The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at JFS Programs in August

The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service offers cool programs during the hot summer season. Here’s your chance to participate in fun, unique and entertaining programs in August.

Village Goes to the Ventnor Farmers Market

Friday, August 2, 16, and 30 from 8:30am to 12pm

Come visit or volunteer to assist at the Village informational table at the Ventnor Farmers Market, located on New Haven and Atlantic Avenues in the St. James Church parking lot. Meet, greet and share your enthusiasm for Village events and services as you enjoy sunshine, sea air and an opportunity to shop from local farmers and vendors. Admission is free. If volunteering, contact Bailey Pokres at bpokres@jfsatlantic.org.

35^th Annual JFS House Tour

Monday, August 5 from 11am to 4pm

The highly-anticipated House Tour, presented by Surroundings Interiors, will provide hundreds of guests with the rare opportunity to tour several luxurious Downbeach homes. The magnificent homes feature state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens, custom woodworking, unique décor and lighting, and beautiful landscaping. All attendees will enjoy a complimentary lunch, sponsored by Oasis Property Group, and a complimentary Peace Pie ice cream sandwich dessert sponsored by BAYADA Home Health Care, Fountain View at Logan Square, and Peace Pie. Tickets are $75 and raffle tickets are $25 each or five for $100 and may be purchased at jfsatlantic.org. JFS is also hosting an on-line auction with items including dining certificates, sporting tickets, jewelry, designer handbags, and more. To view and bid on items, visit https://givebutter.com/c/JFSHouseTour/auction.

Thoughts from the Bookshelf

Tuesday, August 6 from 3pm to 4pm

Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota as she welcomes Facilitator Pat Goldstein for a book club gathering. This month, the group will discuss the book, Memphis, by Tara M. Stringfellow. The spellbinding debut novel traces three generations of a Southern Black family and one daughter’s discovery that she has the power to change her family’s legacy. Attend in-person at the Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate. RSVP by August 1.

Positivity Project Joins The Mindful Movers

Wednesday, August 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 9am to 10am each day

Start your day in an upbeat way! Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota as she explores mindfulness, gratitude and meditation followed by a walk with friends and neighbors on the Ventnor boardwalk. Care for your mind, spirit, and body. Program begins at the park in the back of the Ventnor Library between South Newport and South New Haven Avenues. RSVP by the Monday prior to each walk.

Lunch Around Town

Monday, August 12 from 12pm to 1:30pm

Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we’ll dine at the Windjammer Café Bar & Grille, located at 18 MacArthur Blvd., Somers Point. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by August 8.

Village Film Society

Tuesday, August 13 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-winning documentary, Bowling for Columbine, by Michael Moore. The film explores the circumstances that led to the 1999 Columbine High School massacre and, more broadly, the proliferation of guns and high rate of homicides throughout the nation. The documentary can be viewed on Amazon Prime, Tubi, Pluto, Apple TV, Roku Channel, and Google Play and is available at the Ventnor Library. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by August 8.

10^th Annual Village Card Party

Thursday, August 22 from 10:30am to 2:30pm

Players can look forward to exciting games of Mahjong, Canasta and Bridge as well as lunch, auction items and door prizes at this event hosted at Harbor Pines Golf Club, 500 Saint Andrews Drive, 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 $100 per player and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/JFScardparty or by contacting Julia Tracy at 609.822.1108 x356 by August 8.

Unless noted, all programs are free to participate. You must RSVP for any program by contacting Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed, when 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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(Left to right): JFS Volunteers Barbara Cohen and Pam Frank and JFS staff Beth Joseph and Julia Tracy enjoyed the House Tour Kick-Off Party on June 27^th in Margate. The event featured hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and an auction in advance of the 35^th Annual House Tour which takes place on Monday, August 5. To purchase a House Tour ticket, visit jfsatlantic.org or contact Julia Tracy at jtracy@jfsatlantic.org or 609.822.1108 x356. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)