03/08 Taking Care of Ourselves: Maintaining Your Family's Financial Health
David Dines, Yesodot dad and financial planner,
to talk about financial planning for your young or adult child
with a disability. David invites you to submit your questions
in advance to Katie, kzachary@jvs-boston.org.
Planning for the future can be challenging-what are your most
pressing issues? This workshop will be tailored to your needs.
7:30-9:00 PM at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton. To RSVP,
by 3/5, or to submit questions, contact Katie, kzachary@jvs-boston.org
03/14 The Wise Men of Chelm, followed by a PARTY with the Ben Gurion Society
Children and adults will delight in the merry
antics of The Wise Men of Chelm, the silly characters who
populate the newest puppet show by nationally award-winning
puppeteer Mark Levenson. Based on the popular Eastern European
folktales about the mythical town of Chelm, this captivating
tale combines storytelling and puppetry with lots of audience
participation. Mark has been awarded a UNIMA-USA Citation
of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry and is the recipient
of a New Commission in Jewish Theater grant from the National
Foundation for Jewish Culture.
The JCC recommends this performance for all
ages. 2:00 PM, at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton. Reserve
your tickets for the play now. 30 tickets available for the
play with priority given to paid up Yesodot family members.
Immediately following the play, come to a PARTY hosted by
the Ben Gurion Society of CJP's Young Leadership Division
for Ben Gurion Society and Yesodot families. Enjoy refreshments,
parachute games and great music! RSVP by March 5 to director@yesodot.org.
This Family ExpLoRATionS event is made possible through the
generosity of the Special Assistance Initiative of the Carl
and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation.
03/22 Save the Safety Net-Jewish Community
Advocacy Day 2004
Yesodot families are invited to join the Jewish
community at the State House from 9:00-11:30 AM, in the Great
Hall. Last year nearly 500 community members from across the
state came to speak with 90 legislators and staff on various
issues of concern. This year, the event will highlight the
Campaign to Save the Social Safety Net. For more information
contact JCRC/MAJF at 617-457-8664 or e-mail mkarpman@jcrcboston.org.
Let them know that you are a Yesodot member.
For teens and adults with disabilities and
their friends. From 6:00 - 8:30pm. Temple Aliyah, 1664 Central
Avenue, Needham, MA. $5.00 per person. Led By: Rabbi Barbara
A. B. Symons, Rabbi of Temple Etz Chaim in Franklin. Full
course traditional dinner catered by Sweetberry Café. There
will be music, singing and take home Judaica. Sponsored By:
The Special Needs Professional Committee of the Greater Boston
Jewish Community, comprised of: Friend 2 Friend of Jewish
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Jewish Community Centers of Greater
Boston Special Needs Services Department, Jewish Family and
Children's Service, Bureau of Jewish Education, JVS, Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Family
Service of Metrowest, Yesodot, Yachad. Under the aegis of:
Combined Jewish Philanthropies. With support from K'sharim:
Connecting People with Disabilities to Jewish Life.
Directions: From Route 128 North, take Exit
19B. Go left at the end of the ramp, towards Needham. From
Route 128 South, take Exit 19B. Take a right at end of ramp
- this is Highland Ave - 3rd set of lights take right onto
West Street - follow 'til end - go left onto Central - follow
2˝ miles to the Temple on your left. Parking: Parking is available
at the Temple. There is accessible parking in the lot. Temple
Aliyah is handicapped accessible.
PLEASE RETURN YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AND PRE-PAYMENT
BY THURSDAY, MARCH 11TH. For more information, please call
Jan Golner at 617-558-6548 or email jan@jbbbs.org
or Judy Pearl at 617-558-6508 or email jpearl@jccgb.org
March 28 Y-TECH Assistive Technology Day
The assistive technology world is coming to
you via Y-TECH AT Day, Yesodot's interactive technology day
at the Carroll Center in Newton. The focus of the day will
be fostering inclusion and participation in sports, the arts,
recreation, and community activities via the use of high tech
and low-tech technology. Hours are 10:00AM - 4:00PM. Attend
presentations by experts, browse information tables and talk
with knowledgeable vendors and exhibitors about assistive
technology that can meet your needs. Learn about recreation,
sports and leisure opportunities for people with disabilities.
Bring a bag lunch and network with other conference participants.
A "quiet" room will be available. Space is limited to the
first 150 people to sign up.
Pre-registration is required by 2/15. Admission
is free for families, adult consumers, and professionals.
Contact Katie Zachary, Kzachary@jvs-boston.org
for more information, to pre-register, or to find out about
professional development credits.
