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G O L D E N M A N O R JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES Enriching the Lives of Baby Boomers and Beyond 2015-2016 Board of Officers PRESIDENT Alice Troy VICE PRESIDENT Howard Feinberg TREASURER Robi Jalnos

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.

Rosow* Elmer Jacobs* Aaron Mandel* Harry Sugerman* MARCH 2016 GMJSS NEWS Main: (210) 302-6946 12500 NW Military Hwy., Suite 260 San Antonio, TX 78231 Satellite: (210) 616-4811 13409 NW Military Hwy.

COM Evening of laughter and fun at Community event Laughter bounced off the walls at Temple Beth-El on Saturday, February 20 as about 75 people gathered for a western-themed social and watched the

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 Board of Directors Harold Berg Barb Bikoff Andy Fagen Nancy Gerson Greg Gonzalez Warren Lieberman Kay Lipton Bernard Rabinowitz 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 Kenneth Ladensohn* Robert S. Rosow* Elmer Jacobs* Aaron Mandel* Harry Sugerman* MARCH 2016 GMJSS NEWS Main: (210) NW Military Hwy., Suite 260 San Antonio, TX Satellite: (210) NW Military Hwy., Suite 210 San Antonio, TX PUT THE MOCK BACK IN DEMOCRACY SUNDAY JUNE 26, P.M. G TICKETS NOW ON SALE!! GET YOURS TODAY: CAPITOLSTEPSSANANTONIO.COM Evening of laughter and fun at Community event Laughter bounced off the walls at Temple Beth-El on Saturday, February 20 as about 75 people gathered for a western-themed social and watched the old classic, "Blazing Saddles." The group filled their bellies with bowls of kosher chili, cornbread, chips and salsa, and yummy desserts. Prizes were awarded to the top three best and worst western gear wearers. The winners for best dressed were: Gerry Miller-Hughes, Mickey Gross and Marlene Eichelbaum. The winners for worst gear were: Linda Baseman, Chaya Lomas and Warren Lieberman (with his New Jersey belt buckle!) Congrats to all! See COMMUNITY, inside *Of Blessed Memory

i IN THE COMMUNITY: MARCH 2016 EVENTS GOLDEN ESTATES FRIDAY, MARCH 4 AT 2 P.M. Shabbat with Seniors - Join Rabbi Scheinberg from Rodfei Sholom for Shabbat religious services on Friday, March 4 at 2 p.

ADANTE SENIOR LIVING TUESDAY, MARCH 8 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.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22 AT 10:30 A.M. Yad B'Yad - Come for some Purim fun with the Yad B'Yad program of Heintz Preschool from Agudas Achim! For more information, please call (210) 616-4811.

The Sunshine Club, a monthly social for seniors, is pleased to be hosting a Pre-Purim Luncheon on Tuesday, March 15th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning, 14535 Blanco Rd.

2 i IN THE COMMUNITY: MARCH 2016 EVENTS GOLDEN ESTATES FRIDAY, MARCH 4 AT 2 P.M. Shabbat with Seniors - Join Rabbi Scheinberg from Rodfei Sholom for Shabbat religious services on Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. in the chapel. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 AND MARCH 23 AT 12 P.M. Join us for Jewish afternoon, Lunch and a Movie with residents and friends. RSVP to Lety at (210) ADANTE SENIOR LIVING TUESDAY, MARCH 8 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, MARCH 11 AT 2 P.M. Shabbat with Seniors - Join Rabbi Nathan from Temple Beth El for Shabbat services on Friday, March 11 at 2 p.m. in the theater. TUESDAY, MARCH 22 AT 10:30 A.M. Yad B'Yad - Come for some Purim fun with the Yad B'Yad program of Heintz Preschool from Agudas Achim! For more information, please call (210) CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SAN ANTONIO TUESDAY, MARCH 15 AT 11:30-1 P.M. Pre-Purim, Israeli Dancing Sunshine Club Luncheon! The Sunshine Club, a monthly social for seniors, is pleased to be hosting a Pre-Purim Luncheon on Tuesday, March 15th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning, Blanco Rd. The program will feature festive Israeli Dancing with the acclaimed Orah Abramoff. We will dance (she has ways of making you move in your seat!!) and celebrate the joyous holiday of Purim! What can be better?! A delicious home cooked lunch, a chance to connect with friends and celebrate the upcoming holiday! We will eat hamantashen and hear about the miracle of Purim and its meaning in our lives. We invite everyone to come in costume or wear something with a little fun twist. The Sunshine Club is sponsored by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning and Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services. All Sunshine Club events are complimentary. Transportation to and from is also available upon request at no cost by calling Lety Vargas at (210) For more information please call Chabad at (210) or Office@ChabadSA.com or visit CONGREGATION AGUDAS ACHIM THURSDAY, MARCH 10 AT 11:30 A.M. Simcha Social Club - Celebrate Purim with some lunch, crafts and some schmoozing with Rabbi Abraham in the Gurinsky Family Social Hall. RSVP necessary for catering purposes by Tuesday, March 8 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, MARCH 3 AND MARCH 17 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!

