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September 24: Beyond Disease: The Six Elements of Wellbeing in Dementia

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Brain Health & Wellness Series Living well with dementia is about more than managing symptoms—it’s about honoring the whole person. This presentation explores six essential elements of wellbeing that continue to shape our lives regardless of cognitive changes: identity, connectedness, security, autonomy, meaning, and growth. Through practical examples and person-centered approaches, participants will discover how […]
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August 20:  The Stimulated Mind

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Brain Health & Wellness Series The most important part of the body, especially as we age, is
our brain. So why aren’t we taking the health of our brain as
seriously as our heart and achy joints, particularly when people
are struggling to focus every day, and dementia and Alzheimer’s
cases continue to rise? Learn more about Dr. Wood’s […]
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September 1 Spice It Up! Basil Part 1

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Older Adult Online Activity Basil is known as the “king of herbs”. Part of the mint family, this versatile plant packs a fascinating history—from being used in ancient Egyptian embalming to surviving the wild medieval gardening myth that people believed the only way to get basil to successfully sprout was to scream and curse while […]
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September 4 Movie Club-The Monuments Men

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Older Adult Online Activity During World War II, the Nazis steal countless pieces of art and hide them away. Some over-the-hill art scholars, historians, architects and other experts form a unit to retrieve as many of the stolen masterpieces as possible. The mission becomes even more urgent when the team learns about Hitler’s “Nero Decree,” which […]
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September 8 Spice it Up! Basil Part 2

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Older Adult Online Activity We’re going to follow-up on our herb of the month: basil. We will discuss the results of trying three recipes with basil and share some of our own favorite recipes using this herb. Free to participate. Friday, Sept. 41:00 – 3:30pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form below to participate. You […]
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September 9 Black & Jewish America Part 4

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Older Adult Online Activity Our last episode of this series explores the evolving Black and Jewish alliance from the 1970’s onward. From affirmative action and political milestones to Middle East tensions and rising hate, it examines challenges, shared struggles, and the lessons of solidarity in a divided America. Wednesday, Sept. 91:00 – 2:00pm VIA ZOOM […]
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October 7 Spice It Up! Thyme PART 1

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Older Adult Online Activity This versatile little herb can be planted in many different types of gardens. Its name means courage, and Roman soldiers bathed in thyme water to prepare themselves for battle. A soup recipe from 1663 uses thyme to overcome shyness. And if you want to protect paper from molding, use thyme. Join […]
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October 14 The Rabbi Who Prayed with His Feet

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Older Adult Online Activity “When I marched in Selma, I felt my legs were praying.” From his words spoken in 1965 to this day, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel remains a model of the intersection between religion and progressive politics in mid-twentieth-century America. Explore Heschel’s early years and foundational influences; his fortuitous opportunities and his legacy […]
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October 21 Spice it Up! Thyme Part 2

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Older Adult Online Activity We’re going to follow-up on our herb of the month: thyme. We will discuss the results of trying three recipes with thyme and share some of our own favorite recipes using this herb. Free to participate. Wednesday, Oct 21, 20261:00 – 2:00pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form below to participate. […]
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