JOSEPH CIPOLLA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
93 N FARVIEW AVENUE
PARAMUS, NJ
DECEMBER 2016
May this month of celebrations remind us of all that is precious in our lives. It is a time when we come to realize that we really have
no control in destiny and that we need to celebrate the miracles that come to us.
Let us all be grateful and fulfilled for all the lives that we have touched with love, whether they are still here with us or were here
with us yesterday. Those that we have loved will forever be in our hearts!
May you receive bountiful blessings this holiday season. Danielle and I wish each and every one of you only the very best this holiday season; Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and a very Happy New Year.
Anne
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: CHANGED Must be 62 years of
age or older and a Paramus resident.
Contact Information:
Joseph Cipolla Senior Activity Center
Main number : 201-265-2100 Ext. 6120
Anne Schneider, Director: 201-265-2100 Ext. 6121
Daniellle Wells, Clerk: 201-265-2100 Ext. 6120
BOROUGH OF PARAMUS TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Police: 201-262 – 3400
Mayor: 201-265-2100 Ext. 2210
Borough Administrator: 201-265-2100 Ext. 2210
Borough Clerk: 201-265-2100 Ext. 2200
Health Department: 201-265-2100 Ext.2300
Human Services: 201-265-2100 Ext. 6100
Pool: 201-265-2100 Ext. 6140
Tax Collector: 201-265-2100 Ext. 2280
Veterans Affairs: 201-265-2100 Ext. 6110
Library: 201-599-1300
SENIOR BUS: 201-265-2100 Ext. 3150
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DECEMBER 2016
OUR GANG
The Joseph Cipolla Senior Activity Center Hosts three clubs for residents. Club
members participate in many enjoyable and varied activities.
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Our meetings begin at 1:00 pm the second Thursday of the month and everyone is welcome. Refreshments are served at the
meetings and we normally have a guest speaker. Our activities include presenting scholarships to graduates who are contemplating a
career in nursing or medical profession, collecting box top coupons for the schools and manufacturer’s coupons for the families of the
military serving our country overseas. If you care to help us in our undertaking we are always looking for new members!
If interested in joining, please call Margaret Sortino 201-265-2305
SENIOR CITIZENS #1 CLUB
This club holds meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. There is a social hour that starts at 11:00 am where coffee and
cake is provided. The meeting begins at 12 noon with a short business meeting followed by a guest speaker of interest to seniors or
live entertainment when available. We have terrific day trips and occasionally overnight trips. There is a picnic in July and a holiday
party in December. Our installation of officers is held in March at Season’s in Washington Township. We welcome all new members!
All Paramus Residents are welcome to join.
For information regarding membership, please call Barbara Brennen 201– 845-9310
SENIOR PIONEERS OF PARAMUS
Come join us on the first and third Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm for some socializing, a cup of coffee and dessert. We are a social gathering club for all seniors residing in Paramus. The club provides you with access to good fellowship, entertainment, trips and
the latest senior updates from around Bergen County, as well as professional speakers.
For information regarding membership, please call Barbara Sharples 201-225-1301
PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE FOR WINTER
WINTER DRIVING TIPS
Have a full gasoline tank before any trip whether long or short.
Keeping your tank as full as possible will minimize condensation,
providing the maximum advantage in case of a problem.
Buckle your seatbelt.
Have the following checked on your vehicle:
Antifreeze
Defroster
Battery
Fluid Levels
Belts
Fuel System
Brakes
Lights
Cooling system
Wiper Blades and windshield fluid
Clear windows and lights of frost and snow.
Drive with your headlights on.
Leave enough room in front of you for stopping.
Leave plenty of room for maintenance vehicles and plows.
Stay back at least 200 feet and don’t pas on the right.
Bridges and overpasses freeze first.
Keep your speed steady and slow, but not too slow. In deeper snow
it’s often necessary to use the car’s momentum to keep moving.
If you get stuck in snow, straighten the wheels and
Source: Retired Police Captain Barbara Steinberg
accelerate slowly. Avoid spinning the tires.
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SEASONAL AND HOLIDAY HEALTH RISKS IN THE ELDERLY
The holiday season is a time of fun and festivity. However, there are health risks that are associated with this times of the year. This is
not isolated only to the Christmas and New Year period but may apply to any major holiday. Many of these health problems may occur regardless of a person’s age. These problems are associated with falls, car accidents, sport injuries which increases during the holiday time. However, for older age groups there are added risks linked to underlying chronic diseases. Throughout the world, it is
known that there is an increase of major and life threatening health problems during certain times of the year like shortly after Christmas day. It is in these times when a person is more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or a serious complications related to heart failure.
