Page 14 - The Jewish Voice - September '22

Page 14, The Jewish Voice

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Ashlyn Rae Aronowitz Ellie Grace Wolowitz Send us your simchas! The Jewish

Ashlyn Rae Aronowitz Ellie Grace Wolowitz Voice welcomes announcements of
became a Bat Mitzvah on will be called to the Torah life-cycle events in the local Jewish
September 3, 2022. She as a Bat Mitzvah on October community. The copy deadline is the
is kind, caring, and loyal. 15, 2022. Ellie is a seventh 15th of the month. Send text and images
She loves her friends and grader in Martin County, to bernstein.wendy@gmail.com.
family fiercely and gives where her favorite subjects
100 percent to anything are science and math. Ellie
and everything she puts her can usually be found at
mind to. She has excelled in StarStruck Theatre, where
school, soccer, and socially. she studies dance and never
misses an opportunity to
shine on stage in a musical.
Ellie loves her family,
especially her gaggle of girl cousins, and is looking forward
to celebrating her special day with all of them.
Olivia Bernstein

Olivia Maya Bernstein
became a Bat Mitzvah New Programming At La Posada
on September 3, 2022, at
Temple Beth Am. Olivia is
a seventh grade student at Helps Residents Navigate The
Watson B. Duncan Middle
School, where she is in the
Fine Arts and Literature Ever-Changing World Of Technology
Academy. She enjoys
writing, acting, going to
the mall, and spending time As tools and technologies continue to advance,
with her family, her friends, many seniors can feel left behind and overwhelmed
and her animals. In the summertime she enjoys spending by the growing list of programs, apps and websites
her time at Camp Saginaw in Oxford, PA. Olivia is a loving now utilized in everyday life. This digital divide
granddaughter, cousin, sister, daughter, and friend. was exacerbated by the pandemic, which drove
a rapid acceleration in the use of telehealth and
Haven Stein other online services. While technology kept most
Americans connected to healthcare and loved ones,
Haven Coral Stein countless seniors felt isolation and frustration as a
was called to the Torah to result of their lack of familiarity with technology.
become a Bat Mitzvah on La Posada, a Kisco Senior Living community
September 10, 2022, at located in Palm Beach Gardens, wants to help
Temple Beth Am. Haven is its residents fill the digital gap. Through a partnership with In addition to guided lessons, DiPanni frequently holds
a seventh grade student at local organization, Social Savvy Seniors, the community has one-on-one sessions with residents to further assist them
Oxbridge Academy. She is introduced programming to motivate participants to explore with their individual technology needs. One such individual,
passionate about dance and the uses and benefits of technology and social media. Chuck Sawicki, is a passionate advocate for the Social Savvy
enjoys competitive dancing, Founded in 2017 by Tiffany DiPanni, Social Savvy Seniors Seniors program and has received one-on-one training from
playing the piano, reading, inspires seniors to enhance their quality of life by using DiPanni to help with his business. Through Social Savvy
movies, and being with her technology. Through presentations, guided lessons and one-on- Senior’s Business for Boomers program, Sawicki has
family, friends, and beloved one sessions, the organization is educating La Posada residents been able to perfect his presentations, get emails promptly
dogs. She enjoys school and and the greater Palm Beach senior community on how best to answered and master his personal devices to conduct
loves math, reading, and physical education. Haven has use technology and social media to their advantage. business efficiently for his volunteer responsibilities in the
a big, beautiful smile, friendly nature, and a big sense of Palm Beach County SCORE chapter.
humor. She is tiny but mighty in every way. She is sweet, “I see Tiffany as a mentor,” noted Sawicki. “Many of
fun, kind, smart, driven, and passionate about success, and us are intimidated by the rapid pace at which technology is
will be successful in whatever path she chooses. She is a growing, but she is patient and encourages us to work with
strong-willed, determined young woman. technology rather than against it.”
The partnership between La Posada and Social Savvy
Paradise Stein Seniors has also provided residents the ability to enjoy
modern amenities provided at the community, such as
Paradise West Stein voice-command devices and Touchtown, La Posada’s mobile
was called to the Torah to community-connection app. “Social Savvy Seniors has
become a Bat Mitzvah on given our residents confidence when using technology and
September 10, 2022, at social media,” said Rick Minichino, wellness director at La
Temple Beth Am. Paradise “Growing up, I spent a lot of time around my grandmother Posada. “It makes daily responsibilities easier for them and
is a seventh grade student and her friends, which led me to notice that many seniors allows residents to stay connected with their families and
at Oxbridge Academy. She lacked important personal connections to their families because fully engage in life at the community.”
enjoys track & field/cross they either weren’t using social media platforms or had As a Kisco Senior Living community, La Posada is
country running, playing difficulties trying to send texts or emails,” said DiPanni. “In a dedicated to offering enriching experiences that encourage
the piano, competitive digital age, most of us take these conveniences for granted, but residents to pursue their passions. The Social Savvy
volleyball, and spending many older generations grew up without modern technology, Seniors program is just one of many engaging programs
time with family, friends, so they are missing out on the immense benefits technology and activities offered to residents daily. Along with tech-
and her beloved dogs. She can provide.” focused programming, wellness at La Posada includes
excels in school and loves math and reading. Paradise has a Social Savvy Seniors is conducting an ongoing multi-part upwards of 50 different programs that target each facet
positive attitude, a kind and loving heart, loyal and honest series at La Posada consisting of presentations and discussions of wellness including game and movie nights, exercise
disposition, and is a true friend to all. She is sweet, kind, about online security, social media, personal devices, fraud and classes, excursions to local areas of Palm Beach Gardens
smart, driven, and passionate about success, and will be more. Since beginning the program six months ago, residents and much more.
successful in whatever path she chooses. She is a hard- have vastly improved their tech-savvy skills, enabling them to “At La Posada, we consistently evaluate current events
working, determined young woman. better manage prescriptions, use online banking, avoid scams, and issues that affect our senior residents,” said Minichino.
video-chat with family, and even shop online independently. “Our primary goal is to provide a high quality of life, so we
Residents Bill and Marilyn Quinn have gained a wealth continuously pursue new programs and activities that will
of knowledge from the program. Although both required not only better their lives but inspire them to take charge of
different levels of assistance with technology, each of their their well-being.”
unique needs were addressed through Dipanni’s instruction.
While Bill received solutions to better manage his cellphone If you’re interested in learning more about life
and email, Marilyn used Dipanni’s advice to help her identify at La Posada, call 561.475.3386 today to schedule
scams and shop online safely. “My wife is the social director your personal tour and experience the La Posada
of our family,” laughed Bill. “Since we started participating lifestyle yourself. Visit mylaposada.com for more
in the program, she is always on Facetime with family and information.
friends and loves to shop online.”
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