1. food and drink
2. food
3. grains and pasta

An Irish Blessing
May the road rise
to meet you,
May the wind be always
at your back,
May the sun shine warm
upon your face,
The rains fall soft
upon your fields and
Until we meet again,
May God hold you
in the palm of His hand.
Emotional Wellness and Health
What it must be like for people to feel as they do not matter. Imagine
being in a crowded room and feeling invisible. Researchers long ago
recognized that living life without feeling noticed or appreciated by oth‐
ers was one of the worst‐case scenarios for people of any age.
Older people often indicate that they feel “invisible” and unappreciated.
In a society that reveres youth and ridicules aging, it is human nature to
assume aging leads only to failing capabilities and losses. As a result,
many people overlook the upside and benefits of aging.
Emotional Vitality
To help enhance emotional wellness, older adults, need to understand
the characteristics linked to “emotional vitality” discovered by
researchers which include:
“Feeling happy, enjoying life
Having a purpose in life
Feeling hope about the future
Having a sense of self‐acceptance
Having low measures of anxiety and depression”
Study at the University of Cincinnati School of Nursing
is still not finished.
Emotional Vitality is not always possible given situations that have to be
faced as we get older. However, there is help finding ones way back,
COLD WEATHER SAFETY
During this cold weather, we are all where enjoyment, purpose and self‐acceptance can be achieved.
advised to check in on neighbors, As a step in the right direction, and a great opportunity to learn what is
friends, and relatives -- especially the
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, please attend the
elderly, since they are most likely to be
WORKSHOP: EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AND HEALTH
exposed to dangerous cold. Seniors,
infants, people with chronic cardiovasTuesday, March 31st, 2015
cular or lung conditions, people using
Time: 1:30, Place: Encore Senior Center
alcohol or drugs, people with cognitive
Run by Ellen Finney, LMSW and Natalia Granger, LMSW
impairments such as dementia, serifrom the Mental Health Association of NYC.
ous mental illness or developmental
Mae Roisin Roney
WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE
disability are at increased risk.
a young, talented
>Stay indoors as much as possible.
Classical Violinist
JOIN US FOR ENCORE’S
>When outdoors, use multiple layers
will play at both
to maintain warmth.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON
dinners on
>Keep fingertips, earlobes, and noses
& CELEBRATION
St. Patricks Day
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
covered if you go outside.
May is the daugh‐
Entertainment, Raffles & Refreshments
>Wear sturdy boots that provide trac‐
ter
of John Roney,
tion to reduce slipping. Use handrails
one of Encore’s
when using stairs.
Volunteers
>Shivering signals to return indoors.
>Report any loss of heat or hot water
to property managers immediately
and call 311 if there is no response.
:Sign‐up for ENCORE’S
E‐MAIL EXPRESS
and receive a
Monthly Newsletter
request to:
[email protected]
M A R C H W E E K LY AC T I V I T I ES
Day/Time
Mon.9:45‐10:45
10:00‐11:00
10‐11:30
10:45‐11:45
1:30
Painting Class ‐A, with Genie Cameron..(Encore West location)
Tai Chi Chih Class, with Sr. Peggy McGirl (Relocated to Senior Center)
Legal Clinic from Volunteers of Legal Services (4th Monday, 3/23)
Painting Class ‐B with Genie Cameron..(Encore West location)
Bingo (following 2nd Lunch )
Tues. 9:00‐2:00 Food Stamp Assistance (Initial or Recertification)
9:30‐12:00 Blood Pressure Screening‐ from Esco Pharmacy
11:00‐3:30 Birthday Dinner Celebration will be on the 3nd Wed. 3/18...............
Don’t forget to sign up with Nieves for the Birthday Gifts
Wed . 11:00‐2:00 Food Stamp Assistance (Initial or Recertification)
10:00 to 1:00 Sr. Lil’s Bargain Store. “Great bargains at great prices”.
