kavod voice - may 2014
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Kavod Senior Life
Sabbath Services
Friday Evening
Every Friday Night
7-8 pm in the Shul
Shabbat Morning
Every Saturday
9 am in the Shul
From the Activities Department
MEN & WOMEN: Please remember that
due to some people having allergies,
asthma, etc. DO NOT wear perfume or
cologne to classes and on outings! Thanks
SCHEDULING ALERT!
UPCOMING GROCERY TRIP CHANGES
Please note! Due to the Glenwood Springs
trip there will be only one Grocery trip
the week of May 5th. You can also register
and schedule a grocery or doctor trip
through First Ride by calling 720.540.5566.
If you’d like to make sure we’re driving to
the grocery stores on a specific date, feel
free to call Connie at 720.382.7813 or
Dmitriy at 720.382.7821 with questions.
Kavod’s Chaplain Rabbi Steve
Rabbi Steve is our part-time
chaplain. He is available to any and
all residents (and staff). He is happy
and eager to listen and perhaps
offer advice on most life and
spiritual issues.
If you would like a visit or to speak
with Rabbi Steve, please leave a
message on his line at Kavod. The
number is 720.382.7836. He checks
his voice mail every day or two, and
will call you to arrange to get
together. You may also email him at
If your need to speak with Rabbi
Steve is of a more urgent nature,
please call the office, and they will
reach him by cell phone.
Activity Buck ! Is your family not sure what to get
you for a gift? How about Activity
Bucks? You can use them to pay for
van tickets and trips! And they
NEVER expire! You may contact
Connie or the Front Office to
purchase!
FROM MICHAEL KLEIN,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear residents,
By now it is official and we are on our way
to being Kavod Senior Life. I have heard so
many people tell me what a powerful
name this is and how much they love it. Let
me share with you what Elizabeth
Dubinsky, our Assisted Living Resident
Care Coordinator had to say about what
the name meant to her. She wrote, “Listen
before speaking. Know that each resident
has their own story, their own experience,
their own perspective and their own way
of doing things. I choose to work with
seniors because I think that it is an HONOR
to be witness to this stage of life. Kavod
guides the interactions that I have with the
residents. It guides the decisions that I
make and the way that I view each
resident. Kavod helps me to view each
resident as a unique individual, with
unique challenges and strengths.” What a
beautiful way of expressing what I hope all
the staff view their roles at Kavod.
We are all excited about the new name
and tagline. Our new tagline is “Honor.
Community. Jewish Values.” We will
continue to bring programs and services
which will support your living with us. We
will continue to upgrade our buildings and
make them fully functional and well
maintained. We will also be looking to
expand our programming into our broader
community for seniors who are either on
our waiting list or content to be living in
their own homes. We will also be looking
to develop other affordable and moderate
income housing in the community.
This will all be done guided by the Fifth
Commandment to “Honor your Mother
and Father.” This is the essence of who we
are and what we do. We will continue to
share with you how we move forward and
always welcome your feedback. Please feel
to share your ideas with me.
Warmly,
Michael Klein
Executive Director, Kavod Senior Life
Parking Issues
Please remember not to park in your
neighbor’s parking spot, you could get
towed. Also, please remind your visiting
family and friends not to park in the
assigned lot.
If someone is in your spot: Please call or
go to the front office with a description of
the car, the model if possible, and most
importantly, the license plate number. The
office will call maintenance to have them
tag the car. This offense is recorded and if
the car has more than two offenses we call
the towing company at the car owner’s
expense.
By no means park in another “empty” spot.
The spaces have all been assigned and you
will be ticketed.
The Volunteer Voice
By Sue Black, Volunteer Coordinator
Enclosed in this newsletter is a library
survey. We would like to hear from as
many of you as possible regardless of
whether you use the library frequently or
not at all, or whether you use the Russian
or English books. This survey will be used
to make decisions regarding the future of
the library here at Kavod Senior Life.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to fill
out the survey and return it either to the
Volunteer Mailbox in the West building or
to the front desk.
