June 2019

Senior Voices C A T H O L I C C H A R I T I E S N E I G H B O R H O O D S E R V I C E S

DELLA MONICA—STEINWAY SENIOR CENTER 23-56 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106 Phone # (718) 626-1500

A MESSAGE FROM KIM Dear DellaMonica Family, We are half way through the middle of the year and a lot has happened and will continue to happen! Some of our programs such as SU CASA are ending. Thank you to all the contrib-utors who have played a role in facilitating the workshops and the participants who showed up for the sessions. I also want to thank Councilman Constantinides for his yearly sup-port. Your patronage is appreciated. June is Men’s Health awareness Month stop by

our center and listen to some of the great lectures we have put together for you. Not only that but June is also FATHERS APPRECIATION MONTH. We will be honoring all the fathers with a celebratory party. As the summer months sneak upon us, I would like to remind everyone who will be attending the center that we are a “COOLING CENTER”, which means an-yone from the outside can come in and cool off. As al-ways, please bring a sweater for your comfort as the cen-ter will be colder than usual. Lastly, join us on June 28TH as we say well wishes to

Jennifer who will be leaving for maternity leave.

As we continue through the rest of the year, please contin-ue to come in and support our center,

Thank you again!!!!

KIMBERLY GORDON

Holiday Highlights This Month

Father’s Day— 6/16

Summer Begins—6/21

Cataract Awareness Month

National Fresh Fruit & Veggies Month

National Dairy Month

Bring-a-Friend!

Bring in a senior friend

to dine with us for lunch

for five consecutive days

and get a free gift.

Let’s welcome others to

the center!

Funded by the NYC Department for the Aging

Dellamonica Day at Astoria Park Friday, June 7th, 2019

Come enjoy our second annual special day in the

park to celebrate our center, where we’ll enjoy:

Swing Tai Class with Martha Lopez

Games

Lunch

Music and Dancing

Social Time with friends

Free T-Shirts!

Dellamonica Day at Astoria Park

Viernes, 7 de Junio, 2019 Venga a disfrutar de nuestro Segundo ano en el

parque donde disfrutaremos:

Swing Tai Class con Martha Lopez

Juegos

Almuerzo

Musica y baile

Tiempo social con amigos Camisetas Gratis!

Menu:

Pastrami Sandwich with Rye Bread, Garden Salad, Three Bean Salad, Apple, Fruit Juice and Milk

Funded by the NYC Department for the Aging

Father’s Day Party Friday, June 14th, 2019

Fiesta del Dia del Padre Viernes, 14 de Junio, 2019

A Blue Affair!

Wear blue as we

celebrate

Father’s Day and

Men’s Health

Awareness Month.

We’ll also have

great raffles,

gifts, fun games

and a special DJ!

Party Day Menu:

Lemon Salmon, Collard Greens, Mashed Red Potatoes, Grape Juice, Fruit Cocktail, Father’s Day Dessert

Funded by the NYC Department for the Aging

Vengan en azul

para celebrar el dia

del padre.

Tendremos

Rifas, juegos

y un DJ especial!

Menu:

Salmon con Limon, Pure de papa, Vegetales, Jugo de Uva, y Postre

Come out to the: DELLAMONICA SUMMER FESTIVAL

Saturday, June 15th 9am—3pm

Enjoy:

* FREE Continental Breakfast * Bingo from 10am —12pm * FREE Lunch from 12pm—1pm *Dancing from 1pm—3pm

FESTIVAL DE VERANO DELLAMONICA

Sábado 15 de junio

9 am—3pm

Ven a Disfrutar de un:

* Desayuno Continental GRATIS *Bingo de 10am a 12pm *Almuerzo GRATIS de 12 pm a 1 pm, *Baile de 1 pm a 3 pm

DELLA MONICA—STEINWAY SENIOR CENTER

23-56 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106

Sponsored by Lion’s Club ~ Patrocinado por Lion’s Club

Menu: Pernil, Rice & Beans, Potato Salad, Substitute: Chicken Pernil, Arroz, Frijoles, Ensalada de Papa. Pollo como substituto

Father’s Day Poems

June Birthday Party! Monday, June 24th, 2019 Cumpleanos de Junio! Lunes, 24 de Junio, 2019

Party Day Menu :

Spanish Steak Corn

Sautéed String Beans Apple Juice

Pear And Birthday Cake

Menu de Fiesta:

Bistec de Carne Maiz

Vegetales Jugo de pera

Cake de cumpleanos

Funded by the NYC Department for the Aging

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ARTS MONTH MES DE LAS ARTES AT DELLAMONICA-STEINWAY SENIOR CENTER

JOIN US FOR WONDERFUL PERFORMANCES LED BY

GREAT ARTISTS ALONG WITH TALENTED SENIORS!

