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Dear Friends,

A new year a plethora of new activities and goings-on at the Center! Moriah will be hosting its firstever evening activityon at 6:30 pm. Register and join us for

. Listen as an actual contestant discusses his experiences on the show and watch the episodethat he appeared on live at the Center.

Moriahs meets on at 2 pm to discuss art, labor history and much

more, in their most recent selection, Clara and Mr. Tiffany.

Cantor Eric S. Freemans program, featuring the works of Rodgers and Hammerstein,will be held on at 2 pm.

returns for its final visit to Moriah on , to do benefits checkupThey also provide fun cooking demonstrations and tastings.

Senior computer guru Abby Stokes returns on , at 2 pm to enlighten us onin this digital age.

Our monthly will be held on .

Moriah will be open for a PICK UP LUNCH on at 10:30 am.

begins with a at 12:30 pm.At 2 pm, join our craft program and create lovely which can be used ascalendars, diaries, or a place for lists. Space is limited. Please register in the office.

, funded by the Borough Presidents Community Grant Program, also run onat 2 pm. Sign up in the office to reserve your time slot.

The NY Office of Emergency Management will hold an and helpour seniors devise customized preparedness plans before lunch on at 12:3pm. Dont miss this important activity.

As always, join us for on ,on & and on

JANUARY

90 Bennett Avenue, New York, NY 10033 212-923-5715

Moriah is funded by the NYC Department for the Aging andyourgenerous contributions.A project of Agudath Israel of America, Community Services Inc.

Shuli Gutmann, Director

Chani Hilewitz, Bookkeeper Rachel Zezon, Program Assistant

Moriah thanks the following people for their generous donations to our Center:

We Welcome Our New Members!

moriahcenter@gmail.co

Mrs. Lilia Freire Mrs. Carmen Hernandez Ms. Altagracia Santana

Anonymous Mrs. Gertrude Frankel Mr. & Mrs. Herman Gershon

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Helmreich Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Lowenthal Ms. Paulette Weill

In honor of Ms. Judy Darmstadter

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The following article, entitled The New Old Age, appeared in theNew York Times and highlights the benefits of Senior Volunteerism.

Evidence of the benefits that volunteering can bring older people continues to roll in. "Volunteers

have improved physical and social functioning," said Fengyan Tang, an assistant professor at the

University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, who has studied older volunteers. "They report

better well-being and greater life satisfaction. There's a reduced risk for mortality compared to non

-volunteers."

I reported a few weeks back on a public school program whose volunteers, in a small-scale initial

study, appeared to reduce their risk of cognitive decline.

But we're also learning that not all volunteering is created equal. In Dr. Tang's most recent study,

published in The Gerontologist, she surveyed 207 volunteers (average age: 72) who devoted on

average six hours a week to programs providing such services as preparing meals or teaching

computer skills.

The results demonstrate how important the programs' organization and administration can be.

Volunteers reported greater "socioemotional benefits" - a sense of having made importantcontributions, feelings of enhanced well-being - when the programs provided greater

"organizational support."

What's organizational support? Thoughtfully matching volunteers with jobs that interest them.

Offering training so that volunteers feel familiar with the work environment, the staff, the task,

the possible challenges ahead. Making volunteering more convenient for older people by providing

parking or transportation, even small stipends. Recognizing their efforts with events or awards.

"Organizational support is more important than the individual characteristics of the volunteer, in

terms of longer participation and greater benefit," Dr. Tang said. Seniors and families looking forengaging volunteer opportunities, and programs hoping to recruit and retain older volunteers,

take note.

Everyone I know who volunteers finds the experience far more rewarding than expected. I often

hear people say, "I got so much more than I gave." And every one of them is surprised the first

time. Volunteering is contagious. Do it once and you'll be hooked. You'll also learn new things.

Every time. Be a volunteer - Contact the office to find out how.

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New Evening Activity for the New Year

Listen to an actual JEOPARDYcontestant discuss

his experience on the popular television show,

followed by a viewing of the episode on which

he appeared live.

Wednesday, January 2, 20136:30 pm 7:30 pm

Light refreshments will be served.

Please register in advance with the office

90 Bennett Avenue

212-923-5715 moriahcenter@gmail.com

MORIAH SENIOR CENTERMORIAH SENIOR CENTER

NIGHTNIGHT

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SComfort Tiffanymakes his debut

and earn him a place on the

a luminous exhibition of

with

international artistic stage. But

behind the scenes in his New York

studio is the freethinking Clara Driscoll,

of and designs nearly all of the iconic

leaded-glass lamps for which he is long remembered.

