BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Mark Salkie , Past President: Hal Simons, Membership Chair: Miriam Rabinovitch, Treasurer: Hans Pilz

Secretary: Odette Masliyah, Program Chair: Elaine Salkie, Volunteer Coordinator: Louise Percheson-Kagan.

Directors: Dmitry Alman, Shirley Grossman, Lewis Wasel.

Honorary Members: Hanna Pollack Honorary Advisor: Larry Derkach.

Executive Director: Svetlana Pavlenko; Executive Assistant: Marian Jenkins; Chef: Bozena Szopiak

JEWISH SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTRE All Seniors Welcome Drop In For Lunch or Attend a Program

Mailing Address: Box 17017 Location: 10052-117 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 0G4 Ph: 780-488-4241 Fax: 780-488-6591 www.jdicseniors.ca Email: jdic@shaw.ca

JDIC

July—Aug 2017/5777

Join us for our Annual Membership Picnic at Hawrelak Park, site #1

Wednesday, July 19 West End pick up 11:15 p.m.

Centre Pick up 11:30 p.m.

Bus will leave the park at 2 p.m.

Lunch served only from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

In case of bad weather the picnic will be held at Beth Shalom Synagogue.

Our Famous program for the Intellectually Curious!

Exciting Life—Long Learning!

14th Annual Six Week Lecture Series

October 23—November 29, 2017

D.T. Baker, Angeles Espinaco –Verseda, Kathleen Silverman

& Rabbi Mendy Blachman

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Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre Newsletter July—Aug 2017/5777

President’s Column

May was a busy month ending with a celebration of Shavuot. Thanks to the efforts of the Program Committee, Marian and Svetlana, May and June were packed with interesting events such as a preview of “Survival of a Nation” presented by Rabbi Mendy Blachman and Rabbi Kliel telling us How to navigate the Kosher Maze, our Open House, Tea at the Legislature and a highly successful Jamaica Day. The last week of June was also busy with a Multicultural Day in collaboration with the Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation and ending with Birthday Thursday when we recognised not only our members’ birthdays but also the one hundred and fiftieth birthday of Canada. Don’t miss our annual picnic which will be on Wednesday 19

th July in Hawrelak Park.

I have long felt that in a Centre such as ours we should have access to a Defibrillator if

the need should arise. I am delighted to inform you that thanks to the generosity of ORT and

doctors in the community we now have a defibrillator and staff members trained in its use.

I am sure that you have noticed Stuart Blower who joined for a short while to help us

with our communications and the new face in the office is Erika Damjanovic who will be with

us for the next three months.

President, Mark Salkie

1. William Lau plays Erhu

2. Kyrgyz Traditional Dance, Kyrgyz Association in Alberta

3. Chinese Tai Chi & Kung Fu: Fun Dance, Wellness Sport

Club

1

2

3

Canadian

Multicultural Day

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Great News - 2 ways to keep fit in JULY

On Your Seat or On Your Feet! With Ilonka Wormsbecker

We are so happy to let you know that Ilonka will be continuing with fitness classes until the end of July.

Stay indoors and enjoy the laughter and music of our Thursday Exercise Class

Classes start @ 10:15 am. JULY 6, 13, 20, 27 (no class) August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31

Urban Poling with Kerri Gladwin

MONDAYS @ 1p.m.

July 10, 17, 24 & 31

If you have attended the spring walking classes you might want to continue in July!

Bring your own poles! You don’t have any? No worries, Kerri will rent you a set for the class for

only $5.

EXERCISE CARDS ARE ALWAYS

AVAILABLE TO OUR MEMBERS!

Treat yourself to one of our Exercise

Cards

6 classes for $30 OR 10 classes for $50

These cards are good for any exercise

class - No Expiry Date

Drop in fee for exercise classes is $6

per class

Wednesday, July 12

Join us to discover Edmonton history 100 years ago.

From the comfort of our coach bus we will visit great

landmarks and learn more about

the Edmontonians who shaped the city.

There are stories of greatness, losses and adventure!

This trip will be hosted by the Highlands Historical Society.

Bus will depart the Centre at 6:30p.m.

Fee: $20

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Monday July 10 at 12p.m.

Do you have a secret family recipe that you would be willing to help us prepare? We will have Jewish Food Day once a month.

