24th Annual River Garden Foundation Gala
2016-11-12 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Details to Come, FL, United States
The River Garden Gala attracts guests and sponsors from all across the community for an elegant evening. The high-end evening of cocktails, dinner, a silent auction and entertainment has become a ‘friend-raiser’ as well as a fundraiser for River Garden.
The gala, which promotes River Garden Hebrew Home/Wolfson Health and Aging Center, has indeed become known as one of the finest in town, and continues to educate the general community about the unique nature of River Garden, its national reputation as a model elder care agency, and what a special role it plays in our community.
Saturday, November 12, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
1000 PGA Tour Boulevard
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Presented by SunTrust Bank
Honorary Chairs: Jackie & Stephen Goldman

Mark Spivak's Institute Performs at River Garden
2016-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Mark Spivak’s Character Dance Ensemble is a non-profit group comprised of students from the Mark Spivak’s Institute and Dance Extension. Founded in 1985, Mark Spivak’s Character Dance Ensemble has brought audiences unique and diverse repertoires of character dances (ethnic, folkloric dance).

"Stop at the Red Apple" Book Review
2016-12-04 14:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Join us for a trip down memory lane when author Elaine Freed Lindenblatt, reviews her book, “Stop at the Red Apple,” and shares her photos and memories of growing up in the family who owned the iconic Red Apple Rest on NY state’s Rt. 17, the iconic rest stop for Catskills travelers.
There is no charge for this program. Please RSVP by December 1 to Isabel Balotin, shalomjax@jewishjacksonville.org or 904-448-5000 x 1206. Sponsored by River Garden and Federation’s Shalom Jacksonville. Books will be sold and autographed. Refreshments will be served.

Introduction to the Kabbalah
2017-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 | The Coves Clubroom on the River Garden campus
Rabbi Gary Perras will present a fascinating session in the Coves clubroom on Kabbalah – Jewish mysticism and the mystical school of thought.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Enjoy a nosh while attending the program from 11:00 AM – noon. As always, Rabbi Perras will remain after the program to answer questions and schmooze.
RSVP no later than Wednesday, January 4th to Laura Platzer: lplatzer@rivergarden.org or 904-886-8429.

Learn the 5 Love Languages at Jewish Java
2017-02-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Which do you prefer: a warm hug? A loving note or text? Andrea Mail, Jacksonville Community Builder, will share a presentation based on the best-selling book, “The 5 Love Languages”.
Enjoy a complimentary bagel brunch as you join us for an interactive discussion on how “love languages” impact interaction with family, friends and colleagues.
RSVP a MUST no later than January 30th. To RSVP, simply call Isabel Balotin: 904-448-5000 x1206 or email: shalomjax@jewishjacksonville.org

Rabbi Perras Presents: Nothing New About Anti-Semitism
2017-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Join Rabbi Perras in his explanation of anti-Semitism through the ages, and learn how thousands of years after Haman’s plot to destroy the Jewish people, the story of Purim may be more relevant than ever.
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP – by Friday, March 3rd to: 904-886-8429 or lplatzer@rivergarden.org

Mark & Friends - A Night of Broadway with Love
2017-03-09 18:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Featuring performances of your favorite tunes by members of the Northeast Florida Conservatory, the Temple’s “Friday Night Band”, and more!
RSVP – by Friday, March 3rd to: 904-886-8429 or lplatzer@rivergarden.org

Spring Ahead!
2017-03-12 02:00 | FL
Don’t forget — move all your clocks ahead 1 hour to catch up with Daylight Savings Time!

Young Concert Artist Series w/ Aleksey Semenenko
2017-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Praised for passionate performances and “an unparalleled level of refined musicianship and stage presence,” Aleksey is winner of the 2012 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. He has appeared as soloist with orchestras, including the Kiev National Orchestra among others. Born in Odessa, Ukraine, he began his violin studies at the age of six. He currently studies with Zakhar Bron at the Hochschule fur Musik in Cologne.

