The Busy Bees December 2015

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1 The Busy Bees December 2015 The James F. McGuire Memorial Senior Center 116 Paris Avenue Northvale, NJ Director - Dolores Alfis Monday through Thursday : 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Sunday 1 pm to 3:30 pm Social Service Hours Every Day - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Celebrate Christmas at the Center Monday, December 14, 1200 noon Good food Entertainment Sing-a-long Breaking Bread with Friends Good Company! $20.00 per person Please RSVP by December 9th

2 In Memoriam David P. Alfis Sr., 69, of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, Beloved husband of Dolores (nee DeRienzo). Devoted father of David Jr. of NYC and Tracy Littlewood and her husband Thomas of Arlington, TN. Cherished grandfather of Thomas, Tyler, Todd and Troy. Loving brother of Pauline and Barbara and uncle of Alexis, Dustin and Sally. Dear brother-in-law of Lenny DeRienzo. Dave was a US Army Veteran of Vietnam. He retired from Carpenters Local 15 in Hackensack and also operated his own construction company for many years. He was a dedicated life member of the Northvale Fire Department, and belonged to the Lions Club. Dave will be missed by all who knew him. From the Desk of: Augie Agostini Golden Age News The date of our Christmas Party is Thursday, December 10th at the Colonial Inn in Norwood. As you may know the Colonial Inn will be closing as of July It has been part of our surrounding communities for many years and it will be truly missed. I hope to see as many members as possible attend. John Micallizzi, our DJ, will provide great music and the food will be good and plentiful. Come on out for a night of fun. Reminder: 2016 dues are due as of January Please note we cannot guarantee that you will be able to join or renew after January. 2 Using the Van! *New Pricing Schedule: Northvale Residents (local use)$1.00 Northvale Residents Going Out of Town $3.00 Out of Towners $3.00 *Round Trip Prices To streamline Van usage we are asking riders to help by following these simple rules: 1. Call at least 24 hours before to make an appointment. Do not assume you are on the pick-up list. 2. For Doctor or Dentist appointmentscall to find out when the bus is available, then make your medical appointments. We will do our best to accommodate you and your needs. Please do not make multiple appointments in one day! Please be ready at least an hour before pickup! Time should be scheduled between 10:30 AM and 2 PM. and on Mon, Wed or Friday. 3. Let us know Doctors name, address and phone #. 4. Please call if you need to cancel. 5. Supermarket days are: Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays only: no more than 7 - shoppers for grocery shopping; first come, first serve. Please call McGuire Center, to schedule Van appointments

3 Important Dates Wednesday, December 2, 10:30 AM - Tree Trimming Party- We Join together to decorate our Christmas Tree and share stories of Christmas past. Friday, December 5, 9:30 AM - Strength Training, now every Friday Tuesday, December 8, 10:30 AM - McGuire Book Club - Mayflower: A Story of Courage by Nathaniel Philbrick... read the book and join us! Wednesday, December 9, 1:00 to 3:00 PM - Christmas shopping at Kmart, Westwood: make your reservations now for van pickup Monday, December 14, 12:00 noon - Center Christmas Party. Only $20.00 per person- full hot buffet, singing, breaking bread with your friends. Make your reservations now! Tuesday, December 15, 10:30 am - Medicare Changes and How They Affect You Elder Care Attorney Rhonda Benjamin. Tuesday, December 15, 2:00 pm - Moving with Music ( For today only - usually on Monday afternoon.) NEW We are open 9 to 12:30 on Christmas Eve, closed for the afternoon No Lunch will be served December 25 - Christmas - Center Closed Coming in January 2016 Friday, January 8, 2016, 10:30 AM - Armchair Traveler - Touring China Monday, January 11, 9:00 AM - Eye Screening - sign up now at front desk Tuesday, January 12, 10:30 AM - Book club: Killing Reagan Monday, January 18, Martin Luther King Day Center Closed Tuesday, January 19, 10:30 AM - Scams/ Identity Theft - Kearney Bank We want to thank US Pharmacy Lab for coming to the center and doing Free Diabetic Screening. The event was an overwhelming success. Please support US Pharmacy Lab for all your prescription needs. 3

