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APRIL 2020 914 235-2363
HUGH A. DOYLE SENIOR
CENTER 94 Davis Avenue,
New Rochelle, NY 10805
HOURS Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Parking is free
TELEPHONE (914) 235-2363
www.newrochelleny.com/seniors
Staff Executive Director OFA & H.A.D Center Director .............................. Phillis Maucieri Recreation Supervisor ll: ................................ Sara J Furlong Program Specialist: ......................... Deborah McLeroy ……………………...Mirna S. Rodriguez Customer Service Representative: ........................... Mary Ellen Costa A.M. Receptionist: ................................ Danielle Dalia Transportation: ............................. Christine Amori .......................... Maria Sonia Arias Maintenance ......................... Michael Richards Nutrition Program: Site Manager: .......... Fran Campisi Food Service: .......... Elois Edwards .......................... Alejandro Gomez
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
Your everyday,
enriched.
The 2020 Census is easy. The questions are simple. The census asks questions that
provide a snapshot of the nation. Census results affect your voice in government, how
much funding your community receives and how your community plans for the
future.
When you fill out the census you help:
• Determine how many seats your state gets in Congress.
• Guide how more than $675 billion in federal funding is distributed
to states and communities each year.
• Create jobs, provide housing, prepare for emergencies and build
schools, roads and hospitals.
What is asked:
• Name
• Gender
• Age & Date of Birth
• Hispanic, Latino or Spanish Origin
• Race
• Number of people living or staying in your home. (Population count)
• Whether a person lives or stays somewhere else (so each person is counted only
once)
• Relationship
• Are you an Owner or Renter
• Phone Number
If you need help in filling out the forms, CALL the Office for
the Aging and Debbie or Mirna (en espanol) will help you fill
them out.
2020
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Kathy Buck to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6346
Current “Movies for Grown-ups” are
shown on our big screen TV on Monday afternoons @ 1:00p in our Library. Admission is free but requires a valid Park PassPort. Suggested donation: $1.
Films are suspended until further notice due to Covid-19.
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SENIOR EXERCISE PROGRAMS The New Rochelle Office for the Aging offers daily exercise
classes @ the Hugh A. Doyle Senior Center. These classes
are taught by professionals and are designed for older adults.
A valid Park PassPort is required for participation. There
is a suggested donation of $1.00 payable on day of class.
BELLY DANCING Taught by Aszmara Sherry, this class is excellent for balance, flexibility and memory.
Mondays from 10:30—11:30a
SENIOR EXERCISE Taught by James Robinson, this seated class emphasizes strength training through the use of exercise bands.
Tuesdays from 10:30 –11:30a.
STAY STRONG AND FIT Taught by Offutt Porter, this “Boot-Camp” style class
offers an energetic workout which can be done both seated or standing depending on your ability.
Wednesdays from 10:45—11:45a.
DANCERCIZE Taught by Linda Andrews from the Dance
Connection, this standing class works on movement,
balance and stamina and has a great sound-track.
Thursdays from 10:30—11:30a
YOGA
Taught by Oudi Arroni, this class of seated Yoga offers stretching, breathing and meditation. An excellent way to end a busy week.
Fridays from 10:30—11:30a.
SELF DEFENSE FOR SENIORS
Taught by Sara Furlong, 7th degree
Black Belt in Karate, this class stresses
ones abilities and works to raise
awareness of one’s environment.
Wednesdays @ 1p for 8 weeks from
May 6 –June 24.
At this time of “Social Distancing”
the following stores offer grocery
delivery services:
FOODTOWN OF NEW ROCHELLE
430 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY 10805
Phone orders: 914 636-0720
DECICCO OF PELHAM
43 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803
Phone orders; 914 738-1377
Besides delivery, they offer “Seniors Only” shop-
ping everyday from 8:00– 8:30a
ON-LINE:
Shop Rite New Rochelle
Peapod
Whole Foods—2 hr. delivery for Amazon Prime
Members
Delivery fees vary.
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Stephen P. Tenore Robert P. Smillie
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(914) 632-2700
Dumont Center is your home away from home. Situated in a residential
neighborhood on the long island sound, Dumont is a newly renovated
skilled nursing facility with rooms overlooking the water. Step through the doors and you will feel calm and tranquil as your embark on the road
to health, wellness and superior care!
