Senior Enrichment - Levine Jewish Community Center

SENIOR ADULT PROGRAM • JUNE 2015 LUNCH MENU
Senior Enrichment
Nutritious Meals: Enjoy gourmet kosher meals freshly prepared by a professional
chef, at a nominal fee. Oasis participants dine together in Gorelick Hall from 12-1pm
on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during regular programming days.
ENRICH • ENLIGHTEN • ENJOY
JUNE • 2015
LJCC/Oasis Member Mon/Wed $6 Friday $7
Non-member
Mon/Wed $7 Friday $8
Please make Reservations 24 hours in advance by calling 704-944-6792.
Mon, 6/1 . . . . . . . . . Pasta primavera, tossed salad, garlic cheese bread, and “birthday” cupcakes
Wed, 6/3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bagels, lox, & cream cheese, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, and spice cake
Fri, 6/5 . . . . . . . . Salmon croquettes w/tartar sauce, roasted broccoli, challah, and chocolate pudding
Mon, 6/8 . . . . . . . . . Tuna on rye bread w/ let. & tom, tomato soup, and yogurt parfait w/fresh fruit
Wed, 6/10 . . . . . . .Baked potato bar w/toppings and roasted vegetables, tossed salad, fruit turnovers
Fri, 6/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ziti w/meat sauce, rosemary green beans, challah, and brownies
Lunch in Weinberg – Mon, 6/15 . Egg salad sandwich on wheat w/let. & tom., oranges, chips, & fresh cookies
FIELD TRIP DAY – Wed, 6/17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lunch will NOT be served “in house” today
In-House Pizza & Movie Day (Pre-order pizza) – Fri, 6/19 . . NY-Style pizza, tossed salad, and ice cream cups
Mon, 6/22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grilled cheese, minestrone soup, tossed salad, lemon merengue pie
Wed, 6/24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .French toast casserole, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, sherbet
Fri, 6/26 . . . . . . . . . . . .Baked Tilapia, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, challah, and fresh baked cookies
Mon, 6/29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheese lasagna, roasted broccoli, garlic bread, and yogurt parfaits
Honor
SNAPSHOTS
Family & Friends
Please consider making
a donation to the OASIS
Enrichment Program.
We had a great
reason to celebrate
last month...
Happy 96th Birthday,
Golda Schwartz!
Lots of entertainment &
laughter at the unique
Mask Project
Performance.
A beautiful card will be
mailed in honor or memory
to the person designated
in recognition of your
generous support.
The printing of this monthly newsletter is sponsored in part by:
The Senior Enrichment (OASIS) Program’s
mission is to enrich the quality of life for all
seniors, regardless of religious affiliation.
We welcome all adults age 50 and up
from the greater Charlotte area.
HOURS
Monday–Friday • 9am-5pm
Weinberg Senior Adult Center
OASIS ASSOCIATE
Oasis Associates are entitled to enjoy many
senior classes and activities at a reduced rate.
All Levine JCC members 50 years and older
are eligible to participate in Oasis programs
at pricing set for Oasis Associates.
The Oasis Senior Center offers two
Associate levels for your consideration:
Single Oasis Associate: $90/year
Couples Oasis Associate: $150/yr
You do not have to be an Oasis Associate or
a Levine JCC member to participate in
any class or to receive any of the services
provided by the Oasis Senior Center.
OASIS CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions, please contact:
Jill Lipson • 704-944-6792
jill.lipson@charlottejcc.org
OASIS TRANSPORTATION
PHONE LINE
Requests • Cancellations
Please call 24 hours in advance.
704–944-6865
An assisted living and memory care
community with a warm home-like
atmosphere. To schedule a personal
visit call Mary Posse 704-541-9333
Monthly Oasis Field Trip
Sponsored by Stan Greenspon Charitable Foundation
Only Available
to Oasis & LJCC
Members
Upscale Lunch
at Upstream
Wednesday, June 17th
11:15 am (Bus departs LJCC)
2:00 pm (Bus returns to LJCC)
Put on your nice clothes, and join us for
a fun, relaxed and upscale lunch at
Upstream restaurant in SouthPark.
We will also include a short program
while we dine in our own private room.
