MARGATE - Check your March calendar and be sure to jot down these seven interactive, entertaining, and informative programs offered through JFS’ Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore. Plan to invite friends, family, and neighbors to participate in these programs.
Village Film Society, Tuesday, March 11, 10:30 a.m.
Join Village film buff Tom Celandine and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a discussion about the Academy Award nominated motion picture, “The Six Triple Eight,” written and directed by Tyler Perry. Based on the true story of the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion, the first all-black, all-female WWII unit sent overseas with an extraordinary mission. The film, starring Kerry Washington and Oprah Winfrey, showcases these unsung heroes who shattered barriers and delivered hope. The movie is available on Netflix. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by March 6.
Lunch Around Town, Friday, March 14, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurly lunch with friends at the Knife and Fork Inn, 3600 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by March 12.
Coffee Klatch, Thursday, March 20, 10:30 a.m.
Join a fast-paced discussion on neighborhood happenings, technology, social topics, world events, the arts and more. Moderated by Village Community Specialist Tina Serota and Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave. RSVP by March 17.
Memoir Workshop – Zoom Only. Friday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Experience the thrill of capturing your life’s adventures, history and ancestry with the Memoir Workshop led by award-winning author and Drexel University Director of Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing Harriet Levin Millan. Learn about publishing your work. A laptop or pen and paper is needed for the workshop. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by March 18.
Memory Café: Ocean City, Tuesday, March 25, 10:30 a.m.
Caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia are invited to join Village and UMC representatives in a dementia friendly space. Experience creativity and social connections through art, music, gentle movements and more. Attend in-person at the Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City. RSVP by March 18.
Throwback Thursday, Thursday, March 27, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Join Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota as they present an educational brunch program focusing on Jewish Farmers in the Garden State. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave. RSVP by March 25.
Memory Connections, Monday, March 31, 1-2 p.m.
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota, Alzheimer’s Association’s Mary Beth Lewis, Angelic Health’s Carolyn Johnson Peterson, Bratton Law Group’s Jen Hand, UMC’s Michele Musto, JCC’s Bridget Giblin, and Music Therapist Karen Mellita for a gathering of caregivers of loved ones with dementia and the person living with the disease. Caregivers will participate in a support group led by a trained professional while their loved one enjoys music therapy. Light refreshments will be served. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave. RSVP by March 24.
Unless noted, all programs are free to participate. You must RSVP for any program by contacting Bella Nketia at bnketia@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed, if needed.
The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore is a membership program for adults age 50+ and offers grocery shopping and delivery, intergenerational events, transportation, Kosher Meals and more.
