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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONSNEWSLETTER • FALL 2015

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF THE SUNCOAST, INC.

www.JFCS-Cares.org

Over the past several months I am sure that many of you have seen in the

news that the Center for Building Hope had encountered many problems

and difficulties which greatly impacted the people they served. JFCS was

very concerned as to the well-being of the people served and the dissolution of

the important programs and services that had been provided by this organization.

JFCS entered into conversations with the Center for Building Hope Board and

determined that JFCS provides similar programs and services and had the capacity

to assure that this vulnerable population would continue to receive such services.

On October 7th, JFCS opened its doors to offer Cancer Support & Wellness

Programs in support of those individuals previously served by the Center for

Building Hope. JFCS is now providing support and educational services for cancer

patients and caregivers, including support groups, exercise programs, and

expressive arts programs.

On a weekly basis more than 18 programs are offered in Sarasota at the two JFCS

campus locations (Fruitville Road and Ringling Boulevard). Programs are also

offered at community locations including: Blake Medical Center in Bradenton;

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bradenton; Jacaranda Trace in Venice; North

Sarasota Library in Newtown; Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Port Charlotte.

The November schedule of Cancer Support & Wellness Programs appears on page

8 of this newsletter.

I hope that you will join JFCS in its efforts to support cancer patients and

survivors. For more information about our Cancer Support & Wellness

Programs, please contact Andrea Feldmar, LMHC, Project Director at

AFeldmar@JFCS-Cares.org or call 941-366-2224, ext. 167.

I believe that offering these Cancer Support & Wellness Programs carry forth

our mission and vision to assure that we have a community where people feel,

“cared for, safe and strong”.

Rose Chapman, LCSW

President/CEO

Cancer Support &

Wellness Programs Offered at JFCS

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This year, JFCS celebrates its 30th anniversary. Our mission…Guided by the Jewish tradition of helping all people, JFCS empowers individuals and families toward self-sufficiency underscores the unique role JFCS holds as the premier social service

organization in our community. JFCS has reached this milestone thanks to each of you…our clients, corporate partners, donors, friends, funders, staff, and volunteers.

We want you to know that…

JFCS is ACCOUNTABLE to the Community. Our programs meet standards of excellence and we are fiscally responsible.

JFCS is RESPONSIVE to community needs. JFCS reaches out to homebound isolated seniors, at-risk youth, homeless veterans and their families.

JFCS is a COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR and partners with other social service agencies, local funders and businesses to improve the quality of life in our community.

Together with you, and guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, making the world a better place, JFCS is able to deliver a broad range of loving, compassionate professional services to children, families, seniors and veterans.

We want to ensure that you are fully informed of how we invest your donations of time and money to improve the lives of people who turn to JFCS for help. We encourage you to call Andria Bilan, VP of Development to schedule a tour of our programs and services.

To each of you, our major stakeholders and investors, we extend our thanks for your trust, commitment and dedication.

2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEJoe Mendels, Chair

Stephen Seidensticker, Vice Chair Scott Levine, Secretary Karin Grablin, Treasurer

Rich Segall, Past Board Chair

BOARD MEMBERSGerri AaronPeggy Abt

Margery BarancikShaun Benderson Audrey ColemanDavid Dignam

Larry EgerLauren Fineman

Michael HarshmanMarc KanoffEric Kaplan

Marion LevineNora PattersonMichael Richker

Stanley H. RutsteinSteve Wilberding

DIRECTOR EMERITABarbara Brizdle

LIFETIME HONORARY BOARD MEMBERSRichard Blumenthal

Alice Taich

Message from the Board Chair & President/CEO

JFCS NEWSLETTERFall 2015 – Issue No. 59

Published byJewish Family & Children’s Service

2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237(941) 366-2224 • www.JFCS-Cares.org

Board Chair: Joe Mendels President/CEO: Rose Chapman, LCSW

Get connected to

JFCS through Facebook:

JFCSSuncoast

and our agency website

www.JFCS-Cares.org

or

Joe MendelsBoard Chair

Rose Chapman, LCSWPresident/CEO

We are proud to recognize our Philanthropist Circle which

highlights donors, as individuals or families, who have contributed

a major gift during the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

To learn how you can join the Philanthropist Circle, please

contact Andria Bilan at 941-366-2224, ext. 138 or e-mail

ABilan@JFCS-Cares.org.