10:00‐12:00 Blood Pressure Screening ‐ RN from NY School of Technology
Thurs. 9:00‐2:00 Food Stamp Assistance (Initial or Recertification)
10:00‐11:00 Yoga Exercise Class, with Jane Kristofferson at Encore 49 Residence
220 West 49th St. location
1:30 “Circle of Hope” Support Group with Sr. Margaret Rose on the Center Stage
Fri. 1:30 Friday at the Movies...........(Please check the Movie schedule below for the Friday dates.)
Day /Date
Time
Fridays 3/06 10:30
3/13
3/20
Wed. 3/11
1:15
M A R C H S P EC I A L E V E N T S
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CLASSES: “Dance into Wellness”
Presented By Erica Brooks (OTS) from
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
WORKSHOP: “Managing High Blood Pressure”
presented by Stefanie Mercado Allman from
The Ryan Chelsie‐Clinton Community Health Center.
Tues. 3/17 11:00 SAINT PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON & CELEBRATION: with “Sing‐along” at 1:30 with
to 3:00 Anthony Jordano, followed by Raffle & Refreshments. Event sponsored by St
Francis Food Pantries & Shelters in conjunction with Macy’s.
Wed., 3/18
1:30
BIRTHDAY DANCE “Dance Your Way to Health”
Music by DJ Arturo Peres, followed by Refreshments
Tues., 3/24
1:30
Wed. 3/25
1:30
Presents“ A Musical Performance
& Sing Along”
followed by Refreshments
Senior Outreach Program
WORKSHOP: “Awareness of Elder Abuse” Presented by JASA LEAP Program
There is HELP out there so don’t stand by silently. Report the abuse
Fri., 3/27 11:00
to
12:00
Tues., 3/31
1:30
CHAIR MASSAGES Sponsored by United Health Care.
Because of limited space, please register for a massage with
Nieves Taveras, Assistant Director of the Senior Center
Chair massage does wonders for your body, mental state & sense of well‐being.
WORKSHOP: “Emotional Wellness & Health” Run by Ellen Finney, LMSW and
Natalia Granger, LMSW from the Mental Health Association of NYC.
Friday at the Movies with New Releases
3/6
3/13
3/20
Complimentary
Tickets for NY Youth Symphony
3/27
Sunday, March 8th at 2:00PM
Because we have limited tic‐
kets, “first come, first serve.”
Please see Nieves, our Senior
Center Assistant Director to
sign up and receive a voucher
for the concert.
March, 2015
Senior Center On‐site
LUNCH PROGRAMS
1st Lunch...11:00AM
2nd Lunch...12:30PM
BREAKFAST CART
9:00 to 10:00 AM
Monday
All Meals are prepared under the strict nutritional
guidelines of The NYC Department for the Aging
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Milk: 1% or low‐fat milk is provided at every meal.
Margarine: (TFF) served with every meal
Coffee or Tea if requested during Lunch, cost $.50
Coffee, Tea & Soup are not part of the DFTA required menu.
