By , JTNews Correspondent
Programs throughout the Puget Sound region are popping up to provide activities for older adults. One, Endless Opportunities, which was already in existence, has expanded to a new congregation on Mercer Island.
The program combines social, educational and recreational activities and was begun last year as a collaboration between the Jewish Family Service and Temple De Hirsch Sinai. This month, the program began a collaboration with Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation as well.
Past programming has included luncheons with prominent guest speakers and brunch discussion groups facilitated by experts on a variety of topics, as well as day trips, museum tours, nature outings, art classes, walking groups and book groups. These programs occur weekly and monthly. All are free of charge and open to the wider community.
For more information about Endless Opportunities at either synagogue, please contact Ellen Hendin, EO Coordinator, at 206-861-3183 or at endlessopps@
jfsseattle.org. You can also visit the calendar page of the Jewish Family Service Web site at www.jfsseattle.org.
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Temple B’nai Torah’s Silver Swingers is an active group of seniors who meet once or twice each month to enjoy outings offered around town and at the temple.
The calendar of events has included lunch and movie dates as well as collaborations with the Jewish Community Center for lunches and speakers. This month, a speaker addressed heath care options for senior living. On Wed., Dec. 5, the group will hold a Hanukkah party, which will include Temple B’nai Torah’s Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg speaking on her life and on becoming a rabbi.
For more information about Temple B’nai Torah’s Silver Swingers group, call 425-603-9677. The organizers Frankie and Jack Bookey are also available at 425-454-9912, or you can visit the temple’s Web site www.templebnaitorah.org
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The Stroum Jewish Community Center has long had programming for seniors at both its Mercer Island and Seattle locations. Programs range from speakers on all kinds of topics, including ones like navigating government bureaucracy and Jewish history, as well as weekly Mah Jongg and bridge games. A monthly book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. The Seniors Group meets every Monday and Thursday morning on Mercer Island, at 3801 E Mercer Way. For more information, and exact meeting times, contact Roni Antebi at Roni 206-232-7115 ext. 269 or [email protected].