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1March-April 2020 • KleinLife: Montgomery County Dr. Gabriel & Alma Elias Centerז״ל

Active Adult Life

KleinLife: Montgomery County is funded in part by Montgomery CountyOffice of Senior Services, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Herschel

Elias and the Elias Foundation, and the George and Lillian Berman Fund.Montgomery County Dr. Gabriel & Alma Elias Center • Congregation Adath Jeshurun • 7763 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027ז״ל

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March-April 2020 Happenings

Located at Adath Jeshurun

7763 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-635-5244

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday • 9:45am-2:00pmEnjoy a variety of programs which will stimulate the mind, body, heart and

spirit in the Montgomery County community. We are your neighborhood stop for health & wellness, adult learning, social activities and travel opportunities.

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KleinLife: Montgomery County Dr. Gabriel & Alma Elias Center

7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA215-635-5244 • www.kleinlifemc.org

March-April 2020 Happenings

STAFFGail KorostoffCenter Director

Sanjila Sardar Program Coordinator

Margo Hertz Waldorf Food Service Coordinator

In case of inclement weather, please follow the Cheltenham Township

School closings.

School Closing Number 306

If Cheltenham schools are closed, KleinLife is closed!

Additionally, we will have a message on the center answering

machine and our Facebook page by 7:00am if we are closed or opening late.

215-635-5244 or www.facebook.com/KleinLifeMC

Attention Transnet Riders!

Transnet rules require 48 hours notice for booking transportation reservations.

Please reserve your ride at:215-657-1212

If you must cancel your trip, please call Bux-Mont by 8:00am that morning to

avoid being charged $20 for a missed trip.Please cancel at:

215-659-1313

Thank you to our donors for their ongoing support!

Herschel Elias and the Elias Foundation

George and Lillian Berman Fund

Montgomery County Office of Senior

Services

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia


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at KleinLife: Montgomery County!You do the celebrating, we do the work!

Cupcake celebration $65 Luncheon Sponsorship $318

(Entertainment, Party Goods and Cake!)

Speak with our staff to customize a celebration that’s right for you

PASSOVER SEDER WITH RAV SHAI

Wednesday, April 1 • 11:00am Reserve by Thursday, March 26

A festive program and Seder not to be missed! Excellent commentary and

discussion from Rabbi Rav Shai.

Call 215-635-5244 to reserve your spot as seating is limited.


MARCH PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSMaking a Difference with Sunnie Epstein Sunnie discusses the Purim story as a model of stepping up to change society. Tuesday, March 3, 11:00am Arts and Crafts with Gail Alu A fun activity to create something beautiful. Tuesday, March 3 & Thursday, March 12 & 26, 12:45pmMovie: Georgia O’Keefe Biopic of American artist Georgia O’Keefe and her husband, photographer Alfred Stieglitz. Wednesday, March 4, Part I: 11:00am; Part II & Discussion: 12:45pmSongs We Remember with Cathy McCoy Those songs from yesteryear that you still can’t get out of your head. Reminisce about them with Cathy from Elkins Park Library. Thursday, March 5, 10:15amKleinLife Travelogue: Let’s Go to Thailand with Beryl Experience the epic trip taken by Beryl. Thursday, March 5, 12:45pmPurim Concert with Jeff Dershin Jeff Dershin, a versatile and talented vocalist and pianist will perform a wide range of music from light jazz to Broadway show tunes plus an array of tunes from the Great American songbook, Jewish music and more. Sponsored by the George and Lillian Berman Fund. Tuesday, March 10, 11:00amBingo A fun game to play with your friends. Tuesday, March 10, 12:45pmHealthy Steps for Older Adults A comprehensive fall prevention program that helps you build strength, increase flexibility, and improve balance. You must sign up for both sessions for this special 2 part educational and exercise program led by Dawn Batman. Class is limited. Part I: Wednesday, March 11, 9:30am-12:00pm; Part II: Wednesday, March 25, 10:00am-12:00pmTown Hall Meeting Hear new news first and add your suggestions to improve our programs. Wednesday, March 11, 11:00amMarch Birthday Party We’ll have birthday cake and ice cream after lunch to celebrate all of our March birthdays! Wednesday March 11, 12:00pm Burt’s Brain Games Burt Forman brings back his fun and educational game to us. Don’t miss it! Full participation required. Wednesday, March 11, 12:45pmElder Law with Susan Saidel Learn about how to handle issues that may be affecting you. Thursday, March 12, 10:15amStories & Poems with Mary Kay Moran Welcome back Mary from Glenside Library as she brings us stories and poems about a hot topic. Tuesday, March 17, 11:00am