Short and Long Term CareRehabilitation
Ventilator Dependent UnitSecure Unit For The Cognitively Impaired Secured Dementia and
Alzheimer’s Unit
LIFE LONG LEARNING
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Sr. Miriam Therese Peppin
COMPUTER
ROOM is open daily from 8:30a to 3:30p for your convenience. Membership in the H.A.D
COMPUTER CLUB is required to use the comput-
ers. Membership dues are $36.00 for PassPort
holders and $45.00 without.
COMPUTER CLASSES:
Are offered
every month for 3 weeks on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Computer Labs are on Tuesdays and Thursdays to allow students to
practice their skills or make up a missed class.
Computer Classes are taught by Lilly Ciacci and
are on a one-to-one basis with each student getting their own computer. The fee for a three week course is $50 with Park PassPort and $60.00 for
non PassPort holders. Session I: 10:00a—11:30a M/W/F
Session II: 1:00p— 2:30p M/W/F
LEARN TO USE YOUR LAPTOP, I-PAD,
TABLET AND SMART PHONES During our construction, Lilly our, Computer instructor will continue instruction with mobile devices.
Tuesdays: 1—4p Thursdays: 1—4p
T.I.P.S PROGRAM—
a telehealth program for seniors that offers vital signs monitoring for physical health on Fridays only @ 10:00a—1:00p.
OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
Come join Lynne Creighton in a
discussion group which will
touch upon some of the interest-
ing spiritual topics of the day. The group will meet once
a month after lunch in the H.A.D. Library on the
second Tuesday of the month, 4/14/20 @ 12:30p.
Los Envito Que vengan a practicar un curso de conversar y practicar el Ingles. Aqui en el centro Vengan para que se enteren. Espero verlos todos que quieran
Conversar. Jueves
a las 12:45p
CONVERSATIONAL
ENGLISH
Facilitated by Carol
Fendez, this program‘s
aim is to help improve
communications skills in
a comfortable and fun
environment. All non-
native English speak-
ers welcome. Thursdays @ 12:45p
Due to construction on part of the main din-
ing room, card room and front offices, some of the
programs may be cancelled, postponed or relocat-
ed. This will be noted in the Program Guide. The
Center will be open during construction, the Lunch
Program, Movies and the Exercise Programs will con-
tinue. Thank you for your consideration
Join us for Senior B.E.A.T* *Be Educated About Transportation Program Friday, May 1, 1:00p
Senior B.E.A.T. is a transit orientation program
which educates seniors on how to safely and suc-
cessfully use the Bee-Line System to promote
greater travel independence LEARN ABOUT: Key
Bus Safety, Accessibility features, How to use re-
duced fare program, how to plan a trip & much
more.
Any Senior with a Picture ID can sign up for a
Reduced Fare Senior Transit Card; all you need is
proof of age & valid Photo ID.
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Information, Referral, Counseling &
Case Assistance
Professional staff is available to discuss
programs and benefits eligibility in the areas
of income maintenance, health, housing, nutrition
and recreation.
Transportation Services: are available for
participants who are registered and approved for transportation by the Office for The Aging. Van
testing is done Monday—Wednesday from 10:00 –
11:30a. To schedule a van test, call Christine @ 235-
2363. For transportation
to the center for the
Nutrition Program,
suggested donation is
$1.00 per ride.
It is possible to pre-pay
the week’s suggested
contributions:
$10 LUNCH—see Fran,
$10 TRANSPORTATION:
see Mary Ellen. This makes it easy, with no need for change.
PARK PASSPORT is the picture ID for NR Parks & Recreation and is
required for participation in all center activities. The
Senior Resident Card for those 62+ costs $40.00 and
is good for 5 years. Non-Residents pay a yearly fee
of $80.00. Park PassPorts can be purchased at the
center or P & R Office @ City Hall.
Nutrition Program Reservations - 235-2363
Join us for lunch in our newly named Bistro 94. Because
this program is catered, reservations for both hot & cold
lunches must be made before 1:00p on the day before you
plan to eat with us. Reservations made after 1p will be put
on a waiting list as will be walk-in participants Without a
reservation, there is no guarantee of a meal. In case of
cancellation, prompt notification would be greatly
appreciated.
Suggested Contributions: There is a suggested $2
contribution for each meal for people 60 or older if your
monthly income is 185% of poverty level ($1926 single/
$2607 couple) . However the actual cost of the meal is
$5.00.
HUGH A. DOYLE
SENIOR CENTER This multi-service center is
open Monday-Friday from
8:30a to 4:30p. Programs
include a full range of
social, educational &
recreational activities for
people 60 years and older.
