Peter B. Lewis Aquatic and Therapy Center Unveils Improvements I mprovements to the Peter B. Lewis Aquatic and Therapy Center, a service of Menorah Park Center for Senior Living, are now complete. On June 12, guests enjoyed a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the expanded “spa” locker rooms and new décor. Janet Rosel, who, with her late husband Peter B. Lewis, gave a major gift to renovate and expand the center, was honored at the event. The Aquatic Center was originally designed for 30 weekly therapy sessions and is today accommodating more than 300 each week. It also accommodates 400 health-maintenance members who have completed their prescribed therapy. The newly renovated space adds 2,000 sq. ft. of new construction Upcoming Programs at The Gathering Place Survivorship Support Group Thursday, August 14, 6:30 – 8 p.m. and Wednesday, August 27, 1:30 – 3 p.m. This program is for individuals who have completed cancer treatment. Call Betsy Kohn at 216.595.9546 for required advance registration. Prostate Partners Thursday, August 14, 6:30 – 8 p.m. A monthly program for men with prostate cancer. Family members are welcome. Dialogue with Dr. Leonard Bernstein. No registration required. Exercising Through Prostate Cancer Mondays and Wednesdays, September 8 through October 29, 2 – 3 p.m. An 8-week strength-training program for men with prostate cancer. Designed to reduce some of the side effects from hormone therapy treatments like weight gain and fatigue. Advance registration required by calling Beth Roth at 216.595.9546. Family Counseling Our children’s specialists are available to meet with parents or other family members to discuss concerns about issues with children who are coping with cancer in the family. Call 216.595.9546 to make an appointment. Menorah Park Foundation Director Joel Fox, Beachwood City Council President Fred Goodman, and Foundation Board President Rick Rivitz celebrate as improvements are unveiled. to the changing rooms, providing more dignity and comfort to the clients. In recognition of these improvements, Mayor Merle S. Gorden and Pictured: Menorah Park Board Member Nancy Glick receives a proclamation from Beachwood City Council President Fred Goodman. City Council proclaimed Thursday, June 12, 2014 as “Menorah Park – Peter B. Lewis Aquatic and Therapy Center Day” in the City of Beachwood. Upcoming Programs at Menorah Park Club Menorah Club Menorah, created for seniors who may be isolated or unable to get out and socialize, has been a great success on the Menorah Park campus. Participants meet on the third Monday of every month from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and it’s time to RSVP for August and September to ensure a seat! As a free service to the community, you can enjoy a day out, and come to Menorah Park’s Saltzman Auditorium to be pampered, socialize with peers and enjoy special activities, accompanied by a free signature chef-prepared lunch. Upcoming dates are August 18 and September 15, and every third Monday of each month thereafter. Free transportation is provided within our service area. Space is limited; reservations are required. Please RSVP to club host Tina Witt at 216.839.6673. Distance Learning Classes The Community is invited to participate in the following distance-learning classes, held on Mondays at 2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to lastuver@menorahpark.org, or call 216.831.5452, ext. 244. August 11 “Impressionism,” by the Cleveland Museum of Art August 18 “Then and Now: The History of Toys,” by The Toy Museum of New York (Brooklyn, NY) August 25 “FIN TV: Marine Science Research” by Mote Marine Laboratory (Sarasota, Florida) Scholar on Campus Community Program Join us for a community program, “Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of the World, ” Wednesday, September 10, at 7:30 p.m. Eleanor Roosevelt shares with the audience her tragedies and triumphs. Born into the opulent wealth of America’s “Golden Age,” she would grow from the shy, homely orphan into a confident, driven woman. Annealed by personal tragedy, she would emerge as a champion of civil rights, author, and stateswoman. She is best summed up by President Harry S. Truman, who dubbed her “The First Lady of the World.” Aging Resources Center Fall Dinner Conversation This year’s Fall Dinner Conversation, Hips and Knees – Challenges and Solutions, will take place Thursday, September 11. Dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m. and conversation will follow at 6:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. There is limited seating, so please reserve your space early. For more information or make reservations, please contact Beth Silver at bsilver@menorahpark.org or 216.839.6678. August 2014 n Beachwood Buzz 41