Swim-In Annual Celebration Luncheon, Sunday May 19, 2013Since its inception by NCJW BCS in 1976, our members, in coalition with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, volunteer weekly at the Swim-In program at the JCC in Tenafly. Swim-In is a water therapy program for people with MS. Our volunteers help the swimmers enjoy the buoyancy of the water which enables body movement. In the words of one of the swimmers: “the physical, emotional and psychological benefits are invaluable to me and I can’t thank the volunteers at NCJW BCS enough.” At the end of each season swimmers, friends, families and volunteers enjoy each other’s company at their annual luncheon. For volunteers and clients alike, all agree that Swim-In is a rewarding experience.  Click to enlarge photo Photo: Front row seated L-R: Brian (dog), Arlene Silverstein, Crane (dog), Susan Stern, Christine Homayounifar, Joe Neary Second row L-R: Ruth Cowan, Carole Benson, Barbara Lightbody, Ina Miller-Silverstein, Cindy Sierra, Inez Swartz, Roxanne Reff, Abby Reff, Susan Siegel, Ava Tobias Silverstein, Millie Graye, Patti Pasquino (MS Society), Seymour Graye Back row L-R: Dave Lightbody, Michael Silverstein, Bernie Wolfeiler, Karen Sacks, Arleen Sugarman, Sue Boyle, Debbie Taffet, Priscilla Lindenauer, Ruth Kornheiser, Peter Hantman, Angela Silecchia, Karen Sandberg, Ilene Wechter, Alan Landsman MS Board members: Ruth Cowan, Ina Miller-Silverstein, Michael Silverstein, Abby Reff, Roxanne Reff, Barbara Lightbody, Joe Neary, Arlene Silverstein, Christine Homayounifar, Susan Stern, Angela Silecchia, Ava Tobias Silverstein |
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The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
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