Somerset County Freeholder Brian D. Levine, human services liaison, announces the February program schedule for county-operated senior centers. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Please call for lunch reservations by 10 a.m. the day before you wish to come. For more information, contact the appropriate centers.
Somerset County Senior Wellness Center
202 Mt. Airy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-3435
Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Bridge – Tuesday, 9 a.m. - noon
Computer Lab – Available Daily, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Group Computer Class – Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 2 – March 2. Advanced registration required.
Mahjong – Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Drop in on Tuesdays and Fridays for more information.)
Pool Sharks – Pool Table Available Daily, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Call for Availability)
Stretch & Flex Class – (Upper & Lower Body Chair Exercise), Every Monday & Thursday, 10:45 a.m. Check monthly calendar for schedule updates.
Tai Chi – Mondays, 1 p.m. Advanced registration required. Forms available at Senior Wellness Center. ($30 for 6-week session. January 26 through March 9)
Zumba – Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Advanced registration required. Forms available at Senior Wellness Center. ($40 for 8 classes and $80 for 16 classes. 8 week session begins on February 4)
February 3 – “Evolution of Television Shows” by Helen Vasko, 10:30 a.m. (Helen leads the discussion to explore how television shows have changed with each decade since the TV was invented.)
February 3 – Free Blood Pressure Screenings with the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills, 10:30 a.m.
February 4 – Valentine Cards Workshop with Gerry, 10:30 a.m. (Gerry instructs us on how to create a unique greeting card for our friends and loved ones using special rubber stamping techniques. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.)
February 6 – Healthy Food Tasting: Citrus Fruits, 10:30 a.m. (Ever taste a Star Fruit or a Mineola? These will be just a couple of the many types of citrus fruits that we will sample.)
February 10 – “A Treat for the Mind, Body & Soul: Interactive Session on Wellness” by Dr. Rashmi Srinivas, Bridgewater Family Medicine, Summit Medical Group, 10:30 a.m. (Dr. Srinivas will present the 6 dimensions of wellness plus a progressive relaxation activity.)
February 11 – Celebrate Valentine’s Day for the Young at Heart, 10:30 a.m. (Join us for a new twist on Valentine’s Day: get moving and have fun while we compete in various games for a chance to win a healthy grand prize. Reservations are required by February 9.)
February12 – In-service – Center Closed
February13 – Chinese New Year Celebration, 10:30 a.m. (2015 is the Year of the Sheep and today we will celebrate with a short presentation about the Chinese zodiac as well as a Tai Chi demonstration. Enjoy Chinese food for lunch. Reservations are required by February 10.)
February 16 – Holiday – Center Closed
February 18 – Fabric Fortune Cookie workshop, 10:30 a.m. (Chinese New Year continues with this craft project. Made with felt and other materials, these fortune cookies will never go stale!)
February 20 – Total Brain Workout, 10:30 a.m. (We continue with our Chinese New Year celebration by testing our knowledge about the holiday as well as China’s culture.)
February 24 – Mandala Art Workshop, 10:30 a.m. (Mandala is a creative and relaxing art form that can be done without any prior art experience. Reservations are required by February 18.)
February 25 – Free Hearing Screenings by Farah Said, AuD, Raritan Valley Audiology, 10:00-11:30 a.m. (No appointment necessary.)
February 25 – February Birthday Celebration, 12:15 p.m.
February 27 – “Facts about Fats: The Good, Bad & the Ugly” by Kaitlyn McGowan, RD, Shoprite/Wakefern, 10:30 a.m. (Kaitlyn will discuss the various types of fats and provide guidance on their use in healthy eating.)
HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER
339 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ
(908) 369-8700
Open Monday-Friday 9:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Caram – Daily (East Indian Game Similar to Billiards)
Fit & Flex with Rose – Every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.
Game Room – Open Daily
Stretching – Available Daily
February 2 – Stretching and Hand Exercises, 10 a.m.
