March 2020

THE LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER AT OYSTER BAY 45 E. MAIN STREET • OYSTER BAY, NY • 11771 Phone: 516-922-1770 • Fax: 516-922-1788

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Happy March Birthday

Dear March Birthday Members,

On behalf of the LECOB Staff, Senior Advisory Council (SAC) and the Executive Board of Directors, we wish you a very Happy and Healthy Birthday! Please join us for our Birthday Celebration Lunch on Friday March 27, 2020 starting at 11:30 am. Please call the Program Office at 922-1770 to make your lunch reservation by 3-24-20. We look forward to celebrating with you. Also, the first Spring Bonus Dollar Raffle will be drawn right after the Birthday Celebration. One lucky winner will win $250 in cash. Good luck!

Sincerely, The Life Enrichment Center Staff

Important Reminders:

Beginning March 1, 2020 is the New York State Bag Waste Reduction Law #BYOBagNY

We are reminding you to bring your reusable cloth bags with you when you go shopping for groceries, clothing or to the drug store. If not, you will be

charged a five cent fee for each paper carryout bag you use.

Sunday March 8, 2020 - Daylight Saving Time Begins - Spring forward ______________________________________________________________________________

Attention LECOB Members:

Don’t miss out on these upcoming fun activities and special events!

Sunday 3-08-20 Oyster Bay High School Play “Into The Woods” with a Complimentary Continental Brunch starting at 12:30pm Sponsored by the Oyster Bay Rotary

Sunday 3-08-20 LECOB Fundraiser Dinner at 2 Spring from 5pm-9pm - $49 per person (Reservations required by calling (516)624-2411 or go to Opentable.com)

Thursday 3-12-20 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Lunch & Entertainment starting at 11:30am with Who’s Wearing the Most Green contest

Sunday 3-22-20 Pancake Breakfast from 8:30am to 12:30pm with 50/50 and Gift Basket Raffles

Wednesday 3-25-20 Virtual Trip to Israel starting at 11:45am followed by traditional food from Israel

(See Program Office for more information and reservations)

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Quote of the Month

Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party.” ~Robin Williams~

Fun & Fitness Looking to do something that will benefit your health? Join one of our many great fitness classes! We have something for everyone. Try the Tai Chi Work Out to improve core strength and balance with Spencer G. every Wednesday at 12:45pm. Get your heart pumping to fun pop music with Carol’s Dance-A-Chair every Thursday at 10:00am. Learn graceful dance moves at Vladimir’s Ballroom Dance Class on two Fridays a month at 1:00pm - no partner necessary! Find your inner peace with stress relieving Chair Yoga Class with Mary Lou every Thursday at 11:15am. Increase flexibility and improve balance with Judi’s Stretch & Balance Class every Monday at 11:05am. You will be unable to tell the difference between fun and fitness while learning dance steps with Kathy ’s Line Dance Class every Tuesday at 1:30pm. Set your own pace and get a full body workout in our Fitness Center Gym opened from 8:30am until 4:30pm. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all, the Center is requesting physicians ’ clearance from members who had a recent surgery, sustained an injury or had a hospital stay due to illness.

Open Mic Night with Host Barbara & Ken

on Tuesday 3-17-20

from 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Special St. Patrick’s Celebration starting at 6:30pm with an Irish Sing Along & Irish Soda Bread

Bring a refreshment, hors d’oeuvre or dessert (A suggested donation of $5 per person greatly appreciated)

Trip with LECOB

Wednesday March 25, 2020 - Trip to Cradle of Aviation Museum - Bus departs for museum at 10am with bagged lunch (Price per person $25 - includes bus donation, bagged lunch and museum admission and exhibits and movie ticket - only 13 seats on the LECOB bus - please sign up in the Program Office) Wednesday April 15, 2020 - Trip to Garvey’s Point Museum in Glen Cove - Bus departs for museum after lunch at 12:45pm (Price per person $17 - includes bus donation and admission to museum and Seashell exhibit plus a little time to explore the grounds - only 13 seats on the LECOB bus - please sign up in the Program Office) Wednesday June 10, 2020 - Trip to Bailey Arboretum in Lattingtown - (Bus departs for arboretum after lunch at 12:45pm (Price per person to be determined - If you are interested in this trip sign up in the Program Office)

CocuSocial Unique cooking and tasting classes

Featuring Chef Anthony of The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay

Teaching classes on making Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

on Friday 3-13-20 at 6:30 PM and

Saturday 3-21-20 at 12:00pm and again at 6:00pm

Register for classes online at cocusocial.com or on groupon.com

(Price includes learning how to make mozzarella cheese and tasting different varieties plus some to take home too)

Trip with Jim Marino at Oyster Bay Travel

Wednesday April 8, 2020 - Trip to Broadway Show “Tina” with Dinner at Carmines - Coach bus departs at 11:15am for a 2pm matinee show with orchestra seats and dinner to follow (Price per person is $229 - the 2nd payment of $100 is now due - please make all checks payable to Oyster Bay Travel - there is a wait list only for this trip)

The Life Enrichment Center’s Day Break Program is a social model adult day care. We have a caring and professional staff to assist frail and memory-impaired seniors. The program is located at the Christ Church Parish Hall at 61 E. Main Street in Oyster Bay. We provide socialization and recreational programs Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm. We offer a variety of therapeutic music, light exercise, arts & crafts, lunch, snacks and transportation is also available. Please call Bridget DeSimone at 516-558-7211 for more information and payment options for the Day Break Program. We offer one complimentary day to get your loved one acquainted with our program.

