LIFE Magazine, The Quarterly Publication of CJE SeniorLife, Winter 2020-2021

LIFE OUR QUARTERLY MAGAZINE WINTER 2020/2021

Life at Tamarisk NorthShore Enriching the Full Spectrum of Wellness for Adults 65 and Better!

Introducing Eversound For the Health of It! Thanks to Our Donors During This Challenging Time

Inside CJE Adult Day Services-Evanston Temporarily Relocated.

CJE’s program that provides structure and stimulation for older adults is now open and accepting participants in its temporary location at Village Center, 5120 Galitz St., Skokie. The relocation was required so that construction on the Evanston site could bring affordable apartments (shown here) to the corner of Howard and Ridge Ave. Once open, it will include a refurbished building for the CJE Adult Day Services program. The groundbreaking for the project occurred on November 5th.

Feeding Chicago. Thank you JUF and TOV, for delivering non-perishable food to Swartzberg House, where residents like Bodnya Moysey selected some items.

LSRI Participates in Sages Symposium for Research Readiness. The staff of Leonard Schanfield Research Institute, including Sr. Director Margaret Danilovich, PT, DPT, PhD, Rebecca Berman, PhD, and Rachel Lessem, JD, PhD, moderated and presented at an outreach forum.

Weinberg Mahjong/Canasta Event Pivots.

The annual Tournament was canceled due to COVID-19. Instead, Weinberg Community, led by Executive Director Jennifer Weininger (shown), provided a brunch-to-go and online coupons for mahjong in a drive-through event.

CJE Academy Draws Many Virtual Guests. More than 90 individuals attended a Zoom presentation on sleep issues.

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CJE First Virtual Annual Meeting Held at Tamarisk NorthShore. Dan Fagin, Marc Berman, and Michael Saltzman (CJE’s President and CEO, Board President, and Board Vice President, respectively) gathered in person to welcome onto our Board these new members: Mitch Lifson, Kenneth Lorch, Howard Stone, and Rabbi Carl Wolkin.

During the meeting, CJE’s 2020 Employees of the Year were honored: Oliver Burke, Environmental Services Worker, Lieberman Center; Julio Ramos, Engineering Assistant, Weinberg Community; and Catherine Samatas, Manager, Community Engagement.

LSRI in Research Article.

Margaret Danilovich, PT, DPT, PhD, Sr. Director of Leonard Schanfield Research Institute, was named as a member of a research team that is investigating wearable technology.

Positive PR on WBEZ. CJE was highlighted in an article about seniors in the pandemic. Rosann Corcoran, Manager of Counseling Services, was quoted talking about the effects of isolation and CJE Cyber Club was cited.

Teen Volunteers Donate Artwork to Weinberg. Thanks to Jeremy and Hannah (shown) who gave their colorful feel-good creations to help uplift residents! NILI, Chicago Institute of Women’s Learning, also donated blankets to Lieberman.

2020 CJE Annual Report Available. Go to cje.net/about-us/annual-report to download or view online your copy of this report that focuses on how CJE helps life go on during the pandemic.

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LIFE MAGAZINE STAFF Vice President, Marketing Management Carole Klein-Alexander Manager, Marketing and Communications Mary Keen Senior Graphic Designer Adam Lazar Senior Digital Marketing Specialist Nicole Bruce Senior Digital Technology Specialist Lana Gorelova Contributors Margaret Danilovich, PT, DPT, PhD Printed by Allegra Evanston

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Viewpoint Dear Reader,

Like the light through a prism, we have all had to bend to the times that we now face. Not only have we bent, but we have stretched on a personal and professional level to challenge ourselves to create, innovate, and reassess volunteer opportunities at CJE SeniorLife.

In collaborative efforts with other departments, many of our volunteers have been able to adapt their presentations into online offerings. Others have tapped into their creativity and talents to give back to our older adults in new ways, such as teaching Yiddish or narrating a video about a different country. This means volunteers are accessible to more clients and residents than they ever were before. Together, we are broadening our reach into the community.

The biggest shift was made by Home-Delivered Meals drivers who are volunteers.

They took on extra work by also becoming friendly callers. The drivers were asked to call the same clients on their route, furthering their relationships. In addition, one of the bright spots to occur during this pandemic has been that several new groups have contacted us to see how they could help CJE provide support to vulnerable seniors.

This came in the form of nursing students making friendly calls, individuals making over 400 masks, and young students creating handmade greetings to send messages of joy and hope to every resident.

As a team, the staff in Volunteer Services has adapted and stretched as professionals. Each of us can also share personal stories of growth. This time has allowed us to discover our ability to pivot and be extraordinarily creative, an essential skill for now and the future. We’ve talked about re-visioning the role of volunteers rather than dwelling on what used to be. We’ve likened this to the light going into the prism: It may not produce the results we expected, but what does come out on the other side is often more compelling and beautiful than we might have imagined.

As always, our volunteers continue to be a vibrant resource throughout our multifaceted organization. With a diverse set of talents, and abundant dedication, they are vital to furthering the mission of CJE. With sincere thanks,

Barbara Milsk Manager, Volunteer Services

PS. See page 10 for the top ten reasons to volunteer with CJE.

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

PROMOTING HEALTHY AGING AT TAMARISK NORTHSHORE

By Mary Keen Tamarisk NorthShore (TNS)—240 elegant apartment homes in Deerfield—offers tastefully elegant surroundings, a convenient location, and enviable management

by CJE SeniorLife. It is a vibrant community, and its desirable amenities and full complement of Life Enrichment activities are indeed something to boast about. Appealing to residents who desire the added value of personalized lifestyle choices, Tamarisk certainly delivers. A focus on Life Enrichment has always been the centerpiece of CJE’s programming. As an organization we know that staying engaged and active keeps people healthier as they age. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites a recent study* that found isolation and poor social relationships are associated with an increased risk of dementia (50%), heart disease (29%), and stroke (32%). The CDC recommends people connect to community resources and utilize healthcare interventions to prevent such loneliness.

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At TNS, residents have many Life Enrichment programs and resources to choose from because there is an overarching vision that creates an environment conducive to residents participating in all types of endeavors. The warm and welcoming physical spaces are where residents can choose to socialize, attend educational programs, read quietly in a cozy library, or have a drink with friends. Tamarisk also features a creative arts studio, a theatre room with a big screen and plush seats, an indoor pool, day spa, and wide-open terraces for walking or dining alfresco.

called Foundations for Wellness, covering the above eight dimensions, that she developed in conjunction with CJE’s Leonard Schanfield Research Institute (LSRI). LSRI’s Senior Director Margaret Danilovich, PhD, is presenting monthly 90-minute classes that review all dimensions in depth. Another example is “Cardio Club,” a 30-minute gathering where residents can learn how to use the cardio machines and benefit from utilizing workout buddies.

The variety and number of classes, presentations, and activities Laurie Gens, the Director of Life Enrichment, was one of the are growing daily. There’s Water Movement in the pool, Yoga first staff members hired by Executive Director Drew Kowalski on land, and Jewish culture and music with local rabbi/cantor who charged her with developing, promoting, delivering and Nancy Landsman. There is also a parade of online events coordinating what the Tamarisk lifestyle would encompass. that CJE’s Community Engagement Team has developed Laurie, who has a background in hospitality, sees this as her for its Cyber Club (see page 5-6). Recently, TNS residents mission and says, “We literally had our Community Calendar participated in an online tour of the Ruth Bader Ginsberg up and running on Day One of our opening.” And that exhibition at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education calendar is important because, as she notes, “Most residents Center, a Lyric Opera Series over Zoom, and the highly don’t just move in and find their activities automatically, unlike popular “Yiddish Tish,” developed by volunteer Jay Lewkowitz. members of younger generations who are often adept at using Tamarisk is also partnering with CJE to present classes from all their apps and devices to make One Day University®, a program connections. Even though some that offers hundreds of live and onresidents are connected on their demand classes taught by respected “Living in an independent mobile phones, Tamarisk residents professors. Starting in December, senior community, residents may need a little help.” residents can take part in “Next Year can become as involved or as in Jerusalem,” devoted to music, That’s where Laurie comes in. sights and sounds of Israel.

