Events

Community Presentation - All Welcome Older adults are increasingly impacted but what has become commonly known as ‘the opioid crisis.’ Why? Although opioids are prescribed for positive reasons—as in to help individuals ease or alleviate their pain—this class of drugs often has unintended physical consequences for the elderly. Come learn more. July 16 – 11:30 […]

Please join us for a special viewing of "My Dear Children" Sunday August 4, 2019 10:30 AM RSVP to: jgsnefl@gmail.com LOCATION: River Garden Hebrew Home Cohen Auditorium 11401 Old St Augustine Road Jacksonville, FL 32258 In partnership with the Jewish Genealogy Society of Northeast Florida and River Garden.

Tuesday, August 13 – 11:30 AM Age-Smart Home, Presented by Leslie Vlachos, Design 55 River Garden – Cohen Auditorium RSVP for Lunch: kbell@rivergarden.org or 904-288-7855 Technology is fast-emerging to help seniors stay safe at home. Today, innovations reach far beyond medication reminders and telephone amplifiers, and increasing percentages of seniors are using these tools to […]

DATE: Sunday, August 18, 2019 TIME: 10:30 AM LOCATION: River Garden - Cohen Auditorium RSVP TO: Isabel Balotin, shalomjax@jewishjacksonville.org or 904-224-1408 Over 100 people will be gathering at River Garden Hebrew Home to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Woodstock. The program will include a presentation by Jacksonville local, Martin Edwards. He will recount his insider […]

NE Florida Conservatory Players Group presents 'The Sound of Music with the VonTrapp Children' Grandparents, Families & Children WELCOME! DATE: Sunday, August 25, 2019 TIME: 3:00 PM LOCATION: River Garden - Cohen Auditorium RSVP TO: Lisa Poremba lporemba@rivergarden.org or 904-886-8416

Thursday, August 27 From Hospital to Home Presented by Cheryl Weidner (Admissions), Bobbie Jo Mentz (Rehab) and the River Garden Transitional Care Team No one wants to go into a hospital for any reason. But, as we age, hospital visits are likely in our future. We'd like to be sure every family is prepared to […]

Making Music with Minda An Interactive, Lively Music Experience with Children Grandparents, Families & Children WELCOME! DATE: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 TIME: 3:30 PM LOCATION: River Garden - Cohen Auditorium RSVP TO: Lisa Poremba lporemba@rivergarden.org or 904-886-8416

Jacksonville Heritage Singers presents 'Up, Up and Away' Grandparents, Families & Children WELCOME! DATE: Sunday, September 8, 2019 TIME: 3:00 PM LOCATION: River Garden - Cohen Auditorium RSVP TO: Lisa Poremba lporemba@rivergarden.org or 904-886-8416

DATE: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: River Garden - Cohen Auditorium RSVP TO: Laura Platzer, lplatzer@rivergarden.org or 904-886-8429 Noa Hagiladi, visiting Israeli artist, invites you to hear her healing story. As a multi-disciplinary artist coping with bipolar disorder, Noa shares her 'personal fracture' and her dialog with it. Hear her tell about […]

DATE: Monday, September 16, 2019 TIME: 6:30 PM LOCATION: River Garden - Frisch Pavilion RSVP TO: Barbara Safer, BarbSafer@aol.com or 904-268-1329 River Garden Auxiliary invites you to participate in this evening of painting, pottery, and fun! $25 per person; proceeds benefit River Garden Many unique pieces to choose from! All supplies provided. Refreshments will be […]