STAR
in person or on Zoom
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Suburban Thursday Afternoon Retirees, better known as STAR, meets every Thursday from 1-3 pm, except on Jewish and national holidays.  This vibrant group includes attendees from West Suburban Temple and Oak Park Temple, as well as the broader community. We are planning for October meetings to be available both in person and via zoom.  Our meetings are held at West Suburban Temple Har Zion, but we may have to relocate in the event of construction.  Please watch your temple emails for updates on location and programming.  Please join us in person if you can!

STAR, a joint endeavor of both Temples, offers a place for candid discussions on a variety of topics as well as an opportunity to socialize and to support each other.  Recent presenters have included STAR and Oak Park Temple member Peri Arnold on a history of Jews and the Democratic machine in the 24th ward under the leadership of Jacob Arvey; STAR member Mark Friedberger discussing his paper on "Academicians in Chicago: the Golden Age and After, 1965-2019;" Jordana Hoffman, the new Director of Programming and Member Engagement at Oak Park Temple, discussing her work and how we can participate, and Har Zion member Barb Yong on "The Wage Gap and What We Can Do About It."

STAR has longterm partnerships with Rush Oak Park Hospital, Dominican and Concordia Universities, Brookdale, Oak Park and River Forest Townships, Arbor West Neighbors, Jewish Child and Family Services and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. 

In November, STAR is currently scheduled to meet as follows:  
November 6th - Jennifer Rook, Director of Thrive Counseling Center in Oak Park, will be our presenter 
November 13th - A chance to schmooze and perhaps a movie or special guest
November 20th - Our presenter will be Albert Orsello, Executive Director of Prevention Partnership
November 27th - Thanksgiving, STAR does not meet

Watch your temple's weekly bulletins for updates on STAR programming and location.

If you'd like more information about STAR, contact your Temple office.  We at STAR feel like a small community learning and growing together.  Please join us!