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

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Dear Friends, Moriah kicks off its June programming with another exciting Craft Class, sponsored by the Neighborhood Fund. Join Diane Schneck in creating practical armchair caddies, for all the little things you like to have on hand. The class will be held on Monday, June 3rd at 2 pm. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up in the office as soon as possible. On Monday, June 10th at 2 pm, join Tara Johnson, Moriahs favorite librarian, as she discusses The Dressmaker of Khair Khana with the members of our book club discussion group. Sign up early for our annual Hidden Harbor Boat Cruise on Thursday morning, June 13th, sponsored by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. It is always such a fun outdoor event! Dont miss Cantor Eric S. Freemans Music Monday this month on June 17th at 2 pm. Moriah seniors will visit the Bronx Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, June 18th for a special guided tour - Wild Medicine: Healing Plants around the World. View their indoor Italian Renaissance Garden and discover how cultures around the world rely on plants for everything--from food and medicine to cosmetics. You must register in the office for this trip as space is limited. Our monthly Birthday Party will be held this month on Wednesday, June 19th. We kick off a new discussion group entitled Ask the Nurse BEFORE LUNCH on Thursday, June 20th at 12 pm. Submit your questions to the office and Registered Nurse Amy Adler will respond to them and also touch on Medication Safety and Awareness. Moriah will be open for a PICK UP LUNCH on Sunday, June 23rd at 10:30 am. Get into the patriotic spirit early, as Moriah holds its annual Independence Day Party on Monday, June 24th. Tickets are on sale in the Moriah office for $4.00, beginning June 3rd. Moriah will be giving out a BAGGED PICK UP LUNCH on Tuesday, June 25th at 12 pm.

As always, join us for Computer Lab on Wednesdays, Exercise Classes on Wednesdays & Thursdays and Yoga on Friday morning. Moriah thanks the following people for their generous donations to our Center: Anonymous Mrs. Hilda Kromnick for the yahrzeit of her husband, Leonard zl Mr. & Mrs. Herman Gershon Mrs. Miriam Suss We Welcome Our New Members! Ms. Argentina Inoa Mr. Mark Greenberg

Chani Hilewitz, Bookkeeper

Shuli Gutmann, Director

Zahava Goldofsky, Program Assistant

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

5 Tips For Senior Citizens on Simple, Healthy Living

When it comes to their well-being, older adults shouldn't act like victims to aging. They should be active physically, socially, and spiritually. To slow down the physical and mental decline that comes with age, drugs and exercise aren't enough. According to a study out of the University of Southern California, a lifestyle makeover is necessary. Professor and occupational therapist Florence Clark shares five tips for seniors on sustainable, successful aging from her Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health paper. Thankfully, her method, while backed by rigorous research, is also surprisingly simple: walk outside, meet up with friends, go to community and religious events, and just be as active as possible. It's never too late to go healthy. Anybody, young or old, can successfully redesign the way they live to be healthier. While we don't have a say in our own genetic makeup, greater than 50 percent of our mental and physical health status is related to lifestyle. You can even start small: ride public transportation, reconnect with a long-lost friend, join a yoga class, or follow guidelines on how to safely move around the community. The point is, try something new and be willing to learn. Take control of your health. Appreciate the relationship between what you do, how you feel, and their impact on your well-being. Our research suggests that social and productive activities are as important as physical ones for staying healthy. As we age, even deceptively simple or downright mundane pursuits like reading the newspaper, cooking a potluck dish, walking the dog, or going to a senior center, have a powerful influence on our physical and mental health. Know thyself. The guiding principle of Socrates rings just as true today as it did in ancient Athens. Lifestyle changes are most sustainable when they fit into the fabric of your everyday life -- your interests, schedule, and self-concept. Identify supports on your journey that are strong enough to counterbalance the obstacles you face. Set goals that are challenging but still realistic enough to be achieved. Anticipate how chronic conditions may affect your plan. Over 70 percent of seniors age 65 and older have a chronic condition, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, COPD, or cataracts. Don't let these impede your progress. Before a big game, elite athletes visualize their performance in their minds' eye. So too should you be prepared for the potential ways you might have to adapt or improvise. And, of course, consult your physician in advance about any new activities. Living longer can also mean living better. Our research demonstrates that maintaining a mix of productive, social, physical, and spiritual activities as you age can lead to increased vitality, social function, mental health, and life satisfaction, along with decreased symptoms of depression and selfreported bodily pain. Even better, activity-centric lifestyle interventions to ward off illness and disability may also be more cost-effective and have fewer negative side effects than prescription drugs. Adapted from The Atlantic

