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As the leaves change and the days grow cooler, there's plenty happening at JFCS to warm our hearts! From joyful celebrations and new community partnerships to meaningful ways to lend a helping hand, October is filled with moments that remind us of the importance of caring for one another.
We hope you'll take a few minutes to read on and catch up on what's happening, discover ways to get involved, and stay connected with our JFCS community. We're so glad you're part of it!
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EXCITING NEW COUNSELING PARTNERSHIP!
Exciting partnership news! We are proud to announce our new partnership with Neighborhood House to expand our behavioral health resources. Neighborhood House and JFCS are naturally aligned through our shared commitment to compassionate, person-centered, trauma-informed mental health care. Thanks to support from the Robison Foundation for Jewish Elders, our partnership with Neighborhood House will support a licensed JFCS clinician to offer counseling on-site at their Center 55+, helping us open access so more of our community can get the care they need, including neighbors on Medicare and Oregon Health Plan.
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Aging & Memory Series Kicks Off
Last week, JFCS and MJCC kicked off the first of three educational sessions in our Aging and Memory series! Led by JFCS clinicians, the session brought together an engaged and curious group to explore how our brains and memory change as we age. Through thoughtful discussions, shared personal experiences, and practical tips for supporting memory and brain health, participants gained valuable insights and new strategies to put into practice.
We're grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the first session such a success! We look forward to continuing the conversation over the next two sessions.
Missed your chance to register? While this popular series is currently full, JFCS plans to share all the materials at the end of the series. It will be posted on our website and will include series handouts and materials, notes from the sessions, and resources. Stay tuned for more details!
This program is possible thanks to a grant from the Robison Foundation for Jewish Elders.
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Schmoozapalooza Senior Prom
was all that jazz—and so much more!
The music was swinging, the dance floor was hopping, and the smiles were absolutely contagious! More than 100 community members joined JFCS and the MJCC for our 4th annual Schmoozapalooza Senior Prom—a joyful celebration of music, friendship, connection, and roaring ’20s magic!
The phenomenal Carroll Raaum Swing Orchestra brought down the house with their incredible big band sound, keeping spirits high and toes tapping all afternoon! From dancing and laughter to fabulous photo booth moments, delicious nosh, and new friendships, the room was filled with energy and joy.
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Special thanks to our partner, Mittleman Jewish Community Center and our event sponsor Marcy Tonkin; a huge round of applause for the band; and a heartfelt thank-you to our amazing volunteers, whose driving, beautiful decorations, gorgeous floral centerpieces, and warm hospitality made the afternoon so special.
This is what community looks like—coming together, celebrating life, making memories, and sharing moments of pure joy. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this year's Schmoozapalooza such an unforgettable celebration! The photos say it all! The fun, friendships, and fabulous smiles!
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Lights, Camera, November Senior Social Hour!
Wednesday, November 18, 1pm
Congregation Neveh Shalom
Calling all movie lovers 60+! Join JFCS Senior Social Hour and CNS Wondering Jews 65+ for a special screening of Crossing Delancey! A little romance, a little matchmaking, and a whole lot of Jewish family charm! This heartwarming comedy has it all—plus popcorn, classic movie treats, and great company. Grab a seat, bring a friend, and enjoy an afternoon at the movies with us! Free to attend but RSVP required. RSVP below.
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It may only be October, but it’s already time to talk turkey! Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, and we're getting a start on making sure our neighbors have a warm, nourishing holiday meal to enjoy.
JFCS is continuing our 26-year tradition of brightening the season for families and individuals of all ages, including greater Portland’s Holocaust Survivors, experiencing hard times. Our Thanksgiving Food Boxes and Family-to-Family program give hundreds of people who are struggling reasons to celebrate.
Join us as the whole community comes together again this year -- community partners collecting food, volunteers packing and delivering food boxes, and generous donors helping to make the holidays brighter for community members in need.
Learn more about these important programs here and how you can help below.
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Help with Thanksgiving Food Box Program
On Sunday, November 22, we will be providing Thanksgiving meals to nearly 200 households-- that's over 800 people!
Volunteers will pack the boxes – brimming with a turkey, potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and more – on the morning of November 22 in the MJCC gym.
Volunteer drivers will provide delivery of the festive holiday meals that afternoon.
Click below to learn more and sign up!
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Thank you to our Board and community partners
Board Officers
Martin Soloway, President; Robin McCoy, Vice President; Eden Swartz, Secretary; Steven Netter, Treasurer; Bill Treuhaft, Past President; Lee Cordova, Advisory Council Chair
Members At Large
Halley Bass, Nicole Dorfman, Irit Mandelsberg, Rachel Oh, Jonathan Penley, Eric Stone
Advisory Council
Lee Cordova, Chair; Kathy Chusid, Carol Danish, Renée Holzman, Eve Rosenfeld, Corinne Spiegel, Carolyn Weinstein
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