STEIN SENIOR CENTER Jane Barry, Executive Director Robert F. Doxsey, Deputy Director 204 East 23 rd Street, 2 nd Floor New York, NY 10010 Tel: (646)395-8083 Fax: (646) 395-8088 Website: www.steinseniorcenter.org HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY FRIDAY 8:30AM 4:30PM DECEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
Giving Thanks November 25th was our Thanksgiving Dinner. It was the result of many people giving their time and energy to help prepare, decorate, give information to participants, cook and serve a beautiful and delicious meal. Our thanks to Lenz for preparing delicious food, our staff and volunteers for their work in organizing all the details for a smooth event. It always seems to happen that we forget to name some of our most loyal workers and we forgot to mention Simo, who knows every single person who comes in for lunch and handles her position with such integrity and humor. Steven, who helps Simo give out tickets for lunch. Harriet, who helps us with data input and quietly soldiers on to help in any way she can. In addition, Pat Keegan has spearheaded our super-duper Holiday Fair with unbound energy. Please check out the baskets she has put together! Gloria Barker is eliciting great raffle gifts and has given some of her fantastic hand-made items for the sale. The knitting group is presenting some virtuoso items to be auctioned. We will also have jewelry, a few paintings and other holiday gifts. I would also like to thank Bob Phillipson for his jewelry sale and talk last week. He will also have more jewelry on sale at the fair. All proceeds of his sale will be donated to Stein. As you well know, we are in the midst of a renovation of our bathrooms to help with the waiting lines we have had in the women s bathrooms. It will be finished in mid-december as the contractor has suggested (notice I didn t say promised!) I want to thank the Uniformed Firefighters on the third floor for letting us use their bathrooms and thank you all for your patience. Stein Senior Center means many things to many people. We are all looking forward to bringing back all of our activities in the New Year. Yes, Bob Smith will also return to his Shakespeare class after the Thanksgiving Holiday and Jim Furlong will be here to explain the operas to you. We are also starting a book club led by Chastity Moreno from the Epiphany Library. She will provide the books and the group will meet here at Stein. We are also re-starting a painting class taught by a student at School of Visual Arts, which will meet for approximately 3 months, the day and time to be announced. I want to thank Connie Barry (no relation) for her excellent help on our Thanksgiving dinner. Gloria Otto has started off the contest for window decoration with a beautiful display, followed by Connie and Rose gracing our windows. Please join us on December 9 th for our Holiday Fair to purchase gifts for your loved ones. It is our fundraiser and we want it to be a success! Funds raised will help enhance our programs at Stein. There is much to be gained for you and for Stein. Have a healthy, happy Holiday Season. Jane Barry, Executive Director
OUR NEW BATHROOMS ARE OPEN!!! The Ribbon Cutting (actually, it was toilet paper) December 23, 2014. Pictured from left, front row, Angel Burgos, Florence Stoller, and Jane Barry. Back row, Ruth Walker, Latoya Fowler, Pat Keegan, and Sandy Daniels.
STEIN SENIOR CENTER DECEMBER 2014 ACTIVITIES Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement 10:00 11:00 Activity Room 2 Arthritis Exercise 11:15 12:15 Activity Rooms 1 & 2 12/22 & 12/29 only Opera Appreciation 1:30 2:30 Knitting 10:00 11:30 Activity Room 2 Senior Chorus 11:30 12:30 Not 12/9 Beginning Yoga 1:30 2:30 Activity Rooms 1 & 2 12/23 & 12/30 only Book & Card Sale 10:30 12:00 Lecture Room 12/10 & 12/24 only Bridge Club 1:15 3:45 12/3, 12/10 & 12/17 only Yiddish Club 10:30-11:30 Lecture Room Shakespeare 1:30 2:30 PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING SUGGESTED DONATION FOR EACH PROGRAM IS $2.00 SUGGESTED DONATION FOR OPERA APPRECIATION, BRIDGE CLUB AND SHAKESPEARE IS $5.00 Dates subject to change. Please call our center for updates.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS We Care Committee Visit Our Website For a Comprehensive Overview of Our Mission and Programs steinseniorcenter.org Contact Pat Keegan Tell her about people you have not seen and are concerned about. A call will be made and, as appropriate, a card sent. (You can always leave a message for Pat with Susan James or Sandy Daniels) Shop & Escort Shopping services and escort to appointments Call Susan James at least 3 days in advance 646 395-8083 Sandy Daniels Social Worker Case Assistance, Benefits and Information Call for an appointment Sandy Daniels at 646 395-8083 MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00-1:00 Please make an appointment with Ruth Walker CALL: 646 395-8083 1. Please bring proof of your age. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of your doctor, hospital or clinic. 3. The name, address, and telephone number of an emergency contact such as your spouse, other relative, or friend. 4. A list of medications you are taking along with the daily dosage. There is no cost to become a member of Stein Senior Center. ALL MEMBERS Need an updated membership card with a 2015 sticker Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00am 1:00pm