will conduct our MONTHLY BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION GROUP on Monday, June 10th, at 2 pm.
The life Kamila Sidiqi had known changed overnight when the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul. After receiving a teaching degree during the civil wara rare achievement for any Afghan womanKamila was subsequently banned from school and confined to her home. When her father and brother were forced to flee the city, Kamila became the sole breadwinner for her five siblings. Armed only with grit and determination, she picked up a needle and thread and created a thriving business of her own. The Dressmaker of Khair Khana tells the incredible true story of this unlikely entrepreneur who mobilized her community under the Taliban. Former ABC News reporter Gayle Tzemach Lemmon spent years on the ground reporting Kamila's story, and the result is an unusually intimate and unsanitized look at the daily lives of women in Afghanistan. These women are not victims; they are the glue that holds families together; they are the backbone and the heart of their nation. Afghanistan's future remains uncertain as debates over withdrawal timelines dominate the news. The Dressmaker of Khair Khana moves beyond the headlines to transport you to an Afghanistan you have never seen before. This is a story of war, but it is also a story of sisterhood and resilience in the face of despair. Kamila Sidiqi's journey will inspire you, but it will also change the way you think about one of the most important political and humanitarian issues of our time.

Register in the office and receive a library copy of this New York Times bestseller for advance reading. See what everybody has been reading and join in the discussion!

Thursday, June 13th 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Transportation provided to and from

Moriah Senior Center

Limited Space
Please Register in the Moriah Office 90 Bennett Avenue
212-923-5715 moriahcenter@gmail.com

No Charge
Donations to help defray costs are welcome

MORIAH SENIOR CENTER VISITS THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN

Join us for a guided tour of the indoor Renaissance Garden and discover how cultures around the world rely on plants for everything--from food and medicine to cosmetics--through a stunning re-creation of Europe's first botanical garden in Padua and surprising displays of healing plants featuring research by several New York Botanical Garden experts. Explore a fascinating presentation of rare books and manuscripts known as herbals, as well as engaging science adventures, and much more.

Tuesday, June 18th Bus leaves from Moriah 90 Bennett Avenue at 10:15 am and returns in time for lunch
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED - REGISTER IN THE OFFICE
A refundable deposit of $2.00 will be necessary to hold your spot

Join us on

Monday, June 24 at 1:15 pm

as we celebrate our countrys birthday with rousing music, all-American menu and much more!
Tickets only $4.00 On Sale June 3rd

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Worlds Oldest Woman Celebrates Her Sweet 116th

By: Scott Stump TODAY contributor

She doesnt look a day over 115. Georgia woman Besse Cooper, the worlds oldest person, celebrated her 116th birthday on Sunday, August 26, 2012, to become only the eighth person in the world and the fourth American to ever have been verified by Guinness World Records as having reached that age. Cooper, who was born in Tennessee in 1896, was first certified as the worlds oldest person by Guinness in January 2011, but briefly had to give up her title for a few months when Guinness verified that Brazilian-born Maria Gomes Valentim was 48 days older. Valentim died on June 21, 2011, and Cooper was reinstated as the worlds oldest person. Married in 1924, Cooper had four children with her husband, Luther, and now has 12 grandchildren and more than a dozen great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. On her big day, Cooper was presented with a plaque by Guinness World Records senior consultant of gerontology Robert Young during her birthday festivities at her nursing home in Monroe, Ga. Her secret to longevity is simple.I mind my own business, she said in a Guinness news release. And I dont eat junk food. 2013 NBCNews.com

