BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//35.223.60.253//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://www.jfskc.org X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-10668@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Family Life and Education\,Older Adult Services CONTACT:Susie Hurst\; 913.327.8250\; susieh@jfskc.org\; https://www.jfskc.o rg/ DESCRIPTION:
Join artist and gardener\, Karen Lyman as she sha res the latest tips and techniques to create fabulous containers beyond re d geraniums and spikes during a free virtual presentation.
\nBased o n the elements of fine design\, Lyman will present everything you need to know to make your next container garden a work of art. A Johnson County Ex tension Master Gardener volunteer\, Lyman combines her art background and gardening knowledge to create many fabulous container gardens for herself and others to enjoy.
\nThe free virtual program is part of the Learn Laugh & Love series sponsored by Jewish Family Services and Th e Heritage Center at The J. Register to receive the Zoom link at Meeting Registration – Zoom.
\n \nFor ques tions\, please contact Susie Hurst\, JFS Director of Family LifeEducation\ , at susieh@jfskc.org.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T140000 LOCATION:online SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Learn Laugh & Love: Tips to Create Fabulous Container Gardens URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/lll-june-container-gardens/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06 /Container-gardening-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc.o rg/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Container-gardening-165x300.jpg\;165\;300\;1 \,large\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Container-garden ing.jpg\;528\;960\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Karen Lyman\,master gardener\,Johson County Extension \,Heritage Center\,The J\,container gardens\,Learn Laugh Love\,free\,kansa s city END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-10795@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Chaplaincy\,Counseling and Mental Health CONTACT:Annette Fish\; 913-327-8226\; afprogram@aol.com\; https://www.kcrab bi.org DESCRIPTION:This year’s Tisha B’Av observances will includ
e a virtual discussion at 4 p.m.\, July 18: From Destruction to Redemption
: Personal Stories of Addiction and Recovery hosted by the Rabbinical Asso
ciation and Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City.
\nHear fro
m members of the community who have suffered personally or have a loved on
e who has suffered from addiction. The program will also include reflectio
n of the path from addiction to recovery as a form of transition from dest
ruction to redemption.
Participants will include: Rabbi David M. G lickman\, Congregation Beth Shalom\, who will share the story of his broth er’s struggles with addiction\; Mia Cohen\, a recording artist and social media branding specialist currently working for Jewish Family and Career S ervices in Atlanta\; a college student\; an adult who has struggled with a ddiction\; and Marla Kauffman\, executive director and founder of Jewish A ddiction Awareness Network (JAAN)\, whose son is in a long-term recovery f rom substance use disorder. Kauffman has been active in the Seattle Jewish community since relocating there with her husband\, Joe\, in November 201 9.
\nSarah Link Ferguson\, development officer at First Call and mem ber of Congregation Koi Ami\, will moderate the discussion. Ferguson is al so a member of the recovery community and has written about her experience as a Jewish person in recovery for outlets such as Tablet magazine and th e Temper. She is passionate about destigmatizing issues such as mental ill ness and substance use disorder especially within the Jewish community.
\n“We are excited to hold this important community discussion especial ly at this time. Talking about addiction has always been somewhat of a tab oo subject in the Jewish community\, but the number of individuals with su bstance abuse disorder has dramatically increased due to the pandemic\,” s aid Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick\, Community Chaplain at Jewish Family Services and co-organizer of the event. “We are hoping this will be the beginning o f many more discussions and a pathway to help for many individuals.”
\nRegister for the virtual program : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1 FAIpQLSer_AM1wqqIJlc75r4FTpuiercPI_eRPrjOM9rBJK28LRcDsQ/viewform.
\nTisha B’Av (The nineth day of the Hebrew month of Av) is a da y of national mourning. The holiday primarily commemorates the destruction of the 1st and 2nd Temples\, but also other tragedies of the Jewish peopl e. The community Tisha B’Av observance will be held at 9:30 p.m. July 17 a t Beth Shalom and online.
