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Upcoming &
Ongoing Events at the JCC
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Memory Enhancement
Program
The
JCC of the Greater Five Towns is offering “Use It Or
Lose It! Memory Training and Enhancement,” beginning
Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., at the JCC,
207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst. Under the direction of
Alan A. Mazurek, MD, a board certified neurologist at
Mount Sinai Medical Center in NYC, this program is a
memory training and enhancement program. Dr. Mazurek has
been involved in Alzheimer’s research and treatment for
over twenty-five years. According to Dr. Mazurek,
multiple studies and scientific research have confirmed
the value of memory exercises in maintaining and
enhancing memory.
Sessions are forming now. The fee is $25 per session and
pre-registration is required by 2/25/10. Space is
limited. For further information and/or to register
please call the JCC office at 516-569-6733.
ONGOING EVENTS:
CALLING ALL
SENIOR SONGBIRDS
The
JCC Senior Choir meets in our 207 Grove Avenue
Cedarhurst building, on Tuesday mornings, from September
to June, at 11AM with Choir Master Zvi Klein. Songs are
in English, Hebrew and Yiddish. Choir participation
involves a voluntary contribution of $5.00 per session,
a commitment to attend weekly practices (except
holidays) and performance in community presentations.
Men and women over age 60 are invited to participate. To
arrange an audition please call Sheryl at the JCC at
569-6733 x 222. This program is funded in part by The
William Petschek Fund through UJA Federation of NY.
Cedarhurst- Remember When
- A weekly social day program for those with memory
loss. This unique gathering provides social and
intellectual activities through the use of art, music,
current events, computers and other innovative cognitive
therapies. Kosher lunch will be provided and
door-to-door transportation is available on a limited
basis. The fee is $40 per day and a sliding scale is
available for participants with financial constraints.
Held at Congregation Sons of Israel, 111 Irving Place,
Woodmere
10:00 AM–1:30 PM
Tuesdays - ongoing
Cedarhurst-The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts a
Cards and Friendship group from 1-3 PM. Come alone
or bring a friend for a fun afternoon at the JCC. Enjoy
meeting new people, good conversation and challenging
games. The program runs on a summer schedule. For
further information, please call Lisa Stern at 569-6733
x209.
Woodmere-The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts the
Come Alive Program at Sons of Israel in Woodmere.
This program provides an opportunity for home bound
older adults to participate in social, recreational &
intellectual activities. Kosher lunch will be provided
and door-to-door transportation is available on a
limited basis. This program runs on a summer schedule.
For further information, please call Mary Sheffiled x219
or Linda Balch x211 at 569-6733.
Cedarhurst-The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts every
Tuesday a Parkinson's Support Group. The
purpose of this group is to bring together Parkinsonians,
spouses and their families in order to help them better
understand the nature of the condition, gain confidence
and join in community activities. For further
information, please contact Cathy Byrne at 569-6733
x220.
Woodmere-The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) group on Wednesdays at Sons
of Israel in Woodmere. Our goal is to offer a safe
haven where clients and family members feel accepted for
who they are. For further information, please contact
Lisa Barnett x210 or Chana Pfeifer x213 at 569-6733.
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