TUESDAY, JUNE 18th at 10:00AM MARTES, 18 DE JUNIO a LAS 10:00AM

FATHER’S DAY BELLY DANCE PERFORMANCE

ESPECTÁCULO DE BELLY DANCE!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19th at 11:00AM SEE LITTLE ORCHETRA SOCIETY

for a special Memoirs to Music & International Choir Final Performance including:

Original songs about real life stories

International song and dance

MIERCOLES, 19 DE JUNIO a LAS 11:00AM VER LITTLE ORCHETRA SOCIETY

para un recuerdo especial a la música y el coro internacional

autacion final que incluye:

Canciones originales sobre historias de la vida real

Canción y baile internacional

SPANISH...

SPANISH...

VIERNES, 28 DE JUNIO A LAS 11AM

Three Things Patients Should Know About Cataracts

Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which causes cloudy, blurry or dim vision and often develops with advancing age. This June, Dellamonica-Steinway Senior Center joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in observing Cataract Awareness Month by sharing three things everyone should know about the condition and its treatment.

As everyone grows older, the lenses of their eyes thicken and become cloudier. Eventually, they may find it more difficult to read street signs. Colors may seem dull. These symptoms may sig-nal cataracts, which affect about 70 percent of people by age 75. Fortunately, cataracts can be corrected with surgery. Ophthalmologists, physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care, perform around three million cataract surgeries each year to restore vision to those pa-tients. Get an idea of what someone with cataracts might experience with the cataract vision simulator at: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/resources/articles

The following are facts people should know about the condition.

Age isn’t the only risk factor for cataracts. Though most everyone will develop cataracts with age, recent studies show that lifestyle and behavior can influence when and how se-verely you develop cataracts. Diabetes, extensive exposure to sunlight, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and certain ethnicities have all been linked to increased risk of cata-racts. Eye injuries, prior eye surgery and long-term use of steroid medication can also re-sult in cataracts. If you have any of these or other risk factors, talk to an ophthalmologist.

Cataracts cannot be prevented, but you can lower your risk. Wearing UV-blocking sun-glasses and brimmed hats when outside can help. Several studies suggest that eating more vitamin C-rich foods may delay how fast cataracts form. Also, avoid smoking ciga-rettes, which have been shown to increase the risk of cataract development.

Surgery may help improve more than just your vision. During the procedure, the natu-ral clouded lens is replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens, which should improve your vision significantly. Patients have a variety of lenses to choose from, each with different benefits. Studies have shown that cataract surgery can improve quality of life and reduce the risk of falling. If cataracts are interfering with your ability to see well, consider asking your ophthalmologist about cataract surgery.

A life-changing surgery At age 49, Michael Sargent’s vision had become so impaired by cataracts that he couldn’t distin-guish shapes or colors without his glasses on, even if objects were right in front of him. His oph-thalmologist recommended cataract surgery.

“Having the surgery was life-changing,” said Sargent, who lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. “I can see everything from the time on my alarm clock to a bird’s nest in a tree hundreds of feet away without glasses. It’s the most amazing experience I’ve ever had.”

To learn more ways to keep your eyes healthy, visit the American Academy of Ophthalmolo-gy’s EyeSmart

® website.

June is Cataract Awareness Month

FREE LUNCH!

ON

JUNE 5TH, 19TH

and 21ST

FROM 12PM-1PM

ALMUERZO GRATIS

LOS DIAS

5, 19 y 21 DE JUNIO

DE 12PM HASTA LA 1PM

DE LA TARDE

Funded by the NYC Department for the Aging

DELLA MONICA—STEINWAY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU: JUNE 2019

Lunch served 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Suggested contribution: $1.50

All lunches include

Low-fat 1% Milk

and a slice of

Whole Wheat Bread.

