Post on 19-Mar-2020
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Lewis Wasel, Past President: Mark Salkie, Treasurer: Elaine Salkie, Secretary: Danny Assh, Membership
Chair: Miriam Rabinovitch, Program Chair: Shirley Grossman, Transportation Chair: Hans Pilz, Volunteer Coordinator:
Louise Percheson-Kagan, Communication Chair: Debby Waldman, Directors: Laurie Mozeson, Dmitry Alman.
Honorary Members: Hanna Pollack Honorary Advisor: Larry Derkach.
Executive Director: Svetlana Pavlenko; Office Administrator: Erika Damjanovic; Chef: Bozena Szopiak
JEWISH SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTRE All Seniors Welcome Drop In For Lunch or Attend a Program
Mailing Address: Box 17017 Location: 10052-117 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 0G4 Ph: 780-488-4241 Fax: 780-488-6591 www.jdicseniors.ca Email: jdic@shaw.ca
JDIC
January—February 2018/5778
Books Discussion Group
Wednesdays
January 24 @ 1p.m.:
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
February 28 @ 1p.m.:
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark
Donna Hamar worked at a school with the chil-dren from the slums of Khar for 2 months in 2017. Although free education is universal in India, chil-dren must have funds for uniforms, books, trans-portation, etc. and this eliminates the poor, of which there are millions in this city of 21+ million. This is a story of hope, camaraderie, sadness and joy. Also, a glimpse of this massive, historic, mod-ern city of extreme wealth and poverty.
Monday, January 8 at 12p.m.
$15 (including
Indian Lunch)
Wednesday, January 10 at 12p.m.
Join Abe Silverman for his interactive and fact based lecture—discussion.
Join us for Israeli lunch and then stay for Abe’s presentation at 12:45p.m.
Fee: $3 (lecture only)
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President’s Column
This is my first column as your new president. My term began in unusual fashion as I was out of the city when the AGM was held. I extend my sincere thanks to Past President Mark Salkie for his years of devoted leadership and for his assistance and advice. I also thank former Past President Hal Simons and Secretary Odette Masliyah for completing their years of service on the board. It is with pleasure that I welcome the new board members, Danny Assh, Laurie Mozeson, and Debby Waldman.
Our Hanukkah celebration on December 14 was very memorable. More than 100 guests joined us for a lunch of the best latkes in the city. Our Young at Heart choir entertained us with a variety of songs. Thank you to our wonderful chef, Bozena, and our amazing volunteers who made this celebra-tion so special: Hanna, Ken, Naomi W., Bronia, Pauline, Aisulu, Paula W., Donna, Wendy, Cecil, Hans, Raisa, Leslie, Elaine & Mark, Phyllis and Louise. Special thanks to our Ikebana masters Jean-Marcel Du-ciaume and Brenda Jackson for organizing volunteers and creating beautiful centre pieces for the cele-bration.
A special presentation was made at the Hannukah celebration. Stan Bronson, the President of Beth Tzedek Congregation, presented us with a donation of $2,150.00 from Beth Tzedek as it has ceased operation and is distributing funds to various organizations. Stan, his wife Sheila, and Martin Bankey all attended the lunch on behalf of Beth Tzedek.
More than 80 curious minds took classes in our 14th annual Learning in Retirement Series. We re-ceived everyone’s evaluation and are pleased to report that all of our learners were very satisfied with the variety and quality of courses as well as the engaging and interesting lecturers.
We have also had some amazing outings including Luminaria, trip to a Sikh temple, and a trip to Wetaskiwin Theatre. Our office would be pleased to receive suggestions from you, our members, as to where you would like to go and what you wish to see on future outings.
You will see in this newsletter that there are more good programs planned for you in January and February. Please mark your calendars and do not miss these wonderful events.
In closing, I wish all of you a year of peace and happiness in 2018.
Lewis Wasel, President
Join our amazing volunteer team today!
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Thursday, January 18 @ 1-3p.m.
On January 18, beginning at 1p.m., experienced traveller and teacher, Ann Manson, will tell us
about her trip to Discover Franklin and Find the North West Passage. This year Ann embarked on a journey which took her 580 miles north of the Arctic Circle to see where Sir John Franklin and others searched for a northwest passage from Europe to China. Ann visited Franklin sites as well as Dorset and Thule archaeological sites, and bird sanctuaries. One of Ann’s fellow passengers was comedian, travel writer, broadcaster, Michael Palin. This is sure to be an extremely interesting Armchair Traveller.
Fee: $3
is the day that marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees. This is the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle.
Wednesday, January 31 @12p.m. Sharon Bookhalter and Jerry Glasser: We were thrilled that we accomplished the challenges of the bike journey through the starkly beautiful Negev Desert. We have a whole new group of close friends. We visited sites that we would not have been able to visit had it not been for the JNF arrangements. We saw the desert in a way that cannot be compared to views through the windows of a car. We are looking forward to making our presentation and showing our incredible journey through Israel from this unique perspective.