*Of Blessed Memory

Philanthropist Circle Gerri Aaron

Chuck and Margie Barancik

The Benderson Family

The Louis & Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust

Ernest and Alisa* Kretzmer

Betty Schoenbaum

Barbara & Al Siemer

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Annual Meeting Kicks Off 30th Anniversary

Founded in 1985, this year JFCS is celebrating 30 years of service to the community and kicked off that celebration at its Annual Meeting. More than 235 guests representing volunteers,

past board members, corporate & foundation partners, donors and staff attended the brunch which featured Volunteer & Donor Awards Presentation, Staff Awards Presentation, Recognition and Installation of the Board of Directors, State of the Union from the President/CEO and Board Chair.

All of the signature events sponsored by JFCS this year will include special reference to the agency’s 30 years of service. For more information or to register for upcoming events, visit our website www.JFCS-Cares.org

JFCS Recipient of the 2015 NAACP President’s Award

The Sarasota County Branch NAACP presented JFCS the 2015 President’s Award at the Thirtieth Annual Freedom Awards Banquet on

October 8th. The prestigious Freedom Awards are presented to individuals, organizations and businesses that have significantly contributed to furthering the local and national goals of the NAACP.

The NAACP advocates for issues of concern to all Americans and takes a proactive stance to increase the public’s awareness of impediments to freedom, assaults upon civil rights and barriers to equality. Its programs are designed to ensure compliance with civil rights laws, equitable treatment of all Americans under law, the attainment of educational excellence, access to health care and economic empowerment. The primary focus of the NAACP continues to be the protection and enhancement of the

Board Officers: Stephen Seidensticker, Joe Mendels, Scott Levine & Karin Grablin

civil rights of all Americans.JFCS was selected as the President’s Award recipient

based on the organization’s ongoing mission to enhance and improve the social and economic

political state of a traditionally disenfranchised group. Recently, Tempo Magazine helped educate the community about JFCS programs and services by publishing featured articles on the Operation Military Assistance Program which assists homeless veterans and their families and the Healthy Families/Healthy Children Program which provides outreach, life skills education and parenting skills to help adults become better parents.

“It’s an honor to receive the President’s Award,” said Rose Chapman, president and CEO. “We are grateful to the Sarasota County Branch of the NAACP for recognizing

our dedication and commitment to serving the entire community.”

Marking the start of our 30th anniversary, the following MeMbers were elected as officers of the board

Joe Mendels, Chair Stephen Seidensticker, Vice ChairScott Levine, SecretaryKarin Grablin, Treasurer

congratulations to…Gerri Aaron, David Dignam & Marc Kanoff who were installed to their first term on the Board. Karin Grablin, Michael Harshman & Nora Patterson who were installed to their second term on the Board.

and special thanks to…Scott Anderson, Sue Bralow & Harvey Gleeksman who retired from the Board, having completed a six year term limit of service.

Guests received

Aéropostale plush dog

and commemorative

bag of candy

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New Community Collaboration Benefits Children, Families and Veterans

JFCS hosted a Sweet Success Party this fall in recognition of a new collaboration between three local agencies: JFCS, Harvest House and Mothers Helping Mothers; and national distribution

organization K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers. Conceived by Sheila Birnbaum, the goal of the program is to provide basic items needed by individuals served at the three partnering agencies in order for them to get back

on their feet. With the help of K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers, JFCS, Harvest House, and Mothers Helping Mothers will receive and distribute goods such as clothes, towels, blankets, and books to help children, families and veterans in need. This program was funded by a grant from The Z Foundation through The Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Partnering agencies, funders and volunteers with Sheila Birnbaum (center) at Sweet Success Party