February 2 – February Jeopardy, 10:45 a.m. (This game will cover the events and holidays in February.)
February 3 – Computer Safety & Maintenance Workshop with Joe Messina, MCSE, 9:45-11:45 am (Two important computer workshops will be covered in one day. The Computer Maintenance & Computer Security Workshops will provide tips and tricks to keep your PC safe and running well. This is a program you do not want to miss!)
February 3, 10, 17 & 24 – Mahjong Morning, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
February 3, 10, 17 & 24 – Canasta Lessons, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
February 4, 11, 18 & 25 – Body & Brain Yoga with Lucy Pagnetti, Certified Yoga Instructor, 9:45-10:45 a.m. (Lucy will guide participants through light stretching, gentle flowing movements, deep breathing exercises and meditation. Body and Brain Yoga focuses on the development of the body’s core strength as the basis of physical, mental and spiritual health. Reservations are required. $5.00 suggested donation/class.)
February 4 – Left, Right, Center Dice Game, 10:00 a.m.
February 4 – Let’s Beat the Winter Blues Bingo Get Together, 10:45 a.m.
February 5 – Puzzles and Board Games – You Choose!
February 6 – Movie: “The Hundred Foot Journey,” 10:00 a.m.
February 9 – TED Talks, 10:15 a.m. (Drop in for a lively discussion series. For the first 15 minutes, we will watch a TED talk. Then we will discuss it as a group. For information on TED Talks, visit www.TED.com .)
February 9 – Famous Black Inventors: A Rich Heritage Gives Way to Modern Ingenuity (Many modern conveniences and necessities are directly related to, or derivatives of, the inventions of black inventors: blood banks, the refrigerator, the electric trolley, the dust pan, comb, mop, brush, clothes dryer, lawn mower, traffic signals, the pen and the pencil sharpener. Let’s celebrate their contributions in honor of Black History Month.)
February10 – Valentine’s Day Jazz Love Songs with Trumpeter & Vocalist Gordon Ja.m.es, 10:45 a.m. (Also learn some interesting tidbits on the history of Valentine’s Day.)
February 11 – “When is it Appropriate to go to the Emergency Room?” by Jay Reyes, Doctors Express (Jay will help you to understand when it is appropriate to use the Emergency Room versus an Urgent Care facility and the cost benefits of making the appropriate decision.)
February 12 – In-service – Center Closed
February 13 – Valentine’s Day Party (Play the Newly-Friend game, our spin on the Newlywed game and reminisce with old dating/wedding photos.)
February 16 – Holiday – Center Closed
February 17 & 24 – Mind Your Mind Total Brain Workout, 11:15 a.m. (This fun and challenging workout is comprised of exercises to sharpen your mental prowess in memory skills, flexible thinking, perception, reasoning and more.)
February 18 – “Heart Healthy Facts” by Samantha Nunzio, RD, Shoprite/Wakefern (Check out some great heart-healthy recipes.)
February 18 – “Basket Weaving 101” – Lunch & Learn Opportunity with Lois Maknick, Basket Weaver, 12:30-2:30 p.m. (If you ever wanted to make a basket, now is your chance. You will have a hands-on opportunity to make a round reed basket using basic to special weave patterns and color reeds. The program is $6.00 per person. Lunch is available for a donation of $2.00 for those over age 60 and $6.99 for those under age 60.)
February 19 – Chinese New Year Celebration
February 20 – Road Trip USA Series National Parks: America’s Best Idea, 10:00 a.m. (This is part 2 of our 6 part series. Today we will explore Musical Journeys through the National Parks)
February 23 – “Germ Warfare” by Sally Awad, Bright Star Homecare (Germs are everywhere! Hand washing is the single most important thing you can do to stop the spread of germs. Come learn proper hand-hygiene techniques and other ways of preventing the spread of germs. A free hand sanitizer will be given to each attendee.)
