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RiverWalk & Talk

Meet Our Residents
Bella Schupak was born in Brooklyn on New Yorks east side. Her father owned area grocery stores and her mother, a home maker, helped out in the family stores. Bella is the oldest of three children. She has fond memories of her two younger brothers, Bernie and Joseph, as well as the tree that grew in their back yard, discarded gas jets and the tin tub that her mother used for bathing the children. Her memories of the grocery store include milk cans, sacks of coffee and soap flakes and her fathers grip. Bella attended Public School 153 and James Madison High School. She often went to the movies at The Avalon and the Kingsway on Kings Highway. She was thrilled when her father purchased a Chevrolet. Bella worked at Woolworths before attending business school. Her business school education led to a succession of jobs in an advertising agency. She did very well and was soon earning $75 a week! Bella met her husband Nate on a blind date. He was a member of the Armys 9th Division and was awarded two purple hearts and a bronze star. The couple married in September of 1946, six months after they met.

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By Edith Fiebach
Although apartments were hard to come by after World War II, the couple were lucky to find a one room apartment in upper Manhattan and they were happy to be married. Nate worked in the Bluebell Lumber Yard in Washington Heights. While Bella stayed home with their three sons. Son number one, Howard, age 64, lives in Yonkers with his wife Sonna. They have two sons and a daughter. They have given Bella four great grandchildren. Son number two, Paul, age 62, lives in White Plains with his wife Rhona. They have one daughter. Son number three, Marty, age 59, writes books on athletics for young boys. He lives in Nyack with his wife Elaine. They have two sons and one daughter. Bella and Nate came to RiverWalk five years ago. Sadly, Nate passed away a year later. Bella is an active member of many of RiverWalks activities. She often helps set up for several of our Activity Programs. We would be lost without her helpespecially in BINGO. She is an avid reader and is never without a book. She also enjoys the daily walks she takes with her friend, Ben Busak. We wish Bella continued good health and many happy years at RiverWalk.

RW Happenings Monthly Calendar Resident Submissions For Your Information RW Happenings Cont. From The Director

EdithReporter

Bella

Before you speak

THINK
Tis it True? His it Helpful? Iis it Inspiring? Nis it Necessary? Kis it Kind?

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RiverWalk Happenings...
Monets garden in Giverney has been recreated in an abbreviated garden at the New York Botanical Garden. We visited this breath taking exhibit and were amazed by the beauty before our eyes. There are more than 150 varieties of annuals and perennials, known to have been planted by Monet himself. The green arches will soon be covered by climbing rosesjust like on the Grand Allee. The water lilies, many directly descended from Monets, are beginning to bloom in the outdoor Hardy Pool. As the seasons change, so will the flowersSpring blooms will give way to Summer blooms and then Fall blooms. By the end of the exhibit over 600 varieties will have had their day in the sun and we are planning on seeing all of them.

Milton

Berenice

Esther Esther, Berenice, Betty, Milton, Lillian, Margot, Bertha, Roz

Bertha Lillian

Milton Roz Betty, Bertha, Roz

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On Monets Bridge

Margot

Bertha, Esther, Margot & Betty

Lillian

Milton Margot

Monet on his bridge.

Just some of the beautiful flowers!

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Sunday
1 10:00 Card Making w/ Robyn 11:15 Get Fit w/ Eva 12:00 Week in Review 1:00 Trivia w/ Robyn 2:30 Movie 2:30 Concert at HHAR 8:15 Cabaret Night Roman 2

Monday
9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 10:45 RW University: Art History w/ Val 12:00 Belly Dance 4 Fitness 1:15 Music, Music w/ Len 3:00 Brainstorming w/ Doug 4:00 Afternoon Chat w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film 3

Tuesday
9:30 Knitting w/ Alice 10:30 News Currents w/ Robyn 11:45 Exercise w/ Elena 1:00 New York Times w/ Beth 2:00 Womens Group w/ Beth 3:15 RW University w/ Mike Judy Garland Pt 1 8:15 Evening Film 4

Wednesday
11:00 Bible Study w/ Alisa 12:00 Exercise w/ Elena 1:15 Mad Men w/ Beth 8:15 Evening Film 4th of July

