Community-based Programs for Older Adults
This program coordinates with city staff and other local senior service organizations with the intent of enriching the physical and emotional well-being of older adults by providing wellness, recreational, and social engagement opportunities. In addition, care managers provide access to outside community resources and agencies including mental health services to combat social isolation.
JFS Community Table lunch program
Meet interesting people, laugh, and enjoy a hot kosher-style lunch Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Perlmutter Room at the JCC Denver, 350 South Dahlia Street. The JFS Community Table lunch program is for participants over 60 with a $2.50 suggested donation. The menu changes daily, and all faiths are welcome to join. New participants are encouraged to stop by, too, and create connections over lunch!
Para-chaplain program
The JFS Para-chaplain program reduces social isolation of Jewish residents of assisted living and nursing-care facilities through visitation and programs conducted by JFS para-chaplains and other volunteers. The program strengthens the connection between Jewish residents living in non-Jewish senior residential facilities and the Jewish community by arranging and leading religious services for Shabbat, High Holy Days, Hanukkah, and Passover. In addition, para-chaplains work with the staff at these facilities to sensitize them about the values, traditions, and holidays of Jewish residents.
For more information about these services, contact us or call 720.248.4701.