CITY OF PEEKSKILL MAY 2017
SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER
NEED A RIDE?
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Information
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Senior News
4-6
Activities Calendar
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Exercise Calendar
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Menu
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DAILY ROUND-TRIP BUS TRANSPORTATION
TO SENIOR PROGRAM AND NUTRITION PROGRAM
ROUND-TRIP BUS TRANSPORTATION TO SHOPPING
TWO TIMES A WEEK
CALL 914-739-6768
TO SCHEDULE A RIDE ($1 Suggested Donation)
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Meal Menu
RAY GLASHOFF, DIRECTOR
OUR CONGREGATE PROGRAM OFFERS
914-734-4254
DELICIOUS HOT MEALS MONDAY-FRIDAY
PREPARED BY OUR CHEF JONATHAN ZAMORA
, OUTREACH
SUGGESTED DONATION $3 PER DAY
914-739-6768
JONATHAN ZAMORA, COOK
914-734-4250
DARIEN THOMAS, ASST COOK
914-734-4250
RHONDA GETTER, CONGREGATE
914-734-4251
RICHARD EDER&STEFONE LEWIS
HOMEBOUND DELIVERY
HOURS OF OPERATION
SENIOR CENTER
9 A.M. – 3 P.M.
PLEASE CALL RHONDA GETTER TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
WE
DELIVER!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE
YOUR MEALS DELIVERED TO
YOUR HOUSE?
PLEASE CALL TERRI DEAN
FOR HOMEBOUND DELIVERY
VISIT THE NURSE!
Monday
11:30-1:30
Thursday 12:00 – 2:00
OTHER SERVICES:
PODIATRIST, DR. ROSS VANKLEUNEN
SECOND TUESDAY, 11:30 A.M.
FREE BLOOD GLUCOSE (SUGAR) TESTING
LAST TUESDAY, 11:30 A.M.
MEDICARE/INSURANCE HELP
1ST & 2ND THURSDAY 10-1 IN LIBRARY
LEGAL HELP (NON CRIMINAL)
PAT ANGLEY, ATTORNEY
LEGAL SERVICES OF HUDSON VALLEY
1 PARK PLACE (SOCIAL SECURITY BLDG) PEEKSKILL
CALL RAY GLASHOFF, SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR INFORMATION
FEELING LUCKY?
WE HAVE BINGO!
MONDAY  TUESDAY  THURSDAY
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
UPCOMING TRIPS
- Wednesday, May 3, 2017, Westchester County “Salute to Seniors” – Bus Departs at
$4 box lunch See Ray or Terri to Sign Up.
- Wednesday, May 10, 2017 – Enjoy a fun-filled day of shopping at Woodbury
Commons. Lunch on own at the very many offerings there. $2 per person.
- Wednesday May 17 Empire Casino - $2 per person see Ray to register
- Wednesday May 24 Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Tour $25.00 per person for the tour
Lunch to follow at Gaetano’s Restaurant ($15.00 for lunch) Sign up with Ray
- Mets Game June 1st bus leaves at 10- $30 a ticket see Ray to register
- Tuesday, June 20, 2017 – Saxon Woods Pool Party and Barbeque with dancing $5
pp sign up with Ray.
- Walk Across the Hudson Wednesday June 29, 2017 –Enjoy the scenery of the
Hudson River as we walk across the Bridge $2 See Ray to Sign up. Lunch to follow at
a local restaurant (pay for lunch on your own)
- Rockland Boulders Professional Baseball Team, Wednesday, July 12 – Tickets are
$15 per person. See Ray to sign up today.
- SAVE THE DATE!!!! Friday, July 14, 2017 – Riverfront Senior Picnic – Music, Great
Food, Games, Prizes….More Information to Follow….
- Anthony’s Pier 9, Lunch and a Show – Tuesday, August 1, 2017. “Here’s to the
Ladies Who Sing”. Music, Comedy & Delicious Food featuring songs of Barbara
Streisand, Judy Garland and Rosemary Clooney. Bus Departs at 10 .m. $50 per
person. See Ray to Reserve your Spot.
WORKSHOPS &EVENTS
- Wednesday May 31, 2017 Senior Health and Fitness Day See Ray for details
- The nurse will be here on Tuesday May 23 from 10-12:30 instead of Monday May 22
- GREAT NEWS…..We have once again been recipients of a grant from Westchester
County to offer 16 week programs for Chair Yoga on Mondays at 11 a.m. and Stay Strong
and Fit on Thursdays at 10 a.m. beginning May 11th through the end of August with our
awesome instructor, Janice Livingston. Participants must have completed the exercise
waiver with doctor clearance before they begin. Register with Ray.
