LIFE Magazine, The Quarterly Publication of CJE SeniorLife, Winter 2017

LIFE THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF CJE SENIORLIFE Winter 2017

First Look at Lieberman’s Expanded Rehab and Fitness Center Also

Shalom to Rabbi Stern A Salute to Leadership A Sincere “Thank You” to Our Donors

Inside CJE EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR Every year CJE honors employees who have been nominated by their peers. The following staff members personify the values and commitment by which CJE has come to be known. The 2016 Employees of the Year are: Jaclyn Abramson Adult Day Services Care Coordinator, Friend Center at Weinberg Community

2016 CELEBRATE CJE Over 600 people attended this year’s event on September 13 at Hilton Chicago. The sounds of American English, a Beatles tribute band, had people dancing in the aisles. We are pleased to report that we raised more than $700,000. This was the 11th annual gala presented by CJE.

Cindy Pedersen Executive Assistant, Lieberman Center

Juan Villanueva Applications Analyst—Information Technology

2016 Celebrate CJE’s Event Board Committee: (top row l-r) Sam Brilliant, Allan Goldstein, Jim Feldman, Kalman Wenig (co-chair); (bottom row l-r) Marci Shapiro (co-chair), Terri Freeman Employees of the Year with Ron Roman, Vice President of Human Resources (far left) and Mark D. Weiner, President and CEO (second from right).

WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS CJE is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board: Todd Newberger, M.D. and Michael Schultz.

ANNUAL REPORT PUBLISHED CJE’s Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2016, entitled “Reflections,” is now available. View it at www.cje. net/about-us/annual-report to learn more about our accomplishments this past year.

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Members of CJE’s Associate Board at Celebrate CJE event.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Next year’s Celebrate CJE will take place October 3, 2017 at Hyatt Regency Chicago.

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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 Manager, Outreach and Customer Service Michele Mangrum

Contributors Allyson Marks Greenfield On the Cover Therapist works with Lieberman resident at new Rehab and Fitness Center.

Read Life Magazine online www.cje.net/life Receive Life Magazine via email— send your request to: lifemag@cje.net We always strive for accuracy, but if you have any questions or concerns, please call 773.508.1024.

Viewpoint Dear Reader,

As the Director of Rehabilitation at Lieberman Center, I am excited to introduce this issue of LIFE Magazine because it coincides with the grand opening of Lieberman’s remodeled and enlarged Rehabilitation and Fitness Center.

Our new space is beautiful, but most importantly, it allows the therapy team to recreate the real life activities that people need to perform every day, such as washing dishes, getting into bed or housekeeping. These essential actions or movements are called “Activities of Daily Living,” or ADLs for short. We have created a 400-sq. ft. mini-apartment that is fully-furnished with a bed and kitchen including cupboards and appliances so that patients can re-learn the skills they need to return home faster and with greater independence. Studies show that being prepared in this way helps to contribute to a patient’s recovery and reduces the risk of rehospitalization.

Lieberman Center has a long history of providing the utmost in quality care for its patients which is why we also have 18 therapists trained and certified in Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy to help patients get back to their homes as quickly as possible. Remember that you do have a choice of where you want to do rehab after a hospital stay. Come take a tour of Lieberman’s new rehab facility and learn more about our excellent outcomes.

Besides introducing the Rehab and Fitness Center, we also want you to meet CJE’s new rabbi, Michelle Stern, to whom we all offer a warm welcome. We’re also pleased to profile former Board Chair and lifetime Board member Barbara Gilbert whose history with CJE spans decades. She is a walking encyclopedia of our organization’s enduring mission to improve the lives of the elderly.

Finally, in a feature that has become a tradition every winter issue, our donors for Fiscal Year 2016 are included with a big “thank you” for all their contributions. If it were not for generous annual donations, grants, foundation and government funding and support from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, we could not provide critical programs and services to the growing number of seniors who are turning to CJE for help.

Wishing all our readers a very happy holiday season and all the best in 2017!

Sarah Wendel, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, RYT Director of Rehabilitation Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation

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

LIEBERMAN’S NEW REHAB AND FITNESS CENTER ACCELERATE YOUR RECOVERY FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME

By Mary Keen

Leonard, a Lieberman Center resident, receives instruction from Caroline Hourihan, Lead Therapist.

Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation has raised its level of care with a newly-remodeled and expanded Rehab and Fitness Center. Designed in consultation with HealthPRO Rehabilitation®, it features anti-slip, noise-dampening cork rubber hybrid flooring and the latest in rehab equipment such as new parallel bars, steps, a mat table, and a variety of modality equipment used by therapists to accomplish the necessary treatments that reduce symptoms and maximize function.

Staff with expertise in physical, occupational and speech therapies is led by Sarah Wendel, who holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. According to Wendel, the biggest enhancement to the new rehab facility is the inclusion of a complete Activities of Daily Living (ADL) apartment which helps patients to practice the real activities that they need to accomplish at home.

Since 75% of Lieberman rehab patients return to their homes, they have to be able to take care of themselves.

Wendel uses the example of the five steps of food prep: Patients must get food out of the refrigerator, open it up, mix together the different ingredients, cook it and then serve it. Since food prep is such an important activity in one’s day, simply being able to put those five steps together really helps people return home faster and successfully, with more confidence.

and reconfigured for optimal space usage. A larger open expanse allows different disciplines to interact together in the therapy process, producing a highly-desirable collaborative care model. For example, there are some instances where staff can do co-treatments, as when a physical therapist works on someone’s balance at the same time that an occupational therapist works with them on their ability to brush their teeth and wash their face. With this open gym model Wendel can observe how different professionals are working with the patients and can see their cooperative interactions.

The ADL apartment provides all that is necessary for a person to be retrained: cupboards with dishes, drawers with utensils, appliances and more. Wendel points out that the apartment allows staff to perform good evidence-based therapy as patients practice their “activities of daily living.”

Parallel bars and exercise balls help build strength and mobility.

The rehab area has been enlarged to 1,600 square feet

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Lieberman’s Significant Rehab Outcomes* • • • •

90% of rehab patients go home in less than 30 days Walking gait improved by 68%

30% increase in ability to dress oneself 33% increase in the ability to transfer from a chair to bed

*As of June 2016. For more outcomes, visit http://www.cje.net/short-term-rehab/fastfacts-outcomes

Some of the tools used to help residents master the activities of daily living.

“Lieberman Center has caring and compassionate therapists who use evidence-based practices to allow people to return home as fast as possible.”

–Sarah Wendel, Director of Rehabilitation at Lieberman Center

Lieberman Center employs 18 full-time professional and certified therapists at the Rehab and Fitness Center. Therapy is offered seven days a week in the following three disciplines:

1. Physical—Therapy that deals with overall mobility, including getting in and out of a chair, up and out of bed, increasing balance, building strength and walking.

2. Occupational—Task-oriented therapy that deals with taking care of oneself, one’s home and one’s hobbies or pastimes.

3. Speech—Therapy that works with a person’s ability to speak, process language and to eat, focusing on the muscles of the mouth and throat that need to be strengthened or coordinated.

