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Connie’s C O R N E R
Dear Residents,
I hope that you are all doing well and staying
healthy. I miss seeing you all!
I’m glad so many of you are enjoying the
outdoor concerts. I have planned one per week
until we re-open. We will also continue to help
you stay active in your homes during this time
by delivering Activities Menu items to your
door at no cost to you. A copy of the Activity
Menu is in this edition.
For those of you that use email, we have sent
you a “Message from Life Enrichment” which
included embedded links to many sites for
virtual museum tours, classes, concerts and
fitness classes. Just click on the links and
instant entertainment! Senior Planet has
provided some great information about Zoom
and computer support in this issue as well.
Due to your requests, I have included a June
calendar this month. Not full of our usual
abundance of classes and trips due to the
pandemic, but feel free to put on your frig to
remind you of what is happening.
There’s a saying in French, Tout va s’arranger,
(Everything will be alright) and it will.
JUNE 2020
Connie Moore
Director of Life Enrichment
Kavod Senior Life
22 South Adams Street
Denver, CO 80209
720.382.7813
“Sun’s Gonna Shine” Lyrics Written by Edie Brickell
Long time.
I've been waiting a long time.
Long enough.
You got the song.
You got the dance.
You got the inspiration.
You got it all (in the) palm of your hand.
I got the rolling wheel.
The sun is gonna shine again.
The sun is gonna shine again.
Something tells me it'll be all right.
Something tells me it's gonna be OK.
The sun is gonna shine again.
The sun is gonna shine again.
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Community Heroes
These young men from the Israeli
American Council have made
several food and supplies donations
to Kavod
Avarah Golombek and Project
Connect
Avrah and her mom Sarah started
Project Connect because they wanted
older adults to know they care about
them, especially during these difficult
times. Project Connect encourages
other kids to mail cards, paintings, and
letters to seniors at Kavod and around
Colorado. They have also worked
many hours to gather supplies and
donations for our residents.
Golombeck kids delivering art at
Kavod
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Kavod Staff Heroes
Emma Gift, MSW, LSW
Resident Care Coordinator for
Assisted Living
I would just like to thank all my AL
residents for being so patient and
supportive during this time. It’s a lot to
have your whole routine disrupted all
at once, but they’re all being amazing
and so understanding right now. I can
always look to them for
encouragement when I feel
discouraged by the COVID situation. I
can’t wait for us all to be around the
Emigos table once again!
Jeff Oliver, Facilities Manager
Facilities Manager Jeff Oliver has been
a huge part of making Kavod run
smoothly through all of this
unprecedented change. He keeps a
calm and positive attitude while
solving so many different types of
issues each day. He even takes the
super early morning shift at the East
screening desk!
Left to right, Jessica Cornelius, DPT,
Multi-Site Manager, Sarah Jasso,
MOT, OTR/L, Rehab Director, &
Anthony Reyn, PT, Legacy
Healthcare Services
GOT PAIN? LEGACY CAN HELP!
The therapy department at Kavod is
proud to announce our innovative
pain management program featuring
effective pain management.
techniques. You do not have to live
with chronic pain!! Ask us how we can
help. Call us for more information: 303-321-2452
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Greetings from the Life Enrichment
department! Besides manning the
screening tables every day, this
wonderful team works tirelessly to
fulfill your activity bags and happy
hour orders.
Rebecca, Life
Enrichment & Marketing, at a
screening table
Years ago I took a Kabbalah class on the
masks we wear - the “faces” we put on
each day, for example: our work face, our
home face, our family face, our exercise
face and all the emotions and
attachments that each mask carries with
it. Fast forward and we are now literally
wearing masks every day when we leave
our homes and apartments. Today,
wearing masks represents the challenges
and successes we have all faced in the
last couple months and will continue to
do for an unknown amount of time. I
have been able to see many of you in the
hallways and at the screening stations
and we have learned to communicate
with our eyes, our eyebrows, our hands,
and our words. What I have experienced
is a deep sense of understanding,
kindness, warmth, generosity, and an
appreciation for each other, for staff, for
caregivers, for the donations and the
individuals who grace us with their
creative talents. I’ve had residents tell me
how our eyes now communicate more
than ever and we are “seeing” each other
more clearly. We may not be able to see
the smile beneath the masks but our eyes
certainly twinkle and there are days when
I witness eyes that are weary, frightened
and worried – I do “see” you. To be an
essential employee has been a privilege
and one that I take very seriously. When I
“see” you, I hope you know how much I
care about all of you and how much I
value the trust you have put in me to
“see” and be with you each day.