10:00 Beading w/ Robyn 11:15 Get Fit w/ Eva 12:00 Week in Review 1:00 Trivia w/ Robyn 2:30 Movie 2:30 Concert at HHAR

9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 10:45 You Be The Judge w/ Linda 12:00 Belly Dance 4 Fitness

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9:30 Knitting w/ Alice

11 10:00 News Currents w/ Linda 11:00 Bible Study w/ Alisa 11:00 Fundamentals of Jazz w/ Rob 12:00 Exercise w/ Elena 1:15 Mad Men w/ Beth 2:00 Scrabble Challenge 3:30 Happy Hour w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film

10:30 RW U:Art History w/ Val 10:30 Shopping at Bed Bath & Beyond 11:45 Exercise w/ Elena 1:00 New York Times w/ Beth 2:00 Womens Group w/ Beth 3:30 Ethical Discussions w/ David 8:15 Evening Film

1:00 Birthday Party w/ Gerard 3:00 Brainstorming w/ Doug 4:00 Afternoon Chat w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film

8:15 Cabaret Night Gene Matera

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10:00 Card Making w/ Robyn 11:15 Get Fit w/ Eva 12:00 Week in Review 1:00 Trivia w/ Robyn 2:30 Movie 2:30 Concert at HHAR

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9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 10:45 RW University: Art History w/ Val 12:00 Belly Dance 4 Fitness 1:15 Music Music w/ Len

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9:30 Knitting w/ Alice 10:30 Bingo w/ Linda 11:45 Exercise w/ Elena

18 10:00 News Currents w/ Linda 10:30 Shopping at Lord & Taylor 11:00 Bible Study w/ Alisa 11:00 Fundamentals of Jazz w/ Rob 12:00 Exercise w/ Elena 1:15 Mad Men w/ Beth 3:15 Poetry Workshop w/ Annette 8:15 Evening Film 25 10:00 News Currents w/ Linda 10:30 Circle Line Trip 11:00 Bible Study w/ Alisa 11:00 Fundamentals of Jazz w/ Rob 12:00 Exercise w/ Elena 1:15 Mad Men w/ Beth 3:00 Scrabble Challenge 8:15 Evening Film

1:00 New York Times w/ Beth 2:00 Womens Group w/ Beth 3:15 RW University w/ Mike Margret Fontaine 8:15 Evening Film 24 9:30 Knitting w/ Alice 10:30 Bingo w/ Linda 11:45 Exercise w/ Elena 1:00 New York Times w/ Beth 2:00 Womens Group w/ Beth 3:30 Oceanography: Exploring Earth's Final Wilderness Lecture 8:15 Evening Film

3:00 Brainstorming w/ Doug 4:00 Afternoon Chat w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film

8:15 Cabaret Night Bobby Liggio

22 10:00 Beading w/ Robyn 11:15 Get Fit w/ Eva 12:00 Week in Review 1:00 Trivia w/ Robyn 2:30 Movie 2:30 Concert at HHAR 8:15 Cabaret Night Van Martin

23 9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 10:45 RW University: Art History w/ Val 12:00 Belly Dance 4 Fitness 1:00 Violin Concert w/ Albert 3:00 Brainstorming w/ Doug 4:00 Afternoon Chat w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film

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9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 10:45 RW University: Art History w/ Val 12:00 Belly Dance 4 Fitness 12:15 Shopping at Home Goods

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9:30 Knitting w/ Alice 10:30 Bingo w/ Linda 11:45 Exercise w/ Elena

1:00 New York Times w/ Beth 2:00 Womens Group w/ Beth 3:15 Poetry Workshop w/ Annette 8:15 Evening Film