February 25 – “All Stressed Out” by the Magic Mirror Players, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Somerset (Do not miss this interactive performance.)
February 25 - February Birthday Celebration
February 26 – Bingo Bonanza
February 27 – Love Your Pet Day (Join Katie Nordhaus from the Franklin Animal Shelter as she brings some “friends” to visit. Following Katie’s visit, we will shore our own pet photos and stories.)
MANVILLE SENIOR CENTER
South Third Ave., Manville, NJ
(908) 526-0175
Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Aerobic Chair Exercise Class - sponsored by the Manville Recreation Department - Every Monday & Wednesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. (Please check monthly calendar for scheduling updates.)
Bingo – Weekly, 11:00 a.m. (Please check monthly calendar for schedule updates.)
Birthdays – 4th Wednesday of Month
Low Impact Aerobic Exercise Class sponsored by the Manville Recreation Department – Every Thursday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. (Please check monthly calendar for scheduling updates.)
Zumba Gold Exercise Class – Tuesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
February 2 – “How to Access Home Care Services” by Audrey Taffet, Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills (There are many items to consider when evaluating home care services. Audrey will assist you in navigating this maze of information.)
February 3 – Memory Game: President’s Day Theme
February 5 – Creating a Valentine’s Day Frame with Sally Awad, Bright Star Homecare (Please bring your own 4X6 picture to utilize for the project.)
February 6 – Movie Day: “Valentine’s Day” (This is a 2010 American romantic comedy film by Gary Marshall where intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break up and make up based on the pressures and expectations of Valentine’s Day.)
February 9 – “Keeping Up the Beat” by Caitlin Witucki, MS, Health Promotion Specialist, Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services (Our heart and cardiovascular system, among all the systems in our body, are the most critical to maintain our overall health. Caitlin will provide an overview of heart disease, risk factors and offer practical tips to prevent or reduce heart disease and to lead to a healthier lifestyle. She will emphasize the need to be proactive and accept the responsibility for our own healthcare.)
February 10 – Visit to the Hillsborough Senior Center for Valentine’s Day Jazz Love Songs Program. With Trumpeter & Vocalist Gordon Ja.m.es, 10:45 a.m. (Also learn some interesting tidbits on the history of Valentine’s Day.)
February 11 – Free Foot & Ankle Screenings with Sharon Joag, DP.M, East Brunswick Foot Care
February 12 – In-service – Center Closed
February 16 – Holiday – Center Closed
February 17 – “Healthy Fats Demonstration” by Samantha Nunzio, RD, Shoprite/Wakefern (February is Heart Health month. Come taste a wonderful recipe featuring chickpeas and avocado.)
February 19 – Visit to the Quail Brook Senior Center for Chinese New Year Celebration with Entertainment by the Edison Metro Lions Production, 10 a.m. - noon
February 20 – Love Your Pet Day (Please bring in a picture of your favorite pet and share your stories.)
February 23 – “Tales of the Tundra Rescue: All about Siberian Huskies” by Bob Barker (Bob Barker and his Siberian Husky “Brady” will visit the center and will share information on the Tales of the Tundra Rescue.)
February 24 – “Wellness 101” by Richard Loniewski, Living Well 4 Life Center (Richard will share helpful tips on moving, eating and thinking better.)
February 26 – “When is it Appropriate to go to the Emergency Room?” by Jay Reyes, Doctors Express (Jay will help you to understand when it is appropriate to use the Emergency Room versus an Urgent Care facility and the cost benefits of making the appropriate decision.)
February 27 – What Do You Know About Polar Bears? (Learn some interesting facts about this vulnerable species.)
MONTGOMERY SENIOR CENTER
356 Skillman Rd, Skillman, NJ
(609) 466-0846
Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Card Game “3-13” – Most Fridays, 10:00 a.m.
ESL Chinese – Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Exercise for Arthritis with Elizabeth – Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00 a.m. (Please check monthly calendar for scheduling updates.)
