A m e s s a g e f r o m L A R R Y

C A T H O L I C C H A R I T I E S N E I G H B O R H O O D

S E R V I C E S

C A T H E R I N E S H E R I D A N S E N I O R C E N T E R

CHANGING TIMES

Dear Members and Friends,

Sincerely,

Larry Harfmann, MSW

Program Manager

35-24 83RD ST. Jackson Heights, N.Y. 11372 Phone #: (718) 458-4600

March 2016

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Important Notice

If you have changed your address and/or please inform the staff at the Lunch

Ticket Desk.

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Registration For New Members

Wednesdays 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

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Wii - Fi is now accessible at the Center.

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Coffee Served

Monday – Friday 8:30 - 10:30 am

Catherine Sheridan Senior Center

Thrift Shop Hours

Monday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Westchester Broadway Theatre Show

“ MAN OF LA MANCHA”

Come “Dream the Impossible Dream” five-time Tony award-winning

musical! Inspired by one of the greatest novels of all time “Don Quixote’’

Thursday, March 10 th - Departure Time 9:15 am

Price $52.00 Per Person includes lunch.

Please note: we have seats for 55 persons first come, first served please pay by March 4th

If interested, please see Ms. Estelle Espino

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Funded by:

March is Kidney Disease Awareness Month

The National Kidney Foundation reports that 1 in 3 American adults is

at risk for kidney disease. What puts you at higher risk for developing kidney

disease ?

Age 60 or older

Diabetes

High blood pressure

Heart (cardiovascular) Disease

Family history of kidney failure

Important!

You will not be able to feel if high blood pressure has harmed your kidneys. The

only way to know is to be tested. Your doctor can do a few simple tests to check

how well your kidneys are working.

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March is designated Women's History Month. This year’s theme is

‘’ Working to Form a More Perfect Union”

We salute the wonderful women who serve our program. It is found

that ninety-nine percent of women continue to contribute significantly

through volunteering. That is especially true at the Catherine Sheridan

Center. As we reflect on your many achievements, we thank you for

your significant contributions to our program and in society. Happy

Women's History Month to the Phenomenal Woman of Catherine

Sheridan Senior Center - We salute you!!!

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May the blessings of each day be the blessings you need most.

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HOLIDAYS THIS MONTH Good Friday - CENTER CLOSED

Holy Thursday- CENTER CLOSED

Upcoming Events

Tuesdays, March 1st, 8th and 15th 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Sponsored by CUNY School of Professional Studies

Each Wednesday in March MATTER OF BALANCE CLASS

Sponsored By York College The City University of New York

Thursday, March 10th 10:15 am

GENERAL PREVENTATIVE EYE CARE - SPEAKER: DR. JANICE LIAO

Sponsored by New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sini

Wednesday, March 16th from 9:00 am to 11:45 am

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Sponsored by Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens

Thursday, March 17th 2:20 pm

IRISH CELEBRATION

1st and 2nd Prize for Best Irish Costume

Sponsored by Human

Tuesday, March 22nd 10:45 am

MEDICATION COMPLIANCE PRESENTATION CUNY School of Professional Studies

Wednesday, March 23rd 10:40 am

FITNESS EDUCATION WORKSHOP Learn the benefits walking can have on your cardiovascular system.

Sponsored by New York Road Runners (NYRR)

Tuesday, March 29 th 11:00 am

SAVE YOUR VISION LECTURE - Speaker: Dr. Haller, a board certified

Ophthalmologist

Sponsored by Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens

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35-24 83rd Street

Jackson Heights, N.Y. 11372

Phone: (718) 458-4600

Fax: 718-458-5665

Open

Monday - Friday

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services, Inc.

Funded by the NYC Department for the Aging

Catholic Charities Mission Statement

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Brooklyn sees its mission as sharing in the promotion of unity among all

persons by seeking to develop caring communities.

C A T H E R I N E S H E R I D A N S E N I O R C E N T E R

SENIOR CENTER STAFF

Lawrence Harfmann, MSW: Program Manager

Carmen Rojas: Case Manager

Kathleen Dosiak: Office Manager

Rhomona Austin: Recreation Coordinator

Janet Ospino: Transportation Coordinator

Michelle King: Kitchen Aide

Maria Rua: Kitchen Aide

Gregory Steele: Maintenance

James Massimino, Joy Polanco: Drivers

Advisory Council Officers: Members:

President - Estelle Espinola Mary Arzano

Vice President and Secretary - Pat Dionne Shirley Erlitz

Treasurer - Lorraine Levi Bexaida Roman