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September events at EPOCH Assisted Living on the East Side

PROVIDENCE—The book club at EPOCH Assisted Living on the East Side, One Butler Ave., in Providence, will discuss Gunter Grass’ novel “Crabwalk” on Monday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. more

9/12/13

End of an era for New York-based foundation

(JTA) – The board of directors of the Foundation for Jewish Culture reportedly has voted to close its operations next year. The 53-year-old foundation, a resource and advocacy group for Jewish culture and the arts in the U.S., will announce … more

9/12/13

AARP holds refresher driving course for seniors

PROVIDENCE – The AARP “Driver Safety Course,” a refresher course for drivers age 50 and older, will be held at The Highlands on the East Side, 101 Highland Ave, Providence, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch will be served. more

9/12/13

Seniors garner extraordinary benefits through volunteering

PROVIDENCE – In today’s fast-paced society, it can be difficult to find time to complete the essential tasks of everyday life, let alone give back to others through volunteering. more

Patricia Harwood, LICSW | 9/12/13

Jewish Family Service’s volunteer of the month

PROVIDENCE – As Lilliane Birch spoke to a group of spellbound seniors at the Kosher Café at Temple Am David about her parents’ experiences during the Holocaust, she told of the longstanding tradition of the act of tzedakah (giving back to the … more

Patricia Harwood, LICSW | 9/12/13

The telephone

The ringtone on my granddaughter’s cell phone varies with the person who is calling. Her family members and closest friends – all have individual music. Before she retired as a school principal, my daughter Judith had a ringtone of children’s … more

Geraldine S. Foster | 9/12/13

Living the good life … at an advanced age

BRISTOL – People ask how I stay vibrant and active, even at an advanced age? That’s an easy question to answer. I start with the grace of God. I love life. I am always involved. Even at age 90, I bubble with enthusiasm. I am, above all, … more

Al Benharris | 9/12/13

Sex in the Sukkah?

LOS ANGELES (JTA) – In open opposition to Kohelet (Ecclesiastes), which tells us on Sukkot, “There is nothing new under the sun,” I decided to build a solar sukkah this fall. To energize my plan, I went to buy some solar yard lights to adapt … more

Edmon J. Rodman | 9/12/13

Fifty years of friendship add up to a lifetime of memories

CRANSTON – A few years ago, I bumped into a childhood friend from Morris Avenue on Providence’s East Side. We chatted and got to wondering how and where everyone was. The Internet has made the world even smaller than we thought. I did some … more

Esta Rabinowitz Avedisian | 9/12/13

Be safe this fall!

PROVIDENCE – One out of three adults 65 and older suffers a fall each year. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries and the leading cause of injury death among older adults, according to a release from The Miriam Hospital. In … more

9/12/13