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December 2014
Issue 160
1525 Unionport Rd
Apt. #ME
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 409-1619
Inside this Issue:
Si deseas información en español sobre este bole,n de no-cias,
puedes comunicarnos al (718) 409-1619. ¡Hablamos Español!
PEP’s Festival of Holidays - RSVP Now!
Our holiday party will reflect all of the different cultures in
Parkchester! We will celebrate together with delicious foods
from the different ethnic groups that make up our neighborhood.
Please join us on Saturday, January 3rd from 11am—3pm at St.
Paul’s Church (1891 McGraw Ave.) The admission fee is $8
per person. We will have live entertainment, raffles, and lots
of fun. All are welcome! Please register at PEP.
Holiday Party
1
Upcoming Trips
1
Classes / Activities
2
Women’s Circle
2
SNAP Applications
2
Bartow Pell Mansion Museum: Monday, December 22nd. School bus will pick us
up at PEP at 9:30am and will return us to PEP by 1:30pm. Fee: $6 per person.
Ebola Lecture-RAIN
2
Around Town
3
Westchester Broadway Theater: “It Happened One Christmas Eve” Tuesday,
December 23rd. School bus will pick us up at PEP at 10am and will return us to
PEP by 4:30pm. Fee: $60, which includes your lunch. Call PEP for meal options.
Intergenerational
3
NYLAG
3
Community Corner
3
Resource of the Month
4
PEP for Seniors
is a cooperative effort led
by Beth Abraham Health
Services, with the
Parkchester Preservation
Company, Parkchester
Preservation Management,
Bronx Jewish Community
Council and Jewish
Association for Services for
the Aged. PEP for Seniors
is funded in part by the
New York City Department
for the Aging.
Upcoming Trips - call PEP to sign up right away!
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting: Friday, December
5th. We are taking the BxM 6 express bus from the Oval at
3:00pm with students from SoBro Academy. This will be an
intergenerational outing. We will return by express bus to
Parkchester. Bring your metrocard, and call PEP to sign up!
Do you have any old pictures of Parkchester?
We are looking for old pictures of our neighborhood, even if
it’s in the background. We need pictures to showcase during
Parkchester’s 75th Anniversary next year. If you bring the
photo to PEP, we will scan it and give it back right away.
Call PEP for more info.
Parkchester Baptist Church - 2021 Benedict Ave.
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Did you know that PEP for Seniors is not only for seniors? If you are
under 60, you can still participate in all of our activities and trips. If
you have any questions, call Nicole at PEP.
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December Calendar
PEP for Seniors
718-409-1619
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CLASSES:
Book Club – Monday, December 1st (3-4:30pm)
The next book is The Good Girl by Mary Kubica
Belly Dancing — Fridays, 2-3pm at the Library!
Brain Games — Monday, Dec. 15th from 3-4pm &
Monday, Dec. 29th from 10:3011:30am (both at PEP)
Chair Yoga with Lynn — Tuesdays, 10-11am
Blood Pressure Screenings - Tuesdays, noon-1pm
Weight Loss Support Group - Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm RN Outreach at Oval Drug – Wed., Dec. 24th, 2pm
Knitting Circle — Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30pm
Karaoke!—Thurs, Dec. 18th, 3-4pm at the Library
Cultural Arts Club — Monday, February 9th, 3-4pm
Art — Wednesdays, 2-4pm
Karaoke!
Get your SNAP (Food Stamp)
application done at PEP
Save yourself a trip to the local SNAP
office, and come to PEP instead. We will
have a professionally trained ReServe
worker here to help you apply, reapply,
or answer questions about SNAP.
Dates: Wednesdays Dec. 3 & 17 from
10:00am—3:00pm.
Please call PEP for an appointment.
Did you know that PEP does free
Karaoke at the Parkchester Library
every month? This program is for all
ages. Please join us on Thursday,
December 18th from
3-4pm at the Library 1985 Westchester Ave
(at Pugsley Ave.)
Women’s Circle at PEP
The next Women’s Circle will meet on Monday, Dec. 8th at
10am & the second Monday of every month from 10am - 12pm.
The next topic will be: Family Dynamics & How to “Let Go”.
New members and women of all ages are welcome. Membership
is free! Light refreshments will be served.
