The Eastside Resource Center Newsletter
Lifespan at the Eastside Family YMCA
1835 Fairport Nine Mile Pt. Rd.
Penfield, NY 14526
Office (585)341-3084
May 2017
Resource Center
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
8:30am - 4:00pm
Contact Information:
Welcome May!
Now that the warm weather
has arrived, feel free to enjoy the patio!
Join us for a cool glass of infused water
and bring along your May newsletter.
Relax and catch up on all the fun that’s
planned throughout the month.
Don’t forget to check out the latest line of
jewelry and crafts displayed in our
beautiful curio. Thank you to our dedicated
and talented Lifespan Gems for creating
such lovely items.
Nancy Szembrot
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Jacqueline Perez-Ladiges
Assistant Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Kris Santillo
Program Director
[email protected]
Karen Caterisano
YMCA AOA Coordinator
[email protected]
May 2017
Monday
Wellness Wednesday
Tuesday
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Nanette Friedman
Alzheimer’s Assoc.
Dealing with
Dementia: Know the
10 Signs 10:00am
Living Healthy
with Diabetes
12:30-3:00pm 1/6
2
Tuesdays with a
Personal Trainer:
Lore McSpadden
10:00am
Memory Book
with Barbara
10:00am $3
Community Garden
Volunteer Meeting
1:00pm
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9
Jen Zipkin:
Carb Smart 12:00pm
Living Healthy with
Diabetes
12:30-3:00pm 2/6
Tuesdays with a
Personal Trainer:
Lore McSpadden
10:00am
Artist Ann Limbeck
Creating Georgia
O’Keefe Art
12:30pm
AOA 1:15 pm
The Benefits of
Essential Oils
10:00-11:00am
15
Meet iPhone $5
10:00-11:30am
w/lite snacks
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Tuesday with a
Personal Trainer:
Jen Zipkin
10:00am
Cooking w/Jackie
1:30pm
Caring Bouquets
11:30am
Living Healthy with
Ski Hat Ornament
Diabetes
Project 12:30pm
12:30-3:00pm 3/6
Volunteers Needed
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23
Lynn Sullivan:
State of the Y with
Holy Sepulchre:
Jeff Cogan
Preplanning 11:00am
10:00am
The Bracelet Project Birthday Celebration
12:30pm
12:00pm
Living Healthy with
The Beaded
Diabetes
Keychain Project
12:30-3:00pm 4/6
1:00pm
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Meet & Greet
Nick Sirianni
Closed in
Sports Performance
observance
Center Director
of
11:15am
Memorial Day
Tooth Fairy Pillow
Project 12:00pm
Volunteers Needed
Tile Craft w/ Jackie
(Tile Spoon holders)
12:30pm
10
Circuit Class
w/Karen
9:00-10:00am
Eldersource:
Karleen Cirulli
11:00am-1:00pm
Mother’s Day
Celebration
12:00pm $3
Thursday
Friday
4
Sheriff’s Academy
8:30-11:30am
5
Baywinde Sponsor:
Blood Pressure
Checks 10:00am
Friday Friendship
Circle & Crafting
101 12:15pm
Euchre
iPad Intermediate
1:00-2:30pm $20
12
Brunch & Learn
GVPT: Aquatic PT
9:45-11:00am
Friday Friendship
Circle & Crafting
101 12:15pm
Euchre
iPad Intermediate
1:00-2:30pm
Rochester Clinical
Research 10:30am
Mah Jong 101 $15
12:30-2:30pm
11
Sheriff’s Academy
Participant
Recognition 10:30am
Artist’s Reception
11:45am
Mah Jong 101
12:30
The Earring Project
1:00pm
Volunteers Needed
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18
19
Doll Making 101
History of
Rock The Garden
with Terie
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Intergenerational
10:00am
With Diane Myer
10:00am
Lunch Bunch
10:30am
12:00pm
Friday Friendship
Mah Jong 101
Joey’s Pasta House
Circle & Crafting
12:30
Dress A Girl
101 12:15pm
Make & Take
Around the world
Euchre
Bead Breakout
9:00am-3:00pm
Jewelry Project $5
iPad Intermediate
1:30pm
1:00-2:30pm
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25
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Alan Illig, Esq.
