Page 10 - The Jewish Voice - July '22

Page 10, The Jewish Voice

Community Calendar from page 9 Temple Judea “The Jews of Asia”
4311 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens Kabuki in Palm Beach Gardens
Friday, July 29
6:30 p.m. – Erev Shabbat Service – Services are held in-person, via 624.4633, www.gotj.org $20 per person
Zoom and livestreamed to our website (Temple-Israel.com) and later Upcoming Events: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
saved to our website and Facebook page (Temple Israel, West Palm Friday, July 1, 7 p.m. Following Shabbat Worship Wednesday, Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m.
Beach). Enjoy music and easy-to-follow passages on our overhead Red, White and Blue Shabbat Dinner Sisterhood Summer Social
screens and online. Open to all. For more info, call the Temple Office Corn Bread, BBQ Chicken, Hamburgers, Veggie Sliders, Potato Salad, “Art Detectives” presented by Andrea Huffman
at (561) 833-8421. Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Watermelon, Apple Pie RSVP to Pat at pat@gotj.org or call 624-4633 by Aug. 16
Saturday, July 30 Adults $22, Children Ages 5-12, $12, Under 5 FREE Friday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – Online Weekly Torah Study: “Haftarah Will Travel” – This RSVP required to Randi at randi@gotj.org or 624-4633 85+ Shabbat followed by lunch.
weekly series introduces the prophets – Amos, Isaiah, Hosea, Ezekiel Friday, July 22, 6 p.m. RSVP Required to Randi @ randi@gotj.org or call 561-624-4633
and others – and historical figures like David, Solomon and Jezebel. Shabbat Worship LIVE from Israel with Rabbi Yaron and Rabbi Nir Ongoing Events:
Learn how their words and stories have become our words and stories. Barkin streaming from YOZMA. Fridays
Open to all via Zoom. Visit www.gotj.org for livestream link. 5:30 to 6 p.m., Pre-oneg
Wednesday, Aug. 3 Sunday, July 31, 3 p.m. 6 to 7 p.m., Shabbat Worship
9 a.m. – Mat Yoga in-person and via Zoom – An uplifting use of simple Summer Concert Minyan
meditation, breathing techniques and body postures to promote good Jim Breen Mondays
physical, mental and spiritual health. Free and Open to All. Acoustic / Pop / Rock / Jazz / Island 9:30 a.m. via Zoom
10:30 a.m. – Chair Yoga in-person and via Zoom – Physically and A Blend of Summer Sounds! Thursdays
mentally relaxing, with gentle stretching and balance postures to strength Monday, Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. in person and via Livestream
your body through the use of a simple chair! Free and Open to All. Book Discussion Group Saturdays
Friday, Aug. 5 Eli’s Promise by Ronald H. Balson 9 to 11 a.m. via Zoom
6:30 p.m. – Erev Shabbat Service – Services are held in-person, via Wednesday, Aug. 17, 12:30 p.m.
Zoom and livestreamed to our website (Temple-Israel.com) and later Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Feivel Strauss
saved to our website and Facebook page (Temple Israel, West Palm
Beach). Enjoy music and easy-to-follow passages on our overhead
screens and online. Open to all. For more info, call the Temple Office Support Groups At La Posada
at (561) 833-8421.
Saturday, Aug. 6
9:30 a.m. – Online Weekly Torah Study: “Haftarah Will Travel” – This Address Mental And Emotional
weekly series introduces the prophets – Amos, Isaiah, Hosea, Ezekiel
and others – and historical figures like David, Solomon and Jezebel.
Learn how their words and stories have become our words and stories. Needs Of Senior Residents
Open to all via Zoom.
Wednesday, Aug. 10
9 a.m. – Mat Yoga in-person and via Zoom – An uplifting use of simple Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the conversation
meditation, breathing techniques and body postures to promote good surrounding mental health and emotional wellness has evolved to
physical, mental and spiritual health. Free and Open to All. address the increased need for resources to combat this issue. While
10:30 a.m. – Chair Yoga in-person and via Zoom – Physically and the conversation around mental health has increased drastically,
mentally relaxing, with gentle stretching and balance postures to strength many seniors are still feeling the effects of the pandemic. As one
your body through the use of a simple chair! Free and Open to All. of the largest demographics in the U.S., seniors are an increasingly
Friday, Aug. 12 important component to the challenges of mental health, yet they
6:30 p.m. – Erev Shabbat Service – Services are held in-person, via are frequently left out of the discussion.
Zoom and livestreamed to our website (Temple-Israel.com) and later However, La Posada, a senior living community located in the
saved to our website and Facebook page (Temple Israel, West Palm heart of Palm Beach Gardens, is looking to change the conversation
Beach). Enjoy music and easy-to-follow passages on our overhead about mental health for seniors. With feelings of isolation and
anxiety exacerbated by the pandemic, more seniors than ever
screens and online. Open to all. For more info, call the Temple Office are reporting struggling with their mental and emotional health.
at (561) 833-8421. To confront this issue, La Posada has developed several men’s
Saturday, Aug. 13 and women’s groups within the community that aim to provide
9:30 a.m. – Online Weekly Torah Study: “Haftarah Will Travel” – This comfort, guidance and social connection for any resident who
weekly series introduces the prophets – Amos, Isaiah, Hosea, Ezekiel needs additional support. “Obtaining and maintaining friendships as an older adult is vital
and others – and historical figures like David, Solomon and Jezebel. As a Kisco senior living community, La Posada encourages their to overall quality of life,” says Rick Minichino, director of wellness
at La Posada. “Especially during periods of time where seniors are
Learn how their words and stories have become our words and stories. residents to master the Art of Living Well, a lifestyle philosophy feeling isolated, these topics are important to discuss to ensure our
Open to all via Zoom. ingrained in daily life within the community through programming residents always have the support they need in their corner.”
Wednesday, Aug. 17 and amenities that allow residents to master multiple dimensions of Since these programs have been implemented, more residents
9 a.m. – Mat Yoga in-person and via Zoom – An uplifting use of simple wellness including intellectual stimulation, culture and so much more. than ever are facilitating and developing friendships and their own

