Pomonok Senior Center

It's never too late to learn how to code! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFYJ2DE9wlM

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, you may not be seeing your loved ones face to face, which means it can be difficult to know if they are being neglected by themselves or a caregiver. Here are some signs to look for and how to take action.

Staff will be working remotely until further notice. If you need to reach us, please call our office and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible.

It is never too late to follow your dreams or create new ones to pursue. Check out this Great Big Story video about older adults who are making big strides! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxb13iDC0oY

Hi There! It's been a while! For anyone who is scheduled to receive a Get Food delivery tomorrow: please note that deliveries scheduled for tomorrow are suspended because of Tropical Storm Isaiah. Deliveries scheduled for tomorrow will be delivered either today (8/3) or Wednesday (8/5). Unfortunately, individual accounts do not indicate when the deliveries will be made.

Staff will be working remotely until further notice. If you need to reach us, please call our office and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible.

Today (March 30th) is our LAST DAY for our Grab-and-Go lunches from our center. The Department for the Aging (DFTA) will be transitioning to home delivered meals to all senior participants. This helps ensure that our participants can stay safely inside their homes while receiving meals. DFTA is currently in the process of calling or texting participants with more information about the home delivered meals. The home delivered meals will be delivered once a week and will cons...ist of 5 frozen meals. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE AND NO ONE SHOULD BE ASKING YOU FOR MONEY. Delivery will take place between 10am to 3pm. If you have not received a meal or message by the end of this week or have complaints/concerns about the meals, please call us here at the senior center at 718-591-3377. Please provide your full name, phone number, address and birth date.

We are giving out double lunches today as there will be no distribution tomorrow. Lunch #1: baked fish, quinoa, green beans Lunch #2: baked ziti with beef, Italian vegetables... Please call our office by 11:30am if you are interested in receiving a lunch. Please bring a bag with you.

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Today we will be giving out double meals: one lunch is beef stew and the other is baked fish. We will not be collecting contributions at this time. We kindly ask that you call us before 11:30am if you are interested in receiving a lunch. Distribution is 12pm to 1pm and we will be enforcing social distancing (keeping people 6 feet apart from one another).

Thee New York State Office of Mental Health is offering FREE mental health services to help anyone trying to process what is going on. It's okay if you don't feel okay, and there is no shame in getting mental and emotional help. Call 1-844-863-9314 to speak to a counselor. NYC WELL is also offering free help (call 311 to be connected). https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources.html

Even New York Times chefs and food editors are cooking out of their pantries while in quarantine! Check out what they made--maybe they will spark some pantry inspiration for you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es87AMbZ8ZA

Here is another video from the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center on standing exercises you can do from home! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQLzNf8VOIc

Keep yourself active while at home! Check out this video from the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center on how you can do simple, but effective, exercises using a chair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BcPHWGQO44

Stress can affect us all--especially in these times. Sometimes we just need one moment to sit, re-group ourselves, and recharge our batteries. Check out the video below to learn how to meditate for one moment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6eFFCi12v8