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February 2012

Holocaust Survivor Assistance

JFCS continues to provide assistance to survivors with Holocaust reparations claims. Click here for detailed information.

Seniors•At•Home Programs

Caring for Those You Care About
Are you caring for a family member or friend who is older or ill? Do you have concerns about your own care as you age? Join us for a four-part workshop series offering understanding, solutions, and support. Each session will be devoted to a different aspect of caring for someone while still caring for yourself. You are welcome to attend one or all sessions.

Feb. 22—Setting Boundaries and Dealing with Changing Roles
Feb. 29—Being an Effective Healthcare Advocate—for Yourself and Others
Mar. 7—Coping with Difficult Diseases
Mar. 14—Care and Compassion at the End of Life

Workshops will be held Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, at JFCS in San Francisco, 2150 Post Street. Light snacks provided. Free. Preregistration required. 2 CEUs available for each workshop for RNs, MFTs, and LCSWs (For those seeking CEUs, $5 per workshop). Sponsored by Seniors•At•Home and Hospice by the Bay. To receive more information or to register, call 415-449-3777 or email Info@SeniorsAtHome.org.

Café by the Bay
Café by the Bay, a program for Holocaust survivors, offers them weekly opportunities to discuss Holocaust-related as well as to enjoy each other's company, live music, and cultural and educational programs. Café by the Bay takes place every Thursday, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, except the last week of every month, when Café Luncheon is hosted on Friday, 12:00 – 2:00 pm. For more information about Café by the Bay or Café Luncheon, contact Bobbi Bornstein at 415-449-3843 or BobbiB@jfcs.org. To volunteer at Café by the Bay, contact Lori Lievore at 415-449-3832 or LoriL@jfcs.org.

Volunteer Opportunities
Safe At Home Telephone Reassurance Callers
Provide friendship and a sense of security by making regularly scheduled phone calls to our frail and isolated clients. Calls are made from our office in San Francisco on weekday mornings, 9:00 – 10:30 am. For more information, contact Lori Lievore at 415-449-3832 or LoriL@jfcs.org.

Be the Wheels for JFCS Rides
For many seniors and adults with disabilities, getting around in their communities is a huge challenge. You can help! Seniors•At•Home is seeking volunteer drivers. In a few hours a month, you can make a big difference in seniors’ lives by driving them to medical appointments or helping with grocery shopping. Flexible hours are available. Training for new volunteers is held monthly. Mileage is reimbursed, if desired. For more information, contact Lori Lievore at 415-449-3832 or LoriL@jfcs.org.

Senior Companion Volunteers
Bring a smile into a senior’s life. Seniors•At•Home is seeking volunteers to provide companionship and support to seniors through our weekly visiting program. Hours are flexible. In just four hours a month—an hour each week—you can brighten the day of a San Francisco senior, whether it’s taking a walk together, having coffee, or lending an ear. For more information, contact Lori Lievore at 415-449-3832 or LoriL@jfcs.org.

Volunteer at Café Luncheon
Café Luncheon is an educational and entertaining lunch program sponsored by Café by the Bay, a program for Holocaust survivors. Volunteers are needed for setting up, greeting guests, serving a catered lunch, schmoozing, and cleaning up. Volunteers are asked to arrive an hour early for set-up and to help with clean-up after the event. Café Luncheon is held on the last Friday of every other month, 12:00 – 2:00 pm. For more information, contact Bobbi Bornstein at 415-449-3843 or BobbiB@jfcs.org.

Canine Corps
Are you a dog lover who wants to share your fabulous pet with others? Canine Corps matches human/canine teams to visit weekly with seniors in their homes. For dog-loving seniors who may not be able to have their own dog, Canine Corps provides a unique opportunity to enjoy a furry companion on a regular basis. Volunteers must have their own well-socialized dog and successfully complete a three-session training. To receive more information and to sign up for trainings, contact Masha Perelman at 415-359-2477 or MashaP@jfcs.org.

Holocaust Oral History Project
The JFCS Holocaust Center is one of the last organizations in the country collecting oral histories from Holocaust eyewitnesses. Volunteers view and summarize testimonies from our collection of 2,000-plus interviews with Bay Area survivors, liberators, and eyewitnesses. For more information, contact Judy Janec at 415-449-3748 or JudyJ@jfcs.org.

