Orthodox community schedules a Sukkot celebration Thursday
SAN DIEGO – A variety of Orthodox congregations and institutions are sponsoring a Sukkot celebration from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 8, at Boomers, 6999 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. As no money may exchange hands at Boomer’s, tickets should be purchased by today’s deadline at Beth Jacob Congregation, Young Israel, Congregation Adat Yeshurun or at Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School.
Tickets for adults and children over 11 are $20, and under 11 are $15. They entitle holders to enjoy arcades, bumper boats, mini-golf, lazer tag, kits county fair, and batting cages.
A kosher Sukkah will be erected in which meals will vary in price from $6 to $8.50. Selections include Chicken Caesar Salad w/Roll & Fruit; Hero Roll w/Corned Beef / Turkey Breast, Coleslaw & Fruit; Caesar Salad (vegetarian) w/Roll & Fruit; and Chicken Nuggets & Chips, Coleslaw & Fruit. Other snacks including candy apples, chips, popcorn and a giant cookie will be sold separately.
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Health fair and hoedown Nov 6 at JFS College Avenue Older Adult Center
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)—The College Avenue Older Adult Center will offer the Healthy Hoe-Down Health Fair, Flu Shots & Luncheon. The Health Fair and Flu Shots will take place Friday, November 6, from 9:30 – 11:30 am, followed by a luncheon at 12 pm. No reservations are necessary.
The Sharp Grossmont Hospital Senior Resource Center will offer seasonal flu shots to seniors, their caregivers and high risk adults. A $2 donation is requested for the flu shots. The Senior Resource Center will not be providing vaccinations for swine flu.
The Health Fair will include representatives from those in the industries of healthcare, homecare companies, senior advocacy organizations and retirement communities.
The Health Fair will be followed up with a line dancing demonstration and lesson from 11:30 am – 12 pm. A Western flavored BBQ style lunch will be served at noon. The lunch is offered to seniors for a suggested donation of $3.50 and a fee of $6.00 for all others. Following lunch “The Rhinestone Grannies” will perform at 12:30 pm.
The College Avenue Older Adult Center, a program of Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a dynamic and busy center offering a variety of classes such as exercise, music, movies, bridge, art, drama, music and informative lectures. In addition, the Center offers lunch Monday through Friday at 12 noon. The Center is located at 4855 College Avenue (inside the Beth Jacob Synagogue) near San Diego State University. For additional information please visit us in the Older Adults section of the Services page on www.jfssd.org or call us at: (619) 583-3300.
JFS College Avenue Older Adult Center tells November activities
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)—The College Avenue Senior Adult Center operated by Jewish Family Service at Beth Jacob Congregation, 4855 College Avenue, has announced its regular and special activities for the month of November.For information supplementing that below, please check www.jfssd.org or call (619) 583-3300. Many of the center's classes are offered free through the San Diego Community College District.
Regular schedule
Mondays: November 2, 9, 16, 23: Classes and Activities offered: Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 - 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson (10 - 11:15 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Meditation with Jeff Zlotnik (11:15 am - 12 pm); Bridge - 12:45 pm; Movie Group (1 – 3 pm, new releases shown each Monday), no charge for members, $1 for non-members; Musical Comedy Group with Polly Columbo (1 pm - 3 pm). For more information on any of the classes or activities, call (619) 583-3300.
Tuesdays: November 3, 10, 17, 24: Classes and Activities offered: Walking Group (9 - 10 am); Tai Chi with Leslie Johnson-Leech (9 – 10:30 am); Book Club (1st Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am); Arthritis Exercise (10:30 – 11:45 am); Film Class with Judith Levine 1 pm; Ballroom Dancing (2 – 4 pm); Pinochle – 10 am; Trivia Tuesday (2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 12:15 pm). For more information on any of the classes or activities, call (619) 583-3300.
Wednesdays: November 4, 11, 18, 25: Classes and Activities offered: Drawing class with Marsha Austin Rogers (8:30 am); Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 - 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson (10 - 11:15 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Painting with Marsha Austin Rogers (12:30 – 3 pm); Writing class with Marsha Kay Seff (1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 12:45 pm); Bingo (12:45 pm); Music Experience with Danny Camacho (1 – 2:30 pm), $1 for members, $3 for non-members; Line Dancing with Luis Samaya (2:30 – 3:30 pm), $3 member per class, $5 non-member per class. For more information on any of the classes or activities, call (619) 583-3300.
