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

moriahcenter@gmail.com www.moriahseniorcenter.org

Dear Friends, September is full of Jewish Holidays and their accompanying schedule changes, so please CHECK OUR CALENDAR REGULARLY! We kick off this month on Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd, with our long-awaited End of Summer Beach Party at 12 pm and Steel Drum Concert at 1 pm. We will be serving an EARLY LUNCH on Wednesday, September 4th, and we will be CLOSED for Rosh Hashanah on Thursday and Friday, September 5th and 6th. Jen, from the Art Sudio NY, returns on Monday, September 9th at 2 pm to craft Mosaic Trivets with our seniors. Our monthly Birthday Party will be held on Wednesday, September 11th. Our monthly Book Club always engenders lively and thoughtful discussions. The next session will be held on Monday, September 16th at 2 pm as they discuss The Language of Flowers. We will be serving an EARLY LUNCH on Wednesdays, September 18th and 25th, and we will be CLOSED for Succos on Thursdays and Fridays, September 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th. Moriah seniors will once again have the opportunity to celebrate Succos at our annual Senior Bais Hashoeva Succah Party on Tuesday, September 24th. The main dining room will remain open for those preferring to eat indoors. but those who sign up in the office will be treated to live music and lunch al fresco in the Succah across the street. Make an appointment for your monthly Chair Massage on Monday, September 30th at 2 pm. Double your fun for the afternoon and stay for Rosa Naparsteks You Be the Judge Discussion Group at the same date and time. Check you calendar for possible day and time changes to our ongoing Computer Lab, Exercise Classes and Yoga sessions.

Moriah thanks the following people for their generous donations to our Center: Annette Kirschner for donating her time and talents to teach our silk scarf painting class
Susan Stoll and Randy Rosen in memory of Paul Stoll Dr. & Mrs. Bashist sponsoring Rosh Hashana gifts in memory of Monica Cohn Mr. & Mrs. Hy Gershon Mrs. Blanche Breidenbach Mrs. Ilse Stern Ms. Clara Galvano Mrs. Inge Katzman

We Welcome Our New Members! Mr. Rafael Reynoso Ms. Delia Gonzalez

Ms. Angela Valdes

Ms. Esther Elliott

Mr. Silvio Terrero Ms. Erminta Hunter

Ms. Francisca Morales

Ms. Argentina Ovando

Ms. Angela Montero

Chani Hilewitz, Bookkeeper

Ms. Dayci Terrero Mr. Sol Apfelbaum Shuli Gutmann, Director

Zahava Goldofsky, Program Assistant

Moriah is funded by the NYC Department for the Aging and your generous contributions. A project of Agudath Israel of America, Community Services Inc.

85 Year Old College Graduate Sets a High Standard

By Robyn Tellefsen / www.seniorsforliving..com

This spring, Willadene Zedan (pictured here) earned a degree with honors from Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She also started a new job. Whats so special about this new college grad? Well, for one thing, shes 85 years old. Zedan didnt always have her sights set on a college education. But after her husband of 50 years passed away, she decided she wanted to keep her mind alert by auditing a college class. That was in 1999, when she was 71. In the years since, the theology major has ramped up her coursework and made time to participate in the Honor Society. Not only that, Zedan spent five weeks studying abroad in Rome last year, learning about Italy in the 19th and 20th centuries as well as Italian literature. As her college career progressed, Zedan realized she was doing more than staving off boredom and dementia she was training for a new career. With her brand new college diploma, shell be accompanying her own doctor on visits to homebound patients, encouraging them to be as mentally and physically active as possible. Zedans five children, 15 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren came together for the momentous occasion of her college graduation, though not all have been completely thrilled with her success. In fact, she says, some of her grandchildren have been raked over the coals by their parents for receiving subpar grades. The argument: My mothers on the deans list. If Grandma can do it, why cant you? A compelling argument indeed. Moriah thanks our Music Man / Chef Man Cantor Eric S. Freeman for so ably substituting for Yehuda during his vacation.