Seniors Attend JFCS Programs Thanks to New Handicapped Accessible Van

Thanks to a grant from the Charlotte P. Graver Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, homebound seniors and their caregivers who attend the weekly Senior Outreach

Services Program at JFCS have a new handicapped accessible van to transport them every Wednesday and Friday to the agency’s main

campus on Fruitville Road. “Several years ago I met a man who attended the SOS program at JFCS and he told me how important this program was to him and how he looked forward to getting out and being with people. I know how much my own mother benefited from the supportive senior services she received in NY and this van will ensure that seniors here in Sarasota will have the same opportunity to socialize, receive therapy and maintain a community connection,” stated Charlotte Graver. Pamela Baron, Director of Senior Services noted, “Thanks to this gift, our seniors won’t be asking the question: How will

I get to JFCS? But rather, asking a different question: When will the van be here to pick me up?” If you or a loved one is interested in learning more about the supportive senior services available through JFCS, please contact Pamela Baron, MSW, Director of Senior Services at 941-366-2224 or by email PBaron@JFCS-Cares.org

Photo courtesy of Murray Devine, Community Foundation of Sarasota County

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JFCS honored its Volunteers of the Year at the agency’s 29th Annual Meeting held on October 26th. We offer our sincere thanks to the following individuals and businesses that were honored for their outstanding service and commitment.

Scott Anderson, Community Outreach Award, for his dedication and commitment to securing funds and introducing new donors to JFCS

Sheila Birnbaum, Visionary Award, developed two new giving initiatives designed to meet the needs of our clients and expand exposure of JFCS throughout the community

Amanda Cattaneo, Management Services Award, for promoting JFCS as the premier social service agency in our community helping seniors and at-risk youth

Congregation Kol HaNeshama, Jewish Life Education Award, dedication to community service in order to directly impact clients through Food Drives and Adopt A Family program

Diane Florez, Senior Outreach Award, volunteer facilitator of weekly caregiver support group and individuals with dementia and serves lunch at SOS program

Harvey Gleeksman, Organizational Impact Award, provided guidance and strategic advice to ensure the fiscal stability and long term financial security of the agency’s assets

Charlotte P. Graver, Philanthropy Award, for her generosity to secure new JFCS handicapped accessible van for seniors to attend SOS program

Wendy Kulscar, Gmilut Hassadim~Acts of Loving Kindness Award, retired social worker in intake & referral office and SOS volunteer

Mark Magenheim, Humanitarian Award, volunteer and liaison for the Yale Club of the Suncoast to the annual Stand Down helping homeless veterans

Chaya Perera, Jewish Spirituality Award, friendly visitor for homebound, isolated seniors living in Venice and attending Venice SOS program

Roger Stephenson, Children’s Services Award, mentor and tutor for at-risk youth referred to Safe Alternative to Out of School Suspension Program at McIntosh Middle School

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HONORING THOSE WHO PROVIDE SERVICE TO JFCS

Spotlight ON Volunteers2015 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR

PHOTOS, TOP TO BOTTOM: (at left) Scott Anderson, Sheila Birnbaum, Amanda Cattaneo, Congregation Kol HaNeshama, Diane Florez, Harvey Gleeksman. (at right) Charlotte P. Graver, Wendy Kulscar, Mark Magenheim, Chaya Perera, Roger Stephenson, Michael Zuckerberg.

TABLESEIDE, Corporate Citizen Award, business partner of JFCS events and programs that directly help clients who turn to the agency for help with life’s challenges

Michael Zuckerberg, L’Dor V’Dor Award, passionate advocate, ambassador and donor to the STARS Program for differently-abled young adults

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JFCS PROFILE & OUTCOMES

Building Strong Families (BSF)

MISSION: Provide integrated case management services to enable families to obtain or maintain permanent housing and financial stability.

