The Kinneret Council on Aging has announced the honorees for their inaugural 2012 8 over 80 event on Sunday, February 26th, 2012. “We were thrilled with the support we have had from the community and were truly inspired by the number of outstanding individuals over the age of 80, who continue to contribute to our community,” said Carol Feuerman, 8 over 80 Chairperson.
The honorees for the 2012 event are:
- Harvey Arnowitz
- Al Gross
- Dr. Norman Wall
- Lester Mandall
- Tess Wise
- Elaine Lustig
- Helen Greenspun
- Bea Kellogg
The 8 over 80 honorary dinner will be held in the Delaney Dining Room at Kinneret Apartments and will benefit the Kinneret Council on Aging (KCOA).
For ticket and sponsorship information, contact Leslie Collin at 407-425-4537. The Kinneret Apartments are the Jewish community’s twin residence towers for low income senior citizens located in downtown Orlando.
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Posted in 8 Over 80 ,News November 22, 2011
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Posted in News October 6, 2011
The Board of Directors for the Kinneret Council on Aging and Kinneret I and II Apartments have announced their new Executive Board for 2011-2012. Newly installed officers are: Stephen Wolf, President; Carol Feuerman, Vice President of Development; Neal Blaher, Vice President of Programming; Amy Lefkowitz, Secretary; Mark Silverberg, Treasurer, and moving into the Past President position, is Alison Polejes.
Alison has served as the Board President for two 2 year terms. “Ali has brought this organization through challenging times. Under her leadership there have been many changes and accomplishes at Kinneret,” said Stephen Wolf, Kinneret’s new President. “During Ali’s tenure, we have contracted with a management company to handle the day to day operation of the apartments; been awarded and successfully completed a 1.5 million dollar stimulus grant to green retrofit the apartments in Kinneret II; renovated the lobbies in both buildings and continue to raise funds for our subsidized dining program and our Congregate Housing Services Program in spite of these challenging economic times”.
Posted in Uncategorized July 20, 2011
The Kinneret Council on Aging will proudly pay tribute to eight individuals over the age of 80 who have made significant contributions to the Central Florida community on Sunday, February 26, 2012.
The 8 over 80 event really resonates with the mission of the Kinneret Council on Aging and the inspiring stories we hear about seniors who contribute to our community through leadership, activism, altruism and philanthropy.
Members of the community have between now and October 15, 2010 to submit nominations. Individuals may nominate more than one person.
“We are looking for individuals who continue to participate actively in the community, defying stereotypes associated with older adults and refusing to slow down,” said Leslie Collin, Director of Development and Community Affairs for the Kinneret Council on Aging.
Click here to nominate a senior.
Posted in 8 Over 80 June 8, 2011
The Kinneret Council on Aging and Kinneret Apartments will host a Senior Health Care Expo at Kinneret Apartments on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 1 – 4pm in the Delaney Dining Room at Kinneret Apartments. In the past, our health fairs were held in our social hall and had limited participation due to the size of the room. This year, our event will be able to accommodate over 50 vendors!
Kinneret Apartments provides housing to over 300 independent living seniors. This event will not only be promoted to our residents and their families, but also to the other high-rise senior apartments located in the downtown Orlando area.
The following information will let you know how you can participant in this event. The deadline for sponsorship is August 31, 2011. Vendor registration will be accepted until October 21st, 2011. Vendors will be able to setup the morning of the event and will have reserved parking at the Courtyard at Lake Lucerne.
We hope that you will join us! If you would like further information or have questions, please contact us. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
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Posted in News May 30, 2011
On February 27th, 2011 the Kinneret Council on Aging honored eight individuals over the age of 80 who have made significant contributions to the Central Florida community on Sunday, February 27th, 2011.
You can watch the video below to get a great sense of why KCOA honored these eight seniors.
Kinneret Council on Aging’s 8 Over 80 Honorees 2011.
Next years event is scheduled for February 26, 2012. Nominations will begin on June 15th. Check back for more information.
Posted in 8 Over 80 April 5, 2011
Bottom, Left to Right: Phyllis Kamenoff, Esther Gluskin, Harriett Lake, Jean Dolen; Top, Left to Right: Bob Weissmann, Berny Raff, Joe Lefkowitz, Abe Wise.
The Kinneret Council on Aging is proud to announce the 8 Over 80 honorees for 2011. KCOA will proudly pay tribute to these eight individuals over the age of 80 who have made significant contributions to the Central Florida community on Sunday, February 27th, 2011.
You can help us honor these eight individuals by making a donation the the KCOA in their honor. Click here for more 8 Over 80 information.
2011 8 Over 80 Honorees:
Abe Wise: Abe, 88, has lived in Orlando since 1946. Abe, whose business background is in real estate development and building, was part of a core group of individuals that laid the foundation for the building of Kinneret Apartments and the Jewish Community Center. He served as the JCC’s first President. He was also a founding member of Temple Israel and TOP Foundation, serving as TOP’s President as well. Abe and his wife Tess, has created an Endowment of Professorship in Judaic Studies at UCF. Abe and Tess celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this past October. Nominated by: Geanne Share.
Bob Weissmann: After retiring from a successful law firm in NYC, Bob, 81, became counsel to Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, specializing in Real Estate and Commercial transactions. In addition to his professional services, Bob currently serves as a mentor to many of the attorneys on staff and generously shares his time and experiences to help those around him grow. Bob currently serves on the board of Jewish Family Services, where he previously was a past president. He has also served on the board of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando. He has an active lifestyle that includes biking, tennis and traveling. He is a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Bob and his wife Rita will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in 2011. Nominated by: Aaron J. Gorovitz, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed.
Harriett Lake: Harriett is now 88 and is the leading private philanthropist in the Greater Orlando area to both Jewish and cultural organizations. She is a passionate advocate for political, economic and social change. Her personality and great intelligence is well known and she serves as a leader for countless other individuals to participate and give to their community, no matter how much time or money they can afford. Nominated by: Lois Silverberg.
Joe Lefkowitz: Joe, 84, is well known in the community for his commitment to many of the Jewish organizations and temples. Joe is also an astute businessman and entrepreneur, and has dedicated himself to advising and helping small business owners and other entrepreneurs to be successful. He recently was honored by SCORE, a non-profit who dedicates itself to free business counseling to small businesses for his 25 years of service. Joe is known as a man of his word, and is considered the “patriarch” of his large, extended family. Nominated by: Ryan Lefkowitz, nephew.
Phyllis Kamenoff: Phyllis, 86, is a caring, dynamic and creative person with inexhaustible energy. She was one of the earliest Jewish residents to come to Orlando, arriving in the 1940’s. She is a cancer survivor and often counsels others going through treatment. She is a 55 plus year member of Temple Israel, a founder of the Jewish Community Center, a longtime supporter of The Holocaust Center, JFS, Kinneret and Historical Society of Central Florida. Nominated by: Michael Kamenoff (son) and Jeff Gaeser (cousin).
Esther Gluskin: Esther, just celebrated her 85th birthday in November and will become a Bat Mitzvah on April 16, 2011. She is a retired Reading Specialist, and is now in her 12th year as a volunteer with the Orange County School system teaching and tutoring 3rd graders at Waterbridge Elementary. She does water aerobics 3 times a week, does yoga, sings with the Williamsburg singers and is currently President of her Hadassah group through SOJC. She has mastered the computer and not only plays daily scrabble games, but uses email and facebook to keep up with her friends and family. She is active in her temple, SOJC, the Chai Steppers and Hadassah. Nominated by: Gloria Gluskin.
Berny Raff: Berny, 83, is a longtime volunteer at Congregation Ohev Shalom. He has been President of the COS Seniors for 20 years. Ohev’s religious school children know Berny as he has feed them every Wednesday for the past 25 years. He also works on the monthly bulletin. Berny begins and ends every day with a smile, and touches the lives of every person he meets with his positive attitude and dedication. He is a devoted husband to his wife Eleanor, whom he visits daily in the nursing home. Nominated by: Susan Sparrow, OHEV Clergy Assistant.
Jean Dolen: Jean, is a Kinneret resident and will be 90 in April. She was part of the first graduating class of Queens College in New York in 1941. Jean is very active in the community and at Kinneret. She volunteers weekly for Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP); OTTER (older teachers teaching early readers) by reading to a young child in a Head Start program, and volunteers one day a week at the Florida Blood Center. She works in the Kinneret Boutique and the Kinneret Co-op. She is active in the JCC and the Sisterhood of Congregation Ohev. Jean has the ability to transcend generations and as adored by her children and grandchildren. Nominated by: Beth Riehl (daughter) and Stacy-Ann Nembhard, Foster Grandparent program.
Posted in 8 Over 80 December 5, 2010
Kinneret Council on Aging is proud to be a participating program in the Hankuah Project.
Shopping for Hanukah Gifts? Look no further…the Hanukah Project (Tax Deductible) Gift Cards let you give the gift of giving – It’s a win-win for everyone.
You get to share your values and priorities with others; the recipient of the card gets to choose how the donation is allocated – the chosen agency and/or synagogue get more monies to run their programs.
Gifts cards are available as physical cards or e-cards.
Click here to learn more.
Posted in Hanukah ,Holidays ,News Tagged: Hanukah November 23, 2010
On October 12 Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced the $1.56 Million Green Retrofit funding as part of the Recovery Act.
The funding provided to green the Kinneret II Apartments is part of a quarter-billion dollar effort to green HUD-assisted affordable housing across the country.
At Kinneret II, this funding will help install new, high-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems, water savers such as low-flow toilets, energy efficient windows and lighting upgrades, and rehabilitated kitchens.
“For residents, the benefits are clear. These upgrades will not only help save our environment — they will help save money by cutting utility costs by 15 percent, said Donovan at the event.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Congressman Alan Grayson, Congresswoman Corrine Brown and Alison Polejes, President of Kinneret Apartments and Council on Aging, joined Donovan at the event held infront of the Kinneret Apartments.
“Resident health will be improved due to investments in a new plant to reduce the toxicity of pest treatment in the apartments,” Donovan told the residents and media.
All told, the Green Retrofit rehabilitations will help extend the affordability of the Kinneret II Apartments for another 15 years, allowing them to continue providing safe, sustainable housing to low-income seniors.
Click here to read Secretary Donovan’s full comments.
Posted in News October 15, 2010
On Sunday, October 17, 2010 from 11:30 – 2:30pm the Kinneret Council on Aging and the Kinneret Tenants Association will be hosting a Family Fun Day. Kinneret residents, their families, Kinneret Council on Aging donors and the community will be invited to experience a fun day at Kinneret Apartments.
“Kinneret is a busy place. We want our families and the community to see all that goes on here,” said Dan Shively, KTA President. KTA will host bingo events and the Boutique and Grocery Co-Op will be open for business. “We have activities planned for adults and children,” said Shively. Local organizations will provide live entertainment on stage in the Delaney Dining Room as well as a health and wellness fair. Hot deli sandwiches and salads will also be available as well as cotton candy and popcorn. Children’s activities will include a bounce house, face painting, Wii gaming and an interactive arts and crafts project with Kinneret residents.
Posted in News August 30, 2010
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The Kinneret Council on Aging has announced the honorees for their inaugural 2012 8 over 80 event on Sunday, February 26th, 2012. “We were thrilled with the support we have had from the community and were truly inspired by the number of outstanding individuals over the age of 80, who continue to contribute to our community,” said Carol Feuerman, 8 over 80 Chairperson.
