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…
Marilyn Anthony It was a very Happy Chanukah Monday night for the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) as 93 people gathered for lighting the candles, playing with dreidels, eating chocolate gelt without the guilt, and spending time with old and new friends. Our mixed seating idea is really paying off, helping everyone feel welcome and included.…
Marilyn Anthony The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) is once again celebrating Chanukah with our annual party on Monday, Dec. 19, at the Vistas at SaddleBrooke One. This is not only a delicious meal with our traditional latkes and brisket (and apple crisp this year) but also doubles as our annual general meeting where we introduce…
The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) continues to be active as the weather here in Tucson changes to a more temperate clime. By the time you read this, the Ladies’ Coffee will have taken place at the home of Eileen Feldgus. Sharon Triester and Willie Reich were also hostesses of this event, and we wish to…
The new season of the Jewish Friendship Group is upon us. Members are returning from summer sojourns, even though the weather in Tucson continues the summer heat. On Sept. 11, 40 hardy folks joined together at the home of Sandy and Steven Rosen for an ice cream social. We walked around the lightning and thunder…
Marsha Foresman The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) continues an active and rewarding season. Even though COVID numbers are decreasing in the Tucson area, we are still intent on staying cautious to allow us to be able to meet in person for all activities. On July 28 Joy Erickson welcomed 20 JFG ladies to her beautiful…
Marsha Foresman The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) has had an active and rewarding season. We were able to meet in person for all activities, which allowed new members to join us. On the morning of May 12, Carol Gordon hosted the Ladies’ Coffee. All interested members were able to attend, as the coffee was held…
Marsha Foresman The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) has had an active and rewarding season. We were able to meet in person for all activities, which allowed new members to join us. On the morning of May 12, Carol Gordon hosted the Ladies’ Coffee. All interested members were able to attend, as the coffee was held…
Marsha Foresman The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) continued varied activities during the month of March, and we look forward to another active April. On March 10, the JFG Book Club met at the home of Laurie Colen, who presented the book Nesting Dolls, by Alina Adams. Laurie had personal connections and interesting insights into the…
Marsha Foresman The Jewish Friendship Group Book Club met on Feb. 10 at the home of Sandy Epstein, who presented The Tunnel by A. B. Yehoshua. As always, the discussion was lively and challenging and, at times, personal, since the book deals with a retiree newly diagnosed with dementia. Plus, the freshly squeezed orange juice from…