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…
Marsha Mantykow The last Ladies Coffee of the season was held at the beautiful home of Zelda Aaronson. In between bites of bagels and fresh fruit salad, the conversation was interesting, lively, and fun. Our Coffees wouldn’t be possible without members opening their homes for our gatherings or without someone coordinating these events. We are…
This past year we have experienced several events and a very big “To-Do” list. In July we gathered with JFG (Jewish Friendship Group) members casually to say hello in the MountainView Bar and Grill. In August a Jewish Community Meet and Greet was held, reacquainting with each other and preparing for the coming holidays. The…
Marsha Mantykow The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) has been busy with a full calendar of events to keep everyone connected. The Spring 2024 Potluck was a huge success. Held in the Activity Center, it was a wonderful opportunity for both new and current members to get together over a delicious variety of our favorite Jewish…
Marsha Foresman The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) performed a mitzvah. Last month, after Sandy Rosen delivered toys to the Diamond Center, she received a call from the hospital. A hospital social worker was able to assist a terminally ill mother bring joy to her children. The social worker arranged for this woman to choose holiday…