Bunco Not Just a Game for Hadassah Ketura
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Bunco Not Just a Game for Hadassah Ketura

Hadassah Greater Atlanta Ketura members hosted a Bunco game on Aug. 14 at the Sandy Springs Library.

By Compiled by AJT staff September 11, 2024, 10:51 am Edit
Bunco participants show their support of Israel. Standing left to right: Simone Wilker, Maxine Schein, Rhonda Weiss, Gail Bates, Suzy Wilner, Leora Wollner, Joan Solomon, Karen Feibel, Elaine Clein; sitting: Maurey Gerson, Rosalie Agrow, Arlene Glass (program chair), Katie Kloder, Gerry Taratoot
Bunco participants show their support of Israel. Standing left to right: Simone Wilker, Maxine Schein, Rhonda Weiss, Gail Bates, Suzy Wilner, Leora Wollner, Joan Solomon, Karen Feibel, Elaine Clein; sitting: Maurey Gerson, Rosalie Agrow, Arlene Glass (program chair), Katie Kloder, Gerry Taratoot

Hadassah Greater Atlanta’s Ketura members and guests joined together in an afternoon of playing the game of Bunco on Aug. 14 at the Sandy Springs Library. However, it’s not just a game when a therapist thinks about occupational therapy. The challenge is simply throwing three dice, an important small motor skill, in search of specific numbers. Focusing on keeping score is essential. This game also serves another purpose. With every hand you switch tables and meet lots of new friends. It provides social interaction, which is also an important part of the healing process.

Susan Proctor is the lucky winner of three dice, so she can have fun playing bunco at home!

Hadassah’s new Gandel Rehabilitation Center in Jerusalem is busy helping patients recuperate from injuries and illnesses. Occupational therapy is a major component of the therapy performed in this center where many clients are wounded IDF soldiers. Occupational therapy helps patients take part in everyday activities such as eating, dressing, and communicating. The use of targeted activities and games are a valuable tool in the occupational therapy playbook, as it helps in developing fine motor skills and enhancing dexterity and hand eye coordination.

Arlene Glass, Hadassah Ketura’s event chair, explains, “I am proud to say that Israel’s Hadassah Hospital is a beacon of science, innovation and health created to heal humanity.”

“We are deeply grateful for the doctors, the nurses and the staff for all they are doing for the patients and for each other during this very difficult time,” explains Simone Wilker, Zionist Affairs Chair for Hadassah Greater Atlanta.

At the end of the day, two lucky participants were awarded prizes: one for the highest score, and one for the lowest score. It shows that participating, having fun with Hadassah friends and learning new skills are more important than simply winning or losing.

Go to www.Hadassah.org for more information.

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