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Temple Sinai Announces Encore

Temple Sinai is pleased to announce Encore, a group designed to appealto a diverse audience of active, involved adults, ages 50 and over.Recentpopular and successful events include a late summer bus tour overGuanella Pass to Georgetown and Silver Plume and aWest Side Denverhistory tour, led by Phil Goodstein, which featured many sites includ-ing the old BMH and Temple Emanuel synagogues, the Golda MeirHouse, the Jewish Orphanage for Boys, JCRS andYeshiva Toras Chaim.In October, Encore sponsored an Ethnic Market Tour and shopping atseven different markets including Italian, Korean, Ukranian, Parisian,Middle Eastern, a deli and an English Tea Room. On November 14,Encore will be sponsoring a Chavurot Fair in conjunctionwith a dinnerand Havdallah service which is designed to increase the number ofChavurot at Temple Sinai and to get more people involved so they havea better sense of community.

In addition to Encore events, Temple Sinai also offers a variety of edu-cational programs. Every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m., “Lunch andLearn”presents an open forum on various topics lead by Rabbi RichardRheins or Rabbi Jay TelRav.“Sinai Sundays”,beginning onNovember 8,

will offer an exciting series of classes, including Hebrew I & II; TheBible After the Torah: The Prophets & Writings; Ruach! New JewishMusic; Jewish Prayer and Yoga; and Adult Confirmation. The TempleSinai Monthly Book Group will meet next onWednesday,November 18to discuss Phillip Roth’s book, Indignation, Annette Finesilver is facili-tating a 10-week program on memoir-writing and starting in January,Encore will sponsor a film series that will take place on the firstThursday of each month. Additional classes and educational lectureswill be publicized soon.

For a complete listing, including dates, times and prices, please lookinside your from Oy to Joy. For information on these or any otherTemple Sinai Encore or adult programs contact Lisa Thorner at (303)759-1827, lisa@sinaidenver.org or www.sinaidenver.org.

CONTENTSSenior Resources Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02Community Senior Activities

• Allied Jewish Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03• BMH/BJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–04• Congregation Rodef Shalom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04• Hebrew Educational Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04• Jewish Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05–08• Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08• Temple Emanuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08–09• Temple Micah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10• Temple Sinai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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EncoreWest Side Denver history tour led by Phil Goodstein in September

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Sponsoring Partners

Allied Jewish Apartments(303) 399-1146www.ajsh.org

BMH-BJ Congregation(303) 388-4203www.bmh-bj.org

Congregation Rodef Shalom(303) 399-0035

www.rodef-shalom.org

Hebrew Educational Alliance(303) 758-9400

www.headenver.org

Jewish Family Service of CO(303) 597-5000

www.jewishfamilyservice.org

Robert E. Loup JCC(303) 399-2660

www.jccdenver.org

Shalom Park(303) 680-5000

www.shalompark.org

Temple Emanuel(303) 388-4013

www.EmanuelDenver.org

Temple Micah(303) 388-4239

www.micahdenver.org

Temple Sinai(303) 795-1827

www.sinaidenver.org

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Submission deadline is the3rd Monday two months prior

to the event run-date.

Allied JewishApartments is an independent andassisted living senior community providing subsi-dized and affordable apartments. Convenientlylocatedwithinwalking distance of themall,restau-rants and entertainment in Cherry Creek, ouractivity, trip and kosher dining programs makefinding new friends easy; and our 24-hour emer-gency response system provides peace of mind.

22 S. Adams Street, Denver, CO 80209(303) 399-1146 • www.ajsh.org

Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado is thecentral address for the Denver/Boulder Jewishcommunity. It is the place where we come to cele-brate our Jewish heritage, enrich our lives Jewishly,fulfill our philanthropic obligations and stand insolidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel.Federation is the placewhere every Jew iswelcome;it is the place where every Jew belongs.

300 S. Dahlia St., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80246(303) 321-3399 • wwwjewishcolorado.org

Beth Nehamah Hospice is a not-for-profit hos-pice, serving all faiths, but with a focus on theJewish community.We strive to create a peacefuland meaningful experience for our patients,wherever they call home – in care centers, assist-ed living environments, or private homes.

14800 E. Belleview Drive, Aurora, CO 80015(303) 766-7600 • www.bethnehamah.org

Jewish Family Service of Colorado is a com-munity agency that serves individuals andfamilies regardless of faith or economic status.We are a hub of resources for the elderly, refugees,disabled, hungry, and emotionally distressed andoperate in a collaborative manner with othercommunity agencies.

