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First Look at Lieberman’s Expanded Rehab and Fitness Center Also Shalom to Rabbi Stern A Salute to Leadership A Sincere “Thank You” to Our Donors LIFE THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF CJE SENIORLIFE Winter 2017

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Page 1: LIFE 2016-2017.pdf · this issue of LIFE Magazine because it coincides with the grand opening of Lieberman’s remodeled and enlarged Rehabilitation and Fitness Center. Our new space

First Look at Lieberman’s Expanded Rehab and Fitness Center

Also

Shalom to Rabbi SternA Salute to Leadership

A Sincere “Thank You” to Our Donors

LIFETHE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF CJE SENIORLIFE

Winter 2017

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Inside CJEEMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR Every year CJE honors employees who have been nominated by their peers. The following staff members personify the values and commitment by which CJE has come to be known. The 2016 Employees of the Year are:Jaclyn Abramson Adult Day Services Care Coordinator, Friend Center at Weinberg Community Cindy Pedersen Executive Assistant, Lieberman Center Juan Villanueva Applications Analyst—Information Technology

Employees of the Year with Ron Roman, Vice President of Human Resources (far left) and Mark D. Weiner, President and CEO (second from right).

WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERSCJE is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board: Todd Newberger, M.D. and Michael Schultz.

ANNUAL REPORT PUBLISHEDCJE’s Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2016, entitled “Reflections,” is now available. View it at www.cje.net/about-us/annual-report to learn more about our accomplishments this past year.

2016 CELEBRATE CJE Over 600 people attended this year’s event on September 13 at Hilton Chicago. The sounds of American English, a Beatles tribute band, had people dancing in the aisles. We are pleased to report that we raised more than $700,000. This was the 11th annual gala presented by CJE.

2016 Celebrate CJE’s Event Board Committee: (top row l-r) Sam Brilliant, Allan Goldstein, Jim Feldman, Kalman Wenig (co-chair); (bottom row l-r) Marci Shapiro (co-chair), Terri Freeman

Members of CJE’s Associate Board at Celebrate CJE event.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!Next year’s Celebrate CJE will take place October 3, 2017 at Hyatt Regency Chicago.

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CJE SeniorLifeTM is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

LIFE MAGAZINE STAFF

Vice President, Marketing Management

Carole Klein-Alexander

Manager, Marketing and Communications

Mary Keen

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Manager, Outreach and Customer Service

Michele Mangrum

ContributorsAllyson Marks Greenfield

On the CoverTherapist works with Lieberman

resident at new Rehab and Fitness Center.

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ViewpointDear Reader,

As the Director of Rehabilitation at Lieberman Center, I am excited to introduce this issue of LIFE Magazine because it coincides with the grand opening of Lieberman’s remodeled and enlarged Rehabilitation and Fitness Center.

Our new space is beautiful, but most importantly, it allows the therapy team to recreate the real life activities that people need to perform every day, such as washing dishes, getting into bed or housekeeping. These essential actions or movements are called “Activities of Daily Living,” or ADLs for short. We have created a 400-sq. ft. mini-apartment that is fully-furnished with a bed and kitchen including cupboards and appliances so that patients can re-learn the skills they need to return home faster and with greater independence. Studies show that being prepared in this way helps to contribute to a patient’s recovery and reduces the risk of rehospitalization.

Lieberman Center has a long history of providing the utmost in quality care for its patients which is why we also have 18 therapists trained and certified in Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy to help patients get back to their homes as quickly as possible. Remember that you do have a choice of where you want to do rehab after a hospital stay. Come take a tour of Lieberman’s new rehab facility and learn more about our excellent outcomes.

Besides introducing the Rehab and Fitness Center, we also want you to meet CJE’s new rabbi, Michelle Stern, to whom we all offer a warm welcome. We’re also pleased to profile former Board Chair and lifetime Board member Barbara Gilbert whose history with CJE spans decades. She is a walking encyclopedia of our organization’s enduring mission to improve the lives of the elderly.

Finally, in a feature that has become a tradition every winter issue, our donors for Fiscal Year 2016 are included with a big “thank you” for all their contributions. If it were not for generous annual donations, grants, foundation and government funding and support from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, we could not provide critical programs and services to the growing number of seniors who are turning to CJE for help.Wishing all our readers a very happy holiday season and all the best in 2017!

Sarah Wendel, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, RYTDirector of RehabilitationLieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation

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Parallel bars and exercise balls help build strength and mobility.

LIEBERMAN’S NEW REHAB AND FITNESS CENTERACCELERATE YOUR RECOVERY FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME

By Mary Keen

Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation has raised its level of care with a newly-remodeled and expanded Rehab and Fitness Center. Designed in consultation with HealthPRO Rehabilitation®, it features anti-slip, noise-dampening cork rubber hybrid flooring and the latest in rehab equipment such as new parallel bars, steps, a mat table, and a variety of modality equipment used by therapists to accomplish the necessary treatments that reduce symptoms and maximize function.

Staff with expertise in physical, occupational and speech therapies is led by Sarah Wendel, who holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. According to Wendel, the biggest enhancement to the new rehab facility is the inclusion of a complete Activities of Daily Living (ADL) apartment which helps patients to practice the real activities that they need to accomplish at home. Since 75% of Lieberman rehab patients return to their homes, they have to be able to take care of themselves.

Wendel uses the example of the five steps of food prep: Patients must get food out of the refrigerator, open it up, mix together the different ingredients, cook it and then serve it. Since food prep is such an important activity in one’s day, simply being able to put those five steps together really helps people return home faster and successfully, with more confidence.

The ADL apartment provides all that is necessary for a person to be retrained: cupboards with dishes, drawers with utensils, appliances and more. Wendel points out that the apartment allows staff to perform good evidence-based therapy as patients practice their “activities of daily living.”

The rehab area has been enlarged to 1,600 square feet

and reconfigured for optimal space usage. A larger open expanse allows different disciplines to interact together in the therapy process, producing a highly-desirable collaborative care model. For example, there are some instances where staff can do co-treatments, as when a physical therapist works on someone’s balance at the same time that an occupational therapist works with them on their ability to brush their teeth and wash their face. With this open gym model Wendel can observe how different professionals are working with the patients and can see their cooperative interactions.

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Leonard, a Lieberman Center resident, receives instruction from Caroline Hourihan, Lead Therapist.

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Some of the tools used to help residents master the activities of daily living.