Thursday: November 5, 12, 19: Classes and Activities offered: Painting with Marsha Austin Rogers (9 am – 12 pm); Mah Jongg (10 am); Laughter Yoga with Michael Coleman (10:30 am); Blood Pressure Check (2nd and 4th Thursdays at 10 am); Arthritis Group exercise class (10 am); Special Weekly Lectures (12:45 pm, Please call for topic information); Meditation with Jeff Zlotnik (11:15 am - 12 pm). For more information on any of the classes or activities, call (619) 583-3300.
Fridays: November 6, 13, 20: Classes and Activities offered: Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 - 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson (10 - 11:15 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Yoga with Shashi Pottathil (10:45 am), $5 for members, $7 for non-members; Nutrition Nuts with Melissa Alwood – weekly nutrition series for Older Adults (11:15 am); Special Musical Programs (12:30 pm, Please call for music program information).
Miscellaneous
Private Computer Lessons: (Mon -Fri.) by appointment only. Please call to schedule.
Blood Pressure Checks: 10:00 am, 4th Thursday of every month
Poker Group: 10 am, every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Craft Class: 9:30 am, 2nd and 4th Friday of every month
Book Discussion Group: 9:30 am, 3rd Tuesday of every month
Trivia Tuesdays: 12:15 pm, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
Special Events, Lectures and Presentations
"Lemon Grove: The Rise of a Southern California Town"—Pete Smith, a Lemon Grove native, is the long-time photographic archivist and historian for the Lemon Grove Historical Society. He will share with us stories both amusing and touching, about the little town that arose in the "second gold rush" (the rise of the citrus industry). Thursday, November 5 @ 12:45
“Healthy Hoedown” Flu Shots & Health Fair— Our annual informational health fair and speakers on current health issues as they relate to Older Adults and their caregivers. Seasonal flu shots will be provided by the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Senior Resource Center. A $2 donation is requested for the flu shots. We will have entertainment by the Rhinestone Grannies and a line dancing class to provide a great form of exercise. A BBQ themed lunch will be available at 12 Noon. The health fair is a free event. Friday, November 6, 2009 from 9:30 – 11:30 am
Opera Presentation with Dr Nicolas Reveles, on Giuseppe Verdi’s, Nabucco—A presentation on Verdi’s opera Nabucco, set during the Babylonian Exile of the Jews. He will help to explain the effect that opera can have on a person’s inner life, spirituality and personal growth. There will be musical excerpts to help illustrate various aspects of the work. November 12 @ 12:45
Your Amazing Body—Presentation by Dr Jamin Eiseman, Dr of Geriatric and Internal medicine Monday, November 16 @ 12:45
The Wii system and it’s use with Older Adults Presented by Jennifer Reichstadt of the Stein Institute of Aging. Tuesday, November 19, 2009 @ 12:45 pm
Nuts About Nutrition—Join Melissa Alwood as she directs our new weekly health series on nutrition for Older Adults, Nuts About Nutrition. In our new interactive program we will be learning about food groups, food’s role in the body, shopping tips, cooking tips, and the latest information and research on how proper food intake can enhance your quality of life. Come to our first fun workshop to learn about the basics of food and nutrient needs for older adults. Each week a new topic will be discussed such as how to understand food labels, health holiday eating, and nutritional supplements. Friday, November 13 & 20, 2009 @ 11:15 am
Pre Thanksgiving Day Luncheon --Join us the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, at the CAOAC for a traditional Thanksgiving Day Lunch with turkey and all the sides. Suggested Donation; $3.50 for Seniors, $6 for all others. November 25. @ 12 pm
The College Avenue Center also offers hot Kosher lunches served Monday - Friday @ 12 Noon; Soup & Salad Bar offered Mondays - Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm; Suggested Donation: $3.50 for Seniors, $6 for all others.
Rabbi Dosick debuts Journeys Into Heart, Mind and Soul on the Internet
CARLSBAD, California (Press Release)--Rabbi Wayne Dosick, spiritual leader of the Elijah Minyan, has announced that his new .weekly internet radio show, SpiritTalk Live!: Journeys into Heart, Mind and Soul, will debut Wednesday, October 7, on the Internet at http://www.healthylife.net/
The first installment will be on at 11:00 am Pacific time, 1:00 pm Central timel, and 2:00 pm Eastern time.. According to Dosick, the show will be a "world-wide forum for exploring the great questions of existence through intellectual inquiry and sacred spirit. We will have fascinating guests, listener call-ins, and a weekly 'Moment of Illumination'"
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