(NJ) In natural juice
(PW) Packed in Water
(SF) Sugar Free
(ZTF) ZeroTrans Fat
(LS) Low Salt
(LF) Low Fat
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2
Hungarian
3 Hawaiian Chicken 4
Swedish
5 Baked Rosemary 6
Baked
Breaded
Fish
w/Diced Pineapple
Chicken
Meatballs
Goulash w/ Beef
w/Tartar Sauce
Baked Sweet
Brown Rice
Light brown Sauce
Steamed
Steamed
Potatoes
Steamed
Bowtie Noodles
White Rice
Red
Bliss
Potatoes
Steamed
Red Cabbage
Collard
Greens
Baby Beets w/
Diced Beets
Cut Green Beans
Whole Wheat Bread
with Tomato
Carrots & Dill
Whole Wheat Bread
w/Onions
Fruited Jello
Fresh Green Tip
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Enriched Fruit Juice Whole Wheat Bread
Banana
Fresh Cantaloupe
Canned Pears (PW)
Fresh Apple
Enriched
Fruit
Ju
ice
Homemade Soup
Enriched Fruit Juice
Enriched Fruit Juice
Classic
10 Spanish Style 11 Homemade
Salisbury Steak
Baked Chicken
Beef Stew
Rice & Beans
Homestyle
Penne Pasta
Steamed
Mashed Potatoes
California Blend
Cut
Green
Beans
Zucchini with
Vegetables
Whole Wheat
Corn and Tomatoes
Whole Wheat Bread
Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Sliced Peaches (PW)
Fresh
Fresh Apple
Enriched Fruit Juice
Green Tip Banana
Enriched Fruit Juice
Enriched Fruit Juice
9
17 Corned Beef
Stewed
w/ Mustard
Pork Chops
Red Skin
Red Bliss Potatoes
Boiled Potatoes
Steamed Carrots
Steamed Cabbage
Whole Wheat Bread
Irish Soda Bread
Fresh Orange
St Patrick’s Day
Enriched Fruit Juice
Cup Cake (ZTF)
Ice Cream (SF)
Enriched Fruit Juice
16
12 Southern Style 13 Lemon Garlic
Breaded Chicken
Tilapia
Pesto Pasta with
Baked
Broccoli
Sweet Potatoes
BabyCarrots with
Steamed‐Spinach
Parsley
Whole Wheat Bread
Fresh Orange
Fruited Jello
Enriched Fruit Juice Homemade Soup
18 Sauerbraten
19 Barbecued
20 Baked Fish
(German Pot Roast)
w/ Creole Sauce
Chicken
Red Bliss
Quinoa Pilaf
White Rice
Potatoes
Steamed
Steamed Spinach
Mixed Vegetables
Green Cabbage
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Fresh Banana
Fresh Orange
Homemade Cake (ZTF) Enriched Fruit Juice
Homemade Soup
Ice Cream (SF)
Enriched Fruit Juice
23 Chili con Carne 24 Chicken Piccata 25 Country Style
26 Hometown
27 Parmesan
Baked Fish
Pepper Steak
Enriched
Roasted Potatoes
Turkey Meatloaf
Couscous
Brown Rice
White Rice
Steamed
w/Light Sauce
Collard Greens
Steamed
Green Beans
Sweet Baked Yams with Peas & Lemon
Diced Beets
with Tomatoes
Peas and Carrots
Whole wheat Bread
Steamed Broccoli
with Onions
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Fresh Orange
Whole
Wheat
Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Fresh Pear
Fresh Apple
Enriched Fruit Juice Enriched Fruit Juice
Fruited Jello
Fresh Cantaloupe
Enriched Fruit Juice
Enriched Fruit Juice
Homemade Soup
30 Salisbury Steak 31 Chicken
Parmesan
w/Mushroom Gravy
Spaghetti
Mashed Potatoes
Italian Blend
Steamed Broccoli &
Vegetables
Red Peppers
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Fresh Banana
Sliced Peaches (PW) Enriched Fruit Juice
Enriched Fruit Juice
DON’T CHOOSE BETWEEN PAYING BILLS
AND HAVING MONEY FOR FOOD.
Funds are available through the Supplemental
Nutrition Program (SNAP), otherwise known as
food stamps, that assist more than 40 million
people each month to put food on the table.
YOU CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE
at Encore’s Social Service Department at
theSenior Center. Staff are fully qualified to
assist you in this area. You can walk in or call
for an appointment at 212 581‐2910 Ext. 125
PLEASE SUPPORT ENCORE’S
ENCORE’S
HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM
Meals From the Heart Program
so we can continue to provide meals for our
frail homebound seniors.
delivers nutritious meals to over 1100 frail
elderly homebound seniors on the West
Side of Manhattan’s from 14th to 110th St.
