NEWSLETTER Fall 2019/Winter 2020

IN THIS ISSUEPAGE 3 Thank you to the sponsors of our summer fundraiser Cheers to Susie & Perry Moss.

PAGE 5 “Living at Kavod gives me a sense of well being; it is really the best place ever,” reflects Kavod resident Sandy Mix.

PAGE 4 Kavod in pictures: Honoring and celebrating our veterans.

Kavod Wins Top Wellness Community – North America“We’re not just putting together health-related

services here, but working as an entire organization to establish optimal health for everyone who comes through our doors.”

–Mandie Birchem, Director of Health & Wellness at Kavod

Twenty-five senior communities have been recognized with the 2019 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award for their “Best in Wellness” achievements, and one of them

is Kavod Senior Life. Wellness was defined as a culture that permeates all aspects of life, not simply something to practice and this awards program highlights older adult communities whose efforts make them shining examples.

The ICAA (International Council on Active Aging) partnered with NuStep LLC (a manufacturer of recumbent cross trainer exercise equipment used in healthcare, senior living and fitness settings) to reward organizations who “successfully foster a wellness culture and an environment that supports wellness for all who live and work there.”

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Kavod in the City Fit After 60 program

As you may know, Kavod’s mission is “to provide life-enriching experiences to older adults through a broad range of housing and support services that reflect the spiritual, social and cultural values of Jewish tradition.”

It is a Jewish value to serve individuals from all backgrounds and socio-economic levels, which is what we do at Kavod. Unfortunately, around us we see how many older adults lack the financial resources to access health, food and social services. This deficit statistically puts them at higher risk for chronic illness and hospitalization.

To address these risks, Kavod has added robust health servicesand activities on campus (as mentioned in our cover story) and we then extended some of these services to the general community.

As a result of this broader reach, we were honored to receive the 2019 LeadingAge – Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Award for Health Equity. LeadingAge represents over 6,000 non- and for-profit organizations caring for older adults and RWJF is one of the leading health foundations nationally. It was particularly humbling to be the sole recipient of this national recognition for effectively reducing health disparities.

Two specific Kavod programs were the focus of the RWJF award. Kavod in the City, funded by a grant from the NextFifty Initiative, has provided activities to reduce social isolation at three designated Denver Housing Authority senior buildings over the last two years. This programming is an extension of our ongoing Kavod on the Road program that serves over 900 older adults primarily in the Jewish community. Although similar to traditional Kavod on the Road goals, Kavod in the City stresses basic health and wellness activities.

I think of the passage in Psalms 71:9, which states, “Do not cast me away at the time of old age; when my strength fails, do not forsake me.” It is so important to take care of our elders who have already done so much for us. Receiving a prestigious award like this one—and the one mentioned on the cover—just solidifies the value of our work and enhances our commitment to stay on course.

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Message from the President & CEO

“Do not cast me away at the time of old age; when my strength fails, do not forsake me.“ - Psalms 71:9

Michael Klein

Legacy Society

Kavod Senior Life

Include Kavod Senior Life In Your Estate PlanningBecome a member of the Legacy Society!

Contact Gaile at 720.382.7819 or GWaldinger@KavodSeniorLife.org.

Kavod welcomes Sandie Eichberg

& Michael Belieu as our newest

Legacy Society members!

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Thanks to our Sponsors 2019 Summer Fundraiser

Cheers to Susie & Perry MossIn Support of Kavod on the Road

• MidFirst Bank• ANB Bank• Max & Elaine Appel• AssuredPartners Colorado• Aging-Dynamics• Brian Botnick• Boxer & Associates CPA, PC• Brownstein Hyatt Farber

Schreck• Sharon E. Caulfield, Esquire• Sandy Eichberg• Climate Engineering• Colorado Health Institute• Denver Agency• Peggy E. Jennings, Eide Bailly LLP• Lee & Burton Levy• Feldman Mortuary• Debbie & Rob Friedman• Hord Coplan Macht• Integrity Printing

• JEWISHcolorado• Legacy Healthcare Services• Marx|Okubo Associates, Inc.• Morgan Stanley• Pinkard Construction• PrimeSource Staffing• Paul Franke, Polsinelli• Rose Medical Center• Sharon & Justin Roth• Redi Carpet• Gary & Judy Saltzman• Sloane’s Carpet Secret• Syntrinsic Investment Counsel• The Staenberg Group• The Standard• The Strear Family Foundation• Steven & Loraine Summer• Sandy Wolf & Robert Gold• Zim Consulting

