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