Better Choices Better Health Diabetes Mondays, Oct. 2 - Nov. 20 (9:30 am to 12:00 pm)
Fitness programming sponsored by the Lopata Fitness Fund.
Better Choices Better Health-DiabetesMondays, October 2 until November 20 (9:30 am to 12:00 pm) see ad.
Coffee Talk with AW Healthcare: We Care About You Wednesday, October 11 (11:00 am) see ad.Funding provided by the Lillian Samet Social Work Fund.
Fitness with Melissa Wednesday, October 4, 18 & 25 (11:00 am)
Fitness on Demand with MelissaWednesday, October 25 (1:00 pm)
OASIS Better Balance Tuesdays/Thursdays (10:30 am) experience a wide range of movements to help maintain, improve or restore your balance skills. increase your coordination, muscle strength and flexibility. Fee is $2 per session.
RPI - Introduction to MovementMondays (2:30 pm) this half hour class is led by trained occupational and physical therapists from Rehabilitation Professionals inc. all movements are low impact. No charge.
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Living with diabetes can present many challenges:
How and when should i eat? How can i live my life to avoid complications? the better Choices, better Health-Diabetes® workshop can help you manage these concerns. the workshop meets for eight sessions.
Light refreshments will be served.
Join us as we welcome Maria Ojascastro, our new COCa artist in Residence. Come for the
refreshments and have the opportunity to meet Maria. she will be here throughout the
year leading special art classes as well as leading art related trips.
Wednesday, October 25 (2:00 pm)
Join our Crown Center book club discussion led by Rosalyn borg.
this month’s selection is “First Women:
The Grace and Power of America’s Modern
First Ladies” by Kate andersen brower.
Crown Center Readers
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members.
Funding provided by the Myla Rosenblum
Learning Fund
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Welcome Party for COCA
Artist in Residence
Tuesday, October 17 (3:30 am)
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shabbat service with BBYO Friday, October 20 (6:00 pm)
Please join us for this special shabbat as members of bbYO youth group, Crown Center residents and community friends celebrate shabbat and get to know each other. all faiths are invited to this multi-generational event. Refreshments will be served.
Funding provided by the Gladys K. Crown Foundation
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^ > CC residents, staff and community members at our Eclipse Party
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OctOber 2017For questions about items on the calendar, please contact our Program Office at (314) 991-2055.
The Circle@Crown CafE will be
closed October 5, 6, 12 & 13 in Observance of the Jewish Holidays.
around the CrownSuNDAY OCTOBeR 1
MONDAY OCTOBeR 29:30 am better Choices better
Health-Diabetes 10:00 am Oasis band 1:00 pm trip to JCC 1:30 pm errand trip 1:30 pm Oasis Wind ensemble 2:30 pm introduction to Movement 2:30 pm bible study (Chinese) 6:00 pm bingo (Russian)
TueSDAY OCTOBeR 39:30 am Oasis Presents:
tai Chi for arthritis and Fall Prevention
10:30 am better balance 12:30 pm bell Choir & sing-a-Long 1:30 pm Knitting spirit 3:00 pm Russian Resident Meeting 6:00 pm Celebrating
sukkot with Music7:00 pm Prayer Group (Chinese)
WeDNeSDAY OCTOBeR 4 9:30 am schnucks 11:00 am Fitness with Melissa 12:00 pm Royal banks 3:00 pm Food Pantry 5:00 pm esL intermediate 6:00 pm bible study (english)
THuRSDAY OCTOBeR 510/05 - 10/12 - SuKKOT9:30 am Happy Planters 10:00 am trip to Kirkwood
Wal-Mart 10:30 am better balance 1:00 pm Oasis swing ensemble
