JOSEPH CIPOLLA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
93 N FARVIEW AVENUE
PARAMUS, NJ
AUGUST 2016
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
August 21st is NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY
On August 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5847 declaring August 21 as National Senior
Citizens Day. This day was created as a day to support, honor and show appreciation to our seniors and to recognize
their achievements and the contributions they make to our community. To celebrate National Senior Citizens Day, it is suggested to spend time with the senior citizens that you know, which may be your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles,
neighbors and friends. Since August 21st is on a Sunday this Year, I would like every senior that is reading this newsletter
to know how appreciated, special and dear you are to us here at the senior center. Our hope at the center is that all who
attend feel welcomed and appreciated. This is written with great affection and appreciation for all of you who have touched
my life. Anne
There will be Coffee and Cake available all day on August 19th in honor of National Senior Citizens Day.
Eligible members must be 55 and 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
Ana Jimenez, Asst. Director: 201-265 2100 ext. 6122
BOROUGH OF PARAMUS TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Police: 201-262 – 3400
Mayor: 201-265-2100 ext. 2210 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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OUR GANG
The Borough of Paramus is proud to sponsor three senior citizen clubs for its residents. All three clubs
meet at the Joseph Cipolla Senior Activity Center and have access to varied activities and trips.
AARP CHAPTER #3834
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 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
YOGA FOR YOUR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT
The purpose of yoga is to still the fluctuations of the mind. Coordinating breathing and movement helps to quiet the mind and strengthen the body. Our teacher meets you right where you are, and helps you to craft a yoga
practice that brings you into a greater sense of ease, strength,
and joy.
YOGA WITH ARLENE :
MONDAY 10am and WEDNESDAY—9:30am
ADVANCED (WHICH IS OPEN TO EVERYONE) FRIDAYS—9am
MOVE AT YOUR OWN PACE AND ALLOW THE FLOW TO BRING
YOU TO A PLACE OF PEACE WITHIN.
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DID YOU KNOW FACTS!!
Did you know11% of people are left handed?
Did you know August has the highest percentage of births?
Did you know unless food is mixed with saliva you can't taste it?
Did you know the average person falls asleep in 7 minutes?
Did you know a bear has 42 teeth?
Did you know an ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain?
Did you know lemons contain more sugar than strawberries?
Did you know 8% of people have an extra rib?
Did you know 85% of plant life is found in the ocean?
Did you know Ralph Lauren's original name was Ralph Lifshitz?
Did you know rabbits like licorice?
Did you know the Hawaiian alphabet has 13 letters?
Did you know a lobsters blood is colorless but when exposed to oxygen it turns blue?
Did you know armadillos have 4 babies at a time and are all the same sex?
Did you know reindeer like bananas?
Did you know the longest recorded flight of a chicken was 13 seconds?
Did you know birds need gravity to swallow?
Source: Didyouknow.com
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT August 2nd from 5pm to 7pm at the Library on
Century Road
National Night Out brings together law enforcement and the community which they
protect and serve creating a true sense of community and at the same time creating a genuine and bonding relationship between the two to benefit each other.
On this night neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals,
parades, cookouts and other community events including safety demos, seminars,
youth events, and visits from emergency personnel and exhibits to promote
community safety.
AUGUST 2016
JOSEPH CIPOLLA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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2
3
4
5
10:00 Yoga
11:15 Coloring and
conversation
12:30 Bridge
2:00 Zumba Gold
3:00 Mahjong
Billiards
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Cards (Downstairs)
Billiards
9:30 Yoga
11:00 Art Class
2:30 Canasta
Billiards
AM: Bocce Group
AM: Bocce Group
9:00 Yoga
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Meditation
2:00 Zumba Gold
Billiards
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9
10
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:00 Bingo (Pizza Day)
1:00 Cards (Downstairs)
Billiards
9:30 Yoga
11:00 #1 Club Meeting
11:00 Art Class
2:30 Canasta
Billiards
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16
17
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10:00 Yoga
11:15 Coloring and
conversation
12:30 Bridge
2:00 Zumba Gold
3:00 Mahjong
Billiards
9:30 Healthy Bones
12:30 Paramus Women’s
Book Club**
1:00 Bingo (Hot Dog Day)
1:00 Cards (Downstairs)
Billiards
9:30 Yoga
11:00 Art Class
12:00 Movie
(light refreshments served)
2:30 Canasta
Billiards
AM: Bocce Group
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10:00 Yoga
11:15 Coloring and
conversation
12:30 Bridge
2:00 Zumba Gold
3:00 Mahjong
Billiards
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Cards (Downstairs)
Billiards
9:30 Yoga
11:00 Art Class
2:30 Canasta
Billiards
AM: Bocce Group
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:00 NO-SEW BLANKETS
Billiards
AM: Bocce Group
9:00 Yoga
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Meditation
2:00 Zumba Gold
Billiards
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10:00 Yoga
11:15 Coloring and
conversation
12:30 Bridge
2:00 Zumba Gold
3:00 Mahjong
Billiards
9:30 Healthy Bones
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Cards (downstairs)
Billiards
9:30 Yoga
11:00 Art Class
12:00 Movie
(light refreshments served)
2:30 Canasta
Billiards
1
10:00 Yoga
11:15 Coloring and
conversation
12:30 Bridge
2:00 Zumba Gold
3:00 Mahjong
9:30 Healthy Bones
Billiards
11
12
AM: Bocce Group
9:30 Healthy Bones
AM: Bocce Group
9:00 Yoga
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Meditation
2:00 Zumba Gold
Billiards
Billiards
9:30 Healthy Bones
Billiards
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COFFEE AND PASTRIES
SERVED ALL DAY
AM: Bocce Group
9:00 Yoga
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Meditation
2:00 Zumba Gold
Billiards
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This Month in History - August
This Day in History :
