Encore Network, American Society on Aging Legacy Corps

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

I led The Transition Network (a nonprofit supporting women 50+ in exploring what's next in their personal and professional lives from 2005 to 2013. Next, I led the Encore Network, a coalition of organizations and leaders transforming the "encore" stage of life. Those experiences taught me about best practices to engage active agers in community and volunteering, as well as who's doing what around the US and globally.

Contact: (917) 655-2353 & betsy.werley@gmail.com

Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region

Stage: Looking at options / planning

We have a minuscule Jewish Family Services under the Federation umbrella, but are anticipating significant opportunity to grow in the next year. Now in the midst of a Jewish Community Study-last one done 30 years ago. Hopefully we will be building new services and we highly suspect senior needs will be high on priority list.I am a board member and JFS is my focus.

Contact: (916) 531-8305 & Leffmarion@gmail.com

Cummings Centre

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

As the hub of Montreal’s 50+ community, the Cummings Centre touches the lives of 10,000 people on an annual basis. In keeping with the ever-changing needs of this demographic, Cummings has evolved into a multi-dimensional membership-based community organization offering programs and services in person at its main campus site at 5700 Westbury Avenue in Snowdon and various off-site locations throughout Montreal and online. The Cummings Centre’s mission is to empower and enhance the quality of life of adults age 50 and over by providing dynamic and innovative programs, social services, and volunteer opportunities in a vibrant, respectful, inclusive and compassionate environment. Building on its Jewish heritage, Cummings embraces people from all ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Contact: nadine.azoulay@cummingscentre.org & (514) 343-3510

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

Contact: cmalane@hjweinberg.org & (443) 421-2575

Congregation Kol Ami

Stage: Looking at options / planning

We are a large congregation starting up an active aging group.

Contact: jlorden9195@gmail.com & (914) 907-7027

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Founded in 1913, USCJ (United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism) is the network of nearly 600 Conservative Jewish communities that ensures there are thriving centers of Jewish practice across North America, Israel, and beyond that celebrate both tradition and contemporary life. Together, we demonstrate what an authentic and dynamic Judaism looks like, inspire people to be a part of it, and advance its critical role in the world. Our work strengthens synagogues by providing visionary leadership training, creating opportunities for Jewish of all ages to learn and grow, sharing essential resources, and seeding innovative ideas.

Contact: rfriedlander@uscj.org & (646) 519-9322

Rabbinical Assembly

Stage: Looking at options / planning

Communications and Social Media Specialist for Rabbinical Assembly (network for Conservative rabbis) - no experience around age affinity groups or orgs! We are open to ideas - we could add them to our affinity group events.

Contact: stomasovitch@rabbinicalassembly.org & (734) 934-9333

JFCS Minneapolis

Stage: Looking at options / planning

We are very much in the infancy of trying to determine how to best engage, connect, support and utilize active adults.

Contact: rfalck@jfcsmpls.org & (952) 542-4822

Congregation Kol Ami

Stage: Looking at options / planning

Reform Synagogue.

Contact: pmillian@yahoo.com & (914) 684-0524

DOROT

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

DOROT has been at the forefront of alleviating social isolation among older adults for over 46 years. Our life-enhancing programs and services engage volunteers of all ages, bringing the generations together and creating meaningful relationships that benefit all. DOROT’s range of opportunities enrich the lives of older adults, connecting them to their peers and multi-generational friendships, and offering them access to supportive services, vital resources, and nutritious food deliveries on a weekly, monthly, and holiday basis. Our mission is to alleviate social isolation among older adults and provide services to help them live independently as valued members of the community. We serve the Jewish and wider community, bringing the generations together in a mutually beneficial partnership of elders, volunteers, and professionals. Our work provides an effective model for others.

Contact: jturner@dorotusa.org & (917) 441-3722

JCC Metrowest

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Jewish Community Center with an Adult Enrichment Program, Memory Center (day Program for those with mild to moderate impairment), fitness Center, Life Long Learning, and Cultural Arts. We also do many overnight trips to domestic an worldwide destinations and we have quite a big following of travelers.

Contact: ggoldman@jccmetrowest.org & (973) 530-3448

Grandparents Unleashed

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Active-ager Jerry Witkovsky and his creative partner, Deanna Shoss are authors of the book, Where Two Worlds Meet: A Guide to Connecting with Your Teenage Grandchildren, and creators of the Prompt-a-Memory Story Cards. Their work is to drive intergenerational connection through storytelling and approaches to entering each other's world and bringing families together across the generations, with expertise in grandparents and family dynamics, and intercultural/intergenerational communications.

Contact: help@grandparentsunleashed.com & (773) 968-1216

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, San Diego

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

The Lawrence Family JCC offers a plethora of active aging programs. We have a particular focus on health and holistic wellbeing including physical activities, personal training, mindfulness, and nutrition. We recently launched the Retirement Academy, a 10-week cohort based experience guided by Jewish values in which folks who have recently retired cultivate a sense of purpose while building community.

Contact: jordanf@lfjcc.org & (858) 362-1123

UJA Federation

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

Lead staff on all UJA Federation NY aging efforts.

Contact: levy-wellerk@ujafedny.org

Congregation Shaare Emeth

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

1600 family Reform congregation. Active Baby Boomer program for the last 7 years. Wise Aging classes for the last 12 years.

Contact: dbram@sestl.org & (314) 692-5308

Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

I lead our community planning efforts to meet the needs of older adults in our Southern Arizona community. I was also instrumental in establishing the collaboration between 4 Jewish organizations that support older adults that formed AgeWell Atlanta.

Contact: aglass@jparizona.org & (520) 647-8445

Independent Board Certified Patient Advocate, Certified Senior Advisor, Solo Aging Educator

Beacon Patient Solutions LLC & Navigating Solo Network

Stage: Looking at options / planning

I am a former Jewish Communal professional now independent patient advocate who offers an array of community education programs and groups ranging from navigating the health care system, patient safety and patient's rights, the unique needs of solo aging, planning for solo aging and more. You can view the list here https://www.beaconpatientsolutions.com/speaking. I have partnered with synagogues and Jewish organizations and am interested in ways to connect with organizations to further the reach of my work! As my advocacy practice has evolved, I have developed a specialty working with solo agers (an adult 55+ who, because of choice or circumstance, are without the support of adult children or close family members). In the fall of 2021, I launched the Navigating Solo Network: The Path to Dynamic Solo Aging Starts Here™ (navigatingsolo.com) which includes a national website, a growing network of members, and an online clearinghouse featuring resources specifically for Solo Agers.

Contact: www.beaconpatientsolutions.com & ailene@beaconpatientsolutions.com & (617) 651-2140

Chai Neighbors

Stage: Active Aging activities in place

We are a community for people 65 and older, created by 2 synagogues, Adat Ari El and Temple Beth Hillel. Our mission is to help people live well within a community of friends, while fostering caring and Jewish values. We offer many classes and activities, taught and led mostly by people in our community. Our goal is to keep our minds and bodies active and offer help to those who need it. We are not a place to live, rather, we want to help people stay in place if they want to.

Contact: jilasker70@gmail.com & (818) 445-8817