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The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service Eleven Programs to Enjoy in September
Margate, NJ (August 19, 2024) – The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) continues to showcase unique and entertaining programs in September. Jot down the dates and plan to participate in these 11 fun, interactive, and creative activities.
Thoughts from the Bookshelf
Tuesday, September 3 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 book, Long Island, by Colm Toibin. The New York Times bestseller and critically acclaimed intense novel intertwines secrecy, misunderstandings, love, and longings unfilled and even unrecognized. Attend in-person at the Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate. RSVP by August 30.
Positivity Project Joins The Mindful Movers
Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, and 25 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 stroll with friends and neighbors on the Ventnor boardwalk. Care for your mind, spirit, and body. Program begins at the park behind the Ventnor Library between South Newport & South New Haven Avenues. RSVP the Monday prior to each walk.
Village Film Society
Tuesday, September 10 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 docudrama, Good Night, and Good Luck, starring George Clooney and Jeff Daniels. Set in 1953 America during the Cold War, the film focuses on the theme of media responsibility and also addresses what occurs when journalism offers voices of dissent from government policy. The movie can be viewed on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and is available at the Ventnor and Margate Libraries. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed prior to the program. RSVP by September 6.
Lunch Around Town
Thursday, September 12 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we’ll dine at Hannah G’s, 7310 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually (cash only). RSVP by September 9.
Art Comes Alive: Controversial Work That Changed Art History
Monday, September 16 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join us as local award-winning artist, Shirley Belitsky, explores controversial artists and their work. Whether going boldly against artistic traditions of their time or depicting taboo topics, often the artwork and their creators were banned, panned, and publicly scorned. However, they left an indelible mark on art history, paving the way for freedom of creativity and expression. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by September 11.
Coffee Klatch
Thursday, September 19 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Your world in 60 minutes! Join a fast-paced discussion on neighborhood happenings, technology, world events, the arts, and more. Moderated by Village Community Specialist Tina Serota. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by September 16.
Memoir Workshop: Zoom Only
Friday, September 20 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 prior to class. RSVP by September 10.
Women’s Coffee & Conversation: Aging Gracefully, The Mind-Body Connection
Monday, September 23 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota, Bratton Law Group’s Jen Hand, Katz 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 issues that impact a woman’s ability to live her best life. As we move through adolescent, reproductive, midlife, and post-menopausal years, the inter-connectedness of the mind and body increasingly affects our overall wellbeing. As our minds and bodies begin to slow down, the world often seems like it is spinning out of control. Scientists have linked the mind-body connection through a positive mindset to lower levels of stress, improved immune function, and reduced risk of chronic diseases. Join JFS Family Life Education Supervisor Sharon Simon as she leads us on a journey of exploration and offers techniques for developing an individualized positive mindset approach. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by September 18.
Memory Connections
Monday, September 23 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, and Katz JCC’s Bridget Giblin 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 September 18.
Memory Café: Ocean City
Tuesday, September 24 from 10:30am to 12pm
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 September 20.
Seminar by the Shore: Conference on Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Thursday, September 26 from 8:30am to 4pm
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota at a full-day conference for family members, caregivers, and professionals supporting people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The event includes breakfast, lunch, free adult daycare, resource expo to support caregivers and individuals living with the disease, educational breakout sessions with renowned experts, and CE credits for professionals. Attend in-person at the Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Blvd., Atlantic City. For more information or to register, contact Mary Jo Bernardo at 609.823.1850.
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(Standing left to right): Jewish Family Service Volunteers Beth Shor and Jodi Finkelson-Reece participated in the Margate and Ventnor Farmers Markets throughout the summer. At the markets, JFS volunteers and staff had the opportunity to promote The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore programs and services as well as agency fundraising events.
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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About Jewish Family Service
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) encourages strong families, thriving children, healthy adults, energized seniors and vital communities. With dozens of program areas, JFS specializes in counseling, mental health services, homeless programs, vocational services, adult and older adult services and also hosts an on-site food pantry. The agency impacts 13,000 lives throughout Atlantic and Cape May Counties each year.
JFS’ mission is to motivate and empower people to realize their potential and enhance their quality of life. In keeping with Jewish values and the spirit of tikkun olam (healing the world), JFS provides services with integrity, compassion, respect and professionalism regardless of their religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age or background.
For more information or to keep up-to-date with events and programs, visit JFS at jfsatlantic.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