NEIGHBORHOOD FLEA MARKET
Saturday, December 6th - 9am to 5pm
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church 1891 McGraw Avenue
For more info, please contact: James @ 917-971-5693, Marie @ 646-409-2409,
Joseph @ 646-436-7593 or St. Paul's Church office @ 718-822-4535
Are you concerned about EBOLA?
Join us at the RAIN Senior Center (1380 Metropolitan Ave.) on
Tuesday, December 2nd. Time: to be announced. Call PEP for info!
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you have probably heard some
contradictory information about Ebola. PEP and CenterLight medical staff will be presenting
the most up to date information. Light refreshments will be served. Call PEP to sign up.
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Around Town
Parkchester Baptist Church
2021 Benedict Ave. (718) 823 - 8124
Caregivers Support Group every 2nd and 4th
Saturday of the month at 1 pm
NYPL - Parkchester Branch
1985 Westchester Ave. (At Pugsley Ave.)
(718) 829-7830
Diverse programming including computer
classes, informational lectures, games, exercise
classes, and much more! Call for a schedule.
PEP for Seniors
(718) 409-1619
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RAIN Senior Center
1380 Metropolitan Ave. (718) 597– 9220
Breakfast & lunch served daily.
Blood pressure screenings every Tuesday.
St. Raymond’s Church
Father Bill Brogan
Fr. Flynn Room (Grammar School building)
(718) 496– 4011 (ask Joyce to let you in)
Knitting & Crochet in the Lower Church Hall
Saturdays 12 - 2pm
Interested in learning Spanish?
MOVIE CLUB:
Please contact the PEP for Seniors office.
We are in the process of starting another
Beginners Spanish class. We will put your
name on the list and call you when we
have the start date/time. Thank you!
Join us at the PEP office for a free movie and light
refreshments on Wednesday, December 17th at
1pm. We will be watching Philomena, a true story
about two unlikely companions who embark on
journey to find a long lost son. Starring Judi
Dench and Steve Coogan. Call to sign up!
Intergenerational Programming
PEP will be partnering with the SoBro
After School Program. Join us for some
fun at the PEP office. Call to register.
Friday, December 5th at 3pm:
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree trip.
See page 1 for details.
Friday, December 12th from 3-5pm:
Savvy Shopper Game! We will break into
groups, and go to the grocery store together. The group that completes the
task and saves the most money wins a
prize.
Community Corner
Don’t be a noisy
neighbor. The #1
complaint in our
community is NOISE.
Quiet hours are from
7:30pm-8am.
Do not play loud music, TV, or push
furniture around. If you have children,
please teach them to respect these rules
and prevent them from jumping or
stomping on the floor.
The Condominium By-Laws state that 90%
of your apartment must be covered by
carpeting.
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) will be at PEP on
Friday, January 9th from 11am-1pm - Call PEP to sign up!
Please a=end this free workshop and learn about the Last Will & Testament, Living Will, Power of
A orney, & Health Care Proxy. Now is the perfect -me to think about planning for the future.
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1525 Unionport Rd.
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(718) 409-1619
Resource of the Month:
Life Sta-on Medical Alert System
PEP for Seniors has partnered with Life Station to provide you with a great discount! If you
live alone or you are at risk for falls, you should consider a medical alert system. If you
need assistance at any time, you press the button on the waterproof necklace or bracelet.
The Life Station emergency response worker will speak to you through the system, and if
you need help an ambulance will be called along with your emergency contacts. There are
no set up or cancellation fees. You pay only $20/month. A staff member at the PEP office
will set up the system for you in your home. If you are interested in this offer, please
contact Nicole at PEP for more information.
Did you know that Parkchester is part of
Neighborhood Development Area (NDA) 10?
There are 42 NDAs designed to receive funds under NYC’s federally funded Community
Services Block Grant Program. These funds are used to provide a range of services to
low-income residents. Each NDA is represented by a Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB).
NABs consist of up to 12 members.
The existence of the NAB is based on the recognition that community residents possess
talents and resources essential to reducing the problems of poverty. Parkchester is part of
NDA 10, and our Board is looking for more members! If you are interested, call
Anita Antonetty (NAB Liaison) at 212-676-1470
In Memoriam
Fannie Winfield
Fannie passed away at the age of 103. She was a long time Parkchester resident,
and well known to the PEP program. She was kind, and a pleasure to be around.
Fannie had many friends here, and she will be greatly missed.

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