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Midsummer Social!

Laguna Woods Region presents the 16th annual Midsummer Social on Monday, August 2nd (7-9pm in Clubhouse 5) to welcome newcomers to Laguna Woods, to reconnect with old friends, and to celebrate summer!  The evening features wonderful entertainment by Larry Mauer and delicious refreshments. All are welcome; there is no admission charge and no solicitation of funds.

Entertainer Larry Mauer presents a fascinating program, “Jewish Song Writers and American Popular Music."  Mauer has always had a passion for the history of American music. Although he has worked in finance for over 30 years as a CPA and  accounting professor, his calling has always been to teach music history. He founded the Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education Inc. to present colorful, memorable, and multi-media programs about the Golden Age of American music.

For more info, email chelle@jfoc.org.

21st Annual Honorees' Night

It was a night for Jewish Federation to celebrate the outstanding contributions of volunteers, and honor friends and neighbors who serve a broad range of Jewish organizations in Laguna Woods Village.  This festive event took place on Monday, May 17th. Entertainment was provided concert pianist Juanita Tsu and The Volunteer Choir, organized by Shirley Wolk and directed by Juanita Tsu. 
 
 
This year's Honorees, and their nominating organizations, were:
 
Audrey Small, American Red Magen David for Israel
Vivian Ronkin, Beth Torah Synagogue
Thelma Albert, Hadassah
Patrick Murphy, Jewish Culture Club
Jack Narad, Jewish War Veterans
Ernie Gottheim, Jewish Federation Orange County
Tami Schary, Na'amat
Elaine Arnstein, National Council of Jewish Women
Pearl Zweibach, ORT America
Marvin Walts, Reform Temple of Laguna Woods
Sharon Walts, Reform Temple of Laguna Woods Rosh Chodesh
Sheila Bass, Society for Humanistic Judaism
Sy Wellikson, Temple Judea
Ed Hoffman, Temple Judea Brotherhood
Regina Barton, Temple Judea Sisterhood

Friends in Need Rely On You

It takes every one of us, giving what we can, to ensure that every Jew in need will have counseling, comfort, food, clothing, shelter, education and the spiritual uplift that comes with knowing they can count on Jewish Federation & Family Services.  They can count on JFFS because we can count on you. 

Please donate today to the Generations Fund 2010.

Laguna Woods Region: About Us

Some 2,000 Jewish households make up our Jewish community. The Federation's Laguna Woods Region provides a link between our local Jewish Laguna Woods family and the broader Orange County Jewish community. The Laguna Woods Region Board represents Jewish Federation and provides a local rallying point for Federation and Jewish community activities.

The Laguna Woods Region plays a vital role in the Federation's Generations Fund (formerly known as the Annual Campaign). Each year, Laguna Woods Region raises more than a quarter of a million dollars. Over 700 residents of the retirement community participate in the Generations Fund and enjoy a variety of Federation-sponsored programs.

The Jewish Federation Laguna Woods Region Committee is pleased to be part of the Laguna Woods community. Whether you have recently arrived in our community, or are new to the area, we are delighted to know you're here. We hope you will visit our Web site often to find out how you can become actively involved in our Jewish organizations.

The Laguna Woods community also has its own web site. Please visit at http://www.lagunawoodsvillage.com.

For more information please contact Chelle Friedman: 949-435-3484 or email chelle@jfoc.org