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…
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July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Jewish Friendship Group Planning Ahead
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…
July 2024, Religion
A Time for Reflection
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…
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
Jewish Friendship Group Bringing People Together
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Jewish Friendship Group News
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…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Jewish Friendship Group
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.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
Jewish Friendship Group
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Jewish Friendship Group News
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
Jewish Friendship Group
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…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Jewish Friendship Group
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…