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CJE offers a wide range of resources for older adults and their caregivers to find a support system. Older adults and family caregivers are invited to attend a Support or Therapy Group that’s designed to fit their needs.
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2026 Celebrate CJE Annual Gala
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 • An Evening of Celebration Enjoy a captivating performance by acclaimed artist Hershey Felder, renowned for his theatrical portrayals of […]
Adult Day Services Care Partner Support Group
SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH 1-2:30 pm. Come spend time with other care partners, family members, and loved ones who are coping […]
Solo Aging Together—Virtual Support Group
2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 11 AM – 12 PM CT This group is on Summer break and will resume on Wednesday, […]
How to use alternate-nostril breathing to help calm the body and the mind
Alternate-nostril breathing can help calm the body and the mind by lowering blood pressure, fear, and anxiety. In this video, Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC, […]
Как использовать попеременное дыхание через нос, чтобы помочь успокоить тело и разум
Дыхание через ноздри может помочь успокоить тело и разум, снизив кровяное давление, страх и тревогу. В этом видео Вера Родригез Мансера, LPC, ведущая в […]
Babiy Yar Commemoration at the Skokie Public Library
Thursday, October 8 , 2026 • 4-6 pm • Четверг, 8 октября, с 4 до 6 часов вечера. In honor of the 85th anniversary […]
Care Partners—Virtual & In-Person Support Group
1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 4 – 5 PM, VIRTUAL. 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 10 – 11 AM, VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON. Support group […]
Caring Conversations—Virtual Support Group
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 4 – 5:30 PM CT A support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors. Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD […]
How to change unhelpful thought patterns to improve your mood
Did you know that how we think and behave can impact how we feel? And, by changing unhelpful thinking patterns we can improve our […]
Coffee & Conversation
MONDAYS, 1-2:30 PM A support group for Holocaust survivors. Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD, and Iliana Vayman, MEd., Holocaust Community Services. Alternating in-person and […]
Dementia Reality Training for Professionals
Dementia Reality™ is an innovative training program designed to enhance empathy, understanding, and best practices in dementia care. By combining interactive classroom learning, a […]
Famous Christmas Songs by Jewish Composers
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 • 1pm Who knew Jewish composers wrote some of the best Christmas music? Local musician Kurt Loeffler, will look at […]
Game Day
Thank you for supporting CJE’s Game Day! Because of you, CJE SeniorLife’s inaugural Game Day was a winning success. The event brought together friends, […]
Get CHARGED!
Stay tuned—more programming information and new dates are coming soon! A 1-Hour Interactive Brain Health Experience Curious about how staying socially connected impacts your […]
Gratitude
In this video, Sharon Dornberg-Lee, LCSW, will share information about gratitude practices, why they are important to good mental health, and some ideas for […]
Grounding—Техники заземления
Техники заземления, также известные как упражнения для заземления или навыки заземления, помогают отвлечься от тревожных переживаний, переосмыслить ситуацию или успокоиться, а также привести тело […]
How to use Grounding Techniques to calm the body and mind.
Grounding techniques, also known as grounding exercises or grounding skills, can distract, reframe, or otherwise soothe distressing feelings and help to calm the body […]
Holocaust Community Services Virtual Book Club
FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 2 – 3 PM CT Group members read Russian and World Literature authors and share their thoughts […]
How to do box breathing to help calm your nervous system
Intentional, deep breathing can calm your nervous system and help you find emotional balance, especially during times of tension or stress. In this video, […]
How to become more active in problem-solving
PEARLS stands for Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives and it is an evidence-based approach to reduce symptoms of depression through active problem-solving. […]
How to use diffusion to put distance between our negative thoughts and our response
In this video, you’ll learn about diffusion, a concept within Acceptance and Commitment Therapy that can help us put distance between our negative thoughts […]
How to use progressive muscle relaxation to relieve stress
Progressive muscle relaxation is one of the easiest and most effective relaxation techniques to learn. It teaches you to relax your mind and relieve […]
Linkages
LINKAGES is for older adults who have adult children with disabilities of any kind, including intellectual, physical, or mental health. Led by Rachel Brodsky, […]
Medicare Series Part-Two
Thursday, September 17, 2026 • 1–2:30 pm Making the Most of Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period Open Enrollment is the time to compare Medicare plan […]
Memory Café at CJE Metro
SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH 11 am-12:30 pm Join us for our monthly welcoming, in-person Memory Café! Memory Cafés are stigma-free social gatherings where […]
Russian Tea Time (Chicago)—Virtual & In Person Support Group
SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 3 – 4:30 PM CT. This group is currently full and closed to new members. An ongoing […]
Russian Tea Time Music Group—Virtual Support Group
EVERY OTHER MONDAY, 1 – 2:30 PM CT. Join us to talk about music, sing, meet new friends, and support one another. Led by […]
Russian Tea Time (Skokie)—Virtual Support Group
EVERY OTHER MONDAY, 11 AM – 12 PM CT Skokie virtual support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. Led by Maya Gumirov, LPC, and Vera […]
Russian Tea Time (Wheeling)—Virtual Support Group
FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 3 – 4 PM CT. A second Wheeling based Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. Open to […]
Russian Tea Time Music Group—Virtual Support Group
EVERY OTHER FRIDAY, NOON – 1:30 PM CT Join us to talk about music or sing, meet new friends, and have fun! Led by Natalya […]
Step Into Their World—Deerfield
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Thursday, November 18, 2026 • Thursday, December 17, 2026 • 10 am–12:30 pm CT Are you caring for someone […]
Step Into Their World—Evanston
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 • 10 am–12 pm CT Are you caring for someone living with dementia? Discover Dementia Reality Our innovative program utilizes […]
Take CHARGE: Cognitive Habits to Age with Resilience and Grace Everyday!
Wednesdays, September 30, 2026-November 4, 2026 Take CHARGE is for participants who are experiencing early memory loss, or have recently received a diagnosis such […]
Tech Hour at CJE Metro
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 11 am-12:30 pm Having trouble with technology? We’re here to help! Stop by CJE Metro Tech Hour for in-person […]
The Care Collective: A Social Hour for Family Caregivers
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • 10:30 am–12 pm Join the CJE Cognitive Services Team for The Care Collective, a bi-monthly social and support hour created […]
Tools to manage and reduce your feelings of depression
In this video, Peter Tsurkis, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with CJE Counseling Services will give you seven concrete tools and skills you can practice […]
Ways to live with chronic pain and reduce the level of pain you are experiencing
One of the worst parts about chronic pain is that it is invisible. Others may not understand what you are experiencing so acutely, or […]
What is Mental Health in Aging? CJE’s Colorful Care Model has an answer
As we age, taking care of our cognitive and mental health becomes just as important as taking care of our physical health. Many older […]
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