Moriah is funded by the NYC Department for the Aging and your generous contributions.

A project of Agudath Israel of America, Community Services Inc.

Moriah thanks the following people for their generous donations to our Center:

We Welcome Our New Members!

Shuli Gutmann, Director

Chani Hilewitz, Bookkeeper Zahava Goldofsky, Program Assistant

moriahcenter@gmail.com www.moriahseniorcenter.org

Dear Friends,

Moriah kicks off its June programming with another exciting Craft Class, sponsored by the

Neighborhood Fund. Join Diane Schneck in creating practical armchair caddies, for all the little

things you like to have on hand. The class will be held on Monday, June 3rd at 2 pm. Space is

limited, so make sure to sign up in the office as soon as possible.

On Monday, June 10th at 2 pm, join Tara Johnson, Moriah’s favorite librarian, as she discusses

The Dressmaker of Khair Khana with the members of our book club discussion group.

Sign up early for our annual Hidden Harbor Boat Cruise on Thursday morning, June 13th,

sponsored by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. It is always such a fun outdoor

event!

Don’t miss Cantor Eric S. Freeman’s Music Monday this month on June 17th at 2 pm.

Moriah seniors will visit the Bronx Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, June 18th for a special guided

tour - “Wild Medicine: Healing Plants around the World”. View their indoor Italian Renaissance

Garden and discover how cultures around the world rely on plants for everything--from food and

medicine to cosmetics. You must register in the office for this trip as space is limited.

Our monthly Birthday Party will be held this month on Wednesday, June 19th.

We kick off a new discussion group entitled “Ask the Nurse” BEFORE LUNCH on Thursday,

June 20th at 12 pm. Submit your questions to the office and Registered Nurse Amy Adler will

respond to them and also touch on Medication Safety and Awareness.

Moriah will be open for a PICK UP LUNCH on Sunday, June 23rd at 10:30 am.

Get into the patriotic spirit early, as Moriah holds its annual Independence Day Party on

Monday, June 24th. Tickets are on sale in the Moriah office for $4.00, beginning June 3

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Moriah will be giving out a BAGGED PICK UP LUNCH on Tuesday, June 25th at 12 pm.

As always, join us for Computer Lab on Wednesdays, Exercise Classes on Wednesdays &

Thursdays and Yoga on Friday morning.

Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Herman Gershon Mrs. Miriam Suss

Ms. Argentina Inoa Mr. Mark Greenberg

90 Bennett Avenue, New York, NY 10033 212-923-5715

Mrs. Hilda Kromnick for the yahrzeit of her husband, Leonard z”l

5 Tips For Senior Citizens on Simple, Healthy Living

When it comes to their well-being, older adults shouldn't act like victims to aging. They should be active—

physically, socially, and spiritually.

To slow down the physical and mental decline that comes with age, drugs and exercise aren't enough.

According to a study out of the University of Southern California, a lifestyle makeover is necessary.

Professor and occupational therapist Florence Clark shares five tips for seniors on sustainable,

successful aging from her Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health paper. Thankfully, her

method, while backed by rigorous research, is also surprisingly simple: walk outside, meet up with

friends, go to community and religious events, and just be as active as possible.

It's never too late to go healthy. Anybody, young or old, can successfully redesign the way they live

to be healthier. While we don't have a say in our own genetic makeup, greater than 50 percent of our

mental and physical health status is related to lifestyle. You can even start small: ride public

transportation, reconnect with a long-lost friend, join a yoga class, or follow guidelines on how to safely

move around the community. The point is, try something new and be willing to learn.

Take control of your health. Appreciate the relationship between what you do, how you feel, and

their impact on your well-being. Our research suggests that social and productive activities are as

important as physical ones for staying healthy. As we age, even deceptively simple or downright

mundane pursuits like reading the newspaper, cooking a potluck dish, walking the dog, or going to a

senior center, have a powerful influence on our physical and mental health.

Know thyself. The guiding principle of Socrates rings just as true today as it did in ancient Athens.

Lifestyle changes are most sustainable when they fit into the fabric of your everyday life -- your

interests, schedule, and self-concept. Identify supports on your journey that are strong enough to

counterbalance the obstacles you face. Set goals that are challenging but still realistic enough to be

achieved.

