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July 2018
Blood Drive
Bring photo or signed identification and eat a meal prior to donating. For questions regarding eligibility, call 201-444-3900 or go to communitybloodservices.org. To make an appointment, call 201-251-3703.
Find out more »Memory Café
Senior Resource Center, Lavy House, Westfield, noon-2 p.m. Kosher lunch and social activities and entertainment for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease/dementia, and their care partners. The center is a joint venture between Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, Temple Emanu-El of Westfield, and The Westfield United Fund. RSVP to Naomi Kreutzer at 908-352-8375.
Find out more »August 2018
Blood Drive
Bring social security number and driver’s license. For an appointment, call 973-992-3600.
Find out more »Geriatric care management
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County offers an In-Home Geriatric Care Management Consultation service for seniors and their adult children. Led by a team of certified geriatric care managers, the in-home consultation will review overall health and wellness, including medical and/or physical conditions, support networks, and legal documentation. After needs are determined, contact information will be provided on a range of services. Call 609-987-8100.
Find out more »Memory Café
Sponsored by Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, JFS Halpern Building, Elizabeth, noon-2 p.m. Kosher lunch and social activities for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease/dementia and their care partners. RSVP to Alice Greenberg-Sheedy at 908-352-8375 or agreenberg-sheedy@jfscentral.org.
Find out more »Caregivers/Parents with Responsibility for Adults with Disabilities
Caregivers/Parents with Responsibility for Adults with Disabilities Support Group. JCC of Central NJ, Scotch Plains, 7:30-9 p.m. Continues Aug. 20. Sponsored by Jewish Family Service of Central NJ. RSVP to Dr. Laura Weitzman at lweitzman@jfscentralnj.org or 908-352-8375.
Find out more »Mindfulness
Temple Emanu-El in Edison will hold a free workshop, “Using Mindfulness to Build Resilience and Well-Being,” on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 7:30-9 p.m. Teacher Tracy Fink will share the tools of neuroscience, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence to provide practices for individual growth and development. The free event is appropriate for adults and older teens. Light refreshments will be served. Call 732-549-4442 or visit edisontemple.org.
Find out more »September 2018
Dementia caregiver group
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County (JFCS) will launch a new Dementia Caregiver Connection Group that will include a support group for the caregiver, a separate activity for the family member with dementia, and a lunch for all participants. The program will be held over four Thursdays beginning Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Artis Senior Living, Princeton. Cost is $50. “This program will provide caregivers, also known as ‘invisible second patients,’ with the support they so…
Find out more »Healing Words from the Tree of Life – Class and Meditation Session
Session 7: Review the Energy Areas. Focus on Tiferet, Beauty. Review the 14 positive and negative Healing Words in Beauty. This class includes a guided meditation. Share progress on your Healing Words.
Find out more »October 2018
Dog Daycare Glamping at Morris Animal Inn
Join us on Wednesday, October 3rd from 9 am-4:30 pm for a day of glamping! Your pet will experience the pawsh life with excursions, a photo shoot, camp fire fun, a trip to the beauty pawlor for a mini grooming refresh and so much more! Both group and individual excursions available. Cost is only $74.95. Call to reserve your dog’s spot today. 973-539-0377.
Find out more »Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ Halpern Building, Elizabeth, 1 p.m. RSVP to Alice Greenberg-Sheedy at 908-352-8375 or agreenberg-sheedy@jfscentralnj.org.
Find out more »Blood Drive
To donate blood you must be between 17 and 75 years old (those 76 and over can donate with a doctor’s note). You must weigh at least 110 lbs. and meet other requirements. Most medications will not keep you from donating. People with Diabetes and blood pressure controlled by medication can donate. Please eat before you come and bring ID. For an appointment go to http://tinyurl.com/tjc08540 Walk-ins welcome!
Find out more »You are not alone when someone you love has a mental illness – SUPPORT GROUP
YOU ARE NOT ALONE…when someone you love has a mental illness This group, led by a mental health professional, will provide an opportunity to feel supported by others in a safe and nurturing environment. MONDAYS BEGINNING OCTOBER 8TH 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 8 SESSIONS - $10.00 PER SESSION * *Costs subsidized by the Breaking Barriers grant and the Eric Eliezer Levenson Foundation For Hope TOPICS TO INCLUDE: • Managing family disruptions and resetting expectations • Coping with feelings of…
Find out more »Family Court Advocate Training
Domestic Violence Awareness Month program sponsored by Rachel Coalition, which provides legal and mental health services to victims of domestic violence, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Go to jfsmetrowest.org/domestic-violence-rachel-coalition. Location to be announced after registration.
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