After developing the calendar, she

‘relaxed’ as they wish. It’s a

uploads it onto Sagely, Tamarisk’s Excursions are also a big part personal thing, and some people digital information platform, of the Tamarisk Life Enrichment which is on display throughout the experience. The new Tamarisk bus are more outgoing than others.” community and which can also be was inaugurated with a road trip to —Laurie Gens, Life Enrichment Director, accessed on mobile phones. Laurie a summer picnic at Ryerson Woods, Tamarisk NorthShore is determined to make sure that and a trip to Graeter’s Ice Cream Tamarisk residents don’t stay up in in Northbrook. Also, residents who their apartment when there are so were new to the area—many from many opportunities to meet people and have fun. If she notices out-of-state—were treated to a bus tour of Deerfield, Highland someone is isolating, she will proactively reach out. Laurie’s Park, and Buffalo Grove, with more destinations planned. philosophy of engagement also stresses individuality, because Despite strict COVID precautions, life goes on here—actively as she explains: “Living in an independent senior community, and passionately. The future is bright for Life Enrichment at residents can become as involved or as ‘relaxed’ as they wish.

Tamarisk NorthShore!

It’s a personal thing, and some people are more outgoing than others.” Of course, the naturally exuberant Laurie prefers that Tamarisk NorthShore, a CJE SeniorLife Managed residents were as active as possible with a full dance card of Community, is located at 1627 Lake Cook Rd. in activities to fill their days and evenings!

Laurie emphasizes that she doesn’t plan activities randomly.

Rather, Life Enrichment programming focuses on a model that helps residents grow and stay healthy in the Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Emotional, Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual, Financial, Environmental, and Occupational. Residents’ desires are always considered when planning and developing the calendar. At the same time, Laurie is working with her team and other staff to coordinate all the available life enrichment resources across CJE which has decades of experience in enhancing the lives of seniors. A good example is a curriculum

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Deerfield. Tours are by appointment only. To schedule a tour or for more information, see our website at tamarisknorthshore.com, call 847.597.8772 or email info@tamarisknorthshore.com.

* National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2020. Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System.

Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

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CJE CYBER CLUB LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE CULTURAL SERIES

By Nicole Bruce

Join us for a walking tour of Chicago landmarks, an invigorating concert, or an Israel-inspired creative arts experience… and more!

After months of staying at home and attending meetings, presentations and events online, you’re probably a little exhausted from staring at a computer screen to connect with other humans. CJE’s Community Engagement team recognizes the need for more meaningful, engaging virtual programs that will take older adults out into the world and offer new interactive experiences. To counteract what’s been deemed “Zoom fatigue,” they’re invigorating CJE’s Cyber Club by adding unique programs into the weekly lineup that will give participants more time to “meet each other” while participating in innovative cultural experiences.

“Over the past several months, we’ve been getting valuable feedback from our Cyber Club participants. It’s going to be a tough winter, and people are looking for ways to combat Zoom fatigue and increasing feelings of loneliness. So, we are responding to their needs by providing more of what they’re looking for,” said Catherine Samatas, CJE’s Community Engagement Manager. New live virtual programs will include field trips to local landmarks, concerts, art-making projects, mindfulness groups, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) talks, timely book discussions, as well as cooking, fitness, and language classes like French and Yiddish.

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Starting in the fall, the Community Engagement team pivoted their focus and began taking CJE’s Cyber Club participants out into the world through live virtual field trips. Through CJE’s My Go-To Place programs with JCC Chicago and Niles Township, CJE’s Cyber Club is now hosting interactive virtual walking tours of popular and off-the-beaten path Chicago landmarks, including museums, special exhibits, Virtu historic homes, and downtown al hotspots. Comfortable walking shoes are optional!

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Led by museum docents and other subject experts, these Zoom field trips will explore history, culture, and art topics and then let participants ask questions during the live online discussions and tours. According to Samatas, “Every virtual field trip that we plan will have a live docent so participants can ask questions along the way. We’re only doing tours that allow for that kind of interaction, so it’s not just watching a video.”

They have already visited the Ruth Bader Ginsberg exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, strolled along the Chicago Riverwalk with the Chicago Architecture Center, and explored the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum.

Next up… participants can expect more architecture tours, a guided tour of Broadway musical history by the decade with Porchlight Music Theatre and trips to other exciting sites like the International Museum of Surgical Science, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Edwin H. Cheney House, the National Museum of Mexican Art, and the Sheldon Peck Homestead, Check online for the latest upcoming tours through CJE’s Cyber Club at cje.net/virtualtours.

Israel-Focused Music and Art Programs

Older adults will be able to immerse themselves in the timeless sights and sounds of Israel through Community Engagement’s new program, Next Year In Jerusalem (often sung in Hebrew “L’Shana Haba’ah B’Yerushalyim”), funded with a special grant from the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest in Chicago. Through music and history discussions and guided creative art sessions (beginners welcome!), the program aims to connect older adults with Israel. “Our Instant Israel program helped people travel to Israel through virtual reality before the pandemic halted our in-person programming, so we’re excited to still be able to take people to Israel virtually for musical performances and arts with a traditional Jewish focus,” said Samatas.

Join CJE’s Cyber Club for guided art and writing sessions inspired by the music and history of the land. Enjoy special musical performances by Yonina—the Israel-based duo will be streaming performances from various locations in Israel. Art with Abby Maeir and writing with Alice Moody, who will be leading projects tied to traditional Israeli arts, are also planned.

Lyric Opera Concert Series

In addition to performances by Israeli musicians, volunteers from the Lyric Opera Stage Artists and Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra are graciously performing a series of live virtual concerts for CJE’s Cyber Club participants. Lyric Opera musicians are showcasing some of their favorite songs for older adults at home through Zoom and will continue to do so until they can perform in person again.

“Cyber Club participants are really enjoying the music programs. It’s been one of our most popular genres of virtual programs. Bringing even more music offerings to Cyber Club through our new partnership with the Lyric Opera is our response to that growing demand,” said Samatas.

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Academic Talks

CJE’s Community Engagement team is also focused on offering even more high-quality learning experiences for Cyber Club participants. A partnership with One Day University®, an organization that runs live-streamed and on-demand lectures with well-known, engaging speakers, gives CJE access to hundreds of educational talks on history, business, arts, and politics.

“We hope to use these talks as launch points for conversations in our own Cyber Club programs. We’re looking into utilizing these experts—from music to theater to history genres— and finding our own volunteers and other speakers with extensive knowledge in the genres to lead discussions with our participants and give their personal take on the topic,” explains Samatas. “It’d be fun to host a talk on Frank Sinatra and the mob or Jewish composers through Hollywood based on some of the private lectures we have access to.”

Students from Loyola University Chicago’s Master of Arts in Medical Sciences program are leading a new, bimonthly STEM program called “Let’s Talk About Science and Medicine” through CJE’s Cyber Club. CJE’s extern Mikaela Johnson led the first engaging virtual talk, “The Life of Pandemics: The Worst Pandemics in History,” and future educational topics are sure to inspire the most curious Cyber Club participants.

Volunteers Dish Up Their Culinary Secrets

For those interested in learning to make easy recipes that won’t break the bank, long-time friends and CJE SeniorLife volunteers Suzanne and Cristyne invite chefs of all skill levels into their kitchens for cooking tips and techniques with Cyber Club’s new “What’s Cooking?” classes. Participants will receive weekly recipes and ingredient lists with advance registration.

