Adult Center
NNORC: POB Cares, Project PACE
& S.O.S.
For more information about the NNORC programs or to volunteer, please contact:
Alana Rosenstein (516) 822-3535, x385 | arosenstein@miyjcc.org.
NNORC
(Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community)
Programs of the Mid-Island Y JCC:
P.O.B. Cares & Project PACE & S.O.S. (Seniors Of Syosset)
Helping Seniors In Our Community
NNORC Hours are Monday-Friday • 8:30 am-5:00 pm by appointment
Programs & Services Include:
• Consultation with a Community Health Nurse for non-emergency medical questions and concerns
• Emotional support and/or assistance from a licensed social worker to access benefits and resources
• Volunteer-based transportation to local medical appointments and shopping
• Educational, social and wellness programs
• Volunteer-based minor home repairs
• Friendly visiting for isolated seniors
Project PACE
Project PACE is a state-funded NNORC program to provide programming and services to help older adults (ages 60+) age-in-place in their homes in Western Plainview. According to New York State Office for the Aging guidelines, the programs listed below are for residents of Project PACE - adults over age 60 residing in Plainview west of route 135, with limited exceptions*. Please call 516-822-3535 x385 with any questions or to schedule an enrollment visit.
Social Seniors – Pizza Party at the Apartments
Enjoy pizza and live music at the Barnum Avenue Apartments
Select Wednesdays • 12:00-1:30 pm • FREE
February 12 Barnum Avenue Apartments Community Room,
80 Barnum Avenue, Plainview.
RSVP to Alana at 516.822.3535, x385 by Monday, 2/10/2020
Create Together
Join us for an intergenerational crafts program with a local art instructor and local girl scouts.
Select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays • 3:30–5:00 pm
1/22, 3/26, 4/7
For more information, call Genevieve at 516.822.3535, x391
Games Galore and So Much More!
Barnum Avenue Join your Project PACE neighbors for an open recreation hour, featuring conversation, games, refreshments, and fun! Bring your own game or learn
how to play one of ours! Adult coloring sheets will also be available.
Barnum Avenue Apartments Community Room,
80 Barnum Avenue, Plainview
Call for dates. For more information, call Genevieve at 516.822.3535, x391
Health and Wellness Workshops
Our neighbors at APEX Physical Therapy will host health workshops specifically for our Project PACE! Thurs., January 16 – Hip and Knee Arthritic Pain and its Management
Thurs., February 13 – Low Back and Sciatica Pain
APEX Physical Therapy, 700 Old Country Road, #106, Plainview, NY 11803
For more information, call Alana at 516.822.3535, x385.
POB Cares
POB Cares is a state-funded NNORC program to provide programming and services to help older adults (ages 60+) age-in-place in their homes in eastern Plainview and Old Bethpage. According to New York State Office for the Aging guidelines, the programs listed below are for residents of POB Cares - adults over age 60 residing in Plainview and Old Bethpage east of route 135, with limited exceptions*. Please call 516-822-3535, x385 \with any questions or to schedule an enrollment visit.
Games Galore and So Much More!
(Monday edition at Shepherd Hill)
Join your POB Cares neighbors for an open recreation hour, featuring conversation, games, refreshments, and fun! Bring your own game or learn how to play one of ours!
Adult coloring sheets will also be available.
Shepherd Hill Apartments Community Room
115 Central Park Road, Plainview, NY 11803
Mondays • 2:30-3:30 pm
January 6, 13, 27 • February 3, 10, 24 • March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Please note: no meeting 1/20 or 2/17 due to holidays.
For more information, call Bonnie at 516.822.3535, x 354.
Intergenerational Cake Decorating
Join the Baking Coach® and local students, as we create beautiful and tasty treats!
Round Swamp Road Apartments Community Room
108 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804
Call for dates and times.
Seating is limited, call Bonnie at 516.822.3535, x354 to reserve your space!
Social Seniors — Pizza Party at the Apartments
Enjoy pizza and live music at one of the local Town of Oyster Bay apartment complexes
Select Wednesdays • 12:00-1:30 pm • FREE
January 15 – Round Swamp Road Apartments, Community Room
108 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
March 8 - Shepherd Hill Apartments, Community Room,
115 Central Park Road, Plainview.
Please call Bonnie at 516.822.3535, x354 to RSVP by the Monday before each program date.
Community Health Chats with Janet Golon, RN
Health specialists offer discussions on various health topics.
Free blood pressure screening available.
Thursdays • POB Library • Free • 1:00-2:00 pm
January 9 Topic: I Can’t Sleep: Insomnia!
Presented by: Dr. Marzena Gienuisz, from Northwell Health
February 13 Topic: Heart Health
Presented by: Dr. Steven Savella, Cardiologist from Northwell Health
Games Galore and So Much More! Round Swamp
Join your POB Cares neighbors for an open recreation hour, featuring conversation, games, refreshments, and fun! Bring your own game or learn how to play one of ours!
Adult coloring sheets will also be available.
Round Swamp Rd Apartments Community Room
108 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY
Call for dates. For more information, call Bonnie at 516.822.3535, x354.
NNORC S.O.S
NNORC-SOS (Seniors of Syosset) is a state-funded program to provide programming
and services to help older adults (ages 60+) age-in-place in their homes in Syosset.
According to New York State Office for the Aging guidelines, the programs listed below are for residents of NNORC-SOS - adults over age 60 residing in Syosset, with limited exceptions*.
Please call 516-822-3535 x385 with any questions or to schedule an enrollment visit.
Home Care 101 Lecture/Discussion
Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset
Join NNORC-SOS and Caring People Home Healthcare for an overview of the various options for home care services. Many seniors are unaware that Medicare provides limited coverage for home care services. Types of home care, including a companion care, home health aide services, and nursing care, will be reviewed. An overview of possible funding sources, including long-term care insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, will be provided.
Wed., January 22 • 11:00 am
For more information, call Alana at 516.822.3535, x385.
Drop-in Hours
Mondays:
at Northwell Syosset Hospital
Syosset Hospital Conference Room A&B,
221 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset
Select Mondays, 11:00 am–1:00 pm
January 6 • February 3 • March 2
Wednesdays:
Veteran-Specific Drop-in Hours at the VFW
20 Queens Street, Syosset
Select Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 pm
January 22 • February 26 • March 25
at Eastwoods Rd Apartments
40 Eastwoods Muttontown Rd, Syosset
Select Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 pm
February 19 • March 18
Thursdays:
at Syosset Public Library
225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset
2nd Thursday of the month, 9:30–11:30 am
January 9 • February 13 • March 5, 12, 19, 26
at Northwell Syosset Hospital
Syosset Hospital Conference Room A&B,
221 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset
Select Mondays, 11:00 am–1:00 pm
January 6 • February 13
Bagel Brunch at the Eastwoods Road Apartments
40 Muttontown Eastwoods Road, Syosset
Join NNORC-SOS for live music, bagels, and spreads.
Select Thursdays from 12:00–1:30 pm
January 30 • March 26
Pre-registration is required.
RSVP to Alana at 516.822.3535, x385 by the Monday before each program date.
Senior Health Lecture Series
at Northwell Syosset
Syosset Hospital Conference Room A&B,
221 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset
Select Thursdays at 2:30 pm
January 9 – Fall Prevention
February 13 – Heart Health
Blood Pressure Screening available
For more information, call Alana at 516.822.3535, x385.
BeFit: Group Fitness Sampler
Midway Jewish Center, 330 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset
Come get active, try difference exercises, have fun, and meet your Syosset neighbors.
Try a different exercise class each month at no cost! Led by a fitness instructor from the
Mid-Island Y JCC.
Third Thursday of the Month, 2:00–2:45 pm.
January 16 – Tai Chi with Nancy Chin
February 20 – Zumba Gold with Cathy Pinner
March 19 – Senior Cardio with Mindy Vasta
Pre-registration is required.
RSVP to Alana at 516.822.3535, x385 by the Monday before each program date.
