falls, along with educational materials and checklists. She also covered senior fall statistics, top causes and consequences of falls, and falls prevention and hazards. One in three adults aged 65 and older fall each year, with 2030% of those suffering moderate to severe injuries. Knowing and checking on neighbors and having contacts available in case of emergency are ways to enhance neighbor safety

Beit HaLev is conducting in-person services this year, led by Rabbi-Cantor Galit-Shirah. All services will be held in Clubhouse 3, Room 4. The High Holy Day schedule is: • Yom Kippur: Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. • Erev Sukkot: Sunday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m. • First Day of Sukkot: Monday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. • Erev Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah: Sunday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m.

7.5 million influenza illnesses, 3.7 million influenza-associated medical visits, 105,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations and 6,300 influenza-associated deaths, reports the CDC. During seasons when flu vaccine viruses are similar to circulating flu viruses, flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of having to go to the doctor with flu by 40-60%. A 2021 study showed that among adults

Congregation Sholom will hold Shabbat Shuva services with Rabbi Mike Mymon on Friday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Rabbi Mymon will also lead hybrid Shabbat Shuva services on Saturday, Oct. 1, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah portion is Vayeilech from the book of Deuteronomy. In this portion, Moses concludes his speech to the Israelites, blesses Joshua, and

Service/Gathering Times: Sunday morning at 10:30 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2; Wednesday morning Bible study at 10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2; the Hymn Sing is held on the fourth Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. Sermon for this week: Many Christians are curious and have not had the opportunity to discover the foundations of their faith. People will be challenged to dig deeper when

GRF PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Marsha Gerber GRF president While assessment increases are never welcomed, you do have some financial elements working in your favor. First, when many older adults say they’re on a fixed income, that’s not really true. You’re on Social Security, where your check rises in step with inflation. Few active workers can claim that automatic jump in income.