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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 5 | M 2016
Inside this Issue:
Beyond the Cherry Blossom:
Client Art Exhibit ................... 2
R S
R
A Partner of
Aendance Incen
ve
Winners ............................... 2
Dated Material—PLEASE Deliver ASAP
Jewish Family Service Associaon
PLAN of Northeast Ohio
HREC Events ......................... 3
5010 Mayfield Road, Suite 304
HREC Calendar ...................... 4-5
Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124
Program Descrip
ons .......... 6
Carol Johnson wins the
PLAN Volunteer of the Year Award
PLAN Staff
Vicki Elsoffer
Family Advocate
Pictures ............................... 7
Office Volunteers ................. 7
216-903-9966
with various art projects using all
different types of media.
Jacquie Houser
216-504-6483
Holisc Recovery Coordinator
Every year Carol supports the traveling
client art exhibit spending many extra
hours seng up, helping with registraon, and tearing down the exhibits.
She also shares ideas for creave projects and has opened the floodgates of
creavity for PLAN Members.
Becky Rinaldi
216-504-2609
Recreaonal Therapy Assistant
A REVIEW
BATMAN
SUPERMAN!
OF:
VS.
Unfortunately, Marcie was unable to
aend our movie
group this month or
provide a full sports
report.
Marcie’s
The movie that both
the west and east
CORNER
side groups saw this
past month was Batman vs. Superman,
starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy
Adams and more. The movie begins 18
months aer the destrucon of Metropolis from the Man of Steel movie. Superman has started to become an unpopular hero in the media, due to someone
seng him up at numerous events
where he is trying to help. However,
Batman is one of the people agreeing
with the media and is blaming him for
the destrucon of Metropolis and other
events. Meanwhile, Superman sees Batman as an uncontrolled vigilante whose
methods are becoming unorthodox.
Superman confronts Batman about his
secrets and threatens him. This prompts
Batman to start retrieving Kryptonite
from Lex Luthor, in more unorthodox
methods, so that he can fight Superman.
The fight ensues. If you want to know
what happens next, then go see the
movie for yourself.
Carl, Marieo and I rated this movie an
7/10. It was a good movie, but it seemed
long, a lile choppy, and too much backstory, which could have been divided
into two movies or shortened.
Happy Mother’s Day & Memorial Day!
A SPORTS REVIEW
The Cleveland Indians have started up
their season and lost the Home Opener.
So far we are doing ok hovering
around .500, but we could be doing
beer. Hopefully they will heat up with
the weather!
The Cavs won their first three playoff
games against the Detroit Pistons. Let’s
keep it up, Cavs!
We’ll see what happens with the NFL
dra coming up this week. The Browns
have already made one controversial
move by trading their 2nd overall pick in
the dra to Philadelphia for the 8th pick
plus 4 other picks. Fingers and toes are
crossed that they make smart picks!
Unl next month, this is Jacquie Houser
and various members signing off.
On April 14, 2016, JFSA celebrated 140
Years of Volunteers at Landerhaven
with a dinner and award ceremony.
This year, Carol Johnson was honored
with the PLAN Volunteer of the Year
Award by Howard Maier, former PLAN
Board President and longme PLAN
family Member.
Carol Johnson has been a PLAN volunteer since 2010, helping to facilitate
the weekly art therapy groups. Thanks
to her background in graphic design,
Carol is able to assist PLAN Members
Recently, Carol stepped up to help with
the JFSA Ascena art therapy group in
addion to her work with the PLAN
Members. In total, Carol has volunteered over 700 hours to PLAN and
JFSA! She has enriched the art therapy
program with her caring, though'ul
and giving nature.
Marcie’s Corner ................... 8
Special Points
Melissa’s Cooking Basics,
5/2 ........................................ 3
City Music Cleveland, 5/13 ... 3
Bamboo Pain
ng, 5/16......... 3
Beyond the Cherry Blossom: A
Client Art Exhibit Performance
Night, 5/24 ........................... 3
Editor:
Jacquie Houser, CTRS
Thank you Carol for all you do for
PLAN/JFSA and our community.
