USING THE VAN

Northvale Residents - $1.00 round trip - Non-residents - $3.00 round trip

Out-of-town trips - $3.00 for all

ALL SHOPPERS ARE TO BE READY 1 HOUR PRIOR TO SHOPPING TIMES.

PLEASE WATCH FOR THE VAN TO ARRIVE AND COME OUTSIDE.

• 24 hour notice is REQUIRED. We cannot accept any last

minute appointments. • Doctor and Dentist appointments are to be scheduled on Monday, Wednesday

and Friday ONLY. Times should be scheduled between 11:00 am and 1:00

pm. Please provide us with your Doctor’s name, address, suite # and phone

number. Please do not make multiple appointments in one day. Plan to be

ready for pick-up at least one hour before your scheduled appointment.

• Shop-Rite trips are Tuesday’s & Thursday’s at 10:00 am.

• Trip to K-Mart in Westwood will be on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am.

• The van services the following towns only: Northvale, Rockleigh, Norwood,

Harrington Park, Closter, Old Tappan, and Tappan.

• PLEASE CALL THE CENTER ASAP IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT - (201) 767-3330 then Option 5 for The Senior Center.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE VAN DRIVER DIRECTLY TO SCHEDULE OR CANCEL ANY OF YOUR APPOINTMENTS. Thank you!

WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR NEEDS!

THE McGUIRE INQUIRER

January 2019 The James F. McGuire Memorial Senior Center

116 Paris Avenue – Northvale, NJ 07647 Phone: (201) 767-3330 - Option 5 Fax: (201) 767-6038

Director: Pam Carpanini – pcarpanini@boroughofnorthvale.com Like us on Facebook – Northvale Senior Center

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday: Closed – Sunday – 1:30 pm – BINGO New Jersey Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service: (201) 336-7400 or 1-877-222-3737

Enter as Strangers…Leave as Friends

From the desk of…

Pam Carpanini

I hope everyone had a Happy New Year! I look forward to another fun-filled year here at The Center. We had a great time at our Christmas Luncheon held on December 13th . The food was delicious and of course, the entertainment provided by “DJ Nick” was a hit! Save the date for our Valentine’s Day Luncheon to be held on Wednesday – February 13th at 12:00. More details to follow.

***Looking forward to seeing you all soon***

2 “New” members have joined us! A warm welcome to: Kenneth Stewart, Linda Salvato. Keep on coming…the more, the merrier!

Blood Pressure Screening - Every 3rd

Thursday of the month 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY – January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18,

May 16, June 20, No Blood Pressure in July, August 15, September 19, October 17,

November 21, No Blood Pressure in December.

Podiatrist – 12:30 - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! – The last Monday of the month (unless otherwise indicated). January 28, February 25, March 25, April 29, May 20, June 24, July 29, August 26,

September 30, October 28, November 25, December 30.

Call the Center to schedule your appointment.

UPCOMING ARMCHAIR TRAVELER VIDEOS “No Passport or Luggage Required”

Every Friday @ 10:30 AM

Date Destination

January 4 Russia

January 11 The Spanish Islands

January 18 Ultimate London

January 25 France

“FREE” MOVIES - Every Tuesday @ 1:00 PM

(Refreshments Provided)

January 1 – CENTER CLOSED – NEW YEAR’S DAY

January 8 – Post – Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks Katharine Graham is the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, The Washington Post. With help from Editor Ben Bradlee, Graham races to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spans three decades and four U.S. presidents. Together, they must overcome their differences as they risk their careers -- and every freedom -- to help bring long-buried truths to light. Rated: PG-13 – Biography/Suspense – 1 hr./55 min. January 15 – All Saints – Starring: John Corbett, Cara Buono When a group of Burmese refugees join the congregation, the pastor of a failing Anglican church attempts to aid them by planting crops and enlisting the help of the community. All Saints is based on the inspiring true story of salesman-turned-pastor, Michael Spurlock (John Corbett), the tiny church he was ordered to shut down. Together, they risked everything to plant seeds for a future that might just save them all. Rated: PG – Drama – 1 hr./48 min. January 22 – Miss Potter – Starring: Renee Zellweger, Evan McGregor The story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children’s book, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, and her struggle for love, happiness and success. Rated: PG – Biography/Drama – 1 hr./28 min. January 29 – A United Kingdom – Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike The story of King Seretse Khama of Botswana and how his loving but controversial marriage to a British white woman, Ruth Williams, puts his kingdom into political and diplomatic turmoil. Rated: PG-13 – Biography/Romance – 1 hr./51 min.

From the desk of Vivian Abitabilo…

Happy New Year! With the new year comes a new President of the Golden Age Club, me! I want to thank Arlene Rosa for her wonderful leadership for the last two years. Now it’s my turn to lead you and I promise a year of meaningful interactions at the meetings. We planned wonderful trips for the year too. January’s meeting schedule has changed. Since January has 5 Wednesdays, we decided to have our first meeting on Wednesday, January 9th and Pizza Bingo on January 23rd. This allows us to recuperate from the holiday events. February schedule will go back to the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please feel free to let me know if there are any special wishes for the group.

Northvale residents yearly membership fee is $10 and non-residents yearly membership is $12. Cash or check is accepted. If paying by check, please make check payable to: The James F. McGuire Senior Center. Membership dues need to be paid in order to continue receiving the monthly Newsletter. The deadline for payment is February 15th. I appreciate your continued support.

