LIVESPECIAL AND ACTS OF KINDNESS JOINT PROGRAM
2026-04-14 17:15 - 19:15 (America/New_York)
An evening of connection and creativity at Solon Community Living. Volunteers will engage in conversation and assist residents with a simple craft project — no experience needed. Solon Community Living provides supportive, community-based housing for adults with disabilities so they can live and thrive.
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 5:15pm – 7:15 pm
Location: Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon, OH 44139

NCJW/CLE SELF-REFLECTION SERIES WITH REBECCA FELLENBAUM: EMOTIONAL REGULATION & THE GIFT OF TRIGGERS
2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike
We all get triggered or react in ways that we regret. But what if our triggers aren’t the problem and our reactions are actually doorways deeper into ourselves?
In this interactive workshop, certified somatic life coach Rebecca Fellenbaum will explore the gift of triggers and the power of emotional regulation. You’ll learn:

What emotional regulation means, and why it matters
How past experiences shape our behaviors and the patterns we live by today
How triggers reveal unconscious beliefs that are ready to transform
A step-by-step protocol for transforming our triggers

Through guided reflection and somatic practices, you’ll gain tools to regulate your emotions, respond with intention, and turn reactive moments into opportunities for growth.
Join us to move from reaction to reflection and build self-awareness for stronger relationships and lasting change.
Date: Wednesday, April 15
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Orange Branch Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Cost: Free

KNIT FOR A CAUSE WITH DIGKNITTY
2026-04-16 09:30 - 12:00 | NCJW/CLE, Unit H, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts., OH, United States
Calling all knitters and crocheters! DigKnitty is creating adorable bears, beautiful hats, scarves and blankets for the Share What You Wear project along with other community projects and we need your help.
Date: Thursday, April 16, 23, 30
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
Contact: For more information, please reach out to Nancy Markus at nancy.markus@gmail.com or 216-374-7444.
Knitting Instructions:
Below are links to knitting instructions for the most-knitted items used by DigKnitty Knitters. If you cannot attend the knitting session, you are welcome to contact Nancy Markus at 216-374-7444 to arrange for selecting yarns to take to knit at home. Completed projects would then be brought back to NCJW/CLE.

Knitted Baby Blankets
Knitted Bears
Knitted Hats
Knitted Scarves

More Information:
Every Thursday morning you can find up to 20 knitters and crocheters working hard around the large table in Unit H. NCJW generously provides the yarn for all our projects and you’d be amazed at the wonderful items our knitters/crocheters create!
Knitters/crocheters range in age from 35 to 92 and we welcome any NCJW member who would like to join us. We have a lot of fun!

Many of our items go to Share What You Wear. They use baby blankets, hats and scarves, large throws for teens aging out of foster care, and small stuffed toys.
Plush, fuzzy bears go to S.A.N.E. (sexual assault nurse examiner). Since June, we’ve provided them with almost 70 bears!
Project Warm Up gets hats and scarves every year as well as specific needs. This year we made specific hats and scarves and baby blankets and hats to accompany the coats given to children at Haven Home.
Special scarves for JFSA winter Hanukkah luncheon were lovingly made.
Shawls for Council Gardens were a bit hit at the summer get together where they were raffled off.
Pregnant with Possibilities gives our baby blankets and hats to clients who complete goals. Their director said she “looks forward to our masterpieces” every year.

The above projects are given to NCJW projects, but we also donate throughout the community.

Chesed Center has been the recipient of hats, scarves, and baby blankets.
University Settlement has been given lots of hats, scarves, socks, and blankets.
WarmUp Cleveland provides hats and scarves through the Cleveland Public Library System, and we have supported them with hats and scarves.
Hats and scarves have been taken to Israel through missions of our members.
The Gathering Place and Seidman Cancer Center have been given blankets and shawls for those going through chemotherapy.

