October/November 2021 Newsletter
Dear Friend,

We hope that you’re enjoying the colors of fall! We have a lot of great information to share with you about CBST’s Aging Together (AT) programs. Have a seat and catch up on what AT is up to.
Upcoming Gathering - Nov. 3rd
Aleinu and Aging Together Present:
Sh'ma: Listening and Speaking Across the Generations
Wednesday, November 3, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Register here » All ages welcome, All perspectives necessary! If you've registered for an Aging Together program in the past, no need to register, you're already on the list!

Come listen, learn and engage with members from Aleinu and Aging Together as we meet for conversation about our common and differing experiences. Intergenerational conversations to follow panel discussion. Facilitated by Rabbi Yael Rapport, Associate Rabbi, CBST, with panelists Alicia Fowler, Bob Kunikoff and Johanna Sanders.

Everybody is welcome to join us. Zoom information will be sent the morning of Nov 3.
At the suggestion of a number of AT participants, on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (note that we’re meeting on Weds., not Tues.), we’ll have an opportunity to learn from and talk with congregants of diverse generations. “Sh’ma: Listening and Speaking Across the Generations” is co-sponsored by Aging Together and CBST’s Aleinu for queer Jews in their 20’s and 30’s. We’ll start with a panel moderated by Rabbi Yael Rapport and three congregants, Alicia Fowler, Bob Kunikoff, and Johanna Sanders. This will be followed by mixed-generation breakout rooms so that we can hear each other’s perspectives.
 
Register here if you have not attended an Aging Together gathering – all ages welcome. You’ll find Zoom information is at the bottom of this newsletter. We’ll resend it again on the morning of Nov. 3rd.
 
The Zoom room will open at 5:15 p.m. with a hard start at 5:30 so please arrive early to “get your seat.” Though we’ll end the formal presentation at 7:00, our guests have offered to stay on until 7:15 for an open discussion to explore the topic further. Feel free to BYON (Bring Your Own Nosh) to this portion of our gathering.
 
Related item: Do you have a question that you’d like to ask someone in their 20-40’s? Let Judy know at Jribnick@cbst.org; put “Generations” in the subject line. We may incorporate your question into our gathering.
LGBTQ-Friendly Housing resources
Here is the "CBST 10.5.21 LGBTQ-friendly Housing Video" from our stimulating session with 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.

Here are the three Powerpoint presentations:
 

Since the presentation, Yael has started a Facebook group for CBST’ers interested in exploring co-housing. Email her directly at Yael.Bat.Chava@gmail.com.  
                               
Latisha suggested this very helpful site about Affordable Housing Development in NYC. Sydney suggested these excellent sites from SAGE on Self-Advocacy for Community Members and Advocating for the Needs of LGBT Older Adults. There’s lots of valuable information here and in all of the Power Point presentations – feel free to share with others.
Aging Together – Singles
Aging Together – Singles (“AT-S”) Join our online meetup on Weds., Nov. 17, from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. Let us know that you’ll be attending or are curious about AT-S here, agingtogethercbst@gmail.com. Please put “AT-S -11/17/21” in the subject line. Zoom information will be sent the morning of 11/17.
Next Aging Together Gathering
Hold Wednesday, Dec. 8th, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., for our December AT gathering. We’ll explore “Understanding and Effectively Managing Depression in Older Adults”. January 5th will focus on sleep (perfect for winter hibernation).
Articles of Note
Thanks to AT member, Jack Malick, for this article on Social Security Cost of Living Increase. And take a look at this issue of PBS’ Next Avenue for stories on “Queer Comics Who Paved the Way”, “The Menopause ‘Meno-Potbelly’”, “How to Get Money to Start Your Small Business” and more!
Zoom Information - Aging Together Nov 3rd
We hope you enjoyed the changing leaves and this edition of CBST’s Aging Together monthly newsletter. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd.
Topic: Aging Together
Time: Nov 3, 2021 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 842 8285 3380
Call-in: +1 646 876 9923 (New York)
L’Shalom,
Ora and Judy
 
Ora Ezrachi, PhD., Co-Chair, Aging Together
 
Judy Ribnick, LCSW, MA
Director, CBST Aging Together
(917)310-4656