3201 S. Tamarac Drive, Denver, CO 80231(303) 597-5000 • www.jewishfamilyservice.org

JFS at Home is a trustworthy, dedicated resourcefor specialized non-medical in-home care, suchas personal care, companion services and house-keeping for anyone who needs extra support athome. The services provided allow seniors andthose living with temporary or permanent med-ical conditions to maintain their independenceand live safely in their own homes. JFS at Homeoperates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

(303) 750-4000 • www.JFSatHome.com

MACC illuminates the human experiencethrough creative and cultural program in theperforming,visual and literary arts for the Jewishcommunity and the Denver community at large.We strive to produce, present, exhibit, preserveand advance the arts, serving as a performanceand exhibition venue, as well as an educationalresource for people at every stage of life.

350 S. Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80246(303) 316-6360 • www.maccjcc.org

Robert E.Loup JewishCommunityCenter (JCC)is a comprehensive family center.The JCC’smissionis to provide recreational, cultural, educational andsocial programs to perpetuate, strengthen andserve the Jewish community, guided but its owntimeless Jewish goals and values.

350 S. Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80246(303) 316-6358 • www.jccdenver.org

ShalomPark is a not-for-profit, Jewish non-sectar-ian organization offering skilled nursing and inde-pendent patio home and apartment living.Servicesfor assistance can be tailored to fit your needs!

14800 E. Belleview Drive, Aurora, CO 80015(303) 680-5000 • www.shalompark.org

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Community Senior Activities

November Programs(Activities are grouped by sponsoring synagogue or agency)

Allied JewishApartments

Sunday, November 15Young@Heart – Alive and Well in ConcertYoung@Heart is a rowdy bunch of 70, 80, and 90 year olds singingmusic your mother wouldn’t like. Join us as we travel to the ColoradoConvention Center to watch the live performance of this amazinggroup of chorus members who are all senior citizens, ages 71 to 93.Their repertoire consists entirely of rock-era songs.Also featured as aspecial guest is Denver’s own Lannie Garrett.

Pick-up Location: Allied Jewish Apartments East Building entrance,22 Adams St.Time: 1:15 p.m.Cost: $10 and 2 van tickets ($0.50 per ticket). Deadline to sign up:Thursday, November 12.Contact: Front Desk at (303) 399-1146 or Connie Mather at (720) 382-7813

Wednesday, November 18“Well” at Denver Center for Performing ArtsThis inventive autobiographical play explores the power of illness,family and community with humor, poignancy and honest emotion.Lisa Kron wants to share the details of her 30-something life, but thedetails are sometimes exaggerated and improvised. Fortunately forthe audience, Lisa’s mother, Ann, is on hand to correct her daughterwhen she strays from the truth. That Ann is an invalid only adds tothe captivating tension and love between mother and daughter. Comeand see this play with us at Denver Center for Performing Arts,Ricketson Theatre.

Pick-up Location: Allied Jewish Apartments East Building entrance,22 Adams St.Time: 10 a.m.Cost: $17 and $2 for RTDContact: Front Desk at (303) 399-1146 or Connie Mather at (720) 382-7813

Sunday, November 22Boulder’s Dinner Theatre – Matinee –Singing in the RainJoin us for a fun Sunday matinee and lunch at Boulder’s DinnerTheatre! 1920s Hollywood is the setting for this zany, light-heartedromantic comedy about the early days of sound film, when many amovie studio found itself scrambling to salvage the career of its chip-munk-voiced silent picture star. Featuring “You Were Meant for Me”,“Good Morning,” and of course “Singin' in the Rain”! Your ticket priceincludes dinner which includes amixed green salad, fresh baked bread,your choice from six “featured” entree choices, red potatoes and veg-etable of the day, served to your table by one of the stars of the show!

Pick-up Location: Allied Jewish Apartments’ entrance, 22 S. Adams St.Time: 11 a.m.Cost: $36 and 6 van tickets ($0.50 per ticket)Deadline to sign up: Friday, October 23Contact: Front Desk at (303) 399-1146 or Connie Mather at (720) 382-7813

AnytimeOne on One Technology AssistanceNeed help with a computer problem? Can’t work your digital camera?Arrange for a personal session with Michael Bloczynski, AJA’sComputer Center Director.

Location: Allied Jewish Apartment’s Resident Computer Center, 22Adams St.Cost: FreeContact: Michael Bloczynski at (303) 598-8610 for an appointment.