OUTCOMES:

324 Families will be served

810 Children will be served

154 Families will move to higher level income

75% of participants contacted will remain stably housed one year after graduating from the program (after completion of active case management)

63% of families who set the goal to obtain and/or maintain appropriate, safe and stable housing or improve their housing situation by moving out of shelter, motel, or shared living situation, etc. and achieved this within a reasonable amount of time.

Are you among the many individuals in our community who

ask, “How can I learn more about the local nonprofits in our community?” “What are my choices for giving?” “What are the results organizations are achieving through philanthropy?” The Giving Partner helps individuals make informed decisions about giving based on in-depth information provided by local nonprofits. The original funders of The Giving Partner are the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, The Patterson Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation and Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Visit: www.thegivingpartner.org

JFCS is committed to transparency and community accountability. We want donors to know:

n How we spend their dollars

n Our targeted outcomes and results

n Feel confident about their return on investment

And that is why JFCS was the first non-profit to create and publish its agency profile on The Giving Partner. Listed at right are the five profiled JFCS targeted programs and the 2015 identified outcome goals.

Jewish Healing Program

MISSION: The Jewish Healing Program of JFCS is dedicated to offering support, comfort and hope using Jewish tradition, ritual and wisdom to assist people who are experiencing life’s challenges. The Jewish Healing Program of JFCS is funded in part by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and generous donors within the community.

OUTCOMES:

90% of participants will indicate they have better coping skills

80% of participants will indicate that they are satisfied with services received

90% of Jewish programming volunteers will indicate that they are providing valuable services to the community

To learn more about these and other programs offered by JFCS,

call Andria Bilan, VP of Development to schedule a tour

and see first-hand how your donation can

positively impact our community.

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JFCS PROFILE & OUTCOMES

School-Based & Summer Enrichment Programs

MISSION: Services are offered to children and adolescents at the elementary and middle school level, creating a safe and supportive environment which is the key to their emotional development and well-being. JFCS provides prevention programs that address substance abuse, bullying, anger management and gang prevention, as well as intervention programs for at-risk students who need counseling, mentoring, and tutoring to support them both academically and emotionally.

OUTCOMES:

85% of the program participants will demonstrate improvement in at least one of the following areas: (1) interpersonal, social, and decision making skills, (2) sense of self-worth, and (3) control over aggressive and impulsive behaviors

80% of program completers will have a reduction in unexcused absences

85% of program completers will successfully meet their service plan goals addressing the identified behavior that led to the initial referral

Senior Services: Caregiver Counseling and Support Program

MISSION: JFCS provides counseling and support to family caregivers as they cope with the challenges of caregiving. Our services include support groups (daytime & evening hours), individual/family meetings at home or JFCS, in-home and onsite respite, education, connections to community resources, and care management.

OUTCOMES:

95% of seniors will report an increased knowledge of community resources

95% of caregivers will report reduced stress and increased coping skills

75% of caregivers will demonstrate a reduced level of caregiver burden and depression

75% of caregivers will report a delay in placement of a care partner as a result of participating in the caregiver program

Operation Military Assistance Program (OMAP)

MISSION: To provide supportive services to veterans and their families experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte or DeSoto Counties. OMAP utilizes housing first principles and rapid re-housing interventions to help veterans obtain or retain stable housing.

OUTCOMES:

275 veteran households will be served

Of the households served, 60% will be extremely low-income

Of the households served, 40% will be “at risk” of being homeless

70% will obtain permanent housing and will maintain permanent housing at the time of exit

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BRADENTONYoga - Blake Medical Center - BradentonMondays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. • Instructor: Anne Silverman, RYTIntroduction to Yoga and its health benefits enables you to develop flexibility, strength and balance. Caregivers are welcome. Groups meet at Blake Medical Center, Medical Arts Building, Suite 3400, 2010 59th St. W., Bradenton, FL.Breast Cancer Exercise - Blake Medical CenterTuesdays from 12 Noon-1:00 p.m. • Instructor: Marsha Shuford, OTRange of motion and strength training exercises for breast cancer victors. Groups meet at Blake Medical Center, Medical Arts Building, Suite 3400, 2010 59th St. W., Bradenton, FL.

