Stan Brein The Jewish Friendship Group gathered on Sunday, December 10. Elaine and Edward Barnett were this month’s hosts in celebration of the upcoming Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. It commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem. We observe Hanukkah for eight nights because while there…
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Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Jewish Friendship Group – upcoming events
Lynne Moore The JFG met on Sunday, November 19, to share a brunch and meet our friends. The brunch was hosted by members Errol and Susan Cohen. We had a wonderful turnout and got to visit with folks that we haven’t seen in a while as well as new folks. JFG usually meets the…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Jewish Friendship Group: L’Shana Tova to all
Joyce Brein At the September meeting the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. At sundown on September 20 we welcomed the arrival of year 5778 on the Hebrew calendar with the celebration lasting two days. This begins the observance of the High Holidays, or Days of Awe (or Remembrance), and…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Jewish Friendship Group
Lynne Moore The Jewish Friendship Group met at the clubhouse on September 10 to attend our monthly brunch. The event was hosted by Stan and Joyce Brien and attended by 30 members including new folks who we are delighted to welcome to our group. JFG hosts monthly meetings on the second Sunday of the month…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Jewish Friendship Group news
Lynne Moore The Jewish Friendship Group meets for brunch the second Sunday of the month in the Bandera Room of the Clubhouse at 11:00 a.m. Our next meeting will be on September 10. Each month different folks act as hosts with members providing traditional foods and treats. It is a wonderful time for us to…
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
Jewish Friendship Group celebrates Passover
Lynne Moore Jewish Friendship group recently celebrated the spring holiday of Passover with a Seder at the home of B and Norm Bender. Our group was so large, the Benders got very creative and cleared out their garage to have enough room for all the folks that attended. It was a wonderful Seder, which included…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Jewish Friendship Group news
Lynne Moore The Jewish Friendship Group met Sunday, March 12, in the Clubhouse to celebrate our monthly brunch. The brunch was hosted by Larry and Donna Ditch who moved here recently from Cape Cod. We are really happy to welcome them to our group. We shared favorite family recipes and stories of what is new…
Religion, February 2017
Jewish Friendship Group
Shalom all. Our January meeting went very well with over 20 folks attending. Some were unable to attend as they were still out doing holiday stuff. The food was great. Blintzes, herring, gefilte fish, lox, bagels, cheeses, salads, desserts, etc. We enjoyed visiting with everyone and talking about our upcoming travels. Lots of people are…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Jewish Friendship Group news
Our Jewish Friendship Group met on November 12 and we had 30 members present. What a nice turnout! We had lots of Jewish foods to share including kugel, casseroles, lox, bagels, salads, blintzes, French toast, and specialty desserts. Our hosts were Carol and Jay Solow. Our hosts in December were Bill and Lynne Moore on…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Shalom y’all
Shalom Ya’ll The August 14 Jewish Friendship Group had a great turnout with over 22 attendees. Summer vacations and illnesses contributed to many members unavailable this month. New members joined our group and were warmly welcomed. Welcome from me too. Ilene and Jerry Schlesinger hosted and did a great job. Next month, September 11 will…