Shaloma Hadassah Giftwraps at Shore Mall for the Holidays

Having trouble wrapping those Chanukah presents? Do you want them looking fancy? Have gifts to wrap for friends and neighbors? Then visit us at the Shore Mall near the Food Court where the bookstore was located.

We have boxes, paper, ribbons and gift tags. All proceeds go to Hadassah Hospital Projects. Visit us now through Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. except Sunday when we close at 6 p.m. See you there!

Online Avon Party

No, the Avon lady is not coming to your house! But you’ll be able to see and order the popular cosmetics and holiday gifts on the Internet at CONTACT’s Avon Online Party.

Party hostess Michelle DiRenzo will donate 50 percent of the profits to CONTACT Cape-Atlantic. Here’s how you do it: Go to Michelle’s Avon Website at http://youravon.com/ mdirenzo.

From there, click on the tab named “online events,” which will direct you to the CONTACT Cape-Atlantic Avon Fundraiser web page. Place your order online and it will be shipped directly to your home! For more information call CONTACT at 823-1850.

CONTACT Cape-Atlantic is a United Way agency that makes 65,000 daily phone calls a year to check on the health and safety of elderly and disabled residents.

Community FoodBank of New Jersey – Southern Branch

Ocean City – Avoid the holiday hassle while supporting a good cause. The Friends of the FoodBank Auxiliary is holding a Holiday Cookie Walk on Friday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 8;30 p.m. at the Ocean City High School Cafeteria. Come enjoy the festive atmosphere while taking a “cookie walk” around a large selection of delicious holiday cookies. Pick your favorites and pay by the pound. All proceeds benefit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey Southern Branch, which helps hungry families throughout Cape May, Atlantic and Cumberland counties. For information call 383- 8843.

Shaloma Hadassah Sells Mah Jong Cards

Send your orders for new cards to Lynn Appel at 16 S. Surrey Ave., Ventnor, NJ 08406. Large cards are $8.00, small cards are $7.00. Hadassah makes a profit so collect orders from everyone you know! Orders must be in by Jan. 31, 2010.

College Students Discuss Experiences

A panel of college students will discuss the experiences of Jewish students at respective schools at Beth El Synagogue on Friday, Dec. 18th during the 7:30 p.m. service. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information call 823-2725.

Katz JCC Teen Winter Wonderland Dance

Teens in grades 6 to 8 are invited to a fun-filled night of music, dancing, and some frozen treats, at the Katz JCC on Sat., Dec. 19, from 7 to 9:45 p.m.

The cost is $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. For information call Robyn King, 822-1167 ext. 112 or e-mail rking@jccatlantic.org.

JCC Winter Camp

Winter camp is being held at The Milton and Betty Katz JCC for grades K-4 on Dec. 24 and 28 to 31. Each day will be themed and your child will be able to explore the possibilities of being a zoo keeper, chef, Olympic athlete, pirate, and rock star.A

full camp day will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($40M/ $60NM). Both morning and evening is available from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. for an additional cost.

Please pack a lunch, towel, swimsuit and change of clothes each day. To register contact Youth and Teen Director Robyn King, at rking@jccatlantic.org or call 822-1167 ext. 112

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Meeting

On Monday, December 21 at 2:00 p.m. there will be a free Alzheimer’s caregivers support group meeting co-sponsored by BERON Jewish Older Adult Services of Atlantic County and the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Individuals, area media, hospitals, churches, synagogues, nursing homes and nutrition sites are all welcome to attend. The meeting will be held at the Herman Pogachefsky Senior Services Pavilion at 1102 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Holiday refreshments will be served. Hope you will join us. Please call the BERONJOAS office at 345-5555 for reservations and additional information.

Volunteers Needed December 25 at Seashore Gardens Living Center

Galloway Township, NJ – Volunteers are needed at Seashore Gardens Living Center, a nonprofit healthcare organization, on December 25 between 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. to participate in the “Lowell Gluck Holiday Volunteer Program,” named in memory of longtime board member, Lowell Gluck. Each year on Christmas Day, individuals are needed to volunteer at meal times, in the gift shop, during recreation programs, and at the front desk. With the support of community volunteers, Seashore Gardens Living Center’s staff members are able to have the day off to celebrate the holiday. Individuals interested in volunteering can contact Eve Kleiner, Holiday Volunteer Coordinator at (609) 641-3300 or Missy Rundio, Director of Recreation and Volunteers at (609) 748-4407. Seashore Gardens Living Center is located at 22 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township.