June 1 will be another opportunity to get
help in your apartment with small things
like moving furniture, hanging pictures,
hooking up DVD players, etc. Temple
Emanuel is sending over a group of
people to help with these handyman jobs
for their Mitzvah Day. It’s free but you
must register by May 16 by leaving me a
message at 720.382.7820 or by e-mailing
me at [email protected]. The
work will be done between 9-11:30 am so
you will need to be home during that
time period.
SAVE THE DATE: The Volunteer
Appreciation Lunch will be held on
Wednesday, June 11, this year! Invitations
will be sent out this month. Please
contact me if you do not receive an
invitation by May 23, and you have
worked as a volunteer in the past year.
The gift shop has new items all the time.
If you haven’t stopped by in a while, you
should take a look. The shop carries
everyday items at low prices like paper
towels, toilet paper, bar soap, dish soap,
and batteries as well as jewelry, perfume,
greeting cards, gifts, candy, nuts, and
other snacks. For many holidays we carry
special cards or other items. This month
we welcome new gift shop volunteer,
Veronica Loesch! We are still seeking
more volunteers for the gift shop so we
can be open more often. If you are
interested in volunteering at the gift shop
and can commit to working 1 hour or
more per week, please contact me.
May 2014 Birthday Celebrations
EAST BUILDING
MAURICE GINSBERG
TAMARA KRIOUKOVSKAIA
ALLA ZINCHENKO
ROZA NISNEVICH
SANDRA TOINEETA
ELVA GOMEZ
ALEKSANDR NUKHMAN
MARIA SILIEZAR
MARY DEJONGE
JEAN CUNNINGHAM
DOLORES DECARLO
RUVEL SHILING
MARLA KAHHAN
DIANA STEINBICKER
SEMEN KRYUCHKOVSKIY
LOLA GALLEGOS
MAYYA KOGAN
EDITH STEINBERG
JUDITH STEPHENS
AGATHA DOYLE
JOAN WEST
SOUTH BUILDING
ENTA KUSHNIR
HERBERT GRANT
JACQUELINE CRUMB
BOBBIE ROSE
LANA AVRUTIN
EILEEN JACOBSON
BETTY DIDCOCT
MARY ELLEN LANGER
PATRICIA NARUP
IRVING SODOS
WEST BUILDING
JEAN BORGMAN
DELORES HUBBARD
OLGA JIRNOV
CELIA GUERRERO
WELDON LONG
MILDRED SLY
LUCILLE ASKAY
ROSA BRITZ
PETER GEYMAN
IRVING SCHAFFER
MAXINE SIMMONS
DEMETRY KORETSKIY
Thursday, May 1: Sign-up sheets due!
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CLASSES, ACTIVITIES AND TRIPS ARE OPEN TO ALL
NON-RESIDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY; however, priority will be given to
Kavod residents.
Please have your sign-up sheets in the Activities Box in the East Building on
the date listed above. You may sign-up and pay throughout the month at the
East Office front desk. Pay close attention to the deadline dates. It is best to
sign up and pay early to secure a reservation.
To help us better serve everyone, please put your sign-up sheet in the
Activities Box that is on the wall across from the east office on the sign-up
date. All sheets will be collected that day and every day for two weeks after
that.
If you’re unable to go on a trip, you must cancel by the deadline date to
receive a refund. There will be no exceptions. There are NO refunds for show
tickets!
You must pre-pay for all events that have a cost associated with them, unless
otherwise noted in this newsletter. You can pay with cash or a check made
out to “Kavod.” In the event that Kavod must cancel a trip, registrants will
receive a full refund.
If you would like to help subsidize future trips, classes, activities, or
have any questions, please contact Connie Moore at 720.382.7813.
8 am – 11 am
Bread Sale now on Wednesdays
ONLY!
Come early for the best selection!
The Bread & Pastry Sale is on the 3rd
floor bridge!
