Sunday, June 09, 2013
Monday, May 06, 2013
The relationship between the Herman Liebman Memorial Fund and the Amalgamated Houses
The Herman Liebman Memorial Fund is a 503(c)(3) organization. From the 2010 return that is on the NYS Attorney General website, and the last complete return, I see that its purpose is defined as
To provide and support cultural and educational programs for residents of two moderate income housing developments, Amalgamated Housing and Park Reservoir Housing and members of the general public in the surrounding north Bronx.
The president is listed as Ed Yaker. Robert Massre who is the finance manager of the Amalgamated Housing is listed as the person who keeps the books. The other officers are listed as Brad Silver, Vice President, Howard Kamiel, Vice President, Howard Leventhal, Secretary, and Jack Spiegel , Teasurer
The paid preparer is listed as Stephen W. Beer of the firm
Czarnowski & Beer.
The firm Czarnowski & Beer are the independent auditors of the Amalgamated Housing.
The ties between the Amalgamated Houses and the Herman Liebman Memorial Fund are so knotted together that I feel that at any meeting where the Amalgamated board of directors are present should also be a time when questions can be asked about the Herman Liebman Memorial Fund.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Embezzlement at Penn South
Chelsea's Penn South Complex, embezzlement, dnainfo.com
There was no excuse for this to have happened. We had a smaller embezzlement scandal at the Amalgamated Houses and that should have been a warning to other limited dividend co-ops to implement better accounting controls. Penn South should get new auditors, clearly the ones they have failed them.
There was no excuse for this to have happened. We had a smaller embezzlement scandal at the Amalgamated Houses and that should have been a warning to other limited dividend co-ops to implement better accounting controls. Penn South should get new auditors, clearly the ones they have failed them.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
FFR, best tool for assessing intermediate stenoses
Fractional flow reserve the best tool for assessing intermediate stenoses : Cardiology News
This is the definition of intermediate stenosis used in the article "intermediate 50%-70% stenosis in a patient with stable ischemic heart disease"
Here is a quote:
FFR is the method par excellence for determining if an intermediate stenosis is hemodynamically significant; that is, whether the lesion is responsible for reversible ischemia. If it is, then coronary stenting will improve the patient’s functional status and reduce the likelihood of acute MI and all-cause mortality down the road. If FFR indicates that the stenosis is not responsible for reversible ischemia, however, then PCI won’t improve the patient’s prognosis. FFR has the additional virtues of being fast and simple, and it enables immediate decision-making in the cath lab, he explained.
This is the definition of intermediate stenosis used in the article "intermediate 50%-70% stenosis in a patient with stable ischemic heart disease"
Here is a quote:
FFR is the method par excellence for determining if an intermediate stenosis is hemodynamically significant; that is, whether the lesion is responsible for reversible ischemia. If it is, then coronary stenting will improve the patient’s functional status and reduce the likelihood of acute MI and all-cause mortality down the road. If FFR indicates that the stenosis is not responsible for reversible ischemia, however, then PCI won’t improve the patient’s prognosis. FFR has the additional virtues of being fast and simple, and it enables immediate decision-making in the cath lab, he explained.
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
HDL values and cardiovascular event rates
Connection between HDL values and Cardiovascular event rates under scrutiny
Here are the opening paragraphs of this commentary
HDL-raising: A good hypothesis gone bad
By: BRUCE JANCIN, Cardiology News Digital Network SNOWMASS, COLO. – The once highly attractive notion that boosting HDL cholesterol levels will reduce cardiovascular event rates is now dead, or more generously, it remains unsupported by evidence despite expenditure of billions of dollars on negative clinical trials. "An iconic concept of HDL has not borne good fruit. It really isn’t what we don’t know that hurts us so much as the things that we think are true but just ain’t so – and that’s the story of HDL," Dr. Robert A. Vogel said at the annual cardiovascular conference at Snowmass sponsored by the American College of Cardiology. Indeed, it now appears that the relationship between HDL and atherosclerosis is far more complicated than lipidologists thought. Evidence now suggests that HDL mass may not be as important as HDL function, which can switch between being anti- and pro-atherogenic in a matter of hours. And HDL may not even be playing an active role in cardiovascular risk; a low HDL may be associated with an increase in cardiovascular events simply because it is a marker for other cardiovascular risk factors, such as obesity, smoking, and insulin resistance.