DONATIONS may be made on Encore’s Website, by mail
or in person. The Website and mailing addresses are listed on the If you are in need of a home delivered meal
or know of an elderly friend or family mem‐
front cover of this Newsletter.
ber in need, please call the following:
The Meals Program is vital service in the lives of our homebound
Selfhelp Case Management Agency
elderly, especially those with very low incomes.
(212) 787‐8106
That is why donations matter.
for homebound seniors living on the West
WHY MEMBERSHIP
Side of 8th Avenue to 12th Avenue.
MEAL CONTRIBUTIONS
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
ARE SO VERY IMPORTANT.
Henry Street Settlement
In order for senior programs like
(212) 473‐1474
Encore to exist, funding from the
for homebound seniors living on the East
Sr.Lillian McNamara
government is essential. This funding however is Dir. of Operations Side of 8th Avenue to 5th Avenue.
not meant to take care of the entire cost.
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Factored into the meal expenses are funds from
If you have difficulty getting
meal contributions that are set with the
in touch with either agency,
Department for the Aging and built into our Food
please call:
Service budget.
Encore’s Home Delivered
Meal Program
Encore prides itself on providing wonderful nutri‐
(212) 581‐2910
tious meals that will aid in the health of our sen‐ Elvira Yanes LMSW
Adela Rodrigue
Ext. 130
Program Manageer
iors. The estimated cost of the total meal Encore Dir. of Programs
provides, if gotten elsewhere, would be at least
$8.00 to $10.00. All we ask is $1.50 so it will not
be such a burden. No senior however, will be
denied a meal for lack of contributing.
PLEASE ASSIST ENCORE BY CONTRIBUTING
$1.50 for the meal.
Juan Cruz
Food Service Manager
SENIOR
ADVISORY COUNCIL
March 12th at 12:00PM
Please continue to
put your suggestions
in the Suggestion Box.
=“JEWELRY”=
Administrative Assistant
Melissa Astor
Delivery Coordinator
SENIOR CENTER GENERAL INFORMATION
(212) 581‐2910 Ext. 122
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM DEPT. Ext. 127
If you leave a message, please be sure to leave your name and
phone number so we can get back to you as soon as possible.
A big THANK YOU to all our wonderful people
who continue to support Encore with financial
contributions along with donations of Jewelry
and other items. These contributions and
donations play a vital role in Encore’s ability to
sustain our many needed programs,
If anyone has
Anthony Concepcion
you would
like to donate to help Encore, we would
be very grateful. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX
DEDUCTIBLE. You can donate by sending or
bringing jewelry to: Sr. Lillian Mc Namara,
Dir. of Operations, Encore 49 Residence
220 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019
Nieves Taveras
Sr.Margaret Rose MSW
Stephanie Rivera
Assistant Director
Bridge Program
Senior Case Worker
Clothing & other
small item dona‐
tions can go to
the Senior Center
directly, Mon. to
Fri., 8 to 4:30PM.
Katie Parra
Naryobe Arias
Volunteer Cordinator
Case Worker
ON‐SITE SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT‐ (212) 581‐2910 Ext 125
Provides information on benefits and entitlements such as Food Stamps, Medicare, Medicaid,
Veterans Benefits e t c . See Programs below:
Shop and Escort Program ‐ Ext. 125, Assists seniors with escorts to medical and other needed errands.
Food Stamp Program ‐ Ext. 125, will assist seniors who qualify to receive Food Stamps.
Bridge Program ‐ Ext. 118, provides information on Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Power of Attorney etc.
Legal Clinic ‐ Ext. 118, 125 4th Mon. of the month from 10 to 11:30AM, operated by Volunteers of
Legal Services. Appointments can be made through Social Service. Check Newsletter for changes in date.
Friendly Visiting Program ‐ Ext. 110, Matches homebound seniors with Volunteers who provide companionship
and a sense of family for seniors living alone.
Funded in part by the NYC Department for the Aging, Citymeals‐on‐wheels, contributions & fundraising.