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'Militant Islam' to be topic Nov. 18 of AJE lecture ... Read more
College Avenue Older Adult Center tells November activities ... Read more
Some facts about H1N1 .. by Assemblyman Marty Block in San Diego ... Read more
'Militant Islam' to be topic
Nov. 18 of AJE lecture
CORONADO (Press Release)—The Agency for Jewish Education continues its Coronado lecture series this month with Professor Sanford Lakoff of UCSD. Lakoff’s lecture will take place in the Winn Room of the Coronado Library on Nov. 18 at 10:30 am. His lecture is titled, “Hard Choices: Meeting the Menace of Militant Islam.”
Militant Islam -- the uncompromising version that aims to annihilate unbelievers -- is now a global menace. This menace poses hard choices, especially for its ultimate targets -- the West and Israel. This lecture will examine their options.
Future lectures will feature brilliant professors speaking on their own areas of research. In December, Eliza Slavet, Ph.D., UCSD will discuss “Freud and the Jewish Question.” Other speakers include professors Steven Cassedy, Chanan Naveh, Risa Levitt Kohn and Ghada Osman.
The Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series is a program of the Agency for Jewish Education and is free and open to the public.
For more information on this or future talks in the series, contact the Agency for Jewish Education, (858) 268-9200 ext.102 or www.ajesd.org.
Preceding provided by the Agency for Jewish Education
College Avenue Older Adult
Center tells November activities
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)—Jewish Family Service's College Avenue Older Adult Center at 4855 College Avenue has announced its programming for the rest of November, including free classes offered through the San Diego Community College District. Additional information may be obtained by calling (619) 583-3300.
Mondays: November 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)..
Tuesdays: (November 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).
Wednesdays: (November 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.
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).
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).
Ongoing: 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:
American Red Cross - Preparing For Disasters; Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 12:45 The American Red Cross will be providing a presentation on disaster preparedness specifically geared towards older adults. Please join us to learn what you can do in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
“Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. They can force you to evacuate your neighborhood, workplace or school or can confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services – water, gas, electricity or telephones – were cut off? The best way to make you and your family safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes. The American Red Cross will be providing a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q & A, on disaster preparedness. This includes guidance on assembling an emergency kit; making a family communication plan; and being informed of potential disaster risks for your area.”
Nuts About Nutrition- Friday, December 4, 11 & 18 at 11:15 am 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.
Semi-Annual College Avenue Art Show - Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 10:30 am – 12 noon and from 12:30 – 1:30 pm Artwork from our College Avenue Older Adult Center members and students from the Community College art classes will be on display and for sale. At 12:30 we will have piano music by Doris Corrado and a dessert reception.
Chanukah Party and Lunch-- Tuesday, December 15 at 12 noon Join us at the College Avenue Older Adult Center as we celebrate Chanukah, The Festival Of Lights. We will be serving a special Chanukah lunch at 12 pm, with potato latkes and sufganiyot. Entertainment by Rachelle Danto will follow at 12:30 pm, as she plays piano, sings and leads a sing a-long of Chanukah holiday music.
Rabbi Aliza Berk presents “Growing Up Jewish In A Christian Society.”— Tuesday, December 22 at12:45 pm
There are many challenges growing up Jewish in a mainly Christian community. During December, Jews encounter Christmas reminders everywhere. American Jews struggle to preserve the Jewish ideals of Hannukah in the midst of a commercialized Christmas-oriented society. Let’s explore how both Jews and Christians can learn from each other by combining the Jewish values of tikkun olam, repairing the world, with the Christmas message of bringing joy to the world.
New Year’s Eve Lunch and Party—Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 12 pm/ Join us for a New Year’s Eve celebration. We will have a special New Year’s lunch followed by musical entertainment by Bob Constantine and his band. No reservations are necessary. Please call for more information.
The College Avenue Center also offers hot Kosher lunches served Monday - Friday at 12 Noon. Soup & Salad Bar offered Mondays - Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm
Suggested Donation: $3.50 for Seniors, $6 for all others.
Jewish Public Officials
Some facts about H1N1
By Assemblyman Marty Block
SAN DIEGO--The flu season comes every year, but H1N1 (initially referred to as "swine flu") is a variant strain of the flu virus that causes illness and, in some cases, causes death.
As your representative and as a member of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, I am committed to providing you up-to-date information about the H1N1 flu pandemic currently sweeping the country.
