LIFE Magazine, The Quarterly Publication of CJE SeniorLife, Winter 2020

LIFE OUR QUARTERLY MAGAZINE WINTER 2020

We Meet You at Weinberg Community, Hub of Creativity and Innovation ...and • Instant Israel Virtual Reality Tours • Lieberman Makes Newsweek’s Top 30 in Illinois • Sincere Thanks to Our Donors

Inside CJE

HOLOCAUST COMMUNITY SERVICES (HCS) GOES TO DC HOLOCAUST CONFERENCE Some members of CJE’s HCS Team participated at the JFNA Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care Conference on “Aging and Trauma: Innovations in Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care for Diverse Older Populations.” Three staff members were featured in the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies Network News-September 2019, Volume II.

VOLUNTEER SUGGESTS HIS DAD FOR SOME COOL JAZZ AT ROBINEAU RESIDENCE Trombonist Mayo Tiana ( Jazz Ensembles Director at Northeastern University and professional musician) and The Mayo Tiana quartet performed at Robineau at the suggestion of Mayo’s son and CJE volunteer, Walter Tiana-Lopez. “It’s a blessing that Walter was able to share his dad’s talents with our group,” said Dotty Levant, Manager of Robineau.

ADULT DAY SERVICES (ADS) PARTICIPANTS SHINE AT GALLERY Once again, ADS participants so impressed organizers with their art that they were asked to present their works for a show held at the Evanston Art Center.

TAMARISK NORTHSHORE IS ON SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2020 OPENING Ground was broken in July for a 240-unit luxury independent senior living rental building, managed by CJE and located at 1627 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield.

Executive Director Drew Kowalski is available to answer questions about the many benefits that this new community will offer. Call 847.597.8772 or go to tamarisknorthshore.com.

RELIGIOUS LIFE COORDINATOR JENN HIPPS RECEIVES ONE MITZVAH AT A TIME AWARD Lieberman Center’s Doug Weinstein recognized her mitzvah of making the effort to connect through American Sign Language with a short-term rehab resident who is deaf.

14TH ANNUAL CELEBRATE CJE WITH ENTERTAINER HERSHEY FELDER RAISES MORE THAN $780,000 Held at the Palmer House Hilton, the event drew a large crowd was inspired by many real stories of families who have benefited from CJE’s services. Felder was so engaging, everyone was glued to their seats until he ended the concert with an astounding Rhapsody in Blue.

HCS PROGRAM “NEVER HEARD NEVER FORGET” HONORS 78TH ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINIAN BABIY YAR MASSACRE Held at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, the program featured a keynote address by Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune columnist and author of a new book, The Art of Inventing Hope: Intimate Conversations with Elie Wiesel; a musical performance by the Campanella Children’s Choir; and book signings by Holocaust survivors.

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SUSAN BUCHBINDER RETIRES AFTER 25 YEARS OF SERVICE AT CJE. Susan Buchbinder, Director of Religious Life, pictured with CJE President and CEO Dan Fagin and CFO Tom Lockwood, was honored for her tireless implementation of CJE’s Jewish Values throughout the agency.

Another long-time employee, Linda Kaplan, was given an abstract image of Chicago as a departing gift from CJE upon her retirement. It was produced by Alex Kagan, a resident of Swartzberg House, one of the apartment buildings she managed as Director of Housing Services.

CJE ENJOYED ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CJE ACADEMY PRESENTATION AT BRYN MAWR COUNTRY CLUB Louise Hawkley, PhD, a Senior Research Scientist with NORC at University of Chicago, presented to over 70 people on how making meaningful connections is crucial to our health and well-being, especially as we age.

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Viewpoint Dear Reader,

I recently celebrated my first anniversary at CJE SeniorLife. Starting a new job can be an intimidating experience. There’s so much to learn, so many people to meet and names to remember. But one of the things that really helped to alleviate those feelings was being greeted by smiling, friendly faces.

What I’ve really come to see in this past year is that what we do at CJE is very personal. Every organization, from small non-profit agencies to large corporations, has a culture. The culture refers to the values and attitudes of its employees, and even extends to its Board members, business partners and sometimes its customers. At CJE, a healthy corporate culture places a high value on each member of the team, which results in employees working together to meet the agency’s, their own and most importantly, our residents’ and clients’ needs.

It’s not really important to each of our residents or clients how many people CJE helped last year. What’s most important to them and their family is the individualized care they receive, hopefully, with a warm, caring smile. At the same time, most of our employees don’t come to work focused on retention percentages, but on their work environment and how they interact with their coworkers.

Yes, there is strength in understanding the numbers—whether it’s the number of people we serve, the number of employees we employ to deliver our comprehensive network of care or the revenue we receive from over 100 funding sources (including many that are listed in this LIFE issue). But CJE’s strength doesn’t come from its size and we won’t be made stronger simply by being bigger. Strength will result from a CJE culture that focuses on doing the right thing—every time.

Enhancing CJE’s culture is more important than ever. It’s not that our culture was ever unimportant, but it’s quickly proving to be a “must-have” rather than a “nice-tohave.” What we do and say needs to align with what our employees believe, if we are to become an “Employer of Choice,” a goal that I have been working toward since Day One on this job. Maximizing our impact on the community can’t be realized without strengthening our agency’s culture.

To do this, we’re going to focus on the number One: One resident. One client. One co-worker. One decision at a time. We’ll make CJE personal, and have each person who walks through our doors—be they a client, volunteer, vendor, team member or donor—feel like they’re number One...over and over again. As an example, this issue of LIFE magazine, will give you a glimpse into the lives of Weinberg residents, who each bring their life story with them when they move to Weinberg Community, where our staff focuses on their individual needs.

In addition, we want to express our sincerest thanks to all our incredible donors, philanthropic partners, foundations, corporations and government agencies that are critical to advancing our work to enhance the lives of seniors in the Jewish and larger community. Each of our contributors is making a difference and makes the decision to do so because of their own personal connection to CJE’s mission.

I am so grateful to be part of this amazing community which has welcomed me with open arms. It is truly an honor and a privilege to be part of the CJE family.

Warm wishes for a happy, healthy and meaningful holiday season,

CJE SeniorLife® is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

Dan Fagin, President and CEO

WEINBERG COMMUNITY …

MOVING WITH THE TIMES

By Mary Keen

You might recall how Celebrity Chefs and Chef ’s Tables have transformed the dining experience of residents at Weinberg Community in Deerfield (LIFE, Summer 2019). But there’s even more innovative programming to explore at Weinberg. Take a peek:

The Memory Café has been “open for business” for months, welcoming those individuals who have early Alzheimer’s, a related dementia or mild cognitive impairment, as well as their care partners. This activity does not have the usual “drop off and go” dynamic, because care partners are not just welcome to stay—they are required to stay.

Consequently, by design, it’s quite a beneficial program for both the cognitively impaired and their care partners on two counts.

It’s a way they can enjoy activities together, plus a way to share a break from everyday routines.

The Memory Café lets participants connect with others in a supportive, affirming and stimulating environment. They come once a month for a variety of informative and cultural programs, facilitated by professionals who are trained in working with adults with cognitive issues. And the topics are interesting and intriguing including: “What’s New in Dementia,” “Soaring With the Birds” (about birding) and the extremely popular “Sex, Love and Growing Old.” Date Night with Dementia happens one night each quarter, when participants in Weinberg’s Adult Day Services program, residents of Friend Center, family members and care partners all step out for a theme-based fun night. Fall’s Date Night theme was “Casino Night.” Attendees played poker and blackjack and took in an

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Elvis impersonator, all while pretending to be denizens of a spirited, raucous casino. Winter Date Night planning is not yet complete, but rumors are that it will be an “Entertainment Night.” Last year, Weinberg staff created a Winter Wonderland for Winter Date Night, during which attendees assembled cookie ingredients (flour, sugar, chocolate chips, etc.) in mason jars and then decorated them—making the perfect hand-made gifts. This program was made possible by a generous grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

The Creative Arts Therapy Program at Weinberg Community includes the full spectrum of creative arts disciplines including arts, dance and music all taught by registered or certified therapists. Jennifer Weininger, Executive Director of Weinberg, believes that one of Weinberg Community’s biggest strengths is the amount of programming offered to fill the variety of resident’s needs. If someone doesn’t want to participate in one art, they can do another. Weininger adds, “High-functioning residents, as well as people with cognitive impairment can all benefit from different therapies.”

Also, a background in art is not necessary. “Those who have been artists for many years continue with it and people who have never done any art really get a new appreciation for it when they move into our community and become avid enthusiasts,” she says.

“Many other communities have programs, but the superior talent of our staff and the ability for them to cater programs to everyone’s needs in a fun and innovative manner is what makes us unique.” What also sets Weinberg apart is that both the Manager of Friend Center and the Manager of the Adult Day Service Program have creative arts backgrounds.

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Weininger believes “It is important to have people with creative outlooks. It helps them to work well with clients with memory impairment. Plus, they have the inherent ability to develop strong and lasting relationships with families.”