Discover delicious and nutritious—and refreshingly simple— recipes and cook right along with them!

How to Participate

CJE’s Cyber Club programs are free and open to all, and most are accessible through Zoom with both video and telephone dial-in options. For the latest information about live virtual programs and pre-recorded educational videos to watch at your leisure, be sure to check our website at cje.net/cyberclub. New programs and registration details are updated regularly. You’ll even receive email reminders for events you’ve signed up for, so you won’t miss your favorite programs.

Cyber Tip: Want the latest news and registration information delivered straight to your email inbox?

Sign up for Cyber Club’s weekly e-newsletter!

Participants can also receive alerts when new videos are added by subscribing to our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/CJESeniorLife.

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FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

HOW LONELY ARE YOU? IT MATTERS FOR YOUR HEALTH! Margaret Danilovich, PhD, Senior Director Leonard Schanfield Research Institute

“Find yourself a teacher, acquire for yourself a friend.”

—Pirkei Avot 1:6

According to the ancient rabbinic tradition, it has been clear that having others around us is necessary for good health and well-being.

But, unfortunately, the current pandemic has thrown society into a world of social isolation as physical distancing guidelines are necessary for safety. Especially for older adults, who have accounted for 78% of all coronavirus-related deaths, the need to be alone and to isolate can be a matter of life or death.

Research shows the adverse health impacts of social isolation, defined as the objective absence of social interactions, contacts, and relationships with family and friends. Social isolation, which impacts about 25% of older adults living in the community, can lead to loneliness—a self-reported distressing feeling of being alone or separated. Social isolation and loneliness are different concepts; a person can feel lonely despite being surrounded by others and a person can be by themselves, yet not feel lonely.

Interesting new research finds that loneliness may impact our bodies at a basic cellular level. Work by Dr. Steve Cole at UCLA shows that feelings of loneliness actually change our immune system cells leading to higher levels of inflammation.

Over time, this inflammation leads to an increased risk for chronic disease, cancer, and early death. Sadly, a study

conducted at Florida State University found that these cellular changes associated with loneliness contribute to a 40% increased risk for dementia. The evidence is clear—to avoid disease and disability and to age well, we all should avoid loneliness and stay engaged to prevent isolation. (See Screening Tool to determine your loneliness.)

Numerous approaches exist to decrease isolation and loneliness that may also improve health. Interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (offered through CJE Counseling Services) has shown to reduce social isolation.

Digital social connection (offered through our Community Engagement Department’s CJE Cyber Club) is another promising intervention to help people stay connected to prevent loneliness, while keeping physically distant. And importantly, physical distancing does not mean you have to stay inside and be sedentary. Going outside for a walk or joining one of CJE’s Zoom and telephone-based exercise classes are fantastic ways to engage and stay active in a physically distant manner to meet the CDC recommendation of 150 minutes of physical activity/ exercise each week to maintain physical health.

The message for generations has been clear: we should not be alone! For your best health, engage with family and friends, volunteer and join new online or telephone programs to meet new people and make new connections, and seek out supportive services like counseling or physical activity programming to address loneliness and improve your physical and mental health.

Find Out Where You Rank on the Loneliness Scale

Answer the questions below using the scale provided, then and add up your points. Higher scores indicate more loneliness and the need to connect with others.

UCLA Three Item Loneliness Scale Answer Scale: Point(s) Hardly Ever = 1 pt. | Some of the Time = 2 pts. | Often = 3 pts.

How often do you feel that you lack companionship?

How often do you feel left out?

How often do you feel isolated from others?

Total Points = Loneliness Rate (9=Most Lonely/3=Least Lonely)

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GIVING A BIG BOOST TO HEARING ABILITY WITH EVERSOUND

By Mary Keen

“The wireless Eversound® headphone system helps our residents hear clearly during family visits, care conversations, and group activities and events. It is a wonderful device that has been extremely helpful to them.”

—Patient Care Staff, Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Weinberg Community and Lieberman Center have recently implemented the use of Eversound among its residents, an advanced portable amplification system that helps many persons with hearing loss, medical conditions, and dementia to hear better. By amplifying sound, the system helps residents who have a hearing disability stay better connected. By virtue of enhanced hearing, residents may understand more and thus become better engaged in their surroundings—important for avoiding isolation and depression. The system has been found to reduce stress and improve speech and cognitive skills among residents.

Eversound is not only extremely useful for amplifying family and caregiver conversations and group programming, it also helps promote safe visits and meetings by enabling physical distancing—so important during these times. That’s because it can be used over a long distance—from about 200 to 300 feet. So, for family visits, everyone can be physically distanced without participants needing to shout to be heard.

How It Works. The ergonomic Eversound system includes comfortable wireless headsets with a simple volume adjustment.

Second parties, like family or staff members, are equipped with a microphone. Their speech is amplified by the system and the resident adjusts the level of amplification, making it tailored to each person’s hearing needs. Besides being used one-on-one, the system can be set up for a small group activity, like Art Therapy, by using as many as ten headsets at once. Residents can also enjoy live streamed events and on-demand videos in group settings. That way, they can all be tuned in at their preferred volume, reducing the need to have the TV “blaring” for those with major hearing loss.

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How Eversound Transforms Daily Life

Residents, Friends, and Family Interactions: Visits are simplified, promoting meaningful interactions by reducing anxiety and frustration caused by not being able to hear properly.

Caregiver Communications: With improved hearing, residents are empowered to be active participants in their care, thus improving care delivery and reducing resistance.

Group Activities: Eversound enables most residents to participate at their own level of hearing need. This helps provide enhanced engagement in group programs like movies, classes, and other activities.

Prospective Resident Tours: These can become more fulfilling and informative to the prospective residents, who are able to hear and understand the tour and conversation, and, thus, participate in the decision-making process.

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VOLUNTEER WITH CJE SENIORLIFE! The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

—Mahatma Gandhi 1. It’s Fun—CJE offers a variety of volunteer assignments. What sets us apart is finding an opportunity that speaks to your strengths. Look around, don’t be surprised to find like-minded passionate and energetic folks, just like you.

2. Physical Health—Studies show that volunteering reduces hypertension, which in turn lowers your risk for diseases such as heart attack and stroke. Volunteers also tend to be more physically active. All these factors can contribute to a longer lifespan.

Originally it was to 3. Mental Health—Along with physical health benefits, mental health honor my mother but improvements are also attributed to volunteering. Volunteers report having the joy I bring to the less stress, increased social connections, and greater feelings of happiness. residents of The Friend Center is matched by 4. Sense of Purpose—People are often motivated to give back to the joy they bring me. organizations to which they feel connected. Perhaps a close relative —Steve received a CJE service. We strive to place you in a role that will provide you with meaning and purpose.

5. Community—Communities do not always happen, often they are built. Over time, shared values and connections may deepen. In turn, these connections make for a kinder and more caring world.

6. Direct Impact—Survey results find that bringing a smile or laugh to someone else’s day is the number one reason for volunteering. While sharing stories, games, and activities, all who participate benefit. At CJE SeniorLife we have heard many reports of long lasting relationships that result from our programs.

7. Gain Work Experience—In addition to bolstering your resume, volunteers acquire important soft skills such as compassion, interpersonal CJE is there every day to communication, and advocacy to name a few. Many of these cannot be offer support, services taught, but may be learned by watching, modeling, and practicing some and many helping hands new behaviors. to its members, so I am honored to be part of 8. Explore Interests—As a volunteer, you will most likely be asked about the team. your interests. There may be a unique opportunity that you have wanted to —Abby explore. A chance may be offered to develop an untapped talent or discover a new interest.

9. Increase Personal Growth—Volunteering will often present the occasion to take a risk, reach in a different direction... to stretch! Do you accept the challenge of trying a new skill? The decision is yours to make, and ideally the payoff will be worthwhile.