This month will feature Odette Masliyah—who will be preparing and sharing her delicious take on Jewish-Iraqi food.

Bring your cookbooks and exchange them with other cookbook lovers. Fun & a great atmosphere are guaranteed!

Wednesday, August 23 at 12p.m.

Jewish—Moroccan Food with Christina Reboh

Fee: regular lunch admission. Please contact the Office for details.

Books to Movies Discussion Group Wednesday, July 26 @ 1p.m.

Wednesday, August 23 @1p.m.

Please check with the Office about books and movies to be discussed.

Where beautiful traditions and new friends meet!

Friday, August 11

Doors open at 5:30p.m.

6p.m. Dinner

7p.m. Entertainment

Fee: Adults—$36 or $40 with glass of wine

Youth—$20 and Children under 6 Free

RSVP with payment by August 1, 2017

Menu

No Chicken– Chicken Soup with Matza balls

Baked Fish with Roasted Potatoes and Glazed carrots

Garden Salad

Apple Cake

Challah Buns & Challah

Tea/Coffee

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Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre Newsletter July-Aug 2017/5777

Tuesday, July 13 at 12p.m.

Nelson Scott - Writer & Speaker

Some of the most important words are the ones we use to express our appreciation.

Through his writing and presentations

Nelson provides tips, tools and techniques to help organizations to boost morale and increase engagement through the use of

high-value, low cost staff recognition.

Thursday, July 6 at 12p.m.

Tanya Topolnyski - Alberta Blue Cross

TRAVEL INSURANCE

You have your travel insurance.

Your destination awaits.

What you do NOT know about your travel

insurance may make that dream vacation

into a nightmare without end.

Tuesday, July 4 at 12p.m.

SIBERIA’S CAPITAL CITY

Sophia is visiting and she brings a young

perspective on the lovely, lively capital

city of Novosibirsk.

Find out about the cultural scene, the

great parks and impressive business

in the middle of Siberia.

Tuesday, July 18 at 12 p.m.

Join Rabbi Mendy

Who Needs a Temple:

Why and how

do we mourn its

destruction.

Tuesday, July 27 at 12p.m.

OVER 50 and STILL DRIVING?

The U of A is looking for seniors who are still

driving.

They will pay $15 per hour for 3 hours driving

time over a 2 day period. Interested?

Darlene Perry

Nick Zon

Monday, August 21 at 12p.m.

Join Rabbi Kliel Rose

Why should it matter if my head is

covered?

Looking at the requirement of covering the

head in Judaism.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OUR MEMBERS! Birthday Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017

Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre Newsletter July-Aug 2017/5777

Thank you for Supporting your Centre!

Call the Office 780-488-4241 for Birthday Cards

We try to be as accurate as possible. If we have it wrong please let us know.

Bernie Adler Terry Akintaro Donna Bonan

Donna Bonan Betty Boyd Frieda Bugis

Miriam Cooper Minnie Emas Lucille Hollands

Natalie Jerwak Sue Jorgenson Valda Levin

Bella Nevler Phyllis Nurgitz Cheryl Purpur

Donna Shagina Mithal Shaul Donna Stochinsky

Inna Sukonnik Penny Tappenden Robert Gliener

Richard Theuman Joel Tepper Syd Bercov

Jerry Klein Arni Faintuch Jim Heilik

Barry Greenspan Murray Guest Cecil Paull

Irvin Raphael

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OUR MEMBERS! Birthday Celebration will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2017