Let Us Share the Care

Trips & Tours

Water Colour Painting Classes with Alice

Beginner Class Two Sessions $20

Developing your artistic eye and exploring your color palette

on Wednesday 3-25-20 and 4-1-20 from12:45pm-2:45pm

Continuing Painting Techniques Four Sessions $40

Developing techniques as you create paintings

on Wednesday 4-22-20, 4-29-20, 5-6-20 and 5-13-20 from 12:45pm-2:45pm

(Please register in the Program Office with payments)

Brain Game (questions on insert page)

A.1 - Philip A. 2 - California A.3 - Paradise A.4 - October 29, 1929 A.5 - 2.2 A.6 - Pasta A.7 - Benjamin Franklin A.8 - Methuselah

The Life Enrichment Center At Oyster Bay Fitness Center Gym

Open Monday thru Friday from 8:30am until 5:30pm

Treadmills, cycles, universal circuit, and free weights all for $15 per month

Get in shape now because Spring is just around the corner!

Registration forms available in the Program Office

Join One of Our Activities or Groups!

Brain Games In the main hall every Friday at 10:30 am

Caregiver’s Support Group Meets the every other Monday evening from 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Craft Group Meets two Thursdays a month from 12:45pm -1:45pm (see insert page for dates)

Creative Writing Meets every Monday from 12:45pm - 1:45pm

Crochet & Knitting Group Meets every Thursday at 1:00 pm

Daytime Caregivers Support Group Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Grumpy Old Men’s Group This (not really grumpy) men’s chat group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Journaling Your Journey Meets every Tuesday from 11:00am -12:00pm

Meditation Meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm

Senior Chat - Meets every Friday at 10:30am

Women of the Ages This ladies’ chat group meets every Wednesday from 10:30am - 11:30am

*New Quilting Group starting in April - No sewing required - if you are interested in joining this group please contact the Program Office

Look for the Grand Reopening with The Spring Collection

Open Monday through Friday from 10am to 3pm

(Store closed from 12pm until 12:45pm for lunch)

All proceeds benefit The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay

Silver Threads Boutique Selling gently used lady’s &

men’s clothing, shoes & accessories

Requesting donations of gently used designer clothing

LECOB’S Craft Corner

Beautiful handcrafted items made with

love by our very own

Craft Group and The Happy Hookers \

All make thoughtful gifts!

Crocheted & Knitted Items

Baby Sets (blanket with a matching hat)

Blankets and Lap throws

Kids and Adult Ponchos

Shawls, Shrugs and Capelets

Kids and Adult Hats & Scarves

All on display in our lobby showcase

Crafted Items

Painted Tee Shirts

Decorated Tote Bags

Seasonal Gifts

Decorated Dinner Plates

Floral Arrangements

~All proceeds benefit the Life Enrichment Center~

THE LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER AT OYSTER BAY

SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE CENTER MONDAY - FRIDAY

• Roundtrip Bus Transportation

• Food Shopping (Wed. Only)

• Medical Transportation (516) 922-6422 (Please give us at least 2 weeks notice for all rides to medical appointments)

• Blood Pressure Screenings from 10am until 12pm

• Food Pantry - Open Wednesday and Friday 11 am to 3 pm

• Social Service Support (516) 922-1770 ext. 305 Geriatric assessments, guidance and information, direct connection with other agencies

• Social Adult Day Care Program (516) 558-7211

45 East Main Street Oyster Bay, NY 11771

The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay

Our Wish List

Items needed - Four New Computers for our Computer Lab - desk tops or lab tops New Shure Wireless Microphone (approximately $600) New carpeting throughout our building Volunteers -

• Drivers to bring members to & from doctor and dental appts.

Please call Mimi at 922-6422

• Bus Assistants to ride along and assist the Day Break Members

• Instructors for our day and evening programs - especially Computer

instructor

• Entertainers for parties and special occasions

• Friendly Visitors to visit homebound seniors, sing & visit assisted

living and nursing facilities

• Activity Committee members to help plan and schedule activities

• Hospitality Committee members to sit and greet members at the

front desk

• Silver Threads workers needed Monday thru Friday from 10:00am

until 3:00pm

• Handyman to help with maintenance and repairs to our building

• Donors or Sponsors for special events at the Center (sponsor enter-

tainment, food, special desserts, decorations, favors etc.)

Thank You to All our Volunteers

“The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.”

~Deann Hollis~

We greatly appreciate your hard work and dedication to our Center!