for Pitched Percussion 1:00 pm Mahjongg 3:30 pm talking it Over 6:00 pm Card Party 7:00 pm Chinese singing Group 7:00 pm Russian Language
book Club
FRIDAY OCTOBeR 6 8:00 am bread Distribution 9:30 am Oasis Presents:
tai Chi for arthritis and Fall Prevention
9:30 am Oasis Jazz ensemble 10:00 am trip to Chinese Market
or Dollar General 10:00 am Coloring together 10:30 am aW Health Care 1:00 pm Mahjongg 1:00 pm trip to JCC
SATuRDAY OCTOBeR 71:00 pm Movie 3:00 pm bingo 6:30 pm scrabble
SuNDAY OCTOBeR 810:00 am american Legion Post 96
MONDAY OCTOBeR 99:30 am better Choices better
Health – Diabetes 10:00 am Oasis band 10:00 am trip to aldi 1:00 pm trip to JCC 1:30 pm Oasis Wind ensemble 1:30 pm errand trip 2:30 pm bible study (Chinese) 2:30 pm introduction to Movement 6:00 pm bingo (Russian)
TueSDAY OCTOBeR 109:30 am Oasis Presents:
tai Chi for arthritis and Fall Prevention
10:00 am GOaLs attorney 10:30 am better balance 11:00 am trip to Lunch at Pietro’s 1:30 pm Knitting spirit 7:00 pm Prayer Group (Chinese)
WeDNeSDAY OCTOBeR 119:30 am schnucks 11:00 am Coffee talk with
aW Healthcare: We Care about You
11:00 am Royal banks 5:00 pm esL intermediate 6:00 pm bible study (english)
THuRSDAY OCTOBeR 12SheMiNi ATzeReTuNiveRSiTY CiTY LiBRARY DeLiveRY9:30 am Happy Planters 10:30 am better balance 1:00 pm Mahjongg 1:00 pm Oasis swing ensemble
for Pitched Percussion 3:30 pm talking it Over 6:00 pm Card Party 7:00 pm Chinese singing Group
FRIDAY OCTOBeR 13SiMChAT TORAh8:00 am bread Distribution 9:30 am Oasis Presents:
tai Chi for arthritis and Fall Prevention
9:30 am Oasis Jazz ensemble 10:30 am aW Health Care 10:30 am trip to Global Market 1:00 pm trip to JCC 1:00 pm Mahjongg 3:30 pm Dr. beyzer
SATuRDAY OCTOBeR 14 8:00 am individual Rummage sale1:00 pm Movie 3:00 pm bingo 6:30 pm scrabble
SuNDAY OCTOBeR 15 2:30 pm trip to Friends of
Music Concert
MONDAY OCTOBeR 169:30 am better Choices better
Health-Diabetes 10:00 am Oasis band 10:00 am trip to aldi 1:00 pm trip to JCC 1:30 pm Yiddish Group 1:30 pm errand trip 1:30 pm Oasis Wind ensemble 2:30 pm introduction to Movement 2:30 pm bible study (Chinese) 6:00 pm bingo (Russian)
TueSDAY OCTOBeR 179:30 am Oasis Presents:
tai Chi for arthritis and Fall Prevention
10:30 am better balance 11:15 am trip to Film screening:
“Vampire secrets” 12:30 pm bell Choir & sing-a-Long 1:30 pm Knitting spirit 3:30 am Welcome Party for
COCa artist in Residence 7:00 pm Prayer Group (Chinese)
WeDNeSDAY OCTOBeR 18 9:30 am schnucks 11:00 am Royal banks 11:00 am Fitness with Melissa 3:00 pm Missouri For all 5:00 pm esL intermediate 6:00 pm bible study (english)
THuRSDAY OCTOBeR 19 9:30 am Happy Planters10:30 am better balance 1:00 pm Oasis swing ensemble
for Pitched Percussion 1:00 pm Mahjongg 3:30 pm talking it Over 6:00 pm Card Party 6:00 pm Resident Council Meeting 7:00 pm Chinese singing Group
FRIDAY OCTOBeR 208:00 am bread Distribution 9:30 am Oasis Presents:
tai Chi for arthritis and Fall Prevention
9:30 am Oasis Jazz ensemble 10:30 am aW Health Care 1:00 pm Mahjongg 1:00 pm trip to trader Joe’s
& Dierbergs 1:00 pm Dr. Wu 6:00 pm Friday Night shabbat
with bbYO
SATuRDAY OCTOBeR 211:00 pm Movie 3:00 pm bingo 6:30 pm scrabble
SuNDAY OCTOBeR 22
MONDAY OCTOBeR 239:30 am better Choices better
Health-Diabetes 10:00 am Oasis band 1:00 pm trip to JCC 1:30 pm Oasis Wind ensemble 1:30 pm errand trip 2:30 pm bible study (Chinese) 2:30 pm introduction to Movement 3:30 pm Hostess Committee Mtg 6:00 pm bingo (Russian)
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* Please note: events and Programs are subject to change. Call (314) 991-2055 to confirm.