Dana Thornton,
Life Enrichment, at a screening
table. “You’ve heard of Guardians of the
Galaxy, I’m one of the Guardians of
Kavod.”
Grace Trautman,
Life Enrichment, at a screening
table
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Mary Tolley, MSW
Lead Resident Care Coordinator
Marina Balaban MA LPC CACIII
Resident Care Coordinator
Hello from the Health and Wellness
Department! We have spoken over the
phone to many of you, but miss
seeing your faces! The Health and
Wellness Department has shifted to a
new model and are staffing two
members daily throughout the work
week. Our onsite staff is here to
support your onsite needs, provide
emergency response and welfare
checks, in addition to, both the onsite
and remote staff being available to
follow up with concerns, benefits
recertification’s, provide support, etc.
We are doing our part to be behind
doors to provide the least amount
of exposure while still being staying
connected with each and every
one you! We kicked off a new offering
for Kavod residents with an onsite
“Free Food + Hygiene” pantry. This is a
free offering available to all. It occurs
every other week; you receive a
request form on Monday, place it in
your box by noon on Wednesday and
receive your requests (as best as we
can fulfill) by Thursday afternoon. As
always we are here to support your
needs and to advocate for you as
much as we can! If you have any
questions, concerns or need some
additional support please call your
care coordinator or Mandie, Director
of Health and Wellness!
Syril Newman, AL Scheduler &
Receptionist
It has been far too long since we’ve
been able to see one another and I
know that I am looking forward to the
day when we can visit personally, have
activities that we all miss (trips out,
etc.) While I work from home on
Monday and Wednesday’s, I have
(among other things), been able to
speak to each of you, which has been
a bright spot in the day. I am also an
avid needle-pointer, so have been
accomplishing making lots of needle-
point gifts for the holidays. I hope to
see you all very soon.
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Five Ways to Improve the World Right from Home!
1. Advocate for issues that matter
Call or write a government official and tell them to support issues that will
improve the lives of older adults and help affordable housing. Include your full
name.
Governor Polis
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203H
Or call: 303-866-2471
Congresswoman DeGette
600 Grant St. Suite. 202
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 844-4988
Senator Bennet
1127 Sherman St. Suite 150
Denver, CO 80203
(202) 224-5852
Senator Gardner
1125 17th St. Suite 525
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 391-5777
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Five Ways to Improve the World
Right from Home! (continued)
2. Encourage someone serving
our country
Thank a deployed soldier or military
serviceperson.
Send letters to this organization and
they will ensure they are delivered.
Just write a note of appreciate with
your first name. Do not use your full
name or include your contact
information.
Support Our Troops®
13791 N. Nebraska Avenue
Tampa, FL 33613
3. Be creative!
Like to knit, draw or sew? Make
something and keep it in your
apartment – when restrictions lift, you
can give it to someone in need, such
as a cap for a newborn. Alternatively,
send it to a family member such as a
grandchild.
4. Make the Kavod staff smile!
Drop off a note at the front desk for
the hardworking Kavod staff, such as
someone in maintenance, dining
services, care coordinators/health &
wellness, marketing, leasing,
accounting, life enrichment, front desk
or assisted living. They would love to
hear from you!
5. Support our first responders.
Write or call our local fire station and
thank them for working hard for the
benefit of the community.
Denver Fire Station 5
99 S Clermont St, Glendale, CO,
80246
Phone: (720) 913-2400
Colorado Census 2020
It's Important. It's Easy. It's Safe
An AARP survey shows that older adults
want to stay in their homes and
communities as they age. Filling out the
census could increase the likelihood of that
happening. Census data will be used over
the coming decade to decide where to place
parks, roads and hospitals. It will determine
funding for community projects that benefit
people of all ages, including mass transit,
which helps many people remain in their
homes longer.
Census Questions?
You can learn more about the 2020 Census
by visiting 2020census.gov.
Rachel Wilrye, Health and Wellness Services
Assistant at Kavod, is happy to help you fill
out the census.
Call or email her at 720.382.7855,
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“Dads are most ordinary men turned by
love into heroes, adventurers,
storytellers and singers of song.” —
Unknown Author
Did you know? The first Father’s Day
celebration was in Spokane, Washington on
May 18, 1910.
Hey Dads, we’ll honor you on Sunday,
June 21st with a special outdoor
progressive concert starting at Noon!
Open your windows and enjoy!
Thanks Kavod Residents!
Dear Residents:
THANK YOU to every single one of you for all
you have done to follow protocols over the
last few months.