HOLIDAY FAIR Tuesday December 9 th 1pm 6pm A fundraiser for Stein Senior Center Merchandise for sale: Jewelry Hand crafted items Raffle Items Including Gift Baskets and Gift Certificates from Stores and Restaurants Light Refreshments
SPECIAL PROGRAMS FELDENKRAIS Awareness Through Movement Mondays 10:00am 11:00am Activity Room 2 City Tech Nurses Presentation: MEDICATION SAFETY Wednesday December 3 rd 10:30am THEATRE & MORE Tickets Available Wednesdays 10:30am 1:30pm Thursdays 10:30am 2:00pm Fridays 11:30am 2:00pm
SPECIAL PROGRAMS PLAY READING Will resume January 7 th **********BOOK & CARD SALE********** Wednesday, December 10 th & 24 th 10:30am 12:00pm Lecture Room Books Hard Cover: 50 Soft Cover 25 Cards - 10 DENISE SABAL, NUTRITIONIST Presentation: Eat, Drink, Be Merry and Healthy Wednesday December 10 th, 1:00pm Consultations Wednesday December 10 th By appointment, call Susan 646-395-8083
SPECIAL PROGRAMS MEDITATION Will resume in February 2015 Awakening Your Body: Beginning Yoga Tuesdays, beginning December 23 rd 1:30pm Activity Rooms 1 & 2 Space is limited, sign up Tuesday mornings with Susan Call 646-395-8083 to sign up Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing presents: Dealing With Stress Monday December 8 th 10:30am
SPECIAL PROGRAMS CABARET With Janet and Leni Back by popular demand! Tuesday December 16 th 1:30pm HAIRCUTS Wednesday December 17 th $10, By Appointment, See Susan 13 th Precinct Holiday Dinner Thursday December 18 th Reservations Required 3:00-6:00pm
SPECIAL PROGRAMS HANUKKAH PARTY Friday December 19 th 10:15am All are welcome! STEIN CENTER WILL BE CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY Thursday December 25 th And NEW YEAR S DAY Thursday January 1 st
STEIN SENIOR CENTER SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, December 9 DECEMBER 1:00pm 6:00pm Holiday Fair Find that special gift! Tuesday, December 16 1:30pm Cabaret with Janet and Leni Back by popular demand! Thursday, December 18 3:00pm 6:00pm 13 th Precinct Holiday Dinner Reservations required, See LaToya or Susan Friday, December 19 10:15am Hanukkah Party All are welcome! Wednesday, December 24 3:00pm The Center will close early for Christmas Eve Thursday, December 25 CLOSED for Christmas Day Wednesday, December 31 3:00pm The Center will close early for New Year s Eve Thursday, January 1 CLOSED for New Year s Day
STEIN SENIOR CENTER DECEMBER 2014 MENU LUNCH SERVED FROM 11:30am TO 12:45pm MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 Grape Juice Lentil Stew w/carrots & Turnips Roasted Peppers Canned Apricots 2 Apple Juice Baked Chicken Legs Brown Rice Cauliflower w/carrots 3 Tomato Rice Soup Baked Salmon w/ Lemon & Herbs Cheddar & Potato Bake Orange 4 Orange Pineapple Juice Chicken Cacciatore Baked Potatoes Steamed Kale Apple 5 Cheese Pizza w/ Skim Mozzarella Baked Zucchini Sautéed Spinach Orange 8 Apple Juice Beef Lasagna Roasted Peppers Banana 15 Grape Juice Macaroni & Cheese Whole Wheat Bread Steamed Broccoli Apple 22 Apple Juice Chili con Carne Brown Rice Whole Wheat Bread Broccoli w/red Peppers Banana 29 Pineapple Juice Garden Salad Southern Style Breaded Chicken California Blend Vegetables Banana 9 TAKE OUT Pick up Monday Chicken Jambalaya Tossed Salad Sautéed String Beans Orange 16 Apple Juice Chicken Gumbo Tangy Green Beans Banana 23 Orange Juice Stuffed Peppers w/turkey Mashed Butternut Squash Canned Apricots 30 Orange Juice Marmalade Glazed Baby Back Ribs Roasted Potatoes Sautéed String Beans Banana 10 Grape Juice Baked Breaded Pork Chops Whole Wheat Bread Sweet Potatoes Steamed Broccoli Apple 17 Orange Juice Meatloaf w/gravy Mashed Potatoes California Blend Vegetables Orange 24 Pineapple Juice Pork Stir-Fry w/vegetables Carrots & Raisins Apple 31 Lentil Soup Ginger and Lime Salmon Brown Rice Broccoli w/ Red Peppers Orange 11 Orange Pineapple Juice Baked Fish Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Banana 18 TAKE OUT Pick up Wednesday Pineapple Juice Baked Ziti w/meat Sauce Baby Carrots Apple 25 CLOSED Christmas Day Jan 1 CLOSED New Year s Day Apple Suggested Donation $2.00 for those 60+ Guests under 60 - $4.75 Partially funded by the Department for the Aging MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE 12 Orange Juice General Tso s Chicken Brown Rice Tossed Salad Pear 19 Apple Juice Citrus Sesame Salmon Rice Pilaf Cauliflower Banana 26 Baby Spinach Salad Baked Breaded Fish Fillet Baby Carrots w/parsley Orange Jan 2 Tossed Salad Salisbury Steak Home Fries with Peppers and Onions Orange