Sylvia Alpern Elaine Barnes Sheila Bronson

Galina Chernyak Mary Davenport Sherry Dubeta

Evelyn Eaman Patricia Eidem Faith Fernalld

Asia Finkelshtein Karen Gall Myrna Grimm

Penny Hardin Odette Masliyah Bernice Milner

Norma Nozick Jean Oshry Netta Phillet

Yelena Ploskina Helen Rosenberg Charmaine Roux

Cheryl Shur Naomi Wolch Masa Yoneda

Jack Soroka Jacob Masliyah Bobby Cairns

Barry Boychuk Hillel Goldberg Mark Chernyavsky

Laurie Short

Gail Estrin

THANK YOU

To: Sandra Kahn

To: Diane Alkalay

To: Sheena Fried

From: Freda Braude

SHALOM WALL

A SINGLE PLAQUE

In honour of Shelley Weinstein

Thanks for your kindness

From Doug Hughes

A SINGLE PLAQUE

You Touched Our Hearts

Joy—Ruth z”l

From Joyce, Sheila & Bluma

A TRIPLE PLAQUE

In loving memory of our parents

Mishke & Morris Liberman z”l

Anne & Sam Wyne z”l

From Phyllis Nurgitz & Mel Wyne

SHALOM WALL

A SINGLE PLAQUE

In honour of the 75th Birthday of

Vic Amato

From Sue & Alvin Winestock and

Marielle & Larry Witten

A SINGLE PLAQUE

In honour of the Special Birthday

of

Vic Amato

From Odette & Jacob Masliyah

and

Joe & Ruth Ellen Shafir

MAZEL TOV

To: Sparkie Milner—Birthday

From: Sandra Miller

To: Freda Braude—Birthday

From: Paula Snyder

Robyn & Geoff Sperber

To: Mona Witten-Birthday

Fr: Lynn Einstein & Lionel Groberman

DONATION

FOR DEFIBRILLATOR

Dr. Vic Amato Dr. Jerry Katz

Dr. Norm Wasel Dr. Sandra Ghitter-Mannes

Dr. David Vickar Dr. Eric Schloss Dr. Keith Tankel

Dr. Errol Raff Dr. Shelby Karpman

Dr. Mark Salkie

GET WELL

To: Sheila Romaniuk

From: Mari Segall & Arnie Faintuch

To: Janie Poluk

From: Marian Jenkins & Svetlana Pav-

lenko

To: Nat Payne

From: Marian Jenkins

Svetlana Pavlenko

To: Sheila Labelle

From: Shirley & Earl Ghitter

To: David Grossman-

From: Diane Marcovitch

DONATION

Kay Yui Ruth Katz

Thank you for Supporting your Centre! Call the office for Tribute Cards - (780) 488-4241

Donations $6.00, $10.00, $18.00, $36.00 and up

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THANK YOU

To: “HOHLOMA” Russian Dance

Group performance at at 65th Anni-

versary Tea Party

MAZEL TOV

To: Dr. George Goldsand who

received the 2017 American Col-

lege of Physicians Laureate Award

& Founder Award from the Uni-

versity of Alberta

GET WELL

To: David Grossman

We try to be as accurate as possible - Please accept our apologies for any omissions or errors