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Lieberman Center employs 18 full-time professional and certified therapists at the Rehab and Fitness Center. Therapy is offered seven days a week in the following three disciplines:

1. Physical—Therapy that deals with overall mobility, including getting in and out of a chair, up and out of bed, increasing balance, building strength and walking.

2. Occupational—Task-oriented therapy that deals with taking care of oneself, one’s home and one’s hobbies or pastimes.

3. Speech—Therapy that works with a person’s ability to speak, process language and to eat, focusing on the muscles of the mouth and throat that need to be strengthened or coordinated.

The rehab center also provides training for the family of patients, such as showing them how to make car transfers. Therapists will also visit a patient’s home and provide home safety assessments where they make recommendations about furniture placement and check out other safety issues.

Lieberman Center’s rehab outcomes are outstanding even though our patient population is typically older and frailer than in other short-term rehab centers. Patients are often medically-complex, meaning that they have multiple medical problems that make the rehabilitation process more challenging.

Most important is that Lieberman’s care does not stop once someone is discharged. All rehab patients receive the services of the Lieberman +30 Program, whereby a Transitional Care Nurse monitors and follows patients for a month to ensure they are managing their medications and following other post-rehab instructions. This free feature of Lieberman Center was implemented to reduce re-hospitalizations, bringing Lieberman’s re-admissions rate below the national average.

If you need rehab, you can choose where you want to go after a hospital stay. Lieberman Center features all-private rooms and has many amenities to enhance your road to recovery. Call 847.929.3320 for a tour and more information.

“Lieberman Center has caring and compassionate therapists who use evidence-based practices to allow people to return home as fast as possible.”

–Sarah Wendel, Director of Rehabilitation at Lieberman Center

Lieberman’s Significant Rehab Outcomes*• 90% of rehab patients go home in less

than 30 days• Walking gait improved by 68%• 30% increase in ability to dress oneself• 33% increase in the ability to transfer

from a chair to bed*As of June 2016. For more outcomes, visit http://www.cje.net/short-term-rehab/fast-facts-outcomes

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$100,000+AnonymousBernard Heerey Family FoundationBernard Heerey Family Foundation

Care ProgramCrown Family PhilanthropiesJewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Jewish Federations of North AmericaJUF Breakthrough FundJUF Fund for Innovation in HealthMichael Reese Health TrustPatient-Centered Outcomes Research

InstituteThe Retirement Research Foundation

$50,000–$99,999Alvin H. Baum Family FundGeorge M. Eisenberg

Foundation for CharitiesBernice ElbinThe Fraida-Cameron FoundationPhilip GaroonCharles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc.Leonard H. and Diane Sherman

Family Foundation

$25,000–$49,999AnonymousBlue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisPaul and Pearl Caslow FoundationAdrienne Drell and Franklin NitikmanJoseph and Bessie Feinberg FoundationJacob J. Fink Charitable FoundationLeo S. Guthman FundHealthcare Foundation of Highland ParkMichael E. Koen and Joyce GrenisElaine and Norton SarnoffSwartzberg/Zoller Family FoundationWalmart Foundation

$10,000–$24,999AnonymousMargery and Robert AbramsALG International, LLCLester and Edward Anixter

Family FoundationModestus Bauer FoundationDr. Martha J. Bernheim Trust/

Sheryl ObermanFred J. Brunner FoundationCarolyn BucksbaumCancer Treatment Centers of AmericaDykema Gossett PLLCMax Goldenberg FoundationRobert L. and Sylvia M. Haag

Supporting FoundationThe Karlins Family Charitable FundDavid C. KleimanRussell and Josephine Kott

Memorial Charitable TrustLazarus Charitable FoundationCharlotte LindonThe Malkin FamilyGerald O. Mann Charitable Foundation

Lois MelvoinJames C. MillsMorrison Management SpecialistsSherri and William SchorschLinda Soreff SiegelSheila and Ira StoneWeinberg Family FoundationEnid and Kalman Wenig

$5,000–$9,999AdvaCare SystemsAlliance for Research in Chicagoland

CommunitiesAlzheimer’s Foundation of AmericaAnonymousAramark Management Services, L.P.The Sarah C. Bennett Charitable TrustSharen and Marc BermanRuth Goodman Blum and

Michael Blum, M.D.The Bluhm Family Charitable FoundationMartin and Mary L. Boyer FoundationThe Braeside FoundationRobyn and Sam BrilliantAdrienne and Arnold BrookstoneDennis J. CarlinChicago White SoxArlene and Steven DruckerFrank H. Stowell & Sons, Inc.Terri and Michael FreemanGalter FoundationGentle Home Services, Inc.Jacqueline and Howard N. GilbertMarsha and Allan Goldstein/

Goldstein Financial Group, LLCGould & RatnerJudy and Jeffrey GraffGreenberg Traurig, LLPCarol and Alan GreeneDebra and Michael GreenhillEllen and Michael GrossHamilton Thies & Lorch, LLPRachel Hayman and Ed MichaelHealthPRO RehabilitationHochberg Family FoundationKatten Muchin Rosenman, LLPSondra Fineberg KraffLA-CO Industries, Inc.Francis L. Lederer FoundationThe Irving Lewis FamilyJan and Dr. Jerome LoewSusan and Kenneth LorchSondra and Max LorigWalter S. Mander FoundationLeslie Markman-Stern and Phillip L. SternElinor and Maynard Marks Family Fund

at The Chicago Community TrustMedline Industries, Inc.Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller FundNew World SomewhereNorthShore University HealthSystemOmnicare FoundationSandra and Michael PerlowVicki and Gary Pines

The PrivateBank and Trust Co.Susan and Howard ReeseEllen and Steven RoginDavid RosenbergRuth D. RosinRSM US, LLPRaina and Howard RuskinMally and Alan RutkoffAlyne D. Salstone, z”lClaudia and John SalstoneTerry and Stephen SchwartzSusan Ringel Segal and Gary SegalMarci and Keith ShapiroDebbie and Richard SilversteinJudy and Michael SmithTaxman Family FoundationVoices: Chicago Jewish Teen FoundationThe Wagner FoundationWarren Barr North ShoreJudith and Floyd WhellanWhitehall of DeerfieldBarb and Michael Zaransky and Family

