Peninsula Jewish Community Center Your Center for Life! Summer 2011 Tammuz / Av / Elul 5771
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CenterView His Prescription? A Balanced Life After 37 years as a physician, Jack Bernstein may be retired, but only as a doctor of endocrinology and internal medicine. Today, the San Mateo resident is busier than ever, from kayaking to hiking and biking. “As we age, we want to broaden our exposure, not limit it,” says Bernstein, who is also an avid wildlife photographer. “The worst thing we can do is let ourselves get bored!” A Center Member since 2004, Bernstein enjoys a history with the PJCC that dates back to his children’s preschool days. “They learned to be Jewish at the Center,” he shares. He also reveals his medical expertise when sharing the real reason behind all his exercise. “So I can eat!” he laughs. “Seriously, exercise is an important
part of living. It’s a great anti-depressant, plus it helps maintain a positive body image by controlling weight.” A vigorous 74, Bernstein enjoys swimming and doing
the treadmill to help build endurance for his weekly 100-mile bike treks. “Diversity in exercise is important,” he says. “You need balance in all stages of life.” And he finds that balance at the Center. “I love getting a good workout, then sitting outside by the pool to read the The New York Times and relish a grilled cheese sandwich from the café,” he says. “He’s a gem, that chef Rafael. He’s part of the total picture. I like working out, knowing that a delicious, healthy reward awaits me.” Family is another part of the total picture that Bernstein appreciates. “The Center allows families to exercise together,” he observes. “No matter where you are in life, you’ll find your niche at the PJCC.”
PJCC and Kaiser Permanente Share Common Goals walking program. Kaiser Permanente also Since 2008, the PJCC has been proud spirit.” “Our collective goal is to provide provides two health resource centers at to call Kaiser Permanente Redwood City residents with easy access to health Medical Center our partner in health, providing wellness programs free of charge to the entire community. Subjects have included diabetes nutrition, falls prevention, stress reduction, women’s health, heart health, osteoporosis, smoking cessation, and skin health, with new topics slated for the future. One of the PJCC’s Guiding Principles is shlemut, or “wholeness of body, mind and
education and preventive care resources,” says Jane Post, PJCC Associate Executive Director. “In addition to wellness lectures, we’re taking creative steps to introduce healthy lifestyles in fun and creative ways.” Post is referring to the recent Family Health and Fitness Day, an annual event that drew over 2,600 enthusiastic participants. And last year, the PJCC hosted Kaiser’s popular 10,000 Steps®, a
the PJCC. “This summer, as part of the PJCC Wellness Initiative, we’ll be working with Kaiser to provide nutritional information and healthy eating guidelines for kids at the PJCC’s summer camp,” Post adds. “Kaiser’s focus on wellness complements our own and establishes the PJCC as a place to enjoy a well-rounded workout in mind, body and spirit.”
What Song Evokes Your Best Summer Memory? Wendy Dougherty, Center Member since 2010 “Sailing by Christopher Cross takes me back to 1980 when I was 11 years old and attended Camp Kanata in North Carolina. It was the ultimate camp experience.” Read additional summer memories inside!