Lots of people talk about second acts, but not many people make the transition look so easy! Meet journalist Dan Neman, a movie critic for 27 years who became a professional food writer at age 50, and then relocated here to join the St. Louis Post-Dispatch staff. Come to the Mirowitz Center and listen to Dan's fun stories...
Scary headlines and crime statistics can be alarming, so learn how to proactively protect yourself and your family without unnecessary worry. Scott Biondo, Director of Community Security for the Jewish Federation and broader St. Louis Jewish community, returns to the Mirowitz Center to help you increase situational awareness and personal confidence while reducing the chances of...
Circle Talk is a five-week, facilitated discussion group series led by Holly Mathis, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, a nurse practitioner and presenter for the Speakers Bureau with AARP. Circle Talk will guide you in curriculum-based discussions that build meaningful connections and reduce isolation and loneliness. “Enter as strangers, leave as friends” is the class motto. Join the conversation!...
Every Monday, from 10 AM to 4 PM, join us at the Mirowitz Center to play Mahjong, bridge, poker, or Mexican Train dominoes – whatever you like! You may bring your own snacks to enjoy and share. No reservations are necessary for these weekly games, but please plan to coordinate your group's schedule and any needed...
Most people take at least one dietary supplement, but what do we really know about their safety and effectiveness? Are they food or medicine, or both? The answer might surprise you. Join geriatric pharmacy expert and author Hedva Barenholtz Levy, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, at the Mirowitz Center as she addresses common myths and helps you make smarter...
Calling all beginning, experienced, and wannabe crafters! Join the talented and enthusiastic Anna Lehrke for a monthly six-part series at the Mirowitz Center, where inspiration, creativity, and a sense of community come together. Each 90-minute session is a standalone experience, featuring a new hands-on project you can proudly keep or gift. Crafting is more than just fun – it’s a boost for...
Calling all READERS! This online book club, in partnership with the St. Louis County Library, is available through Zoom or even the telephone. Referencet Librarian Hillary Peppers, who has worked in public libraries for many years, facilitates this morning group discussion every third Thursday of each month. So come and share your love of literature with positive,...
Led by Nikki Adams, MSW, LMSW, a trained facilitator with Provident Behavioral Health, this monthly group at the Mirowitz Center is a compassionate and supportive space for older adults to navigate the journey of grief by sharing experiences, finding comfort, and building connections with others. Sign up every month you plan to attend. Supported by a...
Are you caring for a loved one? Caregiving can be a joyful and rewarding experience. It can also be stressful, frustrating, and overwhelming. In this new caregiver support group at the Mirowitz Center, led by Joan M. Hirst, MA, of JFS St. Louis, participants will have a safe space to share personal experiences, access resources,...
What were some of your favorite nicknames growing up? What did you call your grandparents? Do you have any favorite celebrity or sports-figure nicknames? Remember “Dizzy,” “Fonzie,” “Twiggie,” “Houdini,” “Ozzie,” and “Hot Lips?” Join local author Alan Spector – also known as “Butch,” “Monkey,” “Train,” “Toots,” and “Pepaw” – as he discusses his book All Things Nicknames. Come ready...
Rabbi James Stone Goodman and Rabbi Susan Talve, both of Central Reform Congregation, return to the Mirowitz Center for another special program! Drawing from Rabbi Goodman’s fourth book, Black Fire White Fire, they will present together, blending music, poetry, and storytelling into a soulful journey through ancient wisdom and creative expression. No cost to register, but...
Get ready to re-live the sounds of the 60s and 70s! The Mirowitz Center Community Singers, under the direction of professional musician Robert Denison, will be performing folk songs you remember from Joan Baez, Carole King, James Taylor, and the New Age movement. Experience the Age of Aquarius, when we dreamed of peace and harmony, and loving...