$2,500–$4,999Allegra Print and ImagingNicole and David BergerBernard Zell Anshe Emet Day SchoolEsther and Charles BleyGerald FreedmanThomas L. HarrisHenry Hindin FoundationHinshaw & Culbertson, LLPJennings On The ParkMary and Jerome KaltmanLoraine and Stephen KaufmanAnn-Louise and Dennis KleperArona and Robert LandsmanLinda and Mark LoewensteinMcMaster-Carr Supply CompanyMeals on Wheels Association of AmericaHarvey L. Miller Family FoundationMargo and Michael ObermanPerkins EastmanPaula and Dr. Carlton ResnickBarbara Rosin and Harvey R. KallickLeatrice and Stephen SandlerJulie and Robert SchlossbergKimberly and Perry ShwachmanRachel and Michael SteinTemple Beth ElDianne TeslerRandi UrkovVedder Price

$1,000–$2,499Accord HospiceAdvocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterMarilyn and Howard AltmanSusan and Miff ArdellHoward I. AronsonBruce BachmannJacqueline and Bruce BarronRenee and Marvin BearakAlexander Belenky

the following individuals, businesses, foundations, philanthropic organizations and government agencies that helped us provide vital services in 2015–2016.*We thank

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The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationEllen B. Bogolub and Neil FriedmanLynda and Scott CanelLeasha and Joel CarpCarol and Doug CohenThe Cooper FoundationMary Lynn and Michael DickerJoyce and Richard DurraDr. Vadim EdelsteinEstia Eichten and Deborah Forman EichtenSusan and Alan EllenbyDrs. Rochelle and Arthur ElsteinSig Feiger and Rose GrossingerLynne and Mark FeinbergFeitler Family FundLaura and James FeldmanRoslyn K. FlegelJane and Charles FormanSusan and Stuart FriedAdrienne and Irwin FriedmanLee and Donald GellerDr. Betsy R. GidwitzBarbara and Howard GilbertMarlene and David GlicksteinJudith and William GoldbergSharon and Elliot GoldmanMark GrazmanLaurie and Gary GreenfieldSarah and Joel HandelmanDenise and Jonathan HandlerLynn and Peter HolsteinSheryl and Robert JosephsonLori and Mitchell KahnCarol and Arnold KanterA & E Kaplan FoundationKaplan Foundation FundAndrea and Dr. Douglas KaplanLinda S. KaplanHarriet and Ernest KarminBarbara and Dennis KesslerLori and Tony KhanukLore KirchheimerDavid KleinmanThe Rose F. and Alice M. Koffend

FoundationSusan and Martin KozakMara and Andrew KupferbergBruce LedermanTobi and Milton LeftonNanci Garoon Leigner and Frank LeignerBernard LevyDoris LewyJoan and Herbert LoebZella E. LudwigDavid MackninCarol MaxonMerrill LynchLorence MerrittHarvey L. Miller Family FoundationMutual of AmericaRobert Norris Charitable FoundationAlison and William PearsonThe Perlstein FoundationSheila and Maurice Pickard

Cindy and David PogrundRita and Allen PomeranceJohn E. Pomeranz and Renee D. SteinLaura and Rick ProhovSonya ReichHoward RosenbergBarbara and Richard RosenfieldKaren and Barry RosenthalDoris RoskinRenee and Edward Ross FoundationBonnie and Jerry RothenbergBiff Ruttenberg FoundationLowell SachnoffJane and Robert SarnoffGail and Robert ScadronSusan and Charles SchwartzSusan and Harry SeigleAileen ShalowitzSusan and David ShermanBarbara and Richard SilvermanHarriet and Dr. Norman SimonLois Simon Charitable FoundationShari and Mark SlavinStephanie and Michael SmerlingFortuna and Luis SpitzLynda Watson Stein and Lawrence SteinHarriet C. StoneSupera Family FoundationBinnie and Mark SwislowLynn ThorpeMiriam ToneyVentas, Inc.Jane and Gerald WeberPatty and Mark WeinerWeinger/Spector FoundationMorris Weiser Family FoundationThomas WernerRabbi and Judy WolkinCarol A. WoottonBarbara and Leonard WorsekLisa and Richard WorsekWorsek & Vihon

$500–$999AAA-1 Masonry & TuckpointingAEG Family FoundationSusan Agate and Mike SlutskyAm Shalom CongregationHelen and Michael ArkesArnstein & Lehr, LLPAutohaus On Edens, Inc.Seymour BaganRabbi Michael BalinskyMarianne and Jack BankierDebra and Daniel BauerVerna and Ira BeckerDeborah Beerman and Jason NiermanBelgravia Group, Ltd.Gary Belkin and Edward TuderBonnie BensonJulie BringasJoan and William BrodskyJay A. CanelAllen Carter

Celebrate CJE Corporate and Individual SponsorsPremier Circle: Philip Garoon

Benefactors: Anonymous, Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation, Elaine and Norton Sarnoff, Swartzberg/Zoller Family Foundation

Patrons: Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, The Crown Family, Dykema, Joyce Grenis and Michael Koen, The Malkin Family, James C. Mills, Morrison Community Living, Diane and Richard Weinberg, Kal and Enid Wenig

Friends: AdvaCare Systems, Anonymous, Marc and Sharen Berman, The Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation, Ruth Goodman Blum and Michael D. Blum, M.D., The Braeside Foundation, Sam and Robyn Brilliant, Adrienne and Arnold Brookstone, Dennis J. Carlin, Terri and Michael Freeman, Gentle Home Services, Howard N. and Jacqueline Gilbert, Marsha and Allan Goldstein/Goldstein Financial Group, LLC, Gould & Ratner, L.L.P., Judy and Jeff Graff, GreenbergTraurig, Alan and Carol Greene, Ellen and Michael Gross, Hamilton Thies & Lorch, L.L.P., HealthPRO Rehabilitation, Health Term Corp., The Hochberg Family Foundation, Laura and Russell Karlins, KattenMuchinRosenman, L.L.P., Sondra Fineberg Kraff, The Gerald O. Mann Charitable Foundation/Harriet and Allan Wulfstat, Trustees, Medline, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Omnicare, Sandra and Michael Perlow, Vicki and Gary Pines, The PrivateBank, Susan and Howard Reese, Steven and Ellen Rogin, RSM, Mally and Alan Rutkoff, Terry and Stephen Schwartz, Susan Ringel Segal and Gary Segal, Marci and Keith Shapiro, Linda Soreff Siegel, Judy and Michael Smith, Sox, Leslie Markman-Stern and Phillip Stern, Frank H. Stowell & Sons, Inc., Taxman Family Foundation, Warren Barr North Shore, Whitehall of Deerfield Healthcare Center, Barb and Michael Zaransky and Family

CJE SeniorLife would like to thank all contributors to the 2016 Celebrate CJE event.