The rehab center also provides training for the family of patients, such as showing them how to make car transfers. Therapists will also visit a patient’s home and provide home safety assessments where they make recommendations about furniture placement and check out other safety issues.

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Lieberman Center’s rehab outcomes are outstanding even though our patient population is typically older and frailer than in other short-term rehab centers.

Patients are often medically-complex, meaning that they have multiple medical problems that make the rehabilitation process more challenging.

Most important is that Lieberman’s care does not stop once someone is discharged. All rehab patients receive the services of the Lieberman +30 Program, whereby a Transitional Care Nurse monitors and follows patients for a month to ensure they are managing their medications and following other post-rehab instructions. This free feature of Lieberman Center was implemented to reduce re-hospitalizations, bringing Lieberman’s re-admissions rate below the national average.

If you need rehab, you can choose where you want to go after a hospital stay. Lieberman Center features all-private rooms and has many amenities to enhance your road to recovery.

Call 847.929.3320 for a tour and more information.

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We thank

the following individuals, businesses, foundations, philanthropic organizations and government agencies that helped us provide vital services in 2015–2016.*

$100,000+

Anonymous Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Care Program Crown Family Philanthropies Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Jewish Federations of North America JUF Breakthrough Fund JUF Fund for Innovation in Health Michael Reese Health Trust Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute The Retirement Research Foundation

$50,000–$99,999

Alvin H. Baum Family Fund George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities Bernice Elbin The Fraida-Cameron Foundation Philip Garoon Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc. Leonard H. and Diane Sherman Family Foundation

$25,000–$49,999

Anonymous Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation Adrienne Drell and Franklin Nitikman Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation Jacob J. Fink Charitable Foundation Leo S. Guthman Fund Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park Michael E. Koen and Joyce Grenis Elaine and Norton Sarnoff Swartzberg/Zoller Family Foundation Walmart Foundation

$10,000–$24,999

Anonymous Margery and Robert Abrams ALG International, LLC Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation Modestus Bauer Foundation Dr. Martha J. Bernheim Trust/ Sheryl Oberman Fred J. Brunner Foundation Carolyn Bucksbaum Cancer Treatment Centers of America Dykema Gossett PLLC Max Goldenberg Foundation Robert L. and Sylvia M. Haag Supporting Foundation The Karlins Family Charitable Fund David C. Kleiman Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust Lazarus Charitable Foundation Charlotte Lindon The Malkin Family Gerald O. Mann Charitable Foundation

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Lois Melvoin James C. Mills Morrison Management Specialists Sherri and William Schorsch Linda Soreff Siegel Sheila and Ira Stone Weinberg Family Foundation Enid and Kalman Wenig

$5,000–$9,999

AdvaCare Systems Alliance for Research in Chicagoland Communities Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Anonymous Aramark Management Services, L.P. The Sarah C. Bennett Charitable Trust Sharen and Marc Berman Ruth Goodman Blum and Michael Blum, M.D. The Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation Martin and Mary L. Boyer Foundation The Braeside Foundation Robyn and Sam Brilliant Adrienne and Arnold Brookstone Dennis J. Carlin Chicago White Sox Arlene and Steven Drucker Frank H. Stowell & Sons, Inc. Terri and Michael Freeman Galter Foundation Gentle Home Services, Inc. Jacqueline and Howard N. Gilbert Marsha and Allan Goldstein/ Goldstein Financial Group, LLC Gould & Ratner Judy and Jeffrey Graff Greenberg Traurig, LLP Carol and Alan Greene Debra and Michael Greenhill Ellen and Michael Gross Hamilton Thies & Lorch, LLP Rachel Hayman and Ed Michael HealthPRO Rehabilitation Hochberg Family Foundation Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP Sondra Fineberg Kraff LA-CO Industries, Inc. Francis L. Lederer Foundation The Irving Lewis Family Jan and Dr. Jerome Loew Susan and Kenneth Lorch Sondra and Max Lorig Walter S. Mander Foundation Leslie Markman-Stern and Phillip L. Stern Elinor and Maynard Marks Family Fund at The Chicago Community Trust Medline Industries, Inc. Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund New World Somewhere NorthShore University HealthSystem Omnicare Foundation Sandra and Michael Perlow Vicki and Gary Pines

The PrivateBank and Trust Co. Susan and Howard Reese Ellen and Steven Rogin David Rosenberg Ruth D. Rosin RSM US, LLP Raina and Howard Ruskin Mally and Alan Rutkoff Alyne D. Salstone, z”l Claudia and John Salstone Terry and Stephen Schwartz Susan Ringel Segal and Gary Segal Marci and Keith Shapiro Debbie and Richard Silverstein Judy and Michael Smith Taxman Family Foundation Voices: Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation The Wagner Foundation Warren Barr North Shore Judith and Floyd Whellan Whitehall of Deerfield Barb and Michael Zaransky and Family

$2,500–$4,999

Allegra Print and Imaging Nicole and David Berger Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Esther and Charles Bley Gerald Freedman Thomas L. Harris Henry Hindin Foundation Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP Jennings On The Park Mary and Jerome Kaltman Loraine and Stephen Kaufman Ann-Louise and Dennis Kleper Arona and Robert Landsman Linda and Mark Loewenstein McMaster-Carr Supply Company Meals on Wheels Association of America Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation Margo and Michael Oberman Perkins Eastman Paula and Dr. Carlton Resnick Barbara Rosin and Harvey R. Kallick Leatrice and Stephen Sandler Julie and Robert Schlossberg Kimberly and Perry Shwachman Rachel and Michael Stein Temple Beth El Dianne Tesler Randi Urkov Vedder Price

$1,000–$2,499

Accord Hospice Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Marilyn and Howard Altman Susan and Miff Ardell Howard I. Aronson Bruce Bachmann Jacqueline and Bruce Barron Renee and Marvin Bearak Alexander Belenky

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Celebrate CJE The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation Ellen B. Bogolub and Neil Friedman Lynda and Scott Canel Leasha and Joel Carp Carol and Doug Cohen The Cooper Foundation Mary Lynn and Michael Dicker Joyce and Richard Durra Dr. Vadim Edelstein Estia Eichten and Deborah Forman Eichten Susan and Alan Ellenby Drs. Rochelle and Arthur Elstein Sig Feiger and Rose Grossinger Lynne and Mark Feinberg Feitler Family Fund Laura and James Feldman Roslyn K. Flegel Jane and Charles Forman Susan and Stuart Fried Adrienne and Irwin Friedman Lee and Donald Geller Dr. Betsy R. Gidwitz Barbara and Howard Gilbert Marlene and David Glickstein Judith and William Goldberg Sharon and Elliot Goldman Mark Grazman Laurie and Gary Greenfield Sarah and Joel Handelman Denise and Jonathan Handler Lynn and Peter Holstein Sheryl and Robert Josephson Lori and Mitchell Kahn Carol and Arnold Kanter A & E Kaplan Foundation Kaplan Foundation Fund Andrea and Dr. Douglas Kaplan Linda S. Kaplan Harriet and Ernest Karmin Barbara and Dennis Kessler Lori and Tony Khanuk Lore Kirchheimer David Kleinman The Rose F. and Alice M. Koffend Foundation Susan and Martin Kozak Mara and Andrew Kupferberg Bruce Lederman Tobi and Milton Lefton Nanci Garoon Leigner and Frank Leigner Bernard Levy Doris Lewy Joan and Herbert Loeb Zella E. Ludwig David Macknin Carol Maxon Merrill Lynch Lorence Merritt Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation Mutual of America Robert Norris Charitable Foundation Alison and William Pearson The Perlstein Foundation Sheila and Maurice Pickard

