Community Engagement

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

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 Township.

My Go-To Place is a weekly in-peroson,  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 Township.

Please join CJE SeniorLife and DePaul University College of Law for a workshop for people age 60+ on completing a Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Medical Directive (Living Will). All participants will have the opportunity to complete these documents at the workshop.

Registration required, please contact Sam.Goldstein@cje.net or 773.508.1068.

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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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Starting this January, every last Wednesday of the Month!

Join Beatrice DeFranco for a comprehensive Yoga, QiGong and Tai Chi fusion practice. Enjoy mindful movement, learn methods to enhance your physicality and improve your vitality.

During winter, many people really start feeling the stiffness of their joints. Let’s explore practical strategies you can apply to yourself or a loved one to ease into comfort.

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

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 Township.

My Go-To Place is a weekly in-peroson,  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 Township.

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

Research has shown that interacting with a pet can help older adults elevate their mood, strengthen their cognitive skills, and engage with others.

Join us—and our pets—for a virtual get-together in which we will meet new people, laugh together, and share pictures, memories, and stories.

Register for this event on June 5 >>>

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair, a water bottle handy, a pair of weights (soup cans or water bottles in lieu of) and resistance bands (a hand towel or a tie can work instead).

*Partly supported by JCC Chicago and The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Register for our weekly class:

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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.

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

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 Township.

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair, a water bottle handy, a pair of weights (soup cans or water bottles in lieu of) and resistance bands (a hand towel or a tie can work instead).

*Partly supported by JCC Chicago and The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Register for our weekly class:

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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Join Jay Lewkowitz, CJE Volunteer, and Bob Watkins, CJE Life Enrichment Concierge, for a discussion on all things pertaining to men. We will establish a respectful safe space for men to talk, discuss how men are adapting to the changing world, aging, and listen to other men’s voices. Please also bring your suggestions for future discussions!

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.

Wednesday, 1-2 pm

Join Casey Shipman for a presentation and discussion on female leaders and activists from ancient Greece to today. Learn about the female artists, politicians and inventors who have shaped our world in so many ways and how we can continue to celebrate them.

Recommended readings and videos will also be included to learn more about the women we admire.

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

CJE SENIORLIFE MODERATORS:

Sharon Dornberg-Lee, LCSW, Clinical Director, Community Services
Kate Maley, LSW, Linkages Coordinator

JEWISH UNITED FUND/JEWISH FEDERATION OF CHICAGO PANELISTS:

Join CJE SeniorLife for our next Book Club discussion!

Date: June 15
Book Title: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Book Author: Rebecca Skloot

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 Township.

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

Research has shown that interacting with a pet can help older adults elevate their mood, strengthen their cognitive skills, and engage with others.

Join us—and our pets—for a virtual get-together in which we will meet new people, laugh together, and share pictures, memories, and stories.

Register for this event on June 5 >>>

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair, a water bottle handy, a pair of weights (soup cans or water bottles in lieu of) and resistance bands (a hand towel or a tie can work instead).

*Partly supported by JCC Chicago and The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Register for our weekly class:

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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.

Speed friending is a way to meet and connect with new people in a fun, fast-paced, and exciting way. We provide attendees with a variety of questions that not only start conversations but help to move them beyond the typical small talk. Speed friending conversations help attendees get to know each other in a deeper, more meaningful way.

Join new friends for an Afternoon Tea scheduled immediately after our friending program ends.

Registration required by June 16 to Amy Karp at akarp@ansheemet.org or 773.868.5139.

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

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 Township.

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair, a water bottle handy, a pair of weights (soup cans or water bottles in lieu of) and resistance bands (a hand towel or a tie can work instead).

*Partly supported by JCC Chicago and The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Register for our weekly class:

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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Join Jay Lewkowitz, CJE Volunteer, and Bob Watkins, CJE Life Enrichment Concierge, for a discussion on all things pertaining to men. We will establish a respectful safe space for men to talk, discuss how men are adapting to the changing world, aging, and listen to other men’s voices. Please also bring your suggestions for future discussions!

Starting this January, every last Wednesday of the Month!

Join Beatrice DeFranco for a comprehensive Yoga, QiGong and Tai Chi fusion practice. Enjoy mindful movement, learn methods to enhance your physicality and improve your vitality.