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Susan and Bill CasperChicago Art SourceAurelia and Benjamin CohenBernice and Benjamin CohenAllan ColemanJane and John ColmanCompanions for Seniors, Inc.Richard CortesiLaurie CrownCookie and Dr. Salomon DayanJanet and Noel DeBackerNina and I. Walter DeitchAlbert DelighterRosanne DiamondDLA Piper US, LLPJill DrellDundee Pharmacy, Inc.Marian L. EdelsteinCharlene and Pierre EilianDiane and Gerald ElbinJoan and Barry ElmanEdith and Gerald FalkBrenda and Lawrence FeisMary and Stephen FenchelMillie FenchelRachel and Matt FieldNancy and Jerrold FinkRoberta FinkRuth FormanMichael FreedRenee Friedman and Robert DruzinskyLoren and Howard FriendSharel and Norman FuenferDafna and Stuart GabelCarey and David GelfandSheila and Vern GideonJudie and Allen GinsburgAlice and Steve GinsburghEllen and Philip GlassGofen and Glossberg, L.L.C.Sheila and Joseph GoldbergSue and Jerry GoldbergSuzanne and Earl GoldbergHarry M. Goldin and Jane KaplanLisa and Bruce GoldmanRoberta and Robert GoldmanSusan and Arthur GoldnerSusan and Sheldon GoodAdele GorensteinJayne and Stephen HanauerAmy and Brian HandSteven P. Handler and Janet M. KoranGeri and Gregory HansenNina and Arnold HarrisPaula and David HarrisDrs. Tamar and Uri HellerJohn and Robin HendricksenLori and Howard HirschHollister IncorporatedHorizon Realty GroupFrances HorwichEmily and David InmanLorraine and Jay JaffeDiane and Joel JastrombJourneyCareWendy and Daniel Kahn

Renee KalishRachel KarpKatz & Stefani, LLCSherri and Reis KayserWendy KleperRuth KnackLake Forest Bank & Trust Co.Laner Muchin, Ltd.Marshall R. LavinDonna and Ira LeavittElaine Leboff-Ries, M.D.

and Michael H. Ries, M.D.Jane and Scott LedermanJanet and Eugene LernerMarcy and Kenneth LevinCheryl and Leonard LevineMarga LevyArlene and Martin LewisValerie and Dr. Michael LewisEleanor and Myron LiebermanCaroline LinderThomas LockwoodDebra and David LorigRichard LynnMarilyn E. Malkin and Lawrence WolfMargolis Weldon, LLCCharlotte and Robert MarksonBeatrice C. MayerCarol and John McKinnonArlene Alpert Mehlman and

Dr. David MehlmanLyssa MenardNancy MeyerMark and Wendy MillsMilwaukee Valve Company, Inc.Myers Carden & Sax, LLCAndrea and Anthony NocchieroAnne and John OppenheimerOptumAlan OrlowskyStuart PerlikPolsinelli Shughart PC.Popowcer Katten, Ltd.Right At HomeFay RogakCindy and David RosenbloomJennifer and Paul RosenblumDonna and David RubinCarol and Lee SaldingerDavid SaltzLinda and Jay SchiffPhyllis and James SchneiderJanice and Michael SchrimmerBeverly and Ira SchulmanTrudy and Edward SchwartzPhyllis SegalSenior Lifestyle CorporationLinda R. SherValerie and Mitchell SlotnickBarbara and Dr. Marc SlutskyJudith and Norman SoepHeidi and William SpizmanRhonda and Gary SternLynda and Rick StrusinerDorothy SwansonMarianne and Stuart Taussig

Temple JeremiahBenjamin TesslerTIAA-CREF Life Insurance CompanyTMK Productions, Inc.Topel Forman, LLCSarah and Andrew TopusUS BankWayne WalkerRoberta and Robert WashlowNorton WassermanDiane and Richard WeinbergMark WeisbergJessica and Leonard WeissDenise and Tom WhennenBrenda Wolf and Fred SiegmanAndrea YablonEirit and Alon YonatanAlison Zirn and Scott GreenbergLili Ann and Richard ZisookEileen and Larry ZollRonna and Steven Zoll

$300–$499ABILITY NetworkGershen AbrahamWendy and Steven AbramsAitz Hayim Center for Jewish LivingMona and Andrew AlbertAtomatic Mechanical Services, Inc.Marcia and Bruce BalonickDolores and Ralph BarnettBDOTerese Mosher BelurisBuni and Jordy BergerMolly and Steven BermanDiane and Karl BerolzheimerJoanne and Lawrence BlanksteinAmy and Mark BlumenthalThe Breakers of Edgewater BeachElaine and Joel BrodyMagda BrownSusan and Colman BuchbinderBeth and Paul ChernerChicago Jewish FuneralsSandra CollinsComForcare Home CareCongregation Beth ShalomCon-tech International, Inc.Jillian and Jack CowanGail and Chris DallasJudge and Mrs. Ronald DavisEdith F. DeMarMarcia and Kenneth DenbergDirect Imprint, Inc.Paula and Ronald DomskyDutton & Casey, PCJoan and Warren EagleSusan and Richard EggenerElectro Force, LLCJanet and Paul EpnerGitta FajersteinMaurice Fantus and Judith A. AielloNadine and Jeffrey FranklinFifth Third BankFirst Bank of Highland Park FoundationFischel & Kahn, Ltd.

