Senior Center
Newsletter
Enjoy friends and fun at the JFCS Senior Center • January 2015
News at the Senior Center
December was an exciting and engaging month for
members at the Senior Center. Lunch and More
featured “Trio from East Naples Community Band,
City of Naples Mayor Sorey, JFCS Trivia Teams,
sing-a-longs with Dottie, and our New Year’s Eve
Fashion & Talent Show. We had great discussion
groups with the Center for Critical Thinking, and
the showing of Emmy Winning Documentary:
Lincoln at Gettysburg. Thank you to everyone that
made our last Lunch and More of 2014 most
memorable!! Here’s to 2015 and so many more
good times for all.
JFCS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS*
LINDA BAKER • GLADYS CALLAU • ANN R. CAMPBELL • JOE DAVIS
CHARLES W. FARMER • GLADYS T. FARMER • MICHAEL GRISCIK
DIANA L. HARMON • IDA McNALLY • NANCY MERCER • PAT OYANG
SARA PANTEL JOAN ROBBINS • NORMAN ROBBINS • JEANNINE STONE
RICHARD STONE • ED SULLIVAN • MARILYN WEINSTEIN • MILDRED L. WERTZ
*New Members (all those who have joined
November 16 - December15)
TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN….
We are celebrating our one year anniversary this
month. Thank you for joining us, and telling your
friends and neighbors about us. This also means for
some of our members, its renewal time for your
memberships. We will be sending out reminders in
the mail for your convenience or see Helen Waite,
Senior Center Manager. The cost for membership
will remain at $15 for the year
BRAND NEW THIS MONTH
WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR 1 YEAR
ANNIVERSARY…Come dance and celebrate on
Wednesday, January 21st with Twice as Nice + One.
The engaging band will play from 12:30-1:15, so bring
your dancing shoes!!
Tai Chi Schedule Change For 2015 – Classes will be
on Tuesday(s) from 1–2pm and Friday(s) 9:3010:30am. Classes will be limited to 20 participants.
We encourage NEW participants to start from week one
(either Tuesday OR Friday) as the classes are
progressive in techniques.
Beginners’ Spanish classes are back! We’ll look
forward to seeing you on Tuesday mornings from
10:00-11:00am.
SHINE (Medicare) has new hours – 9:30 – 11:30am on
the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Located on the 2nd Floor.
Seniors vs Crime, a Special Project of the Florida
Attorney General, will be on hand the 4th Thursday of
the month (Jan. 22nd, Feb 26th, Mar 26th, Apr 23rd). If
you have been taken advantage of by a home service
company, car repair, or if you have been scammed or
defrauded, bring your documents, receipts, and
contracts to the JFCS Senior Center between the hours
of 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Staff will be present to assist
you and will work to mediate the problem to your
satisfaction. You may call ahead to arrange your
appointment during those hours by contacting Seniors
vs. Crime at 239-574-0643.
ELECTRONICS HOTLINE. Ever been frustrated using
the computer or your smart phone and wished you
could call someone to ask a question. If you call our
ELECTRONICS HOTLINE 239-325-4444 one of our
tech savvy volunteers will call you back. If you’re
lucky, it’s a quick fix that they can answer a question
over the phone or they will make an appointment to
meet you at the Senior Center for private tutoring. You
can’t ask for better service.
No Need to Pack Your Bags - We’re bringing the world
to you through Travelogue with Jim Sernovitz. The
New England Coast – Cradle of Our Nation on
Wednesday, January 7th from 1:15-2:15pm and
Wonderful Italy on Wednesday, February 4th from 1:152:15pm.