Healthy Bones Exercise Class – Cancelled Until April 2015
Montgomery EMS Blood Pressure Screening – Third Monday of the Month, 9:45 a.m.
Pool Table – Available Daily
Qigong with Bobbi – Every Other Friday, 10:15 a.m.
Silver Strength with Linda – Every Monday, 10:15 a.m.
Tai Chi with Herb – Every Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. (Please check monthly calendar for scheduling updates.)
Theatre Jazz with Dawn – Every Thursday, 10:15 a.m.
Yoga with Trish – Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Zumba Gold with Elizabeth – Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. (Please check monthly calendar for scheduling updates.)
February 2 – “Remembering the Past” by Denise Crowley, Manager, Montgomery Senior Center (Let us take a walk down memory lane with video’s from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s. This is a prelude to our “Flash Back Friday” theme event. My how times have changed!)
February 6 – Flash Back Friday Theme Event, 10:30 a.m. (Turn back the hands of time. Help us celebrate before we were seniors with trivia, music and fun.)
February 9 – “Affordable Housing” by Laura Wetzel, Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (Join us for a discussion on affordable housing options, living situations, housing rehabilitation programs and the latest housing scams.)
February 10 –“Chinese New Year Traditions” by Jennie Liu, ESL Instructor (Jennie and her students will present a program. about Chinese culture.)
February 12 – In-service – Center Closed
February 13 – Love Songs with Soprano Josie Mescallado, Home Instead Senior Care (Josie will perform Valentine favorites sure to get you in the mood.)
February 16 – Holiday – Center Closed
February 19 – “The Life & Work of Romare Bearden” – Lecture & Paper Collage Workshop, Art of the Master’s Program. By Creative Notions, 10:30 a.m. (Fifteen minute lecture has unlimited attendance. Art project has a 16-person maximum. Please call (609) 466-0846 to reserve your seat.)
February 23 – “The Importance of Stretching” by Caitlin Witucki, MS, Health Promotion Specialist, Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services (Stretching increases flexibility, improves circulation, balance/coordination and helps alleviate tense muscles and pain.)
February 27 – “Heart Health” by Samantha Nunzio, RD, Shoprite/Wakefern (Samantha will review heart-health tips to keep your heart in tiptop shape.)
QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER
625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ
(732) 563-4213
Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Board & Card Games (such as Dominoes & Checkers) – Available Daily
Body & Brain Yoga with Lucy Pagnetti – Monday, 10:30 a.m. ($5.00 suggested donation/class)
Bridge Lessons – Every Friday, 10:30 a.m.
Chair Tai Chi with Bobbi Joels – Every Other Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Computer Instruction – Every Monday & Tuesday, 9:00-noon (Please call for appointment.)
Healthy Bones Exercise Class with Joan Ackerman – Monday, 9:15 a.m. (Doctor’s note needed for class.)
Line Dancing – Every Friday, 9:30 a.m.
February 3, 10, 17 & 24 – Quail Brook’s Continuing Art Institute with Karen Haake, Local Artist, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
February 4 – Valentine’s Day Craft: Celebrating the Saint of Spring with Willow Creek Rehabilitation Center, 10:30 a.m.
February 5 & 11 – “Take Control of Your Health: Diabetes Self-Management Program.” by Judy Miao, 10:00-noon (Participants will learn techniques for dealing with symptoms of diabetes, including pain, fatigue, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress and depression. The program will also provide information about improving strength and endurance, working effectively with health care providers, appropriate use of medication and healthy eating habits. Each participant will receive a free 382-page book, titled “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.” This project was supported, in part by grant number 90CS0042-02-00, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Senior Services, Washington D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy.)
February 5 – Bingo, 10:30 a.m.
February 6 – “Dr. Alois Alzheimer & Modern Day Alzheimer’s disease: Fiction vs. Fact” by Josie Mescallado, Home Instead Senior Care, 10:30 a.m.