Visit page 7 to enjoy
some pictures from
the
Volunteer
Recognion Dinner.
PLAN (Planned Lifeme Assistance Network) of Northeast Ohio promotes friendships, connecons to community and improved quality
of life for members through its Holisc Recovery Program, and creates peace of mind for families with its Lifeme Planning Services.
Beyond the Cherry Blossom: A Client Art Exhibit
The dates for the upcoming Traveling Art
Exhibits has been released...
spiring field trips is culminang into what
looks like will be a spectacular show!
♦
April 30-May 4 at SPACES gallery,
Flats West Bank
♦
May 24 Tri-C at Eastern Campus,
Cleveland, Special Performance
Night (see below for more details)
♦
June 1-30 at ADAMHS Board of
Cuyahoga County, Downtown Cleveland
On May 24th, we will host our Special
Performance Night at Tri-C East Campus
in the Student
Services Building,
from
6pm-8pm.
This year we will
be pung on an
art exhibit with
performances from
our clients, including a dragon dance and haiku readings.
Even more thrilling is more theater space
in order to present our best work yet!
RSVP is required to aend. Please call
Jacquie Houser at 216-504-6483 or
email at [email protected].
♦
July 14-21 at Legacy Village, Lyndhurst
♦
August 5-20 at Heights Arts gallery,
Cleveland Heights
♦ September 24 at
Heights Music Hop,
Cleveland Heights
All of our preparaon
from our art therapy
groups and our in-
Volunteer Recognion Dinner 4/14/16
We are so excited to be traveling to
more locaons this year! We are looking
forward to seeing you at one of the
events coming up soon!
The February winner of the monthly
aendance drawing is Debbie.
Debbie chose a Giant Eagle gi card.
Debbie stated, “I like a lot of the acvies at PLAN including bowling, supper/
lunch clubs, movies, sporng events,
cooking and more. I especially like the
cooking groups because one of my sister’s old friends teaches it. There are
perks to going to the sporng events
with PLAN, like I don’t have to pay for
parking, I can get a ride, and we get discounted ckets with prey good seats.”
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Melissa McClelland (left) receiving her Certificate of
Appreciation by Howard Maier (right).
Gary Goldberg (left) & Neil Heller (right) showing off their
Certificates of Appreciation.
To stay up to date on all the latest art
show updates, photos, and more, please
follow JFSACleveland on Facebook or
visit us at jfsa-cleveland.org.
Aendance Incen
ve Winner
Drum roll please…
It was a beauful day outside and we all had a blast!
The traveling art exhibit is supported in
part by: The residents of Cuyahoga County through a public
grant from Cuyahoga
Arts & Culture, Fran &
Jules Belkin Family
Creave Arts Program
at JFSA and the Michael Talty & Helen
Talty Charitable Trust.
George Julien (left) receiving his Certificate of
Appreciation by Howard Maier (right).
Debbie also said, “I have always liked
structure in my life and since I don’t
work anymore, PLAN provides that structure with the acvies. [PLAN] keeps me
busy and gets me out of the house.”
Make sure you aend an acvity to get
your name in the drawings. Each acvity
you aend is an entry into the drawing.
The more you aend, the beer your
odds of winning. The prizes you can
choose from include a $10 gi card to
Giant Eagle, IHOP, Red Robin, or iTunes.
Congratulaons!
Matt Maier (left) receiving his Certificate of Appreciation
by his father Howard Maier (right).
Office Volunteers
Bonus:
Checkoutpagesixforthe
FeaturedActivityofthe
monthandreceiveanextra
entryinthedrawingeach
timeyouattend.
