JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF THE SUNCOAST, INC.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER • FALL 2015

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2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Joe Mendels, Chair Stephen Seidensticker, Vice Chair Scott Levine, Secretary Karin Grablin, Treasurer Rich Segall, Past Board Chair BOARD MEMBERS

Gerri Aaron Peggy Abt Margery Barancik Shaun Benderson Audrey Coleman David Dignam Larry Eger Lauren Fineman Michael Harshman Marc Kanoff Eric Kaplan Marion Levine Nora Patterson Michael Richker Stanley H. Rutstein Steve Wilberding

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Message from the Board Chair & President/CEO

his year, JFCS celebrates its 30th anniversary. Our mission…Guided by the Jewish tradition of helping all people, JFCS empowers individuals and families toward self-sufficiency underscores the unique role JFCS holds as the premier social service organization in our community. JFCS has reached this milestone thanks to each of you…our clients, corporate partners, donors, friends, funders, staff, and volunteers. We want you to know that… JFCS is ACCOUNTABLE to the Community. Our programs meet standards of excellence and we are fiscally responsible. JFCS is RESPONSIVE to community needs. JFCS reaches out to homebound isolated seniors, at-risk youth, homeless veterans and their families. JFCS is a COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR and partners with other social service agencies, local funders and businesses to improve the quality of life in our community. Together with you, and guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, making the world a better place, JFCS is able to deliver a broad range of loving, compassionate professional services to children, families, seniors and veterans. We want to ensure that you are fully informed of how we invest your donations of time and money to improve the lives of people who turn to JFCS for help. We encourage you to call Andria Bilan, VP of Development to schedule a tour of our programs and services. To each of you, our major stakeholders and investors, we extend our thanks for your trust, commitment and dedication.

DIRECTOR EMERITA

Barbara Brizdle LIFETIME HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

Richard Blumenthal Alice Taich

JFCS NEWSLETTER Fall 2015 – Issue No. 59 Published by Jewish Family & Children’s Service 2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237 (941) 366-2224 • www.JFCS-Cares.org Board Chair: Joe Mendels President/CEO: Rose Chapman, LCSW

Get connected to JFCS through Facebook: JFCSSuncoast and our agency website www.JFCS-Cares.org or

Joe Mendels

Rose Chapman, LCSW

Board Chair

President/CEO

We are proud to recognize our Philanthropist Circle which highlights donors, as individuals or families, who have contributed a major gift during the 2014-2015 fiscal year. To learn how you can join the Philanthropist Circle, please contact Andria Bilan at 941-366-2224, ext. 138 or e-mail [email protected]. *Of Blessed Memory

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Philanthropist Circle Gerri Aaron Chuck and Margie Barancik         The Benderson Family The Louis & Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust Ernest and Alisa* Kretzmer           Betty Schoenbaum Barbara & Al Siemer

Annual Meeting Kicks Off 30th Anniversary

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ounded in 1985, this year JFCS is celebrating 30 years of service to the community and kicked off that celebration at its Annual Meeting. More than 235 guests representing volunteers, past board members, corporate & foundation partners, donors and staff attended the brunch which featured Volunteer & Donor Awards Presentation, Staff Awards Presentation, Recognition and Installation of the Board of Directors, State of the Union from the President/CEO and Board Chair. All of the signature events sponsored by JFCS this year will include special reference to the agency’s 30 years of service. For more information or to register for upcoming events, visit our website www.JFCS-Cares.org

Board Officers: Stephen Seidensticker, Joe Mendels, Scott Levine & Karin Grablin

Marking the start of our 30th Anniversary, the following members were elected as Officers of the Board Joe Mendels, Chair  Stephen Seidensticker, Vice Chair Scott Levine, Secretary Karin Grablin, Treasurer 

Guests received

Congratulations to… Gerri Aaron, David Dignam & Marc Kanoff who were installed to their first term on the Board. Karin Grablin, Michael Harshman & Nora Patterson who were installed to their second term on the Board.  

Aéropostale plush dog and commemorative bag of candy

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And special thanks to… Scott Anderson, Sue Bralow & Harvey Gleeksman who retired from the Board, having completed a six year term limit of service.