\nFor more information\, visit kcrabbi.org< /a> or contact Annette Fish\, Rabbinical Association Administrato r/Program Director at afprogram@aol.com or 913-327-8226.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T160000 LOCATION:virtual SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Personal Stories of Addiction and Recovery Focus of Tisha B’Av Obs ervance URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/personal-stories-of-addiction-and-recovery- focus-of-tisha-bav-observance/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06 /Addiction-photo-300x251.jpg\;300\;251\,medium\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021/06/Addiction-photo-300x251.jpg\;300\;251\,large\;https ://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Addiction-photo-300x251.jpg\;3 00\;251\,full\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Addiction- photo-300x251.jpg\;300\;251 X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:personal stories\,addiction\,recover\,Tisha B'Av\,Rab bi Jonathan Rudnick\,recovery\,Jewish\,free\,kansas city\,JFSKC X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-10808@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Food Pantry CONTACT:Jewish Family Services (JFS)\; 816-333-1172\; info@jfskc.org\; http s://www.jfskc.org/ DESCRIPTION:\nDono rs are asked to pull into a designated parking space on the west side of t he building and call the number listed\; a volunteer will pick up items di rectly from cars.
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H elp stock our Food Pantry! The most-needed items in August are canned main dishes\, such as Spaghettios or ravioli\, deodorant\, shampoo and toilet paper.
\nDuring the Community Food Drive\, drop off will be in the front circle dr ive of the Jewish Community Campus where JFS volunteers and staff will tak e items directly from cars.
\nMonthl y the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City and area congregations host food drives to help stock the two locations of Jewish Family Service s Food Pantry.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210815T120000 LOCATION:Jewish Community Campus @ 5801 W 115th St.\, Overland Park. SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:JFS Community Food Drive URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/jfs-community-food-drive-op/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03 /JFSFoodDrive_FlyerAugust15-01-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://w ww.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/JFSFoodDrive_FlyerAugust15-01-232x 300.jpg\;232\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/JFSFoodDrive_FlyerAugust15-01-791x1024.jpg\;791\;1024\;1\,full\;https: //www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/JFSFoodDrive_FlyerAugust15-01-s caled.jpg\;1978\;2560\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:canned main dishes\,ravioli\,kc\,shampoo\,toilet pape r\,food insecurity\,feed the hungry\,deodorant\,food pantry\,Overland Park \,Food drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11083@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Food Pantry CONTACT:JFS Food Pantry\; 9133278257\; fooddrive@jfskc.org\; https://www.jf skc.org/food-pantry/ DESCRIPTION:
Help stock ou r Food Pantry! The most-needed items in September are tomato products\, su ch as canned tomatoes and tomato sauce\, canned fruit\, toothpaste\, paper towels\, and toilet paper.
\nDuring the Community Food Drive\, drop off will be in the front circle drive of the Jewish Community Campus wher e JFS volunteers and staff will take items directly from cars.
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We live in a hectic\, fast-paced world now made more challenging by the ongoing pandemic. More people are experiencing stress and anxiety and are reaching out for tools to help them cope with our comp lex reality. span>
\nTo address the rising need\, Jewi sh Family Services is offering Mindful Mondays\, a free\, virtual mindful training program offered every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to noon through Dec. 13.
\nUs ing the Zoom platform\, the sessions are free\, but registration is requir ed at Mindful Mondays registration link. Once registered\, participants will receive a link to join each session . Participants may attend one or all virtual sessions.
\nMindfulness is a practice anchored in science and focused on
being intensely aware of what an individual is sensing and feeling in the
moment without interpretation of judgement.
Led by Sondra Wallac e\, MSED\, JFS YouBeYou and Mental Health Coalition Coordinator and Julia Grimm\, LMLP\, JFS therapist.
\nWeekly themes:
\nSept. 27: Self-Compassion
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Oct. 4: Generosity
\nOct. 11: Non-Judging
\nOct. 18: Body Scan\nOct. 25: Letting Go
\nNov. 1: Sitting with Emotions
\nNov.
8: Trust
\nNov. 15: Values
\nNov. 29: Generosity
\nDec. 6:
Acceptance
\nDec. 13: Patience
Fo r more information\, contact Sondra Wall ace at swallace@jfskc.org .