IN THE COMMUNITY: MARCH 2016 EVENTS MADISON ESTATES MONDAY, MARCH 7, 14, 21, AND 28 AT 2:30 P.M. Jewish Living - Join Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services for a social gathering at Madison Estates.

m. in the TV room on the 3rd floor. CONGREGATION RODFEI SHOLOM

3 IN THE COMMUNITY: MARCH 2016 EVENTS MADISON ESTATES MONDAY, MARCH 7, 14, 21, AND 28 AT 2:30 P.M. Jewish Living - Join Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services for a social gathering at Madison Estates. Enjoy a movie and conversation with Mindi Silver Weiss. Join us in the TV Room on the 3rd Floor. FRIDAY, MARCH 18 AT 2 P.M. Shabbat with Seniors - Join Rabbi Greenberg from Agudas Achim for Shabbat religious services on Friday, March 18 at 2 p.m. in the TV room on the 3rd floor. CONGREGATION RODFEI SHOLOM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 AT 11:30 A.M - 1 P.M. L'Chayim Club - Taking Control of Your Healthcare: A Guide for Seniors With Varda Ratner A program for seniors which teaches the importance of taking control of your own healthcare - how to keep your own medical information organized, so you can accurately share it with each of your doctors. It also inspires you to ask important questions at medical appointments and provides techniques for understanding and remembering the answers. Free Taking Control of Your Healthcare: A Guide for Seniors large-print workbooks will be distributed to attendees. D'var Torah: The 4 Special Mitzvahs of Purim given by Rabbi Scheinberg. Transportation is available at no cost by calling Lety Vargas at (210) For more information contact the synagogue office at (210) or by to rodfeisa@gmail.com. SAN ANTONIO CHAPTER OF HADASSAH FRIDAY, MARCH 11 AT 6:15 P.M. Hadassah Shabbat Please join the San Antonio Chapter of Hadassah as it celebrates its annual Hadassah Shabbat at Congregation Agudas Achim on Friday, March 11, at 6:15 p.m. This year s theme is HADASSAH, THE POWER OF WOMEN WHO DO. Join Hadassah women who have been making a difference for over a century! Hadassah will sponsor the Oneg Shabbat. The San Antonio Chapter of Hadassah welcomes, with much appreciation and gratitude, any assistance in contributing toward underwriting the Oneg Shabbat. Please mail a check to Hadassah, c/o Roberta Abelman, Treasurer, 1159 River Park, San Antonio, TX Please mark in the memo field of the check Hadassah Oneg Shabbat. TEMPLE BETH-EL SATURDAY, MARCH 5, AT NOON Shabbat Lunch Havurah - Shabbat Lunch Havurah in the Block Conference Center of the Temple Beth-El. Come enjoy a delicious hot lunch and watch the movie, "Home on the Range: The Jewish Chicken Ranchers of Petaluma!" Those 65 and older are free; those under 65 are only $5. RSVP for the lunch to , ext. 120, or geri@beth-elsa.org. Thanks to Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services for making this event possible. SATURDAY, MARCH 5 AT 6:15 P.M. TBE60s+ Singles: A New Group! We are pleased to announce that a new Temple group has formed, called TBE60s+ Singles! It is exactly as the name implies a group of active Jewish singles over 60. The mission of TBE60s+ Singles is to renew old friendships, make new friends, and enrich our synagogue life, while adhering to the 3 Es of Entertainment, Education, and Eating. Please participate in our first adventure together: Saturday, March 5 at 6:15 pm in the Dreeben Family Pavilion of the Temple for wine and a light pretheater dinner 8 pm at The Playhouse (across San Pedro from the Temple) for a performance of Jesus Christ Superstar Cost is $35 per person, payable to Temple Beth-El. RSVPs are a MUST only 40 seats available, and first responders get the best seats! Contact Geri Gregory at (210) , ext. 120 or geri@beth-elsa.org.

