MARGATE - Mark your calendar and plan to participate in some of the 10 entertaining programs offered by Jewish Family Service’s Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore during the month of Aug..
Village Goes to the Ventnor Farmers Market, 8:30-noon, Friday, Aug. 1, 15, and 29
Visit or volunteer at the Village information table at the Ventnor Farmers Market in St. James Church parking lot, New Haven and Atlantic avenues in Ventnor. Meet, greet and share your enthusiasm for Village events, programs and services as you enjoy sunshine, sea air and an opportunity to shop from local farmers and vendors. Admission is free.
36th annual JFS House Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4
The highly anticipated House Tour presented by Surroundings Interiors will provide guests with the rare opportunity to view several luxurious Downbeach homes that feature state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens, custom woodworking, unique décor and lighting and beautiful landscaping. All attendees will enjoy a complimentary lunch, ice cream sandwich or frozen banana treat and soft drinks. Tickets are $75; raffle tickets are $25 each or five for $100, and may be purchased at https://www.jfsatlantic.org/house-tour/. JFS is also hosting an on-line auction. To view and bid on auction items, visit https://givebutter.com/c/oMZF6S/auction.
Thoughts from the Bookshelf, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a book club gathering to discuss the novel, “The Librarian of Burned Books” by Brianna Labuskes. This captivating WWII-era story focuses on the intertwined fates of three women who believe in the power of books to triumph over the very darkest moments of war. Attend in-person at the Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Ave. RSVP by July 31.
Lunch Around Town, noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, dine at La Cucina Ristorante, 1205 Tilton Road, Northfield. Come prepared for tasty food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by Aug. 1.
Village Film Society, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12
Join cinema buff Tom Celandine and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a discussion of the comedy “City Slickers,” which follows three friends, Billy Crystal, Bruno Kirby and Daniel Stern, who have a pact to vacation each year without their wives. During their midlife crisis, the inexperienced cowboy city dwellers decide to reignite their masculinity by taking a supervised cattle drive across the Midwest. Available for free on Tubi, and at the Ventnor and Margate libraries. Available for a fee on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango, Google Play Movies and YouTube. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by Aug. 8.
Musical Connections, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20
Feel the stress of the day peel away and share familiar tunes from various genres, including Broadway, classical, contemporary, jazz, and instruments with friends and neighbors. Caregivers, cared for and community members are welcome. Attend in-person on the second floor of the Ventnor Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. RSVP by Aug. 18.
11th annual Village Card Party, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21
Presented by the Gurwicz Family, players can look forward to exciting games of mahjong, canasta, and bridge, as well as lunch, auction items and door prizes at Harbor Pines Golf Club, 500 Saint Andrews Drive in Egg Harbor Township. 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. Tickets are $136 which includes game play, lunch buffet and 10 basket tickets for a chance to win great prizes. Guests may also purchase a $100 ticket, which includes game play and lunch buffet. To purchase a Card Party or raffle ticket, visit https://www.jfsatlantic.org/card-party/ or contact Debbie Ravitz at [email protected].
American Jewish Committee Summer Program, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21
Join AJC Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey, Stockton University Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center, Board of Jewish Education, and Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties, as we welcome AJC Director Benjamin Rogers and Egyptian human rights activist Dalia Ziada, for an educational discussion exploring the complexity of antisemitism and geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. The program will be moderated by Kaleem Shabazz, president of the Atlantic City Branch of the NAACP and Bridge of Faith. Attend in-person at the Stockton University Atlantic City Campus, 3711 Atlantic Ave. Admission is free. Registration is required [email protected] or 609-652-4699. Donations of non-perishable food and diapers will be accepted to support the JFS pantry.
Summer Book Club & Bagel Brunch, 10:30-noon Wednesday, Aug. 27
Board of Jewish Education, Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties, and JFS’ Village by the Shore welcomes educator Meryl Rodgers, who will explore the extraordinary memoir, “Kissing Girls on Shabbat” by Dr. Sara Glass. The novel reflects Dr. Glass coming to terms with her sexuality and the deeper implications of leaving the constraints of her upbringing. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. RSVP by Aug. 22.
Throwback Thursday: The Lost Shuls of Atlantic City, 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, Aug. 28
Board of Jewish Education, Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties, and JFS’ Village by the Shore will retrace “The Lost Shuls of Atlantic City.” BJE Director Josh Cutler will revisit seven shuls time erased, offering a glimpse into a lost Jewish world by the shore. Whether you are a history lover, nostalgic or curious about Atlantic City’s untold stories, this program will be of great interest. A complimentary bagel brunch will be served. Attend in-person at Temple Beth Shalom, 4419 W. Brigantine Ave., Brigantine. RSVP by Aug. 25.
Unless noted, all programs are free to participate. You must RSVP for any program by contacting Tina Serota at [email protected] or 609-287-8872. 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.