All PLAN Members are welcome to join this volunteer corps. It’s a great way to get acquainted with more people and to help out
many non-profit groups at the same me. If you are interested in joining this volunteer corps please contact Jacquie Houser
216-504-6483. Neil Heller organizes and facilitates the work. Over the past few months our hard working volunteers included:
Chrisne Boja, Neil Heller, Gary Goldberg, and David Kendrick. Volunteers meet from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays to work on a variety of projects including the preparaon of our newsleer, People, Places & PLAN. If you know of any
businesses or non-profits that can benefit from free mailing services and other projects, please contact Jacquie Houser at 216504-6483 or email at [email protected].
GO GREEN SAVE PAPER:
If you have an email address and would like to receive your newsleer via email or you need to update your address, please
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PLAN of NORTHEAST OHIO
Holisc Recovery FREE EVENTS
Holis
c Recovery Program Descrip
ons
ART APPRECIATION: This group explores and discusses the different
forms and modalies of art. All you need to bring is an open mind.
The group meets on select Mondays in the art room. Call Becky for
more info 216-504-2609.
ART STUDIO: This group meets on Mondays and Wednesdays in the
art room. No prior experience is necessary to have fun and develop
the arst inside you! This is a stress free experience in a comfortable
seng and it’s FREE! Call Jacquie for more info 216-504-6483.
COMIC BOOK CLUB: Do you like comic books? Join us and bring in
your favorite comics to share with the group. The group meets in the
art room on select Fridays. Call Gary for more info at 440-232-2075.
CURRENT EVENTS: This group meets on select Mondays in the
conference room. Bring your opinions and let’s discuss what’s
relevant in our world. Call Becky for more info 216-504-2609.
ES BOWLING: This group meets once a month on a Friday, at
Roseland Bowling Lanes in Oakwood Village. The cost of 2 games and
shoes is $8.00. To sign up or for more informaon call Gary at
440-232-2075.
ES CHESS & BACKGAMMON CLUB: Come and play or just come to
watch and socialize. Feel free to bring a board game, book and/or
just enjoy a nice hot cup of java! This group meets at Coffee Phix, on
Mayfield Rd., on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Call Greg for info at 216-731
-8091.
PLAN POOL TIME: NO YMCA MEMBERSHIP IS NEEDED! You can enjoy
this group for FREE and parcipate on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call
Gary for more info. 440-232-2075.
STAR TREK CLUB: Calling all Star Trek fans, old and new! This group
meets in the art room on select Fridays. Call Ma7 Maier for more
info. 216-571-2435.
*WS SOCIAL: Enjoy hanging out at a coffee shop, join us for a meal at
a Supper Club and/or Lunch Club, a movie at Regal Cinemas in
Middleburg Heights ($5.65), or Bowling at Parma Freeway Lanes
($2.50/game & shoes are free). Check calendar for mes and
locaons. Call Jacquie for more info 216-504-6483.
*WS WALK/HIKE: We meet on Fridays for a walk in one of the beauful west side parks. Call Jacquie for more info 216-504-6483.
Wii GAME HOUR: This group meets on select Mondays to play the
various Wii sports games. Call Jacquie for more info 216-504-6483.
*ES WALK/HIKE: We meet on Saturdays at various desnaons chosen for a relaxing and enjoyable walk. The paths change periodically;
be sure to call Greg at 216-731-8091 to find out where to meet.
*ES SUPPER/LUNCH CLUBS: Groups meet to enjoy food and friends
at a variety of restaurants in the area. Check out the calendar for
mes and locaons. RSVP to Jacquie at 216-504-6483.
INDOOR TENNIS: Beginners and tennis pros can parcipate in this fun
indoor acvity on Sundays and select Wednesdays at Mayfield Village
Racquet Club! Just bring your shoes and yourself; racquets and balls
are provided. Call Greg at 216-731-8091.
YOUNG ADULT DINNER: This is a group for members 45 years old and
younger. This acvity is for both east and west side members and
meets at centrally located restaurants. Call Jacquie for more info at
216-504-6483.
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PLAN MEMBERS BORN IN
May
When you see these PLAN members
be sure to wish them
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Chris
ne A. 5/9
George Melega 5/20
JOURNEYS: This group is for young adults who are looking for a
younger peer group to hang out with. We meet every other Saturday
and every Sunday to do acvies around Cleveland. Call Jacquie for
more info at 216-504-6483.
Jon Schwarz 5/28
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS: All PLAN Members are welcome to join this
volunteer corps, led by Neil Heller. It is a great way to help out non
profit groups as well as meet others. The volunteers meet on
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the conference room. Call
Jacquie for more info. at 216-504-6483.
PEOPLE, PLACES & PLAN
CITY MUSIC
CLEVELAND
Every Sunday
5:00pm &
Select Wednesdays
2:00 pm
Saturday,
May, 7
Friday, May 13th
Every Tuesday
& Thursday
8:00pm
2:00pm-2:30pm
10:00am
C E
C
At Mayfield Village
Racquet Club
Call Greg
for more info
216.731.8091
Acacia Park, Cedar Rd.
Carol S. 5/22
3445 Warrensville Center Rd.,
Shaker Heights
No fishing license needed! Bring your fishing
pole to fish the ponds
of Acacia Park.
Call Gary
for more info
440.232.2075
All skill levels welcome!!
GAME NIGHT: This group meets on a Wednesday evening at
different locaons including a member’s home, Barnes & Noble,
Coffee Phix and more to play different board games. Call Greg for
more info at 216-731-8091.
MOVIE AT THE OFFICE: Join us on select Mondays at the office, to
watch a movie and eat popcorn. Call Jacquie for more info at
216-504-6483.
FREE FISHING
DAY
WRITING CLUB: This is a group for those who like to have fun with
wring. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Group meets on select Fridays
in the art room. Call Gary at 440-232-2075.
F A
M
*ES MOVIE: This group meets once a month on a Tuesday, at
Richmond Mall Regal Cinemas. Tickets are $5.65. Call Jacquie for
movie choice and me at 216-504-6483.
INDOOR
TENNIS
Symphony No. 3
& Hebrides by Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto by Dvorak
East Side
Walk/Hike
POOL TIME
Every Saturday
2:00pm
At the Hillcrest YMCA
You do not need a
YMCA membership to
aend this group!!
Call Jacquie
for more info
216.504.6483
M’
C
B
A
S:
Monday, May 2nd
Bamboo Pain
ng
3:30pm-5:30pm
Monday, May 16th
PLAN Conference Room
& Kitchen
5:30pm-7:00pm
We’ll make cupcakes
and celebrate
Melissa’s Birthday!
Learn the art of pain
ng
Bamboo stalks with varying contrasts and textures.
RSVP is required to aend.
Call Jacquie at 216-504-6483.
RSVP is required to aend.
Call Jacquie at 216-504-6483.
PLAN Art Room
At 3:00 pm the
1st & 3rd Saturdays is
Chess/Backgammon at
Coffee Phix on Mayfield Rd.
Call Greg to find out
which park and the
locaon to meet
Call Gary
for more info
440.232.2075
216.731.8091
B
C
B
:
Client Art Exhibit &
Special Performance Night
Tuesday, May 24th
6:00pm-8:00pm
At Tri-C Eastern Campus
Student Service Building
RSVP is required to aend.
Call Jacquie at 216-504-6483.
YMCA Memberships discounted for PLAN Members!
For more informa
on, call Jacquie at 216.504.6483
www.planneohio.org
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RSVP is REQUIRED for all events
marked with an *
at least 2 days in advance!!!
May 2016
Holisc Recovery Schedule
All other events have contact numbers and
more informaon on page 6.
Sunday
Monday
1
2
1:00 *Journeys*
5:00 Indoor Tennis
2:00
2:00
3:30
5:30
8
9
Mother’s Day
1:00 *Journeys*
5:00 Indoor Tennis
2:00
2:00
4:30
5:30
15
16
1:00 *Journeys*
5:00 Indoor Tennis
2:00
2:00
3:00
5:30
22
23
1:00 *Journeys*
5:00 Indoor Tennis
2:00
2:00
4:30
5:30
29
30
1:00 *Journeys*
5:00 Indoor Tennis
EAST SIDE
Office Volunteers
Wii Game Hour
*Melissa’s Cooking Basics*
Art Studio
Office Volunteers
Movie at the Office
Art Appreciaon
Art Studio
Office Volunteers
Wii Game Hour
Current Events
*Art Studio: Bamboo
Painng*
Office Volunteers
Movie at the Office
Art Appreciaon
Art Studio
Tuesday
Wednesday
3
4
2:00 *West Side Social:
Coffee Hour at Dunkin Donuts*
2:00 PLAN Pool Time
2:00 Office Volunteers
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WEST SIDE
JOURNEYS
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
5
6
7
10:30 Art Studio
1:00 *ES Lunch Club at
Saffron Patch, Chagrin Blvd.*
2:00 PLAN Pool Time
2:00 Office Volunteers
2:00 WS Walk/Hike
2:30 Star Trek Club
3:30 Comic Book Club
10:00 *Free Fishing Day,
Acacia Park*
1:00 *Journeys*
2:00 ES Walk/Hike
3:00 ES Chess/Backgammon Club
at Coffee Phix, Mayfield Rd.
11
12
13
14
11:00 *ES Movie, Richmond Mall* 10:30 Art Studio
2:00 Indoor Tennis
11:00 *West Side Social: Movie
at Middleburg Hts. Regal Cinemas*
2:00 PLAN Pool Time
2:00 Office Volunteers
2:00 PLAN Pool Time
2:00 Office Volunteers
5:00 *West Side Social: Supper
Pasta Lear’s Pizzeria, Engle Rd.*
2:00 WS Walk/Hike
2:00 ES Walk/Hike
2:30 Star Trek Club
3:30 Wring Club
8:00 *City Music Cleveland at
Christ Episcopal Church, Warrensville Center Rd.*
17
18
19
20
21
1:00 *West Side Social: Lunch
Denny’s, W. 150th.*
2:00 PLAN Pool Time
2:00 Office Volunteers
10:30 Art Studio
2:00 Indoor Tennis
7:00 Game Night at Coffee Phix
2:00 PLAN Pool Time
2:00 Office Volunteers
6:00 *ES Supper Club at
New Heights Grill, Lee Rd.*
1:00 ES Bowling at
Roseland Lanes
2:00 WS Walk/Hike
1:00 *Journeys*
2:00 ES Walk/Hike
3:00 ES Chess/Backgammon Club
at Coffee Phix, Mayfield Rd.
24
25
26
27
28
2:00 PLAN Pool Time
2:00 Office Volunteers
6:00 *Client Art Exhibit Opening
at Tri-C East, Student Services
Bldg.*
10:30 Art Studio
2:00 PLAN Pool Time
2:00 Office Volunteers
5:30 *Young Adult Dinner at
Dynomite Burgers & Sushi,
Euclid Ave.*
2:00 WS Walk/Hike
2:30 Star Trek Club
3:30 Wring Club
2:00 ES Walk/Hike
Memorial Day
31
OFFICE CLOSED
1:00 *West Side Social: Bowling
at Brook Park Freeway Lanes*
2:00 PLAN Pool Time
2:00 Office Volunteers
Yom Hashoah Begins
Lag B’Omer
Upcoming June Events
**Day Trip to Oberlin College: Wednesday, June 8th. We’ll visit the Allen Memorial Art Museum (free admission), Eat Lunch at The Feve and do some light shopping in downtown Oberlin. Call Jacquie for more informaon or to reserve your spot in the van at 216-504-6483.
**Wade Oval Wednesdays begin on June 15th, check back for the upcoming concert schedule.
**Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on June 30th at 11:00 am, FREE ckets.
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