90 Bennett Avenue, New York, NY 10033 212-923-5715

moriahcenter@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER 2012
Dear Friends, We kick off our month with a special Labor Day IRISH MUSIC SHOW on Monday, September 3rd at 1pm. Dont miss Darius Kaufmann as he performs traditional Irish & Scottish music on Irish whistle, flutes, bodhran (frame drum) and shuttle pipes (smaller, softer bagpipes). He has performed on The Tonight Show, NBC Today and most recently on Good Morning America. Our FALL SCHEDULE resumes after Labor Day, with lunch at 1:15 pm and activities at 2 pm. On Monday, September 10th, our Book Club will meet to discuss The Dressmaker at 2 pm. The Moriah Office is currently accepting registrations for our annual FREE FLU SHOT DAY on Wednesday, September 12th. Please sign up and avail yourself of this valuable service. Moriah will be CLOSED for the Jewish New Year on Monday, September 17th and Tuesday, September 18th. We will be serving an EARLY LUNCH, on Tuesday, September 25th, at 11:45 am. We will also be CLOSED for Yom Kippur on Wednesday, September 26th. In deference to the Fast of Gedaliah, we will be giving out a bagged lunch on Wednesday, September 19th at 12 pm. Our September Birthday Party will be held this month on Thursday, September 20th. Moriah will be open for a PICK UP LUNCH on Sunday, September 23rd at 10:30 am. Our Wellness Project, funded by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringers Community Grant Program, continues with monthly chair massages by Tender Touch for All. Our second session will be held on Monday, September 24th, at 2 pm. Sign up in the office. Yoga sessions will continue, thanks in part to this grant, on Friday mornings at 11am. As always, join us for Enhanced Computer Lab with Technology Playground on Wednesdays and Exercise Classes on Wednesdays & Thursdays.

Moriah thanks the following people for their generous donations to our Center: Ms. Arline Lewit Mrs. Gertrude Frankel We Welcome Our New Members! Mrs. Miroslava Acevedo Mrs. Judy Glaud Dr. Elyas Isaacs Mrs. Deborah Morgan Ms. Frances Scruggs Ms. Miriam Grullon Mrs. Bertha Guevara Mrs. Mildred Popper Ms. Eula Rice Mr. Boris Vinkler

Shuli Gutmann, Director

Chani Hilewitz, Bookkeeper Rachel Zezon, Program Assistant

Moriah is funded by the NYC Department for the Aging and your generous contributions.
A project of Agudath Israel of America, Community Services Inc.

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day is September 22.

Moriah will be holding a Fall Prevention Presentation on Monday, September 24th at 1:15 pm. Following are a few tips to consider, presented by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Fall Prevention for People With Disabilities and Older Adults

Falls are the leading cause of injury and accidental death in adults over the age of 65 years. New or unfamiliar surroundings, improper footwear, cumbersome furniture arrangements, and distractions all can cause a person to accidentally stumble and fall, causing a serious injury, even death. However, implementing a few prevention practices at home can decrease a person's risk of an unnecessary fall.

What can a person do to prevent falling?

Do not walk and talk at the same time. Concentrate on the task of walking and continue the conversation after you've reached a safe place. Wear appropriate footwear. When walking long distances or in unfamiliar areas, wear flat, non-slip shoes. Also wear shoes that fit well and are comfortable. Arrange furniture so that it creates plenty of room to walk freely. If you use a walking aid, ensure that doorways and hallways are large enough to get through with any devices you may use. Install railings in hallways and grab bars in the bathroom and shower to prevent slipping. Be sure you have adequate lighting throughout your house. Install non-slip strips or a rubber mat on the floor of the tub or shower. Remove throw rugs or secure them firmly to the floor. Use caution when carrying items while walking. Use a nightlight when getting out of bed at night. Stay active to maintain overall strength and endurance. Know your limitations. If there is a task you can not complete with ease, do not risk a fall by trying to complete it.

IRISH MUSIC SHOW

featuring

Traditional Celtic Music performed by on folk instruments Bag Pipes Irish Whistle (flute) Bodhran (Irish drum) Small Pipes

Darius Kaufmann

Monday, September 3rd Lunch at 12:15 pm Show Begins at 1 pm

212-923-5715

90 Bennett Avenue

moriahcenter@gmail.com

For more than 5,000 years YOGA has improved flexibility, breathing, posture and helped to alleviate joint pain

Suggested Donation $3.00

212-923-5715

90 Bennett Avenue New York, NY 10033

moriahcenter@gmail.com

Sponsored in part by the Manhattan Community Grant Program

MORIAH SENIOR CENTER

ONCE AGAIN WILL BE ADMINISTERING

FREE FLU SHOTS TO SENIORS

WITH MEDICARE OR MEDICAID

WHEN:

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 9 am 2 pm Moriah Senior Center 90 Bennett Avenue Registration begins Tuesday, August 21st.

WHERE:

HOW:

Come in to the Moriah office with your insurance cards/information to fill out a registration form. Registration forms can be emailed if you prefer. Call 212-923-5715 or email moriahcenter@gmail.com

Our local Duane Reade Pharmacists will happily provide this on-site service to our neighborhood seniors. We thank them for their support.

