JCC Senior News June - July 2017 Volume 3, Issue 11 In This Issue Upcoming Events Medicine Safety Presentation AARP Drivers Safety Course Father s Day Celebration Summer Dinners Begin w/entertainment Postal Inspector & Postal Customer Counsel Presentation Independence Day Celebration The Wladis Companies present: JCC 2017 ANNUAL MEETING & GALA Flavors of the Mediterranean Sunday June 4, 2017, 11:00 am to 2 pm Owera Vineyards, Cazenovia Thank you for your support! Dial 211 211cny.com Upcoming June Events June 1 st JCC Closed Shavuot June 2 nd Medicine Safety Presentation June 13 th & 14 th -AARP Drivers Safety Course $20.00 AARP member $25.00 Non-member June 16 th -Father s Day June 23 rd -Birthday June 26 th -Summer Dinners Begin w/ Entertainment Dave s Trio June 30 th @12:20 pm Senior Scams & Identity Fraud Presentation *The Green Family Foundation Sponsored* Upcoming July Events July 3 rd Independence Day Celebration July 4 th Closed Independence Day July 10 th Eileen Rose performs Connecting people with services in Central and Northern New York 24-hour health and human services information and referral Contact us at: 315-445-2360 ext. 104 cstein@jccsyr.org msauer@jccsyr.org skieffer@jccsyr.org July 17 th Howie Bartolo Entertains July 24 th Kenya Hora Band July 28 th Birthday July 31 st Live Entertainment
JCC Senior News June July 2017 Volume 3, Issue 11 Calling all Bridge Players! Mondays @ 1:00 P.M. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday @ 12:30 P.M. Small cards available at the JCC Do you or someone you know need help with Social Security benefits, SNAP (food stamps), Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits, transportation or other services? The JCC s Neighborhood Advisor can help. The Neighborhood Advisor program is part of the Onondaga County Department of Adult & Long Term Care Services. For more information, and to make a referral (seniors may self-refer), call Sharon Kieffer at 315-445-2040, ext. 156. Contact us at: 315-445-2360 ext. 104 cstein@jccsyr.org skieffer@jccsyr.org JCC s Senior Kosher Dinners starting up again June 26 th The JCC is a great place for seniors to enjoy a hot, nutritious and wellbalanced kosher meal on Monday evenings all summer long. The weekly dinners will be held on Mondays at 5 pm. A variety of live entertainment will be included each week as part of the dinner program. The JCC summertime tradition this year will run through August 21 st. The JCC s summer dinners, open to seniors age 60 and older, are offered for a suggested contribution of $5 per person. RSVP is required by the Wednesday before each dinner by calling 315-445-2360. The weekday senior lunches at the JCC will continue at noon Tuesdays through Fridays during those weeks the summer dinners are held. The lunch program offers seniors age 60 and over a nutritious and wellbalanced kosher meal for a $4.00 suggested contribution. JCC accepts Silver Sneakers and Silver & Fit gym programs Did you know that if you have a certain type of health insurance plan, you can workout at the JCC for little or no cost? The JCC s Neulander Family Sports & Fitness Center is a participating gym in both the Silver Sneakers and Silver&Fit programs for seniors. Silver Sneakers is an insurance benefit included in more than 65 Medicare health plans. Many health plans from companies such as Humana, Aetna, MVP, United Healthcare and others, as well as group retirement plans, provide Silver Sneakers gym memberships to their insureds, at no additional cost. For further information, visit www.silversneakers.com. Silver & Fit is another gym program for seniors similar to Silver Sneakers. Silver & Fit is offered through various health insurers including Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Aetna. For details, visit www.silverandfit.com. For more information about Silver Sneakers and Silver&Fit, and to see if you re eligible, call the JCC s Nick Finlayson, membership director, at 315-445-2040, ext. 140. Volunteers needed for the JCC s senior dinners The JCC of Syracuse is seeking volunteers to help serve its Monday evening senior kosher dinners starting on June 21 st. Volunteers age 13 and older are welcome and should be available starting at 4:45 pm. Flexible weeks and times are available. Students seeking to fulfill community service requirements will receive confirmation of volunteer hours served. For more information and to signup to help with this worthwhile community program, call 315-445-2360.