3:00 Brainstorming w/ Doug 4:00 Afternoon Chat w/ Robyn 8:15 Evening Film

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Thursday
5 10:00 Singing w/ David 11:30 Scrabble Challenge 1:00 Horticulture w/ Cathy 2:00 Writing Workshop w/ Beth 3:15 Oceanography: Exploring Earth's Final Wilderness Lecture 4:00 Acting Class w/ Alison 4:00 Parsha of the Week 8:15 Evening Film 12 10:00 Singing w/ David 11:30 Scrabble Challenge 1:30 Bingo w/ Linda 2:00 Writing Workshop w/ Beth 3:15 Oceanography: Exploring Earth's Final Wilderness Lecture 4:00 Acting Class w/ Alison 4:00 Parsha of the Week 8:15 Evening Film 19 10:00 Singing w/ David 11:30 Scrabble Challenge 1:00 Horticulture w/ Cathy 2:00 Writing Workshop 3:00 Flamenco Fitness w/ Paco 4:00 Acting Class w/ Alison 4:00 Parsha of the Week 8:15 Evening Film 20 13 6

Friday
9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 9:30 Conversations w/ Bobbi 11:00 Introduction to Judaism 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 1:15 Bingo w/ Linda 2:30 You Be the Judge w/ Linda 4:30 Kabbalat Shabbat w/ Rabbi Light Candle: 8:12 7

Saturday
Shabbat Shalom 9:00 Morning Services 12:30 Koffee Klatch w/ Beth 1:15 Famous American Trials w/ Beth 1:30 Mens Group 1:45 Mincha 3:00 Bridge Players Meet Ends: 9:14

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9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 9:30 Conversations w/ Bobbi 11:00 Introduction to Judaism 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 1:15 Bingo w/ Linda 2:30 RW University: Jewish Literature w/ Val

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Shabbat Shalom 9:00 Morning Services 12:30 Koffee Klatch w/ Beth 1:15 Famous American Trials w/ Beth 1:30 Mens Group 1:45 Mincha 3:00 Bridge Players Meet Ends: 9:12

4:30 Kabbalat Shabbat w/ Rabbi Light Candle: 8:09 9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 9:30 Conversations w/ Bobbi 11:00 Introduction to Judaism 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 1:15 Bingo w/ Linda 2:30 You Be the Judge w/ Linda 4:30 Kabbalat Shabbat w/ Rabbi Light Candle: 8:04 21

Happy Birthday:
Regina Markovics 7/1 Belle Schupak 7/1 Morty Schwartz 7/1 Esther Silverstein 7/1 Ruth Alpert 7/7 Millie Eagle 7/7 Berenice Woolman 7/9 Ruth Nemerever 7/12 Bessie Fusco 7/15 Murray Thaler - 7/15 Selma Rothenberg 7/19 Flower Yancovitz - 7/22 Delores Pordy 7/27 Trudy Schwartz 7/29

Shabbat Shalom 9:00 Morning Services 12:30 Koffee Klatch w/ Beth 1:15 Famous American Trials w/ Beth 1:30 Mens Group 1:45 Mincha 3:00 Bridge Players Meet Ends: 9:08

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10:00 Singing w/ David 10:30 Shopping at Sears 2:00 Writing Workshop w/ Beth 3:00 Flamenco Fitness w/ Paco 4:00 Acting Class w/ Alison 4:00 Parsha of the Week 8:15 Evening Film

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9:30 Tai Chi w/ Domingo 9:30 Conversations w/ Bobbi 11:00 Introduction to Judaism 12:00 Get Fit w/ Eva 1:15 Bingo w/ Linda 2:30 RW University: Jewish Literature w/ Val

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Shabbat Shalom 9:00 Morning Services 12:30 Koffee Klatch w/ Beth 1:15 Famous American Trials w/ Beth 1:30 Mens Group 1:45 Mincha 3:00 Bridge Players Meet Ends: 9:00

4:30 Kabbalat Shabbat w/ Rabbi Light Candle: 7:58

Pool Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:0010:30 am Water Fitness: Tues. & Thurs. 1:30 pm Music Concerts, Wednesday, 2:30HHAR HHAR Copper Enameling: Tues. Evenings Salon Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 8:303:30 *Calendar Subject to Change*

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Resident Submissions
Submitted by Margot Safirstein I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I dont question myself anymore Ive even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it). Submitted by Anna Goldenberg At Days End Is anybody happier because you passed his way? Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today? The day is almost over, and its toiling time is through; Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you? Can you say tonight, in parting with the day thats slipping fast, That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed? Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said; Does the man whose hopes were fading, now with courage look ahead? Did you waste the day, or lose it? Was it well or sorely spent? Did you leave a trail of kindness, or a scar of discontent? As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think that God will say, You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today? Submitted by Nathan Kozak The Tooth Fairy Money Under My Pillow Lost My Tooth Comes at Night Five Bucks Yay!