Moriah Senior Center

invites you to a farewell-to-summer

BEACH PARTY
&

STEEL DRUM CONCERT

on Labor Day Monday, September 2nd Lunch at 12 pm Concert at 1 pm
Moriah Senior Center 90 Bennett Avenue 212-923-5715 moriahcenter@gmail.com

Moriah Senior Centers

BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION GROUP
tackles another best-selling title

Come join the group on Monday, September 16th at 2 pm, as we discuss Vanessa Diffenbaughs enchanting novel, The Language of Flowers.

A mesmerizing, moving, and elegantly written debut novel, The Language of Flowers beautifully weaves past and present, creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others even as she struggles to overcome her own troubled past. The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, asters for patience, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, its been more useful in communicating grief, mistrust, and solitude. After a childhood spent in the foster-care system, she is unable to get close to anybody, and her only connection to the world is through flowers and their meanings. Now eighteen and emancipated from the system, Victoria has nowhere to go and sleeps in a public park, where she plants a small garden of her own. Soon a local florist discovers her talents, and Victoria realizes she has a gift for helping others through the flowers she chooses for them. But a mysterious vendor at the flower market has her questioning whats been missing in her life, and when shes forced to confront a painful secret from her past, she must decide whether its worth risking everything for a second chance at happiness.

Register in the office and receive a library copy of this bestseller for advance reading. See what everybody has been reading and join in the discussion!

MORIAH SENIOR CENTER

Third Annual Succah Party Senior Beis Hashoeva

Featuring live music by Eric Freeman Lunch in the Succah Sign-in at 90 Bennett
Tuesday September 24th (Dining Hall will be open for those who would rather eat indoors)

12:00 pm

MORIAH SENIOR CENTER FREE FLU SHOT DAY

WHEN: WHERE: HOW: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 9 am - 3 pm Moriah Senior Center 90 Bennett Avenue
Registration begins Monday, September 9th. Come in to the Moriah office with your insurance cards/ information to fill out a registration form. Registration forms can be emailed if you prefer. Call 212-923-5715 or email moriahcenter@gmail.com

Our local Duane Reade Pharmacists will happily provide this on-site service to our neighborhood seniors. We thank them for their support.

Surigao Adolfa Ofelia Agavelova Suzanne Bell Eva Bender Bernath Berkowitz Rabbi Ellis Bloch Monserrate Bocanegra Edith Boley Myrna Brandt Gerard Breidenbach Gilena Bubman Xiomara Castro Dulce Cepin Anthony Colon Jose Cubenas Mikhail Feygin Vera Funtova Faina Gass Raisa Gdaleva

Maria Gonzalez Nilo R. Gonzalez Haya Gordin Yevgenia Gurfinkel William Gutman Juana Herrera Morel Jacinto Solomon Jacobovits Sonya Jacobs Manuel Jaquez Carlos Julio Jacob Klapper Sol Kohn Yang Soon Lee Ruth Lomner Vera Mahler Alice Maltz Edith Mayer Vera Merzlyak

Dora G. Minor Raquel Miraz Grace Neidish Lore Oppenheimer Lucie Reis Amada Rodriguez Rose Salamon Frances Scruggs Maria Sinclair Ida Slutskaya Hanna Solomonyuk Ilse Stern Mary Stiefel Sang S. Takieddine Vladimir Timkovsky Dalida Vasquez Abraham Varsano Shakhna Vaystub Rosa Velez Khaya Veltman Luis T. Villarreal Semen Vitenberg Leo L. Weis Phyllis Weissman Ronald Wolf Sonja Wolfman Iraida Yassiyevich

Falls Prevention Awareness Day September 22, 2013

The 6th annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) will be observed on Sept. 22, 2013 to promote and increase public awareness about how to prevent and reduce falls among older adults. This years theme, Preventing FallsOne Step at a Time, seeks to unite professionals, older adults, caregivers, and family members to play a part in raising awareness and preventing falls.

Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls

Myth : Falling is something normal that happens as you get older.
Reality: Falling is not a normal part of aging. Strength and balance exercises, managing your medications, having your vision checked and making your living environment safer are all steps you can take to prevent a fall.

Myth : If I limit my activity, I won't fall.

Reality: Some people believe that the best way to prevent falls is to stay at home and limit activity. Not true. Performing physical activities will actually help you stay independent, as your strength and range of motion benefit from remaining active. Social activities are also good for your overall health.

Myth : Taking medication doesn't increase my risk of falling.

Reality: Taking any medication may increase your risk of falling. Medications affect people in many different ways and can sometimes make you dizzy or sleepy. Be careful when starting a new medication. Talk to your health care provider about potential side effects or interactions of your medications.
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-NCOA

MENU ITEMS APPETIZER MAIN DISH SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK

MONDAY 9/2 Cream of Tomato Soup Breaded Pollock Tartar Sauce Carrots Mashed Potatoes Whole Wheat X Cantaloupe with meal

TUESDAY 9/3 Split Pea Soup Apple Juice Baked Fish Loaf w/ Horseradish Brown Rice Ratatouille Whole Wheat X Fresh Apple with meal

WEDNESDAY 9/4 Vegetable Soup Orange Juice Vegetarian Chili Mexicali Corn w/ Green & Red Peppers Carrots Whole Wheat X Unsweetened Applesauce on way out

THURSDAY 9/5

FRIDAY 9/6

CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAH

MENU ITEMS APPETIZER MAIN DISH SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK

MONDAY 9/9
Mushroom Barley Soup

Orange Juice Cheese Blintzes Egg Salad Peas & Carrots Whole Wheat X Pineapple Tidbits with meal

TUESDAY 9/10 Butternut Squash Soup Salmon Tartar Sauce Baked Potatoes in Skin Au Gratin Italian Green Beans Whole Wheat X

WEDNESDAY 9/11 Vegetable Soup Chicken with Tangy Orange Sauce Baked Barley w/ Mushroom & Carrots Broccoli Whole Wheat X

THURSDAY 9/12 FRIDAY 9/13 Lima Bean Soup Chicken Soup w Noodles Blended Juice Pineapple Juice Swedish Meatballs Spaghetti California Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat X Applesauce on way out Southern Baked Chicken Noodle Pudding Sliced Carrots Challah X Diced Peaches on way out

California Fruit Salad Birthday Cake with meal on way out

MENU ITEMS APPETIZER MAIN DISH SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK MENU ITEMS APPETIZER MAIN DISH SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK MENU ITEMS APPETIZER MAIN DISH SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK

MONDAY 9/16 Minestrone Soup Salmon with Lemon Sauce Broccoli Potatoes Au Gratin in Skin Whole Wheat X

TUESDAY 9/17
Mushroom Barley Soup Apple Juice

WEDNESDAY 9/18 Vegetable Soup Pepper Steak Rice Pilaf Green Beans Carrot Salad Whole Wheat X Orange on way out

THURSDAY 9/19

FRIDAY 9/20

Eggplant Parmagiana Cauliflower Spaghetti Whole Wheat X

CLOSED FOR SUCCOS

California Fruit Salad Pineapple Tidbits with meal with meal

MONDAY 9/23 Split Pea Soup Orange Juice Ziti Primavera Broccoli Carrots Tossed Salad Whole Wheat X Vanilla Pudding with meal

TUESDAY 9/24 Tomato Soup Breaded Pollock Tartar Sauce Tossed Salad

WEDNESDAY 9/25 Lima Bean Soup Chicken Lo Mein Broccoli Cuts

THURSDAY 9/26

FRIDAY 9/27

CLOSED FOR SUCCOS

Roasted Potatoes Lo Mein Vegetables Whole Wheat X Whole Wheat X

Cantaloupe Cubes Diced Pears with meal on way out

MONDAY 9/30 Vegetable Soup Eggplant Parmagiana Cauliflower Spaghetti Whole Wheat X Cantaloupe Cubes with meal

2013