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The Charlotte Jewish News - January 2004 - Page 2 Of Greater Charlotte Federation News Of GteEATER Charlotte Your Federation Dollars at Work Oasis Senior Enrichment Program at the JCC Oasis is a senior enrichment program offering mental and physical stimulation to seniors who have a desire to be active. Along with enriching programs comes an outlet for socializing and creating friendships. As an example, Oasis brings you the "Red Hat Society." By Stephanie Click If you’re anything like me you’ll furrow your brow and ask, “What is the Red Hat Society, and how important can it be with such a frivolous name?” The answer is simple. The Red Hat Society was founded by Sue Ellen Cooper and her friends of Fullerton, CA, and is based on the poem “Warning” by Jenny Joseph. Its purpose is to empower women over the age of 50 who have “behaved” for a better por tion of their lives. According to the non-laws of the Red Hat Society, it’s time for these societal The Red Hat Yentas beauties to live it up - in some cases for the first time, but cer tainly not the last. As of October 31, 2003, there were 13 official chapter listings in Charlotte, NC. The JCC’s Oasis Senior Enrichment Program will induct lucky number 14 at the glimmer of the New Year with its very own chapter, “The Red Hat Yentas.” So without further adieu, I ^ will leave you with the poem ^ with which it all began... Shabbat Candle Lighting For January 2004 ^ ^ Friday, January 2,5:05 PM Friday, January 9,5:10 PM Friday, January 16,5;17 PM Friday, January 23,5:24 PM Friday, January 30,5:31 PM The Charlotte Jewish News 5007 Providence Road - Charlotte, NC 28226 Office Hours Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phone (voice mail after office hours) Office 704-944-6765 FAX 704-365-4507 email: amontoni@shalomcharlotte.org * A Publication of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte Amy Krakovitz Montoni - Editor Advertising Coordinator/Sales Rep: Rita Mond, 704-366-6632 Advertising Sales Reps; Pam Grossman, 704-841-1544; Jodi Valenstein, 704-841-4040 CJN Editorial Board Co-Chairs - Bob Abel - Bob Davis Members: Evelyn Berger, Ann Langman, Linda Levy, Jeff Epstein The CJN does not assume responsibility for the quality or kasruth of any product or service advertised. Publishing of a paid political advertisement does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate, political party or position by this newspaper, the Federation or any employees. Published monthly except July Of greater Charlotte Warning By Jenny Joseph When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me. And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves And satin sandals, and say we’ve no money for butter. I shall sit down on the pavement when I am tired And gobble up the samples in shops and press alarm bells And run my stick along public railings And make up for the sobriety of CONTENTS Federation News Synagogues and Congregations Library my youth. I shall go out in my slippers in the rain And pick the flowers in other peoples gardens... But maybe I ought to practice a little now? So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple. Oasis Senior Enrichment Programs at the JCC are for all active seniors. As a United Way Member Agency, we welcome all seniors from the Greater Charlotte area, regardless of religious affili ation. The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte also provides considerable support to Oasis. To learn more about Oasis or its Red Hat Society Chapter, The Red Hat Yentas, please contact Stephanie Click, JCC Senior Adult Services Coordinator, 704- 944-6730 or sglick@shaiomchar- lotte.org. ^ Thinking of Joining The Red Hat Yentas? Here are answers to some common questions: Q: Can women of all back grounds join or does she have to be Jewish to be a member of The Red Hat Yentas? A: Yes! All women with a vision of empowerment and humor are encouraged to join The Red Hat Yentas. Q: Do / have to he 50 to join? A: No, women ages 49 and under are indeed welcome to join and are often referred to as Pink Hats. Q: What will my husband and children think? A: According to recent research, we believe the offi cial response of the Red Hat Society would be, '‘Who cares?" “One of the few advantages to not being beautiful is that one usually gets better looking as one gets older.” —Nora Ephron, author, screenwriter, and director, “On Never Having Been a prom Queen,” Esquire, August 1972 Foundation of Shalom pp. 2-6 Women’s News .p. 19 Jewish TVaveler p20 ...pp. 7-12 p. 13 Community News pp. 21-24 .pp. 14,15 Mazel Tov pp. 25-26 . ..pp.16-17 Jewish Community Center pp. 28,29 p. 18 Dining Out. pp.30,31 I would like to make a contribution to demonstrate my support of The Charlotte Jewish News. Name Phone ( ) Address City State Enclosed in my check for $ $18.00 Basic Annual Subscription ..Zip . $25.00 $50.00 $100.00 Friend Patron Grand Patron Other Mail to: The Charlotte Jewish News Voluntary Subscription Appeal 5007 Providence Road Charlotte, Nc 28226
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