MAZEL TOV

To: Freda Braude - Birth of Great

Grandchild

From: Naomi Beck

Hanna Pollack

Erica Karabus

Aaron & Jean Oshry

To: Vic Amato-Special Birthday

From: Lois & Stephen Kathnelson

Miriam Devins

Harry & Sveta Silverman

Ram & Elaine Romanovsky

Alan & Jean Jacobson

Elaine & Mark Salkie

Stan & Sheila Bronson

To: Sheena Fried—Birth of Grand-

son

From: Aaron & Jean Oshry

To: Naomi & Morley Wolfman

65 Wedding Anniversary

From: Anita Sky

To: Ruth Nolan - Birthday

From: Paula Snyder

To: Ed Mickelson - Birthday

From: Paula Snyder

Robyn & Geoff Sperber

SYMPATHY

To: Joanne Swersky-Kravetsky

Loss of mother Zena Frankel z’l

From: Michael, Diane Alkalay &Family

Jean & Aaron Oshry

To: Dr. Syd Labelle - Loss of sister

From: Lynn Einstein & Lionel Grober-

man

To: Dr. Marvin Weisler-

Loss of wife Donna z’l

From: Jacob & Odette Masliyah

To: Asher & Sharon Pertman -

Loss of father David z’l

From: Bozena Szopiak & Family

Anna Shapiro

To: Wayne & Cynthia Pertman-

Loss of father David z’l

From: Bozena Szopiak

To: Michael & Amelia Shmuilavich - Loss of son Alexander z’l

From: Elaine & Mark Salkie

To: Colleen Paull - Loss of

Brother Dan Swanson z’l

From: Shirley Goldberg

To: Mila Plots & Family-

Loss of mother, Ester z’l

From: Phyllis Nurgitz & Mel Wyne

SYMPATHY

To: Diane Alkalay

In memory of Dr. F. Jackson z”l

From: Abe & Karen Hering

To: Sandra Miller— Loss of husband

Gabriel Miller z’l

From: Naomi Beck

Marian Jenkins

Svetlana & Aleksey Pavlenko

Phyllis Nurgitz & Mel Wyne

Miriam Devins

Diane Marcovitch

Elaine & Mark Salkie

Frances Simon

Bozena & Eugene Szopiak & Family

Shirley Goldberg

Marcia Bercov

Clara & Molly Kagan

Evelyn Eaman & Morrie Eaman

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my friends

for the lovely Birthday Cards.

Diane Marcovitch

Thank you for Supporting your Centre! Call the office for Tribute Cards - (780) 488-4241

Donations $6.00, $10.00, $18.00, $36.00 and up

Cards sent from the Board of Directors

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THANK YOU

To: Lauren Kascak—singing at 65th

Anniversary Tea Party

To: Paul Polushin—performance at at

65th Anniversary Tea Party

THANK YOU

To: Michael Shmuilovich —singing at

65th Anniversary Tea Party

SYMPATHY

To: Michael & Amelia Shmuilovich

- Loss of son Alexander z’l

To: Mila Plots & Family- Loss of

Mother Ester z”l

We try to be as accurate as possible - Please accept our apologies for any omissions or errors

2 3

CLOSED

4

12p.m. Lunch

& Learn:

The Capital of

Siberia with

Sophia

1-4p.m. Games

5

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

6

10:45a.m. Fitness

with Ilonka

12p.m. L&L Travel Insurance 1-4p.m. Games 6p.m. Beverly

Tour

7 8

9

No Sunday Club

10

12p.m. Jewish

Food Day: Iraqi

Jewish food with

Odette

1:15p.m. Urban

Poling

11

Fast of Tammuz

No Lunch

12

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

6:30 p.m.

Mystery Tour

13

10:45a.m. Fitness

with Ilonka

12 p.m. Lunch &

Learn: Nelson

Scott , “How to

say Thank you”

Annual Membership Picnic

at Hawrelak Park, site #1

Wednesday, July19

West End pick up 11:15 p.m.

Centre Pick up 11:30 p.m.

Bus will leave the park at 2 p.m.

Lunch served only from 12-1 p.m.

16

No Sunday Club

17

12p.m. Lunch

1:15p.m. Urban

Poling

18

12p.m. Lunch

Learn: Rabbi Mendy, “Who

Needs a Temple...”

19

PICNIC

Hawrelak Park

Site #1

Member’s Picnic

Centre is Closed

20

10:45a.m. Fitness

with Ilonka

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

21 22

23

No Sunday Club

24

12p.m. Lunch

1:15p.m. Urban

Poling

25

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

26

12p.m. Lunch

1p.m Books To

Films Discussion

Group

27

NO Ilonka

12p.m. Birthday

Thursday

Jamaican Performers

30

No Sunday Club

31

12p.m. Lunch

1:15p.m. Urban

Poling

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

July 2017

Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre Newsletter July-August 2017/5777

MENU FOR JULY

MONDAY, July 3

CLOSED

TUESDAY, July 4

Vegetable Soup

Cold Plate

Salad & Dessert

WEDNESDAY, July 5

Tomato Soup

Veggie burgers

Salad & Dessert

THURSDAY, July 6

Mushroom Soup

Knishes

Salad & Dessert

MONDAY, July 10

Iraqi Jewish

Food

TUESDAY, July 11

No Lunch

WEDNESDAY, July 12

Cabbage Soup

Potato Tuna Salad

Salad & Dessert

THURSDAY, July 13

Borsht

Macaroni & Cheese

Salad & Dessert

MONDAY, July 17

Corn Soup

No meat, Meat Loaf

Salad & Dessert

TUESDAY, July 18

Carrot Soup

Lasagna

Salad & Dessert

WEDNESDAY, July 19

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

PICNIC

THURSDAY, July 20

Onion Soup

Sandwiches

Salad & Dessert

MONDAY, July 24

Celery Soup

Spaghetti

Garlic bread

Salad & Dessert

TUESDAY, July 25

Pickles Soup

Fish with Rice

Salad & Dessert

WEDNESDAY, July 26

Potato Soup

Chili

Salad & Dessert

THURSDAY, July 27

Sweet Potato Soup

Garden Quiche

Salad &

Dessert

MONDAY, July 31

Pea Soup

Pizza

Salad & Dessert

Join us for our

Annual Membership

Picnic

at Hawrelak Park

Site #1

Wednesday, July 19

West End pick up 11:15 p.m.

