Marsha Mantykow As months go, March was quite the star, filled with great events. A recap: Purim Brunch and Carnival. While we looked forward to the festivities in the beautiful garden of Marilyn Anthony and Willy Halpert, the weather had its own plans. Graciously, Hara Lipman and George Delzell opened their beautiful home and saved…
Marsha Mantykow Personally, I’m not ready for warmer weather. I could live in jeans and a jacket. But bring on the upcoming spring events at the JFG (Jewish Friendship Group). Purim Brunch and Carnival: March 15 at 10:45 a.m. Marilyn Anthony and Willy Halpert’s beautiful garden will be the setting for the “carnival.” I’m not…
Marsha Mantykow Please join us for the Second Night of Passover Seder on Sunday, April 13, at 5 p.m. at The Vistas in SaddleBrooke One. This year we are excited to have our past presidents participate in the Seder. The cost is $37 per member and $43 per non-member. This will be another delicious meal…
Marsha MantyKow We started the year with two successful events. Trivia/Pizza Night was once again a fun-filled night. Forty hungry and super-smart members gathered at the RoadRunner Café. Marilyn Anthony challenged us to remember obscure facts about obscure events featuring very important people most of us never heard of. While many members rose to the…
Marsha Mantykow On Dec. 17, 101 members and non-members came together to celebrate Chanukah and give generously to hospitalized children. The Vistas dining room was a festive scene, complete with the glow of Chanukah candles. The food was delicious, including traditional potato latkes. It was an evening to remember and a further indication of why…
Marsha Mantykow The Jewish Friendship Group will host this annual event on Feb. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Marcia and Barry Gilbert have graciously offered to open their home for the afternoon. It’s the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in joining to find out what makes this club special. Current members will be on…
Marsha Mantykow Our Nov. 13 Ladies Coffee was a lovely get-together. Thank you, Eileen Zelmanow and Hara Lipman, for hosting and providing delicious treats. We were happy to welcome our snowbirds back and introduce new members into our family. These Coffees are the perfect way to spend a morning. I have heard, from a very…
Marsha Mantykow Another month of events has come to an end. Thank you, Steve and Sandy Rosen, for hosting a lovely BreakFast. The food was delicious, and the conversations were interesting and spirited. A shout-out to Eileen Zelmanow for her beautiful platters. Lox never looked so good. By the time you read this, our “Trip…
Marsha Mantykow The end of summer was officially celebrated with a wonderful cocktail party at the MountainView Bar & Grill. With drinks of various kinds in hand, more than 35 members of both the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) and B’nai Midbar spent the evening mingling with friends. It was a pleasure to welcome new members…
Marsha Mantykow Mark your calendars and tell your friends—the upcoming 2024 events at the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) have something for everyone—or, more likely, everything for everybody. If your friends are not members, all it takes is $21 per person and a desire to belong to a warm and inclusive group. Don’t worry, we will…