L’Dor V’Dor recipients, Susie & Perry Moss and their family

First Friday Singles Lunch Bunch

Challah bake at Rosenberg’s Kosher

Melinda Quiat, Elaine Wolf and Sandy Wolf enjoying the party

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December 3Giving TuesdayDecember 10Colorado Gives DayDecember 23Major League Dreidel 5:30 pm | Kavod Shul

December 25Christmas Kavod Office ClosedJanuary 1New Years DayKavod Office ClosedJanuary 20Martin Luther King DayKavod Office Closed January 28International Holocaust Remembrance DayFebruary 9Kavod Academy of Life Long Learning Graduation

Kavod rose to the top for instituting healthy initiatives both for residents and for staff. Some of these include our Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Health & Wellness Center, staff health benefits, a robust activities program and much more.

“It is a pleasure to honor the top 25 senior wellness communities,” says Jane Benskey, Marketing Communications Specialist at NuStep. “Their recognition of the value and importance of creating cultures where wellness is not a program in a room, but rather a way of life, is having a lasting and positive impact on many lives.”

Of all the winners from across North America, Kavod was the only one from Colorado.

“We are so happy to receive this award,” commented Mandie Birchem, Director of Health and Wellness at Kavod Senior Life. “We’re not just putting together health-related services here, but working as an entire organization to establish optimal health for everyone who comes through our doors. We are grateful for being recognized for the importance of this work.”

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Celebrating Veteran’s Day with the presentation of the colors and patriotic music

Kavod residents gather to learn about Mandala art and relaxation to create their own drawings

Honoring & Engaging our Community

ARE YOU 70.5 OR OLDER?Contribute from your IRA to Kavod Senior LifeIf you are 70 1/2 and retired, you are required to make an annual minimum withdrawal from your IRA. If you are in the fortunate position of not needing your distribution for living expenses and are charitably inclined, you can avoid income tax on your withdrawal by donating your money directly to a qualifying charity like Kavod Senior Life. Please contact your accountant to learn how to make this gift and check out our blog for more information at KavodSeniorLife.org, click on “Get In Touch” then “Blog”.

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Kavod received two notable awards this year as the result of the outstanding services we make available to our residents and community endeavors. While we are pleased to receive these stamps of approval, the most important reward is learning about Kavod’s positive impact on the lives of those we serve. I was recently speaking with Sandy Mix, who exemplifies how the opportunities on our campus have dramatically enhanced her life. Sandy is 74 and has lived at Kavod for eight years.

What Your Dollars Do

Sandy Mix, Kavod Resident

“Living at Kavod gives me a sense of well being; it is really the best place ever.” –Sandy Mix, Kavod Resident

FUN & FAITH AT KAVOD

“Blessing of the Animals” with Kavod Chaplain, Rabbi Stephen Booth-Nadav

Kavod’s Health & Wellness Department in costume for the annual Harvest Festival

“When I walk out my door, I have instant community,” Sandy shared with me. “Having on-site physical therapy has helped me increase the strength in my legs. I also love going to the classes for the connectivity – it is a joy. In fact, this last year I learned a new skill by joining the campus drama club and acted in a play! Living at Kavod gives me a sense of well being; it is really the best place ever.”

Sandy is one of hundreds of older adults living at Kavod who provide this kind of feedback. They are thriving due to the programs provided by the financial support

of the community as well as the investment from philanthropic foundations.

On behalf of Sandy and our other residents, we thank you wholeheartedly for your generous support that makes these programs possible. If you’re interested in getting more involved, I welcome your call to discuss some ideas; you can also find examples on our website at KavodSeniorLife.org/Give.

Thank you to our donors!July to September 2019

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ASSISTED LIVINGJohn & Ingelise Brown, In Memory of

Bess BrownJennifer Giebler, In Memory of

Milton DavidsonMichael Hepner, In Honor of

Perry & Susie MossMichael & Wendy Klein, In Memory

of Bud NewmanSyril Newman, In Memory of

Milton LukoffKaren Silverman & William Goldberg,

In Honor of Lenora Silverman

CHEERS TO SUSIE & PERRY MOSS (SUMMER EVENT 2019)Ellen Abrams, In Honor of

Perry & Susie MossDeanie Andersen, In Honor of

Perry & Susie MossAnti Defamation LeagueHal Appelbaum, Jewish Agency

for IsraelJuliann ArensonJames & Miriam BarnardStan & Sandra BauerMichael BelieuDaniel BennettMandie BirchemMorton & Florence BlagerChristina & Peter BornsteinHerbert & Arlene Buchwald,

In Honor of Rob FriedmanGary A. & Andrea K. CohenSusie & Rabbi Julian Cook,

In Honor of Perry & Susie MossGlenn & Susan CooperLeruth Davis, In Honor of

Perry & Susie MossMichael & Julie EberBob & Kathy EmermanRuth Epstein, In Honor of

Perry & Susie MossJanet & Sheldon Fisher, In Honor of

Perry & Susie MossPatricia FloodFoster Graham Milstein & Calisher LLPLinda & Eli Frank, In Honor of

Gaile Weisbly WaldingerTed & Lana FriedmanZelda FriednashDavid & Linda FogelBernard & Sue GersonStanley & Toby GinsburgShanen GharibienCarl GlatsteinHillel Goldberg

Ellen Goldfarb, Interior EnvironmentsSheryl GoodmanEdward & Dianne GreenBill GrimesMathew HeitOwen & Deborah HermanKerry HildrethA. Barry & Arlene HirschfeldBud & Marilyn HymanZamora JenkinsJEWISHcoloradoJewish Family Service of ColoradoFlorrie Katchen, In Honor of

Perry & Susie MossTracy Kapaun & Anne Deines Michael & Wendy KleinJerry & Marilyn KopelmanShelley & Robert KrovitzBrenda LeesScott & Laure LevinFred & Ann LevitonEudice LewkowitzMass MutualRuth & Michael MalmanJennifer McBrideDoug McCawMDC HoldingsHazel MelmedFrances MiranSally MiranMarilyn MishkinArt & Arlene MossMichael MossWayne NewBud* & Syril NewmanDonna NunnBruce & Sandra OginMichael & Karen ParryEssie PerlmutterFrank & Debbie PiazzaRose Community FoundationDebbie ReinbergKen & Sarah RothsteinConnell & Laurie SaltzmanBarry & Sylvia ScherShalom ParkAnnette ShtivelbandRon & Mary ShusterMarlene SiegelMelanie & Lee SiegelKaren & William SilvermanLeslie SidellPhil & Norma SierotaDoug SteebnerSupreme Health Care LLCBrent & Lori Snyder

Temple EmanuelThe Quiat CompaniesThe Staenberg GroupRachelle & Loren ToltzFrank & Evelinda Urman, In Honor

of Melanie SiegelJill ViehwegEric & Kathleen WaldingerGaile Weisbly WaldingerBarbara WamplerLee WeisbardAlan WernzDan & Betsy WilinskyWinQuest PerformanceElaine Wolf & Larry NathanLouis WolfeStuart ZallChristie ZieglerDebbie ZimmermanMolly Zwerdlinger

CHEERS TO SUSIE & PERRY MOSS (SUMMER EVENT 2019) IN-KINDAmbli MexicoBlue Island Oyster BarBMH/BJ Gift ShopBonefishCherry CricketEast Side Kosher DeliElways Cherry CreekGrapevine LiquorsDianne Green

(Temple Emanuel Gift Shop)King SoopersMatsuhisaMorning StoryNew York Deli NewsNewberry BrothersNorth CountryNorth ItaliaOfficer’s ClubTemple EmanuelThe Bagel DeliVintage TheaterLynn Zwerdlinger

CHEERS TO SUSIE MOSS & PERRY (SUMMER EVENT 2019) SPONSORSHIPSANB BankMax & Elaine AppelBrownstein Farber Hyatt SchreckColorado Health InstituteSandra EichbergPaul Franke, PolsinelliIntegrity Print GroupPeggy E. Jennings, Eide Bailly LLPBurt & Lee LevyKathryn Paul

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Judy & Gary SaltzmanMorgan StanleyStrear Family FoundationSandy Wolf & Robert GoldThe StandardZim Consulting, Inc.

