LIVING WELL NEWSLETTER
Lifespan at the Westside
Family YMCA
920 Elmgrove Road
Rochester, NY 14624
Office (585) 341-3075
January 2017
Living Well Center
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
8:30am - 4:00pm
Contact Information:
Cheers to the New Year!
And so it begins…
a shiny, brand new year.
May it bring you fresh insights,
great hope,
a willingness to learn and grow,
a wealth of gratitude, new
understanding and acceptance.
May you have health, wellness and
happiness throughout
the New Year!
Welcome 2017!
Tracy LaFountain,
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Julie Battaglia,
Assistant Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Kris Santillo,
Program Director
[email protected]
Julie Montgomery,
AOA Coordinator
[email protected]
Room Key:
(L) – Lounge
(C) – Conference Rm.
(K) - Kitchen
January 2017
Monday
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HighlightsThursday
Tuesday
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MVP Living Well
Center Closed Today!
3
Baby Picture Contest
10:00am
Healthy Lifestyles
Lunch & Learn $3pp
12:00pm
4
Card Games 9:15am
Adult Coloring
10:00am
Wellness Wednesday
12:30pm
Volunteer/Advisory
Mtg. 9:30am
Reiki
10:00am – 12:00pm
Friday
5
6
Mah Jongg 9:15am
News & Views
10:00am
Dominoes 12:00pm
Craft Corner: Winter
Themed Plate $5pp
1:00pm
Memoirs: “Tell Your
Story”
12:00 – 1:30pm
9
10
11
12
13
Blood Pressure Check
Essential Oils 101
Card Games 9:15am
10 Min. Massage w/ Bill Mah Jongg 9:15am
8:00 – 11:00am
10:00am
9:30 – 11:30am
Wholebytes 10:00am
Superstition Fun
GVPT Presents: “Hip
Matter of Balance
Matter of Balance Series 10:00am
Eldersource
Bursitis”
Series (1 of 8)
(2 of 8)
11:00am – 1:00pm
Dominoes 12:00pm
10:00am
12:30 – 3:00pm
12:30 – 3:00pm
Memoirs: “Tell Your
Story”
12:00 – 1:30pm
16
17
18
19
20
Book Club
Card Games 9:15am
NY Life Presentation
Mah Jongg 9:15am
11:00am – 12:00pm
10:00am
MVP Living Well
In the Kitchen w/Kim
Community
Center Closed Today!
Matter of Balance
10:00am
Matter of Balance Series Awareness w/ Joe
Series (3 of 8)
(4 of 8)
Resch 10:00am
Martin Luther King
Wellness Wednesday
12:30
–
3:00pm
12:30
–
3:00pm
Jr. Day
12:30pm
Dominoes 12:00pm
Computer Instruction
Adult Coloring
1 – 2pm or 2 – 3pm
1:00pm
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24
25
26
27
Tom Ward Presents:
January Birthday
Card Games 9:15am
New Member Coffee Hr. Mah Jongg 9:15am
“The Maya Way of
Celebration 10:00am
11:00am
Scrabble (Drop In)
Baby Picture Contest
Life”
MVP
Presentation:
10:00am
Matter
of
Balance
Series
Reveal 10:00am
10:00am
“Downsizing”
(6 of 8)
Eldersource
Dominoes 12:00pm
Card Making Class
12:30 – 1:30pm
12:30 – 3:00pm
11:00am
-1:00pm
1:00pm
Memoirs: “Tell Your
Matter of Balance
Wellness
Wednesday
Story”
Series (5 of 8)
12:30pm
12:00 – 1:30pm
12:30 – 3:00pm
Parkinson’s Support
Group
1:00 – 2:30pm
Coffee Talk w/
Rosemary Irwin
12:00pm
30
Walgreens Health
Presentation 10:00am
Beg. Crochet w/ Pamela
1:30pm
31
Tips w/ a Trainer:
“Reducing Risks of
Developing
Dementia” 10:00am
Matter of Balance
Series (7 of 8)
12:30 – 3:00pm
Wellness Wednesday
12:30pm
Reminder: All programs require registration.
Register in the AOA Program Book located in
the MVP Living Well Center during the day or
at the Membership desk during the evenings
and weekends.
January Program Highlights
Baby Picture Contest
Tuesday, Jan. 3
10:00am (L)
Bring in your baby picture (with your name on
the back) starting on January 3. We will
display the pictures throughout the month.
Reveal and winner will be announced on
Friday, January 27 at 10:00am.
Craft Corner: Winter Themed Plate $5pp
Thursday, Jan. 5
1:00pm (L)
Join us for a crafty afternoon! We will be making
decoupage plates themed for the winter season.
