WILLIAM MARGULIES SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER
Co-Sponsored by JCC MetroWest and National Council of Jewish Women Essex County Section
Volume 25; Issue 1 973-530-3448
Gina Goldman, Director
Jan/February 2016
Unless indicated, Monday events and Membership Meetings take place at 12:30pm in the
Ross Lounge (M-6). Thursday events are in Tepper followed by Refreshments.
Monday, January 4
Opera Video – Pagliacci
Thursday, January 7
Membership Meeting
Monday, January 11
David Aaron—“Jerry Herman”
Thursday, January 14
10:00am Joke Club; 12:30pm Anthony Tabish, Entertainer
Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King Day – CLOSED
Thursday, January 21
Line Dancing 9:45am; Richard Stillman, Country Western Music, Birthday Party
Monday, January 25
Susan Telzer Schwartz: Buy! Buy! “Adverteasers”
Thursday, January 28
10:00am Joke Club; 12:30pm Entertainer: Cecilia—Clarinet
Monday, February 1
Lloyd Kichinsky: “Marvin Hamlish”
Thursday, February 4
Membership Meeting
Monday, February 8
Denise Durso, Falls and Balance
Thursday, February 11
10:00am Joke Club; 12:30pm Dan Yates, Entertainer
Monday, February 15
Presidents Day – CLOSED
Thursday, February 18
Line Dancing 9:45am; Pianist Ruth Kalamardis , Birthday Party
Monday, February 22
Hadassah & St. Barnabas sponsor a Program on Heart Health
Thursday, February 25
10:00am Joke Club; 12:45pm West Orange High School Choir and Boys Step Team Levin Theater
Monday, February 29
Aphasia Group Presentation: “What is Aphasia?”
MARGULIES CENTER & NUTRITION SITE WILL BE CLOSED ON JANUARY 18 AND FEBRUARY 15
PLEASE PAY YOUR 2016 $50 MARGULIES CENTER DUES!
Thanks to the William Margulies Endowment, in addition to our stimulating lectures and programs,
entertainment, parties, trips, exercise programs and special events, all dues paying Margulies Members
receive special pricing on Life Long Learning lectures.
In case of inclement weather, please call 973 530-3448 to check on Center closings or delays.
There will be a special message on this line in the event of questionable weather.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Wednesday afternoons at the movies—12:15pm, Ross Lounge Call 973- 530-3448 on Tuesday afternoon for
the “movie of the week” title, but note that selections may change depending on availability.
Line Dancing— Come try it out in the Dance Studio L-17 -9:45am, January 21st and February 18th
Blood Pressure Screening/Social Workers : West Orange Department of Health Nurses will be available on the
SECOND Thursday of every month to take blood pressure in Ross Lounge (M-6) from 9:30-11:30am. Nurses
from St. Barnabas will be available on the 3rd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 11:00-11:30am.
Social Worker: If you would like to meet with a Social Worker, please call: 973-765-9050 ext. 300. If you
would like to schedule a conference with a holistic health nurse please see Heidi Schnapp in the St. Barnabas
Suite near the JCC café on the 2nd floor.
Mah Jongg Players Wanted and Pinochle Players: Contact Gina at 973-530-3448 if you are interested in
joining a group of players in a game on Wednesday afternoons (12:30pm-3:00pm).
GOOD AND WELFARE
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Tamar Kombert, Nat Stecklow, Sarah Glatt, Ed Newman, Howard Hein
GET WELL WISHES TO: Bea Glotzer, Harry Butensky, Helen Decker, Shirley Weiner, Rudi Berman.
DONATIONS & TRIBUTES- WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
A big “Thank You” to Margulies members from the staff for your generous Hanukkah gifts!
A special Thank You to Edith Geller for a generous donation to the Nutrition Program.
Thank you to: Claudette Pfeffer for get well donation for Judy Solomon.
Thank you to everyone who contributed in honor of their birthdays: Arnold Koldorf, Claire Scholz, Evelyne
Lerner, Phyllis Model, Arthur Tevanian, and Allan Bader.
Thank you for general donations: Golda Schwartz and Anita Strauss.
Thank you to Anita Gordon for donation in honor of her granddaughter’s performance in the choir.