MORIAHS BOOK CLUB DISCUSSES

innovative stained-glass

windows which he hopes

will honor his family business

head of his womens division. Publicly

unrecognized by Tiffany, Clara conceives

Its 1893, and atu

the Chicago

hWorlds Fair, Louis

Monday, January 7th at 2:00 pmRegister in the office and receive a library copy

of this novel by Susan Vreeland for advance reading.

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AN ALL NEW LECTURE BY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR

ABBY STOKES

MONDAY, JANUARY 21 @ 2:00 pm

LUNCH @ 1:15 pm

MORIAH SENIOR CENTER

90 BENNETT AVENUE New York, NY 10033

212-923-5715 moriahcenter@gmail.com

The digital divide widens with the rapid pace o

new innovations and gadgets. What is out the

and how it might benefit you can be lost in all

the tech talk. Abby, author of "Is This Thing On

A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers,

Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming,

helps "digital immigrants" (those baby boome

and beyond not born with a keyboard and

mouse in hand) understand what everyone is

talking about and how to decide what might

work best for them from gadgets to social

networking.

How to Navigate the

Ever Changing Landscape

of Technology

Books will be available for purchase for $17

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MORIAH SENIOR CENTER

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

WORKSHOP

WHEN: Wednesday,January 30th, 2013

WHERE: Moriah Senior Center90 Bennett AvenueNew York, NY 10033

TIME: 12:30 1:00 pm

These are the questions we all face in an emergency.My Emergency Plan booklet offers you the opportunity toanswer those questions based on your personal needs in anemergency.Dont miss the short 30 minute workshop with a member of

the New York City Office of Emergency Management. Youwill then have your own personal emergency plan.

Where to go?

What to do?

Whom to call?

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Meta Adler Yakov Fliorent Daisy Onorati Isaak Shapiro

Sally Apfelbaum Lilia Freire Elfriede Lambert Pauline F. Schwartz

Altagracia Arias Rachel Fradkin Rochelle Lauer Semen Schnayder

Ilya Blitsman Adele Fulda Coralina H. Martinez Malka Shor

Emilia Bocanegra Gonzalo Garcia Olga Martinez Rita Slomovits

Roslyn Borchardt Berta Gervassi Carla Mendez Bruno Speier

May Brezi Ralph Goldschmidt Julia Meskus Kyunghi Synder

Ramona A. Cabrera Arlene Goodyear Yan Meytes Gertrude Strauss

Nelly Capo Alice Gottlieb Ramona Negron Josefina Torres

Al Caspi Ganna Gumenywk Arthur R. Raymond Blanca R. VasquezMaria Castello Lyubov Gutman Anna Reyder Aleida Vogue

Felix Collado Lucy Hess Daniel Reyes Josephine Williams

Chiyo Y. Chin Regina Heuberger Gertrude Rodriguez Martha Wilson

Maria Dajer Martha Hexter Guillermo Rodriguez Robert Wilson

Bella Dobryansky David Kenner Nelly Rodriguez Sonya Yankovskaya

Julia Dominguez Maya Korsunskaya Kurt Rossman Christina Young

Svetlana Dultsyna Olga Kuraksa Edith Sanchez

Computer Swallowed Grandma

Want to Improve Your Computer Skills?Come to Moriah on Wednesdays for our

Free Computer Classes

Led by Instructor Ralph Perez.

Come listen to Abby Stokes demystifycomputers for us on January 21 @ 2:00 pm.In her lecture she will discuss the internet,

Facebook, Twitter and blogs.

The computer swallowed grandma,Yes, honestly it's true.She pressed "control" and "enter"

And disappeared from view.

It devoured her completely,The thought just makes me squirm.She must have caught a virusOr been eaten by a worm.

I've searched through the recycle binand files of every kind:I've even used the Internet,but nothing did I find.

In desperation, I asked JeevesMy searches to refine.The reply from him was negative,Not a thing was found "online".

So, if inside your "Inbox",My Grandma you should see,Please "Copy", "Scan" and"Paste" her

And send her back to me!

