August 2014

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

Shuli Gutmann, Director

Chani Hilewitz, Bookkeeper Ruthy Feigenbaum, Program Assistant

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

Mrs. Mary Stiefel in memory of her husband, Herbert Stiefel Mrs. Margot Neuberger in honor of all July Birthday celebrants

Mr. Manuel Caicedo Ms. Arline Lewit Mr. & Mrs. Herman Greenberg Mrs. Gertrude Frankel

The Hexter children Mrs. Irmgard Klawansky & Mrs. Margo Hahn in memory of their brother, Lutz Loewi

We Welcome Our New Members!

Mrs. Olga Dennis Ms. Brunilde De Jesus Mrs. Doris Cambeiro Mrs. Luminita Rotaru

Mr. Manuel Rodriguez Mr. Nestor Rivera Mrs. Irene Hirsch Mrs. Martha Rivera

Dear Friends,

Please mark your calendarsMoriah will be CLOSED on Tuesday, August 5th in commemoration of the Fast of the Ninth of Av.

Theres no lack of new activities this summer, as we have expanded use of the hall in the morning hours. Learn to play Wii Bowling every Monday morning at 11am. This fun activity will keep your

body limber and your reflexes sharp. Dont forget to sign up for our all-in-good-fun Scrabble Tournament which comes to a close this month on August 12

th.

Our Book Club Discussion Group will discuss Orphan Train on Monday, August 4th at 1 pm.

On Wednesday, August 6th during lunch, we will have an informative lecture on Elder Fraud

Abuse, given by Ms. Maria Pineda of The Berkshire Bank.

Take positive steps to learn relaxation techniques and yoga breathing with SueRae on Monday,

August 11th at 1 pm.

Tai Chi Tuesdays are scheduled this month for August 12th

and 19th at 11 am.

Our new Tech Topics series continues this month on Tuesday, August 12th at 1 pm. Learn how

you can use the internet to stay close to family and friends. See the attached flyer for full details.

Celebrate with all our August babies at our monthly Birthday Party on Wednesday, August13th.

Cantor Eric S. Freemans popular Music Monday will entertain us on August 18th at 1 pm.

Try your hand at our new educational senior-oriented game, Agetastic! as Ruthy plays with

our seniors on Tuesday, August 19th at 1 pm.

Mosheh Siegels Beginning Computers Class will meet only once this month on Tuesday, August 19

th at 1 pm.

Make an appointment for your monthly Chair Massage on Monday, August 25th at 1 pm. Rosa

Naparstek will be running her You Be The Judge discussion group concurrently. It might be advisable to request a later massage time slot if you want to attend the lecture, so as not to disturb

the group.

Our annual Health Fair returns on Tuesday, August 26th and weve lined up more and better

presenters than ever before.

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

Thursdays and Yoga on Friday mornings.

Like a lot of older people, Hal Mozer likes to keep in touch with family. But with three grown children and six grandchildren, it's not always easy. So Mozer, 84, has turned to Facebook. Through it, he sees pictures of his daughter's family in New Jersey. He sees quick updates from his teenage grandkids. He's shared his own travel photos from Russia and Alaska. And he's had a lot of fun doing it. "I'm an old man," said Mozer, a retired electrical engineer from Bellevue. "I don't do things that aren't fun. "Facebook is a free website that lets users share photos and comments on day-to-day activities. Users can set their preferred level of privacy so that only approved people Facebook "friends" see the material a user posts. Friends can also exchange private messages. Some people use Facebook to meet friends and find old ones, but many use it to strengthen relationships they already have. Another service Skype, a software application can be used for video-chatting with faraway grandkids. Both parties need an account and webcam, which is a video camera that generates Internet images. Although the equipment is not free, there are no long-distance charges for computer-to-computer conversation through Skype, even if someone is overseas. Facebook and Skype are "a great way for [older people] to keep track of the lives of people who are important to them," said Doug Shadel, AARP Washington state director. In Washington, 70 percent of people age 45 and older who use the Internet have at least one social media account, according to a survey AARP Washington conducted last year. More than two-thirds said social networking sites are a great way to stay in touch. The results dovetail with a national trend: Online users ages 50 to 64 make up the fastest-growing group of social media users, according to a 2010 report by the Pew Research Center. But not everyone is as comfortable as Mozer with computers. Some people find it hard to navigate a website or have concerns about online privacy. For instance, 83 percent of the social networking users in the AARP Washington survey said they are concerned about their online safety. Others prefer to be social in person or on the phone; four in 10 Internet users in the AARP Washington survey said social networking is "a waste of time." For people interested in learning more, books and classes are available. Two places to find classes are community centers and SeniorNet, a national network of centers that teach computer skills to older people. PLEASE JOIN MORIAHS AUGUST TECH TOPICS CLASS (SEE FLYER) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT! Tips to stay safe online - the AARP Washington website has tips and videos about Internet usage from seminars it conducted with Microsoft last year. The tips include how to make a computer easier to use by enlarging the size of the type and clicking a few keys to make the mouse pointer easy to find. "Technology can be really daunting, and I understand that," said Marsha Collier, author of the book Facebook & Twitter for Seniors for Dummies, and a speaker at the seminars. "But the over-50 crowd has the advantage," she said. "Hey, you've thought things through your whole life. Technology is no different. Start small. Take your time. Connect with one or two of your friends." People who are unsure about what to post can use social media to see what other people do. Some comment on current events, some publicize their reaction to a World Series game, and others use it to solicit practical advice ("Can I substitute baking powder for baking soda in a recipe?") Experts also say social media doesn't replace in-person contact. The use of social media "opens horizons," Collier said. "If you have a hobby, you can find people with the same interests in your area. You can find new places to go, new things to do, new people to meet." Or, in Mozer's case, keep in touch with his busy grandchildren. Through Facebook, Mozer has kept in touch with people he's met while traveling. He's heard from a distant relative in Israel. And he follows news from groups he supports. But he mostly uses it to keep in touch with his family. He finds Facebook great for staying in touch with his busy grandkids, including 19-year-old Keisha Peterson, who rarely uses the phone or mail. But like most young adults, Peterson, of Bellingham, is a big user of social media. "If it weren't for Facebook and email, I would probably not talk to my grandparents much, as well as aunts, uncles and a great aunt," she said.