JFCS Recipient of the 2015 NAACP President’s Award

he Sarasota County Branch NAACP presented JFCS the 2015 President’s Award at the Thirtieth Annual Freedom Awards Banquet on October 8th. The prestigious Freedom Awards are presented to individuals, organizations and businesses that have significantly contributed to furthering the local and national goals of the NAACP. The NAACP advocates for issues of concern to all Americans and takes a proactive stance to increase the public’s awareness of impediments to freedom, assaults upon civil rights and barriers to equality. Its programs are designed to ensure compliance with civil rights laws, equitable treatment of all Americans under law, the attainment of educational excellence, access to health care and economic empowerment. The primary focus of the NAACP continues to be the protection and enhancement of the

civil rights of all Americans. JFCS was selected as the President’s Award recipient based on the organization’s ongoing mission to enhance and improve the social and economic political state of a traditionally disenfranchised group. Recently, Tempo Magazine helped educate the community about JFCS programs and services by publishing featured articles on the Operation Military Assistance Program which assists homeless veterans and their families and the Healthy Families/Healthy Children Program which provides outreach, life skills education and parenting skills to help adults become better parents. “It’s an honor to receive the President’s Award,” said Rose Chapman, president and CEO. “We are grateful to the Sarasota County Branch of the NAACP for recognizing our dedication and commitment to serving the entire community.”

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New Community Collaboration Benefits Children, Families and Veterans

Partnering agencies, funders and volunteers with Sheila Birnbaum (center) at Sweet Success Party

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FCS hosted a Sweet Success Party this fall in recognition of a new collaboration between three local agencies: JFCS, Harvest House and Mothers Helping Mothers; and national distribution organization K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers.  Conceived by Sheila Birnbaum, the goal of the program is to provide basic items needed by individuals served at the three partnering agencies in order for them to get back

on their feet.  With the help of K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers, JFCS, Harvest House, and Mothers Helping Mothers will receive and distribute goods such as clothes, towels, blankets, and books to help children, families and veterans in need. This program was funded by a grant from The Z Foundation through The Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Seniors Attend JFCS Programs Thanks to New Handicapped Accessible Van campus on Fruitville Road. “Several years ago I met a man who attended the SOS program at JFCS and he told me how important this program was to him and how he looked forward to getting out and being with people. I know how much my own mother benefited from the supportive senior services she received in NY and this van will ensure that seniors here in Sarasota will have the same opportunity to socialize, receive therapy and maintain a community connection,” stated Charlotte Graver. Photo courtesy of Murray Devine, Community Foundation of Sarasota County Pamela Baron, Director of Senior Services noted, “Thanks to this gift, our seniors won’t be asking the question:  How will I get to JFCS? But rather, asking a different question:  When will the hanks to a grant from the Charlotte P. Graver Fund at the van be here to pick me up?” If you or a loved one is interested in Community Foundation of Sarasota County, homebound seniors learning more about the supportive senior services available through and their caregivers who attend the weekly Senior Outreach JFCS, please contact Pamela Baron, MSW, Director of Senior Services at Services Program at JFCS have a new handicapped accessible van 941-366-2224 or by email [email protected] to transport them every Wednesday and Friday to the agency’s main

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HONORING THOSE WHO PROVIDE SERVICE TO JFCS

Spotlight ON Volunteers 2015 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR JFCS honored its Volunteers of the Year at the agency’s 29th Annual Meeting held on October 26th. We offer our sincere thanks to the following individuals and businesses that were honored for their outstanding service and commitment. Scott Anderson, Community Outreach Award, for his dedication and commitment to securing funds and introducing new donors to JFCS Sheila Birnbaum, Visionary Award, developed two new giving initiatives designed to meet the needs of our clients and expand exposure of JFCS throughout the community Amanda Cattaneo, Management Services Award, for promoting JFCS as the premier social service agency in our community helping seniors and at-risk youth Congregation Kol HaNeshama, Jewish Life Education Award, dedication to community service in order to directly impact clients through Food Drives and Adopt A Family program Diane Florez, Senior Outreach Award, volunteer facilitator of weekly caregiver support group and individuals with dementia and serves lunch at SOS program Harvey Gleeksman, Organizational Impact Award, provided guidance and strategic advice to ensure the fiscal stability and long term financial security of the agency’s assets Charlotte P. Graver, Philanthropy Award, for her generosity to secure new JFCS handicapped accessible van for seniors to attend SOS program Wendy Kulscar, Gmilut Hassadim~Acts of Loving Kindness Award, retired social worker in intake & referral office and SOS volunteer Mark Magenheim, Humanitarian Award, volunteer and liaison for the Yale Club of the Suncoast to the annual Stand Down helping homeless veterans Chaya Perera, Jewish Spirituality Award, friendly visitor for homebound, isolated seniors living in Venice and attending Venice SOS program Roger Stephenson, Children’s Services Award, mentor and tutor for at-risk youth referred to Safe Alternative to Out of School Suspension Program at McIntosh Middle School