We know things have not been easy. You
have been asked to make a lot of sacrifices
and have done it so well. We are so grateful
for your cooperation, input and positive
attitudes. We do not know exactly what the
future will hold, but we know that if we keep
up the great work, we will make it through.
We are extremely honored and proud to
work at Kavod Senior Life. Thank you for
continuing to do everything you can to keep
yourself and others safe.
With sincerest gratitude,
Michael Klein, President/CEO & Kavod
Leadership Team
Pictured: Michael, Tracy, Jennifer,
Connie, Christine, Gaile, Mandie, Christie
Not Pictured: Mike, Doug, Gordon, Olga
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Message from our Chaplain Rabbi
Steve
BLESSING FOR THE MITZVAH OF PUTTING
ON A MASK….
Ok.... sometimes putting on a mask seems
like such a pain! But what if we could know
that it is a sacred act (and
obligation)? Here is a Jewish prayer for
putting on a mask and making it holy:
Dear Friends,
These are certainly very challenging times,
and yet we are also aware of our blessings…
to be alive and mostly well, part of such a
strong and caring community, and much
more. I am still inspired to be in community
with you every day.
And so much of true faith and spiritual
experience is about relationship…. With the
Creator and with others. I pray that you
continue to find ways to nourish those
relationships, with prayer, learning,
meditation and art, and also by staying
connected with family, friends and
community by phone or letters or the
internet. (Some of us have been quite
amazed that during this time of isolation,
how much more connected we have been on
the internet!) If there is one thing we have
learned through this pandemic is that more
than we knew, we truly are ALL
CONNECTED!
Please know that Reverend Dale and I (and
also Dr. Ward and Rabbi Birdie) are here for
you and available to connect. I can be
reached at: 720 382-7836,
or [email protected]. If you
would like to contact the others above let me
know and I’ll put you in touch.
Here are two short words of inspiration to
consider:
TODAY
Today, like every other day, we wake up empty
and frightened. Don't open the door to the
study and begin reading. Take down a musical
instrument.
Let the beauty we love be what we do. There
are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the
ground.
-- Rumi
The Human Spirit
The human spirit has infinite capacity. We
can hold within us a paradox. We can
experience both joy and sadness. The joy does
not diminish the loss; the loss does not
diminish the joy.
Sometimes we live as if we need to make a
choice between positive and negative emotions,
as if to choose one is to betray the other. We
seem to say, how can I be happy when I have
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the sadness of loss, when I live with uncertainty,
when a loved one is suffering, when the world is
suffering? Or, we say, how can I live in sadness
when there is so much to be grateful for, so
many blessings, so much reason for gladness?
... The human spirit has infinite capacity to
feel all things, to live as if all is possible, to love,
to imagine, to experience, to hope, to rise
above. This is the meaning of abundance.
-- Rabbi Karyn Kedar
FROM CHAPLAINCY: SOME
OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT YOUR SPIRIT
INCLUDE:
BY TELEPHONE:
Mindfulness (meditation) with
Rabbi Steve meets every Tues. and Thurs.
from 2:15-
2:45. Call: 1.877.230.3480 and enter 2151 to
join.
A Taste of Shabbat with Rabbi Steve
meets first and third Fridays from 3-
3:30pm. A song, a little learning, a moment
of silence appreciation, drink
a L’chayim! Call: 1.877.230.3480 and enter
2151 to join.
The Mustard Seed Community
at Kavod continues to meet on the 2nd-
4th (or 5th) Sundays from 10-10:45am for
morning worship and inspiration with
Rev. Dale. Call: 1.877.230.3480 and
enter 2151 to join. Fourth Sunday
includes communion (delivered to your
door). If you would like a printed
program before the service please let
Rabbi Steve know.
Private pastoral counseling with
Rabbi Steve. Make an appointment directly
at: 303 382-7836,
Additionally, we have a good list of on-
line religious services and learning
opportunities in many different faiths and
denominations, both local and national. For
more information contact Rabbi Steve
@ 303 382-7836,
Bringing some laughter during a
difficult time
Thanks Carol Bell for the fun photos!
Think you’re in quarantine??
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accessibility questions, and use of assistive
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Call 1-800-936-5900. Available Monday to
Friday from 6am to 10pm (PST) and Saturday
to Sunday from 7am to 6pm (PST).
GUESS WHO THE “BABY” IS!
We’re having a fun contest to guess who the
“baby” is! Photos are of residents and staff.
All those that submit a guess will be entered
into a drawing to receive a King Soopers gift
card for $50! Call or email Connie Moore
(contact info on front page) to submit the
photo number, your first and last name,
apartment number and who you think
the baby is!
Photo #1
Photo #2
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GUESS WHO THE “BABY” IS! (continued)
Photo #3
Photo #4
Photo #5
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Stories of successful living during
this Pandemic as told by Kavod
Residents
Yes, these are trying days when we must
stay home. But we are so blessed and need
to be so grateful for having a super staff,
care takers, office personal and all the others
that are looking out and protecting us. But
we also must do our part by wearing masks
etc. My day starts by watching the 6 am
mass on EWTN and giving thanks for having
another day to look forward to and all the
blessing received. After breakfast and a few
chores, then my time is spent doing various
things. My favorite is spending time on the
computer playing free cell where hours can
be spent. So, my suggestion is to find
something you really enjoy, this really helps
with keeping boredom away. Another pass
time which is enjoyable is listening to music.
Radio and the computer are good sources
for music. Songs can be pulled up on the
computer and if so desired you can sing with
them. Remember taking walks and getting
fresh air sure is a great lifter upper. There
are many things to pass the time, so
remember THIS TOO WILL PASS, and my
mother always said "take life as it comes."
THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL OF YOU FOR
TAKING CARE OF ALL OF US!!
By resident Susanna Goff
When this pandemic began, I made masks
for my family and friends. Word spread and
now I make masks for residents and their
friends and families. The best part of my day
is finishing their masks and knowing that I
can help keep people stay safe.
By Resident Linda Bryan
I have an insatiable wonder about life. When
I was 6, I asked my mom whether the wind
was moving the leaves or whether the leaves
were pushing the air. Later, when I was 15,
my dad came with a bag of nectarines. They
were a new development in produce. He’d
grown up on a farm and explained that
nectarines are a genetic cross between
peaches and plums. They can be produced
by grafting a branch from a peach tree into a
plum tree. It amazed me that, when a graft
heals, the wood of the branch fuses with the
wood of the trunk! Coming to Kavod, I’d
hoped to learn more about the life that flows
from our Jewish tree. A vibrant life is one full
of opportunities to learn, be creative, enrich
relationships, and gain insights. Victor Frankl,
the famous Jewish psychiatrist/holocaust
survivor, wrote that people who find
meaning in suffering are the most resilient.
Discovering nuances of meaning has been
my lifestyle. I am on a scavenger hunt for
answers to my questions; now there’s a daily
wedge of time for that.
While pondering all these things, I’m writing
a study guide and a Power Point
presentation about how to crochet a certain
baby blanket. (My next great granddaughter
is due in June.) When I need a break I
connect electronically, exercise, research
charities or play Scrabble online. Some of my
questions are about the good things the
LORD is squeezing out of this miniscule
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Corona monster. Remember when school
shootings, gang violence, terrorist attacks,
traffic accidents, caustic political rhetoric, the
greedy pharmaceutical companies, the
corrupt insurance industry, etc. dominated
the news? Not now. Now it is all about
“getting through this together.” Some are no
longer here to get through this, but God is
infusing many of us with more empathy for
others who:
1. are lonely in prisons
2. risk their lives to haul trash, deliver
food, keep order, work in meat
packaging plants and keep us safe
at Kavod.
3. medical people (the ones we once
dubbed “the elite” with a tone of
disdain)
4. parents struggling to homeschool
children and work at home
5. who used to manage 20-30
uncooperative students & now
miss them
6. have no predictable income
7. Native American Veterans, unable
to buy or grow produce (no
running water anywhere on the
reservation) having lost their limbs
in American wars. Their roofs leak
when it rains. They have no
summer a/c or reliable winter heat
8. are itching to go to school
9. who have no soap and water to
wash 15 times a day
10. live in places that can’t get testing
kits and PPE
11. have lost loved ones who died alone.
We’re lonely for one another and for loved
ones outside. By contrast some married
couples can’t get a break from the little
irritations that go with sharing a household.
Single parents who need to work from home
can’t get a break from their children. I prefer
the way we have it. Now the pharmaceutical
companies are our friends. They’re
developing a vaccine and plan to give it to us
at cost. All this isolation is penetrating the
reality of “All men are created equal, that
they are endowed by their Creator with
certain inalienable rights…” At our age, we
think about death approaching. This
isolation is a gift to invest while I have the
time and health. Whether I get sick or stay
well, such opportunity may never come
again. Does all this good compensate for the
deaths of our citizens? No, but if we forever
keep the empathy growing in our hearts,
maybe we won’t need another pandemic to
challenge our values.