Site Council
Healthy Senior Day
Wills & Estates
9:30am-1:30pm
10:00am
10:00am
Friday Friendship
Massages with
Circle & Crafting
New Member
Michelle & Megan
101 12:15pm
Coffee Hour
11:30-1:30pm
Euchre
12:15pm
Mah Jong 101
iPad Intermediate
12:30pm
1:00-2:30pm
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Artist of the Month:
Lunch & Learn:
Brighton Securities
Anne Jurgens
11:45am-1:00pm
Lunch Bunch
Eldersource:
11:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday, May 17 12:00pm
Joey’s Pasta House
Book Club 2:00pm
1789 Penfield Rd.
Maisie Dobbs by
Jacqueline Winspear
May Program Highlights
Dementia: Know the 10 Signs
Nanette Friedman, Alzheimer’s Assoc.
Monday, May 1 10:00am
Join Nanette Freidman of the Alzheimer’s
Association as she presents “Know the Signs.”
Learn about detection and what you can do to help
your family member who is experiencing signs of
memory impairment. Please join us to learn about
the resources available to caregivers.
Tile Craft with Jackie
Wednesday, May 3 12:30pm
All the supplies will be included for this make and
take crafty project. Decorate your tile that will
double as a spoon rest, coaster, or simple
decoration.
Highlights
Living Healthy with Diabetes
Mondays, May 1, 8, 15 & 22
June 5 & 12 12:30-3:00pm
Are you living with one or more chronic conditions
such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, pain,
anxiety? In this 6 week workshop you will find
support, learn practical ways to deal with pain and
fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise
choices and understand new treatment choices.
Tuesdays with a Personal Trainer – Part 1
Upper Body - Mobility & Flexibility
Tuesday, May 2 10:00am
Mobility and flexibility are important to people of
all ages. Lore will share how a few simple drills can
help you to move better, more smoothly and
increase your range of motion. Look for part 2,
Lower Body, next week.
Community Garden Craft Meeting
Hosted by Karen Caterisano
Tuesday, May 2 1:00pm
Please join Karen for an update on our community
garden. Volunteers are needed to help with
preparing the garden, planting, harvesting and more.
Please take a few minutes to visit the garden, it is
located by the east entrance parking lot.
Memory Book – All About You
Wednesday, May 3 10:00am $3
The very talented Barbara Brachfeld returns to
guide you as you design your personal memory
book. Loaded with whimsical pages and beautiful
stamped art! Join us to make this special project.
Sample available in resource center.
Rochester Clinical Research
Thursday, May 4 10:30-11:45am
Have you participated in a clinical trial? Meet Mary
Dinnan, PA to learn more about how a variety of
studies are offered specifically for older adults in
our community. There is compensation given to
those that enter each trial. Learn more about
volunteer opportunities as well.
Learning to Play Mah Jongg
Thursdays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25 12:30pm
What an exciting and fun game! As one of our
members shared “Thank you so much for the Mah
Jongg classes. I love the game and all my new
Mah Jongg players.” – Karen Hayes. Join other
Mah Jongg enthusiasts to enjoy this very popular
tile game. Taught by Syd Hildebrand, you will
enjoy these progressive lessons through the month
of May. The fee is $3 per person per class for a
total of $15 per person. The first class will be a 2
hour lesson for a total of 5 classes.
Blood Pressure Checks
Friday, May 5 10:00am
Sponsored by Baywinde Senior Community, stop
by for an accurate blood pressure reading by
Baywinde’s RN. Enjoy a lite breakfast
compliments of Keith Rose, Director of Sales and
Marketing.
Friday Friendship Circle - Craft, Crochet, Chat
Crochet, Doll Making & Beading 101
Fridays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26 12:15pm
Join our vivacious hostess Pat C., visit with Mimma
as she shares her extensive knowledge of all needle
crafts or bring your favorite crochet or knitting
project to share! Join Terie K. for the latest in doll
making and the fashionable dresses, jewelry and
hair styles that accompany all dolls. No experience
is needed to make the dolls. Terie will guide you
through the process. Each doll accompanies the
dresses made for Dress a Girl around the World.
May Program Highlights
Euchre in the Afternoon
Fridays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
Join us for a fun and casual game of Euchre.
Refreshments provided. Look for our first Euchre
Tournament to be held on June 21.
AOA Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 9 1:15-2:15pm
Jeff Cogan will discuss current events at the
YMCA. Feel free to join this committee and share
your thoughts and ideas for programs.