Holiday Heart Syndrome
This phenomenon is known as the holiday heart syndrome and the most significant of these is a heart attack. Heart
attacks are more likely to occur in a person with known risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, irregular
heartbeat, diabetes mellitus and obesity. In these conditions the heart is already under strain. Changes in diet and lifestyle which is
more extreme during the holiday season and often associated with overindulgence then strains the heart even further thereby leading to a heart attack. Most of these risk factors are prevalent in the elderly.
CAUSES FOR HOLIDAY HEART ATTACKS
Food and Alcohol
One of the main factors during this time that may lead to additional strain on the heart is overindulgence both in food and alcohol.
Weight gain during the festive season can occur within days due to massive calorie overload in festive foods. Furthermore, eating a
fatty meal may cause an increase in the blood cholesterol within hours. This increases the build up of fatty plaques on the walls of the
blood vessels causing restricted blood flow to the heart. Alcohol also irritates the heart which may result in irregular heartbeats and
changes that alcohol causes in the body like increasing the blood pressure making the heart work harder
Stress and Physical Activity
The holiday time is often thought to be a time of rest and relaxation but stress frequently intensifies during these times. Sometimes it
is associated with spending more than one can afford (financial stress) or with issues in interpersonal relationships that may often
becomes more complicated during the holiday period (emotional stress). It is also common to exert oneself beyond one’s physical
ability all in the name of fun and the holiday spirit. Therefore, a time of the year which should be restful can be quite the opposite and
place a great strain the heart.
Medication
A common problem, especially in the elderly, during the holiday time is missing out or changing scheduled medication time. A person
may also forget their medication and travel to a holiday destination thinking that they will be fine for a few days without the prescribed drugs. It is almost always unintentional, but these mistakes can be life threatening. Don’t double dose; get back to your regular medication schedule as soon as possible.
Ignoring Warning Signs
Nobody likes to be a spoil sport or party pooper and all too often a person ignores the warning signs of a health problem. Chest pain
may be passed off as indigestion or heartburn which is common with the big holiday meals. Dizziness may be mistaken for fatigue associated with the increased activity during the holiday time. However, many of the symptoms are a warning sign of an impending
heart attack or even a minor heart attack. It can soon be followed by a major and often fatal cardiac event. It is therefore best to take
the holiday season in your stride and practice moderation with food, alcohol,
activities and socializing which in the end may make the difference between life and death.
MEDITATION CLASS—Seats available on Wednesdays at 9:30am.
Friday 1:00pm class is filled.
MEDITATION CLASS WILL NOT BE HELD ON DECEMBER 28th or 30th.
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Monday
JOSEPH CIPOLLA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Tuesday
Wednesday
DECEMBER 2016
Thursday
Friday
1
AM Bocce
2
AM Bocce
9:00 Yoga
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Meditation
2:00 Zumba Gold
Billiards
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:30 Mahjong
Billiards
5
10:00 Yoga
11:00 Coloring/Conversation
12:30 Bridge
2:00 Zumba Gold
2:00 Mahjong
Billiards
6
AM Bocce
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:00 Bingo (Pizza Day)
12:30 Cards (Downstairs)
Billiards
7
9:30 Yoga
9:30 Meditation
12:00 Movie
11:00 Art Class
2:30 Canasta
Billiards
8
AM Bocce
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:00 AARP Meeting
1:30 Mahjong
Billiards
9
AM Bocce
9:00 Yoga
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Meditation
2:00 Zumba Gold
Billiards
12
10:00 Yoga
11:00 Coloring/Conversation
12:30 Bridge
12:30 Fitness Senior Style
2:00 Zumba Gold
2:00 Mahjong
Billiards
13
AM Bocce
9:30 Healthy Bones
12:30 Paramus Women’s
Book Club
1:00 Bingo (Hot Dog Day)
12:00 Cards
Billiards
14
9:30 Yoga
9:30 Meditation
11:00 #1 Club Meeting
11:00 Art Class
2:30 Canasta
Billiards
15
AM Bocce
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:00 Pioneers Meeting
1:30 Mahjong
Billiards
16
AM Bocce
9:00 Yoga
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Meditation
2:00 Zumba Gold
Billiards
19
10:00 Yoga
11:00 Coloring/Conversation
12:30 Bridge
2:00 Zumba Gold
2:00 Mahjong
Billiards
20
AM Bocce
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:00 Bingo
12:30 Cards
Billiards
21
9:30 Yoga
9:30 Meditation
11:00 Art Class
2:30 Canasta
Billiards
22
AM Bocce
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:30 Mahjong
Billiards
23
AM Bocce
9:00 Yoga
11:00 Line Dancing
26
27
AM Bocce
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:00 Bingo
12:30 Cards
Billiards
28
9:30 Yoga
11:00 Art Class
12:00 MOVIE
2:30 Canasta
Billiards
29
AM Bocce
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:30 Mahjong
Billiards
CLOSED
EARLY CLOSING
12:30
30
AM Bocce
9:00 Yoga
11:00 Line Dancing
EARLY CLOSING
12:30
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This Month in History—December
December 1, 1941 - The American Civil Air Patrol (CAP), a U.S. Air Force auxiliary, was founded as Director of Civilian Defense,
former New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, signed the formal order.