Classes are offered in art,
computers, dancing,
ceramics, exercise and
choral singing. Games
include card playing, bingo and pool. Professional
speakers lecture on various topics in areas of health,
consumerism, nutrition, etc. Day trips and overnight trips
are offered to places of interest. A valid Park Passport is
required to participate in all activities Parking is free.
NEW ROCHELLE OFFICE FOR THE AGING
FUNDED BY:
• US Dept. of Health & Human Services
• Administration on Aging (AOA)
• US Dept. of HUD—Community Block Grant
• NY State Office for the Aging
• West. Dept. Senior Programs & Services
• City of New Rochelle
• Southeast Livable Communities
HAD HONOR SYSTEM LIBRARY Seniors can access Books, DVDs, VCR
Tapes and Magazines that require no for-
mal check out.
Hours: Monday—Friday: 8:30-10:30a & 12:00-4:30p
Librarian: Andrea Hirschman
NRPL Book Return Box is located at the Center
HAD BARBER SHOP
Tony the Barber cuts men’s &
women’s hair on Tuesday from
8:00a—12:00p.
Tony is available on Thursdays, 7a-6p @ Shop Rite.
The HUGH A. DOYLE SENIOR CENTER is CLOSED
until further notice due to COVID-19 outbreak.
• All Recreation Programs are suspended.
• Meal delivery is available for enrolled
Nutrition Program participants.
• Transportation is available for grocery shop-
ping from senior buildings and for medical
appointments.
• Information & Assistance services will be
provided by appointment only.
Call: 235-2363.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1. HOT: Sole Orega-
nata, Lentil Pilaf,
Tuscan Mixed Vegeta-
bles
2. HOT: *Breaded
Pork Chop/Gravy,
Potatoes, Cauliflower
& Peas
3. HOT: Stuffed Shells
Tomato Sauce,
Broccoli, Tossed Sal-
ad with Chickpeas
6. HOT: Chicken
Marsala, Roasted
Potatoes, Zucchini
7. HOT: Meatloaf/
Gravy, Sweet Pota-
toes, Peas & Onions
8. HOT: Mac &
Cheese, Stewed
Tomatoes, Broccoli,
9. HOT: Beef Brisket/
Gravy, Potato Pan-
cakes, Carrot
Tzimmes
10. HOT: Veg/
Cheese Frittata,
Couscous/Raisins/
Chickpeas, Tossed
Salad
13. HOT: Italian
Chicken Sausage,
Peppers & Onions,
Baked Beans,
Coleslaw
14. HOT: *Baked
Ham/Raisin Sauce,
Scalloped Potatoes,
Green Beans
15. HOT: Tilapia Vera
Cruz, Red Beans &
Rice, Broccoli
16. HOT: Baked Ziti,
Ground Beef, Zucchi-
ni, Tossed Salad
17. HOT: Roast
Turkey/Gravy,
Sweet Potatoes,
Cauliflower, Lentil
Soup
20. HOT: Crispy
Baked Fish, Kale,
Tater Tots
21. HOT: Italian Meat-
balls/Spaghetti To-
mato Sauce, Broccoli
22. HOT: Spinach
Quiche, Home Fries,
Glazed Carrots
23. HOT: Chicken
Chow Mein, Rice,
Asian Mixed Veggies
24. HOT: Yankee
Pot Roast/Gravy,
Scalloped Potatoes,
Peas & Onions
27. HOT: Chicken
Parm., Penne with
Tomato Sauce, Broc-
coli with Garlic
28. HOT: Salmon
Loaf, Tartar Sauce,
Succotash, Spinach
29. HOT:*German Style
Pork Chop/Sauerkraut,
Hot Potato Salad,
Green Beans
30. HOT: Swedish
Meatballs, Noodles &
Cabbage, Glaze
Carrots
DELIVERED MEALS FOR APRIL MENU
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*Contains Pork
While the center is closed Meal Delivery is available for registered members of the Nutrition
Program. Hot meals will be delivered frozen for reheating, Cold meals will be bagged. Both
will follow the above menu whenever possible. To order please call 235-2363.
APRIL 2020 @ HUGH A. DOYLE Events
Keep Space Blank For Ads
Events & times are subject to change.
Center Closed
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1. 10:45: Stay Strong &
Fit
12:00 Lunch
1– 4:30: Cards/games
2.
