September 04, 2010   25 Elul 5770
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THE RENAISSANCE GROUP  

The Renaissance Group

The Renaissance Group is comprised of Temple members 49+ years of age who are “empty-nesters”. Does this mean that since we aren’t driving carpools to Religious School, planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or worrying when our child is driving to a ToSTY event that we sit back and only come to Temple on the High Holidays or for Yartzheit? That answer is a resounding NO!

We stay connected in a variety of ways; teaching in the Religious School, attending Friday night services because we want to feel good about ourselves, and by volunteering. Some of us are so connected that we serve on the Sisterhood, Brotherhood, or Temple Boards!

As a group, we meet about 6 times a year to do enjoyable and social activities. We eat, chat, reminisce, learn, laugh, and have fun with each other.

If you are lucky enough to have grandchildren who live near by, why not share your love for the Temple with them by bringing them to a Temple event? (Kabalat Shabbat, Tot Shabbat, a Friday night service)

Volunteering is a part of what we do for the Temple. Look for us at the Bazaar selling food; on Mitzvah day doing a plethora of things; at Congregational Learning Days with the Religious School; at Sisterhood meetings and events; at Brotherhood meetings and events, at the yearly Temple Shalom Players Production.

If you have any questions, please call us. When you see us, come say “Hi!” and we promise to give you a warm smile and many ideas how you, too, can stay connected to our Temple Shalom Family.

Contact John and Paula Morgan

ANNUAL RENAISSANCE KICKOFF PROGRAM  

Attention Renaissance Group

Hold the Date

Sunday, September 19, 2010  6:00 PM

 

Kick-Off Program

 

Will it be Comedy  ????

Music ?????

Or Something Else????

 

Come and See

 

Dinner will be served as well

 

See You There

Any questions, e-mail John and Paula Morgan or call 732-679-7038

 

SCAVENGER HUNT 2009  

Scavenger Hunt 2009

5 congregants proudly displaying a diploma and box wrapped in aluminum foil

Myrna, Diane, Paul and Sharon drinking wine and discussing strategies

Participants surrounding a buffet table selecting their foods

All treasures found displayed on a wooden card table

 

PAST HAPPENINGS  

Years of Fun

Once again, we welcome all Temple members 49 and over to join The Renaissance Group where the fun lasts all year long. Dues are $10 per person per year. We provide opportunities to gather for social, cultural and educational actvities.

If interested about The Group and/or have a "get-away" suggestion, contact John and Paula Morgan.

 

Events of 2008-2009

  • August 24 - Baykeepers Boat Trip
  • September 14 - Kick off Dinner with Flavian – “The Fourth Dimension of Mind Power”
  • November 9 - Jewish Heritage Museum in New York
  • November 15 - Golda’s Balcony @ State Theater
  • February 15 - Sayreville Main Street Theater for Sex, Love and the IRS
  • May 17 - New Jersey Grounds for Sculpture
  • May 30 - Day Trip to Lancaster County
  • June 7 - Planning Dinner for next year

Events of 2007-2008

  • August 5 - Cruised and discovered environmental sights of Raritan Bay.
  • September 29 - Learned social and ballroom dancing at our Kick-Off dinner.
  • October 21 - Traveled on a deluxe Motor Coach to Renault Winery for brunch and tour and then off to Atlantic City.
  • January 12 - Game Nite. We included board games, word games, team games and old-fashion street games plus dinner. This was a lot of fun. If you weren't there, we are sorry you missed such a good evening.
  • March 2 - Enjoyed a Rabbi/Moslem Comedy team. Afterwards, 25 of us went to Harold's to dine in our reserved seats.

Events of 2006-2007

  • At our annual Kick-Off Dinner, nationally recognized comedian Terry McGrath entertained us. We produced a Mystery DinnerTheatre, "Dinner With The Don".
  • We swung our partners, danced the loop-de-loop and had a good ole time during our Square Dancing night.
  • We did a three-day “overnight” in Newport, Rhode Island.
  • Many of those 49+, joined us for our last 2006-2007 Season dinner!
  • Final breakfast of the year! We started planning the 2007-2008 activities.
  • We sailed the mighty waters on an ecological cruise of the Hudson-Raritan Esturary, its tributaries and watershed.  We circled Staten Island, and learned about the graveyard of ships and the Kill.

Events of 2005-2006

  • We had or Kick-Off dinner and dancing at the Templeon Sunday, September 18th. A great time was had by all during the evening, especially the ballroom dancing lessons. 
  • We celebrated the ending of the Temple's production of  "Oklahoma" with another dinner get-together at RubyPalace.
  • Sundays seem to be important day to have Renaissance events. On March 5th, we enjoyed the Conductorcise Program. We energetically learned to exercise while conducting music. This was a lot of fun. Sorry you missed it.
  • We gathered for a Theater Get-Together and saw 'What The Butler Saw" at the Two River Theater in Red Bank.
  • In June, we traveled to the Culinary Institute Of America. Wouldn't you know it, we ate there as well.


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