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