Scottsdale residents invited to apply for advisory boards

Scottsdale residents are invited to apply for positions opening this fall on several boards and commissions.

There will be openings on the Human Services Commission, Judicial Appointments Advisory Board, Library Board, Loss Trust Fund Board, Neighborhood Enhancement Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and the Scottsdale Pride Committee.

Applications should be submitted by Sept. 14, and Scottsdale City Council will nominate from the applicant pool on Oct. 2. Those nominated will be interviewed on Oct. 23. Appointments are for three‑year terms. First‑term members may re‑apply.

A complete listing of vacancies and an application form are available on the city’s Web site at ScottsdaleAZ.gov. Follow the links for “Mayor, Council and Government” and “Boards and Commissions.”

For information, see the city’s Web site or call (480) 312‑2412.

Jewish services set

St. Rose Catholic Church, 2825 W. Rose Canyon Circle in Anthem has made its administration room available to the Valley Jewish community to observe Reform High Holy Day services.

The services will be conducted by a qualified religious leader active in the Jewish community.

Officiating will be Nina Perlmutter, professor emeritus in religions philosophy at Yavapai College and  a fourth‑year rabbinical student at The Academy of Jewish Religion in Los Angeles.

Rosh Hashanah services will be at Sundown Sept. 12; Yom Kippur, Nol Kidre at Sundown Sept. 21; and Yom Kippur, Viskor services during the day Sept. 22.

Seating is limited.

Tickets are $30 for ages 13 and older; $10 ages 6‑12 and no charge for those younger than 6.

To reserve a seat email Warren Siminoff at warrensiminoff@qwest.net or call (623) 551‑1497.

Sjorgren’s group to meet

The Phoenix support group for Sjogren’s Syndrome, the mystery autoimmune disease with no known cause or cure, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Scottsdale Athletic Club, 8225 E. Indian Bend Road.

Members and guests are urged to attend and learn more about the nutritional needs of those afflicted by this unusual malady.

Dr. Kristine Werner, PhD, will be guest speaker.  Werner has done research on the nutritional needs of Sjogren’s Syndrome patients.

Werner’s Club 50 Fitness Center is designed for people 50 and older and specializes in personal training for people with various health issues ranging from knee replacements to arthritis and autoimmune diseases.

Those desiring to attend the luncheon are should send an $18 reservation check to Lois Peach, 9797 N. 100th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 or call (480) 391‑2522.