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Weinberg Eyes Technology in innovative ways to help our residents thrive. Many initiatives are ongoing, such as: •

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Dance/Movement Therapy. During this activity, participants sit in a circle, face-to-face or stand (if able) and listen to music, use props or move along with each other, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

While helping their body-mind connection and hand-eye coordination, participants take part in it from a place of ability rather than disability, with a focus on what they can do.

Music Therapy is defined as the clinical and evidence-based use of music to help people accomplish goals. It helps improve well-being and quality of life, memory and other cognitive issues.

Visual Arts Therapy uses 2D and 3D artmaking to facilitate emotional processing, communication and community-building.

It lets people be self-expressive, which provides people with a sense of purpose.

We are all creative, but it might need to be drawn out by someone professionally trained to foster it. It’s different from arts and crafts because it is more than keeping someone busy. It is person-centered, based on one’s therapeutic need, and responding to that need through the arts.

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The Weinberg App was developed just for use by Weinberg Community and was recently approved by Apple. Its first phase includes a daily calendar that allows residents and families to check activities on an hourly basis. Daily menus and Community News will also be posted.

Smart Speakers (like Alexa) benefit our residents. The smart speaker is used in many apartments, and plans are to connect it to the Weinberg menus and calendar and, with a simple verbal request, this information can be read to them. This would be particularly helpful to those who are visually impaired.

Activities Make the Day at Weinberg. Besides the multitude of activities squeezed into the days and evenings at Weinberg, there are also other happenings that make Weinberg so special, including: The Annual Dog Show, a Dog Parade at Friend Center, a State Fair-themed event, Labor Day BBQ, Annual Mahjong and Canasta Social Tournament, Temple Moriah and Rochelle Zell High School Partnership, Israeli Scouts musical visit, Parkinson’s Art Sale and a luncheon for Beth Hillel congregants.

Weinberg Community offers Assisted Living at Gidwitz Place, Memory Care at Friend Center and Adult Day Services. We also offer Respite Care to give caregivers some time for themselves in order to restore themselves. Contact Weinberg Community at 847.374.0500 to inquire. Weinberg Community is located 1551 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield.

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AGE-DEFYING EXPERIENCE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JENNIFER WEININGER

By Mary Keen Jennifer Weininger, Executive Director of Weinberg Community, might be the youngest person in the area with the longest tenure in senior care. Now 41, she entered the field at 15 (receiving an age waiver) and has worked in it continuously: “I started volunteering in Activities through a high school program in a nursing home … then the Activity Director offered me a job.” She laughed as she recalled how she had to be driven to work because she wasn’t old enough to drive yet. “Ever since then, I never left the field. It’s the only thing I’ve done!”

All through high school and college, Weininger worked in nursing homes, retirement homes and took on internships. She attended the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and received a bachelor’s in Health Administration with a specialty in Gerontology. She went on to the University of St. Francis in Joliet for her master’s in Health Administration with a Gerontology specialty. She worked in a retirement home during college in Champaign and was offered a job there upon graduation, but turned it down, opting to move back to Chicago to be with her family and friends.

Along the way, she has been recognized as a leader in the eldercare field and has achieved many significant milestones. In her mid-20s, she was named Director of the 80bed Pebblebrook Alzheimer’s Center (now Claridge Healthcare) in Lake Bluff. And within a few years, she was recruited for a leadership position at Weinberg Community in Deerfield, where she’s been involved in many developments, including the expansion of Friend Center in 2014 with the dedication of the Bernard Heerey Annex. She continues to advance her knowledge of the field by participating in leadership opportunities such as when she received a certificate for her year-long participation in the LeadingAge Leadership Academy.

Weininger’s demeanor on the job is very customer-service oriented, attentive and responsive to the needs of her residents and their families, while being calm and reassuring. It could be an easy assumption that she’s been at this type of work so long that not much can shock her and that she always knows what to do. However, she admits that she still gets nervous at times.

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experience does help her through tough situations.

“Things go on every day that are stressful and challenging,” she explains. “Deaths are especially hard because of the strong bond we form with the residents and their families. So many different things can happen every day when you are running a building that is home to over 200 people. But you handle the crisis, learn from it and hope to use your knowledge and past experiences to better ground you when the next situation occurs.”

In movies, executives of large facilities helicopter in at all hours to take the reins when emergencies flare. Fortunately for Weininger, big problems rarely occur. But she is basically on call 24/7, and if she determines that the staff needs more support, she is always a few minutes away and will drive over to the building any hour of the day or night to assist her strong crew on all shifts.

Otherwise, her team is always brainstorming day and night to figure out how to handle a particular situation. This is her hands-on approach in all areas. It’s an intensely tight, and smooth-running operation with very dedicated staff members who manage a complex array of administrative, healthcare, life enrichment, dining and facility management responsibilities that make Weinberg a warm, welcoming home.

Asked to sum up her career at Weinberg Community, Jennifer says, “Most of my 26 years of experience has been spent at Weinberg for a reason. Just as residents feel at home, Weinberg has been my home. My kids even look forward to coming with me to Weinberg events. With its emphasis on values, on warmth and support of each other, I can say that I have been personally enriched every day that I’ve been there. This is my extended family.”

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A MEETING OF MINDS AND EMOTIONS … THE FRIEND CENTER AND ADS FAMILY PANEL

By Adam Lazar Having a family member with a diagnosis of dementia can be stressful and exhausting, both physically and emotionally.

That’s why at Weinberg Community’s Friend Center and Adult Day Services, we take a holistic approach to meeting the needs of both the resident and the family caregiver. For the resident, we offer art therapy, socialization opportunities, health care and nutritious food. For the entire family, whether resident or caregiver, we also consider their emotional well-being by providing a variety of support groups and educational programs.

This past September, the staff at Weinberg Community invited families and friends of Friend Center residents and ADS participants to take part in one such program, a Family Panel. This was an opportunity for members of the family to share information about their loved one. Then staff was encouraged to ask questions of the panelists and share some of their experiences.

The Family Panel members generously shared memories and more. Many brought photos of their loved ones for Weinberg staff to view to get a more well-rounded idea of who they were before they came to Friend Center and ADS. And in different ways, they all expressed their gratitude to staff for caring so deeply for their loved ones.

Included in the panel of eight were the spouses, adult children and friends of Friend Center residents and ADS participants.

In the days leading up to the Panel, family members were asked to consider a few questions to help them create a loose framework from which to discuss their loved one. The questions included: • • • • • • • •

How long has your family member lived at Friend Center or attended Adult Day Services?

Who was your loved one before the disease—what were their likes and dislikes, quirks and hobbies?

What were the behaviors and changes you first noticed in your loved one?

What was it like to receive the diagnosis?

What do you enjoy about Friend Center and ADS? What is it like to visit? Is it difficult to visit?

Things you miss the most doing with your loved one?

What else would you like the staff to know?

Here are profiles of a few panelists:

Bobbe, the daughter of Estelle, a Friend Center resident, shared that throughout her life her mother was very

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independent and was the supervisor of a chain of cosmetic stores with over 30 locations. At the time of her diagnosis, her mother was falling down and couldn’t put on her glasses. She wouldn’t allow Bobbe to help her bathe or take her medication.

Now, Estelle’s doctor reports that she is in better health than before her move to Friend Center. The staff shared that she always has a smile on her face and she expresses her enjoyment of the activities and appreciation of the staff.

Mark, whose mother Ann is a Friend Center resident, has seen his mother’s personality rebound since she’s moved in.

Her natural sweetness has been reinvigorated and he credits this change to the staff and the many programs that keep her active—the more active she is the happier she is.

Barbara whose father Don was at ADS for one year and has lived at Friend Center for the past two years, shared memories of her father being smart and independent. After retiring, he volunteered at a food pantry and led a group of friends in exercises and social activities. She says that it was initially difficult to see her father, once so concerned about his health, not even remember if he had eaten. So she is grateful for the attention the staff gives him, making sure that he eats the right amount of food. The staff told Barbara that they notice his willingness to try new things and that when she visits her father, he brightens up!

Steve, whose wife Susan is an ADS participant, shared that she has experienced a slow decline in memory over several years. She continues to be fun-loving and is easy to make laugh.

However, she often appears uncertain when they are driving to ADS because she doesn’t remember it from day to day.

Once she arrives in the building, she relaxes and eases into the day. Staff shared with Steve that Susan takes on a caring role herself while at ADS. She makes sure other participants aren’t sitting alone and that everyone has a full glass of water. They emphasized that her compassion and kindness shine through.

Steve said “Thank you for choosing this as your occupation. I think it’s very unselfish to care for people who really need help.”

To learn more about Weinberg Community and all of its services and programs, call 847.374.0500 or visit WeinbergCommunity.net.

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CJE IS NOW OPERATING VIRTUAL REALITY TOURS TO THE HOLY LAND!

By Mary Keen

the opportunity to reminisce about your travel experiences and inspire lively conversations between generations which, according to emerging research, can contribute to an increase in brain activity.

