Talk Of The Town - Gurwin Jewish · 2019. 3. 1. · Cantor David Katz accompanied by Pianist Edward...
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Executive Staff
Michael Letter Administrator
Patience Currie Director of Clinical Services/Assistant
Administrator; Director of Enriched
Pathways
Heather Samuelsen, LPN Director of Resident Services
Jasmine Blaise Director of
Resident Relations
Jacqueline Ziegler Case Manager
Staci Rosenberg- Simons
Director of Community Relations
Debra Foster Director of Dining Services
Susan Glassgold Director of Recreation
Jason Gusmerotti Director of Housekeeping
Edward Lucas Director of Engineering
Donna Etergineoso Business Coordinator
Grace Benson Office Coordinator
Talk Of The Town
The Monthly Activities Newsletter of the Fay J. Lindner Residences March 2019
Do you have family living far away? Would you like to learn how to
Video-Chat with them? We’re holding a special class, taught by a Professional Instructor,
on Monday, March 4th at 2:30pm to teach you how. You use your own
laptop or phone and we’ll meet in the Library. Please sign up
in Recreation to reserve your space.
Welcome to our first
“Team Trivia Challenge!” We’re putting together teams
of Trivia Players to compete against each other. Prizes will be awarded
to the winners! You can compete on a team or just be in the audience to enjoy and cheer them on!
Monday, March 25th at 2:30pm in the
Synagogue. Sign up in Recreation to be on a team!
Turn to “Channel 8” on your TV to see the daily Activities
Calendar with any updates for activities and transportation!
We can only accept lightweight aluminum or pre-approved walkers on
ALL BUS TRIPS!
No Baskets Please!
Page 2 Noteworthy News
The Friday Afternoon Grocery Shopping trip only goes to Best Market at the Mayfair Shopping Center.
The Bus leaves promptly at 2:15pm.
LOCAL TRIP SCHEDULE
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS
AND FRIDAYS:
CVS and Banks
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS:
Post Office, Hair and Nail Salons, Dollar Store, Michaels and
Jewelry Exchange
Suffolk Y-JCC & the Commack Public Library available Monday through Friday
This schedule has reduced pick-up waiting times. Please, no large walkers or shopping baskets. No reservations
are needed, the trip is first come.
Happy March Birthdays!
March 1st: Sylvia Z. March 2nd: Estelle L.
March 4th: Fay C. March 4th: Sonia T.
March 5th: Evelyn D. March 5th: Annette K. March 8th: Esther K. March 9th: Geri W. March 11th: Joan L.
March 13th: Anna Rosa L.
March 13th: Gerald Y.
March 14th: Nora G. March 15th: Bernice M.
March 15th: Laja P. March 16th: Harriet F. March 20th: Ruth D.
March 20th: Barbara R. March 22nd: Sid D.
March 22nd: Eugene R. March 23rd: Les P.
March 28th: Lenny M. March 30th: Marion F.
March 31st: David S.
March Birthday Party Thursday, March 28th
at 3:00pm in the Synagogue with music by Joe DePiola
If you have “gently used”clothing that you would like to
donate to charity, call Jason at Ext. 8520. Housekeeping
will collect your donations.
Special Events and Trips Page 3
Join Janice for “Chair” Yoga
Thursdays, March 14th and 28th. Also this month
on Wednesday, March 20th. All sessions begin at 10:15am in
the Synagogue!
This is Yoga anyone can do!
“Balance & Strength Exercises” with Trainer Elycia on Wednesdays at
2:00pm in the 2nd Floor ‘B’ Wing Lounge!
For more information, contact Elycia at #8574
Join us to welcome the members of the
Commack Hills Hadassah
for a “Purim Spiel” Wednesday, March 13th
at 2:30pm in the Synagogue!
*We need a few talented actors and actresses to portray the important
characters in this play!
“An Afternoon Of Music” with
Cantor David Katz accompanied by
Pianist Edward Stolarz Sunday, March 17th
at 2:30pm in the Synagogue!
“A Dialog with David Stopsky”
is an informal discussion group with other
residents that meets Monday, March 11th at 2:30pm in the
Library. All are welcome!
