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February 4: See The USA-Flat Water

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Older Adult Online Activities Kool-Aid wouldn’t exist without this state. A long, cool drink might be necessary after working out in the largest weight room in the United States. Finally, if a young woman graduated from a certain college without being kissed during her time at school, she could be responsible for the college crumbling! Free […]

February 12: Do Jews Have An Obligation ‘To Be Green?’

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Older Adult Online Activities The Torah teaches that humans are responsible for the environment and must protect it so that all species can thrive. Join us this Tu BiShvat as we explore different ways to make our lives a “little greener”. Free to participate. Wednesday, February 121:00 – 2:00 pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form […]

February 18: See the USA-Sooner Rather Than Later

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Older Adult Online Activities Never have change for a parking meter? Think you’ve driven on the worst roads? Do you wish people would yield when they see a yield sign? Join us on our adventure to the state that has an official state meal and a pigeon museum! Free to participate. Tuesday, February 181:00 – 2:00 […]

February 26: Movie Club – Keeping The Faith

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Older Adult Online Activities Best friends since they were kids, Rabbi Jacob Schram (Ben Stiller) and Father Brian Finn (Edward Norton) are dynamic and popular young men living and working on New York’s Upper West Side. When Anna Reilly (Jenna Elfman), once their childhood friend and now grown into a beautiful corporate executive, suddenly returns […]

March 4: See The USA – P&P

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Older Adult Online Activities The famous goodnight phrase, “Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite” started in this state. It also has the largest blackwater swamp in the USA. And can you tell the difference between Coca-Cola and Pepsi? Free to participate. Tuesday, March 41:00 – 2:00 pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form below […]

March 5: L’Chaim – A Book Talk- Opening Doors: The Unlikely Alliance Between the Irish and the Jews in America

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Older Adult Online Activities Opening Doors draws from a deep well of historical sources to show how Irish and Jewish Americans became steadfast allies in classrooms, picket lines, and political machines, and ultimately helped one another become key power players in shaping America’s future. This book talk is provided by the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Free […]

March 18: See the USA – An Apple A Day

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Older Adult Online Activities Did you know that Father’s Day owes its start to this state? There’s a bridge just for squirrels here and a pig nearly caused a major war. And I’ll take a Venti Peppermint Mocha, please. Free to participate. Tuesday, March 181:00 – 2:00 pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form below to […]

March 19: Movie Club: Six Triple Eight

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Older Adult Online Activities The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism and grueling working conditions, they were committed to serving their country with honor and distinction. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, […]

January 28: Movie Club: Eleanor the Great

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Older Adult Online Activities After the death of her oldest friend, 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein moves from Florida to New York City for a fresh start. Wandering into a support group for Holocaust survivors, she tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. After watching it together, we will briefly discuss the […]

January 21: Spice it Up! Part 2

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Older Adult Online Activities We will discuss the results of trying three recipes with cinnamon and share some of our own favorite recipes using this spice. Free to participate. Wednesday, January 211:00 – 2:00 pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form below to participate. You will receive a link to join the activity after you […]

January 7: Spice it Up! Part 1

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Older Adult Online Activities Kick off our new series with a staple from our spice racks: cinnamon! Join us as we explore its origins in Sri Lanka, learn how to propagate, grow, and cultivate this aromatic delight. We’ll also dive into its fascinating history within the spice trade. Plus, get three recipes to experiment with […]

January 14: How to Be a Great Jewish Grandparent

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Older Adult Online Activities Just as children don’t come with instructions, neither does the journey of grandparenting. Join us to explore the traits that define great grandparents and how we can support our young family members while honoring their parents. Participation is free! Wednesday, January 141:00 – 2:00 pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form […]

June 17: See the USA: Ponyhenge

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Older Adult Online Activities Rescheduled from April, this state is a history buff’s dream! If you love the Cleveland Cavalier’s you have an important sports history figure to thank from this state. It has a lake with the longest name in the world; 43 letters to be exact. But be careful not to run into […]

June 24: Movie Club: Waking Ned Devine

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Older Adult Online Activities When best friends Jackie O’Shea (Ian Bannen) and Michael O’Sullivan (David Kelly) discover someone in their small Irish village has won the lottery, they immediately set off to see if the winner is in a sharing mood. Deducing that Ned Devine is the lucky man, O’Shea and O’Sullivan pay him a […]

May 28: Movie Club: On the Basis of Sex

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Older Adult Online Activities Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a struggling attorney and new mother who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a groundbreaking tax case with her husband, attorney Martin Ginsburg, she knows it could change the direction of her career and the way the courts […]

May 20: See the USA- We All Scream for Ice Cream!

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Older Adult Online Activities Ice cream cones made their debut in this state in 1904. It also has the largest beer-producing plant in the US. The Cave State was also the home of one of the first suburban shopping centers. And one city has managed to make a name for itself as the fountain capital of […]

May 7: L’Chaim – Klezmer Music

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Older Adult Online Activities Klezmer music is an instrumental tradition of the Ashkenazi Jews. As the music arrived in the United States, it lost some of its traditional ritual elements and adopted elements of American big band and popular music. After a decline the music began to be popularized again in the late 1970s in the so-called Klezmer Revival. […]

May 6: See the USA: Flatter Than A Pancake

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Older Adult Online Activities This state is the geographical center of the lower 48 United States and flatter than a pancake from IHOP! There are ten towns with a population of 10 people or less. Full of sunflowers, this state was also the setting for the “Wizard of Oz.” Free to participate. Tuesday, May 61:00 […]

April 9: Remembering Agnes Keleti: Holocaust Survivor and Olympic Legend

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Older Adult Online Activities Join us in honoring the extraordinary life and legacy of Agnes Keleti, who passed away on January 2, 2025, at the age of 103. A Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic gold medalist, Keleti’s life story is one of unparalleled resilience, achievement, and inspiration. This program is provided by the […]

April 15: See the USA: Ponyhenge

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Older Adult Online Activities This state is a history buff’s dream! If you love the Cleveland Cavalier’s you have an important sports history figure to thank from this state. It has a lake with the longest name in the world; 43 letters to be exact. But be careful not to run into someone named Lizzie […]

April 22: See the USA: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

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Older Adult Online Activities If you know the song, “I’m the Problem” or the song “I Walk the Line,” this is your state! This concert hall boasts the world’s longest-running radio show. You might want to “Do the Dew” as this state has reached a record breaking 113 degrees. Free to participate. Tuesday, April 221:00 – […]

April 23: Movie Club: Conclave

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Older Adult Online Activities Conclave is a 2024 political thriller based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. Cardinal Lawrence is involved in one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, participating in the selection of a new pope. Surrounded by powerful religious leaders in the halls of the Vatican, he soon uncovers a trail […]