TABLESEIDE, Corporate Citizen Award, business partner of JFCS events and programs that directly help clients who turn to the agency for help with life’s challenges Michael Zuckerberg, L’Dor V’Dor Award, passionate advocate, ambassador and donor to the STARS Program for differently-abled young adults Scott Anderson, Sheila Birnbaum, Amanda Cattaneo, Congregation Kol HaNeshama, Diane Florez, Harvey Gleeksman. (at right) Charlotte P. Graver, Wendy Kulscar, Mark Magenheim, Chaya Perera, Roger Stephenson, Michael Zuckerberg. PHOTOS, TOP TO BOTTOM: (at left)

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re you among the many individuals in our community who ask, “How can I learn more about the local nonprofits in our community?” “What are my choices for giving?” “What are the results organizations are achieving through philanthropy?” The Giving Partner helps individuals make informed decisions about giving based on indepth information provided by local nonprofits. The original funders of The Giving Partner are the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, The Patterson Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation and Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Building Strong Families (BSF) MISSION: Provide integrated case management services to

enable families to obtain or maintain permanent housing and financial stability. OUTCOMES:

324 Families will be served 810 Children will be served 154 Families will move to higher level income 75% of participants contacted will remain stably housed one year after graduating from the program (after completion of active case management) 63% of families who set the goal to obtain and/or maintain appropriate, safe and stable housing or improve their housing situation by moving out of shelter, motel, or shared living situation, etc. and achieved this within a reasonable amount of time.

Jewish Healing Program MISSION: The Jewish Healing Program of JFCS is dedicated

Visit: www.thegivingpartner.org

to offering support, comfort and hope using Jewish tradition, ritual and wisdom to assist people who are experiencing life’s challenges. The Jewish Healing Program of JFCS is funded in part by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and generous donors within the community.

JFCS is committed to transparency and community accountability. We want donors to know:

OUTCOMES:

n How we spend their dollars

90% of participants will indicate they have better coping skills

n Our targeted outcomes and

results

80% of participants will indicate that they are satisfied with services received

n Feel confident about their

90% of Jewish programming volunteers will indicate that they are providing valuable services to the community

return on investment And that is why JFCS was the first non-profit to create and publish its agency profile on The Giving Partner. Listed at right are the five profiled JFCS targeted programs and the 2015 identified outcome goals.

To learn more about these and other programs offered by JFCS, call Andria Bilan, VP of Development to schedule a tour and see first-hand how your donation can positively impact our community. 6

JFCS PROFILE & OUTCOMES Operation Military Assistance Program (OMAP) MISSION: To provide supportive services to veterans and their families experiencing homelessness or at risk of

being homeless in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte or DeSoto Counties. OMAP utilizes housing first principles and rapid re-housing interventions to help veterans obtain or retain stable housing. OUTCOMES:

275 veteran households will be served Of the households served, 60% will be extremely low-income Of the households served, 40% will be “at risk” of being homeless 70% will obtain permanent housing and will maintain permanent housing at the time of exit

Senior Services: Caregiver Counseling and Support Program MISSION: JFCS provides counseling and support to family caregivers as they cope with the challenges of

caregiving. Our services include support groups (daytime & evening hours), individual/family meetings at home or JFCS, in-home and onsite respite, education, connections to community resources, and care management. OUTCOMES:

95% of seniors will report an increased knowledge of community resources 95% of caregivers will report reduced stress and increased coping skills 75% of caregivers will demonstrate a reduced level of caregiver burden and depression 75% of caregivers will report a delay in placement of a care partner as a result of participating in the caregiver program

School-Based & Summer Enrichment Programs MISSION: Services are offered to children and adolescents at the elementary and middle school level, creating

a safe and supportive environment which is the key to their emotional development and well-being.  JFCS provides prevention programs that address substance abuse, bullying, anger management and gang prevention, as well as intervention programs for at-risk students who need counseling, mentoring, and tutoring to support them both academically and emotionally. OUTCOMES:

85% of the program participants will demonstrate improvement in at least one of the following areas: (1) interpersonal, social, and decision making skills, (2) sense of self-worth, and (3) control over aggressive and impulsive behaviors 80% of program completers will have a reduction in unexcused absences 85% of program completers will successfully meet their service plan goals addressing the identified behavior that led to the initial referral 7

Cancer Support & Wellness JFCS’ Cancer Support & Wellness program offers information, support groups, and services to cancer patients, caregivers and family members. The following programs are currently available at our two Sarasota locations: (R) Gloria & Louis Flanzer Campus, 1753 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota or (F) 2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. For more information, contact: Andrea Feldmar, Project Director at 941-366-2224, ext. 167 or email [email protected]. NOVEMBER 2015 SCHEDULE 3 TUESDAY

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9:30-11:00 Yoga (F) 11:30-12:30 Cancer Recovery Exercise (F) 2:30-4:00 Colorectal Cancer Support Group (F) 2:30-4:00 Men’s Group (F) 5:30-6:45 Yoga (F)

10:30-11:30 QiGong (R)

10:30-11:30 QiGong (R)

10:30-11:30 QiGong (R)

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9:30-11:00 Yoga (F) 11:30-12:30 Cancer Recovery Exercise (F) 2:30-4:00 Lung Cancer Support Group (F) 5:30-6:45 Yoga (F)

9:30-11:00 Yoga (F) 11:30-12:30 Cancer Recovery Exercise (F) 2:30-4:00 Men’s Group (F) 5:30-6:45 Yoga (F)

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10:30-11:30 QiGong (R) 12:00-1:00 Relaxation (R) 2:00 -3:30 Expressive Writing (R) 3:00-4:30 Grief Group (R)

9:30-11:00 Yoga (F) 11:30-12:30 Cancer Recovery Exercise (F) 2:00-3:30 Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group (F) 5:30-6:45 Yoga (F) 6:00-7:30 Dragon Boat Group (F)

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10:30-11:30 QiGong (R) 12:00-1:00 Relaxation (R) 1:30-3:00 Oral, Neck, & Head Support Group (R) 3:00-4:30 Grief Group (R) 5 THURSDAY

9:30-11:00 Yoga (F) 10:00-11:30 Patient Support Group (R) 11:30-12:30 Cancer Recovery Exercise (F) 1:00-2:30 Caregiver Support Group (R) 1:00-2:30 Patient Support Group (R)

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10:30-11:30 QiGong (R) 12:00-1:00 Relaxation (R) 2:00-3:30 Expressive Writing (R) 3:00-4:30 Grief Group (R)

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9:30-11:00 Yoga (F) 10:00-11:30 Patient Group (R) 11:30- 12:30 Cancer Recovery Exercise (F) 1:00-2:30 Caregiver Support Group (R) 1:00-2:30 Patient Support Group (R)

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9:30-11:00 Yoga (F) 10:00-11:30 Patient Support Group (R) 11:30-12:30 Cancer Recovery Exercise (F) 1:00-2:30 Caregiver Support Group (R) 1:00-2:30 Patient Support Group (R)

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10:30-11:30 QiGong (R) 12:00-1:00 Relaxation (R) 2:00-3:30 Expressive Writing (R) 1:30-3:00 Multiple Myeloma Support Group (R) 3:00-4:30 Grief Group (R) 26 THURSDAY

Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving 27 FRIDAY

10:30-11:30 QiGong (R)

THE FOLLOWING OFF-SITE PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE: BRADENTON

