Birthday DANCE Celebration

“Dance Your Way to Health” with the music of Juan Ortega . Be sure to mark your calendar to join us at Encore Wednesday 10/17/2018 1:30PM

Dance not only instills grace, but it also helps

you age gracefully. According to a study in The

New England Journal of Medicine, dancing may

boost your memory and prevent you from de-

veloping dementia as you get older. Science

reveals that aerobic exercise can reverse vol-

ume loss in the hippocampus, the part of the

brain that controls memory. The hippocampus

naturally shrinks during late adulthood, which

often leads to impaired memory and some-

times dementia.

Asegúrese de marcar su calendario

Miércoles 10/17/2018 1:30 PM

Completamente

GRATIS

¿Sabía usted que el baile resulta en una mejor gestión del pe-so, la mejora de la con-dición de su corazón y los pulmones, y au-menta su confianza en

CLOSED ON:

Monday, 10/8/18

Dates for Signup & Payments ($8 Cash Only)

Dates for Delivery

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Sept 24 Sep 25 Oct 3

Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 17

Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 31

Funded in part by the NYC Department for the Aging, Citymeals on Wheels, grants, contributions & fundraising

Encore Class Highlight: SAIL

SAIL Fall Prevention Exercise: a strength, balance and fit-ness program for adults 65 and older, led by certified SAIL instructor Jean Fung. (For Registered Participants Only; please see Marilou or contact marilou@encorecommunityservices.org)

Classes start on October 16, 2018 and will be held for a period of

weeks every Tuesday and Thursday. According to National Council on

Aging (NCOA) the program was first implemented in community

settings in 2006 and Encore is proud to offer this evidence based

course to members again this year. Stay Active and Independent for Life

(SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older.

Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness are the

single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and re-

duce their chance of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the

SAIL program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly.

SAIL is offered 2 times a week in a one hour class. SAIL exercises can be

done standing or sitting. An evaluation of the SAIL program was pub-

lished in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Science 2007. The research

found that a community based multifaceted intervention was effective

in improving balance, mobility and leg strength, all known risk factors

for falls. In 2010, a Transitional Research Evaluation of SAIL published in

the 2010 Society for Public Health Education found that 93% of respond-

ents reported improved performance of daily activities; 92% reported

improved strength, balance, fitness or flexibility; and 80% found the SAIL

information guide education component helpful. Encore will be tracking

the progress of participates and hopes to replicate past successes with

the Sail class.

A Note from Jose Luis

Very excited to welcome the holiday season with the fabu-lous Encore team. We are so excited about the coming hol-idays, the changes in menu and programming that we do not want to startle anyone with them; we remain assidu-ous to our mission & to Encore members recognizing that our work steams from our hearts to yours.

It is important to highlight that the change in seasons not only signals the coming holidays, but also more inclement weather. Our team, especially those in our kitchen services and home delivered meal teams are vigilant in ensuring nu-trition to those members at-risk and stand ready to provide not only a smile but also emergency meals when needed.

Nuestro equipo, especialmente aquellos en nuestros ser-vicios de cocina y equipos de comida a domicilio son vigi-lantes para asegurar la nutrición a los miembros en riesgo y estar dispuestos a proporcionar no sólo una sonrisa, sino también las comidas de emergencia cuando sea necesario. Continuando una tradición de cuidado y tierno cariño.

Day/Time OCTOBER 2018 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES TECH LOUNGE Monday through Friday. First Come First Serve.

Depending on demand, each senior will get at least 30 minutes. Please sign up with Nieves

Mon. 10:00-11:00 Painting Class‐A with Genie Cameron (Encore West location)

10:00-11:00 Qi Gong For Seniors on the Senior Center’s stage

11:00-12:00 Painting Class‐B with Genie Cameron (Encore West location)

1:30-2:30 Bingo with DEED Volunteers (only on 10/15/18 and 10/29/18 )

1:30-3:30 Creative Writing Class at Encore 49 Residence

Wed. 9:00-12:00 Blood Pressure Screening provided by RN from the NYC College of Technology

Tues. 2:30 —3:30 SAIL Fall Prevention Exercise: a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older, led by certified SAIL instructor Jean Fung. (For Registered Partici-pants Only) STARTING ON OCTOBER 16, 2018

Wed. 10:00-1:00 Sr. Lil’s Bargain Store. “Great Items and Great Sales” ( Closed on 10/3/18)

Thurs.10:00-11:00 Yoga Exercise Class with Jane Kristofferson (St. Malachy’s Side Chapel)

1:30-2:30 Circle of Hope Support Group Conducted by senior members

Thurs. 2:30—3:30

SAIL Fall Prevention Exercise: a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older, led by certified SAIL instructor Jean Fung. (For Registered Partici-pants Only) STARTING ON OCTOBER 16, 2018

Fri. 10:00-11:00 Qi Gong For Seniors on the Senior Center’s stage

Fri. 11:00-1:00 Blood Pressure Screening provided by ESCO pharmacy

1:30-3:30 FRIDAY MOVIES followed by discussion and refreshment

Date Time OCTOBER 2018 MONTHLY SPECIAL EVENTS

Tues. 10/02

9am to 4pm Enjoy, “ THE OKTOBEBERFEST AT THE VILLA ROMA RESORT” in NY’s beauti-ful Sullivan County Catskills. Delicious Sit Down German Style Meal . All Ac-tivities , Bingo and so Much more. Trip is sold out

Wed

10/03

1:15-2:30 SPECIAL PRESENTATION: The legendary lead singer Al Handfield from the

Limelites “Daddy’s Home” is coming back to Encore by popular demand.