10. Making a Difference—At CJE SeniorLife, we believe that any act of giving to another makes a difference and is important. As expressed by our volunteers Jacquie and Al, “If we improved one person’s quality of life, we have succeeded.”

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847.509.2050

Eugene Matthews, Inc.

Luis C. Farriols

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312.666.4646

Frank H. Stowell & Sons, Inc.

Sam Stowell

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Harling Inc.

Jeff Dickson

harlinginc.com

312.228.4849

Lo Verde Contracting Co.

Jeanine LoVerde

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847.726.0260

Hospitality Services Infuse Hospitality

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Insurance Associated Insurance

Skip Schrayer

associated.cc

847.427.3502

Equitrust Life Insurance Co

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312.702.3399

Mutual of America

Pamela Kodrich

mutualofamerica.com

708.836.0644

Provider Partners Health Plan

Randall Redmond

pphealthplan.com

630.709.2883

Anshe Emet Synagogue

Boni Fine

ansheemet.org

773.281.1423

Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken

Rabbi Capers C. Funnye

bethshalombz.org

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Chicago Jewish Funerals

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Keshet/Gadol

Jennifer Phillips

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North Shore Congregation Israel

Todd Braman

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Rochelle Zell Jewish High School

Michelle Friedman

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847.324.3720

Shalom Memorial Park

Micha Singerman

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847.255.3520

Temple Jeremiah

Rabbi Paul Cohen

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Waldheim Cemetery

Sarah J. Isaacson

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708.366.4541

Zion Gardens

Sarah J. Isaacson

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Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, PC

Erin Vogt

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312.371.0954

Fischel & Kahn, LTD.

Robert W. Kaufman

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Gould & Ratner

John Byrne

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Hamilton Thies & Lorch LLP

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Margolis Weldon LLC

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Matlin Law Group, P.C.

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Monahan Law Group, LLC

Joseph T. Monahan

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Patzik, Frank & Samotny, LTD

Susan G. Berman

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Peck Ritchey, LLC

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WhiteheadFink Elder Law, LLC

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Bridge Development Partners, LLC

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312.980.2069

Gale Goldstick Properties

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Baird & Warner

Debbie Miller Cohen

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The Breakers of Edgewater Beach

Kristin Milton

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Companions for Seniors, Inc.

Becca and Samuel Tatel

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Gentle Home Services Inc.

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Home Instead Senior Care-Northbrook Julie L. Portugal-Gange

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Senior Lifestyle Corporation

Kristina Januskaite

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AgeOptions

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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, 2019–June 30, 2020.

Board of Directors Chair Marc L. Berman Vice Chair Charles M. Bley Michael Saltzman, as of August 11, 2020 Secretary Terri Freeman Treasurer James M. Feldman President & CEO Dan Fagin Directors Julia Bikbova Eve Biller Charles M. Bley Samuel P. Brilliant Arnold F. Brookstone* Dennis J. Carlin* Alan Ellenby Daniel N. Epstein* Vern Gideon Bill Goldberg* Allan Goldstein Jeffrey Graff, MD Alan I. Greene*

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Nicole Katz Mike Koen Sondra Fineberg Kraff Robert E. Landsman Bruce J. Lederman* Sandra J. Lerner Jack M. Levin* Steven Levine David Macknin Leslie Markman-Stern Paul Miller James C. Mills* Sylvia Novick Vicki E. Pines John E. Pomeranz Susan Reese Carlton Resnick Carey L. Rothbardt Mally Z. Rutkoff* Stephen P. Sandler* Robert L. Schlossberg* Joel C. Schneider Michael Schultz Susan Ringel Segal Marci L. Shapiro Judy L. Smith* John Sobel Kyle Stone Abbe Temkin Don Trossman Sarah Warren Kalman Wenig* Leonard A. Worsek* Ned I. Zallik, MD * Past Board Chair

CJE Endowment Foundation Board Marc L. Berman 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 Jason A. Chess Julia R. Clark Jordan S. Edelman Zachary Goldstein Aaron Greenberg Adam S. Guetzow Ryan Hess Amy Hurwitz Rebecca Kanter Rachel Levy Alexandra Cohen Markovich Debra Pogofsky Ariana Rasansky Ryan Schraier Ari M. Silver Leah Solomon Matthew P. Teinowitz Sam Teper Danielle Weiss Carly Cooper Wolff Alon Z. Yonatan

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Contributors $100,000+ Anonymous The Crown Family Foundation The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation Jacob J. Fink Charitable Foundation The Fraida-Cameron Foundation Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

$50,000–99,999 Anonymous Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation First Spoke Foundation Garoon Family The Grainger Foundation Meals on Wheels America Michael Reese Health Trust Charles & M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc. Leonard H. Sherman Lois Simon Charitable Foundation The Swartzberg/Zoller Family Foundation

$25,000–$49,999 Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation Anonymous Lois Melvoin Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. Village of Skokie

$10,000–$24,999 Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Sharen and Marc Berman Dr. Martha J. Bernheim Trust Eve and Richard Biller Fred J. Brunner Foundation Henrietta Lange Burk Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation CIBC Bank Adrienne Drell and Franklin Nitikman Georgia and Gerald Fogelson Fogelson Properties, Inc. Terri and Michael Freeman Dr. Betsy R. Gidwitz Max Goldenberg Foundation Roberta and Robert Goldman Robert L. and Sylvia M. Haag Supporting Foundation Herrendorf Family Foundation, Inc/ Susan and Joseph Ament Michael E. Koen and Joyce Grenis Marilyn and Mark Labkon Lazarus Charitable Foundation Gerald O. Mann Charitable Foundation James C. Mills Modestus Bauer Foundation Morrison Community Living New World Somewhere Niles Township Biff Ruttenberg Foundation Seigle Family Judy and Michael Smith

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Deborah and John Sobel Sheila and Ira Stone Weinberg Family Foundation Enid and Kalman Wenig

$5,000–$9,999 Alphawood Foundation Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Banner Real Estate Group The Sarah C. Bennett Charitable Trust Esther and Charles Bley Ellen and Ronald Block Family Foundation Robyn and Sam Brilliant Joan and William Brodsky Dennis J. Carlin Center for Community Health, Northwestern Chicago Jewish Teen Alumni Foundation Basic Needs Committee Chicago White Sox Elizabeth and Kent Dauten Dr. Scholl Foundation EquiTrust Life Insurance Company FCC Robin Fern Adrienne and Irwin Friedman Galter Foundation Gentle Home Services Inc. Judy and Bill Goldberg Marsha and Allan Goldstein Gould & Ratner Judy and Dr. Jeffrey Graff Carol and Alan Greene Ellen and Michael Gross Hamilton Theis & Lorch LLP Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Klaff Family Foundation Julie and Harry Kraemer Sondra Fineberg Kraff LA-CO Industries, Inc. Arona and Robert Landsman Lavin & Gedville, P.C. and Germin8 Sandra and Dr. Wayne Lerner Annette Lidawer and Robert Rubin Jan and Dr. Jerome Loew 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 NorthShore University HealthSystem Sylvia Novick OCA Ventures George and Sarah Ohlhausen Foundation Sandra and Michael Perlow Vicki and Gary Pines Protiviti Susan and Howard Reese The Retirement Research Foundation RMC Mechanical Ellen and Steven Rogin Morris and Judith Rosenzweig Family Foundation RSM US LLP The Rutkoff Family

Michael Saltzman Leatrice and Stephen Sandler Julie and Robert Schlossberg Terry and Stephen Schwartz Susan Ringel Segal and Gary Segal The Service Club of Chicago Nancy Shalowitz and Harry Silverman Lester and Edna Shapiro Family Foundation Marci and Keith Shapiro Linda Soreff Siegel Lindsay and Evan Stein Taxman Family Foundation Janis and Don Trossman Lois Zoller