Watercolor Art with Harriet All abilities welcome to this fun and therapeutic class. Tuesday March 17, 12:45pmMovie: Suffragette In 1912 London, a young working mother is galvanized into radical political activism supporting the right for women to vote, and is willing to meet violence with violence to achieve this end. Wednesday, March 18, Part I: 11:00am; Part II & Discussion: 12:45pmThe Art and Science of Happiness at Any Age with Lillian Rozin There’s more to happiness than a smile on a face. Learn about how happiness works on your mind and body and how you can feel the emotion effortlessly. Thursday, March 19, 10:15am Talent Show THE JOKES ONLY SHOW!! Bring in all your favorite jokes and come prepared to laugh! Thursday, March 19, 12:45pmScandalous!: Changing Morals Over 100 Years with Phyllis Gotkin A look at society and how the terms of scandal have changed. Tuesday, March 24, 11:00amRetirement: Entering the New Phase of Life Join the discussion within a group that is just for you! Light refreshments provided. Tuesday, March 24, 12:45pmManaging Your Medicines with Gerri Kohut Taking more than one medication can be overwhelming. Join Gerri from Cathedral Village on how you can straighten them out. Wednesday, March 25, 11:00amYiddish Club with Marcia Babbitt Join the crowd who love an excuse to revisit the language of our parents and grandparents. Wednesday, March 25, 12:45pmComputer & Phone Help Sanjila can help answer your technological questions. Wednesday, March 25, 12:45pmCurrent Events with Rosalind Holtzman Catch up on some of the latest headlines with the wonderful Roz. Thursday, March 26, 10:15amHebrew Club Instructor Esther Toledano will guide you along to improve your Hebrew. All levels welcome. Thursday, March 26, 12:45pmThe 2020 Census The 2020 Census is vitally important for everyone to participate and be counted! Tuesday, March 31, 11:00amBeading with Arlene & Deborah Our own Arlene & Deborah lead in creating beautiful beaded works of art. All levels welcome. Tuesday, March 31, 12:45pm


MARCH PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIESTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

39:45 Coffee Talk10:00 Chess Club10:15 Stretch & Strength 11:00 Making a Difference with Sunnie Epstein12:00 Lunch12:30 Blood Pressure Screenings Sponsored by Visiting Angels12:45 Arts & Crafts with Gail Alu

49:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Let Your Yoga Dance11:00 Movie: Georgia O’Keefe Part I12:00 Lunch12:45 Movie: Georgia O’Keefe Part II & Discussion

59:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Knitting 10:15 Songs We Remember with Cathy McCoy11:10 Healing Exercise12:00 Lunch12:45 KleinLife Travelogue: Let’s Go to Thailand with Beryl

109:45 Coffee Talk10:00 Chess Club10:15 Stretch & Strength11:00 Purim Concert with Jeff Dershin Sponsored by the George & Lillian Berman Fund12:00 Lunch12:45 Bingo

119:30 Healthy Steps for Older Adults Part I9:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Let Your Yoga Dance11:00 Town Hall Meeting12:00 Lunch & March Birthday Celebration12:45 Burt’s Brain Games

129:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Knitting10:15 Elder Law with Susan Saidel11:10 Healing Exercise12:00 Lunch12:45 Arts & Crafts with Gail Alu12:45 Puzzles & Games

179:45 Coffee Talk10:00 Chess Club10:15 Stretch & Strength 11:00 Stories & Poems with Mary Kay Moran12:00 Lunch 12:45 Watercolor Art with Harriet Sommer

189:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Let Your Yoga Dance11:00 Movie: Suffragette Part I12:00 Lunch12:45 Movie: Suffragette Part II & Discussion

199:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Knitting10:15 The Art & Science of Happiness at Any Age with Lillian Rozin11:10 Healing Exercise12:00 Lunch12:45 Talent Show

249:45 Coffee Talk10:00 Chess Club10:15 Stretch & Strength11:00 Scandalous!: Changing Morals Over 100 Years with Phyllis Gotkin12:00 Lunch12:45 Retirement: Entering the New Phase of Life12:45 Brain Aerobics

259:45 Coffee Talk10:00 Healthy Steps for Older Adults Part II10:15 Let Your Yoga Dance11:00 Managing Your Medicines with Gerri Kohut12:00 Lunch12:45 Yiddish Club12:45 Computer & Phone Help

269:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Knitting10:15 Current Events with Rosalind Holtzman11:10 Healing Exercise12:00 Lunch12:45 Hebrew Club12:45 Arts & Crafts with Gail Alu

