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Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore offers virtual, in person programs in June

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Provided/Jewish Family Service Village Community Specialist Tina Serota leads a session on creating and maintaining a flower garden to display on your porch or deck.

MARGATE The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service offers a host of fun, interactive and entertaining programs in June. Twelve programs are offered with both virtual and in-person options. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free to participate.

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.

You must RSVP to participate in any program 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.

DIY Container Garden, Tuesday, May 31 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota live from her front porch for a demonstration on transitioning your Spring Container Gardens to Summer Gardens. Discover the hardy plants that can withstand the heat and how you can create a colorful and beautiful garden for entertaining or relaxing with a good book. RSVP by May 27.

Nurse's Roundtable: Corporate Healthcare's Impact on Seniors, Wednesday, June 1 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Join Nurse Lori Pasahow and Tina Serota for an in-depth discussion about the corporate takeover of hospitals, doctors' practices, pharmacies and more. Learn how telemedicine, computerization and big business impacts your healthcare experience. We'll 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 May 31.

The Positivity Project: Morning Refresh, Thursday, June 2 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'll learn ways to boost your wellness mind, body and soul. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by May 31.

The Village Movie Society, Tuesday, June 7 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Join Tina Serota for a discussion about the movie, The Bucket List, starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. This inspiring dramedy is about two men who bust out of a cancer ward in order to live their remaining years to the fullest. Watch ahead of time from the comfort of home and then plan to share your thoughts. The film is available on Netflix. RSVP by June 3.

BINGO, Wednesday, June 8 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 June 6.

Memoir Workshop, Friday, June 10 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 June 7.

Comfort Cooking: Healthy & Delicious, Tuesday, June 14 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Join Bernadette Getzler as she takes you on a food journey using fresh ingredients. Cook your favorite summer recipes in new and inventive ways by substituting healthier options. RSVP by June 8.

The Positivity Project: Evening Retreat, Wednesday, June 15 from 7-7:30 p.m.

Prepare for a restful night's sleep! Explore positivity during challenging times with JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Tina Serota. You'll learn ways to boost your wellness mind, body and soul. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by June 8.

Coffee Klatch: Hybrid, Thursday, June 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Your world in 60 minutes! Join a fast-paced discussion on politics, technology, world events, the arts, religion, and more. Moderated by Tina Serota. Attend in-person or from home via Zoom. Mask encouraged for in-person. For Zoom, a link will be emailed to you. RSVP by June 9.

Book Talk: Conversation with Local Author, Tuesday, June 21 from 7-8 p.m.

Don't miss an engaging, interactive conversation with Molly Golubcow, local author of the hybrid memoir, "The Hotel on St. James Place." The story is about her Holocaust Survivor parents who are proprietors of a small hotel with a group of colorful characters in 1970s Atlantic City. If you wish to read Molly's book (not required for attendance), it may be purchased on Amazon or at Makt Arts in Ventnor. The story will provide readers with an unforgettable journey of resilience, survival and acceptance. RSVP by June 14.

Trivia Game Day, Thursday, June 23 from 4-5 p.m.

Test your knowledge and compete for the top prize! Trivia topics include science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. This event is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5 payable prior to June 16 to Tina Serota.

Evening Yoga with Candice, Monday, June 27 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 June 15.

For information, see jfsvillagebytheshore.org.