Anticipate how chronic conditions may affect your plan. Over 70 percent of seniors age 65 and

older have a chronic condition, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, COPD, or

cataracts. Don't let these impede your progress. Before a big game, elite athletes visualize their

performance in their minds' eye. So too should you be prepared for the potential ways you might have

to adapt or improvise. And, of course, consult your physician in advance about any new activities.

Living longer can also mean living better. Our research demonstrates that maintaining a mix of

productive, social, physical, and spiritual activities as you age can lead to increased vitality, social

function, mental health, and life satisfaction, along with decreased symptoms of depression and self-

reported bodily pain. Even better, activity-centric lifestyle interventions to ward off illness and disability

may also be more cost-effective and have fewer negative side effects than prescription drugs.

Adapted from “The Atlantic”

The life Kamila Sidiqi had known changed

overnight when the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul. After receiving a teaching degree

during the civil war—a rare achievement for any Afghan woman—Kamila was subsequently

banned from school and confined to her home. When her father and brother were forced to flee

the city, Kamila became the sole breadwinner for her five siblings. Armed only with grit and

determination, she picked up a needle and thread and created a thriving business of her own.

The Dressmaker of Khair Khana tells the incredible true story of this unlikely entrepreneur

who mobilized her community under the Taliban. Former ABC News reporter Gayle Tzemach

Lemmon spent years on the ground reporting Kamila's story, and the result is an unusually

intimate and unsanitized look at the daily lives of women in Afghanistan. These women are not

victims; they are the glue that holds families together; they are the backbone and the heart of

their nation. Afghanistan's future remains uncertain as debates over withdrawal timelines

dominate the news.

The Dressmaker of Khair Khana moves beyond the headlines to transport you to an

Afghanistan you have never seen before. This is a story of war, but it is also a story of sisterhood and resilience in the face of despair. Kamila Sidiqi's journey will inspire you, but it

will also change the way you think about one of the most important political and humanitarian issues of our time.

Register in the office and receive a library copy of this New York Times bestseller for advance reading.

See what everybody has been reading and join in the discussion!

will conduct our MONTHLY BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION GROUP on Monday, June 10

th, at 2 pm.

Transportation provided to and from

Moriah Senior Center

Limited Space

Please Register in the Moriah Office

90 Bennett Avenue

212-923-5715 moriahcenter@gmail.com

No Charge Donations to help defray costs are welcome

Thursday, June 13th

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MORIAH SENIOR CENTER VISITS THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN

Join us for a guided tour of the indoor Renaissance Garden and discover how cultures around

the world rely on plants for everything--from food and medicine to cosmetics--through a

stunning re-creation of Europe's first botanical garden in Padua and surprising displays of

healing plants featuring research by several New York Botanical Garden experts. Explore a

fascinating presentation of rare books and manuscripts known as herbals, as well as engaging

science adventures, and much more.

Tuesday, June 18th

Bus leaves from Moriah

90 Bennett Avenue

at 10:15 am

and returns in time for lunch

SPACE IS VERY LIMITED - REGISTER IN THE OFFICE A refundable deposit of $2.00 will be necessary to hold your spot

Join us on

Monday, June 24th at 1:15 pm

as we celebrate our country’s birthday

with rousing music, all-American menu

and much more!

Tickets only $4.00 On Sale June 3

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MORIAH SENIOR CENTER

90 BENNETT AVENUE

moriahcenter@gmail.com 212-923-5715

World’s Oldest Woman Celebrates Her Sweet 116th

By: Scott Stump TODAY contributor

She doesn’t look a day over 115. Georgia woman Besse Cooper, the world’s oldest person, celebrated her 116th birthday on Sunday, August 26, 2012, to become only the eighth person in the world and the fourth American to ever have been verified by Guinness World Records as having reached that age. Cooper, who was born in Tennessee in 1896, was first certified as the world’s oldest person by Guinness in January 2011, but briefly had to give up her title for a few months when Guinness verified that Brazilian-born Maria Gomes Valentim was 48 days older. Valentim died on June 21, 2011, and Cooper was reinstated as the world’s oldest person. Married in 1924, Cooper had four children with her husband, Luther, and now has 12 grandchildren and more than a dozen great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. On her big day, Cooper was presented with a plaque by Guinness World Records senior consultant of gerontology Robert Young during her birthday festivities at her nursing home in Monroe, Ga. Her secret to longevity is simple.“I mind my own business,’’ she said in a Guinness news release. “And I don’t eat junk food.’’ © 2013 NBCNews.com

