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BRAND NEW!
GETSETUP
Tuesday, November 1
1:00pm - 2:00pm VIA ZOOM or
IN-PERSON (Shaw JCC Akron only)
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GetSetUp provides free LIVE virtual classes for older adults taught by peers - ask questions, make new friends, learn new things and have fun. As part of this program, a limited number of iPads and Internet access are available to those who don’t have computers and do not currently have Internet. Learn all about it at this free session. GetSetUp is funded by a grant from the Ohio Dept. of Aging. Free to participate.
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TUNING IN TOGETHER
RESEARCHING JEWISH FAMILY HISTORY
Wednesday, November 2
1:00 - 2:00pm VIA ZOOM
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Learn how to find and use unindexed records to enhance your family history research. Free to participate.
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Joint Program with JFS Columbus
CHAIR YOGA
Wednesdays, Nov 2 & 16
2:00pm - 2:45pm VIA ZOOM
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Stay healthy with chair yoga! Please have a chair without wheels available during the session. There will be some standing exercises included as well. This is a joint program with Jewish Family Services of Columbus. Free to participate.
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ART & JEWELS (WITH A JEWISH TWIST)
Friday, November 4
1:00 - 2:00pm VIA ZOOM
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A fascinating glimpse into the world of rare gemstones, as well as a brief history of Jews in the jewelry trade and the art world. Hosted by Bill Rau, CEO and third-generation owner of M.S. Rau, the largest fine art, jewelry, and antiques gallery in New Orleans. Free to participate.
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WORLD TOUR
CAIRO EGYPT
Tuesday, November 8
1:00 - 2:00pm VIA ZOOM
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Explore the sixth largest city in the world featuring they pyramids of Giza, an old cave church, walk around Khan el-Khalili and a trip to the Red Sea Coral reefs. We will also share with you, Egyptian food and show you the difference between Old Cairo and New Cairo. Free to participate.
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TRY A GETSETUP CLASS
IPAD BASICS
Wednesday, November 9
1:00pm - 2:00pm VIA ZOOM
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Bring your iPad and learn about the external buttons and controls, how to use the iPad dock, how to open, move and delete apps and how to use folders to organize your settings. You will also learn how to personalize your iPad by configuring your settings just for you. Free to participate.
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DE-CLUTTER & DE-STRESS
PAY IT FORWARD!
Friday, November 11
1:00pm - 2:00pm VIA ZOOM
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We’ve spent a great deal of time decluttering the rooms in our homes and now is the time to Pay It Forward with information from all participants on where to share all our decluttered items. Find out who needs your books, who can benefit from your eyeglasses and what to do with workday clothing and jewelry. Free to participate.
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AN AFTERNOON OF GRATITUDE WITH
MUSIC & POETRY
Tuesday, November 15
1:00 - 2:00pm VIA ZOOM
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Join folks from communities across Ohio in this season of thankfulness for an afternoon of gratitude. The music and poetry for this event will be held in the Russian language. Isaak Vaysband will be our featured poet and Arkadiy Gips, our featured musician. Free to participate.
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TUNING IN TOGETHER
THE JEWISH WORLD OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON
Wednesday, November 16
1:00 - 2:00pm VIA ZOOM
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My Jewish Learning presents Professor Andrew Porwancher as he debunks a string of myths about this founder’s origins to arrive at a startling conclusion: Hamilton was, in all likelihood, born and raised Jewish. Join us to revolutionize your understanding of this American icon. Free to participate.
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PRESENTED BY JFSA CLEVELAND'S BRAIN HEALTH & WELLNESS SERIES
THE EFFECT OF HORMONES ON COGNITIVE DECLINE
Thursday, November 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm VIA ZOOM
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Cognitive impairment can be caused by numerous factors (i.e., genetics, aging, lifestyle, environment), but surprisingly, several studies have found that hormonal fluctuations are one of the key factors that lead to defects in cognitive function. Learn how hormones play a role in Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. Free to participate.
CLICK HERE to register or call Nicole at 216.504.2615
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TECHNOLOGY TUNE-UP
Tuesday, November 22
1:00 - 2:00pm VIA ZOOM
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Back by popular demand, our technology tune up sessions are driven by the requests of our participants. While we will review and answer problems from our October 25th session, we will introduce you to our new Akron-based Digital Coach who is available to help you with your electronic devices. Free to participate.
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MOVIE CLUB
"DEFIANCE"
Tuesday, November 29
1:00pm - 3:30pm VIA ZOOM
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Four Jewish brothers living in Nazi occupied Poland escape into the forest where they join up with Russian resistance fighters in battling the Nazis. Throughout the war they built a village inside the forest and saved the lives of more than 1200 other Jews. We will watch the movie together and hold a brief discussion after the movie. Free to participate.
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SAMPLE A GETSETUP CLASS
FALL HARVEST:
HEALTHY RECIPES
Wednesday, November 30
1:00pm - 2:00pm VIA ZOOM
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Fall is the perfect time to get back into your kitchen and cook up some delicious, healthy meals that make the most of autumn’s harvest. Free to participate.
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