MENU ITEMS APPETIZER MAIN DISH SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK

MONDAY 6/3
Mushroom Barley Soup

Orange Juice Cheese Blintzes Egg Salad Peas & Carrots Whole Wheat X Pineapple Tidbits with meal

TUESDAY 6/4 Butternut Squash Soup Salmon Baked Potatoes in Skin Au Gratin Broccoli Whole Wheat X Fresh Apple with meal

WEDNESDAY 6/5 Vegetable Soup

THURSDAY 6/6 FRIDAY 6/7 Lima Bean Soup Chicken Soup w Noodles Pineapple Juice Blended Juice Southern Baked Chicken Noodle Pudding Sliced Carrots Challah X Diced Peaches on way out

Chicken with Swedish Tangy Orange Sauce Meatballs Baked Barley w/ Mushroom & Carrots Italian Green Beans Whole Wheat X Apricot Halves on way out Spaghetti California Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat X Applesauce on way out

MENU ITEMS APPETIZER MAIN DISH SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK

MONDAY 6/10 Minestrone Soup Salmon with Lemon Sauce Broccoli Potatoes Au Gratin In Skin Whole Wheat X California Fruit Salad with meal

TUESDAY 6/11
Mushroom Barley Soup Apple Juice

WEDNESDAY 6/12 Vegetable Soup Pepper Steak Rice Pilaf Green Beans Carrot Salad Whole Wheat X Orange on way out

THURSDAY 6/13 FRIDAY 6/14 Red Lentil Soup Consomme Orange Juice Apple Juice Salisbury Steak
w/ mushroom sauce

Eggplant Parmagiana Cauliflower Spaghetti Whole Wheat X Pineapple Tidbits with meal

Chicken

Mashed Potatoes Sliced Carrots California Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat X Unsweetened Applesauce on way out Couscous Challah X Diced Peaches on way out

MENU ITEMS APPETIZER MAIN DISH SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK

MONDAY 6/17 Split Pea Soup Orange Juice Ziti Primavera Broccoli Carrots Tossed Salad Whole Wheat X Vanilla Pudding with meal

TUESDAY 6/18 Tomato Soup Breaded Pollock Tossed Salad Roast Potatoes Whole Wheat X Cantaloupe Cubes with meal

WEDNESDAY 6/19 Lima Bean Soup Chicken Lo Mein Broccoli Cuts Lo Mein Vegetables Whole Wheat X Birthday Cake on way out

THURSDAY 6/20 FRIDAY 6/21 Mushroom Barley Chicken Soup w Noodles Orange Juice Soup Shepherd's Pie Baked Chicken

Mixed Vegetables Succotash Mashed Potatoes Sliced Carrots Whole Wheat X Fresh Orange on way out Egg Barley Challah X Apricot Halves on way out

MENU ITEMS APPETIZER MAIN DISH SIDE DISH 1 SIDE DISH 2 BREAD MARGARINE DESSERT MILK

MONDAY 6/24 Vegetable Soup Hamburgers with Onions Cauliflower Home Fries Hamburger Buns X Apple Pie with meal

TUESDAY 6/25 Lima Bean Soup Orange Juice Baked Fish Loaf w/ Horseradish Mixed Vegetables Beet Salad Whole Wheat X Chocolate Pudding with meal

WEDNESDAY 6/26 Split Pea Soup Pineapple Juice Chicken in Mushroom Sauce Brown Rice Steamed Broccoli Whole Wheat X Unsweetened Applesauce on way out

THURSDAY 6/27 Vegetable Soup Meat Stuffed Pepper w/ Veg. Egg Barley Sliced Carrots Whole Wheat X

FRIDAY 6/28 Chicken Soup w/ Noodles Roast Chicken w/ Gravy Chopped Spinach Carrot Tzimmes Challah X

Pineapple Chunks Mandarins on way out on way out