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RiverWalk & Talk

Meet Our Residents
Meet Jack Charnethe truly is a Jack of all trades. Jack was born in New York City and grew up in Boro Park, Brooklyn. He attended Brooklyn College in the evening and worked in the dress making business during the day. During World War II, he was drafted by Uncle Sam and he served in the Armys tank destroying division. Once his superior shooting skills caught the attention of his superior officers, he entered a specialized training corp. After training, Jack served in the Signal Corp and made his way across the Pacific Ocean to Japan. He remembers flying over the USS Missouri as Japan was signing the surrender documents. When Jack was discharged he returned to Alice, whom he married during the war, and the dress making business. The couple soon welcomed two daughters, Judy and Barbara, to their family. After deciding to change careers, Jack opened a 5 & 10 Store with his brother. Ten years later, the store was sold and Jack opened a carwash in Rockland. He sold the business several years later and went into the vending machine businessmostly juke boxes. When Jack was in his mid 50s, he took and passed the civil servants exam. When he retired, he was the Purchasing Manager for NYC. Jack and Alice socialized with her friend Nettie and her husband. The couples enjoyed doing things together. When Alice passed away in
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Resident Spotlights RW Happenings Monthly Calendar For Your Information Shep Naches Resident Submissions From The Director 1 2-3 4-5 6 6 6-7 8

1978 and Nettie lost her husband in 1979, the two became close friends. They traveled the world extensively and remain close today. We are thrill Jack has chosen RiverWalk as his home and we wish him many happy and healthy years with us. Muriel Bilger, Nikki to her friends, grew up three subway stops from Coney Island. On hot days she would go to the beach with her friends and younger sister. Nikki studied Library Science at Brooklyn College. Unfortunately, she did not attend her graduation ceremony. She had a good reason she married her love, Nathan, a future in account. Nikki worked in an office before she became a Librarian in a Junior High School. The couple lived in Forest Hills for several years before moving to Bellmore, NY. Nikki, Nathan and their three children, two daughters and one son, often went to Vermont for family ski vacations. Nikki was not a big traveler but she has visited her son in California and her daughters in Chicago and New York. Sadly, Nikki lost Nathan two years ago. Several months ago she relocated to RiverWalk where she has been putting her Librarian skills to good use by helping organize our library. We are thrilled she has joined our community and hope she has many happy years with us.

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RiverWalk Happenings...
We are so lucky to live close the best zoo in the country. We had a wonderful time at The Bronx Zoo, visiting Jungle World and riding the Monorail and seeing the elephants, deer, horses, red panda, monkeys and jaguars.
Abby & Sara On the Monorail

Sylvia and the gang on the monorail

Elaine, Sylvia, Bertha Mrs. Pordy, Sara, & Abby

Escape in Progress

Sara In Jungle World

Esther & Anna

Regina, Caroline & Ruth with Pepper the Ferret

We cant get enough animal interaction. Representatives from the Alley Pond Environmental Center visited RiverWalk with a collection of animals for us to enjoy. We learned a lot about the animals from John and Harriet. We are looking forward to their next visit.

Roz with the snake wile Margot looks on

Betty with the Snake

Rae with Angie the Dove Doris, Ben & Edith with Pepper the Ferret

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We had a wonderful time at the Hebrew Homes 94th Anniversary Dinner held in New

Jack & his beautiful granddaughters, Amy and Gail

Yorks famed landmark hotel, The Waldorf=Astoria. The Waldorf=Astoria is an impressive location for a party. During the cocktail hour

travaganza accented with tart & sweet winter berries, cookies and chocolate covered strawberries. The tables in the Grand Ballroom were beautifully decorated with fresh flowers Thelma and elegant place settings. The event planners worked very hard to make the evening a success. It is always fun to get dressed up and go out for a night on the town and a great time was had by all Beths Womens Group has been faithfully meeting once a week for the last two years to discuss topics important to the ladies. In October they celebrated their second anniversary with a light lunch before a recent session. The group meets at 2:00 on Tuesdays in the Country Kitchen.
Miriam

Roz, Estelle & Betty

we were served lamb chops, brisket, salmon, potato croquets, tuna, red snapper and salmon ceviche, mini sliders, sushi, spring rolls and so much more. Dinner started with asparagus skewered Norwegian salmon over salad, followed by Chateaubriand with the most wonderful truffled puree of Yukon gold potatoes and vegetable mlan ge. For dessert we had a refreshing Ruth & Morris sorbet ex-

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Pool Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:0010:30 am Water Fitness: Tues. & Thurs. 1:30 pm Music Concerts, Wednesday, 2:30HHAR HHAR Copper Enameling: Tues. Evenings Salon Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 8:303:30 *Calendar Subject to Change*