Cost: $27/person (payable upon registration)
Price includes tax, tip and a drink.
Menu available for review in Weinberg
SPACE IS LIMITED • Advanced Reservations are Necessary!
Sign up in the Weinberg Center, or contact:
Jill Lipson • 704-944-6792 • jill.lipson@charlottejcc.org
FREE ONGOING PROGRAMS
See calendar inside for days & times.
n BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
GROUP (Everyone welcome) –
A support group with Nicole Levine
(JFS Therapist) for those who have
experienced a loss of someone close
to them. This group provides a safe,
supportive environment to adjust to
changes, express individual grief and
honor the memories of those we
have lost.
n BRAIN “NEUROBICS” NEW
– Give your brain a workout!
Learn simple mental exercises, fun
crafts, puzzles, and word games that
you can do to strengthen connections
between both halves of your brain.
n EMPOWER HOUR – An enriching
discussion group with facilitators that
will “empower” you to deal with the
changing needs of your life.
Providing Skilled Nursing and
Therapy services to help you
maximize independence.
For more information, call
Marie Warren 704-999-5963.
of Central Carolinas, Inc.
n EXERCISE OF THE MIND – A
stimulating, dynamic discussion class
designed to enhance seniors’ lives.
n INSIDE ISRAEL – Community
Schlicha Adi Rodavsky will take you
on a monthly exploration of hot
topics, current events and the
politics of Israel.
n LAUGHING AT LIFE – Let’s laugh
at life and all it has to offer. JFS
Therapist Nicole Levine will help us
look at our physical & mental wellbeing in a lighthearted way!
PLUS:
• Educational Programs
• Dynamic Speakers
• Movies
• Games, Mah Jong & Cards
& more!
5007 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28226 • 704-366-5007 • charlottejcc.org
JUNE
HIGHLIGHTS
These s
Program
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are FRE
Charlotte Mayoral Candidate
Jennifer Roberts – Come hear what’s going
on currently in Charlotte from former County
Commissioner and now Charlotte Mayoral
Candidate Jennifer Roberts.
Monday, 6/1 • 1pm • FSP Boardroom
CPCC OTA Student Program – Central
Piedmont Community College’s Occupational
Therapy Assistants will be with us for five weeks
during the summer. Creative projects each Friday
to be determined by each student.
Fridays, 6/5, 6/12 & 6/26 • 1pm • Weinberg
Popcorn and a Movie – Join us for “Fried Green
Tomatoes” - an oldie, but goodie! A housewife who
is unhappy with her life befriends an old lady in a
nursing home and is enthralled by her tales of people
she used to know. Stars Kathy Bates, Jessica
Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson. (2 hrs, 10 min).
Wednesday, 6/10 • 1pm • Weinberg Center
Art Project with Jodie Iagnocco –
Sponsored by PHC Home Health
Be surprised by Jodie’s creativity! Join
us for a fun art project during Camp Soar Week!
Monday, 6/15 • 1pm • Weinberg Center
Pizza and a Movie – Come watch “It’s
Complicated”! When attending their son’s college
graduation, a couple reignites the spark in their
relationship...but the complicated fact is they’re
divorced and he’s remarried. Stars Meryl Streep,
Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin. (2 hours)
Friday, 6/19 • 12:30pm • Weinberg Center
Conversation with Oasis Participant
Nan Sherman – Join Nan as she shares her
career as an elementary school teacher, social
worker, and social work administrator.
Monday, 6/22 • 1pm • FSP Boardroom
“Mad Libs” with Bob – Do you remember this
game? Brush up on your grammar and enjoy some
laughs while we fill in the blanks for unknown
stories and then read them aloud afterwards.
Grammar cheat sheets will be available!
Wednesday, 6/24 • 1pm • Weinberg Center
Oasis Book Club – We’ll discuss our new book
for the month of June, Dearie: The Remarkable Life
of Julia Child, by Bob Spitz. This is a stunning story
of how Julia Child transformed herself into the cult
figure who touched off a food revolution that has
gripped the country for more than fifty years.