Parents Place Programs

The following groups and workshop will take place at Parents Place in November and December 2011. Unless noted otherwise, all events take place at Parents Place, 1710 Scott Street, San Francisco.

For more detailed group and workshop descriptions, contact us at 415-359-2454 or at ParentsPlaceSF@jfcs.org, or visit us at www.parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco. A sliding scale is available. Please inquire when registering.To register, click the link next to the description of the group.

Featured Event

Everyday Intimacy: The Simple Secrets to Staying in Love While Raising Children
Being loving toward your partner is the simple secret to keeping your relationship strong. Everyday Intimacy helps new parents re-invent ways to maintain emotional and physical intimacy with each other while dealing with issues such as sleep deprivation, infant care, breast-feeding, and postpartum depression. Join us for a candid, intimate conversation and real-life tips. Thurs., Feb. 9, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. $35. With Leslie Kaplan and Peg Melnik, authors of Make Love Whenever Possible When Married with Children. http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/everyday-intimacy

Coaching and Consultation
Do you have concerns or questions about your child’s development, interactions, or behavior? Parents Place offers individual parent and family coaching and consultation services. Our team of highly skilled professionals—Parents Place Director Amy Weiss, MFT; Rona Renner, RN; and Robert Scott, MSW—will spend quality time with you to assess, plan, and recommend the best options for you and your child. Short- and long-term services are available. To receive more info or to set up an appointment, contact Amy Weiss at 415-359-2466 or AmyW@jfcs.org.

Parents Place Workshops

Especially for Moms

  • “Mature” Moms (up to 6 years)
    Did you give birth, adopt, or become a parent for the first time in your late 30s or in your 40s—or at 50 and beyond? Meet other “mature” moms and discuss issues, joys, and challenges unique to your circumstances. Tuesdays, Feb. 21 and 28, 3:30 – 5:00 pm. $60 for two sessions. With Parents Place Director Amy Weiss, MFT. http://parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/mature

Parent/Child Activity and Play Groups

  • Monday and Thursday Morning Drop-in Play (up to 4 years)
    Quality playtime in our playroom! No formal group leader, but the room is yours to use, and staff will be available to greet you and answer questions. Mondays and Thursdays, ongoing, 10:00 – 11:00 am. You can pay $5 per visit when you arrive or, for your convenience, purchase a five-visit card for $20 (good for Monday and Thursday Drop-ins) at http://parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/monday-thursday-drop-in . Bring your receipt to your first visit so that we can issue you your card. (Note to members of Golden Gate Mothers’ Group: Bring in your GGMG card for free admission to our playroom on the first Monday of each month.)

  • Wednesday Morning Drop-in Play (up to 4 years)
    Our hugely popular Drop-in play with Jeni Clancy! Meet and play with other families in our fabulous playroom. We provide the room and the toys. All you need to do is show up! Wednesdays, ongoing, 9:30 – 10:45 am. You can pay $8 per visit when you arrive or, for your convenience, purchase a five-visit card for $35 at http://parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/wednesday-drop . Bring your receipt to your first visit so that we can issue you your card.

