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Please note, due to COVID-19, events listed on our Events Calendar may have been temporarily suspended. Please contact the hosting organizations to check their status.

 

Event viewing instructions:

1.  You will see the events of the whole month, in small segments, in the colour of the organization, with the title of the event and the time,
2.  Put your cursor on the event and you will see a small pop-up box with the name of the event, the time and price,
3.  Now left double-click on the event itself: a full -page window will open, with all the information about the event. This window has a white background and black distinctive easy- to- see writing.
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Mar
8
Wed
Empowerment Series #3: Food & Film: DOUGH
Mar 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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.

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Nov
24
Fri
JSA Empowerment Series: #1 THE HISTORY OF JEWISH HUMOUR
Nov 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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. 

 

Jan
24
Wed
EEE #2 Film: Broadway Musicals, a Jewish Legacy
Jan 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Mar
21
Wed
JSA Empowerment #3: THE MAGIC OF LAUGHTER
Mar 21 @ 11:45 am – 1:45 pm

With over four decades of entertaining people with Magic and Comedy, we are excited to have Stephen Kaplan, the Maestro of Magic, do what he loves to do best–a laugh filled presentation of fun! Please visit his website at http://www.theMaestroOfMagic . 

Lunch $10.00 – RSVP by March 16th -Lunch is Optional 

Apr
17
Tue
Empowerment Series #4: Perla’s Music Workshop
Apr 17 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

The response to music is an indication of  how deeply music helps the body and mind to relax, but it also touches the heart and soul,

making it easier for feelings to surface. this music workshop, led by Perla Barabak, provides multiple benefits for seniors. 

Kosher Lunch $13 – RSVP by April 16th – Lunch is optional.

Program cosponsored by Congregation Beth Israel – by donation.

Senior’s Lunch Program presented by Jewish Family Services.

Contact Queenie Hamovich 604-558-5709; qhamovich@jfsvancouver.ca

Reserve in advance.  Free parking.

 

Apr
30
Mon
JSA Peer Support Services: Volunteer Opportunity, Friendly Home Visit Program
Apr 30 all-day

Are you looking for a Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity?

Our Peer Support Services is accepting applications for our Friendly home Visit Program. 

This volunteer training will prepare you with the skills to interact with seniors in our community and will enhance employment opportunities and personal growth. 

Training will consist of five consecutive sessions of three hours each, beginning on Monday, April 30th, and ending on May 28th 2018. 

Please telephone Grace or Charles for the specific hours of the course. 

You will become more skilled with age-related challenges, grief and loss, isolation, loneliness and many other issues facing older adults. 

We are an inclusive organization and reach out to all seniors. Come and be a part of our great team! 

May
7
Mon
JSA Peer Support Services: Volunteer Opportunity, Friendly Home Visit Program
May 7 all-day

Are you looking for a Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity?

Our Peer Support Services is accepting applications for our Friendly home Visit Program. 

This volunteer training will prepare you with the skills to interact with seniors in our community and will enhance employment opportunities and personal growth. 

Training will consist of five consecutive sessions of three hours each, beginning on Monday, April 30th, and ending on May 28th 2018. 

Please telephone Grace or Charles for the specific hours of the course. 

You will become more skilled with age-related challenges, grief and loss, isolation, loneliness and many other issues facing older adults. 

We are an inclusive organization and reach out to all seniors. Come and be a part of our great team! 

May
14
Mon
JSA Peer Support Services: Volunteer Opportunity, Friendly Home Visit Program
May 14 all-day

Are you looking for a Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity?

Our Peer Support Services is accepting applications for our Friendly home Visit Program. 

This volunteer training will prepare you with the skills to interact with seniors in our community and will enhance employment opportunities and personal growth. 

Training will consist of five consecutive sessions of three hours each, beginning on Monday, April 30th, and ending on May 28th 2018. 

Please telephone Grace or Charles for the specific hours of the course. 

You will become more skilled with age-related challenges, grief and loss, isolation, loneliness and many other issues facing older adults. 

We are an inclusive organization and reach out to all seniors. Come and be a part of our great team! 

May
21
Mon
JSA Peer Support Services: Volunteer Opportunity, Friendly Home Visit Program
May 21 all-day

Are you looking for a Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity?

Our Peer Support Services is accepting applications for our Friendly home Visit Program. 

This volunteer training will prepare you with the skills to interact with seniors in our community and will enhance employment opportunities and personal growth. 

Training will consist of five consecutive sessions of three hours each, beginning on Monday, April 30th, and ending on May 28th 2018. 

Please telephone Grace or Charles for the specific hours of the course. 

You will become more skilled with age-related challenges, grief and loss, isolation, loneliness and many other issues facing older adults. 

We are an inclusive organization and reach out to all seniors. Come and be a part of our great team! 

May
28
Mon
JSA Peer Support Services: Volunteer Opportunity, Friendly Home Visit Program
May 28 all-day

Are you looking for a Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity?

Our Peer Support Services is accepting applications for our Friendly home Visit Program. 

This volunteer training will prepare you with the skills to interact with seniors in our community and will enhance employment opportunities and personal growth. 

Training will consist of five consecutive sessions of three hours each, beginning on Monday, April 30th, and ending on May 28th 2018. 

Please telephone Grace or Charles for the specific hours of the course. 

You will become more skilled with age-related challenges, grief and loss, isolation, loneliness and many other issues facing older adults. 

We are an inclusive organization and reach out to all seniors. Come and be a part of our great team!