Community Events

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During these unusual times, you may find you and your family members need extra support. Whether it’s dealing with the stress of sheltering in place or resources to help meet your monthly expenses, please know the Jewish community is here for you. Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s Emergency Response Fund has made funding available to members of the Jewish community who are in need as a result of COVID-19.

Available supports provided by the following Jewish organization partners:

Thursday April 15

10:30 am Low & Light Exercise with Maureen
Low impact for all fitness levels.  Class is split between low-impact cardio and sculpting with weights, bands and/or body weight.
Instructor-Maureen McCord

1:00 pm Torah Study with Rabbi B

2:00 pm Pilates
This weekly class features a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.  Equipment and special notes:  A mat and any props such as a small ball, elastic bands, head pad(pillow), weights. You will need to be able to get up and down off the floor during the class. 
Instructor:  Karen Goldstein

3:00 pm ‘The Benefits of Volunteering & How to do it in a Virtual World’ with Gabby Paderewski
We will be discussing the importance of filling your time with volunteering and how it benefits all parties involved and allows community engagement. We will also be discussing how to find virtual volunteer opportunities as well as being provided with opportunities that are available in the foreseeable future that you can sign up for now! You will also be sent a copy of those opportunities after the session ends.

Friday April 16

11:00 am Exercise with Janet
This 45-minute class is designed for seniors of all fitness levels. It is a full body workout with concentration on maintaining independence through strength training (upper and lower body), core work, flexibility and balance exercises. The class is structured to enable participants of all fitness levels to successfully achieve a full body workout and have fun at the same time.

Sunday, April 18

11:00 am Chair Yoga 
This class will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures for increased flexibility, balance and range of movement. Equipment needed:  Chair, strap (tie, towel, band)

Instructor:  Lindy Kesler (substitute teacher this week)

Monday April 19

10:30 am Talking Heads
Moderator: Ed Feldstein
Topic – Getting to know you:  topics include your travel plans after the pandemic, your “secret” to happiness and your relationship to your siblings

2:00 pm Tea with Rabbi B ‘Wise Guys-Jewish Wisdom

3:15 pm  Decade Music Performance
‘Roaring Twenties’
‘Baby Face,’ ‘Making Whoopee,’ and other timeless songs of the 1920’s are guaranteed to make your  giggle and sing along.  Shalynn Sedgwick and Jeff Daniel offer a lively, toe-tapping and memorable hour that will have everyone saying ‘Ain’t She Sweet?’

Tuesday April 20

10:30 am Chair Yoga
This class will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures for increased flexibility, balance and range of movement. Equipment needed:  Chair, strap (tie, towel, band) 
Instructor:  Lindy Kesler (substitute teacher this week)

12:30 pm Men’s Forum *MEN ONLY*
Men’s Group which discusses politics and the state of the world. 
Discussion Leader:  Bruce Saltzman    

Wednesday April 21

10:00 am Tai Chi
An ancient Energy (Chi, primordial life force) healing practice of moving meditation. Reconnecting to your soul and life force results in strengthening physical flexibility, agility, and aerobic capacity; decreasing stress, anxiety and depression ; creating a sense of well-being; improved balance; improved muscle strength; and increased energy and stamina. The focus on positive life serving thinking can improve your mood.
Instructor: Shane Orfas                                                  

10:30 am Get Excited and Move (GEM)  
*Specifically for Seniors with Parkinson’s Disease*
A new weekly program. Be prepared to move your body. Research shows that vigorous activity for people with Parkinson's Disease helps slow symptoms and increase your quality of life. Instructor:  Deanna Bustillos

11:30 am Yiddish Vinkl
A fun discussion group in Yiddish (mostly) to learn vocabulary and popular idioms in Yiddish.  No prior Yiddish knowledge required.  
Instructor:  Karol Gildiner, Louise Baum, Helen Kasten, Rose Aziman, Anna Kaminer

Thursday April 22

10:30 am Low & Light Exercise
Low impact for all fitness levels.  Class is split between low-impact cardio and sculpting with weights, bands and/or body weight.
Instructor-Maureen McCord

1:00 pm Weekly Torah with Rabbi Beiner

2:00 pm Pilates
This weekly class features a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.  Equipment and special notes:  A mat and any props such as a small ball, elastic bands, head pad(pillow), weights. You will need to be able to get up and down off the floor during the class. 
Instructor:  Esther Powers (substitute teacher this week) 

3:15 pm Intuitive Eating with Leah Kern
Leah Kern is an anti-diet registered dietitian who specializes in helping people heal their relationship with food and body through the framework of intuitive eating. Intuitive eating is an approach centered on tuning into the body’s innate wisdom to govern how you eat. Really, if diet culture didn’t exist, intuitive eating would just be called eating. Come learn more about this approach.

6:30 pm Crossword Coach
Have you always wanted to master the New York Times crossword puzzle? Some benefits of crossword puzzles include:  stretching your vocabulary, reinforcing your knowledge of pop culture and history, and heightening your ability to identify patterns in the clues. A fun and educational time is guaranteed, even if you're new to crossword solving. 
Instructor:  Steve Manin, a NY-based writer, entrepreneur, and acclaimed documentary filmmaker. 

Friday April 23

11:00 am Exercise with Janet
This 45-minute class is designed for seniors of all fitness levels. It is a full body workout with concentration on maintaining independence through strength training (upper and lower body), core work, flexibility and balance exercises. The class is structured to enable participants of all fitness levels to successfully achieve a full body workout and have fun at the same time.

Ongoing
Books for Breakfast meets on the 4^th Tuesday of each month.  We would love to have new members!  Check out the new 6 month schedule including dates for the book club and books for review so you can start reading! 

If you are interested in a class, please RSVP to the Agewell Program Director, Ashley Malloy at JF&CS.