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-10808@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T130546Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Food Pantry CONTACT:Jewish Family Services (JFS)\; 816-333-1172\; info@jfskc.org\; http s://www.jfskc.org/ DESCRIPTION:
Help stock our Food Pantry! The most-needed items in August are t oilet paper\, deodorant\, shampoo and canned mained dishes (ravioli\, spag hetti).
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Help stock our F ood Pantry! The most-needed items in August are canned main dishes\, such as Spaghettios or ravioli\, deodorant\, shampoo and toilet paper.
\nDuring the Com munity Food Drive\, drop off will be in the front circle drive of the Jewi sh Community Campus where JFS volunteers and staff will take items directl y from cars.
\n\nMonthly the Rabbinica l Association of Greater Kansas City and area congregations host food driv es to help stock the two locations of Jewish Family Services Food Pantry.< /p>\n
DTSTART;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-11191@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T130546Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health\,Family Life and Edu cation\,Older Adult Services CONTACT:Sondra Wallace\; swallace@jfskc.org\; www.jfskc.org DESCRIPTION:
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 complex reality.
\n< span data-contrast='auto'>To address the rising need\, Jewish Family Servi ces is offering Mindful Mondays\, a free\, virtual mindful training progra m offered every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to noon through Dec. 13.
\nUsing the Zoom pl atform\, the sessions are free\, but registration is required at < a href='https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsf-uvrDMsGN0sUcsJpj9wI EIIZKF0aKnU'>Mindful Mondays registration link. Once registe red\, participants will receive a link to join each session. Participants may attend one or all virtual sessions.
\nM indfulness is a practice anchored in science and focused on being intensel y aware of what an individual is sensing and feeling in the moment without interpretation of judgement.
\nLed by Sondra Wallace\, MSED\, JFS YouBeYou and Mental Health Coalition Coordinator and Julia Grimm\, LMLP\, JFS therapist.
\nWeekly themes:
\nSept. 27: Self-Compassion
\nOct. 4: Generos
ity
\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
For more informat ion\, contact Sondra Wallace at < strong>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-11317@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T130546Z 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-11779@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T130546Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health CONTACT:Kansas City Public Library\; 816-701-3672\; https://kclibrary.org/e vents-activities-calendar/adults/one-word-intention-workshop?delta=0 DESCRIPTION: \nJewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City is par tnering with the Kansas City Public Library for the free virtual One Word Intention Workshop that will take place on Zoom on Friday\, February 18 fr om 12 to 1 pm.
\nMillions of people across the globe identified a tr aditional New Year’s Resolution in January and millions of people have alr eady forgotten their resolution in February…how about we consider ONE Word for 2022?
\nThe concept of “Just One Word that will change your lif e” has been around for many years\, in fact\, after 20 years it continues to be a proven way to “create clarity\, power\, passion and life changes.” Join us for a guided process for choosing a one-word intention for the ye ar and learn how to create a digital vision board to keep your one word at the forefront of your mind.
\nYou can register for the event at One Word Intention Workshop | Kansas City Public Library (kclibrary.org).
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T130000 LOCATION:Virtual SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:One Word Intention Workshop URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/one-word-intention-workshop/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02 /One-Word-Intention-Workshop-2-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://w ww.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/One-Word-Intention-Workshop-2-232x 300.jpg\;232\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/One-Word-Intention-Workshop-2-791x1024.jpg\;791\;1024\;1\,full\;https: //www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/One-Word-Intention-Workshop-2.j pg\;1700\;2200\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:vision boards\,One Word Intention Workshop\,Kansas Ci ty Public Library\,sondra wallace\,Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansa s City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11935@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T130546Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health CONTACT:Kansas City Public Library\; 8167013672\; https://kclibrary.org/eve nts-activities-calendar/adults/positive-childhood-experiences-and-impact-l ifelong-mental-health?delta=0 DESCRIPTION:Did you know that experiences children have\, especially between birth to 5 years\, can increase OR decrease the ir likelihood of mental health concerns\, cancer\, diabetes\, obesity\, he art disease\, and suicide later in life? Research and evidence that the nu mber one way to reduce these mental\, physical\, and behavioral problems i s through a safe\, stable nurturing relationship between an adult and chil d. Join us to learn more about the science\, the stories\, and the opportu nities we have to DECREASE mental\, physical\, and behavioral problems tha t present later in life. Join our own Sondra Wallace\, JFSKC’s Director o f Mental Health Programs\, the Greater Kansas City Mental Health Coalition \, and the Kansas City Public Library for a free virtual conversation on T hursday\, April 12. The event will take place from Noon to 1 PM. Register for this free event here.