CJE SeniorLife offers events and programs on a wide variety of topics of interest to seniors and their families. Fees vary according to the program and individual circumstances and some groups may be partially covered by Medicare and supplemental insurance. For information or to attend an event, call CJE SeniorLife at 773/508-1000 or visit us online at www.cje.net for full calendar listings.

MARCH 2013 CALENDAR

Monday, March 4

Yiddish with Dyna Wise. Conversation and a little learning with Yiddishist and teacher Dyna Wise at 10 a.m. at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. For more information and to register, please call 773/508-1000. Yiddish with Dyna Wise is part of a regularly rotating series of Monday morning programs, each one focused on a different aspect of Yiddish culture and experiences (all sessions in English).

Tuesday, March 5

The Taste of Passover at Weinberg Community for Senior Living. Stop by for an open house at Weinberg Community for Senior Living, 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 to sample new and creative foods for Passover from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. You will take home a treat and fun new recipes that you can prepare for the holiday. There is no charge for this program. RSVP to 847/236-7842 by Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

Tuesday, March 5

Linkages Social Event. An evening social gathering with dinner and music for adults with disabilities and their families from 6 to 8 p.m. at JCFS Joy Faith Knapp Center, 3145 W. Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60645. There is no charge for this program. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Rosann Corcoran at 773/508-1694.

Wednesday, March 6

The Elder Journey: How to Plan for the Changing Needs of Seniors in the 21^st Century with Attorney Marty Fogarty. Marty Fogarty sees law as a reflection of life. With each of life’s changes and transitions, the law—or its application—must change. Many of us have loved ones going through long-term health care transitions. This presentation will provide practical ways to help you manage and plan for these transitions.

You will learn how to increase your understanding of how to support a loved one through a transition, identify benefit programs and application requirements, and navigate the myriad of benefit programs that are available. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation, 9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL 60076. Reception is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Presentation is from 6 to 7 p.m. 1 CEU offered for L.S.W., L.C.S.W. and L.C.P.C. professionals. For more information and to register, please call 847/929-3022.

Thursday, March 7

Food $ense Program: Healthy Eating on a Budget from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Care for Real, 5339 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640. For more information and to RSVP, please call 773/508-1073.

Monday, March 11

Yiddish Movies with English Subtitles: Second Annual Showing of “Gefilte Fish Chronicles.” Film showing at 10 a.m. at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. For more information and to register, please call 773/508-1000. Yiddish Movies with English Subtitles is part of a regularly rotating series of Monday morning programs, each one focused on a different aspect of Yiddish culture and experiences (all sessions in English).

Tuesday, March 12

More than Amelia: Tales for International Women’s Day.  Cynthia Florsheim shares stories from the adventurous life of her aunt, Victorine Florsheim Lederer. Known as the “black sheep” of her Jewish family, Ms. Florsheim-Ledrer was a world traveler, aviatrix, Secret Service detective, and more during the first half of the 2oth century. Join us from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. For more information and to register, please call 773/508-1000.

Wednesday, March 13

Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters. This program, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Illinois Chapter, focuses on the 10 warning signs of serious memory loss. It includes a basic overview of Alzheimer’s disease and covers risk factors, diagnosis, and the benefits of early detection. Through video footage, you will meet people living with memory loss as they address the fears and myths associated with dementia, and hear from the family members who are on the journey with them. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Weinberg Community for Senior Living, 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. There is no charge for this program. Registration is required. Refreshments will be served. For more information and to register, please call 847/236-7842 or visit alz.org/illinois.

Thursday, March 14

Food $ense Program: Grocery shopping for nutrient dense food on a budget from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Care for Real, 5339 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640. For more information and to RSVP, please call 773/508-1073.

Monday, March 18

Culture Café: Food for Your Mind and Your Spirit. Explore Jewish literature, art, music and more with our guest culture mavens at 10 a.m. at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. For more information and to register, please call 773/508-1000. Culture Cafe is part of a regularly rotating series of Monday morning programs, each one focused on a different aspect of Yiddish culture and experiences (all sessions in English).

Tuesday, March 19

Free Blood Pressure Screening. Blood pressure has been termed the “silent killer” because it often does not produce any noticeable symptoms. It is important to know your blood pressure; maintaining normal levels is good for overall health as well as for lowering your risk of serious complications. Join Community Nurse Carol Chaya Siegal for your free screening from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m. before the movie showing of “Young at Heart” at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. For more information and to register, please call 773/508-1000.

Tuesday, March 19

Film Screening: “Young at Heart.”  Film showing from 12:45 to 3 p.m. at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. This event is free and open to the community. For more information and to register, please call 773/508-1000.

Thursday, March 21

Food $ense Program: Cooking for one or two. One-pot meals that are nutritious, delicious, and easy on the budget. We will prepare and taste a vegetarian dish together from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Care for Real, 5339 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640. For more information and to RSVP, please call 773/508-1073.

Thursday, March 28

Food $ense Program: Benefits Review. Do you know about benefits that are available to you?  Are you getting all the benefits that you are eligible to receive?  We also prepare and taste a low-salt high in flavor crock pot meal from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Care for Real, 5339 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640. For more information and to RSVP, please call 773/508-1073.

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Since 1972, CJE SeniorLife has enhanced the lives of older adults and their families through an innovative, comprehensive network that includes life enrichment programs, supportive resources, healthcare, research and education. CJE is a partner in serving the community, supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. For more information about CJE services, call 773/508-1000 or visit www.cje.net.