DINING ROOM BISTROKatie & Chad Johnson

FOOD BANKGuadalupe Algiene

GENERAL Garrett Barter Linda & Eli Frank, In Memory of

Bud NewmanLinda & Eli Frank, In Memory of

Charlotte AlbanRobert & Debbie Friedman, In Honor of

Michael & Wendy Klein’s 1st grandchildKatie JohnsonKavod Board of Directors, In Memory

of Milton DavidsonKavod Board of Directors, In Memory

of Milton LukoffMichael & Wendy Klein, In Memory

of Cherie Kirschbaum’s motherJerry & Marilyn Kopelman, In Honor

of Irene CohenLinda LimonSyril Newman, In Honor of

Michael & Wendy Klein on the birth of their granddaughter Nadia Judith Greenfield’s birth & naming ceremony

Patty & Clarice Rolnick, In Memory of Bud Newman

Earl & Marci RoperBeverly Rouleau, In Memory of

Bud NewmanMarlene Siegel, In Memory of

Michele MeyersNancy Wright

HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTERSteven Chotin, In Honor of

Melanie SiegelMichael & Wendy Klein Stefan & Andrea Stein, In Memory

of Milton DavidsonRose TanakaGaile Weisbly Waldinger Gaile Weisbly Waldinger, In Memory of

Ruth Toltz Bud Newman Charlotte Alban

MUSIC & MEMORY IN-KIND DONATION Susan Kane & Lanka ElsonJohn Kane

Claire LoughryDon & Katie Pickering

KAVOD ON THE BLOCK Hazon, Inc.Trader JoesWhole Foods

KAVOD ON THE ROADMichael & Wendy KleinGerre Shenkin

KAVOD ON THE ROAD PARTNERSHIPSB’nai B’rith Colorado 171B’nai HavurahColorado Jewish Geneology SocietyColorado Hebrew ChoraleCongregation B’nai ChaimCongregation Rodef Shalom

L’CHAIM2LIFE CONFERENCE EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP Office on Aging Agency for Human

Rights & Community Partnerships

L’CHAIM2LIFE CONFERENCE Harry Bailis, In Honor of

Rebecca GershtenIvan Beckoff, In Memory of

Paul KronishBerdine ClumpusAudrey Friedman Marcus, In Honor

of The Planning CommitteeBarbara GoldburgElinor Greenberg, In Memory of

Manny GreenbergLaurie KaganNathan KhodadadJudith KleinPhyllis LannFlorence LesserConnie PerkinsJanet SmithRita & Ira ThomasBeth TravisSteven & Barbara Zimmerman

LINKAGES Strear Family Foundation

SHULDoris BeckAlan Boxer, In Memory of

Gayle BoxerMarsha BrandtCynthia Chapman, In Memory of

Joe and Emma NaimanIrene Cohen, In Memory of

Levi Cohen, Emeline Cohen, Sender Zucker, Arlene Zucker, Simon Zucker, Rose Zucker

Nancy Cowan, In Memory of Morton Kraftsow

Jacqueline CrumbBernice FallikBernice Fallik, In Honor of

Margo & Adam Bayroff Muriel & Bruce Bayroff Muriel Bayroff Casey Bogner Bernice Davis Bruce and Ann Fallik Audrey & Howard Fallik Carmelit Lucarelli Max Moake Gaile Weisbly Waldinger Beatrice Wyman Michael & Wendy KleinBernice Fallik, In Memory of Bud Newman Hyman Hailpern, Ida Hailpern, Ben

Hailpern, Stanley & Shirley Hailpern, David Rudd, Blanche Rudd

Jason & Kate Shiroff, In Honor of Rabbi Stephen Booth Nadav

Raisa KaufmanHarriet Keehn, In Memory of

Hortense & Leon Shider, Florence & Herman Greenwald, Adele & Herman Goldscheider & family, Ravitz Family (Francine & Annie), Robert & Jean Keehn

Sherri Kraut, In Memory of Harold Kraut, Edith Kraut, Michael Peretsky

Sally Kravets, In Memory of Dina Turak, Aaron Turak, Etta Kravets, Meyer Kravets, Charles Kravets, Edwin Stein

Eileen Marcks, In Memory of Major Marsks

Sofia MerimskiSyril Newman, In Memory of

Steven Michael Berg Julian J. (Bud) Newman

Luba RodmanJanice Rubin, In Memory of Isaac

David LewisRichard Segal, In Memory of Leonard

Segal, Hilda Segal, June Elizabeth SegalKathleen Spagnola-Evans, In

Memory of Janice Spagnola, Joseph Spagnola, Patricia Spagnola

Maria VelitskyGaile Weisbly Waldinger, In memory

of Lillian & David Weisbly, Ida & Sam Levin, Gaele & Phillip Weisbly, Ann & Arnold Berman, Ethel & Harold Morris

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Kavod Senior Life, a 501(c)3, publishes this free newsletter 3 times annually. This is issue 3 for 2019. Kavod Senior Life is located at 22 South Adams Street, Denver, CO 80209. No agencies or business mentioned in this newsletter received any compensation for use of their information or logo.

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