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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 J U LY G M J S S N E W S Board of Officers PRESIDENT Alice Troy G Main: (210) NW Military Hwy., Suite 210 San Antonio, TX VICE PRESIDENT Howard Feinberg TREASURER Robi Jalnos SECRETARY Suzanne Huber EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Daniel L. Laser, CSA Board of Directors Harold Berg Barb Bikoff Nancy Gerson Greg Gonzalez Warren Lieberman 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* GMJSS presents noted gerontologist on Thursday, July 21 CARING FOR AN AGING PARENT AT HOME POLYPHARMACY ISSUES HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS Join us on Thursday, July 21 at 7 p.m. at the GMJSS office as we spend an informative evening with noted gerontologist, Dr. Robert Parker. Dr. Parker will address and healthcare issues such as caring delivery systems the for aging parents, connection of doctors especially those who see the same aging in their homes; patient. He will also take polypharmacy taking multiple medications; Please see PARKER on insert Am I ready to hear how GMJSS touches the lives of San Antonio Jewish Seniors? THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME & SUPPORTED US! Equal opportunity satire took San Antonio by storm on June 26 Am I ready to be entertained by scenes from a musical written by a local playwright? SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Inside! Am I ready to hear information gleaned from the GMJSS ReImagine Campaign? Life Reimagined: AM I READY? Join us at the GMJSS & JCS-SA Annual Meeting SUNDAY, JULY 17 AT 4 P.M. in the Holzman Auditorium at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus of the Jewish Community. FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY APPETIZERS & REFRESHMENTS *Of Blessed Memory PLEASE RSVP TO LETY AT (210) OR LETYV@GOLDENMANOR.NET

2 i IN THE COMMUNITY: JULY 2016 EVENTS GOLDEN ESTATES FRIDAY, JULY 1 AT 2 P.M. Shabbat with Seniors - Join Rabbi Abraham from Agudas Achim for Shabbat religious services on Friday, July 1 at 2 p.m. in the chapel. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 AND JULY 27 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, JULY 12 AND TUESDAY, JULY 26 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, JULY 8 AT 2 P.M. Shabbat with Seniors - Join Rabbi Platt* from Agudas Achim for Shabbat services on Friday, July 8 at 2 p.m. in the theater. Mazal Tov on your marriage, Rabbi Platt! (*formerly Greenberg) CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING TUESDAY, JULY 5 AT 11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M. Sunshine Club - Join us as we watch PBS film Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness, and enjoy a special musical presentation by the children of Camp Gan Israel! The history of World War II tells many tales of extraordinary courage. One of the most compelling and inspirational is that of Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara. In the face of the Nazi onslaught, this modest soul saved thousands of lives, using his authority to rescue fleeing Jewish refugees from the Nazis. Come and enjoy an afternoon of delight for both your body and soul at Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning: Blanco Rd Please RSVP at info@chabadsa.com or (210) To arrange free transportation, call Lety at (210) Sunshine Club is made possible through a partnership with and grant from Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M. Sunshine Club - SAVE THE DATE to join the Sunshine club for an an afternoon of food, fun, friends and a presentation and discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Glazier. Dr. Glazier is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated with honors from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Glazier has more than 15 years of diverse experiences, especially in Geriatric Medicine, Hospice / Palliative Care, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Glazier was recently featured in the San Antonio Express-News for her innovative and wholesome way of treating patients and we are so thrilled to be able to have the opportunity to hear from her. Please join us for what promises to be a wonderful time at Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning: Blanco Rd Please RSVP at info@ chabadsa.com or (210) To arrange free transportation, call Lety at (210) CONGREGATION AGUDAS ACHIM THURSDAY, JULY 14 AT 11:30 A.M. Simcha Social Club - Join us in the Gurinsky Family Social Hall for Professor Chad Spigel from Trinity University's Department of Religion as he discusses his participation on archeological digs in Israel and his interest and research on the role of synagogue worship in ancient Jewish communities. RSVP necessary for catering purposes by Tuesday, July 12 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)