Information about the Month of July

Julys birthstone is the Ruby and the Larkspur is the flower. July was the fifth month in the early Roman calendar. It was named Quintilis, meaning fifth and had 36 days. Romulus reduced it to 31 and Numa Pompilius to 30. Later, Julius Caesar restored one day giving it 31. In 44 B.C., Mark Antony named this month for Julius Caesar since Caesars birthday fell on the 14th of the month. In July we celebrate baked beans, the bikini, blueberries, the culinary arts, horseradish, grilling, hot dogs, ice cream, peaches, picnics, parks, family reunions, learn Arabic and tennis. July also raises awareness to cell phone courtesy, fireworks safety, enjoying the outdoors, anti-boredom activities, herbal/prescription interaction, and US National Independence. Happy 4th of July.

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RiverWalk Happenings (continued)

The Eldridge Street Synagogue opened its doors on September 4, 1887, just in time for the Jewish High Holidays. Hundreds of newly arrived immigrants from Russia and Poland gathered here to pray, socialize and build a community. It was the first time in America that Jews of Eastern Europe had built a synagogue from the ground up. The synagogue flourished until the 1940s. Membership and resources declined and the main sanctuary was used less and less. The synagogue was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996 and more than $18.5 million was raised to restore it to its original grandeur. The Museum completed the Eldridge Street Synagogue restoration in December 2007, the synagogues 120th anniversary. The crowning piece of the Museums restoration is a magnificent new stained-glass window by artist Kiki Smith and architect Deborah Gans. We had a wonderful tour of the synagogue with a very informative Selma, Betty, guide. David, Dina

Norman & David

RiverWalk visited Temple Beth Abraham for our annual spring lunch, as usual we had a great time. The Westchester Klezmer Program provided the entertainment and they were outstanding. Our hosts treated us like royalty and served us fresh made bagels and muffins, lox platters, brownies, cake, cookies, fruit salad, coffee and tea. Everyone received a hand made knitted scarf as a thank you gift for visiting. It is wonderful to be part of a community that is so loving and giving.
Rose

Nikki & Morty

Annette

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A Note From The Director

Dear Residents, Summer is here and I hope you have been enjoying the wonderful weather. The Great Lawn is a lovely place to sit in a comfortable chair reading a good book or just to look at the Hudson River. To maximize the beautiful summer weather, we will be offering indoor and outdoor activities. I hope you have a wonderful time on the Circle Lines cruise around Manhattan. I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new residents and wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day. Remember to stay cool and drink enough of fluids!!

RiverWalk Program Offerings

Educational Programs: Current Events, Book Club, RiverWalk University for lifelong learning, Museum Art Lectures, Discussion groups to share experiences, Horticulture classes, Famous American Trials, Judaic Museum Presentations and Art Lectures, Acting and Computer Classes Wellness Programs: Fitness center, varied lively fitness workouts: cardio, Tai Chi, Belly Dance, Flamenco Muscle Memory, strength training, balance exercises, etc. Cultural Programs: Kabbalat Shabbat to welcome the Sabbath, Parsha of the Week, Bible Study, Yiddish Songs and Stories, Cabaret Series: Live music concerts Just for the Fun: Bingo, Trivia, Word Games, Scrabble, Bocce, Lawn Darts, Lawn Dice, Shuffle Board, Monthly Birthday Parties, Trips to various events, Arts & Crafts: tile work, beads, copper enameling, knitting, crocheting, painting and card making

Regina Wallace
Director

Coming Soon
Below are just a few items RiverWalk will be offering you: Joyce Theater Ballet Queens Museum of Art Empire Casino Coney Island Can-Can (Lunch & Show) Bronx Zoo

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Ellis Island NY Historical Society Lunch & Shopping Trips

If you would like an electronic copy, please email rdelasho@hebrewhome.org. Created by Robyn DeLasho, Activity SupervisorRiverWalk. 718.581.1694