ACTS OF KINDNESS AT LAURA’S HOME
2026-04-16 11:00 - 13:00
Help serve lunch and mingle with the residents at Laura’s Home, a Women’s Crisis Center that offers services designed to empower families and individuals to live healthy lives. Carpool available.
Date: Thursday, April 16th
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Laura’s Home (18120 Puritas Ave., Cleveland 44135)

NCJW/CLE BOOK CLUB
2026-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | NCJW/CLE, Unit H, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts., OH, United States
Marilyn Goldfein will lead a discussion on The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Please join us for an engaging and stimulating discussion.
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
No RSVP needed
For more information, or if you would like a copy of our titles selected for 2025-2026, please contact Margie Hirschfeld at buster28a@yahoo.com or Karen Singer at kbsing@verizon.net.
Future Book Club Choices
May 7 – The Bookclub for Troublesome Women by Maria Bostwick
June 4 – Book Selections for 2026-2027 Season
*Note this meeting will take place the third Thursday of April because Passover will be celebrated the evening of April1st through April 9th.

LIVESPECIAL.COM: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION: WHAT HAPPENS AT 14 YEARS OLD? EDUCATIONAL ZOOM BOOTCAMP
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) (Ohio’s vocational rehabilitation program) helps individuals find resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so they can gain and retain meaningful employment and independence. Ohio statewide booster sessions offer valuable insights into moving to adult life for families with youth who have disabilities. Sessions open to everyone!

Date: Thursday, April 16th
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Contact: Wendy@livespecial.com
Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/guh69hw

OPERATION WARMUP MEAL PREP FOR THE HOMELESS STAND DOWN
2026-04-17 09:00 - 11:00 | NCJW/CLE, Unit E, Unit E, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH, United States
We are seeking volunteers to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and pack additional meal items for donation to people experiencing housing insecurity.
Date: Friday, April 17
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am (It’s ok if you aren’t able to be there the entire session)
Location: Unit E, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
Registration: Limit of 20

YOUR MEMORY MATTERS
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
A clear, hopeful look at today’s breakthroughs, emerging treatments and the latest research in memory care.
Join us for a timely update on memory care, featuring a brief introduction to the Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and the latest on FDA-approved medications and treatments. We’ll also highlight current research, including the U.S. POINTER Study on lifestyle changes and blood-based biomarkers for earlier detection, and share opportunities to participate in clinical trials.
Free and Open to the Public
This event is part of the NCJW/CLE Women’s Health Series in partnership with LiveSpecial.com
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 12 – 1 PM
Location: Zoom
For guest registration, please submit a form for yourself, then return to the beginning to register each additional guest.

ACTS OF KINDNESS: BAKING FOR RENEE JONES EMPOWERMENT CENTER RED CORD NIGHT
2026-04-24 09:00 - 13:00 | NCJW/CLE, Warehouse (Unit L), 26055 Emery Road, Warrensville Heights, OH, United States
Acts of Kindness is supporting the Renee Jones Empowerment Center’s Red Cord Night Out, an event that provides hope and community for survivors of human trafficking. Please RSVP to Emily Metz mtzgobucks@yahoo.com Please drop off your baked goods and label items with key ingredients (nuts, gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.).
Date: Friday, April 24th
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Drop off baked goods in NCJW/CLE, Unit L, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.

2026 NORTHEAST OHIO TRANSITION EXPO
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00
Mark your calendar—starting at age 14 years old you need to start planning—all are welcome—over 70 vendors! Don’t miss the panel discussion!
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 9:00 am – 12 pm
Location: Independence Civic Center 6363 Selig Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44143
Any questions, contact: Wendy Spitz wendy@livespecial.com or call 216-378-2204
No registration required.

AN AFTERNOON WITH THE NORTHEAST OHIO INTERCULTURAL ASSOCIATION (NOICA)
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:30
Enjoy an afternoon of sharing cultures and traditional food and cultivating new relationships with members of the Northeastern Ohio Intercultural Association (NOICA). Learn about Ramadan as we explain the meaning of the Passover Seder plate. Space is limited.
Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: NOICA Center. 32901 Station St. Colony Square Building Solon, OH
Space is limited. 20 spots.

