VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3
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MARCH 2011 ADAR I/ADAR II 5771
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A DEN VER JEW ISH SENIOR ACT IVI T Y GUI DE
The JCC Helps Seniors Stay Fit in Mind and Body As we age, maintaining good health requires staying active physically and mentally.At the JCC Senior Department we help with both. To keep minds sharp, the JCC provides a variety of stimulating programming which keeps you thinking every day of the week. On Mondays, the JCC offers a free writing workshop. The culmination of this workshop is a published book. Computer classes for seniors are available in the computer room on the main level for all levels of experience. Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. we offer a Senior Forum program. The topics range from informative lectures and interactive presentations to wonderful entertainment. On the first Tuesday of every month, Active Minds® presents outstanding educational programs at the JCC. This month,Active Minds explores Hinduism,its origins,teachings and beliefs. Twice a month on Tuesdays, you can practice your Yiddish with Reyzele Kirkel at her Lomir Redn Yiddish Club and on alternate Tuesdays, you can Shmooz with Susan Jacobs on the issues of the day. Wednesdays offer Mah Jongg, knitting for Israel and bridge club and Thursdays offer a varied line-up of classes.Each Friday morning,Susan Jacobs hosts a stimulating current events forum.
Low Impact -No bouncing in this group class – one foot stays on the floor at all times! Core conditioning and overall toning are incorporated. This class is ideal for members with arthritis or senior fitness participants. Low impact is for everybody. Arthritis Foundation Aqua Fitness -Take advantage of the comfort and buoyancy the water provides to improve your coordination, endurance and your ability to perform daily tasks.All class exercises meet Arthritis Foundation standards and are adaptable to your own capabilities. The JCC Helps Seniors Stay Fit in Mind and Body Continues on page 13
CONTENTS Senior Resources Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02 Community Senior Activities • Allied Jewish Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–04
A delicious kosher lunch program is offered Monday through Fridays, catered by Shalom Park. The lunch begins at 11:45 a.m. In conjunction with the lunch program, we celebrate all of the Jewish holidays with a traditional meal and celebration. This month we will be celebrating Purim on Monday, March 21, followed by BINGO. On April 12, we will celebrate Passover with a Seder, traditional meal and entertainment by the Candlewyck Harmonikers.
• BMH/BJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04–05
Staying physically active as we age is just as important to our overall health. The JCC Sports & Fitness Center offers a full array of classes tailored to the needs of seniors including:
• Shalom Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SeniorFit classes which are appropriate for those people looking for lower impact exercise that incorporates fun and energy!
• Temple Sinai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–13
• B’nai Havurah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 • Congregation Rodef Shalom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 • Hebrew Educational Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 • Jewish Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06–10 • Jewish Family Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 • Temple Emanuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11 • Temple Micah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–12 JCC & Network Activities Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14