What’s New deadlines: Oct. 5 is the deadline for the Oct. 15 issue, and due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Friday, Oct. 9, is the deadline for Oct. 22. I take calls Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call 416-391-1836, fax 416-391-0829 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].
This week’s column was prepared by Carolyn Blackman
Thursday, Oct. 1
DAY OF OLDER PERSONS
Celebrate International Day of Older Persons at the Terraces/Wagman Centre with the Safe Seniors calendar launch, 9:30-11 a.m. Display booths, refreshments, tours, prize draws. Register 416-785-2500, ext. 2267.
PUCCINI’S LIFE AND MUSIC
Temple Sinai Social club presents Iain Scott, opera educator, who will talk on Puccini, 7:30 p.m., members $5, guests $7.
FAMILY SUKKOT
Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism hosts a family Sukkot festival, Oraynu Children’s School (St. Andrew’s JHS), 131 Fenn Ave., $8 adult, $4 child, $20 family. RSVP or information, Roby, 416-385-3910, [email protected].
Monday, Oct. 5
SUSHI IN THE SUCCAH
Sasson V’Simcha and Zichron Dov Yeshiva University Torah M’Tzion Beit Midrash are holding Sushi in the Succah for Orthodox singles, 8. p. m., Clanton Park succah. Cost $10. Ages. 22-35 welcome. RSVP 416-256-4497 or [email protected]
JEWISH VISION IMPAIRED
The Jewish Club for the Vision Impaired will meet Monday, Oct. 5, 7:30 pm in the Prosserman JCC, Rm. 107. For information or a lift call Bess at 905-508-2892.
DAYTIME SPEAKER SERIES
Temple Har Zion’s Daytime Speaker Series presents Rachel Levin, who speaks about the works of female Jewish artists, 1 p.m., $3 members; $5 non-members. 905-889-2252 for information.
FASHION STYLING
Temple Har Zion presents stylist Shayna Lampert speaking about “Fashion Styling and Wardrobe Confidence,” 8 p.m. Sisterhood members, $5; non-members, $8. 905-889-2252, ext. 5, for information.
MENTAL HEALTH
Beth Tzedec sisterhood and adult education committee presents “Mental Health Awareness and the Jewish Response,” 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker David Goldbloom, senior medical adviser, education and public affairs, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Free. Call 416-781-3511.
Thursday, Oct. 8
MOVIE REVIEW
Temple Har Zion’s adult education committee presents Rabbi Michael Stroh’s second movie review of the year on Revolutionary Road. Pizza, popcorn and drinks. Admission, members free, non-members $5, 8:15 p.m. Call 905-889-2252, ext. 5 for information.
BBYO TEEN SHABBATON
Come join in all the fun at BBYO’s fall convention in Niagara Falls, Oct. 23-25. For more information, contact Kevin Goodman, 416-398-2004, ext. 222.
DRIVERS NEEDED
Drivers are needed to drive vision-impaired members of the Jewish Club for the Vision Impaired to the Bathurst JCC on the first Monday of each month, 7-10 p.m. For many of these members, this evening out is their only means of socialization. If you feel you can commit, please call Bess at 905-508-2892.
JF&CS GROUPS
The following groups and workshops are open to the community. For information or to register, call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 215 or visit jfandcs.com.
Younger Widow/Widower Bereavement group, a six-session series for individuals 60 and under who have recently lost a spouse. Begins Oct. 6, 7:30-9 p.m.
Parenting a Child with ADHD, a four-week group for parents of ADHD-diagnosed children. Begins Oct. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call Pam for pre-group interview, ext. 315.
Looking Ahead: A six-session group for newly separated or divorced individuals who are dealing with feelings of loss, anger, loneliness. Begins Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m.
Effective Parenting: A four-session group to help parents learn what they can do to raise a happy, motivated and well-behaved child. For parents of children ages 2 to 11. Begins Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m.
A new workshop, Surviving Divorce: Avoiding Financial Disaster, explores the common financial mistakes made in divorce and how to avoid them. For those who are thinking of divorce, currently in the process or living with a finalized divorce. Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m. Registration required.
Widow/widower bereavement group for those 60+ begins Oct. 27, 1:30 p.m.
Losing a parent as an adult, begins Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.
JEWISH HEALING SERVICE
Jewish Healing Service, Oct. 18, 3-4 p.m., Beth Tzedec Synagogue, facilitated by Rabbi Adam Cutler and Yehudit Judy Shier Weisberg. Program sponsored by Jewish Family & Child. Call 416-638-7800, ext. 287. The synagogue is wheelchair accessible. No charge.
YIDDISH CLASSES
Yiddish classes for children age 4 and up includes music, art, drama, games, weekly themes. Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, begins Oct. 18, Prosserman JCC. $20. Sponsored by Committee for Yiddish, UJA Federation.