All supplies will be provided.
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Healthy Lifestyles Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, Jan. 3
12:00am – 1:00pm (C)
$3.00 pp for Soup and Salad
Join us for an informational presentation
while enjoying a healthy lunch. Today’s class
will focus on setting goals for the New Year!
Card Games Wednesdays; Jan. 4, 11, 18 & 25
9:15am (L)
Adult Coloring Group
Wednesday, Jan. 4
10:00am (C)
Come join us for the latest stress-reducing
craze! We supply coloring pencils as well as
the beautiful Mandala designs. Discover the
soothing effects of coloring while creating
serene masterpieces.
Wellness Wednesdays
Wednesdays; Jan. 4, 11, 18 & 25
12:30pm (L)
Various health and wellness topics will be
discussed each Wednesday.
Reiki
Thursday, Jan. 5
10:00am – 12:00pm (C)
Please join Sandra Fischer-Kierecki, RN, MS,
CNM for a complimentary 15 minute Reiki
treatment. Registration is required.
Mah Jongg Fridays; Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27
9:15am (C)
“News & Views”
Friday, Jan. 6
10:00am (L)
Come join us as we discuss the weekly news.
Memoirs: “Tell Your Story” $20pp for 6 classes
Facilitator: Maxine Childress-Brown
Friday, Jan. 6, 13, 27; Feb. 3, 17 & 24
12:00 – 1:30pm (C)
All are welcome as we come together to share
and write short stories from our experiences. No
experience is needed.
Blood Pressure Checks
Monday, Jan. 9
8:00 – 11:00am (L)
Brunch & Learn - GVPT Presents: “Hip Bursitis”
Presenter: Michael Dix, DPT
Monday, Jan. 9
10:00 – 11:00am (C)
Join GVPT to find out how physical therapy can
help manage and prevent hip bursitis.
Coffee Talk w/ Rosemary Irwin: “Memory”
Monday, Jan. 9
12:00pm (C)
Learn how the various aspects of memory
operate and the impact it has on your daily
experience of life.
Aromatherapy: Intro. To Essential Oils
Tuesday, Jan. 10
10:00 – 11:00am (C)
Instructors: Bonnie O’Neill, RN and
Sandra Vatter, RN
Nature provides us with wonderful healing
scents, and Aromatherapy is the art and science
of combining their essences to create essential
oils. These oils can enhance many areas of life
such as health, cleaning, cooking and more!
January Program Highlights
Lifespan Presents: Matter of Balance Series
Tuesdays & Thursdays; Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19,
24, 26, 31 & Feb. 2
12:00 – 3:00pm (C)
Lifespan is offering this complimentary 4 week
workshop, which meets 2 times a week for 2½
hours. This peer-led series helps to reduce
the fear of falling. It will also focus on
increasing physical activity levels of older
adults who have concerns about falling. Note:
A minimum number of 6 participants must be
met in order to run the program.
Superstition Fun
Friday, Jan. 13
10:00am (L)
We have all heard of or have followed
superstitions, but did you know how they
originated? Here is your chance to find out! Join
us for some fun this “Friday the 13th.
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Parkinson’s Support & Information Group
Tuesday, Jan. 10
1:00 – 2:30pm (C)
We will be hosting the support and
educational group here at our Center, which is
open to the community. The focus for this
meeting will be on sleep.
Wholebytes Presentation
Wednesday, Jan. 11
10:00 – 11:00am (C)
Please join presenter Lora Downie as she
discusses health and wellness related to food
choices.
Eldersource Case Management
Wednesdays; Jan. 11 & 25 (C)
11:00am – 1:00pm
Betsy, our Eldersource Case Manager is
available to assist with matters that concern
you: your one-stop resource for information,
guidance, & support. No appointment needed,
however we do ask that you sign up in our
AOA Program Book.
Complimentary 10 Minute Massage w/ Bill
Thursday, Jan. 12
9:30 – 11:30am (L)
Here is your chance to relax and unwind!
Sign up for an appointment time.
Book Club: Paula Blackburn, Gates Library
Tuesday, Jan. 17
11:00am (C)
Looking to join our book club? Books will be
available on hand to borrow. Please stop by the
Lifespan office to pick up your book.
In the Kitchen w/Kim
Wednesday, Jan. 18
10:00am (K)
Join us as Kim cooks up something delicious!
NY Life Presents: “Retirement Income
Strategies”
Thursday, Jan. 19
10:00am (C)
Please join us for this informative presentation by
New York Life with regards to strategies for
retirement. It is never too late to save.
