News from Menorah Park Happy Centennial Birthdays to Menorah Park Residents! Happy Birthday to Beatrice Miller who celebrated her 100th birthday on January 31. Beatrice married Dr. Bernard Miller and they have two daughters – Gail Eisen (Joel) and Carol Streem (Dr. Richard), who live in Beachwood, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Beatrice loves music and going to Menorah Park’s own Speakeasy. She also enjoys going to their musical programs and most of all, she enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In honor of her centennial birthday, Mayor Merle S. Gorden and City Council proclaimed Sunday, January 31, 2016 as “Beatrice Miller Day” in the City of Beachwood. Happy birthday, too, to Ann Berk who recently celebrated her 103rd birthday and to Paula Birnbaum who celebrated her 101st birthday. Pictured from top: Bea Miller with granddaughters (from left) Kara Eisen and Lauren Redland; Ann Berk with her son, Jerry; and Paula Birnbaum with Rabbi Joseph Kirsch. Brain Aerobics Classes Center 4 Brain Health offers the community Brain Aerobics Classes to strengthen memory, learn meditation exercises, work on problem-solving skills and master stress relief techniques – all designed to improve memory and cognition. Engage your brain with others during a one-hour class. Fun and interactive classes are offered weekdays, Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon. Enjoy special events, social gatherings and health educational events on Fridays, from 11 am to noon, for a modest fee of $5 to $15 per event. To view a current class schedule, visit www.center4brainhealth.org or contact Krystal L. Culler, director, at 216.839.6685. Distance Learning The following Distance Learning programs take place in Menorah Park’s Miller Boardroom and are free and open to the community. To participate, please RSVP to lastuver@menorahpark.org. Monday, April 4 • 2:30 – 3:30 pm “Preserving the Past” by the Penn Museum (Philadelphia, PA) Monday, April 11 • 2:30 – 3:15 pm “Introduction to Impressionism” by the Cleveland Institute of Music Monday, April 18 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm “Engineering for Animals: Exhibit, Design & Beyond” by the Minnesota Zoo (Apple Valley, Minnesota) Monday, April 25 • 2:30 – 3:15 pm] “So You Know the U.S. Government?” by the Ohio History Connection (Columbus, Ohio) Monday, May 2 • 2:30 - 3:20 Habitats of the Gulf of Mexico" by the Texas State Aquarium (Corpus Christi, Texas) Save the Date! BRAVISSIMO! “Job Well Done” On June 26, Menorah Park will celebrate its 110th anniversary and honor Steve Raichilson, who announced his retirement after serving as executive director for 29 years. The celebratory event will be held at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. For more information, please contact Jane Furth at 216.839.6688 or jfurth@ menorahpark.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit menorahpark.org for more information. Programs at Temple Emanu El Tot Shabbat Friday, April 8 • 5:30 pm Children ages 6 and under with a parent are invited to attend Tot Shabbat, which will include a short service, songs, crafts and make-your-own-pizza night. RSVP to Carolyn Abrams at cabrams@teecleve.org or 216.454.1223. Max and Frieda Davis Tikkun Olam Award Friday, April 8 • 7:30 pm Burton (Burt) Saltzman, owner of Dave's Supermarkets, will be presented the Max & Frieda Davis Tikkun Olam Award for contributions to the community. The presentation will take place during Shabbat services and is open to the public. For information, contact 216.454.1300. Temple Emanu El is located at 4545 Brainard Road, in Orange Village. “It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.” – Dale Carnegie April 2016 n Beachwood Buzz 41