BMH - BJ

Thursday, November 19Shir AmiA vocal instrumental ensemble dedicated to performing and inform-ing audiences with Jewish Folk Music from around the world

Location: BMH-BJ Fisher Hall, 560 S. Monaco ParkwayTime: 1 p.m.Cost: Free, donations accepted. Refreshments servedContact: Selma at (303) 745-5006

SundaysExperiencing Talmud withRabbi Selwyn FranklinLocation: BMH-BJ, 560 S. Monaco Pkwy.Time: 8 a.m.Cost: FreeContact: BMH-BJ at (303) 388-4203

WednesdaysWeekly Torah Class withCantor Joel LichtermanEnjoy a delicious breakfast with us.

Location: BMH-BJ, 560 S. Monaco Pkwy.Time: Following morning services.Cost: FreeContact: (303) 388-4203

ThursdaysWomen’s Parsha Class with Ellyn HuttLocation: BMH-BJ, 560 S. Monaco Pkwy.Time: 11 a.m.Cost: FreeContact: Ellyn Hutt at (303) 333-0666

365 Days a YearShacharit and Mincha/Maariv ServicesLocation: BMH-BJ Congregation, 560 S. Monaco Pkwy., Chapel onCenter St.Time: Please call the shul or visit www.bmh-bj.org, as times willchange with sunset and holidaysContact: (303) 388-4203

Congregation Rodef Shalom

Wednesday, November 18Lunch and ListenCarolyne Wilmoth, a certified driving instructor who specializes inworking with seniors will be speaking about “Navigating OurRoadways as an Older Driver and as a Pedestrian”.

Location: Rodef Shalom, 450 S. Kearney St.Time: 11:30 a.m.Cost: $12 per person. RSVP by November 11Contact: Cate Sawyer at (303) 399-0035

Hebrew EducationalAlliance (HEA)

Sunday, November 15Ballroom DanceCouples and singles - Get your dancing shoes on the third Sunday ofevery month! Sponsored by Temple Emanuel, The HebrewEducational Alliance and Oakhurst Towers.

Location: Hebrew Educational Alliance, 3600 S. Ivanhoe St.Time: Lesson – 6:30—7:30 p.m.; Dance – 7:30—9:30 p.m.Cost: $5 at the door. Please RSVP by November 11.Contact: Naomi at nkirshner@headenver.org or (303) 758-9400, ext.213 or Jodi Glater at Temple Emanuel at (303) 388-4013, ext. 307Please see back cover for reservation information.

Monday eveningsDrop-in Mah JonggJoin Mah Jongg players every Monday evening. People of all levels(including new players) are accommodated.

Location: Goldberger Youth Center–Upstairs, 3599 S. Ivanhoe St.(across the street from the Hebrew Educational Alliance)Time: 7—9 p.m.Cost: $2/person for refreshments.Contact: Naomi Kirshner at (303) 758-9400, ext.213 ornkirshner@headenver.org.

WednesdaysLunch and LearnJoin us for a stimulating discussion of works by Jewish authors, led byAbbey Kapelovitz, Ph.D. in English and former associate dean at theUniversity of Denver. Stories are read in advance. We are currentlyreading out of the book American Jewish Fiction, edited by GeraldShapiro.

Location: Hebrew Educational Alliance, 3600 S. Ivanhoe St.Time: Lunch - 11:30 a.m.; Discussion - 12—1 p.m.Cost: $6/person, if purchasing a bagel lunch. No charge if bringingown dairy brown bag.Contact: Naomi Kirshner at (303) 758-9400, ext.213, ornkirshner@headenver.org.

ThursdaysDrop-in Mah JonggJoin Mah Jongg players every Monday evening. People of all levels(including new players) are accommodated.

Location: Goldberger Youth Center–Upstairs, 3599 S. Ivanhoe St.(across the street from the Hebrew Educational Alliance)Time: 1—3 p.m.Cost: $2/person for refreshments.Contact: Naomi Kirshner at (303) 758-9400, ext.213 ornkirshner@headenver.org.

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Jewish Community Center (JCC)

Sunday, Nov. 1JAAMM Festival Concert, Coffee, Cake & ChatZalmen Mlotek – 100 Years of Yiddish Theatre MusicInternally recognized authority on Yiddish Folk and Theatre Music,Mlotek elegantly and entertainingly traces the history of this fascinat-ing art form from its origins in the wine cellars of Rumania throughsurprising elements of Jewish music in contemporary film scores.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC-Shwayder Theatre, 350 S. Dahlia St,Time: 2 p.m.Cost: $15/general admission; $12/senior, student, JCC memberContact: MACC Box Office at (303) 316-6360 or www.maccjcc.org

Movie Monday, November 2The Courageous Heart of Irena SendlerIrena Sendler was one of the most remarkable - and most unlikely -heroes of World War II, saving 2500 Jewish children during theGerman occupation of Poland.As a social worker, Irena had access tothe Warsaw Ghetto and she realized that thousands of children werein danger. Irena recruited sympathetic friends and co-workers tosmuggle children out and place them in safe homes, farms and con-vents. Her heroic efforts were honored by a nomination for a NobelPeace prize in 2007

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC-Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St,Time: 12:30 p.m.Cost: FreeContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

Tuesday, November 3Judaism 101Join Rabbi Gitler for a lively discussion on relevant Jewish topics.Questions are welcome!

