{"id":320982,"date":"2023-03-06T08:06:20","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T16:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/?p=320982"},"modified":"2023-03-06T08:06:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T16:06:20","slug":"jewish-family-service-college-avenue-center-better-than-ever-after-hiatus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/jewish-family-service-college-avenue-center-better-than-ever-after-hiatus\/","title":{"rendered":"Jewish Family Service College Avenue Center better than ever after hiatus"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jewish Family Service College Avenue Center has reopened to the public for in-person programming weekdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Located at Temple Emanu-El, 6299 Capri Dr., the center provides a plethora of activities for the mind and body, prepared lunch and social connection for adults of all backgrounds, over the age of 60.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Although the College Avenue Center (CAC) provided virtual programming throughout the pandemic, many were thrilled to gather in person again. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Senior Director of Nutrition and Aging for Jewish Family Service (JFS), Kristine Stensberg, was among those excited about new and familiar members returning.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been amazing being back in person because we\u2019ve actually been able to see people,\u201d Stensberg explained. \u201cWe actually continued to provide virtual programming for everyone but we kept hearing time and time again about the missing connection. The virtual formatting worked but it\u2019s not the same as people having a cup of coffee and connecting before and after class.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Warm and nutritious meals are available for the seniors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During the pandemic, the CAC received an increase in requests for nutritional assistance. JFS offers various services to help community members with food security such as home deliveries, which are offered Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Community members can also gather at the CAC for warm group meals. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Verne Boyce has been coming to the CAC for the last 10-15 years with his wife and enjoys the hot meals.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe food is fresh and it\u2019s always made that day,\u201d Boyce said. \u201cIt\u2019s very wholesome food, I think.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The congregate meals are served Monday-Friday at 11:45 a.m. and require a meal reservation 24 hours in advance by calling (858) 637-3230. Additional information about donation, monthly menus and home delivery options can be found at: jfssd.org\/our-services\/food-meals\/<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

JFS also offers \u201cOn the Go,\u201d a volunteer-run program to help adults get where they need to go. Visitors and members can request transportation to the CAC by calling (858) 637-7320.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we want to provide is that whole person service,\u201d Stensberg said. \u201cMaking sure that someone can physically come here through transportation, participate in the classes, get a meal and get safely home. If there\u2019s other items that they need, they can check in with our staff for referrals.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Further information regarding hours of operation, pricing, eligible zip codes and much more can be found at: jfssd.org\/our-services\/older-adults\/on-the-go-transportation-solutions-for-older-adults\/<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Center is a great gathering place for seniors to simply talk and have company.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While food and transportation are popular services at the center, they also offer daily activities that CAC Program Coordinator Carmen Lomeli helps run. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI set up in the morning to [make] sure we have an inviting space for our members, making sure we have books and magazines,\u201d Lomeli said. \u201cI process our intakes for new members and connect them to the resources that we have.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Among these resources is the JFS Fix It Service that offers safety repairs and modifications to improve one\u2019s mobility and safety at home. The pre-screened volunteers can assist with mounting outdoor security lights, installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and much more.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018Fix It\u2019 is a volunteer-run service and it’s a big program that we offer,\u201d Lomeli said. \u201cIf we can\u2019t provide the [assistance], that\u2019s okay, we\u2019ll connect you to other people in the community that can.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An extensive list of services, details and contact information can be located at: jfssd.org\/our-services\/older-adults\/home-safety-modification\/<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Many visit the CAC for unique daily activities such as trivia, Tai Chi (pictured in top photo), current events, music appreciation and even laughter yoga.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLaughter yoga is really fun,\u201d Stensberg said. \u201cIt\u2019s all about breathing and being in the moment, including laughter and using your breath.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Bonnie Sattler came to the center prior to COVID-19 and highly anticipated coming back for the CAC\u2019s various programs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Musical entertainment is also available.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThey had a lot of programs and lectures I enjoyed and I was very excited when they reopened the center,\u201d Sattler said. \u201cI come for the Tai Chi class on Tuesdays and music appreciation on Fridays.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

With a variety of activities, resources and assistance, community members of all backgrounds can find social enrichment and connection with others at the Jewish Family Service College Avenue Center. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

(Photos by Jessica Mills and Jewish Family Service College Avenue Center<\/i>)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jewish Family Service College Avenue Center has reopened to the public for in-person programming weekdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Located at Temple Emanu-El, 6299 Capri Dr., the center provides a plethora of activities for the mind and body, prepared lunch and social connection […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1512,"featured_media":320985,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"15417","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jewish Family Service College Avenue Center has reopened to the public for in-person programming weekdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Located at Temple Emanu-El, 6299 Capri Dr., the center provides a plethora of activities for the mind and body, prepared lunch and social connection for adults of all backgrounds, over the age of 60.","_seopress_robots_index":"","jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"source_name":"","source_url":"","via_name":"","via_url":"","override_template":"0","override":[{"template":"3","single_blog_custom":"","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"top","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_share_counter":"1","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","show_zoom_button":"1","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"1","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"1","show_author_box":"1","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"0"}],"override_image_size":"0","image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-500","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post":"0","trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post":"0","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","sponsored_post_name":"","sponsored_post_url":"","sponsored_post_logo_enable":"0","sponsored_post_logo":"","sponsored_post_desc":"","disable_ad":"0"},"jnews_primary_category":{"id":"","hide":""},"jnews_social_meta":{"fb_title":"","fb_description":"","fb_image":"","twitter_title":"","twitter_description":"","twitter_image":""},"jnews_override_counter":{"override_view_counter":"0","view_counter_number":"0","override_share_counter":"0","share_counter_number":"0","override_like_counter":"0","like_counter_number":"0","override_dislike_counter":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[15417],"tags":[13100,15482,12904],"class_list":["post-320982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-college-times-courier-top-stories","tag-community","tag-jewish-family-service-college-avenue-center","tag-seniors"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1512"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=320982"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320982\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":320993,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320982\/revisions\/320993"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/320985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=320982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=320982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=320982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}