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You are invited to The Knitting Club!
This relaxed gathering on the third Thursday of every month is not for seniors only. We provide the yarn and patterns, and all products are donated to Spokane area shelters. Always wanted to learn how to knit? We have some of the best teachers in town! The Knitting Club meets in the Temple Beth Shalom Library at 1322 E. 30th Avenue, Spokane. Transportation assistance is available.

The Knitting Club is scheduled to meet on the following Thursdays in 2011 from 1-2:30 pm.

• January 27
• February 24
• March 24
• April 28
• May 26
• June 23
• July 28
• August 25
• September 22
• October 27
• November- Thanksgiving, no knitting club
• December 22
  
  

Thanks to all committed knitters for a great year!  All our handiworks will go to Hope House, a program of Volunteers of America for homeless women.

SAJFS hosts monthly luncheons for the senior members of our community to have the opportunity to socialize and learn together. Programs include history, arts and culture lectures, and light entertainment.
 
The luncheons are held the second Thursday of the month at Temple Beth Shalom from 12-1:30pm.

Please join us! We are happy to arrange transportation for you if necessary. 

2011 Programs

September 8: AppleFest!
Get ready for Rosh Hashanah, and celebrate our Washington heritage by learning all about apples.  Our guest will be Kole Tonnemaker from Tonnemaker Farms, an organic local farm, who will share details about many different types of apples, and some of the secrets for growing the best!

No October Luncheon--Happy New Year!!

November 10: Fit to Go: Tips for Staying Fit and Healthy During the Winter Months
Hillary and Jason Berg have owned and operated Infinity Fitness Inc in downtown Spokane for nearly 5 years.   They offer continuous education and training in subjects ranging from low back health and core training to special considerations for female athletes and golfers.  With nearly 17 years of experience between them Hillary and Jason continue to facilitate client success in all areas of health and fitness, and are happy to talk about the secrets to senior fitness.

December 8: Give Back!

Our special guest this month will be Rusty Barnett, Director of Hope House. Hope House was founded in response to the 1997 serial murders of women on the streets of Spokane to offer women protection from violence on the street. Operated by Volunteers of America since 2001, Hope House is dedicated to making a significant difference in the lives of homeless women. Rusty will tell us about the stories of the women sheworks with, and the day-to-day life of Hope House.

In the spirit of the holiday season of giving, we will also participate in a project that will benefit the women of Hope House.  They are in need of travel size toiletry items, hats and scarves. During the luncheon we will pack bags with assortments of soap, shampoo, toothpaste, razors, and deodorant. Please bring some items to donate if you can. The Knitting Club will also donate the hats and scarves that were knitted with love.

January 12: Pure Entertainment.  It's Movie Day!
Join us for a pizza lunch, and an entertaining film.

February 9:  Ever Heard of the Jewish Gouchos?
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Rebecca Marquis, professor of Spanish Literature at Gonzaga University.  Many people are not aware of the number of Jewish immigrants to Argentina beginning the late 19th Century.  Today, Argentina is home to the 7th largest Jewish population in the world, but is roots began with these Jewish gouchos, or cowboys.  This talk will discuss the events that came together to merge Jewish and Argentine culture in a unique way.