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC-Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 12:30 p.m.Cost: FreeContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

1st Wednesday, November 4Political Science ClassDr. Robert Hazan, Chair and Professor of Political Science at MetroState College, will lead a discussion of current world events.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC-Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 10—11 a.m.Cost: $10/classContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

1st Wednesday & 3rd Tuesday, November 4 & 17Yiddish Club - Lomir Red’n YiddishJoin Rosalyn “Reyzele” Kirkel at the “Lomir Red’n Yiddish” club andhave fun speaking Yiddish. Whether you are a fluent speaker or abeginner, you are welcome. Rosalyn “Reyzele” is a native Yiddishspeaker from Lithuania (Lita) and loves to speak Yiddish.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC-Perlmutter Room, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 12:30—2 p.m.Cost: $5 month.Contact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

TuesdaysSenior ForumThe first Tuesday of every month, Active Minds® will present a pro-gram at the JCC.Active Mind’s mission is to expand lives and mindsby providing outstanding educational programs. Active Mindsbelieves in lifelong learning and fostering active minds for life.November 3 – Active Minds®

November 10 – Master Storyteller, Cherie Karo Schwartz.Come join this interactive story telling session where we will hearwonderful stories from master storyteller, Cherie Karo Schwartz, thatlead to sharing our own rich story-filled memories.Cherie has sharedspirited, sustaining stories for three decades throughout the USA andabroad and offers performances,workshops, keynotes,master classesand mentoring for all ages.November 17 – TBD

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC-Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St,Time: 10 a.m. for all of the above eventsCost: Free for Senior Forum membersContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

November 24 – Senior Forum Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon.Traditional food,door prizes and entertainment by the wonderful six-member harmonica group, Candlewyk Harmonikers, under thedirection of Gilda Shapiro and accompanied by her daughter, RandyWeiss, on the piano. The Candlewyk Harmonikers will play oldies,jazz, Israeli and patriotic tunes. The entertainment at theThanksgiving luncheon on Tuesday, November 24 is sponsored byHeritage club Mountain View

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC-Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St,Time: 11:45 a.m.—1:30 p.m.Cost: $7Contact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

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Thursdays, November 5 and 19Short Story LiteratureThis group selects literary works, short stories, memoirs and otherworks to read and discuss. This year the group will read from The Artof the Story, an International Anthology of Contemporary Short Storiesby Daniel Halpern, editor.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC-Perlmutter Room, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 10—11:30 a.m.Cost: FreeContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

Fridays, November 6, 13 and 20Kabbalah – MiraclesYoumight say I know amiracle if and when I see one.We all may havedifferent ideas how to define what a miracle is. In this class we willlearn about the approach the Jewish mystics took in understandingwhat is miraculous and how their understanding changes the way werelate to life.This three week class series on Miracles is taught by Dr. DavidSanders, Director of Kabbalah Experience, who has been teachingKabbalah for the past 20 years in Denver.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC-Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 1:15—2:15 p.m.Cost: $30Contact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

2nd Tuesday, November 10ShmoozSusan Jacobs leads a discussion of the issues of the day with thisdynamic group.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC–Perlmutter Room, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 12:30—2 p.m.Cost: FreeContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

Wednesday, November 11Veterans Day Dessert ReceptionJoin us at a dessert reception to honor our Jewish war veterans. Guestspeaker will be Rabbi Don Levy who served twenty-six years onactive duty in the U.S. armed forces, the first 14 as a crypto-linguist inthe U.S.Navy and the last 12 as a chaplain in the USAir Force.Duringhis years as a chaplain, he deployed in support of Operation NorthernWatch in 2000 and in support of Operation EnduringFreedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and 2006. From 2004 to2006,while stationed at RamsteinAir Base Germany, he covered all ofU.S. European Command as the only U.S. forces rabbi based on con-tinental Europe. He retired from the Air Force in 2008 and currentlyserves as spiritual leader of Temple Beit Torah in Colorado Springs.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC-Boettcher Lobby, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.Cost: FreeContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

Thursday November 12Bullwhackers CasinoLocation: Robert E. Loup JCC, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Cost: $5. Paid reservations are due by Monday, November 9Contact: Lil at (303) 316-6359Please see back cover for JCC cancellation and refund information.