It is this philosophy that laid the groundwork for the initial
meditation, breathing techniques and body postures to promote good implementation of La Posada’s senior support groups. Noel social groups. Residents within the community have bonded closely
physical, mental and spiritual health. Free and Open to All. Trachtenberg, resident and previous Chair of the Independent within their structured discussions, prompting them to extend those
10:30 a.m. – Chair Yoga in-person and via Zoom – Physically and Living Health Committee at La Posada, first spurred the idea after friendships into attending events and activities within the community
mentally relaxing, with gentle stretching and balance postures to strength noticing a need for residents within the community to develop together, and even forming their own support groups. Additionally,
your body through the use of a simple chair! Free and Open to All. deeper social connections and friendships during the height of the La Posada team is exploring options to make these meetings
Friday, Aug. 19 the pandemic. Although certain restrictions were lifted by the end even more accessible across the community by offering sessions
over Zoom for residents who are unable to attend in person.
6:30 p.m. – Erev Shabbat Service – Services are held in-person, via of 2020, Trachtenberg and the committee recognized that many “At La Posada, we are constantly striving to find new
Zoom and livestreamed to our website (Temple-Israel.com) and later residents had continued to self-isolate for months. ways to enhance our resident’s wellbeing,” says Brad Cadiere,
saved to our website and Facebook page (Temple Israel, West Palm “We recognized the necessity to form support groups for our executive director at La Posada. “The introduction of this type
Beach.) Enjoy music and easy-to-follow passages on our overhead fellow residents,” says Trachtenberg. “In addition to effects from the of programming is more vital than ever, and we are already able
pandemic, we realized many residents needed support, especially if
screens and online. Open to all. For more info, call the Temple Office they were recently widowed or had a spouse in memory care.” to observe the lasting, positive impact it is having throughout the
at (561) 833-8421. community.”
Saturday, Aug. 20 In addition to support groups, La Posada provides monthly
9:30 a.m. – Online Weekly Torah Study: “Haftarah Will Travel” – This wellness calendars filled with over 40 activities a week that address
weekly series introduces the prophets – Amos, Isaiah, Hosea, Ezekiel multiple facets of wellness, including mental, physical, emotional,
and others – and historical figures like David, Solomon and Jezebel. social, financial, and more. For example, residents who would like
to focus on mental wellness may choose to participate in such
Learn how their words and stories have become our words and stories. experiences as support groups, social hours, discussion groups,
Open to all via Zoom. and many other activities.
Wednesday, Aug. 24 “One of the aspects that makes life special at La Posada is our
9 a.m. – Mat Yoga in-person and via Zoom – An uplifting use of simple holistic culture surrounding wellness,” says Minichino. “We are
meditation, breathing techniques and body postures to promote good committed to offering experiences that interest and inspire our
physical, mental and spiritual health. Free and Open to All. residents every day.”
10:30 a.m. – Chair Yoga in-person and via Zoom – Physically and
mentally relaxing, with gentle stretching and balance postures to
strength your body through the use of a simple chair! Free and Open
La Posada currently facilitates four groups for residents, two
to All. women’s groups and two men’s groups, with various levels of
Friday, Aug. 26 structure for mental and emotional wellness. The Women’s Circles
6:30 p.m. – Erev Shabbat Service – Services are held in-person, via are guided by DeeAnn Vera, a professional who first began working
Zoom and livestreamed to our website (Temple-Israel.com) and later with the community to bring new and unique classes that allowed
saved to our website and Facebook page (Temple Israel, West Palm residents to explore their creativity. While conducting these classes,
Beach). Enjoy music and easy-to-follow passages on our overhead Vera took notice of an untapped potential to further connect women
screens and online. Open to all. For more info, call the Temple Office within the community on a more intentional level.
at (561) 833-8421. Since the beginning of the women’s circles, Vera has used her
Saturday, Aug. 27 background in counseling to guide the group discussions, enabling
9:30 a.m. – Online Weekly Torah Study: “Haftarah Will Travel” – This the female residents to be social and have fun, all while creating a
weekly series introduces the prophets – Amos, Isaiah, Hosea, Ezekiel safe space for them to address topics that affect most seniors, such
as downsizing, grief, community living, and sense of purpose.
and others – and historical figures like David, Solomon and Jezebel. Similarly, the men’s groups are directed by Dr. Andrea Stripling,
Learn how their words and stories have become our words and stories. a local clinical psychologist in West Palm Beach. In addition to If you are interested in learning more about life at
Open to all via Zoom. designating a space for the male residents to interact and bond, La Posada, join us for a special event in partnership
Wednesday, Aug. 31 these groups were created to clear the way for conversations that with Sutter & Nugent on July 19, 2022 at 2:00pm.
9 a.m. – Mat Yoga in-person and via Zoom – An uplifting use of simple are not typical among men’s usual social circles. While seniors of During the event, attendees will experience the award-
meditation, breathing techniques and body postures to promote good both sexes experience comparable issues, in general, men usually winning amenities and service that make La Posada
physical, mental and spiritual health. Free and Open to All. have a more difficult time – sharing emotions and discussing more special. Space is limited, so call (561) 475.3386 or
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