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Cindy and David Pogrund Rita and Allen Pomerance John E. Pomeranz and Renee D. Stein Laura and Rick Prohov Sonya Reich Howard Rosenberg Barbara and Richard Rosenfield Karen and Barry Rosenthal Doris Roskin Renee and Edward Ross Foundation Bonnie and Jerry Rothenberg Biff Ruttenberg Foundation Lowell Sachnoff Jane and Robert Sarnoff Gail and Robert Scadron Susan and Charles Schwartz Susan and Harry Seigle Aileen Shalowitz Susan and David Sherman Barbara and Richard Silverman Harriet and Dr. Norman Simon Lois Simon Charitable Foundation Shari and Mark Slavin Stephanie and Michael Smerling Fortuna and Luis Spitz Lynda Watson Stein and Lawrence Stein Harriet C. Stone Supera Family Foundation Binnie and Mark Swislow Lynn Thorpe Miriam Toney Ventas, Inc. Jane and Gerald Weber Patty and Mark Weiner Weinger/Spector Foundation Morris Weiser Family Foundation Thomas Werner Rabbi and Judy Wolkin Carol A. Wootton Barbara and Leonard Worsek Lisa and Richard Worsek Worsek & Vihon

$500–$999

AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing AEG Family Foundation Susan Agate and Mike Slutsky Am Shalom Congregation Helen and Michael Arkes Arnstein & Lehr, LLP Autohaus On Edens, Inc. Seymour Bagan Rabbi Michael Balinsky Marianne and Jack Bankier Debra and Daniel Bauer Verna and Ira Becker Deborah Beerman and Jason Nierman Belgravia Group, Ltd. Gary Belkin and Edward Tuder Bonnie Benson Julie Bringas Joan and William Brodsky Jay A. Canel Allen Carter

Corporate and Individual Sponsors Premier Circle: Philip Garoon Benefactors: Anonymous, Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation, Elaine and Norton Sarnoff, Swartzberg/Zoller Family Foundation Patrons: Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, The Crown Family, Dykema, Joyce Grenis and Michael Koen, The Malkin Family, James C. Mills, Morrison Community Living, Diane and Richard Weinberg, Kal and Enid Wenig Friends: AdvaCare Systems, Anonymous, Marc and Sharen Berman, The Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation, Ruth Goodman Blum and Michael D. Blum, M.D., The Braeside Foundation, Sam and Robyn Brilliant, Adrienne and Arnold Brookstone, Dennis J. Carlin, Terri and Michael Freeman, Gentle Home Services, Howard N. and Jacqueline Gilbert, Marsha and Allan Goldstein/Goldstein Financial Group, LLC, Gould & Ratner, L.L.P., Judy and Jeff Graff, GreenbergTraurig, Alan and Carol Greene, Ellen and Michael Gross, Hamilton Thies & Lorch, L.L.P., HealthPRO Rehabilitation, Health Term Corp., The Hochberg Family Foundation, Laura and Russell Karlins, KattenMuchinRosenman, L.L.P., Sondra Fineberg Kraff, The Gerald O. Mann Charitable Foundation/Harriet and Allan Wulfstat, Trustees, Medline, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Omnicare, Sandra and Michael Perlow, Vicki and Gary Pines, The PrivateBank, Susan and Howard Reese, Steven and Ellen Rogin, RSM, Mally and Alan Rutkoff, Terry and Stephen Schwartz, Susan Ringel Segal and Gary Segal, Marci and Keith Shapiro, Linda Soreff Siegel, Judy and Michael Smith, Sox, Leslie Markman-Stern and Phillip Stern, Frank H. Stowell & Sons, Inc., Taxman Family Foundation, Warren Barr North Shore, Whitehall of Deerfield Healthcare Center, Barb and Michael Zaransky and Family

CJE SeniorLife would like to thank all contributors to the 2016 Celebrate CJE event.

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Susan and Bill Casper Chicago Art Source Aurelia and Benjamin Cohen Bernice and Benjamin Cohen Allan Coleman Jane and John Colman Companions for Seniors, Inc. Richard Cortesi Laurie Crown Cookie and Dr. Salomon Dayan Janet and Noel DeBacker Nina and I. Walter Deitch Albert Delighter Rosanne Diamond DLA Piper US, LLP Jill Drell Dundee Pharmacy, Inc. Marian L. Edelstein Charlene and Pierre Eilian Diane and Gerald Elbin Joan and Barry Elman Edith and Gerald Falk Brenda and Lawrence Feis Mary and Stephen Fenchel Millie Fenchel Rachel and Matt Field Nancy and Jerrold Fink Roberta Fink Ruth Forman Michael Freed Renee Friedman and Robert Druzinsky Loren and Howard Friend Sharel and Norman Fuenfer Dafna and Stuart Gabel Carey and David Gelfand Sheila and Vern Gideon Judie and Allen Ginsburg Alice and Steve Ginsburgh Ellen and Philip Glass Gofen and Glossberg, L.L.C. Sheila and Joseph Goldberg Sue and Jerry Goldberg Suzanne and Earl Goldberg Harry M. Goldin and Jane Kaplan Lisa and Bruce Goldman Roberta and Robert Goldman Susan and Arthur Goldner Susan and Sheldon Good Adele Gorenstein Jayne and Stephen Hanauer Amy and Brian Hand Steven P. Handler and Janet M. Koran Geri and Gregory Hansen Nina and Arnold Harris Paula and David Harris Drs. Tamar and Uri Heller John and Robin Hendricksen Lori and Howard Hirsch Hollister Incorporated Horizon Realty Group Frances Horwich Emily and David Inman Lorraine and Jay Jaffe Diane and Joel Jastromb JourneyCare Wendy and Daniel Kahn

