First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Recognized at 2014 Special Convention Women of Fairmount Temple Programs Monday, November 10, 7 p.m “Conversations After a Funeral,” a one-act play, will be performed in the Activities Center for Religious School. The conversation takes place between Anne Frank and Emmet Hill, a young African-American, at his funeral. The discussion covers the Holocaust and Civil Rights Movement, and its implications for race, gender, class and religion. This event, free and open to the community, is sponsored by Women of Fairmount Temple and Men of Fairmount Temple, in conjunction with the Fairmount Temple Religious School. Tuesday, November 18, 1 p.m. Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk will speak about “Israel: A Light to the Nations or a Nation Like Others.” Lunch is at noon; $7 for members, $10 for guests. The program is free and open to the community. Reservations may be made on Monday, the day before the program, by leaving a message for Phyllis Henry at 440.461.7921, or by calling the temple on Tuesday, between 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at 216.464.1330. Sunday, November 23, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join the Sunday Mitzvah Morning work circle. Coffee is served as the group works on its mitzvah projects, including touch-and-tell books for children attending the Cleveland Sight Center, lap robes for residents of local facilities, and dolls for children in homeless shelters. This group partners with Caring Community volunteers who stuff and sew pillows for breast cancer patients. Tuesday, December 2, 1 p.m. Brandon Chrostowski, owner and operator of Edwin’s Restaurant on Shaker Square, will present “Edwin’s Leadership Institute – Education Wins.” The restaurant is staffed by men and women recently released from prison, who train for six months in culinary skills. They are supported afterwards in finding employment, health care and housing. Lunch is at noon; cost is $7 for members and $10 for guests. The program is free and open to the community. Reservations may be made on Monday, the day before the program, by leaving a message for Phyllis Henry at 440.461.7921, or by calling the temple on Tuesday, between 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at 216.464.1330. Pictured: Cynthia Maleski, Esq., FCSLA National President accepts a proclamation from Mayor Merle S. Gorden. ast Month, Mayor Merle S. Gorden and the City of Beachwood recognized the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association (FCSLA) of the United States of America at its 2014 Special Convention, right here in Beachwood. FCLSA is a non-profit fraternal benefit society that offers an array of life insurance products and annuities as well as charitable and benevolent donations, scholarships and matching funds projects. Founded by Anna Hurban and eight other women in 1892 to meet the needs of Slovak immigrant families, the organization has grown into a national fraternal benefit society serving 83,000 members in communities in 48 states and the District of Columbia. In recognition of this organization, Mayor Merle S. Gorden and City Council proclaimed October 5 through 8, 2014, as “First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Days.” L Senior Comfort Guide A handy resource for senior adults and their families The Beachwood-based Senior Comfort Guide is a handy resource for senior adults and their families who are seeking housing and care options. The guide lists over 2,000 Cleveland-area services and facilities, making it a “one-stop” resource for anything families may need. Many services are located in the Beachwood area. Featured regularly on television and in local magazines, Senior Comfort Guide is the only resource of its kind available both in print and online. In addition to residential listings, the guide also provides contact information for other senior resources and services such as county departments on aging, senior centers, hospitals, adult day care centers, medical and non-medical home health care, medical equipment, legal services, and moving assistance. The guide is not only a resource listing, but also an educational tool. It describes the differences between types of care facilities and services, how to pay for them, what to do if you have a pet, and the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. It also gives tips on choosing a facility, and what questions to ask when you go to interview one. Ask for the Senior Comfort Guide at your local library, senior center, pharmacy, hospital or health care provider’s office. You may reach Senior Comfort Guide at 216.292.8485 or visit www.SeniorComfortGuide.com. Distance Learning Programs The Community is invited to the following Menorah Park Distance Learning Classes. To attend, please RSVP to LeAnne Stuver at lastuver@menorahpark.org. Monday, November 10 • 2:30 – 3:20 p.m. • MP Auditorium “Sea Lion Monitoring,” by Alaska SeaLife Center (Seward, Alaska) Monday, November 17 • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. • Miller Boardroom “Lighthouses: Form and Function,” by the Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons, Maryland) Monday, November 24 • 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. • MP Auditorium “The JFK Assassination,” by The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (Dallas, Texas) Monday, December 1 • 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. • Miller Boardroom “Art Deco in Architecture,” by the Durham Museum (Omaha, Nebraska) 50 Beachwood Buzz n November 2014