$2,500–$4,999 Anonymous Gifts Earl Abramson Allegra Marketing Print Signs Renee and Marvin Bearak Alexander Belenky Benj E. Sherman & Sons, Inc The Chicago Community Trust Mary Lynn and Michael Dicker Dykema Gossett PLLC Susan and Alan Ellenby Kari and Dan Fagin Nancy and Maury Fertig Gerald Freedman Susan and Stuart Fried Honey L. Goldberg Dr. Jay Goldstein and Marc Matlin Rachel Hayman and Ed Michael Robin and Charles Kafenshtok Lori and Mitchell Kahn Lori and Tony Khanuk Gloria and Eric Matlin Nicor Gas Harriette and Theodore Perlman Perlman Family Foundation The Perlstein Foundation Paula and Dr. Carlton Resnick Sheli and Burton Rosenberg Shari and Mark Slavin Rae and David Smerling Michael A. Sobel Terri and Richard Stein Ventas Inc. Roberta and Robert Washlow Carol A. Wootton Cindy and Dr. Ned Zallik

$1,000–$2,499 A & E Kaplan Foundation Alice Abt Accord Hospice Sarah Ach Alper Services LLC Marilyn and Howard Altman Lynn and Alfred Altschul Am Shalom Congregation Helen and Michael Arkes The Baila Foundation Gary Belkin and Edward Tuder Jane and Herbert Beller

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Buni and Jordy Berger Joanne and Lawrence Blankstein Howard Blum Joan and Scott Bogot Penny Brown and Jeff Rappin Robin Camerer Jenifer and Scott Carnow Leasha and Joel Carp Congregation B’nai Torah The Cooper Foundation Coyle Financial Denise and Dr. Scott Davis Dimensions Kosher Catering

Celebrate CJE Corporate and Individual Sponsors Premier Circle The Grainger Foundation, Harriette & Ted Perlman Benefactors Lester & Edward Anixter Family Foundation, Anonymous, Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation, Jack & Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund Patrons CIBC, Marc & Sharen Berman, The Crown Family, Robert & Sylvia Haag Supporting Foundation, Joyce Grenis & Michael Koen, James C. Mills, Morrison Community Living, Ira & Sheila Stone, Weinberg Family Foundation, Kalman & Enid Wenig Friends Susan & Joseph Ament, Banner Real Estate Group, Eve & Richard Biller, Esther & Chuck Bley, Sam & Robyn Brilliant, William & Joan Brodsky, Dennis J. Carlin, Kent & Liz Dauten, Keystone Capital, EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, Terri & Michael Freeman, Adrienne & Irwin Friedman, Gentle Home Services, Gould & Ratner, Judy & Bill Goldberg, Marsha & Allan Goldstein, Judy & Jeff Graff, Carol & Alan Greene, Ellen & Michael Gross, Hamilton Thies & Lorch, LLP, Harry & Julie Kraemer, Sondra Fineberg Kraff, Robert E. & Arona Landsman, Lavin & Gedville, PC and Germin8, Sandye & Wayne Lerner, Sondra & Max Lorig, Gerald O. Mann Charitable Foundation, Harriet (z”l) & Allan Wulfstat, Trustees, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Sylvia Novick, Vicki & Gary Pines, Protiviti, Susan & Howard Reese, Ellen & Steven Rogin, RSM US, LLP, The Rutkoff Family, Biff Ruttenberg Foundation, Michael Saltzman, Susan Ringel Segal & Gary Segal, Seigle Family, Keith & Marci Shapiro, Linda Soreff Siegel, Judy L. & Michael Smith, John & Deb Sobel, Lindsay & Evan Stein, Leslie Markman-Stern & Phillip L. Stern, Taxman Family Foundation, Don & Janis Trossman CJE SeniorLife would like to thank all contributors to the Celebrate CJE event.

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Paula and Ronald Domsky Dr. Vadim Edelstein Estia Eichten and Deborah Forman Eichten Dr. Arthur Elstein Carol and Randy Emer Julia Erdely Ernst & Young LLP George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities Sig Feiger and Rose Grossinger Laura and James Feldman Marla and Robert Ferencz Roslyn K. Flegel Renee Friedman and Robert Druzinsky Dafna and Stuart Gabel Sheila and Vern Gideon Alice and Steve Ginsburgh Adam Glickman Zack Glover Sharon and Elliot Goldman Gail Gudmundsen and Dr. Mead Killion Sarah and Joel Handelman Denise and Jonathan Handler Helene and Dr. Burton Herbstman Sue and Larry Hochberg Dr. Yonit Hoffman and Paul Peterson Susan and Bruce Hurvitz Dana and Lonnie Hurwitz Iris and David Jacobson Janey and Robert Jakubowich JBS Foundation Renee Kalish Linda S. Kaplan Kaplan Foundation Fund Arlene and Jerry Karel Harriet Karmin Barbara and Dennis Kessler David Kleinman The Rose F. & Alice M. Koffend Foundation Susan and Manuel Kramer Leo J. & Roslyn L. Krupp Family Foundation Norman Kwak Tobi and Milton Lefton Lester Lampert Inc. Natalie and Steven Levine Thomas Lockwood Joan Loeb Rabbi and Mrs. Steven S. Lowenstein Lauren and Todd Lustbader Bonnie and Ralph Mandell Gladys Brina and Lorence Merritt Pablo M. Michalewicz Much Shelist Maria J. Noha, z”l North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Alison and William Pearson Karen and Donald Phillips Polsinelli Shughart PC. Tanya Polsky Laura and Rick Prohov Ericka and Robert Reese Beverly and Dr. Howard Reinglass Dr. Paul Ringel Robert Half Dorothy Rosen Jill and Michael Rosenbaum Barbara and Richard Rosenfield

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Doris Roskin Holly and Carey Rothbardt Jeri and Joel Rothman Raina and Howard Ruskin Victoria Sadoff Jane and Robert Sarnoff Rhea and Lester Schlan Phyllis and James Schneider Jodie and Gary Segal Shaker Family Foundation Valerie and Lee Shapiro Kimberly and Perry Shwachman Evelyn Siegel Joanne and Gregg Silver Barbara and Richard Silverman Helen and Hillel Singer Stephanie and Michael Smerling Marcie and Avy Stein Rabbi Michelle Stern Susan and Steven Stoehr Staci and Ari Studnitzer Superior Hard Surface Solutions, LLC Donna Teinowitz Abbe Temkin Benjamin Tessler Miriam Toney Topel Forman LLC Vedder Price Voices: Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation Janice Wahnon Jeff Weber Weinger/Spector Foundation Herbert C. Wenske Foundation William Blair & Company Robin and Dr. Clifford Wolf Lisa and Richard Worsek Worsek & Vihon Ella and Boris Zibitsker

$500–$999 AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing Wendy and Steven Abrams Elaine and Floyd Abramson Adamson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. AgeOptions Azza and Tom Andreesen Susan and Miff Ardell Peter Ascoli Teri and Steve Barnett Jacqueline and Bruce Barron Michael G. Bass Edward Baum, z’l and Rochelle Baum Gail and Ronald Baum Belgravia Group Ltd. Bonnie Benson Nicole and Dave Berger Molly and Steven Berman Gary Blachman BMO Family Office Ellen B. Bogolub The Breakers of Edgewater Beach Deborah and Matthew Brown Jane and John Colman Richard Cortesi Patricia Dalessandro Cookie and Dr. Salomon Dayan Mariya and Max Dayan

