Pre-Purim Happy Hour February 21 (See Page 5) Magician Eric Vaughn to Perform at the Pre-Purim Happy Hour
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Jewish Community Center January/February 2018 • Tevet/Adar 5778 America’s First Ladies February 7 (see page 6) Pre-Purim Happy Hour February 21 (see page 5) Magician Eric Vaughn to perform at the Pre-Purim Happy Hour Begins January 29 (see page 13) Stephanie Baines, Aging Mastery Facilitator TheJKC.org/HeritageCenter Heritage Center The Heritage Center is a program of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City serving older adults. It is made possible with major funding from the Menorah Heritage Foundation This Calls for of Greater Kansas City, Jewish Federation of Kansas City and the United Way of Greater Kansas City. a Celebration! Office Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm The Heritage Center has officially been re-accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers Mission The mission of the Heritage Center is to positively impact our community by creating opportunities for healthy aging in a welcoming Jewish environment. Accreditation National Institute of Senior Centers Let’s Celebrate Together Heritage Center Committee March 8 • 4:00-6:00pm Stephen Feinstein Bonnie Rosen Billie Lash Phil Rubenstein Heritage Center Loretta Levine Vivian Schlozman Efi Kamara Ann Stern Drop in to enjoy delicious Rod Minkin Mike Rogovein appetizers and live entertainment by The Don The Heritage Center Committee Warner Ensemble is an advisory committee of the Heritage Center. The purpose of the committee is to identify the needs and interests of older adults served by the Heritage The Heritage Center is committed Center and to advise The J staff to implementing quality programs and board members regarding and services. By achieving national matters of concern, priority and accreditation, our community can be potential innovation. proud in knowing that the Heritage Sponsored by Center is accomplishing the very best Interested in learning more in industry practices. Re-accreditation or serving on the committee? takes place every five years and brings Contact Sandra Greason, together community leaders, lay Director of the Heritage Center leaders, members and staff who work at (913) 327.8042. together to identify strengths as well as areas of improvement. Health & Fitness בריאות וכושר Water Fit Chair Yoga Tuesdays 1:00pm-2:00pm Tuesdays 9:15am-10:15am Indoor Pool Studio 1 Thursdays 1:00pm-2:00pm Thursdays 9:15am-10:15am Cost: Free (Members Only) Cost: Free This class is low-impact and great for those just getting Chair Yoga includes stretching poses (asanas), breath work started on an exercise routine. Participants must obtain a (prana yama) and meditation for the purpose of promoting Heritage Center membership card available at The J Main Reception Desk. Instructor: Bonnie Pennington flexibility and mobility. Instructor: Robin Jaffe 2017 Season at the 2018 White Theatre Coming Soon! March 17-25 April 11 - 14 Visiting Nurse January 10th Heritage 9:00am-10:30am February 14th Center Cost: Free Blood pressure readings are offered each month and glucose tests will be available in the odd months. The glucose test does June 10 July 7 - 29 require a 12-hour fast. Appointments are not required. Cardio Fitness Mondays 10:00am-10:45am Tuesdays 10:00am-10:45am Wednesdays 10:00am-10:45am MAC Rm Co-produced with The Coterie Theatre Thursdays 10:00am-10:45am Fridays 10:00am-10:45am Cost: Free This low-impact class focuses on cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility and balance. Participants can sit or stand. Tickets Available Now Exercises can be modified for all ages and abilities. TheWhiteTheatre.org White Theatre Box Office: (913) 327.8054 In-person – The White Theatre Box Office: 10am - 2pm, M - F בריאות וכושר Health & Fitness The following exercise classes are under the direction of Fitness + Sports at The J. As a benefit to J Members, those with a senior single or senior couple membership may attend these classes free of charge. Heritage Center Members who have paid the membership fee may participate in these classes after purchasing an exercise punch card (see prices below). Any questions regarding class time, location, schedule, cancellations or instructors should be directed to the Group Exercise Coordinator at (913) 327.8081. For the latest on class schedules and cancellations, go to facebook.com/jfitkc. (You don’t need a Facebook account to access this page.) Exercise Punch Card T’ai Chi Cost: 1 punch 5-punch $21 (Members only) 10-punch $35 (Members only) Instructor: Alan Karchmer Just bring your punch card to class and the instructor Gain freedom from potential falls using basic movements to will take care of the rest. Cards may be purchased in the increase balance and flexibility. The class is easy to follow and Heritage Center or the Member Experience Desk. A beginners are not only welcomed, but encouraged. 5-punch card expires after 3 months. A 10-punch card expires after 4 months. Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Gentle Floor Yoga Prevention NEW Cost: 1 punch Cost: 1 punch Instructor: Varies Instructor: Diana Zugenbuhler Gentle Floor Yoga classes are designed to open the body, Endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation of America, this class stretch and tone the muscles, increase inner-awareness and focuses on movements to increase strength and flexibility as also bring a sense of peace within. well as improve balance. One Hour Total Fit Gentle Pilates Cost: 1 punch Cost: 1 punch Instructor: Varies Instructor: Varies One Hour Total Fit is a conditioning class working on muscular Gentle Pilates is an ordered series of exercises that help build strength, endurance, balance and flexibility. flexibility, muscular strength and endurance. All floor work. Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas Do you want to be informed of class (SHICK) cancellations or other Mondays 2:00pm-5:00pm last minute changes? Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm Club Rm 3 Fridays 1:00pm-5:00pm For your convenience, the Heritage Center Meet with a Medicare trained volunteer counselor subscribes to an automated voice message system. to learn about Medicare benefits and enrollment Receive a voice message for only the classes you processes. All SHICK volunteers are trained by the attend. Sign up today. Contact the Heritage Center Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services at (913) 327.8044. and undergo background checks. Call (785) 242.7200 to schedule an appointment. 4 Special Events אירועים מיוחדים Movie Matinee - Megan Leavey Monday, 12:45pm Heritage Center January 8 Cost: Donations Accepted In this moving drama, marine corporal Megan Leavey bonds with a military dog named Rex, as the pair detect explosives in Iraq. When Leavey is injured and forced to return home, she vows to cut through the military’s red tape to adopt Rex. Based on a true story. Rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for war violence, language, suggestive material, and thematic elements. 1 hr 56 min. Movie Matinee – The Glass Castle Monday, February 12 12:45pm Heritage Center Cost: Donations Accepted In this moving drama based on a memoir by Jeannette Walls, a young woman reflects on her unconventional upbringing at the hands of her artsy, nonconformist parents. Now married to a man who works in finance in New York, she faces criticism from her parents that she’s betrayed their values. Rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for language, mature thematic isues. 2 hrs 7 min. Pre-Purim Happy Hour Wednesday, 4:00pm-6:00pm Heritage Center February 21 Cost: Donations Accepted Join your friends at the Heritage Center for a special Pre- Purim Happy Hour featuring comedy magician, Eric Vaughn. Prepare to laugh and be entertained while enjoying light appetizers and beverages. Dress for Purim or come as you are. 5 אירועים מיוחדים Special Events Learn, Laugh, Love NEW Henry Bloch Collection Thursday, January 18 1:00pm MAC Rm Cost: Free Local H&R Bloch founder, Henry Bloch has bequested his curated collection to the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art and we have expert, Jenny Stempleman, who can share the story of the man and his gift to the people of Kansas City. This is an amazing art appreciation opportunity. Preregister at the Heritage Center (913) 327.8044. America’s First Ladies NEW Wednesday, 1:00pm-2:00pm Board Room February 7 Cost: $5 Member; $10 Non-Member Marlene Katz will bring a special presentation of America’s First Ladies that will be packed with anecdotes, sidebars and a time line in the advancement of women’s rights. The ladies will come to life sharing the way women paved the way in times of change. These ladies were and still are hostesses, progressive thinkers, confident role models, mothers, politicians, advocates and more. Being First Lady of the United States is one of the most incredible and demanding jobs that a woman can hold in this country. Preregister at the Heritage Center (913) 327.8044. Learn, Laugh, Love NEW Mindfulness and Self-Care: Cultivating your Wellness Toolkit Thursday, 1:00pm-2:00pm Board Room February 15 Cost: Free Come and learn about “Self-Care!” This workshop will cover several tactics that can reduce your stress, increase your emotional and mental resiliency, and help you take care of YOU! Participants will learn about mindfulness techniques, practice breathing and grounding exercises, and create their own self-care tools for managing stress in-the-moment. Preregister at the Heritage Center (913) 327.8044. 6 Recreation ֶנופֹש Pins & Friends Bridge Lessons & Play Mondays 1:00pm AMF College Lanes Mondays 1:00pm-4:00pm Heritage Center Cost: $5 Cost: Member Free; Non-Member $2 The Heritage Center has partnered with AMF College Lanes Want to get back in the game but need to refresh your skills? to offer you an opportunity to do some bowling with your Each week instructor Bob Kleban teaches a bridge lesson to friends at an extremely reduced price.