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Nourishing Tradition
Eating our way through Jewish History: Food – The Doorway to our Culture
The award winning film “Dough” will be shown as the third in a series of presentations featuring food and Jewish culture and tradition. Join us for Dough, a warmhearted comedy about overcoming prejudice as an old Jewish baker takes on a young Muslim apprentice to save his failing kosher bakery.
Light refreshments provided. Free parking.
Canadian Friends of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, jointly with Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and Congregation Schara Tzedeck present:
The Max Stern Art Restitution Project: In search of Nazi-looted art.
7:30 p.m. followed by a reception. Free Event. RSVP Required. vanc@cfhu.org 604-257-5133
Opening remarks by Mr. Robert Heffel. Guest Speaker – Prof. Clarence Epstein, Senior Director, Urban and Cultural Affairs, Concordia University; Head of the Max Stern Art Restitution Project.
Are you prepared? For End-of-Life? For Incapacity? For your Future?
What are the key legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity, end-of-life and after death? Who gets copies and where do you register your plans so they are available when needed?
Representation Agreement Presentation- Planning for the Future, Incapacity and End-of-Life Care with Maureen MacDonald.
A will is not enough. We will provide an overview of Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills. No registration required.
“Help for Seniors” with Representation Agreements and related planning:
A Nidus-trained volunteer will meet with seniors to help them decide about planning for the future. The appointments are 30 minutes and are free. Seniors can book another appointment if needed.
Friday afternoons, 1:00 – 3:30 pm. By appointment only, no drop-ins. Phone South Granville Seniors Centre at 604-732-0812. Ask to make an appointment for Representation Agreements with Maureen.
April 16 through 19th: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (as group)
Are you a single woman in your 60’s , 70’s+ and realizing you don’t have a plan for your future support and lifestyle and don’t know who to call if you need help?
Are you children concerned for or caring for aging parents? this course will also be of great value to you as well as couples wanting to prepare.
Course attendees will find this information empowering because it arms you with resources and personalized guidelines to help you make well-informed choices.
At this workshop you will have your questions answered to complete your Later Life Planning Guide and All-in-One Personal Resource book.
Workshop Facilitator & Organizer – Barbara Kirby
Barb is a Certified Dementia Practitioner; Seniors Housing Specialist; a Certified Professional Consultant on Aging and recently received her graduate certificate from Royal Roads University in Values Based Leadership.
Register at http://www.seniorsadvocate.ca/bookings/
Location: Rivendell Retreat, Bowen Island, B.C.
Are you prepared? For End-of-Life? For Incapacity? For your Future?
What are the key legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity, end-of-life and after death? Who gets copies and where do you register your plans so they are available when needed?
Representation Agreement Presentation- Planning for the Future, Incapacity and End-of-Life Care with Maureen MacDonald.
A will is not enough. We will provide an overview of Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills. No registration required.
“Help for Seniors” with Representation Agreements and related planning:
A Nidus-trained volunteer will meet with seniors to help them decide about planning for the future. The appointments are 30 minutes and are free. Seniors can book another appointment if needed.
Friday afternoons, 1:00 – 3:30 pm. By appointment only, no drop-ins. Phone South Granville Seniors Centre at 604-732-0812. Ask to make an appointment for Representation Agreements with Maureen.
Are you prepared? For End-of-Life? For Incapacity? For your Future?
What are the key legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity, end-of-life and after death? Who gets copies and where do you register your plans so they are available when needed?
Representation Agreement Presentation- Planning for the Future, Incapacity and End-of-Life Care with Maureen MacDonald.
A will is not enough. We will provide an overview of Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills. No registration required.
“Help for Seniors” with Representation Agreements and related planning:
A Nidus-trained volunteer will meet with seniors to help them decide about planning for the future. The appointments are 30 minutes and are free. Seniors can book another appointment if needed.
Friday afternoons, 1:00 – 3:30 pm. By appointment only, no drop-ins. Phone South Granville Seniors Centre at 604-732-0812. Ask to make an appointment for Representation Agreements with Maureen.
Are you prepared? For End-of-Life? For Incapacity? For your Future?
What are the key legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity, end-of-life and after death? Who gets copies and where do you register your plans so they are available when needed?
Representation Agreement Presentation- Planning for the Future, Incapacity and End-of-Life Care with Maureen MacDonald.
A will is not enough. We will provide an overview of Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills. No registration required.
“Help for Seniors” with Representation Agreements and related planning:
A Nidus-trained volunteer will meet with seniors to help them decide about planning for the future. The appointments are 30 minutes and are free. Seniors can book another appointment if needed.
Friday afternoons, 1:00 – 3:30 pm. By appointment only, no drop-ins. Phone South Granville Seniors Centre at 604-732-0812. Ask to make an appointment for Representation Agreements with Maureen.
Join us for our first Empowerment Series as Matthew Gindin takes us on a journey through time and laughter as he explores the history of Jewish Humour. Matthew Gindin is a well-respect journalist, lecturer, teacher and notable columnist for the Jewish Independent.
Join us, Sunday January 21, 2018, for a presentation by Don Chapman, recipient of the Senate’s new Canada 150 Anniversary Medal for Unsung Heroes and author of The Lost Canadians. Light refreshments will be served.
Over one million people, including Romeo Dalaire, Frank Gehry, Nobel winners Willard Boyle and Saul Bellow, Vancouver war vet Kathleen Freemont, Montreal Rabbi Schneur Rabbin, owe Don Chapman thanks for Bill C-37, which helped people regain the Canadian Citizenship they never knew they lost.
Hosted by: The CHW Book Club (Children Healthcare Women). The book The Lost Canadians will be on sale for $20, or available in advance at the CHW Vancouver Office: 304B- 950 West 41st Avenue.
Our second Empowerment Series features Broadway Musicals, a Jewish Legacy. This documentary by Michael Kantor and narrated by Joel Grey explores the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American Musical. The film will be followed by a light nosh. Cosponsored by JCC Seniors.
Engaging, humorous, and provocative, Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy examines the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical. The film showcases the work of legends such as Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim.