By Resident Mary Orchard
Living at Kavod for the past ten years has
been a wonderful experience for me. I have
so many great friends, one very special one!
During this pandemic I am so happy to be in
a safe environment. Kavod is doing
everything possible to keep us safe and
protected. Thank you all.
By Resident Linda McCanne
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Finding strength I didn’t know I had, putting
together a daily agenda, when there was
none. Keeping myself sane and healthy, and
loving the silence. Appreciating how blessed
I am for my food at my door, the bell if I'm
in panic, supplies if I need them, and a whole
network of people who care about me. I
sleep ok.🙂
“It’s our collective success in this pandemic that would be so interesting and uplifting.”
By Resident Carol Bell
As a child, I fantasized living like a mountain
man in a cave. I would sleep near my stash
and go to town twice yearly for provisions.
By day, I would hunt, trap and fish – living off
the land. This pandemic has helped me
relate to Elijah, who hid from danger in a
cave. Ravens delivered his food. Kavod has
provided my luxury cave – including running
water, electricity, temperature-controlled
ventilation, and “ravens” delivering food.
Thank you Kavod!
Daily I hunt and fish for wisdom, knowledge,
and understanding in King Solomon’s
Proverbs. I apply them to Torah portions and
other suggested Scriptures while connecting
with God.
The prophet Joel wrote about the plagues
the Israelites were experiencing. He says
something we hear all the time during this
pandemic, “Has anything like this ever
happened in your whole life?”. Then Joel
says “Tell your children about it. Have your
children tell their children…” Via FaceTime,
my family and I talk about how God has
been in the Covid-19 story THEY will pass on.
Boy, what a story!
By Resident Dee Anderegg
The office parking lot outside my window is
empty. It's a Wednesday and the normally
frantic street beyond seems lazy now. I hear
the whistle of a train usually heard only in
the quiet of night. I see no one strolling on
the street below and no dogs walking their
people. Inside the building, benches and
tables have disappeared from common
areas; the dining room is dark and quiet, and
the elevators are getting a break.
In our cocoon here at Kavod AL, wearing our
surgical masks and cotton gloves, keeping
our distance from one another, we are
coping, thanks in a big way, to the vigilant
staff, their pleasant attitude, their attention,
their frequent suggestions and the supplies
they continue to provide.
For me, there have been plusses from this
forced solitude. For example:
1. I skip the exercises without guilt.
2. I eat my meals at will thanks to the
microwave.
3. I can stay in my pajamas all day; hair,
makeup and shoes are optional.
4. I organized my kitchen cupboards and
storage closet.
5. I wrote letters
6. I have some finished “Wordfind” and
“Sudoku” puzzles.
7. I have the paint and brush to start my
birdhouse project.
8. I planted some herbs.
9. I reviewed some of my old writing and
organized some of my newer stuff.
Oh! And I read several “Talking Books.”
For some inexplicable reason, in the evening,
I like to stand in the hallway outside of my
apartment and listen to the cacophony of
jumbled music and babbling voices seeping
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through the twelve apartment doors. I guess
it's assurance that despite this solitude, I am
not isolated.
So, if all this hasn't been your experience
and you really want to “get back to normal”,
take heart! IT WILL END! Then we can find
comfort in the buzzing and banging of our
friends, the construction crew.
By resident Gwen Hinz
HERE’S THE ROUND UP OF COVID-19
SCAMS
STIMULUS CHECKS – REMINDER: NO
government agency will call you. NO
legitimate agency will ask you to pay for
ANYTHING for your check.
GOOD SAMARITAN – While there are many
well intentioned people who want to help
neighbors, there are those with an ulterior
motive. KNOW THE PERSON you are working
with. DO NOT give them credit card or check.
NEGOTIATE the price UPFRONT and pay in
cash. DO NOT let strangers enter your home.
CHARITABLE GIVING – Giving to support
non-profits is excellent. Find the charity that
give you passion. BUT FIRST, find out if how
much of your dollars will be going to the
cause versus salaries. SECOND, don’t just
send money without doing research! Go
to Charity Navigator or Better Business
Bureau. If you cannot find the charity DO
NOT GIVE.
ROMANCE SCAMS – All this sheltering in
place got you lonely? Be careful making good
friends on line.
PHISHING/ COVID-19 CURES – Bottom line,
there ARE NO CURES. Do not click on any
sites that promise you such, and DO NOT
buy any cures. You are buying snake oil.
