SEPTEMBER 2016 GMJSS NEWS. Main: (210) NW Military Hwy., Suite 210 San Antonio, TX Call us. We ll Get You There.

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1 G O L D E N M A N O R JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES Enriching the Lives of Baby Boomers and Beyond Board of Officers PRESIDENT Alice Troy VICE PRESIDENT Howard Feinberg TREASURER Robi Jalnos SECRETARY Suzanne Huber EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Daniel L. Laser, CSA Board of Directors Barb Bikoff Fran Cohen Maury Goldstein Warren Lieberman Bernard Rabinowitz Marcos Rosenberg Jeanne Rubin Allan Smith Gordon Weiner Past Presidents Betty Adler Richard Alterman Bernard Bloom, M.D.* H.W. Brizman* Elliott Z. Cohen Gerald Cohn Sol Frank* Harold Franzel* Harry Freeman* Jack Gurwitz* Harry A. Halff* Nat Jefferson Mike Kelne Kenneth R. Ladensohn* Shari P. Pulman Robert Rosow* Norman Seeman* Bennett Stahl Jimmy Toubin Elliot Weser, M.D. Perry Wulfe Dick Wurzburg Honorary Life Advisors Elie Guggenheim Mel Indyk Kenneth Ladensohn* Robert S. Rosow* Elmer Jacobs* Aaron Mandel* Harry Sugerman* SEPTEMBER 2016 GMJSS NEWS Main: (210) NW Military Hwy., Suite 210 San Antonio, TX L' Shana Tova! G NEED A RIDE TO SERVICES OR EVENTS DURING THE HIGH HOLIDAYS? Call us. We ll Get You There. (210) THE NUMBER ONE NEED OF SAN ANTONIO JEWISH SENIORS TODAY IS TRANSPORTATION. IT'S ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO GMJSS TO HELP JEWISH SENIORS MAINTAIN VITAL CONNECTIONS DURING THE HIGH HOLIDAYS, MAKING SURE THAT ALL SENIORS HAVE THE ABILITY TO GET TO SERVICES AND EVENTS DURING THIS SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR. If you know of a senior(s) especially one who may be isolated who is in need of a ride to shul, don't hesitate to let us know so that we can reach out to them and set up transportation to and from their synagogue of choice. CALL US AT (210) OR LETY P. VARGAS AT LETYV@GOLDENMANOR.NET *Of Blessed Memory

2 i IN THE COMMUNITY: SEPTEMBER 2016 EVENTS GOLDEN ESTATES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AT 2 P.M. Shabbat with Seniors - Join Hazzan Lipton from Agudas Achim for Shabbat religious services on Friday, September 2 at 2 p.m. in the chapel. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AND SEPTEMBER 28 AT 12 P.M. Respite Program - Join us for Jewish afternoon, Lunch and a Movie with residents and friends. RSVP to Lety at (210) ADANTE SENIOR LIVING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 10:30 A.M. Golden Manor Presents - Join us for a Film and Conversation with Mindi Silver-Weiss on the 2nd Floor Activity Room. For more information, please call (210) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 2 P.M. Shabbat with Seniors - Join Cantor Berlin from Temple Beth El for Shabbat services on Friday, September 9 at 2 p.m. in the theater. CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AT 11:30 A.M. 1 P.M. Sunshine Club Luncheon - Please join the Sunshine Club for a pre-rosh Hashanah luncheon with traditional sweet holiday foods and round sweet Challah! You will be delighted with familiar High Holiday melodies sung and explained by a cantor with musical accompaniment. We are looking forward to getting into the spirit of the High Holiday season together with you! At the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning Blanco Rd, To RSVP please call (210) or info@chabadsa.com. CONGREGATION AGUDAS ACHIM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 AT 11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M. Simcha Social Club - Join us in the Gurinsky Family Social Hall for a movie. RSVP necessary for catering purposes by Tuesday, September 6 at 5 p.m. to Agudas Achim at (210) or rsvp@ agudas-achim.org. Simcha Club is complimentary to those 65+, and $5 for those under 65 and is a joint program of Congregation Agudas Achim and Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services. For transportation, contact Lety at (210) JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AND SEPTEMBER 15 AT 1 P.M. Silver Cinema Film Screenings - You are invited to attend the free movies at the JCC. No need to RSVP. Visit for film titles. Walk-ins always welcome and there is FREE popcorn! MADISON ESTATES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 19, AND 26 AT 2:30 P.M. Join Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services for a social gathering and a movie at Madison Estates. Join us in the TV Room on the 3rd Floor. For more information, call Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services at (210) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 AT 2 P.M. Join Rabbi Platt from Agudas Achim for Shabbat religious services on Friday, September 16 at 2 p.m. in the TV room on the 3rd floor.

