JEWISH SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTRE · 2018-01-19 · Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre Newsletter January—February 2018/5778 PAGE 3 Thursday, January 18 @ 1-3p.m. On January 18, beginning

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Lewis Wasel, Past President: Mark Salkie, Treasurer: Elaine Salkie, Secretary: Danny Assh, Membership

Chair: Miriam Rabinovitch, Program Chair: Shirley Grossman, Transportation Chair: Hans Pilz, Volunteer Coordinator:

Louise Percheson-Kagan, Communication Chair: Debby Waldman, Directors: Laurie Mozeson, Dmitry Alman.

Honorary Members: Hanna Pollack Honorary Advisor: Larry Derkach.

Executive Director: Svetlana Pavlenko; Office Administrator: Erika Damjanovic; Chef: Bozena Szopiak

JEWISH SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTRE All Seniors Welcome Drop In For Lunch or Attend a Program

Mailing Address: Box 17017 Location: 10052-117 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 0G4 Ph: 780-488-4241 Fax: 780-488-6591 www.jdicseniors.ca Email: [email protected]

JDIC

January—February 2018/5778

Books Discussion Group

Wednesdays

January 24 @ 1p.m.:

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

February 28 @ 1p.m.:

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark

Donna Hamar worked at a school with the chil-dren from the slums of Khar for 2 months in 2017. Although free education is universal in India, chil-dren must have funds for uniforms, books, trans-portation, etc. and this eliminates the poor, of which there are millions in this city of 21+ million. This is a story of hope, camaraderie, sadness and joy. Also, a glimpse of this massive, historic, mod-ern city of extreme wealth and poverty.

Monday, January 8 at 12p.m.

$15 (including

Indian Lunch)

Wednesday, January 10 at 12p.m.

Join Abe Silverman for his interactive and fact based lecture—discussion.

Join us for Israeli lunch and then stay for Abe’s presentation at 12:45p.m.

Fee: $3 (lecture only)

Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre Newsletter January—February 2018/5778

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President’s Column

This is my first column as your new president. My term began in unusual fashion as I was out of the city when the AGM was held. I extend my sincere thanks to Past President Mark Salkie for his years of devoted leadership and for his assistance and advice. I also thank former Past President Hal Simons and Secretary Odette Masliyah for completing their years of service on the board. It is with pleasure that I welcome the new board members, Danny Assh, Laurie Mozeson, and Debby Waldman.

Our Hanukkah celebration on December 14 was very memorable. More than 100 guests joined us for a lunch of the best latkes in the city. Our Young at Heart choir entertained us with a variety of songs. Thank you to our wonderful chef, Bozena, and our amazing volunteers who made this celebra-tion so special: Hanna, Ken, Naomi W., Bronia, Pauline, Aisulu, Paula W., Donna, Wendy, Cecil, Hans, Raisa, Leslie, Elaine & Mark, Phyllis and Louise. Special thanks to our Ikebana masters Jean-Marcel Du-ciaume and Brenda Jackson for organizing volunteers and creating beautiful centre pieces for the cele-bration.

A special presentation was made at the Hannukah celebration. Stan Bronson, the President of Beth Tzedek Congregation, presented us with a donation of $2,150.00 from Beth Tzedek as it has ceased operation and is distributing funds to various organizations. Stan, his wife Sheila, and Martin Bankey all attended the lunch on behalf of Beth Tzedek.

More than 80 curious minds took classes in our 14th annual Learning in Retirement Series. We re-ceived everyone’s evaluation and are pleased to report that all of our learners were very satisfied with the variety and quality of courses as well as the engaging and interesting lecturers.

We have also had some amazing outings including Luminaria, trip to a Sikh temple, and a trip to Wetaskiwin Theatre. Our office would be pleased to receive suggestions from you, our members, as to where you would like to go and what you wish to see on future outings.

You will see in this newsletter that there are more good programs planned for you in January and February. Please mark your calendars and do not miss these wonderful events.

In closing, I wish all of you a year of peace and happiness in 2018.

Lewis Wasel, President

Join our amazing volunteer team today!


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Thursday, January 18 @ 1-3p.m.

On January 18, beginning at 1p.m., experienced traveller and teacher, Ann Manson, will tell us

about her trip to Discover Franklin and Find the North West Passage. This year Ann embarked on a journey which took her 580 miles north of the Arctic Circle to see where Sir John Franklin and others searched for a northwest passage from Europe to China. Ann visited Franklin sites as well as Dorset and Thule archaeological sites, and bird sanctuaries. One of Ann’s fellow passengers was comedian, travel writer, broadcaster, Michael Palin. This is sure to be an extremely interesting Armchair Traveller.

Fee: $3

is the day that marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees. This is the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle.

Wednesday, January 31 @12p.m. Sharon Bookhalter and Jerry Glasser: We were thrilled that we accomplished the challenges of the bike journey through the starkly beautiful Negev Desert. We have a whole new group of close friends. We visited sites that we would not have been able to visit had it not been for the JNF arrangements. We saw the desert in a way that cannot be compared to views through the windows of a car. We are looking forward to making our presentation and showing our incredible journey through Israel from this unique perspective.

