The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore Programs in March - There’s Something for Everyone to Enjoy

Check out your March calendar and be sure to jot down these nine interactive, entertaining, and informative programs and activities offered through The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties. Plan to invite friends, family, and neighbors to participate in these unique activities.

Positivity Project: Morning Refresh

Thursday, March 9 from 10:30am to 11:30am

Start your day in an upbeat way! Explore positivity with JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota. You’ll learn ways to boost wellness – mind, body and soul. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by March 2.

Village Film Society

Tuesday, March 14 from 10:30am to 11:30am

Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a discussion about the comedy-drama motion picture, You People, starring Elliott Gould, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Eddie Murphy, and Rhea Perlman. The movie portrays a culture, family clash, and relationship test when two millennials from different backgrounds meet, fall in love, and then introduce to each other’s families. This film can be viewed on Netflix. RSVP by March 7.

BINGO

Wednesday, March 15 from 1pm to 2pm

Join friends and neighbors for an afternoon of BINGO games and prizes with Tina Serota. BINGO cards will be delivered to those who register in advance. This event is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5 payable prior to March 9.

Memoir Workshop: Hybrid

Friday, March 17 from 10:30am to 12pm

Experience the thrill of capturing your life’s adventures, history, and ancestry at the Memoir Workshop led by award-winning author and Drexel University Professor of Creative Writing, Harriet Levin Millan. Learn about publishing your work. You need a laptop or pen/paper for the workshop. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue in Margate or via Zoom. RSVP by March 13.

Evening Yoga with Candice

Monday, March 20 from 7pm to 8pm

Join Candice Martin for a Yoga class via Zoom. Find balance and tranquility while experiencing mental, physiological and spiritual rejuvenation as you enjoy quiet stillness and gentle body moves that burn off excess energy. Wind down to a deeper state of relaxation and prepare for your evening rest. RSVP by March 16.

Myths & Realities of Successful Aging

Tuesday, March 21 from 1pm to 2pm

Join the Successful Aging Experts for a community panel event. Gain a greater understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Short Team Rehabilitation, Home Care Assistance, Alternative Living Communities, Important Legal Documents, End of Life Support, and Final Preparations. Bring your questions and concerns to the session. Light refreshments will be served. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue in Margate or via Zoom. RSVP by March 14.

Positivity Project: Evening Retreat

Wednesday, March 22 from 7pm to 7:30pm

Join JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for an evening retreat. Shed the cares of the day and prepare for a restful night. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by March 15.

Coffee Klatch: Special Guest Speaker!

Thursday, March 23 from 1pm to 2pm

Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota and special guest, John Froonjian, Executive Director of The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University, for a conversation on New Jersey Profiles in Courage: Defining Political and Governmental Leadership through Issues, Ideas and People. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue in Margate or via Zoom. RSVP by March 16.

Dinner Theater at Aroma Restaurant – NEW!

Tuesday, March 28 from 6pm to 8pm

Join the South Jersey Players for a rollicking evening of five one-act original comedies and a delicious three-course dinner at Aroma Restaurant, 5206 Atlantic Avenue in Ventnor. Dinner includes: Caesar Salad, your choice of Chicken Parmigiano or Rigatoni ala Vodka, and Cannoli and Coffee. Cost: $40 per person. RSVP with dinner choice and pre-pay as soon as possible.

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 to you. Mask encouraged for in-person events. The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore is a membership program for adults age 50+. The program provides Intergenerational Events, Transportation, Grocery Shopping and Delivery, Kosher Meals on Wheels and more. For information or to join The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore, contact Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org or visit jfsvillagebytheshore.org.