Marilyn Anthony Happy Hour returns on August 12 at 5:00 p.m. in the back bar at the Agave Lounge in HOA1. We hope to be serving vegetarian pizzas and appetizers. There will be no charge for this event and a cash bar. No need to RSVP for this event. Unfortunately the Father’s Day BBQ was…
Tag: Jewish Friendship Group
Clubs & Classes, June 2015
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony Our annual Father’s Day BBQ takes place on Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Roadrunner Grill. This is always a fun event with great food and good company in celebration of all the fathers amongst us. Happy Hour returns on August 12 at 5:00 p.m. in the back bar at HOA…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Jewish Friendship Group
Marilyn Anthony Our annual Father’s Day BBQ will take place on Wednesday, June 17 at the Roadrunner Grill at 5:30 p.m. Menu will include BBQ beef ribs and chicken, cole slaw (vinegar based), vegetarian ranch beans, ice cream sundae or sorbet upon request. And although we are celebrating the fathers, it means the mothers also…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony We are looking forward to a wonderful Mother’s Day Brunch on May 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mesquite Grill. We will be able to enjoy the out of doors (shaded) and the wonderful food of HOA2. The menu includes an omelet station, lox and bagels, tomato, onion, chive cream cheese, yogurt, fresh…
Religion, March 2015
Shabbat service March 27
The next Shabbat service will be held on Friday evening, March 27, 2015, in the Mariposa Room, DesertView Performing Arts Center. Services begin at 7:00 p.m. led by Rabbi Seltzer and Cantorial Soloist Sarah Bollt, accompanied by Carolyn Cochran. The following and last Shabbat services of the spring season will be held on April 24…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Jewish Friendship Group news – March 2015
Marilyn Anthony It was down to the wire for the second annual Jew Who Knew? evening with three teams tying for first place. Following two tie breaking questions, Team Aleph, Sam/Lorna Horowitz, Sandy/Seth Basker, Ellie/George Adelman and Elaine/Howard Fagan took the prize. It was no mean feat to win this year with somewhat esoteric questions.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Jewish Friendship Group – February 2015
Marilyn Anthony The wonderful BBQ at the Mesquite Grill in January was enjoyed by 60 members. Delicious food was served outdoors under the heat lamps and the room was full of laughing, happy diners. We’ll be back at the Grill again for the Mother’s Day Brunch. Everyone should be ready for the Jewish Trivia on…
Generals, February 2015
“Hidden child” during the Holocaust
The Institute for Jewish Services and Studies is pleased announce a special program with Willy Halpert who survived the Holocaust years of 1942 to 1945 as a hidden child. This program is being co-sponsored with the Jewish Friendship Group of SaddleBrooke. In August 1942, Willy was walking with his father on the streets of Antwerp,…
January 2015
Jewish Friendship Group – January 2015
The packed Vistas Dining Room was very festive for the Chanukah Party. The candles on each table mirrored the lights strung around the room and the excellent food service was accompanied by Carol Gordon playing Chanukah songs on the piano with members singing along. Chef Dave outdid himself with the scrumptious latkes. Seth Basker, outgoing…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Jewish Friendship Group news – December 2014
Marilyn Anthony The JFG will be holding its annual Chanukah Party on December 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Vistas Dining Room at HOA1. The traditional menu of brisket, chicken and latkes will be served. Salmon is a new option. Once again there will be a toy drive as JFG members continue to bring smiles…