10:00 Beading w/ Robyn 11:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 1:00 Bingo w/ Robyn 2:30 Movie 2:30 Concert at HHAR 4:00 Trivia w/ Robyn

9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 10:45 RW University w/ Val 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 1:15 Music, Music, Music w/ Len 3:00 Brainstorming w/ Doug 4:15 Trip Meeting w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film

9:30 Knitting w/ Alice 10:30 News Currents w/ Robyn 11:45 Exercise w/ Elena 1:00 New York Times w/ Beth 2:00 Womens Group w/ Beth

10:00 Movement w/ Inge 10:45 Shopping at LL Bean 11:00 Bible Study w/ Alisa

11:00 Fundamentals of Jazz w/ Rob 12:00 Exercise w/ Elena 1:00 Canasta Gamers 3:00 Happy Hour w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film

3:30 Writing Workshop w/ Beth G 8:15 Evening Film

8:15 Cabaret NightDevorah Segal & David Lahm

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10:00 Card Making w/ Robyn 11:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 1:00 Bingo w/ Robyn 2:30 Movie 2:30 Concert at HHAR 4:00 Trivia w/ Robyn

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9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva

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9:30 Knitting w/ Alice 10:30 Train Show at NYBG 11:45 Exercise w/ Elena

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10:00 Movement w/ Inge 10:00 SAR High School Visit 11:00 Bible Study w/ Alisa

10:45 RW University w/ Val 1:00 Birthday Party w/ Jacque 3:00 Brainstorming w/ Doug 4:15 Afternoon Chat w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film

1:00 New York Times w/ Beth 2:00 Womens Group w/ Beth 3:30 Writing Workshop w/ Beth G 8:15 Evening Film

11:00 Fundamentals of Jazz w/ Rob 12:00 Exercise w/ Elena 1:00 Canasta Gamers 1:15 Hollywood Lectures w/ Mike The Best of Dean Martin 3:30 News Currents w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film

8:15 Cabaret Night Glen Miller Presents

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10:00 Beading w/ Robyn 11:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 1:00 Bingo w/ Robyn 2:30 Movie 2:30 Concert at HHAR 4:00 Trivia w/ Robyn

19 9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 10:45 RW University w/ Val 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 1:15 The Bronx Zoo A Visual Tour w/ Robyn 3:00 Brainstorming w/ Doug 4:15 Afternoon Chat w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film

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9:30 Knitting w/ Alice 11:45 Exercise w/ Elena

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10:00 Movement w/ Inge 11:00 Bible Study w/ Alisa

10:30 News Currents w/ Robyn 1:00 New York Times w/ Beth 2:00 Womens Group w/ Beth 3:30 Writing Workshop w/ Beth G 8:15 Evening Film Erev Hanukkah 27 9:30 Knitting w/ Alice 11:45 Exercise w/ Elena 1:00 New York Times w/ Beth 2:00 Womens Group w/ Beth 28

11:00 Fundamentals of Jazz w/ Rob 11:15 Chanukah Lunch at the Riverdale Y 12:00 Exercise w/ Elena 3:00 Happy Hour w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film First Day of Hanukkah

8:15 Cabaret NightDavid Lahm

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11:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 12:00 Trivia w/ Beth 1:00 Bingo w/ Beth 2:30 Movie 2:30 Concert at HHAR

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9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva

10:00 Movement w/ Inge 11:00 Bible Study w/ Alisa

10:45 RW University w/ Val 12:00 Lunch at Ginger Grill 1:00 Memoir and Poetry Workshop w/ Maxine Silverman 3:00 Brainstorming w/ Doug 4:15 Afternoon Chat w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film

10:30 News Currents w/ Robyn

11:00 Fundamentals of Jazz w/ Rob 12:00 Exercise w/ Elena 1:00 Canasta Gamers

8:15 Cabaret Night Lee Perry Gross Presents the Klezmer Group

3:30 Writing Workshop w/ Beth G 1:15 Hollywood Lectures w/ Mike Great Patriotic Performers 8:15 Holiday Concert w/ Mark Levy 3:00 Happy Hour w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film

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Thursday
1 10:00 Intergenerational Program w/ 2 Jeannie & David 11:15 Shopping at Harmons 1:00 Horticulture w/ Cathy 2:30 Belly Dance 4 Fitness w/ Shania 3:45 Acting Class w/ Alison 4:00 Parsha of the Week 8:15 Evening Film

Friday
9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 9:30 Conversations w/ Bobbi 11:00 Yiddish Songs & Stories w/ Edith 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 2:30 RW University w/ Prof. Peritz 4:30 Kabbalat Shabbat w/ Rabbi Light Candle: 4:11 3

