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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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JSA Spring Forum | An Immigrant Family’s Influence: How My Parents, Uncle, and I Made Memorable Cultural Contributions 4:00 pm
JSA Spring Forum | An Immigrant Family’s Influence: How My Parents, Uncle, and I Made Memorable Cultural Contributions
May 26 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
JSA Spring Forum | An Immigrant Family's Influence: How My Parents, Uncle, and I Made Memorable Cultural Contributions @ Peretz Centre
JSA is delighted to present our annual Spring Forum: An Immigrant Family’s Influence: How My Parents, Uncle, and I Made Influential Cultural Contributions with Ben Shneiderman. Sunday, May 26th at 4:00 p.m. At Peretz Centre – 6184 Ash Street, Vancouver Cost: $5.00  |  Refreshments Included  Free Underground Parking Register Now: CLICK HERE Join Ben Shneiderman as he explores the influential lives of his[...]
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NIDUS: Representation Agreements
Sep 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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. 

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NIDUS: Representation Agreements
Nov 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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. 

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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. 

 

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Literary Afternoon: The Lost Canadians
Jan 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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. 

 

 

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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.

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ART OF MOVING: Downsizing Strategies
Feb 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Discover how easy moving can be with the right help. Colleen Smart, Owner of Daybreak Home Transitions, will walk you through the steps involved in downsizing your home while maintaining what is most important to you. 

West Side and East Side Real Estate market Specialist Joanne La Rocque of Dexter Associates Realty will leave you well informed. 

Join us at Tapestry at Arbutus Walk for an interactive seminar to learn about downsizing strategies. 

RSVP by Tuesday February 13 to 604-736-1640. Space is Limited.

 

 

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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 

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Annual Limmud Vancouver 2018 לימוד Saturday Evening
Apr 14 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

LimmudVan ’18 — Learning, culture and community wherever you are on your Jewish journey, Limmud will take you one step further. $75.00 for Saturday and Sunday. $36.00 for 36 and under. 

Weekend Details: This year we will return to the spacious facilities at Beth Israel Synagogue. Our Saturday Night event will shift. Before sunset, we’ll learn from several excellent, diverse presentations. After sunset, we’ll enjoy Havdalah and a joyous reception. We will sell only one weekend ticket, good for both Saturday Night and Sunday. 

Child Care available throughout the day. 

Saturday Evening: Havdalah and Celebration

Sunday: A Buffet of Unexpected Jewish Learning

More details to follow

 

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Annual Limmud Vancouver 2018 לימוד Sunday all day
Apr 15 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

LimmudVan ’18 — Learning, culture and community wherever you are on your Jewish journey, Limmud will take you one step further. $75.00 for Saturday and Sunday. $36.00 for 36 and under. 

Weekend Details: This year we will return to the spacious facilities at Beth Israel Synagogue. Our Saturday Night event will shift. Before sunset, we’ll learn from several excellent, diverse presentations. After sunset, we’ll enjoy Havdalah and a joyous reception. We will sell only one weekend ticket, good for both Saturday Night and Sunday. 

Child Care available throughout the day. 

Saturday Evening: Havdalah and Celebration

Sunday: A Buffet of Unexpected Jewish Learning

More details to follow

 

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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.