 718-225-6750, ext. 233, 236
***Space is limited for all trips. First come first serve.***
Wednesday, April 22
Cherry Blossoms Over Time
Depart Sam Field: 9:00 AM
Depart Gardens: 2:00 PM
Bus and Lunch - $5
Pay On Your Own Entrance Fee
Must Register and Pre-Pay by April 15
Wednesday, March 25
Price per person: $21
Includes bus, boxed lunch, tram ride, gardens and exhibit “on your own”
Depart Sam Field: 9:00 AM
Depart Gardens at 2:00 PM
Must Register and Pre-Pay by March 11
Experience Famed Designer Jeff Leatham’s Bold and Colorful Vision
The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope
* THERE IS A SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION OF $3 FOR THIS PROGRAM.
** THE SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION DOES NOT APPLY TO SILVER SNEAKERS AND OPTUM PARTICIPANTS.
*** PARTICIPATION IN STRENGTH TRAINING FOR BETTER BALANCE CLASSES IS OPEN TO MEMBERS OF
NORC WOW WITHOUT A SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION.
Move Your Body! Page 5
Israeli and Line Dancing *
Thursday 1:15-2:45 PM Alan Bloom Fun and fitness for beginner and more experienced dancers. No partner required.
Senior Yoga (Silver Sneakers and Optum) **
Monday 8:45-9:30AM Robin Stuelpner
Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion.
Gentle Yoga: Chair and Mat*
Thursday 10:15-11:15AM Robin Stuelpner
In this beginner level yoga class, you will learn the basics of yoga breathing, yoga poses and relaxation. Each class will include chair and floor segments. Bring your own yoga mat, strap and yoga block to each class.
Strength Training For Better Balance***
Monday 11:00-11:45 AM Robin Stuelpner
Thursday 11:40 AM-12:25 PM Robin Stuelpner
Maintain joint range of motion and flexibility with gentle exercises for every part of the body. Increasing your core strength for better balance.
Tai Chi for Arthritis *
Friday 10:00-11:00 AM Elaine Fleischman
In this traditional Chinese form of exercise, basic positions are performed in a slow, continuous sequence. Unlike exercise which relies on muscular force and tension, the graceful movements of Tai Chi emphasize relaxation, straightness, and true balance.
Chair Exercise *
Tuesday 10:30-11:00 AM Dane Warren Enjoy gentle exercise geared to increasing muscle strength and range of motion at your own pace while sitting. (October through May only)
Zumba Gold *
Tuesday 9:15-10:00 AM Sheila Hawkins A Latin-dance inspired workout accessible for seniors regardless of fitness level.
Classic Aerobics (Silver Sneakers and Optum) **
Tuesday 1:00-1:45 PM Sheila Hawkins
A variety of exercises using specially designed equipment will increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activities of daily living. A chair is available if needed .
Senior Circuit (Silver Sneakers and Optum) **
Friday 9:00-9:45 AM Robin Becker
Increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Exercise equipment is provided. A chair is used for standing support, stretching and relaxation exercises.
Senior Cardio (Silver Sneakers and Optum) **
Wednesday 9:00-9:45AM Robin Becker
Thursday 9:00-9:45 AM Robin Becker This aerobics class is safe, heart healthy and gentle on the joints. It includes easy to follow low impact movement, upper body strengthening, abdominal conditioning, stretching and relaxation exercises designed to energize your lifestyle.
Regularly Scheduled Programs
MONDAYS
8:45-9:30 Tel Aviv Senior Yoga (Silver Sneakers© and Optum) ** (Robin Stuelpner)
(see * and ** below)
10:00-2:00 Tel Aviv Beginners Mah Jong (Marilyn Golin) Starting in April, New beginners welcome on the first Monday of the month only ($3 includes lunch)
10:00-2:00 Haifa Leisure Mah Jong (Marilyn Golin) ($3 includes lunch)
11:00-11:45 Gym Strength Training For Better Balance (Robin Stuelpner) (see * and ***below)
1:00-2:15 Tel Aviv Opera Appreciation ( Mel Haber) (see* below) Hear highlights from specific operas, singers or themes. March 16 , April 20
1:00 - 2:15 3rd Floor Conference Room
Monthly Book Club (Lynn Cohen)
April 6 - Little Women, By Louisa May Alcott May 4 - A Thousand Splendid Suns, By Khaled Hosseini
1:00-2:15 Jerusalem How to Look at Art (John Hirsch) (see * below) A guided tour of works of art from the Renaissance to the present
2:30-4:00 Jerusalem Bereavement Group (Elise Lev, LMSW) (Closed group - see page 9)
TUESDAYS
9:15-10:00 Tel Aviv Zumba Gold (Sheila Hawkins) (see * below)
9:00-10:30 Masada Tuesday Men’s Club Bagel breakfast with friends every week. Third Tuesday of the month, meeting is offsite for lunch. Last Tuesday of the month meets at Triple Crown Diner.
