“Straight From the Garden” cooking program with garden leader Jason Ebinger.

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Fitness programming sponsored by the Lopata Fitness Fund.

Fitness with Melissa Wednesday, December 6, 13 & 20 (11:00 am)

Fitness on Demand with MelissaWednesday, December 20 & 27 (1:00 pm)

YouTube workout with MelissaWednesday, December 6 @ 1 pm

OASIS Better Balance Tuesdays/Thursdays (10:30 am) Experience a wide range of movements to help maintain, improve or restore your balance skills. Increase your coordination, muscle strength and flexibility. Fee is $2 per session.

RPI - Introduction to MovementMondays (2:30 pm) no class December 25 This half hour class is led by trained occupational and physical therapists from Rehabilitation Professionals Inc. All movements are low impact. No charge.

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Thursday, December 14 (2:00 pm)

Instead of talking about a specific book, you choose a book that you are currently reading and tell why you are reading that book. Share

what you like and don’t like about your book. Together,

we will create a list of new books to read

or give as gifts.

Crown Center Readers is open to residents

and community members.

Support provided by the Myla Rosenblum

Learning Fund.

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Make your reservation today for Crown Center’s 2017 Chanukah Dinner. Suggested donation is $3 for dinner. Please call 991-2055, ext. 124 to reserve your spot today. Space is limited.

Made possible by the Gladys K. Crown Foundation and the Jossem Fund of Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Wednesday, December 13 (6:00 pm)The fun continues after dinner with a Chanukah dessert reception hosted by J Grads, the Jewish Graduate Student Association of St. Louis. Join us for donuts, dreidels, and more as we celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights! Everyone is welcome.

Crown Center Chanukah Dinner!Wednesday, December 13 (Doors open at 4:30 pm, Dinner served at 5:00 pm)

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DECEMBER 2017For questions about items on the calendar, please contact our Program Office at (314) 991-2055.

Around the CrownFRIDAY DECEMBER 1 8:00 am Bread Distribution 9:30 am OASIS Jazz Ensemble 10:00 am Coloring Together with

COCA Artist in Residence 10:30 am Trip to Chinese Market or

Dollar General 10:30 am AW Health Care 1:00 pm Mahjongg

SATURDAY DECEMBER 2 1:00 pm Movie 3:00 pm Bingo 6:30 pm Scrabble

SUNDAY DECEMBER 3

MONDAY DECEMBER 4 10:00 am OASIS Band 10:00 am Holiday Arts & Crafts 12:00 pm Torah Study 1:00 pm Trip to JCC 1:30 pm OASIS Wind Ensemble 1:30 pm Errand Trip 1:30 pm Yiddish Group 2:30 pm Bible Study (Chinese) 2:30 pm Introduction to Movement 7:00 pm Symphony Cares: The

Universal Language of Music

TUESDAY DECEMBER 5 10:30 am Better Balance 11:45 am St. Louis Rabbinical

Association 12:30 pm Bell Choir & Sing-a-Long 1:30 pm Knitting Spirit 3:00 pm COCA Artist in Residence:

Gelli Plate Mono Printing 3:00 pm Russian Resident Meeting 6:00 pm Delcrest Condo Association7:00 pm Prayer Group (Chinese)

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6 9:45 am Trip to the Silver Stages

Performance Series11:00 am Fitness with Melissa11:00 am Royal Banks 12:00 pm Schnucks1:00 pm YouTube Workout

with Melissa Silvers3:00 pm Food Pantry 5:00 pm ESL Intermediate 6:00 pm Bible Study (English)

THURSDAY DECEMBER 7 9:30 am Happy Planters 10:30 am Better Balance 1:00 pm Cooking with Chef Jon 1:00 pm OASIS Swing Ensemble

for Pitched Percussion 1:00 pm Mahjongg2:30 pm Talking it Over 3:30 pm St. Louis Dental Education

& Oral Health Clinic 5:30 pm Holiday Light Drive in

Alton 6:00 pm Card Party 7:00 pm Chinese Singing Group 7:00 pm Book Club (Russian)

FRIDAY DECEMBER 8 8:00 am Bread Distribution 9:30 am OASIS Jazz Ensemble 10:30 am AW Health Care 10:30 am Trip to Global Market 1:00 pm Mahjongg 1:00 pm Trip to JCC 3:30 pm Dr. Beyzer