CITY OF PEEKSKILL SENIOR CLUB NEWSLETTER
PEEKSKILL SENIOR DIRECTOR – RAY GLASHOFF – 914-734-4254
PRESIDENT:
GERI KEARSE – OFFICE PHONE NUMBER – 914-734-4250 ext 6
VICE PRESIDENT:
MARY SIMONE
SECRETARY:
GERTRUDE KELLY
TREASURERS:
CHRISTINA GRIZZAFFI & BRUNI LINDHOLM
CLUB CHAPLAINS: JUANITA JACKSON & NETTIE BANKS
SENIOR CITIZEN’S CLUB: MEETS 9AM-3PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
WEDNESDAY QUILTING (Meets on Wednesdays to quilt for Wounded Veterans @ 9:30 am).
Monthly Business Meeting: 1ST Thursday of the month at 12:45 PM –
Your attendance is important& NECESSARY!
Monthly Birthday Party:
Every month on the last Thursday at 12:45 PM – All are invited
JAMES HOLMES
LAN SCANNELL
JOAN OGLESBY
MAY FERRARA
JANICE LIVINGSTON
MARTA VILLARININ -MERCADO
EVELYN HILERO
MARGARET GUINAN
5/3
5/4
5/4
5/12
5/20
5/20
5/20
5/23
KATHRYN JOY MEDINA
DAVID BAILEY
WENDY KELLY
ROSANA O’DELL
SALLY BENTLEY
GEORGE WHEALTON
NETTIE MCKENZIE
ETHEL REESE
5/25
5/25
5/26
5/27
5/27
5/27
5/30
5/31
GERI’S “CHAT PAGE”
“Team Work Makes the Dream Work” ~ Our Club Motto
PLEASE REMEMBER
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: GERTRUDE McEVOY & JAMES DAVIS, JR.
PLEASE REMEMBER
THINKING OF YOU: Angie Gagliardi, Carmela Capalbi, Marvin Brewer, Carol Ruggiero,
Naomi Counts, Loretta Adams, Evandney Born & Arnette Jones (Tommy Thompson’s sister)
GET WELL SOON: Ann Hadley, Flo Tinsley, Dan DeLuca, Phyllis Green, Naomi Counts,
Juanita Allen, Filomina and Anthony Diulio, Evadney Brown, Ed D’Anna & Maureen
O’Brien, James Davis, Jr.
REHAB/NURSING HOMES : Larry McKenzie (Nettie’s Husband) - Emerald Peak,
(Formerly Westledge); Marilyn and Edgar Blumberg, (Bethel), Marguerite Eichler,
Sophie Komesion, Felicia Cattuti and Jane MacPhearson – (Cortlandt); Delores Mosley
(Field Rehab Center), Henry Roberts
CONDOLENCES: Sad to announce the passing of Irene Amejide a former Senior Director
from the 70’s & 80’s
WELCOME BACK:
Juanita Jackson and Naomi Counts will be honored on Sunday, May 21, 2017 for Women’s
Day at the AME Zion Church on Park Street in Peekskill.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 – 12:45 Horse Racing. Volunteers can sign up in the Club Room
BIG THANKS TO……
May Business Meeting Hosts: JUNE MYERS & NOELIA QUINONES
June 1 Business Meeting Hosts: IRIS PELLIGRINO, SARAH HUGHES
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL MOMS AND GRANDMAS
Thursday May 18, 2017- Tea Party at Kathleen’s Tea Room 11:00-2:00 Sign up in the Club
Room before May 11, 2017
NOTES:
 VISIT OUR INFORMATION CENTER IN THE CLUB ROOM FOR OTHER
NOTICES & TRIPS – MONDAY THRU THURSDAY.
PLEASE CHECK BULLETIN BOARD IN CLUB ROOM FOR CHANGES.
 BINGO – MONDAY, TUESDAY and THURSDAY MORNINGS 10-12. COME
HAVE SOME FUN! –Join a great group of participants and try your luck with one,
two or three boards. You might just walk away a winner today. (Bingo caller needed for
Tuesday and emergency callers are always welcome!)

Don’t Forget Tuesday’s @ 1:00 p.m. is “Game Time” – Ladies and Gentlemen
please come down and play cards, Bid Whiz, Rummy, Poker and Pokeno. Learn how to
play Mahjong – American & Chinese.

