Multi Day Events
Ocean City Girls Weekend
Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6
Enjoy a weekend of shopping and dining specials, accommodation packages, wellness classes and more. The festivities kick off with a fashion show at the Yacht Club next Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 each and include refreshments and light fare. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
We Walk Somers Point
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:30 a.m.
The City of Somers Point hosts its walking club to promote health and opportunities to pursue fitness goals while meeting neighbors. Residents are invited to meet behind City Hall on Mondays at the Football Field on Wednesdays, and Kennedy Park on Fridays. For more information, go to www.visitsomerspoint.com.
Beginner Yoga for Seniors
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Somers Point Senior Center, 22 N. Ambler Road
Take part in a one-hour, relaxed gentle flow. Classes will focus on yoga poses linking movement with breath, increasing strength and flexibility. Residents of Somers Point can register by calling 609-226-4389 or email helbigshore@icloud.com.
Friday, March 28
Giordano Dance Chicago
7:30 p.m.
Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway
As the country’s original jazz dance company, Giordano Dance showcases their lively stylings with selections of jazz music and beloved melodies. Tickets and information are available at www.stockton.edu/pac.
Monday, March 24
Mahjong Madness
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Ventnor Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Come to the library and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong at the library. Instruction and guidance given for beginners to learn this fun table game. All skill levels are welcome. Call 609-823-4614 to register or learn more.
Wednesday, March 26
Atlantic County Parks Job Fair
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Warren E. Fox Nature Center, 109 Route 50 S., Mays Landing
The Atlantic County Division of Parks and Recreation will provide on-the-spot interviews for the positions of park attendant, cemetery caretakers and laborer. No appointments are necessary for candidates 18 years and older who have a valid driver’s license. Each position is full-time, year-round and located at the county park. Visit www.atlanticcountynj.gov for more information.
Thursday, March 27
Northfield Mothers League Spaghetti Dinner
5-7 p.m.
Northfield Community School, 2000 New Road
Join the Mothers League for their annual dinner. Enjoy an evening of spaghetti and meatballs, salad, Italian bread, dessert and beverage, along with a silent auction and music by DJ Ken Schaffer. Eat in or take out. Tickets are $12. Call 609-214-2835 for more information.
Rotary Club OC-UT Meeting
5:30 p.m.
Point Diner, 4 MacArthur Blvd., Somers Point
Jim Zauner, executive director of The Shores United Methodist Communities, will be this week’s guest speaker. Guests, prospective members and the general public are welcome to attend. Learn more at www.ocutrotary.org.
Saturday, March 29
Free Lung Cancer Screening
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Shore Cancer Center, 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point
Shore Medical Center and Advanced Shore Imaging Associates are hosting a lung cancer screening event. If you are 50 to 80 years of age and a current smoker or have quit smoking in the past 15 years, a low-dose CT screening may be right for you. For more information and/or to schedule an appointment, call 609-653-3923.
Art Workshop for Children
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Somers Point Youth Center, 599 Marks Road
The Somers Point Arts Commission is teaming up with Somers Point PAL to offer a ‘My Grown-Up & Me’ art workshop for children 6-10 years old along with their favorite grownup. Cost is $10 per child/adult pair and pre-registration is required. Visit www.somersptarts.weebly.com for information or to register.
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival
12-4 p.m. and 7-11 p.m.
Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Blvd.
This year’s event promises to be an unforgettable experience with over 100 breweries showcasing their finest craft beers, live music, mouthwatering food and endless entertainment with games, laughter and good bites. Session One opens at 12 p.m. featuring music from Senses Fail, and Session Two begins at 7 p.m. featuring Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. More information available at www.acbeerfest.com.
Atlantic City Ballet: Carmina Burana
7:30 p.m.
Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway
Carmina Burana is a feast for the senses. This production will feature the Atlantic City Ballet, live music by the Atlantic City Ballet Percussion Ensemble and live choral music by the Rowan University Concert Choir. Tickets and information are available at www.stockton.edu/pac.
Sunday, March 30
Places of Worship Presentation
2 p.m.
Atlantic County Historical Society, 907 Shore Road, Somers Point
The Roundtable of Historical Organizations will host a presentation on ‘Places of Worship in Early Atlantic County.’ Admission is free; light refreshments will be served.
Words Worth: ‘If She Stood’
2 p.m.
Ocean City Library, 1735 Simpson Ave.
The Ocean City Arts Center celebrates Women’s History Month with an immersive theatrical experience, “If She Stood” by Ain Gordon. Audiences will be transformed back to 19th century Philadelphia in the early days of the women’s rights movement. This program will be held at the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall. Admission is free. Seating is limited. RSVP by calling 609-399-7628.
Monday, March 31
Movie Mondays
1 p.m.