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210927T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211213T120000 LOCATION:Virtual @ https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsf-uvrDMsGN0 sUcsJpj9wIEIIZKF0aKnU SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindful Mondays URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/mindful-mondays/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /2021-Mindful-Mondays-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-Mindful-Mondays-300x180.jpg\;300\;180\ ;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-Mindful-M ondays-1024x614.jpg\;1024\;614\;1\,full\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/ uploads/2021/09/2021-Mindful-Mondays.jpg\;1500\;900\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:sondra wallace\,julia grimm\,wellbeing\,free event\,M indful Mondays\,kc\,mindfulness\,mental health\,kansas city\,JFSKC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11228@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health\,Emergency Assistanc e\,Family Life and Education\,Food Pantry\,Older Adult Services CONTACT:JFS Navigator\; (913) 327-8250 \; navigator@jfskc.org\; https://www .jfskc.org/brookside/ DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a free communit y Health Fair at our Brookside East office and food pantry from 1-3 p.m.\, Oct 1\, 425 East 63rd St.
\nParticipants will have the opportunity to receive free services provided by JFS and several of its community part ners including:
\n“Taking care of your mental and physical health often takes a back a seat when you are struggling financi ally and facing food and housing insecurities. We see this everyday among our clients\,” said Maggie Haghirian\, LMSW\,director of KesherKC\, JFS’ s ocial service and food pantry program.
\n“Neglecting your health can obviously lead to other ongoing challenges for you and your family\,” she said. “We are excited to offer and provide access to many free healthcare services along with our other community partners.
\nThe October 1 H ealth Fair is open to the public – no registration is required. Participat ing community partners are KC CARE Health Center\, Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet and Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. JFS provides human services f or people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardle ss of faith\, age\, culture or lifestyle.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T150000 LOCATION:Jewish Family Services- Brookside @ 425 E 63rd St\, Kansas City\, MO 64110 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:October Health Fair in Brookside- October 1 URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/october-health-fair-in-brookside-october-1/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /Heart--150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content /uploads/2021/09/Heart--300x268.jpg\;300\;268\;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc .org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heart--1024x914.jpg\;1024\;914\;1\,full\;h ttps://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heart-.jpg\;1043\;931\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:mental health services\,counseling\,Samuel Rodgers He alth Center\,Kansas City Medicine Cabinet\,COVID-19 vaccine\,HIV Testing\, KC Care Health Center\,JFS\,kansas city\,food pantry\,Brookside East\,JFSK C END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11249@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Emergency Assistance\,Family Life and Education\, Older Adult Services CONTACT:913.327.8250\; info@jfskc.org DESCRIPTION:\nJFS is hosting a free Vaccination Clinic from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Oct. 11 in the White Theatre at The J\, 5801 W 115th St\ , Overland Park\, KS.
\nPfizer Covid19 vaccines and flu shots will b e offered. The Pfizer booster shots will be for ages 65+ or individuals wi th underlying medical conditions\, and essential workers (teachers\, groce ry workers\, and healthcare workers).
\nWalk-ins are welcome. For mo re information\, email info@jfskc.org.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T140000 LOCATION:The White Theatre at The J @ 5801 W 115th Street SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/free-covid-19-vaccine-clinic/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /Covid-Vaccine-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp- content/uploads/2021/09/Covid-Vaccine-300x177.jpg\;300\;177\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Covid-Vaccine.jpg\;417\;246\ ; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:booster shots\,vaccine clinics\,flu shots\,COVID-19 v accine\,kc\,The J\,kansas city\,Overland Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11233@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health\,Emergency Assistanc e\,Food Pantry\,Older Adult Services CONTACT:JFS Navigator\; (913) 327-8250\; navigator@jfskc.org\; https://www. jfskc.org/brookside/ DESCRIPTION:Jewish Family Services (JFS) i s a hosting a free community Health Fair at its Brookside East office at 4 25 East 63rd St. in Kansas City on October 12 from 3 to 5 p.m.. Participan ts will have the opportunity to receive free services provided by JFS and several of its community partners including:
\n“Taking care of your me ntal and physical health often takes a back a seat when you are struggling financially and facing food and housing insecurities. We see this everyda y among our clients\,” said Maggie Haghirian\, LMSW\, director of KesherKC \, JFS’ social service and food pantry program.
