Dec. 2 — Tues. Alzheimer's Support Group - The Richard Simon Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call Jan at (609) 748-4618.

Bacharach Hospital Foundation Charity Event - All proceeds benefit The Bacharach Hospital Foundation. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $150 per person. Cocktail attire. RSVP 609-748-5250

Nov. 30-Dec. 3 — Sun.-Wed. Thrift Sale - Temple Emeth Shalom will hold its fall-winter sale. Sun. thru Tues. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bag Day is Wed. from 9 a.m. to noon. To arrange for a drop off and a tax donation letter, call the office at 822- 4343.

Dec. 4 — Thurs. Trip to Museum of Modern Art in NYC - The JCC package will include round trip charter bus transportation, a bagel breakfast, admission to the Museum, timed entry for the new Van Gogh exhibit and a private tour of the new Miro exhibition. The bus leaves the JCC at 8:00 a.m. & will return at 6:30-7 p.m. The cost is $55 JCC mem. & $75 non-mem. Contact Josh Cutler for more information 609-822-1167 x 138.

Federation's Women's Division Networking Reception - Serago Roberts Jewelers. 6 p.m. Exclusive showing of Israeli designer Shaul Reznki's exquisite jewelry, Sophia by Design. Free. Reservations required. 822-4404.

Dec. 7 — Sun. Congregation Beth Judah Sisterhood Chanukah Bazaar - A unique selection of clothing, accessories, jewelry, gift sets and home décor. The Gift Shop will also be open. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 822-7116.

Manna at the Shore - Yearly fundraiser. Sample appetizers, entrees, desserts and some surprises, while you dine and dance and experience the Magic of Manna. 6-9 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel at 2501 Shore Road, Northfield. Everyone is welcome. $100.00 per person. Call 641-3600.

Dec. 10 — Wed. Book Discussion - Diane Ackerman to discuss her New York Times Bestseller, The Zookeeper's Wife, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage Living Memorial to the Holocaust, in Manhattan. 7 p.m. $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, and $5 for members. (646) 437-4202.

Dec. 31 — Wed. New Year 2009 Celebration - Dinner, Dancing and Dessert. Temple Emeth Shalom. 8 p.m. $40 pp. Casual attire. Call 822-3940.

Jan. 24 — Sat. Chai CookOff - Iron Chef type competition with a kosher twist. 7 p.m. Three course gourmet meal so you can taste the food. Silent auction and music. $36 pp. Congregation Beth Judah. For more information, call 822-7116, ext. 102.