USING THE VAN

Northvale Residents - $1.00 round trip - Non-residents - $3.00 round trip

Out-of-town trips - $3.00 for all

ALL SHOPPERS ARE TO BE READY 1 HOUR PRIOR TO SHOPPING TIMES.

PLEASE WATCH FOR THE VAN TO ARRIVE AND COME OUTSIDE.

• 24 hour notice is REQUIRED. We cannot accept any last

minute appointments. • Doctor and Dentist appointments are to be scheduled on Monday, Wednesday

and Friday ONLY. Times should be scheduled between 11:00 am and 1:00

pm. Please provide us with your Doctor’s name, address, suite # and phone

number. Please do not make multiple appointments in one day. Plan to be

ready for pick-up at least one hour before your scheduled appointment.

• Shop-Rite trips are Tuesday & Thursday’s at 10:00 am.

• Trip to K-Mart in Westwood will be on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am.

• The van services the following towns only: Northvale, Rockleigh, Norwood,

Harrington Park, Closter, Old Tappan, and Tappan.

• PLEASE CALL THE CENTER ASAP IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT - (201) 767-3330 then Option 5 for The Senior Center.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE VAN DRIVER DIRECTLY TO SCHEDULE OR CANCEL ANY OF YOUR APPOINTMENTS. Thank you!

WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR NEEDS!

THE McGUIRE INQUIRER

May 2018 The James F. McGuire Memorial Senior Center

116 Paris Avenue – Northvale, NJ 07647 – (201) 767-3330 - Option 5 Director: Pam Carpanini – pcarpanini@boroughofnorthvale.com

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Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday: Closed – Sunday – 1:30 pm – BINGO New Jersey Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service: (201) 336-7400 or 1-877-222-3737

Enter as Strangers…Leave as Friends

From the desk of…

Pam Carpanini

I cannot believe on April 2, 2018 we were hit with yet more snow! We went from coloring Easter eggs to making snowballs…when is this winter going to end? Most of you know I cannot tolerate heat, but this is a bit much! I’m going to try and remain optimistic for some much needed and deserving warmer weather. I am in the planning stages on offering some fun-filled events once the weather does in fact break – i.e. Hot Dog Social and the infamous “Fish Fry”. Stay tuned Until then, I am wishing all you lovely ladies a very Happy Mother’s Day and to all a Happy Memorial Day!

***HOORAY!***

Our daily Lunch Program has returned to The Center! Lunch will be catered by Petrillo’s Deli – Northvale. Hot and cold lunches will be offered for $7.00. Please see the detailed menu in this newsletter. Payment is required when your order is placed. If you need to cancel your order, you must notify The Center by 9:00 am or you will still be responsible for payment – this applies to take-orders as well. Exact change or small monetary bills would be appreciated. No refunds. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Blood Pressure Screening - Every 3rd

Thursday of the month 10:00-11:30 AM

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY - May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20,

October 18, November 15, December 20.

Podiatrist – 12:30 - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! – The last Monday of the month (unless otherwise indicated). May 21, June 25, July 30, August 27, September 24, October 29, November 26, December 17.

Call the Center to schedule your appointment.

UPCOMING ARMCHAIR TRAVELER VIDEOS “No Passport or Luggage Required”

Every Friday @ 10:30 AM

Date Destination

May 4 California

May 11 Georgia & Armenia

May 18 Ukraine

May 25 Myanmar

“FREE” MOVIES - Every Tuesday @ 1:00 PM

(Refreshments Provided)

May 1 – BROOKLYN – Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson Eilis Lacey is a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her new vivacity is disrupted by her past, and she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. Romance/Drama – Rated: PG-13 – 1 hr./57 min. May 8 – HOME AGAIN – Starring: Reese Witherspoon (as Alice Kinney) A modern romantic comedy. Recently separated from her husband (Michael Sheen), Alice decides to start over by moving back to her hometown of Los Angeles with her two young daughters. During a night out on her 40th birthday, Alice meets three aspiring filmmakers who happen to be in need of a place to live. Alice agrees to let the guys stay in her guest house temporarily, but the arrangement ends up unfolding in unexpected ways. Alice’s unlikely new family and new romance comes to a crashing halt when her ex-husband shows up, suitcase in hand. Home Again is a story of love, friendship, and the families we create. And one very big life lesson – starting over is not for beginners. Comedy/Drama/Romance – Rated: PG-13 1 hr./37 min.

May 15 – THE GREATEST SHOWMAN – Starring: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron & Michelle Williams Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Biography/Musical – Rated: PG – 1 hr./45 min. May 22 – THE SHAPE OF WATER – Starring: Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon An other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1963. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa is trapped in a life of silence and isolation. Elisa’s life is changed forever when she and wo-worker Zelda discover a secret classified experiment. Fantasy/Horror – Rated: R – 2 hours. May 29 – LADY BIRD – Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf The relationship comedy stars Saoirse Ronan as Christine McPherson, a rebellious student at a conservative Catholic Sacramento high school who wants to escape her family and small town constraints to go to college in New York. Comedy/Drama – Rated: R – 1 hr./34 min.

From the desk of Arlene Rosa…

Spring is finally knocking on our doorsteps. This May is the 51st Anniversary of the Golden Age Club. We celebrate this occasion on Tuesday, May 22nd at the Valley Brook Country Club in River Vale, NJ. Members cost is only $45 and guests $50. Music will be provided by John Micalizzi. Looking forward to having a great time. We will be collecting for the June trip to the Hotel Fauchere in Milford, PA. We will have a full day with breakfast upon arrival and a wonderful lunch. Also included is an optional tour of Grey Towers historical site. Cost: Members - $65 and Guests - $70. We will be collecting for our July 11th trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see “Nunsence”. Cost for members is: $66 and guests: $71.

