Community Engagement

A short-term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group designed to help members change patterns of thinking in order to feel better.

Led by Chloe Gremaud, LCSW.

Participation requires advance screening and evaluation to be billable to Medicare and other insurance. For new session dates and to qualify please call 773.508.1698.

Are you interested in learning to make easy recipes that won't break the bank? Whether you are cooking for one or more, Suzanne and Christyne invite chefs of all skill levels to their kitchens for cooking tips and techniques. Share something you know or learn something new!

To receive an email with this week's recipes and ingredient list, please register by Sunday night.

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

A bereavement support group held virtually via Zoom.

Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW.

Registration required: 773.508.4742

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Let’s Talk About Science and Medicine with CJE SeniorLife extern Daniel Huang, for a discussion about the “The History of Cancer – An Evolution from Ignorance to Innovations.” This talk will focus on the history of cancer from ancient to current times, as well as how treatments have been refined and individualized. We will also look at Alpelisib, a breast cancer drug and how it was approved by the FDA.

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

A second virtual Chicago-based conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Led by Kseniia Asefa, LPC and Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC. First Tuesday of the month.

Registration required: 773.508.1144 or 773.508.1149

Join CJE Volunteer, Jay Lewkowitz, for all things Yiddish from cultural discussions to movies. Open to all levels of Yiddish speakers and those interested in Yiddish language and culture. Kum mit unz, und mach a leiben! 

Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month via Zoom. Registration required: 773.508.1106

Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

L’Shana Haba’ah B’Yerushalyim: Next Year in Jerusalem! Connect. Remember. Share. Immerse yourself in the timeless sights and sounds of Israel. Join us for guided art and writing sessions inspired by the music and history of the land. Enjoy special musical performances by Yonina, art with Abby Maeir, and writing with Alice Moody! Today’s program will focus on an immersive music and history discussion. This program is generously sponsored by The Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest.

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This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

A bereavement support group held virtually via Zoom.

Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW.

Registration required: 773.508.4742

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom. Facilitated by Art Therapist Amri De Guzman, this program presents a variety of discussion topics centered around works of art. There will be several interactive, hands-on sessions to inspire participants to be creative, social, and collaborative during an art making process. Artsy Talks is open to all and has been designed for older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

Have you always wanted to learn French? CJE SeniorLife volunteer and French teacher Susanna Ehrmann will help you learn to speak “en Français” in this fun and conversational class! Did you know that learning a new language is terrific for promoting and maintaining cognitive health? It’s like exercise for our brain! Beginners welcome. Á bientôt!

Register for each week's leson:

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in the Township.

CJE Counseling Services presents: Mindfulness with Chloe
Chloe Gremaud, LCSW from CJE SeniorLife’s Counseling Services will lead group participants in mindfulness exercises that help support mental wellness. Building the ability to stay present can help participants to cope with stress and uncertainty and reduce negative thinking.

To join our Zoom meetings please follow these instructions:

https://cje.zoom.us/j/92524731924

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

Join CJE Volunteer, Jay Lewkowitz, for all things Yiddish from cultural discussions to movies. Open to all levels of Yiddish speakers and those interested in Yiddish language and culture. Kum mit unz, und mach a leiben! 

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

L’Shana Haba’ah B’Yerushalyim: Next Year in Jerusalem! Connect. Remember. Share. Immerse yourself in the timeless sights and sounds of Israel. Join us for guided art and writing sessions inspired by the music and history of the land. Enjoy special musical performances by Yonina, art with Abby Maeir, and writing with Alice Moody! Today’s program will focus on an immersive music and history discussion. This program is generously sponsored by The Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer >>>

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

A bereavement support group held virtually via Zoom.

Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW.

Registration required: 773.508.4742

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom. Facilitated by Art Therapist Amri De Guzman, this program presents a variety of discussion topics centered around works of art. There will be several interactive, hands-on sessions to inspire participants to be creative, social, and collaborative during an art making process. Artsy Talks is open to all and has been designed for older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

Have you always wanted to learn French? CJE SeniorLife volunteer and French teacher Susanna Ehrmann will help you learn to speak “en Français” in this fun and conversational class! Did you know that learning a new language is terrific for promoting and maintaining cognitive health? It’s like exercise for our brain! Beginners welcome. Á bientôt!

Register for each week's leson:

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in the Township.

CJE Counseling Services presents: Mindfulness with Chloe
Chloe Gremaud, LCSW from CJE SeniorLife’s Counseling Services will lead group participants in mindfulness exercises that help support mental wellness. Building the ability to stay present can help participants to cope with stress and uncertainty and reduce negative thinking.

