JFS/Healthy eating and gardening guru Bernadette Getzler teaches a virtual class of Village by the Shore members how to make honey ginger chicken and apple donuts using farm fresh ingredients
MARGATE – Autumn is a delightful time to enjoy cool breezes and fun programs with Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties. In Oct., JFS will showcase 10 entertaining, informative and thought-provoking programs through The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore.
Positivity Project: Morning Refresh, Thursday, Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m.
Explore positivity with JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota. Learn ways to boost wellness – mind, body and soul. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation and resiliency. RSVP by Oct. 2.
Lunch Around Town, Friday, Oct. 6, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends at Provenza, 5001 Wellington Ave. in Ventnor. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by Oct. 3.
Open Enrollment Medicare Seminar: Hybrid, Monday, Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m.
October begins the Medicare Open enrollment period, when seniors can make a change to their prescription or supplemental/advantage plans. Join Amanda Reese of Hafetz & Associates for a presentation about Medicare options. The workshop will feature details about Medicare Part A and Part B, Part C Advantage plans, Part D Prescription plans and supplemental coverage. Q&A session follows presentation. This workshop provides an opportunity to make sure everyone is knowledgeable about their Medicare plan, benefits, and the other choices available. The program is available via Zoom only and a link will be emailed. RSVP by Oct. 5.
The Village Film Society, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m.
Join Village film enthusiast and historic cinematic buff Tom Celandine and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a discussion about the movie, “The Help” starring Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Emma Stone. The story centers around an aspiring author who, during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, decides to write a novel detailing an African American maid’s point of view about the hardships experienced each day. Available on DVD from the Margate and Ventnor libraries or may be viewed on Prime Video, Google Play, Apple iTunes or streamed on Vudu. RSVP by Oct. 7.
Memoir Workshop, Friday, Oct. 13, 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. You will need a laptop or pen/paper for the workshop. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave. in Margate or via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by Oct. 10.
Comfort Cooking Light & Delicious: Early Fall Favorites, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m.
Join Bernadette Getzler on a food journey using farm fresh ingredients. Learn to cook favorite fall harvest 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 Oct. 13.
Positivity Project: Evening Retreat, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 7 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. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation and resiliency. RSVP by Oct. 16.
Coffee Klatch, Thursday, Oct. 19 10:30 a.m.
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota, Atlantic County Community Services Director Bridget Giblin, and Stockton University Professor of Criminal Justice and Dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Marissa Levy as they follow-up on the focus group discussion regarding violence in the community. Levy will offer program details she manages using computer technology and statistics to track services and police activity in Atlantic City. She’ll highlight the benefits of partnerships to solve community issues. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave. in Margate or via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by Oct. 16.
Bus trip to the Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage and Alliance Cemetery, Thursday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy a guided bus trip into the Jewish history of South Jersey. Travel to the historic sites of the Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage and Alliance Cemetery. Enjoy lunch at Larry’s II Restaurant where you can order off the menu and pay individually. Bus seats are $18 per person. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve your space today. The bus departs from the JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave. in Margate.
Community Breakfast Workshop, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Join UMC Volunteer Coordinator Michele Musto and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a breakfast workshop featuring Shore Urgent Care Dr. John Kulin who will discuss updates regarding COVID, the flu and RSV. Dr. Kulin will share what to expect from the latest vaccines and how to best prepare for safe and healthy fall and winter seasons. Seating is limited. Attendees will enjoy a complimentary light breakfast. This program will be hosted at UMC The Shores Town Hall, 2201 Bay Ave. in Ocean City. RSVP by Oct. 24.
Unless noted, all programs are free. RSVP for any program by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed.
The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore is a membership program for adults age 50+. The program offers grocery shopping and delivery, intergenerational events, transportation, Kosher Meals on Wheels and more.