PURIM The Feast of Lots Brought to you by G O L D E N M A N O R JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES Enriching the Lives of Baby Boomers and Beyond Purim 2016 begins on the evening of Wednesday, March 23 and ends

4 PURIM The Feast of Lots Brought to you by G O L D E N M A N O R JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES Enriching the Lives of Baby Boomers and Beyond Purim 2016 begins on the evening of Wednesday, March 23 and ends in the evening of Thursday, March 24 Often called the Jewish Carnival or The Feast of Lots, Purim is a joyous holiday that reflects on the saving of Jews from a threatened massacre during the Persian period ( BCE). The holiday celebrates The Story of Esther - a story that is one of the most beloved in the Jewish community. Observances: The holiday is often celebrated with letting loose and having fun along with focusing on four special mitzvot (good deeds). Four Mitzvahs of Purim: 1. Hear the Megillah: Head to your synagogue to hear the whole megillah, a.k.a. The Book of Esther, which is the scroll that tells the Purim story. Esther s heroism plays the leading role in saving her Jewish people. 2. Give to the Needy: A primary theme of Purim is Jewish unity. Haman, the Persian king s prime minister, plotted to exterminate all of the Jews in Persia. Since all Jews were all in danger together, Jews celebrate together, too. So on Purim day, special emphasis is placed on caring for the less fortunate. 3. Send Food Gifts to Friends (Mishloach Manot): On Purim, we emphasize the importance of friendship and community by sending gifts of food to friends. Many times these baskets or boxes include hamantaschen, a Purim favorite. 4. Feast! On Purim day, gather family, maybe a guest or two, and celebrate with a festive Purim meal. * Traditions and views often differ from family to family. Source: MyJewishLearning.com and Chabad.org CUSTOMS Hamantaschen Hamantaschen are made in a variety of flavors, including apricot, cherry, strawberry, chocolate, poppyseed and more. Costumes While it is traditional to masquerade as characters from The Story of Esther, many Jewish families celebrate Purim as an alternative to Halloween, with children dressing in nontraditional costumes and masks. There is no right or wrong costume for Purim.

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IN THE KNOW News you can use Phony IRS Threatens Fines Watch out for phone calls from scam artists by Ron Burley, AARP The Magazine, December 2015/January 2016 An alert AARP member recently got a