Funded by the

NYC Department for the Aging

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3 Beef Stew

Normandy Blend Sautéed Zucchini

Honeydew Orange Juice

4 Oven Fried Chicken

Brown Rice Sautéed Spinach

Apple Orange Pineapple Juice

5 Free Lunch

Egg Salad Garden Salad Carrots and Raisins Apple Juice Watermelon

6 Baked Breaded Pork Chops Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Broccoli with Garlic & Oil

Orange Juice Canned Apricots

7 Dellamonica

Day Picnic! Pastrami Sandwich

on Rye Bread Garden Salad

Three Bean Salad Fruit Juice

Apple

10

Curried Chicken Legs Brown Rice

Broccoli Apple Juice

Kiwi

11 Pepper Flank Steak

Herb Roasted Red Potatoes Sautéed Spinach

Honeydew Orange Juice

12 Turkey Stew

(Asapao de Pavo) Egg Barley

Steamed Carrots Apple

Grape Juice

13 Vegetable Lasagna Baby Spinach Salad

Canned Apricots Orange Pineapple Juice

14

FATHER’S DAY PARTY

Lemon Salmon Collard Greens

Mashed Red Potatoes Grape Juice

Fruit Cocktail Father’s Day Dessert

17 Salisbury Steak

Quinoa Cream Spinach

Apple Orange Juice

18 Lasagna With Beef

Garden Salad Canned Pears

Orange Pineapple Juice

19 Free Lunch

Hawaiian Chicken Legs Brown Rice

Carrots Apple Juice

Banana

20 Baked Ziti & Cheese

(Vegetarian) Sautéed String Beans

Canned Apricots Grape juice

21 Free Lunch Tuna Fish Salad

Beet Salad Garden Salad

Honeydew Orange

24 BIRTHDAY PARTY

Spanish Steak Corn

Sautéed String Beans Apple Juice

Pear Birthday Cake

25 Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Brown Rice Broccoli with Garlic & Oil

Apple Orange Juice

26 Turkey Salad

Macaroni Salad Garden Salad

Honeydew Orange Juice

27 Beef Stew

Italian Blend Vegetables Apple Juice

Banana

28 Breaded Pollock

Beet Salad Broccoli with Garlic & Oil

Apple Juice Orange

Upcoming Events

Presentations

All Mondays 11:15AM Healthy Living Workshop— Powerful Pioneers

June 4th 11:00AM Diabetes Presentation— Northwell Health

June 6th 11:30AM Tenants’ Rights— Central Astoria Local Development Corp.

June 11th 11:00AM Extended MLTC Presentation w/ Raffles— Ramona Z.

June 13th 11:00AM Senior Scoop— Jennifer L.

June 18th 11:00AM Health Ed. Game— Jennifer L.

June 20th 11:30AM Health Discussion

June 25th 11:00AM Pharmacy Presentation— GetWell Rx

June 27th 11:00AM SNAP Workshop & *Applications— Rasmine & Lorna, CIDNY

(*Come to the office for questions regarding documents needed to apply)

Special Events:

June 7th 2nd Annual Dellamonica Day Event at Astoria Park Celebrating Dellamonica-Steinway Senior Center!

*with SwingThai Exercise Class at 11AM

June 12th Dellamonica-Steinway Senior Prom Boat Cruise on Spirit Cruises

June 18th Belly Dance Performance at 10AM

June 18th YONKERS Casino Trip $20 (See Rosa)

June 19th Memoirs to Music & International Choir Final Performance at 11AM

June 19th Jewelry-Making Class @ 1:30PM

June 15th Dellamonica Summer Festival (Special Saturday opening with Bingo, Dancing, and Free Breakfast and Lunch!)

June 24th June Birthday Party

June 26th Chair Exercise Class at 11AM(sponsored by WellCare)

June 28th The Yellow Brick Road of Life Musical Show at 11AM

DELLA MONICA-STEINWAY SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE: JUNE 2019

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3 Trader Joe’s Trip

9:30 Yoga

10:00 Meditation Coloring

10:30 Line Dancing

11:15 Healthy Living

Workshop

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Dancing

1:00 Cards

3:00 Wii Sports

4 Bed, Bath & Beyond

& Home Depot

10:00 Belly Dance Class

10:00 Meditation Coloring

11:00 Diabetes Presentation

with Northwell Health

12:00 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Cell Phone Help

1:00 Pool Playing

3:00 Wii Sports

5 Rego Park: Century

21,TJ Maxx &Mandee

9:00 Tai Chi

10:00 Memoirs to Music

10:00 Meditation Coloring

12:00 Free Lunch

1:00 BINGO, 1:00 Cards

1:00 Queens Library

1:30 Jewelry-making

3:00 Cell Phone Help

3:00 Wii Sports

6

10:00 Meditation Coloring

10:00 Blood Pressure

10:30 Zumba

11:30 Tenants’ Rights w/

Central Astoria

12:00 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Cell Phone Help

1:00 Pool Playing

3:00 Wii Sports

7 Dellamonica Day Picnic!

10:00 Musical Pro-

gram Class Dress Re-

hearsal with Carol S.