10:30-11:00 Tel Aviv Chair Aerobics with Dane Warren No Class April 21
11:00-12:00 Dalet Mind Aerobics A variety of games designed to exercise the mind.
10:30-12:00 Masada Potpourri With Perrie On hiatus until end of March A weekly discussion of various topics with a historical/cultural theme
1:00-2:30 Tel Aviv Healthy Tummy, Healthy Life (Neda Pourat) Nutrition Discussion and Food Demonstration March 12, April 14 (see * below)
1:00-2:00 Tel Aviv Bingo March 3 April 21
1:00-1:45 Gym Classic Aerobics (Silver Sneakers © and Optum) (Sheila Hawkins) (see * and ** below)
2:00-3:00 Golan Heights Golden Girls Friendship Circle
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* THERE IS A SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION OF $3 FOR THIS PROGRAM.
** THE SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION DOES NOT APPLY TO SILVER SNEAKERS PARTICIPANTS.
*** PARTICIPATION IN STRENGTH TRAINING FOR BETTER BALANCE CLASSES IS OPEN TO MEMBERS OF
NORC WOW WITHOUT A SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION.
NEW
WEDNESDAYS Page 7
9:00-9:45 Tel Aviv Senior Cardio (Silver Sneakers © and Optum) ** (Robin Becker) (see * and ** on previous page)
9:00-10:30 Senior Office Tech Master Max 30 minute 1:1 sessions to help with your telephone basics By appointment only 718-225-6750, ext. 233 or 222
10:30-1:30 Tel Aviv Beginning Canasta (Sydell Gurdus) ($3 includes lunch)
For beginners and “returnees” who need a refresher course
11:00-2:00 Tel Aviv Knit and Crochet-In
12:00-2:30 Dalet Drawing and Sketching (Susan Schiff) Fee: $3 For beginners and beyond. Material list provided upon registration Pre-Registration required. Class size limited
2:15-3:45 Jerusalem Bereavement Group (Elise Lev, LMSW) (Closed group - see page 9)
THURSDAYS 9:00-9:45 Gym Senior Aerobics (Silver Sneakers © and Optum) **(Robin Becker)
(see * & ** on previous page)
10:00-11:30 Dalet Exploring Jewish Culture Experience a Jewish moment. (Elise Lev, LMSW)
10:00-12:00 Masada Oil Painting (Blanche Isabella) Materials fee: $5 For all levels of artists, from beginners and beyond.
10:15-11:15 Haifa Gentle Yoga: Chair and Mat (Robin Stuelpner) (see * on previous page)
11:40-12:25 Gym Strength Training For Better Balance (Robin Stuelpner) (see * and *** on previous page)
12:00-12:45 Tel Aviv Ask The Nurse (Vinnie Bravaro, RN) Blood pressure screenings available
12:15-1:45 Haifa Exploring Blues and Jazz (Gail Storm) (see * on previous page) A journey into the world of American blues and then some April 30
1:00-2:00 Dalet
Current Events (Bruce Abrams) Small group discussion of what is going on both locally and internationally.
1:00-2:30 Tel Aviv Israeli and Line Dancing (Alan Bloom) (see * on previous page) For beginners and experienced dancers.
FRIDAYS
9:00-9:45 Gym Senior Circuit (Silver Sneakers © and Optum) ** (Robin Becker) (see * and ** on previous page)
10:00 -11:30 Golan Heights Changes and Challenges of Aging Discussion Group (Elise Lev, LMSW)
10:00-11:00 Tel Aviv Tai Chi for Arthritis (Elaine Fleischman) (see * on previous page)
10:30-12:00 Jerusalem Beading Club
10:00-11:30 Computer Room
Learn Computers with Lynn (Lynn Frankel) Basic understanding of the computer and more….
