The Kosher Senior Café at the Dwares JCC has expanded

Since September, seniors coming to 401 Elmgrove Avenue have been able enjoy a kosher lunch and entertainment three days a week instead of just two. The Senior Café, offered by Jewish Family Service Kosher Nutrition Program, expanded to a third day in order to meet the needs of the aging community. For a suggested donation of $3, older adults and people with disabilities can enjoy a healthy meal, companionship and amusement. Meals are provided by Accounting for Taste, a local kosher catering company.

At the Dwares JCC, lunch starts at noon followed by an appealing program, including lectures, music, games and more. Mondays at 1:00 p.m., seniors are invited to join the fun during Game Day. Participants can bring one of their own or play one of the games on hand. Many have been enjoying a lively game of Scrabble. On Wednesdays and Fridays, a speaker or activity is offered after lunch and on the third Friday of the month, a musical show follows the meal.

Seniors can also arrive before lunch for some free enrichment programs at the Dwares JCC. On the first Friday of each month from 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Donna Christafulli guides participants in dance movement therapy. On the second Wednesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. fitness professional Jodie Thompson, teaches a balance and movement class for seniors.

One senior commented, “I look forward to seeing my friends at the Kosher Senior Café every chance I get. The food is great and the company is even better.”

JFS also provides Kosher meals five days a week, Monday through Friday, at Temple Am David in Warwick. A variety of programming is offered from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. daily, with a meal served at noon. Programs include lectures and films, music, bingo, dance therapy, blood pressure screening, and kibbitz groups led by JFS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION on either of these meal sites or to make a reservation, contact Neal Drobnis at ndrobnis@jewishallianceri.org or call 401-421-4111 ext. 107.