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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.
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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
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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.
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Tai chi Tuesdays CONTINUE in AUGUST
JOIN US ON SELECT TUESDAYS IN AUGUST
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12th
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19th
AT 11 AM
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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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
MENU ITEMS MONDAY 8/11 TUESDAY 8/12 WEDNESDAY 8/13 THURSDAY 8/14 FRIDAY 8/15
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
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MENU ITEMS MONDAY 8/18 TUESDAY 8/19 WEDNESDAY 8/20 THURSDAY 8/21 FRIDAY 8/22
APPETIZER Minestrone Soup
Mushroom Barley 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
MILK with meal with meal on way out on way out on way out
MENU ITEMS MONDAY 8/25 TUESDAY 8/26 WEDNESDAY 8/27 THURSDAY 8/28 FRIDAY 8/29
APPETIZER
Mushroom Barley Soup
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
MILK with meal with meal on way out on way out on way out
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