Here are the opening paragraphs of this commentary
HDL-raising: A good hypothesis gone bad
By: BRUCE JANCIN, Cardiology News Digital Network SNOWMASS, COLO. – The once highly attractive notion that boosting HDL cholesterol levels will reduce cardiovascular event rates is now dead, or more generously, it remains unsupported by evidence despite expenditure of billions of dollars on negative clinical trials. "An iconic concept of HDL has not borne good fruit. It really isn’t what we don’t know that hurts us so much as the things that we think are true but just ain’t so – and that’s the story of HDL," Dr. Robert A. Vogel said at the annual cardiovascular conference at Snowmass sponsored by the American College of Cardiology. Indeed, it now appears that the relationship between HDL and atherosclerosis is far more complicated than lipidologists thought. Evidence now suggests that HDL mass may not be as important as HDL function, which can switch between being anti- and pro-atherogenic in a matter of hours. And HDL may not even be playing an active role in cardiovascular risk; a low HDL may be associated with an increase in cardiovascular events simply because it is a marker for other cardiovascular risk factors, such as obesity, smoking, and insulin resistance.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Rosie O'Donnell describes her heart attack
Of course the show with Rosie O'Donnell is full of promos, but here is some useful online information about women and heart disease.
AHA Guideline
Effectiveness-Based Guidelines for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women—2011 Update
This is from Newday, here's the entire story rosie-o-donnell-to-talk-about-heart-attack Rosie O'Donnell to talk about heart attack on 'Dr. Oz'
Rosie
O’Donnell taped an appearance on “The Dr. Oz Show” last week, giving
her first interview about her near-fatal heart attack in August. The
episode, which will feature the Nyack resident discussing the
circumstances that led her to realize she was suffering the symptoms of
the attack, was supposed to air Oct. 8, but has been pushed to Oct. 25
to coincide with the first day of fall sweeps.
My comment: A cynical decision, I am sure product endorsements will be part of the show. Nevertheless, the program will probably educate more women about heart disease.
A woman has a heart attack
Rosie took an aspirin but didn't see a doctor until the next day. That could have been too late.
Melinda Beck reporter for the Wall Street Journal has an excellent article
Minutes Matter, Yet Many Don't Get Help as Symptoms Can Seem Harmless
An article from WebMD about aspirin and heart attack.
Here are some useful posts from Heart Sisters.
Rosie described failing to call 911. Here's a discussion about that.
No such thing as a small heart attack
The new country called Heart Disease
This is from Newday, here's the entire story rosie-o-donnell-to-talk-about-heart-attack Rosie O'Donnell to talk about heart attack on 'Dr. Oz'
My comment: A cynical decision, I am sure product endorsements will be part of the show. Nevertheless, the program will probably educate more women about heart disease.
A woman has a heart attack
Rosie took an aspirin but didn't see a doctor until the next day. That could have been too late.
Melinda Beck reporter for the Wall Street Journal has an excellent article
Minutes Matter, Yet Many Don't Get Help as Symptoms Can Seem Harmless
An article from WebMD about aspirin and heart attack.
Here are some useful posts from Heart Sisters.
Rosie described failing to call 911. Here's a discussion about that.
No such thing as a small heart attack
The new country called Heart Disease
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Legal taking of public land for private gain
Van Cortlandt Park
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
Dance Japan: Sachiyo Ito & Co.
This was one of the best programs I have seen at the senior center. They requested that we not publish our own photos, or take movies, otherwise I would have been happy to share the experience with you.
On Sunday, Oct. 14th the Van Cortlandt Senior Center will feature Dance Japan: Sachiyo Ito & Co. Chicken chow mein will be served at 12:15 PM followed by the dance presentation at 1:00 PM. Sachiyo Ito and Company is an arts organization that bridges East and West through artistic performances and educational programs that promote Japanese culture through the arts, particularly dance. Sachiyo Ito is an artist, choreographer, and arts educator. She founded Sachiyo Ito and Company in 1981 as a not-for-profit educational organization. The Company performs a versatile range of dance styles.
On Sunday, Oct. 14th the Van Cortlandt Senior Center will feature Dance Japan: Sachiyo Ito & Co. Chicken chow mein will be served at 12:15 PM followed by the dance presentation at 1:00 PM. Sachiyo Ito and Company is an arts organization that bridges East and West through artistic performances and educational programs that promote Japanese culture through the arts, particularly dance. Sachiyo Ito is an artist, choreographer, and arts educator. She founded Sachiyo Ito and Company in 1981 as a not-for-profit educational organization. The Company performs a versatile range of dance styles.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Dancercise with Doriana
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| Doriana leading a class |
It was great fun.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Friday, July 06, 2012
Bronx Opera Ensemble and Art Exhibit
Here's a story from the NY Daily News about the art show.
Here's a photo from the article:
SPARC (Seniors Partnering with Artists Citywide) Art Show will open on Wed. June 27th
at 1:30 PM at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center, 3880 Sedgwick Ave. in
the Bronx. Referencing their personal narratives, participants created
colorful self-portraits that incorporate collage, drawing and
multi-dimensional imagery. Meet Michael Ferris, Jr., our resident
artist, along with the talented participants who created these works
over the past 5 months. Refreshments will be served. The SPARC
initiative was sponsored by NY Dept. of Cultural Affairs in
collaboration with Bronx Council on the Arts. The SPARC Art Show at JASA
Van Cortlandt Senior Center will run through Friday, July 6th, 2012.
At 5:30 PM on June 27th, join us for a fish dinner followed by the Bronx Opera Ensemble’s classical and Broadway extravaganza. Suggested senior contribution for dinner is $2.00. Recommended senior contribution for event is $2.00. Non-senior guests are welcome. For reservations and further information, call the center office 718-549-4700 by Mon. June 25th.
JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center is funded by NYC DFTA and by legislative grants from Council Member Oliver Koppell and from Borough President
Ruben Diaz, Jr.
At 5:30 PM on June 27th, join us for a fish dinner followed by the Bronx Opera Ensemble’s classical and Broadway extravaganza. Suggested senior contribution for dinner is $2.00. Recommended senior contribution for event is $2.00. Non-senior guests are welcome. For reservations and further information, call the center office 718-549-4700 by Mon. June 25th.
JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center is funded by NYC DFTA and by legislative grants from Council Member Oliver Koppell and from Borough President
Ruben Diaz, Jr.
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
More hype about Dr. Sharma
Don't believe the hype
Rounds Preview: Excelling in Cardiac Care
This article touts the protocol books that Dr. Sharma has medical and nursing staff memorize. However, the practice of medicine and nursing is in part the implementation of protocols. Memorizing is for passing exams.
Here is my yelp review of Dr. Samin Sharma
Rounds Preview: Excelling in Cardiac Care
This article touts the protocol books that Dr. Sharma has medical and nursing staff memorize. However, the practice of medicine and nursing is in part the implementation of protocols. Memorizing is for passing exams.
Here is my yelp review of Dr. Samin Sharma
Monday, June 04, 2012
Van Cortlandt Senior Center June 2012
Create your own narrative portrait with Michael Ferris, guest artist-in-residence through the SPARC initiative.
No previous artistic training necessary. Mr. Ferris will instruct this
class on Monday afternoons from 1:15 – 2:30 PM through June. Please call
the center office 718-549-4700. This project is made possible by grants
from Bronx Council on the Arts and NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs.
Join Caroline, graceful exercise instructor for Movement to Music sessions on Tues. June 12, 19 and 26 at 10:15 AM.
Thurs. June 7th: Center Light will host a lively Zumba class at 10:30 AM followed by a presentation: “What is a Pooled Trust?”
Fri. June 8th: Join Rose and Meir, experienced dance instructors, for a fun session of international line dancing at 1:00 PM. Beginners welcome.
Sun. June 10th: Boricua College Chorus will perform a mix of classical, Latin and Broadway at 1:00 PM.
They were wonderful.
Nutrition Talks on Tues. June 12th with A. Jalandoni, RD and Wed. June 13th: Cholesterol by C. Harry, DFTA Nutritionist at 11:15 AM.
Lucy Degidon, Art Historian, will talk about Pablo Picasso’s work on Friday, June 15th at 1:00 PM.
Rob Silverman, pianist, will present Jewish and Broadway music on Fri. June 22nd at 1:00 PM.
Wed. June 27th: Join us for a special evening of classical and Broadway music presented by the Bronx Opera Ensemble at 6:45 PM after a dinner at 5:45 PM. Suggested senior contribution for dinner is $2.00. Recommended senior contribution for event is $2.00. Non-senior guests are welcome. RSVP to center office 718-549-4700 by Mon. June 25th.
The Bronx Opera Ensemble programs are also always a delight.
Thurs. June 28th: L. Davies, Esq. will present a talk on Senior Scams via Phone, Internet and in Person at 1:00 PM.
Trips to Stew Leonard’s on 6/6, Empire City on 6/13 and to Aqueduct on 6/19. For reservations and more information, call Maritza at 718-548-4700.
Classes in Fitness, Tai Chi, Yoga, Tone & Stretch, Painting, Knitting, Current Events and Short Stories, Indoor Gardening, Line Dancing, Jewelry Making, sing-along, computer lab and more are offered at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center.
We are located in the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center at 3880 Sedgwick Ave. off of Van Cortlandt Ave. West on the Bronx #1, #2 or #10 bus routes. We are non-sectarian. Seniors age 60+ may register for free. For more information, please call the center office at 718-549-4700.
JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center is funded by NYC Dept. for the Aging, UJA- Federation of NY and by special grants from Council Member Oliver Koppell and Bronx Borough President Reuben Diaz Jr.
Join Caroline, graceful exercise instructor for Movement to Music sessions on Tues. June 12, 19 and 26 at 10:15 AM.
Thurs. June 7th: Center Light will host a lively Zumba class at 10:30 AM followed by a presentation: “What is a Pooled Trust?”
Fri. June 8th: Join Rose and Meir, experienced dance instructors, for a fun session of international line dancing at 1:00 PM. Beginners welcome.
Sun. June 10th: Boricua College Chorus will perform a mix of classical, Latin and Broadway at 1:00 PM.
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Nutrition Talks on Tues. June 12th with A. Jalandoni, RD and Wed. June 13th: Cholesterol by C. Harry, DFTA Nutritionist at 11:15 AM.
Lucy Degidon, Art Historian, will talk about Pablo Picasso’s work on Friday, June 15th at 1:00 PM.
Rob Silverman, pianist, will present Jewish and Broadway music on Fri. June 22nd at 1:00 PM.
Wed. June 27th: Join us for a special evening of classical and Broadway music presented by the Bronx Opera Ensemble at 6:45 PM after a dinner at 5:45 PM. Suggested senior contribution for dinner is $2.00. Recommended senior contribution for event is $2.00. Non-senior guests are welcome. RSVP to center office 718-549-4700 by Mon. June 25th.
The Bronx Opera Ensemble programs are also always a delight.
Thurs. June 28th: L. Davies, Esq. will present a talk on Senior Scams via Phone, Internet and in Person at 1:00 PM.
Trips to Stew Leonard’s on 6/6, Empire City on 6/13 and to Aqueduct on 6/19. For reservations and more information, call Maritza at 718-548-4700.
Classes in Fitness, Tai Chi, Yoga, Tone & Stretch, Painting, Knitting, Current Events and Short Stories, Indoor Gardening, Line Dancing, Jewelry Making, sing-along, computer lab and more are offered at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center.
We are located in the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center at 3880 Sedgwick Ave. off of Van Cortlandt Ave. West on the Bronx #1, #2 or #10 bus routes. We are non-sectarian. Seniors age 60+ may register for free. For more information, please call the center office at 718-549-4700.
JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center is funded by NYC Dept. for the Aging, UJA- Federation of NY and by special grants from Council Member Oliver Koppell and Bronx Borough President Reuben Diaz Jr.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Carter Burden Arts & Crafts Program
The Carter Burden Center supports crafts programs in NYC. A several week, two hours one day,one day a week program, began at the Amalgamated Houses. Week 1 was a button necklace. There was no thought to have alternate projects for a man. Demographic studies indicate that in the generation that is now approaching sixty, the ratio of men to women will be much more equal than in the past. This should be considered in any plans made for older people.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
May 2012 Van Cortlandt Senior Center
Cultural Events, Classes and Trips in May, 2012:
Create your own narrative portrait with Michael Ferris, guest artist-in-residence through the SPARC initiative. No previous artistic training necessary. Mr. Ferris will continue instructing this class on Monday afternoons from 1:15 – 2:30 PM. Please call the center office 718-549-4700 for further information. This project is made possible by grants from Bronx Council on the Arts and NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs.
Join our new walking group on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:45 AM.
Wed. May 9th: Supper served at 5:30 PM followed by Latin-Jazz by LIBBY & CO: Libby Richman - alto sax; Marilyn Seits, piano; Lester Harper- bass and Ramon Terrero, Percussion. This combo performs in the tri-state area in jazz venues and for special events. Supper menu: beef tacos, rice and beans, garden salad and dessert. Suggested senior contribution for supper is $2.00. Recommended senior contribution for event is $2.00. Non-senior guests are welcome. RSVP to center office 718-549-4700 by Mon. May 7th.
Tues. May 15th: Presentation by Senior Whole Health Medicare Advantage Plus at 11:15 AM by Janet Gordon.
Post Mother’s Day celebration with Igor Sherbakov, dynamic keyboard player and vocalist on Fri. May 25th at 1:00 PM after lunch. Lunch menu: chicken marsala, kasha w/onion and mushrooms, health salad and dessert. Suggested senior contribution for meal is $2.00. Recommended contribution for event is $2.00. RSVP to the center office 718-549-4700 by Tues. May 16th.
Sun. May 20th: Lisa y Josue Guitar Duo will perform Flamenco, Latin and classical music after lunch at 1:00 PM. Lunch will be served at 12:15 PM: fresh fish, yellow rice and blended vegetables, roll and dessert. Suggested senior contribution for meal is $2.00. Recommended contribution for event is $2.00. Non-senior guests are welcome. RSVP to the center office 718-549-4700 by Friday, May 18th.
Trips are offered to Sands Casino on May 2nd, Fairway at Pelham Manor on May 9th, China Town on May 15th and Cross County Mall on May 18th. For registration and more information, please call the center office 718-549-4700 in advance.
Create your own narrative portrait with Michael Ferris, guest artist-in-residence through the SPARC initiative. No previous artistic training necessary. Mr. Ferris will continue instructing this class on Monday afternoons from 1:15 – 2:30 PM. Please call the center office 718-549-4700 for further information. This project is made possible by grants from Bronx Council on the Arts and NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs.
Join our new walking group on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:45 AM.
Wed. May 9th: Supper served at 5:30 PM followed by Latin-Jazz by LIBBY & CO: Libby Richman - alto sax; Marilyn Seits, piano; Lester Harper- bass and Ramon Terrero, Percussion. This combo performs in the tri-state area in jazz venues and for special events. Supper menu: beef tacos, rice and beans, garden salad and dessert. Suggested senior contribution for supper is $2.00. Recommended senior contribution for event is $2.00. Non-senior guests are welcome. RSVP to center office 718-549-4700 by Mon. May 7th.
Tues. May 15th: Presentation by Senior Whole Health Medicare Advantage Plus at 11:15 AM by Janet Gordon.
Post Mother’s Day celebration with Igor Sherbakov, dynamic keyboard player and vocalist on Fri. May 25th at 1:00 PM after lunch. Lunch menu: chicken marsala, kasha w/onion and mushrooms, health salad and dessert. Suggested senior contribution for meal is $2.00. Recommended contribution for event is $2.00. RSVP to the center office 718-549-4700 by Tues. May 16th.
Sun. May 20th: Lisa y Josue Guitar Duo will perform Flamenco, Latin and classical music after lunch at 1:00 PM. Lunch will be served at 12:15 PM: fresh fish, yellow rice and blended vegetables, roll and dessert. Suggested senior contribution for meal is $2.00. Recommended contribution for event is $2.00. Non-senior guests are welcome. RSVP to the center office 718-549-4700 by Friday, May 18th.
Trips are offered to Sands Casino on May 2nd, Fairway at Pelham Manor on May 9th, China Town on May 15th and Cross County Mall on May 18th. For registration and more information, please call the center office 718-549-4700 in advance.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
NYC Board of Ed no longer afraid of birthdays and dinosaurs
April 3, 2012
Revised: Sufficient ridicule has caused the Board of Education to announce:
"After reconsidering our message to test publishers and the reaction from parents, we will revise our guidance and eliminate the list of words to avoid on tests,” New York Chief Academic Officer Shael Polakow-Suransky said in a statement.
March 26, 2012
City avoids placing taboo topics (that kids may actually know about) on public school exams - NYPOST.com
"After reconsidering our message to test publishers and the reaction from parents, we will revise our guidance and eliminate the list of words to avoid on tests,” New York Chief Academic Officer Shael Polakow-Suransky said in a statement.
March 26, 2012
City avoids placing taboo topics (that kids may actually know about) on public school exams - NYPOST.com
Friday, March 23, 2012
April events at the Van Cortlandt Senior Center
Create your own narrative portrait
with Michael Ferris, guest artist-in-residence through the SPARC initiative. No previous artistic training
necessary. Mr. Ferris will continue to instruct this class on Monday afternoons
from 1:15 – 2:30 PM. Please
call the center office 718-549-4700 for further information. This project is
made possible by grants from Bronx Council on the Arts and NYC Dept. of
Cultural Affairs.
“A Taste of Passover” Model Seder on Wed. Apr. 11th
at 11:15 AM with Marilyn Kaplan, pianist, and sing-along leaders. A festive
lunch of roast chicken and kugel will be served at 12:30 PM. Senior
contribution for this event is $3.00. Fee for non-senior guests is $4.00.
Reserve by Fri. Apr. 6th with the center office: 718-549-4700.
Holocaust commemoration on Thurs.
Apr. 19th featuring an illustrated presentation by Gary Finkler,
grandson of artist/author Toby Knobel Fluek based on her memoir Memories
of My Life in a Polish Village: 1930 – 49 .
Lunch, tuna and health salad, will
be served at 12:15 PM followed by the slide presentation. Senior contribution
for lunch is $2.00. Fee for non-senior guests is $2.50 for lunch. Kindly
reserve by Tues. Apr. 17th.
Trips to South Street Seaport on
Apr. 17th and to South Ferry on Apr. 20th. Call the center office for further information
and registration: 718-549-4700.
Line Dancing with Rose and Meir Beer, experienced instructors, resumes
on Fri. April 27th at 1:00 PM.
Open Sunday, Apr. 22nd
featuring NY Troubadors: Nick and Sam Kline performing Beatles, Simon and
Garfunkel and
other nostalgic favorites at 1:15 PM. Lunch served at 12:15 PM. Senior contribution
for lunch is $2.00. Senior contribution for program is $2.00. Non senior guests
are welcome: $2.50 for lunch and $3.00 for program. Kindly reserve by Thurs.
Apr. 19th.
Center Light will offer a Zumba
for seniors class on Apr. 25th at 10:30 AM followed by a Medicare Benefits
presentation at 11:15 AM.
Celebrate March/April birthdays
with Igor Sherbakov, dynamic keyboard player/singer on Wed. Apr. 25th
at 1:15 PM. Latinos al Frente, a new social club, will enliven this event with
authentic dancing to Latin rhythms. A
delectable lunch of beef stew and brown rice will be served at 12:15 PM. Senior
contribution for lunch is $2.00 and ed/rec contribution for the event is $2.00.
On Fri. Apr. 27th,
Hudson Pointe at Riverdale will offer blood pressure screening at 10:30 AM followed by a presentation on
Cerebral Vascular Accidents: Signs and Symptoms at 11:15 AM.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Big Apple Senior Strollers
A new walking program with William has begun. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:15 a.m. Meet at the Van Cortlandt Senior Center, 3880 Sedgwick Avenue, Bronx, NY. Questions? call 718 549 4700.
March 16, 2012 I participated in the walk yesterday. We went from the senior center to the track at Van Cortlandt Park, we walked around it twice. We each walked at our own pace.
March 16, 2012 I participated in the walk yesterday. We went from the senior center to the track at Van Cortlandt Park, we walked around it twice. We each walked at our own pace.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Cultural Events and New Class Offerings in March, 2012:
Meditation with Clara on Fri. Mar. 2nd at 1:00 PM.
Create your own narrative portrait with Michael Ferris, guest artist-in-residence through the SPARC initiative. Mr. Ferris will instruct this class on Monday afternoons starting on Mar. 5th from 1:15 – 2:30 PM. Please call the center office 718-549-4700 for further information.
Pre-Purim concert by Stephanie Kurtzman, Violinist and Binyamin Ginsburg, keyboard player on Tues. March 6 at 1:00 PM. Ms.Kurtzman performs with Neginah Orchestra.
Centerlight Health Care (CCM) will present a talk on Stress Management on Wed. Mar. 7th at 11:15 AM.
Line Dancing with Rose and Meir Beer, experienced instructors, resumes on Fri. Mar. 9th at 1:00 PM.
Wed. Mar. 14th:Remembering Jerry: A Lullaby of Broadway, Film and Television Legend Jerry Orbach by John Anthony Gilvey, author, educator and stage director at 1:15 PM. This presentation will be illustrated with archival video and film footage of the actor's life and work. Mr. Gilvey is a noted authority on the Broadway musical and the author of Jerry Orbach, Prince of the City (Applause Books, 2011).
Lunch will be served at 12:15 PM. Suggested senior contribution for lunch
is $2.00 and program contribution is $2.00. Call the center office 718-549- 4700 by Mon. Mar. 21st to reserve for lunch.
New Member Tea on Thurs. Mar. 22nd at 1:30 PM. New members are welcome to attend and to learn about JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center's many programs and services. Singer Carmel Riggs accompanied by Jonathan Dzik will perform beloved Gershwin and Cole Porter songs such as "Anything Goes", "You’re The Top", "They Can't Take That Away From Me" and "So In Love".
Carmel Riggs holds a BA from the Westchester Conservatory of Music in Vocal Performance and an MA in Music Education from Manhattanville College. She has performed regionally, on and off Broadway in West Side Story (Maria), The Sound of Music (Maria) and Man of LaMancha (Aldonza).
Lunch will be served at 12:15 PM. Suggested senior contribution for lunch is $2.00 and program contribution is $2.00. RSVP to the center office at 718-549-4700 by Tues. Mar. 20th.
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Save the CLASS act
This is from the Coalition of People of dis-Abilties NYC site:
Fighting for Home and Community-Based Care!
An estimated 10 million Americans currently need long-term services including personal care and other supportive services – and this number is projected to increase to 26 million by 2050. For Americans with Disabilities, long-term care is a critical tool for independent living but most could not secure coverage.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act included a program known as the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act (the “CLASS Act”) that would enable people to buy affordable long-term care insurance.
CLASS would provide millions of people with a crucial service that was previously beyond their reach—home and community based care that enables people live and work in their communities and costs far less than institutional care.
Now, before it has even been implemented, this vital program is in danger.
HR 1173 -- a bill that would repeal the CLASS Act – is expected to reach the floor of the House of Representatives soon. We have to stop this bill.
Instead of killing a program that millions of Americans need, our leaders must get back to work and find a way to make the CLASS Act work.
Congress must not repeal CLASS and the President must VETO any legislation that attempts to repeal it.
Fighting for Home and Community-Based Care!
An estimated 10 million Americans currently need long-term services including personal care and other supportive services – and this number is projected to increase to 26 million by 2050. For Americans with Disabilities, long-term care is a critical tool for independent living but most could not secure coverage.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act included a program known as the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act (the “CLASS Act”) that would enable people to buy affordable long-term care insurance.
CLASS would provide millions of people with a crucial service that was previously beyond their reach—home and community based care that enables people live and work in their communities and costs far less than institutional care.
Now, before it has even been implemented, this vital program is in danger.
HR 1173 -- a bill that would repeal the CLASS Act – is expected to reach the floor of the House of Representatives soon. We have to stop this bill.
Instead of killing a program that millions of Americans need, our leaders must get back to work and find a way to make the CLASS Act work.
Congress must not repeal CLASS and the President must VETO any legislation that attempts to repeal it.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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Menu Van Cortlandt Senior Center January 2012
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2
Center
Closed
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3 Apple
Juice
Breaded
Fish
Mashed
Potato w/Gravy
California
Blend Veg.
Fresh
Orange
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4 Pineapple Juice
Oven
Roasted Turkey w/Gravy
Baked
Yams
Cauliflower
Florets
Pears
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5 Orange Juice
Meat
Loaf
Egg
Noodles
Garden
Salad
Plums
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6 Blended
Juice Italian
Chicken
Rice
Broccoli
w/ Garlic
Banana
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9 Orange
Juice
Fresh
Fish
Corn
w/Red Peppers
Spinach
Diced
Pears
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10 Apple
Juice
Baked
Chicken
3
Colored Pasta Salad
Scandinavian
Blend
Orange
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11 Pineapple Juice Meat Loaf w/gravy
Oven
Baked Potato
String/Wax
Beans
Apricot
Halves
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12 Blended
Juice
Fresh
Haddock w/Dill
Brown
Rice
Garden
Salad
Banana
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13 Orange
Juice
B.B.Q.
Chicken
Potato
Kugel
Mixed
Vegetables
Apples
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16
Closed |
17 Pineapple
Juice Breaded
Chicken Cutlet w/Mushrooms Sauce
New
Potato
Broccoli
w/red peppers
Banana
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18 Apple
Juice
Fresh
Tilapia w/tomato & green pepper
Baked
Yams
Zucchini
& Yellow Squash
Pear
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19 Orange
Juice
Meat
Balls
Egg
Noodles
String
Beans w/Marina Sauce
Apricot
Halves
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20 Blended
Juice
Rosemary
Chicken
Orzo
w/Mushrooms & Onions
Peas
& Carrots
Apple
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23 Orange Juice
Fresh
Flounder w/Lemon & Dill
Mashed
Potato
Spinach
30 Fresh Apple |
24 Apple
Juice
Hungarian
Goulash
White
Rice
Mixed
Vegetables
Fresh
Orange
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25 Pineapple
Juice
Sliced
Turkey Breast
Mashed
Sweet Potato
Italian
Blend Vegetables
Plums
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26 Blended
Juice
Homemade
Hamburger
Baby
Carrots
Coleslaw
Banana
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27 Apple
Juice
Oven
Roasted Chicken
Broccoli
Soufflé
Harvard
Beets
Diced
Pear
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Orange
Juice
Breaded
Tilapia
Butternut
Squash
String
Beans
Fresh
Apple
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31 Pineapple
Juice
Salisbury
Steak
Kasha
w/Mushrooms
Peas
& Carrots
Mandarin/Orange
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Monday, December 19, 2011
heart rate monitor and cold weather
Here is a useful post from the DC Rainmaker blog on getting correct reading when using a heart rate monitor in dry, cold weather.
Troubleshooting your hrm in cold weather.
Troubleshooting your hrm in cold weather.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Monday, December 05, 2011
Thursday, December 01, 2011
View of 61 Street and Madison Avenue, NYC
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| Left looking south on Madison, right looking west from Madison |
Friday, November 25, 2011
Blue Bloods - heart attack episode
I watched the episode of Blue Bloods on WCBS-TV called Thanksgiving. In it Henry Reagan, the oldest member of the family, has a heart attack. While his family is waiting for the outcome of the angioplasty they feast on pastrami sandwiches. All that salt! all that fat! These people should be thinking about heart healthy meals. The mayor brings a cornbread and sausage stuffing to the family. All that fat! all those carbohydrates!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
NYS attacks home health care for the elderly
My Elder Advocate
The nursing home lobby is powerful in New York State.
The nursing home lobby is powerful in New York State.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
FDA sees problem with some DES stents
FDA sees rare but serious issue with stents
I hope to add more news about stents. If you are not having a heart attack, think twice about having a stent placed.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Eliminate the institutional bias in Medicaid
September 18, 2011
For Information contact:
Bruce Darling (585)370-6690
Rahnee Patrick (312) 320-5111
Bob Kafka (512) 431-4085
http://www.adapt. org
Open Letter About Medicaid to President Obama from ADAPT
Dear President Obama
The ADAPT Community has spent over 20 years working to eliminate the institutional bias in Medicaid. This institutional bias has forced millions of Americans into institutions because institutional services are an entitlement while community based services that provide supports in our own homes is optional. We have achieved systemic Medicaid reforms that have freed many of our brothers and sisters from oppressive institutions. While the institutional bias still exists in Medicaid, thousands of Americans now are able to use Medicaid optional programs in their state to find freedom from those institutions.
You say that you want to make modest "adjustments" to Medicaid which can only mean cuts. We know the programs that always face cuts first are the "optional" programs particularly those that provide services that have freed thousands Americans from oppressive and costly institutions.
You can use other words like "administrative changes", "leveling the F-MAP", or other terms, but lets not mince words, seniors and PWDs will pay the price. We will pay for such savings with our freedom, and quite possibly our lives.
We cannot support a leader that proposes Medicaid cuts that will cost us our freedom and jobs.
We demand that there be no arbitrary Medicaid cuts. Instead we support REAL Medicaid Reform. There are ways to protect our freedom and save money and more importantly end the institutional bias in Medicaid by:
* Expanding the use of community based services
* Demedicalizing services
* Expanding consumer directed options
* Reorganize Medicaid services to eliminate wasteful bureaucracy.
We urge you to include this approach and these prinicples in any plan that you develop to address the deficit.
The ADAPT Community
For Information contact:
Bruce Darling (585)370-6690
Rahnee Patrick (312) 320-5111
Bob Kafka (512) 431-4085
http://www.adapt. org
Open Letter About Medicaid to President Obama from ADAPT
Dear President Obama
The ADAPT Community has spent over 20 years working to eliminate the institutional bias in Medicaid. This institutional bias has forced millions of Americans into institutions because institutional services are an entitlement while community based services that provide supports in our own homes is optional. We have achieved systemic Medicaid reforms that have freed many of our brothers and sisters from oppressive institutions. While the institutional bias still exists in Medicaid, thousands of Americans now are able to use Medicaid optional programs in their state to find freedom from those institutions.
You say that you want to make modest "adjustments" to Medicaid which can only mean cuts. We know the programs that always face cuts first are the "optional" programs particularly those that provide services that have freed thousands Americans from oppressive and costly institutions.
You can use other words like "administrative changes", "leveling the F-MAP", or other terms, but lets not mince words, seniors and PWDs will pay the price. We will pay for such savings with our freedom, and quite possibly our lives.
We cannot support a leader that proposes Medicaid cuts that will cost us our freedom and jobs.
We demand that there be no arbitrary Medicaid cuts. Instead we support REAL Medicaid Reform. There are ways to protect our freedom and save money and more importantly end the institutional bias in Medicaid by:
* Expanding the use of community based services
* Demedicalizing services
* Expanding consumer directed options
* Reorganize Medicaid services to eliminate wasteful bureaucracy.
We urge you to include this approach and these prinicples in any plan that you develop to address the deficit.
The ADAPT Community
Sunday, September 18, 2011
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