\n“Neglecting your h ealth can obviously lead to other ongoing challenges for you and your fami ly\,” she said. “We are excited to offer and provide access to many free h ealthcare services along with our other community partners.”
\nThe O ctober 12 Health Fair is open to the public – no registration is required. Participating community partners are KC CARE Health Center\, Kansas City’ s Medicine Cabinet and Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. JFS provides human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith\, age\, culture or lifestyle.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T170000 LOCATION:Jewish Family Services - Brookside @ 425 E 63rd St Kansas City MO 64110 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:October Health Fair in Brookside – October 12 URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/october-health-fair-in-brookside-october-12 / X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /Heart--150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content /uploads/2021/09/Heart--300x268.jpg\;300\;268\;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc .org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heart--1024x914.jpg\;1024\;914\;1\,full\;h ttps://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heart-.jpg\;1043\;931\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Medicaid counseling\,Medicare counseling\,Kesher KC\, mental health services\,Kansas City Medicine Cabinet\,COVID-19 vaccine\,KC Care Health Center\,JFS\,kansas city\,Brookside\,Brookside East END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11267@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health\,Family Life and Edu cation\,Food Pantry CONTACT:Susie Hurst\; 913-327-8250\; susieh@jfskc.org DESCRIPTION:Learn how to bring mindfulness into your home when JFS prese nts “Get Calm and Connected: Mindful Parenting\,” a free\, virtual worksho p at 7 p.m.\, Tuesday\, Oct. 12\, via Zoom.
\nDuring the interactive workshop\, parents and caregivers will learn practices to help with the c hallenges of parenting and valuable techniques to implement into their fam ily’s daily life.
\nMindful Parenting can help parents manage stress \, better care for their own well-being\, and nurture the parent-child con nection. The workshop will be facilitated by Wendy Anderson and Lauren Gla ss\, both licensed clinical social workers with JFS.
\nRegistration is required: Meeting Registration – Zoom
\nConfirmation and a final Zoom link will be sent after registration is received.
\n“Get Calm and Connected: Mindful Parenting” convening organizations are Congre gation Beth Shalom\, Congregation Beth Torah\, The Temple\, Congregation B ’nai Jehudah\, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy\, The J\, and the Jewish Federa tion of Greater Kansas City.
\nFor more information\, contact Susie Hurst\, JFS Director of Family Life Education/CHAI Program at susieh@jfskc.org or (91 3) 327-8259.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T200000 LOCATION:Virtual SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindful Parenting Workshop: Get Calm and Connected URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/mindful-parenting-workshop-get-calm-and-con nected/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:mindful parenting\,calm\,connected\,lauren glass\,wen dy anderson\,family support\,wellbeing\,JFS\,kc\,kansas city END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11272@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Food Pantry CONTACT:JFS Food Pantry\; 9133278257\; fooddrive@jfskc.org\; https://www.jf skc.org/food-pantry/ DESCRIPTION:Help stock our Food Pantry! The most-needed items in October are ca nned tomatoes\, canned vegetables\, liquid body wash\, paper towels\, and shampoo.
\nDuring the Community Food Drive\, drop off will be in the front circle drive of the Jewish Community Campus where JFS volunteers an d staff will take items directly from cars.
\nLearn more about the critical challenges facing Kansas Citians and how JFS is responding during our virtual speaker series.
\nIn our second session\, Kerry Scott\, LCSW\, Child and Family Therapist\, will share stories of the increased a nxiety facing children and parents today due to the pandemic\, the effecti ve strategies for tackling current challenges\, and the hope JFS provides. Register here. strong>
\n“Working with more than 10\,000 individuals a year\, our t eam has a unique lens into the complicated problems facing Kansas Citians. This series is an opportunity for the public to learn more about the crit ical social issues we’re collectively tackling\,” said Don Goldman\, Execu tive Director and CEO of JFS. “It’s also an opportunity to have a dialog w ith us about the evolving challenges due to the pandemic.”
