Moriah is funded by the NYC Department for the Aging and your generous contributions. A project of Agudath Israel of America, Community Services Inc. Moriah thanks the following people for their generous donations to our Center: We Welcome Our New Members! Shuli Gutmann, Director Chani Hilewitz, Bookkeeper Zahava Goldofsky, Program Assistant [email protected]www.moriahseniorcenter.org 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 3 rd at 2 pm. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up in the office as soon as possible. On Monday, June 10 th at 2 pm, join Tara Johnson, Moriah’s 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 13 th , sponsored by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. It is always such a fun outdoor event! Don’t miss Cantor Eric S. Freeman’s Music Monday this month on June 17 th at 2 pm. Moriah seniors will visit the Bronx Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, June 18 th 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 19 th . We kick off a new discussion group entitled “Ask the Nurse” BEFORE LUNCH on Thursday, June 20 th 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 23 rd at 10:30 am. Get into the patriotic spirit early, as Moriah holds its annual Independence Day Party on Monday, June 24 th . Tickets are on sale in the Moriah office for $4.00, beginning June 3 rd . Moriah will be giving out a BAGGED PICK UP LUNCH on Tuesday, June 25 th at 12 pm. As always, join us for Computer Lab on Wednesdays, Exercise Classes on Wednesdays & Thursdays and Yoga on Friday morning. Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Herman Gershon Mrs. Miriam Suss Ms. Argentina Inoa Mr. Mark Greenberg 90 Bennett Avenue, New York, NY 10033 212-923-5715 Mrs. Hilda Kromnick for the yahrzeit of her husband, Leonard z”l
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Moriah is funded by the NYC Department for the Aging and your generous contributions.
A project of Agudath Israel of America, Community Services Inc.
Moriah thanks the following people for their generous donations to our Center:
We Welcome Our New Members!
Shuli Gutmann, Director
Chani Hilewitz, Bookkeeper Zahava Goldofsky, Program Assistant
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 self-
reported 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”
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 war—a rare achievement for any Afghan woman—Kamila 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!
will conduct our MONTHLY BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION GROUP on Monday, June 10