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Renee Kalish Rachel Karp Katz & Stefani, LLC Sherri and Reis Kayser Wendy Kleper Ruth Knack Lake Forest Bank & Trust Co. Laner Muchin, Ltd. Marshall R. Lavin Donna and Ira Leavitt Elaine Leboff-Ries, M.D. and Michael H. Ries, M.D. Jane and Scott Lederman Janet and Eugene Lerner Marcy and Kenneth Levin Cheryl and Leonard Levine Marga Levy Arlene and Martin Lewis Valerie and Dr. Michael Lewis Eleanor and Myron Lieberman Caroline Linder Thomas Lockwood Debra and David Lorig Richard Lynn Marilyn E. Malkin and Lawrence Wolf Margolis Weldon, LLC Charlotte and Robert Markson Beatrice C. Mayer Carol and John McKinnon Arlene Alpert Mehlman and Dr. David Mehlman Lyssa Menard Nancy Meyer Mark and Wendy Mills Milwaukee Valve Company, Inc. Myers Carden & Sax, LLC Andrea and Anthony Nocchiero Anne and John Oppenheimer Optum Alan Orlowsky Stuart Perlik Polsinelli Shughart PC. Popowcer Katten, Ltd. Right At Home Fay Rogak Cindy and David Rosenbloom Jennifer and Paul Rosenblum Donna and David Rubin Carol and Lee Saldinger David Saltz Linda and Jay Schiff Phyllis and James Schneider Janice and Michael Schrimmer Beverly and Ira Schulman Trudy and Edward Schwartz Phyllis Segal Senior Lifestyle Corporation Linda R. Sher Valerie and Mitchell Slotnick Barbara and Dr. Marc Slutsky Judith and Norman Soep Heidi and William Spizman Rhonda and Gary Stern Lynda and Rick Strusiner Dorothy Swanson Marianne and Stuart Taussig

Temple Jeremiah Benjamin Tessler TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Company TMK Productions, Inc. Topel Forman, LLC Sarah and Andrew Topus US Bank Wayne Walker Roberta and Robert Washlow Norton Wasserman Diane and Richard Weinberg Mark Weisberg Jessica and Leonard Weiss Denise and Tom Whennen Brenda Wolf and Fred Siegman Andrea Yablon Eirit and Alon Yonatan Alison Zirn and Scott Greenberg Lili Ann and Richard Zisook Eileen and Larry Zoll Ronna and Steven Zoll

$300–$499

ABILITY Network Gershen Abraham Wendy and Steven Abrams Aitz Hayim Center for Jewish Living Mona and Andrew Albert Atomatic Mechanical Services, Inc. Marcia and Bruce Balonick Dolores and Ralph Barnett BDO Terese Mosher Beluris Buni and Jordy Berger Molly and Steven Berman Diane and Karl Berolzheimer Joanne and Lawrence Blankstein Amy and Mark Blumenthal The Breakers of Edgewater Beach Elaine and Joel Brody Magda Brown Susan and Colman Buchbinder Beth and Paul Cherner Chicago Jewish Funerals Sandra Collins ComForcare Home Care Congregation Beth Shalom Con-tech International, Inc. Jillian and Jack Cowan Gail and Chris Dallas Judge and Mrs. Ronald Davis Edith F. DeMar Marcia and Kenneth Denberg Direct Imprint, Inc. Paula and Ronald Domsky Dutton & Casey, PC Joan and Warren Eagle Susan and Richard Eggener Electro Force, LLC Janet and Paul Epner Gitta Fajerstein Maurice Fantus and Judith A. Aiello Nadine and Jeffrey Franklin Fifth Third Bank First Bank of Highland Park Foundation Fischel & Kahn, Ltd.

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Geneva Advisors, LLC Dale and Gerald Ginsburg Alana and Scott Glickson Susanne Glink Goldstein Financial Group, LLC Joel Goldstein Gillian and Ellis Goodman Sylvia Gordon Great Mountain Capital Management, LLC Allyson Marks Greenfield and Avi Greenfield Sherry Harrison Ellen and Werner Heimann Nancy and Allen Hirschfield Hokin Sternberg Insurance Services Home Instead Senior Care Martin R. Hurtig Hyatt Regency Chicago JAC Education Foundation Johnson Goldberg and Brown, Ltd. Robin and Charles Kafenshtok Gerri and David Kahnweiler Eileen and Sherman Kaplan Carole Klein-Alexander and Ron Klein Mardi Klevs Randi and Alan Kohn Karen and Mitchell Kopin Bonnie and Edward Koven Kraff Eye Institute,Ltd. Tracey and Robert Kritt Roberta and Jeffrey Kwall Harvey Lambert Beth and Stephen Landsman Caryl and Burt Lasko Andrea and Phillip LeBoy Leff & Cohen, Ltd. Sandra and Joel Leff Dr. Saul Legator Ronna B. Leibach Natalie and Steven Levine Ricki and Leonard Levine Gail and Gary Lissner Sue Ann Lorig Rabbi and Mrs. Steven S. Lowenstein Shana Lowitz Ted Lowitz Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company, LLC Roberta Mallon and Lew Robert Barbara and Larry Margolis Naomi and Dr. Norman Marshall McKesson Medical-Surgical Donna Medintz and Len Parmacek Laurie and Martin Merel Joanne and Alan Meyers Midwest Foods Arthur Miller Monahan Law Group, LLC J. Clifford Moos Morris & Sons Gloria and Barry Newman Michelle and Josh Newman Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Margery Nieder North Shore Community Bank North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

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Carol E. Adelman Zack Adler Albany Bank & Trust Company, N.A. Alper Services, LLC Altair Advisers, LLC Sharon Alter Sheryl and Steven Altman Lynn and Alfred Altschul Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation Susan and Joseph Ament American Weathermakers Luba and Mel Ames Aml Group, Ltd. Perry Ander Sheila Ander Sheryl and George Annes Anshe Emet Synagogue Sylvia Arbetman Arrow Plumbing, Inc. Avant For Men Laurie and Grant Bagan Renee and Sanford Bank Cheryl and Ted Banks Marsha and Allen Barnett Teri and Steve Barnett Donna Barrows Idell and Seymour Bartlett Michael G. Bass Elayne Baum Jacqueline Bazelon John F. Becker Jr. Madeleine and Allen Beerman Jane and Herbert Beller Sarah and Haskel Benishay Eileen and Dr. Bruce Bennin Kay and Garry Benson Robert B. Berger Carol A. Berkowitz Paul Berks Dr. and Mrs. David M. Berkson Suzanne and Gershon Berkson Alissa Berman Ruth and Robert Berns Michelle Bernstein Susan and Dr. Ira Bernstein Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Lisa Blechman Alison and Andrew Bloom Vivian and Howard Bloom Arlene and Howard Blumenthal Gail and Marvin Boehm Boelter Food Service Sandra Bornstein Marley S. Boruszak Marlene and Harold Bressler Shirley and Andrew Brill Jean and Albert Broday Sheila Broder Beverly and Allan Brodsky Julie and Matthew Brody Deborah and Matthew Brown Gail and Andrew Brown Janet and Alan Brown Selma and John Burley Edryce Cadden

