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Congregate Dining Programs

Cohoes Senior Center 10 Cayuga Plaza, Cohoes Watervliet Senior Center 1500 Broadway, Watervliet

Join us for a nutritious and delicious meal Cohoes Lunch Monday-Friday 12:00 pm

Cohoes Dinner Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 pm Watervliet Lunch Monday-Friday 12:00 pm

Call Cohoes Senior Center at 235-2420 by 4pm the day before to reserve a seat/meal

Check it out! Inside this issue:

News and events

Holiday Specials

Membership Corner I Birthdays

Friendship Cafe

Help wanted

Nutrition Education

December Dining Menus

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Things going on at the Cohoes Senior Center

Monday 9:30 In-between Bridge 10:00 Line dancing 11 :00 Tone & Stretch w/Heather 12:00 Congregate Lunch 1 :00 Mah-Jongg Tuesday 10:00 Healthy Bones for Life 11 :00 Tai-Chi 12:00 Congregate lunch 1 :00 Silvertops Choir 5 :00 Congregate dinner Wednesday 10:00 In-between bridge 12:00 Congregate lunch 2:00 Communion Service 3:00 Veggie Mobile Thursday 9:00 Mah-Jongg 11 :00 Get the Lead Out! 12:00 Congregate lunch 5:00 Congregate dinner 5:30 Diners' only bingo Friday 9:00 Pool Crew 12:00 Congregate lunch 1 :00 Healthy Bones for Life

New events., p•·og•·allls and generally neat things

HEAP, the Home Energy Assistance Program is_ back at Cohoes Senior Center. Come by to meet with a counselor Tuesday, November 15th from 1-3:30 pm

Christmas Fair and Bake Sale, sponsored by the Cohoes Membership Committee. Come get your Holiday shopping done all in one friendly place Thursday, December 8th from 9am to 6pm Friday, December 9th from 9am to 3pm

Nutrition Education- A Healthful Winter Tips and tricks for making healthy choice during the winter months. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Exten­sion Tuesday, December 20 I 2:30pm

Holiday Entertainment

Monday, December 19th the Colonie Town Band is performing their Holiday Concert. Concert is free and starts at 7pm.

Tuesday, December 20th Dinner and Christmas carol sing-a-long lead by The Silver Tops choir with Nick Harbacz providing piano accompaniment. Special guests the Just Dance Cloggers will dance some Holiday favorites and more.

~elllhership Corner

The Cohoes Senior Center Membership Committee is holding our Annual Christmas Fair and Bake Sale on December 8 & 9. Lots of holiday, vintage and hand crafted items are available for sale. Lunch is priced at $5.00. Home baked pies, cakes, breads and cookies for sale at incredible prices. Come do your holiday shopping. Best prices around!!

The SilverT ops choir has resumed their regular re­hearsals , Tuesdays at 1 :00 pm. They have had two "Sing Outs" at Millview Assisted Living and at St. Louise Retirement Home. Interested in lending your voice to the choir? Call Hal Perry at 371-4894.

The next Membership meeting will be held at 10:30 am on December 28th. Plan to attend and hear more about the great things happening at your center. Bring your ideas for new events, trips, and projects you would like to see here. Call the Center at 235-2420 if you have questions now that you need answered.

December Member Birthday__s

© Luncheon: December 7th 12:00 pm

2 Patricia Roberts

5 Chris Brennan

7 Joan Franse

10 Carolyn Scezney

© 10 Patricia Gionet

10 Madelin Herzog

15 Frank Albertson

15 Betty Keefe 15 Mary Ann Spain © 16 Raymond LaMarche

21 Elva Shulga

24 Carolyn Casey

27 Ruth Caolzza

4 27 Lynda Tierney

30 Donna LaPage

Corned beef, cabbage

Boiled potatoes, carrots and

4 Birthday cake

Please wish our December birthday

members the happiest of celebrations

Friendship Cafe

Now Open! Located in the Community Room at

the Cohoes Senior Center

Coffee and Lite Fare available

Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 11 :00 am

Take and go or sit and relax Either choice is the right choice at

the Friendship Cafe

Friendly Faces Wanted

Are you looking to spend a few hours in a fun and friendly place, serving up joy in a cup? Look no further! The Friendship Cafe is looking for people like you to serve coffee.

Call Beth at 235-2420 if you are interested or better yet, stop by the Cafe one morning and inquire in person.

Educational Programs

Siobhan Ahearn from the Cornell Cooperative Extension is presenting 2 more times in her series on staying healthy through the holidays. Come for lunch and the important information. Call the day before to register for the meal.

Tuesday. December 20: 12:00 A Healthful Winter: Tips and tricks for making healthy choices.

Come early for lunch and stay for the demo/class. Give aways at every presen­tation. Call 235-2420 to register for lunch

There you go, making a difference ...

