What is Take Shape for Life?

Take Shape for Life is a comprehensive program designed to promote healthy changes in your life. The program includes clinically proven Medifast meals with time-tested physician-directed program, with personal support of one of a Health Coaches. The delicious low calorie, low fat, fortified meals come in a wide variety of flavors and choices. There are specialty bars and shakes designed for diabetics and seniors. All products are quick and easy to prepare, while offering a healthy fast food alternative to a busy life!

How does the Take Shape for Life program featuring Medifast work? 

The clinically proven results of Medifast are based on the use of a defined formula diet. The program was carefully designed to create a gap between the calories you take in and the amount your body needs. Each nutritionally balanced meal replacement is formulated with a proven combination of carbohydrates and protein to allow you to successfully lose weight without losing muscle. On an average people have reported 5-7lbs weight loss per week!

How to start looking & feeling better:

When you sign up for the Take Shape for Life Program you get your own personal Health Coach who will teach you how to follow the simple weight loss program. Meals are only $2 and coaching is FREE. Plus when you sign up you get free shipping, 1 week of free food and 5% off your entire program, when you order a 1 month supply. You can customize your selection of meals which includes shakes, soups, puddings, bars, oatmeal, and snacks, diabetic meals are also available.

If you would like to get started on the road to a healthier life email or call Bill Klein at BKNY11772@aol.com or
(631)513-7667.

Tom attended Catholic School in St. Albans, where he played drums in the marching band. Tom has many happy memories of growing up in the 1950’s, especially lighting fireworks every July 4th. Jamaica Avenue had many empty lots where Tom played Cowboys and Indians, and jumped on the large grass piles. Tom and his two older brothers “made their own fun” but also got over 100 stitches among them because of the glass bottles in the lots, Tom recalls with a smile.

When Tom’s family moved to Uniondale, he felt like “a bird let out of a cage” in public high school, where he joined the wrestling team. Tom’s father would take the family to Ebbets Field in Brooklyn to watch the Dodgers. Now Tom is a Mets fan.

Tom worked as a machinist, and later was promoted to an inspector for Metco Company. During his 30 years there he made precision parts for metalizing guns, and inspected industrial flame spraying guns, which makes equipment like gas tanks safer.

Tom raised his two sons, Thomas and Keith in Bethpage. He has four grandchildren, Emma, Travis, Sophia and Joseph. Tom misses doing his own barbequing; but he is happy to attend the Lake Shore summer barbeques. Tom “likes to eat” especially the “Thursday eggs”, hot dogs and pizza. At Lake Shore, he watches cartoons and old movies, such as favorites Laurel & Hardy and the original King Kong. With the nice weather coming, Tom is looking forward to playing ball in the courtyard with his youngest grandchildren.

Story By: Lynne R.

Volunteers are very special people with big hearts. Often going above and beyond. Loving what they do because they are caring and understanding. They never hesitate to help when they can. Their efforts are always appreciated.

All of our Lake Shore Community and Resident Volunteers are vital to our everyday operation. Each Volunteer job helps to make our community one of the best! To show our appreciation for Lake Shore’s dedicated, hard working and caring volunteers, we will be having a special “Thank You Dinner” on Thursday April 22nd. All Community & Resident Volunteers are invited to join us at the Outback Steakhouse in Holbrook. Please RSVP to the main office by Tuesday April 20th if you will be attending this Special Thank You Dinner.

On Saturday we will be having a “Thank You Cake” at 3:00pm in the main dining room to which everyone is invited to show your love and support for all our wonderful Resident Volunteers.

During National Volunteer Week take a moment to say “Thank You” to your Community & Resident Volunteers…..

Resident Volunteers: Mary O’Connell, Vi Manzari, Clare Cunningham, Nancy Magliola, Fran Carciello, Arlene Ochs, Shirley Courtney, Genevieve Rao, Lynne Richheimer & Bill Pipes

Community Volunteers: Diane Bonserio (Communion Service & Rosary Prayer Club), Deacon Chris (Holy Cross Lutheran Church), Jen Lovetro-McGay (Pet Therapy w/Lilly) and James Engelbert (Psalms, Hymns & Songs).