Some curious, adventurous folks will be traversing the salty sands of the desert land of Israel and become immersed in the sights and sounds of the Homeland’s rich history and culture.

And they will do it in one hour by signing up for a special program being offered at the Bernard Horwich JCC on Touhy Avenue in Chicago. Called Instant Israel and using the latest Virtual Reality technology, they will experience the sights and sounds of the Holy Land—from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv— without leaving the comfort and safety of a chair.

Sessions are open to all residents and community members age 55 years plus. You do not need any prior experience or special physical capability to participate, but we do not recommend it for those with a history of seizures or vertigo (loss of balance). Instant Israel is made possible due to a grant from the JUF Breakthrough Fund.

How does Virtual Reality (VR) work? VR all started with flight simulation, which has been used for pilot training. Now it’s often used for recreational activities. Individuals have their own viewing headset, designed with special computer technology, that allows the participant to see images that practically transport them to another place. For our Instant Israel opportunity, locations in Israel are captured as imagery, manipulated with software and presented to us in a way that will make you suspend belief and accept them as real environments or, in this case, our travel destination.

Tour Instant Israel for FREE at Horwich Center at 1 pm from now until May. But you must REGISTER first.

Few words are available to describe the trip you will take on our free virtual reality tours of Israel. Imagine putting on a headset and finding yourself on the ancient ruins of Masada overlooking the lowest point on earth—the Dead Sea! Instant Israel is intentionally designed to provide you with

Volunteers of all ages are needed to bring this enchanting experience to life for older adults who are going on a virtual tour. If you have traveled to Israel before and would like to be a “tour guide,” or you’re ready to “take a tour,” please register with Casey Shipman at casey.shipman@cje.net or call 773.508.1312.

By putting on a special Oculus® headset, you will be “whisked away” to a place that feels so real, you may even forget that you are sitting in a chair at the JCC! It’s more immersive than watching a movie; instead, it will feel like you are actually stepping into a different world.

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During this Winter Issue sessions will be held: December 3, 2019 | January 7, 2020 | February 4, 2020

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LIEBERMAN CENTER NAMED ONE OF TOP 30 NURSING HOMES IN ILLINOIS

AGE-RELATED VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) EXPERIMENT

Being named as one of the Top 30 Nursing Homes in Illinois is quite an achievement for Lieberman Center, because Illinois contains 735 certified Medicare and Medicaid nursing homes with a total of 90,470 available beds for skilled nursing residents.* “We believe that our beloved older adults, and their families in turn, deserve the best quality of care that we can provide,” said Lieberman Center Executive Director Scott Hochstadt. “That’s always our plan from the moment of admission, as well as our ultimate goal,” he enthuses, “and that’s why we are so proud to announce that Lieberman Center was named to this list.”

Newsweek partnered with the respected global data research firm Statista Inc. to establish a ranking of Best Nursing Homes.

They analyzed over 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. and recognized winners in 20 states. In total, the list contains 406 unique nursing homes, from three in Missouri to 63 in New York.

50 subjects in their 20s were divided into two groups. Through VR, they looked into mirrors and the control group saw themselves unchanged. The experimental group morphed into their future selves, 50 years from the present (as in the image above taken from the VR Experiment.)

Emerging from the VR environment, both groups were told to allocate monthly payments toward a hypothetical retirement account. The control group paid $74. Those who saw their future selves in the mirror set aside 2.5 times that, or $178.

Researchers concluded that “present bias” was at work (favoring the rewards of today over tomorrow), but this example clearly shows the power of VR to influence.

Methodology: The overall rating combined a 15% Reputation Survey Score and an 85% Performance Score. Within the Performance Score, the investigators rated Staffing (40%), Quality Measures (36%) and Health Inspections (24%). The Staffing score was based on measures such as RN hours per resident and total staffing hours per resident. Quality Measures took into account such standard short-term stay rates of re-hospitalization and functional improvement and long-term stay rates of pressure ulcers, UTIs and falls. Health Inspections included results of three most recent visits. All data was aggregated to come up with final rankings.

Congratulations to Lieberman on this achievement!

For more information, or to schedule a tour, call 847.929.3320 or visit LiebermanCenter.net. *Statistics on Illinois nursing homes from skillednursingfacilities.org

Ersner-Hershfield, H., Bailenson, J.N., & Carstensen, L.L. (2008).

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We are the grateful beneficiaries of our community’s trust.

On the following pages, we thank the individuals, families, businesses, philanthropic organizations, foundations and government agencies that helped us provide services from July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019.

Board of Directors Chair Kalman Wenig Vice Chair Marc L. Berman Secretary Marci L. Shapiro Treasurer James M. Feldman President & CEO Dan Fagin Directors Eve Biller Charles M. Bley Samuel P. Brilliant Arnold F. Brookstone* Dennis J. Carlin* Alan M. Ellenby Daniel N. Epstein* Terri Freeman Vern Gideon William I. Goldberg* Allan Goldstein Jeffrey Graff, MD Alan I. Greene* Sondra Fineberg Kraff Robert E. Landsman Bruce J. Lederman*

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Jack M. Levin* Steven Levine Kenneth F. Lorch David Macknin James C. Mills* Todd Newberger, MD Vicki E. Pines John E. Pomeranz David M. Rosenberg Carey L. Rothbardt Mally Z. Rutkoff* Michael Saltzman Stephen P. Sandler* Robert L. Schlossberg* Joel C. Schneider Michael Schultz Terry L. Schwartz Susan Ringel Segal Nancy Shalowitz Linda Soreff Siegel Judy L. Smith* John Sobel Abbe Temkin Dianne Tesler Leonard A. Worsek* Ned I. Zallik, MD * Past Board Chair

CJE Endowment Foundation Board Marc L. Berman Peter Friedman, z”l Allan Goldstein Scott Heyman Jane Cadden Lederman Kenneth F. Lorch Marci L. Shapiro The CJE Endowment Foundation was created in partnership with the Jewish Federation’s Agency/ Day School Endowment Program, which was established to ensure that CJE SeniorLife and our sister Agencies have the necessary resources to meet growing and evolving Jewish community needs. All commitments are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign.

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CJE Associate Board Nick Siegel, Chair Dave Berger Jason Chess Julia Clark Andy Cooper Jordan S. Edelman Zach Goldstein Aaron Greenberg Adam S. Guetzow Ryan Hess Amy Hurwitz Rebecca Kanter Rachel Levy Alex Cohen Markovich Debra Pogofsky Ariana Rasansky Ryan Schraier Ari M. Silver Leah Solomon Cydney Stein Lauren Stone Matthew Teinowitz Sam Teper Sarah Warren Danielle Weiss Matt Weiss Seth Wenig Rich Wolf Alon Yonatan

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Contributors $100,000+ Anonymous Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Care Program Crown Family Foundation The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation Jewish United Fund/JFMC

$50,000–$99,999 Anonymous Alvin H. Baum Family Fund The Crown Family Foundation Philip Garoon, z”l Jewish Federations of North America Michael Reese Health Trust Charles & M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc. Leonard H. Sherman The Swartzberg/Zoller Family Foundation

$25,000–$49,999 Anonymous Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation The Retirement Research Foundation Lois Simon Charitable Foundation

$10,000–$24,999 Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Modestus Bauer Foundation Sharen and Marc Berman Dr. Martha J. Bernheim Trust Martin and Mary L. Boyer Foundation Fred J. Brunner Foundation Dennis J. Carlin CIBC Bank USA Adrienne Drell and Franklin Nitikman Diane and Gerald Elbin Georgia and Gerald Fogelson Terri and Michael Freeman Max Goldenberg Foundation Robert L. and Sylvia M. Haag Supporting Foundation The Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park David C. Kleiman Sondra Fineberg Kraff William Kronenberg Lazarus Charitable Foundation Gerald O. Mann Charitable Foundation James C. Mills Morrison Community Living New World Somewhere Niles Township Ruth D. Rosin Seigle Family Sheila and Ira Stone Taxman Family Foundation Weinberg Family Foundation Enid and Kalman Wenig

$5,000–$9,999 Anonymous Banner Real Estate Group The Bill Bass Foundation The Sarah C. Bennett Charitable Trust Eve and Richard Biller Esther and Charles Bley Robyn and Sam Brilliant

