Television personality Jean West, a long-time WAVE 3-TV reporter, will be the keynote speaker at The Temple’s 2015 Senior University program on Thursday, April 16, at The Temple.
The daylong program begins with registration and a continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m., followed by West, who will speak on “Can We Cure Alzheimer’s in the Kitchen?”
The program also includes three sets of workshops, and participants can choose from nine offerings led by rabbis and community experts.
The 11 a.m. workshops include a presentation by Louisville Orchestra musicians Matt and Kathy Karr; “Trying to Make Sense of Israel’s Elections” with Rabbi David Ariel-Joel; and “Age-ing to Sage-ing” with Nadyne Lee.
The 12:50 p.m. workshops include “Hoops, Horses and Sports Mania” with Tim Sullivan; “Across the Sabbath River: The Jews of India” with Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport; and “Alleviating Senior Stress” with Dr. Ora Frankel.
The 1:40 p.m. workshops include “Better Balance, Fewer Falls” with Joan Rickert; “A Jewish Understanding of Angels” with Rabbi Gaylia Rooks; and “Long Term Care Options” with Mauri Malka.
A healthful lunch will be served, and the day will end with a closing program and dessert.
All are welcome. Senior University is $12 for the entire day, to be paid at the door, but preregistration is required. RSVP to The Temple office, 502-423-1818.