4 December Activity Schedule MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Bingo Every Sunday 1:00 to 3:30 PM 24 Hour Reservation for Lunch ( Limited) Check our Menu Call :00 McGuire Crochet 11:00 Chair Exercise 2:00 Movin with Music 14 10:00 McGuire Crochet 11:00 Chair Exercise 12:00 Holiday Party 21 10:00 McGuire Crochet 11:00 Chair Exercise 2:00 Movin with Music 28 10:00 McGuire Crochet 11:00 Chair Exercise 12:30 Podiatrist by Appt 2:00 Movin with Music 1 1:00 Movie 8 10:30 Book Club 1:00 Movie 15 10:30 Medicare Changes 2:00 Movin with Music 22 1:00 Movie 29 1:00 Movie 2 10:30 Tree Trimming 1:00 Golden Age Club Meets :00 Golden Age Pizza Bingo :00 Line Dancing 10 1:00 Line Dancing 17 1:00 Line Dancing 24 Christmas Eve 12:00 No Lunch today Center Closes at 12: :00 Line Dancing 4 9:30 Strength Training 1:00 Bingo & Cards 11 9:30 Strength Training 1:00 Bingo & Cards 18 9:30 Strength Training 1:00 Bingo & Cards CENTER CLOSED CENTER CLOSED Celebrating 35 years For All Your Printing Needs 202 Livingston St. Northvale, NJ Party Invitations, Flyers 240 Livingston St Northvale, NJ Paris Avenue Northvale, New Jersey Phone: (201) Fax: (201) Shirley Liu Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager MEMBER FDIC

5 MCGUIRE SENIOR CENTER - HOT LUNCHES - DECEMBER 2015 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY December 1 December 2 December 3 December 4 4oz Hot Open Roast Beef on Whole Wheat Bread with Carrots 1/2 cup Pasta Fagioli Soup with White Beans 1/2 cup Penne w Marinara Sauce 3 oz Grilled Chicken Breast 1/2 cup Roasted Cauliflower w/ home made bread crumbs Chef Salad w/1 oz each Turkey, Ham, Swiss on 1 cup Mixed Greens & 1/4 cup Shredded Carrots Soup & Dinner Roll 5 oz Sole Mare Chiara 1/2 cup Green Beans 1/2 cup Vegetable Brown Rice 1 cup Tossed Salad December 15 December 8 December 9 December 10 December 11 6 oz Eggplant Parmigiana 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Penne with garlic & oil 1 cup Chopped Salad 4 oz Turkey Sausage 1/2 cup Peppers & Onions 1/2 cup vegetable pasta salad Dinner Roll 4 oz Hamburger Lettuce & Tomato on Wheat Bun 1/2 cup baked beans 1/2 cup Cole Slaw 7 oz Stuffed Shells 3 oz Meatballs with marinara sauce 1 cup Chopped Salad w/carrots 4 oz Baked Tilapia Oreganata 1/2 cup Peas & Carrots 1 cup Caesar Salad December 14 December 4 December 16 November 20 December 18 Center Party 6 oz Eggplant Rollatini 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Penne with Vodka Sauce 1 cup Chopped Salad 4oz Hot Open Turkey low salt over Wheat Bread 1/2 cup Red Roasted Potato 1/2 cup Broccoli Spears 4 oz Boneless Chicken Breast Francese with Lemon 1/2 cup Brown Rice 1/2 cup Sliced carrots 4 oz Potato Crusted Pollack 1/2 cup Bow-Tie Pasta with 1/2 cup Broccoli December 21 December 22 December 23 December 24 Roasted Chicken Leg Quarter 1/2 cup Mashed Sweet Potatoes 1/2 cup Chopped Spinach 3 1/2 oz Manicotti 1 Meatball 1/2 cup Broccoli 5 oz Meatloaf w gravy 1/2 cup Mashed Potatoes 1/2 cup String Beans No lunch today Christmas Eve CENTER CLOSED December 28 December 29 December 30 December 31 4 oz Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms 1/2 cup Brown Rice 1/2 cup Beets Call Suggested Donation: $4.50 Per Meal 8 oz Cheese Ravoli with marinara sauce 1/2 cup Chick Pea Salad 1/2 cup Mesculine Greens 4 oz Roast Turkey 1/2 cup Roasted Red Potatoes 1/2 cup Carrots 4 oz Pork Loin 1/2 cup Roasted Red Potatoes with seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 cup sauteed Spinach with garlic CENTER CLOSED