The Jewish National Fund ‘s

Bicycle Trip to Negev Desert

Mark Your Calendar!

Monday, March 12 @10:30a.m.

Don and Lee Sax lived In the Vunta Qwitchin community of Old Crow, Yukon, from 1983 to 1994, followed by two years in

Dawson City. They would be delighted to share some stories about this unique and transforming experience.


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Dreaming of Summer?

We can help your dream come true.

Leave the winter outside the Centre and join us for a warmilicious

Hawaiian Lunch

Tuesday, January 23 @12p.m.

Wear your finest Hawaiian gear: your floral shirt or beautiful sun dress.

Don’t forget your sun hats.

We’ll take care of the rest.

Entertainment will be provided

by Grant Peuramaki, ukulele player.

Come prepared to relax and have fun.

Aloha!

Fee: $15 (including lunch & entertainment)

The course for all level of users!

Come ask your questions, learn new tricks, record your memoirs with different medias: video and audio recording,

typing and drawing…

Start exploring new fun ways to pass your knowledge and experiences onto new generations.

Thursdays: February 8, 15, 22 & March 1, 8, 15 @ 1p.m.

Fee:

6 classes— $25 or

$5 drop-in

Please RSVP ASAP

(I-Pads may be provided for your classes)


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On Your Seat or

On your Feet!

with Ilonka Wormsbecker! Use of Weights & Stretch Bands

Flexibility & Strength

Laughter & Music

THURSDAYS @ 10:45a.m.

January 4, 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, 15, 22

Use it or Lose it

with Bonnie Austen! Features:

Cardio & strength training, flexibility, balance, music & laughter

TUESDAYS @10:45a.m.

January 9, 16, 23 & 30

February 6, 13, 20 & 27

Invest in a New You! Buy a Card as a Present!

Our Exercise Cards have NO expiry date!

Available to our members only

Treat yourself to:

6 classes for $30

10 classes for $50

(Drop in fee per class $6)

Good for any exercise class at the centre!

You have a unique opportunity to learn

from both our fitness instructors at the same

time.

Lunch & Learn:

Thursday, January 25 @12p.m.

Fall Prevention Lecture with Ilonka & Bonnie

(Complimentary event)

Thursday, February 1 @1p.m.

Fall Prevention Workshop with Bonnie & Ilonka


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GILBERT & SULLIVAN

HMS Pinafore

AT JUBILEE AUDITORIUM Tuesday, February 6 2018 @ 7:30p.m. SUNG IN ENGLISH WITH PROJECTED LYRICS

LOVE AND LAUGHTER ON THE HIGH SEAS Set sail on the voyage of a lifetime with the quirky crew of HMS Pinafore! This worldwide favourite

Gilbert and Sullivan operetta puts a nautical spin on the classic “boy meets girl, girl’s grumpy father

gets in the way” story. When lower-class sailor Ralph Rackstraw falls in love with Josephine, the

Captain’s daughter, mayhem ensues as the two lovebirds

try to elope… while at sea!

RSVP with payment by January 25.

Ticket: $30 per person. (The First Balcony)

Transportation can be provided, please approach the

Office asap.

Back by popular demand!

Ms. Fay Breda will lead a

Sing A-long fun group

right after lunch!

Monday, February 12 @ 12:45p.m.

Bring your

non-singing buddies too!

If you missed Anna Marie Sewell

in September 2017 you don’t want to miss

this lyrical, award-winning and

talented poet again.

Tuesday, February 20 @ 12p.m.


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Photography Project

Tuesday, February 27 @ 12p.m.

Join Edmonton photographer Mufty Mathewson

who will tell you more about this project

to honour the memory of the 1,181 Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women cited in the RCMP report of 2014.

SHINE YOUR TALENTS Dear Members,

We invite you to shine your talents by helping us create our very own Purim Shpiel!

The show will take place on Purim – Thursday, March 1.

Beryl Nahornick is the team leader and we need:

writers with a great sense of humour

actors

decorators

singers

dancers

and of course….. critics!

Please let the Office know if you want to be a part of this exciting experience.

Looking forward to having fun together!