Friday, November 13JAAMM Festival Author Talk, Signing & LunchDavid Sax, author of Save the Deli: In Search of PerfectPastrami, Crusty Rye, and the Heart of Jewish DelicatessenSave the deli! Stay for lunch! On a journey around the world to find anauthentic deli, David Sax set out to bring back a cuisine that once satat the very center of Jewish life. Join us for lunch as the author of Savethe Deli: In Search of Perfect Pastrami, Crusty Rye, and the Heart ofJewish Delicatessen regales us with tales about the history, currentstate, and next generation of the Jewish deli: its culture, people, andfoods. Come savor the flavors!

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC-Social Hall, 350 S. Dahlia St,Time: 12 p.m.Cost: $20. Advance payment due by November 9.Contact: MACC Box Office at (303) 316-6360 or www.maccjcc.org

3rd Wednesday, November 18Professional Foot Care ClinicLocation: Robert E. Loup JCC–MACC Board Room, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.Cost: $16/session by appointment only.Contact: Jacque at (303) 914-8515.

Sunday, November 29JCC Craft FairPurchase beautiful one-of-a-kind hand-made items at the JCC CraftFair.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC-Lower Level, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.Cost: FreeContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

Computer ClassesAll classes will be in the JCC Computer Lab.Reservations are requiredone week in advance of class and the JCC reserves the right to cancelclasses due to low enrollment.

Mondays, November 2, 9, 16 and 23Computers for BeginnersLose your fear of computers, learn aboutWindows and how to use theinternet and how to create and check emails.

Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.Cost: $25/4 classesContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

Thursdays, November 5, 12, 19Computer ProgramsThis class will focus on software programs beginning with MicrosoftWord.

Time: 12:30–2 p.m.Cost: $18/3 classesContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

MondaysLet's Write with Susan JacobsDiscover the joy of writing. If you have never written before or havewritten volumes, joining this unique group of writers is stimulatingand fun.

Location: Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center–Senior Lounge,350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 9—11 a.m.Cost: FreeContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

MondaysMovie afternoonJoin us Monday afternoons in the new Senior Lounge for movie after-noons.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC–Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 12:30 p.m.Cost: FreeContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

Mondays & WednesdaysMah JonggFor the experienced player. If four or more beginners attend, an addi-tional table will be set up to accommodate them.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC–Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 12:30 p.m.Cost: 50 cents.Contact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

Monday–FridayVOA Kosher Lunch ProgramEnjoy a mid-day meal with lively company complete with table serv-ice.Location: Robert E. Loup JCC–Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 11:45 a.m.Cost: Suggested donation is $2.50/individual (Seniors who cannot afford$2.50 are welcome to dine and donate whatever amount they can.)Contact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

Monday–FridayPoker Poker Poker!Men and women are invited to join this lively group.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC–Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 12:30—3:30 p.m.Cost: 50 cents to play.Contact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

WednesdaysKnitting for IsraelInstructor Delores Flax guides participants in knitting beautifulitems for donation to Israelis in need.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC–Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 10—11:30 a.m.Cost: FreeContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

WednesdaysDuplicate Bridge GroupJoin in for a stimulating afternoon playing bridge.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC–Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 12:30—3:30 p.m.Cost: 50 cents.Contact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

WednesdaysMah Jongg ClassFor the experienced player and beginnersJCC senior member Sunshine Cohen teaches this lively and socialgame to beginners.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC–Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 12:30–3:30 p.m.Cost: 50 cents.Contact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

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FridaysCurrent EventsFacilitated by Susan Jacobs. Kibbitz and discuss how to solve theworld’s problems.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC – Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 9:30—10:30 a.m.Cost: FreeContact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

FridaysTaste of Shabbat Kosher Lunch ProgramGet into the Shabbat spirit a few hours early each week with a deli-cious lunch. RSVPs for large groups are requested.

Location: Robert E. Loup JCC–Senior Lounge, 350 S. Dahlia St.Time: 11:45 a.m.Donation: $2.50/individual (Seniors who cannot afford $2.50 are wel-come to dine and donate whatever amount they can.)Contact: Lil at (303) 316-6359

JCC Exercise ProgramsThe following classes are held at the JCC Sports & Fitness Center andare free for Sports & Fitness Center members. Unless otherwise noted,the cost for JCC annual (non-sports & fitness) members is $50/8 class-es. A punch card is also available for $50/8 visits.