Belly Dancing - Blake Medical Center - BradentonWednesdays from 12 noon-1:00 p.m. • Instructor: TahjaBelly dancing creates self acceptance and celebrates the gift of life and movement. It is a wonderful way to make new friends, build confidence and relax. You can build energy with this exercise and have fun. The group meets at Blake Medical Center, Medical Arts Building, Suite 3400, 2010 59th St. W., Bradenton, FL.QiGong - Westminster Presbyterian Church-BradentonFridays from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. • Instructor: John Osborn, AP, DOMChinese exercise practiced for its relaxing, energizing and health-enhancing benefits. Groups meet at Westminster Presbyterian Church on the corner of 19th Ave. and 30th St. W., BradentonNORTH SARASOTANorth SRQ Library • 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234 2nd Tuesday of each month (Nov. 10) • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Join Facilitator Elizabeth Bornstein, LCSW along with Gwen Atkins, RN for an interesting discussion on managing and reducing stress during cancer. Light dinner provided by Jackie Lampkin. Meetings include “Ask Dr. Lisa” - an informal question and answer session with Lisa Merritt, M.D. LAKEWOOD RANCH • Breast Cancer Group • Saturday Nov. 14 Lakewood Ranch Medical Center , 8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd - Conference Room One

3 TUESDAY9:30-11:00 Yoga (F)11:30-12:30 Cancer Recovery

Exercise (F)2:30-4:00 Colorectal Cancer Support

Group (F)2:30-4:00 Men’s Group (F) 5:30-6:45 Yoga (F)

4 WEDNESDAY10:30-11:30 QiGong (R)12:00-1:00 Relaxation (R)1:30-3:00 Oral, Neck, & Head

Support Group (R)3:00-4:30 Grief Group (R)

5 THURSDAY9:30-11:00 Yoga (F)10:00-11:30 Patient Support

Group (R)11:30-12:30 Cancer Recovery

Exercise (F)1:00-2:30 Caregiver Support

Group (R)1:00-2:30 Patient Support Group (R)

6 FRIDAY10:30-11:30 QiGong (R)

10 TUESDAY9:30-11:00 Yoga (F)11:30-12:30 Cancer Recovery

Exercise (F)2:30-4:00 Lung Cancer Support

Group (F)5:30-6:45 Yoga (F)

11 WEDNESDAY10:30-11:30 QiGong (R)12:00-1:00 Relaxation (R)2:00-3:30 Expressive Writing (R)3:00-4:30 Grief Group (R)

12 THURSDAY9:30-11:00 Yoga (F)10:00-11:30 Patient Support

Group (R)11:30-12:30 Cancer Recovery

Exercise (F)1:00-2:30 Caregiver Support

Group (R)1:00-2:30 Patient Support Group (R)

13 FRIDAY10:30-11:30 QiGong (R)

17 TUESDAY9:30-11:00 Yoga (F)11:30-12:30 Cancer Recovery

Exercise (F)2:30-4:00 Men’s Group (F)5:30-6:45 Yoga (F)

18 WEDNESDAY10:30-11:30 QiGong (R)12:00-1:00 Relaxation (R)2:00 -3:30 Expressive Writing (R)3:00-4:30 Grief Group (R)

19 THURSDAY9:30-11:00 Yoga (F)10:00-11:30 Patient Group (R)11:30- 12:30 Cancer Recovery

Exercise (F)1:00-2:30 Caregiver Support

Group (R)1:00-2:30 Patient Support Group (R)

20 FRIDAY10:30-11:30 QiGong (R)

24 TUESDAY9:30-11:00 Yoga (F)11:30-12:30 Cancer Recovery

Exercise (F)2:00-3:30 Advanced Breast Cancer

Support Group (F)5:30-6:45 Yoga (F)6:00-7:30 Dragon Boat Group (F)