Here’s your chance to purchase
baked goods, pastries and more at a
much reduced price!
Bingo at Kavod!
DAY GAMES SCHEDULE:
All day games are on Mondays in the
Penthouse and start at 12 pm
EVENING GAMES SCHEDULE: All evening
games are on Wednesdays in the
Penthouse and start at 6:30 pm
*(No evening bingo on May 7)
GREAT PRIZES! Join us for a fun time of
bingo right here at Kavod! We will have a
total of TEN games, and a prize table with
lots of fun prizes to choose from!
Every Sunday!
Penthouse, 10 am
Non-Denominational Christian
Service
The service is led by Reverend Dale
Lee, and includes Scripture readings,
communion, pastoral and
community prayer, and a brief
homily lead by Reverend Dale. All,
regardless of religious affiliation, are
encouraged to attend.
All, including those of other faith
traditions, are welcome to attend
and participate!
Thursdays *(No trip on May 8)
Van Trip, 12:15 pm
Shalom Cares Wellness Center!
Features include Warm Water Therapy and
Exercise Pool, Rehabilitation and Therapy
Gym, Fitness Center and Aerobic Exercise
Gym, Bistro and Nourishment Center,
Salon and Spa! There will be an instructor
in the pool to assist you. You will have a
total of 1 ½ hours to spend there. The van
will depart Shalom promptly at 2:30 pm to
return to Kavod. A bistro is available to
purchase snacks and drinks. To make an
appointment in the salon and spa for a
massage, hair cut/set, pedicure or
manicure, call 303.400.2231.
COST: $6.00 includes facility/pool use
and roundtrip transportation
DEADLINE: Wednesdays before trips
Thursday, May 1
5 pm – Van Trip
2014 Governor's Holocaust
Remembrance Program
“The Incredible Story of
Judge Thomas Buergenthal”
Please join Governor John Hickenlooper
and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for
the 33rd Annual Governor’s Holocaust
Remembrance Program. The 2014
featured speaker will be Judge Thomas
Buergenthal, author of A Lucky Child: A
Memoir of Surviving Auschwitz as a Young
Boy. The program will begin with a candle-
lighting ceremony memorializing
Holocaust victims and honoring Holocaust
survivors, and it has traditionally featured
a special ‘Message to Colorado’ from the
Governor. Approximate return time is 8:15
pm.
Cost: $3.00 transportation
Deadline: Thursday, May 1
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Friday, May 2, 10 am – 11 am or
Monday, May 5, 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Dining Room
More Activity Sign ups!
We added more opportunities for you to
sign-up for classes, trips and activities! To
help alleviate long lines and wait times at
the Front Office, you are welcome to stop
by and sign-up with Dmitriy and/or Connie
in the Dining Room. Be sure to fill out and
bring sign-up sheets that are inside your
newsletter each month! See you there!
Friday, May 2
Penthouse, 2:30 pm
Glenwood Springs trip meeting Everyone going on the Glenwood Springs
trip is strongly encouraged to attend this
meeting. We will hand out the itinerary
and give instructions for luggage pick-up.
Friday, May 2
Penthouse, 3 pm
What’s Happening at Kavod This
Month I’m happy to invite each of you to join me
each month to What’s Happening at Kavod
This Month! At this meeting you will be
able to hear a description about the
various current and future activities,
classes and trips that will be happening.
You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions
and learn more about all that is available
here at Kavod. I strongly encourage new
residents to attend! Refreshments will be
served and door prizes will be given away
so be sure to join us!
Sunday, May 4
3:30 pm – Van Trip
Michel Boujenah at the JCC Join the Mizel Museum and Neal and Séverine Sokol as they present a North American
exclusive: A laugh-out-loud conversation with comedy legend and French screen idol Michel
Boujenah. Michel Boujenah is one of France’s funniest and most talented comedic
performing artists. For over 40 years, Boujenah, a Sephardic Jew originally from Tunisia, has
delighted standing room only audiences around the world with his powerful and hilarious
story-telling. Boujenah is best known to American audiences for his roles in the hit films Les
Misérables (1995), Three Men and a Baby (1985) and his poignant award-winning directorial
debut Father and Sons (2003).This exclusive one-night-only appearance was arranged with
the help of the acclaimed entertainment impresario and writer Charley Marouani.