AN EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT TO BENEFIT THE SENIOR CENTER

A Northvale resident, Andrew Dacuba, has been striving to earn his Eagle Scout ranking in Boy Scouts. Andrew approached me several months ago with his intended project. That project was to “give back to the community” in which he chose The James F. McGuire Senior Center. Andrew, in conjunction with his Pack, have been painting the Center. They have painted the outside railings, all of the door trims

throughout, all the doors; both inside and out, the storage/stock room shelving and bathroom radiators. Not only have they devoted their personal time, but they have provided ALL of the supplies at no cost to the Center! On behalf of The Senior Center, I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to Andrew and his Pack for a job well done. Congratulations Andrew on earning your Eagle Scout rank – a very prestigious award in which you should be proud.

Effective immediately, we will no longer be receiving bread or baked items

from Panera. I apologize for the inconvenience.

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& Promotional Needs 202 Livingston St. • Northvale, NJ

201-767-6870

Madison Spine & Physical Therapy of Old Tappan 215 Old Tappan Road – Old Tappan, NJ – (201) 722-8887

On October 17, 2018, we had the pleasure of Madison Spine & Physical Therapy of Old Tappan, join us to present very valuable information about “Preventing Falls”. Most injuries occur at home. Below are some safety tips and precautions:

Home Safety Checklist All Living Spaces:

Remove throw rugs

Secure carpet edges

Remove low furniture and objects on floor

Check lighting in hallways; especially at night

Clear an illuminated pathway from bed to bathroom

Secure carpet or treads on stairs

Install handrails on all staircases (both sides)

Use a sturdy step-stool when reaching into upper cabinets

Avoid floor wax (or use non-skid wax)

If telephone cannot be reached from the floor, carry a cordless or cell phone

Keep all “everyday” items (clothes, food, etc.) off the floor

Remove chairs with wheels

Bathrooms: Install grab bars in bathtub/shower/toilet

Use rubber mats in the bathtub or shower

Take up floor mats when the tub/shower is not in use

Install a raised toilet seat

Outdoors: Repair cracked sidewalks

Install hand rails on stairs and steps (both sides if possible)

Trim shrubbery along the pathway to the home

Install adequate lighting by doorways and along walkways leading to doors

Hire a landscaper to care for your property if you cannot walk on the ground safely.

McGuire Senior Center Lunch Menu - $7.00

January 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

CENTER CLOSED

New Year’s Day

2 Chicken Parm

& Side of Pasta

3 Meatloaf, Mashed

Potatoes & Mixed

Vegetables

4 Roast Beef, American Cheese, Lettuce,

Tomato Club & Potato Salad

5

6

7 Baked Ziti & Meatballs

8 Spare Ribs, Fried Rice &

Salad

9 Chicken

Cacciatore & White Rice

10 Stuffed

Peppers & Caesar Salad

11 Tuna Fish,

Lettuce, Tomato on

White Bread & Macaroni Salad

12

13

14 Chicken Cutlet,

Mashed Potatoes &

String Beans w/ Garlic

15 Eggplant

Rollatini & Side of Pasta

16 Sausage & Peppers & Roasted Potatoes

17 Cheese Ravioli,

Meatballs & Salad

18 Italian Combo

& Chicken Noodle Soup

19

20

21 CENTER CLOSED

Martin Luther King Day

22 Turkey, Mashed

Potatoes & Corn

23 Italian Combo Club & Pasta

Fagioli

24 Lasagna &

Caesar Salad

25 Turkey, Lettuce,

Tomato Club &

Tri-Color Pasta Salad

26

27

28 Chicken Marsala, Roasted

Potatoes & Mixed

Vegetables

29 Spare Ribs, Fried Rice &

Salad

30 Stuffed

Peppers & Caesar Salad

31 Chicken Cutlet,

Lettuce, Tomato Club &

Chicken Noodle Soup

PLEASE CALL THE CENTER TO PLACE

YOUR ORDER

(201) 767-3330 Option #5

All Lunches are Catered by Petrillo’s

Deli - Northvale

SOME EXCITING EVENTS YOU WON’T

WANT TO MISS! Tuesday – January 15th @ 10:00 AM Rockland Electric Company, partnering with PSE&G, Greater Bergen Community Action will be here at The Center to assist with any

weatherization applications, answer any questions and explain the programs that each partner is offering to income eligible utility customers.

This presentation is FREE and all are welcome!

Wednesday – January 30th @ 1:00 PM In conjunction with the Northvale Library, we are offering here at The Center, a “Bluesography” Concert. A solo acoustic guitarist, Son Lewis,

will be performing and singing for us. He will also be discussing some history about the “Blues” music. This concert is FREE and all are welcome!

Sunrise Assisted Living of Cresskill

3 Tenakill Park Drive East

Cresskill, NJ

WHAT A FUN TREAT that was offered to us by Sunrise

Assisted Living of Cresskill on December 6th. Patricia Migliore,

Director of Sales, accompanied by Anna Pineda, came to The Center and got us in the Christmas Spirit with various sing-a-long songs, raffle baskets and a delicious breakfast assortment which they had catered from Panera. All in attendance ate, sang, and were “Merry”. Thank you to Patricia and Anna for reaching out to us with such generosity. If you would like to take a tour of Sunrise Assisted Living located at 3 Tenakill Park

Drive East in Cresskill, NJ, feel free to contact Patricia and make an appointment. She can be reached at: (201) 871-0300.

In need of a “Handy Man”? Then contact Northvale resident, Glen Pangione at: (201) 450-2331.

Small repairs offered at NO CHARGE!