Purim Party Livens Up The Elderly On Tuesday, February 23, a warm and festive pre-Purim get together was held in the office of COJO of Flatbush’s Project Care. The dedicated staff members welcomed a jubilant group of elderly women in order to brighten up their day and share with them the charm of Purim. It is said that “if you save one life, it is as if you have saved the world.” The attendees listened to the speaker’s inspirational tale depicting Queen Esther’s convictions to save the Jewish people. The next speaker enlightened guests with ideas on safety in the home, implementing different measures to assure that their homes are a safe environment. The women enjoyed the afternoon as they exchanged stories, ate, drank, and laughed together. Following the event, Project Care received a phone call from a party member who said that parties like these mean so much to her, that just getting out of the house and socializing adds to her otherwise eventless life. To mirror the party’s Purim theme, all the attendees wore sparkling jew-
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White Oaks Resort Niagara on-theLake eled crowns and brightly colored necklaces as part of the many gifts that were distributed for them to take home. The tables were set up with multi color decorations, displaying refreshments such as fruit, hamantashen and a cookie spread. The best gift was a framed, colored picture from the day’s event, as a memorandum of the joyous occasion. Project Care Volunteer Services of the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush, Inc. aims to enhance the quality of life of the elderly and infirm members of the community by providing aid and comfort through its dedicated staff members and volunteers. If you would like to be part of this mitzvah by providing your time, or if you know a person who may benefit from it, please contact Ruthie Steinberg at 718-627-5602 or e-mail her at cojovolunteers@yahoo.com.
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