SPRING 2016 Appreciation “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention” -Oscar Wilde Thank you for caring enough to share your time and energy with us, we deeply value our CJE volunteers. Thank you for enriching the lives of our
Volunteer Voice clients and residents at CJE SeniorLife. We appreciate you every day. In honor of your dedication throughout the year, we are pleased to announce the first ever CJE Volunteer Appreciation Week. CJE volunteers will be celebrated the week of
June 20-26th. We hope you will be able to join us.
CJE Volunteer Services Department Monica Eorgoff, Director Deborah Granite, Coordinator Nina Sykes, Program Specialist
CJE at Sinai Adult Day Program The only adult day program in downtown Chicago, CJE at Sinai is designed for older adults with early-to-mid stage memory loss and other social and cognitive needs. The program offers activities tailored to each participant’s interest and general well-being, including creative arts therapies for self-expression, intellectual programs for cognitive enhancement and exercise, dance and active games for physical wellness. Experienced staff and volunteers provide respite for caregivers while participants enjoy a
Left to right, Sheri Wishnia (staff), Anne Oppenheimer (volunteer), Liz Smith (staff)
variety of programs and socialization activities such as a recent field trip to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. CJE at Sinai participants experience a sense of community. They form caring friendships with each other as well as have the
support of staff and volunteers. CJE volunteers add a special touch of warmth and bring their outstanding skills to CJE at Sinai participants. It is truly a wonderful experience for everyone involved.
“Volunteering is something that I have always enjoyed—from hands-on projects to lobbying at the national and state levels for seniors’ programs. I have been a volunteer at CJE at Sinai since the program began 8 years ago. Each week, I look forward to leading a current events discussion with the clients. I believe I get more from this interaction than they do. The relationships I have formed over time with the clients and staff are invaluable.”
Anne Oppenheimer CJE Sinai Volunteer
Happy Birthday to our Lieberman Center Residents! One Sunday each month, residents of Lieberman Center for Health & Rehabilitation celebrate the birthdays of their fellow residents whose birthdays fall in that month. Cake, ice cream, and music highlight the festivities. Families and volunteers join in the merry-making. The Gregg Silver family has made it a family tradition to sponsor one of these celebratory events for the past several years. The Silvers, along with their friends, volunteer at the party and spread joy among the residents.
Important Notices Time Recording System -Volgistics
Alex Sweitzer (left) and Carrie Lampert (right) created signs and birthday cards for Lieberman residents
Left to right: Ari Silver, Corky Kessler, and Gregg Silver
The Tapestry Project
The roll out has begun! Volunteers at Lieberman Center have begun using the new electronic touch screen time recording system. By the end of June, volunteers at Gidwitz, Friend Center, Horwich and ADS Howard should be able to use this system. Volunteers at Robineau, CJE Sinai and off-site volunteers will continue to record their time in the usual manner. Volunteers are being informed via email or postal mail as the system goes “live” at the CJE volunteer location.
Save The Date Save the date for a remarkable fundraising event to support CJE SeniorLife September 13, 2016. Featuring a magical tribute to the Beatles—AMERICAN ENGLISH.
Prominently positioned in the Social Hall at Lieberman Center is a
Hilton Chicago 720 N. Michigan Avenue
colorful tapestry. Residents, staff and volunteers created/donated
5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program
items reflecting their
For more information:
interests for inclusion in
www.cje.net/CelebrateCJE2016 or 773.508.1321
this artwork. From chili pepper charms to a University of Michigan pom
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pom, the collection is a personal work of art.
Top: Close up of the tapestry project Bottom: Tapestry in the Social Hall
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