Professor John Merenda
leads an informative
discussion on
political
issues and
“Current Events”
Tuesday,
March 26th at 2:30pm
in the Synagogue!
“The Friendship Circle” is a Social Conversation Group that will introduce newcomers and others to their neighbors We gather every Wednesday morning at 10:30am
in the Library with Sue Fliss. Please join us!
Rabbi Howard Buechler returns for his popular
lecture series “Jewish Customs And Holidays”
Monday, March 4th at 10:30am in the Synagogue.
No Fitness when the Rabbi visits.
Page 4 Special Events and Trips
“Painting Classes with Denis Ponsot”
Denis holds classes in watercolors and oil painting on
Tuesdays, March 5th and March 19th at 10:30am in
the 2nd floor Party Lounge! No need to sign up to attend.
The Lindner Book Club will meet on Tuesday,
March 19th at 2:30pm in our Library. The book is “The Japanese Lover” by
Isabelle Allende We ask that you
have read the book.
Join us for “Nudge Your Noodle”
with Jane Feirman. This program focuses
on stimulating your mind through various activities & exercises. Space is limited!
Wednesday, March 27th at 2:30pm in the Party Lounge!
Join us in welcoming the children from Indian Hollow
School for a Visit and Craft Program. They will be here
twice this month on Monday, March 11th and March 25th
at 10:30am in the Party Lounge & Game Room. Seating is first come!
Join Debra and a Guest Chef for “Super Foods: Cooking With Cocoa!”
on Monday, March 18th at 2:30pm in the Party Lounge!
“Crafts with Maureen”
This month we are making beautiful
masks to wear for Purim! There are two classes on Tuesday, March 12th at
10:30am & 2:30pm in the Party Lounge. Please sign up
for either group!!
Dining Out for Lunch! We’re going to
ZaZa Asian Fusion Restaurant in Commack
where you can different types of Asian cuisine
Wednesday, March 27th at 11:45am. Sign up to go along!
Join Speaker Rabbi Shmuel Greenhaus for
“Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About
Judaism” Wednesday, March 6th
at 2:30pm in the Synagogue!
Special Events and Trips Page 5
PLEASE BE IN THE LOBBY
15 MINUTES BEFORE ALL
SCHEDULED BUS TRIPS.
Robbin will help you learn how to knit and crochet
items at the “Knitter’s Club”
We will meet this month on Fridays, March 8th
and March 22nd. Both sessions start at
10:30am in the Party Lounge!
Lectures at the Suffolk Y-JCC
Jewish Experience Friday, March 8th
“Mel Brooks: The Early Years” Guest Lecturer: Sal St. George
Admission: Lecture & Lunch-$20.00 ____________________________________________________________________
Lifelong Learning Friday, March 22nd
“Technology and the Constitution” Guest Speaker: James Coll
Admission; $8.00, no lunch
The bus departs at 10:00am. Sign up and pay, in cash, in the Recreation Office.
Daylight Savings Time Begins on Sunday,
March 10th!!! Don’t forget to set
your clocks ahead one Hour!
The Commack Library will visit us on
Wednesday, March 6th from 10:00 to 11:00am in our Lobby! Get your
Library card and order books for
delivery at that time! Recreation
will return your books to the Library
Help us to welcome the children from the Woodbury Jewish Center Hebrew School
on Sunday, March 31st when they will visit and sing songs! Join us in
the Synagogue at 10:00am!
Gurwin Jewish-Fay J. Lindner Residences 50 Hauppauge Road Commack, NY 11725
ABOVE: SHARING A TU B’SHVAT SEDER WITH THE SISTERHOOD FROM THE DIX HILLS JEWISH CENTER HAS BECOME AN ANNUAL TRADITION. ABOVE RIGHT: WE HAD A GREAT TURNOUT FOR WOMEN’S HEART DAY ON FEBRUARY 1st. ALMOST ALL THE LADIES AND MANY GENTLEMEN WORE RED!
RIGHT: JERRY SPENT SOME TIME GAZING AT HIS OWN WEDDING PHOTO AT THE SWEETHEART’S DISPLAY OF COUPLES PHOTOS IN THE LOBBY.