3 IN THE COMMUNITY: JULY 2016 EVENTS CONGREGATION RODFEI SHOLOM WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 AT 11:30 A.M. -1 P.M. L'Chayim Club - The L Chayim Club will hold its monthly get-together on Wednesday, July 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme this month will be Summer Fun with Camp Rodfei. The campers, led by our wonderful SEED counselors, will entertain the seniors and then join them for lunch. Seniors are welcome to bring their grandchildren to participate in this inter-generational event. The D'var Torah will be given by Rabbi Scheinberg. It will be followed by a delicious home-cooked meal and everyone will have the opportunity to socialize with friends from throughout the community. All 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 also invited to participate at $5.00 per person. Transportation is available at no cost by calling Lety Vargas at (210) For more information and to RSVP by Monday, July 18, contact the synagogue office at (210) or by to rodfeisa@gmail.com. MADISON ESTATES MONDAY, JULY 11, 18, AND 25 AT 2:30 P.M. 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. For more information, call Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services at (210) FRIDAY, JULY 15 AT 2 P.M. Shabbat with Seniors - Join Cantor Julie Berlin from Temple Beth El for Shabbat religious services on Friday, July 15 at 2 p.m. in the TV room on the 3rd floor. TEMPLE BETH-EL SATURDAY, JULY 2 AT 12 NOON (AFTER SHABBAT MORNING WORSHIP) Shabbat Lunch Havurah - Join us on Saturday, July 2, at 12 noon (after Shabbat Morning Worship) in the Block Conference Room for a 4th of July Lunch and viewing of the movie, Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy." 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. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 6:30 PM TBE 60s+ Singles - SAVE THE DATE for a Hawaiian Luau & Pool Party at the residence of Mel Cohen. TEMPLE CHAI SATURDAY, JULY 16 AT 6:30 P.M. Temple Chai Havdalah at the San Antonio Missions Game More information at or from Maury Goldstein at mgoldst924@aol.com. 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@GOLDENMANOR.NET BY JULY 15.

4 GMJSS IN THE COMMUNITY Top Row, (l to r): Anna Rado, Arlene Dryer, Bobi Stern, Beth Keough, Betty Adler, Danny Markson Middle Row, (l to r): Geri Gregory, Howard Feinberg, Howie Nestel, Lynn Stahl, Marcia Weser, Roger Adler Bottom Row, (l to r): Reesa Pullen, Rene Wender, Mel Waldgeir, Sandy Katz, Steven Gross, Billy Samelson A Living Legacy: Experience 18 moving and insightful interviews from our local Jewish community that reflect on aging and faith 18. Chai. Life. L Chayim. Jews often give gifts and donations in multiples of 18, which is called giving chai. 18 volunteers, Anna Rado, Arlene Dryer, Bobi Stern, Betty Adler, Danny Markson, Geri Gregory, Howard Feinberg, Howie Nestel, Lynn Stahl, Marcia Weser, Roger Adler, Reesa Pullen, Rene Wender, Mel Waldgeir, Sandy Katz, Steven Gross and Billy Samelson, were selected to be interviewed as part of mmlearn.org s A Living Legacy video series, sponsored by Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services. These 18 local community leaders shared extremely personal, moving and insightful wisdom. The interviews, conducted by Maria Wellisch, RN, LNFA-Vice President of Corporate Training at mmlearn.org were created as a web-based program of the Elizabeth McGown Training Institute to provide quality, consistent caregiver training to anyone seeking practical ways to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of older adults in their care. The overall purpose of the Living Legacy Project is to provide insight into some certain truths as we begin to age and reflect on our faith. The series will also serve as an effective vehicle to share those insights with a new generation while leaving a legacy. None of the interviews were scripted nor were none of the interviewees pre-screened. What you see and hear is raw and from the heart. Many thanks to these volunteers for providing an extraordinary legacy for this and future generations. Click on mmlearn.org/index. php/all-faqs/legacy.html to view. Indeed, we are quite lucky to have them as part of our community and honoring us with the gift of their time and wisdom. L Chayim! PARKER from page 1 your questions. Robert W. Parker, M.D. is a Clinical Professor and former Chief of Community Geriatrics and Vice Chair for Clinical Services in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. He joined the faculty of the UT Health Science Center in 2000 after 20 years in private practice. He is board certified in Geriatrics and his primary interest is developing improved models of healthcare delivery for frail elders. During his tenure leading the Geriatrics Division, his team has developed a thriving continuity practice for elders, as well as an ACE (Acute Care for the Elderly) unit at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center hospital. The ACE unit is an inpatient unit designed specifically to prevent the complications of hospitalization to which elders are prone. The unit has successfully and substantially reduced patient falls, adverse drug events, delirium, hospital length of stay and readmissions. The Geriatrics division has created a continuity model of care so that patients are followed by the same healthcare team wherever they may be. This model has reduced many of the complications occurring when transitioning patients from hospital to home or to other sites. Space is limited to 35 people. To RSVP or for questions, contact Christina Weinfeld, (210) or cweinfeld@goldenmanor.net.