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Geralyn and Michael Delaney Hedy Diop Elton Dixon DLA Piper US LLP Laurence H. Donchin Dundee Pharmacy, Inc. Carol and Steven Edelson Susan and Richard Eggener Esther and Ronald Emmerman Miriam Erlebacher Sue Ettelson Eugene Cohen Insurance Agency, Inc. Ezra Habonim Niles Township Jewish Congregation Edith and Gerald Falk Lynne and Mark Feinberg First Hospitality Group, Inc. Kari and William Foote Daniel Fortman Frank H. Stowell & Sons, Inc. Betsy and Michael Friduss Judie and Allen Ginsburg Michael Glass Harry M. Goldin and Jane Kaplan Aaron Greenberg, Ph.D. David Greer Robin and David Guthridge Joyce and Richard Hirsch Verna and Robert Hirsch Sheri and Gary Hokin Emily and David Inman Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates LTD Johnson Goldberg and Brown LTD Joanne Kalnitz and Marshall Sorkin Rebecca and Jason Kanter Eileen and Sherman Kaplan Shari and Floyd Keene Asher Kimchi Kittleman & Associates Carole Klein-Alexander and Ron Klein Ann-Louise Kleper Sandra and Saul Klibanow M. Koblenz and Glen Cornblath Alice and Robert Kohn Sue and Drew Kowalski Tracy and Scott Kozak Nancy and Michael Kreloff Valerie and Keith Kretchmer Roberta and Jeffrey Kwall Karen and Robert Lambert Law Offices of Barbara A. Weiner Eli J. Lawrence, D.D.S. Donna and Ira Leavitt Dolly and Julian Levy Eva Levy Arlene and Martin Lewis Nancy Lewis Carol Linch, z”l Lo Verde Contracting Co. David Macknin Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company LLC Richard Mann Alexandra Cohen Markovich and Omri Markovich Glenda and Dr. Sanford Mason Doug Masters

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Matlin Law Group, P.C. Carol Maxon Nancy Meyer Michael Reese Health Trust Andrea and Anthony Nocchiero Joanne and Howard Nusbaum Darlene and Norman Padnos Phillip J Patinkin Peck Ritchey, LLC Stuart Perlik PEX Sheila and Dr. Maurice Pickard Rita and Allen Pomerance Right At Home Tami and Raymond Rokni Matthew Root Claudia and Steve Rosen Sandra and Dennis Rosen David R. Rosenblatt Laurie and Stanley Rothbardt Ann and Raymond Rusnak Lisa and Howard Sachs Lynn and Gary Salit The Sandwich Club Karan and Joel Schneider Rosalind Schoenberg Beverly and Ira Schulman Charles Schwartz Barry Segal Jenna and Jacob Shapiro Judy Share Susan and Sol Shatz Nancy and Richard Sher Dr. Boris Sheynin Karen and Hal Sider Barbara and Dr. Marc Slutsky Jeffrey Smith Leah and Eric Solomon Lew Sonn Sondra and Charles Sonneborn Judith and Richard Stern Erica Tarantur Gail and Jerome Taxy Marilyn and Dr. Michael Vender Pamela and Garry Weiner Samuel Weinstein Family Foundation Barbara and Barry Weiss Jessica and Leonard Weiss Mary Whalen Barbara Worsek, z”l and Leonard A. Worsek Andrea Yablon Zelda’s Catering Zuckerman Family Foundation

$300–$499 Sally and Gershen Abraham Jane and Steven Adler Anshe Emet Synagogue Marcia and Bruce Balonick Eileen and Dr. Bruce Bennin Beverly and Allan Brodsky Elaine and Joel Brody Marla Brown Susan and Colman Buchbinder Carpet Central & Harwood Flooring Caroline and Jason Chess

Chicago Messenger Service, Inc. Julia Clark Beverly A. Cohen Congregation B’nai Tikvah Marcia and Kenneth Denberg Amy Deutsch Jill A. Deutsch Denise Edelson Joan R. Ente Janet and Paul Epner Daniel N. Epstein and Sonja Reed Ruth and John Fairfield Gitta Fajerstein Karen and Daniel Forman Ronald Forman Ruth Forman Futures Flooring Sharon B. Glazer and Howard E. Kane Joel Goldstein Zachary Goldstein Iris Goodman Richard Greene Allyson Marks Greenfield and Avi Greenfield Tulay and Bayram Gulsen Russell Gumaya Sherry Harrison Ryan Hess Scott Hochstadt John F. Jansson Walter Kale Julia and James Karagianis Ellen and Dr. Richard Katz Ruth and Malvin Kaufman Betty and Steve Kolko Adrienne and Jeffrey Kriezelman Laner Muchin Ltd. Andrea and Yehuda Lebovits Andrea and Phillip LeBoy Ronna B. Leibach Nanci Garoon Leigner Marcy and Kenneth Levin Dr. Monte Levinson Rachel Levy Helen and James Lewis Max & Benny’s Laurie and Martin Merel Lisa Meyerowitz and Daniel Greene Mutual of America Margery Nieder North Shore Congregation Israel Margo and Michael Oberman Oliver Packaging & Equipment Co. Open Arms Solutions Anne and John Oppenheimer Janice Paul Judith Perlman Betty and Thomas Philipsborn Plum Productions Positive Financial Solutions Roslyn Pressner Shelley and Michael Radner Nora and Donald Rado Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Randall and Betsy Rochman Julie Roin Ronald Roman

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Terry and Jerald Rosenthal Diana and Edwin Ruthman Daniel Sabol Kathy and Shaun Sales Terri and Howard Schneider Harriet and William Schoenwald Janice and Michael Schrimmer Caryn and William Schuman Cheryl and John Seder Gail Seldess Senior Living Experts Veronica Siegel Leslie and Jordan Sigale Ari M. Silver Elisabeth and Alan Sklar Elizabeth Stake Stationery Station LTD Cydney Stein Michael Stein The Stein Center for Advanced Dentistry Sam Teper Tuft & Associates Sarah Warren and Jason Amrani

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 have been 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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$100–$299 Frida P. Abrahamian Ilene and David Abrahams Margery and Robert Abrams Accurate Plumbing Doctors, Inc. Phyllis and Leonard Adams Barbara and Steven Adelman Mary Beth and Stanley Adelman Jay Adkisson Sherwin Adler Sharon Alter Andrea and Richard Amend American Weathermakers Asbury Court Senior Living & Post Hospital Resort Ellen and Edward Bakal David Bardach Lynda and Michael Barth Felicia and Michael Baskin Jacqueline R. Bazelon Jessica Bearak Madeleine and Allen Beerman Ruth K. Belzer Richard Bendix Robert Bensman Carol A. Berkowitz Sharon and Stephen Berkowitz Dr. and Mrs. David M. Berkson Dr. Mark Berman, DPM Carole and Dr. Joel Bernstein Judith and Z. Samuel Bernstein Susan and Dr. Ira Bernstein Susan Besson Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Linda and Howard Bifeld Julia Bikbova Arleen and Robert Blatt Diana F. Blitzer Howard R. Bloom Lisa and Paul Blumberg Arlene and Howard Blumenthal Gail and Marvin Boehm Anne N. Borish Deborah Bornstein and Steven Sklare Sandra Bornstein Marley S. Boruszak Bobbi and David Brenner Linda Bressler Bright Funds Foundation Marsha and Yale Brody Gail and Andrew Brown Lisa Brown Maryann Brown Carolyn Bucksbaum Elizabeth D. Buino Dorothy E. Carlin Sallie and Rudolph Carrero Jan and Brian Channon