6 new! Come to the Activities at Our Center Strength Training! Every Friday at 9:30 AM!!! Winter is coming and we often exercise less and less. Join our Strength Training class to increase and improve muscle mass, flexibility, bone density and improve function of arthritic legs, arms and shoulders. Walk in, only $5.00 per class - call to sign up. Instructor is Stephen Sinisi, a Certified personal Trainer Card Players Unite! Looking to play cards? The community and all our members are invited every Friday at 1:00 to the Center to enjoy their favorite game. Bring a friend, make new friends...come on down! McGuire Recipe Book! Have any family recipes you would like to share? The passing down of your family favorites is so important that the Center is planning to publish favorite recipes from all our members and anyone else who would like to contribute. Please put your recipies on Peggy s desk...don t forget to sign your name! We will have a contest to name the book...deadline for submitting recipes is December 31, 2015 Current Events: We gather around the table and discuss the latest events in town & world wide... McGuire Crochet Club: Started in the year 2000 and going strong! Every Monday at 10:00 the ladies meet to crochet or knit together. Exercise Class: At 11:00 on Monday and Thursdays at 10:15...the group meets to stretch their muscles in preparation for exercises. No fee. Movin with Music: Every Monday at 2:00...Nancy uses music and light weights, balls and other equipment to help people with balance, eye to eye and hand to eye coordination, all associated with good posture while having fun. Films: Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 - a variety of films are shown for your enjoyment, no fee. Line Dancing: Thursdays 1:00, Janet is our experienced instructor that gets everyone up off their feet and dancing, laughing, making new friends! Armchair Traveler: Visit exotic places while sitting in a comfortable chair...no passport required. Bingo: Who doesn t love Bingo? Friday afternoons at 1:00 and Sundays afternoons from 1:30 to 3 PM. There is always a full house enjoying this game. Podiatrist: By appointment only on the last Monday of the Month Special Events: We offer a variety of special events throughout the year, come into the center to obtain a Busy Bee - our center newsletter - and select your programs! 6

7 Important Are You a Member? Membership dues are due January 2016! It doesn t matter where you live you can be a member of the McGuire Senior Center! We have an open door policy that welcomes people from any town and any state. Yearly membership dues: $10.00 for Northvale residents, $12.00 for out of towners. A copy of the Busy Bee is then mailed monthly to your home if you are a member. Due to the increasing postage costs, we will stop mailing you the Busy Bees if you are not a member. We are a vital and vibrant center...join us!! Lunch: For a donation of only $4.50 you can sit down and be served a delicious meal catered by La Casa Formosa...salad or soup, entree, dessert, coffee, tea, or milk in our bright and sunny dining room! We encourage people to break bread together instead of eating home alone. Our meals are dietician approved. 24 Hour Reservation for Lunch ( Limited) Check our Menu Call Save the Date: Monday, January 11, 9:00 AM Eye Screening Tuesday January 19, 10:30 am Scams/Identity Theft - Kearney Bank 7

8 Beauty Salon Specials Headlines by Pantana would like to offer specials Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. $5. off a perm. Please use code #509 when calling to make a reservation with select stylists. They are located at: 137B Paris Ave, Northvale, In Memoriam If you wish to have your departed one s name engraved on a Plaque, Call the center for details. Also, please remember the McGuire Center in your will Center is funded in part by the Bergen County Department of Human Services. New Jersey Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service Paris Avenue Northvale, NJ