COST: $13.00 Including Transportation
DEADLINE: Friday, May 2
Sunday, May 4
6:30 pm – Van Trip
Commemorate Yom HaZikaron at the JCC Join us in commemorating fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror in an intimate
community Israel Memorial Day Service.
COST: $3.00 TRANSPORTATION
DEADLINE: Friday, May 2
Monday, May 5
3:30 pm – 5 pm
East Lobby
Kavod swag shop! Come get some new Kavod swag! Each resident will be given a choice of a few different
fun new items, including mugs, bags, pens, and more!
No Cost, just stop by!
Monday, May 5
5 pm
Dining Room
Cinco de Mayo Entertainment Enjoy some Cinco de Mayo entertainment while you dine.
Glenwood Springs Hot Springs Lodge – Van Trip
Two nights!
Depart 7am ~ Tuesday, May 6
Return ~ Thursday, May 8
Resident’s Cost: $280
Non-Resident’s Cost: $300
Price includes 2 nights in Hot Springs Lodge, transportation, daily Hot Springs
Pool Pass and daily poolside breakfast.
Wednesdays
9 am
Gathering Room
Greet the Morning Join us for a brief contemplative gathering as we "Greet The Morning" together once a
week. This is not a "religious" gathering, though it may be "spiritual." We will share silence,
poetry, inspirational readings, and song as we support each other to "Greet the Morning"
with joy, spirit, community and connection. Each gathering will be facilitated by residents,
resident services staff, or Rabbi Steve.
Thursday, May 8
1:30 pm
West Garden Area (Outside)
Ekar Farms Program Join Farmer Jay of Ekar Farm at the Kavod gardens to gain knowledge on early garden
planning, seed selection, soil properties, and other factors that may affect growing
conditions.
Sunday, May 11
11:30 am- 1:30 pm
Dining Room
Mother’s Day Brunch Residents will not be charged for this event, but if you wish to bring a guest(s) the charge
will be $15.00 for Adults and $10 for children ages 2 – 10 years old. Pay for guests in the
East Front Office. Meal pick-ups will be from 2:30 pm – 3 pm. Please choose either the
Brunch or meal pick-up, not both. Entertainment by pianist Tory Leviton!
Tuesday, May 13
5 pm
Birthday Dinner in
Dining Room
5:30 pm
Birthday Entertainment
in Dining Room
Join us in celebrating with
those who have a birthday
this month! Please be sure
to stay and enjoy special
guest entertainers Nate
Leichtman’s Jazz Trio! If
you have to leave, please
leave quietly. If it’s your
birthday month, please be
sure to get your RSVP in on
time!
Wednesday, May 14
10 am – Van Trip
Cooking Matters
Want to buy more food for
less money? Want a FREE
$10 GIFT CARD to buy
groceries? Join Cooking
Matters at the King
Soopers on Leetsdale to
practice skills like buying
fruits and vegetables on a
budget, comparing unit
prices, reading food labels,
identifying whole grains,
and sticking to your
budget! EVERYONE GETS A
FREE $10 GIFT CARD FOR
GROCERIES, a re-usable
grocery bag and a
cookbook with some
handy nutrition
information.
COST: Transportation paid
by a grant from Hazon.
DEADLINE: Friday, May 9
Wednesday, May 14
1 pm
Penthouse
Healthy Back Clinic
Do you want to know how
to keep your back happy
and healthy as you age?
Tired of waking up stiff?
Legacy is going to discuss
common back pain
problems in seniors and
demonstrate what you can
do to keep your back
happy and healthy. Join us
for this interactive clinic.