TueSDAY OCTOBeR 249:30 am Oasis Presents:
tai Chi for arthritis and Fall Prevention
10:30 am better balance 1:00 pm trip to savers 1:30 pm Knitting spirit 7:00 pm Prayer Group (Chinese)
WeDNeSDAY OCTOBeR 25 9:30 am schnucks 11:00 am Fitness with Melissa 11:00 am Royal banks 1:00 pm Fitness on Demand 2:00 pm Crown Center Readers 5:00 pm esL intermediate 6:00 pm birthday bash 6:00 pm bible study (english)
THuRSDAY OCTOBeR 26 10:30 am better balance 11:00 am Cooking From the Garden 12:30 pm trip to Chesterfield
Wal-Mart, target & Ross Dress For Less
1:00 pm Mahjongg 1:00 pm Oasis swing ensemble
for Pitched Percussion 3:30 pm talking it Over 6:00 pm Card Party 7:00 pm Chinese singing Group
FRIDAY OCTOBeR 278:00 am bread Distribution 9:30 am Oasis Presents:
tai Chi for arthritis and Fall Prevention
9:30 am Oasis Jazz ensemble 10:00 am Overland shopping Center 10:30 am aW Health Care 1:00 pm trip to JCC 1:00 pm Mahjongg
SATuRDAY OCTOBeR 281:00 pm Movie 3:00 pm bingo 5:00 pm Resident Council
Halloween Party 6:30 pm scrabble
SuNDAY OCTOBeR 29
MONDAY OCTOBeR 309:30 am better Choices better
Health-Diabetes 10:00 am Oasis band 10:00 am Chinese Resident Meeting 1:00 pm trip to JCC 1:30 pm errand trip 1:30 pm Oasis Wind ensemble 2:30 pm introduction to Movement 2:30 pm bible study (Chinese) 6:00 pm bingo (Russian)
TueSDAY OCTOBeR 319:30 am Oasis Presents:
tai Chi for arthritis and Fall Prevention
10:30 am better balance 1:30 pm Knitting spirit 7:00 pm Prayer Group (Chinese)
crown center kosher dining guideFor dining room reservations please call: (314) 991-2055 ext. 124
For dining room reservations please call:
(314) 991-2055 ext. 124
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Cooking from the GardenThursday, October 26 (11:00 am)
Roast beef sandwich au jus on sandwich rollsalad with homemade dressingBeetsApple crisp
Dining Room Closed for Sukkot
OctOber 2017Ocotober 2 - October 31• Monday - Thursday dinner served at 5 pm• Friday lunch served at 12 noon in the Weinberg Lounge.• Unless specified, meals will include bread or crackers and fruit for dessert.
Boneless barbecue chickenChicken soup with matzo ballsglazed carrotsPeach cobbler
Baked lemon garlic tilapiaWild rice pilafBaked tomato with breaded toppingFruit cocktail
Dining Room Closed for Erev Shemini Atzeret
Dining Room Closed for Shemini Atzeret
Dining Room Closed for Simchat Torah
Turkey & salami chef salad with veggies, hard-boiled egg and pastaTomato soup
honey mustard salmonMushroom barley soupRoasted vegetables
Pot roast with gravysweet potatoessautéed spinach
Oven fried tilapiaRoast potatoessautéed cabbageRoll
Chicken salad on rollLettuce/tomatoCarrot kugelBrownie
grilled chicken on pita with hummussauteed peppersPotato soup
Tuna puff pastryeggplant ratatouilleColeslaw
homestyle meatloafdouble baked potatoBroccoliRoll
salmon salad with assorted veggies, hard-boiled egg and pastaButternut squash soupBagel
Asian chicken salad with assorted veggies and pastaMushroom barley soup
Tuna pie with carrots and peassweet potatoOatmeal cookie
Coffee Talk with AW Healthcare: We Care About You Wednesday, October 11 (11:00 am)
We will look at the difference between depression and dementia; what are the “winter blues;” and self-care steps people can take. We will also look at when one should seek professional help.
Funding provided by the Lillian Samet Social Work Fund.
the Crown Center Garden Leader Jason ebinger will return to the Culinary studio for the fall version of ‘straight from the Garden’. Fall classics utilizing veggies and herbs from the Crown Center garden will be demonstrated. it is sure to be nutritious and delicious!
$2 supply fee.
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^ Wash U OT students and and Crown’s Resident Council pack up school supplies for KidSmart annual drive.