Daniel Teaches: iPad Intermediate $20
Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
1:00-2:30pm
If you have taken the iPad Beginner class, you are
now ready for Intermediate. All classes will be held
upstairs in the Naismith Room. Please stop by
the Resource Center to scan your key tag.
Circuit Class with Karen
Community Wellness Center
Wednesday, May 10 9:00-10:00am
In this beginner level, you will gain confidence,
strength and endurance. This program is focused on
helping members begin a workout and be
successful. Individual instructions on equipment
setup will be after class from 10:00-11:00am.
Highlights
The Benefits of Essential Oils
Focus on Pain with a Natural Approach
Monday, May 8 10:00-11:00am
Join us to learn how essential oils can be effective at
providing comfort for aches & pains. Let us help
you work to get back to enjoying your daily
activities. Join Registered Nurses Bonnie O’Neill &
Sandy Vatter
Jen Zipkin: Carb Smart
Monday, May 8 12:00pm
Welcome back nutrition educator, Jen Zipkin. Join
us today to learn how you can eat smarter with
carbs! Enjoy samples of healthy eating ideas for
those living with Diabetes. You will also leave with
some great recipes.
Tuesdays with a Personal Trainer – Part 2
Lower Body - Mobility & Flexibility
Tuesday, May 9 10:00am
Mobility and flexibility are important to people of
all ages. Lore will share how a few simple drills can
help you to move better, more smoothly and
increase your range of motion.
Artist Ann Limbeck
Creating Georgia O’Keeffe Art
Tuesday, May 9 12:30pm
Everyone is an artist! Join teacher and artist, Ann
Limbeck as she guides you each step along to create
your very own masterpiece of Georgia O’Keeffe art.
You may know, Georgia Totto O'Keeffe was an
American artist. She was best known for her
paintings of enlarged flowers, New York
skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes. O'Keeffe
has been recognized as the "Mother of American
modernism.”
Karleen Cirulli, Eldersource Caremanager
Wednesday, May 10
Wednesday, May 31 11:00am-1:00pm
Stop by to meet Karleen and learn about the many
resources for older adults in our community.
Perhaps you have a neighbor, a relative or friend
that would benefit from these resources.
Artist of the Month
Reception for Anne Jurgens
Thursday, May 11 11:45am
Please join us to meet Ann, and learn more about
her wide variety of work in a number of genres.
Enjoy refreshments following her presentation.
The Earring Project
Thursday, May 11 1:00pm
Volunteers Needed
As part of our Lifespan Gems, our volunteers meet
and make jewelry. Please consider joining us to
make jewelry for the 2017 Craft sale that is held
here at the YMCA. The earrings will be displayed
in our beautiful curio and sold throughout the year
as well. These earrings are very simple to make and
class will be led by jewelry designer, Deb E. We
truly appreciate your willingness to help!
Brunch & Learn
GVPT: Aquatic Physical Therapy
Friday, May 12 9:45-11:00am
Join Physical Therapist, Dan Geen to learn how
about the benefits of aquatic therapy when dealing
with pain, injury and post-surgery.
May Program Highlights
Daniel Jones: Meet the iPhone $5
Monday, May 15 10:00-11:30am
Are you the proud owner of an Apple iPhone?
And are you struggling to navigate through the
Apps, Internet, Pictures, Contacts and more. Join
Daniel for this informative seminar and leave
knowing how to successfully use and enjoy your
iPhone.
Dress a Girl Around the World
Wednesday, May 17 9:00am-3:00pm
NOTE: This all day event will be held the third
Wednesday of each month. Join our members to
sew, iron, cut material and create dolls for this
wonderful project. No sewing experience is
required. For those interested in making dolls that
accompany the dresses, please join Terie K. today
at 10:00am and on the last Thursday of each
month (at 12:30pm) to learn how to make, dress
and embellish each doll.
Highlights
Cooking Demo with Jackie C.
Monday, May 15 1:30pm
Enjoy samples of Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad and
Triple Chocolate Quesadillas. You won’t want to
miss this presentation!
Tuesdays with a Personal Trainer
Tuesday, May 16 10:00am
Jen Zipkin: Let’s Talk About Progression
Whatever your fitness level is, come and learn how
to safely “kick it up a notch.” Exercise progression
is important to keeping strong and staying fit. Jen
will let you know what you can do to keep
progressing your workouts.