Sponsored by Senior Whole Health.

Mon

10/15

10:00 BERNIE’S TIME TECH: Have a watch that needs a change of batteries?

Batteries changes is provided to members by Bernard. Pay for batteries at cost. Register with Marilou.

Tues. 10/15

1:15 Three “LightsUp /FadeToBlack: a compilation of 3 original plays. Presented by Theater of Light Inc. Followed by refreshments

Wed 10/17

1st & 2nd Lunch

1:30-3:00

BIRTHDAY LUNCH CELEBRATION—During the 1st and 2nd Lunch. Don’t forget to sign-up ahead of time for a birthday gift!

BIRTHDAY DANCE CELEBRATION: “Dance Your Way to Health” with the music of Juan Ortega . Refreshments and Raffles .

Mon 10/22

10:00 FREE LEGAL CLINIC: Find help with drafting and execution of wills, powers of attorney, and other essential life-planning documents, provided by VOLS. First come, first served.

Tues.

10/30

1:15– 2:15 SING FOR YOUR SENIORS: Enjoy the magic of Broadway! Brought to

you by the grants from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS!

Wed

10/31

1:30 — 3:00 Halloween Dance & Costume Party: Come dance to the music of Juan Orte-ga. Do not forget to enter the costume party contest! Costume contestants must register with Nieves. Followed by refreshments and raffle. “Dance Your

10/5 10/19 10/26 WE NEED

YOUR FEEDBACK!!

Please put all suggestions in

the

Suggestion Box by Assistant

Director’s Office

10/12

October 2018 Senior Center

LUNCH PROGRAM 1st Lunch: 11:00-11:45AM 2nd Lunch: 12:30-1:15PM

Menu Information

(NJ) In Natural Juice (PW) Packed in Water

(SF) Sugar Free (TFF) Trans Fat Free

(LS) Low Sodium (LF) Low fat

Funded in part by the NYC Department for the Aging, Citymeals on Wheels, grants, contributions & fundraising

BREAKFAST CART 9AM TO 10AM

$0.50 Coffee

Free Breakfast Donated by

Community Restaurants

All Meals are prepared under strict nutri-tional guidelines given by The Department

for the Aging (DFTA)

Served with each lunch: Milk: 1% or low-fat milk Whole Wheat Bread Margarine: Trans Fat Free (TFF) Coffee or Tea: If requested is $.50

Coffee, Tea, & Soup

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

Stewed Beef Mixed Vegetables

Smashed Red

Potatoes

Apple Juice

Plum

2

Spanish Style Baked Chicken Cuban Brown Rice

Steamed Green Beans

Orange Pineapple Juice

Apple

3

Salisbury Steak Penne

Braised Red Cab-bage with Apples

Orange Juice

Sliced Peaches (NJ)

3

Baked Breaded Chicken

Beets & Baby

Carrots with Dill

Mashed Butternut Squash

Apple Juice

Pear

3

Parmesan Baked Tilapia

Rice Pilaf

Prince Edward Blend Vegetables

Cantaloupe

Homemade Soup

8

CLOSED

9

Oven Fried Chicken

Red Bliss Potatoes

Steamed Green Beans

Orange Juice

Applesauce

3

Sofrito Steak

Brown Rice

Carrots

Apple Juice

Banana

3

BBQ Chicken Leg

Baked Potatoes

Boiled Southern Greens

Orange Juice

Pear

3

Baked Fish with Zucchini

Pasta with Sweet Peas

Steamed Broccoli

Orange

Homemade Soup

15

Chili con Carne

White Rice

Steamed Spinach

Orange Juice

Apple

16

Brown Stewed Chicken

Collard Greens with Tomato

Red Bliss Potatoes

Apple Juice

Pear

17

Roast Beef

Baked Potatoes Steamed Peas and

Carrots

Orange Pineapple Juice

Apple

Cake (TFF)

Ice Cream (SF)

18

Turkey

Drumsticks Brown Gravy

Mashed Sweet Po-tatoes

Steamed Green Beans

Orange Juice

Fruited Jello

19

Coconut Crusted Tilapia

With Tartar Sauce

Egg Barley with Mush-rooms

Baby Carrots with Parsley

Tangerine

Homemade Soup

22

Stewed Pork Chops

Black Beans and Rice

Broccoli and Red Peppers

Sliced Peaches

(NJ)

