Mark your calendar and plan to participate in some of the 10 fun, unique, and entertaining programs offered through The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties in August.
Village Goes to the Ventnor Farmers Market
Friday, August 1, 15, and 29 from 8:30am to 12pm each day
Come visit or volunteer 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, programs, and services as you enjoy sunshine, sea air and an opportunity to shop from local farmers and vendors. Admission is free.
36th Annual JFS House Tour
Monday, August 4 from 11am to 4pm
The highly-anticipated House Tour, presented by Surroundings Interiors, will provide guests with the rare opportunity to view several luxurious Downbeach homes that 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 Benjamin F. Edwards, Goldman Sachs, and Oasis Property Group, and a complimentary ice cream sandwich or frozen banana treat sponsored BAYADA Home Health Care, Fountain View at Logan Square, Peace Pie, and The Original Banana Company. Also, Canada Dry Atlantic City – A Honickman Company will provide a selection of complimentary beverages as the Hydration Sponsor. Tickets are $75 and raffle tickets are $25 each or five for $100 and may be purchased at https://www.jfsatlantic.org/house-tour/. JFS is also hosting an on-line auction. To view and bid on auction items, visit https://givebutter.com/c/oMZF6S/auction.
Thoughts from the Bookshelf
Tuesday, August 5 from 3pm to 4pm
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a book club gathering. This month, we will discuss the novel, The Librarian of Burned Books, by Brianna Labuskes. This captivating WWII-era story focuses on the intertwined fates of three women who believe in the power of books to triumph over the very darkest moments of war. Attend in-person at the Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate. RSVP by July 31.
Lunch Around Town
Wednesday, August 6 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we will dine at La Cucina Ristorante, 1205 Tilton Road, Northfield. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by August 1.
Village Film Society
Tuesday, August 12 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Join Village Film Enthusiast & Historic Cinematic Buff Tom Celandine and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a discussion of the comedy, City Slickers, which follows three friends – Billy Crystal, Bruno Kirby, and Daniel Stern – who have a pact to vacation each year without their wives. During their midlife crisis, the inexperienced cowboy city dwellers decide to reignite their masculinity by taking a supervised cattle drive across the Midwest. Available for free on Tubi, and the Ventnor and Margate Libraries. Available for a fee on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by August 8.
Musical Connections
Wednesday, August 20 from 1pm to 2pm
Feel the stress of the day peel away as we share familiar tunes from various genres (Broadway, Classical, Contemporary, Jazz) and instruments with friends and neighbors. Whether you are a caregiver, cared for, or a community member, we look forward to welcoming you. Attend in-person at the Ventnor Library, 6500 Atlantic Avenue, Second Floor, Ventnor. RSVP by August 18.
11th Annual Village Card Party
Thursday, August 21 from 10:30am to 2:30pm
Presented by the Gurwicz Family, players can look forward to exciting games of Mahjong, Canasta, and Bridge as well as lunch, auction items, and door prizes at the 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 $136 which includes game play, lunch buffet, and 10 basket tickets for a chance to win great prizes. Or, guests may purchase a $100 ticket which includes game play and lunch buffet. To purchase a Card Party or raffle ticket, visit https://www.jfsatlantic.org/card-party/ or contact Debbie Ravitz at dravitz@jfsatlantic.org.
American Jewish Committee Summer Program
Thursday, August 21 at 7pm
Join AJC Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey, Stockton University Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center, Board of Jewish Education, and Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties, as we welcome Benjamin Rogers, AJC Director, Middle East and North Africa Initiatives; Deputy Director, CNME, and Dalia Ziada, Egyptian Human Rights Activist, for an educational discussion exploring the complexity of antisemitism and geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. The program will be moderated by Kaleem Shabazz, President of the Atlantic City Branch of the NAACP & Bridge of Faith. Attend in-person at the Stockton University AC Campus, 3711 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City. Admission is free. Registration is required and can be made by at HRC@stockton.edu or 609.652.4699. Donations of non-perishable food and diapers will be accepted to support the JFS pantry.
Summer Book Club & Bagel Brunch
Wednesday, August 27 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join Board of Jewish Education, Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties, and JFS’ Village by the Shore as we welcome educator Meryl Rodgers who will explore the extraordinary memoir, Kissing Girls on Shabbat, by Dr. Sara Glass. The novel reflects Dr. Glass coming to terms with her sexuality and the deeper implications of leaving the constraints of her upbringing. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by August 22.
Throwback Thursday: The Lost Shuls of Atlantic City
Thursday, August 28 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join Board of Jewish Education, Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties, and JFS’ Village by the Shore as they retrace The Lost Shuls of Atlantic City. BJE Director Josh Cutler will revisit seven shuls time erased, offering a glimpse into a lost Jewish world by the shore. Whether you are a history lover, nostalgic, or curious about Atlantic City’s untold stories, this program will be of great interest. A complimentary bagel brunch will be served. Attend in-person at Temple Beth Shalom, 4419 West Brigantine Avenue, Brigantine. RSVP by August 25.
Unless noted, all programs are free to participate. You must RSVP for any program by contacting Tina Serota at tserota@jfsatlantic.org or 609.287.8872. A Zoom link will be emailed, if 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.
