Jewish Java
2018-11-07 09:00 - 10:30, 2018-12-05 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Halifax)
Shalom Jacksonville
in partnership with River Garden Jewish Life
Cohen Auditorium
9:00 AM

Author Kurt Wallach Presents "Heroes of the Past"
2018-11-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
In honor of Veteran’s Day, we are proud to welcome US Navy veteran, Holocaust survivor, and author Kurt Wallach as a speaker at River Garden Hebrew Home on Sunday, November 11th at 2:00 p.m. Kurt was born to a Jewish family in Magdeburg, Germany in 1926. His father’s outspoken criticisms of the Nazi party made the family a target for execution, and they were forced to flee to Holland and later, America. During the height of World War II, Kurt enlisted in the U.S. Navy and took part in the invasion of Okinawa.
Mr. Wallach’s presentation, “Heroes of the Past” will highlight the tragic events of World War II through the lens of his family’s personal struggle to survive. He offers a reminder of the unparalleled hardships brought on by Hitler’s rise to power, and of the strength required to triumph over Nazi oppression.
Mr. Wallach is currently a successful businessman and the author of six books. In recognition of his efforts in spreading education about the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum awarded him its Gold Medal.
Books will be available for purchase; all proceeds will go to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Dessert reception to follow. Please RSVP by November 5th to Laura Platzer at lplatzer@rivergarden.org or 886-8429.

Meet Rabbi Bahar
2018-11-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2018-11-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2018-12-12 10:30 - 11:30
River Garden Jewish Life Event
in partnership with The Temple Congregation Ahavath Chesed
Rabbi Bahar Presents
10:30 AM

Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation by ElderSource
2018-11-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
RSVP needed for meal planning: 904-288-7855
Come enjoy lunch with a local ElderSource expert. You’ll receive free and unbiased guidance about 2019 Medicare benefits, information about which Medicare prescription drug plan best fits your needs, and answers about Medigap, long-term care insurance and other health insurance programs for seniors. We’ll also discuss home health benefits and Medicare claims and appeals.

Support Group: Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers
2018-11-14 15:30 - 16:30
Support Group: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Location: Frisch Family Pavilion @ River Garden (Adult Day area)
Q? EMAIL adultday@rivergarden.org

Annual Gala Event
2018-11-17 19:00 - 23:00
River Garden Foundation Event
Annual Gala
‘Under the Big Top’
Marriott Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa
For more information: Kathy Osterer 904-886-8430 or kosterer@rivergarden.org

Hanukkah Concert
2018-12-04 18:30 - 19:30
December 4
Hanukah Concert at 6:30 PM

Pick n' Paint Palooza - River Garden Auxiliary Fundraiser
2018-12-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Frisch Family Pavilion, River Garden campus
Tuesday, December 11th at 6:30 PM
River Garden Frisch Pavilion
River Garden Auxiliary invites you to participate in an evening of painting, pottery, and fun!
Bring your artistic spirit for a fun evening of ceramics at River Garden. We have hundreds of ceramics pieces ready for you to create your very own masterpiece. After just a couple hours of painting and socializing, you will have created a wonderful work of art. After final firing, your handiwork will be ready for pick-up within 7-14 days. Refreshments provided. Please make your reservation a.s.a.p., as space is limited. $25.00 per person.
Barbara Safer— 268-1329 or barbsafer@aol.com.

Listen To Your Heart - Presentation by Dr. R. Galani
2018-12-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Listen To Your Heart
Cardiologist R. Galani Presents
Wednesday, December 19th
11:30—1:00 p.m.
at River Garden Cohen Auditorium
Come enjoy lunch with a local Baptist Health internist and cardiologist, Dr. R. Galani.
Please RSVP for lunch.
288-7855

Jewish Java - with Mark Moss & Bert Livingston
2019-01-02 09:00 - 10:30
Retirement Planning & What Comes Next
Mark Moss, Attorney
Bert Livingston, Financial Advisor
Learn what it takes to ensure that your needs and the needs of your loved ones are taken care of now and in the future. Topics will include: insurance, healthcare choices, estate planning, power of attorney and more. Refreshments provided.
RSVP: Isabel Balotin 904-448-5000 x1206 or shalomjax@jewishjacksonville.org
NOTE: Also see the event on January 23 called “Planning Ahead” Both will be helpful for adults who still need start their “golden years” planning and adult children who have aging parents.

Rabbi Feigenbaum Presents: Navigating Daily Life with Joy
2019-01-16 10:30 - 11:30
January 16, 2019
10:30 AM
Rabbi Feigenbaum Presents ‘The Difference Between Self and Self Esteem’

Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2019-01-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Frisch Family Pavilion, River Garden campus
January 16
3:30 PM
Frisch Pavilion

Auxiliary Donor Luncheon - Tropical Paradise
2019-01-22 11:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
January 22 – Auxiliary Donor Luncheon
12:00 Noon
Suggest arrival at 11:30 to socialize & see raffle items.
Celebrate a Tropical Paradise with the River Garden Auxiliary as they host their annual Donor Luncheon at River Garden. Doors open at noon; plan to come early so you can check out the raffle items and socialize before lunch. Tickets are $40 and there are also various levels of sponsorship that help fund the Auxiliary’s mission to help the residents of River Garden with special quality initiatives. Please remember this is one of the Auxiliary’s biggest fundraisers of the year so we hope to have everyone fully support this event. Mark your calendar now and look for your invitation to arrive in early January. If you have a question, feel free to contact Ellen Rubens, event chairperson, at (904) 651-6607.