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Jill and Mike Schrage Estelle E. Schrager Edna and Michael Schrank Barbara Schrayer and Cal Levin Jessica Schultz Anne and Robert Schuman Mary and Richard Schuster Cindy and Hal Schwartz David Y. Schwartz Polly and Dr. Donald Schwartz James Seidenberg Audrey E. Selin and Robert A. Weisman Mona and Harold Shabelman Shaevitz Kosher Meats & Deli Sylvia and William Shapiro Virginia and Jack Shapiro Saralyn Pertiz Shidlowsky and Howard Shidlowsky Bonnie and Steve Shlensky Laura and Dr. Lee Shulman Susan and Gary Shulman Kenneth Siegel Samantha and Nicholas Siegel Todd Siegel Margaret and Alan Silberman Susan and Lawrence Silberman Hayley Silver Lawrence R. Silverman Loren and Bobby Silvers Ellen and Dennis Slan Ellen and Lewis Smith SocialWork Consultation Group, Inc. Lynn and Robert Socol Leslie and Dr. Neil Soifer Ronnie Jo Sokol Joseph Song Beth and Joel Spenadel Mohan Srinivasan Judi Stern Judy and Robert Sternberg Kim and Alan Sternberg Patricia Sternberg Terrie and Bruce Stickler Golda and Dr. Herbert Stoltze Lauren and Kyle Stone Lauri Sugerman Matthew Suhey Ethel and Lester Sutker Dorothy Swanson Vicky and Phillips Swift Eileen and Michael Tarnoff Teddie Kossof Salon Spa Matthew Teinowitz Benita T. Terry Delamie Thompson Lynn Thorpe Ellen and Alan Toban Lauren and Dr. Jordan Topel USA Wireless Satellite TV Lydia Usha Tami and Reuben Warshawsky Aaron Weinberg Weinberg Community for Assisted Living Jan and Steven Weinstein Lita and Marshall Weinstein Judi Weintraub Matthew Weiss Olga Weiss and George R. Honig

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Susan and Richard Wellek Dr. Joan Werber and Allen Samarel Mary Anne and Raymond Wexler Patricia Williams Winnetka Congregational Church Jane Woldenberg Becky and Richard Wolf Janet and Jerrold Wolf Lois and John Wolfson Cindy and Hal Wolken Carolyn Wright Hilda Wynn and Robert Levin Alison and Joseph Yastrow Barbara and Mark Yeager Melanie Yermack Marianne Zapotocny Caryn and Dr. Allan Zelinger Linda and Robert Zimmerman Sandra and Ronald Zisman Eileen and Lawrence Zoll Helen Zuckerman and Gary Shaw

Government Partners AgeOptions Chicago Department of Housing Chicago Department of Planning and Development Chicago Housing Authority Chicago Low Income Housing Trust Fund City of Evanston, Community Development Block Grant 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 Randee Abramovitch Claire Abrams Accord Hospice Brandi Argentar Gayle Arlen Katie Asner Lillie Becker Angie Beermann Gwen Bernfield Randi Blume Marcy Bradford Dan Callisten Sharon Canter Ed Capp Traci Capp Jill Carter Joel Chupak Sarah Chupak City BBQ-Deerfield Jodi Cole David Hochberg Mortgage Holly Dazinger Jorie Di Cocco Heather Dien

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Stan Diskin Marisa Dunn Jodi Epstein Liz Fagan Sheryl Fischer Allison Foti Stacey Frank Betsy and Michael Friduss Suzanne Friedland Elizabeth Fritz Mary Gall Liz Gaonach Lani Gerszonovicz Cherie Getlin Jessica Gordon Terri Gordon Debbie Gorman Janine Gray Allyson Marks Greenfield Phyllis Groffman Brian Grossman Ellen Grossman Guaranteed Rate Jonalyn Gumaya Shira Haid Elizabeth Hara Tracy Hartlies Hersheys Abby Hobbs Ronit Horowitz Karen Jackson Jodi Joffee Jeffrey Kadison Jodi Kahn Marlene Kahn Anatoliy Kalinovskiy Danny Kaplan Dayna Katz Valarie Kilen Amy Klein Galya Kraft Lauren Kritzman Diana Lacy Jodi Lasky L’ Chaim Center

Bank Leumi Alise Luke Maga-LTC insurance company Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company Marisa Mandrea Wendy Margolin Sam Mashiach Abby Misinter Sharon Mokhatarian Lisa Moss Allison Nemirow Marla Perlmutter Jodi Phillips Nikki Pick Michelle Portes Positive Impact All points Public Relations Kate Procovic Cori Puma Robyn-lee Rabin Boris Rapaport Katie Rich Jennifer Roth Jodi Sandler Gloria Santulan Henry Schiff Gail Segal Sari Shandling Jarrett Sidaway Stephanie Sidaway Barb Siegel Denise Siegel Melissa Sklar Stephanie Smerling Roslyn Smith Leah Solomon Nicole Sommerfled Karen Sotelo Shari Spraker Pam Szokal Cindy Taitz Abbe Temkin Noell Vaughn Jennifer Weinstein Leslye Whittman Lois Witt

Luanne Witt Josie Wolfe Stacey Wolfe Joseph Wrobel Ilyce Zoloto Mileen Zucker

Matching Gifts AbbVie Foundation Aetna Employee Giving Campaign The Chicago Community Trust Discover Financial Services Robert Half William Blair & Company July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. 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.

To view the entire 2020 Annual Report, please visit cje.net/about-us/annualreport.

The event’s total revenue of $717,793 exceeded our goal. The total breaks down as follows:

Virtual Celebrate CJE Gala News This year, Celebrate CJE was a memorable virtual event during which we celebrated our frontline heroes and shared our commitment to keeping our clients, residents, and staff safe and healthy during this pandemic. For entertainment, two CJE employees—Oliver Burke, Environmental Services Worker at Lieberman Center and David Guthridge, Director of Affordable Housing—showcased their musical talents to the great enjoyment of attendees.

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Sponsorships $472,972 Ad Book $66,159 Other Donations $70,000 A quick Paddle Raise generated almost $98,071 in funds that will be used to provide help to such programs as Home Delivered Meals, Adult Day Services, Consumer Assistance, Transportation—and so much more! This event was a complete success thanks to our Donors!

You can still donate to our cause and help our seniors age with dignity. Just go to cje.net/donate or call 773.508.1320.

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WINTER 2020–2021 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 November 16 Let’s Talk about Science and

Medicine! 10–11 am CST. Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options. Free and open to all. Registration required: community.engagement@cje.net or 773.508.1089 November 18 Lyric Opera Series. The Lyric

Opera will be performing favorite songs and pieces for you in a series of concerts!

2–3 pm CST. Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options. Free and open to all. Registration required: community.engagement@cje.net or 773.508.1089 November 19 Legal Care For Someone

You Love Who Has Special Needs. This presentation will explain how to plan correctly and completely to help preserve quality of life, public benefits eligibility, guardianship, and much more. Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA. 11 am–Noon. Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options. Free and open to all.

Registration required: 773.508.1106 or linkages@cje.net November 19 Virtual Book Club—

Americanah. Join us for a conversation about this immigrant story through the eyes of two young Nigerians making their way in the US and the UK. 11 am– Noon CST. Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options. Free and open to all. Registration required: community.engagement@cje.net or 773.508.1089 November 25 What’s Cooking? Are you

interested in learning easy cooking tips on a budget? Suzanne and Cristyne invite you into their kitchens for fun, conversation, and more than a few kitchen secrets. 11 am–Noon CST. Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options.

Free and open to all. Registration required: community.engagement@cje.net or 773.508.1089 December 2 Next Year In Jerusalem—Music

and history discussion. Immerse yourself in the timeless sights and sounds of Israel.

11 am–Noon CST. Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options.

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community.engagement@cje.net or 773.508.1089 December 9 Next Year In Jerusalem—

Guided creative art session. Immerse yourself in the timeless sights and sounds of Israel. 11 am–Noon CST. Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options. Free and open to all. Registration required: community.engagement@cje.net or 773.508.1089 December 10 Planning for the Future. Learn

about the variety of estate planning tools that are important for the families of adults with disabilities with a special focus on Pooled Trusts for People with Disabilities.

