The 8th Annual Jewish Family Service Card Party, held August 25th at Harbor Pines Golf Club, raised close to $20,000 for The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore. Nearly 110 attendees gathered for an afternoon of games including Canasta and Mahjong as well as enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch while honoring the memory of community philanthropist, Bonnie Gurwicz.
Through the generous support of sponsors including the Gurwicz Family, the Kiejdan Family, Margaret & Howard Goldberg, Fulton Bank, Ruthie Harrison, Sandy Kahn, Susan & Robert Lang, Susan & Bob Mayer, PACE Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Right at Home, and Visiting Angels, the Card Party raised vital funds for The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore, a program that provides a variety of concierge, volunteer and professional services and socialization for adults (50+) in our community.
With more than 15 prizes, several guests went home with fantastic items including MacKenzie-Childs Flower Market Galvanized Buckets, Lenox Flower Frame with Two Tickets to the 2023 JFS House Tour, Movie Night basket, Harbor Pines Associate Membership, Ready for Rosh Hashanah basket, Relax & Rejuvenate basket, and Zen Den gift card. In addition, the Card Party featured a silent auction with guests bidding on items including two show tickets and a $150 dining certificate to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Wine & Crabs basket, Michael Aren Menorah, Beaded Clutch from Knit Wit, Mommy & Me Baking Fun, and more.
The late Bonnie Gurwicz created the Card Party fundraiser as an opportunity to add revenue to the existing Golf Tournament. With the on-going success of Card Party, it developed into a standalone event as many of Bonnie’s friends continue to play in her honor. Bonnie’s commitment to JFS and the entire community is one of her lasting legacies.
Photos courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties