JOSEPH CIPOLLA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER 93 N FARVIEW AVENUE PARAMUS, NJ FEBRUARY 2019

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1 JOSEPH CIPOLLA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER 93 N FARVIEW AVENUE PARAMUS, NJ FEBRUARY 2019 It s always a good time to remember to live in the present moment. Instead of thinking about things we cannot change, think of what we can do today and go out and do it. We always hold the memories of the past year or years in our heart. Hopefully we are not kept captive by feelings of grief or what we believe we cannot do, preventing us from missing out of living in the present moment with those who care and love us. Now is a good time to try something new, converse with friends, exercise, play games. You can do all these things right here at the Senior Center! Wishing you an enjoyable February! Anne MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Must be a Paramus resident and 62 years of age or older. Contact Information: Joseph Cipolla Senior Activity Center *Main number: Ext Anne Schneider, Director: Ext Danielle Wells, Assistant Director: Ext BOROUGH OF PARAMUS TELEPHONE NUMBERS Police: Mayor: Ext Borough Administrator: Ext Borough Clerk: Ext Health Department: Ext.2300 Human Services: Ext Pool: Ext Tax Collector: Ext Veterans Affairs: Ext Library: SENIOR BUS: Ext. 3150

2 Page 3 Joseph Cipolla Senior Activity Center FEBRUARY 2019 OUR GANG The Joseph Cipolla Senior Activity Center Hosts two clubs for residents. Club members participate in many enjoyable and varied activities. SENIOR CITIZENS #1 CLUB This club holds meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. There is a social hour that starts at 11:00 am where coffee and cake is provided. The meeting begins at 12 noon with a short business meeting followed by a guest speaker of interest to seniors or live entertainment when available. We have terrific day trips and occasionally overnight trips. There is a picnic in June and a holiday party in December. Our installation of officers is held in March at Season s in Washington Township. We welcome all new members! All Paramus residents are welcome to join. For information regarding membership, please call Cathy Martino SENIOR PIONEERS OF PARAMUS Come join us on the first and third Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm for some socializing, a cup of coffee and dessert. We are a social gathering club for seniors residing in Paramus. The club provides you with access to good fellowship, entertainment, trips and the latest senior updates from around Bergen County, as well as professional speakers. We have two catered luncheons, one in March for installation of officers and another in June our last meeting prior to our summer break. Members are entitled to a free Holiday luncheon and dance at The Seasons in Washington Township. Come as a guest to one of our meetings. For information regarding membership, please call Barbara Sharples DID YOU KNOW? We are all familiar with the term cliffhanger, used to describe a movie filled with suspense, danger, and seat-of-your pants thrills. But did you know that the term originated out of the early serials filmed on the New Jersey Palisades in Fort Lee the birthplace of the motion picture industry in America? The movies came to Fort Lee when pioneer companies started to look for new filming locations. In 1907, it was found that the Palisades near Fort Lee and Coytesville could be used for Wild West scenes and other outdoor scenes. Rambo s Hotel on First Street was used as a place to dress as well as for the exterior of a Western saloon.

3 Page 4 Joseph Cipolla Senior Activity Center FEBRUARY 2019 BIRTHDAYS OF THE MONTH George Washington, William Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan George Washington was born in Pope s Creek, VA on February 22, 1732, but he actually would have celebrated his birthday on February 11 th because they went by a different calendar then. At age 14, he was given a set of 110 rules to live by, but never received formal education. His election to President was unanimous: all 69 electoral votes. He was inaugurated in both New York City and Philadelphia, the nation s two first capitals. Washington was the first to receive the title of Lieutenant General and, although he died a four-star General, Jimmy Carter promoted him to a six-star General posthumously. William Henry Harrison, born February 9, 1773, also in Virginia. Nicknamed Old Tippecanoe for his service in quelling a Shawnee uprising at the Battle of Tippecanoe, he also served a pivotal role in the War of He resigned from the army in the middle of the war due to a dispute with the Secretary of War; his resignation was justified and awarded him a gold medal. At 68, he was the oldest elected President until Ronald Reagan. He delivered an epic two-hour-long inaugural address in the icy rain and, predictably, caught pneumonia. The pneumonia made his presidency the shortest in history he died after just 30 days in office. Abraham Lincoln, born February 12, 1809 in Kentucky, the first born President outside of the original 12 colonies. Lincoln commanded the Union during the Civil War, emancipated the slaves, assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. He was the tallest President (3/4 taller than Washington), the first bearded President, and the only President to hold a patent. You ve heard him called Honest Abe, but his collection of nicknames included Father Abraham, The Great Emancipator, and The Rail Splitter. In 1863, he delivered the Gettysburg Address, which is quoted more than any speech in American history. Youngest of the lot, but oldest elected President at 69, is Ronald Reagan. He hailed from Tampico, Illinois and was born on February 6, He was an actor, a jelly bean-lover, and a Captain in the army, where he served for nine years. After being injured after an assassination attempt in his first term as President, he remarked to his wife, Honey, I forgot to duck! Often he is remembered for Reagonomics, the nickname given to his economic policy. He gave the order to invade Grenada and ended the Cold War through negotiations with Mikhail Gorbachev. Reagan is still highly regarded as an effective president certainly more than he was as an actor!