Yiddish classes for adults, beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. Sunday mornings, 10 a.m.-noon, begins Oct. 18, Prosserman JCC. Cost $125. For information on all Yiddish classes, call 416-635-2883, ext. 5389, or [email protected].
RACHAEL’S CENTRE
Rachael’s Centre for Torah, Mussar & Ethics presents two unique programs this fall:
TOMgirls – Experience the mother/daughter relationship together. For moms and daughters (grades 5, 6 & 7). Eight sessions (Oct.-Dec.) Learn Jewish ideals, professional photos taken, explore Kensington Market, create a meal together and participate in closing celebration.
Mothering with Meaning – Empowering Jewish women – Redefining Jewish mothers. Join Rachael Turkienicz for one or all sessions in this six-session program. Wednesday evenings October – March 7:30-9:00 p.m., Rachael’s Centre. Themes include raising boys and girls, instilling humility within our children. $20/session or $100/package.
Visit website at www.learningwithrachael.com or phone 416-630-6488.
Active Seniors, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, ext. 155. Seniors computer class for absolute beginners – eight sessions, Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. New group – Yiddish Mamaloshen. Meet other lovers of Yiddish over a nosh.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. Book now for Lunch and Laughter, Thursday, Oct. 8, noon; and Casino Niagara, Tuesday, Oct. 27. Ongoing mah-jong, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Social Bridge, Thursday, 12:30-3 p.m. Rummy, Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Seniors Walking Group, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Call Valerie, 416-395-7881.
Beth Tzedec Congregation Haverim Program presents discussion and slides of Vietnam, Burma, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, seen through Jewish Eyes, with Rochelle Carrady. Oct. 5, 1:30 p.m., Nathan O. & Roey Hurwich Boardroom.
Adath Israel. Bridge, mah-jong, RummyQue and more. Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Call Pearl, 416-636317, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
Association of Jewish Seniors annual Sukkot lunch, Thursday, Oct. 8, 12 noon, Shaarei Shomayim. Festive meal and entertainment by Michael Kinkus, admission by pre-paid reservation: members $20, guests $25. Call Tammy, 416-635-2860, ext. 458.
LZA Seniors Cultural Club has a discussion group that meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Borochov Centre, 272 Codsell Ave. Call 416-630-9444 for information.
Active Seniors, Miles Nadal JCC, Memories: A Brief History of 20th-Century Jewish Popular Music begins Thursday, Oct. 8 1:30 p.m. with “The Life and Music of George Gershwin.” Includes piano, old recordings and sing-alongs with Jordan Klapman. Info, 416-924-6211, ext. 155.
BERNARD BETEL CENTRE, 1003 Steeles Ave. W., 416-225-2112.
Creative writing with Sylvia Warsh, Fridays, Oct. 9-Dec. 18, 9-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Members $66, non-members $132. Call Ruth Cohen for information.
Part 1 of lecture on Great Canadian Men is “Sir John A. MacDonald,” with Barry Fluxgold, 10-11:30 a.m., Oct. 6.
WAGMAN CENTRE, 55 Ameer Ave., 416-785-2500, ext. 2267.
Beth Sholom Synagogue Chai Society Group is going to see Theodore Bikel’s Shalom Aleichem, Oct. 14, 11:30 a.m. Lunch, bus to theatre and ticket, $60. Call Rivy, 416-783-6103, ext. 228.
Prosserman Jewish Community Centre, 4588 Bathurst St. 416-638-1881 or www.prossermanjcc.com.
Treasures in Jewish literature, book review series. Ext. 4235.
Registration for all senior social, recreational and education programs is open, ext. 4259 for info, ext. 4235 to register. New this season, tai chi, afternoon and evening classes; adult learning classes in conjunction with Ryerson/Chang. Join Arts Unlimited and buy theatre tickets for the upcoming season. Call ext. 4235.
Family-activity programs at Prosserman JCC include Hebrew and Yiddish for Parents in a baby-friendly environment. Call ext. 4235
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211 or www. mnjcc.org.
Hebrew for Beginners Aleph, Mondays, Oct. 19-Nov. 30. Hebrew for Beginners Bet, Mondays, Oct. 19-Nov. 30. Intermediate Hebrew Thursdays, Oct. 1- Nov. 12. Conversational Hebrew Thursdays, Oct. 1-Nov. 12; Hebrew Grammar Essentials (four intensive workshops), Nov. 16-19.
Cooking with chef Elise Burton. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Breakfast for Dinner.
Info on Jewish Life courses. [email protected], ext. 154. Register ext. 0.
Koffler Centre of the Arts, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, ext, 4228.
Art studios in Gales Pavilion for ceramics, painting, music and dance. Register at ext. 4269, [email protected].
