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Or Ami Village—it’s not a place. It’s a vibrant community created and led by Or Ami partners 60+ years and beyond that nourishes the mind, heart, and spirit.
Not a Villager yet? Want to find out more? Email us at village@orami.org. Already a paid Villager? Thank you! Your support means so much.
Quarterly Newsletter with reviews of past programs, news of upcoming events, kvelling corner, bulletin board, cartoons, recipes, healthy living tips.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT OR AMI VILLAGE
“Really enjoying the events and opportunity for new friendships!”
“Thank you for creating and implementing the Or Ami Village! Your efforts are greatly appreciated.”
“Thank you for keeping the senior group connected.”
“The recent picnic in the park was so refreshing. How great to meet each other outside our Zoom boxes!”
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Upcoming Events
Or Ami Village
Village Wednesdays
Wednesday, August 13 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT (In-Person at Or Ami)
Village Wednesdays are a casual and wonderful way for us to come together to: Play your favorite games and learn new ones • Energize your spirit of friendly competition • Try a new craft or improve an existing one • Have fun!
PLAY: Mahjong, Rummy Tile, Scrabble • Poker • Bridge • Dominoes • Canasta
LEARN: Beg. Crochet • Knitting • Mahjong
CREATE: Crafts
What would you like to play? Please let us know.
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Or Ami Village
An Evening of Dining and Theatre
Marcello Ristorante / Conejo Players Theater rendition of ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
Saturday, August 16
5:30 pm PDT – Dinner (Marcello Ristorante – 140 W Hillcrest Dr., Ste 117, Thousand Oaks)
8:00 pm PDT – Play (Conejo Players Theatre – 351 S Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks)
Meet for dinner at Marcello Ristorante, followed by the Conejo Players Theatre rendition of ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
Please RSVP so we can pre-purchase a block of tickets ($22 each) and sit together
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Or Ami Village
Getting Good at Getting Older
Friday, August 22 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm PDT (In-Person at Or Ami)
This month’s topic: “As we face the High Holy Days, let’s contemplate: What can we do to strengthen our own community and our Or Ami Village?”
Join us for our next interactive program based on Rabbi Laura Geller and Richard Siegel’s best-selling book! Our Getting Good at Getting Older group meets monthly. There are always dynamic discussions, lots of laughter, and bonding over common themes.
Please bring your own lunch. We’ll provide drinks and dessert!
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Or Ami Village
Special Village Wednesday
Wednesday, August 27 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PDT (In-Person)
Let’s do a mitzvah by participating in MAZON’s national postcard campaign, No One Deserves to Go Hungry. Completed postcards will be sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture with messages to
preserve the programs in place that help those facing food insecurity in our country.
We will have time for games and socializing, too.
Please bring a brown bag lunch — we’ll provide drinks and dessert
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Or Ami Village
Catered Brunch with Our Rabbi
Sunday, September 7 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm PDT (In-Person)
In a World Turned Upside Down, How Do We Turn Back to What Matters?
Join us for a special catered brunch and discussion on preparing for the High Holy Days with Rabbi Paul Kipnes.
RSVP Required.
Cost: $18 per person
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org