Friday, May 16
9 am – Van Trip
Colorado Mountain Casinos Join us as we depart for the mountains for a full day of fun! We stop at the Ameristar,
Lodge and the Reserve casinos. You are welcome to go to whatever casino you choose
and there is a free shuttle that runs around Blackhawk and Central City. If you are not a
gambler, just go for the beautiful mountain ride and visit local museums or have lunch!
Starting in May, due to increase in fuel costs, everyone will pay $8 roundtrip.
COST: $8
DEADLINE: Monday, May 12
Sunday, May 18
11 am – Van Trip
“Damn Yankees” at the Candlelight Dinner Theatre Enjoy a wonderful lunch and live theatrical performance at the Candlelight Dinner
Playhouse, now celebrating its 5th Anniversary Season! This is Colorado's largest, most
elegant and most spacious professional dinner theater! We will see the wonderful musical
Damn Yankees! Fly balls and good fun all meet at the home plate of this 8-time Tony
Award winning Broadway musical. A middle-aged baseball fanatic who trades his soul to
the Devil for a chance to lead his favorite team in the pennant race against the New York
Yankees, only to realize the true worth of the life (and wife) he's left behind. Filled with hit
songs like "Whatever Lola Wants" and "You Gotta Have Heart", this show is a musical
comedy home run! Lunch, tax and tip are included in the price, with several delicious
entrees to choose from. Entrée upgrades, alcoholic beverages and dessert are an
additional charge if chosen. Seats are limited, sign-up and pay now to reserve your
seat.
Cost: $50 – includes show, lunch and transportation
Deadline: Friday, May 2, but check front office for availability
Sunday, May 18
1 pm – Van Trip
Israel Independence Day Celebration at the JCC Join us as we join our friends at the JCC to Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day. The
kickoff for the Walk for Israel event will start at 2:00 pm at the JCC Celebrate Family Event.
The walk leaves promptly at 2:30 pm in the JCC parking lot. The Celebration will be at the
Denver Academy of Torah (DAT). If you prefer not to do the walk, the van will drive
you to the DAT for the party. Those that want to return to Kavod and not go to DAT
can let the driver know and he will take you back to Kavod.
Cost: $3.00 transportation
Deadline: Thursday, May 15
Tuesday, May 20
11 am
Shul Classroom
Cantor Sacks - Sweet Singers of Israel: Jewish Music Then and Now How has Jewish music evolved over the past centuries to where we are today? What is
Jewish music? How does the music of today connect to the music of our past? Answers to
all of this will be provided by Cantor Elizabeth Sacks who works at Temple Emanuel both
as a Cantor and the Adult and Family Education Coordinator. No cost or deadline, just
drop in!
Tuesday, May 20
5:30 pm – Van Trip
Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants Join your friends and neighbors for a fun day at the ballpark! Great seats under the
awning, not too much sun and if it rains we’re covered.
Cost: $12.00 includes transportation
Deadline: Friday, May 9
Wednesday, May 21
10 am – Van Trip
Airplane Restaurant & Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs Join us as we travel to beautiful Colorado Springs, where we will have lunch in the historic
Airplane Restaurant! The restaurant is a real airplane, a Boeing KC-97, one of the largest
piston aircraft ever built by Boeing. Only one American-built piston aircraft, the Douglas
Globemaster, is larger than the KC-97. Powered by four 4360 Pratt & Whitney engines, the
KC-97 was very powerful when it was in service in the 1940’s. A rare opportunity to have
lunch in a very unique setting! The plane is wheelchair accessible. After lunch we will
take a drive through the breath taking Garden of the Gods, where we will stop at the
Trading Post to give you an opportunity to take photos and shop. We will depart at
approximately 2:30 pm to return to KAVOD.
Cost: $10 transportation + cost of lunch at site
Deadline: Monday, May 19
Wednesday, May 21
1:30 pm
Front of the Shul
My Jewish Learning with Rabbi Steve (Formerly “Judaism for Non-Jews”)
Wide ranging topics in Judaism and Jewish Civilization. Also open Q and A for anything you
ever wanted to better understand about Jews and Judaism. This class is designed for both
non-Jews and Jews who would like a flexible opportunity to ask questions, learn and
discuss. No cost or deadline, just drop in!