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T124500 LOCATION:Virtual SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:JFS Virtual Speakers Series-Children and Parents Experiencing Incre ased Anxiety Retuning to School and Group Settings URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/jfs-virtual-speakers-series-children-and-pa rents-experiencing-increased-anxiety-retuning-to-school-and-group-settings / X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /Childrens-Therapy-photo-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfs kc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Childrens-Therapy-photo-300x200.jpg\;300 \;200\;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Children s-Therapy-photo-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp -content/uploads/2021/09/Childrens-Therapy-photo.jpg\;1833\;1222\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Don Goldman\,Virtual Speakers Series\,Kerry Scott\,ch ildren\,family support\,kansas city\,JFSKC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11239@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health\,Emergency Assistanc e\,Family Life and Education\,Food Pantry\,Older Adult Services CONTACT:JFS Navigator\; 9133278250\; navigator@jfskc.org\; https://www.jfsk c.org/brookside/ DESCRIPTION:
Jewish Family Services (JFS) i s a hosting a free community Health Fair at its Brookside East office and food pantry – 425 East 63rd Street in Kansas City on October 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to receive free services pro vided by JFS and several of its community partners including:
\n“Taking care of your mental and physical health often takes a back a seat when you are struggling financially and facing food an d housing insecurities. We see this everyday among our clients\,” said Mag gie Haghirian\, LMSW\, director of KesherKC\, JFS’ social service and food pantry program.
\n“Neglecting your health can obviously lead to oth er ongoing challenges for you and your family\,” she said. “We are excited to offer and provide access to many free healthcare services along with o ur other community partners.”
\nThe October 29 Health Fair is open t o the public – no registration is required. Participating community partne rs are KC CARE Health Center\, Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet and Samuel U . Rodgers Health Center. JFS provides human services for people facing cha llenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith\, age\, culture or lifestyle.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T150000 LOCATION:Jewish Family Services - Brookside @ 425 E. 63rd Street\, KCMO\, 6 4110 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:October Health Fair in Brookside – October 29 URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/october-health-fair-in-brookside-october-29 / X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /Heart--150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content /uploads/2021/09/Heart--300x268.jpg\;300\;268\;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc .org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heart--1024x914.jpg\;1024\;914\;1\,full\;h ttps://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heart-.jpg\;1043\;931\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:October Health Fair\,Medicaid counseling\,Medicare co unseling\,Samuel Rodgers Health Center\,Kansas City Medicine Cabinet\,COVI D-19 vaccine\,HIV Testing\,KC Care Health Center\,JFS\,kansas city\,food p antry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11428@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Family Life and Education CONTACT:Susie Hurst\; susieh@jfskc.org DESCRIPTION:Kemper Museum Docent\, Lydumyla Savinkova\, will lead atten dees “Exploring our emotions through contemporary art.” Participants in th is 1-hour online tour will take note of the expression of an artist’s emot ions through a physical form in diverse artworks from Kemper Museum’s Perm anent collection. Lyudmyla will invite discussion and provide information about modern and contemporary artists and their practices\, focused on sel f-exploration and emotion. Contemporary art allows us to glimpse into the artist’s inner world and realize the connection of the spontaneous and the deliberate in the choices an artist has made. What emotions in us as view ers may these artworks evoke in response?
\nPlease be re ady to voice your thoughts throughout this online conversation!
\nThis program is free\, but reservations are requested by calli ng The Heritage Center reception desk at 913-327-8044. T he Learn Laugh & Love series is sponsored by Jewish Family Services and Th e Heritage Center at The J. For questions\, please contact Susie Hurst\, J FS Director of Family Life Education\, at susieh@jfskc.org.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T140000 LOCATION:Virtual SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery Tour (Learn Laugh Love – November 2021) URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/kemper-museum-of-contemporary-art-gallery-t our-learn-laugh-love-november-2021/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10 /Kemper-Tour-Flyer-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc.org /wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Kemper-Tour-Flyer-231x300.jpg\;231\;300\;1\,la rge\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Kemper-Tour-Flyer-78 9x1024.jpg\;789\;1024\;1\,full\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 021/10/Kemper-Tour-Flyer-scaled.jpg\;1972\;2560\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Susie Hurst\,Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art\,conte mporary art\,feelings\,artwork\,Zoom\,Learn Laugh Love\,kansas city END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11414@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Food Pantry CONTACT:JFS Food Pantry\; 19133278250\; fooddrive@jfskc.org\; https://www.j fskc.org/food-pantry/ DESCRIPTION:Hel p stock our Food Pantry! The most needed items in November are canned vege tables\, sauces and condiments\, baking mixes\, dish soap for dishwashers and hand-washing\, cleaning wipes\, trash bags\, and food packaging items such as zip-top bags\, aluminum foil\, and plastic wrap.
