Page 8 - The Jewish Voice - October '23

Page 8, The Jewish Voice

Local Happenings from page 6 to heal and empower,” well as old. There was a great energy in the room as everyone
Family Day at Loggerhead said Executive Director had the opportunity to share their experiences and toast to
Jeni Licata. “This free
their personal milestones, struggles, and achievements with
Marinelife Center with art class is a small token the support of the club.

of our appreciation and a
Jewish Federation way to introduce veterans
to the incredible benefits
Families are invited to enjoy a sea turtle adventure – of art as therapy.”
with a splash of Jewish – at Jewish Federation of Palm Lighthouse ArtCenter
Beach County’s latest installment of Sundays Together, a is committed to supporting
community-wide Jewish educational experience. Led by veterans in their journey toward healing and self-
Federation’s Friedman Commission for Jewish Education discovery through the power of art and provides ongoing
(CJE), the free event will be held at Loggerhead Marinelife art classes exclusively for veterans through the Art Fall
Center on October 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and feature a All community outreach program VeteransArts.
morning of fun, learning, and adventure. “Veterans who partake in the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s
Designed for families with children in kindergarten VeteransArts program have a chance to tap into their
through seventh grade, guests will explore the world of sea innate creativity, guided by first-class instructors and
turtles and their unique connection to Judaism. Younger with the emotional support of a nationally board-certified
children will become researchers in the Junior Vet Lab as art therapist,” said art therapist Shawna Scarpitti. “These
they learn all about sea turtle hatchlings during a hands-on course opportunities allow our nation’s heroes to not only
experience. Older children will get an exclusive glimpse into learn new techniques and visually express themselves, but
Loggerhead’s Rescue to Release process through a virtual they often gain new personal insights and heal through
reality program. the powerful art-making process.”
The program will also provide families the opportunity Through the therapeutic process of creating art,
to connect with one another, hear music from Cantor Mike veterans can express their emotions, reduce stress, and
Jarvis from Temple Beit HaYam, and more. find a renewed sense of purpose. For more information,
“The Jewish Palm Beach community is rapidly growing, visit https://lighthousearts.org/art-for-all/.
with so many new families moving to the area and seeking
connections in new and dynamic ways,” shared Peter Men’s Club Season Opening
Eckstein, vice president of Jewish education at Jewish
Federation of Palm Beach County. “We’re excited to create The Men’s Club of Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens
unique opportunities for children and their families to engage recently held a season-opening BBQ event. The meeting
in Jewish life, to learn, and to make new friends, all while began with a social cocktail reception where the bar
exploring the world around them.” flowed freely and the men were able to get to know each
To learn more about Federation, its impact, upcoming other in a deep and personal manner. After the cocktail AmeriCorps Member Keeps
2023-2024 calendar of events, and how you can support the hour, the BBQ buffet was opened, allowing everyone to
Jewish community, visit jewishpb.org. feel engaged in both body and spirit. Guest speaker Ben PACE with Seniors
Jaffe from iCapital was timely and informative as he made
Lighthouse ArtCenter Honors brief remarks about structured products and alternative Senior Center Month highlighting how such venues improve
The National Council on Aging recently celebrated National
investments.
Veterans The meeting was well attended with many new faces as the lives of older adults. With the help of AmeriCorps members
like Delray Beach resident Elinor Goldman, MorseLife
Lighthouse ArtCenter proudly announces a special Health Systems offers seniors with chronic care needs social
initiative in honor of Veterans Day, a complimentary glass engagement through Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the
workshop exclusively for veterans, with instructor Carolyn Elderly (PACE), which MorseLife provides at PACE centers
Austin. The free art workshop will take place on Veterans Day, throughout Palm Beach County.
November 11. Veterans of all artistic skill levels are invited Prior to moving to Florida in 2011, Goldman served as
to attend for a day of creative expression and camaraderie. director of the RSVP program in Atlantic County, where she
LAC will provide all art supplies. Space is limited, and oversaw 500 senior volunteers. Today, Elinor volunteers four
registration is required at lighthousearts.org/glass-workshops/ days a week as a member of the AmeriCorps program.
or by calling (561) 746-3101. MorseLife is the exclusive PACE provider in Palm Beach
“We are deeply grateful for the sacrifices our veterans County, offering seniors 55-plus comprehensive community-
have made for our country, and we believe in the power of art based healthcare solutions that honor their independence and
individuality by meeting their medical and social wellness needs
with compassion, dignity, and respect. It currently has four Palm
Beach PACE locations: two on the MorseLife Campus in West

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Veteran Rachel Dunn takes a VeteransArt glass class with
instructor Carolyn Austin.
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