Parents of Infants and Toddlers, Birth – 3 Years

  • Caring for the People You Love by Planning Ahead: A Basic Estate Planning Workshop
    Thinking or talking about estate planning is often difficult. It is hard to think about our own mortality and even harder to think about incapacity and/or the loss of those we love. Yet taking the initiative to plan ahead is a loving thing to do for you and your loved ones. This presentation will provide an overview on estate planning basics, including how to protect your estate, name guardians for your children, set up special needs trusts for incapacitated family members, create trusts to provide for your family in the event of your incapacity or death, and explain the necessity of durable powers of attorney and advanced health care directives. Mon., Feb. 6, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. $35. With Rebekah Jackson Sapirstein, JD. http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/estate-planning
  • Co-Parenting and Raising Well-Adjusted Kids (up to age 10)
    The do’s and don’ts of co-parenting in separating, divorced, or blended families. Learn to focus on what’s best for your children. Mon., Feb. 8, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. $30. With Dede Estey, MFT.
    http://parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/co-parenting
  • Everyday Intimacy: The Simple Secrets to Staying in Love While Raising Children
    Being loving toward your partner is the simple secret to keeping your relationship strong. Everyday Intimacy helps new parents reinvent ways to maintain emotional and physical intimacy with each other while dealing with issues such as sleep deprivation, infant care, breast-feeding, and postpartum depression. Join us for a candid, intimate conversation and real-life tips. Thurs., Feb. 9, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. $35. With Leslie Kaplan and Peg Melnik, authors of Make Love Whenever Possible When Married with Children. http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/everyday-intimacy
  • Setting Limits on Media and Electronics (2 – 6 years)
    Is your 4-year-asking for a smart phone? Does your toddler already know how to work your mouse? Young children are interacting with screens of all kinds, and parents are confused as to how to set limits. Join us for an honest discussion about parenting in the digital age. Find out how to strike a healthy balance between setting limits and allowing your children to have fun and learn. Wed., Feb. 29, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. $35. With Rona Renner, RN, host of the Childhood Matters radio show.
    http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/media-and-electr...
  • Tots and Tantrums (2 – 3 years)
    Learn what underlies tantrums in toddlers and how best to guide them toward self-regulation, manage your frustration, and gain a sense of competence in handling challenging moments. Thurs., Mar. 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. $35. With Bonnie Romanow. http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/tots

Parents of Preschool – Elementary School Children

  • Was That Me Yelling? (all ages)
    Most parents agree that yelling isn’t beneficial, but many report that they just don’t know what to do during particularly trying moments. Learn how to plan for dealing with those trying moments and more about what triggers yelling. Thurs., Feb. 16, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. $35. With Rona Renner, RN, host of the Childhood Matters radio show. http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/yelling-1
  • Helping Your Child Navigate Social Relationships (kindergarten – grade 2)
    Topics include understanding friendship skills at different ages; helping your child navigate triangles, cliques, and exclusions; teaching your child self-assertion skills; determining your involvement in your child’s social dilemma; and figuring out what to do if social situations don’t seem to improve. Wed., Feb. 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. $35. With Chaya Rivka Mayerson, PsyD.
    http://parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/navigate-1
  • Boys and Discipline (all ages)
    Boys ARE different, and there’s nothing wrong with that! Understand boy energy, gain insight into the uniqueness of boy behavior, and explore ways to offer positive guidance to your sons. Thurs., Feb. 23, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. $35. With Robert Scott, MSW. http://parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/boys-disc
  • Magical World of Play and Learning (3 – 6 years)
    Current research into how children learn indicates the importance of play in learning, which teachers and day care providers have been saying for a long time. Explore how the magical world of play is essential in building a foundation for love of learning. Learn ways to enhance children’s play experience, simplify play materials, giggle your way into greater cooperation with behavior challenges, create a closer bond with your child, and just have more fun! Tues., Mar. 13, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. $35. With Bonnie Romanow. http://parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/magical
  • The Wonder of the Preschool Years (3 – 6 years)
    The preschool years are a time of wonder, exploration, boundless imagination and creativity, endless enthusiasm, and joy in the life of young children. They become increasingly aware of the world around them; delight in interacting, exploring, and experimenting with their surroundings; gain independence and self-control; express themselves and their ideas; continually learn and use new words; and engage with others in socially acceptable ways. We will look more deeply into the world of your preschooler. How can you and your child both make the most of this unique time in both your lives? Mon., Apr. 9, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. $35. With Bonnie Romanow.
    http://parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/wonder-preschool
  • Choosing a Kindergarten
    Making sense of it all: public, private, parochial. Topics include kindergarten readiness, school evaluation, and application procedures. The right tips and tools for making informed decisions—and being relaxed about the process. Wed., Apr. 18, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. $35. With Lee Ann Slaton, MS.
    http://parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/classes/choosing-kindergarten
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Seniors•At•Home; 415-449-3700; Info@SeniorsAtHome.org

Kenny Altman, Director of Operations, San Francisco Parents Place; 415-359-2455; KennyA@jfcs.org

 

 

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