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Ilise Goldberg Margo and Barry Goldberg Muriel and Ronald Goldberg Fay and Thomas Goldblatt Patricia and Loren Golden Scott Goldenberg Diane Goldman Goldberg Weisman Cairo Goldman Sachs Barbara G. Goldsmith Minnie and Ronald Goldsmith Cecelia and Edward Goldstein Gail and Donald Goldstein Dr. Jay Goldstein Myla and Dr. Bruce Goldstick Ann and James Goodman Iris Goodman Alanna and Robert Gordon Kay and Barton Gordon Linda and Dr. Leo Gordon Margo and Burt Gordon Mitchell Gordon Norma and Phillip Gordon Sharon and Michael Gordon Estelle and William Gould Patricia and Douglas Gray Helen D. Greenebaum Shira Greenfield Mary and Robert Gremley Roslyn and Sam Grodzin Merle and Barry Gross Ellen and Lawrence Grossman Ellen and Arnold Gruber Sarah and Bryan Gryka Dana and Adam Guetzow Irina and Mikhail Gumin Barbara and Mark Gutman Arthur M. Gutterman Marla and Irwin Gzesh Lisa and David Haas Julie Hamos and Alan Greiman Barbara and Jerome Handler David Harris Janice and Yra Harris Judy and Michael Harris Saundra Hawes HealthMEDX, Inc. HearUSA Judith and Melvin Hecktman Patricia Heestand Hefter, Leshem, Margolis Capital Management Group Heidi and Daniel Hefter Greta Heiman Lorraine Helfand Susanne Henry and Alan Schachtman Elaine and Karl Herman Sandra and Jack Herman Veronika and Rafael Hernandez Janis and Dr. Steven Hersh Jan K. Hirsch Joyce and Richard Hirsch Sarah and Scott Hirsch Bruce Hirsh Cynthia and Gary Hoefler Melissa and Kenneth Hoffman

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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.

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Susan and Herb Levin Carole and Martin Levine Dr. Monte Levinson Carole and Joseph Levy Eva Levy Fran and Mark Levy Rachel Levy Beatrice F. Lewis Deborah B. Lewis Ila Lewis Jamie and Douglas Lewis Sue and Samuel Lewis Zvie Liberman Liberty Technology Advisors Susan Lieberman and James I. Stoller Carol and Robert Lifton Barbara and Herbert Linn

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Susan and Jeffrey Rubenstein Laurie and Jeffrey Rubin Tracey Rubinoff Joan and William Ruppert Brent Sahl Michelle and Joseph Salamone Nancy Salkover Andrea and Ronald Sandler Ronald M. Sandler Revelle and Henry Schachter Sharon Schatz Jill and Dan Schecter Judith and David Schiffman Dr. Joseph H. Schmaltz II Renee and Herbert Schneider Ina Schneiderman Jennifer and Noah Schnepper Michael J. Schorin and Jan A. Zausmer Barbara Schrayer Rabbi and Mrs. Robert D. Schreibman Mary Schreibstein and Michael E. Fox Robert Schwalb Schwartz Wolf & Bernstein, LLP Cassie Schwartz David Y. Schwartz Frederick E. Schwartz Jamie and David Schwartz Reva and Michael Schwartz Searchers Securitas Security Services Lisa Seltzer and Gary Wolfson Mona and Harold Shabelman Diane and Howard Shachter Marjorie P. Shafton Diane K. Shah Cantor and Mrs. Howard Shalowitz Gertrude and Dr. Stanley Shapiro Lynne and Jonathan Shapiro Patricia Shapiro Valerie and Lee Shapiro Evelyn and Ernest Shavitz Roslyn L. Sheppard Lawrence A. Sherman Howard Shidlowsky and Saralyn Peritz Yelena and Aleksandr Shmushkin Jeffrey Shore and Gloria Graff Carol and Norman Shubert Jill and Bert Shure Sidley Austin, LLP Dr. Barry Siegel Evelyn Siegel Linda and Richard Sieracki Susan and David Siev Margaret and Alan Silberman Susan and Lawrence Silberman Gary Silverman Carol and Daniel Silverstein Anita and Stephen Simes Joan Simon Merle and Howie Simon Michael L. Simon Susan Simon and Joel Aronowitz Nancy S. Simonian Carol and Joel Singer Helen and Hillel Singer Donna and David Sirianni

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Benita T. Terry Merle Terry Merilyn and Jerry Thall Dr. Sarah M. Ticho Tiedmann Enterprises, Inc. Beatrice and Charles Tier Ellen and Alan Toban Tyco Integrated Security Tali Tzur University Eye Specialists Burton S. Ury Villarreal Landscape, Inc. Laurie and Milton Wakschlag Waldheim Cemetery Alyse and Tony Wanger Louise and Bill Warshauer Dr. Michael J. Wasserman Howard Wax Wayne’s Lake Shore Cleaners Florence K. Weese

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David Weil Rabbi and Mrs. Michael A. Weinberg Cheryl and Steve Weiner Jennifer Weininger Jerome Weinstein Judi Weintraub Lee and Michael Weisman Fern and Stanley Weiss Judith and Dr. Samuel Weiss Olga Weiss and George R. Honig Bernice Weissbourd Cheryl and Keith Weitzman Susan and Richard Wellek Veronika and Seth Wenig Dr. Bernard V. Wetchler Richard Wexell Mary Anne and Raymond Wexler White Iris Yoga Debra and Barry Wineberg Henry Winograd Iris Witkowsky Cheryl and Harrell Wittenstein Janet and Jerrold Wolf Cindy and Hal Wolken William Yedor Nettie Zelkowitz Helene Zimmerman-Plotkin and Steven Plotkin Phillip and Debra Zisook Amy and Daniel Zoller Marcy and Michael Zoller Helen Zuckerman and Gary Shaw Gail and Charles Zugerman Jill Zwick

Matching Gifts

Aetna Employee Giving Campaign Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Enova International, Inc. Goldman Sachs Grainger Matching Charitable Gifts Program Motorola Foundation

Endowments and Bequests Anonymous Estate of Sarah Altbach Helen and Norman Asher Alzheimer’s Care Fund Joseph Atkin B & J Association Mirza A. Baig Samuel Ballis Fund Jordon 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. and 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 and 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 Erwin Epstein Joan H. Epstein Gitta Fajerstein The Rabbi Shlomoh Z. Fineberg and Naomi D. Wainger Fineberg Religious Observance Fund I.M. and Fannabell S. Fixman Foundation Robert Forman Enrichment Series Fund 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. and 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 Allan Goldstein Joel H. Goldstein Alan I. Greene Allyson Marks Greenfield and Avi Greenfield Robert L. and Sylvia M. Haag Supporting Foundation The Robert L. Haag Trust Thomas L. and Joann K. Harris Ethel Heller Revocable Trust Teresita A. Hellman Ruth Herman Estate of David A. Herstein Ethyle Levin Hillman Fund Estate of Miriam T. Hirtenstein Phyllis A. Jones Estate of Florence L. Kaufman Esther Kirkel Carole Klein-Alexander Michael E. Koen Jeffrey W. Korman Sondra Fineberg Kraff Leo Krakow Trust Louise H.Landau Estate