Friday, 6/26 • 10am • FSP Boardroom
JUNE 2015
MONDAY
TUE
110am.......... Games..............................Weinberg 2 Tai Chi
11am.......... Senior Exercise...........Gorelick Hall
11:15am .... Senior Chair Yoga.......Family Place
Noon .......... Lunch..........................Gorelick Hall
1pm............ Charlotte Mayoral Candidate
Jennifer Robert (details on left) ....... FSP
1pm............ Creative Writing.............. Rm A110
1pm............ Cards & Games................Weinberg
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10am.......... Brain Neurobics
(details on front)..... FSP Boardroom
11am.......... Senior Exercise...........Gorelick Hall
11:15am .... Senior Chair Yoga.......Family Place
Noon .......... Lunch..........................Gorelick Hall
1pm............ BINGO with Bob ..........Weinberg
1pm............ Creative Writing.............. Rm A110
1pm............ Cards & Games................Weinberg
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SENIOR CAMP WEEK
NO Senior Exercise, Chair Yoga,
or Creative Writing
*NOTE: All programming held in Weinberg ONLY
10am......... Art Project w/Jodie Iagnocco
(details on left) ...............Weinberg
Noon .......... Lunch (must pre-order)....Weinberg
1pm............ Finish Art Project, or
Play Games....................Weinberg
Intermediate
11:45am-12:45pm
Beginners 1-2pm
Aerobics Studio
Open Bridge
1-4pm
Weinberg
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Tai Chi
Intermediate
11:45am-12:45pm
Beginners 1-2pm
Aerobics Studio
Open Bridge
1-4pm
Weinberg
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10am............ Games............................ Weinberg
10am ........... Bereavement Support Group
(details on front) ...JFS Boardroom
11am ........... Senior Exercise......... Gorelick Hall
11:15am ...... Senior Chair Yoga..... Family Place
Noon ............ Lunch........................ Gorelick Hall
1pm ............. BINGO with Bob............Weinberg
1pm ............. Cards & Games.......................TBA
Tai Chi
Intermediate
11:45am-12:45pm
Beginners 1-2pm
Aerobics Studio
11am.......... Senior Exercise...........Gorelick Hall
11:15am .... Senior Chair Yoga.......Family Place
Noon .......... Lunch..........................Gorelick Hall
1pm............ Exercise of the Mind
(details on front)..... FSP Boardroom
1pm............ Creative Writing.............. Rm A110
1pm............ Cards & Games................Weinberg
Intermediate
11:45am-12:45pm
Beginners 1-2pm
Aerobics Studio
Open Bridge
1-4pm
Weinberg
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30Tai Chi
10am.......... General Meeting ..........Weinberg
Open Bridge
1-4pm
Weinberg
Game Day
(Bring a group
& play Bridge,
Mah Jong,
Canasta, etc)
1-4pm
Weinberg
Game Day
(Bring a group
& play Bridge,
Mah Jong,
Canasta, etc)
1-4pm
Weinberg
10am ........... Laughing at Life
(details on front)... FSP Boardroom
11am ........... Senior Exercise......... Gorelick Hall
11:15am ...... Senior Chair Yoga..... Family Place
Noon ............ Lunch........................ Gorelick Hall
1pm ............. Popcorn & a Movie
(details on left).................Weinberg
1pm ............. Cards & Games.......................TBA
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SENIOR CAMP WEEK
NO Senior Exercise, Chair Yoga,
or Oasis lunch
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(see front page for details)
24
25
10am .......... Games............................ Weinberg
11am ........... Senior Exercise......... Gorelick Hall
11:15am ...... Senior Chair Yoga..... Family Place
Noon ............ Lunch........................ Gorelick Hall
1pm ............. “Mad Libs” with Bob
(details on left)................ Weinberg
1pm ............. Cards & Games...................... TBA
PLEASE CALL: 704-944-6792
...for infornation or to make an
appointment with a SHIIP volunteer.
