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November 2018
Memory Café
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ (JFSCNJ) 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@jfscentralnj.org.
Find out more »Breakfast Program on Living and Coping with Dementia
On Sunday, November 11th at 9:30 am, Temple Shalom of Aberdeen’s Caring Committee will host a breakfast program that is open to the community. The Committee will present a program on Living and Coping with Dementia. The panel of speakers include: Jackie Pinkowitz, Board Chair of Dementia Action Alliance, a National Education and Advocacy Organization; Sara Birk, Life Enrichment Manager, Sunrise Senior Living; Lynn Staufenberg, an attorney whose practice is focused on Elder Care, Estate Planning, Litigation and Guardianship, and…
Find out more »Living with dementia
Temple Shalom of Aberdeen will host a breakfast program open to the community, “Living Well with Dementia,” at 9:30 a.m. The panel of speakers includes Jackie Pinkowitz, board chair of Dementia Action Alliance; Sara Birk, life enrichment manager, Sunrise Senior Living; Lynn Staufenberg, an attorney whose practice is focused on elder care, estate planning, litigation and guardianship; and Dr. Madgy Nasara, an internist from Holmdel. A $5 donation per family is requested as well as a donation of non-perishable food…
Find out more »Senior/Adult Thanksgiving Luncheon
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 11:30 a.m. Full course traditional meal with entertainment by David Aaron Band. Cost is $8 ($5 Y members). RSVP to 908-289-8112 or seniordirector@uniony.org.
Find out more »Ethical dilemmas
“Ethical Dilemmas: What Would You Do If…” will be presented at a Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors program on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by Nov. 12 to 609-443-4454 or go to bethel.net.
Find out more »Symphony concert for seniors
Older adults from throughout Essex County are invited to attend a special performance of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra featuring the works of Ludwig von Beethoven. The private concert is being sponsored by the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey (JCHC) for its residents as well as adults ages 55+, who are welcome to attend the performance at no charge with advance reservations. The event will be held at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, 432 Scotland Road in South Orange.…
Find out more »Afternoon of Music with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
For adults 55-plus at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 3 p.m. Featuring the works of Beethoven, the private concert is being sponsored by Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey (JCHC). For tickets, contact samanthad@jchcorp.org or 973-763-0999.
Find out more »December 2018
“Making Your Own Terrarium”
Senior Resource Center at The Lavy House, Westfield, 11:30 a.m. Program with Rutgers Master Gardeners. A light kosher lunch will be served. 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 info@jfscentralnj.org or 908-352-8375.
Find out more »“American Judaism and Demographics: Where are We and Where Do We Go from Here?”
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 12:15 p.m. Free lunch and learn with Rabbi Daniel Cohen. Cosponsored by PrimeConnection, TSTI’s group for adults ages 67+. Go to tsti.org/calendar/class-lunch-learn register.
Find out more »Senior Chanukah celebration
JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, will hold a senior Chanukah celebration with lunch and entertainment by Joe Pace on Thursday, Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $15, $12 JCC members by Nov. 27; $20 and $17 from Nov. 28 - Dec. 3. Call 732-494-3232.
Find out more »Chanukah Party and White Elephant Sale
JCC MetroWest, West Orange, 1:30-4 p.m. Sponsored by Jewish Women International (JWI) for single Jewish women 55+. Desserts and snacks will be served. Potential members are welcome. RSVP to 973-887-6363.
Find out more »Memory Café
JFS Halpern Building, Elizabeth, noon-2 p.m. Sponsored by Jewish Family Service of Central NJ (JFSCNJ). 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@jfscentralnj.org.
Find out more »Mini Mitzvah Playdate at Princeton Playspace
CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES: Join JFCS and TJC’s Mini Mitzvah Corps for a Mini Mitzvah Playdate Build breakfast bags for seniors then stay and play at Princeton Playspace. Recommended for kids 0-6 & their families. Open to the Community!! Playspace Admission (pay at the door): $15 per child OR $5 per child with a food donation. Please Note: All food items must be marked Kosher RSVP by Dec. 12: Sign-Up in advance for food donation items @ http://signup.com/go/QWCnwbC Please wear your Mini-Mitzvah…
Find out more »Casino trip
JCC of Middlesex County senior adult club members will visit Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino on Monday, Dec. 17, leaving the JCC in Edison at 8:45 a.m. and returning at about 7 p.m. Cost is $30, with $25 back in slot dollars. Call 732-494-3232.
Find out more »Memory Café
Lavy House, Westfield, noon-2 p.m. Sponsored by Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ and Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, noon-2 p.m. Kosher lunch, social activities, and entertainment for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease/dementia and their care partners. RSVP to Naomi Kreutzer, MSW, LCSW, at 908-352-8375.
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