VENICE

All Venice programs meet at Jacaranda Trace, 3600 William Penn Way, in the Cadbury Commons Building. (East on to Jacaranda Blvd. from Rt. 41, left on Parkmere Blvd., left to William Penn Way, OR from I-75, take exit #193 and proceed west on Jacaranda. Continue on Jacaranda for 4.7 miles. Jacaranda Trace is on the right as you approach Rt. #41. )

Yoga - Blake Medical Center - Bradenton Mondays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. • Instructor: Anne Silverman, RYT Introduction to Yoga and its health benefits enables you to develop flexibility, strength and balance. Caregivers are welcome. Groups meet at Blake Medical Center, Medical Arts Building, Suite 3400, 2010 59th St. W., Bradenton, FL. Breast Cancer Exercise - Blake Medical Center Tuesdays from 12 Noon-1:00 p.m. • Instructor: Marsha Shuford, OT Range of motion and strength training exercises for breast cancer victors. Groups meet at Blake Medical Center, Medical Arts Building, Suite 3400, 2010 59th St. W., Bradenton, FL.

Support Group Mondays 10:00-11:30 a.m. • Facilitator: Dr. Julie O’Brien, LMHC Groups meet in the 2nd floor Enrichment Center A support group for people with cancer and/or support persons. The group is designed to explore ways to decrease stress and improve quality of life. Tai Chi Mind-Balance-Motion - Venice Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. • Instructor: Artie Aviles Using traditional Tai Chi concepts and movements, this class creates a stronger mind and body connection for better breathing, balance, awareness and motion.Groups meet in the 3rd floor auditorium. Yoga for Wellness - Venice Mondays from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. • Instructor: Linda Lee, LMT, RYT Gentle Yoga to cultivate healing and awareness and to help reduce stress. Groups meet in the 3rd floor auditorium.

Belly Dancing - Blake Medical Center - Bradenton Wednesdays from 12 noon-1:00 p.m. • Instructor: Tahja Belly dancing creates self acceptance and celebrates the gift of life and movement. It is a wonderful way to make new friends, build confidence and relax. You can build energy with this exercise and have fun. The group meets at Blake Medical Center, Medical Arts Building, Suite 3400, 2010 59th St. W., Bradenton, FL. QiGong - Westminster Presbyterian Church-Bradenton Fridays from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. • Instructor: John Osborn, AP, DOM Chinese exercise practiced for its relaxing, energizing and health-enhancing benefits. Groups meet at Westminster Presbyterian Church on the corner of 19th Ave. and 30th St. W., Bradenton

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Cancer Support Group for our Spanish Speaking community-Grupo de Apoyo - Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month 2-4:30 p.m. Facilitator: Brenda Gonzalez, LCSW 3524 Tamiami Trail, Bldg. D, Ste. 201, Port Charlotte

NORTH SARASOTA

North SRQ Library • 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234 2nd Tuesday of each month (Nov. 10) • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Join Facilitator Elizabeth Bornstein, LCSW along with Gwen Atkins, RN for an interesting discussion on managing and reducing stress during cancer. Light dinner provided by Jackie Lampkin. Meetings include “Ask Dr. Lisa” - an informal question and answer session with Lisa Merritt, M.D.

JFCS IS A MEMBER AGENCY OF

LAKEWOOD RANCH • Breast Cancer Group • Saturday Nov. 14 Lakewood Ranch Medical Center , 8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd - Conference Room One 8

Ongoing Programs & Support Groups JFCS offers a variety of support groups to help individuals overcome life’s challenges. Pre-registration is required for all groups. Please call the listed JFCS staff at (941) 366-2224 to register or for additional information. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT AND EDUCATION NETWORK (ASEN) ASEN provides support and services to those in our community living alone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia (ADRD) and for those caring for someone diagnosed with ADRD. In collaboration with a number of community partners, specific services include support groups, respite, individual and family counseling sessions, community trainings, and connections to essential resources. Please call our ASEN helpline for more information: 941.364.7508

Kobernick House, 1951 N. Honore Avenue, Sarasota All survivors are invited to attend these monthly gatherings to find out the latest on Claims Conference information, enjoy a light nosh and participate in lively discussions. This group is sponsored by JFCS, Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and the Claims Conference. Call Jan Alston.

