Last week's Café Europa brought together Holocaust survivors and their guests from Middlesex and Monmouth Counties, fostering community and connection. Hosted by JFS Middlesex, the event featured live entertainment and a delicious meal from China Lee Kosher, Highland Park. Café Europa provides a space for survivors to connect and celebrate life. Survivors look forward to attending each month to catch up with friends, eat a tasty meal and enjoy the magic of a live performance.

Thank you to Oasis Senior Advisors, Connie Pizarro, who sponsored August's Café Europa. The event not only provided a space for survivors to socialize and celebrate, but also honored their resilience and strength.

If you or your organization are interested in volunteering or sponsoring a luncheon, reach out to office@jfsmiddlesex.org or call 732-777-1940 to be a part of this meaningful cause. To make a donation to support JFS’ Holocaust survivors, visit us online at www.jfsmiddlesex.org/donate. Thank you for your support!

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and we are proud to partner in "Help and Hope: Suicide Prevention Awareness." The event will take place September 6, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at the JCC of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison.

Joining special guest Brian Taylor, former NBA/ABA player, coach, and youth educator is JFS’ Associate Executive Director and Clinical Director, William Stover, LCSW, as well as media personality and NJ 101.5 host, Bill Spadea. Others will share their personal experiences.

This program is open to the community and free of charge. To register, email the JCC at doshri@jccmc.org. View flyer for more details.

Discover the path to U.S. citizenship at "How to Become a U.S. Citizen" hosted by Raritan Bay Area YMCA. Join us on September 12th at 2:00 pm in Perth Amboy to learn from JFS' very own DOJ-Accredited Representative, Debby Alter, who will discuss the steps to becoming a U.S. citizen and answer questions about the citizenship interview exam.

This event is free and open to the public; registration is required. Visit rbaymca.org to register.

For more details view the event flyer or call 732-777-1940. To support new immigrants on their journey to U.S. citizenship, donate online to JFS' Immigration & Citizenship Services. Thank you for your support.

Join us on Wednesday, September 20th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, at Roosevelt Park in Edison for the 2023 Senior Health & Fitness Walk. Presented by the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services, this county-wide event encourages exercise and wellness among seniors. Registration is required; reserve your spot by calling 732-745-3295 or registering online at mcoads.events@co.middlesex.nj.us.

Stop by the JFS table to learn about JFS' Senior Services and the Senior Medicare Patrol of NJ. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your health and connect with your community. Open to all, come enjoy a day of active living. See you there!