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23 Senior CenterFive Towns September 16, 2010 — HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — 5 TOWNSANNIVERSARY SENIOR CENTER'S 61st Celebrating a new home and new beginnings

Five Towns Senior Center friends and supporters attended the ribbon cutting ceremonies on Sept. 1. From left are: Five Towns Community Chest Executive Director Shea Lerner, Hewlett-Woodmere Assistant Superintendent for Business Dr. Peter Weber, H-W Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Kathleen Anderson, Senior Center Executive Director Georgiana Wolfson, H-W Superintendent Dr. Joyce Bisso, H-W School Board VP Steven Witt, H-W Trustee Harold Kislik and Senior Center President Richard Braverman.

Janette Pelligrini/Herald A new location for a Five Towns institution The Five Towns Senior Center celebrates its six decades of service as it moves into its long-awaited new home

By Karen Bloom he Five Towns Senior Center, a fi xture in the Five Senior Center, “we are glad to be fi nally home. Our 350 Towns community since it opened in 1949, has offi - members are thrilled.” T cially arrived at its new home at the historic carriage Joining Wolfson and her members for the opening day house at 37 East Rockaway Road in Hewlett. The low, ceremonies, were numerous local dignitaries including thatch-roofed gray building, owned by the Hewlett- Dr. Joyce Bisso, superintendent of the Hewlett-Woodmere Woodmere School district, dates back to pre-World War I School District; Kathleen Anderson, assistant superinten- days and formerly housed Hewlett High School's alterna- dent for Human Resources & Student Services, Hewlett- tive learning program. Woodmere School District; Dennis Sheridan, executive A standing room-only crowd enthusiastically celebrated director of Facilities, Operations & Safety, Hewlett- the Senior Center's grand opening on Sept. 1. “I love the Woodmere School District; Nassau County Legislator center,” said Georgiana Wolfson, executive director of the continuedContinued onon page page 25 xx 24 September 16, 2010 — HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — 5 TOWNS SENIOR CENTER'S 61st ANNIVERSARY To AnotherMagical & GoodLuckinYour NewHome Congratulations &BestWishes oso luck home. inyournew Lots of in yournewhome. on Your 61stAnniversary First PriorityConstruction &Maintenance Inc. It was wonderfulworkingIt was Ann SalpeterSchockett GOP ExecutiveLeader, on yourrenovation. Lots ofluck 61 Years! Cedarhurst, NY11516 395 PearsallAve. Frank Parisi 516-569-0800 Woodmere CARPET

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actactivitiesi can stop asking directions to the mmultiple sites the center used most recently. September 16, 2010 — HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — 5 TOWNSANNIVERSARY SENIOR CENTER'S 61st The Five Towns Senior Center offers ddaily activities, including bridge, sculpting aand square dancing, as well as lectures that aare frequently taught by college profes- sosors.r It a remains “home away from home” for community members who visit the center to socialize, learn new skills, exercise, and volunteer. As Richard Braverman, president of the Five Towns Senior Center Board explained, “When the Franklin Avenue building was sold, we needed to look for a permanent home. We heard that the Carriage House was going to be available and we were fortunate to negotiate a 10 year lease with the school district. “We are thrilled to have a space we can call our own. We can plan all sorts of activities now.” Under terms of the agreement, the senior center

Janette Pelligrini/Herald completed various renovations and constructed a parking lot that can hold up 28 vehicles. (The agreement

