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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES

 

Current & Upcoming Programs

 

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Divorce Support Group

A weekly support group for adults whose lives have been (are being) impacted by divorce.  Facilitated by Lisa-Loraine Smith, LCSW, Executive Director of JFS.  Wednesdays, from 5:30pm – 6:45pm, at JFS.   No Charge first session, $10 per session thereafter. (Sliding scale available)

 Helping Children Through Divorce Support Group

A weekly support group for children whose lives have been impacted by divorce.  There will be three different groups for age groups 7-9, 10 – 13, 14 – 18. Facilitated by Social Work staff of JFS. Wednesdays, from 5:30pm – 6:45pm, at JFS.    No Charge first session, $10 per session thereafter. (Sliding scale available)

Bereavement Support Group

A weekly support group for anyone who has lost a loved one within the past five years.  Facilitated by Lisa-Loraine Smith, LCSW, Executive Director of JFS, and by a member of the Greenwich Jewish Clergy.  Thursdays, from 10:30am - 11:30am, at JFS.  No Charge first session, $10 per session thereafter. (Sliding scale available)

Mind Over Matter:  A Telephone Support Group for Seniors

Provided by JFS, through Friendly Connections, a program of Family Centers, this program enables groups of seniors to meet over the telephone and participate in interactive telephone discussions and classes from the comfort of their own homes. Facilitated by Rachelle Lauren Owen, MSW. Available every other Tuesday at 2:00pm. No Charge.

Adoption Connection

"While you Wait” -  A five-part series of interactive monthly workshops  created    

for families awaiting  their adoptive child(en).  Facilitated by Debbie Schwartz.,    

Adoption Connection Coordinator.  Beginning October at JFS.

“Adoption Information Meetings”  - Informal meetings to discuss the planning    

process for building a family through  adoption.  Dates and Times TBA

Not Alone

A social and support network for Jewish widows, widowers and divorced singles. This program will offer men and women the opportunity to find mutual support, emotional strength, encouragement, companionship, and commonalities.   Monthly meetings will be offered that may include guest speakers, gourmet dining get-togethers, social events, book discussions and more. The next event will be held Wednesday, December 17, from 5:30pm – 8:00pm at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor, $10 per person. (See below)

SERIES PROGRAMMING

  Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing

This is a national program that uses Judaism to enrich the lives of girls at a time when they are navigating our culture’s risky and dangerous messages.  It draws on Jewish tradition to give girls a place to feel safe, articulate questions and concerns, have fun, and be “real” with their peers.  Through discussion, arts and crafts, and drama, girls will integrate core Jewish values as they focus on the things they care about most – such as body image, friendship, competition, stress and family.

7^th Graders   6:30-8:00pm - Mondays, 11/17, 12/15, 1/12, 2/02, 3/ 02, 4/20,  and 5/18 at JFS  – Facilitated by Dinah Miller Marlowe, Director, Jewish Health & Healing Program, JFS.

A Moviegoer’s Series

An afternoon film series for multi-generational members of our Jewish community showing feature films and documentaries with themes relevant to today’s Jewish families and pertaining to important world issues.  The movies are shown at a private home, and refreshments are served. They are facilitated by Lolly Raphael, a veteran film moderator.  Our next film is TBA.

Book Beat:  A Woman’s Night Out

A thought-provoking book club with themes relevant  to Jewish women of all ages. 

Thursdays, 9/18, 10/23, 11/20, 12/18, 1/29, 3/12, 4/23, 5/21.  Coffee & Dessert are served at 7:00pm; Book Discussion is from 7:30 – 9:00pm at JFS.  Facilitated by Betsy Stone, a psychologist,  teacher and an avid reader.  $18 per session.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Bikkur Cholim/Friendly Visitors

Do a mitzvah for the New Year! Become a “Friendly Visitor”.  JFS urges you to  make a difference in the life of a Jewish senior.  Volunteers are needed to visit Greenwich homebound and nursing home residents.  The time commitment can be as little as one hour per week. The rewards are immeasurable!

 Let’s Do Lunch

Join  seniors from the Greenwich community for a delicious lunch celebrating Jewish Holidays at local area Temples and at JFS. 12:00 – 2:00pm. Dates TBA