Event: Introduction to the Sacred Art of Living and Dying
Location: Auditorium at Jennings Center for Older Adults
Date: Monday, July 21, 2008
Time: 9:00a.m. - 12:00noon Learn about the Sacred Art of Living & Dying program, a nationally-acclaimed education series. Participants learn about the common patterns of spiritual and emotional distress with proven ways of relieving pain. Sacred Art of Living & Dying is unique because it is grounded both in the contemporary health care sciences and inspired by the world’s great spiritual traditions. Discover why more than ten thousand graduates across North America consistently
evaluate the Sacred Art of Living & Dying as, “highly informative, inspirational and life-giving.”
For information and registration, call 216-581-2902, ext. 2351 |
Event: Gateway to Culture Event: Cleveland Tops Swing Band
Location: Auditorium at Jennings Center for Older Adults
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Time: 2:00p.m. Cleveland Tops Swing Band is classic swing band music for seniors by seniors. Formed by Cleveland musical legend, Vince Patti, this seventeen-piece big band is comprised of mostly retired professional musicians---Cleveland area all-stars really---with varied solid credentials, from dance bands to theater pit orchestras and the Cleveland Orchestra. Their second studio CD, "Accentuate The Positive ," is finished and and is now available. Join us for this lively performance of favorites!
Tickets are free with advanced registration thanks to grant funding from the Harry K. and Emma R. Fox Foundation. Please call Lisa Brazytis at 216-581-2902, ext. 2297
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Event: Gateway to Culture Author Appearance: Dick Schrafrath
Location: Auditorium at Jennings Center for Older Adults
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008
Time: 1:30p.m. He won national football championships with the 1964 Cleveland Browns and the 1957 Ohio State University Buckeyes. He served four terms in the Ohio senate. He was the first person ever to canoe across Lake Erie. He ran sixty miles nonstop between Cleveland and Wooster, Ohio, on a bet. He met presidents . . . He wrestled bears.
Yes, Dick Schafrath has plenty of stories to tell.
In this book, he tells the most remarkable stories from his first seventy years. Stories of growing up on an Ohio farm with no plumbing, plowing behind a pair of mules. Of playing alongside famous teammates and coaches—Jim Brown, Paul Brown, Woody Hayes . . . Of political campaigns and publicity stunts. Of returning to Ohio State to finish his undergraduate degree—after fifty years! Of a life dedicated to hard work and a stubborn determination that earned him his longtime nickname, “The Mule.”
Wild and wonderful, told in a warm, personal style, these stories are sure to entertain and inspire.Books will be available for sale and personal signing .
Tickets are free with advanced registration thanks to grant funding from the Harry K. and Emma R. Fox Foundation. Please call Lisa Brazytis at 216-581-2902, ext. 2297 |
Event: Introduction to the Sacred Art of Living & Dying
Location: Auditorium at Jennings Center for Older Adults
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Time: 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. Join Sister Mary Assumpta for a reflective look at this
spiritual program. The Sacred Art of Living and Dying
program series mirrors one of the important roles
of the Anamcara: a spiritual midwife to the dying,
especially with respect to spiritual pain. As human
beings face the journey towards final release, there are
common patterns of emotional and spiritual distress
and demonstrated ways of alleviating this pain. The
premise of the program is that all spiritual pain is ultimately
related to the values of forgiveness, meaning,
relatedness and hope. Anyone, regardless of profession,
spiritual background, or previous experience
is welcome. All levels of the Sacred Art of Living and
Dying series teach practical skills based on the timetested
lessons of history as they apply to our needs
today. CEU hours are pending for social work, nursing
and chaplains. Please register in advance by calling
216-581-2900. |
Event: Gateway to Culture Performance: Classical Pianist Emanuela Friscioni
Location: Auditorium at Jennings Center for Older Adults
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Time: 1:30p.m. World-renowned classical pianist Emanuela Friscioni will delight the audiences with a classical piano performance. Ms. Friscioni began studying piano in Italy at age five and made her debut at the age nine. She received a diploma in piano performance from the "Giuseppe Verdi" Conservatory in Milan.
Her musical talent is widespread internationally, and she is also an accomplished professor of piano, first in Italy and now as a teacher and artistic director, she founded and manages the Classical Piano Performance Academy at Cuyahoga Community College.
Tickets are free with advanced registration thanks to grant funding from the Harry K. and Emma R. Fox Foundation. Please call Lisa Brazytis at 216-581-2902, ext. 2297 |
Event: Gateway to Culture: Verb Ballet
Location: Jennings Center for Older Adults
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Time: 1:30p.m. Join the exciting dancers Verb Ballets as we step back in time to the 1950's, a pivotal moment in Cleveland's history with MoonDogg: A Rock 'n Roll Fantasia. Set to the light melodies and sweet lyrics of popular 1950's tunes, Cortez's choreography combines contemporary modern dance with the fun and infectious excitement of sock hop dance trends. In this school assembly performance, history comes alive through dynamic narration and engaging interactive activities. Students learn about musical rhythms, dance movements, and the social issues of the time as local history is connected to their own lives and interests. MoonDogg: A Rock 'n Roll Fantasia promises to be a creative and innovative way to learn about Alan Freed and Cleveland's own Moondog Coronation Ball, and will have you singing along and dancing in your seat!
Tickets are free with advanced registration thanks to grant funding from the Harry K. and Emma R. Fox Foundation. Please call Lisa Brazytis at 216-581-2902, ext. 2297 |
Event: Campus Open House
Location: Jennings Center for Older Adults
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2008
Time: 10am - 2pm Discover the vibrant community at Jennings Center for Older Adults. Take a tour of the campus, or speak to experts about our specific services. Refreshments and tours provided./r
For more information, contact Lisa Brazytis at 216-581-2900. |
Event: Gateway To Culture Performance: River Valley Ringers
Location: Auditorium at Jennings Center for Older Adults
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2008
Time: 1:30p.m. Kick-off the Christmas season with the glorious sounds of a handbell choir's holiday music. Enjoy the delightful sounds of this non-profit handbell choir consisting of 10 full-time, accomplished handbell musicians. The community-based, auditioned choir was founded in June of 2006 by Artistic Director Elizabeth Lucas, who has been ringing and conducting handbell choirs for the past 35 years. All River Valley Ringers are accomplished handbell musicians with long histories of performing in area church and community handbell choirs. Among other performances, the River Valley Ringers have performed opening concerts for the Cleveland Orchestra holiday concerts.
Tickets are free with advanced registration by calling Lisa Brazytis at 216-581-2900, ext. 2297. |
Event: Gateway to Culture Performance: Centennials of the Singers Club of Cleveland
Location: Auditorium at Jennings Center for Older Adults
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008
Time: 1:30p.m. The Christmas season hits a high note with the rich voices of the Centennials of the Singers Club of Cleveland. Throughout its 116-year history, The Singers' Club of Cleveland has presented the finest in music for men's voices, dynamic young soloists, and internationally known guest artists.
Tickets are free with advanced registration by calling Lisa Brazytis at 216-581-2900, ext. 2297. |