Caring Bouquets – Make & Take
Tuesday, May 16 11:30am
Bring a mug or cup and be guided by our dedicated
volunteers to make a mini-bouquet. You can take
this arrangement with you to enjoy at home. We
will also have the bouquets available. If you can
suggest a community to deliver to, please feel free
to deliver a bouquet. Sharon Myers, a local
volunteer will be delivering an assortment of
flowers, donated by Trader Joe’s.
Ski Hat Ornament Project
Tuesday, May 16 12:30pm
Volunteers Needed
As part of our Lifespan Gems, our volunteers meet
and make ornaments. Please consider joining us to
make these simple ski hats for the 2017 Craft sale
that is held here at the YMCA. These ornaments are
very simple to make and you will be guided by our
very own dedicated volunteer, Beth R. We truly
appreciate your willingness to help!
The History of Mount Hope Cemetery
Presented by Diane Myer
Thursday, May 18 10:30am
Join the exuberant and dedicated volunteer, Diane
Myer to learn more about this “museum of history.”
Diane has completed extensive research and will
delight you with her knowledge of this famous
cemetery that over 350,000 people call their final
resting place.
Hosted by Bead Breakout
Make and Take: Designing a Necklace $5
Thursday, May 18 1:30pm
Today you will design a beautiful necklace with the
assistance of designer Lisa from Bead Breakout.
The glistening beads will be joined with a gorgeous
chain. All supplies are included. Enjoy a relaxing
afternoon and take away a beautifully
designed-by-you necklace.
Rock The Garden – Intergenerational Event
Friday, May 19 10:00am
Today we will have the pleasure of meeting with
our little friends from the YMCA preschool
program. Upon arrival, we will gather the rocks
decorated last month (as part of the Kindness Rocks
Project) and make our way to the community
garden. Please join us for what will be a precious
intergenerational event!
Please take a few minutes and visit
our Facebook page,
The Eastside Resource Center.
Don’t forget to like us!
May Program Highlights
Lynn Sullivan: Holy Sepulchre and
Ascension Garden - Preplanning
Monday, May 22 11:00am Preplanning is not
exactly dinner conversation. It is part of life and we
often do not think about it. Not only will it ease the
worry for your family, you can “rest” assured that
your final arrangements will be handled as you
wish. Meet Lynn Sullivan to learn more about the
history of Holy Sepulchre, the Ascension Garden
and preplanning.
Alan Illig, Esq. Wills & Trusts
Wednesday, May 24 10:00am
Having worked for Harter, Secrest and Emery for
just under 40 years, Mr. Illig retired and joined
Lifespan. He began his second career over 12 years
ago, working one on one with older adults and their
relatives, offering information to help navigate the
complexities of trusts, wills and gift taxes. Join us
today with your questions.
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The Bracelet Project
Monday, May 22 12:30pm
Volunteers Needed
As part of our Lifespan Gems, our volunteers meet
and make ornaments. Please consider joining us to
make these simple bracelets for the 2017 Craft sale
that is held here at the YMCA. You will be guided
by our very own dedicated volunteer, Beth R. We
truly appreciate your willingness to help!
New Member Coffee Hour
Wednesday, May 24 12:15pm
Are you new to our resource center and/or new to
Lifespan and the YMCA? Meet our staff and learn
about great low-cost programs, evidence based
classes and special events.
Healthy Senior Day
Thursday, May 25
9:30am-1:30pm
Visit the many vendors throughout the YMCA.
Enjoy activities and presentations!
Highlights
State of the YMCA
Associate Executive Director, Jeff Cogan
Tuesday, May 23 10:00am
Welcome back Jeff Cogan. It’s been awhile since
our last update. Join us today to learn more about
the YMCA. Jeff will update you regarding what’s
happening around the Y. He looks forward to
meeting with you.
Birthday Celebration
Tuesday, May 23 12:00pm
Are you celebrating a birthday this month? Please
join us to celebrate YOU! All are welcome. Thank
you to Allison, from Legacy at Village Wood for
sponsoring our monthly birthday celebration.
