On Friday July 6, 2012, Ann Marie invited all residents to a

special “Independence Day Luncheon” @ B’nai B’rith. After

lunch, “TUVIA” brought his great musical talent with him to

put the finishing touches on a wonderful luncheon for the

B’nai B’rith residents.

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Independence Day Celebration at B’nai B’rith

Jew ish Commun i t y Hous ing

Corpora t ion o f Me t ropo l i t an New Je rsey August 2012

TUVIA BRINGS HIS

WONDERFUL MUSIC FOR THE

4TH OF JULY...

9/3 LABOR DAY

9/13 FLU SHOTS from 1PM—4PM

9/16-9/18 ROSH HASHANNAH

9/25-9/26 YOM KIPPUR

COMING IN SEPTEMBER

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AUGUST HAPPENINGS 1) 10:15 Trader Joe’s Millburn

2) (TBA) “Jazz in the Garden”

6) 10:15 Livingston & Short Hills Malls

7) 1:00 Eunice / Dorothy Film Presentation

8) 10:15 Essex Green

9) 9:00 Mt. Airy Lodge & Outlets

13) 10:15 Irving’s & Famer’s Market Rt. 10

14) 12:00 Lunch & Frame Making w/ Ann Marie

15) 10:15 River walk in Weehawken

16) (TBA) Summer Lunch & Movie

1:00 HOUSECALLS W/ MARYANN

20) (TBA) Greater Newark Conservatory

21) 1:00 Good Samaritans of America

22) (TBA) Visual Arts in Summit

23) 10:15 Livingston & Short Hills Malls

27) 10:15 Rt.10 Shopping & Lunch

28) 12:00 Lunch & Frame Making w/ Ann Marie

1:00 Eunice / Dorothy Film Presentation

29) (TBA) Point Pleasant & Shrimp Box

30) 10:30 Christmas Shoppe / 5 Below Rt.22

Start your week with friends, fresh air, and a morning walk. We’ll meet at 9 outside the Village

Apartments, 110 Vose Avenue, South Orange, and walk for about 45 minutes.

Coffee stop afterwards is optional. Heavy rain cancels.

Monday, August 6 – Historical Tour – Part I*

We’ll walk past the Post Office, Connett Library, Train Station, Fire House, Village Hall,

and more, and learn something about each.

Monday, August 13 – Restaurant Walk

South Orange is a gourmet paradise. Let’s see how many dining establishments we pass,

and maybe discover something new along the way.

Monday, August 20 – Historical Tour – Part II*

We’ll stroll past Cameron Field, the Baird, and Memorial Rock, and view Tony Smith’s

sculpture Tau from all its angles.

Monday, August 27 – Montrose Park

The pink banners herald our arrival in this beautiful area of stately homes. This vigorous loop

walk will take us through Grove Street Park.

Reservations are helpful but not necessary. Call Frances at 973 530-3504.

*Thanks to Cory Dahn for making his Historic Walking Tour available on the South Orange

Village Website.

The goal of South Orange “On the Go” is to help participants acquire the skills, knowledge,

and confidence to make more trips, for more purposes, independently and safely.

The project is funded, in whole or part, by a grant from the Jewish Community Foundation

of MetroWest NJ.

Weekly Walks with South Orange “On the Go” – August 2012

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LOUVENIA ADAMS 08/03

DOROTHY CULHANE 08/06

LILLIAN ROSEMAN 08/06

MALVINA LEFKOVITS 08/19

ELENA BAEZ-SANCHEZ 08/20

On Tuesday, July 17, 2012 the residents at B’nai B’rith had

“Brunch and Frame Making” with Ann Marie . Residents

enjoyed brunch catered by Jerusalem Pizza and decorated

frames which will be used for seating placements for their own

20th Celebration of B’nai B’rith to be held in September.

BRUNCH AND FRAME MAKING WITH ANN MARIE

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August Birthday Wishes

Sunday: Congregate Brunch– 11am

Monday: Maryann Webber, Nurse Practitioner is here in the morning

Tuesday: Ann Marie Bass , Activities Coordinator 9:00-2:00

Wednesday: Rabbi Langer 1:00 pm

Wednesday: Marnie Kean, Social Worker is here in the afternoon until 4:30

Office Hours: Mon.-Thur. 9-5 Fri. 9-4

Your Guide to Public Transportation in South Orange is hot off the press!

Please pick up your complimentary copy at the management office.

…South Orange enjoys the benefits of an excellent public transportation system.

South Orange On the Go! has developed Your Guide to Public Transportation to help South

Orange’s senior citizens understand available transportation resources.