Arthritis Aquafitness(sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation)Beneficial joint and range of motion exercises and fun.

M/T/W/F, noon–1 p.m.

Low ImpactAerobic dance, light weights and fun for all fitness levels.

M/W/F, 7—8 a.m.M/F, 11 a.m.—noon

T’ai Chi ChuanGentle, flowing movement to promote vitality.

Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Senior ToneChair and ball exercise with light weights and bands, along withstretching.

Tuesdays, 10:30—11:30 a.m.Thursdays, 10:30—11:30 a.m.

Senior YogaEnhance your flexibility and reduce stress.

Wednesdays, 10—11 a.m.

Water ExerciseAny class M–F between 9 a.m.—4 p.m.(maximum of 4 classes/8-punchcard)

Jewish Family Services

Thursday, December 3Reel Hope-Take 14Save the date for Reel Hope-Take 14, Jewish Family Service’s annualmovie premiere fundraiser. Please join us as we bestow the followinghonors: Brent and Julie Morse,2009 Jack Shapiro Community ServiceAward recipients and David Friedman, 2009 Kal Zeff Business Leaderof the Year Award recipient.

Information: Dawn Richard, (303) 597-5000, ext. 308 ordrichard@jewishfamilyservice.org. Tickets available online atwww.jewishfamilyservice.org.

Tuesday, December 15Cuba: Past, Present and FutureJoin Active Minds for a look at our communist neighbor to the south.We will cover Castro’s revolution, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban MissileCrisis, Guantanamo Bay and ongoing property disputes.We will takea look at what the future holds for Cuba and Fidel and Raul Castro.Co-sponsored by JFS at Home.

Location: Temple Emanuel - Sisterhood LoungeTime: 10:45 a.m.—noonCost: No charge. RSVP by December 7.Contact: Jodi Glater at (303) 388-4013, ext. 307Please see back cover for reservation information

Temple Emanuel

Tuesday, November 3Robert Landau: Comedy Series Part 2: SidCaesarJoin us for a look at the American comic actor and writer known asthe leading man on the 1950s television series “Your Show of Shows”and“Caesar’s Hour”, and to younger generations as Coach Calhoun in“Grease and Grease 2”.

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Location: Temple Emanuel - Sisterhood Lounge, 51 Grape St.Time: 10:45 a.m.—noonCost: No charge. RSVP by Oct. 26.Contact: Jodi Glater at (303) 388-4013, ext. 307Please see back cover for reservation information.

Sunday, November 15Ballroom DanceCouples and singles: Get your dancing shoes on the third Sunday ofevery month! Sponsored by Temple Emanuel, The HebrewEducational Alliance and Oakhurst Towers.

Time: Lesson – 6:30—7:30 p.m.; Dance – 7:30—9:30 p.m.Location: Hebrew Educational Alliance, 3600 S. Ivanhoe St.Cost: $5 at the door. RSVP by November 11.Contact: Jodi Glater at (303) 388-4013, ext. 307Please see back cover for reservation information

Tuesday, November 17Sudan and the Darfur CrisisJoin Active Minds for a discussion of the crisis in the Darfur region ofSudan and the separate, but related, decades old Sudanese civil war.

Location: Temple Emanuel - Sisterhood Lounge, 51 Grape St.Time: 10:45 a.m.—noonCost: No charge. RSVP by November 9.Contact: Jodi Glater at (303) 388-4013, ext. 307Please see back cover for reservation information.

Tuesday, December 1Robert Landau’s Comedy Series Part 3 –Milton BerleLandau will discuss the life and comedy of everyone’s favorite rela-tive, “Uncle Miltie,” known for his sight gags and boisterous humor.

Location: Temple Emanuel - Sisterhood LoungeTime: 10:45 a.m.—noonCost: No charge. RSVP by November 23.Contact: Jodi Glater at (303) 388-4013, ext. 307Please see back cover for reservation information.

Tuesday, December 8Jewish Women and the ArtsJewish educator, Leonard Chernila, will discuss the important roleLouise Nevelson,Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner and Judy Chicagohave played in the development of twentieth century art. Co-spon-sored by the National Council of JewishWomen.

Location: Temple Emanuel – Sisterhood LoungeTime: Program – 11 a.m. – noon, followed by lunch.Cost: $8 due by November 30.Contact: Jodi Glater at (303) 388-4013, ext. 307Please see back cover for reservation information.