February 10 & 24 – Ageless Grace: A New Exercise Program. By Roz Gerken, 10:30 a.m. (This is a timeless fitness program. for the body and mind for lifelong comfort and ease. Learn simple tools and activities that include right and left-brain stimulation and physical movement.)
February 11 – “Get Acquainted with Your Heart: A Mind, Body and Soul Experience” by Saint Peter’s University Hospital, 10:30 a.m.
February 12 – In-service – Center Closed
February 13 – Love Yourself, It’s a Spring Thing: Update Your Do with a Spring Trim, 10:30 a.m. (Happy Valentine’s Day! A local stylist will be at the center to provide trims. Please call (732) 563-4213 to schedule your appointment.)
February 16 – Holiday – Center Closed
February 18 – ““The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection: Heart Health” by Dr. Rashmi Srinivas, Bridgewater Family Medicine, Summit Medical Group, 10:30 a.m.
February 19 – Chinese New Year Celebration with Entertainment by the Edison Metro Lions Production, 10:00-noon
February 20 – Armchair Travel: The Last Frontier-A Visit to Papua, New Guinea with Dorothy & Irwin Vogel, 10:30 a.m.
February 24 – “Rehabs & What You Should Know” by the Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 11:15 a.m.
February 25 – “Have a Heart: Smart Cooking Demonstration & Tasting” by Allison Napolitano, RD, Shoprite/Wakefern, 10:30 a.m.
February26 – “Try to Walk the Talk: Hands on Safety Program.” by Sally Awad, Bright Star Homecare, 10:30 a.m.
RARITAN SENIOR CENTER
Somerset County Annex
614 First Ave., Raritan, NJ
(908) 203-0001
Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Body & Brain Yoga with Lucy Pagnetti –Monday, 1:00 p.m. (NEW! Advanced registration is required. February 23 through March 30. $5.00 suggested donation per class. Bring mats or you can use a chair.)
Caram – Daily (East Indian Game Similar to Billiards)
Cards (Uno, Canasta and Bunko) – Every Day
Pool – Available Every Day
Table Shuffleboard/Rummikub, Air Hockey and Dominoes – Daily
February 2 – Mind Your Mind: Language Exercises
February 4 & 25 – Chair Aerobics
February 5 – “Nobody Owns the Sky: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Female Aviators” by Carol Simon Levin, Somerset County Library, Bridgewater Branch (Long before Amelia Earhart’s famous exploits, female flyers had already proven that aviatrixes were every bit as brave and daring as their male counterparts. Flying in flimsy wood and canvas airplanes, Raymonde de Laroche, Helene Dutrieu, Marie Marvingt, Harriet Quimby, Katherine Stinson, Ruth Law, Bessie Coleman and Elinor Smith awed and thrilled people on the ground, executing audacious acrobatic aerial maneuvers, soloing across the English Channel, setting records, barnstorming and buzzing beneath New York’s bridges. Undaunted by male skepticism, they were determined to show that anything men could do, they could do better!)
February 6 – Wii Games (Bowling, Baseball or Tennis)
February 9 – “The Dangers of Second Hand Smoke” by the Magic Mirror Players, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Somerset (Do not miss this interactive performance.)
February 11 – Qi-Gong Exercises with Michael Huang
February 11 – Free Yoga Demonstration with Bharti
February 12 – In-service – Center Closed
February 13 – Valentine’s Day Celebration
February 16 – Holiday – Center Closed
February 18 – Lunar New Year Celebration: Clients will Share Traditions
February 19 – Hand, Range of Motion & Flexibility Exercises
February 20 – Craft: Creating Cards for our Troops
February 23 – “Functional Foods for Life: Is Chocolate the New Health Food?” by Nancy Rosa Mejias, Program. Coordinator, Family and Community Sciences, Rutgers Cooperative Extension (Chocolate has been called the “Food of the Gods” as this decadent treat may also provide health benefits. Nancy will discuss the history, production and health contributions of chocolate including recipes and tasting.)