Ocean City Library, 1735 Simpson Ave.
Join the Ocean City Library and Howard Stainton Senior Center for a movie screening of “The Quiet Man” (1952) starring John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara and Barry Fitzgerald. The film will be shown inside the Lecture Hall.
Tom Angello’s All-Star Jazz Series
7 p.m.
Gregory’s, 900 Shore Road,Somers Point
Join the South Jersey Jazz Society for an evening of live music this Monday with Tom Angello on the drums, Gina Roche on vocals, Sam Nobles on bass and Jim Ridl at the piano. Admission is $20 for non-members, $15 for Jazz Society members.
Tuesday, April 1
AIR: Aviation Innovation Research Conference
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Forsgate Country Club, Monroe
Lauren Moore (Atlantic County Economic Alliance) and Howard Kyle (National Aerospace Research and Technology Park) will represent Atlantic County’s aviation district at NJDOT’s inaugural AIR event this Tuesday. They will highlight regional advancements and economic impacts in aerospace innovation. For more details and registration, visit www.acecnj.org and click on Upcoming Events.
Thoughts from the Bookshelf
3 p.m.
Margate Library, 8100 Ventnor Ave.
Join Pat Goldstein and JFS Village for their monthly book gathering. This month, the group will discuss the novel, “Life in a Jar: Living with Dyslexia,” by Stephen Sutton. RSVP by March 28 by emailing Bella at bnketia@jfsvillage.org.
South Jersey Players Dinner Theater
5:30 p.m.
Aroma Restaurant, 5206 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor
Enjoy a three-course plated dinner, plus cash bar, followed by four original one-acts performed by Jim O’Hara, Edward Shakespeare and Sam Sardina. Tickets are $48 per person. Shows will be held on Tuesdays through April 8. For reservations, call 347-920-6399.
The Green Thumb Garden Club will host a meeting on Tuesday, April 1 at the Somers Point Senior Center. Photo credit: Somers Point Senior Center Facebook
Green Thumb Garden Club Meeting
7 p.m.
Somers Point Senior Center, 92 N. Ambler Road
This month’s speaker is Mary McDermott, a self-professed “garden nerd” who loves experimenting with and learning about plants and whose property has nearly 20 different garden areas. She will share propagation techniques using research and science-based methods. Guests and members of the public are welcome; donations appreciated. For more information, call Pam at 609-619-3517.
Senior Dance Society
7-10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Co. No.1, 447 Bethel Road
Enjoy an evening of dancing with live musical duos every Tuesday with social dancing, line dancing, dance mixers and more. For more information, call Rita at 609-408-3619.
Wednesday, April 2
Somers Point Pinochle Club
6-8:30 p.m.
Somers Point Senior Center, 22 N. Ambler Road
The Pinochle Club gathers every Wednesday night throughout the year to play. All are welcome to join.
Thursday, April 3
Sip and Shop
5-9 p.m.
Seaview Dolce Hotel, 401 S. New York Road, Galloway
Join Motivated Mommies for an evening of shopping with over 35 local businesses, cash bar and more. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Advanced registration and details can be found at www.motivatedmommiesnj.com.
Friday, April 4
Blood Drive in Brigantine
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Brigantine Elks Lodge, 400 W. Shore Drive
To pre-register and schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767).
Israel Documentary and Discussion Brunch
10:30 a.m.
Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Join JFS Village for a candle lighting, challah and brunch while watching short documentaries about modern Israel, followed by a discussion of current events. Attend in-person at the JCC Boardroom. RSVP by March 27 by emailing Bella at bnketia@jfsvillage.org.
Bus Trips
Offshore Gardens Visits Jenkins Arboretum
Thursday, May 22
The Offshore Garden Club is sponsoring a trip with Friendly Tours and Travel to Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens and Chanticleer. Cost is $125 per person. Includes travel, lunch, gardens and tour. The bus will leave from the Target parking lot in Somers Point at 8 a.m. Call or email Janet Toland by March 31 at 609-369-0449 or email golfer_nurse@hotmail.com.
Health and Wellness
MHA Atlantic Family Meetings
Thursday, March 27, 10 a.m.
These virtual support groups and educational programs are for individuals with a loved one affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders. Day and evening meetings include an educational segment as well as support in the form of stress-reduction, self-care, resources and advocacy. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday, and 7 p.m. every third Wednesday. Contact Gail Christian at 609-652-3800, ext. 0301 or gchristian@mhanj.org to receive a meeting link.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, April 2, 1:30 p.m.
6009 Paul and Thelma Lane, Mays Landing
Held on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
NAMI Family Support and Connection Meeting
Monday, April 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point
Open to family members, caregivers and loved ones 18+. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experiences and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. Visit www.namiacm.org or call 609-741-5125 for more information.
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