SATURDAY DECEMBER 9 1:00 pm Movie3:00 pm Bingo 6:00 pm St Louis Chinese Gospel

Church Caroling 6:30 pm Scrabble

SUNDAY DECEMBER10 10:00 am American Legion Post 96

MONDAY DECEMBER 11 10:00 am OASIS Band 10:30 am Trip to Aldi 12:00 pm Torah Study 1:30 pm OASIS Wind Ensemble 2:30 pm Introduction to Movement 2:30 pm Bible Study (Chinese) 6:00 pm Bingo (Russian)

TUESDAY DECEMBER 12 12/12 - 12/20 - CHANUKAH9:45 am Trip to Science Center:

The Discovery of King Tut 10:30 am Better Balance 1:30 pm Knitting Spirit 3:30 pm Searching for Meaning

in the Great Stories of the Jewish Tradition

7:00 pm Prayer Group (Chinese)

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13 9:30 am Schnucks 11:00 am Fitness with Melissa 11:00 am Royal Banks 12:00 pm Trip to Galleria Mall 2:00 pm COCA Artist in Residence:

Portrait 1015:00 pm Chanukah Dinner6:00 pm Chanukah Dessert Party

THURSDAY DECEMBER 14 UNIVERSITY CITY LIBRARY DELIVERY9:30 am Happy Planters 10:30 am Better Balance12:00 pm Trip to Kirkwood Walmart 1:00 pm Mahjongg 1:00 pm OASIS Swing Ensemble

for Pitched Percussion 2:00 pm Crown Center Readers 3:30 pm Talking it Over 6:00 pm Card Party 7:00 pm Chinese Singing Group

FRIDAY DECEMBER 15 8:00 am Bread Distribution 9:30 am OASIS Jazz Ensemble 10:30 am AW Health Care 1:00 pm Trip to JCC, Trader Joe’s

& Dierbergs 1:00 pm Mahjongg1:00 pm Dr. Wu

SATURDAY DECEMBER 16 1:00 pm Movie 3:00 pm Bingo 6:00 pm Russian Holiday Singing 6:30 pm Scrabble

SUNDAY DECEMBER 17 2:00 pm Town & Country

Symphony Orchestra, Annual Holiday Celebration Concert

MONDAY DECEMBER 18 10:00 am OASIS Band 10:00 am Chinese Resident Mtg 10:30 am Trip to Brunch at

The Shack 12:00 pm Torah Study 1:00 pm Trip to JCC 1:30 pm Holiday Door Decorating

Contest1:30 pm Errand Trip 1:30 pm Yiddish Group 2:30 pm Bible Study (Chinese) 2:30 pm Introduction to Movement 3:30 pm Hostess Committee Mtg 6:00 pm Bingo (Russian)

TUESDAY DECEMBER 19 12:30 pm Bell Choir & Sing-a-Long

Concert 1:30 pm Knitting Spirit 2:00 pm COCA Artist in Residence:

Portrait 101 7:00 pm Prayer Group (Chinese)

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20 9:30 am Schnucks 11:00 am Royal Banks 11:00 am Fitness with Melissa 1:00 pm Fitness on Demand 5:00 pm ESL Intermediate 6:00 pm Bible Study (English)

THURSDAY DECEMBER 21 10:00 am Overland Shopping Center 1:00 pm Mahjongg 3:30 pm Talking it Over 6:00 pm Card Party 6:00 pm Resident Council Mtg7:00 pm Chinese Singing Group

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 22 8:00 am Bread Distribution 10:30 am AW Health Care 1:00 pm Mahjongg

SATURDAY DECEMBER 23 1:00 pm Movie 3:00 pm Bingo 6:30 pm Scrabble

SUNDAY DECEMBER 24

MONDAY DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY - CROWN CENTER OFFICE IS CLOSED6:00 pm Bingo (Russian)

TUESDAY DECEMBER 26 12:15 pm Trip to JCC 1:30 pm Knitting Spirit 12:45 pm Errand Trip 7:00 pm Prayer Group (Chinese)

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27 9:30 am Schnucks 11:00 am Royal Banks 11:30 am Music in the Morning 1:00 pm Fitness on Demand 5:00 pm ESL Intermediate 6:00 pm Birthday Bash 6:00 pm Bible Study (English)

THURSDAY DECEMBER 28 9:30 am Trip to Chesterfield

Walmart, Target & Ross Dress For Less

1:00 pm Mahjongg 3:30 pm Talking it Over 6:00 pm Card Party 7:00 pm Chinese Singing Group

FRIDAY DECEMBER 29 8:00 am Bread Distribution 10:30 am AW Health Care 10:30 am Trip to Aldi 1:00 pm Trip to JCC 1:00 pm Mahjongg

SATURDAY DECEMBER 30 1:00 pm Movie3:00 pm Bingo 6:30 pm Scrabble

SUNDAY DECEMBER 31 7:00 pm Resident Council

New Year’s Eve Party

The Circle@Crown CafE will be

closed December 25 in Observance of the Christmas holiday.

crown center kosher dining guideFor dining room reservations please call: (314) 991-2055 ext. 124

For dining room reservations please call:

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Corned beef sandwich on rollColeslawPicklesChocolate chip cookie

Cooking withChef JonThursday, December 7 (1:00 pm)

Roast beef sandwich au jusSalad with homemade dressing BeetsApple crisp

Traditional chopped liver on ryeCucumber/tomato saladPotato saladChocolate chip cookie

DECEMBER 2017December 1 - December 29• Monday - Thursday dinner served at 5 pm• Friday lunch served at 12 noon in the Weinberg Lounge.• Unless specified, meals will include bread or crackers and fruit for dessert.

Boneless barbecue chickenChicken soup with matzo ballsGlazed carrotsPeach cobbler

Baked lemon garlic tilapiaWild rice pilafBaked tomato with breaded topping

Hearty beef stewGarden saladRoll

Braised cod with stewed tomatoesPea soupBrown rice

Turkey deli wrapLettuce/tomatoHummus with pita chipsBaked apple

Turkey and salami chef salad with veggies, hard-boiled egg and pastaTomato soup

Honey mustard salmonMushroom barley soupRoasted vegetables

Chanukah Dinner Apricot chickenGreen bean almondinePotato pancakesApplesauce and pareve sour cream

Oven fried tilapiaRoast potatoesSautéed cabbageRoll

Chicken salad on rollLettuce/tomatoCarrot kugelBrownie

Grilled chicken on pita with hummusSautéed peppersPotato soup

Tuna puff pastryEggplant ratatouilleColeslaw

Homestyle meatloafDouble baked potatoBroccoliRoll

Salmon salad with assorted veggies, hard-boiled egg and pastaMinestrone soupBagel

Dining Room Closed in observance of Christmas

Teriyaki baked salmonSweet potatoPeas & Carrots

Mostaccioli with meat sauceCaesar saladGreen beans

One of the best parts about Chanukah is the food, especially the latkes! Emblematic of the oil that miraculously lasted 8 days, latkes are a delicious way to tell the story of Chanukah. Chef Jon Hoffman from Congregation B’nai Amoona will share his recipe for delicious zucchini & squash latkes as we cook together.

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Pistachio tilapiaVegetable soupCouscous

Gelli Plate Mono Printing Tuesday, December 5 (3:00 pm)

Gelli Plate Mono printing: COCA teaching artist Maria Ojascastro will guide participants through an exploration of texture, color and Gelli Plate mono printing using lace, string, leaves and more.

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Portrait 101Wednesday, December 13 & Tuesday, December 19 (2:00 pm)

Portrait Basics: COCA teaching artist Maria Ojascastro will demonstrate how to draw realistic facial features in an easy and enjoyable way.

Funding provided by Chused Cultural Arts Fund.

$4 supply fee for both classes. $2 supply fee.

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Monday, December 4 & 18 (1:30 pm) This group is for anyone with an affinity for the mama loshen. Please join our facilitator Rabbi Neal Rose. All levels welcome – whether you speak, understand or just want to learn.

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Bell Choir and Sing-a-LongTuesday, December 5 (12:30 pm)

Special Holiday Concert Tuesday, December 19(12:30 pm)

Yiddish GroupMonday, December 4 & 18 (1:30 pm) See ad.

Coloring Together Friday, December 1 (10:00 am) Bring your own coloring pencils, color sheets and coloring books. Enjoy independent coloring and conversation in a casual setting. Everyone welcome.

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Knitting Spirit Tuesdays in December (1:30 pm) Please join us for conversation and knitting. Everyone is welcome – beginners and experts.

The Saturday Movie Club Saturdays (1:00 pm)

Crown Center Readers Presents: What am I Reading Now?Thursday, December 14(2:00 pm) See ad.

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Our Mission: Honor Jewish values and tradition; provide affordable, high-quality living and services to enable residents to flourish independently; and create inspiring programming to enable both residents and other community seniors to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

Our Vision: A vibrant and engaged community in which all seniors thrive.

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Torah study with Rabbi Greenfield Mondays (12:00 pm) excluding 12/25 & 12/31Rabbi Ben Greenfield, the NEW rabbi at Bais Abraham Congregation, leads us in the discussion of the weekly Torah portion. Hear the words of the ancient commentators who provide teachings with a lens to guide our lives.

Birthday Bash Wednesday, December 27(6:00 pm) Entertainment by Elvis (also know as Ken Roberts) Courtesy of the Martin & Ethel Wishnuff Birthday Fund

Searching for Meaning in the Great Stories of the Jewish TraditionTuesday, December 12 (3:30 pm) Join Cyndee Levy, Director, Center for Jewish Learning at the Jewish Federation, as she uncovers the hidden wisdom in selected stories from the Jewish tradition.

Talking it OverThursdays (3:30 pm)December 7 (2:30pm), 14, 21, 28 Courtesy of the Steven Rosenblum Fund

Trip to The Silver Stages Performance SeriesWednesday, December 6 (9:45 am)Enjoy this brand new show starring the Gateway Harmonica Club. They’ll be playing our favorites: a variety of Golden Oldies, Ethnic Music, Show Tunes, Big Band with a variety of harmonicas. Support provided by the Novack Family Music Fund.

Holiday Light Drive in AltonThursday, December 7 (5:30 pm)Hear the sleigh bells jingle and see 3 million lights twinkle amongst a beautiful backdrop at Rock Spring Park’s Christmas Wonderland.

Please note: All trips require advanced reservations (314) 991-2055. Space is limited.

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Bakery ItemsFridays in December Donated by St. Louis Bread Co. Royal BanksWednesdays (11:00 am -1:00 pm) December 6 (11:00 am-3:00 pm)

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circleTrip to Science Center: The Discovery of King TutTuesday, December 12 (9:45 am)Visit the St. Louis Science Center exhibition, The Discovery of King Tut which gives a peek inside King Tut’s tomb. Walk in the footsteps of archaeologist Howard Carter and experience the tomb and all its treasure as they were at the moment of discovery. Special exhibition tickets for Crown Center members are $4 and include audio guides. Made possible by the Benjamin & Ida Tallin Fund.

Trip to Galleria MallWednesday, December 13 (12:00 pm)

Trip to Annual Holiday Celebration ConcertSunday, December 17 (2:00 pm)Town & Country Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the St. Louis Concert Choir and Rising Generation Youth Chorus to bring audiences a moving and joyous holiday experience! Support provided by the Novack Family Music Fund.

Trip to Brunch at The ShackMonday, December 18(10:30 am)

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Elston TaylorCrown Center welcomes Elston Taylor to our staff as bus driver. He retired from a career in sales and was looking for something to do that involved people and not just sales numbers.

He has been in St. Louis for the past 8 years but is originally from Kansas City. He is a Cardinal and Mizzou fan and loves living in St. Louis. Elston has been married to his wife Kathy for 21 years, has 3 sons and 13 grandchildren. In his spare time he is in a jazz & blues

band called J Monet. Elston enjoys being responsible for people feeling safe and having a pleasur-able ride on the Crown Center bus.

Language of MusicT H E U N I V E R S A L

Crown Center is honored to host the professional musicians of the Saint Louis Symphony for a special chamber concert.

This special event is open to the community but seating is limited and reservations are required.

Join us for a reception following the concert.

This program, SymphonyCares for Seniors, is funded in part by the Silk Foundation. Additional funding provided by the Novack Family Music Fund.

No cost

RSVP to Melony Crayton at Crown Center (314) 991-2055.

Musicians from the Saint Louis Symphony performing music for string quartet

Monday, December 4 (7:00 pm)

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