25 WEDNESDAY10:30-11:30 QiGong (R)12:00-1:00 Relaxation (R)2:00-3:30 Expressive Writing (R)1:30-3:00 Multiple Myeloma Support

Group (R)3:00-4:30 Grief Group (R)

26 THURSDAYClosed in Observance of Thanksgiving

27 FRIDAY10:30-11:30 QiGong (R)

VENICEAll Venice programs meet at Jacaranda Trace, 3600 William Penn Way, in the Cadbury Commons Building. (East on to Jacaranda Blvd. from Rt. 41, left on Parkmere Blvd., left to William Penn Way, OR from I-75, take exit #193 and proceed west on Jacaranda. Continue on Jacaranda for 4.7 miles. Jacaranda Trace is on the right as you approach Rt. #41. )

Support Group Mondays 10:00-11:30 a.m. • Facilitator: Dr. Julie O’Brien, LMHCGroups meet in the 2nd floor Enrichment CenterA support group for people with cancer and/or support persons. The group is designed to explore ways to decrease stress and improve quality of life.Tai Chi Mind-Balance-Motion - VeniceTuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. • Instructor: Artie AvilesUsing traditional Tai Chi concepts and movements, this class creates a stronger mind and body connection for better breathing, balance, awareness and motion.Groups meet in the 3rd floor auditorium.Yoga for Wellness - VeniceMondays from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. • Instructor: Linda Lee, LMT, RYTGentle Yoga to cultivate healing and awareness and to help reduce stress.Groups meet in the 3rd floor auditorium.

PORT CHARLOTTECancer Support Group for our Spanish Speaking community-Grupo de Apoyo - Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month 2-4:30 p.m. Facilitator: Brenda Gonzalez, LCSW 3524 Tamiami Trail, Bldg. D, Ste. 201, Port Charlotte

JFCS’ Cancer Support & Wellness program offers information, support groups, and services to cancer patients, caregivers and family members. The following programs are currently available at our two Sarasota locations: (R) Gloria & Louis Flanzer Campus, 1753 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota or (F) 2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. For more information, contact: Andrea Feldmar, Project Director at 941-366-2224, ext. 167 or email AFeldmar@JFCS-Cares.org.

NOVEMBER 2015 SCHEDULE

Cancer Support & Wellness

THE FOLLOWING OFF-SITE PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE:

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JFCS IS A MEMBER AGENCY OF

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JFCS offers a variety of support groups to help individuals overcome life’s challenges. Pre-registration is required for all groups. Please call the listed JFCS staff at (941) 366-2224 to register or for additional information.

Ongoing Programs & Support Groups

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT AND EDUCATION NETWORK (ASEN)ASEN provides support and services to those in our community living alone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia (ADRD) and for those caring for someone diagnosed with ADRD. In collaboration with a number of community partners, specific services include support groups, respite, individual and family counseling sessions, community trainings, and connections to essential resources. Please call our ASEN helpline for more information: 941.364.7508

THURSDAY DISCUSSIONS AND LUNCHEvery Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Flanzer Campus)Have you been told you have Mild Cognitive Impairment or recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory concern? This group is for you! Call our ASEN Helpline to register 941.364.7508

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPThis 6-session group provides opportunities to deal with grief, share experiences, receive support and discover new ways to cope. $36 per person for entire series. Call for dates of upcoming groups. Sponsored in part by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Call Jennifer Singer.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPSWednesdays: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

(JFCS Fruitville Rd.) Fridays: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (JFCS Fruitville Rd.)Thursdays: 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (Flanzer Campus)Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (JFCS South County Office, Venice)Fridays, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Venice) Caregivers participate in a weekly support group to cope with challenging behaviors and gain knowledge about community resources. Call the Caregiver Helpline to register: 941.364.7560

HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR’S HAVURAH GROUP3rd Thursday of the month, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.-

Sarasota & Bradenton Area

Kobernick House, 1951 N. Honore Avenue, SarasotaAll survivors are invited to attend these monthly gatherings to find out the latest on Claims Conference information, enjoy a light nosh and participate in lively discussions. This group is sponsored by JFCS, Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and the Claims Conference. Call Jan Alston.

