Village by the Shore Programs in December

Here’s your chance to close out the year with 11 interactive and entertaining virtual programs and activities in December offered through the Jewish Family Service Village by the Shore. You may participate with your friends, family and neighbors while continuing to socialize safely at home.

DIY Container Garden

Tuesday, December 1 from 10:30am to 11:30am

Embrace your green thumb and join us for an informative session on creating your own winter indoor container garden. You’ll learn how to grow and care for all types of house plants. This program is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5. RSVP by November 30.

Clutter Buster

Wednesday, December 2 from 10:30am to 11:30am

With de-cluttering, knowing where to start is often the hardest part. What should you keep or get rid of? Perhaps most difficult of all, what to do with all of the stuff your kids and grandchildren don’t want? Professional Organizer Charlotte Schutzman of All Moving Matters will help make sense of your space and provide tips for tackling and organizing the clutter. RSVP by November 30.

The Positivity Project

Thursday, December 3 from 10:30am to 11:30am

Join JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Village Membership Director Tina Serota to discover ways to boost your wellness – mind, body and soul. Each month features a new topic including self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, resiliency and more. RSVP by November 30.

The Village Film Society

Tuesday, December 8 from 10:30am to 11:30am

Join theater teacher and coach Louise Marshall Hacker and Village Membership Director Tina Serota for a lively discussion about the motion picture, Social Dilemma, a documentary exploring the human impact of social networking and the tech experts who question their own creations. The film is available on Netflix. RSVP by December 4.

Nurse’s Roundtable: Keeping Joy in the Holidays

Wednesday, December 9 from 10:30am to 11:30am

JFS Nurse Educator Lori Pasahow and Village Membership Director Tina Serota will discuss the challenges of finding holiday joy during these unprecedented times. Plus, they’ll share ideas for celebrating safely this holiday season. RSVP by December 4.

Memoir Workshop

Friday, December 11 from 10:30am to 12pm

Experience the thrill of capturing your life’s adventures, history and ancestry at a Memoir Workshop led by award-winning author and Drexel University Professor of Creative Writing and Publishing, Harriet Levin Millan. You need a laptop or pen/paper for the workshop. RSVP by December 4.

Comfort Cuisine

Tuesday, December 15 from 10:30am to 11:30am

Join us as we share our favorite holiday recipes and the memories they invoke. Share your Hanukkah latke, donut, Christmas cookie or favorite holiday meal recipe. Send a copy of your recipe to Tina Serota at tserota@jfsatlantic.org by December 10 and include its special memory. RSVP by December 10.

Creating Your Best Year Ever

Wednesday, December 16 from 10:30am to 11:30am

Join Rothenberg Center for Family Life Supervisor Sharon Simon and Village Membership Director Tina Serota for a lively discussion exploring creative ways to make and keep achievable New Year’s resolutions for healthier and happier living in 2021. RSVP by December 14.

Coffee Klatch

Thursday, December 17 from 10:30am to 11:30am

Insightful, animated and fast-paced conversation with friends and neighbors spanning “both sides of the aisle and the middle.” Share your thoughts on politics, technology, world events, the arts and more. This program is moderated by Village Membership Director Tina Serota. RSVP by December 14.

The Artist’s Corner: Adorable Snowman

Tuesday, December 22 from 10:30am to 11:30am

Explore your inner creativity with artist and crafter Louise Marshall Hacker. Participants will create an adorable snowman – perfect for gift giving. Supplies will be provided prior to class. This program is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5. RSVP by December 15.

Holiday Trivia

Wednesday, December 23 from 10:30am to 11:30am

Test your holiday knowledge and try to defeat our reigning trivia champion. Topics include science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. This program is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5. RSVP by December 17.

Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free for community members to participate. You must RSVP to participate in any program by contacting Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number for each program will be e-mailed or provided to you.

Village by the Shore is a membership program for adults over the age of 50. The program provides Intergenerational Events, Transportation, Grocery Shopping and Delivery, Kosher Meals on Wheels and more. For information or to join Village by the Shore, contact Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org or visit jfsvillagebytheshore.org.