Marilyn Anthony The Jewish Friendship Group’s (JFG) annual Chanukah dinner and AGM will take place on the first night of Chanukah, on Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Vistas dining room. This year, we will be featuring the entertainment of Klezmerkaba, Tucson’s leading Klezmer ensemble. Entertainment, good food, and lovely company—what more can one wish for? Mark…
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Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony The recent Seder was a lovely evening. Mark Schwartz led and kept everything moving along even adding some humor for the crowd to chuckle at. Susan Kravitz engaged the crowd with her singing and had them join in at times with the able accompaniment of Carol Gordon on the piano. Chef Dave did…
Religion, May 2019
It’s a mitzvah!
Kim Schweitzer Jewish families in need received a special Passover delivery the Sunday before the holiday. Residents of both SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch volunteered to deliver bags of Passover groceries to families in Tucson. This was a collaborative effort with members of SaddleBrooke Ranch Shalom Club and SaddleBrooke’s Jewish Friendship Club. Future projects are planned,…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
JFG news and upcoming events
Marilyn Anthony Our recent event was a potluck on March 30 and as usual it was a full house with some of the best meals available in SaddleBrooke. The trivia game which usually accompanies this particular event is being rescheduled to be a standalone activity and will resume in 2020. Apologies to those who love…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
JFG news and upcoming events
Marilyn Anthony Our recent event was a potluck on March 30 and as usual it was a full house with some of the best meals available in SaddleBrooke. The trivia game which usually accompanies this particular event is being rescheduled to be a standalone activity and will resume in 2020. Apologies to those who love…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony Our upcoming event is a Potluck on Saturday, March 30 at the Activity Center, SaddleBrooke One. This event is always overflowing so please RSVP to Sherry Marmorstein, merrysher@verizon.net, to hold your spot and confirm with her what dish you will be bringing. All dishes should come with a list of ingredients, please; we…
Generals, February 2019
Jewish Friendship Group
Laurie Colen The JFG welcomes back our winter visitors and Happy New Year to our membership. We also extend a welcome to new members and hope to see you at our events. Our new season is in full swing, with lots of lovely events planned. In January we had our usual lovely and well attended…
Clubs & Classes, October 2018
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony On October 11, we will be holding a dinner on the patio at SaddleBrooke One with a delicious menu including minestrone soup; turkey wraps with swiss cheese, tarragon aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion or beef and havarti wraps with horseradish, lettuce, tomato and onion; brownies and non-alcoholic beverages. Cost is $15.85 plus…
Religion, August 2018
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony The JFG’s Social for Members was held on July 17 in the East Ballroom of MountainView. Hors d’oeuvres were served which were delicious; tables had been set up so people were able to sit comfortably and schmooze. We all enjoyed cooling off from the heat and socializing although a bit of wine…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony The Mother’s Day Dinner was blown off the patio and was held inside at the Road Runner Grill. Everyone thought it was the best meal they had ever had in SaddleBrooke! The roasted lamb shank was delicious as was the trout, with dessert being a yummy ice cream topped brownie. Who cares…