3 IN THE COMMUNITY: SEPTEMBER 2016 EVENTS CONGREGATION RODFEI SHOLOM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AT 11:30 A.M. -1 P.M. L Chayim Club - The topic this month will be There is More to Rosh Hashanah than Apples & Honey presented by Rabbi Avraham Scheinberg. Immediately following the program, everyone will be served a delicious home-cooked meal and have the opportunity to socialize. Seniors are invited to attend at no charge, thanks to a generous grant from Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services and co-sponsorship of Rodfei Sholom. Non-seniors are welcome to participate at $5 per person. Transportation is available at no cost by calling Lety Vargas at (210) For more information and to RSVP, contact the synagogue by Monday, September 12 at (210) or by to rodfeisa@gmail.com. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SERVICES Annual Rosh Hashanah Luncheon - The luncheon will be a complete, traditional home-cooked meal including gefilte fish, round raisin challahs, apples and honey and much more! Enjoy the special taste of the holidays while in the company of friends and family. All seniors are invited as guests of the synagogue, and we look forward to seeing you. Anyone attending must RSVP by Thursday, September 29 to the synagogue office at (210) or rodfeisa@gmail.com. TEMPLE BETH-EL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT NOON Temple Beth-El Shabbat Lunch Havurah - in the Block Conference Center and Oppenheimer Chapel. Come enjoy a delicious catered hot lunch and a very special program - actors from the Woodlawn Theatre will perform scenes from their currently running musical, Evita! Those 65 and older are free; those under 65 are only $5. RSVP for the lunch to geri@beth-elsa.org or , ext Thanks to Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services for making this event possible. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 AFTER JAZZ SHABBAT SERVICE (APPROX. 7:45 PM) TBE50s+ Shabbat Potluck Dinner - in the Barshop Auditorium. We will provide the entrée bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share, and BYOW (bring your own wine)! Only $5 per person RSVP to Geri Gregory at geri@beth-elsa.org or (210) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 AT 5:30 P.M. TBE60s+ Singles - Early No-Host Dinner at La Fonda on Main (2415 N. Main Ave., 78212) Miniature Golf at Cool Crest Mini Golf 7:30 pm (1402 Fredericksburg Rd., 78201) Join us for a fun evening on the town to meet new and old friends! $8 per person for Mini-Golf, Dinner is no-host. RSVPs are a MUST to Geri Gregory at (210) , ext. 120, or geri@beth-elsa.org. TEMPLE CHAI WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AT 7 P.M. Introduction to Judaism - Rabbi David Komerofsky will be teaching another 8-week Introduction to Judaism course at Temple Chai on Wednesdays from 7 p.m - 8:30 p.m. beginning September 7th. The course is open to the community, and covers the basics of Jewish history, practice, and thought. Learn more at or by calling (210) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 7:30 P.M. Selichot Dinner and Service - Temple Chai will begin the High Holy Day season with Selichot. There will be a free dinner program at 7:30 p.m., followed by the service at 9 p.m. The dinner program will focus on the High Holy Day melodies and how their themes differ from the rest of the year. Conversation will be led by Lisa Goldstein, who will lead the service with Rabbi David Komerofsky and accompanist Mike Stern. RSVP at or (210) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 4 P.M. High Holy Days and Community Yizkor Service - Do you need a place to say kaddish and are not affiliated with a congregation? No passes required. If you'd like to attend services during the rest of the High Holy Day period, you are encouraged to sign up at All are also welcome to include the names of loved ones in the Book of Remembrance by submitting the required information online at the same website.