The Jewish National Fund ‘s
Bicycle Trip to Negev Desert
Mark Your Calendar!
Monday, March 12 @10:30a.m.
Don and Lee Sax lived In the Vunta Qwitchin community of Old Crow, Yukon, from 1983 to 1994, followed by two years in
Dawson City. They would be delighted to share some stories about this unique and transforming experience.
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Dreaming of Summer?
We can help your dream come true.
Leave the winter outside the Centre and join us for a warmilicious
Hawaiian Lunch
Tuesday, January 23 @12p.m.
Wear your finest Hawaiian gear: your floral shirt or beautiful sun dress.
Don’t forget your sun hats.
We’ll take care of the rest.
Entertainment will be provided
by Grant Peuramaki, ukulele player.
Come prepared to relax and have fun.
Aloha!
Fee: $15 (including lunch & entertainment)
The course for all level of users!
Come ask your questions, learn new tricks, record your memoirs with different medias: video and audio recording,
typing and drawing…
Start exploring new fun ways to pass your knowledge and experiences onto new generations.
Thursdays: February 8, 15, 22 & March 1, 8, 15 @ 1p.m.
Fee:
6 classes— $25 or
$5 drop-in
Please RSVP ASAP
(I-Pads may be provided for your classes)
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On Your Seat or
On your Feet!
with Ilonka Wormsbecker! Use of Weights & Stretch Bands
Flexibility & Strength
Laughter & Music
THURSDAYS @ 10:45a.m.
January 4, 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
Use it or Lose it
with Bonnie Austen! Features:
Cardio & strength training, flexibility, balance, music & laughter
TUESDAYS @10:45a.m.
January 9, 16, 23 & 30
February 6, 13, 20 & 27
Invest in a New You! Buy a Card as a Present!
Our Exercise Cards have NO expiry date!
Available to our members only
Treat yourself to:
6 classes for $30
10 classes for $50
(Drop in fee per class $6)
Good for any exercise class at the centre!
You have a unique opportunity to learn
from both our fitness instructors at the same
time.
Lunch & Learn:
Thursday, January 25 @12p.m.
Fall Prevention Lecture with Ilonka & Bonnie
(Complimentary event)
Thursday, February 1 @1p.m.
Fall Prevention Workshop with Bonnie & Ilonka
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GILBERT & SULLIVAN
HMS Pinafore
AT JUBILEE AUDITORIUM Tuesday, February 6 2018 @ 7:30p.m. SUNG IN ENGLISH WITH PROJECTED LYRICS
LOVE AND LAUGHTER ON THE HIGH SEAS Set sail on the voyage of a lifetime with the quirky crew of HMS Pinafore! This worldwide favourite
Gilbert and Sullivan operetta puts a nautical spin on the classic “boy meets girl, girl’s grumpy father
gets in the way” story. When lower-class sailor Ralph Rackstraw falls in love with Josephine, the
Captain’s daughter, mayhem ensues as the two lovebirds
try to elope… while at sea!
RSVP with payment by January 25.
Ticket: $30 per person. (The First Balcony)
Transportation can be provided, please approach the
Office asap.
Back by popular demand!
Ms. Fay Breda will lead a
Sing A-long fun group
right after lunch!
Monday, February 12 @ 12:45p.m.
Bring your
non-singing buddies too!
If you missed Anna Marie Sewell
in September 2017 you don’t want to miss
this lyrical, award-winning and
talented poet again.
Tuesday, February 20 @ 12p.m.
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Photography Project
Tuesday, February 27 @ 12p.m.
Join Edmonton photographer Mufty Mathewson
who will tell you more about this project
to honour the memory of the 1,181 Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women cited in the RCMP report of 2014.
SHINE YOUR TALENTS Dear Members,
We invite you to shine your talents by helping us create our very own Purim Shpiel!
The show will take place on Purim – Thursday, March 1.
Beryl Nahornick is the team leader and we need:
writers with a great sense of humour
actors
decorators
singers
dancers
and of course….. critics!
Please let the Office know if you want to be a part of this exciting experience.
Looking forward to having fun together!
