Older Adults
Older Adult Programming: Programs for the second act of life
The following groups are for members, and are currently meeting on Zoom every 2-4 weeks.
Bringing Meaning to Life's Transitions
Facilitators: Lee Pollak & James Davis
Wednesdays, 4 pm
"Our lives can be viewed as 2 broad chapters. The earlier chapter of our lives was spent building a family, social and professional relationships i.e. building a résumé. The present chapter is about reflecting on what we have worked so hard to achieve and using that wisdom to bring meaning and contentment to our lives." From David Brooks, The Second Mountain.
Issues discussed:
- In what way does our past define and inform us and facilitate a more meaningful next chapter in our lives.
- What are we grateful for.
- What are the challenges and opportunities of this stage of life.
- Ageism, how do we recognize it and what is its impact on our lives.
- How do we deal with suffering.
- Strategies for growth and meaning despite diminishing capacity.
- How does Judaism compare to other religious traditions in dealing with transitions.
Contact:
Lee Pollak, leelpollak@gmail.com
Jim Davis, davisjmd47@gmail.com
Memoir Writing
Facilitator: Gale Gottlieb
Mondays, every other week, 3 pm on Zoom
This gathering of potential memoir writers is for everyone. We all have memories, ideas, advice, and even regrets. This is an opportunity to put them on paper and share with a confidential group in a safe setting. The purpose is not style or writing ability but rather the recording and sharing of memories that make each of us unique. For more information, contact Gale Gottlieb.
Sun, October 5 2025
13 Tishrei 5786
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Monday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2025
Monday, Oct 6th 5:30p to 7:00p
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2025
Tuesday, Oct 7th 10:00a to 6:00p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 8th 7:00p to 8:00p
Mingle in the sukkah and shake the lulav with our young adult community. Refreshments provided. Ages 21-40. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 9th 12:30p to 1:45p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 9th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Friday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025
Friday, Oct 10th 5:00p to 6:00p
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Friday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025
Friday, Oct 10th 5:15p to 6:00p
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Friday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025
Friday, Oct 10th 6:00p to 9:00p
Celebrate Sukkot at a special Shabbat service followed by a community dinner and gathering by our cozy sukkah. Feed both soul and stomach by shaking the lulav and etrog and enjoying a delicious meal with friends. In-person event. Kabbalat Shabbat service streamed on YouTube. Dinner tickets: $20-30. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025
Saturday, Oct 11th 9:15a to 10:15a
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025
Sunday, Oct 12th 9:00a to 10:30a
Join our family-oriented community wide Simchat Torah celebration led by Rabbi George Altshuler as we unroll the Torah and rewind it for the new year. All are welcome. In person only.