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Living Well:  Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Back by popular demand, Hadassah, in partnership with Fairview Health Services, is offering an additional program series of the Living Well classes beginning November 28 and running through January 2. There still may be spaces open!  The Living Well program consists of 6 2-1/2-hour class sessions that are designed to help people with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and high blood pressure, learn healthier ways to live and be active. The next offering of this important program takes place on Wednesdays, from 1-3:30 p.m. in the Knollwood Place Apartments Auditorium. Notices have been sent in the mail with registration information. To view the flyer, click here.

To sign up or to learn more, call:  612-706-4576, or e-mail livingwell@fairview.org.  For more information, visit www.fairview.org/livingwell. Enrollment is limited, but if there is enough interest, future sessions will be scheduled.

The 16th Annual Maj-a-Thon

Planning is in the works for the 16th Annual Maj-a-thon tournament, scheduled for Sunday, January 27 at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, 12:15 –4:30 p.m. The cost is $40 per person and $50 for walk-ins if space is available. This fundraiser benefits Hadassah Medical Research. New this year is “Taste of Maj,” a non-tournament Maj experience. Play Mah Jongg without the time restraints and point scoring while getting acquainted with the way that the tournament runs! You are eligible for door prizes but not eligible for hand or top-score prizes. Note:  No instruction will be provided at this event.

It would be greatly appreciated if you would click here to take a brief survey about the Maj-a-thon. In addition, if you would like to help out with this fun event, please contact Marci Wasserman at marsala113@hotmail.com. RSVP to Barbara Brooks, 612-554-1468 or brooks.b7@outlook.com.

Health, Technology, and Cybersecurity Program a Big Success!

Our November 11 program, "Health, Technology, and Cybersecurity:  How Safe are You?", was an overwhelming success! We had 101 attendees, including our National President, Ellen Hershkin. The panel discussion, moderated by KSTP-TV health reporter Dr. Archelle Georgiou, was informative and well received. Thank you to all who helped plan this fabulous event, and also to those who helped that morning.


(l-r) Marsha Eisenberg, National Board member; Barbara Parks, event co-chair; Leslie Strohm, Hadassah Upper Midwest President; Dr. Daniel Mooradian, panelist; Susan Blehert, event co-chair; Ellen Hershkin, Hadassah National President; Darel Gustafson, panelist; Brigid Bonner, panelist; Dr. Archelle Georgiou, moderator; Deborah Wolk, Hadassah Minneapolis President

Our Fundraising Campaign Needs YOU!

2018 is nearly over! With just one month left of our local fundraising campaign, Hadassah Minneapolis is only partway toward its goal. Please send your generous contribution as soon as possible to Nancy Peilte, 8301 Chowen Avenue S., Bloomington, MN 55431. Remember that all contributions are fully tax-deductible on your 2018 taxes, and Hadassah needs your help! A huge thanks to all who have already sent your donation! Any questions? Contact Stacey Bush at staceyrbush@gmail.com or Linda Ward at ward4858@yahoo.com.

Cultural Clique

This month the Cultural Clique is seeing the movie Can You Ever Forgive Me, the true story of Lee Israel, a Jewish woman writer who turned to forgery when her career fell apart. You can see it at your convenience, and we will discuss the movie on Saturday, December 15 at 2 p.m. at Knollwood Place Apartments Board Room. RSVP to Ellen Etzkin at etzkin44@gmail.com or at 952-935-7767 if you plan to attend. Even if you have never come to the Cultural Clique before but have seen the movie, you are welcome to attend the discussion.  We are open to everyone!

Book Chavurot

The Night Club Bookclub meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room at the far-right side of the Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Avenue N., when you walk in. On December 6, we will have our Reader’s Choice, where we go around the room and give each member 3 minutes to talk about a book she enjoyed. It’s a wonderful way to obtain ideas for new book choices. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Shelly Levine at 612-597-3349 or shellyilevine@msn.com.

The December gathering of the Afternoon Book Group is at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, at the Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Avenue N. This month is our “Readers’ Choice” meeting, where each person has 3 minutes to talk about a book they have enjoyed. It’s a great way to get ideas for new book choices. We ask everyone to lead the discussion on at least one book a year; please let Sue know your 2019 choice.  We welcome new members.  Questions? Contact Sue Garnett, 952-545-1435 or at  nettgar1@gmail.com.

The Henrietta Szold book group is a lively bunch of men and women who meet at 1 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of every month in the Knollwood Place Apartments boardroom. Our book list is varied, and all the book titles chosen are available in regular and large print, audio, and downloadable formats with many copies in the Library system. Many of our participants use the volunteer delivery system offered by the Hennepin County Libraries. While not everyone finishes reading each of our titles, we have great discussions based on the themes in each book. The book for December will be The Midnight Line by Lee Child. Please feel free to join us.If you are not on our contact list, call Debby Wolk at 612-925-7932 or e-mail her at tzvibo@aol.com for more information.

360 Degrees of Healing

National Hadassah has a new capital campaign, “360 Degrees of Healing.” The three-year Full Circle of Healing will revitalize Hadassah Hospital’s original Round Building. Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) will be able to add 200 new beds, renovate 17 operating rooms, expand treatment offerings, create larger rooms to give patients more privacy – and reduce the risk of infection – help better protect the hospital from earthquakes or attack, and more.

Donations, which are separate from other giving, are vital to this effort. If you’d like to be part of the opportunity, go to http://www.hadassah.org, click on the “Health & Medicine” button, and scroll down to the “360 Degrees of Healing” information.

Craft Co-op

We had a great sale at our November Education Program with many compliments on how beautiful our inventory of hand-crafted items made by Hadassah members was. We will display our wonderful wares at the Maj-a-thon in January, and even though Hanukkah will be over, there is always a reason to purchase something special for friends and family. So, Mah Jongg enthusiasts, bring cash, a checkbook or a credit card with you, and when you break for refreshments, you can do some shopping and continue to help Hadassah Minneapolis support our wonderful programs in Israel. If you need something before that, just contact Sara Bernstein at hadassahcraftcoop@gmail.com to arrange a private showing.

Order 2019 Mah Jongg Cards to Benefit Hadassah

The National Mah Jongg League will make a charitable donation in the form of a rebate for Mah Jongg cards ordered by individuals submitted in one order.  Hadassah does not benefit if membership is done online or through the mail by individuals. Hadassah Minneapolis receives $2 for each membership plus a $15 bonus.  For many years, Hadassah Minneapolis has been receiving a rebate through this program. Last year’s was $521!

2019 Mah Jongg cards are now available for purchase and may be ordered in two sizes. A standard card/membership is $8 and a large card/membership is $9. Cards are mailed directly to your address.  To order, send a check made out to Ronna Locketz (Not Hadassah), 4740 Walnut Grove Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55446. The deadline is January 27.

Ronald McDonald House Is Looking for Your Help

Hadassah has been serving meals every Thursday at the Ronald McDonald House on the University of Minnesota campus (East Bank) for over 30 years. We’ve had captains and teams preparing, warming and serving up to 100 people--patients and their families, all this time quietly fulfilling a Hadassah mission of helping to heal and support the sick here at “home.” We have lost several teams for various reasons and need more teams, so we are reaching out and asking you to step up, pitch in, and have fun at the same time. Tasks include cooking on site or providing cooked food that is purchased from a professional resource such as Costco, Sam’s Club, Cub, etc., delivering the meal to the House and providing servers to dish up, clean up, and smile with good cheer and well wishes to family, staff, and most of all the patients undergoing treatment in nearby University hospitals. Talk to one of our captains, Terry Hallfin at 763-588-5597 or e-mail her at terrybmn@visi.com to find out how you can be a part of this worthwhile endeavor. Ronald is waiting to hear from you. Don’t think about it -- just give it a try!

Membership

The Membership Committee would like to thank the women who were table hostesses at Hadassah’s Minneapolis Education program titled, "Health, Technology, and Cybersecurity:  How Safe are You?":  Sheila Brod, Stacey Bush, Patty Chodosh, Donna Fredkove, Miriam Freidson, Phyllis Harris, Carole Lebow, Rosa Liberty, Bea Kampf, and Sue Weinstein. In addition, we thank Ellie Kopperl for being a wonderful greeter and Barb Lebowitz for welcoming attendees at the membership table. Their efforts contributed greatly to creating a welcoming atmosphere for the participants in our very successful event.

If you are interested in becoming more involved with Hadassah or know of anyone that might be interested in becoming a member to help with Hadassah’s important work, pleases contact Terry Hallfin at terrybmn@visi.com or Rosa Liberty at librp68@gmail.com.

Walking Group 

Are you finding that you are having more trouble with word retrieval, remembering names or any of the things that you used to be able to remember but can’t anymore?  Hadassah Minneapolis has a solution for you:  join the walking group! "How does this help?", you ask?  A new study published in the National Academy of Sciences shows that even mild exercise can help your memory.  Even a short 10-minute walk can make a difference.*

We meet at 10:30 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and walk for about an hour. For more information, contact Terry Hallfin at terrybmn@visi.com.

*Source: Star Tribune, Sunday November 4, 2018.

Community Events:

Knollwood Place Apartments is looking for “new” used books to update its library areas on the first floor and in the various reading areas on the residential floors. The libraries need popular fiction, nonfiction, and biographies. Works of Jewish and Israeli interest are most welcome. They cannot use textbooks.  If you have used books you are willing to donate, please contact Ellen Etzkin at 952-250-3104 or Etzkin44@gmail.com.

Save the Dates

2019 Israel Missions -- fabulous discounts!   Hadassah is proud to announce that generous discounts for most of our 2019 Missions are now available! With one of our most exciting selections in recent years, participants may choose from a Youth Aliyah-focused Mission, a Purim Mission, a Yom Ha’Atzmaut Mission, a first-time joint Hadassah/JNF Family Tour, and more. Most missions have discounted rates, and further reductions are available for early registrants. Don’t forget to invite your family and friends!  For more information, click here.

Office Depot Discount for Hadassah Minneapolis Members

Office Depot has offered our members a non-profit discount on over 2,000 items. The flyer with the discount card can be viewed and printed by clicking here.  Take it to Office Depot. They will laminate the card for free, too. You still will have to pay taxes on your purchases. This card entitles you to a discount if available.  Contact Judy Edwards, Office Manager, Hadassah Upper Midwest, 612-759-5357, if you have questions.

Perpetual Yahrzeits at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem

When a loved one dies, please consider directing memorial gifts to Hadassah. The spirit of your family member or friend will live on in the lives that you help to enrich and to save! All donations will be promptly acknowledged to the donor and provided to the family of the deceased. A “Perpetual Yahrzeit” can be purchased with a one-time contribution of $1000. Kaddish will be said annually in the Abbell Synagogue at the Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem. Advance yahrzeits can be purchased at any time for yourself or a loved one.  We Americans are culturally deprived when it comes to death and dying. For information on Hadassah's Perpetual Yahrzeit program call the Hadassah Minneapolis office at 952-924-4999 or click here. Memorial contributions of any amount may also be mailed to Hadassah Minneapolis, 5905 Golden Valley Rd. 

It's a Win-Win for You and Hadassah!

Become a taste-tester for Tasteocracy, formerly Food Perspectives, Inc. Every time you qualify for and participate in a survey, you will be paid an incentive of approximately $35 to $85, based upon the time the survey session takes. In addition to that amount, Hadassah Minneapolis will be paid $10. Men and women who sign up to be testers must be between the ages of 18 and 84. If you are interested in participating -- or know someone (friend, relative, son, daughter, grandchild, etc.) who would like to participate -- registration can be done on-line at www.tasteocracy.com. To sign up, click on Join button at the top. After you enter your personal information, choose Plymouth, MN as the “Closest testing location," select Yes in the "Make Donation" space, “Religion HADASSAH-MINNEAPOLIS CHAPTER” in the “I am fundraising for” space, and "Partial payment of $10" in the following space. If you prefer to register by phone, please call Tasteocracy at 763-354-2776.  Remember, this is a fundraiser that is a “win” for Hadassah and for the participant.

Cards, Certificates, and JNF Trees and Blue Boxes

Have you noticed greeting card prices going higher and higher? Do you know you can send cards through our chapter that will support Hadassah and Israel instead of a business? Support our Hadassah Chapter by buying your birthday, sympathy, get well, mazel tov and other greeting cards through your Hadassah card contacts listed below. Our prices are the most reasonable around and all the money goes to Hadassah!! Prices are $5 each or 3 for $12. JNF certificates are $18. Cards are available at board meetings and Hadassah events. If you wish you can call or email card contacts below who will sign and mail the card out upon receiving your check. Malinsky cards for cancer research are available for $10 each. We have a large selection of attractive certificates ranging from $10-$500 and up that are customized to the message you wish to send. There is $1.00 charge for postage. Please contact the Certificate person below to honor/remember someone with a beautiful Hadassah Certificate.  You can also order certificates online through Hadassah website at www.hadassah.org, click on Donate, then Other Ways to Give, then Personalized Certificates. Be sure to designate Hadassah Minneapolis when prompted. There you can choose to send certificates to be sent via email or through the mail.

Malinsky Cards: Ronna Locketz ronnalocketz@gmail.com or at 612-730-6418

Cards (Knollwood Place): Maurine Ziv maurineziv@gmail.com or 952-938-2550

Cards or Certificates: Ronna Locketz ronnalocketz@gmail.com or 763-544-5439

JNF Trees: Sheryl Cohen stelladoob@gmail.com or 612-298-5597

Contribution envelopes or Bea Rossen Youth Aliyah Fund: Sheryl Cohen stelladoob@gmail.com or 612-298-5597

If you have a full JNF Blue Box that needs to be emptied, contact Ellen Etzkin at etzkin44@gmail.com or 952-935-7767.

E-mail Addresses

If you have Hadassah member friends not receiving the monthly Hadassah Minneapolis emails, please forward this newsletter to them and encourage them to sign up by contacting the office at 952-924-4999 or at umregion@hadassah.org.

View our Hadassah Minneapolis website at www.hadassah.org/minneapolis.

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