“Year after year on Christmas Day it is great to see many of the same friends volunteering; however, we are always excited to have new volunteers join us volunteering in various areas of the Living Center. Families and community members who donate their time on Christmas Day find it a meaningful and gratifying way to give back to the elderly members of the community. In addition, the volunteers are greatly appreciated by our employees who work diligently to provide compassionate and quality health care to the older adults in our community. With the volunteers working that day, many employees are able to spend the holidays with their families with peace of mind knowing that the residents are being cared for by friends of Seashore Gardens Living Center.” states Martin H. Klein, President and CEO.

Seashore Gardens Living Center offers an assisted living residence, long term nursing care, an Alzheimer’s residence and short-term sub-acute rehabilitation services. For more information about Seashore Gardens Living Center, please call (609) 404-4848 or visit www.seashore gardens.org.

Katz JCC Hosts Character Breakfast

The Katz JCC will host its First Annual Character Breakfast on Friday, Dec. 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. Families will enjoy a breakfast buffet with their favorite cartoon characters including Dora The Explorer, Sponge Bob, Elmo and Clifford the Big Red Dog.

In addition to meeting characters, fun-filled art projects and face painting stations will be set up. This is a great way for your family to spend their morning when everything else in the community is closed – and the Katz JCC will be open and bursting with excitement.

The cost of the Character Breakfast is $8 M/ $12 NM per person in advance and $12 M/ $18 NM the day of the event. Call Robyn King, JCC Youth and Teen Director for more information at 822-1167 ext. 112 or email RKing@jcc atlantic.org.

New Years at Temple Emeth Shalom

Join us at Temple Emeth Shalom in celebrating the New Year 2010 at a gala celebration at the Temple, 8501 Ventnor Ave., Margate, on Thursday, December 31st from 9 p.m. to ? All are welcome to enjoy dancing to the music of Jim Boney and his ensemble. Hors d'oeuvres from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. followed by delicious food and desserts. $35 per person. BYOB. Make checks payable to Temple Emeth Shalom and mail to Carol Myerowitz, 7046 Calvert Ave., Ventnor, N.J. 08406, or call Betty at 822-3940.

Mommy & Me

Beth Judah Mommy & Me class set to start on Friday, Januaaary 8, from 10:00 - 11:00. Clas is open at all families (members & non-members welcome) with children between the ages of 1-2 years old and a family member. Class includes singing, stories, crafts, snack & playtime and meets each Friday. Please contact Marla at 609-822- 7116 ext. 106 to register.

ORT Card Party

The ORT winter card party will be on Jan. 12, 2010 at 9600 Atlantic Avenue, Margate.

Call Carol or Sande at 822- 3940 or 823-3433 for more information on any of these events.

You’ll have a Month to finish This Triathlon

Looking for a way to start off 2010 with a challenge?

Here’s one that will raise money for a good cause and improve your fitness: The 4th Annual CONTACT Cape- Atlantic Triathlon & Duathlon.

Best of all, you’ll have a whole month – January 18 to February 18 – to complete the event: a 2.4-mile swim...a 112- mile bike ride...and a 26-mile run (duathlon is any two of the events). The registration donation is $25 and is co-sponsored by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.

Competitors can substitue gym events for the swimming, biking and running events by documenting how many laps they swim or aquasize classes they take for the swim leg of the triathlon; how many miles they bike, step or row for the bicycling portion; and how many miles they walk/run, use the elliptical or take aerobics classes for the marathon section. (An acrobics class, for instance, equates at a 2-mile run.)

Everyone who enters receives a T-shirt, and everyone who finishes will receive an award. A list of triathlon finishers will be posted and an awards ceremony will take place at the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center, 18th and Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, on February 27.

The triathlon/duathlon is a fund-raiser for CONTACT Cape- Atlantic, a non-profit volunteer group and United Way agency that makes daily telephone reassurance calls – more than 64,000 a year! – to help its elderly and disabled clients live independently at home.

Registration forms are required and are available at the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center, or by calling CONTACT at 823-1850 or 463-4564, or email CONTACT at contact-ca@ comcast.net or on our website www.contactcape atlantic.org.

TJCDS BINGO

Trocki Jewish Community Day School is sponsoring a Pasta Dinner and Bingo on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner includes Bingo. Admission is Adults $12, Children $7 (under 3 Free). The event is open to everyone. For more information call Mona Trocki Ozlek at 645-3055 or 467-0697. There will be Bingo Prizes and Raffle Tickets. 6814 Black Horse Pike, EHT.

TJCDS Annual Gala Dinner

Sunday, April 25, 2010 will be the Trocki Jewish Community Day School’s Annual Gala Dinner. Hold the date for additional information. This program supports the good work of the education community.