23

Chicken Parme-san

Spaghetti &

Tomato Sauce

Italian Blend

Vegetables

Orange Pineapple Juice

Apple

24

Beef Meatloaf in Brown Gravy

Smashed Red Pota-toes

Steamed Carrots

Orange Juice

Pear

25

Baked Breaded Chicken

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Sautéed Spinach

Apple Juice

Pineapples (NJ)

26

Coconut Curried Cod Fish

Yellow Rice

California Blend Vege-tables

Orange

Homemade Soup

29

Beef & Broccoli Brown Rice

Oriental Blend

Orange Pineapple Juice

Pear

30

Chicken Legs with Stewed To-

matoes Smashed Red Pota-

toes

Steamed Kale

Orange Juice

Fruited Jello

31

Baked Breaded Lamb Chops

Pasta Fagoli

Steamed Broccoli

Apple Juice

Orange

ENCORE’S HOME

DELIVERED MEAL S

PROGRAM (HDML)

212-581-2910 (press option #4)

We deliver nutritious meals to over 1,100 frail homebound seniors on the West Side of Manhattan from 14th to 110th St. If you are in need of a home delivered meal or know of an elderly friend or family member in need, call the fol-lowing numbers for more information. For homebound seniors who live on the West Side of 8th Ave. to 12th Ave. call:

Selfhelp Project Pilot (212) 787‐8106

For homebound seniors who live on the East Side of 8th Ave. call:

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (212) 962‐7827

Adela Rodriguez Director Ext. 1130

TBA Meal Coordinator

Melissa Astor Admin. Assistant

Ext. 1129

VOLUNTEER & OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Volunteers are an important part of En-core’s dedicated workforce. Standing side by side with our equally dedicated staff, they provide needed services for our sen-iors. Volunteers always needed! To learn how you can help, contact the Volunteer Coor-dinator at ext. 1118 Friendly Visiting Program: matches home-bound seniors with Volunteers who pro-vide companionship and a sense of family for seniors living alone. For more infor-mation dial ext. 1118 Senior Escort Program: assists seniors with escorts to medical facilities and other needed errands. For more information contact the Program Coordinator at ext. 1125

Yocastia Jimenez Director of Volunteer Services Ext. 1118

ON-SITE SOCIAL SERVICES

212-581-2910 (press option #5)

Provide on-site help with

benefits & entitlements such as SNAP (Food Stamps),

SCRIE, HEAP, Medicare Ben-eficiary Program, etc.

Monday-Friday: 9AM-12:30PM(Walk-in) Appointment only after 2:00PM

Bridge Program: provide information on Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, etc.

Legal Clinic: Cancelled until further noticed. Operated by Volunteers of Legal Services (VOLS).

SNAP Outreach Program: Our trained staff can help you apply/recertify for SNAP (Food Stamps) at the Senior Center. Ask about our homebound outreach program. Call for an appointment!

Naryobe Arias Case Worker

Ext. 1125

Justin Lang Case Worker

Ext. 1119

Juan Cruz Food Service

Manager Ext. 1120

Sr. Lillian McNamara

Dir. of Operations Ext. 1168

SENIOR CENTER GENERAL INFORMATION

Please contact us at 212-581-2910

(press option #3) to learn more about

current events not listed in the newsletter.

Nieves Taveras Asst. Director

Ext. 1127

Receive Encore Senior Center’s Monthly Newsletter via Email Send your name and email address to: info@encorecommunityservices.org

PLEASE SUPPORT ENCORE’S many vital services for both on-site and

homebound seniors!

Your donations make it possible for Encore to continue and grow these services.

DONATIONS may be made online at www.encorecommunityservices.org

It is also important that those receiving our meal services contribute the small amount of $1.50 per meal to offset the cost of the meal.

No senior will be deprived of a meal if he/she is unable to make the voluntary

donation.

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE (to the extent allowed by the law)

In-kind donations can be mailed or dropped off at Encore Senior Center Monday—Friday from 8:30AM—4PM.

Or dropped off any time at Encore 49 Resi-dence (Attention: Sr. Lillian) 220 West 49th Street, NY, NY 10019

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!

The Artists of Encore… Paul Kessler an Encore member generously shared his photo above with us. The photo was a part of an art ex-hibition ‘New York New York: Life in the City” at The Gal-leries at Saint Peter’s Church in 2010.

Unleash your inner artist and share your work for all to en-joy. Send us your art (writing, photographs, talents, etc.) and

we will showcase it here. Email it to

info@encorecommunityservices.org

FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM Encore’s

hardworking and dedicated kitchen staff

prepares over 4,700 meals every week

for the on-site and

homebound programs!

Dora Navarette Asst. Director

Ext. 1113

Yomayra Rodriguez Weekend Manager Ext. 1128

Jose Luis Sanchez Director of Programs Ext. 1123

Funded in part by the NYC Department for the Aging, Citymeals on Wheels, grants, contributions & fundraising

Luz Guillen Volunteer

Coordinator Ext. 1110