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

1

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

13

14

15

16

17

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.

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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

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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

or jvladimir@commonpointqueens.org

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