MINDSET BRAIN HEALTH CLASSESThis program offers an organized approach to everyday living and provides activities to stimulate memory and thinking. Participants learn how to exercise their brain, create healthy habits and improve communication. The cost is $25 per person for 4 sessions. Pre-registration is required and pre-assessment may be required. Call Katie Scott, BA.

SENIOR OUTREACH SERVICESTuesdays, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Jewish Congregation of Venice)Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or 12:00-2:30 p.m. (JFCS)Thursdays, 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (Villa San Marcos, Venice)Fridays, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (JFCS)Older adults can maintain their independence, increase their involvement with friends and community, and enhance their mental health through education and social activities. Medicare assignment accepted. Lunch is provided and transportation is available by our handicapped accessible van to the JFCS location only. Call Pamela Baron, MSW.

S.T.A.R.S. PROGRAM: Successful Talented Adults Reaching SkywardWednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This program offers adults with developmental disabilities, age 18 years and older, an opportunity to build their self-esteem and enhance self-respect while learning valuable life and social skills. Family and caregiver support is an integral part of the ongoing program. Call Isaac Gurfinchel, BA.

Sharsheret Supports Program for Women with Breast Cancer

Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, is a national not-for-profit organization supporting women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer. The mission of Sharsheret

is to offer a community of support to women diagnosed with breast cancer or at increased genetic risk, by fostering culturally-relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals, and related resources. JFCS recently joined the national Sharsheret Supports program to raise awareness and support these women and their families.

The new support program will be led by Jewish Healing Program Coordinator, Jennifer Singer, MAJE. “I am excited to offer such a comforting service to women and their families so they can connect

to resources in our community. As a breast cancer survivor, I have experienced first-hand the frustrations and struggles. This partnership will allow JFCS to provide a lifeline to other women so they don’t have to face the diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer alone,” stated Jennifer. In partnership with Sharsheret, JFCS will provide access to national breast cancer resources, including culturally-relevant resource materials, local support groups, educational classes and conferences, and community surveys.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Singer, Jewish Healing Program coordinator at 941-366-2224, ext. 166 or e-mail JSinger@JFCS-Cares.org. You can also visit the Sharsheret website at www.sharsheret.org.

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Thank you to the following donors who ordered a personalized Tribute Card from JFCS between August 1 and October 31, 2015.

IN HONOR OF:

Julie Atlas’ special birthdaySharon MillerLois AuerbachShirley FeinEvan & Rachel Benderson’s marriageAndria BilanRose ChapmanJFCS Board & StaffBarbara & Jay Berkowitz’s anniversaryCarol & Merton ZapmanLee BerkowitzGreta & Malcolm RobertsBarbara BernsteinJoni SteinbergSheila Birnbaum’s awardPeggy & Ken AbtMarion & Bernard LevineLynn & Jay SacksTara BookerMark MagenheimSylvia Brill’s special birthdaySharon MillerJerry Camen’s 95th birthdayRose ChapmanLinda & Mark CohenJFCS Board & StaffLeonard LentzEvelyn & Albert LermanSuki SellingerMarilyn ShererAmanda CattaneoShirley FeinCarol MacPheeRose ChapmanSandi & Bruce ChapnickMark MagenheimLinda CharnesCheryl RudinLinda & Mark Cohen’s anniversaryEssie CohenIrwin CooperJFCS Board & StaffLisa & John Deutsch son’s marriageAndria BilanMimi EdlinBetty & Julius LoeserIrwin Eisenfeld’s 90th birthdayBarbara LevinSteven FinemanNancy & Jerry KaplanMickey Fox’s special birthdayDottie & Bob GarnerPat & Leon GainsboroBarbara Levin