11:00 Swing Thai Ex-

ercise in the Park

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Dancing

3:00 Cellphone Help

3:00 Wii Sports

10 NYC Ferry

9:30 Yoga

10:00 Meditation Coloring

10:30 Line Dancing

11:15 Healthy Living

Workshop

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Dancing

1:00 Cards

3:00 Wii Sports

11 Macy’s & JC

Penney Trip

10:00 Belly Dance Class

11:00 Extended MLTC

12:00 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Cell Phone Help

1:00 Pool Playing

3:00 Wii Sports

12 Senior Prom Cruise

9:00 Tai Chi

10:00 Memoirs to Music

10:00 Meditation Coloring

12:00 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Cards

3:00 Cellphone Help

3:00 Wii Sports

13 Macy’s Back-

stage: Target Mall

10:00 Meditation Coloring

10:00 Blood Pressure

10:30 Zumba

11:30 Senior Scoop

12:00 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Cell Phone Help

3:00 Wii Sports

14 Food Pantry

FATHER’S DAY

PARTY

10:00 Drumming

Class

12:00 Lunch

1:00 DANCING

3:00 Cellphone Help

3:00 Wii Sports

17 Costco Trip

9:30 Yoga

10:00 Meditation Coloring

10:30 Line Dancing

11:15 Healthy Living

Workshop

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Dancing

1:00 Cards

3:00 Wii Sports

18 YONKERS

10:00 Belly Dance Class

and Special Performance

10:00 Meditation Coloring

11:00 Health Education

Game

12:00 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Cell Phone Help

3:00 Wii Sports

19 Rego Park: Bur-

lington & Marshalls

9:00 Tai Chi

11:00 Memoirs to Music

Final Musical Perfor-

mance with Dominique

10:00 Meditation Coloring

12:00 Free Lunch

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Cards

3:00 Cellphone Help

3:00 Wii Sports

20 Queens Botanical Gardens Trip 10:00 Meditation Coloring

10:30 Zumba

11:30 Health Discussion

12:00 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Cell Phone Help

1:00 Pool Playing

3:00 Wii Sports

21 Brooklyn Acade-my of Music (BAM) Free Movie Trip

9:00 Yoga

10:00 Dance Class w/

Dominique

10:00 Musical Pro-

gram Class Dress Re-

hearsal with Carol S.

12:00 Free Lunch

1:00 BINGO

3:00 Cellphone Help

3:00 Wii Sports

24

BIRTHDAY PARTY

10:00 Party Games

10:00 Meditation Coloring

10:30 Line Dancing

11:15 Healthy Living

Workshop

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Dancing

1:00 Cards, 3:00 Wii

25 Bed, Bath & Be-

yond & Home Depot

10:00 Belly Dance Class

10:00 Meditation Coloring

11:00 Get Well Rx Pharmacy

Presentation

12:00 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Cell Phone Help

1:00 Pool Playing

3:00 Wii Sports

26 Macy’s Trip &

JC Penney

9:00 Tai Chi

10:00 Meditation Coloring

11:00 Chair Exercise w/

WellCare

12:00 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Cards

3:00 Cellphone Help

3:00 Wii Sports

27 Gantry Park Trip

10:00 Meditation Coloring

10:30 Zumba

11:00 SNAP Workshop

& Applications

12:00 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

1:00 Cell Phone Help

1:00 Pool Playing

3:00 Wii Sports

28 Trader Joe’s Trip

11:00 “The Yellow

Brick Road of Life”

Final Musical Perfor-

mance with Carol S.

12:00 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

3:00 Cellphone Help

3:00 Wii Sports

*schedule

subject to

change*

For this month, we have great parties, events and raffles!

Come out and join us!

Funded by the

NYC

Department for

the Aging