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MENU ITEMS MONDAY 6/3 TUESDAY 6/4 WEDNESDAY 6/5 THURSDAY 6/6 FRIDAY 6/7

APPETIZER

Mushroom Barley Soup

Orange Juice Butternut Squash Soup

Vegetable Soup Lima Bean Soup Pineapple Juice

Chicken Soup w Noodles

Blended Juice

MAIN DISH Cheese Blintzes Salmon

Chicken with Tangy Orange Sauce

Swedish Meatballs

Southern Baked Chicken

SIDE DISH 1 Egg Salad

Baked Potatoes in Skin Au Gratin

Baked Barley w/ Mushroom & Carrots

Spaghetti Noodle Pudding

SIDE DISH 2 Peas & Carrots Broccoli Italian Green Beans

California Blend Vegetables

Sliced Carrots

BREAD Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Challah

MARGARINE X X X X X

DESSERT Pineapple Tidbits Fresh Apple Apricot Halves Applesauce Diced Peaches

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MENU ITEMS MONDAY 6/10 TUESDAY 6/11 WEDNESDAY 6/12 THURSDAY 6/13 FRIDAY 6/14

APPETIZER Minestrone Soup

Mushroom Barley Soup Apple Juice

Vegetable Soup Red Lentil Soup Orange Juice

Consomme Apple Juice

MAIN DISH

Salmon with Lemon Sauce

Eggplant Parmagiana

Pepper Steak Salisbury Steak w/ mushroom sauce

Chicken

SIDE DISH 1 Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Pilaf Mashed Potatoes Sliced Carrots

SIDE DISH 2

Potatoes Au Gratin In Skin

Spaghetti Green Beans Carrot Salad

California Blend Vegetables

Couscous

BREAD Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Challah

MARGARINE X X X X X

DESSERT

California Fruit Salad

Pineapple Tidbits Orange Unsweetened Applesauce

Diced Peaches

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MENU ITEMS MONDAY 6/17 TUESDAY 6/18 WEDNESDAY 6/19 THURSDAY 6/20 FRIDAY 6/21

APPETIZER

Split Pea Soup Orange Juice

Tomato Soup Lima Bean Soup Mushroom Barley Soup

Chicken Soup w Noodles

Orange Juice

MAIN DISH Ziti Primavera Breaded Pollock Chicken Lo Mein Shepherd's Pie Baked Chicken

SIDE DISH 1

Broccoli Carrots

Tossed Salad Broccoli Cuts Mixed Vegetables Mashed Potatoes

Succotash

SIDE DISH 2 Tossed Salad Roast Potatoes Lo Mein Vegetables Sliced Carrots Egg Barley

BREAD Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Challah

MARGARINE X X X X X

DESSERT Vanilla Pudding Cantaloupe Cubes Birthday Cake Fresh Orange Apricot Halves

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MENU ITEMS MONDAY 6/24 TUESDAY 6/25 WEDNESDAY 6/26 THURSDAY 6/27 FRIDAY 6/28

APPETIZER Vegetable Soup

Lima Bean Soup Orange Juice

Split Pea Soup Pineapple Juice

Vegetable Soup Chicken Soup w/ Noodles

MAIN DISH

Hamburgers with Onions

Baked Fish Loaf w/ Horseradish

Chicken in Mushroom Sauce

Meat Stuffed Pepper w/ Veg.

Roast Chicken w/ Gravy

SIDE DISH 1 Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables Brown Rice Egg Barley Chopped Spinach

SIDE DISH 2 Home Fries Beet Salad Steamed Broccoli Sliced Carrots Carrot Tzimmes

BREAD Hamburger Buns Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Challah

MARGARINE X X X X X

DESSERT Apple Pie Chocolate Pudding

Unsweetened Applesauce

Pineapple Chunks Mandarins

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