319:45 Coffee Talk10:00 Chess Club10:15 Stretch & Strength 11:00 The 2020 Census12:00 Lunch 12:45 Beading with Arlene & Deborah12:45 Puzzles & Games

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March Birthday Celebration


MARCH LUNCH MENUTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

3Vegetarian Navy Bean SoupLemon Herb ChickenGreen BeansBrown RiceWhole Wheat RollFresh Orange

4Baked Fish w/ PestoZucchini, Carrots, & Yellow SquashRotini w/ Diced TomatoesWhole Wheat RollMandarin Oranges

5Cabbage Borscht SoupSliced Beef Brisket MarsalaCauliflower & Red PeppersKasha & BowtiesPumpernickel BreadPeaches

10Beef & BroccoliBrown RiceSesame Cabbage w/ CarrotsWhole Wheat RollPearsApple Juice

11Cheese Blintzes w/ Blueberry SauceSour CreamOrange Glazed CarrotsTossed Salad w/ 1000 Island DressingOatmeal CookieBirthday Cake & Ice Cream

12Sweet Corn ChowderSliced Turkey w/ Onion Au Jus & StuffingGreen Bean AlmandineSweet Potato CubesWhole Wheat BreadPineapples

17Tomato Florentine Soup w/ PastaOrange Chicken BreastRice w/ Carrots & PeasBroccoliWhole Wheat RollFresh Apple

18Mushroom & Spinach KugelRoasted BeetsBroccoli & Craisin SaladPumpernickel BreadBerry Applesauce

19Chicken Alphabet SoupMeatballs w/ Penne & MarinaraSautéed Kale, Spinach, & Diced CarrotsWhole Wheat BreadMandarin Oranges

24Mushroom SoupChicken Chop SueySteamed Brown Rice Broccoli & Carrots Whole Wheat BreadFresh Pear

25Omelette w/ Peppers Muenster, & Onions Diced PotatoesWarm Cinnamon & Nutmeg Spiced PeachesRye BreadZucchini Muffin

26Italian Wedding Soup Stuffed Cabbage w/ Sweet & Sour SauceCarrotsPotato LatkesWhole Wheat BreadApplesauce


March Birthday Celebration

Choice Meals Wed., Mar. 4 Wed., Mar. 11 Wed., Mar. 18 Wed., Mar. 25 Egg Salad Platter Tuna Salad Nicoise Salad w/ Hard Boiled Egg Half Whitefish Salad Platter Seafood Salad w/ Hard Boiled Egg Carrot Raisin Salad Green Pepper & Chickpeas Lettuce, Tomato, & Onion Lettuce & Tomato Marinated Green Bean Salad Marinated Beet Salad Dill Cucumber Salad/Small Bagel Dill Carrot Salad & Health Salad

Thurs., Mar. 5 Thurs., Mar. 12 Thurs., Mar. 19 Thurs., Mar. 26 Spinach Salad w/Chicken & Beets Corned Beef Sandwich & Chowder Chicken Salad Sandwich Sliced Chicken w/ Pita Raspberry Vinaigrette Lettuce & Tomato/Whole Wheat Bread Lettuce/Whole Wheat Bread Potato Salad Cold Brown Rice Salad Israeli Salad/Homemade Pasta Salad Marinated Tomato, Basil, & Onion Salad Marinated Broccoli Salad

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APRIL LUNCH MENUTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

1Matzah Ball SoupRoasted Chicken LegsBroccoli & CauliflowerCarrotsPotato KugelMatzahHoney Cake


7Beef & BroccoliBrown RiceSesame Cabbage w/ CarrotsWhole Wheat RollPearsApple Juice

8Cheese Blintzes w/ Blueberry SauceSour CreamOrange Glazed CarrotsTossed Salad w/ 1000 Island DressingOatmeal Cookie

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Mushroom SoupChicken Chop SueySteamed Brown Rice Broccoli & Carrots Whole Wheat BreadFresh Pear

22Omelette w/ Peppers Muenster, & Onions Diced PotatoesWarm Cinnamon & Nutmeg Spiced PeachesRye BreadZucchini MuffinBirthday Cake & Ice Cream

23Italian Wedding Soup Stuffed Cabbage w/ Sweet & Sour SauceCarrotsPotato LatkesWhole Wheat BreadApplesauce


29Baked Fish w/ PestoZucchini, Carrots, & Yellow SquashRotini w/ Diced TomatoesWhole Wheat RollMandarin Oranges