To join our Zoom meetings please follow these instructions:

https://cje.zoom.us/j/92524731924

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

Presenters :Rabbi Michelle Stern, Rabbi/Chaplain, CJE SeniorLife; Rosann Corcoran, LCSW, Manager, CJE Counseling Services

Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month via Zoom. Registration required: 773.508.1106

Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW.

Join CJE Volunteer, Jay Lewkowitz, for all things Yiddish from cultural discussions to movies. Open to all levels of Yiddish speakers and those interested in Yiddish language and culture. Kum mit unz, und mach a leiben! 

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Are you interested in learning to make easy recipes that won't break the bank? Whether you are cooking for one or more, Suzanne and Christyne invite chefs of all skill levels to their kitchens for cooking tips and techniques. Share something you know or learn something new!

To receive an email with this week's recipes and ingredient list, please register by Sunday night.

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

A bereavement support group held virtually via Zoom.

Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW.

Registration required: 773.508.4742

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Members of the Lyric Opera Stage Artists and Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra are so happy to bring music to our friends! Although we are disappointed that we can’t sing and play for you in person, we are delighted for technology that allows us to come to you for a live concert through Zoom. We will be performing some of our favorite songs and pieces for you in a series of concerts in the months to come until we can see you again in person!

Free and open to all.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom. Facilitated by Art Therapist Amri De Guzman, this program presents a variety of discussion topics centered around works of art. There will be several interactive, hands-on sessions to inspire participants to be creative, social, and collaborative during an art making process. Artsy Talks is open to all and has been designed for older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

Join CJE SeniorLife for our next Book Club discussion!

Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11 am-12:15 pm

Register for this event >>>

CJE's Book Club discussion facilitator, Renee Hochberg, will lead us in a conversation about Kim Michele Richardson’s engaging work of historical fiction, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in the Township.

CJE Counseling Services presents: Mindfulness with Chloe
Chloe Gremaud, LCSW from CJE SeniorLife’s Counseling Services will lead group participants in mindfulness exercises that help support mental wellness. Building the ability to stay present can help participants to cope with stress and uncertainty and reduce negative thinking.

To join our Zoom meetings please follow these instructions:

https://cje.zoom.us/j/92524731924

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

Join CJE Volunteer, Jay Lewkowitz, for all things Yiddish from cultural discussions to movies. Open to all levels of Yiddish speakers and those interested in Yiddish language and culture. Kum mit unz, und mach a leiben! 

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

A bereavement support group held virtually via Zoom.

Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW.

Registration required: 773.508.4742

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Are you interested in learning to make easy recipes that won't break the bank? Whether you are cooking for one or more, Suzanne and Christyne invite chefs of all skill levels to their kitchens for cooking tips and techniques. Share something you know or learn something new!

To receive an email with this week's recipes and ingredient list, please register by Sunday night.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom. Facilitated by Art Therapist Amri De Guzman, this program presents a variety of discussion topics centered around works of art. There will be several interactive, hands-on sessions to inspire participants to be creative, social, and collaborative during an art making process. Artsy Talks is open to all and has been designed for older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

Have you always wanted to learn French? CJE SeniorLife volunteer and French teacher Susanna Ehrmann will help you learn to speak “en Français” in this fun and conversational class! Did you know that learning a new language is terrific for promoting and maintaining cognitive health? It’s like exercise for our brain! Beginners welcome. Á bientôt!

Register for each week's leson:

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in the Township.

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

A second virtual Chicago-based conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Led by Kseniia Asefa, LPC and Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC. First Tuesday of the month.

Registration required: 773.508.1144 or 773.508.1149

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom. Facilitated by Art Therapist Amri De Guzman, this program presents a variety of discussion topics centered around works of art. There will be several interactive, hands-on sessions to inspire participants to be creative, social, and collaborative during an art making process. Artsy Talks is open to all and has been designed for older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in the Township.

CJE Counseling Services presents: Mindfulness with Chloe
Chloe Gremaud, LCSW from CJE SeniorLife’s Counseling Services will lead group participants in mindfulness exercises that help support mental wellness. Building the ability to stay present can help participants to cope with stress and uncertainty and reduce negative thinking.

