Or Ami Village is a dynamic community of partners age 60 and better
Our goal is to support one another, and promote new friendships and connections. We laugh and share, and offer friendship, understanding, and support to one another. Join us as we have fun, socialize over meals, celebrate holidays, and share in Temple services and events together.
Upcoming events
Or Ami Village: Getting Good at Getting Older
October 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Join us for our next interactive program based on Rabbi Laura Geller & Richard Siegel’s best-selling book! There are always dynamic discussions, lots of laughter, & bonding over common themes. This program is for members of Or Ami Village. Please bring your own lunch. We’ll provide drinks & dessert
Or Ami Village: Get Ready for Mitzvah Day with The Village!
October 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
During & after Village Wednesdays in Oct. we’ll be decorating pillowcases for youth entering emergency foster care—turning simple fabric into something filled with love & comfort. Each pillowcase will be included in a comfort bag on Mitzvah Day to help bring a little warmth & care to a child in need
Or Ami Village: Village Wednesdays
October 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Play Canasta, Mahjong, Rummy Tile, or Skyjo, and schmooze with friends every Wednesday at Or Ami! During the month of Oct. – during and after Village Wednesdays – you also have the option of decorating pillowcases for foster children for Mitzvah Day.
Or Ami Village: “Conversations with Curt” for the Men of Or Ami Village
November 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Meet new people. Make new friends. Strengthen your connections. Led by Curt Gorlick, Certified Life Coach. This month, we will discuss: “What will make the years ahead not just comfortable, but genuinely enjoyable, meaningful, and full of life?” Bring your own lunch & drinks.
Or Ami Village: A Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Potluck
November 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are grateful for the many friends we have made through belonging to the Village. We hope you can join us in celebrating friendship, gratitude, and support. We’ll provide the turkey. Please bring a side dish to share. Be sure to fill out the potluck form when you RSVP
Check out a meaningful article by one of our villagers
The continuity of Personal Growth Through Aging
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By Myron Dembo, Ph. D
My wife Nancy and I meet monthly with a temple group at Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas, California. We participate in a 55-plus group called Getting Good at Getting Older—with Or Ami Village. This group, which meets for various activities such as discussions, workshops, and social events, has greatly enhanced the meaning of our lives and our involvement in our Temple. In one recent session, Rabbi Paul Kipnes led a discussion asking: Can we still make childhood wishes come true? What possibilities do you wish you had pursued? Many participants discussed how they were now pursuing activities they had not had time for or had lost interest in earlier days. One 81-year-old woman in this group told her story:
