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Welcome to our virtual community programs page!

We offer both live scheduled programs as well as recorded programs that may be viewed any time. For live programming, you can join us from a telephone, tablet or computer. Scroll through our pages and links and you are sure to find something that piques your interest. Have an idea for us? Email us at community.engagement@cje.net.

Our Cyber Club pages are constantly being updated with new programs and videos so check back often!

For Your Information Holiday Closure Schedule:

Succoth

1st day Tuesday, September 21
2nd day Wednesday, September 22
8th day (Shemini Atzeret) Tuesday, September 28
Last Day (Simchas Torah) Wednesday, September 29

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Mondays

Move It Monday—Strength & Balance

Mondays at 11:30 am
Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance.

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 on:
September 27 >>>
October 4 >>>
October 11 >>>
October 18 >>>
October 25 >>>

Monday at the Movies

2nd Monday of each month, at 1 pm

Join us for a discussion on the 2002 musical “Chicago”, Set during Prohibition, where jazz clubs are sheik and murder is a form of entertainment, Roxie Hart is on trial for her life.

Register for movie presentation on October 11 >>>

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Yiddish Tish

Tuesdays at 11 am
Join CJE Volunteer, Jay Lewkowitz, for all things Yiddish from cultural discussions to movies.

No class on September 21 in observance of Succoth
No class n September 28 in observance (Shemini Atzeret) 8th Day of Succoth
October 5 >>>
October 12 >>>
October 19 >>>
October 26 >>>

Community Tuesdays—My Go-To Place

2nd & 4th Tuesday at 12 pm

No class on September 21 in observance of Succoth
No class n September 28 in observance (Shemini Atzeret) 8th Day of Succoth

Tuesday, October 12—Community Tuesdays My Go-To Place invites you to join Esther Craven for coffee and stimulating conversation at what we like to call Zoomers Cafe! Register for October 12 >>>

Tuesday, October 26—Community Tuesdays My Go-To Place invites you to join us for a discussion and Q & A about Medicare open enrollment with Senior Health Insurance Program Counselor Esther Craven. Register for October 26 >>>

Grandparents, Grandfriends and Beyond

1st Tuesday of the month, at 2-3 pm
Join together with other grandparents and grandfriends* once each month to explore exciting and meaningful materials from Jewish text and tradition.

*This program is not just for grandparents, but for any older adult who wants to connect with a younger friend such as nieces and nephews or family friends.

Register for our monthly meet on:
October 5 >>>>
November 2 >>>

Recharge Your Batteries

Wednesdays at 11 am

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.

No class on September 22 in observance of Succoth
No class on September 29 in observance of (Simchas Torah) Succoth
Register for October 6 >>>
Register for October 13 >>>
Register for October 20 >>>
Register for October 27 >>>

Virtual Culture and Travel Activities

From popular museums and zoos to U.S. national parks and world-renowned travel destinations, we’ve pulled some of our favorite activities from the web for you to enjoy right at home. Add some of these virtual attractions to your bucket list today!

Optimizing Dementia Care Through Better Conversations

It has been said that conversations are central to family life. Communication challenges and family system shifts in the face of cognitive changes can negatively impact quality of life for persons with dementia and their care partners. In this talk, Dr. Roberts will overview the nature of communication changes in dementia and provide practical strategies for improving family conversations and meaningful connections.

Register for this event on October 13 >>>

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Artsy Talks with CJE

1st & 3rd Thursday at 10 am
Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom.

Register for our weekly class:
September 23 >>>
September 30 >>>
Register for October 7 >>>
Register for October 21 >>>
Register for November 4 >>>
Register for November 18 >>>

CJE's Virtual Book Club

3rd Thursday at 11 am

No Virtual Book Club discussion in September, we are taking a little break for the Holidays.

October 21—Renee Hochberg and poetry lover Pauline Baron, will lead us in a discussion of a selection of poems. We will share and discuss the poems that day. Register for this event >>>

November 18—Euphoria by Lily King Register for this event >>>

December 16 at 11 am-12:15 pm—Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued a Million Yiddish Books by Aaron Lansky. Register for this event >>>

My Go-To Place

Thursdays at 1 pm

No class on September 16 in observance of Yom Kippur

Thursday, September 23—My Go-To Place invites you to join us for a Tony Awards presentation and trivia game. Participate from home (on Zoom!) or in-person with us at Niles Township. Register for September 23 >>>

Thursday, September 30—My Go-To Place invites you to join David Wittenstein the last Thursday of each month for light movement and a heathy lifestyle presentation on various topics from sleep to mental health. Participate from home (on Zoom!) or in-person with us at Niles Township. Register for September 30 >>>

My Go-To Place hits the road!

Thursdays at 11 am

My Go-To Place hits the road!