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Joan and William Brodsky Adrienne and Arnold Brookstone Chicago White Sox Shirlee and Eugene Cohen Elizabeth and Kent Dauten Dr. Scholl Foundation Dykema Gossett PLLC EquiTrust Life Insurance Company Mark J. Feinberg Robin Fern Adrienne and Irwin Friedman Galter Foundation Gentle Home Services Inc. Judith and William Goldberg Gould & Ratner Judy and Dr. Jeffrey Graff Carol and Alan Greene Joyce Grenis and Michael E. Koen Ellen and Michael Gross HealthPRO Heritage Hochberg Family Foundation Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care Robin and Charles Kafenshtok Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP LA-CO Industries, Inc. Arona and Robert Landsman Lavin & Gedville, P.C. and Germin 8 Dr. Eugene Lerner Annette Lidawer and Robert Rubin Hamilton Thies & Lorch LLP Sondra and Max Lorig Leslie Markman-Stern and Phillip L. Stern Elinor and Maynard Marks Family Fund at The Chicago Community Trust Medline Industries, Inc. The Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation NORR Architects NorthShore University HealthSystem OCA Ventures George and Sarah Ohlhausen Foundation Sandra and Michael Perlow The Perlstein Foundation Vicki and Gary Pines Protiviti Susan and Howard Reese RMC Mechanical Ellen and Steven Rogin Morris and Judith Rosenzweig Family Foundation RSM US LLP The Rutkoff Family Biff Ruttenberg Foundation Michael Saltzman Leatrice and Stephen Sandler Terry and Stephen Schwartz Susan Ringel Segal and Gary Segal Lester and Edna Shapiro Family Foundation Marci and Keith Shapiro Linda Soreff Siegel Judy and Michael Smith Lindsay and Evan Stein Staci and Ari Studnitzer Washington Square Health Foundation Barbara and Michael Zaransky

$2,500–$4,999 Allegra Marketing Print Signs Anonymous Gifts

Renee and Marvin Bearak Alexander Belenky Bridge Development Partners, LLC The Chicago Community Trust Mary Lynn and Michael Dicker Arlene and Steven Drucker Susan and Alan Ellenby Brenda and Lawrence Feis Gerald Freedman Susan and Stuart Fried Jacqueline and Howard Gilbert Honey L. Goldberg Marsha and Allan Goldstein Lynn and Peter Holstein Lori and Tony Khanuk Judy and James Klutznick Jan and Dr. Jerome Loew The Malkin Family Meals on Wheels America New Trier Township Dr. Todd Newberger Julie and Robert Schlossberg Shari and Mark Slavin Deborah and John Sobel Ventas Inc. Carol A. Wootton Lois Zoller

$1,000–$2,499 A & E Kaplan Foundation AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing Abt Electronics Accord Hospice Marilyn and Howard Altman Apple Inc. Aramark Management Services, L.P. Susan and Miff Ardell Helen and Michael Arkes Howard I. Aronson The Baila Foundation Gary Belkin and Edward Tuder Jane and Herbert Beller Buni and Jordy Berger BlueOrange Compliance Amy and Mark Blumenthal The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation Gladys Brina and Lorence Merritt Amy and Michael Brown Capital Group Private Client Services Jenifer and Scott Carnow Leasha and Joel Carp Chicago Jewish Teen Alumni Foundation The Cooper Foundation Coyle Financial Geralyn and Michael Delaney Michael Delrahim Dimensions Kosher Catering Deborah Forman Eichten and Estia Eichten Dr. Vadim Edelstein George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities Dr. Arthur Elstein Kari and Dan Fagin Laura and James Feldman Mary and Stephen Fenchel Marla and Robert Ferencz First Hospitality Group, Inc. Jane and Charles Forman

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Renee Friedman and Robert Druzinsky Lee and Donald Geller Nancy Gettes and Howard Blum Sheila and Vern Gideon Dr. Betsy R. Gidwitz Adam Glickman Gofen and Glossberg, L.L.C. Anne and William Goldstein Nancy and Daniel Gooze Marla S. Gordon Norma and Phillip Gordon Great Mountain Capital Management, LLC Gabrielle and Hollis Griffin Rose Grossinger and Sig Feiger Sarah and Joel Handelman Denise and Jonathan Handler Nancy Harris Highland Park Bank & Trust JBS Foundation Carol and Ronald Jesselson Lori and Mitchell Kahn Renee Kalish Linda S. Kaplan Kaplan Foundation Fund Barbara and Dennis Kessler Carole Klein-Alexander and Ron Klein David Kleinman The Rose F. & Alice M. Koffend Foundation David Kremin Valerie and Keith Kretchmer Adrienne and Jeffrey Kriezelman The Kroger Co. Foundation Leo J. & Roslyn L. Krupp Family Foundation Linda and Robert Lawrence Anne and Zachary Lazar Jane and Scott Lederman Tobi and Milton Lefton Natalie and Steven Levine Nancy Lewis Liberty Technology Advisors Inc. Thomas Lockwood Joan Loeb David Macknin Marilyn E. Malkin and Lawrence Wolf Matlin Law Group, P.C. Gloria and Eric Matlin Lindsie and Paul Miller Monahan Law Group, LLC Northern Trust Company Michael Pappas Hillary and Kerry Peck Harriette and Theodore Perlman Piccolo Sogno Polsinelli Shughart PC. Rita and Allen Pomerance Premier Design + Build Group LLC Laura and Rick Prohov Ericka and Robert Reese Paula and Dr. Carlton Resnick David M. Rosenberg Holly and Carey Rothbardt Bonnie and Jerry Rothenberg Arnold Rubens Raina and Howard Ruskin Victoria Sadoff Scadron Outdoor Advertising Phyllis and James Schneider Sally and Richard Schulman

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Sari and Michael Schultz Jodie and Gary Segal Senior Lifestyle Corporation Susan and David Sherman Evelyn Siegel Barbara and Richard Silverman Arvind Singh William Skeens Susan Smith Leah and Eric Solomon Renee D. Stein and John E. Pomeranz Terrie and Bruce Stickler Eileen and Michael Tarnoff Abbe Temkin Dianne Tesler Benjamin Tessler Miriam Toney Topel Forman LLC Patty and Mark Weiner Weinger/Spector Foundation Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Herbert C. Wenske Foundation West Town Mechanical Judith and Floyd Whellan Whitehall of Deerfield William Blair & Company Lisa and Richard Worsek Andrea Yablon Cindy and Dr. Ned Zallik

$500–$999 Wendy and Steven Abrams Katina and Dr. Andrew Agos Mona and Andrew Albert Alper Services LLC Lynn and Alfred Altschul Azza and Tom Andreesen Anshe Emet Synagogue Sylvia Arbetman Artis Senior Living of Lakeview Teri and Steve Barnett Jacqueline and Bruce Barron Gail and Ronald Baum Belgravia Group Ltd. Kalman Benjamin Nicole and Dave Berger Molly and Steven Berman Lorena and Adam Blonsky Daniel Blumenthal BMO Family Office Ellen B. Bogolub The Breakers of Edgewater Beach Judith and Jeffrey Brickman Ernest Brookfield Deborah and Matthew Brown Caroline and Jason Chess Chicago Jewish Funerals CIBC Private Wealth Management Julia Clark Alexandra Cohen Markovich and Omri Markovich Jane and John Colman Companions for Seniors, Inc. Andrew Cooper DLA Piper US LLP Gale Dreas Dundee Pharmacy, Inc. Carol and Steven Edelson Sue Ettelson Gitta Fajerstein

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Edith and Gerald Falk Lynne and Mark Feinberg Roberta Fink First Bank of Highland Park Foundation Fischel & Kahn, LTD. Kari and William Foote Ronald Forman Frank H. Stowell & Sons, Inc. DiDi and Jeff Franklin Freedom Home Care Inc. Dafna and Stuart Gabel Nina and Mark Gaines Judie and Allen Ginsburg Michael Glass Earl Goldberg Sheila and Joseph Goldberg Jane Kaplan and Harry M. Goldin Roberta and Robert Goldman Sharon and Elliot Goldman David Goltermann Ann and James Goodman Sylvia G. Gordon Aaron Greenberg, Ph.D. Allyson Marks Greenfield and Avi Greenfield Laurie and Gary Greenfield Jaclyn and Kamil Hakimian Nora and Gregory Hedges Carol and Richard Hillsberg Joyce and Richard Hirsch Sarah and Aaron Hoffman Joan Holland Home Instead Senior Care Hyatt Regency Chicago Insperity Services L.P. Janey and Robert Jakubowich Johnson Goldberg and Brown LTD Lauren and Dr. Bruce Kaden Rebecca and Jason Kanter Marlene J. Kaplan The Keepers of the Flame Climbing Group Veritas Kittleman & Associates Klaff Family Foundation Julie and Harry Kraemer Kraff Eye Institute, LTD The Honorable and Mrs. Michael Kreloff Laner Muchin Ltd. Donna and Ira Leavitt Meryl and Gary Levenstein Sandra and Lawrence Levin Dr. Monte Levinson Bernard Levy Eva Levy Rachel Levy Arlene and Martin Lewis Carol Linch Debra and David Lorig Elaine G. Loseff Lo Verde Contracting Co. Ted Lowitz Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company LLC Pam and Scott Marks Glenda and Dr. Sanford Mason Marc L. Matlin Cindy and Tom Mazzetta Merrill Lynch J. Clifford Moos Andrea and Anthony Nocchiero Margo and Michael Oberman

