| | Serving Stamford, Westport, Bridgeport and Upper Fairfield County | | | | | | An Evening of Mind Games with Schoke JFS | | | |  | An Evening of Mind Games with Schoke JFS On April 29th, more than 250 people gathered at the Hilton Stamford Hotel for An Evening of Mind Games with Schoke JFS. The 39th Annual Mitzvah Award was presented to Jeri Appel and Gail G. and Stephen Trell in recognition of their service to the greater Stamford community. F. Robb Caster was honored with the 12th Annual Young Leadership Award. Liz Kitay and Ronnie Sichel, event co-chairs, and Sandy Speter, the auction chair, made the evening a tremendous success. Alan Kalter, Master of Ceremonies, was a hit with the attendees. Jon Stetson, master mentalist, awed even the most skeptical in the audience. Thank you to everyone who participated for the success of the evening! Mazel Tov to the honorees!
To see more pictures from the evening click here. | | | | | | Edit this section of copy to tell your supporters how their action will help ignite change. Use stories, quotes, data, and other inspiring content to capture their attention and get them to act. | | Schoke JFS Helps Feed our Community | | | |  | Kosher Food Pantry clients are invited to Fairgate Farm, 129 Stillwater Avenue, on Wednesday, May 23 from 1 - 2 PM. Peter Novajosky (center), farmer and educator, will introduce our clients to the farm site, provide brief intro into healthy food choices, and explain what services the farm can offer to our clients. Also pictured are Rebekah Kanefsky (right), Case Manager, and Liz Kitay (left), Board Member and volunteer for the Kosher Food Pantry. If you know of anyone who needs food assistance, please have them call Schoke JFS at 203-921-4161 or contact Rebekah Kanefsky. | | |  | Join us for the Southern Connecticut Jewish Food Festival. Stop by our booth to help us prepare jars of bean soup for Kosher Food Pantry clients. Sunday, June 10th
1:00 - 6:00 PM
Temple Israel, Westport, CT Click here for more information. | | |  | Volunteer Needed for Kosher Food Pantry Schoke JFS is looking for a dedicated and compassionate volunteer to help the Case Management department and Kosher Food Pantry serve clients. Volunteers will assist with pantry walk-in hours, contacting clients before upcoming events, and maintaining an accurate database of how we serve the community. Please contact Rebakah Kanefsky or call 203-921-4161 to learn more. | | | | | | Upcoming Programs and Support Groups | | | | Schoke Jewish Family Service, the Stamford JCC and AARP of CT present Disrupt Aging in your Community June 6, 2018
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Stamford Jewish Community Center
1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT In an effort to engage the public in transforming attitudes about aging, Schoke Jewish Family Service, the Stamford JCC and AARP are partnering to present Disrupt Aging in your Community, a 90-minute program designed to bridge the gap between generations. This interactive session focuses on aging from an inter-generational perspective, and offers thought-provoking discussion and activities. Based upon the best-selling book, Disrupt Aging by Jo Ann Jenkins. | | | | | | | | | | Want to stimulate your brain power? Brain Fitness Group Program Monday, June 11
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue
We will focus on reasoning and problem solving skills and provide practical support to help reach personal brain fitness goals! No charge. Advance registration suggested. Light refreshments will be served.
Join us for lunch afterwards: $9 (under 60), $4 suggested donation (60 & over) For additional information or to register, please contact Toby Lazarus, Schoke JFS Brain Fitness Program Coordinator at 203-921-4161 ext. 121 or tlazarus@ctjfs.org | | | | | | Let's Talk Seniors talk about common interests and concerns Mondays 12:45 PM
Bigelow Center for Senior Activities
Fairfield, CT Tuesdays 11:00 AM
Stamford JCC Thursdays 10:30 AM
Jewish Senior Services
Bridgeport, CT Thursdays 1:00 PM
Westport Senior Center Contact Sheila Duggan at 203-921-4161 or sduggan@ctjfs.org | | | Bereavement Group Gather to share feelings and exchange ideas in a non-judgmental environment that provides emotional, practical, and spiritual support for grieving the loss of a spouse or significant other. Mondays 10:30 AM
Congregation B'nai Israel
Bridgeport, CT Fridays 10:30 AM
Stamford JCC Contact Amanda Geffner at 203-921-4161 or ageffner@ctjfs.org | | | | Employment and Life Transitions Support Group Looking for emotional support while searching for employment? Need practical help during the job search? Join the support group to help you through this transition. No cost to attend.
Beginning Wednesday, June 6
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of Every Month at 3 PM
Schoke JFS Stamford Office Contact Lois Meyer at 203-921-4161 or lmeyer@ctjfs.org. | | | | | | | | | |  | Donate your vehicle to Schoke JFS to help us to help others! Donate your car, truck, van, SUV, boat, motorcycle, ATV or trailer to Schoke Jewish Family Service! Your donation will help to assist friends and neighbors who are in need. Free pick up! Receive a tax deduction! We will take any vehicle in any condition! Contact Lisa Rich, Donor Relations Coordinator, 203-921-4161 or lrich@ctjfs.org to begin the process. | | |  | Join Jewish Twenties and Thirties for Spring Happy Hour! Murphy’s Townhouse Café
Thursday, May 10th
97 Franklin Street, Stamford We’ll be outdoors to celebrate the Spring! Drink specials are available until 8 pm.
Look for Ben and Tova to sign in. For more information, visit our Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/Jewish2030/ | | | | | | | | | | www.ctjfs.org Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service
733 Summer Street, Suite 602
Stamford, CT 06901
203-921-4161 | | | | | | | | | |