UPDATES ON EXISTING ACTIVITIES FOR JANUARY
ART CLASSES
Painting Silk Stretched on Hoops: MAXIMUM OF 25
Members will paint a design or scene on a 9.5 inch hoop stretched with silk, using resist and brushes
January 5th 10-12n
Shibori Dyed Scarves: MAXIMUM OF 20
Students will dye a silk scarf, using shibori folding and dipping techniques
January 12th 10-12n
CENTER IS CLOSED - MLK HOLIDAY
January 19th
Colorful Collages:
Mixed-media collage with magazine pictures and pastels
January 26th 10-12n
DREAM TEAM
MEETS EVERY
1ST WEDNESDAY
AT 1:15 PM IN THE
SENIOR CENTER
JANUARY 7TH
LIT WITS
The members of the book club will meet to discuss The Book Thief, author Markus Zusak, and select
next month’s book to read. Listen in on the discussion if you haven’t read the book, and be there to
cast your vote for February’s book.
Thursday, January 8th 2-3:30
Join us for Bridge, Mah Jong and other card games every Friday afternoon from 1-3.
Beginners to advanced players are welcome. Volunteers are there to help with instruction or
are happy to be a fourth in a game. Be sure to sign-up on Co-pilot in advance. It will help us
put together games.
J F C S , A N O N - S E C TA R I A N
SOCIAL SERVICE
A G E N C Y, S U P P O R T S
INDIVIDUALS AND
FA M I L I E S O F A L L A G E S
BY P ROV ID IN G
MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE - Every Monday, 1-3. Come for the movie, the friendship and the
popcorn!
January 5th
Good Will Hunting: (Matt Damon) has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT.
When he solves a difficult graduate-level math problem, his talents are discovered by Professor
Gerald Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgard), who decides to help the misguided youth reach his potential.
When Will is arrested for attacking a police officer, Professor Lambeau makes a deal to get leniency
for him if he will get treatment from therapist Sean Maguire (Robin Williams).
Director: Gus Van Sant
Screenplay: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
January 12th
The Long, Hot Summer: Handsome vagabond Ben Quick (Paul Newman) returns to the
Mississippi town his late father called home, but rumors of his dad's pyromaniac tendencies follow
him as soon as he sets foot there. The proud young man's determination eventually wins over civic
leader Will Varner (Orson Welles), who decides Ben might be just the man for his daughter, Clara
(Joanne Woodward) -- much to the displeasure of Will's gutless son (Anthony Franciosa) and Clara's
society boyfriend (Richard Anderson).
Director: Martin Ritt
Screenplay: William Faulkner
A WIDE RANGE OF
SOCIAL SERVICES,
INCLUDING
M E N TA L H E A LT H
COUNSELING,
C A S E M A N A G E M E N T,
F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E ,
CRISIS INTERVENTION
AND
I N F O R M AT I O N A N D
REFERRAL.
JFCS IS HERE TO HELP.
January 19th
CENTER IS CLOSED – MLK HOLIDAY
January 26th
12 Angry Men: Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must
deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen men
try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror (Henry Fonda) casts
considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict
threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide one boy's fate.
Director: Sidney Lumet
Screenplay: Reginald Rose
239-325-4444
JANUARYAT THE JFCS SENIOR CENTER
THE CAFÉ IS NOW OPEN 10 A.M. TO 4 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY!!
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
PLEASE PREREGISTER FOR
ALL PROGRAMS.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Center Is Closed
Sign-up when
you’re at the Senior
Center or call
239-325-4444
FRIDAY
2
9:30-10:30: Tai Chi
10:30-11:30: Computer &
Cellphone Assistance
1-3:30: Cards, games
5
10-12: Art Class
Painting Silk in
Hoops
6
10-11: Beginners’
Spanish
7
9:30-11:30 SHINE: (Medicare)
(2nd floor)
8
2-3:30: Lit Wits (Book
Club)
11-1: Needle Works
2-4: Writers’ Workshop
1-3: MOVIE: Good
Will Hunting
1-2: Tai Chi
11-1: Lunch and More: Ray’s
Girls
9
9:30-10:30: Tai Chi
10:30-11:30: Computer &
Cellphone Assistance
1-3:30: Cards, games
1:15-2:15 Travelogue w/Jim
Sernovitz - The New England
Coast
1-2:30 Collier Area Transit
1:30-3: Computer Assistance
12
10-12: Art Class
Shibori Dyed
Scarves
1-3: MOVIE:
The Long, Hot
Summer
13
10-11: Beginners’
Spanish
14
11-1: Lunch and More: Getting to
Know You & Trivia
11-12:30 Center for
Critical Thinking –
“Our Political System.