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T130000 LOCATION:Virtual SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Positive Childhood Experiences and the Impact on Lifelong Mental He alth URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/positive-childhood-experiences-and-the-impa ct-on-lifelong-mental-health/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04 /MicrosoftTeams-image-56-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfs kc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MicrosoftTeams-image-56.jpg\;277\;242\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Positive Childhood Experiences and the Impact on Life long Mental Health\,Mental Health awareness\,Greater Kansas City Mental He alth Coalition\,Kansas City Public Library\,sondra wallace\,Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City\,mental health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11938@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T130546Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health CONTACT:Sondra Wallace\; swallace@jfskc.org\; https://kclibrary.org/events- activities-calendar/adults/mental-health-101 DESCRIPTION:Mental Health is essential to our well -being. In this program\, we will demystify mental health jargon and share mental health resources to support yourself and others. Join our own Son dra Wallace\, JFSKC’s Director of Mental Health Programs\, the Greater Kan sas City Mental Health Coalition\, and the Kansas City Public Library for a free virtual conversation that will take place from 4 PM to 5 PM. Regis ter for this free event here.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220425T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220425T170000 LOCATION:Virtual SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mental Health 101 URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/mental-health-101/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04 /MicrosoftTeams-image-56-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfs kc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MicrosoftTeams-image-56.jpg\;277\;242\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:mental health 101\,Greater Kansas City Mental Health Coalition\,Zoom\,sondra wallace\,Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City\,mental health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11998@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T130546Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health CONTACT:Sondra Wallace\; swallace@jfskc.org DESCRIPTION:The JFSKC Grief and Loss Support Group meet each first and t hird Wednesday of each month.
\nThe ongoing support group is for ind
ividuals grieving
\nthe death of a loved one. The group provides an o
pportunity
\nto address issues of loss and grief within a Jewish spir
itual
\ncontext in a warm and confidential environment.
The p
rogram is co-facilitated by
\nSondra Wallace\, and Rabbi Mark Levin.<
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To register for the support group\, contact Sondra Wallace at 913-730-1452.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T130000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20220706T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20220803T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20220817T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20220907T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20221221T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T113000 RDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T113000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:JFSKC Grief & Loss Support URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/jfskc-grief-loss-support/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Rabbi Mark Levin\,sondra wallace\,Jewish Family Servi ces of Greater Kansas City\,support group\,grief\,loss END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-12331@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T130546Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Counseling and Mental Health\,Family Life an d Education CONTACT:Ethan Helfand\; 913-327-8035\; https://www.thejkc.org/events/2022/1 1/17/jewish-experiences/acclaimed-author-series-adam-stern/ DESCRIPTION:\nJFS is excited to partner with Jewish Experiences and the Jewish Book Council to welcome Adam Stern\, MD as our guest for the November 17 edition of the Acclaimed Authors Series.
\nAdam Stern\, MD\, is an Assistant Profe ssor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Psychiatr y at BIDMC’s Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation. He h as written extensively about his experiences as a physician in several pub lications including The New York Times\, The Boston Globe\, The New England Journal of Medicine\, The Journa l of the American Medical Association\, and The American Journal of Psychiatry. During the Covid-19 pandemic\, he appeared on CNN as a psychiatric expert.
\nAdam recently released his book\, Committ ed: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training. The memoir brings rea ders along with Stern during his residency\, as he and his fellow doctors’ work rounds in psychiatric wards\, grapple with impostor syndrome\, navig ate their personal lives\, and experience love and loss. Stern pulls back the curtain of what it’s like to be a doctor tasked with healing the mind. This memoir celebrates human connection through the eyes of a new doctor.
\nOur own Sondra Wallace\, JFS’s Director of Mental Health Services \, will moderate the conversation. This edition of the Acclaimed Author Se ries is a hybrid event. Register here< /a> to attend!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T203000 LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City @ 5801 W 115th St SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Acclaimed Author Series: Adam Stern URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/acclaimed-author-series-adam-stern/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11 /Adam-Stern-Acclaimed-Author-Series-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;http s://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Adam-Stern-Acclaimed-Author-S eries-300x300.jpg\;300\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/11/Adam-Stern-Acclaimed-Author-Series-1024x1024.jpg\;1024\;1024 \;1\,full\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Adam-Stern-Acc laimed-Author-Series.jpg\;1080\;1080\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Harvard Medical School\,imposter syndrome\,Committed: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training\,Acclaimed Author Series\,Adam Stern\,Jewish Community Center\,sondra wallace END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR