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CENTRE FOR DYNAMIC

LEARNING LAUNCHES FALL 2011

AS a ZOOMER (45 years PLUS), you

ask yoursel how do I stay stimulated,challenged, engaged, social and integral.

LOOK NO FURTHER.

The Prosserman JCC debuts its

innovative CENTRE FOR DYNAMIC

LEARNING (CDL). This initiative started

by people who asked these same

questions and shaped CDL ; created to

develop and oer 45+ zoomers, JCC

members and non-members alike,

volunteer opportunities and learning

opportunities that engage and stimulate.

The CDL Organizing Committee was

ormed and designed to include a

diverse group o individuals who have

brought their own experiences and

expertise to the table and helped build

learning programs or their peers.

Through their eorts, we are proudly

able to present this interactive approach

to adult learning, leadership and

personal growth, encouraging everyone

to challenge themselves by actively

participating.

I you would enjoy engagement in your

own learning, these programs are or

YOU!

AS a participant, expertise in any o the

topics being oered is not required. All

you need to bring is an enthusiasm or

learning, an interest to contribute to

group discussions or simply to listen.

Starting in October we launch with 3

exciting programs: The NEW Retirement,

Ethics, and Experiential Travel.

LEARN AND TEACH BY SHARING

AllCDLprogramsare

Planned,presentedandfacilitated

volunteers

Peer-led,interactiveworkshops,

discussionandstudygroups

HeldinaJewishmilieu

Light rereshments will be provided at

each session, courtesy o the Slodovni

Endowment Fund

CENTRE FOR DYNAMIC LEARNINGadults, zoomers and beyond

TheCentreforDynamicLearningengagesadultszoomersandbeyond

throughitsadultlearningprogramandvolunteeropportunities.


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THENEW

RETIREMENTReadytopackitinandretire?Isyournewstageolietobe

celebratedoreared?Willyouridentitygrowordisappear

-endingyourcareermay

leaveavoidorprovidenewopportunities.Willyoubeable

toaordyourdreamsorbestuck

chasingthemwithoutenough

money?Willyourrelationshipsimproveorwillnewconicts

arise?

Joinusandourpresentersto

discussthemanyactorswhich

helpcreateasmoothtransitionromworktoarewarding

zoomerretirement.Shareyour

observationsasyoulearnrom

theexperienceoothers.

Is your sel-worth linked to your work?Can you dey expectations and make

a contribution to society? How will youeel relevant, stimulated and engaged

once youve le your job or career? Willyou reinvent yoursel and zoom upwardsor are you doomed to coast downhill

with age?

RetirementandYourIdentityPresented by JohnMoore, ormerinvestment advisor and ounder o

Retirewell, a consultative service orretiring lawyers.

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Can you actually aord to retire? Will

your liestyle take a hit? Will it bepossible to establish a realistic fnancial

plan or a comortable retirement?How should you budget or your newcircumstances?

RetirementandYourFinancesPresented by Tessa-MarieShillingord, personal fnancial planner,Program Facilitator o Financial Literacyat JVS Toronto, author o Controlling the

Debt Monster.

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Is your transition to retirement likely to

be smooth? How can you ensure thatit is? What are the building blocks tosuccess in this new phase o lie and

how can you create them? What barriers

out there can trip you up? How will youovercome them?

TransitiontoRetirementPresented by Dr.SharynSalsberg-

Ezrin, retired organizationalpsychologist, author o Living ThroughTransitions: Harnessing Your Courage at

a Personal Crossroads.

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How will retirement aect you and yourrelationships with spouse, children,

grandkids, and riends? Do you haveelderly parents? I so, will that bring new

challenges?

RetirementandtheFamilyDynamicPresented by Elaine

Solway, ormer Registered ClinicalSocial Worker, proessor at YorkUniversity.

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Presenters return to summarize andocus on your new understanding oretirement and take any questions. The

goal is or you to leave these inormativeinteractive sessions with new insights

on eectively managing retirement, theexciting next stage o lie.

RetirementWrapUpPresenters

listedabove.

FALLCDLPROGRAMS:THENEWRETIREMENT,ETHICSANDEXPERIENTIALTRAVEL

MONDAYS, OctNov

5weeks(noclassOct)7:30 9:30 PM

MemberValueFee$35+HST

RegularFee$5+HST

ETHICS

Isknowingwhatsethicalalwayseasy?Dodierentcircumstances

aectwhatsrightorwrong?Should

youpubliclysaywhateveryoueelorkeepyourmouthshutorearo

oending?Areyouworriedthatan

underundedhealthcaresystemwill

impairorevenshortenyourlie?Cananythingbedoneaboutthat?

Letsgettogethertorame

importantsocietalthemeslike

these.Haveyoursayinsomelivelydiscussionsthatwillhelpyou

understandcriticalissuesmorebroadlyanddeeply.

Is oensive speech also consideredhateul? Where do you draw the line?

How can we balance rights, reedoms

and responsibilities in such a diversesociety? And are anti-Semitism andIslamophobia two sides o the same coin?

FreeSpeechvs.PoliticalCorrectnessPresented byDr.KarenMock , human rightsconsultant and advocate.

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Is our growing population o seniorsgoing to overwhelm public health

TUESDAYS, OctNov8

6weeks

1:30 - 3:30 PM


RegularFee$55+HST


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care? Would a ocus on preventive caresave us? Are there innovations (e.g.

nurse practitioners, more urgent careclinics) that can help us live longer and

healthier without breaking the bank? Oris privatization the answer? Who wins,who loses in health care reorm?

LimitedHealthCareResourcesPresented by Dr.BrianGoldman,emergency physician, author, journalistand broadcaster.

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When you near the end, will you have

a choice? Is it appropriate to allowindividuals to ask or help in dying?

What qualifes as euthanasia? What doesthe law say who has the fnal word i

you cant amily or doctors?

EndofLifeDilemmas Presented

by JonathanBreslin, Medical Ethicist,North York General Hospital.

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When Charles Smith acted improperly,where was the oversight? Can we

prevent such a situation rom recurring?Are we protected in a system with ewer

saeguards? Can victims be properlycompensated?

TheDisgracedPathologistWasCharlesSmithsolelyresponsible?Presented by HaroldLevy, ormer Toronto Star reporter,author o an upcoming book on Dr. Smith.

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In an age o maleasance in the fnancialand corporate sectors, is it possible to

ensure ethical compliance? Are theEnrons and meltdown manipulators

running the show? Is the proft motiveincompatible with ethical practice? Arebusiness leaders really any dierent rom

the rest o us?

BusinessEthicsanOxymoronPresented by EleanorRuthClitheroe, MBA, LL.M, D.Div. Clericand ormer businesswoman. Ethics anCorporate Governance Committee

member and President o the PrisonFellowship.

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Sel-directed learning permits us to se

the topic or the last session based onselection by participants during the fr

or second week o this course.

ParticipantSelectionPresente

tobeannounced.

EXPERIENTIAL

TRAVELTiredojustbeingatourist

whenyoutravel?Wouldyouliketogobeyondthesurace

andexperiencesomethingdierentandmoremeaningul?

Whatbeneftsmighttherebeoryou?Willthelocalswhere

youvisitbeneft?Whatarethe

downsides?

Inthisstimulatingprogramyouwillhearrompeoplewhohave

participatedinavarietyotravel

experiences.Eachsessionwill

involveapresentationoonetypeotravel,ollowedbydiscussiono

relevantissues.

What would it be like to make adierence in the third world? Does

it really make a dierence to thecommunity, or is it just or personal

satisaction? How can you fnd out aboutthe many opportunities which are outthere?

SocialActionTravelPresented by

PaulaWarren, Habitat or Humanityvolunteer in several countries.

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Are you excited about the idea o

climbing a volcano, seeing a Mayansacred site in a cave, raing down a riveror cycling through mountains? Who can

participate in this sort o thing? Whatmight you gain? How does it impact the

host country?

AdventureTravel Presented by

DeeSimpson, lie-long adventurer andaward-winning documentary flm maker,

and ArleneSmith, retired educatorand requent traveller.

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Have you thought about your next trip toIsrael? What volunteer opportunities are

available? Whats it like to participate?Does Israel really beneft?

VolunteeringinIsraelPresentedby SidandNancyGolden,examintheir experience in two dierentprograms.

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Why do we oen look or our

Jewish roots when we travel? Whatresponsibilities do we have to the

particular localities we visit? Shareexperiences exploring Jewish sites an

communities in various countries.

ExploringOurJewishRoutesPresented by RabbiElyseGoldsteDirector o Jewish Programs & Kolel.

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Living in another country or a while is

great way to get to know the place o

it? How long does it take to eel part othe community? What can make it eaand a more productive experience?What are the positives and negatives

such an adventure?

ImmersionTravelPresented byDeeSimpson, who has lived in sevedierent countries or months at a tim

TUESDAYS, OCT 4NOV 1

5weeks

7:30 9:30 PM


RegularFee$5+HST


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Find out about our new programs

and new membership options at

FortheJewishLieYOUwanttolive.

prossermanjcc.com

PROSSERMAN JCC INFORMATION:

ProgramRegistration: 416-638-1881 x4235

GeneralInformation: 416-638-1881 or

email: [email protected]

Prosserman JCC is located at Sherman Campus

4588 Bathurst St. (North o Sheppard) Toronto, Ontario

MORETOCOMEINWINTER2012Plans are underway to develop andoer a new set o programs or Winter

2012. Weve already started workingon one in the area o amily relations.

Because amily dynamics have changeddramatically over the years, we thought itwould be timely to explore this topic. The

sandwich generation and alternativeliestyles are possible themes.

Questions to consider: how do youhandle children returning to the nest?

What are some ways to deal withchildrens alternative liestyle choices?

How do we manage unanticipatedresponsibilities? Is there lie aer yourspouse is gone?

Each week, participants will explorechallenges and changes conronting our

amilies in our evolving society.

Stay tuned or more details.

CALLFORCDLCOMMITTEEVOLUNTEERSThe CDL Committee develops programsto meet the needs o JCC members and

the community-at-large, aged 45+. Thecommittee is looking or new members

to fll the ollowing positions:

CDLBOARDOFDIRECTORS. I you

want to take an active role in developingCDL programs, consider becoming amember o the Board o Directors. (2

year commitment)

PROGRAMDEVELOPERSand

COORDINATORS. I you have aprogram idea that would appeal to CDL

participants, we want to hear rom you.We will work with you to develop and

present it to the CDL Board. We arealways open to new ideas that will peakthe interests o our learners.

PRESENTERS. I you are passionateabout a topic and want to share your

knowledge and expertise, you could

be an ideal presenter or one or more

sessions.

FACILITATORS. I you enjoy engaging

participants and managing discussions,consider becoming a acilitator.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONFor more inormation on any o these

programs or on volunteering, contactJanet Klein Slavin,

Coordinator, Adult Programs,416.638.1881 x4259 or

[email protected]

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