A Problem?”
1-2:30: Veterans’ Services
(2nd floor)
1:30-3: Computer Assistance
15
9:30-11: Documentary
& Discussion: The
Sturgen Queens
16
9:30-10:30: Tai Chi
2-4: Writers’ Workshop
1-3:30: Cards, games
22
10-11: Collier County
Sheriff’s Office-Basic
Internet Safety
23
9:30-10:30: Tai Chi
10:30-11:30: Computer &
Cellphone Assistance
11-1: Needle Works
1-2: Tai Chi
19
20
10-11: Beginners’
Spanish
21
9:30-11:30: SHINE (Medicare)
(2nd floor)
Center is closed in
observance of MLK
Day
11-1: Needle Works
11-1: Lunch and More: Twice as
Nice + One
1-2: Tai Chi
1:30-3: Computer Assistance
26
10-12: Art Class
Colorful Collages
27
10-11: Beginners’
Spanish
28
11-1: Lunch and More: Fun for All
1-3: MOVIE:
12 Angry Men
11-1: Needle Works
1:30-3: Computer Assistance
1-2: Tai Chi
1-2:30: Seniors vs
Crime (2nd Floor)
10:30-11:30: Computer &
Cellphone Assistance
1-3:30: Cards, games
2-4: Writers’ Workshop
29
2-4: Writers’ Workshop
30
9:30-10:30: Tai Chi
10:30-11:30: Computer &
Cellphone Assistance
1-3:30: Cards, games
Join us for Bridge, Mah Jong and other card games every Friday afternoon from 1-3. Beginners to advanced players are welcome.
Volunteers are there to help with instruction or are happy to be a fourth in a game. Be sure to sign-up on co-pilot in advance.
It will help us put together games.
REGISTRATION FOR WEDNESDAY LUNCH IS REQUESTED BY THE PREVIOUS FRIDAY
Please, do not park in the lots directly to the left and right of our building. When our lot is
full, our parking lot attendants will assist you.
For Collier Area Transportation to the Senior Center call 239-252-7272.
If you haven’t signed up call JFCS and we can help you get registered
Non Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Naples, FL
Permit No.95
5025 Castello Drive • Suite 101
Naples, Florida 34103
Telephone (239) 325-4444 • Fax (239) 330-7947
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
(all those who have joined through December 15)
JEANETTE O'CONNOR • ANN R. CAMPBELL • JOY CARTWRIGHT • MARIE F. LAWLOR
CLARENCE VENECEK • MARGARITA COTTO • BEVERLY SALMON • LEE SCIORTINO
RICHARD WILLIAMS • BERNICE BOND • JOHN BARLAS • LINDA ARSENAULT
GINA MALEOMSON • ELIZABETH O'NEIL • BERNICE THOMPSON • LEE TOBIAS
LOWVAITA FORD • PATRICIA SMITH • LEONARD WEINRAUB • SARAH KNIGHT
JOE ELLEBRACHT • KENNETH MACMILLAN • ROBERT GARA • CAROLYN KISH
TRINA COHEN • ANTONIA JALET • GAIL PECELUNAS • JOHN FISHWICK
JOAN HUMPHREY • HAROLD BRUENS • ETTA GLUZBAND • RUTH YOUNG
MARTIN CALVIN • DELORIS GREGG • BERTHY REYES • CAROL RODVIK
LENORE FARKAS • SELIG ALKON • JANICE BRONSTEIN • MURRAY FLEISCHER
GLADYS KEFKOWITZ
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Joan Larson
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The Dakim Brain Center is available for our members. Ask our
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Anne Chernin, MSW, MBA
Director of Programs and Services
Jill Brewer, LCSW
Therapist
Ann Fisher, LCSW
Therapist
Donna Levy, RN, MS
Case Manager
Helen M. Waite,
Senior Center Manager
Dorothy McQuillan,
Executive Assistant
Michelle Mendoza,
Administrative Assistant
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