Adapted from the AARP Bulletin Print Edition, January 1, 2012

Hal Mozer, 84, of Bellevue, uses Facebook to keep in touch with his family, including far-flung grandchildren. The AARP Washington website has tips and videos about social media usage. Photo by Leah Nash

Facebook & Skype Keep Families in Touch

Tuesday, August 12th at 1 pm Missing your family and are not able to visit in person? Or just want a fun and quick way to share stories, conversation and photos with friends near and far? The Internet can help you connect as frequently as you like, and for free. By using enjoyable visual and media tools you can make your family and friends a part of your daily life, no matter what your schedules are or the distance between you.

Tai chi Tuesdays CONTINUE in AUGUST

JOIN US ON SELECT TUESDAYS IN AUGUST

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12th

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19th

AT 11 AM

Book Club

Discussion

Group

Come join the group on Monday, August 4Come join the group on Monday, August 4thth

at 1 pm, at 1 pm,

as we discuss Christina Baker Klines touching novel, as we discuss Christina Baker Klines touching novel, Orphan TrainOrphan Train

Orphan Train is a gripping story of friendship and second chances from Christina Baker Kline, author

of Bird in Hand and The Way Life Should Be.

Penobscot Indian Molly Ayer is close to aging out out of the foster care system. A community service

position helping an elderly woman clean out her home

is the only thing keeping Molly out of juvie and worse...

As she helps Vivian sort through her possessions and memories, Molly learns that she and Vivian arent as different as they seem to be. A young Irish immigrant

orphaned in New York City, Vivian was put on a train to the Midwest with hundreds of other children whose

destinies would be determined by luck and chance.

Molly discovers that she has the power to help Vivian find answers to mysteries

that have haunted her for her entire life answers that will ultimately free them both.

Rich in detail and epic in scope, Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline is a

powerful novel of upheaval and resilience, of unexpected friendship, and of the

secrets we carry that keep us from finding out who we are.

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!

Join those already playing

the new instructor-led

Fitness Activity at the center -

Wii Bowling!

*Continuing in August*

Wii bowling provides exercise, improves coordination and increases

range of motion for your shoulders and wrists. There are also

tremendous social benefits to Wii bowling.

Done right, regular Wii bowling has been proven to contribute to a

healthy lifestyle and be a lot of fun.

Come try out this fun and healthy new activity at Moriah. Register in the

office at your earliest convenience.

Mondays at 11 am in August

Sign up to play summer scrabble and have the option to be part of our Summer Scrabble Tournament!

We will be holding our games on Tuesdays at 11 am on the following dates:

July 8th July 22nd July 29th

August 12th The winner of each round will advance to compete in the finals to be held in August.

Register in the office to secure your spot.

invites you to our

second annual

farewell-to-summer

BEACH PARTY &

STEEL DRUM CONCERT on

Labor Day

Monday, September 1st

Lunch at 12 pm

Concert at 1 pm Moriah Senior Center

90 Bennett Avenue 212-923-5715

[email protected]

Wed like to thank the following people for their generous donations to the Center in honor of Roses 100th birthday

Mrs. Blanche Breidenbach Mrs. Ray Adler Mr. & Mrs. Herman Gershon

Mrs. Inge Katzman Ms. Margarita Terc Mrs. Mary Stiefel

Mrs. Adele Fulda Mrs. Hanna Neumann Mrs. Erika Bauer

Mrs. Ruth Grunwald Mrs. Rita Slomovits Mrs. Bertha Trepp

Mrs. Rita Knurr Mr. & Mrs. Siegfried Holzer Mrs. Ilse Stern

Moriah congratulates our long-time Kitchen Aide

George Bromberg

on his reaching the milestone of

20 years at the Center.

