CJE SeniorLife

09/11/2026

🍎 May the year ahead bring health, happiness, peace, and sweetness to you and those you hold dear.

🍯 Please note that CJE SeniorLife's offices on Touhy and the Zoller/Kaplan Families Center for Cognitive Services have the following holiday closures:

• September 11 at 3pm
• September 21 all day
• September 25 at 3pm
• October 2 at 3pm

09/10/2026

Open Enrollment is the time to compare Medicare plan options for the coming year. Join CJE’s SHIP Counselors (Senior Health Insurance Program) to learn about the comparison process, key deadlines, and how reviewing your coverage may help you find a plan that better suits your healthcare needs and budget. This presentation is designed for both individuals who are newly eligible for Medicare and those who currently have Medicare and would like to learn more about their coverage options.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
1–2:30pm
Registration required: https://cje.net/medicare-series-part-one/

Emanuel Congregation
5959 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660

Light snacks provided
Free parking is limited.

09/09/2026

Behavioral changes in older adults may be rooted in physical, emotional, or social challenges, and knowing what is behind them can make all the difference. In a recent article from Mental Health America of Illinois, CJE SeniorLife's Clinical Director, Sharon Dornberg-Lee, LCSW offers practical guidance for recognizing loneliness and opening the door to conversation. Read the full article here:

We recently published an article on the "quiet crisis" of senior loneliness. It spent some time highlighting the issue and offering context for those of us who only vaguely know it exists.But for those facing this daily, it takes a closer look to discover how caregivers and loved ones can get to the...

09/08/2026

Join the CJE Cognitive Services Team for The Care Collective, a bi-monthly social and support hour created especially for care partners of people living with dementia. This welcoming, peer-facilitated gathering provides a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community. Share your experiences, explore challenges, and exchange encouragement over coffee, tea, and light refreshments. Whether you’re seeking support, different perspectives, or simply a moment to exhale with others who understand—The Care Collective is here for you.

We meet every other month, and the next meeting is:
September 22, 2026 at 10:30 am–Noon
To register, and for the full calendar of meetings, visit https://cje.net/the-care-collective-a-social-hour-for-family-caregivers/

Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

09/07/2026

Join us for our monthly welcoming, in-person Memory Café! Memory Cafés are stigma-free social gatherings where people living with cognitive change and their care partners can meet others, enjoy time together, and participate in low-pressure, meaningful activities. Sessions may include art, music, storytelling, pet therapy, and more!

Second Monday of each month
11am–12:30pm
The Chicago Public Library
Lincoln Belmont Branch
1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago

Registration required https://cje.net/memory-cafe-at-cje-metro/
Free. Light snacks provided. Program is designed for older adults living with memory loss and their care partners (family or paid).

09/06/2026

In observance of Labor Day, CJE SeniorLife offices on Touhy and the Zoller/Kaplan Families Center for Cognitive Services will be closed on Monday, September 7. As we celebrate the contributions and dedication of workers everywhere, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday.

09/04/2026

In honor of the 85th anniversary of the Babiy Yar massacre, please join Holocaust Community Services of CJE SeniorLife, in partnership with the Russian-Speaking Jewish Division of JUF and the Skokie Public Library, for an afternoon of remembrance, reflection, music, and art.

Thursday, October 8, 4–6 Pm
Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St, Skokie
Program will be conducted in English with limited translation to Russian.
Free to the public. Registration required: https://bit.ly/4zlHG9o or call 773.508.1166.

В честь 85-й годовщины трагедии в Бабьем Яру приглашаем Вас присоединиться к Holocaust Community Services (HCS) в CJE SeniorLife, совместно с Русскоязычным еврейским отделом JUF и Публичной библиотекой Скоки, на программу, посвящённую памяти, размышлениям, музыке и искусству.

ЧЕТВЕРГ, 8 ОКТЯБРЯ, c 4:00 до 6:00 часов вечера
Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St, Skokie
Программа будет проходить на английском языке, с ограниченным переводом на русский язык.
Мероприятие бесплатное. Регистрация обязательна: https://bit.ly/4zlHG9o по телефону 773.508.1166.

09/03/2026

A support group for older adults who find themselves aging alone.

Starts September 23, 2026
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
11 am–Noon
Zoom

While aging alone comes with certain challenges, evidence also suggests that there is hope. Feeling connected with others can improve physical, emotional, and mental health. This support group offers a space for solo agers to join together to discuss openly their experiences with aging alone and to forge new connections.

This free program requires advanced screening and registration. Please call 773.508.1000 for more information.

https://cje.net/aging-together-virtual-support-group/

09/02/2026

Last month, Holocaust Community Services hosted a Summer Birthday Shabbat Lunch, honoring clients with birthdays from May through August. Nearly 90 Holocaust survivors came together for an afternoon filled with friendship, music, laughter, and celebration.

A special highlight was our Talent Show, where survivors shared their creativity and passions through knitting, artwork, wood and leather carving, singing, and poetry. We were also honored to enjoy a beautiful classical music performance by talented young musicians.

Our survivors continue to inspire us through their creativity, resilience, and love of life. ❤️

09/01/2026

Take CHARGE of your cognitive health!

Take CHARGE is for participants who are experiencing early memory loss, or have recently received a diagnosis such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, or traumatic brain injury.

Join us for a 6-week course in order to incorporate practices that support your cognitive health and take CHARGE of your daily life.

🗓 September 30, 2026 through November 4, 2026 • 10am–Noon
Zoller/Kaplan Families Center for Cognitive Services
Space is limited. Registration required: 847.492.1400
https://cje.net/take-charge-of-your-cognitive-health/

This course utilizes Adult Day Services’ Colorful Care Model to teach coping skills, cognitive exercises, and compensatory strategies.