Saturday
Shabbat Shalom 9:00 Morning Services 12:00 Koffee Klatch w/ Beth 12:45 Famous American Trials w/ Beth 1:45 Mens Group 3:00 Bridge Players Meet 8:15 Evening Film Ends: 5:14

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8 10:00 Intergenerational Program w/ 9 Jeannie & David 10:30 Museum of Moving Image 1:00 Horticulture w/ Cathy 3:00 Flamenco Fitness w/ Paco 4:00 Acting Class w/ Alison 4:00 Parsha of the Week 8:15 Evening Film 15 10:00 Intergenerational Program w/ Jeannie & David 11:30 Jumbo Cross Word w/ Robyn 1:00 Horticulture w/ Cathy 2:30 Belly Dance 4 Fitness w/ Shania 3:30 3:45 Acting Class w/ Alison 4:00 Parsha of the Week 8:15 Evening Film 22 10:00 Intergenerational Program w/ Jeannie & David 11:30 Trip to Hudson River Museum 1:00 Horticulture w/ Cathy 3:00 Flamenco Fitness w/ Paco 4:00 Acting Class w/ Alison 4:00 Parsha of the Week 8:15 Evening Film 29 10:00 Singing w/ Jeannie & David 30 1:00 Horticulture w/ Cathy 2:30 Belly Dance 4 Fitness w/ Shania 3:45 Acting Class w/ Alison 4:00 Parsha of the Week 5:00 New Years Dinner 8:15 Evening Film 23

9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 9:30 Conversations w/ Bobbi 11:00 Yiddish Songs & Stories w/ Edith 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva

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Shabbat Shalom 9:00 Morning Services 12:00 Koffee Klatch w/ Beth

12:45 Famous American Trials w/ Beth 1:45 Mens Group 3:00 Bridge Players Meet 8:15 Evening Film Ends: 5:13

Happy Birthday:
Frances Weisgrau - 12/2 Jerome Levine - 12/6 Ruth Broad - 12/8 Ruth Deckelbaum - 12/9 Frieda Kuflik - 12/11 Yetta Colin - 12/14 Selma Lerner - 12/14 Catherine O'Sullivan 12/18 Kathleen Smart - 12/24 Laura Caress - 12/27 Abe Kalkstein - 12/29

2:30 RW University w/ Prof. Peritz 4:30 Kabbalat Shabbat w/ Rabbi Light Candle: 4:10

16 9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 9:30 Conversations w/ Bobbi 11:00 Greenacres Visit 11:00 Yiddish Songs & Stories 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 1:00 Violin Concert w/ Albert 2:30 RW University w/ Prof. Peritz 4:30 Kabbalat Shabbat w/ Rabbi Light Candle: 4:11 9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 9:30 Conversations w/ Bobbi 11:00 Yiddish Songs & Stories w/ Edith 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 2:30 RW University w/ Prof. Peritz 4:30 Kabbalat Shabbat w/ Rabbi Light Candle: 4:14

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Shabbat Shalom 9:00 Morning Services 12:00 Koffee Klatch w/ Beth

12:45 Famous American Trials w/ Beth 1:45 Mens Group 3:00 Bridge Players Meet 8:15 Evening Film Ends: 515

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Shabbat Shalom 9:00 Morning Services 12:00 Koffee Klatch w/ Beth

12:45 Famous American Trials w/ Beth 1:45 Mens Group 3:00 Bridge Players Meet 8:15 Evening Film Ends: 5:18

"All that we are is the result of what we have thought." ~ Buddha

9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 9:30 Conversations w/ Bobbi

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Shabbat Shalom 9:00 Morning Services 12:00 Koffee Klatch w/ Beth

11:00 Yiddish Songs & Stories w/ Edith 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 2:30 RW University w/ Prof. Peritz 4:30 Kabbalat Shabbat w/ Rabbi Light Candle: 4:19

12:45 Famous American Trials 1:45 Mens Group 3:00 Bridge Players Meet 8:15 Evening Film NEW YEARS EVE Ends: 5:23

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Information about the Month of December

Decembers birthstone is turquoise and the flower is The Narcissus. December means tenth from the Latin decem. It was the tenth month in the Roman calendar. December is the month to bring awareness to colorectal cancer, safe toys and gifts and universal human rights. It is the month to celebrate BINGO, calendars and American made products. December is also the month to learn a foreign language and read a new book. But most importantly it is the month that reminds us to have stress free holidays.