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Monday, January 1 CLOSED

Tuesday, January 2

Vegetable Soup

Cold Plate

Salad/Dessert

Wednesday, January 3

Pea Soup

Pizza

Salad/Dessert

Thursday, January 4

Potato-leek soup

Chilli

Salad/Dessert

Monday, January 8

Indian Lunch

Tuesday, January 9

Cabbage Soup

Macaroni & Cheese

Salad/Dessert


Israeli Lunch

Thursday, January 11

Carrot Soup

No meat, meat loaf

Salad/Dessert

Monday, January 15

Cream corn Soup

Tuna casserole

Salad/Dessert

Tuesday, January 16

Tomato Soup

Fish & Chips

Salad/Dessert


Barley soup

Sandwiches

Salad/Dessert


Mushroom Soup

Cheese muffins

Salad/Dessert

Monday, January 22

Minestrone Soup

Baked omelette

Salad/Dessert

Tuesday, January 23

Hawaiian Lunch


Broccoli soup

Lasagne

Salad/Dessert


Lentil soup

Poached eggs

Salad/Dessert

Monday, January 29

Bok Choy soup

Egg cutlet

Salad/Dessert

Tuesday, January 30

Sweet Potato Soup

Knish in a dish

Dessert


White soup

Spaghetti

Salad/Dessert

FEBRUARY 2018

Thursday, February 1

Squash soup

Pizza

Salad/Dessert

Monday, February 5

Pickle Soup

Salmon loaf

Salad/Dessert

Tuesday, February 6

Sweet potato soup

Veggie Burgers

Salad/Dessert

Wednesday, February 7

Borsht

Sandwiches

Salad/Dessert


Vegetable soup

Fish and chips

Salad/Dessert

Monday, February 12

Bean soup

Eggs

Herring

Salad/Dessert

Tuesday February 13

No chicken, chicken soup

Garden quiche

Salad/Dessert


Surprise Lunch


Carrot soup

Lasagna

Salad/Dessert

Monday, February 19

Pea soup

Potato salad

Tuna salad

Dessert

Tuesday, February 20

Tomato soup

Burakas

Salad/Dessert


Mushroom soup

Onion and mushroom Kugel

Salad/Dessert


Barley soup

Sandwiches

Salad/Dessert

Monday, February 26

Potato Leek soup

Pizza

Salad/ Dessert

Tuesday, February 27

Cabbage soup

Potato-mushroom Strudel

Salad/ Dessert


NO LUNCH

Thursday, MARCH 1 PURIM

11a.m. Megillah Reading with

Rabbi Mendy

11:40a.m. Purim-Spiel

12:15p.m. Lunch

JANUARY 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

CLOSED

2

No Bonnie

10a.m. Program

Committee

1-3p.m. Games

3

12p.m. Lunch

1-3p.m. Games

4

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness Ilonka

12p.m. Lunch

7 8

12p.m. Indian

Lunch

12:45p.m.

Armchair

Traveler with

Donna Hamar:

INDIA

9

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness—Bonnie

12p.m. Lunch

1-3p.m. Games

10

12p.m. Israeli

Lunch

12:45p.m.

Israel: Winter

Update with

Abe

Silverman

11

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness Ilonka

12p.m. Lunch

1-3p.m. Games

12 13

14 15

12p.m. Lunch

1-3p.m. Games

16

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness—Bonnie

12p.m. Lunch

1-3p.m. Games

17

12p.m. Lunch

1-3p.m. Games

18

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness Ilonka

12p.m. Lunch

1-3p.m. Games

19 20

21 22

12p.m. Lunch

1-3p.m. Games

23

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness—Bonnie

12p.m.

HAWAIIAN

PARTY

24

12p.m. Lunch

1p.m. Book

club

1-3p.m. Games

25

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness Ilonka

12p.m. Lunch

& Learn: Fall

Prevention

with Bonnie

& Ilonka

26 27

28 29

12p.m. Lunch

1-3p.m. Games

30

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness—Bonnie

12p.m. Lunch

1-3p.m. Games

31

12p.m. Tu

B’Shevat

Lunch with

JNF

THANK YOU

We wish to thank family and friends for

their expressions of sympathy on the loss of

our beloved David z’l. The many cards and

donations were very much appreciated.

Shirley Grossman & Family

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness Ilonka

12p.m. Lunch

1p.m. Fall Pre-

vention Work-

shop with Ilonka

& Bonnie

2 3

4 5

12p.m. Lunch

6

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness—Bonnie

12p.m. Lunch

7

12p.m. Lunch

8

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness Ilonka

12:45 Ipad 4

12p.m. Lunch

1p.m. I-PAD 1

9 10

11 12

12p.m. Lunch

12:45p.m.

Sing-a-Long

with Fay

Breda

13

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness—Bonnie

12p.m. Lunch

14

12p.m. Lunch

15

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness Ilonka

12p.m. Lunch

1p.m. I-PAD 2

16 17

18 19

12p.m. Lunch

20

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness—Bonnie

12p.m. Lunch

& Learn: Anna

Marie Sewell,

artist and poet

21

12p.m. Lunch

22

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness Ilonka

12p.m. Birth-

day Thursday

1p.m. I-PAD 3

25 26

12p.m. Lunch

27

10:45a.m. Fit-

ness—Bonnie

12p.m.

Lunch &

Learn:

REdress

Photography

28

NO Lunch

Fast of Esther

March 1

Purim

Celebration

11a.m. Megillah

Reading with

Rabbi Mendy

11:40a.m. Purim-

Spiel

12:15p.m. Lunch

1p.m. I-PAD 4

FEBRUARY 2018

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JEWISH SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTRE · 2018-01-19 · Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre Newsletter January—February 2018/5778 PAGE 3 Thursday, January 18 @ 1-3p.m. On January 18, beginning