4 Page 5 JOSEPH CIPOLLA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER FEBRUARY 2019 MONDAY Tuesday WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 12:30 Meditation 4 10:00 Yoga 11:00 Coloring 12:30 Bridge 5 1:00 Bingo (Pizza) 6 9:30 Meditation 12:00 Movie 7 1:00 Pioneers Club 8 12:30 Meditation 11 10:00 Yoga 11:00 Coloring 12:15 Senior Fitness 12:30 Bridge 12 1:00 Bingo (Hot Dogs) 13 9:30 Meditation 11:00 #1 Club No Meditation 18 CLOSED 19 1:00 Bingo (Sandwiches) 20 12:00 Movie No Meditation 21 1:00 Pioneers Club 22 12:30 Meditation 25 10:00 Yoga 11:00 Coloring 12:30 Bridge 26 1:00 Bingo 27 9:30 Meditation 11:00 #1 Club 28

5 Page 8 Joseph Cipolla Senior Activity Center FEBRUARY 2019 HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU DRINK A DAY? You probably know that it's important to drink plenty of fluids when the temperatures soar outside. But staying hydrated is a daily necessity, no matter what the thermometer says. Unfortunately, many of us aren't getting enough fluids, especially older adults. "Older people don't sense thirst as much as they did when they were younger. And that could be a problem if they're on a medication that may cause fluid loss, such as a diuretic," says Dr. Julian Seifter, a kidney specialist and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Benefits of drinking water Water keeps every system in the body functioning properly. Water has many important jobs, such as: carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells flushing bacteria from your bladder aiding digestion preventing constipation normalizing blood pressure stabilizing the heartbeat cushioning joints protecting organs and tissues regulating body temperature maintaining electrolyte (sodium) balance. Giving your body enough fluids to carry out those tasks means that you're staying hydrated. If you don't drink enough water each day, you risk becoming dehydrated. Warning signs of dehydration include weakness, low blood pressure, dizziness, confusion, or urine that's dark in color. So how much water should you drink? Most people need about four to six cups of water each day. The daily four-to-six cup rule is for generally healthy people. It's possible to take in too much water if you have certain health conditions, such as thyroid disease or kidney, liver, or heart problems; or if you're taking medications that make you retain water, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opiate pain medications, and some antidepressants. How much water a day should you drink if you fit into that category? There's no one-size-fits-all answer. Dr. Seifter says water intake must be individualized, and you should check with your doctor to be sure you're getting the right amount. But even a healthy person's water needs will vary, especially if you're losing water through sweat because you're exercising, or because you're outside on a hot day. If you're wondering how much water you should drink on those occasions, speak with your doctor, but a general rule of thumb for healthy people is to drink two to three cups of water per hour, or more if you're sweating heavily. Tips for avoiding dehydration It's not just water that keeps you hydrated. All beverages containing water contribute toward your daily needs. And it's a myth that caffeinated beverages or those containing alcohol are dehydrating because they make you urinate. They do, but over the course of the day, the water from these beverages still leads to a net positive contribution to total fluid consumption, according to an article in the 2015 Harvard Men's Health Watch. To ward off dehydration, drink fluids gradually, throughout the day. An easy way to do this is to have fluids at each meal, as well as socially, or with medicine. Get fluids from water-rich foods, such as salads, fruit, and applesauce. Stay hydrated, stay healthy!!

6 Page 6 JOSEPH CIPOLLA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER FEBRUARY 2019 Benefits of Painting Why painting is good for you and the reasons why someone who never has sketched or painted before should take painting lessons into consideration as a positive activity for them is a good question. One would think that the first reason is because it gives pleasure, being able to do what one wants provides great satisfaction. From a psychological, social and medical point of view, there are more benefits for the physical, mental and spiritual body. Communication Art makes us more human; it helps us to communicate in a different, personal language. Therapy Painting is an individual activity. Even in the workshop or classroom; the student enters his/her own world, a world full of possibilities. Stimulus of the creative mind allows the student to positively isolate from reality, which provides a mental rest that lowers stress and generates relaxation and happiness. Self-esteem Working in a non-competitive, relaxed environment (the teacher plays a major role here) will enable the student come closer to greater personal achievements, enhancing one s self-esteem. Fine motor skills Learning to hold and handle a brush and/or pencil will help regulate the hand movements and stimulate brain connections at the same time the skill is being developed. Concentration and Healing People who immerse themselves in painting or creating something enter a deeper concentration; they abstract themselves from their surroundings and time passes by without noticing it as can physical pain. One of part of the brain is conscious and other pulls the unconscious out. Similar to the state of relaxation that is achieved through praying, meditation, music, aromatherapy and being in love. There have been cases of miraculous temporary healing in painters, musicians who, when in this state, are able to move their atrophied hands or don t feel pain when creating. Mental Health Painting helps distract us from our problems; it helps to diminish anguish and transforms it into something positive. This helps us identify feelings and increase expressive capabilities. Brain Activity Drawing and painting stimulate both the left and right brain hemispheres. The first deals with the rational, logic elements and the second one maximizes our creativity and emotions. Emotional Intelligence Emotions are part of the creative world we all have inside. Making those emotions flow through painting helps create harmony between the heart and mind, which leads us to happiness, love, empathy and peace. Art Appreciation Practice, understanding and talking about art creates a better understanding of it. Individuals see themselves reflected and motivated by the work of others. Fun Learning how to paint has all the benefits of good entertainment. We laugh, socialize, learn something new, feel motivated, appreciate nature and feel passion. So it's up to you - let's paint! OUR ART CLASS MEETS WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 11 am to 1 pm