December 1, 1955 - The birth of the modern American civil rights movement occurred as Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man and move to the back section of a municipal bus.
December 2, 1804 - Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of France by Pope Pius VII in Paris.
December 2, 1954 - The U.S. Senate condemned Senator Joseph McCarthy for misconduct following his ruthless investigations
of thousands of alleged Communists.
December 3, 1967 - The first successful heart transplant was performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard at Cape Town, South Africa,
on Louis Washkansky, who lived for 18 days.
December 4, 1943 - During World War II, the second Cairo Conference took place, attended by Prime Minister Churchill,
President Roosevelt and President Inonu of Turkey.
December 5, 1876 - President Ulysses S. Grant delivered a speech of apology to Congress claiming mistakes he made as president were "errors of judgment, not intent."
December 5, 1933 - The 18th Amendment (Prohibition Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution was repealed.
December 6, 1865 - The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, abolishing slavery.
December 7, 1941 - The U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was attacked by nearly 200 Japanese aircraft in a raid that lasted just over one hour and left nearly 3,000 Americans dead.
December 8, 1941 - A day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States and Britain declared war on Japan.
December 9, 1941 - During World War II, China issued a formal declaration of war against Japan, Germany and Italy.
December 10, 1898 - The Treaty of Paris was signed between American and Spanish representatives following Spain's defeat in
the Spanish-American War.
December 11, 1941 - World War II occurred as Japan's Axis partners, Italy and Germany, both declared war on the United
States. The U.S. Congress immediately declared war on them.
December 12, 1870 - Joseph Hayne Rainey of Georgetown, South Carolina, became the first African American to serve in the
U.S. House of Representatives.
December 13, 1642 - New Zealand was discovered by Dutch navigator Abel Tasman of the Dutch East India Company.
December 14, 1799 - George Washington died at Mount Vernon.
December 15, 1791 - The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution) became effective following ratification by
Virginia.
December 15, 1995 - European Union leaders announced their new currency would be known as the Euro.
December 16, 1773 - The Boston Tea Party occurred.
December 17, 1903 - After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled
airplane flights.
December 18, 1865 - The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified abolishing slavery.
December 19, 1998 - The House of Representatives impeached President Bill Clinton.
December 20, 1860 - South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union in a prelude to the American Civil War.
December 21, 1846 - Anesthesia was used for the first time in Britain.
December 21, 1945 - World War II General George Patton died in Germany following a car accident.
December 22, 1783 - Following a triumphant journey from New York to Annapolis, Maryland, George Washington, victorious
Commander-in-Chief of the American Revolutionary Army, appeared before Congress and voluntarily resigned his commission.
December 23, 1888 - Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear during a fit of depression.
December 23, 1913 - The U.S. Congress passed the Federal Reserve Act establishing the Federal Reserve System to serve as the
nation's central bank.
December 24, 1814 - The Treaty of Ghent between America and Britain was signed, officially ending the War of 1812.
December 25, 1868 - President Andrew Johnson granted general amnesty to all those involved in the Civil War.
December 27, 1831 - Charles Darwin set out from Plymouth, England, aboard the ship HMS Beagle on his five-year global
scientific expedition.
December 27, 1927 - Josef Stalin consolidated his power in Soviet Russia by expelling rival Leon Trotsky from the Soviet
Communist Party.
December 28, 1832 - John C. Calhoun became the first American ever to resign the office of vice president.
December 29, 1890 - Members of the U.S. 7th Cavalry massacred more than 200 Native American (Sioux) men, women and
children at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota.
December 30, 1922 - The USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) was established through the confederation of Russia, Byelorussia, Ukraine and the Transcaucasian Federation.
December 31, 1781 - The first bank in the U.S., the Bank of North America, received its charter from the Confederation Congress. It opened on January 7, 1782, in Philadelphia.
December 31, 1879 - Thomas Edison provided the first public demonstration of his electric incandescent lamp at his laboratory
in Menlo Park, New Jersey.
Source: 2016 this month in History
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FRIENDS, FRIENDS, FRIENDS
WE WILL ALWAYS BE
WE ARE STARTING A CHAIR YOGA CLASS
Chair yoga class will be on Fridays at 10am.
Call 201-265-2100 ext. 6120 to register
Minimum of ten people needed. $3.00 a class.
December 2016