Jewish Family & Vocational Service of Middlesex County JFVS Happenings Spring 2013

Open House - You’re Invited! An Afternoon of Laughter & Music JFVS is excited about the renovations recently completed in the Tickets are on sale for the JFVS summer show; An Afternoon of Monroe Township office. In celebration of the expansion, JFVS Laughter & Music starring Keith Barany, comedian, and The Eddie invites the community to attend an Open House on Tuesday, Bruce Orchestra slated for Sunday, July 21 at 3PM at the Marasco June 4 from 1-4PM at the JFVS Monroe Office. Come and Performing Arts Center in Monroe Township. The NY Post writes: learn about the many new programs being offered and the new “The wittiest comedian working today.” partnerships forged with various community organizations. Keith delivers comedy that’s real, just not vulgar. He has been a comic writer Highlights include tours of the facility, prizes, opportunities to for Seinfeld, Politically Incorrect, The meet the staff and to learn more about JFVS programs. Greet Jimmy Kimmel Show and the Emmys. new JFVS partners, the Jewish Historical Society of Central Mr. Barany has appeared with Bob Jersey and The Oscar & Ella Wilf Campus For Senior Living. A Hope, Jerry Seinfeld, Joan Rivers, Ray dedication ceremony will be held at 2PM. At 3PM choose to Romano, Jon Stewart, Joy Behar, attend one of three programs: a presentation on Medicare Keith Barany Lewis Black and Ray Charles. Waste, Fraud and Abuse, by Charles Clarkson, director of the JFVS Senior Medicare Program, meditation/guided imagery class From singing in clubs and cabarets to being an experienced TV and with Joan Sichel , or “Joys of the Golden Years” by Toby Erhlich, radio personality, Eddie Bruce combines all his experiences and LCSW of the Wilf Campus . Bring your friends in to chat, see the wraps them in a glorious package of the consummate entertainer new facility and have a nosh. You will be glad you did! who instantly engages audiences. The incredible Charlene Holloway accompanies Eddie for an amazing selection of every style Upcoming Events at CAMEO of high energy sophisticated music. The CAMEO nutrition program geared to senior adults, aged 60 All seats are $25. To reserve your seat today, call the office or order on-line: www.jfvs.org. Opportunities to and older, is featuring May special events. The first event is become a sponsor or to place an ad in the Program Wednesday, May 8 at 10:45AM with NJ Symphony violinist Debra Journal are available. Proceeds from ticket sales and Biderman and her piano accompanist playing a range of musical the Program Journal help support JFVS social service programs. selections. A kosher “Beef Goulash” luncheon will be available. Eddie Bruce RSVP to JFVS by Monday, May 6. The second event is Friday, May 31st at 10:45AM with Jolliologist, Jill Perez provides an hour of laughter and yoga breathing. A kosher “Chicken Marsala” luncheon will be available. RSVP to JFVS by Wednesday, May 29. A suggested donation of $3.50 per person is requested. The programs are Annual Meeting Set for June 17 held at the Highland Park Conservative Temple, 201 South 3rd The JFVS Annual Meeting is being held June 17, 7:30PM at the Avenue, Highland Park. Highland Park Conservative Temple, 201 South 3rd Avenue. The community is invited to help install the new Board of Trustees and CAMEO meets daily, 9:30AM - 1PM for socializing, engaging pay tribute to long-time members of the Board. Annual Reports activities, breakfast and glatt Kosher luncheon. Reservations and refreshments will be available. required 24 hours in advance. Call JFVS.

32 Ford Avenue, second floor 52 Concordia Shopping Center Milltown, NJ 08850 Monroe Township, NJ 08831 732-777-1940 609-395-7979 Visit us : www.jfvs.org Fax: 732-777-1889 Fax: 609-395-7129

JFVS Happenings Spring 2013

Passover 2013 In Review JFVS Staff Caught Working! Thanks to a huge corps of volunteers from around the county, Debby Alter, Director of including Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New Brunswick, Immigrant and Refugee JFVS was able to provide Passover food to 738 individuals Services (seated in throughout Middlesex County. Thank you to our donors that brown): Sara Levine, made food and/or monetary donations and to the schleppers Executive Director; and drivers who packed and delivered the food making this Tunde Akinrolabu, project possible. Senior Medicare Patrol Outreach Specialist In order to provide uninterrupted service to our valued senior adult clients, the Kosher Meals on Wheels program orders special frozen Kosher for Passover meals from Glatt 27, as the regular caterer, The Orchid, closes for the holiday. This year, our dedicated Kosher Meals on Wheels volunteers Jamillah Baker, delivered 502 Kosher for Passover Meals , spreading the joy Administrative Assistant

Welcome New JFVS Staff Sheri Brown - Career Specialist Judy Cavalierie - Elder Day Program Assistant Antonio Goyanes - Senior Medicare Patrol Outreach Specialist Francesca Seborowski - Administrative Assistant John Tello - Citizenship Coordinator Marc Wurgaft - Director of Clinical Services/Senior Manager Fun Facts - Did You Know?

Career Center/Women’s Center Programs In a typical week, JFVS receives 656 telephone calls with the highest volume on Monday through “Social Media and Your Job Search” will take place on Tuesday May 7 Wednesday. The average call waiting time is 8 at 10:30AM. Eric Duchin, of Pinpoint Promotions will discuss how Linked- seconds. On a typical day, there are only 1-2 support in, Facebook and Twitter can enhance job search efforts. Instruction in how to use these sites to research companies, find hiring managers and staff answering phones at the same time while they are market yourself to perspective employers will be explored. doing office work, assisting clients and visitors coming into the office, and scheduling appointments. Kudos to “Apprenticeship: Getting Paid While You Learn” will take place on Tuesday, May 14 at 10:30AM. Learn about apprenticeship opportunities for the support staff for handling so many calls per week women. Discover how to begin an apprenticeship in a variety of careers and being able to multi-task! and how the opportunity can help to achieve career goals. JFVS appreciates all of our support staff! Programs are held at the JFVS Milltown office at 32 Ford Avenue, Milltown. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited. For Administrative Assistant Week April 22 - 26. additional information or to register please call the office. Upcoming Events JFVS Monroe Office Open House - Tuesday, June 4, 1-4PM, 52 Concordia Shopping Center JFVS Annual Meeting - Monday, June 17, 7:30PM, Highland Park Conservative Temple An Afternoon of Laughter & Music- Sunday, July 21, 3PM, Marasco Performing Arts Center, Monroe Township Middle School Comedy Night to support Holocaust Survivor Services - Saturday, December 14, 8PM, JFK Conference Center in Edison. SAVE THE DATE!

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