(Senior Health Insurance Information Program)
FRIDAY
10am ........ Games............................. Weinberg
11am ........ Senior Exercise...........Gorelick Hall
11:15am.... Senior Chair Yoga.........Family Place
Noon ........ Lunch...........................Gorelick Hall
1pm .......... CPCC OTA Student Program
(details on left) ...............Weinberg
1pm .......... Cards & Games........................ TBA
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10am......... Exercise of the Mind
(details on front) ......FSP Boardroom
11am ........ Senior Exercise...........Gorelick Hall
11:15am.... Senior Chair Yoga.........Family Place
Noon ........ Lunch...........................Gorelick Hall
1pm .......... CPCC OTA Student Program
(details on left) ...............Weinberg
1pm .......... Cards & Games............... Weinberg
SENIOR CAMP WEEK
NO Senior Exercise or
Chair Yoga
*NOTE: All programming held in Weinberg ONLY
10am ........ Games............................. Weinberg
11:30am... Pizza (must pre-order)..... Weinberg
12:30pm . Movie (details on left)...... Weinberg
26
Game Day
(Bring a group
& play Bridge,
Mah Jong,
Canasta, etc)
1-4pm
Weinberg
FREE Medicare Counseling Available!
5
19
Game Day
(Bring a group
& play Bridge,
Mah Jong,
Canasta, etc)
1-4pm
Weinberg
FIELD TRIP DAY
Open Bridge
1-4pm
Weinberg
10am.......... Senior Advisory
Committee Meeting..........Rm A111
11am.......... Senior Exercise...........Gorelick Hall
11:15am .... Senior Chair Yoga.......Family Place
Noon .......... Lunch..........................Gorelick Hall
1pm............ Oasis Participant Nan Sherman
(details on left)...... FSP Boardroom
1pm............ Creative Writing.............. Rm A110
1pm............ Cards & Games................Weinberg
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THU
10
11
10am............ Games............................ Weinberg
Tai Chi
Intermediate
11:45am-12:45pm
Beginners 1-2pm
Aerobics Studio
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23
10am.......... Games..............................Weinberg
WEDNESDAY
10am ........ Oasis Book Club
(details on left)..........FSP Boardroom
11am ........ Senior Exercise...........Gorelick Hall
11:15am.... Senior Chair Yoga.........Family Place
Noon ........ Lunch...........................Gorelick Hall
1pm.......... CPCC OTA Student Program
(details on left) ...............Weinberg
1pm .......... Cards & Games........................ TBA
Seeking Acrylics Instructor for Oasis!
HOURS: 1st & 3rd Mondays • 10-11:30am
704-944-6792 • jill.lipson@charlottejcc.org
OASIS Questions?
Contact: Jill Lipson • 704-944-6792
jill.lipson@charlottejcc.org
*NOTE: An annual administrative fee is applicable to individuals who are not LJCC members or Oasis Associates but wish to participate in fee-based senior programs. The annual fee is: $20/person or $36/couple
CLASS &
ACTIVITY FEES
Creative Writing
Mon, 1-2:15pm • Rm A110
Oasis/LJCC Member $12/mo.
Non-Associate: $20/mo.*
Drop-in (per day): $5 / $7
Pickle Ball
NEW SUMMER HOURS
June 15–August 21
(No Pickle Ball on Fri, 6/19)
Mon-Fri • 8-9:15am
Monday PM • 6-8pm
Howard R. Levine Gym
LJCC Member :Free
Oasis Associate: $20/mo.
Non-Assoc./Non-Mem: $35/mo.*
Drop-in (per day): $3 / $5
TAI CHI
Intermediate Tue • 11:45am
Beginner Tue • 1-2pm
Swimmer Aerobics Studio
Oasis/LJCC Member: $25/mo.
Non-Associate: $35/mo.*
Drop-in (per day): $8 / $10
Open Bridge
Tuesdays, 1-4pm • Weinberg
Oasis/LJCC Member: Free
Non-Associate: $2
Game Day – Bring a group & play!
Thurs, 1-4pm • Weinberg
Oasis/LJCC Member: Free
Non-Associate $2
Modern Fiction Book Club
Wed • 10-11am
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Non-Associate
SENIOR GROUP
EXERCISE CLASSES
12-class Exercise Card
(use for either class)
Oasis/LJCC Member $25
Non-Associate $35*
Basic Senior Exercise
M/W/F • 11am-12pm
Gorelick Hall
Senior Chair Yoga
M/W/F • 11:15am-12pm
Family Place