Jewish Heritage Sites in Israel
2017-03-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Join us for a lunch featuring guest speaker Noa Gefen.
As the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites (SPIHS), an esteemed Jewish National Fund partner, Noa Gefen is instrumental in restoring, preserving, and maintaining vital historical and heritage sites throughout Israel.
She is the daughter of the late Yehuda Dekel, z”l, a founder of SPIHS and an esteemed leader of the State of Israel who devoted his life to the development of the Negev. Gefen has followed in her father’s footsteps and has helped raise public awareness and the necessary funds for the preservation of Israel’s many heritage sites.
Under her stewardship, SPIHS undertakes new restoration and preservation projects every year. Some sites include: Ayalon Institute—an underground bullet factory during Mandatory Palestine, Atlit Detention Camp—where the clandestine immigrants from Europe, as well as Arab countries, were detained before the establishment of Israel, Old Nitzanim-Women of Valor Center, and Yellin House.
RSVP by March 15th to Leslie Held : 904-886-8429 or lheld@rivergarden.org

Auxiliary Book Sale
2017-03-21 10:00 - 15:30 | River Garden Lobby
It’s gonna be REALLY BIG!
River Garden Auxiliary Book Sale
Tuesday, March 21st from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
River Garden Lobby

All proceeds benefit our very special River Garden residents! Your support is greatly appreciated.
Several hundred new and gently used hardback and softback books, DVD’s, and CD’s.
We’ve got something for everyone…..including 300 children’s books.
Don’t miss it!

Concert Band Classics - The Conservatory Concert Band
2017-03-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
The Northeast Florida Conservatory Concert Band, with Dr. Dale Blackwell, Conductor, is coming to River Garden’s Cohen Auditorium.
Please join us for a one-hour concert featuring selections from Ralph Vaughn Williams, Clifton Williams, Robert Sheldon, Leroy Anderson, Clare Grundman, Frank Ericson, Dale Blackwell and Samuel August Ward. We look forward to seeing you here!

71st Anniversary Day Celebration & Annual Meeting
2017-03-26 15:00 - 18:00 | River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Join us as we celebrate 71 years of excellent service to our Jacksonville community. Share the afternoon with family and friends as they enjoy a delicious barbecue, and children of all ages are entertained by clowns, balloon artists and face painters, pony rides, a bounce house and so much more.
As the festivities continue outside, the annual meeting will begin at 4:30 in the Cohen Auditorium.
We hope you’ll join us during our Anniversary Day celebration!

Rabbi Perras presents: "Can Modern Jews Believe in Miracles?"
2017-04-04 13:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Please join us as Rabbi Perras presents this most fascinating and intriguing program!
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP no later than March 31st to Laura Platzer: Lplatzer@rivergarden.org – or – 904-886-8429

Shalom Jax - Rabbi Feigenbaum Presents: Passover: Freedom to be Yourself!
2017-04-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
From the Exodus from Egypt to Martin Luther King, Jr., people of all races and religions have yearned for liberty and freedom. The concept is powerful, but do we really understand what the essence of freedom is? In today’s world of conflict, upheaval and uncertainty, how do we understand the age-old concept of freedom?
Seating is limited. RSVP a MUST no later than April 3rd. To RSVP, simply call Isabel Balotin: 904-448-5000 x1206 or email: shalomjax@jewishjacksonville.org
Shalom Jax is a program of the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville.

21st Annual River Garden Classic Golf Tournament
2017-04-26 10:00 | Deerwood Country Club, 10239 Golf Club Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32256, United States
Title Sponsor
Janne and Jody Brandenburg / Hardage-Giddens Funeral Homes & Cemeteries
Deerwood Country Club
Registration Opens 10:00 a.m.
Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m.
The Annual River Garden Golf Classic raises funds to benefit The Albert Z. Fleet Geriatric Training Center at River Garden. The Training Center provides continuing education, training and professional advancement for staff.

Cindy Edelman Presents "What Endures: A Look at One Family's Story of Art Loss During WW ll"
2017-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Cindy Edelman is a longtime community educator and volunteer.
A former AP Art History teacher at The Bolles school, she teaches art appreciation to seniors at the JCA. Her collection of Holocaust art was recently featured as part of the MOSH Voices of Hope Exhibit.
Dessert Reception to follow.
RSVP to Laura Platzer by Monday, May 15: 904-886-8429 -or- lplatzer@rivergarden.org

Rabbi Kentof Presents: All About Shavuot - the Story of Ruth and the Ten Commandments
2017-05-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Light refreshments to follow.
RSVP by May 22nd to Laura Platzer: 904-886-8429 -or- lplatzer@rivergarden.org