February 26 – Video Match Game
February 27 – Left, Right, Center Dice Game
WARRENBROOK SENIOR CENTER
500 Warrenville Rd., Warren, NJ
(908) 753-9440
Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ballroom Dancing – Every Tuesday & Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.
Bingo – Every Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
Bridge – Every Tuesday, 1 p.m.
Caram Board Game – Daily (East Indian game similar to billiards)
Chair Exercises – Every Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.
Computer Instruction – Monday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Advanced registration required.)
Computer Instruction – Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Advanced registration required.)
Computer Instruction – Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Advanced registration required.)
Computer Room – Call for Availability
Healthy Bones Exercise Class – Every Wednesday & Friday, 10 a.m. (Advanced registration required. Doctor’s note needed for class.)
Lending Library – Open Daily, Monday through Friday
Line Dancing – Every Monday, 1-3 p.m.
Oil Painting – Every Wednesday, 9-11 a.m.
Pool Room – Open Daily, Monday through Friday
Watercolor Paint Class – Monday & Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. (Advanced registration required.)
Zumba Gold Exercise Class – Monday, 10:45-11:30 a.m. (Advanced registration required. Call for information. Last class is February 9)
Zumba Gold Exercise Class – Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Advanced registration required. Call for information. Last class is February 11.)
February 2 – “Slices of Life” by the Magic Mirror Players, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Somerset, 10:30 a.m. (Players improvise, using role-playing techniques to offer “Slices of Life” which provide an opportunity to focus on important life issues. The interactive skits help the audience become aware of themselves and their own reactions in similar situations.)
February 3 – Spaghetti & Chick Pea Soup Tasting, 11:45 a.m. (If you have never had a spaghetti soup, now’s your chance. Enjoy a warm soup that is quick, easy, flavorful and nutritious.)
February 6, 13 & 20 – Brains and Games with Adrienne/Hand Bell Practice, 10:30 a.m.
February 9 – “Heart Healthy Soups” by Rachel Simpers, RD, Shoprite/Wakefern, 10:30 a.m. (Starting with low sodium broth and adding some fresh, canned and frozen ingredients, we will learn how to make delicious, nutritional soups.)
February 9 – Mind Your Mind Brain workout, 11:15 a.m. (Enjoy a challenging workout of flexible thinking word games.)
February 11 – “Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work” by Sumantha Banerjee, MPH, CHES, Somerset County Department of Health, 10:15 a.m. (The focus of this U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) program. is to raise awareness among the public regarding the development of antibiotic resistance due to the improper use of antibiotics. Infections from resistance bacteria are now common and some pathogens have become resistant to multiple types or classes of antibiotics.)
February 12 – In-service Day – Center Closed
February 16 – Holiday – Center Closed
February 18 – Free Blood Pressure Screenings with Susan Anastario, RN, Community Visiting Nurse Association, 10:30 a.m.
February 19 – Chinese New Year Bingo, 10:30 a.m. (To celebrate the Chinese holiday, we will play Bingo using Chinese-inspired Bingo boards featuring numbers and Chinese Zodiac animal pictures.)
February 23 – “The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection: Cognition and Brain Health” by Dr. Rashmi Srinivas, Bridgewater Family Medicine, Summit Medical Group, 10:30 a.m. (Learn six dimensions of wellness and progressive muscle relaxation which is a technique that involves tensing specific muscle groups and then relaxing them to create awareness of tension and relaxation.)
February 27 – “Festival of Purim” by Adrienne Graubard, 10:30 a.m. (With Adrienne’s guidance, we will learn about the Jewish Holiday called Purim which commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews in a single day. The day of deliverance is celebrated with feasting and rejoicing. This year the holiday will be March 4-5.)
February 27 – Brains and Games with Adrienne/Hand Bell Practice