Jewish Senior Living Newsletter FEBRUARY 2016 - VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2 Keeping you connected to our communities.
Meet the Committee: Art Committee JHCC Foundation has ten committees Liz Brach, Donor Stewardship Coordinator Members Chair: Judy Margolis, Bobbi Caraway, Suzy Ettinger, Denny Geller, Josh Gimbel, Jeff Winter Staff Randy Crosby, CAO; Mike Sattell, president & CEO Founded July 2014 Mission The Art Committee provides guidance, oversight and support to ensure high quality operations regarding major issues related to visual arts. It is dedicated to perpetuating the lifecycle of existing artwork on our campuses and bringing in new pieces and exhibits. Story of the Art Committee The Art Committee was formed in early summer 2014. The first project for the committee was to create a permanent exhibit for the Rubenstein Pavilion,
and the project was to be underwritten by Hand in Hand, Partners in Caring, the volunteer arm of our organization. “We knew we wanted to create something unique to the Jewish Home,” said Judy Margolis, chair of the Art Committee. “We also knew we wanted a photo mural, and so I started talking with the artist Tony Spolar to come up with ideas on what our theme should be. It became apparent that the fifth commandment, Honor Thy Father and Mother, is central to our organization and is meaningful to the population here.” The finished mural features more than 1,000 photos, telling the story of the Jewish community in Milwaukee. The photo mural dedication event was held in June 2015 with over 200 people in attendance. From the mural project, the committee then developed into accomplishing the task of keeping art in the forefront of our communities, and keeping the residents and visitors of the Jewish Home and Care see “Art Committee” page 4 The photo mural, created by artist Tony Spolar, in Rubenstein Pavilion.
In This Issue
Meet the Committee: 1 Art Committee Our Hidden Gems: Meet Josh Gimbel 2 February is Heart Health Month 3
Teachers and Group Leaders Wanted Upcoming Events
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Our Hidden Gems: Meet Josh Gimbel Josh has been involved with JHCC for more than two decades Beth Draper, Volunteer Coordinator
This is the first in an on-going series that will appear occasionally to highlight some of the hidden gems in our treasure chest of people who give their time to our organization. Josh Gimbel is the chairman of the Jewish Home and Care Center Board of Directors. His involvement began in the late 1990s when his grandfather, Gene Posner, introduced him to Nita Corré. Josh was at an event at the US Bank. He spent time talking with Nita and she told him, “Someday you will be the chair of the Jewish Home and Care Center board.” Soon after that meeting he joined the JHCC board which was under the chairmanship of Mike Joseph. “I’m involved in almost every committee and this is my third year as chairman of the JHCC board,” Josh said. He is also the chair of the executive committee and serves on the board of the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation. Josh enjoys his time here. “I find it to be a wonderful and important experience. This organization supports the elderly and infirm in our Jewish community; what could be more important that?” Josh, an attorney with Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin and Brown has been married for 20 years. He has a 19-year-old son and a 17-year-old daughter. Josh’s grandfather Harold Gimbel spent some time at the Jewish Home as a rehab resident. It was during this time that Josh met Arleen Peltz, who was a great influence and they became close friends. Spending time at the Jewish Home and Care Center, he said, was like coming home.
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Josh Gimbel, chairman, and mother Barbara Ward, secretary of the Gene and Ruth Posner Foundation, accept the Generation to Generation Award at the 2013 Annual Luncheon.
If someone says that they would like to volunteer but just do not have the time, Josh tells them, “find the time. This experience is incredibly rewarding.” The aspect of volunteering itself means a great deal to Josh. Aside from all of his work for the Jewish Home and Care Center he also volunteers at the Milwaukee Justice Center, the Hunger Task Force, and sits on the board of the Discovery World Museum. Josh truly understands the importance of being a volunteer and cherishes the rewards that come from doing something meaningful and worthwhile. Do you know someone who should be highlighted as a hidden gem? If so, contact Liz Brach at 414-721-9255 or lbrach@jewishseniorliving.org. n
Visit our website and donate online at www.jewishseniorliving.org. Questions? Call the JHCC Foundation Office at 414.721.9255.
February is Heart Health Month Tips to Keeping a Healthy Ticker
Liz Brach, Donor Stewardship Coordinator • Watch Your Numbers: Get regular check-ups to monitor health conditions that affect the heart, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, and make sure they’re under control with medication.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Each year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. Every year, February is celebrated as American Heart Month, and during Heart Health Month, the American Heart Association, along with many other health organizations, has designated this month to the overall goal of raising awareness about heart disease and to prevent it — both at home and in the community.