April Birthday Celebration

• menu subject to changeChoice Meals

Wed., Apr. 1 Wed., Apr. 8 Wed., Apr. 15 Wed., Apr. 22 Wed., Apr. 29 No Choice Meal Tuna Salad Nicoise Salad w/ Hard Boiled Egg Half No Choice Meal Seafood Salad w/ Hard Boiled Egg Egg Salad Platter Green Pepper & Chickpeas Lettuce & Tomato Carrot Raisin Salad Marinated Beet Salad Dill Carrot Salad & Health Salad Marinated Green Bean Salad

Thurs., Apr. 2 Thurs., Apr. 9 Thurs., Apr. 16 Thurs., Apr. 23 Thurs., Apr. 30 Spinach Salad w/Chicken & Beets Corned Beef Sandwich & Chowder No Choice Meal Sliced Chicken w/ Pita Spinach Salad w/ Chicken & Beets Raspberry Vinaigrette Lettuce & Tomato/Whole Wheat Bread Potato Salad Raspberry Vinaigrette Cold Brown Rice Salad Israeli Salad/Homemade Pasta Salad Marinated Broccoli Salad Cole Brown Rice Salad

Passover Seder


APRIL PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIESTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

19:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Let Your Yoga Dance11:00 Passover Seder with Rav Shai12:00 Lunch12:45 Relaxation with Music & Coloring

29:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Knitting 10:15 Songs We Remember with Cathy McCoy11:10 Healing Exercise12:00 Lunch12:45 KleinLife Travelogue: Around Ireland with Ilana McAfoos

79:45 Coffee Talk10:00 Chess Club10:15 Stretch & Strength 11:00 Passover Sing-A-Long with AJ Preschool12:00 Lunch12:45 Blood Pressure Screenings Sponsored by Visiting Angels12:45 Arts & Crafts with Gail Alu

89:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Let Your Yoga Dance11:00 Movie: Stephen Sondheim - The Birthday Concert12:00 Lunch12:45 A Pre-Passover Toast

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219:45 Coffee Talk10:00 Chess Club10:15 Stretch & Strength 11:00 Stories & Poems with Mary Kay Moran12:00 Lunch 12:45 Watercolor Art with Harriet Sommer

229:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Let Your Yoga Dance11:00 Earth Day Activity12:00 Lunch & April Birthday Celebration12:45 Burt’s Brain Games

239:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Knitting 10:15 Managing Hearing Loss with Lindsay Bondurant11:10 Healing Exercise12:00 Lunch12:45 Settlement Music Adult Orchestra String Concert LIVE

289:45 Coffee Talk10:00 Chess Club10:15 Stretch & Strength 11:00 Making a Difference with Sunnie Epstein12:00 New Year’s Lunch12:45 Retirement: Entering the New Phase of Life12:45 Brain Aerobics

299:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Let Your Yoga Dance11:00 Settlement Music Adult Orchestra Wind Concert LIVE12:00 Lunch12:45 Yiddish Club12:45 Computer & Phone Help

309:45 Coffee Talk10:15 Knitting 10:15 Current Events with Rosalind Holtzman11:10 Healing Exercise12:00 Lunch12:45 Hebrew Club12:45 Movie Concert

April Birthday Celebration

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APRIL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSPassover Seder with Rav Shai A festive program and Seder not to be missed! Excellent commentary and discussion from Rabbi Rav Shai. Call 215-635-5244 to reserve your spot as seating is limited. Wednesday, April 1, 11:00am

Songs We Remember with Cathy McCoy Those songs from yesteryear that you still can’t get out of your head. Reminisce about them with Cathy from Elkins Park Library. Thursday, April 2, 10:15am

KleinLife Travelogue: Ireland with Ilana McAfoos Experience the epic trip taken by Ilana. Thursday, April 2, 12:45pm

Passover Sing-A-Long with AJ Preschool Intergenerational fun with singing Passover songs with these little students. Tuesday, April 7, 11:15am

Arts and Crafts with Gail Alu A fun activity to create something beautiful. Tuesday, April 7, 12:45pm

Blood Pressure Screening from Visiting Angels Get checked by a professional screening team. Tuesday, April 7, 12:45pm

Movie: Stephen Sondheim – The Birthday Concert Join us for a rousing celebration of the life and work of one of Broadway’s greatest legends - the one and only Stephen Sondheim. Wednesday, April 8, Part I: 11:00am; Part II & Discussion: 12:45pm

Stories & Poems with Mary Kay Moran Mary from Glenside Library brings us stories and poems about a hot topic. Tuesday, April 21, 11:00am

Watercolor Art with Harriet All abilities welcome to this fun and therapeutic class. Tuesday, April 21, 12:45pm