Happy Birthday
September Celebrants
Ofelia Agavelova Suzanne Bell Eva Bender Bernath Berkowitz Rabbi Ellis Bloch Monserrate Bocanegra Edith Boley Myrna Brandt Gerard Breidenbach Gilena Bubman Xiomara Castro Dulce Cepin Anthony Colon Jose Cubenas Tomasa M. Diaz Mikhail Feygin Vera Funtova Faina Gass Raisa Gdaleva Maria Gonzalez Nilo R. Gonzalez Haya Gordin Yevgenia Gurfinkel William Gutman Juana Herrera Yuko Ito Morel Jacinto Solomon Jacobovits Sonya Jacobs Manuel Jaquez Carlos Julio Jacob Klapper Sol Kohn Yang Soon Lee Ruth Lomner Vera Mahler Alice Maltz Edith Mayer Vera Merzlyak Dora G. Minor Raquel Miraz Grace Neidish Lore Oppenheimer Lucie Reis Rose Salamon Frances Scruggs Maria Sinclair Ida Slutskaya Hanna Solomonyuk Ilse Stern Mary Stiefel Sang S. Takieddine Vladmir Timkovsky Dalida Varquez Abraham Varsano Shakhna Vaystub Rosa Velez Khaya Veltman Luis T. Villarreal Semen Vitenberg Rabbi Leo L. Weis Phyllis Weissman Ronald Wolf Sonja Wolfman Iraida Yassiyevich

Health Benefits of Yoga

Medical Prevention. When practiced regularly, yoga can significantly decrease a senior citizen's risk for developing a variety of medical conditions. These conditions include obesity, diabetes, hypertension, anxiety and depression. Improve Flexibility and Stability. The stretching in yoga helps bring better balance and stability. The variety of poses helps strengthen core muscle groups that may not see as much daily activity as they used to. Using the different muscles can give greater body awareness, which in turn can lead to fewer falls. Improve Focus. Yoga requires concentration and heavy focus. Regularly training your mind to focus increases awareness and helps you in regular everyday situations like driving. Better Sleep. Exercise and movement help improve your nights rest. After going through light exercise, your body is more relaxed and susceptible to a deeper sleep. Mental Benefits. Regular exercise helps keep your mind sharp and alert. Yoga requires intense focus and concentration, which stimulate the mind.

Join us for Yoga every Friday at 11:00 AM with Nan Goldstein.

SEPTEMBER 2012
MENU ITEMS APPETIZER MAIN DISH SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK MONDAY 9/3 Vegetable Soup Eggplant Parmagiana Cauliflower Spaghetti Whole Wheat X Cantaloupe with meal TUESDAY 9/4 Lima Bean Soup Orange Juice Baked Fish Loaf w/ Horseradish WEDNESDAY 9/5 Split Pea Soup Pineapple Juice Chicken in Mushroom Sauce THURSDAY 9/6 Vegetable Soup Meat Stuffed Pepper w/ Veg. Egg Barley Carrots Whole Wheat X Pineapple on way out FRIDAY 9/7 Chicken Soup w/ Noodles Roast Chicken w/ Gravy Chopped Spinach Carrot Tzimmes Challah X Mandarins on way out

Mixed Vegetables Brown Rice Beet Salad Pumpernickel X Chocolate Pudding with meal Steamed Broccoli Rye X Applesauce on way out

MENU ITEMS

MONDAY 9/10

TUESDAY 9/11

WEDNESDAY 9/12 THURSDAY 9/13 Lima Bean Soup Pineapple Juice Swedish Meatballs

APPETIZER

Mushroom Barley Butternut Squash Vegetable Soup Soup - Orange Juice Soup Cheese Blintzes Salmon Chicken with Tangy Orange Sauce

FRIDAY 9/14 Chicken Soup w/ Noodles Blended Juice Southern Baked Chicken Noodle Pudding Sliced Carrots Challah X Diced Peaches on way out

MAIN DISH SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK Egg Salad Peas & Carrots Whole Wheat X Pineapple Tidbits with meal

Baked Potatoes in Baked Barley w/ Spaghetti Skin Au Gratin Mushroom & Carrots Broccoli Pumpernickel X Fresh Apple with meal Italian Green Beans Rye X Apricot Halves on way out California Blend Vegetables Marble Rye X Applesauce on way out

SEPTEMBER 2012
MENU ITEMS MONDAY 9/17 TUESDAY 9/18 WEDNESDAY 9/19 THURSDAY 9/20 FRIDAY 9/21

APPETIZER

CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANA

Low Sodium Vegetable Soup Chicken a La King

Red Lentil Soup Orange Juice Salisbury Steak w/ Mushroom Sauce

Consomme Apple Juice Chicken

MAIN DISH SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK Rice Pilaf Green Beans Carrot Salad Rye X Orange on way out

Mashed Potatoes Sliced Carrots California Blend Vegetables Pumpernickel X Birthday Cake on way out Couscous Challah X Diced Peaches on way out

MENU ITEMS

MONDAY 9/24

TUESDAY 9/25

WEDNESDAY 9/26

THURSDAY 9/27

FRIDAY 9/28

Cream of Tomato Split Pea Soup Apple Juice APPETIZER Soup Breaded Pollock Baked Fish Loaf w/ Horseradish MAIN DISH Tartar Sauce SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK Carrots Brown Rice

CLOSED FOR YOM KIPPUR

Mushroom Barley Consomme Soup Orange Juice Hamburgers w/ Sauteed Onions Home Fries in Skin Southern Baked Chicken Noodle Pudding

Mashed Potatoes Rattatouille Rye X Cantaloupe with meal Whole Wheat X California Fruit Salad with meal

Mixed Vegetables Cauliflower/Carrots Hamburger Buns X Challah X

Pineapple Chunks Apricot Halves on way out on way out