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Geneva Advisors, LLCDale and Gerald GinsburgAlana and Scott GlicksonSusanne GlinkGoldstein Financial Group, LLCJoel GoldsteinGillian and Ellis GoodmanSylvia GordonGreat Mountain Capital Management, LLCAllyson Marks Greenfield and

Avi GreenfieldSherry HarrisonEllen and Werner HeimannNancy and Allen HirschfieldHokin Sternberg Insurance ServicesHome Instead Senior CareMartin R. HurtigHyatt Regency ChicagoJAC Education FoundationJohnson Goldberg and Brown, Ltd.Robin and Charles KafenshtokGerri and David KahnweilerEileen and Sherman KaplanCarole Klein-Alexander and Ron KleinMardi KlevsRandi and Alan KohnKaren and Mitchell KopinBonnie and Edward KovenKraff Eye Institute,Ltd.Tracey and Robert KrittRoberta and Jeffrey KwallHarvey LambertBeth and Stephen LandsmanCaryl and Burt LaskoAndrea and Phillip LeBoyLeff & Cohen, Ltd.Sandra and Joel LeffDr. Saul LegatorRonna B. LeibachNatalie and Steven LevineRicki and Leonard LevineGail and Gary LissnerSue Ann LorigRabbi and Mrs. Steven S. LowensteinShana LowitzTed LowitzMagid Glove & Safety

Manufacturing Company, LLCRoberta Mallon and Lew RobertBarbara and Larry MargolisNaomi and Dr. Norman MarshallMcKesson Medical-SurgicalDonna Medintz and Len ParmacekLaurie and Martin MerelJoanne and Alan MeyersMidwest FoodsArthur MillerMonahan Law Group, LLCJ. Clifford MoosMorris & SonsGloria and Barry NewmanMichelle and Josh NewmanNewmark Grubb Knight FrankMargery NiederNorth Shore Community BankNorth Suburban Synagogue Beth El

Oliver Packaging & Equipment Co.Janice PaulMartin PesisDonna PezzutoPiccolo SognoMary Jane PollackPenny and Steven PollackPrudential FinancialClaire PrussianCarol and Jerry ReedReed Smith, LLPPearl RiegerLewis RobertDavid S. Rosen and Amy ZisookJames and Sheryl RubelChaya and Eric RubensteinLynn and Gary SalitSalon BuzzJerome SchachterBrigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C.Terri and Howard SchneiderHarriet and William SchoenwaldRyan SchraierSherrie and Stewart SchramSari and Michael SchultzCaryn and William SchumanDiana and Samuel SchusterShalom Memorial ParkPhyllis ShalowitzLinda and Stuart ShaymanNancy and Richard SherKaren and Hal SiderJoanne and Gregg SilverAlisa and Howard SingerNora and Jay SpakElizabeth StakeJill and Allan SteinbergSusie SteinbergFern and Manfred SteinfeldAmy Stoken and Benjamin NortmanStaci and Ari StudnitzerBen SwartzSymbria Analytics, LLCTuft & AssociatesShirley and Eugene TurbanVoya FinancialLorraine WeinbergTracey and Jay WeinbergWeinstein Family ServicesJoan and Donald WeisbergGloria WeiserNaomi and Martin WeitzelSteve WineTerri and Steve WinterBecky and Rich WolfJohn and Lois WolfsonEleanor and Burton Zoub

$100–$299@PropertiesA Cut Above, Inc.Ilene and David AbrahamsGayle and Lance AbramsAccurate Plumbing Doctors, Inc.Phyllis and Leonard AdamsBarbara and Steven Adelman

Carol E. AdelmanZack AdlerAlbany Bank & Trust Company, N.A.Alper Services, LLCAltair Advisers, LLCSharon AlterSheryl and Steven AltmanLynn and Alfred AltschulAm Yisrael Conservative CongregationSusan and Joseph AmentAmerican WeathermakersLuba and Mel AmesAml Group, Ltd.Perry AnderSheila AnderSheryl and George AnnesAnshe Emet SynagogueSylvia ArbetmanArrow Plumbing, Inc.Avant For MenLaurie and Grant BaganRenee and Sanford BankCheryl and Ted BanksMarsha and Allen BarnettTeri and Steve BarnettDonna BarrowsIdell and Seymour BartlettMichael G. BassElayne BaumJacqueline BazelonJohn F. Becker Jr.Madeleine and Allen BeermanJane and Herbert BellerSarah and Haskel BenishayEileen and Dr. Bruce BenninKay and Garry BensonRobert B. BergerCarol A. BerkowitzPaul BerksDr. and Mrs. David M. BerksonSuzanne and Gershon BerksonAlissa BermanRuth and Robert BernsMichelle BernsteinSusan and Dr. Ira BernsteinBeth Hillel Congregation Bnai EmunahBeth Shalom B’nai ZakenLisa BlechmanAlison and Andrew BloomVivian and Howard BloomArlene and Howard BlumenthalGail and Marvin BoehmBoelter Food ServiceSandra BornsteinMarley S. BoruszakMarlene and Harold BresslerShirley and Andrew BrillJean and Albert BrodaySheila BroderBeverly and Allan BrodskyJulie and Matthew BrodyDeborah and Matthew BrownGail and Andrew BrownJanet and Alan BrownSelma and John BurleyEdryce Cadden

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Philanthropic FundEstate of Rose ResnickMarilynn RivkinJoseph Robineau FundEllen and Steven RoginMilton and Beatrice Rohde EstateSteven RonsenDoris RoskinMally and Alan RutkoffNorma Sachs FundThe Robert L. and Claire Sampson

Charitable Annuity Trust Stephen P. SandlerLeonard Schanfield Research

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Family Foundation The Susan and David Sherman

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Leonard Shraiberg Endowment Fund

Joel S. SiegelLinda Soreff SiegelSeymour and Roslyn Simon TrustEdward and Honora SingerEstate of Lillian and Dwight D. SlaterJudy and Michael SmithGeorgette Grosz Spertus TrustAdele SternEstate of Veda SternRick StrusinerSwartzberg / Zoller Family FoundationDianne TeslerMiriam ToneyRachel Topp TrustRandi UrkovEstate of Lucille L. VodianEstate of Birdie WagnerMiss Brenna WagnerThe Wagner FoundationEstate of Muriel WeinThe Harry and Jeanette Weinberg

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and Urban DevelopmentU.S. Department of Veteran AffairsU.S. Social Security AdministrationVillage of Skokie CDBG

Contributed Gifts and ServicesKathleen and Glenn BennettBeth Hillel Bnai Emunah Sisterhood BoardMarjorie Breyer and Glen MarderLes Brownlee and Priscilla R. MacDougallIda BulkinChicago BullsRuth ColbyMara and Peter DelmanNeal DrazninWilliam DubnerRoberta and Richard EdelheitAndrew D. EichnerAdrienne Eisenmann