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Heart disease can often be prevented through healthy choices. Below are some suggestions on how to get started: • Exercise: You can do anything physical that keeps your heart rate up for 20-30 minutes five days a week. • Limit Your Time Spent Sitting: A steady exercise regime of one hour per day does not make up for an otherwise sedentary lifestyle. If you spend much of your time sitting during the day, stand or walk around to break up long periods of sitting. • Diet: The best way to eat optimally for your heart is to stick with foods including fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables. Additionally, studies show that eating low levels of red meat and higher levels of lean meats and fish are good for heart health.
Get Adequate Sleep: Sleep gives time for the body to reboot and recover. When you’re asleep, you heart rate and blood pressure go down. Adults who reported good quality sleep had healthier arteries. Aim for seven hours of sleep per night.
• Maintain a healthy weight: too many pounds can add up to increased heart-disease risk. Try to maintain a healthy body weight and BMI for your size. • Ditch The Cigarettes: Cigarette smoking can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease by two to four times. • Find A Stress Relieving Hobby: Managing stress is very important for heart health. Hobbies including meditation, yoga, knitting, hiking and many more are key to dealing with stress. Get started today with working to improve your heart health! For more information on American Heart Month, visit http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/. n
• Cut The Soda and Juice: One of the fastest ways to clean up your diet is to cut out sugary drinks, like soda and juice. Limit how much you drink your calories.
JSL in the News
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Center, Chai Point and Sarah Chudnow Community engaged with art. “After the mural project, the committee was very enthusiastic to move forward and keep going,” Judy said. Thus began a new series, “Private Collection,” featuring works of art on loan by local collectors. The first exhibit the Art Committee brought in was from the private collection of Judy and Bud Margolis, and it features eight John McCarthy paintings. “These paintings are colorful and nostalgic,” said Judy. “They are Milwaukee icons that people can relate to. The residents and visitors have been very responsive to the collection.” Mike Sattell, president & CEO said, “The committee is such a great group of people who bring different perspectives from varied backgrounds. They are all committed to our mission and want to make things the best they can for our residents. We have such a beautiful campus, and the Art Committee is giving us knowledge and expertise to make it even more beautiful.”
Judy and Bud Margolis standing in front of their private collection of eight John McCarthy paintings currently on display on the first floor of the Jewish Home and Care Center.
What does it do for our residents? Says Judy Margolis, “The Art Committee is here to stimulate conversation and thought, and the desire to understand and appreciate art. It promotes interesting dialogues about art and what it means to people. We’re bringing art to our residents and bringing them joy.” What’s next for the Art Committee? Coming in Summer 2016 – a special exhibit featuring the artwork of Milwaukee-based artist Barbara Kohl-Spiro. Stay tuned for more details to follow in the coming months! Find out more about Barbara Kohl-Spiro at her website (http://www.barbarakohlspiro.com). If you are interested in sharing your art collection with our residents, contact Liz Brach at 414.721.9255 or lbrach@jewishseniorliving.org. n
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Teachers and Group Leaders Wanted Are you looking for a way to enhance your students’ social skills, improve academic performance, provide positive role models, and teach tolerance and acceptance of different ages and cultures? The Gene and Ruth Posner Foundation has given the Jewish Home and Care Center and its sister residences a generous grant to provide intergenerational programming to our community. Research has shown that activities that bring youth and seniors together will have a positive impact on the skills and emotional well-being of all involved. We are looking for motivated teachers and group leaders who want their students to gain from participation in this exciting programming.
Louie, a Jewish Home and Care Center resident, celebrates Tu B’Shevat by planting a tree with a student from Mequon Jewish Preschool.
If you are interested in getting your classes involved in this worthwhile project or would like more information, please contact Julie Shlensky at 414.721.9253 jshlensky@jewishseniorliving.org n
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Upcoming Events Concert Pianist Zoya Makhlina Goldenberg Thursday, February 18, 1:30 pm Chai Point Senior Living, Rubenstein Pavilion
Latin-Klezmer Fusion Band Klezmer Libre Friday, February 26, 1:30 pm Chai Point Senior Living, Rubenstein Pavilion
Easy Days Barbershop Quartet Sunday, February 21, 3:00 pm Sarah Chudnow Community, Posner Town Square
Healthy Living with Lisa Gorelick, RN, BS Saturday, February 27, 2:30 pm Sarah Chudnow Community, Posner Town Square
Jewish History Journey with Rabbi Steven Adams Diaspora Jewry-Ashkenaz & Sepharad: Kehillot, Maimonides & Rashi Monday, February 22, 2:45 pm Chai Point Senior Living, Rubenstein Pavilion
Songstress Julie Thompson Sunday, February 28, 3:00 pm Sarah Chudnow Community, Posner Town Square
If planning on attending, please refrain from wearing fragrances.
Visit www.jewishseniorliving.org for updated activities.