CJE SeniorLife offers events and programs on a wide variety of topics of interest to seniors and their families. Fees vary according to the program and individual circumstances and some groups may be partially covered by Medicare and supplemental insurance. For information or to attend an event, call CJE SeniorLife at 773/508-1000 or visit us online at www.cje.net for full calendar listings.
JUNE 2013 CALENDAR
Summer Programs
Total Memory Workout: A six-week memory enhancement program
Did you walk into the kitchen and forget what you were looking for? Did you misplace your reading glasses again? If so, you’re not alone. Forgetfulness is part of being human, but you can develop skills to enhance your memory. CJE SeniorLife will present their Total Memory Workout program on Tuesdays, June 11 to July 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Northbrook Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062. Registration required. Fee of $65 for six-week program. For more information and to register, please call the Northbrook Senior Center at 847/291-2988.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program: An eight-week exercise program for people with arthritis
Developed by the Arthritis Foundation and taught by a certified facilitator from CJE SeniorLife, this eight-week series features gentle, joint-safe movements for various fitness levels. These fun-filled, low impact exercise classes can help people with arthritis increase joint flexibility and find relief from arthritis pain. Join us on Mondays, June 10 to July 29 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview, IL 60026. Registration is required. Fee of $50 for eight-week program. For more information and to register, please call the Glenview Senior Center at 847/724-4793.
Events
Monday, June 3
Yiddish with Dyna Wise. Conversation and a little learning with Yiddishist and teacher Dyna Wise at 10 a.m. at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. Yiddish with Dyna Wise is part of a regularly rotating series of Monday morning programs, each one focused on a different aspect of Yiddish culture and experiences (all sessions in English). This program is free and open to the community. For more information, please call 773/508-1000.
Tuesday, June 4
Film Screening: “Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story.” Film showing in celebration of Father’s Day and summer from 12:45 to 3 p.m. at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. This event is free and open to the community. For more information and to register, please call 773/508-1000.
Thursday, June 6
Defeating Diabetes. Free diabetes screening utilizing glucose and A1-C tests. Drop in anytime between 4 to 6 p.m. at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. No fasting required. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 773/508-1073.
Friday, June 7
Weinberg Community for Senior Living Western BBQ. Weinberg Community for Senior Living invites you to a Western BBQ! Join us for a tour of Weinberg Community for Senior Living, 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 on Friday, June 7 at 11:15 a.m. Tour will be followed by lunch with BBQ chicken, potato salad, three bean salad, cornbread muffins with honey-whipped butter, fruit, kabobs and our famous chocolate chip cookies. Dietary Laws are observed. Also, enjoy live musical entertainment. There is no charge for this program. For more information, please call 847/236-7842.
Monday, June 10
Stories of Jewish Chicago. Memories and stories of Jewish communities and people in Chicago. Join us at 10 a.m. at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. This event is free and open to the community. For more information and to register, please call 773/508-1000. Stories of Jewish Chicago is part of a regularly rotating series of Monday morning programs, each one focused on a different aspect of Yiddish culture and experiences (all sessions in English). This program is free and open to the community. For more information, please call 773/508-1000.
Tuesday, June 11
Summer Film Series,“The Little Traitor.” Discussion Leader Paula Perkins, Temple Sholom, 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657. Free and open to the community. For more information, please call 773/508-1079.
Thursday, June 13
Music Historian Susan Benjamin Presents “Sammy Davis, Jr.” Music historian Susan Benjamin will present film clips and narrative of the legendary artist Samuel George “Sammy” Davis, Jr. from 2 to 3 p.m. at Weinberg Community for Senior Living, 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. There is no charge for this program. Prior registration is not required. For more information, please call 847/236-7842.
Monday, June 17
Yiddish Movies with English Subtitles: Avi Hoffman’s “Too Jewish?” Film showing at 10 a.m. at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. Yiddish Movies with English Subtitles is part of a regularly rotating series of Monday morning programs, each one focused on a different aspect of Yiddish culture and experiences (all sessions in English). This program is free and open to the community. For more information, please call 773/508-1000.
Thursday, June 20
Supporting a Family Member Living with a Mental Illness. Suzanne M. Andriukaitis, Executive Director of the Alliance of the Mentally Ill, NAMI of Greater Chicago, will address questions and concerns of family members who are providing support to people with mental illness. Her discussion will highlight some of the information that NAMI provides in their Family to Family education series that is a recognized and effective tool for family members. In addition, she will provide a basic educational program on the importance of diagnosis, treatment, and medications for people with mental illness. From 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. There is no charge for this program. To register or to request special accommodations, please contact Rosann Corcoran, Linkages Coordinator, at 773/508-1693.
Thursday, June 20
Weinberg Community for Senior Living Farmer’s Market. Shop for fresh and flavorful products at the Weinberg Community for Senior Living Farmer’s Market from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
• Fruits and vegetables grown on local farms in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio
• Kosher Klub Cheese from Wisconsin
• Distinctive jewelry from JustVonna (handmade by artist Vonna Contino Maslanka)
• Personalized books from Bloomin’ Books
• An assortment of homemade baked goods and more!
The Farmer’s Market will be located in the east parking lot at Weinberg Community for Senior Living, 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. There is no charge for this event. For more information, please call 847/236-7852.
Thursday, June 20
The Cello and Piano of Yan Maksin and Ani Godova Classical Performance. Join us for the classical performance with Yan Maksin and Ani Godova playing the cello and piano from 2 to 3 p.m. at Weinberg Community for Senior Living, 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. There is no charge for this program, and it is open to the community. Prior registration is not required. For more information, please call 847/236-7842.
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Since 1972, CJE SeniorLife has enhanced the lives of older adults and their families through an innovative, comprehensive network that includes life enrichment programs, supportive resources, healthcare, research and education. CJE is a partner in serving the community, supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. For more information about CJE services, call 773/508-1000 or visit www.cje.net.