Judy and Dr. Gerald FarbySara S. Feinstein TrustRenee and David FellmanSharna FetmanDimitri FeyginRhonda and Richard FriedMorton FriedmanPaula and Neil FriedmanEllen GebelJack GoldbergSheri and Howard GoldsteinDiane GordonSteve GreenbergBurt HandlerMarilyn K. HarrisMiron HirschMichael HorvichLisa JordanMaurice KirshnerLinda R. KonitzRuth KoressPhillip KosettBill KraitzMarcella KreiterMarion LazarRenee and Marvin LedermanSandra and Joel LeffMichelle and Garry LessMichael LevensteinRon LichtermanLeslie Markman-Stern and Phillip L. SternJill and Charles MattensonDonna and Ronald MeibachKaren and Jerome MorrisCarole and Zangwill MuniesJoy and Gerry OrlowskyKellie PoulosEdie RichmondLaw Office of Daliah Saper Michael SchneidermanRabbi Michael J. Schorin and

Jan A. ZausmerFrederick E. SchwartzHerb SheriffNancy and Henry SilvermanMorris SilvermanSofia SmolenDonald StefansRachel and Michael SteinMatus StolovRicky StraussEileen and Michael B. TarnoffDavid TemplinJodi UrkovRuth and Eugene WeissDelores and Eugene M. Zemsky

*July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. CJE SeniorLife is a 501(c)(3) organization. Gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. CJE SeniorLife has made every effort to be certain that the list is complete and accurate. It is published with the intention of thanking our generous donors. Please accept our apologies if there are any errors or omissions.

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Board of Directors Chair Judy L. Smith

Vice Chair Kalman Wenig

SecretaryKenneth F. Lorch

TreasurerCharles M. Bley

President and CEOMark D. Weiner

DirectorsMarilyn D. AltmanSteven AnixterMarc L. BermanMichael D. Blum, M.D.Samuel P. BrilliantArnold F. Brookstone*Dennis J. Carlin*Steve C. DruckerDaniel N. Epstein*James M. FeldmanTerri FreemanVern GideonBarbara A. Gilbert*William I. Goldberg*Allan GoldsteinJeffrey Graff, M.D.Mark GrazmanAlan I. Greene*Harvey R. KallickMary R. KaltmanDennis M. Kleper

Michael E. KoenSondra Fineberg KraffRobert E. LandsmanBruce J. Lederman*Jack M. Levin*Leslie Markman-SternJames C. Mills*Margo Fried ObermanSheryl ObermanMaurice B. Pickard, M.D.Vicki PinesJohn E. PomeranzSusan A. ReeseCarlton R. Resnick, D.D.S.Steven RoginDavid M. RosenbergKaren RosenthalMally Z. Rutkoff*Stephen P. Sandler*Robert L. Schlossberg*Joel C. SchneiderTerry L. SchwartzSusan Ringel SegalMarci L. ShapiroLinda Soreff SiegelRich SilversteinMichael G. SteinSherwin J. Stone* z”lDianne TeslerRabbi Carl WolkinLeonard A. Worsek*

* Past Board Chair

Associate BoardDebby BeermanDave BergerBenjamin BronnerAndy CooperZach GoldsteinAdam S. GuetzowRyan HessSteve LevineRachel LevyMichelle NewmanLaura RosenfeldRyan SchraierMichael SchultzCassie SchwartzNick SiegelCydney SteinLauren StoneMatthew TeinowitzSeth WenigDanielle (Dani) WolfRich WolfAlon Yonatan

Executive LeadershipPresident and CEO Mark D. Weiner

Vice President and CFO Thomas Lockwood

Vice President, Residential Services Bill Casper

Vice President, Community Services Laura Prohov

Vice President, Healthy Aging and Community Initiatives Donna Pezzuto

Vice President, Marketing Management Carole Klein-Alexander

Vice President, Human Resources and Learning Ron Roman

Medical Director, Lieberman Center Noel DeBacker, M.D.

Senior Director of Development Allyson Marks Greenfield

Manager, Business Systems and Analytics Christian Hill

Manager, IT Infrastructure Keith Kurtenbach

Senior Director, Corporate Compliance and Risk Management Nancy Harris

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A SALUTE TO LEADERSHIP: BARBARA GILBERTWay before the people of the United States nominated its first woman to run as a major party’s presidential candidate, CJE SeniorLife elected its first female Board Chair, Barbara A. Gilbert. Ms. Gilbert held this position from 1991-1993, almost the halfway mark in CJE’s 45-year history.

Ms. Gilbert’s impact on CJE’s trajectory has been notable, and closely entwined, personally and professionally. In the early 1980s, she was immersed in a career as the Director of Beneficiary Education for Chicago’s Medicare office, helping people file for their benefits. In this role, she was familiar with CJE’s original walk-in center on Morse Avenue, where staff also provided free benefits counseling. It was bashert. As she gradually stepped back from her professional career to raise her growing family with her husband Howard, volunteering for CJE was a perfect fit: “I just knew I had to give back to the community and my heart naturally went out to the elderly.” By 1983, she was asked to join CJE’s Board of Directors and has held numerous leadership positions, mentoring dozens of new Board members and providing insightful counsel to staff.

To this day, Ms. Gilbert’s voice softens when she mentions the late Joseph Gidwitz, CJE’s founding Board Chair, who she acknowledges as her mentor. “He taught me a lot about strategic planning… how to be business-oriented… yet he was driven by incredible compassion for the elderly.” She also recalls that in 1986, she and Mark Weiner, a fellow Board vice chair, were in charge of a facilitating a two-day Board Retreat in Woodstock. “Mark was considered a ‘young leader’ who was highly regarded for his dedication to our mission and his business knowledge.” Mr. Weiner’s early tenure on the Board became a predictor of his success as CJE’s President and CEO since 2004. And when asked about Ms. Gilbert, he echoes the words of everyone who has had the honor of working with her: “Barbara has always offered great counsel and support… her commitment as a Board member is unmatched.”

Regarding her legacy, Ms. Gilbert is especially proud of her work to develop the Weinberg Community for Senior Living in Deerfield. She stood beside Joe Gidwitz, shovel to shovel, at the groundbreaking in 1995. Her longtime vision, which was fully supported by the Jewish Federation and CJE’s Board, was to ensure that older adults had options for housing, especially those who needed additional help to live

with dignity and respect. Twenty years ago, Weinberg Community was acclaimed as the first licensed assisted living facility in Illinois.

Since Ms. Gilbert is so closely identified with CJE, community members often call her first to get advice on how CJE can help their older loved ones. She is proud to recommend CJE’s myriad of services… from short-term rehab at Lieberman to counseling to Adult Day Services. But she is also realistic. To provide a continuum of care for a growing number of seniors, CJE needs more resources. She would like to see young people get involved in our organization’s work and is especially inspired by the growth of our Associate Board.