Reminder – 2017 Dues is Due. All dues for 2017 must be paid in full a $5 late fee will
be assessed.
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PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND - Please Notify one
of the Officers or Geri If You Know Someone Is Ill, Homebound Or Has A Death In
The Family. Please send cards or visit our sick & shut- ins and phone calls are always
a nice way to cheer folks up!
 Visit the Nurse – Monday 11:30am-1:30pm & Thursday 12-2 pm.
 Podiatry Services by Dr Ross Van Kleunen, Tuesday, May 9 at 11:30 by
appointment sign up in club room.
 Blood Glucose – Tuesday, May 30 at 11:30, please sign up in the club room.
Medicare Help Services - 1st & 2nd Thursday of Month 10AM-1PM (In Library)
LEGAL HELP (NON-CRIMINAL) –ATTORNEY PAT ANGLEY, LEGAL
SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY. 1 PARK PLACE (SOCIAL SECURITY
BLDG.) PEEKSKILL, NY.
Life is a lot like jazz... it's best when you improvise.
George Gershwin
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9 - 3 – ACTIVITIES/SOCIAL
10 a.m. -11:45 a.m. – BINGO
10-11 a.m.- The Workout
11 a.m. – Chair Yoga
11:30-1:30 – VISIT THE NURSE
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10-11 – The Workout
1 P.M. – GAME DAY
2 PM - SHOPPING
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8:30 a.m. – BUS DEPARTS
SALUTE TO SENIORS
9 am.. -2 p.m. QUILTERS
10 -11 –The Workout
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10 a.m. -11:45am Bingo
11 a.m. – BOOK CLUB
12-2 – VISIT THE NURSE
1:00- BUSINESS MEETING
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9 a.m. Riverfront Walk
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9 - 3 – ACTIVITIES/SOCIAL
10 a.m. -11:45 a.m. – BINGO
10-11 a.m.- The Workout
11 a.m. – Chair Yoga
11:30-1:30 – VISIT THE NURSE
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10-11 – The Workout
11:30 a.m. – Podiatrist
1 P.M. – GAME DAY
2 PM - SHOPPING
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9 a.m-2 p.m. QUILTERS
10-11 a.m. The Workout
WOODBURY COMMON
SHOPPING TRIP
11 10 a.m. -11:45am Bingo
10 a.m. – Strong and Fit
11 a.m. – BOOK CLUB
12-2 – VISIT THE NURSE
12 – NUTRITION BIRTHDAY
Happy Mother’ Day Recognition
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9 a.m. Riverfront Walk
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9 - 3 – ACTIVITIES/SOCIAL
10 a.m. -11:45 a.m. – BINGO
10-11 a.m.- The Workout
11 a.m. – Chair Yoga
11:30-1:30 – VISIT THE NURSE
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10-11 a.m.- The Workout
1 P.M. – GAME DAY
2 PM - SHOPPING
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9 a.m. -2 p.m. QUILTERS
10-11 – The Workout
8:30 AM BUS LEAVES
EMPIRE CASINO
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10 a.m. -11:45 a.m. Big Bingo
10 a.m. – Strong and Fit
11 a.m. – BOOK CLUB
12-2 VISIT THE NURSE
2:00 p.m. - SHOPPING
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9 a.m. Riverfront Walk
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9 - 3 – ACTIVITIES/SOCIAL
10 a.m. -11:45 a.m. – BINGO
10-11 a.m.- The Workout
11 a.m. – Chair Yoga
NO NURSE TODAY
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10-11:30 VISIT THE NURSE
10 -11:45 a.m. – BINGO
10-11 a.m. – The Workout
2:00 PM - SHOPPING
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9 a.m. -2 p.m. QUILTERS
10 -11 –The Workout
INTREPID BUS LEAVES
9 AM