Using public transportation is a safe and economical way to visit family and friends and to

travel to stores, restaurants, doctors’ offices and many other destinations. Riding on the bus

can be much easier than fighting traffic and searching for a parking space.

Public transportation helps us maintain our independence and self-sufficiency because it

allows us to travel wherever and whenever we choose. We can make our own travel

decisions without having to rely on other people.

The Township and local organizations have helped develop this Guide. Organizations

include the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, JCC MetroWest & The Jewish

Community Housing Corporation. Major funding for South Orange On the Go! was provided

by a grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ.

Resident Service Schedule @ B’nai B’rith

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South Orange On the Go!

A sweet slice of summer,

On a hot a afternoon,

The perfect treat to eat outside,

You don’t even need a spoon.

As you take a big old bite,

Feel the juice begin to run,

Be careful not to eat the seeds,

You spit those out, for fun!

A slice of watermelon,

Just can’t be beat,

It is the taste of summer,

Juicy and sweet!

CELEBRATING AUGUST 2012

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August 2012 is Observed

as

National Immunization Awareness Month Children's Eye Health & Safety Month

Birthstone Peridot

Fruit & Veges for the Month of August

Peaches Cactus Pear Prickly Pear Nopales Cactus Celery Fennel

August Flower

Poppy & Gladiolus

Other Notable August Dates

Aug 26 Women's Equality Day

A Sweet Slice of Summer

I will begin by giving

you a little anatomy

regarding your large

intestine. The large

intestine is divided

into 4 parts, the

ascending colon,

transverse colon,

descending colon and

the sigmoid colon.

The large colon

removes water, salt,

and some nutrients

by squeezing its

contents forming

stool.

Diverticulosis is the

formation of small

pouches in the lining

of the colon that bulge

outward through

weak spots

occurring more

commonly in the

sigmoid colon. When

they become inflamed

the condition is

known as

diverticulitis.

Approximately 10% of

Americans over the

age of 40 have

diverticulosis which

increases with age.

About half of all

people more than 60

years of age have

diverticulosis.

SYMPTOMS OF

DIVERTICULOSIS:

Some people do not

have discomfort while

others may.

Crampy pain

Discomfort in the

lower abdomen

Complaints of

bloating or

constipation.

Needless to say if

these symptoms

persist you need to

visit your Health

Care Provider for a

definitive diagnosis

About 15-25% of those

who are symptomatic

will go on to develop

diverticulitis; another

5-15% will develop

diverticulitis with

bleeding.

SYMPTOMS OF

DIVERTICULITIS:

Abdominal pain

Tenderness in the

lower left side of the

abdomen

Intensity of pain may

be mild to severe with

fluctuations

Pain may develop

suddenly without

warning

Nausea

Vomiting

Fever

Chills

Constipation or

diarrhea

Approximately 85%

respond to medical

treatment while

another 15% will

ultimately require

surgery.

CAUSES:

Most prevalent theory

is attributed to a

lower than normal

diet

Constipation which

may cause the lining

of the colon to bulge

out through

weakened spots

leading to diverticula

Lack of exercise

HOW IS IT

DIAGNOSED?

Usually found during

a routine colonoscopy

If there is a suspicion

of diverticulitis your

PCP might order

additional tests such

as Abdominal

Ultrasound in

conjunction with a

Ct Scan

WHAT YOU

CAN DO:

Eat a high-fiber diet

Keep active

Avoid constipation

POINTS TO

REMEMBER:

Diverticulosis occurs

when small pouches

bulge through

weakened areas in

the large colon.

Most people never

have symptoms

Avoiding constipation

will eliminate

pressure inside the

lining of the colon

wall

Most common cause

is low-fiber diet

Fiber intake consists

of...

whole grain breads

and cereals

fruits like apples,

peas, raspberries,

stewed prunes.

vegetables like

squash, sweet potato,

peas, spinach, turnip

greens, cauliflower

Diverticulitis causes

pain and tenderness

usually in the lower

left side of the

abdomen.

Diverticulitis can lead

to bleeding, infection,

small tears in the

colon of blockages

Complications require

immediate treatment

to prevent

progression.

Severe cases likely

cause hospital stay

and possibly surgical

intervention for those

who do not respond to

medication.

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DIVERTICULOSIS & DIVERTICULITIS

Maryann Webber, APN-C

JFS Overlook

Medical Center

Cell: 973-294-6560

Jew ish Communi t y Hous ing Co rpo ra t i on o f Me t ropo l i t an New Je rsey