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Local Happenings from page 4 There will be finisher medals, age group awards, face the trauma they endured.
painting, tech shirts, music, and food! This is a certified Increased understanding
course and runs along the ocean on beautiful A1A. 5K runners of the special needs of a
are electronically chip-timed by AccuChip USA. There will Holocaust survivor plays a
be a 1 Mile Fun Run and a 100 Yard Dash for children prior critical role in the guardian-
to the race. survivor relationship.
To register online please go to www.raceentry.com by The presentation included
November 6. Enter zip code 33477 to search for the race. what a guardian for a
There is a 20 percent discount for groups of three or more Holocaust survivor should
who register online at the same time, as well as early bird take into consideration
discounts. Please email evonn@zoeloren.org regarding when making decisions.
sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. Participants learned the Pam Wiener
history of the Holocaust,
the definition of “Holocaust
survivor,” about immigration
and resilience, normal aging
vs. the aging survivor,
family dynamics/trauma,
and when a Survivor is a
ward. Attendees heard a case
example, received resources,
and were eligible for an
hour of continuing education
credit from the Center for
Guardianship Certification.
“Being able to share Eva Weiss
knowledge and information
with colleagues from around the country broadened all our
perspectives,” said Weiss.

JFS Presents Webinar

Zoe Loren Make a Difference on Caring for the Aging Michael Gans

Foundation Accepting Holocaust Survivor Kind Kitchen, Adults with
Registration for 11th Annual 5K Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service professionals Special Needs Volunteer
Pam Wiener, RG, Ph.D., Director of Guardianship; Eva
The 11th Annual 5K Walk/Run fundraiser for the Zoe Weiss, M.Ed., Ed.S, Holocaust Care Manager; and Michael Together
Loren Make a Difference Foundation takes place on Sunday, Gans, MSW, LCSW, Ph. Dc, HonoringLife Program Director;
November 7, at Carlin Park in Jupiter, beginning at 7:30 a.m. recently presented Understanding and Caring for the Aging The Kind Kitchen
In memory of Zoe Loren, the annual fundraiser utilizes the Holocaust Survivor at a National Guardianship Association kicked off a three-week
proceeds to provide at-risk children and youth in Palm Beach webinar. series in which they gave
County opportunities for growth and enrichment. An estimated 67,000+ Holocaust survivors are residing the opportunity to adults
To date, the foundation has donated more than $200,000 in the United States who are at least 75 years old, with more with special needs to help
to area students in the form of educational scholarships and than half of them at least age 85. Many in this identified volunteer and pack meals
enrichment activities. group have very specific thoughts and beliefs that reflect to be later delivered. The
Kind Kitchen came together
with Sea Turtle Adventures
in which volunteers of the
Kind Kitchen and adults
with special needs packed
meals together. The adults
drew pictures for recipients

Part of A Cultural Introduction funded by a Grant from the
Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
129 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach
561.742.6780 • schoolhousemuseum.org

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