SENIORS 75+ YEARS

SENIORS

75+ YEARS

Age is nothing but a number – stay engaged and active with programs dedicated to aging well while rest assured should additional care be needed, we are here to catch you.

THE FAY J. LINDNER FOUNDATION SENIOR SERVICES CENTER

Keep your mind and body active, socialize with peers, and stay engaged as you age well. All programs are open to Linda & Gerald Marsden Senior Passport holders and SJJCC members.

Contact: Julie Assael, LMSW Senior Program Coordinator Pronouns: She/Her 516.484.1545 ext. 134 jassael@sjjcc.org sjjcc.org/seniors

LINDA & GERALD MARSDEN SENIOR PASSPORT Funding in part by the Town of North Hempstead. $250 members / $200 snowbirds

SOCIAL CLUBS

GOLDEN GIRLS Join other women with similar interests. Meets the second Monday of each month 12pm Annual membership $50

GEZUNTER CLUB: MEN’S CLUB Enjoy camaraderie, refreshments, and hear from guest speakers. Meets the last Wednesday of each month 11:45am Annual membership $60

LEARNING + RECREATION

NEWS BEHIND THE NEWS A discussion group on current events. Mondays 10:30am-12pm

STORYTELLING Join us as we entertain each other with the stories of our life. Mondays 12-12:30pm

REACH LECTURE SERIES Informative talks presented by experts on art, politics, music, religion, public affairs, and more. Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm

SENIORCIZE Virtual exercise class designed for seniors with an emphasis on flexibility and strength. Wednesdays and Fridays 9am

KNITZVAH For the knitter, crocheter, quilter, and crafter. Projects benefit a variety of causes. Wednesdays 12:30-2:30pm

GAMES DAY Bring your cards, Mah Jong sets, and friends for a day of fun! Thursdays 10am-2pm

ALL ABOUT ISRAEL Discuss Israeli culture and politics with our RCFI Community Shiliach, Shawn. Meets every other Thursday 11am-12pm

FOR SUPPORT

THE LINDA MARSDEN FRIENDLY VISITING PROGRAM Connect to an SJJCC volunteer weekly. Visit can include enjoying a cup of coffee, a game of cards, discussing current events, and more.

ISOLATION TO CONNECTION For community members who do not currently participate in Sid Jacobson JCC senior programming, we have partnered with UJAFederation of New York to provide shortterm social work services and personalized connection with long-term resources.

THE FAY J. LINDNER FOUNDATION SENIOR SERVICES CENTERSPECIALIZED ADULT + SENIOR SERVICES

For adults and seniors who are frail and/or diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, FTD, Parkinson’s, or other neurodegenerative conditions. All programs require an assessment to ensure proper placement.

Contact: Lindsay Ingenito, MSW, Adult Day Program Site Supervisor 516.484.1545 ext. 131, lingenito@sjjcc.org sjjcc.org/adultday

SOCIAL ADULT DAY PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging through the New York State Office for the Aging and the U.S. Administration on Aging. Partial funding is provided by the Friendship Circle Luncheon, A Yellow Rose Society and private donations.

YOUNG-ONSET ADULT DAY PROGRAM Let’s Do Lunch™ Enjoy physical, intellectual, and social stimulation for individuals in their 40s, 50s, and 60s with Young Onset Dementia, including frontotemporal degeneration. Specifically designed for younger individuals, we offer basketball, support groups, in-studio exercise, music, dancing, hot kosher lunch, and more. Sid Jacobson JCC Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm

OLDER ONSET ADULT DAY PROGRAM The Denise & Robert Silverberg Family Friendship Circle and GEMS II programs provide a structured, stimulating environment that encourages social, cognitive, and physical stimulation through various group activities for those with memory or functional impairment as a result of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, and other conditions. As the disease process progresses from mid to moderate stage, our programs are equipped to meet each individual where they need to be met. Coffee, snacks, and hot kosher lunch provided.

Sid Jacobson JCC Monday-Friday 10am-2pm

Herrick’s Community Center Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10am-2pm

EARLY STAGE MEMORY LOSS PROGRAM GEMS I includes a professionally facilitated support group and memory-strengthening exercises for individuals with insight into their diagnosis. Members share experiences with others facing similar challenges and learn about resources to assist them. Scholarship Fund for GEMS I is made possible in part through a legacy provided by Alice Gross in memory of Abe Gross.

MNEME THERAPY A one-hour individual art session that provides a rewarding experience by combining painting, singing, movement, and storytelling in a supportive environment.

MEMORY CAFÉ Music, dancing, and refreshments for people living with dementia and their families. In partnership with Sands Point Center for Health and Rehabilitation and The Bristal Assisted Living. Sid Jacobson JCC Thursday, February 16, 2:30-4pm

Sands Point Rehab Thursday, April 20, 2:30-4pm

The Bristal at Lake Success Thursday, June 15, 2:30-4pm

CARE DAY SYMPOSIUM An educational day for caregivers and professionals featuring the next generation in meeting care needs. Meet Amanda Bulgarelli, a Dementia Care Training Specialist and daughter of Teepa Snow. The event will include a resource fair and continuing education credits for social workers and mental health professionals. Sunday, April 23 10am-3pm