World War II D-Day Invasion
On this historic day, June 6, 1944, Allied
troops invaded the beaches of Normandy,
France. It is the largest amphibious assault in
world history. This massive, bloody battle
was the turning point of the war in the
European theater. On this day, 156,000
troops from the United States, Great Britain
and Canada stormed five beaches. American
troops landed on Omaha and Utah beach. At
the same time, British troops landed on Gold
and Sword beach, and Canadian forces
landed on Juno Beach. 4,000 Allied troops
died on these beaches on D-Day, 2,000 of
them were American.
Please take a moment of silence today, and
thank the many soldiers who fought and
died for our country on D-Day.
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Face Coverings
NOW Required
in Denver Progressive Outdoor Concerts at
Kavod I’m so glad everyone is enjoying the outdoor
concerts safely in the comfort of your
apartments. I plan to continue these
concerts, one per week, until we are able to
have them indoors again. Please remember
to open your windows and enjoy from your
home. We must not gather and if you go
outside PLEASE maintain social distancing.
Call Connie Moore, Director of Life
Enrichment with any questions or
suggestions (contact info on first page).
June Concert Schedule:
Wednesday, June 3rd – World Famous
Polka Band starts at 5 pm, West building
and continues to all buildings
Wednesday, June 10th – The Hal Aqua
Band starts at 5 pm, West building and
continues to all buildings
Wednesday, June 17th – The Dualling
Mandos starts at 5 pm, West building and
continues to all buildings
Happy Father’s Day! Sunday, June 21st –
Father’s Day Concert with the three sets
of Saxophone Quartets starting at Noon,
all buildings at the same time.
THANK YOU FOR WEARING YOUR FACE
MASKS OUT OF YOUR APARTMENTS!
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DO YOU NEED A FACE MASK?
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making a
DIY Sock Face Mask
Do you have a sock with no mate? Create a
homemade face covering, no sewing
required. For video instructions, type in the
web address below in your browser and
watch the videos at:
https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-
living/info-2020/sock-face-mask
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4xtF
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Community Bucket brought their
artistic love to Kavod
Dance the Waltz in the sidewalk square!
Thanks Community Bucket volunteers!
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Activities Menu
Below are the items you can request from
Life Enrichment. We will call you every other
week, but you can also call or email Connie
(see front page for contact information). The
orders will be filled every other week and
delivered to your door at no cost to you.
Life Enrichment – Activities Menu
Art materials
____ New! – Beginners Embroidery
Kits (Includes hoops, material, thread)
____ Adult Coloring books
____ Crayons
____ Colored pencils
Crafts/Hobbies
____ NEW! Kindness Rocks kit (3
rocks, paint, paint brush)
____ Paint small birdhouse
____ Mini Herb planting (basil,
cilantro, parsley, sage, thyme)
____ Scratch paper art set
____ Markers
____ Paints/____ Brushes
Puzzles
____ Crossword Puzzles
____ Word Search Puzzles
____ Jigsaw Puzzles
____ Sudoku Books
Writing materials
____ Lined Paper
____ Pens
____ Pencils
____ NEW! Postage Stamps (5
stamps per person)
____ NEW! Calendars
Project Connect
____ Would you like to receive a postcard
from kids around Denver? Project Connect
was started by a local 8 year old who wanted
to help seniors. They will supply their contact
information if you’d like a pen pal or phone
pal.
Regis College Student “Inspiring Letters &
Art Project”
____ Would you like to receive an uplifting
letter or piece of art from a Regis college
student? Just check this option and we will
deliver a letter to you when the letter arrives
in the mail.
Wish of a Lifetime Companion calls
____ Would you like to receive a call from
someone from Wish of a Lifetime? This is a
wonderful organization that grants wishes
for Seniors.
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Progressive concerts from Life
Enrichment make for happy
residents!
Dana, Susan, and
Rebecca filling Happy Hour orders to be
delivered during Bag Pipe concert on April 29
Kavod Life Enrichment has been providing
progressive concerts to residents during this
difficult time. Residents can listen to music
from the comfort of their apartments,
staying socially distant by opening their
windows to hear the lively entertainers
outside who move from front-to-back and
back-to-front around each building.
The first concert was a huge success with a
Dixieland band headed up by bandleader
Jim Kurty (whose wife Polly is a favorite with
residents with her Painting and Wine with
Polly). This concert was fun for residents and
neighbors, as well as the media covering it.
Here is the link if you missed it:
https://kdvr.com/news/local/ragtime-band-
serenades-hundreds-of-seniors-at-denver-
retirement-community. Kavod President &
CEO, Michael Klein said, “this was the first
sign of life at Kavod in quite a while.”