The Beaded Keychain Project
Tuesday, May 23 1:00pm
Volunteers Needed
As part of our Lifespan Gems, our volunteers meet
and make jeweled keychains. Please consider
joining us to make these keychains for the 2017
Craft sale that is held here at the YMCA. The
keychains will be displayed in our beautiful curio
and sold throughout the year as well. These
keychains are very simple to make and you will be
guided by our very own jewelry designer and
volunteer, Deb E. We truly appreciate your
willingness to help!
Massages with Michelle & Megan
Thursday, May 25 11:30am-1:30pm
Appointments will be taken in 10 minute
increments. Reservations are required. If you were
fortunate to receive a massage in April, please
allow other members that did not receive a
massage, the opportunity to sign up.
Site Council
Friday, May 26 10:00am
Learn about special events, finances, fundraising
efforts and more. We will address your questions
and concerns and welcome your suggestions.
Tuesdays with a Personal Trainer
Meet & Greet: Nick Sirianni
Tuesday, May 30 11:15am
Just across the hall, the very popular Sports
Performance Center is under the direction of Nick
Sirianni. Meet Nick and learn more about boxing,
exercising, weight lifting and more. Following the
presentation, join Nick for a quick visit to the SPC.
The Penny Rug Club Announcement:
The Penny Rug club members will reunite in
October to begin work on the Lifespan
penny rug banner.
May Program Highlights
Tooth Fairy Pillow Project
Tuesday, May 30 12:00pm
Volunteers Needed
As part of our Lifespan Gems, our volunteers meet
and make items for the annual YMCA craft sale.
Please consider joining us to make these adorable
pillows. You will be guided by our very own
dedicated volunteer, Louise M. The pillows will be
available for purchase throughout the year; a sample
can be seen in our lovely curio. We truly appreciate
your willingness to help!
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Sheriff Academy Students
Graduation Celebration
Congratulation graduates!
We celebrate you for your commitment to
learn about public safety, our court system,
law enforcement policies/procedures and
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many other programs led by the
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.
Brunch & Learn
Brighton Securities:
The Life Insurance Spectrum
Wednesday, May 31 11:45am-1:00pm
Your financial well-being has a number of
components for consideration, which, at times,
may include an insurance plan. Join us to determine
whether additional insurance options including life
insurance, annuities, short and long term disability
insurance and long-term care insurance may
be suitable for you as a part of a comprehensive
financial plan.
Join us for complimentary refreshments on
Thursday, May 11 10:30am
Highlights
Monthly Book Club: Hosted by Betsy Kalweit
Wednesday, May 31 2:00pm
Join Betsy Kalweit, book club facilitator, for our
monthly book club meeting here in our resource
center. Members will be discussing this month’s
selection: Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
Young at Heart Travel Club - UPDATE
We now have a beautifully organized file box that
holds a variety of day and overnight trip fliers.
Thank you to Andy, Rosalie and Beth for taking the
time to collect and organize the trip fliers, maps,
catalogs and more. These assorted trips are
sponsored by senior centers, travel agents, churches,
local clubs, and more. Please do not remove the
fliers; staff will be happy to make copies for you.
Contact information is included with each trip. Feel
free to contact the sponsor for more information.
We will continue to offer our Breakfast Bunch,
Out to Lunch Bunch and Meet Ups. These three
programs will be shared in the monthly calendar.
Thank you!
Celebrate Father’s Day
When: Wednesday, June 14
Where: Resource Center
Time: 12:00pm
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Enjoy Lite Snacks,
Beer* & Dessert
$3 per person
*Root
May Program Highlights
Exciting News!
Welcome summer with our inaugural
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Euchre
Tournament
Wednesday, June 21
3:00 - 7:00pm
$10 per person*
See table flier for more information!
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Hostess: Sylvia Kellogg
(*1st, 2nd, 3rd & lowest score prizes)
Young at Heart Travel Club
Please see staff for more information regarding
these trips sponsored by the Henrietta Senior Center:
Travel to the Merry Go Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY for the colorful
and zany Guys & Dolls – Tuesday, June 27 2017 $115 includes lunch.
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Adirondack Fall Foliage Getaway
Monday, October 2 – Tuesday, October 3 2017
Enjoy accommodations at
The Georgian Lakeside Resort, Lake George $289 dbl.
These are just two samples of the many trips that are available. Please visit
our travel box for more samples of great trips, sponsored by local senior
centers, AAA, Day Tours and more.