1 The first U.S. Census is completed. There were four million people in the U.S. in 1790.
2 Wild Bill Hickock was killed during a poker game. He was holding a "Dead Man's Hand", two pair aces and
8's. (1876)
3 The Nautilus, a nuclear powered submarine, is the first submarine to cross the North Pole under water.
(1958)
4 Champagne is invented by Dom Perignon. (1693) I'll drink to that!
5 Little Orphan Annie comic strip debuts. (1924)
6 Murderer John Hart is the first person to be executed in an electric chair. (1890)
6 Baseball pitching legend Cy Young pitches his first his first game, a win. (1890)
6 The Atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan by the U.S. (1945)
7 The "Order of the Purple Heart" was created by President George Washington (1782)
7 Through an Act of Congress, the Federal Government takes over the creation and maintenance of
the nations' lighthouses. (1789)
8 The Daughters of the American Revolution organization was created. (1890)
8 The USSR finally declares war against Japan. (1945)
9 Animated cartoon Dizzy Dishes premieres, with new star Betty Boop! (1930)
9 President Richard M. Nixon becomes the first and only president to resign while in office (1974)
10 The village of Chicago was incorporated. (1833)
10 "Smile, You're on Candid Camera". Allen Funt's wildly popular show debuts. (1948)
11 The Beatles began their last US concert tour. (1966)
12 US annexes Hawaii. (1898)
13 The Spanish defeat the Aztecs Indians and conquers Mexico City. (1521)
14 Japan surrenders, ending World War II. (1945)
14 Get a whiff of this...the Whiffle Ball was patented on this day. (1953)
15 The Panama Canal was opened. (1914)
16 Gold was discovered in the Klondike. (1896)
17 Construction was started on the Berlin Wall. (1961)
18 The 1,000 Islands bridge, connecting the US and Canada was dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. (1938)
19 Indianapolis Speedway holds it's first auto race (1909)
20 The Civil War was formally declared to be over by President Andrew Johnson. (1866)
21 Venetian blinds were patented. (1841)
21 Hawaii became the 50th state. (1959)
22 The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre (1911)
23 The first picture of Earth from the moon was taken by Lunar Orbiter 1. (1966)
24 The infamous Mount Vesuvius eruption buries the city of Pompeii. (79)
24 The Waffle Iron was patented by Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York. (1869)
25 Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar of Russia was born. (1530)
25 Amelia Earhart completes her trans-continental flight. (1932)
26 Julius Caesar's Roman army invades Britain (55 BC)
26 U.S. Congress passes the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting the right to vote (1920)
27 The island volcano of Krakatoa in Indonesia erupts. It was heard over 3,000 miles away and was one of the
biggest natural disasters ever recorded. (1886)
28 Senator Thurmond begins a 24 hour filibuster against the Civil Rights Bill. (1957)
28 Martin Luther King Jr. made his "I Have a Dream" speech. (1963)
29 Walt Disney's Mary Poppins was released. (1964)
30 The Late Show with David Letterman premiered on CBS. (1993)
31 Heavy weight champion Rocky Marciano died in a plane crash near Newton, Iowa. (1964)
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AUGUST 2016
AMONG FRIENDS
Create NO-Sew Blankets for Veterans and Nursing Home Residents
Sara Fergang, a granddaughter of one of our Seniors, invites you to help her complete her Girl
Scout Silver Award! Materials will be provided. Bring fabric scissors if you have them.
When: Thursday August 25th
Where: Senior Center
Time: 1:00pm
Please Sign up with Anne or Ana
LOOKING AT AUGUST : Weather permitting– Outdoor Bocce, Shuffleboard, Chess, checkers, and use of picnic tables.
Thursday Aug. 25th - 1pm No-Sew Blankets
Friday Aug. 19th :- Senior Citizen Day coffee and cake served all day. Come in and take a coffee break!
Wednesday Aug. 31 Sands Casino—leaving center at 10am
LOOKING AT SEPTEMBER:
Tuesday Sept. 6th call-in to Senior Center sign up for trip to the Culinary Institute on Friday October 28th. Cost is
$40.00/person seating is limited to 50 people.
Casino trip to be announced.