Jewish Community Services - Baltimore

Have you attended Solo Aging before? Come back.

The FREE program has been refreshed with updated discussions, new perspectives, practical resources, and fresh opportunities to connect with others facing similar questions.

No matter where you are in your planning journey, there's always more to learn—and more people to meet.

We'd love to see both familiar faces and first-time participants.

🔗 Reserve your spot for today: jcsbalt.org/solo-aging-together/

Successes have a way of slipping through the cracks when we're focused on what's next.

Whether it's a project you completed, positive feedback from a supervisor, or a challenge you helped solve, keeping track of your accomplishments throughout the year can make performance reviews, resume updates, and career conversations much easier.

📝 A few notes today can save you a lot of time later.

👉 Visit IgniteCareerCenter.com for more career tips.

Thinking about donor conception or surrogacy? Learn from professionals who help families navigate these journeys every day.

Join us for a free virtual conversation featuring:
🔹 Meryl B. Rosenberg, Esq. – Founder & Director, ARTparenting
🔹 Bill Petok, PhD – Licensed Psychologist, Private Practice
🔹 Shantai Rivera-Bonilla – Practice Director, Global Fertility & Genetics

Together, they'll discuss the legal, emotional, and practical considerations of family building through donors or surrogates.

💙 Free and open to the public.
🔗 RSVP: jcsbalt.org/pathways-parenthood

🍨🎶 Join us for Scoops & Songs: A Sweet Trip Down Memory Lane!

Build your own ice cream sundae, enjoy a lively game of Name That Tune, and connect with others in a warm, welcoming environment.

We'll also share information about the new Medicare GUIDE Program for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

🔗 Learn more and register: jcsbalt.org/memory-cafe/

🌿 Mental Health Monday: Rest Is Productive

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to rest?

In a culture that often celebrates being busy, we can forget that rest is an essential part of our mental health. And rest doesn't always mean sleep. It can look like taking a walk, saying no to an extra commitment, spending time with loved ones, reading a book, or simply taking a moment to breathe.

This week, challenge yourself to make room for the kind of rest your mind and body need most.

If stress, anxiety, burnout, or life's challenges are making it difficult to feel your best, JCS Mental Health Services is here to help.

Learn more: https://jcsbalt.org/mental-health
💬 Tell us: What helps you recharge when life feels overwhelming?

🎒 Back-to-school excitement should be about new teachers, new friends, and new opportunities—not financial stress.

For families already struggling to make ends meet, the cost of school supplies can be overwhelming. Your gift to the JCS School Supply Fund helps provide store gift cards so parents can purchase the exact items their children need for the classroom.

💙 When you give, you're helping a child start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

Donate today: https://loom.ly/RI30eug