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MENU ITEMS TUESDAY 1/1 WEDNESDAY 1/2 THURSDAY 1/3 FRIDAY 1/4

APPETIZER

Tomato SoupPineapple Juice

Vegetable Soup

Mushroom Barley

Soup

Chicken Soup w Noodle

Orange Juice

MAIN DISHBreaded Pollock

Turkey w/ CranberrySauce

Shepherd's Pie Baked Chicken

SIDE DISH 1Tossed Salad Baked Yams

Mixed VegetablesMashed Potatoes

Succotash

SIDE DISH 2Roast Potatoes Green Beans Sliced Carrots Egg Barley

BREADWhole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Challah

MARGARINEX X X X

DESSERT Cantaloupe Cubes Applesauce Fresh Orange Apricot Halves

MILKwith meal on way out on way out on way out

MENU ITEMS MONDAY 1/7 TUESDAY 1/8 WEDNESDAY 1/9 THURSDAY 1/10 FRIDAY 1/11

APPETIZERVegetable Soup

Lima Bean SoupOrange Juice

Split Pea SoupPineapple Juice

Vegetable SoupChicken Soupw Noodles

MAIN DISH

EggplantParmagiana

Baked Fish Loafw/ Horseradish

Chicken inMushroom Sauce

Meat StuffedPepper w/ Veg.

Roast Chicken w/Gravy

SIDE DISH 1Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables Brown Rice Egg Barley Chopped Spinach

SIDE DISH 2Spaghetti Beet Salad Steamed Broccoli Sliced Carrots Carrot Tzimmes

BREADWhole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Challah

MARGARINEX X X X X

DESSERTCantaloupe Cubes Chocolate Pudding

UnsweetenedApplesauce

PineappleChunks

Mandarins

MILKwith meal with meal on way out on way out on way out

2013

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JANUARY 2013MENU ITEMS MONDAY 1/14 TUESDAY 1/15 WEDNESDAY 1/16 THURSDAY 1/17 FRIDAY 1/18

APPETIZER

Mushroom BarleySoup - Orange Juice

Butternut SquashSoup

Vegetable SoupLima Bean SoupPineapple Juice

Chicken Soup w NoodleBlended Juice

MAIN DISH

Cheese Blintzes SalmonChicken withTangy Orange Sauce

Swedish MeatballsSouthern BakedChicken

SIDE DISH 1Egg Salad

Baked Potatoes inSkin Au Gratin

Baked Barley w/Mushroom & Carrots

Spaghetti Noodle Pudding

SIDE DISH 2Peas & Carrots Broccoli Italian Green Beans

California BlendVegetables

Sliced Carrots

BREADWhole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Challah

MARGARINE X X X X X

DESSERTPineapple Tidbits Fresh Apple Apricot Halves Applesauce Diced Peaches

MILKwith meal with meal on way out on way out on way out

MENU ITEMS MONDAY 1/21 TUESDAY 1/22 WEDNESDAY 1/23 THURSDAY 1/24 FRIDAY 1/25

APPETIZER

Mushroom BarleySoup - Apple Juice

Minestrone Soup Vegetable SoupRed Lentil SoupOrange Juice

ConsommeApple Juice

MAIN DISH

EggplantParmagiana

Salmon withLemon Sauce

Chicken a la King Salisbury Steakw/ mushroom sauce

Chicken

SIDE DISH 1Cauliflower Broccoli Rice Pilaf Mashed Potatoes Sliced Carrots

SIDE DISH 2Spaghetti

Potatoes Au GratinIn Skin

Green BeansCarrot Salad

California BlendVegetables

Couscous

BREAD Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Challah

MARGARINE X X X X X

DESSERTMandarins

CaliforniaFruit Salad

Birthday CakeUnsweetenedApplesauce

Diced Peaches

MILKwith meal with meal on way out on way out on way out

MENU ITEMS MONDAY 1/28 TUESDAY 1/29 WEDNESDAY 1/30 THURSDAY 1/31

APPETIZER

Cream of TomatoSoup

Split Pea SoupApple Juice

Vegetable SoupOrange Juice

Mushroom/BarleySoup

MAIN DISHBreaded PollockTartar Sauce Baked Fish Loafw/ Horseradish Vegetarian Chili Hamburgers w/Sauteed Onions

SIDE DISH 1Carrots Brown Rice

Mexicali Corn wGreen & Red Peppers

Home Friesin Skin

SIDE DISH 2Mashed Potatoes Rattatouille Carrots Mixed Vegetables

BREAD Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

MARGARINE X X X X

DESSERTCantaloupe

CaliforniaFruit Salad

UnsweetenedApplesauce

Pineapple Chunks

MILKwith meal with meal on way out on way out