It was not only toe-tapping entertainment,
but it got Kavod residents to connect
through community in a new way in this
stay-at-home environment.
Bagpipes rang out for concert number two
playing favorites as Danny Boy, God Bless
America and a variety of Celtic tunes.
Dressed in the traditional Scottish Highland
military uniform, the pipers wore plaid kilts,
a horse hair leather pouch) that was
traditionally a used to hold a day’s rations
(called a sporran), a sword at their side (dirk)
and knife in the top of one knee sock. The
three pipers played solo performances,
delivering poignant and entertaining music
selections.
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Progressive concerts (continued)
For Cinco de Mayo an authentic mariachi
band called Mariachi Real Del Norte
entertained residents with familiar Mexican
folk tunes. Mary Tolley, Lead Resident Care
Coordinator commented, “there were so
many residents watching the mariachi band
and lots came outside, but they were all
stayed at distance and wore masks. Lots of
neighbors outside of Kavod were hanging
around to enjoy the music as well, all
wearing masks and being respectful.”
The Mother’s Day concert honored mothers
with serenading Barbershop Quartets.
“There were three groups singing
simultaneously (different songs) to each
building. The residents outside enjoyed it
and were very thankful. I saw a lot of
windows open with residents clapping and
waving,” said Jody Alweis, Kavod Marketing
Coordinator.
Doug’s team in Dining Services prepared
some special items for the food delivery on
Sunday including Annie’s chocolate dipped
strawberries. Makhammat honored mothers
with flowers for the Moms.
Thanks to Erik Keizer and Jim Kurty at The
Affix Group for these talented
performers!
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EAST BUILDING
Lynne Chang
Eric Lundstrom
Joyce Belkov
Melody Whitlock
Constantin Cobileac
Klara Konovalova
Luba Rodman
Mehri Mokhtari
Malka Dubinskaya
Margaret Fewell
Louis Wolfe
Eduard Rubinchik
SOUTH BUILDING
Inez Curiel
Olivia Abeytagonzalez
Ruth Crain
Stuart Shinbein
Shirley Swanstrom
Margaret Phillips
Michael Kanarish
Harriet Keehn
Margarita Djabarova
Barbara Bloom
Richard Segal
Debbie Miller
Naomi Hill
Sherril Tropin
WEST BUILDING
Judy Phares
Valentina Pavlova
Samuel Klaus
Barbara Silman
Galina Tsivilko
Yury Kolpakov
Rosemary Force
Paula Budzak
Robert Newton
Mae Finney
Ada Babkevich
Reminder Mental Health Support is
available:
- Maria Droste also has openings for
you to speak with a trained therapist
via telehealth through your computer
or phone. Please call your care
coordinator or Mandie, Director of
Health and Wellness if interested!!
- Here are a few FREE hotlines to speak
with a registered counselor;
o Optum has a FREE emotional
support line at 1.866.342.6892
that is available to anyone 24/7
with a counselor who is
standing by to help.
o Colorado Crisis Services has a
24/7, confidential hotline with
registered counselors
answering 24/7 at
1.844.493.8255
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o Kavod’s Russian Hotline is LIVE
and available for all of our
Russian-speaking residents.
Please call 720.441.8618
Monday – Friday between 9-
4pm. **Please leave a message
if your call is not answered**
Kavod’s Emergency Food and Hygiene Bank
is continuing through the summer fulfilling your
requests every other week as best as possible!!
Reminder each request form is different and to
complete and place in your box by Wednesdays
at noon the week of distribution. The requests
will be processed and delivered the THURSDAY
of that week.
June Distribution Weeks:
Week of June 8th (distribution on June 11th)
Week of June 22nd (distribution on June 25th)
Do you need groceries or supplies OUTSIDE of
Kavod’s Emergency Food and Hygiene Bank?
DID YOU KNOW KAVOD IS COVERING UP TO
TWO DELIVERY FEES PER MONTH?? If you are
interested in receiving support making an
online order or would like a runner to pick up
supplies for you. Please call 720.382.7838 with
your grocery list, name, number and apartment
number. ALL REQUESTS NEED TO BE RECEIVED
BY WEDNESDAY AT NOON to ensure delivery by
the end of the week.
If you have any questions, concerns or
additional requests, please call Mandie
Birchem, Director of Health and Wellness at
720.382.7838 or
email [email protected]
Thank you for your patience and for staying
well!
Mondays
1130am – 12pm
Coping During COVID-19 Support Group
Join weekly for a free informational and
supportive group session facilitated by Justien
Evans, a therapist from Maria Droste.