To join our Zoom meetings please follow these instructions:

https://cje.zoom.us/j/92524731924

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

Speaker: Sharon Dornberg-Lee, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, Counseling Services

"You cry a little, and then you wait for the sun to come out. It always does." — The Sound of Music

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom. Facilitated by Art Therapist Amri De Guzman, this program presents a variety of discussion topics centered around works of art. There will be several interactive, hands-on sessions to inspire participants to be creative, social, and collaborative during an art making process. Artsy Talks is open to all and has been designed for older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in the Township.

CJE Counseling Services presents: Mindfulness with Chloe
Chloe Gremaud, LCSW from CJE SeniorLife’s Counseling Services will lead group participants in mindfulness exercises that help support mental wellness. Building the ability to stay present can help participants to cope with stress and uncertainty and reduce negative thinking.

To join our Zoom meetings please follow these instructions:

https://cje.zoom.us/j/92524731924

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom. Facilitated by Art Therapist Amri De Guzman, this program presents a variety of discussion topics centered around works of art. There will be several interactive, hands-on sessions to inspire participants to be creative, social, and collaborative during an art making process. Artsy Talks is open to all and has been designed for older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

Join CJE SeniorLife for our next Book Club discussion!

Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 11 am-12:15 pm

Register for this event >>>

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in the Township.

CJE Counseling Services presents: Mindfulness with Chloe
Chloe Gremaud, LCSW from CJE SeniorLife’s Counseling Services will lead group participants in mindfulness exercises that help support mental wellness. Building the ability to stay present can help participants to cope with stress and uncertainty and reduce negative thinking.

To join our Zoom meetings please follow these instructions:

https://cje.zoom.us/j/92524731924

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom. Facilitated by Art Therapist Amri De Guzman, this program presents a variety of discussion topics centered around works of art. There will be several interactive, hands-on sessions to inspire participants to be creative, social, and collaborative during an art making process. Artsy Talks is open to all and has been designed for older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in the Township.

CJE Counseling Services presents: Mindfulness with Chloe
Chloe Gremaud, LCSW from CJE SeniorLife’s Counseling Services will lead group participants in mindfulness exercises that help support mental wellness. Building the ability to stay present can help participants to cope with stress and uncertainty and reduce negative thinking.

To join our Zoom meetings please follow these instructions:

https://cje.zoom.us/j/92524731924

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

A second virtual Chicago-based conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Led by Kseniia Asefa, LPC and Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC. First Tuesday of the month.

Registration required: 773.508.1144 or 773.508.1149

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom. Facilitated by Art Therapist Amri De Guzman, this program presents a variety of discussion topics centered around works of art. There will be several interactive, hands-on sessions to inspire participants to be creative, social, and collaborative during an art making process. Artsy Talks is open to all and has been designed for older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in the Township.

CJE Counseling Services presents: Mindfulness with Chloe
Chloe Gremaud, LCSW from CJE SeniorLife’s Counseling Services will lead group participants in mindfulness exercises that help support mental wellness. Building the ability to stay present can help participants to cope with stress and uncertainty and reduce negative thinking.

To join our Zoom meetings please follow these instructions:

https://cje.zoom.us/j/92524731924

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom. Facilitated by Art Therapist Amri De Guzman, this program presents a variety of discussion topics centered around works of art. There will be several interactive, hands-on sessions to inspire participants to be creative, social, and collaborative during an art making process. Artsy Talks is open to all and has been designed for older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in the Township.

CJE Counseling Services presents: Mindfulness with Chloe
Chloe Gremaud, LCSW from CJE SeniorLife’s Counseling Services will lead group participants in mindfulness exercises that help support mental wellness. Building the ability to stay present can help participants to cope with stress and uncertainty and reduce negative thinking.

To join our Zoom meetings please follow these instructions:

https://cje.zoom.us/j/92524731924

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom. Facilitated by Art Therapist Amri De Guzman, this program presents a variety of discussion topics centered around works of art. There will be several interactive, hands-on sessions to inspire participants to be creative, social, and collaborative during an art making process. Artsy Talks is open to all and has been designed for older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

Join CJE SeniorLife for our next Book Club discussion!

Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 11 am-12:15 pm

Register for this event >>>

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in the Township.

CJE Counseling Services presents: Mindfulness with Chloe
Chloe Gremaud, LCSW from CJE SeniorLife’s Counseling Services will lead group participants in mindfulness exercises that help support mental wellness. Building the ability to stay present can help participants to cope with stress and uncertainty and reduce negative thinking.

To join our Zoom meetings please follow these instructions:

https://cje.zoom.us/j/92524731924

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair and water bottle handy.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.