Since Ms. Gilbert’s tenure as Board chair, two more women have been elected to this highest office: Mally Rutkoff and Judy Smith, CJE’s current chair. Both have incredible respect for her leadership and devotion to the Jewish and larger community. Characteristically modest, Barbara feels that her biggest contribution was to provide them guidance on how to run a good, tight meeting with action items and deliverables. “Get people in… get ’em out. Everyone has important work to do.”

In 1993, the theme of CJE’s Annual Report was “A Salute to Leadership.” The annual message, co-authored by Barbara Gilbert, Board Chair, includes the following paraphrased passage:

“The leadership that molded and shaped CJE springs from the centuries-old tradition of concern that is part and parcel of Jewish communal life. The tradition binds the generations together. Needs move us to action and mobilizes support for addressing

them. Problems are seen as challenges. Leadership responds by taking on the often arduous task of guiding others through complicated decisions and obtaining support.”

During four decades of service to CJE, Barbara Gilbert has lived by these words and we are blessed by her actions. Her impeccable leadership and commitment to serving the elderly, infused with wisdom and grace, have had an immeasurable influence on CJE’s enduring history.

“I just knew I had to give back to the community

and my heart naturally

went out to the elderly.”

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SUSTAINING OUR FUTURE . . . STORIES OF LEGACY GIFTS

By Allyson Marks Greenfield

Several years ago, CJE SeniorLife was selected to participate in Create A Jewish Legacy, a JUF program designed to train organizations in the area of legacy giving to help ensure the sustainability of the Jewish community for years to come. After launching, we reached out to all our Board members (current and past) and asked them to mark their legacy by including CJE in their wills. The personal stories that accompanied members’ responses were inspiring. We’d like to share one of them.

Marc Berman, a long time CJE Board member, lost both of his parents within a span of a decade. His parents, Ruth and Leo Berman, had a history with CJE, having lived at Gidwitz Place, something Marc wanted them to do from the moment he knew they needed to move to the Chicago area from their home in the Bronx.

His parents’ stay at Gidwitz Place was a good one. They were happy, made a number of friends…even sat at the same table for all their meals. After Leo passed away at 92, Marc’s mom branched out—other residents joined her table for meals, and she kept herself busy with activities and attending services on Friday night and Saturday. Marc was thrilled by her transformation.

After Ruth passed at the age of 99, Marc knew that leaving two legacy gifts to CJE in the name of Ruth Berman and Leo Berman was the best way to honor them and all they did for him and the Jewish community. This would support the work of CJE, greatly helping its mission. “I want to make sure there are organizations like CJE around for years to come to take care of the seniors in our community,” said Berman. With his designation of a legacy gift, he has certainly done that.

To find out how you can become part of CJE’s Create A Jewish Legacy program, please contact Allyson Marks Greenfield at 773.508.1130 or [email protected].

“CJE has to continue to be here for the community for decades to come. I am leaving a legacy gift for others to have the same experiences as my parents. This gift will hopefully provide and guarantee continuity for CJE, and that’s important for the people they serve.”

—Marc Berman, CJE Board Member and Legacy Donor

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COMMUNITY CALENDARCJE SeniorLife offers ongoing support groups and programs, which are subject to change. All programs are free unless indicated. Some fees may be partially covered by Medicare or private insurance.

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December1 Bureau of Sages Annual Open House. Join us as the Lieberman Bureau of Sages members showcase their work. Meet the members and learn more about the program. 6–7:30 p.m. Free. More information: 773.508.1301 or [email protected]. L

5 Leaving the Nest for College . . . Now What? Amy Dolnick, L.P.C. and Michelle Siegman, L.C.S.W. will discuss the emotional impact and loss parents feel as their children go away to college. Gain insight and coping tools on how to get through this bittersweet milestone with this informative and interactive discussion and dinner. 6:30–8 p.m. Free. Registration required: 847.236.7852 or [email protected]. W

8 Advance Directives. The Center for Disability & Elder Law will provide information about Power of Attorney for Health and Power of Attorney for Property. 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1106 or [email protected]. H

8 Lieberman Rehab and Fitness Center Grand Opening. Meet our therapists and learn about our therapy programs. Also: door prizes, raffle and light refreshments. 2–4:30 p.m. Free. Registration required: 847.929.3010 or [email protected]. L

15 Isolation and Health. Causes and effects of isolation, and how it affects mental and physical health. 1 CEU for social workers. 5–6:30 p.m. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1134. L

20 How to Worry Less as You Age. Rosann Corcoran, L.C.S.W. This discussion will include an examination of what makes us worry and how we may be able to overcome the habit of worrying. 11 a.m.–Noon. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1121 or [email protected]. H

January10 Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Mood. Lisa Brinkerhoff, L.C.S.W. This presentation will draw from new research in the mental health field clarifying the important relationship between your thoughts and your mood. Participants will learn practical strategies to challenge negative thoughts, turn them into helpful thoughts and improve mood. 11 a.m.–Noon. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1121 or [email protected]. H

12 Prepare Your Power of Attorney and Living Will. The Center for Disability & Elder Law. Sign up for a private, half-hour consultation to prepare your Powers of Attorney for Property and Healthcare and Illinois Living Will Declarations. By appointment. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1106 or [email protected]. H

February14 Building Healthier Relationships. Lisa Brinkerhoff, L.C.S.W. This program will focus on basic relationship skills and techniques and may bring new insight and wisdom to long-standing relationships. 11 a.m.–Noon. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1121 or [email protected]. H

March14 Four-Legged Friends: The Importance of Pets to Older Adults. Sharon Dornberg-Lee, L.C.S.W. While most realize the benefits of companionship that pets bring to one’s life, their vital role in preserving the physical and mental health of older adults is less understood. This talk will share research on the benefits of pet ownership as one ages. 11 a.m.–Noon. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1121 or [email protected]. H

Classes, Series, ProgramsHealthy Steps for Older AdultsTwo-week, evidence-based program proven to reduce the risk of falls includes screenings, education and suggestions (book included). Thursdays, December 1 and December 8, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $30 includes program, screenings, materials and lunch. Registration required: 773. 508.1073 W

Lakeshore Mercaz Center for Jewish Older AdultsCultural programs sponsored by CJE, Anshe Emet, Anshe Sholom, Emanuel Congregation and Temple Sholom. 1–2:15 p.m. Free. More info: Esther Craven 773.508.1047.