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Funding for this program provided by the Kahn Foundation of Temple israel.
Oriental chicken salad with veggies and Chinese noodlesMinestrone soupMandarin orangesPita
Dining Room Closed for Erev Sukkot
Dining Room Closed for Sukkot
Pan seared white fishLentil soupspinach souffléBagel
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Missouri For AllWednesday, October 18 (3:00 pm)
Missouri For all is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization looking for solutions to problems in Missouri. We want to hear from you. Come work in teams, write down your ideas, win prizes, and help make Missouri a better home for all.
Introducing Crown Center employee:
sharon sharp We would like to welcome sharon sharp, Crown
Center’s new administrative assistant. sharon came
to Crown Center after working in non-profits for the
last 15 years. You will find sharon at the front desk of the Crown Center
management office greeting people, answering the phones, taking care of
resident needs, signing people up for programs and more. if you have not had
the pleasure of meeting sharon, please stop by the office and introduce yourself.
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The Saturday Movie Club saturdays (1:00 pm)
Bell Choir and Sing-a-LongTuesday, October 3 & 17 (12:30 pm)
Yiddish GroupMonday, October 16 (1:30 pm)this group is for anyone with an affinity for the mama loshen, Please join our facilitator Rabbi Neal Rose. all levels welcome – whether you speak, understand or just want to learn. Note: this is a new day of the week for our group.
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Coloring Together Friday, October 6 (10:00 am) bring your own coloring pencils, color sheets and coloring books. enjoy independent coloring and conversation in a casual setting. everyone welcome.
Knitting Spirit Tuesdays in October (1:30 pm) Please join us for conversation and knitting. everyone is welcome – beginners and experts.
Crown Center ReadersWednesday, October 25 (2:00 pm) see adFunding provided by the Myla Rosenblum Learning Fund.
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8350 Delcrest Drive St. Louis, MO 63124-2166phone: (314) 991-2055 fax: (314) 991-8419 e-mail: [email protected]
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Call us: (314) 991-2055
Visit us: 8350 Delcrest Drive, St. Louis, MO 63124
Find us online: www.crowncenterstl.org
Our Mission: Honor Jewish values and tradition; provide affordable, high-quality living and services to enable residents to flourish independently; and create inspiring programming to enable both residents and other community seniors to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
Our Vision: a vibrant and engaged community in which all seniors thrive.
8350 Delcrest Drivest. Louis, MO 63124-2166
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Shabbat Service with BBYO Friday, October 20 (6:00 pm) see ad.Funding provided by the Gladys K. Crown Foundation
Birthday Bash Wednesday, October 25(6:00 pm)entertainment by Chad evansCourtesy of the Martin & ethel Wishnuff Birthday Fund
Talking it OverThursdays (3:30 pm) Join Florence schachter, MsW, Director of Resident & Community services for enlightening conversations about interesting, timely topics. Courtesy of the Steven Rosenblum Fund
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Trip to Lunch at Pietro’sTuesday, October 10(11:00 am)
Trip to Friends of Music Concertsunday, October 15 (2:30 pm)eliot Unitarian Chapel in Kirkwood
Trip to Film Screening: “Vampire Secrets”Tuesday, October 17 (11:15 am)Join us for a trip to the Missouri History Museum to see the film
“Vampire secrets.” When most people hear the word “vampire” they think of fangs, dark capes, or Dracula. but what most people don’t realize is that vampire lore dates back more than a millennium. bring your own lunch or purchase lunch from bixby’s, the Museum’s restaurant.
Trip to SaversTuesday, October 24 (1:00 pm)
on the road
Please note: All trips require advanced reservations (314) 991-2055. Space is limited.
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Bakery ItemsFridays in October Donated by St. Louis Bread Co..Royal BanksWednesdays (11:00 am -1:00 pm) October 4 (12:00-3:00 pm)
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Celebrating sukkot with Music
Funding provided by the Novack Family Music Fund
and the Jossem Fund of Jewish Federation of St. Louis.
Tuesday, October 3 (6:00 pm)We a pleased to celebrate the holiday of sukkot with a delightful concert featuring Julie & Rob aronson, who perform regularly at temple israel. You’re sure to enjoy this talented duo for a wonderful evening of music. Following the concert we will have refreshments in our sukkah.
^ Our CC garden is beautiful thanks to Jason and the Happy Planters
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