4 GMJSS IN THE COMMUNITY FRED S CORNER By Fred Kanter At the Temple Beth- El Shabbat Havurah in August, Cantor Julie Berlin represented the clergy and was kind enough to help on the serving line. There were approximately present and the meal consisted of fajitas, salad, rice, and beans. A delicious flan was served for dessert. The program was a talk about Personal Security presented by Willie Ng, the Chief Criminal Investigator for the District Attorney's office and Officer Jeremy Brosh of the San Antonio Police Department. While their presentation was shortened because of time restraints, they definitely covered the needs and concerns of our group. Naturally, the presentation was oriented toward a senior's perspective and they covered the dos and dont's that will help the individual senior stay safe with the conditions that currently exist. They covered many of the "scams" that target seniors both at the door and through phone or internet. They covered home protection including the use of lighting and managing landscaping that could provide cover for any criminal element. They stressed that many criminals seek access through the garage and one must secure and lock the door to the garage. They stressed the need to verify the ID of anyone seeking access and protecting your personal identification. The question and answer session indicated the extreme interest by our members. This is a great service provided by our law enforcement professionals. Shabbat Lunch Havurah and Sunshine Club are funded by a grant from GMJSS. Sally and I visited the Chabad Center for Jewish Learning along with 25 to 30 of our fellow seniors. The lunch consisted of chicken fingers, salad, coleslaw, and hummus. Cookies and blueberries were served for dessert. Rabbi Teldon provided the tie to our religion and sometimes I feel that he should be doing standup in the Catskills. It is a real treat to have a Rabbi who can tell a joke. Many times during the lunch we were "invaded" by the campers who really keep the staff busy. The program was a talk by Dr. Elizabeth Glazier on "Talking with your Doctor." Dr. Glazier is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist with extensive experience in dealing with the problems encountered by seniors. Needless to say, we were all ears. She stressed the need to organize your questions in writing before visiting with your doctor. Those questions should be in order of importance so that one's real concerns are resolved. One's medicines should be brought with or at least a list showing the dosage. She also stressed the need for a Medical Directive and a Medical Power of Attorney naming someone to see that your desires are met. She knows her stuff and loves her work with seniors. IN THE KNOW The Best Way to Delay Dementia Without Drugs By Alice Park, TIME Magazine A new study provides the strongest evidence yet for the power of brain training to reduce the risk of dementia and possibly Alzheimer s There has been a lot of talk lately about the role that brain training can play in lowering the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer s disease. Studies have looked at factors like education, social engagement, and the amount of new learning that older people do as possible things that may help. But the variety of different ways that people studied this cognitive stimulation has left more questions than answers. Now, in the most rigorous study to date, researchers compared different types of cognitive training head to head and report that a speed-processingbased training can indeed lower rates of cognitive decline and dementia. The researchers were led by Jerri Edwards, from the University of South Florida, and the results were presented at the Alzheimer s Association annual meeting on Sunday. Article: The study involved nearly 3,000 healthy older people who were randomly assigned to take a five week classroom-based training that involved either improving their processing speed, improving their memory skills, or improving their reasoning skills, and followed over 10 years. The purpose of the computer-based training was to help people take in and process information on the screen faster. The researchers manipulated how much time the people had to process the material.