Tuesday, December 15Cuba: Past, Present and FutureJoin Active Minds for a look at our communist neighbor to the south.We will cover Castro’s revolution, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban MissileCrisis, Guantanamo Bay and ongoing property disputes.We will takea look at what the future holds for Cuba and Fidel and Raul Castro.Co-sponsored by JFS at Home.

Location: Temple Emanuel-Sisterhood LoungeTime: 10:45 a.m.—noonCost: No charge. RSVP by December 7.Contact: Jodi Glater at (303) 388-4013, ext. 307Please see back cover for reservation information.

Broadway Musical TheatreSunday, December 20Little House on the Prairie, Buell – MatineeFor play descriptions: www.denvercenter.org

Location: Denver Center for the Performing ArtsCost: A call list is being developed for all of the above. When I receiveprice confirmations from Center Attractions, I will call you to confirmand payment will be due at that time. Please do not delay as therewill be a short turn around and I will need a group minimum in orderto offer you the best prices!Contact: Jodi Glater at (303) 388-4013, ext. 307Please see back cover for reservation information.

WednesdaysLunch and LearnJoin Cantor Heit for lunch and lively discussions! The discussionbegins with the sacred texts and then the sky’s the limit! No prepara-tion required! Bring your own brown bag lunch.

Location: Temple Emanuel-Room A, 51 Grape St.Time: 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m.Cost: FreeContact: (303) 388-4013

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TempleMicah

Friday, Nov. 6Kabbalat Shabbat – KirtanTempleMicah, a warm Reform synagogue,offers musical and spiritu-al Shabbat explorations throughout the year with participatory gath-erings led by Rabbi Adam Morris with musician Hal Aqua. Thisevening’s kirtan service includes a unique style of call-and-responsesinging blended with familiar Sabbath rituals. Please inquire aboutthe schedule of diverse Shabbat opportunities.

Location: Temple Micah, 2600 Leyden St.Time: 6 p.m.Contact: Temple Micah office, (303) 388-4239,office@micahdenver.org, http://www.micahdenver.org.

Third Thursdays, November 19 – May 2010Rabbi Mo’s RoundtableMeet with RabbiAdamMorris (aka“RabbiMo”) andMicahmembersfor informal discussions to share what’s on everyone’s minds andstart the day early — refreshingly and Jewishly!

Location: Westside in November and March – DJ’s Café, 38th andTennyson; Downtown in December and April – Snooze, 2262 LarimerSt.; Denver Tech Center in February and May – DeliTech, 8101 E.Belleview Ave.Time: 7:30–8:30 a.m.Cost: The conversation is free; buy your own coffee and breakfast ifyou wishContact: Temple Micah office at (303) 388-4239,office@micahdenver.org; www.micahdenver.org

Third Sundays through April 2010Sunday ShiurTake advantage of these informative once-a-month adult educationalprograms presented by RabbiAdamMorris on wide-ranging topics ofJewish relevance. The topic for November is “Job: Why Me?”December spotlights “Maccabees: Calling All Extremists.”

Location: Denver Campus for Jewish Education, 2450 S. Wabash St.Time: 10:30—11:30 a.m.Cost: FreeContact: Temple Micah office at (303) 388-4239,office@micahdenver.org, www.micahdenver.org

Temple Sinai

Wednesdays, November 4 thru December 2Memoirs Writing ClassPlease save the dates for an inspirational Memoir Writing Class. Theclass will be facilitated by Annette Finesilver. It is an amazing oppor-tunity for you to express yourself and for you to write about your life.Location: Temple Sinai, 3509 S.. Glencoe St.Cost: $5/classTime: 11 a.m.—1 p.m. Bring your brown bag lunchContact: Annette Finesilver at (720) 529-1666 or Lisa Thorner at (303)759-1827 or lisa@sinaidenver.org.

Sundays, November 8 thru February 21Sinai SundaysSinai Sundays will begin on Nov. 8 and will offer an exciting series ofclasses, including Hebrew I & II; The Bible After the Torah: TheProphets & Writings; Ruach! New Jewish Music; Jewish Prayer andYoga; and Adult Confirmation.

Location: Temple Sinai, 3509 S. Glencoe St.Time: 9:30—10:30 a.m. or 10:45—11:45 a.m., depending on the classCost: Members - $72; Non-members - $100Contact: Lisa Thorner at (303) 759-1827 or lisa@sinaidenver.org foradditional information on the classes.

Saturday, November 14Chavurot Fair and Havdallah DinnerThe Chavurot Fair is designed to increase the number of Chavurot atTemple Sinai and to get more people involved so that, hopefully, theywill have a better sense of community.

