Los Angeles Jewish Home Announces Formation of Annual Walk of Ages 'Inner Circle'

RESEDA, Calif., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In preparation for the eleventh annual Walk of Ages, presented by Wells Fargo, the Los Angeles Jewish Home announces the formation of the Inner Circle planning committee.   Open to community leaders and others who are interested in making a positive impact on the lives of seniors, the Inner Circle will play an important vital role in the planning of this year's event.  The Walk of Ages 5K mini-marathon is set for Sunday, December 5, 2010, at the Home's Eisenberg Village campus in Reseda.

"After a decade of incredibly enthusiastic support, the Jewish Home is extending an opportunity to those who support the Los Angeles senior community to participate as an event leader," says Walk of Ages chairman Shelly Markman.  "We are constantly looking for fresh perspectives and ways to reach out across the city, and are excited to hear new ideas from those who want to be in a central role for a great event."

If you are interested in joining the Walk of Ages Inner Circle, you are invited to attend the kick-off meeting on Monday, September 20, 2010.  The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at Fountainview at Eisenberg Village.  Reservations are required.  RSVP for your space by contacting Denise Horowitz at (818) 774-3324 or [email protected].   Fountainview is the latest addition to the Home's family of services.

The Walk of Ages, presented by Wells Fargo, is a 5K mini-marathon organized by the Los Angeles Jewish Home to help raise funds to provide the Home's vital services to seniors.  Participants may walk or run as individuals or as part of a team.  It's simple – sign up, get sponsors, and be eligible to win prizes – all to support the Home's residents, and partake in a day of food, fun, and festivities.

Founded in 1912, the world-renowned Los Angeles Jewish Home is one of the foremost multi-level senior living communities in the United States and the largest single-source provider of senior housing in Los Angeles. In total, the Home annually serves more than 1,700 seniors through our extraordinary continuum of services. Each year, more than 1,200 women and men are cared for in-residence on two village campuses, with services including independent-living accommodations, residential care, skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitative care, acute psychiatric care, and Alzheimer's disease and dementia care. Another 500 seniors are served through the Home's community-based programs, which includes Skirball Hospice and community clinics. The Home is a nonprofit organization that relies upon donations from individuals, corporations and foundations to continue its remarkable work. Further information regarding the Home can be found online at www.jha.org or by calling (818) 757-4407.

SOURCE Los Angeles Jewish Home

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