LIFELONG LEARNING

Lunch and Learn (bring your own lunch; we’ll provide dessert, refreshments, and great conversation!)

Courageous Conversations with Chaya Lasson, RN from Lifebridge Health
Monday, November 24 from 12:00pm-1:30pm 
Join Chaya Lasson for an honest, supportive and uplifting discussion about living fully while planning for the future. Explore how to navigate through serious illness and make informed choices that reflect what matters most to you and your loved ones.

Bourbon Barons: Jews on the Bourbon Trail (Livestream 92NY)
Wednesday, December 2 from 1:00pm-2:30pm
In his latest book, The Whiskey Bible, Noah Rothbaum traces the global history of whiskey while shining light on a little-known chapter: the pivotal role of Jewish immigrants in bringing whiskey to America. From bootleggers and distillers to visionaries who built enduring brands, Jewish entrepreneurs have woven resilience, ingenuity, and identity into the very fabric of this iconic spirit.

Safety at Home: Supporting Loved Ones in Unhealthy Situations with CHANA
Monday, December 8 from 12:00pm-1:30pm

Elder abuse can take many forms—physical, emotional, financial, or neglect—and often occurs in relationships built on trust. Learn to recognize the warning signs, understand risk factors, and practical ways to support and protect loved ones.

It Doesn’t Have to Hurt (Dr. Sanjay Gupta) (Livestream 92NY)
Monday, December 22 from 12:00pm-1:30pm
Join CNN’s Emmy Award-winning chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta for a conversation about the mystery of chronic pain, and how to eliminate it from your life — and Gupta’s new book, It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life.

Book Club

December 2 at 4:30pm
This month’s book: “The Rose Code” by Kate Quinn

1940: As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women (Osla, Mab, and Beth) answer the call to mysterious country estate Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. But war, loss, and the impossible pressure of secrecy will tear the three apart. 1947: A mysterious traitor has emerged from the shadows of their Bletchley Park past, and now Osla, Mab, and Beth must resurrect their old alliance and crack one last code together. But each petal they remove from the rose code brings danger–and their true enemy–closer…