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Savi Pai Patzik, Frank & Samotny, LTD Susan and Kenneth Pearl Stuart Perlik PEX Milton Pinsky Arthur Potash Private Vista, LLC Pamela Rose Jill and Michael Rosenbaum Barbara and Richard Rosenfield Doris Roskin Lynn and Gary Salit David Saltz Andrea and Ronald Sandler Linda and Jay Schiff Janice and Michael Schrimmer Beverly and Ira Schulman David Schulz Susan and Charles Schwartz Marjorie P. Shafton Jenna and Jacob Shapiro Samantha and Nicholas Siegel Joanne and Gregg Silver Elisabeth and Alan Sklar Judith and Norman Soep Lew Sonn Fortuna and Luis Spitz Judith and Richard Stern Rabbi Michelle Stern Michael A. Strom Marianne and Stuart Taussig Matthew Teinowitz Gene L. Temkin Temple Jeremiah Naoko and Kenneth Tornheim Roberta and Robert Washlow Pamela and Garry Weiner Samuel Weinstein Family Foundation Weiss & Company LLP Danielle and Daniel Weiss Barbara and Victor Weisskopf Zuckerman Family Foundation

$300–$499 @Properties Sally and Gershen Abraham Altair Advisers, LLC Marcia and Bruce Balonick Dolores and Ralph Barnett Verna and Ira Becker Eileen and Dr. Bruce Bennin Heidi and Peter Bensinger Bonnie Benson Linda and Howard Bifeld Boaz Blumovitz Blutter/Shiff Design Associates Elaine and Joel Brody Janet and Alan Brown Magda Brown Susan and Colman Buchbinder Marcy and Gregory Carlin Chicago Messenger Service, Inc. Joseph J. Cohen, z”l and Beverly A. Cohen Congregation Beth Shalom Congregation B’nai Tikvah Carol Dean Marcia and Kenneth Denberg Rosanne Diamond

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Charles E. Dobrusin & Associates Ltd Paula and Ronald Domsky Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, PC Joan and Warren Eagle Denise Edelson Elderwerks Inc. Janet and Paul Epner Focus Marketing, Inc. Karen and Daniel Forman Fox Valley Fire and Safety Sue and Philip Gardner Michelle Giannini Susanne Glink Patricia and Loren Golden Joel Goldstein Zachary Goldstein Richard Greene Robin and David Guthridge Janice and Ira Harris Janis and Dr. Max Harris Helene and Dr. Burton Herbstman Mark Hoffman Home Instead Senior Care - Northbrook Martin R. Hurtig Leslie and Eugene Jacobs Phyllis and Ben Kaplan Beth Kaufmann Keyth Technologies Marcia Kraut Jillian and Keith Kurtenbach Andrea and Yehuda Lebovits Andrea and Phillip LeBoy Bruce J. Lederman Ronna B. Leibach Nanci Garoon Leigner Elaine and Jack Levin The Loewenthal Group Lowitz & Company Amy Mallor Max & Benny’s Laurie and Martin Merel Bonnie and Charles Mervis Mesirow Financial Milwaukee Valve Company, Inc. Mutual of America Samuel Nagel National Heat & Power Corporation Margery Nieder Northwestern Mutual Ashur Odishoo Oliver Packaging & Equipment Co. Anne and John Oppenheimer Darlene and Norman Padnos Janice Paul Perkins Eastman Betty and Thomas Philipsborn Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care Ariana Rasansky Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Ron’s Landscape & Snow Removal David R. Rosenblatt The Sandwich Club Eitan Schwarz Judy Share Veronica Siegel Margaret and Alan Silberman Helen and Hillel Singer Stephanie and Michael Smerling

Corporate and Individual Sponsors Benefactors: Anonymous, Lester & Edward Anixter Family Foundation, Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation, Swartzberg/ Zoller Family Foundation Patrons: Marc & Sharen Berman, CIBC, The Crown Family, The Robert and Sylvia Haag Supporting Foundation, Joyce Grenis & Michael Koen, James C. Mills, Morrison Community Living, Seigle Family, Ira & Sheila Stone, Diane & Richard Weinberg, Kalman & Enid Wenig Friends: Anonymous, Banner Real Estate Group, Eve & Richard Biller, Esther & Chuck Bley, Sam & Robyn Brilliant, William & Joan Brodsky, Dennis J. Carlin, Chicago White Sox, Kent & Liz Dauten, Dykema, EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, Terri & Michael Freeman, Adrienne & Irwin Friedman, Gentle Home Services, Gould & Ratner, Judy & Jeff Graff, Carol & Alan Greene, Ellen & Michael Gross, Hamilton Thies & Lorch, LLP, Robin & Charles Kafenshtok, Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP, Sondra Fineberg Kraff, Lavin & Gedville, PC and Germin8, Sondra & Max Lorig, The Gerald O. Mann Charitable Foundation/Harriet & Allan Wulfstat, Trustees, Medline, NorthShore University HealthSystem, OCA Ventures, Sandra & Michael Perlow, Vicki & Gary Pines, Proviti, Susan & Howard Reese, RMC Mechanical, Ellen & Steven Rogin, RSM US, LLP, Annette Lidawer & Rob Rubin, The Rutkoff Family, Biff Ruttenberg Foundation, Michael Saltzman, Terry & Stephen Schwartz, Susan Ringel Segal & Gary Segal, Keith & Marci Shapiro, Lester and Edna Shapiro Family Foundation, Linda Soreff Siegel, Judy L. & Michael Smith, Leslie Markman-Stern & Phillip Stern, Taxman Family Foundation CJE SeniorLife would like to thank all contributors to the Celebrate CJE event.

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Elizabeth Stake Stationery Station LTD Cydney Stein Linda Stulberg Teddie Kossof Salon Spa Jennifer Weininger Joan and Donald Weisberg Naomi and Martin Weitzel Becky and Richard Wolf Eleanor W. Zoub

$100–$299 Ilene and David Abrahams Gayle and Lance Abrams Margery and Robert Abrams Accurate Plumbing Doctors, Inc. Phyllis and Leonard Adams Barbara and Steven Adelman Carol E. Adelman Jay Adkisson Zack Adler The Admiral at the Lake Jeff Aeder Judith Aiello and Maurice Fantus Sarah Alexander Aml Group LTD. Sheila Ander Janet and Steven Anixter Sheryl and George Annes Simon Aptekar Izi Aviyente Ellen and Edward Bakal Marci Balonick Cheryl and Ted Banks David Bardach Deborah and Jonathan Barker Dr. Heidi Baruch Felicia and Michael Baskin Michael G. Bass Jacqueline R. Bazelon Deborah Beerman and Jason Nierman Madeleine and Allen Beerman Jennifer Bekkerman Nina Bell Richard Bendix Victoria Berghel Sharon and Stephen Berkowitz Dr. and Mrs. David M. Berkson Suzanne and Gershon Berkson Debbie and Elliott Berman Susan and Dr. Ira Bernstein Jane Best Irene B. Blankenship Joanne and Lawrence Blankstein Diana F. Blitzer Minda Block Vivian and Howard Bloom Arlene and Howard Blumenthal Anne N. Borish Deborah Bornstein and Steven Sklare Sandra Bornstein Marley S. Boruszak Adam Bossov Debby and David Braun Barbara and Donald Breakstone Dr. Mitchell L. Bressack Linda Bressler Julie Bringas Beverly and Allan Brodsky

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Laura and Jack Brody David T. Brown Marla Brown Ursula Buckman Joanne A. Burgess Selma and John Burley Tracy Canter Ann Cargile Roberta and Dr. Donald Charous Lee Cherney Judy M. Chernick Lois and Donald Chudacoff Frances Chukerman Patricia and Dr. Nessim Cicurel Karen and Jeff Coffman Barrie and Dan Cohen Janice and Michael Cohen Lillian and Herbert Cohen Lawrence Cohler Samuel B. Cohn Vivian and Stuart Cohn Helen S. Coleman Eli Comay Congregation Hakafa Drs. Ellen and Dean Conterato Costco Wholesale Jillian and Jack Cowan Harriet and Dr. Daniel Crane Kathleen Cullen Patricia Dalessandro Nina and I. Walter Deitch Robert Deleeuw Susan F. Dickman Paula Dlesk Amy and Dr. Ira Dolnick Laurence H. Donchin Sharon Doney R Dennis Donoghue Susan B. Doroshow Debra and Steven Dresner Jerome Dreyfuss Wendy Duboe and Leon Heller Albert Dukelsky Dynasign Corp.