The disease was first detected in humans in the United States in April 2009. It is spreading by person-to-person contact, in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. And while the virus does not appear to be more
dangerous than other flu strains, many people are more vulnerable to H1N1 than other strains of flu and have been catching it more easily.
Please take a moment to view this public service announcement and peruse the information below in order to prevent, prepare, and be aware of H1N1 flu before you or your loved ones are affected.
Please do not hesitate to contact my district office at 619.462.7878 or www.assembly.ca.gov/block with questions related to the H1N1 virus and free or low-cost vaccination locations.
A. Because of the late emergence of H1N1 virus, antibodies for this novel flu strain could not be included in the seasonal flu shot. While this flu has still only affected a relatively small number of people nationwide, there is potential for these numbers to grow. The World Health Organization has declared the H1N1 flu to be a pandemic, but that does not mean that you should panic. The more you know about the disease, the more steps you can take to protect yourself.
Q. How do I know I have it? What do I look for?
A. The symptoms of H1N1 influenza are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu: fever, runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people have also reported diarrhea and vomiting. If you are sick or think you have H1N1 influenza infection, please contact your healthcare provider. Authorities urge parents to seek immediate help if emergency warning signs develop.
In children, these are:
Fast or troubled breathing
Bluish or gray skin color
Lack of thirst
Failure to wake up easily or interact
Irritability so that the child does not want to be held
Improvement of symptoms, then a return to fever and worse cough
Fever with a rash
In adults, these are:
Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Flu-like symptoms that go away but return with fever and worse cough.
While everyone is susceptible to catching the H1N1 virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified several groups who are particularly vulnerable:
Pregnant women
People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
Persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old
Persons 25 through 64 years of age who have chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems
Q. What should I do if I suspect I might have the H1N1 virus?
A. While it is expected that most people will recover without needing medical care, if your illness becomes severe or you are at high risk for flu complications, contact your health care provider or seek medical care.
If you are sick with a flu-like illness that is not severe enough to warrant medical attention, you should stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
Remember: The main way influenza viruses spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. Therefore, it is important to keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick. While home, get plenty of rest, drink clear fluids (e.g., water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte beverages for infants) to keep from being dehydrated, cover coughs and sneezes, and wash hands often with soap and water (alcohol-based hand rub, if soap and water are not available).
Q. What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
A. The H1N1 vaccine is available in San Diego County. Getting vaccinated this year may be a three-step process. The CDC recommends that all Californians get their regular flu shot as soon as it becomes available. After you receive the flu shot, check with your doctor about when you and your family can receive the H1N1 vaccine. (According to the CDC, certain groups are more susceptible to the H1N1 flu and have priority to receive the vaccine.) The H1N1 vaccine may require up to two separate shots over a 3-4 week period. The seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine do not substitute for one another.
Because this year’s flu season may be particularly severe, health officials strongly recommend that all susceptible Californians receive all three shots. As with any medical issue, please consult with your doctor or health care provider before taking any medication or vaccines.
H1N1 Vaccine Information and Locations: San Diego County residents should call their primary care doctor to check on availability of H1N1 vaccine. Locations of county public health centers can be found here or by calling 2-1-1 San Diego.
Additionally, the many retail locations and public health-sponsored sites have the seasonal flu vaccine available now and should have H1N1 vaccine in the future. Contact your local pharmacy or retail drug store for details.
Q. Where can I get more information?
A. There are a number of worldwide, national, and statewide resources that can help you prevent, prepare, and be aware.
County of San Diego: With up-to-the-minute news and statistics on H1N1-related hospitalizations and deaths in the county, as well as tips for prevention and materials for display, this should be your first stop for help.
Centers for Disease Control and Disease: The CDC tracks the common flu and any H1N1 outbreaks on a weekly basis. Navigate this website for all the H1N1 information available, plus look for information on how to prevent catching the flu and stay healthy.
California Department of Public Health: As part of its efforts to provide updated information to Californians on what they can do to protect themselves and their families from the H1N1 flu outbreak, the CDPH has activated a toll-free H1N1 flu hotline in English and Spanish: 1-888-865-0564. Assistance in other languages is also available. The hotline is available Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additionally, the site provides statistics and information for schools and travelers.
World Health Organization: As the coordinating authority for health within the United Nations, this site offers weekly epidemiological records and regional information. Information is provided in several languages, including Spanish.