Wednesday, May 21
2 pm
Penthouse
Lecture Series - American Indian History The first in this series will focus on the history of the Plains Nations of the American
Indians. Our speaker, resident Sandra Toinetta, is a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe
and was partially raised on the Rosebud Reservation. The remaining years of her youth
were spent in various missionary and government boarding schools. Please join us for this
enlightening series of the Native American Indians. No cost or deadline, just drop in!
Thursday, May 22
12 pm – 1pm
Penthouse
Support your Kavod Community Gardeners! Garden Club Fundraiser You don’t want to miss this! Did you know that good gardeners are also great cooks? The
Garden Club will be preparing a delicious potluck lunch for your enjoyment. Please join us
in the PH. All proceeds will go directly to the gardeners to help purchase plants.
Cost $5.00, payable at the potluck
Friday, May 23
11 am
Dining Room
Senator Aguilar Please join staff and fellow residents for another informative update on what is
happening in the Colorado Legislature. Senator Aguilar is our State Senator, a physician,
and also heads the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Come and hear what
her thoughts are on taxes, marijuana, health care, etc. Everyone is welcome!
No cost or deadline, just drop in!
Sunday, May 25
Penthouse
12 pm: ACTIVITIES BBQ
1 pm: BINGO MADNESS Come for just the BBQ if you’d like. Everyone is invited! Stop by for a delicious BBQ
and great social hour! For $5, you can enjoy one sirloin burger, veggie burger, turkey
brat, or beef hot dog, plus chips, potato salad, and soda or bottled water! Coffee is
included! Bingo will start at 1 pm. Pay at the door.
Monday, May 26
5:15 pm
Dining Room
Honoring Veterans Music Program Enjoy an hour of great music by Cliff Spratt to honor our Veterans.
No cost or deadline, just drop in!
Wednesday, May 28
1 pm
Penthouse
Current Events with Marcia Join Marcia Helfant for a lively discussion on News and Current Events!
No cost or deadline, just drop in!
Thursday, May 29
3 pm
Penthouse (Gym)
Legacy Happy Hour
Legacy just completed its third year at Kavod Senior Life and we would like to show our gratitude.
Please join us for non-alcoholic mixed drinks and appetizers upstairs at our gym and the
surrounding balcony. We are so happy to be part of this fabulous community!
No cost or deadline, just drop in!
Thursday, May 29
6:30 pm – Van Trip
Lamont Symphony Orchestra & Choir Sesquicentennial Concert - Lamont Symphony Orchestra, Lamont Chorale, Lamont
Women’s Chorus, Lamont Men’s Choir. The orchestra and choirs celebrate the
Sesquicentennial of the University of Denver with special performances of Richard
Strauss: Don Quixote with retiring cello faculty member Richard Slavich and the Gabriel
Fauré: Requiem in D Minor, Op 48.
Cost: $5
Deadline: Monday, May 19
Jerusalem 3D ~ IMAX Theatre
Friday, May 30
12:15 pm – Van Trip Filmed for the first time in 3D and for the giant screen, Jerusalem 3D immerses audiences
into one of the world's most beloved cities. Discover why this tiny piece of land is sacred
to three major religions through the stories of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim families who
call Jerusalem home. Join renowned archaeologist, Dr. Jodi Magness, as she travels
underground to solve some of this city’s greatest mysteries. Find out why, after thousands
of years, Jerusalem and the Holy Land continue to stir the imagination of billions of
people. Unprecedented access to the city's holiest sites, as well as rare and breathtaking
aerial footage of the Old City and the Holy Land, combine to make Jerusalem 3D a unique
and stunning cinematic experience.
Cost: $12 includes transportation
Deadline: Wednesday, May 14