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Monday, January 1 CLOSED
Tuesday, January 2
Vegetable Soup
Cold Plate
Salad/Dessert
Wednesday, January 3
Pea Soup
Pizza
Salad/Dessert
Thursday, January 4
Potato-leek soup
Chilli
Salad/Dessert
Monday, January 8
Indian Lunch
Tuesday, January 9
Cabbage Soup
Macaroni & Cheese
Salad/Dessert
Wednesday, January 10
Israeli Lunch
Thursday, January 11
Carrot Soup
No meat, meat loaf
Salad/Dessert
Monday, January 15
Cream corn Soup
Tuna casserole
Salad/Dessert
Tuesday, January 16
Tomato Soup
Fish & Chips
Salad/Dessert
Wednesday, January 17
Barley soup
Sandwiches
Salad/Dessert
Thursday, January 18
Mushroom Soup
Cheese muffins
Salad/Dessert
Monday, January 22
Minestrone Soup
Baked omelette
Salad/Dessert
Tuesday, January 23
Hawaiian Lunch
Wednesday, January 24
Broccoli soup
Lasagne
Salad/Dessert
Thursday, January 25
Lentil soup
Poached eggs
Salad/Dessert
Monday, January 29
Bok Choy soup
Egg cutlet
Salad/Dessert
Tuesday, January 30
Sweet Potato Soup
Knish in a dish
Dessert
Wednesday, January 31
White soup
Spaghetti
Salad/Dessert
FEBRUARY 2018
Thursday, February 1
Squash soup
Pizza
Salad/Dessert
Monday, February 5
Pickle Soup
Salmon loaf
Salad/Dessert
Tuesday, February 6
Sweet potato soup
Veggie Burgers
Salad/Dessert
Wednesday, February 7
Borsht
Sandwiches
Salad/Dessert
Thursday, February 8
Vegetable soup
Fish and chips
Salad/Dessert
Monday, February 12
Bean soup
Eggs
Herring
Salad/Dessert
Tuesday February 13
No chicken, chicken soup
Garden quiche
Salad/Dessert
Wednesday, February 14
Surprise Lunch
Thursday, February 15
Carrot soup
Lasagna
Salad/Dessert
Monday, February 19
Pea soup
Potato salad
Tuna salad
Dessert
Tuesday, February 20
Tomato soup
Burakas
Salad/Dessert
Wednesday, February 21
Mushroom soup
Onion and mushroom Kugel
Salad/Dessert
Thursday, February 22
Barley soup
Sandwiches
Salad/Dessert
Monday, February 26
Potato Leek soup
Pizza
Salad/ Dessert
Tuesday, February 27
Cabbage soup
Potato-mushroom Strudel
Salad/ Dessert
Wednesday, February 28
NO LUNCH
Thursday, MARCH 1 PURIM
11a.m. Megillah Reading with
Rabbi Mendy
11:40a.m. Purim-Spiel
12:15p.m. Lunch
JANUARY 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
CLOSED
2
No Bonnie
10a.m. Program
Committee
1-3p.m. Games
3
12p.m. Lunch
1-3p.m. Games
4
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness Ilonka
12p.m. Lunch
7 8
12p.m. Indian
Lunch
12:45p.m.
Armchair
Traveler with
Donna Hamar:
INDIA
9
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness—Bonnie
12p.m. Lunch
1-3p.m. Games
10
12p.m. Israeli
Lunch
12:45p.m.
Israel: Winter
Update with
Abe
Silverman
11
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness Ilonka
12p.m. Lunch
1-3p.m. Games
12 13
14 15
12p.m. Lunch
1-3p.m. Games
16
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness—Bonnie
12p.m. Lunch
1-3p.m. Games
17
12p.m. Lunch
1-3p.m. Games
18
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness Ilonka
12p.m. Lunch
1-3p.m. Games
19 20
21 22
12p.m. Lunch
1-3p.m. Games
23
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness—Bonnie
12p.m.
HAWAIIAN
PARTY
24
12p.m. Lunch
1p.m. Book
club
1-3p.m. Games
25
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness Ilonka
12p.m. Lunch
& Learn: Fall
Prevention
with Bonnie
& Ilonka
26 27
28 29
12p.m. Lunch
1-3p.m. Games
30
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness—Bonnie
12p.m. Lunch
1-3p.m. Games
31
12p.m. Tu
B’Shevat
Lunch with
JNF
THANK YOU
We wish to thank family and friends for
their expressions of sympathy on the loss of
our beloved David z’l. The many cards and
donations were very much appreciated.
Shirley Grossman & Family
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness Ilonka
12p.m. Lunch
1p.m. Fall Pre-
vention Work-
shop with Ilonka
& Bonnie
2 3
4 5
12p.m. Lunch
6
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness—Bonnie
12p.m. Lunch
7
12p.m. Lunch
8
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness Ilonka
12:45 Ipad 4
12p.m. Lunch
1p.m. I-PAD 1
9 10
11 12
12p.m. Lunch
12:45p.m.
Sing-a-Long
with Fay
Breda
13
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness—Bonnie
12p.m. Lunch
14
12p.m. Lunch
15
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness Ilonka
12p.m. Lunch
1p.m. I-PAD 2
16 17
18 19
12p.m. Lunch
20
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness—Bonnie
12p.m. Lunch
& Learn: Anna
Marie Sewell,
artist and poet
21
12p.m. Lunch
22
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness Ilonka
12p.m. Birth-
day Thursday
1p.m. I-PAD 3
25 26
12p.m. Lunch
27
10:45a.m. Fit-
ness—Bonnie
12p.m.
Lunch &
Learn:
REdress
Photography
28
NO Lunch
Fast of Esther
March 1
Purim
Celebration
11a.m. Megillah
Reading with
Rabbi Mendy
11:40a.m. Purim-
Spiel
12:15p.m. Lunch
1p.m. I-PAD 4
FEBRUARY 2018