Thank you to everyone who
purchased
SPECIAL
THANKtributes
YOU TO: to send out on your own!!
The family of Sonia Kurland for sponsoring one musical entertainment program per month in memory of
Sonia and David Kurland. This sponsorship is made possible through the generosity of their children, who
hope the music will brighten your day and bring you as much enjoyment as it did for Sonia and David. We
truly appreciate the Kurland family’s generosity!
Thank you to Homewatch CareGivers- Larry Aronson and staff- for sponsoring the tasty refreshments and
chocolate gelt at our gala Hanukkah concert. Thank you to a generous grant from the Milton and Ann
Colman Fund for Adult Musical Programs for sponsoring the Hanukkah Klezmerfest concert, which was a big
hit with our members.Thank you to Ellynn of ConnectMeMore and Joel Appel of Freedom Med Alert for
sponsoring refreshments.
Please support our sponsors- see Gina or Susan for contact numbers and more information.
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS: Come celebrate with your JCC family, Thursday, January 21st at 12:30pm
Mitzi Kreinberg, Allan Bader, Sondra Lang, Elaine Berman, Nusha Wyner, Annemarie Davidson, Lucy
Schonbach, Anita Schaffer, Miriam Lateiner
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS: Come celebrate with your JCC MetroWest family Thursday, Feb. 18 at 12:30pm
Rose Eckstein, Frances Goroll, Harry Jacobs, Hannah Stern, Lee Bergman, Pessia Foss-Kant, Lucille Becker,
Pearl Davis, and Selma Wapnowitz.
If for some reason, we missed your name, let us know so we can correct our listing. Share your birthday with your friends
by sponsoring a cake or the entertainment. Please see Gina or Susan for details.
Margulies Guardian Circle 2016
You may not be aware of the fact that the Margulies Senior Center operates on a significant annual deficit and each senior social
JCC membership is heavily subsidized. In these times it has become increasingly challenging to meet this subsidy. In order to
maintain our current level of service we are seeking additional donations. You can help us by joining our Margulies Guardian
Circle. This program gives you the opportunity to support the programs of the Margulies Center and to continue its growth.
Each month all the Guardians will be listed here in the bulletin. We THANK all our Guardian Circle members for their generosity in
support of the Margulies Senior Center:
PLATINUM ($1000 and up)
Anne Silberstein Cohen, Rose Eckstein, Edith Geller, Marcia Gabbe*, Sonia Kurland*
GOLD ($500-999)
Helen Decker
Claire Seidner Scholz
SILVER ($180-499)
Josette Amhi
Jack Stern
Hannah Stern
Myra Cohen
Golda Schwartz
Township of WO
Selma Krever
Rose Lerner
Evelyne LernerSavel
Mitzi Kreinberg
Florence Berzon
Fred Pearl
Marian Brenner*
*in memoriam
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RELAXATION
By Harry Hollander
One of the important concepts I have learned is that thoughts that we have manifest in the body and
often create disease. One of the meanings of disease when hyphenated means not at ease. There are many
ways to de-stress. Some of the things I do to relax are: listening to classical music, enjoying the beauty of
nature- noticing the beautiful cloud formations, the magnificent colors on the trees in the fall, and the joy
of interacting with young children as well as watching them perform- as the Hillside School Troupe did
recently. What I appreciate so much about the young ones is their honest reactions. Like dogs and other
animals, they provide unconditional love. To share in a men’s group every other Saturday where we are
able to share whatever concerns us in what we call a “check in.” The beauty of it is: everyone is secure in
knowing that whatever we share remains in the room. It becomes a wonderful support system. To me, it
is a departure from previous generations when men weren’t supposed to show their vulnerability-i.e., to
be a man- crying in public was taboo. To share hugs and kisses with those that you care about a great
deal- I kiss my son- something which never happened between my father and me. Being liberated and
sharing emotions openly is also a meaningful de-stressor. As most of you know, I’m a great Cardinals
baseball fan and watching their games is a wonderful departure from world affairs. Letting my mind be
at rest-by walking a mile around the track is a wonderful activity to be at peace. Most important, honor
the thoughts of all- avoid confrontations. Always be thoughtful and paramount: Honesty is the best
policy. Practice the concepts in the Serenity Prayer. I hope some of my ideas will be useful to any one of
you to help you relax.