5 SAVE THE DATE 5th Annual Kickoff Event to Reduce Falls Preventing Falls in the Home through Education & Simple Home Modifications FREE to Attend! Live Entertainment for Seniors By Seniors Refreshments and Door Prizes Health Screenings Senior Resources When: Wednesday, September 21, :00pm 3:00pm Every 20 minutes, an older adults dies from a fall. Where: Jewish Community Center NW Military, SA Every 13 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall. Sponsorships and Vendor Tables Available Call: (210) Or Lizette@accessability1.com Proudly Sponsored by: Date:

6 IN THE KNOW JOIN HEBREW FREE LOAN - SAN ANTONIO FOR A MAGICALLY INSPIRING CELEBRATION! Prepare for an afternoon of illusions, laugh-out-loud humor, music and inspiration, as Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio (HFLA-SA) brings two renowned entertainers to the San Antonio stage! On Sunday, September 18th, from 3 5:30pm, you'll be captivated by fun, food, music and extraordinary entertainment for the whole family! The ballroom at Norris Conference Center will be overflowing with schmoozing and activity, with great entertainment, featuring Magic, Comedy and Words of Wisdom from world famous illusionist, Billy Riggs and live music performed by Grammy Nominee, jazz guitarist, Charlie Wood. HFLA-SA is excited to present this unique event! You ll enjoy an extensive Vaad Kosher dessert bar, plus beverages, including coffee, tea, lemonade, wine and beer. Topping off the afternoon, participate in a raffle for the opportunity to win great prizes! I'm very proud of HFLA-SA and the significant changes we've made over the last few years to ensure our 90+ year old agency is relevant and offering members of the Jewish community opportunities for meaningful assistance, said HFLA-SA President, Marianne Kestenbaum. It s a very exciting time for the organization. We re introducing a series of on-going events, including fundraising activities, value-added workshops and quality programs the first of which is this THANK YOU TO OUR AUGUST DONORS Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blackshear Felice R. Feldman LET US LEARN FROM OUR CHILDREN A drawing about aging by 6 years old Ellie G. "As I get old I will still be happy." EVENT ENTERTAINERS: Master Illusionist, Billy Riggs keeps people of all ages in a constant state of amazement. Live music by two-time Global Award Winner and Grammy Nominee, contemporary jazz guitarist, Charlie Wood. incredible celebration! The event is free to existing HFLA-SA members and children under 16. Admission for non-members is a suggested donation of $36 (the same amount as an annual General Membership) or an alternate contribution, if able. Seating is limited, with admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to register on-line at www. hfla-sa.org/illusion before September 7th. Don't miss this rare opportunity to be entranced in a magical, musical, exciting afternoon of entertainment for the entire family, conveniently located at the beautiful Norris Conference Center, Park North Shopping Center, across from North Star Mall. Your attendance supports the HFLA- SA mission providing members of the Jewish community with Interest-Free Loans... Because, Life Happens! For more information, contact HFLA-SA at , or info@hfla-sa.org. WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENTS FOR SAN ANTONIO JEWISH SENIORS BABY BOOMERS AND BEYOND. PLEASE SEND EVENT INFORMATION TO LETY P. VARGAS AT LETYV@GOLDEN- MANOR.NET BY SEPTEMBER 15. In Honor of Michael Blend on His Birthday Michael Sugarman G O L D E N M A N O R JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES NW Military Hwy., Suite. 210 San Antonio, TX (210) info@goldenmanor.net GMJSS STAFF: DANIEL L. LASER, CSA Executive Director DLLaser@GoldenManor.net LETY P. VARGAS Executive Assistant / Program Coordinator LetyV@GoldenManor.net LAUREN SANDOVAL GMJSS Marketing & Communications Manager LaurenS@GoldenManor.net MINDI SILVER-WEISS MSilver-Weiss@goldenmanor.net SHERIE TRAKHTENBROIT STrakhten@gmail.com JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! Want to receive the next GMJSS newsletter via ? Please subscribe by sending your address to LetyV@GoldenManor.net or call Lety with your info at (210)