Lunch Program, Alzheimer’s Support On Tap At JFS

SOUTHBURY — Three diverse musical programs will be featured during October at the Love & Knishes Lunch Program in the Jewish Federation’s social hall at 444 Main Street North. All area adults age 60 and better are invited to make reservations to enjoy themselves with Jordan Caterers of Cheshire’s savory, bountiful, and healthful hot lunch, which is served at noon and followed by entertainment at 1 pm.

On October 6, Cantor Daniel Pincus of New York presents Health-Rhythms, a unique drumming experience. People of all faiths are encouraged to come and participate in a new way to experience the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. From exercise, nurturing and social support, to intellectual stimulation, spirituality and stress reduction, group drumming stimulates creative expression that unites minds, bodies, and spirits.

On October 20, guests will enjoy “Rat Pack Memories,” a collection of songs by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr, sung by Southbury’s own Vincent LaMenza and accompanied by Jeanne Hinkson of Woodbury on piano.

Singer/guitarist Larry Ayce appears on October 27 and sings a variety of superstars’ signature songs such as “Lucille” by Kenny Rogers and “San Francisco” by Tony Bennett. Guests are welcome to sing along and enjoy this fun afternoon, which includes rock, pop, and country

Lunch reservations should be made by the Friday before each lunch. All programs are open to the public, and there is a suggested lunch donation of $7.50 for adults age 60 and better and $9.50 for those under 60.

In other news, an open and on-going support group for friends and family of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is being offered by Brownstein Jewish Family Service and the Lutheran Home of Southbury. The next meeting takes place on Thursday, October 8, at 1:30 pm in the library at the Federation. There is no charge for this group.

Facilitator Edie Hardwick, program manager for the Scattering the Clouds Program of the Lutheran Home in Southbury, explains, “This will be a time for people dealing with these issues to get together to meet, share concerns, get to know one another, learn how to deal with certain problems and receive support from each other.”

Ms Hardwick noted that Scattering the Clouds, an outreach service of the Lutheran Home, offers education and care management to families who have a loved one with dementia. To register for the lunch program, or for more information on activities call Debby Horowitz, Brownstein JFS director, at 267-3177, extension105.