Resident Submissions & Shep Naches

Written by Shel Silverstein, Submitted by Betty Joblove Every Thing On It I asked for a hot dog With everything on it, And that was my big mistake, Cause it came with a parrot, A bee in a bonnet, A wristwatch, a wrench, and a rake. It came with a goldfish, A flag, and a fiddle, A frog, and a front porch swing, And a mouse in a mask Thats the last time I ask For a hot dog with everything. Submitted by Anne Leftoff Among the place I worked in during my working career was public school IS 148 where the student population was 99.44% black. It was in the southeast Bronx. One of the students had a crush on the principals secretary and he found every possiI was four years old living with my mother and father in a small apartment in Flatbush. My baby brother arrived and we needed more space. My parents found a lovely two family house on a quiet street nearby. One afternoon my mother and I walked to it, wheeling the carriage. As we got closer to our new apartble excuse to go to the general office and she did nothing to discourage him. She told him that he had beautiful diction and that he couldnt have been born in the neighborhood. He said he wasnt and that he was born in Jamaica. I knew it. the secretary said, What part of Jamaica? 165th Street and Hillside Avenue, he answered. Submitted by Edith Fiebach Trick or Treat Thanks to Dru Epps we were treated to a dip into her pumpkin for our treats. Hope you all had a happy Halloween. Thanks again to a gracious, fun-loving lady. ment we passed a small group of little girls, about my age, sitting on a near by stoop. We stopped, mother introduced us and the girls told me their names. There were two other Edies!!! Imagine three Edies in a small neighborhood group!!! Edie S, Edie T and me! And guess what? Here at RiverWalk there are 3 EdithsEdith Tint, Edith Sanchis and me.

Shep Naches
Estelle Cohens granddaughter, Sara Rubin, took a leave of absence from her job as Director of Communication for Assemblywoman Giffen to do an internship with the Westchester District Attorney. Roz Schwartzs grandson, Jason Hochman, has joined a New Yok Think Tank. Elaine Weintraubs grandson Eric Weintraub, will be studying online at Southern New Hampshire Universitys MBA program in Social Media. Sara Dolskys, grandson Steven Dolsky, celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in November.

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Submitted by Margot Safirstein As Ive aged, Ive become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. Ive become my own friend. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM or sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60s & 70s and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love I will. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you loose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebodys beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair

turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I dont question myself anymore Ive earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your questions, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it). Submitted by Elaine Weintraub The Perks of Being over 40 1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you. 2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first. 3. No one expects you to run into a burning building. 4. People call at 9 pm and ask, Did I wake you? 5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac. 6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way. 7. Things you buy now wont wear out.

8. You can eat dinner at 4 pm. 9. You can live without sex but not without glasses. 10. You enjoy hearing about other peoples operations. 11. You get into heated arguments about pension plans 12. You have a party and the neighbors dont even realize it. 13. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge. 14. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. 15. You sing along with elevator music. 16. Your eyes wont get much worse. 17. Your health plan is beginning to pay off. 18. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service. 19. Your secrets are safe with you friends because they cant remember then either. 20. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size. Submitted by Mollie Super Question: What kind of coat does not have buttons, snaps, zippers or pockets? Answer: A coat of paint. LL Garden Market SunFri. 93 Closed 1112 and Holidays

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A Note From The Director

Dear Residents, As I turn my calendar to the last page, I cant help wonder where 2011 went!!! Time does fly when you are having fun. We had a busy year filled with trips, lectures and special events. We hope next year is even busier. Remember to check our monthly trip schedule and sign up as our trips fill up quickly. I am sure you will have a great time at The Winter Train show at the Botanical Garden. They out do themselves each year setting up the trains and floral display. On behalf of the entire staff of RiverWalk, I wish you and your family a very Happy Chanukah and a healthy New Year!

Educational Programs: Current Events, Book Club, RiverWalk University for lifelong learning, Museum Art Lectures, Discussion groups to share experiences, Horticulture classes, Famous American Trials, Judaic Museum Presentations and Art Lectures, Acting and Computer Classes Wellness Programs: Fitness center, varied lively fitness workouts: cardio, Tai Chi, Belly Dance, Flamenco Muscle Memory, etc. Cultural Programs: Kabbalat Shabbat to welcome the Sabbath, Parsha of the Week, Bible Study, Yiddish Songs and Stories, Cabaret Series: Live music concerts Just for the Fun: Bingo, Trivia, Word Games, Scrabble, Bocce, Lawn Darts, Lawn Dice, Shuffle Board, Monthly Birthday Parties, Trips to various events, Arts & Crafts: tile work, beads, copper enameling, knitting, crocheting, painting and card making

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Director

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Coming Soon
Below are just a few items RiverWalk will be offering you:

Shopping trips to Ridge Hill Afternoon movie trips RiverWalk University with Michael Gaskin and Edith Glass Lunch at Long Yard Monthly birthday parties And much moreweather permitting

If you would like an electronic copy of the Newsletter, please email rdelasho@hebrewhome.org. Created by Robyn DeLasho, Activity SupervisorRiverWalk. 718.581.1694