1:00 - 2:15 Golan Heights Single Seniors Group (Lynn Cohen)
To participate in our classes and trips you must become a senior center member. To participate in any exercise class, a physician’s form clearance must also be on
file in the Senior Office.
NEW
For Spouses Who Are Newly Bereaved
Mondays 2:30—4:00 PM
Session Begins
April 20
Bereavement Groups Page 9
For additional information contact Elise Lev, LMSW
718-225-6750 ext. 236
These groups will have a 10-week cycle and will be closed after the first two sessions. No new members will be accepted
until the next cycle.
Prior
For Spouses Who Have Lost Their Loved Ones
Prior to November 1, 2018
Wednesdays 2:15 - 3:45 PM
Next Session Begins
May 27
Taking Care of Yourself
CAPE A Geriatric Mental Health Clinic
at the Sam Field Center
For people over the age of 50.
59-28 Little Neck Pkwy. Little Neck 11362 718-224-0566
Individual therapy, Family counseling, Group counseling, Psychiatric evaluations,
Psychiatric medication monitoring, Telephone reassurance
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After this FREE consultation, the OASIS team will help connect you to services needed to maximize your independence and quality of life.
For more information, call 718-224-0566
The OASIS program will provide you with the opportunity to meet with a team of specialists including an LIJ Medical Center geriatric physician for a FREE evaluation. This team is trained to recognize signs of memory loss, depression and changes in older adults which can be easily overlooked or misunderstood in other clinical settings.
OASIS at CAPE Having concerns about memory loss and other effects of getting older?
Support Groups
Caregiver Support Group for spouses of people in the middle to later stages of Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease.
For additional information contact Ellen Sarokin, LCSW at 718-225-6750 ext. 243
The Group will meet bi-weekly on Wednesdays, 10:15-11:30 AM
If you can’t come to our Center for group meetings and are interested in participating in a telephone support group, let us know.
THE UMBRELLA OF OLDER ADULT SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COMMONPOINT QUEENS TO
RESIDENTS OF NORTHEAST QUEENS AND WESTERN NASSAU INCLUDES:
“Our Community Is Everbody’s
Business”
GOLD LEVEL
PLATINUM LEVEL
FRIEND LEVEL
SILVER LEVEL
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
For more information visit commonpointqueens.org or contact Judy Vladimir at 718-225-6750 ext. 345
The Business Council of Commonpoint Queens partners with
local business leaders to better serve our community.
The Sam Field Neighborhood Senior Center provides edu-cational, social, cultural and recreational programs and trips for all people over the age of 60. Fern Prusak, Director.
718-225-6750 ext. 233
Early Stage Dementia Care Program for persons in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or memory related disorders. Support groups are available for family members. Alissa Pizzutiello, LCSW, Director. 718-225-6750 ext. 331
Family Respite Adult Day Care Program, a social day care model for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or related memory disorders. Support groups are available for family members. Jamie Cooperman, BA, Director.
718-225-6750 ext. 221
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities-Social Service Programs (NORC –SSP’s) serving Deepdale Gardens (Deepdale CARES). 718-225-3929, Clearview Gardens (CAP). 718-352-4157, and parts of Floral Park, Bellerose and New Hyde Park (NORC WOW). 718-225-6750 ext. 543
North Flushing Senior Center located in Linden Towers, provides educational, social, cultural and recreational
programs for all people over the age of 60. Susan Xiong, Director. 718-358-9193
Central Queens Senior Program provides education, social, cultural and recreational programs and trips for all people over the age of 60. Shelly Channan, Director. 718-268-5011 ext. 621.
CAPE, a licensed mental health clinic for adults over the age of 50 with a wide range of on-site and homebound social work and psychiatric services. 718-224-0566
ENGAGE: UJA-Federation of New York’s Engage Jewish Service Corps for adults over the age of 50 who want to effect powerful change within the community through
volunteer activities. Engage is one of many Commonpoint Queens volunteer initiatives. Tiffany Lombardi Director of Volunteer Services. 718-225-6750, ext. 212
Queens NET provides legal and financial counseling services, benefits and entitlements coordination and kosher food distribution. 718-224-0566
Transportation Services are available to the Sam Field Senior Center, CAPE and Respite Programs within restricted geographic boundaries John Schwendel, Coordinator, 718-225-6750 ext. 231