Centre Pick up 11:30 p.m.

Bus will leave the park at 2p.m.

Lunch served only from

12p.m. to 1p.m.

In case of bad weather the

picnic will be held at Beth

Shalom Synagogue.

JAMAICAN CULTURE DAY

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MENU FOR AUGUST

TUESDAY, August 1

NO LUNCH

WEDNESDAY, August 2

Carrot Soup

Salmon Patties

Salad & Dessert

THURSDAY, August 3

White Soup

Potato Mushroom Strudel

Salad & Dessert

MONDAY, August 7

Lentil Soup

Baked Omelet

Salad & Dessert

TUESDAY, August 8

Broccoli Soup

Onion Mushroom Kugel

Salad & Dessert

WEDNESDAY, August 9

Corn Soup

Sandwiches

Salad & Dessert

THURSDAY August 10

NO LUNCH Preparation for

Pre-Shabbat Dinner

FRIDAY, August 11

Pre- Shabbat Dinner No Chicken– Chicken Soup with Matza balls

Baked Fish with Roasted Potatoes and glazed carrots

Garden Salad

Apple Cake

Challah Buns & Challah

Tea/Coffee

MONDAY, August 14

Tomato Soup

Knish in the Dish

Salad & Dessert

TUESDAY, August 15

Bean Soup

Fish & Chips

Salad & Dessert

WEDNESDAY, August 16

Sweet Potato Soup

Cabbage Rolls

Salad & Dessert

THURSDAY, August 17

Barley Soup

Tuna Casserole

Salad & Dessert

MONDAY, August 21

Mushroom Soup

Cheese Kugel

Salad & Dessert

TUESDAY, August 22

Borsht

Perogies

Salad & Dessert

WEDNESDAY, August 23

Carrot Soup

Zucchini Quiche

Salad & Dessert

THURSDAY, August 24

Pickle Soup

Cold plate

Salad & Dessert

MONDAY, August 28

Celery Soup

Mediterranean Frittata

Salad & Dessert

TUESDAY, August 29

Pea Soup

Pizza

Salad & Dessert

WEDNESDAY, August 30

Vegetable Soup

Macaroni & Cheese

Salad & Dessert

THURSDAY, August 31

Minestrone Soup

Poached Eggs

Salad

Birthday Cake

*Please note that the Cen-

tre’s Menu is subject to

change

without notice.*

Jamaican DJ Max &

Hanna Pollack

1

Fast of 9th of Av

NO LUNCH

2

12p.m. Lunch

3

10:45a.m. Fitness

with Ilonka

12p.m. Lunch

4 5

6

No Sunday

Club

7

CLOSED

8

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

9

12p.m. Lunch

10

10:45a.m. Fitness

with Ilonka

Kitchen is

closed for

Pre-Shabbat

Dinner

preparation

Pre-Shabbat Dinner Where Beautiful

Traditions & new friends meet!

Friday, August 11 Door open at 5:30p.m.

6p.m.—Dinner 7p.m.—Entertainment

13

No Sunday

Club

14

Tea at the

McDonald

Hotel

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

15

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

16

9:30a.m. Board

Mtg

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

17

10:45a.m. Fitness

with Ilonka

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

18 19

20

No Sunday

Club

21

12p.m. Lunch &

Learn: Rabbi Kliel

Rose, “Why should

it matter if my

head is covered?”

1-4p.m. Games

22

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

23

12p.m.

Moroccan

Jewish Food

Day with

Christina Reboh

1p.m Books To

Films

24

10:45a.m. Fitness

with Ilonka

12p.m. Lunch

27

No Sunday

Club

28

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

29

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

30

12p.m. Lunch

31

10:45a.m. Fitness

with Ilonka

12p.m. Lunch

1-4p.m. Games

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

August 2017