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Or Ami Village

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.

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Upcoming events

Or Ami Village: Village Wednesdays

July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Play Canasta, Mahjong, Rummy Tile, or Skyjo, and schmooze with friends every Wednesday at Or Ami!

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Or Ami Village: Getting Good at Getting Older

July 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Join us for our next interactive program based on Rabbi Laura Geller and Richard Siegel’s best-selling book! There are always dynamic discussions, lots of laughter, and bonding over common themes.

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Or Ami Village: Village Wednesdays

July 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Play Canasta, Mahjong, Rummy Tile, or Skyjo, and schmooze with friends every Wednesday at Or Ami!

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Or Ami Village: Dinner at Dinner at Freda’s Fine Food and A Motown Temptations Tribute Show

August 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM

JUST 2 TICKETS LEFT! Let’s enjoy a Village night as we dine and then dance and sing together in our seats!

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Or Ami Village: Village Wednesdays

August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Play Canasta, Mahjong, Rummy Tile, or Skyjo, and schmooze with friends every Wednesday at Or Ami!

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Or Ami Village: “Bridging the Generations” Lunch & Conversation with Rabbi Elana

August 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Gather with friends for lunch (provided) as Rabbi Elana discusses the importance of developing and strengthening relationships across generations and at every age and stage of life

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Or Ami Village “Conversations with Curt” Planning Meeting

August 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Curt Gorlick, Certified Life Coach, invites you to the Planning Meeting for a new monthly program for the men of Or Ami Village! Meet new people. Make new friends. Strengthen your connections. Bring your own lunch and drinks, and share your thoughts.

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Or Ami Village: Village Wednesdays

August 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Play Canasta, Mahjong, Rummy Tile, or Skyjo, and schmooze with friends every Wednesday at Or Ami!

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Or Ami Village: Village Wednesdays

August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Play Canasta, Mahjong, Rummy Tile, or Skyjo, and schmooze with friends every Wednesday at Or Ami!

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Or Ami Village: Up Close and Personal with Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway

August 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Villagers, join us for an intimate visit with Rabbi Lana as we discuss “Searching for Hope. How can we make a difference?” Please bring your lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided.

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Or Ami Village: Dinner at Frankie’s Italian Kitchen

August 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Join us on the patio for an evening of dining and friendship.

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Or Ami Village: Village Wednesdays

August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Play Canasta, Mahjong, Rummy Tile, or Skyjo, and schmooze with friends every Wednesday at Or Ami!

RSVP

Or Ami Village: Getting Good at Getting Older

August 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Join us for our next interactive program based on Rabbi Laura Geller and Richard Siegel’s best-selling book! There are always dynamic discussions, lots of laughter, and bonding over common themes.

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Or Ami Village: Concert in the Park with the Surf City Allstars

August 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM

The only “tribute” band where every member toured in the Beach Boys band. Bring your own dinner, blankets, and chairs.

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Our Villagers have so much to share, with a wealth of professional and life experiences. Please let us know if you'd like to lead a discussion on your topic of expertise.

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Check out a meaningful article by one of our villagers

The Middle @ Or Ami

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:

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