Margaret Eisendrath Elevator Advocacy & Consulting Martha and Lewis Elin Helaine Ellenby Wendy and Gregg Elstien Joan R. Ente Darlene R. Erickson Marion and Burt Fainman Ruth and John Fairfield Judith and Terry Feiertag Carolyn and Dr. Ronald Feingold Elizabeth and Henry Feldman Inna Feldman-Gerber and Robert Gerber Joyce Fenchel Janet Fine Nancy and Jerrold Fink Jeffrey Finke Jan and Bill Flapan Thomas Flood Beth and Robert Footlik Ruth Forman Rebecca Fragassi Joan and Dr. Robert Fragen Eugene M. Frank

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Wendy and Benjamin Frank Andrea and Martin Freed Lee S. Freedman Susan and Paul Freehling Chaya Friedman Michael L. Friedman Roberta and Norman Friedman Steven Frost Kimberly and Michel Frydman Abby and Don Funk Adrienne and Lee Gallender Bryna and Edward Gamson Bryan C. Gannis Russ Gelberg Julie Gelfond Judy Genin Robert L. Gevirtz Amy and Scott Gilbert Dr. Janice Gilden Sheila and Marvin Ginsburg Alice and Steve Ginsburgh Paula and Jay Gitles Joseph Glaser Maureen Glassberg Glenview Animal Hospital Bobbie and Kenneth Glick Helen and Ron Glick Dr. Nancy R. Glick and Michael R. Finnegan Richard M. Glick Susan Glick and Carey Goldenberg Marlene and David Glickstein Sari Gluckin and Lance Friedmann Jill Goldberg and Robert Miller Margo A. Goldberg Muriel and Ronald Goldberg Peggy and Mark Goldberg Mike Goldman Sheila Goldman Susan and Arthur Goldner Gail and Donald Goldstein Dr. Jay Goldstein Sheila L. Goode Karen Goodgold Iris Goodman Alanna and Robert Gordon Kay and Barton Gordon Ruth Gorelick Lana Gorelova Donna and James Gottlieb Brian Grach Robert A. Green Esther Greenberg Mitchel Greenberg Helen D. Greenebaum Carol and Sandor Grosz Joseph Gurreri Amy and Justin Gurvitz Ellen and Lee Gussin Elaine Gutheim Judith B. Gutstein Arthur M. Gutterman Joseph Hakimian Nancy and Jeffrey Halis Stacy Halpern Jayne and Dr. Stephen Hanauer Christine and Van Hanover Happy Old Guys Ellen and Jonathan Hattenbach

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Heart Certified Auto Care Judith and Melvin Hecktman Heidi and Daniel Hefter Ronna and Ronald Heftman Nancy Henig Susanne Henry and Alan Schachtman Janis and Dr. Steven Hersh Ryan Hess Cheryl Hirsch Renee S. Hirsch Sarah and Scott Hirsch Jason Hirschberg Nancy and Allen Hirschfield Bruce Hirsh Maggie and Sam Hitchcock Cynthia and Gary Hoefler Frances Horwich Susan and Bruce Huvard Idlewood Electric Supply Ann and Jerry Jaeger Lorraine and Jay Jaffe Keith Jaffee Sibyl Josephson Gail and Allen Juris Wendy and Daniel Kahn Laura Kaiser Walter Kale Maxine and Larry Kane Carole and Calvin Kanter Manny Kanter Robbi and Craig Kanter Jack Kanuk Susan and Mitchell Kaplan Frances Kapp James Karela Jessica Katlin Jill and Ira Katz Mary and Ralph Keen Curtis H. Kelly Rabbi Allan Kensky and Adina Kleiman Steven Kier Henriette L. Klawans Susan P. Korn Bonnie and Edward Koven Martin J. and Susan B. Kozak Fund Gloria and Donald Kraft Sylvia Krakauer Deborah Kramer Joseph and Marion Kramer Isak Kreimer Peggy W. Kreisman Alan L. Krockey Bryna Kurtz Lake Shore Men’s Club Beth and Stephen Landsman State Representative and Mrs. Louis Lang Eli J. Lawrence, D.D.S. Drs. Elaine Leboff-Ries and Michael H. Ries Mats Lederhausen Michele Leshan and Stephen Rubenstein Jan and Allen Lev Amy Levin Samuel J. Levin Cheryl and Leonard Levine Molly G. Levitt Jamie and Douglas Lewis Sue and Samuel Lewis Doris Lewy

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Zvie Liberman William O. Ligon Nancy and James Litke Nancy and Burton Litwin Anne and Melvin Loeb Sharon and Harry London Ellen Lustig Marsha B. Lyons Linda and Irwin Magad Lauren B. Mandel Michele C. Mangrum Eve Mangurten Roberta and George Mann Jillian Gutman Mann Robin and Glenn Marcus Margolis Weldon LLC Trisha and Frederic Margulies Sheila and Jack Marks Sonia T. Marschak Rabbi and Mrs. Robert W. Matanky Sidney Mathias Jill and Charles Mattenson Mattie M Larry Mayer Shelley McNaughton-Sulkin and Mark Sulkin Jean and Stanley Meadows Marcia Metezcus Nancy Meyer Lisa Meyerowitz and Daniel Greene Michael H. Erde & Associates, P.C. Margaret Milkie Mi-Te Printing Bonnie and David Miller Lynn Miller Peggy and Stanton Miller Cathy Nachman Beth and Marvin Najberg Dr. Herbert E. Natof Janet and Michael Nemlich Donna Newmark Clare and Daniel Nimer North Shore Cleaners North Suburban Hearing Service Ltd North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Norton’s Restaurant & Bar Miriam and Jay Novick Karen and Arnold Okmin Beth and Neil Olderman Ndidi Onyejiaka Susan and Edward Oppenheimer Pamela Weiner Home Partners For Change, LLC Tobey and Marc Passman Judith Pauker Vera Pawlowski Roger Peck William Peltin Claire Pensyl and Ira Bell Saralyn Peritz and Howard Shidlowsky Judith Perlman Jerrold M. Peven Lynn and Dr. Louis Philipson Karen and Don Phillips George Phillips-Sorich Alan Pollack Susan and Mark Pollack Naomi and Raymond Pollak Alan Portnoy

Six Ways to Contribute to CJE SeniorLife Unrestricted Endowment Funds Designated Endowment Funds Income for Life Endowment Funds Planned Giving General Contributions Create a Jewish Legacy Program The Council for Jewish Elderly (dba CJE SeniorLife) Endowment Foundation was created in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s Agency Endowment Program, which was established to ensure that CJE SeniorLife and our sister agencies have the necessary resources to meet the community’s needs.

All commitments to CJE’s Endowment Foundation are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign.

CJE SeniorLife is also proud to be part of the Jewish Federation’s Create a Jewish Legacy program, designed to train and support Chicago Jewish day schools, agencies and synagogues in the area of legacy giving.

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Charlene and Richard Posner Toni Price Deborah and Dr. David Rabin Shelley and Michael Radner Benita and Roy Raemer Ina and Sandford Ramras Carla Rath Erica Regunberg and Robert H. Dann Bev and Dr. Howard Reinglass Sherry and Herman Reisman Marilyn Rest Dr. Paul Ringel Ricardo Rivera, z”l Helene Rivlin Fay Rogak Tami and Raymond Rokni Ronald Roman Barbara and Tom Rooney Andrea and Mark Rosen, DDS Lynn Rosen Norma Rosen Henry Rosenbaum Ellen and Marc Rosenberg Merle and Sheldon Rosenfeld Drs. Sue and Vin Rosenthal Warner A. Rosenthal Renee and Dr. Elliot Roth Jeri and Joel Rothman Seymour Rothstein Nan and Dimitry Roytberg Susan and Dr. Ira Rubin Albert Rubinstein Stephanie and Dr. Scott Sagerman Carol and Lee Saldinger Daniel Saltzman Scott Sandee Jerome Schachter Wilma Scharrer Sheila Schlaggar Philip Schmidt Herbert Schneider Jennifer and Noah Schnepper Rosalind Schoenberg Harriet and William Schoenwald Ryan Schraier Edna and Michael Schrank Gordon Schubert Anne and Bob Schuman Caryn and William Schuman David Y. Schwartz Barry Segal Gail Seldess Ilana Seligman and Richard Schneider Stephanie Sexauer Margie Shabat Andrew Shapiro Ginny and Jack Shapiro Patricia Shapiro Sylvia Shapiro Linda R. Sher Orrin Shifrin Carol and Norman Shubert Susan and Gary Shulman Dr. Barry Siegel Leslie and Jordan Sigale Ari M. Silver Deborah Silverman Jeffrey Silverman

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Debbie and Richard Silverstein Abby Simon Alisa and Howard Singer Janis Sklare Carol and Stephen Slavin Rae and David Smerling Neil D. Smith SocialWork Consultation Group, Inc. Lynn and Robert Socol Marshall S. Solomon Carolyn K. Sorkin Sheila and Ronald Spaeth Beth and Joel Spenadel Dan Stahlschmidt Joanne and Jim Steinback Gail Stern Judy and Robert Sternberg Patricia Sternberg Golda and Dr. Herbert Stoltze Jan and Bob Stout Robert S. Sugarman Lauri Sugerman Dorothy Swanson Melissa and Patricik Tarpey Carolyn Taylor-Mix Temptations LTD. Benita T. Terry Lynn Thorpe Beatrice and Charles Tier Ellen and Alan Toban Lauren and Dr. Jordan Topel Andrea L. Davidson Waitz Laurie and Milton Wakschlag Beth Wanland Sarah and Jason Warren Debra Wechter Florence K. Weese Dorothy and Burton Weinberg Arvin Weindruch Haskel Weiss Judith and Dr. Samuel Weiss Olga Weiss and George R. Honig Jordana and Andrew Weissman Maureen Wener Dr. Maxwell P. Westerman Mary Anne and Raymond Wexler Richard Winship Laurie H. Winter Stacy and Charles Winternitz Ady and Stewart Witkov Janet and Jerrold Wolf Lois and John Wolfson Richard A. Woolman Sibyl Yau Melanie Yermack Amy Jo and Douglas Zeigler Judith and Richard Zelin Caryn and Dr. Allan Zelinger Sandra and Ronald Zisman Amy Zisook and David S. Rosen Eileen and Lawrence Zoll Cantor Amy Zussman