25 10 am-11:45 Big Bingo
10 a.m. – Strong & Fit
11 a.m. – BOOK CLUB
12-2
– VISIT THE NURSE
1 p.m. – BIRTHDAY PARTY
11-2 pm Tea Party @ Kathleen’s
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9 a.m. Riverfront Walk
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10-11 – The Workout
1 P.M. – GAME DAY
2 PM – SHOPPING
11:30 AM-Blood/Glucose
Testing
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9 a.m. -2 p.m. QUILTERS
10 -11 –The Workout
Sr. Health & Fitness Day
1 10 a.m. -11:45am Bingo
10 a.m. – Strong & Fit
11 a.m. – BOOK CLUB
12-2 – VISIT THE NURSE
1:00- BUSINESS MEETING
METS GAME-CITI FIELD
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9 a.m. Riverfront Walk
CITY OFFICES CLOSED
MAY
ACTIVITY
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May FITNESS SCHEDULE 2017
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11-12 Chair Yoga
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10-11 The Workout
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10-11 The Workout
11-12 Chair Yoga
10-11 The Workout
10-11 The Workout
11-12 Strong & Fit
*9 a.m. – Walking
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10-11 The Workout
11-12 Chair Yoga
10-11 The Workout
10-11 The Workout
11-12 Strong & Fit
*9 a.m. – Walking
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10-11 The Workout
11-12 Chair Yoga
10-11 The Workout
10-11 The Workout
11-12 Strong & Fit
*9 a.m. – Walking
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11-12 Strong & Fit
*9 a.m. – Walking
10-11 The Workout
10-11 The Workout
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Mon
5/1 Tue
5/2
Wed
5/3
Thu
5/4
Fri
5/5
MACARONI & CHEESE ROAST TURKEY
SWEET & SOUR PORK FLOUNDER W/SAUCE CHICKEN FIESTA
STEWED TOMATOES SWEET POTATO
BROWN RICE
BAKED POTATO
RED BEANS & RICE
BRUSSELS SPROUTS BAKED CAULIFLOWER ORIENTAL VEGGIES TUSCAN VEGETABLES LATIN GREEN BEANS
MULTIGRAIN
DINNER ROLL
WHOLE WHEAT/JUICE PUMPERNICKEL
FLOUR TORTILLA
SLICED PEARS
FRESH FRUIT
APRICOT HALVES FRUITED GELATIN COCONUT CAKE
Mon
5/8
SALMON BURGER
LENTIL PILAF
SPINACH
HAMBURGER BUN
FRESH FRUIT
Tue
5/9
YANKEE POT ROAST
COLCANNON
GLAZED CARROTS
WHOLE WHEAT
FRUIT AMBROSIA
Wed
5/10
ITALIAN MEATBALLS
SPAGHETTI
BROCCOLI
ITALIAN/JUICE
PITTED PLUMS
Thu
5/11
FRI
5/12
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
BREADED PORK CHOP
AU GRATIN POTATOESMASHED POATOES
GREEN BEANS ALMONKALE & ONIONS
DINNER ROLL
PUMPERNICKEL
CHOCOLATE CAKE FRESH FRUIT
Mon
5/15
STUFFED PEPPER
MASH CAULIFLOWER
SPINACH
WHOLE WHEAT
FRUIT BLEND
Mon
5/22
SOLE FLORENTINE
STEWED TOMATOES
KALE & ONIONS
MULTIGRAIN
MANGO CHUNKS
Mon
5/29
CLOSED
FOR
MEMORIAL DAY
Tue
5/16
Wed
5/17
Thu
5/18
Fri
5/19
BBQ CHICKEN
BEEF BURGUNDY STUFFED SHELLS TILAPIA OREGANATA
BAKED BEANS
ROASTED POTATOES BROCCOLI
ISRAELI COUSCOUS
COLESLAW
FRENCH GREEN BEANSTOSSED SALAD/CHICKMEDITER. VEGGIES
PUMPERNICKEL
SEEDLESS RYE
ITALIAN
DINNER ROLL
PUDDING
FRESH MELON
PINEAPPLE CHUNKS FRESH FRUIT
Tue
5/23
Wed
5/24
Thu
5/25
Fri
5/26
YANKEE POT ROAST EGGPLANT PARMIGIA GERMAN PORK CHOP PESTO CHICKEN
SCALLOPED POTATOESWHOLE WHEAT PENNEROASTED POTATOES LENTIL PILAF
MIXED VEGETABLES BROCCOLI
GREEN BEANS
ZUCCHINI
DINNER ROLL
ITALIAN
SEEDLESS RYE
ITALIAN
FRESH FRUIT
PITTED PLUMS
STRAWBERRIES/BAN BIRTHDAY CAKE
Tue
5/30
Wed
5/31
Thu
Fri
FRITTATA
SALISBURY STEAK
CORN NIBBLETS
TATER TOTS
GLAZED CARROTS TOSSED SALAD
WHOLE WHEAT
HAMBURGER BUN
SLICED PEARS
PEACH PIE