The Connections Bridgewater Somerville Edition April/May 2021

theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 44 SHOP SOMERVILLE Are you suffering from a case of cabin fever? Has staying at home due to COVID and the winter doldrums gotten you down? Could you use a “pick-me-up” to bright- en your spirits and satisfy your wander- lust? Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties (JFS) has just the remedy to cure what ails you! Join JFS for a virtual trip (via ZOOM) upstate to the glorious Catskill Mountains on Sunday, April 25 at 7 PM. In its hey- day, “The Borscht Belt” was a getaway for East Coasters starting in the 1940s. Families would spend summers, vacations and holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the city at the lavish resorts that featured endless menus, comedians and shows, and myriad forms of recreation. While the legendary Catskill resorts are no more, many people have wonderful memories – and the area is experiencing a renaissance! The April 25 programwill provide the per- fect combination of entertainment and en- lightenment. It will feature stand-up Comedi- enne Robin Fox who will MC the evening and perform. A former stay-at-home mom, Fox headlines in top comedy clubs and events all over the Northeast, and has won numerous comedy competitions. She will be joined by the noted historian John Conway who is an authority on “all things Catskills.” Born and raised in Sullivan County, Conway is the au- thor of eight books about the Catskills, teach- es at SUNY-Sullivan and is a popular speaker on the lecture circuit. JFS will also be holding a raf e in con- junction with the program. Valued at $900, the raf e prize includes a 2-night stay and daily breakfast at the Arnold House, a lively get-away located in the “new Catskills” on Shandalee Mountain near the quaint town of Livingston Manor. The property features a Tavern and Spa as well as easy access to the area’s storied outdoor activities. The prize package also includes a $150 gift certi cate for dinner or the spa, 4 tickets to the Museum at Bethel Woods and 2 amazing books about the Catskills. Raf e tickets are $25 each and can be purchased with or without event tick- ets. Register for the event and/or purchase raf e tickets at: jewishfamilysvc.org/catskills The event and raf e will bene t JFS. Serving the community since 1980, JFS is a leading, forward-thinking, highly-respect- ed and non-sectarian social service agency whose doors are open to the whole com- munity, serving clients of all backgrounds (race, religion, ethnicity, culture, socio-eco- nomic background, gender, sexual orien- tation, age, and physical ability). JFS can help you address your problems, explore alternatives, develop new insights, and nd solutions through a continuum of ser- vices including mental health counseling, geriatric assessments, counseling and case management, Family Mentor Program, ca- reer counseling, Ohr Tikvah Jewish Heal- ing Program, services for individuals with disabilities and their families, and services for Holocaust Survivors. If you are interest- ed in learning more about JFS’ programs, please contact us at (908)725-7799, email us at Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or visit our website: www.JewishFamilySvc.org. COME ALONG WITH US…ON A TRIP UPSTATE, TO THE CATSKILLS! By Leora W. Isaacs Ph.D., JFS Board Member In its heyday, “The Borscht Belt” was a getaway for East Coasters starting in the 1940s. Families would spend summers, vacations and holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the city at the lavish resorts that featured endless menus, comedians and shows, and myriad forms of recreation. While the legendary Catskill resorts are no more, many people have wonderful memories – and the area is experiencing a renaissance! C N ... theconnectionsnj.com THE CONNECTION Magazines Visit theconnectionsnj.com to sign up for your FREE Digital Subscription Instant access - anytime, anywhere! Specify which magazine(s) you would like to read and we will deliver the digital version straight to your inbox 5 times a year