Matching Gifts Apple Inc. Bright Funds Foundation The Chicago Community Trust Grainger Matching Charitable Gifts Program

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Mondelez International Foundation Matching Gifts Program David Schulz

Endowments and Bequests Anonymous Estate of Sarah Altbach Estate of Franz and Dori Altschuler Helen & Norman Asher Alzheimer’s Care Fund Joseph Atkin B & J Association Mirza A. Baig Samuel Ballis Fund Jordan C. Berger Charles H. Berman Educational Fund Laurence U. Berman Trust Marc L. Berman - In memory of Leo Berman Ruth Berman Harriet B. Brady Pooled Income Fund Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Bley Michael D. Blum Belle R. & Joseph H. Braun Fund Estate of Suzy Braun Lena G. Brede Foundation Fund Sam and Robyn Brilliant Estate of Raymond D. Brodsky Susan and Colman Buchbinder Dennis J. Carlin William and Susan Casper Dorothy Dean Cavenaugh Charitable Remainder Unitrust Kate Charshan Trust Dolly and Joseph Checkers Estate of Frieda & Simon Chinn Beverly and Joe Cohen Charles and Nancy Cooper Glen Crosier Olga Davidson Estate of William Emil Deutsch Drexel Home Fund Alan Dworkin Robert Edelmann Health Care Fund George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities Estate of Reuben and Sydelle Eisenberg Bernice Elbin Estate of Edward Elisberg Erwin Epstein Joan H. Epstein Gitta Fajerstein The Rabbi Shlomoh Z. Fineberg & Naomi D. Wainger Fineberg Religious Observance Fund I.M. & Fannabell S. Fixman Foundation Robert Forman Enrichment Series Fund Terri & Michael Freeman H. Fried Respite Fund Jeffrey Fried, z”l and Suzanne Fried Emmanuel Friend Estate Galter Foundation Meyer and Lilly Gerber Foundation Betsy Gidwitz Joseph L. & Emily K. Gidwitz Memorial Foundation Howard A. and Barbara Gilbert Estate of Adele Ginsburg Annette Glickman Trust Dale Glickman Trust Irving H. Goldberg Family Fund The Goldberg Family Trust The Barbara G. Goldsmith Revocable Trust Allan Goldstein

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Joel H. Goldstein Alan I. Greene Allyson Marks Greenfield and Avi Greenfield Laurence Anthony Greenfield Robert L. and Sylvia M. Haag Supporting Foundation The Robert L. Haag Trust Thomas L. and Joann Harris Ethel Heller Revocable Trust Teresita A. Hellman Estate of David A. Herstein Ethyle Levin Hillman Fund Estate of Miriam T. Hirtenstein Phyllis A. Jones Estate of Florence L. Kaufman Mary Keen Esther Kirkel Carole Klein-Alexander Michael E. Koen Sondra Fineberg Kraff Leo Krakow Trust Louise H. Landau Estate Estate of Hannah Landsberg The David and Hedy B. Landman Trust Milton Latzer Trust Lazarus Charitable Foundation Bruce J. Lederman Theo and Paul Leffmann Eva B. Levi Trust Diane S. Levin Trust Estate of Helen Levin Ruth Levine Bob Levy Estate of Marcelle M. Lieberman Ken and Susan Lorch Marvin and Marilyn Lustbader Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lynn Estate of Saul Mackoff Estate of Michael George Mallin Roslyn & Milton Mallin Memorial Fund Estate of Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz The Beatrice C. Mayer Fund Al and Lillian Mazure Trust C. Margaret McClaskey Morris Metcoff Trust James C. Mills The Estate of Pearl Nager Abigail Natenshon Estate of Irving H. and Harriet B. Nathan Jerome J. Nathan Trust Ian Natkin - in memory of Lillian Natkin Joseph & Jennie Newman Fund Estate of Ilse S. Nicholson Margo and Mike Oberman Estate of Mary G. Oppenheim Estate of Konrad Parker Morris L. Parker Trust Kenneth and Susan Pearl The Fannie Penikoff Charitable Trust Maurice Pickard Vicki Franklin Pines June Raffel Charitable Trust Nate Y. Ratner Fund Michael Reese Service League Susan and Howard Reese and Family Sonya & Robert Reich Philanthropic Fund Estate of Rose Resnick Naomi Retchin Marilynn Rivkin Joseph Robineau Fund

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Ellen and Steven Rogin Milton and Beatrice Rohde Estate Steven Ronsen Doris Roskin Mally and Alan Rutkoff Norma Sachs Fund The Robert L. and Claire Sampson Charitable Annuity Trust Stephen P. Sandler Leonard Schanfield Research Endowment Fund Robert and Julie Schlossberg Anita Schwab Revocable Trust Terry L. Schwartz Estate of Eugene M. Segal Dr. and Mrs. Mervin and Aileen Shalowitz Special Assistance Fund Edward and Dorothy Shapiro Marci L. Shapiro Estate of Jerome & Natalie Share Leonard Shraiberg Endowment Fund Joel S. Siegel Linda Soreff Siegel Seymour and Roslyn Simon Trust Edward and Honora Singer Estate of Lillian and Dwight D. Slater Stephanie & Michael Smerling Judy and Michael Smith Georgette Grosz Spertus Trust Adele Stern Estate of Veda Stern Estate of Florence Stoller Rick Strusiner Swartzberg/Zoller Family Foundation Abbe Temkin Dianne Tesler Miriam Toney Rachel Topp Trust Randi Urkov Estate of Lucille L. Vodian Estate of Birdie Wagner Miss Brenna Wagner The Wagner Foundation Estate of Muriel Wein The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. Stanley L. Weinberg Mark and Patty Weiner Nellie & Louis Weiner Fund Weinfield Trust Ronald Weismehl Enid and Kalman Wenig Judith W. and Floyd Whellan Marshall Yablon, z�l June and Howard Zimmerman

Government Partners AgeOptions Chicago Department of Housing Chicago Department of Planning and Development Chicago Housing Authority Chicago Low Income Housing Trust Fund Federal Emergency Management Agency Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Department on Aging Illinois Housing Development Authority U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs U.S. Social Security Administration

Contributed Gifts and Services Karen and Gregory Arenson Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah Amy and Michael Brown Rochelle V. Chasin Paul Cohen Tatyana Filek Enid Friedman Joyce and Dr. Donald Greenberg Selma Hoffman Dr. and Mrs. Michael Jacobson Robin and Marc Joseph Ana Kalika Katz & Stefani LLC Pauline Kochanski Rachel Meltzer Lana Meronchur Gayle and Dr. Richard Pervos Deena Pink Mitchell Pink Shonah Rabman Regina Resis Revelle and Henry Schachter Virginia and Jack Shapiro Eileen Tarnoff Susan Weidenfeld July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. CJE SeniorLife is a 501(c)(3) organization. Gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. CJE SeniorLife has made every effort to be certain that the list is complete and accurate. It is published with the intention of thanking our generous donors. Please accept our apologies if there are any errors or omissions.

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WINTER 2020 COMMUNITY CALENDAR CJE SeniorLife offers ongoing support groups and programs, which are subject to change. All programs are free unless indicated. Some fees may be partially covered by Medicare or private insurance.

C a l e n da r December 10 Insights on Aging: Beat the

Blues. Sometimes as people age, life gets harder. How can one avoid becoming depressed? What are the warning signs of depression? When should one try self-help strategies and when does one need to reach out for help? This talk will answer these questions and more! Sharon DornbergLee, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, CJE Counseling Services. 11 am–Noon. Free.

Registration required: 773.508.1121 or lauren.vourvoulias@cje.net. H December 10 Community Tuesdays.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Class: 10:30 am.

• Healthy Eating on a Budget: 11:45 am–12:45 pm. Join us to learn

new ways to stay healthy and strong through your food choices all winter long. Keep your wallet happy and your palate happier using budget-friendly tools and exciting food choices. Tamara Kushnir Groman, Senior Life Educator, CJE SeniorLife.

• Open Game Room: 1–4 pm.

Free. For more info: 773.516.5864 or dhorovicz@jccchicago.org. H

December 12 Future Planning: Issues for

Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities.

An overview of trust administration, estate planning, wills, power of attorney and financial planning. Mollie Whitehead, Partner, WhiteheadFink Elder Law, LLC. 10:30 am–Noon. Free. Registration required: linkages@cje.net. or 773.508.1106 H January 14 Insights on Aging: Secrets to

Making Friends as One Gets Older. This talk will focus on practical, proven strategies to help attendees gain the practical skills and resources they need to make new friends along life’s journey. Sharon DornbergLee, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, CJE Counseling Services. 11 am–Noon. Free.