Mikhael Alterman Lilli Gershon Hilda Kromnick Juan Salgado

William Altier Mollie Goldstein Roselia Lantigua Monel Salomon

Susan Berlin Donald Goodyear Irina Levin Fred Schmitt

Brigitte Blau Demetrio Gonzalez Raisa Litvin Polina Shapiro

Zoya Bocharova Mark Greenberg Rosa Lopez Vadim Shron

German Broydo Jose Henriquez Herminio Martinez Izya Shtaygrud

Jose Caceres Elyas Isaacs Bernardo Moscoso Paula Stoessel

Jorge Camacho Adelina Jiminian Agostinho Nascimento George Tsaknis

Elsa Cepin Liya Kabolotskaya Harry Nussenbaum Larisa Vaynshteyn

Fernando Chicon Lev Kaller Eugenia Perez Milton Vera

Aida Colon Irene Katsman Rafaela Perez Marya Vyostina

Ramona Conrey Walter Kehr Ritta Polishchuk Raphael Weis

Yevgenia Dreytser Margaret Klatt Gloria Rebollar Josephine White

Mario Fontana Martin Kleeman Henry Rosenberg Elena Yatsenko

Frances Frankel Nataliya Konstantinova Vicky Rosenberg

Happy Birthday August 2014

MENU ITEMS FRIDAY 8/1

APPETIZER

Butternut Squash Soup

MAIN DISH Salmon

SIDE DISH 1

Baked Potatoes in Skin Au Gratin

SIDE DISH 2 Spinach

BREAD Whole Wheat

MARGARINE X

DESSERT Applesauce

MILK with meal

MENU ITEMS MONDAY 8/4 TUESDAY 8/5 WEDNESDAY 8/6 THURSDAY 8/7 FRIDAY 8/8

APPETIZER

Cream of Tomato Soup

Vegetable Soup Orange Juice

Mushroom Barley Soup

Consomm Orange Juice C

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S

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MAIN DISH

Breaded Pollock Tartar Sauce

Chicken with Tangy Orange Sauce

Meat Stuffed Peppers

Baked Chicken

SIDE DISH 1 Green Beans

Baked Barley w/ Mushroom & Carrots

Egg Barley Ratatouille

SIDE DISH 2 Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Sliced Carrots Roasted Chick Peas

BREAD Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Challah

MARGARINE X X X X

DESSERT Pineapple Tidbits

Unsweetened Applesauce

Pineapple Chunks Peaches

MILK with meal on way out on way out on way out


APPETIZER Tomato Soup

Split Pea Soup Orange Juice

Lima Bean Soup Mushroom Barley Soup

Chicken Soup w/ Noodles - Apple Juice

MAIN DISH Breaded Pollock Ziti Primavera Beef Stew Shepherd's Pie Baked Chicken

SIDE DISH 1 Tossed Salad

Broccoli Carrots

Green Beans Mixed Vegetables Mashed Potatoes

Chopped Spinach

SIDE DISH 2 Mexicali Corn Tossed Salad Potatoes Sliced Carrots Egg Barley

BREAD Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Challah

MARGARINE X X X X X

DESSERT Cantaloupe Cubes Vanilla Pudding Birthday Cake Fresh Orange Diced Pears

MILK with meal with meal on way out on way out on way out

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APPETIZER Minestrone Soup


Vegetable Soup Red Lentil Soup Consomm Orange 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 Spaghetti Carrot Salad

California Blend Vegetables

Couscous

BREAD Whole Wheat Whole Wheat

Whole Wheat (Alternate)

Whole Wheat Challah

MARGARINE X X X X X

DESSERT

California Fruit Salad

Pineapple Tidbits Orange Unsweetened Applesauce

Diced Peaches



APPETIZER


Minestrone Soup Blended Juice

Pineapple Juice Split Pea Soup

Vegetable Soup Apple Juice

Consomm Orange Juice

MAIN DISH Cheese Blintzes

Salmon with Tartar Sauce

Turkey w/ Cranberry Sauce

Meatballs Southern Baked Chicken

SIDE DISH 1 1 oz. Egg Salad Carrots Baked Yams Spaghetti Noodle Pudding

SIDE DISH 2 Peas & Carrots Brown Rice Green Beans Mixed Vegetables Cauliflower

BREAD Whole Wheat

Whole Wheat (Alternate)

Whole Wheat Whole Wheat (Alternate)

Challah

MARGARINE X X X X X

DESSERT Fresh Oranges Pineapple Tidbits

Unsweetened Applesauce

Apricot Halves Diced Pears


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