Scott Nixon, Executive Director of Life’s Plan Incorporated. 11 am–Noon. Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options. Free and open to all.

Registration required: 773.508.1106 or linkages@cje.net.

December 10 International Museum of

Surgical Science. Join us for a virtual tour.

Discover highlights of medical mysteries, breakthroughs, failures, and milestones.

In this tour, we’ll explore the history of anesthesia and 19th century medicine.

1–2 pm CST. Zoom virtual meeting with video. Free and open to all. Registration required: community.engagement@cje.net or 773.508.1089 December 14 Insights on Aging: Finding

Resilience and Light in Dark Times. This program will focus on techniques that can increase one’s ability to tolerate stress, regulate emotions and focus on our strengths, even during these long dark days of December when it feels most challenging to find the light in our situation. Rabbi Michele Stern and Rosann Corcoran, LCSW. 11:30 am–12:30 pm. Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options. Free and open to all. Registration required: rosann. corcoran@cje.net or 773.508.1694.

December 16 Lyric Opera Series. The Lyric

Opera will be performing favorite songs and pieces for you in a series of concerts!

2–3 pm CST. Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options. Free and open to all. Registration required: community.engagement@cje.net or 773.508.1089

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December 17 Virtual Book Club—The Book

Woman of Troublesome Creek. Join us for a conversation about a young woman who spends her days delivering books to the poor and underserved community of Troublesome Creek, Kentucky in the 1930s. 11 am–Noon CST. Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options. Free and open to all. Registration required: community.engagement@cje.net or 773.508.1089 December 29 Broadway by the Decade.

Porchlight Music Theatre takes you on a guided virtual tour of Broadway’s musical history from the late 1800s to present day. Noon–1 pm CST. Zoom virtual meeting with video. Free and open to all. Registration required: community. engagement@cje.net or 773.508.1089 January 11 Insights on Aging: Staying

Connected While Waiting for the Sun to Come Out. This talk will explore why social isolation is so difficult and potentially harmful to our physical and emotional health, and suggest a path forward for staying connected, making new friends, and even developing new interests and creative outlets during this time. Sharon DornbergLee, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor. 11:30 am–12:30 pm. Zoom Virtual Meeting with video and telephone dial-in options.

Free and open to all. Registration required: rosann.corcoran@cje.net or 773.508.1694..

January 21 Lombard Historical Society: Peck

Homestead. Join us for a virtual tour at the Peck Homestead, a registered stop on the Underground Railroad. 1–2 pm CST. Zoom virtual meeting with video.

Free and open to all. Registration required: community.engagement@cje.net or 773.508.1089

O n go i n g S e r i es & P ro g r a ms THE FRENCH CONNECTION Have you always wanted to learn French?

CJE SeniorLife volunteer and French teacher Susanna Ehrmann will help you learn to speak “en Français” in this fun and conversational class! Free. Every Monday, 11 am–Noon CST. Virtual meeting— registration required for Zoom link or dial-in information: 773.508.1089 or community.engagement@cje.net.

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LOCATION KEY CJE’s events and support groups are not currently meeting in person, but instead are offered virtually, by either Zoom or conference call. Please see the descriptions below and www.cje.net/events for more details.

MOVE IT MONDAYS A variety of exercise activities that can be done sitting or standing appropriate for all fitness levels. Free. Every Monday, 1–1:30 pm CST. Virtual meeting— registration required for Zoom link or dial-in information: 773.508.1089 or community.engagement@cje.net.

YIDDISH TISH Join CJE Volunteer, Jay Lewkowitz, for all things Yiddish from cultural discussions to movies. Open to all levels of Yiddish speakers and those interested in Yiddish language and culture. Every Tuesday, 11 am–Noon CST. Virtual meeting— registration required for Zoom link or dial-in information: 773.508.1089 or community.engagement@cje.net.

COMMUNITY TUESDAYS AT THE BERNARD HORWICH JCC. • My Go-To Place—Coffee, Classes & Camaraderie: Noon CST Every Tuesday. Open to Everyone. Free.

Registration required: 773.508.1089 or community.engagement@cje.net.

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 time for conversation.

• Healthy aging educational presentations • Senior exercise classes • Creative arts program • Community resource and benefit events Thursdays, 1–2 pm CST. Free. Space is limited. Virtual meeting—registration required for Zoom link or dialin information: 773.508.1089 or community.engagement@cje.net.

MINDFULNESS WITH CHLOE Chloe Gremaud, LCSW from CJE SeniorLife’s Counseling Services will lead group participants in mindfulness exercises that help support mental wellness.

Building the ability to stay present can help participants to cope with stress and uncertainty and reduce negative thinking.

Every Friday, 10–10:30 am CST. Virtual meeting—for Zoom link or dial-in information: lauren.vourvoulias@cje.net

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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. Participation requires advance screening and evaluation to be billable to Medicare and other insurance. Virtual meeting—for information on upcoming group sessions, contact Chloe at 773.508.1698.

Building Caregiver Resilience A twice monthly therapeutic support group for caregivers 60+ to share thoughts and feelings about caregiving, enhance coping strategies, and process their experiences with one another in a supportive environment. Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW. Participation requires advance screening and evaluation to be billable to Medicare and other insurance. 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month starting October 5. 11:30 am–12:30 pm CST. Virtual meeting—registration required for Zoom link information: 773.508.4742.

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 CST. Free. Virtual meeting—registration required for Zoom link or dial-in information: 773.508.1144.

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

Led by Maya Gumirov, LPC, NCC. Every other Monday. 11 am–12:30 pm CST. Free.

Virtual meeting—registration required for Zoom link or dial-in information: 773.508.1016.

Russian Tea Time Music Group. Join us to talk about music or sing, meet new friends, and have fun! The 2nd & 4th Friday of every month. Noon–1:30 pm CST. Free. Virtual meeting— registration required for Zoom link or dial-in information: Natalya Bouinyi at 773.508.1329 or Alla Bondarenko at alla.bondarenko@cje.net.

Living Life Through Loss. A bereavement support group. Sponsored by CJE SeniorLife and JCFS Chicago.

Wednesdays. 1–2 pm CST. Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW. Virtual meeting— registration required for Zoom link or dialin information: 773.508.4742.

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 CST. Free.

Virtual meeting—registration required for Zoom link or dial-in information: 773.508.1106.

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 CST. Free. Virtual meeting—registration required for Zoom link or dial-in information: 773.508.1004.

Caring Conversations. A support group for family members caring for aging Holocaust survivors. Participants can share and identify special challenges, emotions, caregiving tools, and resources. Led by Maya Gumirov, LPC, and John Wickham, LSW. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. 6–7 pm CST. Virtual meeting— registration required for Zoom link or dial-in information: 773.508.1315 or 773.508.1016.

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

Virtual meeting—registration required for Zoom link or dial-in information: 773.508.1004.

H o l i day C los i n gs Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26 Christmas Day Friday, December 25 New Year’s Day Friday, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 18 Passover, Second Day Monday, March 28 Visit www.cje.net/events to find more events and details!

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

CJE’s Adult Day Services— Evanston Has Re-Opened IN OUR TEMPORARY LOCATION AT 5120 GALITZ IN SKOKIE. At CJE’s Adult Day Services (ADS), we welcome and honor older adults’ individual needs for socializing, support, and stimulation. We provide: • Meaningful and interactive programs that integrate memory support, health and wellness, physical activities and creative arts therapies.

• A caring, professional staff with training in dementia and age-related issues, including a Registered Nurse.

• Personal care assistance available throughout the day.

• PLUS! Nutritious lunch and snacks and transportation within specific boundaries.

• Program schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:30 am–3:30 pm. Office hours: 8:30 am–5pm.

COVID-19 protocols are followed throughout the ADS program, including transportation services.

Visit cje.net/adsevanston or call 847.492.1400 for more information or to schedule a private tour!