Art by Karin Foreman
Dear Friends,
We hope that Chanukah has started off bright for you! We have a lot to share about CBST’s Aging Together (AT) programs. Note our upcoming 12/8 and 12/20 gatherings, then sign up for an amazing 6-week AT Intensive, Aging Independently, Together that will take place this January and February. Take a break to chuckle at our new “Guess Who?” section—do you recognize this CBST AT member?! Check out the Chanukah playlists below, light your candles and enjoy reading while they’re glowing.
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Aging Together Presents:
Understanding and Effectively Managing Depression in Older Adults with Dr. Gregory Hinrichsen, PhD
Wednesday, December 8, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Register here » (If you've registered for an Aging Together program in the past, no need to register, you're already on the list!)
Dr. Hinrichsen will explore "The Feeling, Thought, Behavior, Body Connection in Depression” and how it impacts older adults. Even if you’re an “expert” in depression, join us for new insights.
Everybody is welcome. Zoom information will be sent the morning of December 8.
The Zoom room will open at 5:15 p.m. with a hard start at 5:30 p.m. so please arrive early to “get your seat.” Though we’ll end the formal presentation at 7:00 p.m., our guest has offered to stay on until 7:15 p.m. for an open discussion to explore the topic further. Feel free to BYON (Bring Your Own Nosh) to this portion of our gathering.
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Do you have a question that you’d like to ask Dr. Hinrichsen? What’s helped you during times of depression? Let Judy know; put “Dr. H” in the subject line. We may incorporate your question into our gathering.
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Aging Together Singles
Wednesday, December 20, 7:00–8:15 p.m.
Come meet other CBST singles for discussion and shmoozing! Let us know you’re interested/curious by dropping a note. Zoom information will be sent out the morning of December 20.
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Sleep—How to Hibernate Better this Winter
with Dr. Gregory Hinrichsen
January 5, 2022, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
We await a return visit by Dr. Gregory Hinrichsen to talk about “Sleep—How to Hibernate Better this Winter.”
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🟢 NEW! Aging Together Intensive—an amazing opportunity for all CBST “Aging Together-niks!”
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Aging Independently, Together
Building a Community of Connected LGBTQS Adults—Not Just for “Solo Agers”
Six Wednesdays, 5:30–6:45 p.m. (January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 and March 2, 2022)
Led by Judy Ribnick, LCSW, MA, Director of Aging Together, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) and a team of facilitators
Are you aging with limited family members, friends or other loved ones nearby to take on the role of caregiver or health care decision-maker? Is it time to build or nourish your social network? Have you considered what it would take to be able to “age in place” and other possible housing options? Are you ready to fulfill one of the program’s mantras—“to take control of your aging before it takes control of you?”
Hosted by Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) and DOROT and based on a program developed by Iona Senior Services, a DC-area aging service organization, this 6-week series for LGBTQS older adults is designed for those seeking tools, strategies, and support to age more intentionally and plan for the future. Each session offers a topic-specific presentation on critical decision-making, along with conversation, check-ins, and assignments. A resource book will be sent to participants. Participants need to commit themselves to the full six-sessions to the best of their ability.
Please note: Class size is limited (future workshops may be offered through DOROT).
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Questions? Curious? Not sure if Aging Independently, Together is for you? Call Judy at (917) 310-4656 or write JRibnick@CBST.org and put “AIT” in the subject line.
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Check out CBST Aging Together videos and resource links from our monthly AT gatherings: |
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Aging Together/Aleinu "Sh'ma" Gathering: Listening and Speaking Across the Generations at CBST
Hear what members from Aleinu, CBST’s space for queer Jews in their 20s and 30s, and Aging Together had to say about our common and differing experiences. Facilitated by Rabbi Yael Rapport, CBST's Associate Rabbi, with panelists Alicia Fowler, Bob Kunikoff and Johanna Sanders.
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LGBTQ-Friendly Housing in NYC and Beyond
Even if you’re satisfied with your current housing situation, tune into this stimulating exploration of Housing Options for LGBTQS+ people of all ages in NYC and beyond. The session featured Latisha Millard-Bethea, Director of SAGE's Resident Services—NYC Housing Initiative; Sydney Kopp-Richardson, Director of SAGE's National LGBT Elder Housing Initiative; and CBST's own Yael Bat-Chava, who focused on ‘co-housing’.
Here are the three Powerpoint presentations:
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Articles of Note
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Food for Thought
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Curated playlists centered on major themes of the holiday: gratitude, miracles, light and celebration. Click the links below to listen on Spotify.
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Can you tell who this CBST character is?
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L’Shalom,
Ora and Judy
Ora Ezrachi, PhD.
Co-Chair “Solo Aging”
Judy Ribnick, LCSW, MA
Director, CBST Aging Together
(917) 310-4656
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