Thursday, October 14—My Go-To Place invites you to join us for a puppet opera performance presented by Opera in Focus, featuring Phantom of the Opera, Faust and more. Please arrive at 11:30 am for check in. Transportation will leave from Niles Township Government Office at Noon and will return around 3pm. Snacks and water will be provided.

Check our website more details >>>

Register for this event >>>

Fit Friday with Kate—Strength & Balance

Fridays at 9 am
Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance.

Register for our weekly class on:
Register for this program September 24 >>>
Register for this program on October 1 >>>
Register for this program on October 8 >>>
Register for this program on October 15 >>>
Register for this program on October 22 >>>
Register for this program on October 29 >>>

Mindfulness with Chloe

Fridays at 10 am
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.

Classic Comedy: Still Funny Today

Every first Friday of the month at 1pm
Explore your favorite comedians from Charlie Chaplin and the Three Stooges to Carol Burnett and Mel Brooks! Join Emmy award-winning writer and Second City instructor, Joe Janes, as we watch classic comedians and discuss why we love them.

Register for October 1 >>>
Register for November 5 >>>

Insights on Aging—Brain & Behavior Changes with Dementia

Friday, October 8 at 11 am

In Part One of this two part series, participants will learn about the physical changes that take place in the brain during the course of dementia. This program will review the types of behavior changes that may occur and how to appropriately adapt to the person with dementia’s “new normal”.

Register for this event on October 8 >>>

Insights on Aging—Providing Care to People Living with Dementia

Friday, November 12 at 11 am

This is the second presentation in a two part series, in which participants will learn strategies to be better care partners for people living with dementia. Hands-on skills to provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and eating will be reviewed.

Register for this event on November 12 >>>

Insights on Aging—The Importance of Addressing Basic Legal and Housing Issues

Friday, December 10 at 11 am

This program will highlight two important programs that are available at CJE SeniorLife that can have a significant impact on the health and well being of older adults. Research shows that there is a relationship between one’s health and social factors such as access to stable, decent, affordable housing and access to legal support for issues related to housing conditions.

Register for this event on December 10 >>>

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Education

Through our virtual education programs, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and practices or keep improving on skills you already have. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the notification bell to be notified every time we add a new video!

Wellness

Take care of your health with simple and attainable practices for your mind, body and spirit through exercise, yoga and meditation. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the notification bell to be notified every time we add a new video!

Arts and Crafts

Through our virtual arts and crafts programs, you have the opportunity to learn how to create fun, new projects at home. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the notification bell to be notified every time we add a new video!

Virtual Culture and Travel Activities

Thanks so much for your help with another great "Monday at the Movies" presentation! Please kindly thank the other wonderful presenter today too, for all her great research and entertaining facts on "Walk the Line" and other past movies you both have reviewed. It had been some time since I had seen this movie so it was fun to see and listen to some of the great Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash songs like "Ring of Fire", "Jackson" and "Get Rhythm" and also learn some fun new trivia about their lives. Thank you again for all your many wonderful contributions to CJE's diverse and enriching programming!
D.S.

I feel your CJE programs are an intellectual and emotional "oasis" during this pandemic and the very impressive variety in all aspects of our lives ( art, music, literature, our emotional, physical and spiritual well being, the sciences, cooking, the theater, the movies, the museums, and the exciting world wide virtual travel destinations to name a few) so enriching and inspirational. Thank you!
D.S.

Thank you, I loved Boston. Thank you CJE for everything you are doing during this stressful time.
S.

Thank you so much for all the beautiful music. Everyone is so very talented and inspirational to watch.
S. C.

My Mom used to sing this to me when I was young. It brought back many wonderful memories. Thank you.
D.

Great presentation! I learned a lot and such great music, thanks Kurt!
D.S.

This is the kind of thing that brings joy, comfort, camaraderie, and sunshine to our otherwise drab days.
K.J.

I'm so grateful for this "Arts with Amri" program—my Dad really enjoys it! And it’s really fun for me to see him participate.. We now look at art together during the week because I see how much enjoys talking about it.
A.D.

I attended "Move it Monday" and was very impressed with how well-planned the program was. I had purchased stretch-bands before, but had never gotten around to using them until this class. It showed me so many ways to use the bands! I'll continue to attend in the future. Thank you to the instructor, Kate!
F. M.

Thank you so much for these virtual programs! Very uplifting for all of us. I'm looking forward to the next one.
M.W.

Please, please pass on to the Lyric participants in today’s program how much we enjoyed each and every piece. Each performer gifted us with some of our favorites for our 64th. anniversary. Memorable!
D.S.

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Welcome to our virtual community programs page!

For Your Information Holiday Closure Schedule:

JOIN OUR DAILY ACTIVITIES

Mondays

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Wednesdays

Thursdays

My Go-To Place hits the road!

Fridays

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