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 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Join Village Film Enthusiast & Historic Cinematic 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 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we will dine at the Knife and Fork Inn, 3600 Atlantic Avenue, 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 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Your world in 60 minutes! 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 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by March 17.
Memoir Workshop – Zoom Only
Friday, March 21 from 10:30am to 12pm
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 from 10:30am to 11:30am
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 Avenue, Ocean City. RSVP by March 18.
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, March 27 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota as they present an educational brunch program which will focus on Jewish Farmers in the Garden State. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by March 25.
Memory Connections
Monday, March 31 from 1pm to 2pm
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 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. 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 & Delivery, Intergenerational Events, Transportation, Kosher Meals and more.
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(Standing): Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler shares details with guests about the Tu B’Shevat Seder Lunch hosted on February 13. More than 25 guests attended the festive celebration of trees and nature, which included a sampling of delicious fruits and nuts. The program was sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties, Board of Jewish Education, and JFS’ Village by the Shore. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)