MINDSET BRAIN HEALTH CLASSES This program offers an organized approach to everyday living and provides activities to stimulate memory and thinking.  Participants learn how to exercise their brain, create healthy habits and improve communication.  The cost is $25 per person for 4 sessions.  Pre-registration is required and pre-assessment may be required.  Call Katie Scott, BA. 

THURSDAY DISCUSSIONS AND LUNCH Every Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Flanzer Campus) Have you been told you have Mild Cognitive Impairment or recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory concern? This group is for you! Call our ASEN Helpline to register 941.364.7508

SENIOR OUTREACH SERVICES Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Jewish Congregation of Venice) Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or 12:00-2:30 p.m. (JFCS) Thursdays, 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (Villa San Marcos, Venice) Fridays, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (JFCS) Older adults can maintain their independence, increase their involvement with friends and community, and enhance their mental health through education and social activities. Medicare assignment accepted. Lunch is provided and transportation is available by our handicapped accessible van to the JFCS location only. Call Pamela Baron, MSW.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP This 6-session group provides opportunities to deal with grief, share experiences, receive support and discover new ways to cope. $36 per person for entire series. Call for dates of upcoming groups. Sponsored in part by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Call Jennifer Singer. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (JFCS Fruitville Rd.) Fridays: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  (JFCS Fruitville Rd.) Thursdays:  5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (Flanzer Campus) Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (JFCS South County Office, Venice) Fridays, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Venice) Caregivers participate in a weekly support group to cope with challenging behaviors and gain knowledge about community resources. Call the Caregiver Helpline to register: 941.364.7560

S.T.A.R.S. PROGRAM:

Successful Talented Adults Reaching Skyward

Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This program offers adults with developmental disabilities, age 18 years and older, an opportunity to build their self-esteem and enhance self-respect while learning valuable life and social skills. Family and caregiver support is an integral part of the ongoing program. Call Isaac Gurfinchel, BA.

HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR’S HAVURAH GROUP 3rd Thursday of the month, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.Sarasota & Bradenton Area

Sharsheret Supports Program for Women with Breast Cancer

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harsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, is a national not-for-profit organization supporting women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer. The mission of Sharsheret is to offer a community of support to women diagnosed with breast cancer or at increased genetic risk, by fostering culturally-relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals, and related resources. JFCS recently joined the national Sharsheret Supports program to raise awareness and support these women and their families. The new support program will be led by Jewish Healing Program Coordinator, Jennifer Singer, MAJE. “I am excited to offer such a comforting service to women and their families so they can connect

to resources in our community. As a breast cancer survivor, I have experienced first-hand the frustrations and struggles. This partnership will allow JFCS to provide a lifeline to other women so they don’t have to face the diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer alone,” stated Jennifer. In partnership with Sharsheret, JFCS will provide access to national breast cancer resources, including culturally-relevant resource materials, local support groups, educational classes and conferences, and community surveys. For more information, please contact Jennifer Singer, Jewish Healing Program coordinator at 941-366-2224, ext. 166 or e-mail [email protected]. You can also visit the Sharsheret website at www.sharsheret.org. 9

JFCS TRIBUTE DONATIONS Thank you to the following donors who ordered a personalized Tribute Card from JFCS between August 1 and October 31, 2015. IN HONOR OF:

Julie Atlas’ special birthday Sharon Miller Lois Auerbach Shirley Fein Evan & Rachel Benderson’s marriage Andria Bilan Rose Chapman JFCS Board & Staff Barbara & Jay Berkowitz’s anniversary Carol & Merton Zapman Lee Berkowitz Greta & Malcolm Roberts Barbara Bernstein Joni Steinberg Sheila Birnbaum’s award Peggy & Ken Abt Marion & Bernard Levine Lynn & Jay Sacks Tara Booker Mark Magenheim Sylvia Brill’s special birthday Sharon Miller Jerry Camen’s 95th birthday Rose Chapman Linda & Mark Cohen JFCS Board & Staff Leonard Lentz Evelyn & Albert Lerman Suki Sellinger Marilyn Sherer Amanda Cattaneo Shirley Fein Carol MacPhee Rose Chapman Sandi & Bruce Chapnick Mark Magenheim Linda Charnes Cheryl Rudin Linda & Mark Cohen’s anniversary Essie Cohen Irwin Cooper JFCS Board & Staff Lisa & John Deutsch son’s marriage Andria Bilan Mimi Edlin Betty & Julius Loeser Irwin Eisenfeld’s 90th birthday Barbara Levin Steven Fineman Nancy & Jerry Kaplan Mickey Fox’s special birthday Dottie & Bob Garner Pat & Leon Gainsboro Barbara Levin