\nDuring th e Community Food Drive\, drop off will be in the front circle drive of the Jewish Community Campus where JFS volunteers and staff will take items di rectly from cars.
\nLearn more about the critical challe nges facing Kansas Citians and how JFS is responding during our virtual sp eaker series.
\nFor our third session\, join us for a conversation w ith Jo Hickey\, Director of Pantry Partnerships\, and Maggie Haghirian\, L MSW\, KesherKC Director\, who will share their firsthand knowledge of clie nts’ daily challenges and vast network of collaborative partners working t o provide effective solutions. Register here.
\n“Working with more than 10\, 000 individuals a year\, our team has a unique lens into the complicated p roblems facing Kansas Citians. This series is an opportunity for the publi c to learn more about the critical social issues we’re collectively tackli ng\,” said Don Goldman\, Executive Director and CEO of JFS. “It’s also an opportunity to have a dialog with us about the evolving challenges due to the pandemic.”
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T124500 LOCATION:Virtual SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:JFS Virtual Speakers Series-Addressing the Complex Food Insecurity and Housing Crises in Kansas City URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/jfs-virtual-speakers-series-addressing-the- complex-food-insecurity-and-housing-crises-in-kansas-city/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /JFS-Neighborhood-Market-June-2021-e1632889500185-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1 \,medium\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/JFS-Neighborhoo d-Market-June-2021-e1632889500185-300x210.jpg\;300\;210\;1\,large\;https:/ /www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/JFS-Neighborhood-Market-June-202 1-1024x768.jpg\;1024\;768\;1\,full\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/09/JFS-Neighborhood-Market-June-2021-e1632889500185.jpg\;910\;637\ ; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Jo Hickey\,Maggie Haghirian\,housing crisis\,Kesher K C\,kc\,food insecurity\,kansas city\,food pantry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11317@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health\,Family Life and Edu cation CONTACT:info@jfskc.org\; 19133278250\; info@jfskc.org DESCRIPTION:
Learn more about the critical challenges facing Kansas Citians and how JFS is responding du ring our virtual speaker series.
\nFor our last session\, Sondra Wal lace\, YouBeYou and Mental Health Coalition Coordinator and chair of the J ohnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition will share how our youth\, scho ols\, and adults are using the Y ouBeYou resources\, Sources of Strength model\, and JFS services strong> to build communities of strength anchored in caring\, connected\, positive relationships and social networks. Register here.
\n“Working with m ore than 10\,000 individuals a year\, our team has a unique lens into the complicated problems facing Kansas Citians. This series is an opportunity for the public to learn more about the critical social issues we’re collec tively tackling\,” said Don Goldman\, Executive Director and CEO of JFS. “ It’s also an opportunity to have a dialog with us about the evolving chall enges due to the pandemic.”
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211206T124500 LOCATION:Virtual SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:JFS Virtual Speakers Series-Building a Community of Strength: Empow ering Youth through Hope\, Help & Strength URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/jfs-virtual-speakers-series-building-a-comm unity-of-strength-empowering-youth-through-hope-help-strength/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10 /Fort-Osage-Group-1-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc.or g/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Fort-Osage-Group-1-300x225.jpg\;300\;225\;1\, large\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Fort-Osage-Group-1 -1024x768.jpg\;1024\;768\;1\,full\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/10/Fort-Osage-Group-1-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1920\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:YouBeYou\,Sources of Strength\,Kansas City Mental Hea lth Coalition\,Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition\,family support \,sondra wallace\,kc\,community\,kansas city\,JFSKC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-12318@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Older Adult Services CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our very own Laura Gilman\, JFS’s Director of Social Work\, will speak at Senior Care Solutions Team’s Third Thursday Talks on November 18 \, 2022. Senior Care Solutions Team is a collaborative of 11 Kansas City A rea businesses focused on providing the best services to seniors.
