JFS 33rd House Tour offers a peek into luxurious Downbeach homes.
MARGATE - The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service offers some cool programs during the hot summer season. Here is your chance to participate in 11 fun, unique and entertaining programs in August.
33rd Annual JFS House Tour, Monday, Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The highly-anticipated fundraiser, presented by Surroundings Interiors, will provide guests with the rare opportunity to tour several luxurious Downbeach homes which feature state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens, custom woodworking, unique décor and lighting, beautiful landscaping and more. Tickets are $75 per person and includes lunch, sponsored by Oasis Property Group. Raffle tickets are $20 each or six for $100. Attendance is not necessary to win a raffle prize. To purchase tickets, visit www.jfshousetour.eventbrite.com.
Nurse's Roundtable: Corporate Healthcare's Impact on Seniors, Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join Nurse Lori Pasahow and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for an in-depth discussion about the corporate takeover of hospitals, doctors' practices, pharmacies and more. Learn how the world of telemedicine, computerization and big business has impacted your healthcare experience. We will share ideas on how to build and maintain a professional personal relationship with physicians and healthcare personnel in a high-tech, impersonal medical world. RSVP by Aug. 1.
Positivity Project: Morning Refresh, Thursday, Aug. 4 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Start your day in an upbeat way! Explore positivity during challenging times with JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Tina Serota. You will learn ways to boost wellness mind, body and soul. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by Aug. 1.
The Village Movie Society, Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join Tina Serota for a discussion about the documentary, Won't You Be My Neighbor, which explores the life, lessons and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rodgers. This movie can be viewed on Netflix. RSVP by Aug. 4.
BINGO, Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 1-2 p.m.
Join friends and neighbors for an afternoon of BINGO games and prizes with Tina Serota. BINGO cards will be delivered to those who register in advance. This event is free for Holocaust survivors and Village members. For non-members, the cost is $5. RSVP by Aug. 7.
Memoir Workshop, Friday, Aug. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Experience the thrill of capturing your life's adventures, history and ancestry at a Memoir Workshop led by award winning author and Drexel University Professor of Creative Writing and Publishing Harriet Levin Millan. You will need a laptop or pen/paper for the workshop. RSVP by Aug. 9.
Comfort Cooking: Light & Delicious, Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join Bernadette Getzler as she takes you on a food journey using farm fresh ingredients. We will learn to cook our favorite late summer recipes in new and inventive ways by taking existing ingredients and substituting healthier options. Learn to view comfort food in a whole new way! RSVP by Aug. 13.
Positivity Project: Evening Retreat, Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 7-7:30 p.m.
Join JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Tina Serota for an evening retreat. Shed the cares of the day and prepare for a restful night. We will cover a wide range of topics including self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation and resiliency. RSVP by Aug. 11.
Coffee Klatch: Hybrid, Thursday, Aug. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Your world in 90 minutes. Join a fast-paced discussion on politics, technology, world events, the arts, religion and more. Moderated by Tina Serota. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave. in Margate or from home via Zoom. Mask encouraged for in-person. For Zoom, a link will be emailed to you. RSVP by Aug. 11.
8th Annual Card Party, Thursday, Aug. 25 beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Players can look forward to exciting games of mahjong, bridge and canasta, as well as lunch, auction items and door prizes at this event hosted at Harbor Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township. Tickets are $75 per player and Village members receive a 20% discount. Participants should organize their own table with friends and family. Others will be randomly assigned to a table. Players must bring their own cards or game set.
Evening Yoga with Candice, Monday, Aug. 29 from 7-8 p.m.
Join Candice Martin for a yoga class via Zoom. Find balance and tranquility while experiencing mental, physiological and spiritual rejuvenation. Burn off excess energy through gentle body movements, wind down to a deeper state of relaxation and prepare for your evening rest. RSVP by Aug. 23.
Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free to participate. RSVP by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or [email protected]. A Zoom link or call-in number for each program will be e-mailed or provided to you.
The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore is a membership program for adults over the age of 50. The program provides intergenerational events, transportation, grocery shopping and delivery, Kosher Meals on Wheels and more.