5 GMJSS IN THE COMMUNITY «««««««««««««««««Class instructor Warren Lieberman is a selfpublished author, retired Administrator of Temple Beth-El and GMJSS board member. Have you always wanted to write but didn t know how to start? Starting Monday, August 1, Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services will be offering a 5 session class for seniors to help do just this. From 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every other Monday through Sept. 26, Warren Lieberman self-published author, The Rivard Report contributor, retired Administrator of Temple Beth-El and GMJSS board member will lead classes with the goal of helping students begin a writing journey that will enable them to share their imaginations and experiences. Both experienced or novice writers are welcome. The sessions will be held at the GMJSS office, located at NW Military Hwy., Suite 210. All you will need is your imagination and memories for a fun, low-pressure experience. Fiction and non-fiction genres will be explored actual genres will be student determined. After the first session, participants will be expected to bring to each class a piece to be shared with the group of no more than 800 words. Copies will be made at the GMJSS office. If you already have a written piece for the first session please bring it. If you have a laptop or tablet that you d like to bring in, please do so. Notebooks, dictionaries, thesauruses and pens will be provided. Attend all sessions and receive a certificate and special gift! This class is restricted to a maximum of 10 participants and registration is required. To register, please contact Christina Weinfeld, GMJSS Program Director at (210) or cweinfeld@goldenmanor.net. "WHAT'S YOUR STORY?" CLASS SCHEDULE All sessions will be held at the GMJSS office from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. SESSION ONE Monday, August 1 SESSION TWO Monday, August 15 SESSION THREE Monday, August 29 SESSION FOUR Monday, Sept. 12 SESSION FIVE Monday, Sept. 26 Laughter filled Laurie Auditorium on Sunday, June 26th as The Capitol Steps performed their satire comedy routines. The ticket sales from this show will benefit GMJSS and Agudas Achim. A huge THANKS to all who supported the event and to the presenting sponsors Pulman, Cappuccio, Pullen, Benson & Jones, LLP for helping to make this event possible. We hope you all had as much fun as we did! «««««««««««««««««What s Your Story? Free writing class available for seniors

6 GMJSS IN THE COMMUNITY Volunteers needed for Beth-El camp The Beth-El Food & Fun Summer Day Camp, a program that GMJSS helps to fund through a grant, needs your help. This eightweek free Summer Day Camp feeds children who normally get free meals at school and do not have this access during the summer. The camp also provides activities between the meals. Lots of volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through July 29. You can pick the time and volunteer for one hour or more as often as you d like. Volunteer opportunities include: serving meals, reading to children, craft activities, science experiments, teaching cooking, playing board games and helping at registration desk. The GMJSS staff will be volunteering on July 19 and welcome anyone interested to join us by contacting the GMJSS office at (210) For more information, please contact one of the Beth-El Camp Co-Directors at BFFSummerDayCamp@ gmail.com or Kathi Kardon at (210) or Robyn Rosen at (210) THANK YOU TO OUR JUNE DONORS Mr. & Mrs. Tom Blackshear Bnai Brith Robin Kressbach Rosa Lopez In Memory of Rosa Lee Katz Karen Williams Meet-up at the McNay for some summer Jazz fun Join GMJSS on Sunday, July 31 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. for some summer jazz fun with Henry Brun & the International Trio as they perform lively Latin music at the Leeper Auditorium, located inside the McNay. Preorder a gourmet box lunch by Fresh Horizons Catering and the Jingu House through the McNay website at mcnayart.org/checkout/ events/1154/. Box lunches are $13 each for McNay members and $15 each for non-members. The meal price includes iced tea or water and dessert. A cash bar will be available. FRED S CORNER By Fred Kanter The Simcha Social Club of Agudas Achim took place June 9. Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham led the group in the blessing and provided the tie to our religion. There were about 20 present and considering the subject, they were quite active. The meal consisted of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and salad along with dessert. David Present then introduced the 4 first responders from the San Antonio Fire Department alerting us to a myriad of Senior Fire Safety Topics. Fireman Jim Allerkamp led the discussion and he was assisted by Firemen Kamp, Hernandez, and HIll. The first part of the discussion was centered around medical emergencies. Mr. Allerkamp said that all San Antonio firemen were trained as EMTs and that we should not be surprised to see a big fire truck responding to a medical emergency since there were a lot more available trucks than ambulances. He and the other firemen demonstrated GMJSS MEET-UP AT THE MCNAY 12:30 P.M. - 3 P.M. LEEPER AUDITORIUM To RSVP for this event or for transportation, contact Christina Weinfeld at (210) or cweinfeld@ goldenmanor.net. some of the equipment that is carried on all trucks to treat those in distress. The second part of the discussion related to fire prevention and they were most emphatic about having working smoke and carbon dioxide detectors. They also stressed having a predetermined meeting location in case of a fire requiring evacuation. They cited instances of individuals who had gotten out but then died when returning to look for loved ones who had already escaped via another route. These first responders should be lauded for their dedication to saving lives and protecting our community while risking their own safety. Sunshine Club and Simcha Social Club are funded by a grant from GMJSS. 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 CHRISTINA WEINFELD Program Director CWeinfeld@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)