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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Thumbnail image for: March 5: L’Chaim – A Book Talk- Opening Doors: The Unlikely Alliance Between the Irish and the Jews in America

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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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July 30: Movie Club: Greenfingers

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Older Adult Online Activities The beauty and delicacy of a flower seem a sharp contrast to the rough exterior of a prison inmate. Today’s movie is loosely based on the true story about the award-winning prisoners of HMP Leyhill, a minimum-security prison in the Cotswolds, England, who go on to compete in a national gardening […]
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July 16: Spice Up Your Life: Spice and Cooking Exploration with Chives 

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Older Adult Online Activities Explore a different culinary herb or spice each month with Akron Summit County Library. The spice of July is chives. Participants will be able to pick up a small, fresh chive plant at the Akron Jewish Family Service office after participating in this program, while supplies last. Because this is sponsored […]
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July 9: See the USA: Go Big or Go Home

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Older Adult Online Activities “The Gentle Giant” of 8’11” fame and many other famous individuals call this state home. This state is also the largest state with “do-it-yourself” house kits. Vanity license plates are popular in the state. And if you need a snack while touring “Cloud Gate”, this state has the largest bakery in […]
Thumbnail image for: May 28: Movie Club: On the Basis of Sex

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 […]
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May 7: L’Chaim – Klezmer Music

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. […]
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May 6: See the USA: Flatter Than A Pancake

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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 – […]
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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 […]