Registration required: 773.508.1121 or lauren.vourvoulias@cje.net. H January 23 Weinberg Community’s Open

House. Come out of the cold and warm up while touring our beautifully designed apartments and community spaces, enjoy refreshments and take home a delicious dinner for two! 4–6 pm. Free. Registration

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required: michelle.bernstein@cje.net or 847.236.7852. W February 9 Parkinson’s Educational Program.

Sponsored by the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Presentation and lunch. 11 am–1 pm. Free.

Registration required: 312.762.5706 or jbartsch@parkinson.org. W

This presentation will explore the many important issues to be considered as older adults and our entire society attempt to grapple with this new frontier of medicine.

Nina Henry, LCPC, CADC, JCFS Chicago. 11 am–Noon. Free. Registration required: lauren.vourvoulias@cje.net or 773.508.1121. H

February 11 Insights on Aging: Starting

March 16 Fall Risk – How To Roll With It.

Difficult Conversations. This presentation will provide tools that can help start the conversation on how to plan for life’s medical and financial emergencies. These tools can help families and loved ones think about and communicate their wishes more clearly. Tamara Kushnir Groman, JD, CJE SeniorLife. 11 am–Noon. Free.

Registration required: 773.508.1121 or lauren.vourvoulias@cje.net. H February 18 Memory Workout. This

presentation is designed to improve memory fitness in healthy adults of all ages and is based on several science-based and evidence-based brain health programs.

Sarah Squires-Doyle, CJE SeniorLife Health Educator. 1–2 pm. Mather’s More than a Cafe, 3235 N. Central Avenue, Chicago. $5 suggested donation.

Registration required: 773.205.3300 or rose@MatherLifeWays.com.

February 23 Spin for Seniors. Put your

foot to the pedal and join us for a heartpumping, music-driven 45 minute workout—or center yourself on your yoga mat—all in support of CJE SeniorLife’s 35+ programs and services. 1:30–3 pm.

Studio Three Lincoln Park, 2401 N Halsted St, Chicago. $60. Registration required: 773.508.1321 or cje.net/ spinforseniors2020.

March 5 Best of Gidwitz. Come experience

the Gidwitz lifestyle with a selection of engaging and fun activities. Stay all day or stop by for a program that interests you! Lunch and entertainment included. 11 am–4 pm. Free. Registration required: michelle.bernstein@cje.net or 847.236.7852. W March 10 Insights on Aging: Legalization

of Marijuana. Many older adults have learned about the potential pain relief and other perceived benefits of marijuana.

From home safety to balance exercises and more, come learn ways you can reduce your fall risk and not become a statistic. Sarah Squires-Doyle, CJE SeniorLife Health Educator. 1–2 pm. Mather’s More than a Cafe, 3235 N. Central Avenue, Chicago. $5 suggested donation. Registration required: rose@MatherLifeWays.com or 773.205.3300.

O n go i n g S e r i es & P ro g r a ms SENIOR RESOURCE SPECIALIST Connecting people over the age of 60 and people with disabilities with programs such as Medicare, Social Security, Transportation, Housing and more. Service available at 15 community locations in Chicago and the North and Northwestern suburbs. Free. English and Russian. More info: 773.508.1000.

INSTANT ISRAEL Take a trip to Israel without ever leaving Chicago! One-hour virtual reality tours of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and more. First Tuesday of every month now through May 2020. See our article on page 8.

Registration required: 773.508.1312 or casey.shipman@cje.net. H COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AT CJE SENIORLIFE Scrabble Club: Drop in for a game of Scrabble! No experience necessary.

Wednesdays, 10:45 am–12:45 pm.

Schmooze It or Lose It: Join a diverse group of friendly folks for a lively discussion. Thursdays, 1–2 pm.

For more information and to confirm dates: 773.508.1000. H MY GO-TO PLACE Offered weekly, for Niles Township residents 65 and older, each program will start with an educational topic or activity followed by coffee and camaraderie.

• Healthy aging educational presentations

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• Senior exercise classes • Creative arts program • Community resource and benefit events Thursdays, 1–2:30 pm. Niles Township Government Office, 5255 Lincoln, Skokie. Free. Space is limited. Registration required: Sarah.Squires-Doyle@cje.net or 773.508.1052.

FRIEND CENTER MEMORY CAFE Individuals with early Alzheimer’s, a related dementia and mild cognitive impairment are welcome but must be accompanied by a family member or care partner. A variety of cultural and educational programs. 2nd Thursday every month. 4–5 pm. Free. Registration required: jaclyn.abramson@cje.net or 847.236.7826. W PARKINSON’S AT LIEBERMAN CENTER Basic Exercise Class. Designed to address weakened muscles, minimize the risk of falls and facilitate functional independence with daily routines. Led by Joint Neuro Rehab Associates. Tuesdays & Thursdays.

1–2 pm. Free. Registration required: 847.929.3022 or cindy.pedersen@cje.net. L Seated Tai Chi. A low impact form of exercise that uses slow, controlled movements and gradual shifts of body weight. Led by Andrew Serlin, DC. Thursdays. 10:15–11:15 am. Free.

Registration required: Cindy Pedersen 847.929.3022. L PARKINSON’S AT WEINBERG COMMUNITY Parkinson’s on the Move. Exercise Class. Wednesdays & Fridays ongoing.

Noon–1 pm. Free. 847.236.7852. W

S u ppo rt G ro u ps Coping with the Challenges of Aging. An eight-week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group designed to help members change patterns of thinking in order to feel better. Led by Chloe Gremaud, LCSW. New sessions of this group are now in formation in Chicago. Participation requires advance screening and evaluation to be billable to Medicare and other insurance. For dates and to register call 773.508.1698. H

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Dementia Caregiver Support Group. Support group for all family members who are providing care for someone with dementia.

Led by Deena Karno, LCSW. 1st Tuesday of every month. 7–8:30 pm. Free.

Registration required: deena.karno@cje.net or 847.236.7864. W

Linkages Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities. Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 11 am–12:15 pm. Free.

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Russian Tea Time: Chicago. A Chicagobased conversation group for Russianspeaking Holocaust survivors. Led by Kseniia Asefa, LPC and Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC. 1st Tuesday of the month.

10 am–11:30 am. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1144 or 773.508.1149. H

Caring Conversations. A support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors.

Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Anna Dominov, LSW, Holocaust Community Services. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. 4–5:30 pm. Free. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004. H

Russian Tea Time: Skokie. Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Led by Maya Gumirov, LPC, NCC, and Mariya Shmuylo, LCSW. Every other Monday. 11 am–12:30 pm. Free. Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Registration required: 773.508.1016 or 773.508.1097.

Coffee & Conversation. A support group for Holocaust survivors. Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD, Holocaust Community Services. Mondays. 1:30–3 pm. Free.

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004.

Holocaust Community Services Choir. Join us to sing, meet new friends and have fun!

This group is working under the leadership of Peter Sadkhin, Tum Balalaika Klezmer Band musical director. 2nd & 4th Friday of every month. Noon–1:30 pm. Free. Shir Hadash Synagogue, 200 West Dundee Road, Wheeling. Registration required: Natalya Bouinyi at 773.508.1329 or Maya Gumirov at 773.508.1016.

Parkinson’s Caregivers. Emotional support, information and coping strategies for caregivers of someone with Parkinson’s.

Led by Jaclyn Abramson, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT. 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Noon–1 pm. Free. Contact us to confirm dates: jaclyn.abramson@cje.net or 847.236.7826. W Living Life Through Loss. A bereavement support group. Sponsored by CJE SeniorLife and Jewish Healing Network. $5 suggested donation per session.

Chicago—Wednesdays. 1–2 pm.

Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW. Registration required: 773.508.4742. H Deerfield—Wednesdays. 3–4 pm.

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW. Registration required: 773.508.1129. W

R u ss i a n -S p e a k i n g V o lu n t e e rs N e e d e d !

Do you speak Russian? If so, we need your help with: • Volunteering with Holocaust survivors • Friendly Visiting at Lieberman Center • Helping with small Russian-Speaking discussion groups Contact Volunteer Services at 847.929.3030 or volunteers@cje.net

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Virtual Reality Tours of Israel

Take a trip to Israel at your local community center!

• One-hour virtual reality tours of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and more • Intergenerational discussion following virtual experience • Sessions open to all residents/community members 55+

What is Virtual Reality?

Virtual Reality (VR) simulates a realistic environment through sight and sound. Unlike watching a movie or even a 3D movie, VR is like stepping into the movie itself without leaving the safety and comfort of your chair. This new, exciting technology doesn’t require any prior experience or physical capabilities. * *Not intended for those with history of seizures or vertigo.

Departure Information

When First Tuesday of every month now through May 2020

Where CJE SeniorLife, 3003 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago

Registration Required Casey Shipman at casey.shipman@cje.net or 773.508.1312.