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“The school district and the Five Towns Senior A center member enjoys a group hug with children at the Center have worked cooperatively for many years continuedContinued from from page page 23 xx Five Town Early Learning Center providing services that benefi t the entire community," Howard Kopel (R-7th District); representatives for said Dr. Peter Weber, Hewlett-Woodmere's assistant State Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) and superintendent of business, when the lease agreement Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano; former was announced in December 2009. "This lease will Nassau County Legislator Jeff Toback; Republican help strengthen this relationship.” Bridging the Assembly candidate Josh Wanderer (20th District); Both Hewlett-Woodmere school district offi cials and and Geri Barish, executive director of Hewlett House Five Towns Senior Center staff are hoping that having and president of 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer the senior center on the Hewlett High School campus generations Action Coalition. will lead to increased opportunities for intergenera- The move to its permanent location culminates near- tional learning. "This most recent collaborative initia- Five Towns Senior Center members ly two years of relocation and disruption to the center's tive in bringing the Five Towns Senior Center and its reach out to today's youth staff, members and programming. Wolfson explained members onto the Hewlett High School campus is very that the center had recently been operating out of exciting," said Mrs. Stephanie Gould, president of the By Karen Bloom Trinity Church and Congregation Beth Emeth in Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education, last Decem- Hewlett during that time, after it had been forced to ber. Braverman concurs with those sentiments. "We are mong the many important links the Five Towns leave its location in Woodmere, where it had operated very excited about all the possibilities that are opening Senior Center has with the community, is its for decades. The senior center's search for a new home up by being on the high school campus,” he said. “We A relationship with the Five Towns Early Learn- came after its longtime building at 124 Franklin Place, will have an even closer working relationship, which ing Center (formerly Five Towns Child Care Center) Woodmere, was sold to Woodmere Rehabilitation & will be benefi cial for everyone.” in Inwood. The center's members volunteer their time Healthcare Center. As for the center's members, the move represents and energy to enrich the lives of the four year-olds who "After 21 months and three moves, we are fi nally new energy and excitement for everyone. “Center attend the Five Towns Early Learning Center. home," said Wolfson, who echoed her sentiments after members love the building,” said Braverman. “The Senior Center has had a relationship with us for the ribbon cutting, noting that it means "stability, there “It has worked out as well as anyone could have more than 20 years,” said Pepper Robinson, director of is nothing like having a home." hoped for.” the Five Towns Early Learning Center. “It's a special For the 61-year old center, the move means that its With reporting by Jeff Besson and Andrew Coen. wide array of programs and classes will not be without relationship with the children that has benefi ted both a place and the many seniors who take part in those the young generation and the older generation.” The volunteers, who can be as many as seven or eight at a time, visit the children twice a month. They'll spend a morning participating in activities with the kids, reading, and even getting involved in a song and dance session. “We think it's important that our children have experiences with people of all ages,” Robinson said. “I believe that it's valuable for the seniors. It's really a valuable experience for both. We are looking forward to many more years together.” Robinson congratulates the Senior Center staff and members on the move into their new facility. “We are so excited that they they are in theirtheir new home and are looking forwardd to bringing the kids to visit them there.”

Courtesy of the Five Towns Senior Center Nattie Citron, Frannie Davidow, Anna Snaders, and Agnes Wateriale enjoy their days at the center (1968) 26 Congratulations on 61 years. Best of luck in your new home Five Towns Senior Center A history of making a difference in the community

The Offi ces & members the Five Towns Senior Center is a special of the T place devoted to help- ing older adults achieve Woodmere Mercchants a happier, fuller life. Membership is open to all Association residents of the Five Towns 400485 and surrounding areas who are 55 and older. Sponsors Dr. John Santipelo, President of the Center include the Five Towns Community Chest, Peninsula Section of National Council of Jewish Women, the Nassau County Much success in your new home. Courtesy of the Five Towns Senior Center Department of Senior Citizen Affairs, the Hewlett- Ground breaking ceremonies - May 11, 1969 Here's to another 61 years. Woodmere School District, the Town of Hempstead, and the N.Y. State offi ce for the Aging. Membership fees can be adjusted for seniors on restricted incomes. The Center celebrated its 61st birthday this year. That milestone combined with the long-awaited move to its permanent home culminates a special time of remembrance and rejoice for goals and dreams achieved and anticipation of what lies ahead. Two remarkable women, Harriet Wolff and Corinne Daniels, had the foresight to envi- sion “a place senior persons could fi nd companionship, discover the joy of creative work and continuing education, and best of all, meet contemporaries.” This became a reality Joseph Gelb, President with the assistance of the Community Chest and the newly-created Adult Education Dis- trict #14. It was then known as the Golden Age Club, which evolved into the Five Towns Senior Center. Mrs Wolf's home was the original site of the Center. Initially there were about 20 mem- September 16, 2010 — HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — 5 TOWNS SENIOR CENTER'S 61st ANNIVERSARY TOWNS — 5 2010 — HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS September 16,

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A difference in the community Thursday - January 2, 1969 September 16, 2010 — HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — 5 TOWNSANNIVERSARY SENIOR CENTER'S 61st Continuedcontinued from from page page 26 xx bers who met three times a week with a paid director. As the numbers grew, the members moved to a police building and then in 1970 into the Franklin Place location. The Cen- ter now had an enlarged Board of Directors and supportive donors who believed in the program. Together with other loyal supporters and community friends, its founders

Courtesy of the Five Towns Senior Center achieved their goal of Senior Center members on the go developing an outstanding senior center. The senior community (55 and over), who had led active lives as parents and wage earners and now had leisure hours and were often alone for the fi rst time, continued to grow. Meeting their diverse needs and interests and seeking to maintain and improve their physical and mental well-being has infl uenced the outstanding quality and quantity of the activities available. Besides a variety of classes, which include college-level courses, crafts, sculpture, painting and writing Courtesy of the Five Towns Senior Center workshops, book discussions, current event seminars and other discussion groups, MADE TO ORDER there are many opportunities to socialize over a game of cards and on trips to A copper plaque, hand crafted by Abe Golfman, a member of the Five Towns Senior Center, is museums and the theater. And, important health presentations are offered to presented by Mrs. Charlottee Uram, Center membership president, to Harrison Otis, enhance the vitality of the members' lives. director of Adult Education, School District #14. Mr. Otis received the gift; in commemoration As the Five Towns Center embarks on its 62nd year, the many hundreds of of his role as installing offi cer at the annual meeting of the Center earlier this month. members enjoy and celebrate the Center and welcome the move to its new home. Also in photo: Mrs. Alvin Boretz, chairman of the day; Mrs. Albert Tonner, president Peninsula It serves as an “institute for retirement” for some, a “second home” for many and Section, National Council of Jewish Women and Mrs. Laurence Rosenthal, president of a source of recreation and friendship for all. the Board of Directors of the Senior Center. CCongratulationsongratulations ToTo TheThe FiveFive TownsTowns SSeniorenior CCenterenter

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Thank you for your years of Partnership with the Five Towns Christina Daly/Herald Early Learning Center. The Five Towns Senior Center's home is now located on the Hewlett High School campus Five Towns Early Learning Center elcome to the new home of the Five Towns Senior Center in the venerable (Formerly Five Towns Child Care Center) Carriage House on the Hewlett High School campus. Everyone is invited to 112 Wahl Ave. Inwood, New York 11096 W come and explore all that we have to offer in our new location. It's been quite some time since we could call a place our own without having to share it September 16, 2010 — HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — 5 TOWNS SENIOR CENTER'S 61st ANNIVERSARY TOWNS — 5 2010 — HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS September 16, 516-239-4660 with others. The Hewlett family's Carriage House is more than 100 years old, but has been refur- bished to maintain its character while meeting the needs of today. The Senior Center occupies the entire lower fl oor, which includes one immense open area surrounded by You’ve been an integral part of several conveniently-located rooms. No longer will we have to content with the extreme heat of summer or diffi cult outside our community for 61 years! surfaces to navigate. Some of the many wonderful features include: • A ramp for easy access to the side entrance. • No stairs to walk up. Best Wishes • A kitchen and eating area. • An art and sculpture room. • A separate computer instruction room. • A beautiful carpeted library (just waiting for book donations). After too long an absence, there will be a kiln for use in the sculpture workshop and the Center's artists will again have ample opportunity to display their work. WOODMERE REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER A newly constructed parking lot provides parking across East Rockaway Road from the school campus and adjacent to the historic Hewlett House. A concrete pathway that leads directly to the Senior Center has been laid out on the school grounds opposite 121 Franklin Place Woodmere Hewlett House. A shuttle bus will take everyone to and from the parking lot. A pedes- 401050 trian-controlled traffi c light (soon to be installed) will allow safe crossing. During the summer months and school holidays, members can park in the yard area. The Center's doors will be open from 9 a.m.-4 p.,m., a full hour longer than the previ- ous schedule. Baruch Haba Only through the dedicated and tireless efforts of many, including volunteers, could the dream of settling into this home have become a reality. And none of it would have been possible at all without the Five Towns Community Chest allocating a Welcome to the portion of the funds from the sale of the old Community Chest property on Franklin Place that enabled the Five Towns Senior Center to partner with Five Towns Senior Center! the Hewlett-Woodmere School District. Our Center is an ideal place for seniors to gather with old friends or to We are thrilled to have you make new acquaintances. It is the ideal place to participate in the many programs, lectures, trips, and activities offered – a variety unequaled in our town. by any other senior facility.

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he Five Towns Senior Center has, for its existence of more than 60 years, been T dedicated to the welfare of the community. It has been my privilege and distinct pleasure to have headed the Board of Directors for more than ﬁ ve years. We have changed – programming has changed, our locus has moved – but the essentials of the Center remain the same. We are a home away from home, a place to go for companionship, a game of cards, for a lecture, for a discussion about current events, for a review of a book. And we have added many new courses over the years. The Senior Center and Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools have had a long and wonderful partnership working together. The School District has for many years made senior issues a concern and a priority of theirs. Dr. Les Omatani and the Board of Education have promoted intergenerational learning and instruction. The School District provides the funds to hire the teaches for the courses given at the Senior Center, courses which run the gamut from current events to art to book discussions to Pilates. Together we present the New Center for Learning programs – programs for which the District provides the space and for which the Senior Center provides the planning and the teachers. We are on the brink of a new direction for the Senior Center. Our new home, located on the campus of the George W. Hewlett High School, gives us easy access to the school and its programs, and gives students easy access to and opportunities for interaction with members of the Senior Center. Now retired Superintendent of Schools Dr. Omatani, and Assistant Superintendents Mrs. Kathy Anderson and Dr. Peter Weber, and the Board of Education, headed by its President Mrs. Stephanie Gould, have worked to present programs and educational opportunities to all members of our community. We thank them and we also thank the many members of our Senior Center who have volunteered their time. And a special thank you to our Executive Director Georgiana Wolfson, without whom the Center could not function. Christina Daly/Herald We have come a long way, and I hope that we shall be around for another 60 years, Center members enjoy companionship and a friendly game of cards changing, evolving and working for a better life for all members of the community. Richard Braverman President, Board of Directors

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