10:30 Dancercize
12:00 Lunch
1-3:00: Bridge
3. 10-1:00 TIPS
10:30: Yoga
12:00 Lunch
1:00 SENIOR MEETING
1– 4:30: Cards/games
6. 9:30: Arts & Crafts
10:30: Belly Dancing
12:00 Lunch
1:00: Video
1:00: Mah-Jong
7 8-12:00: Barber
cancelled 10:30: Senior Exercise
12:20: Lunch
1—3:00: Canasta
8 10:45: Stay Strong & Fit
12:00: Lunch
1:00:
1– 4:30: Cards/games
9
10:30 Dancercize
12:00 Lunch
1:00 EASTER EGG HUNT
1-3:00: Bridge
10
10-1:00 TIPS
10:30: Yoga
12:00 Lunch
12:30 GOOD FRIDAY
Center Closed 1/2 day
13 9:30: Arts & Crafts
10:30: Belly Dancing
12:00 Lunch
1:00: Video
1:00: Mah-Jong
14
8-12:00: Barber cancelled
10:30: Senior Exercise
12:00 Lunch
12:30 ADVISORY
COUNCIL MEETING
12:00 O.S.JOURNEY
15
10:45: Stay Strong & Fit
12:00: Lunch
1– 4:30: Cards/game
16
10:30 Dancercize
11:30a HAD VOLUN-
TEER APPRECIATION
LUNCHEON
1:00 1-3:00: Bridge
17
10-1:00 TIPS
10:30: Yoga
12:00 Lunch
1-4:30 Card/Games
20
9:30: Arts & Crafts 10:30: Belly Dancing
12:00 Lunch
1:00: Video
1:00: Mah-Jong
21
8-12:00: Barber cancelled
10:30: Senior Exercise 12:00 Lunch
22
10:45: Stay Strong & Fit
12:00: Lunch
1– 4:30: Cards/games
23
10:30 Dancercize
12:00 Lunch
1-3:00: Bridge
24
10-1:00 TIPS
10:30: Yoga
12:00 Lunch
1-4:30 Card/Games
27
9:30: Arts & Crafts 10:30: Belly Dancing
10:30 EMPIRE CITY
12:00 Lunch
1:00: Video
1:00: Mah-Jong
28
8-12:00 Barber
cancelled 10:30: Senior Exercise
12:00 Lunch
1—3:00: Canasta
29
10:45: Stay Strong & Fit
12:00: Lunch
1– 4:30: Cards/games
30
10:30 Dancercize
12:00 Lunch
1-3:00: Bridge
SPECIAL EVENTS/TRIPS
MONTHLY INFORMATION MEETING All New Rochelle Senior are invited to the monthly
Senior Citizen Meeting held at the Center on the first
Friday of every month beginning at 1:00p to learn
about the programs and events available to them,
provide input and share their own activity suggestions.
There are a variety of guest lecturers, up-to-date Medi-
care information, a 50/50 Raffle and refreshments
APR 1 —Wednesday, NATIONAL ORAL HEALTH
MONTH with presentation from Touro College of
Dental Medicine @ 1:00p.
APR 3-—Friday, SENIOR MEETING @ 1:00p. Guest
speaker Krystalile Lyons from Weill Cornell Institute
of Geriatric Psychiatry.
APR 9—Thursday, EASTER BONNET PARADE/EASTER
EGG HUNT @ 1p.
APR 10—GOOD FRIDAY, half day-center will be
closing @ 12:30p after lunch service.
APR 14—Tuesday, HAD ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING @ 12:30P
APR 16—Thursday, HAD VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
LUNCHEON. @ 11:30a. By invitation. Due to space
limitations, we are not able to host Mayor Bram-
son’s city wide event.
APR 21—Tuesday, HOLOCAUST REMEMBERANCE
DAY—THE PIANIST with Academy Award Best
Actor winner Adrian Brody @ 12:30p. A Polish Jew-
ish musician struggles to survive the destruction of the
Warsaw ghetto of World War II. Running time 2 1/2 h
Rated : R. (Because of the length of this film, we
are starting 1/2 early so that participants can still
catch the van home.)
APR 22 — Wednesday, EARTH DAY - project with
the Iona College students TBA.
MAY 1—Friday, SENIOR MEETING @ 1:00P. Senior
BEAT * *Be Educated About Transportation Pro-
gram. Any Senior with a Picture ID can sign up for
a Reduced Fare Senior Transit Card at this meet-
ing.
