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Federation Star
COMMUNITY FOCUS
December 2021
www.naplesseniorcenter.org / 239.325.4444
NAPLES SENIOR CENTER
Taking care of our seniors Dr. Jaclynn Faffer President/ CEO
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ow that COVID-19 booster shots have been approved, Naples Senior Center has “stepped up to the plate.” In a continued partnership with the Department of Health, 100 seniors received their booster shots on Nov. 1 at our Castello Drive site. Of those receiving boosters, three were over 100 years of age.
Staff from DOH will be providing booster shots several days a week at NSC. As you may recall, NSC was responsible for 7,400 seniors receiving their first and second vaccines. Once the boosters were approved, NSC staff began receiving calls from seniors who were part of our prior vaccination program, asking if we could assist them again. To be proactive, staff reached out to our vaccination group, starting with the most “senior” members first, to let them know that DOH would be onsite at NSC for boosters by appointment only. We are thrilled to, once again, strengthen our commitment to the health and well-being of our community.
On Nov. 12, we celebrated the groundbreaking for our new Naples Senior Center with two events. Guests enjoyed a brunch under an open-air tent from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and participated in a virtual walk-through of the new building. Ben Allen provided the entertainment. Later in the afternoon, NSC hosted an open house for staff, members and volunteers. It has been a long time coming, but the shovels are finally in the ground! NSC continues to operate on-site programs at 30% capacity. Activities include art, music, exercise, educational programs and discussion groups. We offer a dementia respite group on-site five days
Temple Shalom events open to the community
By Jeanette Fischer, Temple Shalom Director of Communications
Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning Engaging adult learners in life-enhancing study of Jewish texts, Melton is the largest pluralistic adult Jewish education network in the world, and Temple Shalom is the only location in Southwest Florida offering this innovative, professionally developed curriculum. This year, Temple Shalom is offering three courses taught by Rabbi Adam Miller, Rabbi Ariel Boxman and Temple Shalom Rabbinic Scholar Rabbi Frank Muller. Visit www.naplestemple.com/ learn/adults for more information and a registration link or call the education office at 239-455-2233.
Torah Talk Join this lay-led discussion of the week’s Torah portion every Saturday morning via Zoom at 8:30 a.m. Contact info@naplestemple.org for the Zoom link.
Jewish Yoga Join yoga teacher, Missy Balsam, via Zoom as she guides participants through an all-level gentle yoga stretch session, interwoven with Jewish spiritual teachings, designed to relieve stress and calm the mind. This class will be practiced lying down and seated on the floor. No experience necessary. The cost is $54 for an 8-week session. Call the Temple Shalom office to register.
Shabbat ShaPlay Join Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane Saturday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. as we sing, dance, play and celebrate Shabbat in the park. All young families are invited
to attend. Temple Shalom membership not required. Contact Paolette Matute, education administrative assistant, at 239-455-2233 or pmatute@ naplestemple.org.
Family Shabbat Join Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane on Friday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. for a familyfriendly celebration of Shabbat, featuring an activity, service and dinner. Registration is required. Contact Paolette Matute at 239-455-2233 or pmatute@ naplestemple.org.
Stories of Music Facilitated by cantor Donna Azu, Stories of Music is an adult education project of the Lowell Milken Fund for American Jewish Music at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. On Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m., this two-part series continues with “The Sounds of Eretz Yisrael in America: The Crucial '60s,” exploring how music of Israel grew in the consciousness of American Jews and penetrated American culture generally. Contact the Temple Shalom office to register and receive the Zoom link.
Baby & Me Geared toward children from birth to preschool age, these rewarding classes, on Mondays and Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m., offer music, dance, stories, sensory play, baking, yoga and more in a fun-filled atmosphere. This program provides valuable skills for children and practical advice for parents. Contact the Temple Shalom Preschool for more information and to register at 239-455-3227.
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a week from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We are pleased to announce that our Marco Island respite group will open the first week in December. Plans are being finalized for NSC’s 10th Annual Evening for Better Tomorrows. The event will be held Jan. 8, 2022, outdoors at Royal Poinciana Country Club. The theme this year is “Dare to Dream.” Tickets are $450 per person and patron tables are available for $10,000. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing under the stars. For more information, contact Chloe Goldstein at 239-325-4444. We hope to see you there! Have a wonderful December!
Tributes
Ron Filler In honor of the Ronald H. Filler Institute at the New York Law School
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Jonah & Gabriel Miller In honor of your B’nai Mitzvah
From: Jane Schiff
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Pearl Fishman-Thall In memory of Sanford Hersh
From: Rowena & David Galerston Nancy Kahn Arline Kaplan and Leslie Wasserman
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Nancy & Hank Greenberg In honor of your new home
From: Phyllis & Steve Strome
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Herman Kaufman In honor of your Bar Mitzvah
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Rachel Saks In honor of your Bat Mitzvah
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Marty Wolfson In memory of Gene Wolfson
From: Marilyn & Jim Storch
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