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The David and Hedy B. Landman Trust Estate of Hannah Landsberg 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 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 and Milton Mallin Memorial Fund Estate of Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Beatrice “Buddy” Mayer Al and Lillian Mazure Trust C. Margaret McClaskey Morris Metcoff Trust James C. Mills Estate of Irving H. and Harriet B. Nathan Jerome J. Nathan Trust Ian Natkin—in memory of Lillian Natkin Joseph and Jennie Newman Fund 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 Vicki Franklin Pines June Raffel Charitable Trust Nate Y. Ratner Fund Michael Reese Service League Susan and Howard Reese and Family Sonya and Robert Reich Philanthropic Fund Estate of Rose Resnick Marilynn Rivkin Joseph Robineau Fund 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 Estate of Eugene M. Segal Edward and Dorothy Shapiro Marci L. Shapiro Estate of Jerome and Natalie Share Leonard and Diane Sherman Family Foundation The Susan and David Sherman Family Endowment Fund for The Diane Sherman Welcome Shabbat Lunch and Learn Program Leonard Shraiberg Endowment Fund

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Joel S. Siegel Linda Soreff Siegel Seymour and Roslyn Simon Trust Edward and Honora Singer Estate of Lillian and Dwight D. Slater Judy and Michael Smith Georgette Grosz Spertus Trust Adele Stern Estate of Veda Stern Rick Strusiner Swartzberg / Zoller Family Foundation 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 and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. Stanley L. Weinberg Mark and Patty Weiner Nellie and Louis Weiner Fund Weinfield Trust Ronald Weismehl Enid and Kalman Wenig Judith W. Whellan Marshall Yablon June and Howard Zimmerman

Government Partners

AgeOptions Chicago Department of Planning and Development Chicago Housing Authority Chicago Low Income Housing Trust Fund City of Evanston CDBG Federal Emergency Management Agency Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Department of Transportation Illinois Department on Aging Illinois Housing Development Authority U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs U.S. Social Security Administration Village of Skokie CDBG

Contributed Gifts and Services Kathleen and Glenn Bennett Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah Sisterhood Board Marjorie Breyer and Glen Marder Les Brownlee and Priscilla R. MacDougall Ida Bulkin Chicago Bulls Ruth Colby Mara and Peter Delman Neal Draznin William Dubner Roberta and Richard Edelheit Andrew D. Eichner Adrienne Eisenmann

Judy and Dr. Gerald Farby Sara S. Feinstein Trust Renee and David Fellman Sharna Fetman Dimitri Feygin Rhonda and Richard Fried Morton Friedman Paula and Neil Friedman Ellen Gebel Jack Goldberg Sheri and Howard Goldstein Diane Gordon Steve Greenberg Burt Handler Marilyn K. Harris Miron Hirsch Michael Horvich Lisa Jordan Maurice Kirshner Linda R. Konitz Ruth Koress Phillip Kosett Bill Kraitz Marcella Kreiter Marion Lazar Renee and Marvin Lederman Sandra and Joel Leff Michelle and Garry Less Michael Levenstein Ron Lichterman Leslie Markman-Stern and Phillip L. Stern Jill and Charles Mattenson Donna and Ronald Meibach Karen and Jerome Morris Carole and Zangwill Munies Joy and Gerry Orlowsky Kellie Poulos Edie Richmond Law Office of Daliah Saper Michael Schneiderman Rabbi Michael J. Schorin and Jan A. Zausmer Frederick E. Schwartz Herb Sheriff Nancy and Henry Silverman Morris Silverman Sofia Smolen Donald Stefans Rachel and Michael Stein Matus Stolov Ricky Strauss Eileen and Michael B. Tarnoff David Templin Jodi Urkov Ruth and Eugene Weiss Delores and Eugene M. Zemsky *July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

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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Board of Directors Chair Judy L. Smith Vice Chair Kalman Wenig Secretary Kenneth F. Lorch Treasurer Charles M. Bley President and CEO Mark D. Weiner Directors Marilyn D. Altman Steven Anixter Marc L. Berman Michael D. Blum, M.D. Samuel P. Brilliant Arnold F. Brookstone* Dennis J. Carlin* Steve C. Drucker Daniel N. Epstein* James M. Feldman Terri Freeman Vern Gideon Barbara A. Gilbert* William I. Goldberg* Allan Goldstein Jeffrey Graff, M.D. Mark Grazman Alan I. Greene* Harvey R. Kallick Mary R. Kaltman Dennis M. Kleper

Michael E. Koen Sondra Fineberg Kraff Robert E. Landsman Bruce J. Lederman* Jack M. Levin* Leslie Markman-Stern James C. Mills* Margo Fried Oberman Sheryl Oberman Maurice B. Pickard, M.D. Vicki Pines John E. Pomeranz Susan A. Reese Carlton R. Resnick, D.D.S. Steven Rogin David M. Rosenberg Karen Rosenthal Mally Z. Rutkoff* Stephen P. Sandler* Robert L. Schlossberg* Joel C. Schneider Terry L. Schwartz Susan Ringel Segal Marci L. Shapiro Linda Soreff Siegel Rich Silverstein Michael G. Stein Sherwin J. Stone* z�l Dianne Tesler Rabbi Carl Wolkin Leonard A. Worsek*

Associate Board Debby Beerman Dave Berger Benjamin Bronner Andy Cooper Zach Goldstein Adam S. Guetzow Ryan Hess Steve Levine Rachel Levy Michelle Newman Laura Rosenfeld Ryan Schraier Michael Schultz Cassie Schwartz Nick Siegel Cydney Stein Lauren Stone Matthew Teinowitz Seth Wenig Danielle (Dani) Wolf Rich Wolf Alon Yonatan

* Past Board Chair

Executive Leadership President and CEO Mark D. Weiner Vice President and CFO Thomas Lockwood Vice President, Residential Services Bill Casper Vice President, Community Services Laura Prohov

Vice President, Healthy Aging and Community Initiatives Donna Pezzuto

Medical Director, Lieberman Center Noel DeBacker, M.D.

Vice President, Marketing Management Carole Klein-Alexander

Senior Director of Development Allyson Marks Greenfield

Vice President, Human Resources and Learning Ron Roman

Manager, Business Systems and Analytics Christian Hill Manager, IT Infrastructure Keith Kurtenbach Senior Director, Corporate Compliance and Risk Management Nancy Harris

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A SALUTE TO LEADERSHIP: BARBARA GILBERT Way before the people of the United States nominated its first woman to run as a major party’s presidential candidate, CJE SeniorLife elected its first female Board Chair, Barbara A. Gilbert. Ms. Gilbert held this position from 1991-1993, almost the halfway mark in CJE’s 45-year history.

Ms. Gilbert’s impact on CJE’s trajectory has been notable, and closely entwined, personally and professionally. In the early 1980s, she was immersed in a career as the Director of Beneficiary Education for Chicago’s Medicare office, helping people file for their benefits. In this role, she was familiar with CJE’s original walk-in center on Morse Avenue, where staff also provided free benefits counseling. It was bashert. As she gradually stepped back from her professional career to raise her growing family with her husband Howard, volunteering for CJE was a perfect fit: “I just knew I had to give back to the community and my heart naturally went out to the elderly.” By 1983, she was asked to join CJE’s Board of Directors and has held numerous leadership positions, mentoring dozens of new Board members and providing insightful counsel to staff.

with dignity and respect. Twenty years ago, Weinberg Community was acclaimed as the first licensed assisted living facility in Illinois.

for Senior Living in Deerfield. She stood beside Joe Gidwitz, shovel to shovel, at the groundbreaking in 1995. Her longtime vision, which was fully supported by the Jewish Federation and CJE’s Board, was to ensure that older adults had options for housing, especially those who needed additional help to live

During four decades of service to CJE, Barbara Gilbert has lived by these words and we are blessed by her actions. Her impeccable leadership and commitment to serving the elderly, infused with wisdom and grace, have had an immeasurable influence on CJE’s enduring history.

Since Ms. Gilbert is so closely identified with CJE, community members often call her first to get advice on how CJE can help their older loved ones. She is proud to recommend CJE’s myriad of services… from short-term rehab at Lieberman to counseling to Adult Day Services. But she is also realistic. To provide a continuum of care for a growing number of seniors, CJE needs more resources. She would like to see young people get involved in our organization’s work and is especially inspired by the growth of our Associate Board.

Since Ms. Gilbert’s tenure as Board chair, two more women have been elected to this highest office: Mally Rutkoff and Judy Smith, CJE’s current chair.

Both have incredible respect for her leadership and devotion to the Jewish and larger community.

Characteristically modest, Barbara feels that her biggest contribution was to provide them guidance on how to run a good, tight meeting with action items and deliverables. “Get people in… get ’em out. Everyone has important work to do.”

To this day, Ms. Gilbert’s voice softens when she mentions the late Joseph Gidwitz, CJE’s founding Board Chair, who she acknowledges as her mentor.

“He taught me a lot about strategic planning… how to be business-oriented… yet he was driven by incredible compassion for the elderly.” She also recalls that in 1986, she and Mark Weiner, a fellow Board vice chair, In 1993, the theme of CJE’s Annual were in charge of a facilitating a two-day Report was “A Salute to Leadership.” The “I just knew Board Retreat in Woodstock. “Mark was considered a ‘young leader’ who was highly I had to give annual message, co-authored by Barbara Gilbert, Board Chair, includes the following regarded for his dedication to our mission back to the paraphrased passage: and his business knowledge.” Mr. Weiner’s community early tenure on the Board became a predictor “The leadership that molded and shaped and my heart CJE springs from the centuries-old tradition of his success as CJE’s President and CEO naturally since 2004. And when asked about Ms. of concern that is part and parcel of Jewish Gilbert, he echoes the words of everyone went out to communal life. The tradition binds the who has had the honor of working with her: the elderly.” generations together. Needs move us to “Barbara has always offered great counsel and action and mobilizes support for addressing support… her commitment as a Board member them. Problems are seen as challenges. Leadership is unmatched.” responds by taking on the often arduous task of guiding others through complicated decisions and obtaining Regarding her legacy, Ms. Gilbert is especially proud support.” of her work to develop the Weinberg Community

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SUSTAINING OUR FUTURE . . .

STORIES OF LEGACY GIFTS

By Allyson Marks Greenfield Several years ago, CJE SeniorLife was selected to participate in Create A Jewish Legacy, a JUF program designed to train organizations in the area of legacy giving to help ensure the sustainability of the Jewish community for years to come.

After launching, we reached out to all our Board members (current and past) and asked them to mark their legacy by including CJE in their wills. The personal stories that accompanied members’ responses were inspiring. We’d like to share one of them.

Marc Berman, a long time CJE Board member, lost both of his parents within a span of a decade. His parents, Ruth and Leo Berman, had a history with CJE, having lived at Gidwitz Place, something Marc wanted them to do from the moment he knew they needed to move to the Chicago area from their home in the Bronx.

His parents’ stay at Gidwitz Place was a good one.

They were happy, made a number of friends…even sat at the same table for all their meals. After Leo passed away at 92, Marc’s mom branched out—other residents joined her table for meals, and she kept herself busy with activities and attending services on Friday night and Saturday. Marc was thrilled by her transformation.

After Ruth passed at the age of 99, Marc knew that leaving two legacy gifts to CJE in the name of Ruth Berman and Leo Berman was the best way to honor them and all they did for him and the Jewish community. This would support the work of CJE, greatly helping its mission. “I want to make sure there are organizations like CJE around for years to come to take care of the seniors in our community,” said Berman. With his designation of a legacy gift, he has certainly done that.

To find out how you can become part of CJE’s Create A Jewish Legacy program, please contact Allyson Marks Greenfield at 773.508.1130 or allyson.marksgreenfield@cje.net.

“CJE has to continue to be here for the community for decades to come. I am leaving a legacy gift for others to have the same experiences as my parents. This gift will hopefully provide and guarantee continuity for CJE, and that’s important for the people they serve.”

—Marc Berman, CJE Board Member and Legacy Donor

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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.

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1 Bureau of Sages Annual Open House.

10 Change Your Thoughts, Change Your

Join us as the Lieberman Bureau of Sages members showcase their work.

Meet the members and learn more about the program. 6–7:30 p.m. Free.

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5 Leaving the Nest for College . . . Now

What? Amy Dolnick, L.P.C. and Michelle Siegman, L.C.S.W. will discuss the emotional impact and loss parents feel as their children go away to college.

Gain insight and coping tools on how to get through this bittersweet milestone with this informative and interactive discussion and dinner. 6:30–8 p.m. Free.

Registration required: 847.236.7852 or michelle.bernstein@cje.net. W 8 Advance Directives. The Center for

Disability & Elder Law will provide information about Power of Attorney for Health and Power of Attorney for Property. 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Free.

Registration required: 773.508.1106 or linkages@cje.net. H 8 Lieberman Rehab and Fitness Center

Grand Opening. Meet our therapists and learn about our therapy programs. Also: door prizes, raffle and light refreshments.

2–4:30 p.m. Free. Registration required: 847.929.3010 or lynn.hernandez@cje.net. L 15 Isolation and Health. Causes and effects

of isolation, and how it affects mental and physical health. 1 CEU for social workers.

5–6:30 p.m. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1134. L 20 How to Worry Less as You Age.

Rosann Corcoran, L.C.S.W. This discussion will include an examination of what makes us worry and how we may be able to overcome the habit of worrying.

11 a.m.–Noon. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1121 or erin.sharp@cje.net. H

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Mood. Lisa Brinkerhoff, L.C.S.W. This presentation will draw from new research in the mental health field clarifying the important relationship between your thoughts and your mood. Participants will learn practical strategies to challenge negative thoughts, turn them into helpful thoughts and improve mood.

11 a.m.–Noon. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1121 or erin.sharp@cje.net. H 12 Prepare Your Power of Attorney and

Living Will. The Center for Disability & Elder Law. Sign up for a private, halfhour consultation to prepare your Powers of Attorney for Property and Healthcare and Illinois Living Will Declarations. By appointment. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1106 or linkages@cje.net. H

February 14 Building Healthier Relationships.

Lisa Brinkerhoff, L.C.S.W. This program will focus on basic relationship skills and techniques and may bring new insight and wisdom to long-standing relationships.

11 a.m.–Noon. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1121 or erin.sharp@cje.net. H

March 14 Four-Legged Friends: The Importance of

Pets to Older Adults. Sharon Dornberg-Lee, L.C.S.W. While most realize the benefits of companionship that pets bring to one’s life, their vital role in preserving the physical and mental health of older adults is less understood. This talk will share research on the benefits of pet ownership as one ages. 11 a.m.–Noon. Free.

Registration required: 773.508.1121 or erin.sharp@cje.net. H

Classes, Series, Programs Healthy Steps for Older Adults Two-week, evidence-based program proven to reduce the risk of falls includes screenings, education and suggestions (book included). Thursdays, December 1 and December 8, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $30 includes program, screenings, materials and lunch. Registration required: 773. 508.1073 W

Lakeshore Mercaz Center for Jewish Older Adults Cultural programs sponsored by CJE, Anshe Emet, Anshe Sholom, Emanuel Congregation and Temple Sholom. 1–2:15 p.m. Free. More info: Esther Craven 773.508.1047.

December 13 Anshe Emet January 10 call for location February 14 call for location March 14 call for location Blood Pressure Screening The Malibu Building, 6007 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago. 3–4 p.m. Free. Drop-in dates: December 19, January 9, February 13, March 14.

Matter of Balance Eight-week program that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and increase daily activities.

Mather’s—More Than a Café in Norwood Park, 7134 W. Higgins, Chicago.

Mondays, February 6 through March 27, 1:30–3 p.m. Fee applies. Registration required: 773.774.4704.

Healthy Steps for Older Adults Two-week, evidence-based program proven to reduce the risk of falls includes screenings, education, suggestions (book included). Mather’s—More Than a Café, 3235 N. Central, Chicago.

Thursdays, March 9 and March 16, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Fee applies.

Registration required: 773.205.3300.

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. Free service available at many locations. Call 773.508.1000 for more information.

Locations include: • Alcott Center • Gidwitz Place • Glenview Library • Lincolnwood Library • Niles Library • Patty Turner Center • Skokie Public Library • Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center • Wilmette Senior Center in the Mallinckrodt Community

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Community Senior Adults Lunch, socializing and entertainment.

More info: 773.508.1047.

Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. L 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 HealthPro® Fitness. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1–2 p.m.

Free. Registration required: Cindy Pedersen 847.929.3022. 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, D.C. Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Free.

Registration required: Cindy Pedersen 847.929.3022. L Seated Dance and Movement. Motivates people with Parkinson’s to keep moving and helps to decrease symptoms. Led

by Gail Gogliotti, M.A. Wednesdays, 11–11:45 a.m. 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 p.m. 847.236.7852. W

Support Groups Parkinson’s Caregivers. Emotional support, information and coping strategies for caregivers of someone with Parkinson’s. 3rd Wednesday of the month, Noon–1 p.m.

Call to confirm dates: Michelle Bernstein 847.236.7852. W

Family Caregivers—Evanston. Emotional support, information and coping strategies for all caregivers. Led by Barbara Sarasin, M.S.W. 2nd Tuesday of every month, 3:15–4:30 p.m. Registration required: 847.492.1400. A Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities. Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. Led by Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Registration required: 773.508.1106. H Living Life Through Loss. A bereavement support group. Led by David Rosenblatt, L.C.S.W. Sponsored by CJE SeniorLife and Jewish Healing Network. Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m. $5 donation per session.

Registration required: 773.508.1129. H Russian Tea Time: Chicago. An ongoing conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. Led by Roza Trogub, Holocaust Community Services. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, 3–4:30 p.m.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1069 or 773.508.1105. H Russian Tea Time: Buffalo Grove. Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. Led by Vera Rodriguez and Maya Gumirov. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 2–3:30 p.m. 135 North Arlington Heights Road, Ste 104, Buffalo Grove. More info: 773.508.1149 or 224.625.2708.

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Weinberg Community for Senior Living 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield 847.374.0500

Family Caregivers—Deerfield. Emotional support, information and coping strategies for family caregivers of ADS-North participants and other caregivers in the community. Led by Emily Mysel, L.C.S.W. and Jaclyn Abramson, L.P.C., R.-D.M.T. 2nd Tuesday of the month, 2–3 p.m. Call to confirm dates: 847.236.7826. W

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Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation 9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie 847.929.3320

CJE SeniorLife wishes all of our friends a very happy hanukkah.

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

Led by Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D. and Amy Loterstein, L.C.S.W., Holocaust Community Services. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 4–5:15 p.m.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004. H Coffee & Conversation. A support group for Holocaust survivors. Led by Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services and Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services.

Mondays, 1:30–3 p.m. Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004.

Sneak Peek New Support Group for adult children who have parents with a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or related dementias. For more info: 847.236.7863 or emily.mysel@cje.net. W Linkages’ Fifth Annual Policy, Advocacy and You Event will take place in February. For more info: 773.508.1106 or linkages@cje.net.

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CJE WELCOMES RABBI MICHELLE STERN

By Nicole Bruce We are delighted to say shalom to Rabbi Stern who has recently joined the CJE family. Working primarily at Lieberman Center and Weinberg Community, she will lead Shabbat and holiday services, share her deep love of music by integrating it into prayer and programming, and facilitate dynamic Jewish learning sessions. In addition, she will provide spiritual guidance to residents, clients, family members and staff members during transitions that occur in a health care setting.

A board-certified chaplain, she has worked in numerous hospitals, nursing homes, congregations and schools in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Delaware and the US Virgin Islands. Rabbi Stern’s interest in eldercare and the intersection of spirituality and health grew during her rabbinical internships. For example, she provided care on a dementia unit and collaborated with hospice at the Abramson Center for Jewish Life, an assisted living residence and nursing home outside of Philadelphia.

For the past five years, Rabbi Stern has been staff chaplain in the emergency and intensive care units at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, where she also trained as a mindfulness meditation facilitator.

“One of the things that I found very appealing about CJE is its commitment to its mission and values. Providing guidance and promoting holistic care through difficult late life transitions are very meaningful and important in my work. I’m very excited about returning to eldercare and long-term, residential care in order to fulfill this important rabbinic work,” said Rabbi Stern.

Susan Buchbinder, Director of Religious Life, is thrilled that Rabbi Stern has joined the CJE team, “We are really looking forward to our new Rabbi sharing with older adults and their families meaningful and uplifting moments that motivate, inspire and invigorate their minds, bodies and souls.”