Shavuot Services
2017-05-31 09:30 | Parker Family Chapel on the River Garden campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States

Shavuot Services with Yizkor
2017-06-01 09:30 | Parker Family Chapel on the River Garden campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Stay after services for a holiday Kiddush

Time to Get Organized!
2017-06-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Sooner or later, most people reach a point where the sheer volume of objects in their living spaces becomes unmanageable and daily life becomes stressful.
Jenn Neuman, a professional organizer, and her NEU Spaces team can help organize your space for the way you live, not the way your “stuff” wants you to live.
Complimentary Bagel Brunch by Reservation Only
Seating is limited. RSVP a MUST no later than June 2nd. To RSVP, simply call Isabel Balotin: 904-448-5000 x1206 or email: shalomjax@jewishjacksonville.org

Jewish Federation of Jacksonville - Annual Meeting
2017-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Annual meeting of Jacksonville’s Jewish agencies:

Jewish Community Alliance
Jewish Community Foundation of NE Florida
Jewish Family and Community Services
Jewish Federation of Jacksonville

Dessert will be served.
For additional information contact: Alan Margolies – 904-448-5000 ext. 1207 – alanm@jewishjacksonville.org

Father's Day Musical Revue
2017-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
We invite all River Garden residents, along with their family and friends, to join us in the Cohen Auditorium for a special performance by local dance group, The Sassy Tappers.
Refreshments will be served. Showtime begins promptly at 2:00 PM.

Tisha B'Av
2017-08-01 | FL
Tisha B’Av – (lit. “the ninth of Av”) (Hebrew: תשעה באב‎ or ט׳ באב‎) is an annual fast day in Judaism which commemorates the anniversary of a number of disasters in Jewish history, primarily the destruction of both the First Temple by the Babylonians and the Second Temple by the Romans in Jerusalem.
Tisha B’Av is regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar and it is thus believed to be a day which is destined for tragedy. Tisha B’Av falls in July or August in the Western calendar.

River Garden Auxiliary Paid Up Membership Event
2017-08-09 18:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Our “Paid Up Membership” event will take place on Wednesday, August 9th at 6:30 PM in River Garden’s Cohen Auditorium. All paid up Annual Members, as well as our Life Members, are cordially invited. Your support is sincerely appreciated.
It will be our pleasure to welcome Andy Baker from the ANTIQUE FOX, 3216 Hendricks Avenue. Those in attendance will be able to get a verbal appraisal on one treasured item. How sweet is that!!!!
And, speaking of sweet, we’ll be serving a beautiful assortment of desserts and coffee. Please note: this is not a dinner event.
RSVP IS A MUST BY AUGUST 4TH TO MICHELE STEINFELD 904-636-7580.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
Carol D’Onofrio and Michele Steinfeld

Shalom Jax - Jewish Java Presents: Dancing Through The Decades!
2017-09-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States

Shalom Jax - Larry Tallis Presents: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren... The Generation Gap
2017-10-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Local photographer Larry Tallis helps us learn about the unique challenges of raising a grandchild after retirement.
Everyone is invited – newcomers and friends!
RSVP IS A MUST:
To Isabel Balotin, Shalom Jacksonville Director
Phone: 904-448-5000 x1206
Email: shalomjax@jewishjacksonville.org

JU Ensemble Coming to the Garden!
2017-10-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Jacksonville University’s Service Learning Performance Ensemble will perform in the River Garden Cohen Auditorium on October 8th at 3pm.
There is no admission charge, and this program is open to the community!
Please be sure to RSVP to lplatzer@rivergarden.org

Mark Snitzer & Friends Present Cole Porter...
2017-10-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States

Family Council Lunch & Learn: Veteran's Benefits
2017-10-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Cohen Auditorium on the River Garden Campus, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, United States
Come and see if you are eligible for VA benefits as a Veteran or surviving spouse of a Veteran.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cohen Auditorium
A light lunch will be served
Speakers:
Jones Peterson, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Tabitha Duckworth, LCSQ, VA Social Worker
You Must RSVP:
No later than Tuesday October 17, 2017
To: Mary DaCorta: 904-886-8456 or mdacorta@rivergarden.org
