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CLASSES
Jerusalem Computing Center for Seniors
Meets twice a month, Tue., NIS 10,
Shmuel Hanavi Community Center
Email: shmuel_hanavi@yahoo.com
Yahalomit, (02) 623 3178
For the Young at-Heart
60s-plus computer lessons and exercise classes
Sun. and Tue., 9:30 to 10:15 a. m.
Dollmaking Tue. 10 a. m.
Beit Frankforter
Jerusalem Day Center for the Elderly
Beit Lehem 80
Sheila or Muriel, (02) 671 4848
AACI Seniors
High quality lectures on a variety of subjects
Wed., 11 a. m. (except holidays)
NIS 5 includes drinks and cookies
Mane 6
Email:tovei10@barak.net.il
(02) 531 8491, fax (02) 531 8475
CLUBS
Beersheva Beersheva English Speaking Seniors Social Club
Thu., 4 to 6 p.m.
(08) 642 2915
Jerusalem Military and Naval Veterans of USA
join JWW Post # 180, Jerusalem,
share good fellowship, luncheon meetings with timely speakers, unusual tours, charitable endeavours and more
(02) 624 3664 / 561 9049
MELABEV
Nine "Memory Clubs" and day centers in the Jerusalem and Bet Shemesh areas for Alzheimer's patients and elders with mental and cognitive decline. Support groups for caregivers - in English and Hebrew. Training and assessment.
02-666-6198
E-mail: melabev-org@bezeqint.net Link to website
Krayot AACI Krayot Seniors English Speaking Group Speakers, discussions, celebrations,
Scrabble (04) 870 0236, (04) 872 4388
COMPANIONS
Ra'anana Companions for the Elderly
Creative activities, errands, company, assistance
Trained caring individuals available
Sharon at SA Zionist Federation
(09) 744 6110 ext 8
HEALTH AND SUPPORT RESOURCES
National Alzheimers Association of Israel
Office (03) 578 7660
Michal Weissman, (09) 765 2785
Paula Felberg, (03) 922 6865
Miriam Webber, (04) 639 0918
Cancer Patients Take Action
Information and Support
1 700 506 600
Israel Medical Support Group
Discuss and recommend doctors, dentists, hospitals and other medical
treatment options in Israel Link to Yahoo
group
Jerusalem Hearing Impaired Support Group Helpful,informative and enlightening
Meets the second Sun. of the month, 2 p.m.;
AACI, Mane 6
Faith (02) 535 2891, Esther (02) 676 6821
Tuesdays at the Kumkum
60s-plus support group (in Hebrew)
Art gallery-bookstore-cafe
Hama'aravim 10 (corner Agron 26)
(02) 623 3178
Ma'agan
The Jerusalem Support Center for People Affected by Cancer
Offers support, exercise and walking groups for cancer patients
and their families
Free of charge
Email: maagan-jer@012.net.il
(02) 678 8511
Parkinsons English Speakers
Support group
Meets the first Tues., of the month
Yad Sarah, 8th floor
(02) 581 4803, (02) 651 2527
Netanya AV Israel (Auditory Verbal)
Help for the hearing impaired, hearing assesments
Jozie and Natan Eisner, (09) 792 9331
Osteoporosis Prevention
Exercise for women for the prevention of osteoporosis
AACI Netanya
Sun., 9 to 9:45 a.m.
Shmuel Hanatziv 28
(09) 833 0950
Rehovot Parkinson Sufferers Support Group
For sufferers and their caretakers
Meets last Thu. of the month
Haya, (08) 947 3963
Tel Aviv Diabetics
Insulin-dependent support for all ages
Call Sun., Mon., Wed., Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(03) 546 2717
KLA Self Help Group for the Blind and the Sight Impaired
Center for the Blind
Hachmi 10 (corner Begin 50)
Meets first Tue. of the month, 1 p.m.
Open line, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tue., (03) 791 5549
Thu., (03) 537 0271
HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS RESOURCES
National AMCHA
National Israeli Center for Psychosocial Support of Survivors
of the Holocaust and the Second Generation Link to website
P O Box 2930, Jerusalem 91029
Email: amcha@amcha.org
(02) 625 0634, fax (02) 625 0669
Beersheva
Herzl 91
(08) 627 0224
Haifa
Hanasi 95
(04) 837 5649
Jerusalem
Hillel 23
(02) 625 0745
Tel Aviv
Miz'eh 58
(03) 566 5701
Cafe Europa
A friendship group for Holocaust survivors
Established in Los Angeles and Tel Aviv
Under the umbrella of the Jewish Federation's Tel Aviv/Los
Angeles partnership Link to website
Email: telavivlosangeles@jewishla.org
COHSI
The Center of Organizations of Holocaust Survivors in Israel
As the representative body of all Holocaust survivors in Israel,
COHSI considers it its duty to take up these people's cause in order
to help make the last years of their lives more endurable Link to
website
Emile Botta 4, Jerusalem
Email: info@survivors-holocaust.org
(02) 623 1737
PROGRAMS
Kfar Saba Hayal
Training program for senior citizens concerned with promoting a
healthier lifestyle.
Non-profit working with the Kfar Saba municipal welfare division,
the department for senior citizens and Eshel (a group of retirees
involved in creative renriching and fulfilling activities)
Etti Ben David, (09) 764 1145
PUBLICATIONS
The Comprehensive Guide to Anti Ageing
The Guide to Ageing Well
by Michael Edelstein MD
Available from ESRA, NIS 50
Proceeds to ESRA Community Fund
(09) 950 8371
Access Unlimited, Your Guide to Israel
The disabled person's guide to Israel's tourist and recreational
sites
Cost: Postage only
To order, contact The Israeli Association for the Advancement of
Accessibility
PO Box 40, Kfar Saba 44113
Bilu 17
RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS
Herzliya Beth Protea Plus
Beth Protea Retirement Home Advisory and Counseling
For English-speaking senior citizens and their families
Asher Barash 5
Email:bprotea@netvision.net.il
Lynne or Ziona, (09) 959 5222
Jerusalem Tovei Ha'ir
Home for Religious Retirees
Rich and active cultural and social activities
Heated indoor swimming pool
Center of Jerusalem Link to website
Malchei Israel 36
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