Marilyn Anthony All enjoyed our Mother’s Day Dinner. Luckily the air conditioner in the Mesquite Grill was broken and the dinner was moved outside where we all delighted in the view and the deer who decided to drop in! The delicious buffet represented some of the best food to be had at any of our…
Tag: Jewish Friendship Group
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony The Jewish Friendship Group celebrated Passover with a first night Seder led by Seth Basker and Sam Horowitz. The theme was Jewish unity and the formation of a cohesive Jewish community. Our thanks to Seth and Sam for making the evening interesting and relevant to today. The JFG celebrated Mother’s Day with a…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Jewish Friendship Group
Marilyn Anthony Oh What a Night wasn’t one of the hits played at the recent dinner but it certainly was quite the night as our members took to the floor for the first JFG dance of the century after enjoying an excellent dinner. The music, slow and fast, got many people onto the dance floor to…
Religion, March 2016
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony Our February event was a double barrel of great fun. You wouldn’t have recognized the Activity Center as it sparkled with red hearts and candles. The food was delicious and the trivia game was a hoot with groans, challenges and even some singing. It was a squeaker as the winning team triumphed by…
Religion, February 2016
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony The turnout for the JFG dinner in January was so great that it was relocated to the ballroom. Whether it was the menu or the fabulous company, it was gratifying to have such a large turnout for an event. We will be back in this venue for a 1950s Dinner/Sock Hop on March…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony In December Sy Efron both hosted the Home Tour for SaddleBrooke Outreach and organized yet again the toy drive for the Diamond Center children. This is above and beyond his mandate as JFG Co-President and we would all like to thank Sy for giving of his time for these worthwhile causes. On January…
Religion, December 2015
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony On December 6 the Jewish Friendship Group partnered with Saddlebrooke Outreach in displaying holiday items. People visited the home of Sy Efron to learn about the background and traditions of Chanukah and enjoy the holiday food. With menorahs and latkes galore the afternoon was a great success. The Chanukah Dinner took place on…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony The October Potluck was once again a great success. The food was amazing – the best in SaddleBrooke. Everyone ate too much and had a wonderful time! Our first catered dinner of the season is happening on November 12 in the Vermilion Room at HOA 1. It is a buffet and will consist…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony Our first potluck will take place at 6:00 p.m. on October 19 at the Activity Center at HOA 1. Room set-up is at 5:00 p.m. for those who volunteered. Please contact Sherry Kaplan at sherryhkaplan@gmail.com to sign up for a dish or to help. Potlucks are a great way to taste everyone else’s…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Jewish Friendship Group
Marilyn Anthony The August 12 happy hour was a great success with close to 60 people in attendance. The pizza was great; the conversation and camaraderie even better. We will certainly try to have another happy hour in the near future. The JFG will host the annual post Yom Kippur Breakfast on Wednesday, September 23…