6 IN THE KNOW News you can use Phony IRS Threatens Fines Watch out for phone calls from scam artists by Ron Burley, AARP The Magazine, December 2015/January 2016 An alert AARP member recently got a call from an IRS agent and right away sensed something was phony. The agent left a voice mail message saying back taxes were owed and told the man to call back right away. The AARP member contacted me instead, and I returned the call, posing as him. The supposed IRS agent told me that my only hope to avoid jail was to pay fines and back taxes before the police came knocking at my door. He also said there might be a way I could stay out of the slammer but only if I acted quickly. For the next 10 minutes, he alternated between threats of pending arrest and hopes for salvation. Finally, he directed me to a local market where I could purchase several thousand dollars worth of Green Dot MoneyPaks a way to transfer cash to another person instantly by just giving him or her a secret code number. Having received my instructions, I promised to call back when I d completed my mission. I didn t, of course, because I knew right away this was a scam. The Federal Trade Commission reports that, from 2013 to 2014, complaints about the IRS Scam increased 20-fold, with more than 54,000 Americans being targeted in Fraudsters often target immigrants or older Americans less likely to have the knowledge or support system that would keep them from falling into the trap. As in my case, after stoking the fires of fear, the bogus agent turns helpful, providing a solution that involves sending cash in a quick and untraceable way. Unfortunately, IRS scammers often thwart tracking efforts by operating from overseas, using relayed calls and by showing bogus caller IDs. The display on my phone had actually read IRS GOV. Of course, most of us wouldn t fall for a foreign scammer s heavily accented delivery and unlikely story, but some always do. And the Look who recently turned 65! FEB. 14 TERRY GROSS Terry Gross is the host and co-executive producer of Fresh Air, an interview format radio show produced by WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and distributed throughout the United States by NPR. Since 1975 she has conducted thousands of interviews. Gross began her radio career in 1973 at WBFO, a public radio station in Buffalo, N.Y., where she started out as a volunteer. When she moved to WHYY-FM, Fresh Air was a local interview program. In 1985, Fresh Air with Terry Gross went national, being distributed weekly by NPR, and two years later became a daily program. The show reaches an audience of millions of daily listeners. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote that Gross' interviews are "a remarkable blend prospect of pending arrest might rattle even the coolest of us. Scammers often bolt at the first sign of discovery: When I called my scammer back and identified myself as a journalist, he gave me a terse response and hung up. HERE S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IF YOU RECEIVE SUCH A CALL: Assume it s a scam. The IRS doesn t call people about back taxes; it ll send you a notice by mail. If you think you might actually have unpaid taxes, call the IRS at Hang up the phone. Do not engage the caller in any way. Any information you provide may just mark you for more bogus calls. Report the incident. If you are contacted by phone, report the incident to the U.S. Treasury inspector general for tax administration at If contacted by , forward the message directly to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov. Educate others. Talk to the vulnerable people in your life about the scam. of empathy, warmth, genuine curiosity and sharp intelligence." She prides herself on preparation; prior to interviewing guests, she reads their books, watches their movies and/ or listens to their CDs. The Boston Phoenix opined that "Terry Gross... is almost certainly the best cultural interviewer in America, and one of the best all-around interviewers, period. Her smart, thoughtful questioning pushes her guests in unlikely directions. Her interviews are revelatory in a way other people's seldom are." Some of her interviews have not gone smoothly. Gross asked Nancy Reagan about the lack of funding and mishandling of HIV/ AIDS by her husband, President Ronald Reagan, which was not well received. At least a few interview subjects have exited their interviews early, including Lou Reed, Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner, Faye Dunaway and Monica Lewinsky. Source: Society of Certified Senior Advisors Blog, through membership of Daniel L. Laser, CSA MARCH 2016 GMJSS NEWS

Learning, Congregation Rodfei Sholom and

7 GMJSS IN THE COMMUNITY WALK WITH US! Come say hello to special guest Councilman Ron Nirenberg on March 20 at 8:30 a.m. Meet us at the Blanco entrance of Hardberger Park. COMMUNITY - cont. from page 1 Donations were collected to benefit the Animal Defense League. This community-wide event was a collaborative effort presented by Temple Beth-El, Congregation Agudas Achim, Chabad Center for Jewish Life and Learning, Congregation Rodfei Sholom and Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services, with support from Temple Chai and Congregation Beth Am. MARCH 2016 GMJSS NEWS

GMJSS IN THE COMMUNITY Join us and Councilma

Councilman Nirenberg was first elected to San Antonio's District 8 City Council in 2013 and was reelected in 2015. The walking route varies within Hardberger Park depending on conditions.

The basic group walk happens each Sunday, is about 30 minutes (length varies) but if anyone wants to add another 15-20 minutes then several members of the group continue together.