Working at the Cohoes Senior Center, I see people making a difference in the lives of others everyday. It might be in a large way like being a caregiver to a loved one who needs extra special care, but so often, I see people making a dif­ference in small ways. I see you caring enough to hand deliver the newsletter and menus to your friends who don't get out as easily. I hear you making inquiries and seeking help for friends in need. I know you call each other to check up when a friend has been quiet for too many days. Your kindness strengthens the foundation of our community. You make a difference in all of our lives and help enrich the framework of the community we call Cohoes. You know who you are and I want you to know that you are appreciated.

Please keep making a difference.

Congregate Dining is funded in large part through support from the Albany County Department for Aging, the New York State Office for Aging, and the Administration on Aging. Additional support for this program comes from donors and community businesses like you.

December 2016

Cohoes Senior Center Dining

10 Cayuga Plaza. Cohoes, NY 12047 Lunch 12:00 PM

For reservations call 518-235-2420 by 4:00 pm the day before the meal. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Turkey Tetrazzini Beets

Wheat Bread Mandarin Oranges

Cheeseburger with Swiss

Wheat Hamburger Bun

Seasoned Oven Roasted Potatoes Brussel Sprouts Oatmeal Cookie

Pears

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Lemon Oregano Fish

Stewed Tomatoes and Zucchini

Hash Browned Potatoes

Rye Bread Citrus Ambrosia

Herbed Chicken with Gravy

Roasted Sweet Potatoes Broccoli

Wheat Bread Tapioca Pudding

Corned Beef Boiled Cabbage Boiled Potatoes

Carrots Rye Bread

Birthday Cake!

Cider Pulled Pork Coleslaw with

Carrots Garlic Mashed

Potatoes Wheat Bun

Applesauce with Cinnamon

Tuna Salad Sandwich on

Wheat Hearty Bean Soup Pickled Beet Salad

Apple Juice Brownie

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Asian Vegetables Rice

Wheat Bread Pineapple Chunks

Beef Stroganoff Brussel Sprouts

Egg Noodles Wheat Bread

Glazed Pear with Vanilla Ice Cream

Chicken and Rice Romaine Lettuce

with Tomatoes and Carrots

Italian Dressing Grape Juice

Wheat Bread Chocolate Chip

Cookie

Roast Turkey with Gravy

Mashed Potatoes Carrots

Wheat Stuffing Fruit Cocktail

Potato Crunch Fish Baked Sweet

Potatoes and Apples Pineapple Juice

Rice Pilaf Wheat Bread Lemon Cake

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Rosemary Chicken Sweet Baked Yams

California Blend Wheat Bread

Mango Chunks

Pork Roast with Gravy

Seasoned Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

Carrots Wheat Bread

Warm Sliced Apples with Cinnamon

Beef Pot Roast with Gravy

Mashed Potatoes Broccoli

Rye Bread Pumpkin Pudding

Chicken Teriyaki Asian Vegetables

Rice Wheat Bread

Pound Cake with Mixed Berries

Lemon Garlic Fish Hash Browned

Potatoes Mashed Butternut

Squash Pineapple Orange

Juice Rye Bread

Chocolate Mousse

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Christmas Holiday

Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy Seasoned Oven

Roasted Potatoes Cauliflower

Wheat Bread Pound Cake with

Strawberries

Honey Mustard Chicken Spinach

Orange Juice Rice

Wheat Bread Tapioca Pudding

Beef Stew Grape Juice

Wheat Biscuit Fruit Cocktail

Mac and Cheese Stewed Tomatoes

Wheat Bread Baked Apples

December 2016

Cohoes Senior Center Dining

10 Cayuga Plaza. Cohoes, NY 12047 Dinner 5:00 PM

. For reservations call 518-235-2420 by 4:00 pm the day before the meal. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Chicken Parmesan with Sauce and Cheese Italian Vegetables

Wheat Italian Bread Vanilla Pudding Tart

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Stuffed Peppers Carrots

Wheat Roll Fruit Salad

Chicken Fettuccini with Alfredo Sauce

California Blend Vegetables Wheat Bread

Fruited Gelatin

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Hot Open Faced Turkey Sandwich with Gravy

Mashed Potatoes Carrots

Cranberry Sauce Wheat Bread Lemon Cake

Spiral Ham with Crushed Pineapple

Mashed Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Wheat Roll

Strawberry Shortcake

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Beef Lasagna Italian Vegetables

Wheat Italian Bread Ice Cream

Roast Pork with Gravy Mashed Potatoes

Carrots Wheat Bread

Sliced Apples with Cinnamon

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Chicken and Dumpling Mashed Potatoes Peas and Carrots

Wheat Bread Blueberry Tart with Whipped

Cream

Spaghetti with Meatballs Romaine Lettuce with Tomatoes and Carrots

Italian Dressing Italian Bread

Italian Ice

Congregate Dining is funded in large part through support from the Albany County Department for Aging, the New York State Office for Aging, and the Administration on Aging. Additional support for this program comes from donors and community businesses like you. There is a $3.00 suggested contribution towards the cost of the meal. No one will be turned away due to an inability to make a contribution. All meals are served with 1% milk. Some items may be subject to last minute substitution. 12/1/2016