Ruth Golov’s birthday Harriet & Jerome Lowengrub Phil Gorelick Mark Magenheim Charlotte Graver Gerri Aaron Barbara Brizdle David Dignam JFCS Board & Staff Marion & Bernard Levine Ora & Joe Mendels Diane & Norman Halpern Ruth Orne Rhona Hecht & Kirk Donovan Betty Hillman Arn Hoffman’s special birthday Marlene & John Isaacs III Lyn Jacobson Milton Crystal Thelma & Irwin Gordon Carol Ann Hallinger Sydell Rosen Mickie Rumaner Ruth Stein Florence Katz’s 100th birthday Suzanne & W. Benoy Joseph Ellen Klein’s 70th birthday Roberta Steiner Lee Levine Pam & Art Mahoney Jerome Lowengrub’s birthday Betty & Julius Loeser Irwin Lowenstein’s birthday Dottie & Bob Garner Barbara Lupoff’s birthday Nancy Taylor Susan & Randy Mallitz’s 50th anniversary Susan & Eliot Charnas Marcia & Jon Fisch Marcia & Paul Halpern Toby & Gene Halpern Anita & Howard Harris Sharyn & Rick Nassau Linda & Dennis Patterson Caryl Shideler & Elliott Yolles Louis Siegel & Maribeth Jergens Joe Mendels Marion & Bernard Levine Michael Richker’s 70th birthday Susan & Randy Mallitz Margo & Steve Riekes Phyllis & Harold Zabin Marvin Rosen’s 75th birthday Helene & Al Gupp Dale & Myron Mendelson Nancy & Howard Mills 10

Cheryl Rudin’s special birthday Sharon Miller Sylvia & Norman Samet Yvette & Len Fishman Marge & Martin Heller Rose Saperstein’s birthday Bunny & Alan Schorr Betty Schoenbaum’s 97th birthday Barbara Brizdle Rose Chapman Dottie & Bob Garner Carol & Jules Green Bunny Schorr’s birthday Rose Saperstein Jamie Smith Mark Magenheim Bobbe Steiner’s granddaughter’s wedding Suki Sellinger Marge Tick’s granddaughter’s wedding Ora & Joe Mendels Sheri Weiss Mark Magenheim Edy Zolondek’s special birthday Sharon Miller Florence Zox’s 100th birthday Joanne Schiff Sarah Zwerin’s 100th birthday Nina Gitomer IN MEMORY OF:

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On Tuesday, December 1st you can join the national #GivingTuesday campaign and help JFCS expand its services to at-risk elementary school children in our community!

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e are asking all of our friends, donors and volunteers to support JFCS and its Emma’s Dream Team Program offered at Emma E. Booker Elementary School, a Title I school in Sarasota. Emma’s Dream Team is unique in its delivery of services: focusing on prevention and intervention of behavioral issues and a special sensory approach of redirecting students physically and emotionally that helps them maintain self-control in the classroom. The goal of Emma’s Dream Team is to improve coping and social skills, reduce disruptive behavior and out-of-school suspension for at-risk

elementary school students. With a full-time JFCS therapist providing counseling and sensory services to the students and trained volunteers serving as mentors and tutors, last year 57 children were helped. This year JFCS will be able to serve 80 children with the addition of a parttime counselor. Check out our website www.JFCS-Cares.org for updates and links to make a donation to JFCS on #GivingTuesday. And please invite your friends and family to join you by supporting JFCS and its Emma’s Dream Team Program.

With your support, JFCS will help make dreams come true for the children of our Emma’s Dream Team. We Can’t Do It Without You!