December 13 Anshe Emet January 10 call for location February 14 call for location March 14 call for location

Blood Pressure ScreeningThe Malibu Building, 6007 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago. 3–4 p.m. Free. Drop-in dates: December 19, January 9, February 13, March 14.

Matter of BalanceEight-week program that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and increase daily activities. Mather’s—More Than a Café in Norwood Park, 7134 W. Higgins, Chicago. Mondays, February 6 through March 27, 1:30–3 p.m. Fee applies. Registration required: 773.774.4704.

Healthy Steps for Older AdultsTwo-week, evidence-based program proven to reduce the risk of falls includes screenings, education, suggestions (book included). Mather’s—More Than a Café, 3235 N. Central, Chicago. Thursdays, March 9 and March 16, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Fee applies. Registration required: 773.205.3300.

Senior Resource SpecialistConnecting people over the age of 60 and people with disabilities with programs such as Medicare, Social Security, Transportation, Housing and more. Free service available at many locations. Call 773.508.1000 for more information. Locations include:

• Alcott Center• Gidwitz Place• Glenview Library• Lincolnwood Library• Niles Library• Patty Turner Center• Skokie Public Library• Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center• Wilmette Senior Center in the

Mallinckrodt Community

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR AAdult Day Services

1015 West Howard Street, Evanston847.492.1400

HBernard Horwich Building

3003 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago773.508.1000

LLieberman Center for

Health and Rehabilitation9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie

847.929.3320

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Senior Living1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield

847.374.0500

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Volunteer with CJE SeniorLifeGive us your time, and we’ll make your day!

Contact Volunteer Services at 847.929.3040 or [email protected]

CJE SeniorLife wishes all of our

friends a very happy hanukkah.

Caring Conversations. A support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors. Led by Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D. and Amy Loterstein, L.C.S.W., Holocaust Community Services. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 4–5:15 p.m. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004. H

Coffee & Conversation. A support group for Holocaust survivors. Led by Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services and Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services. Mondays, 1:30–3 p.m. Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004.

Sneak PeekNew Support Group for adult children who have parents with a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or related dementias. For more info: 847.236.7863 or [email protected]. W

Linkages’ Fifth Annual Policy, Advocacy and You Event will take place in February. For more info: 773.508.1106 or [email protected].

Holiday ClosingsChristmas December 26 New Year’s January 2

You can find even more events on our calendar at www.cje.net!

Family Caregivers—Deerfield. Emotional support, information and coping strategies for family caregivers of ADS-North participants and other caregivers in the community. Led by Emily Mysel, L.C.S.W. and Jaclyn Abramson, L.P.C., R.-D.M.T. 2nd Tuesday of the month, 2–3 p.m. Call to confirm dates: 847.236.7826. W

Family Caregivers—Evanston. Emotional support, information and coping strategies for all caregivers. Led by Barbara Sarasin, M.S.W. 2nd Tuesday of every month, 3:15–4:30 p.m. Registration required: 847.492.1400. A

Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities. Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. Led by Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Registration required: 773.508.1106. H

Living Life Through Loss. A bereavement support group. Led by David Rosenblatt, L.C.S.W. Sponsored by CJE SeniorLife and Jewish Healing Network. Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m. $5 donation per session. Registration required: 773.508.1129. H

Russian Tea Time: Chicago. An ongoing conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. Led by Roza Trogub, Holocaust Community Services. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, 3–4:30 p.m. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1069 or 773.508.1105. H

Russian Tea Time: Buffalo Grove. Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. Led by Vera Rodriguez and Maya Gumirov. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 2–3:30 p.m. 135 North Arlington Heights Road, Ste 104, Buffalo Grove. More info: 773.508.1149 or 224.625.2708.

Community Senior AdultsLunch, socializing and entertainment. More info: 773.508.1047. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. L

PARKINSON’S AT LIEBERMAN CENTERBasic Exercise Class. Designed to address weakened muscles, minimize the risk of falls and facilitate functional independence with daily routines. Led by HealthPro® Fitness. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1–2 p.m. Free. Registration required: Cindy Pedersen 847.929.3022. L

Seated Tai Chi. A low impact form of exercise that uses slow, controlled movements and gradual shifts of body weight. Led by Andrew Serlin, D.C. Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required: Cindy Pedersen 847.929.3022. L

Seated Dance and Movement. Motivates people with Parkinson’s to keep moving and helps to decrease symptoms. Led by Gail Gogliotti, M.A. Wednesdays, 11–11:45 a.m. Free. Registration required: Cindy Pedersen 847.929.3022. L

PARKINSON’S AT WEINBERG COMMUNITYParkinson’s on the MoveExercise Class. Wednesdays & Fridays ongoing, Noon–1 p.m. 847.236.7852. W

Support Groups Parkinson’s Caregivers. Emotional support, information and coping strategies for caregivers of someone with Parkinson’s. 3rd Wednesday of the month, Noon–1 p.m. Call to confirm dates: Michelle Bernstein 847.236.7852. W

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CJE WELCOMES RABBI MICHELLE STERN

By Nicole Bruce

We are delighted to say shalom to Rabbi Stern who has recently joined the CJE family. Working primarily at Lieberman Center and Weinberg Community, she will lead Shabbat and holiday services, share her deep love of music by integrating it into prayer and programming, and facilitate dynamic Jewish learning sessions. In addition, she will provide spiritual guidance to residents, clients, family members and staff members during transitions that occur in a health care setting.

A board-certified chaplain, she has worked in numerous hospitals, nursing homes, congregations and schools in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Delaware and the US Virgin Islands. Rabbi Stern’s interest in eldercare and the intersection of spirituality and health grew during her rabbinical internships. For example, she provided care on a dementia unit and collaborated with hospice at the Abramson Center for Jewish Life, an assisted living residence and nursing home outside of Philadelphia.

For the past five years, Rabbi Stern has been staff chaplain in the emergency and intensive care units at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, where she also trained as a mindfulness meditation facilitator.

“One of the things that I found very appealing about CJE is its commitment to its mission and values. Providing guidance and promoting holistic care through difficult late life transitions are very meaningful and important in my work. I’m very excited about returning to eldercare and long-term, residential care in order to fulfill this important rabbinic work,” said Rabbi Stern.

Susan Buchbinder, Director of Religious Life, is thrilled that Rabbi Stern has joined the CJE team, “We are really looking forward to our new Rabbi sharing with older adults and their families meaningful and uplifting moments that motivate, inspire and invigorate their minds, bodies and souls.”