8 GMJSS IN THE COMMUNITY Join us and Councilman Nirenberg for a Walk in the Park Join us for some social exercise at 8:30 a.m. at the Blanco entrance of Hardberger Park on Sunday, March 20 as Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services continues our Walk in the Park program with special guest, Councilman Ron Nirenberg. Councilman Nirenberg was first elected to San Antonio's District 8 City Council in 2013 and was reelected in The walking route varies within Hardberger Park depending on conditions. If the ground is wet or muddy, the group walks the paved paths. The basic group walk happens each Sunday, is about 30 minutes (length varies) but if anyone wants to add another minutes then several members of the group continue together. Family and friends of all ages and their dogs are welcome to join the group, and water is provided to all who need it. If you would like to join the list to receive updates and invites to the weekly walk please contact group leader Warren Lieberman directly wglieb60@gmail.com at or call the GMJSS office at (210) FRED S CORNER By Fred Kanter We attended the Simcha Social Club at Congregation Agudas Achim. There were approximately 40 present and we enjoyed a meal of vegetable soup, salad, baked potatoes with all the fixin's, and cookies. Courtney and Steve Silver gave a presentation on senior living options. They gave a comparison of the situations requiring assisted living as opposed to independent living. There was also a discussion about downsizing of living quarters. This included the disposal of many items that had been collected over years. Those items On February 23, Sally and I went to the Sunshine Club meeting or should I say Levi's Comedy Club? Rabbi Levi Teldon was there to provide the tie to our religion and acted as guest speaker. There were about 30 present and we were served a wonderful meal of matzah ball soup, baked chicken, mashed potatoes, kugel, and carrots. Dessert was a lemon cake with strawberry sauce topping and a surprise birthday cake for Mr. Eli Guggenheim who is having his 92d birthday. Rochel Teldon not only made a wonderful lunch, she put your humble writer to work in the kitchen. The program was a review of the words could be sold or donated to charity. If one decided to sell, considerations were discussed about return on investment in "sprucing up" the place. The center pieces on the tables were extremely attractive and would like to make note of that. and phrases of Yiddish. Rabbi Teldon made it sound more like a presentation of a stand up comic and we all loved it. It brought back many memories. Many of use grew up in New York, Chicago, or other cities where it is a common language. It was a happy time with all participating. Simcha Club and Sunshine Club are funded by a grant from GMJSS. THANK YOU TO OUR FEBRUARY DONORS Curtis and Lorraine Anastasio Dorothy and Tom Blackshear Sylvia Brown Linda Kaufman Marvin Leibowitz Selma Mintz Ruth Posner Pulman, Cappuccio, Pullen, Benson & Jones LLP Varda and Adam Ratner In Memory of Edythe U. Laser Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Barath Barb Bikoff Rabbi Barry Block and Dr. Toni Dollinger Block Judy and Jordan Konisky Rebecca Schenker Ruthie and Dick Wurzburg In Memory of Ted Sinykin and Aaron Katz Karen Williams In Memory of William Weiss Ruthie and Dick Wurzburg G O L D E N M A N O R JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES N.W. Military Hwy., Suite 260 San Antonio, TX MAIN: (210) SATELLITE OFFICE: (210) info@goldenmanor.net GMJSS STAFF: DANIEL L. LASER, CSA Executive Director (210) DLLaser@GoldenManor.net LETY P. VARGAS Executive Assistant / Program Coordinator (210) LetyV@GoldenManor.net LAUREN SANDOVAL GMJSS Marketing & Communications Manager (210) LaurenS@GoldenManor.net CHRISTINA WEINFELD Programs Director CWeinfeld@goldenmanor.net (210) MINDI SILVER-WEISS, LCSW MSilver-Weiss@goldenmanor.net (210) SHERIE TRAKHTENBROIT, LCSW STrakhten@gmail.com (210) 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)

JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES

G O L D E N M A N O R JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES Enriching the Lives of Baby Boomers and Beyond 2016-2017 Board of Officers PRESIDENT Alice Troy VICE PRESIDENT Howard Feinberg TREASURER Robi Jalnos SECRETARY