Page 12 - The Jewish Voice - September '20

Page 12, The Jewish Voice

Lifestyles from page 11 more light and love was needed. The signs were everywhere-- Hesitation, procrastination and excuses will cause you
nationally and internationally. On a local level, I was noticing to miss the boat. There will be only two outcomes in this
Loved ones can also leave pre-recorded messages to how caught up and confused people were behaving and it case: (1) You wait too long to get up again and as a result
provide comfort to residents at any moment. Facilitating easier really bothered me. Many have been literally stuck in their you age alone AND/Or you become too set in your ways to
connections between residents and their loved ones, video visits own world, and it has been sad to observe, as a woman, be desirable. (2) Dark depression and/or solitude. Let’s face
on large screens only require a few pre-programed basic taps. mother, and matchmaker who is connected to love and it head on: MOST people have the innate desire to have a
Additional benefits include being an aid to help residents positivity. I can only help so much, but YOU have to help special someone in their lives. Period. So do take advantage of
remember events, people, and places from their past lives, which yourself. I’m so glad that so many of you stepped up your this time in history and RESET! Connect. Connect. Connect.
is an important aspect of memory care. game and found light in the doom and gloom. So many of you WE can help make it happen. The world is helping us.
The Memory Care Residences at MorseLife offer residents have too. I bet the changes around you have been glorious as The data is undeniable. Now is the time to help yourself.
access to other cognitive therapies such as the Music & Memory well. Come together!
program, where residents engage in ballroom dancing, music, and The pandemic is resetting people--on a personal level. XOXO
art therapy, and have access to iPods with personalized playlists Most of the people I meet have actually been affected in Love, Kelly
that connect them to the music they love. a good way. Think about it...if someone is calling me they Kelly Leary has 29 years in the dating industry and a
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must feel good about themselves and their life. They want Master’s Degree in Psychology. She’s been profiled by ABC
Survivors Learn Zoom to Attend to share it all with someone. Data shows that the positive News, The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine,
effects of the pandemic will be felt in the months and years
Stuart News, etc. Revolution Dating members are pre-
Virtual Socialization Events to come. There is sadness, of course. There is loss too, as screened including background checks. Professional photos
we know, but the overall “new frequency” is helping most are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is not online dating
Before the current COVID-19 health crisis and people rise together with a stronger sense of unity, oneness, or blind dating. In addition to providing matchmaking
recommended social isolation for seniors, Alpert Jewish Family and wholeness. We have a finite purpose to connect. Love services that make singles “UN-single” through their
Service (Alpert JFS) provided monthly Eat & Schmooze is the answer, folks. This should be your beginning and end exclusive club membership, Kelly also holds private singles
socialization events to connect the clients of its Holocaust goal for a happier tomorrow. events. For information on how you can reset your love
Survivors Assistance program. Prior to the pandemic, many of This resonates a “Love Movement” to me. The life please call 561-630-XOXO (9696) or visit us at www.
these men and women might not have thought of themselves Universe is trying to tell us something. Take advantage revolutiondating.com. All inquiries are confidential.
as techno-savvy, but these situations have changed with the of the momentum of Phase 2 and hit that reset button.
times! The time truly is now. Around Town Photos By Revolution Dating.
The socialization In this strange climate, people need more love. Smile September 2020.
events are now being under your mask when you make eye contact at the store
held virtually as Zoom & or in your neighborhood. The eyes are the window to your
Schmooze. The new format soul. Hence, practice developing a good vibe as your NEW
has been fully embraced NORMAL.
by clients, who are now Feeling good is easier than you think. It is important to
anything but intimidated honor all the moments that equal your life (good and bad) and
or overwhelmed by the “RISE TO THE OCCASION” when you have the chance. It
challenge. Thanks to all points back to the saying “timing is everything!” Strike
technology, Holocaust while the iron is hot. Connecting with others spiritually,
survivors are able to emotionally, and sensually is, in fact, the beauty of a quality
continue feeling connected, life at any age...at any time. I’m happy to be in the middle of T eam wor k Makes
cared for, and supported a connecting force with Revolution Dating as the main vessel. Introducing another Mr. and the Dr eamwork!
while being distant. Thank you for letting me be “THE Florida Matchmaker” once Mrs.! Joined 2018. Married #FunIsOurMiddleName
“The Holocaust team again for 29 years strong. I have so much gratitude and you 2020. #COVIDVows
worked diligently to find Alpert JFS Long-Term Care should too. I am grateful we are here together today with a
inventive ways to engage Manager Jennifer Escobar in united goal. I know this because you are reading, and likely,
our Holocaust survivors front of her computer screen sharing this column.
during the pandemic,” said during a recent socialization Take a moment and answer these questions: “Are you in
Alpert JFS Director of event for Holocaust clients a happy relationship?” or “Are you in a bad relationship?”
Long-Term Care Jennifer If you are in a happy relationship, I salute you and do share
Weems-Escobar. “We have transformed our monthly events your love! If you are not in a relationship or in a bad one,
so every survivor knows and feels that they are not alone, and know that most of us have experienced the same. You are not
that Alpert JFS is here for them. Zoom & Schmooze is very alone, nor do you have to be anymore. Get out of isolation. When we could Speed Date! Senior Dating Pros!
popular among the demographic; more than 50 participants Thankfully, the Universe is made and built--on love--and has #ThrowbackPhoto #ThenAndNow
have attended recent events!” your back--especially now. Without love, the species would
A recent Zoom & Schmooze was hosted by Mind and halt--so face it--love is essential and will not go away. Ever.
Melody, an interactive music program that creatively Not even in a pandemic. By the way, special congratulations :
stimulates participants’ minds, socially connects, and to John and Christine who were just married last month
physically engages them. Each participant received a goody during Phase 1 (photo to follow in Around Town Photos in
bag, including a snack, tea bags, and maraca to shake during this issue).
the musical program.
“Nothing is better than seeing the smiles on the faces of
isolated survivors, many of whom are in their ‘90s, when they
figure out that they can use Zoom,” said Alpert JFS Holocaust
Care Manager Eva Weiss, M.Ed., Ed.S. Her colleague, Sara
Zenlea, added, “Clients light up when they first come on to the
Zoom screen and realize that they can hear and see each other!”

The Singles Scene Column ©
Florida Strong!

By Kelly Leary, M.S., Founder
of Revolution Dating
“Together we can shine our
light and show the world our
happy eyes.”~~As Seen on The
Today Show
By the time this is published,
I am hoping our COVID
numbers are still on a steady
decline. This has been quite a
year so far, right? Who would
have ever imagined we would live in a world with masks and
social distancing to this extent and for this long? It’s really
mind blowing.
As we predicted, our overall volume of inbound phone
calls varied directly to the COVID stats. We held our own and
we prevailed thanks to all of you. I’m grateful to have so many
success stories out there—sending their friends and family to
us too. The term #TellYourFriends is definitely happening in
our community. It’s healthy to spread good news about love!
We know there is plenty of bad news, so it is wonderful to see
people helping people. Try to do something nice for someone
every day...especially now! Raise your vibration by being
kind and speaking kind words. Always. Just try it! You will
like it!
Our world was getting darker and darker for a while, and