SUPER POWER HOUR(S) PROGRAM SHOWCASE
2026-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | NCJW/CLE, Unit E, Unit E, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH, United States
NCJW/CLE supports many meaningful programs and services in our community — and now you can experience their impact firsthand. The Super Power Hour(s) Program Showcase is a fun and interactive morning highlighting the power of NCJW/CLE in action.
During this hands-on event, you will rotate through four 20-minute sessions that highlight and support these NCJW/CLE programs:

Share What You Wear (SWYW)
Self-Reflection Series with Rebecca Fellenbaum
Social Justice & Advocacy
Threads of Love & Comfort RSVP today

Members are welcome to bring a friend who may be interested in learning more about NCJW/Cleveland! Dress casually and come prepared to make a difference. We can’t wait to see you there. Note: Participation requires the ability to walk a short distance between Unit E and the Office (Unit L). Please let us know if you require any accommodations.
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 10:00 am – 12 pm
Location: Unit L, H & E 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.

LIVESPECIAL.COM EVENT AT KNUTH’S
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00
Join NCJW/CLE for a fun, inclusive evening of shopping and style at Knuth’s!
Bring a friend and explore New Trends for EveryBODY at Knuth’s newly updated store, featuring fresh spring arrivals, a live model showcase, and light refreshments. Enjoy10% off your purchase during event, with 10% of proceeds supporting NCJW/CLE.
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Knuth’s at Landerwood Plaza, 30619 Pinetree Rd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124

REPRO RIGHTS PROGRAM WITH PLANNED PARENTHOOD
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike
The Cost of Defunding: How Policy Decisions Affect Access to Women’s Health Care
Speakers from Planned Parenthood will discuss the federal and state defunding landscape and its impact on access to care in Ohio. Open to the public.
Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 7:00–8:30 PM
Location: Orange Library

SING-A-LONG FOR BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY ELDERCLASS
2026-05-07 12:00 - 14:00
The Sing-A-Long troupe will lead an afternoon of music for the Beachwood Elderclass, a community program created especially for senior adults. The performance will feature familiar Broadway tunes, classic standards and beloved songs from the past. Both residents and non-residents can attend.
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm (Lunch will be served at12:00 pm and Sing-A-Long at 1:15 pm.)
Location: Beachwood High School Auditorium – 25100 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122
Contact: For more information or any questions, you may have, please contact Rhona Jacobson, rhona4books@gmail.com or Lynn Kleinman, kleinmanlynn7@gmail.com
Registration: Registration is required before May 5, no registrations over the phone or lunch walk-ins will be accepted. Check only, please do not send cash. To RSVP for this event have a check made out to: Beachwood Board of Education for $7 (Beachwood residents’ lunch) or $10 (non-residents lunch).
Registration Details:
Along with your check include :
YOUR NAME
RESIDENT OR NON-RESIDENT
MAY 7, ELDERCLASS LUNCHEON. $_________
Mail to: BEACHWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION
ATTN: ELDERCLASS
24601 Fairmount Blvd
Beachwood, Ohio. 44122
Event Details:
Lunch includes a Caesar salad, roasted Salmon, smashed potatoes, vegetable medley, and key lime pie bites. If you have special dietary needs, please call:
Beachwood bistro. at 216-831-2080 ext. 7131 and ask for Gabby Greer-Jones.

EMPOWERING WOMEN TO BREAK FREE FROM TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANNIE ROTH
2026-05-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike
Join us for a powerful conversation with Annie Roth, founder of Find Your Voice Now, an organization dedicated to helping individuals break free from unhealthy relationships and reclaim their power.
Since 2022, Find Your Voice Now has provided non-clinical peer support to thousands, offering practical tools and a welcoming, inclusive space for anyone navigating challenging personal or professional relationships. Their work focuses on building resilience, fostering healthy change, and empowering individuals to confidently find—and use—their voice.
Date: Wednesday, May 13Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Orange Branch, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH

BUILDING BRIDGES WITH BOOKS EVENING STICKERING
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 | NCJW/CLE, Unit H, Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts., OH, United States
A fun and productive evening stickering session, to ensure books are ready for Little Free Libraries. A great way to get involved, meet others, and support NCJW/CLE’s work in a relaxed setting. Please bring gently used or new books to add to our boxes! Light snacks and treats will be provided.
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (first session) & 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm (second session)
Location: Unit H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
SESSION 1 REGISTRATION (5:30 – 7PM)
SESSION 2 REGISTRATION (7:30 – 9PM)