Computer Instruction
Thursday, Jan. 19
1:00 – 2:00pm or 2:00 – 3:00pm (L)
Bring your questions as well as your laptop, tablet
or IPad. Staff will be on hand to answer questions
you may have. Limited number of computers will
also be available to borrow.
Community Awareness w/ Deputy Joe Resch
Friday, Jan. 20
10:00am (L)
Deputy Resch of the Monroe County Sheriff’s
Department will visit with helpful hints on how to
stay safe.
January Program Highlights
Adult Coloring Group
Friday, Jan. 20
1:00pm (C)
Come join us for the latest stress-reducing
craze! We supply coloring pencils as well as
the beautiful Mandala designs. Discover the
soothing effects of coloring while creating
serene masterpieces.
Scrabble “Drop In”
Wednesday, Jan. 25
10:00am (L)
We have had expressed interest from members
for a “drop in” scrabble program. Get together
with your friends and enjoy a nice game of
scrabble. Note: 2 boards will be available or you
may bring your own.
Tom Ward Presents: “The Maya Way of Life:
Reclamation & Restoration”
Monday, Jan. 23
10:00am
Join us as Tom shares his involvement and the
story of Guatemala Partners and their
Guatemala area. Learn about the nearly 4
decades of government sanctioned genocide
against the Mayas and what has happened
since the Peace Accords were signed in 1996.
New Member Coffee Hour
Thursday, Jan. 26
11:00am (L)
Are you new to the Y? If you have questions, join
Julie Montgomery and Tracy to get your answers!
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Card Making Class $2pp
Monday, Jan. 23
1:00pm (C)
Let’s get together for a quick “make & take”.
You will be able to make 4 cards, using simple
paper crafting techniques. All supplies will be
provided.
January Birthday Celebration
Tuesday, Jan. 24
10:00am (L)
Attention all members who have birthdays in
January. Join us as we celebrate YOU!
Registration is required.
MVP Presentation: “Making the Decision to
Downsize”
Tuesday, Jan. 24
12:30 – 1:30pm (L)
Making the decision to downsize is not easy to
make. A lot of thought and planning needs to
take place before making “the move”. This
presentation will assist you in making a well
informed decision about whether or not the
time is right for you to downsize.
Walgreens Pharmacist Presents:
“How to Protect Your Skin This Winter”
Monday, Jan. 30
10:00am (L)
Come join Laura as she discusses ways to protect
your skin during the winter.
Beginner Crochet with Pamela Langdon
Monday, Jan 30
1:30pm (L)
Come and join in on the fun and “knot” with us.
Are you a true beginner or just forgotten what
you learned from your grandmother? Start with
some basic knots and learn to read a pattern so
you can make all those creative items you have
seen for the holidays. You are asked to bring a
“F” or “G” hook.
Tips with a Trainer
“Reducing Your Risks for Developing Dementia”
Tuesday, Jan. 31
10:00am (C)
Join Personal Trainer Jen Zipkin, as she presents
valuable information regarding the best proven
everyday lifestyle choices one can make to
reduce your risks of Dementia.
January Program Highlights
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The MVP Health Care Living Well Center is a partnership between MVP, the YMCA, the United
Way, and Lifespan. The purpose of the Center is to promote successful aging by providing an
engaging atmosphere that creates a sense of community and encourages life-long learning.
These classes are open to all members as well as the community. You do not need to have an
MVP membership to attend. Please register by calling Tracy at the MVP Living Well Center at
585-341-3075 or MVP Medicare Health Promotion at 585-327-2569.
Making the Decision to Downsize
Tuesday, January 24 12:30 – 1:30pm
Program Code: 4257
Making the decision to downsize is not easy to make. A lot of thought and planning needs to
take place before making “the move”. This presentation will assist you in making a well
informed decision about whether or not the time is right for you to downsize.
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Chocolate
Tuesday, February 14 12:30 – 1:30pm
Program Code: 4255
Spend Valentine’s Day discovering all things chocolate! Learn the history of chocolate, the
different types, Free Trade vs. other sources, what the latest research says about the pros and
cons of consuming chocolate, and the best cooking methods. Be ready for a tasting and take
home recipes!
Total Recall
Tuesday, February 28
Program Code: 4258
12:30 – 1:30pm
Explore the mechanism of memory and changes we can anticipate as we age. Learn easy
techniques to improve your memory and how to stimulate your brain.
Let’s Get Organized
Monday, March 20 12:30 – 1:30pm
Program Code: 4256
Start spring with less clutter, and better organization and time management skills. Learn how a
little investment of time can improve your quality of life, decrease your stress, and give you
more time to do the things you really enjoy.