Discuss common reactions that may
occur during a pandemic
Learn useful tools to reduce your
anxiety and manage stress during this
time
If you’d like to join please dial 1-877-230-
3480. You will be prompted to enter the
4-digit code “2151”.
If you have questions please call, Mandie
Birchem at (720) 382-7838
Tuesday and Thursdays
215-245pm
Mindful Meditation
Facilitated by our very own, Rabbi Steve Booth-
Nadav
If you’d like to join please dial 1-877-230-
3480. You will be prompted to enter the
4-digit code “2151”.
If you have questions please call, Mandie
Birchem at (720) 382-7838
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*NEW!
Wednesdays
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Virtual Breathwork + Movement
with Heather Meloy Please join our beloved Heather Meloy for
some guided breathwork and seated
movement to relax our minds and
strengthen our bodies.
We have this available through Zoom – with
an option to just call in or add the link to
your browser to view the live video.
If you would like to view Heather and her
movements; add this site your address bar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87480119733
Meeting ID: 874 8011 9733
If you’d like to join for audio; please dial the
number below and follow prompts to enter
your meeting id:
# 1.253.215.8782
Meeting ID: 874 8011 9733
If you have questions please call, Mandie
Birchem at (720) 382-7838
Stories from Around the World
during the quarantine
Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens has
reopened – As a temporary
Kindergarten
By Megan Spurrell, Conde Nast Traveler
Danish children have Tivoli Gardens all to
themselves. In Denmark, as in many
countries throughout the world, the closure
of schools during the pandemic has turned
parents into homeschool teachers,
multitasking caretakers, and 24/7 playmates
for their children—a challenge for essential
workers and those who continue to work
from home. While parents looked to
the reopening of schools as childcare relief,
another problem has come up since schools
began opening their doors last month: New
social distancing measures mean the schools
can no longer accommodate the same
number of children as before.
Luckily, the Danish capital has a solution.
And it involves Copenhagen landmarks,
including the most city's iconic—and
currently shuttered—tourist attractions.
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Stories from Around the World
during the quarantine (continued)
Those involved hope that this program will
not only offer a much-needed solution, but
that it'll bring some joy to children during the
pandemic. "It's nice that the amusement
garden can still give some children a good
day," says Tivoli's director, Lars Liebst. Tivoli
was originally scheduled to re-open to the
public on May 11, but just yesterday the
prime minister pushed that date back by
another month, according to a
spokesperson, so children can use the
facility for longer.
"I hope that these small initiatives can help
bring a little smile into a difficult reopening,"
adds Jesper Christensen, the deputy mayor
for children's issues.
From a video recently released by Tivoli
Gardens, which shows the city's children
giddily enjoying these spaces, it appears the
program is doing exactly that.
See the video at this link:
https://youtu.be/qBToGLQb6XI
Friday, June 12
Join Active Minds for a virtual
presentation on “Ireland” 1 pm (you can connect starting at 12:45
pm)
In January 2020, the United Kingdom
(including Northern Ireland) completed the
first stages of its exit from the European
Union. Given that the Republic of Ireland
remains a member of the EU, the exit deal
has significant implications for the lasting
peace on the island of Ireland. This,
combined with Sinn Fein’s recent surprise
electoral victory in Northern Ireland, has
raised uncertainties about the political
future of Ireland. Join Active Minds as we
discuss the history of Ireland and explore its
cloudy future.
BY TELEPHONE:
Dial one of the following numbers:
1-253-215-8782
1-301-715-8592
1-312-626-6799
If a number is busy, try another one.
When prompted enter the Meeting ID: 830
1467 7969
Then press # again when it asks for
participant number
Then enter the password: 305214# and
you will be connected
BY COMPUTER:
Go to www.zoom.com
Click “Join a meeting”
Enter this Meeting ID: 830 1467 7969
and click “Join”
Click OK if it asks to launch Zoom or
something similar
Enter meeting Password: 305214
Follow the prompts to join the meeting
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Coronavirus Support Fund (Monetary and
In-kind) continued
Debbie Reinberg
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Supreme Health Care LLC
Ken Tanaka
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The Mask Project
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United Healthcare
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Jan Wong
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Sarah Yanovitz
Broncopy C. York
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Lynn Zwerdlinger
Grants
Rose Community Foundation
General
Andrea Meyers
Shul
Bernice Fallik, In Honor of Adam Fallik
Bernice Fallik, In Honor of Yizkos
Alla Khazanova, In Memory Of Rivka, Josef,
Flata, Isidor, Edward, z”ll