Earth Day Activity It’s the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Where were you when it started? Join us for a special activity to recognize the importance of preserving our only planet, Earth. Wednesday, April 22, 11:00am

April Birthday Celebration Birthday cake and ice cream after lunch to celebrate all of our April Birthdays! Wednesday, April 22, 12:30pm

Burt’s Brain Games Burt Forman brings back his fun and educational game to us. Don’t miss it! Full participation required. Wednesday, April 22, 12:45pm

Managing Hearing Loss with Lindsay Bondurant Dr. Lindsey Bondurant from Salus University speaks about how better hearing and healthy aging go hand-and-hand. Thursday, April 23, 10:15am

Settlement Music Adult Orchestra String Concert LIVE Enjoy Beethoven’s Opus 18 #4 live from an incredibly talented group. Thursday, April 23, 12:45pm

Making a Difference with Sunnie Epstein Sunnie will look at different leadership models and the importance of recognizing different perspectives of the same occurrence, and in doing so, making a difference where we learn from each other instead of ignore those different than we are. Tuesday April 28, 11:00am

Retirement: Entering the New Phase of Life Join the discussion within a group that is just for you! Light refreshments provided. Tuesday, April 28, 12:45pm

Settlement Music Adult Orchestra Wind Concert LIVE The CMC Three jams out playing the flute, clarinet and bassoon for a wonderful concert. Wednesday, April 29, 11:00am

Yiddish Club with Marcia Babbitt Join the crowd who love an excuse to revisit the language of our parents and grandparents. Wednesday, April 29 12:45pm

Computer & Phone Help Sanjila can help answer your technological questions. Wednesday, April 29 12:45pm

Current Events with Rosalind Holtzman Catch up on some of the latest headlines with the wonderful Roz. Thursday, April 30, 10:15am

Hebrew Club Instructor Esther Toledano will guide you along to improve your Hebrew. All levels welcome. Thursday, April 30, 12:45pm


Travel with KleinLife All trips leave from KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia

SIX ON BROADWAYSunday, March 22

$180 member; $190 generalDepart 10:30am; Return 7:00pm

Registration Deadline: February 28Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From

Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse—remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into

an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power.

The concert-esque musical gives the six ill-fated wives the opportunity to tell their stories through a high-energy pop score, backed by an all-female band, the

“Ladies in Waiting”. Beginning in the U.K. at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017 before heading to London, SIX earned five Olivier Award nominations including Best New Musical.

Orchestra seats at Broadway’s Brooks Atkinson Theater. Restroom equipped, coach bus transportation. Lunch on your own.

COMPANY ON BROADWAYSunday, April 26

$180 member; $190 generalDepart 10:30am; Return 7:30pmRegistration Deadline: March 20

Winner of 4 Olivier Awards, including Best Musical Revival! Tony & Grammy Award winner Katrina Lenk & 2x Tony Award and Grammy

Award winner Patti LuPone (in the role that won her the Olivier) come back to Broadway in Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s

groundbreaking musical comedy. The vision of 2x Tony Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (The Curious Incident of the Dog

in the Nighttime, Angels in America), this production of Company sheds revelatory light onto classic songs such as “The Ladies Who Lunch” and the iconic “Being Alive.” Being married in 21st century New York has never been this fun. Let’s all drink to that! It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking

why isn’t she married? All of the poking and prodding really could drive a person crazy!

Orchestra seats at Broadway’s Bernard Jacobs Theater. Restroom equipped, coach bus transportation. Lunch on your own.

For more information and to be added to the mailing list, contact Andrea Kimelheim, Travel Coordinator,

at [email protected] or 215-698-7300 x176.


Travel with KleinLife All trips leave from KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia PURIM CONCERT

WITH JEFF DERSHIN Sponsored by the George & Lillian Berman Fund

Tuesday, March 10 • 11:00am Reserve by Thursday, March 5

Jeff Dershin, a versatile and talented vocalist and pianist will perform a wide range of music from light jazz to Broadway show tunes plus an array of tunes from the Great American songbook, Jewish music

and more.


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: Montgomery County Dr. Gabriel & Alma Elias Center

January-February 2020 HappeningsLocated at Adath Jeshurun

7763 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-635-5244

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday • 9:45am-2:00pm

Active Adult Life

KleinLife: Montgomery County is funded in part by Montgomery CountyOffice of Senior Services, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Herschel

Elias and the Elias Foundation, and the George and Lillian Berman Fund.Montgomery County Dr. Gabriel & Alma Elias Center • Congregation Adath Jeshurun • 7763 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027ז״ל

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