Location: Temple Sinai, 3509 S. Glencoe St.Time: 6 p.m.Cost: TBDContact: Lisa Thorner at (303) 759-1827 or lisa@sinaidenver.org

ThursdaysLunch and LearnJoin us to study and discuss a special selection of text from classicalJewish literature. The emphasis will be on discussion, questions andthoughts, led by Rabbi Rick Rheins or Rabbi Jay TelRav. It is an openforum, an opportunity to bring up any topic to explore with theRabbis.Location: Temple Sinai, 3509 S. Glencoe St.Time: 12 p.m.—1 p.m.Cost: Free. Bring your own brown bag lunch.Contact: Lisa Thorner at (303) 759-1827 or lisa@sinaidenver.org.

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SUN.Zalmen Mlotek2 p.m.

J. Dembar Greene4:30 p.m.Gay & Barry Curtiss-Lusher*

Betsy Carter7 p.m.Carol & Irwin Wagner*

MON.Black Over White7 p.m.

TUES.Children’s StorytimeSocial Hall, 12:45 p.m.

Ian Pear7 p.m.Bob & Robyn Loup*

WED.Children’s StorytimeSocial Hall, 12:45 p.m.

Martin Indyk7 p.m.The Denver Springboks*

1THURS.The Idan RaichelProject (at D.U.)8 p.m.Hillel of Colorado*

SUN.Sara Houghteling11 a.m.Ellen Beller*

Judy & David4:30 p.m.JoAnn & Paul Gillis*

Daniel Asa Rose7 p.m.

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MON.Peter Duffy6:30 p.m.Julie & Brent Morse*Holocaust Awareness Institute,Center for Judaic Studies atDU*

Defiance (after author)Julie & Brent Morse*

TUES.Noah Alper7:30 a.m.Evan & Evi Makovsky*

Children’s StorytimeSocial Hall, 12:45 p.m.

Yumi Hwang-Williamswith Dror Biran7 p.m.

WED.Children’s StorytimeSocial Hall, 12:45 p.m.

Ariel SabarCommunity Reads7 p.m.Kathy Neustadt Hankin &the NKS Neustadt Prize forChildren’s Literature*

THURS.Peter Manseau7 p.m.Steven & Dottie Resnick*

FRI.Children’s StorytimeSocial Hall, 10 a.m.The Reading Jungle*

David SaxNoonSue Miller & Harold Cohen*

SAT.Anat Cohen Quartet7:30 p.m.

SUN.Edward Kritzler11 a.m.Gary & Teri Yourtz*

David Shneer & GreggDrinkwater, 4 p.m.Fiddler on the Roof6 p.m.Rob Schwartz & VickiTrachten-Schwartz*

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Facilitated CommunityReads book discussion ledby Dr. Robert Hazan:My Father’s ParadiseSocial Hall, 7 p.m.Kathy Neustadt Hankin &the NKS Neustadt Prize forChildren’s Literature*

November 2009Book SaleSun. 10 a.m.—3 p.m.Mon.—Thurs. 9 a.m.—3 p.m.Fri. 9 a.m.—1 p.m.

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Information For JCC ActivitiesReservationsFor more information on any of the JCC listings, call (303) 316-6359. Paid reservations in advance are required for all events. To reserve your spot,please SEND A CHECK BY THE RESERVATION DEADLINE to Lil Shaw at: Robert E. Loup JCC, 350 S. Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80246. Pleaseplace trip, class or program name on the remittance line. If you would like to help subsidize future trips please call Elka at (303) 316-6358.

Trip Refund PolicyIn the event that the JCC must cancel a trip, registrants will receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel a reservation and notify the JCC seven daysprior to a trip will receive a full refund. Those who do not notify the JCC of a cancellation seven days prior to a trip will not receive a refund. Pleasenote that there are no refunds for purchased show tickets.

MembershipCost: $30/year for Senior Forum (must have JCC membership: additional $30/year or $60/couple).Additional fees for trips. Non-members arewelcome to visit for no cost the first time. For more information, call (303) 316-6359.

Information For The NetworkActivities—Temple EmanuelReservationsFor a reservation, call (303) 388-4013, ext. 307. Separate checks for each event are required,payable to Temple Emanuel. Please send your checks toJodi Glater, 2598 S,Xenophon St., Lakewood,CO 80228.Your check is your reservation.Refunds available only if you cancel before the deadline.Check the recorded message for weather cancellations.

RTDNOTE: When RTD (chartered bus) is designated, call the NetworkVoice Mail, (303) 388-4013, ext. 307, a few days in advance of the departuredate. There is an additional RTD charge of $2 for those under 65 years of age.