During winter, many people really start feeling the stiffness of their joints. Let’s explore practical strategies you can apply to yourself or a loved one to ease into comfort.

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

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 Township.

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

Research has shown that interacting with a pet can help older adults elevate their mood, strengthen their cognitive skills, and engage with others.

Join us—and our pets—for a virtual get-together in which we will meet new people, laugh together, and share pictures, memories, and stories.

Register for this event on June 5 >>>

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair, a water bottle handy, a pair of weights (soup cans or water bottles in lieu of) and resistance bands (a hand towel or a tie can work instead).

*Partly supported by JCC Chicago and The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Register for our weekly class:

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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.

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

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair, a water bottle handy, a pair of weights (soup cans or water bottles in lieu of) and resistance bands (a hand towel or a tie can work instead).

*Partly supported by JCC Chicago and The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Register for our weekly class:

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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Join Jay Lewkowitz, CJE Volunteer, and Bob Watkins, CJE Life Enrichment Concierge, for a discussion on all things pertaining to men. We will establish a respectful safe space for men to talk, discuss how men are adapting to the changing world, aging, and listen to other men’s voices. Please also bring your suggestions for future discussions!

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.

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

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

Research has shown that interacting with a pet can help older adults elevate their mood, strengthen their cognitive skills, and engage with others.

Join us—and our pets—for a virtual get-together in which we will meet new people, laugh together, and share pictures, memories, and stories.

Register for this event on June 5 >>>

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair, a water bottle handy, a pair of weights (soup cans or water bottles in lieu of) and resistance bands (a hand towel or a tie can work instead).

*Partly supported by JCC Chicago and The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Register for our weekly class:

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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.

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

Join CJE SeniorLife for our next Book Club discussion!

Date: July 20
Book Title: Let Me Tell You What I Mean (selected essays)
Book Author: Joan Didion

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair, a water bottle handy, a pair of weights (soup cans or water bottles in lieu of) and resistance bands (a hand towel or a tie can work instead).

*Partly supported by JCC Chicago and The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Register for our weekly class:

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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Join Jay Lewkowitz, CJE Volunteer, and Bob Watkins, CJE Life Enrichment Concierge, for a discussion on all things pertaining to men. We will establish a respectful safe space for men to talk, discuss how men are adapting to the changing world, aging, and listen to other men’s voices. Please also bring your suggestions for future discussions!

Starting this January, every last Wednesday of the Month!

Join Beatrice DeFranco for a comprehensive Yoga, QiGong and Tai Chi fusion practice. Enjoy mindful movement, learn methods to enhance your physicality and improve your vitality.

During winter, many people really start feeling the stiffness of their joints. Let’s explore practical strategies you can apply to yourself or a loved one to ease into comfort.

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

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair, a water bottle handy, a pair of weights (soup cans or water bottles in lieu of) and resistance bands (a hand towel or a tie can work instead).

*Partly supported by JCC Chicago and The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Register for our weekly class:

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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Legal discussion led by Tamara Kushnir Groman, JD.

Please join CJE SeniorLife for a workshop for people age 60+ on completing a Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Medical Directive (Living Will). All participants will have the opportunity to complete these documents at the workshop.

Download and share our flyer

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.

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

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

Research has shown that interacting with a pet can help older adults elevate their mood, strengthen their cognitive skills, and engage with others.

Join us—and our pets—for a virtual get-together in which we will meet new people, laugh together, and share pictures, memories, and stories.

Register for this event on June 5 >>>

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair, a water bottle handy, a pair of weights (soup cans or water bottles in lieu of) and resistance bands (a hand towel or a tie can work instead).

*Partly supported by JCC Chicago and The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Register for our weekly class:

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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.

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

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Move it Monday with Kate! Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair, a water bottle handy, a pair of weights (soup cans or water bottles in lieu of) and resistance bands (a hand towel or a tie can work instead).

*Partly supported by JCC Chicago and The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Register for our weekly class:

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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.

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

Join CJE SeniorLife for our next Book Club discussion!

Date: August 17
Book Title: Clark and Division
Book Author: Naomi Hirahara

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Research has shown that interacting with a pet can help older adults elevate their mood, strengthen their cognitive skills, and engage with others.

Join us—and our pets—for a virtual get-together in which we will meet new people, laugh together, and share pictures, memories, and stories.

Register for this event on June 5 >>>

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!

Register for our weekly talks:

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.