BERGEN COUNTY WELLNESS CHECK PROGRAM – Hackensack, NJ

One of my members utilizes this program and shared this information with me. I thought it was helpful and perhaps you would like to be a part of it. The Bergen County Wellness Check Program works like this. At approximate pre-specified hours, you will receive a FREE daily phone call from the Bergen County Wellness Check Program to check on your well-being. The call will begin with the following pre-recorded message: “This is a phone call from the Bergen County Wellness Check Program. Please press ‘1’ if you are okay.” When you become a participant in the program, you will be asked to identify friends or family who may assist you in an emergency. When the system cannot make contact with you, it will call the friend or relative you have designated. If your telephone line is busy or there is no answer, the system will call back one more time after four minutes. If there is still no answer, or the lines remain busy, your contact will automatically be notified to check on you. This systems will only respond to touchtone telephones or through a TTY – a device for the deaf and hard of hearing. If you would like to enroll in this program, an application is to be completed. There are applications here at The Center. If you have any questions, you can call the Division of Senior Services at: (201) 336-7400.

Some Thoughts to Share… I have a piece of wall art which hangs in my living room that contains

beautiful statements I wanted to share with you:

Today is a new day!

You can start fresh – wipe the slate clean

Begin again

Today, you can embrace kindness

Practice compassion

Stand up for justice

Talk to strangers

Ask for help

Listen with your whole heart

Offer hope

Work for the common good

Love well

Be the change you wish to see in the world By: Marla Rae

www.NorthvaleNJ.MinutemanPress.com

Celebrating 35 years For All Your Printing Needs

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What is a Mother? (as seen through my eyes)

The role of a mother is one of the greatest gifts a woman can receive. I have put together some of my personal thoughts of defining a mother: A Mother is loyal A Mother is compassionate A Mother is nurturing A Mother is encouraging A Mother is self-less A Mother is always forgiving A Mother is patient A Mother is kind A Mother is devoted A Mother is loving A Mother is caring A Mother is a peacemaker A Mother cooks, cleans and does laundry A Mother’s love is unconditional A Mother is that special person who will always be your

best friend!

Personally speaking, my Mother still demonstrates these qualities. I just hope I have instilled these qualities with my children. I wish all of you ladies a very Happy and deserving “Mother’s Day”

All my love, Pam

Has This Ever Happened to You?

When I lay in bed at night, my mind continues to race and I think of

things to put in this newsletter. Here are some thoughts I had:

You took the time to write your grocery list – only to have left it

at home?

It was time to renew your driver’s license – drove to DMV and

forgot that one required document!

Painstakingly clip coupons, get to the checkout only to realize

the coupon required you purchase “2” items for the discount

and you only have “1”?

Shopping at a “Dollar” Store and asked the attendant, “How

much is this?”

The first month or two after the “New Year”, you are still writing

checks using the previous year?

Set your alarm for the next day, only to realize you never

adjusted to “Day Light Savings” time?

For those who wear eyeglasses…can’t find your eyeglasses

and then realize they are on top of your head or around your

neck?

Searching for your keys and they are nestled in your hand?

Shouted “BINGO” when you didn’t win?

Awoke extra early to put the turkey in the oven in preparation

for Thanksgiving dinner – but you forgot to turn the oven on?

Speaking of turkey…did you remember to remove all the

“internal contents” from the turkey BEFORE cooking it?

Hope you found some humor in these!

McGuire Senior Center Lunch Menu - $7.00 May 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Turkey, Mashed

Potatoes, Gravy

& Vegetables

2

Pork Loin,

Roasted

Potatoes &

Vegetables

3

Fried Flounder,

House Salad &

Vegetables

4

Roast Beef,

American

Cheese, Lettuce,

Tomato on Soft

Roll & Potato

Salad

5

6

7

Pepper Steak w/

Rice & Salad

8

Penne Vodka &

Salad

9

Chicken Cutlet,

Lettuce, Tomato

on Soft Roll &

Tri-Color Pasta

Salad

10

Sausage &

Peppers w/ Red

Sauce, Roasted

Potatoes & Slice

of Bread

11

Italian Combo on

Soft Roll &

Coleslaw

12

13

14

Chicken Fingers

& Mozzarella

Sticks

15

Eggplant

Rollatini,

Meatballs &

Salad

16

Cavatelli &

Broccoli &

Caesar Salad

17

Roasted Chicken

Leg & Thigh,

Mashed

Potatoes &

Vegetables

18

Turkey,

Provolone

Cheese, Lettuce,

Tomato on Soft

Roll & Tri-Color

Pasta Salad

19

20

21

Lemon Chicken,

Rice &

Vegetable

22

Cheese Tortellini

Alfredo & Salad

23

Meatball Parm

on Soft Roll &

Salad

24

Meatloaf,

Mashed

Potatoes, Gravy

& Vegetables

25

Eggplant,

Roasted Red

Peppers, Fresh

Mozzarella on a

Soft Roll & Tri-

Color Tortellini

Salad

26

27

28

CENTER

CLOSED

Memorial Day

29

Cheese Ravioli,

Meatballs &

Salad

30

(Individual)

Broccoli &

Mozzarella Pizza

Roll & Salad

31

Pork Loin,

Roasted

Potatoes &

Vegetables

PLEASE CALL THE

CENTER WITH YOUR

ORDER. 24-HOUR

NOTICE IS REQUIRED.

(201) 767-3330

Option 5