GOLDEN GATHERING AT RECREATION CENTER: Friday, 10/23 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Hosted by
New York State Senator Dean Skelos, this event showcases the services available for older adults.
Flu shots will be available. Call 766-1266 for transportation.
“HAPPY HOUR”: Wednesday, 10/28 @ 2:00pm. Come and enjoy “mocktails” and snacks while
reminiscing about things that make us happy.
TRADER JOE’S SHOPPING: Thursday, 10/29 @ 11:15am. Shop for healthy foods. Sign-up is
required. We must have 10 passengers to go. $2.00 transportation fee.
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION & GENERAL MEETING: Friday, 10/30 @ 1:00PM. Wear a crazy
hat. Scary or fun, your choice. Members can win prizes for this Trick or Treat celebration.
OCTOBER 2015
R.V.C. Senior Services, Sandel Center at 50 South Park Avenue
Chris O’Leary, Director
SANDEL CENTER 678-9350
TRANSPORTATION 766-1266
SOCIAL WORK 536-1162
**Sign Up For Trips & Special Events During Sign-up Committee Hours**
Mon-Fri 10:30-12:00, 1:30-3:00
EVENING DINE AROUND: Wednesday, 10/28 @ 6:00pm. Enjoy dinner at Ayhan’s Shish-Kebob in
Baldwin. You must sign-up in advance with the sign-up committee. $30.00pp. Members only.
RVC SANDEL CENTER MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the RVC Sandel Center to provide Rockville Centre older residents with a
multipurpose facility that promotes vital aging and life satisfaction through programs and activities,
volunteer and civic participation and meaningful social engagement.
BOOK CLUB: Wednesday 10/28 @ 2:00pm. Ellen Berman of the RVC Library leads a discussion of
“Rose Harbor in Bloom” by Debbie Macomber. Books available at the front desk.
SENIORVERSITY CLASSES
TUESDAY TOPICS:
 10/6 Podiatrist, Dr. John Jackalone, discusses what a Wound Care Center does, and the
importance of checking feet for diabetics.
 10/13 perscription drug questions and answers presented by Howard Jacobson, RPH, owner
of RVC Pharmacy and Ryan Medical Pharmacy.
LOOKING AHEAD
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY BRUNCH: Friday, 11/13 @ 12 noon.
VETERAN’S DAY LUNCHEON: Friday, 11/6 @ 12 noon. The Men’s Club will host this luncheon
celebrating the many contributions of our veterans. Atria Tanglewood is sponsoring the lunch. Please
wear red, white & blue to show your support. $5.00pp will go to supporting our veterans. ($7.00
charged day of event).
“THE LIGHTS OF BROADWAY”: Tuesday, 11/10. Enjoy timeless music from the Great White Way.
Lunch at Applebee’s and show at The Music Fair. $58.00pp. Limit 20. Sign-up begins 10/5.
Beginning the week of 9/28 the following classes are made available through a partnership with the
RVC School District: Monday Painting with Acrylics, Tuesday Pilates, Wednesday Meditation
and Thursday Yoga. There is a $15.00 fee for each 6 session class. Registration forms are
available at the front desk. Checks should be made payable to the RVC School District.
NEW SENIORVERSITY CLASS - PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS: Mondays from 12 noon to 2:00pm
beginning 9/28. Explore your artistic passion at this new “Seniorversity” offering. Experiment with
basic technique, brush strokes, texture and color. There is a $15.00 fee for this 6 week session. (The
Thursday art class will still be offered).
NUTRITION & YOU: Thursday, 10/1 @ 11:00am. Nicole Graziano, BSN, MN, will discuss some of
the best healthy and nutritious choices for an active lifestyle.
BINGO: Friday, 10/2 @ 1:00pm. No sign-up necessary. $4.00 paid @ door. Bring your friends.
LONG BEACH BOARDWALK: Tuesday, 10/6 @ 1:00pm. Walk the boardwalk and on the way back
to Sandel stop at “Once Upon A Sundae” in Oceanside for ice cream. $5.00 includes transportation
and ice cream. Members only. Limit 20.
BELMONT RACETRACK: Wednesday, 10/7. Enjoy a delicious buffet in the beautiful Belmont Room
while betting on your favorite horse. Proper attire please (no jeans). $52.00pp.
CRAFT FAIR: Friday, 11/20.
SAVE THE DATE
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON & GENERAL MEETING: Monday, 11/23 @ 12 noon.
HOLIDAY PARTY: Wednesday, 12/16 @ 12 noon. Celebrate the season at Temple Avodah.
JUNE 2016 CANADIAN CRUISE: Price includes 6 night cruise to Canada/New England, all
gratuities, shore excursion in St. John, bus transportation to and from port in NYC, travel insurance,
government fees and taxes. Private cocktail party on board. All trip costs based on double
occupancy: Interior cabins $1,259pp, Oceanview $1,627pp, Balcony $1,772pp. All questions may be
directed to our cruise planner, Sharon Viotto, of Cruise Planners at 867-7215.
WE ARE ON FACEBOOK! The Senior Center has joined Facebook. By becoming a friend of
“Rockville Sandel”, you can access the latest Center information and see pictures of our events.
Be sure to visit our new and improved Facebook page.
AUDIOLOGY PROGRAM: Friday, 10/16 @ 11:15am. Diane Saulle, Assistant Professor at Molloy
College Dept of Communication Sciences & Disorders will discuss age related changes to voice,
language and swallowing.
BELGIAN WAFFLES & OPEN GAME PLAY: Friday, 10/16. Play MahJongg, Rummikub, Cards or
Scrabble. The choice is yours. $3.00pp. ($5.00 day of event)
“SHENANDOAH”: Wednesday, 10/21. This Tony Award winning musical tells the story of a strongwilled Virginia farmer trying to keep his family neutral as the Civil War rages on. Enjoy lunch and
show at the Westbury Manor. Members on the “wait list” from West Side Story will be given priority.
Members only. $49.00pp. Limit 20. Sign-up for general membership begins 10/5.
FALL FLEA MARKET: Friday, 10/23 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Sandel flea markets are a huge
financial success and a fun day. Remember, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. If you would
like to work at the flea market, please speak to Marie Spiwak or Laura. Please hold all donations until
Monday, 10/19.