Smiling Exercise:

Find a mirror and smile at yourself. Observe your smile. Does it look natural or is there tension in your jaw? Now relax your shoulders, close your eyes, and smile gently. Feel your brain and heart relax. Now distort your face into a frown. If you had connected to a peaceful sensation earlier, you will immediately feel the difference in your brain caused by the change in facial expression. Now for the real thing: Relax your face again and keep your eyes closed. Start by smiling with the left eyebrow. Then the right eyebrow. Make your forehead smile. Next, the tip of your nose. Now make the corners of your lips touch your ears. Now 1, 2, 3 make your belly button laugh!!

We hope all of you had a good laugh and continue to smile…..

Many famous “brains” were born in March. Challenge your brain by identifying the famous thinker described below. Your brain will thank you for it.

1. I was a famous French philosopher who said, “I think, therefore I am.”

2. I was an American inventor who patented the first practical telephone, although I refused to have one in my study. I was also a founding member of the National Geographic Society.

3. I was the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

4. I was an Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, poet, architect, and engineer. My most famous works are the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the statue of David.

5. I was a German physicist who came up with the equation E=mc2 and was also an ardent supporter of world peace.

6. I was a powerful political advocate for women’s rights and founded Ms. magazine for women.

7. I was a Dutch painter and although I suffered from mental illness, even cutting off my own ear, my paintings rank among the world’s most famous, including Starry Night.

ANSWERS: 1. Rene Descartes, Mar. 31, 1596; 2. Alexander Graham Bell, Mar. 3, 1847; 3. Sandra Day O’Connor, Mar. 26, 1930; 4. Michelangelo, Mar. 6, 1475; 5. Albert Einstein, Mar. 14, 1879; 6. Gloria Steinem, Mar. 25, 1934; 7. Vincent van Gogh, Mar. 30, 1853

When Joan was born in Flushing Hospital it was a recipe for success. Growing up in Manhattan, Joan enjoyed playing softball and stickball. Joan was an only child, raised by her mother who worked at Metropolitan Hospital. Joan says her mother was a good person and a hard worker. Joan didn’t have to go far to find her true love; he lived right on her block. He had just returned from the army, he was stationed in Korea. Their first date was to the movies.

Joan started her career as a nurse’s aide at Doctors Hospital and the Hospital of Special Surgery. Next she worked for Hygenic Phone Service Company. Then Joan found her passion, she became a cook at the elementary school located right on her block. She worked there for 14 years. Chili was her favorite meal to cook for the students. “Preparing meals for 162 kids was a hard job, but the food was always good!” Joan had four children-Daniel, Rose, Joseph and Joan, who is named after her mom. Joan has fond memories of her daughter Rose, who passed away. Rose had two children, Amanda who works at Vanity Fair Magazine and Stephen who attends high school. Her daughter, Joan also has two children, Samantha and Michael. When they visit grandma at Lake Shore, they enjoy watching a game of pool and are always looking to play a game of Connect 4. Her son Daniel lives in Florida.

Joan likes to keep herself busy. She enjoys joining friends for Bingo, watch soap operas, play card games and even a round of chair volleyball helps to keep the day going. Outside of Lake Shore you may see Joan at one of her new favorite places, Crystal Gardens, the Chinese Buffet having lunch and spending time with her family.

Story by Lynne R.

New Resident Welcome Tea

Monday March 29th at 4:00pm

We would like to wish all our new residents a happy & healthy stay!

Refer a Friend!

Wouldn’t you love to have your friends as your neighbors? So would we! And we’ll reward you with $300 off your next monthly payment for recommending Lake Shore. Make sure your friends list you as their referral and you’ll see the savings when they join our community. Speak to Lori Brandt or Christine Klein for more information.