Seniors Delighted with Senator's Visit...

On August 31st, and September 1st the Honorable Velmanette Montgomery (NYS Senate) took time from her busy schedule to visit RAICES senior centers at four Brooklyn locations to share and distribute the Senior Citizen Guide to Health Care Services and to speak, and answer questions from members of each site. 

At hand from the Senator's Albany office were staff members Nancy Santiago and Juan Martinez (Native Brooklynites) and SSEC-RAICES' Deputy Director and Director of Development, Suyapa O. Blanco, MSW and Antonio Barrios, respectively.

Special thanks to the members of the Wyckoff Gardens Senior Center (Blanca Morocho-Ramirez, Director) the Raices Gowanus Senior Center (LaDanza Worthey, Coordinator), the Raices Times Plaza Senior Center (Rosemary Bland, Director) and the Red Hook Senior Center (Alexandra Rodriguez-Canizare, Director) for making the visit receptive and fun.

Additional  Pictures:
 Raices Gowanus S. C.  | Wyckoff Gardens S.C.
 Raices Times Plaza S.C.  |  Red Hook S.C.

Hon. Joan L. Millman Invites Seniors to Senior Movie Day

On August 18th, Hon. Joan L. Millman visited Raices Times Plaza Senior Center and invites members to "Senior Movie Day" (Friday, August 27th).  To reserve tickets for the showing of "Eat, Pray, Love", starring Julia Roberts, please call the Assemblywoman's office at 718-246-4889.

Pictured with the Assemblywoman: (1) Ralph Allen, member (2) Antonio Barrios, Dir. of Development, Spanish Speaking Elderly Council-RAICES and Rosemary Bland, Program Director of Raices Times Plaza Senior Center, (3) RoseMarie Proscia, member and (4) Q&As from general membership.

NO BARRIERS IN GOING TECHIE

RAICES is proud to honor a new group of graduates that successfully completed the "Raíces Healthy & Secure Basic Computer Training Program" offered at the Raices Times Plaza Senior Center.  The eight (8) week trainer lead program introduces hands on computer training, from basics to the Internet and beyond.  They take great pride in e-mailing friends and family members, searching ("google-ing") people, places and things on the World Wide Web, and sharing their new found knowledge with others.  Congratulations to the new Techies of Today (aka TOTs).  Click here for pictures of past and present graduates of the program.

ABOUT RAICES

The Spanish Speaking Elderly Council-RAICES ("RAICES") is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in New York State, and first developed as a volunteer advocacy senior citizen council in 1978 by retired Hispanic senior citizens who saw the need for an organization which would provide services, educate and organize the Latino, minority and low income aged.  One of the Council's major accomplishments was the development in 1985 of RAICES (Roots), a model program on how to reach and serve Hispanic older adults.  Through RAICES, the Council has been able to disseminate information on successful practices and techniques for serving the isolated, hard to reach, inner city, and impoverished elderly.  ContinueF

Spanish Speaking Elderly Council-RAICES Is Raising Funds & Helping the Planet Through Recycling.

RAICES has partnered with Planet Green, a printer cartridge and cell phone remanufacturing and recycling company to start an exciting new fundraiser that recycles mobile phones and used printer cartridges -- and we want you to be part of it!  This means less landfill and a cleaner environment.

Taking part is easy -- simply drop off your used inkjet cartridges and old cell phones with us.  How You Can Help: 

Friends/Supporters   Businesses/Organizations

For additional information, visit www.planetgreenrecycle.com/raices. 

AARP New York Presents the 2010 AARP Spirit Award for Community Service to RAICES

RAICES was invited to attend the New York Mets CitiField on Friday, August 13th during pre-game activities to be honored with AARP's 2010 Spirit Award for Community Service. 

Pictured are presenters Yvette Martinez and Beth Finkel, AARP, and honorees Antonio Barrios (RAICES), Suleika Cabrera-Drinane (IPRHE), Jane Arce-Bello (RAIN) and Frankie Miranda (Hispanic Federation).

Thank You For Your Support at RAICES' 32nd Annual Reception and Benefit Gala

The Board of Directors, Management Team and Staff of the Spanish Speaking Elderly Council-RAICES appreciates all sponsors and attendees at our 32nd Anniversary & Benefit Gala on Friday, June 25, 2010.    Your generosity helps us continue to provide services to Older Adults. 

A special thank you goes to this year's honorees, Vivian Torres-Suarez, RN, BSN, MBA and Edwin Salas, for their support and assistance in making this year's event a great success, as well as to this years Vision Acknowledgement Awardee, Bonita Hardwick, MPA, JD. 

Supporters and Sponsors of the "Noche de Estrellas" Gala

Aaron Pinkhasov, M.D.
AmeriChoice
Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation ("CNR Health Care")
Cobble Hill Health Center
Concha Mendoza, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Creative Data System, Inc.
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center
Emblem Health
Fifth Avenue Committee
G&G Duct Cleaning, Inc.
Health Plus
Jacquelyn Hernandez Adult Day Health Center
John A. Coleman School & Children's Rehabilitation Center
Love Birds Charter, Inc.
MetLife
Nancy Talavera, M.D.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses - NY Chapter
National Money Transmitters Association, Inc.
Office of the Brooklyn Borough President
Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.
RAIN, Inc.
Rose Dobrof, DSW
Salcare Home Health Services, Inc.
SaveMor
Senior Health Partners
Sunset Park Health Council, Inc.
United Health Care
V. John Mani, M.D.
Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens
Visions
Visiting Nurse Service of NY ("VNS")
William A. Lois, M.D.

Click for Electronic Version of Gala's Souvenir Journal

Dear Friends of RAICES

Please support the work of the Spanish Speaking Elderly Council-RAICES in meeting the special needs of minority and low income older adults.  Click on the link below to view upcoming events and to make a donation on line.

Spanish Speaking Elderly Council-RAICES Events

Thank you.

Antonio J. Barrios
Director of Development