Ruth Golov’s birthdayHarriet & Jerome LowengrubPhil GorelickMark MagenheimCharlotte GraverGerri AaronBarbara BrizdleDavid DignamJFCS Board & StaffMarion & Bernard LevineOra & Joe MendelsDiane & Norman HalpernRuth OrneRhona Hecht & Kirk DonovanBetty HillmanArn Hoffman’s special birthdayMarlene & John Isaacs IIILyn JacobsonMilton CrystalThelma & Irwin GordonCarol Ann HallingerSydell RosenMickie RumanerRuth SteinFlorence Katz’s 100th birthdaySuzanne & W. Benoy JosephEllen Klein’s 70th birthdayRoberta SteinerLee LevinePam & Art MahoneyJerome Lowengrub’s birthdayBetty & Julius LoeserIrwin Lowenstein’s birthdayDottie & Bob GarnerBarbara Lupoff’s birthdayNancy TaylorSusan & Randy Mallitz’s 50th anniversarySusan & Eliot CharnasMarcia & Jon FischMarcia & Paul HalpernToby & Gene HalpernAnita & Howard HarrisSharyn & Rick NassauLinda & Dennis PattersonCaryl Shideler & Elliott YollesLouis Siegel & Maribeth JergensJoe MendelsMarion & Bernard LevineMichael Richker’s 70th birthdaySusan & Randy MallitzMargo & Steve RiekesPhyllis & Harold ZabinMarvin Rosen’s 75th birthdayHelene & Al GuppDale & Myron MendelsonNancy & Howard Mills

Cheryl Rudin’s special birthdaySharon MillerSylvia & Norman SametYvette & Len FishmanMarge & Martin HellerRose Saperstein’s birthdayBunny & Alan SchorrBetty Schoenbaum’s 97th birthdayBarbara BrizdleRose ChapmanDottie & Bob GarnerCarol & Jules GreenBunny Schorr’s birthdayRose SapersteinJamie SmithMark MagenheimBobbe Steiner’s granddaughter’s weddingSuki SellingerMarge Tick’s granddaughter’s weddingOra & Joe MendelsSheri WeissMark MagenheimEdy Zolondek’s special birthdaySharon MillerFlorence Zox’s 100th birthdayJoanne SchiffSarah Zwerin’s 100th birthdayNina Gitomer

IN MEMORY OF:

Gail BachmanHarriet & Ray ResnickSteven BocianMarion & Bernard LevineStephen BroadMarion & Bernard LevineVincent CapanoSonja SchubringRubin & Ray ChaleffSusan ReissMireille DuquetteLynne GeorgetteNathan EsformesAndrea Silvergleit & Martin MooreKen FradinJFCS Board & StaffDavid GlickNina GitomerJFCS Board & StaffZola GoldMarion & Bernard LevineSheri & Gerry LublinAlan Goldman’s motherEnid & Norman FleishmanMaxwell GrablinKarin & Patrick Grablin

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We are asking all of our friends, donors and volunteers to support JFCS and its Emma’s Dream Team Program offered at Emma E. Booker Elementary School, a Title I

school in Sarasota. Emma’s Dream Team is unique in its delivery of services: focusing on prevention and intervention of behavioral issues and a special sensory approach of redirecting students physically and emotionally that helps them maintain self-control in the classroom. The goal of Emma’s Dream Team is to improve coping and social skills, reduce disruptive behavior and out-of-school suspension for at-risk

elementary school students. With a full-time JFCS therapist providing counseling and sensory services to the students and trained volunteers serving as mentors and tutors, last year 57 children were helped. This year JFCS will be able to serve 80 children with the addition of a part-time counselor.

Check out our website www.JFCS-Cares.org for updates and links to make a donation to JFCS on #GivingTuesday. And please invite your friends and family to join you by supporting JFCS and its Emma’s Dream Team Program.

On Tuesday, December 1st you can join the national #GivingTuesday campaign and help JFCS expand its services to at-risk elementary school children in our community!

With your support, JFCS will help make dreams come true for the children of our Emma’s Dream Team. We Can’t Do It Without You!