Planning Ahead: Legal and Care Decisions Made Easy
2019-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
In the world of senior care, families are often faced with moments of stress and they may be terribly uncertain about the course ahead. We’re here to help.
Save the date of January 23, 2019 and make plans to join us for an informative program about legal and care planning that will benefit you and your loved ones.
Our goal is to make tough decisions easier, as our panel of experts will discuss and clarify just what you need to know for your:
Power of Attorney
Living Will vs. Estate Planning
Advance Care Planning
Health Care Surrogate
It’s never too soon (or too late) to begin talking about these topics. Your investment of time now will be a blessing to your family in the future.
RSVP appreciated.

Cindy Edelman Presents: Ninth Street Women
2019-01-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
We are always pleased to welcome Cindy Edelman. For this presentation, Cindy will be discussing the book “Ninth Street Women” by Mary Gabriel which details the impact of five very different female painters who were not concerned with conventional mores. These NY artists broke the gender barriers in the art world during a male dominated 20th century.
Please RSVP for this event to Laura Platzer, 886-8429 or lplatzer@rivergarden.org

Jewish Java
2019-02-06 09:00 - 22:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Feb. 6
9:00 AM
Cohen Auditorium

AARP Tek Workshops (iPad)
2019-02-12 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Explore the iPad’s capabilities with new technology users like you!
Join with AARP Tek IN-PERSON at River Garden Cohen Auditorium
11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
AARP TEK: Intro to iPad
Choose Session: 10:00 AM or 2:30 PM
AARP TEK: Beyond the Basics with iPad
Choose Session: 12:00 PM or 4:30 PM
The experts from AARP Tek will be here for a free hands-on workshop, where you can learn how to get the most from your mobile devices. All participants will get hands-on experience with devices, and a free touchscreen stylus pen.
Register on AARP website – seating is limited!
https://learn.aarp.org/in-person-learning/?event_state=FL&event_type=20#filters
Click the “Register” button to reserve your seat.
For questions about this workshop call 1-866-740-6947.
Devices provided for practice in these workshops will be Apple iPad™ Tablets. iPad is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

Rabbi Feigenbaum Presents: Navigating Daily Life with Joy
2019-02-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
February 13
10:30 AM
Cohen Auditorium
Transforming Your Character and Achieving Greatness

Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2019-02-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Frisch Family Pavilion, River Garden campus
February 13
3:30 PM
Frisch Pavilion

Jewish Genealogy
2019-02-13 18:00 - 20:00
February 13
6:00 PM
Cohen Auditorium
* Arrive earlier if you’d like to enjoy a dutch-treat dinner in the Baker Deli Cafe.

Get [SCAM] Smart: What You Need To Know
2019-02-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
It’s well known that senior adults are a highly targeted audience for identity theft & scams. Lottery Scams, Social Security Violations, Tax Fraud and Email Scams are just a few you may have heard of. Taking time to learn about this fraudulent activity and how to protect yourself from it is time well spent.
Join Cathy Costley, Victim Services Identity Specialist, from the Attorney General’s office as she discusses:
1. What Is Identity Theft
2. Top 5 Types of Identity Theft in Florida
3. How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
There will be time for Q&A following her presentation.

Susan Brandenburg Presents: Remember Who You Are
2019-03-12 10:00 - 12:00

Rabbi Feigenbaum Presents: Navigating Daily Life with Joy
2019-03-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
“Reaching Your Personal Finish Line”
March 13
10:30 AM
River Garden Cohen Auditorium
Please RSVP to Laura Platzer @ 904-886-8426

Who Are You, But Really?
2019-03-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Alina Kentof presents ‘Who Are You, But Really?’
Friday, March 15, 2019
10:30 AM
Cohen Auditorium
RSVP to lplatzer@rivergarden.org
886-8429

73rd River Garden Anniversary Day
2019-03-24 15:00 - 18:00
It’s Our 73rd Anniversary!
Sunday, March 24 at 3:00—6:00 PM
River Garden Campus
WE HOPE ALL OF OUR FRIENDS WILL JOIN THE PARTY.
As many River Garden families already know, ‘Anniversary Day’ is a steady favorite.
The afternoon festival promises fun for all, with good music and food, plus activities galore. We hope you’ll drop by.
Train & Pony Rides
Clowns & Magicians
Face Painting
Crafts & Games
Vintage Jewelry Sale
Tombola Fundraiser
Ceramics Sale
The Annual Meeting of River Garden Senior Services will be held at 4:30 PM in the Cohen Auditorium. Chair, Sandy Zimmerman.

Ninth Street Women - Part Two
2019-03-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Art Historian Cindy Edelman Presents “Ninth Street Women” – Part Two
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
10:30 AM
Cohen Auditorium at River Garden
Please RSVP to Laura Platzer 904-886-8429 or lplatzer@rivergarden.org

Rabbi Feigenbaum Presents: Navigating Daily Life with Joy
2019-04-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
April 10
10:30 AM
Cohen Auditorium