JCC Bobbie Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program JUNE 2017 MENU Meals are prepared daily by JCC s Chef Donna Carullo Menu meets 1/3 RDA and has lowered amounts of sodium, cholesterol, fat and sugar. All meats are kosher and under the supervision of the Syracuse Vaad Ha Ir. The Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program is funded by a grant from the Administration on Aging, New York State Office for the Aging and Onondaga County Office for Aging. Additional funds are provided by the JCC. A $4.00 suggested contribution for seniors, $5.00 under age 60. Jewish Community Center 5655 Thompson Road Dewitt NY. For Reservations call Tammy or Debbie at 445-2360. 1 5 Crispy Teriyaki Chicken Wings, Potato Wedges, Tossed Salad & Seasonal 12 Sweet & Sour Meatballs Over Rice, Carrot Coins & Seasonal Fresh 19 Tuna on Rye w/lettuce, Tomato & Cucumber Salad and Chocolate Cookie. 26 Dinners Begin Teriyaki Fresh Salmon, Oven Roasted Asparagus, Wild Rice & Fresh Berry Crisp. 1 6 Chef Salad, Dinner Roll & Fruit Salad. 13 Tomato Basil Soup, Grilled Cheese & Seasonal 20 Spaghetti & Meatballs, Italian Bread, Tossed Salad & Sugar Cookie. 27 Spinach Cheese Quiche, Tossed Salad & Seasonal Fresh 7 Beef Stew over Noodles, Dinner Roll & Seasonal 14 Hamburger with Sauteed Onion, Sweet Potato Wedges, Cole Slaw & Snickerdoodle Cookie. 21 Imitation Crab Cakes, Potato Wedges, Mixed Vegetables & Chocolate Chip Cookie. 28 Chicken Rollatini, Mixed Vegetables & Seasonal Fresh Shavuot 8 Hot Corned Beef on Rye with Russian Dressing, Potato Wedges, Tossed Salad & Chocolate Chip Cookie. 15 Chicken Fried Rice, Sugar Snap Peas & Seasonal 22 Meatloaf, Oven Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Green Beans & Seasonal 29 Mac & Cheese, Tossed Salad and Seasonal 2 Fresh Salmon with Dill, Baked Potato, Oven Roasted Vegetables & Fresh Fruit Kabobs. 9 Roast Turkey, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Mixed Vegetables & Apple Crisp. 16 Father s Day Brisket, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Peach 23 Birthday Chicken Marsala, Mashed Potatoes, Oven Roasted Asparagus & Strawberry 30 Pineapple Glazed Chicken, Peas & Carrots, Baked Potato & Brownies. Thank you, Marty & Elaine Birnbaum and Joel Friedman for your continued monthly sponsorship! 1909 E. Fayette, St. Syracuse, 13210 (315) 472-5291
JUNE 2017 Volume 3, Issue 11 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 Medicine Safety Presentation Shavuot 5 6 7 8 9 Bridge 1:00 pm. 12 13 14 15 16 Bridge 1:00 pm AARP Drivers Safety Course 9 am to 12 pm AARP Drivers Safety Course 9 am to 12 pm. Father s Day 19 20 21 22 23 Bridge 1:00 pm. Birthday 26 27 28 29 30 Bridge 1:00 pm Summer Dinners Begin with Entertainment! Dave s Trio Senior Scams & Security Fraud Presentation Thank you to Steven Sisskind for sponsoring our entertainment!
JCC Bobbie Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program JULY 2017 MENU Meals are prepared daily by JCC s Chef Donna Carullo Menu meets 1/3 RDA and has lowered amounts of sodium, cholesterol, fat and sugar. All meats are kosher and under the supervision of the Syracuse Vaad Ha Ir. The Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program is funded by a grant from the Administration on Aging, New York State Office for the Aging and Onondaga County Office for Aging. Additional funds are provided by the JCC. A $4.00 suggested contribution for seniors, $5.00 under age 60. Jewish Community Center 5655 Thompson Road Dewitt NY. For Reservations call Tammy or Debbie at 445-2360. 13 Independence Day Stuffed Flounder, Baked Potato, Asparagus & Peach 10 Moroccan Brisket, Mashed Potatoes, Oven Roasted Seasonal Vegetables and Brownies. 17 Honey Roasted Turkey Breast, Mashed Sweet Potato, Oven Roasted Asparagus, Dinner Roll and Apple Spice Cake. 24 Salmon w/hoisin Glaze, Wild Rice, Vegetable Kabobs and Strawberry 31 Apricot Glazed Chicken, Wild Rice, Carrot Coins & Fresh Berry Cobbler. 4 11 Imitation Crab Cakes, Sliced Cucumber Salad w/sour Cream & Dill, Dinner Roll and Seasonal 18 Beef Stew over Noodles, Salad, Dinner Roll and Seasonal 5 Spaghetti & Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast and Sugar Cookie. 12 Chicken Fried Rice, Sugar Snap Peas and Oatmeal Cookie. 19 Seafood Strudel, Carrot Coins, Dinner Roll and Seasonal 6 Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables and Snickerdoodle Cookie. 13 Hot Corned Beef Sandwich on Rye w/russian Dressing, Sweet Potato Fries and Fresh 20 Grilled Hamburgers, Sautéed Onions, Fries, Corn on the Cob and Oatmeal Cookie. 7 Salmon w/dill, Corn on the Cob, Baked Potato and Peach Crisp. 14 Chicken Marsala, Rice, Oven Roasted Seasonal Vegetables and Sugar Cookie. 21 Roast Chicken w/baharat, Fruited Rice, Green Beans and Devil s Food Cake. 25 26 27 28 Baked Ziti, Tossed Salad, Tuna Wrap, Tomato Salad, Honey Glazed Baked Birthday Italian Bread and Vanilla Pickle Spear and Chocolate Chicken, Seasoned Potato Brisket, Chive Mashed Ice Cream. Chip Cookie. Wedges, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Green Fresh Vegetables and Beans, Cinnamon Swirl Oatmeal Cookie. Cake. Thank you, Marty & Elaine Birnbaum and Joel Friedman for your continued monthly sponsorship! 1909 E. Fayette, St. Syracuse, 13210 (315) 472-5291
JULY 2017 Volume 3, Issue 11 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3 4 5 6 7 Bridge 1:00 pm Independence Day 12:30pm. Independence Day 10 11 12 13 14 Bridge 1:00 pm. Eileen Rose Performs 17 18 19 20 21 Bridge 1:00 pm Howie Bartolo Entertains Tuesday Trivia. 24 25 26 27 28 Bridge 1:00 pm. Kenya Hora Band Birthday 31 Bridge 1:00 pm Live Entertainment! Thank you to Steven Sisskind for sponsoring our entertainment!