MAY 25—Monday, MEMORIAL DAY, Holiday center
is closed.
MAY 27—Wednesday, NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH
AND FITNESS DAY. Start the day with “Stay Strong
& Fit” with Offutt Porter @ 10:45a. Sign-up for
healthful lunch in NUTRITION PROGRAM with Fran
at 235-2363 @ Noon. Finish the day with Self De-
fense for Seniors @ 1:00p.
DAY TRIPS APR 28 —Tuesday, HUDSON RIVER MUSEUM features SELF
IN THE CITY highlights from the collections of HRM & Art
Bridges: and BOYANT the work of African-American
artist Derrick Adam. This is a small museum with minimal
walking. Cost is $15.00 with a valid Park PassPort and
includes bagged lunch, departs @ 10:00a.
TRIPS TO EMPIRE CITY WILL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE SO AS NOT TO EXPOSE OUR VULERABLE
POPULATION TO RISK PRESENTED BY EXPOSURE TO LARGE
CROWDS. OVERNIGHT
BLUEGRASS COUNTRY & SMOKY
MOUNTAINS featuring Louisville,
Gatlinburg & Asheville October 15-23, 2020 Cost: $2,949 * for 9
days, 12 meals.
Highlights: Churchill Downs, Great Smokey Mountains Na-
tional Park, Historic Louisville walking
tour, Dolly Parton’s Stampede & Dinner
Show, Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Buffa-
lo Trace Bourbon Distillery.
SPOTLIGHT ON TUSCANY
Rescheduled from March—Nov 9-17,2020 Cost: $2999* for 9 days, 10 Meals. Hotel & airfare and transportation to/from JFK—Single hotel stay. Unpack
once in famous spa town of Montecatini Terme High-
lights: Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano. Tour includes cooking class, winery & cheese farm tours.
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$ Store—Wednesdays: 10:30a
KOHL’S– , 2020 @ 10:00a,cost is $5.00. 4
person minimum. Sign up with
Mary Ellen
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WHAT’S HAPPENING @ HUGH A. DOYLE
Community Garden
Photos by:
Reiner Lubge
Thank You Dubrovnik Restaurant
for a lovely Valentine Lunch!
SELF DEFENSE FOR SENIORS
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Hugh A. Doyle Senior Center www.newrochelleny.com/seniors
HAVE YOUR MEDICATIONS/DOCTORS/PHONE #
CHANGED? Please update your
“IN-CASE-OF-EMERGENCY” FORM
with Debbie.
Join in an existing game or make
your own; this a great way to
socialize and make new friends.
BINGO —daily @ 10a and 1p.
CARDS—daily am & pm
MAH-JONG — Mondays @ 1:00p
CANASTA— Tuesdays & Fridays @ 1:00p
SCRABBLE —This is an informal game organized by
participants most afternoons.
POOL TABLE –available in the Game Room.
Telephone A Friend
DOROT, A non-profit social service agency that
offers programs and services for older adults is
offering a Telephone A Friend service. They
welcome calls from those 60 years of age or older
who might be interested in cultivating a connec-
tion with a volunteer to chat with on the phone.
These matches are for socialization and to talk
with another person.
If you would be interested in having someone to
talk with on the phone, please call Cippi Harte,
Westchester Director for DOROT
914/573-8906
Lets all stay connected
Events/times are subject to change/valid Park PassPort required
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR By Andrea Hirschman
JANET CHARLES
Where were you born &
raised?
I was born in Trinidad, West
Indies where I attended
school. Afterward, I studied
nursing at Whittington Hospital in London,
England. I emigrated to the US in 1975. I
came to work at the then New Rochelle Hos-
pital as a RN until I retired in 2008.
What are your hobbies and interests? I enjoy
traveling and have been to over 40 coun-
tries. I really like Ireland; since I enjoy the
friendly people, their culture and relaxed way
of life. There are beautiful landscapes dotted
with green grass and grazing sheep and of
course, many lovely castles. I’ve visited Bun-
ratty Castle numerous times where they
demonstrate medieval times activities which
were wonderfully portrayed. I also enjoy
attending Broadway plays and reading.
What types of books do you enjoy? Mostly Bi-
ographies but also Irish cultured writings.
I enjoy coming regularly to the senior center
where I have made many new friends. I en-
joy the programs, as well as the day trips and
the overseas trips with Collette. Now I would
like to visit more states within the US.