\nThere will be a happy hour and hors d’oeuvres for Social Workers\, Case Ma nagers\, and Nurses followed by a CEU-accredited presentation from one of our members or a watch party for well-known presenters from across the cou ntry. Laura will lead attendees in conversations that will identify releva nt community resources for aging in place as well as how to access them. p>\n
There are more than 46 million Americans age 65 and older\; in the Kansas City metro\, almost 320\,000 are considered older adults. At JFS\, sustaining quality of life throughout the aging journey is everything. A 2 014 AARP Study found that out of a representative sample of Americans 50 a nd older\, 87 percent wanted to age in their own homes. Knowing that you w ant to age in your home is one thing. Actualizing it is another. JFS wants you to know you do not have to do it alone!
\nAging in your home ta kes intention\, flexibility to adapt as needs change and evolve\, and conn ection to resources. Learn about cutting-edge aging trends and interventio ns with local aging experts and alongside one another.
\nYou can reg ister for this event on Eventbrite.
\nTic kets: https://www .eventbrite.com/e/3rd-thursday-talks-aging-with-agency-tickets-44554317061 7.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T180000 LOCATION:Bridge Space @ 210 Southwest Market Street Lee's Summit\, MO 64063 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Third Thursday Talks: Aging with Agency URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/third-thursday-talks-aging-with-agency/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10 /3rd-Thursday-Talks-Nov-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfsk c.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3rd-Thursday-Talks-Nov-248x300.jpg\;248\; 300\;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3rd-Thursd ay-Talks-Nov-848x1024.jpg\;848\;1024\;1\,full\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-co ntent/uploads/2022/10/3rd-Thursday-Talks-Nov-scaled.jpg\;2119\;2560\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lees Summit\,Aging with Agency\,3rd Thursday Talks\,H appy Hour\,Bridge Space\,Laura Gilman\,kansas city\,older adults X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-thursday-talks-aging-with-ag ency-tickets-445543170617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-12313@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T150638Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Food Pantry CONTACT:JFS Food Pantry\; 19133278250\; fooddrive@jfskc.org DESCRIPTION:Did you know that ea ch month\, Jewish Family Services provides more than 800 families with foo d and non-perishable items through the two locations of its food pantry? F ood drives help ensure our guests have a wide variety of items to select f rom and keep expenses down.
\nWhile JFS is happy to accept any shelf-stable food or pers onal care items\, for the most needed items for November\, we are asking d onors to assemble Thanksgiving Meal Kits. The meal kits consist of:
\n< p>1 box of stuffing\n2 cans of pumpkin pie filling or canned fruit filling
\n2 cans of green beans (have enough on hand for pick-up to share)
\n1 can of mushroom soup
\n1 bag or box of ma shed potatoes
\n1 to 2 cans of sweet potatoes or yams
\n2 boxe s of macaroni and cheese
\n1 bag/box of rice
\n1 roll or cornb read mix
\n1 jar or gravy packet
\n1 package of french fried o nions.
\nOn Sunday\, November 20\, 2022\, from 10 a.m. to Noon\, JFS will hold its monthly community-wide food drive at the Jewish Community C enter campus. Please drop off donations with volunteers who will be locate d in the front circle drive.
\nDonations can also be dropped off in the JFS barrel in the Jewish Community Campus lobby during business hours or at the Brookside office with an appointment by calling 913-327-8250. Do nors may also purchase items for the food pantry directly through the JFS Pantry Wish List on Amazon.
\n< /p> DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221120T120000 LOCATION:Jewish Community Center @ 5801 W 115th St # 103 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:JFS November Community Food Drive URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/jfs-november-community-food-drive/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10 /2022-Thanksgiving-Meal-Kit_Page_1-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https ://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-Thanksgiving-Meal-Kit_Pag e_1-300x300.jpg\;300\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uplo ads/2022/10/2022-Thanksgiving-Meal-Kit_Page_1.jpg\;1000\;1000\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:JFS Community Food Drive\,Thanksgiving Meal Kit\,stuf fing\,pumpkin pie filling\,macaroni and cheese\,green beans\,rice\,fried o nions\,mushroom soup\,cornbread\,Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City\,kansas city\,Overland Park END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR