SUMMER 2016 Summertime. More time to do More. an ice cold treat, and sharing stories of their favorite vacations and summer pastimes. If you are a current CJE volunteer and would like to spend more time with our residents and clients, they would greatly appreciate this. If you are not a CJE volunteer, please consider
Ahhh, the lazy hazy days of summer are here. The hot shining sun, dripping ice cream cones and the sweet anticipation of vacation. You can help CJE’s residents and clients also experience the joys of summer by taking them into the courtyards of their residences or serving them
helping our seniors experience summer as it is meant to be. We appreciate you and thank you.
CJE Volunteer Services Department
The Sound of Music --The Weinberg Songsters To spread the joy of their love of music, a married couple residing at Weinberg began the Weinberg Songsters several years ago. The choral group consists of Weinberg residents who rehearse weekly in preparation for annual recitals. Volunteering at Weinberg for the past eight years, Nancy Himmelstein has faithfully led the Songsters through a variety of classic favorites for
Weinberg Songsters rehearse for their upcoming recital under the direction of volunteer, Nancy Himmelstein.
the past couple years. Under Nancy’s direction, the Songsters has grown in size to nearly 30 members strong. On any given Thursday, you will hear the 5th floor of
Volunteer Voice
Gidwitz Place resonating with the sound of their voices united in song.
“Once a teacher, always a teacher. After retiring from teaching Language Arts to 6th graders, I wanted to share my passion and time with older adults. I knew the Weinberg residents who had formed the Songters group. They invited me to join as their volunteer director. I was hooked. The music coming to life through their voices brings me much satisfaction and enjoyment. I believe I get more out of this experience than they do! ”
Nancy Himmelstein Weinberg Community Volunteer
CJE’s Smorgasbord of Volunteer Opportunities Over 1000 volunteers donate their time and talent to CJE SeniorLife. Individuals, families, corporate and synagogue groups volunteer at various CJE locations including Lieberman Center, Gidwitz Place, Friend Center, Robineau Residence, CJE at Sinai, Adult Day Services in Evanston, and the Bernard Horwich Building.
Howard Zachary serves up a creamy ice cream treat to residents at Lieberman Center.
Many of these volunteers have consistently served our residents and clients for years. Others serve on an episodic basis. Whether a regular or episodic volunteer, each person is interested in making a difference in the lives of others. Retirees, young adults, and career professionals all comprise CJE’s volunteer force. CJE SeniorLife volunteers share their time and talents with residents and clients in a variety of ways—providing a delicious ice cream treat, performing a musical
Important Notices Time Recording System Now in Use -Volgistics
Associate Board member Rachel Levy leads a presentation about social media to seniors at the Park Center in Glenview.
recital, delivering a meal to the home of an older adult, teaching a class or sharing a laugh. Our residents and clients are not the only ones who benefit from this interaction, as our volunteers insist it is they whose lives are made richer from this experience. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our CJE SeniorLife volunteers. We celebrate you not only during CJE Volunteer Week, but every week of the year. Thank you!
Mission accomplished! CJE Volunteers at Lieberman Center, Gidwitz Place, Friend Center, Horwich Building and ADS Evanston should now all be using the new electronic touch screen kiosks to record your volunteer hours. Robineau, CJE Sinai and off – site volunteers will continue to record their time in the usual manner. This system provides you the opportunity to track your hours, update your contact information and also share emergency contact information. Contact Volunteer Services Department with any questions at volunteers@cje.net or 847.929.3040
Please Join Us Please join us for a remarkable fundraising event to support CJE SeniorLife September 13, 2016. Featuring a magical tribute to the Beatles—AMERICAN ENGLISH. Hilton Chicago 720 S. Michigan Avenue 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program Register, Sponsor, Purchase an Ad or Donate at: www.cje.net/CelebrateCJE2016 or 773.508.1321
Follow CJE SeniorLife on: Mimi and Avra Friedman perform a recital for residents at Robineau Residence.
Do you know others who might want to join you and become part of the CJE volunteer team? We are always interested in welcoming new volunteers.
Contact volunteers@cje.net or 847.929.3040