Ring in the New Year with These 10 Programs in January Presented by JFS’ Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore
Kick-off the new year with 10 unique, interactive, and entertaining in-person and virtual programs in January offered through JFS’ Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore. Plan to invite your friends, family, and neighbors to participate.
Thoughts from the Bookshelf
Tuesday, January 7 from 3pm to 4pm
Join Thoughts from the Bookshelf Facilitator Pat Goldstein and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a book club gathering. This month, the group will discuss the New York Times best-selling novel, Necessary Trouble: Growing Up at Mid-Century, by Drew Gilpin Faust. The coming of age book focuses on a conservative Southern family during the mid-20th century. The author, a former President of Harvard University, grapples with the contradictions of her privileged upbringing against the backdrop of racial segregation, evolving social norms, and becoming an activist for Civil Rights. Attend in-person at the Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate. RSVP by January 3.
Art Comes Alive: The Stories Behind the Masterpieces
Monday, January 13 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join award-winning artist Shirley Belitsky as she takes attendees on an exploration of artwork to discover what life experiences and stories each artist shares through their paintings. Put your knowledge of the elements of art and the principles of design to work on interpreting and understanding each masterpiece. Light refreshments will be served. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by January 8.
Village Film Society
Tuesday, January 14 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 1947 American romantic fantasy comedy, The Bishop’s Wife, starring Cary Grant, David Niven, and Loretta Young. The plot focuses on an angel who helps the bishop with his problems. As the original New York Times review shared, “It comes very close to being the most enchanting picture of the year.” This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by January 9.
Coffee Klatch
Thursday, January 16 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 January 13.
Lunch Around Town
Friday, January 17 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we’ll dine at The Queen Bean Bistro, 4800 Boardwalk (Vassar Square), Ventnor. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by January 14.
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, January 23 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler as he presents an educational brunch program retracing the history of Atlantic City and Downbeach. This month’s program will focus on the Beth Kehillah Community Synagogue and the origins of Margate’s Beth El Synagogue. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by January 20.
Memoir Workshop
Friday, January 24 from 10:30am to 12pm
Experience the thrill of capturing 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. A laptop or pen and paper is needed for the workshop. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by January 21.
Women’s Coffee & Conversation: Pets, People & Health
Monday, January 27 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota, JCC’s Bridget Giblin, Angelic Health’s Carolyn Johnson Peterson, Alzheimer’s Association’s Mary Beth Lewis, and UMC’s Michele Musto as they host professional speakers on topics that support an individual’s ability to live their best life. Beth Simons, owner of The Pet Salon and University of Pet Education, Technology and Science in Margate, will share the latest in the benefits of health connection between people and their pets, therapy pets, best practices in care management, volunteering, and more. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by January 22.
Memory Connections
Monday, January 27 from 1pm to 2:30pm
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 will enjoy a socialization activity. Light refreshments will be served. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by January 22.
Memory Café: Ocean City
Tuesday, January 28 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 January 21.
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.
