Ice Skating Rink

Friday, February 24th

Atlantic City Ballet: Carmina Burana

▶5-9pm

Circus Maximus Theater

Carmina Burana is based upon a manuscript dating back to the 11th century and discovered by a Bavarian librarian in 1803. Carl Orff set the poems to music in 1936, and Nicolo Fonte prepared the score. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and Caesars box office. Visit acballet.org for tickets and information.

Saturday, February 25th

Remembering Jamie Italian Night Dinner

▶4-8pm

Egg Harbor Township Elks 1815

Somers Point Mays Landing Rd.

Save the Date as the Remembering Jamie Foundation hosts their 23rd annual Italian Night dinner. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children and includes a buffet dinner, raffle prizes, and much more. For additional information, contact Jim Crescenzo at jcrescenzo@verizon.net, call 609-369-2965, or visit rememberingjamie.org.

Fundraisers

Have a Heart for Veterans

▶Now – February 9th

United Methodist Communities is asking for the public’s support by donat- ing items for gift bags to by given to The Memorial Veterans Home in Vineland, a 300 bed facility, and the Meadowview Veterans unit in Northfield consisting of 25 beds. Items can include: wrapped valentine heart candy boxes and bagged candy that is sealed, individual packs of crackers, cookies, tastykakes, trail mix, and pretzels; any items that are red, such as socks, gloves, tee shirts, hats, sweatshirts, personal items (ie: shaving cream, deodorant, lotions, mouthwash), adult coloring books and colored pencils, and a gift card from any restaurant (ie: Wawa, Dunkin, etc.). If you are interested in participating, contact Kathy Speer at 609-399-6702, or you can drop off donations to Wesley by the Bay Apts. or The Shores Assisted Living Community in Ocean City.

JFS ‘Soup’er Bowl Collection Drive

▶Now – February 17th

JFS Atlantic 607 N. Jerome Ave. Margate

Annual ‘Soup’er Bowl, to help combat hunger and collect hundreds of canned soups to ensure community members have a hot and hearty meal during the cold winter months. Cans with pop-tops are appreciated. Donations will be accepted now through Feb. 17 at JFS in Margate, Mon. Tue. And Wed. from 8am to 8pm and Thu. And Fri. from 8am-5pm. For more information about the JFS Food Pantry, contact 609-822-1108 or visit jfsatlantic. org.

Upcoming Bus Trips

Philadelphia Art Museum with the ACAA

▶Saturday, March 25th

Hitch a ride with the Absecon Cultural Arts Alliance to the Philadelphia Art Museum. Check in time is 7:40am at Absecon Field of Dreams, and the bus departs at 8am sharp. Please be prompt. The bus will return at approximately 6:30pm. Tickets are $50 per person and are for transportation only. Price does not include museum entry. For more information, visit www. abseconarts.com.

Health and Wellness

NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups

▶Monday, February 13th at 7pm

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 606 Shore Rd. Somers Point

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults with a mental health condition. Family Support Group is a support group for adult friends and family members of people with mental health conditions. Participants gain the support of their peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes.. For more information and to register, please visit www. namiacm.org, or call 609-741-5125. NAMI ACM is a non-profit 501C(3) corporation. Dementia Support Group

▶Wednesday, February 15th at 2pm

Earth Angels for Dementia 115 Route 50, Mays Landing

Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Call Diane Conover at 609402-6966 for more information.

Mental Health Support and Discussion Groups

Online groups are offered daily for a variety of topics, including women, men, LGBTQIA+, individuals aged 18-30. Boomers, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, and many others. Groups are also provided to individuals with a family member who lives with a mental health challenge. To receive a full list and to register, call 609652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj. org. Offered by United By Wellness, which is programming of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, local office located in Galloway.

Recovery Groups

More than a dozen groups for individuals living with substance use disorder are offered online. Topics range from mental health/wellness to employment, faith, and more. Groups are provided 7 days a week. Interested participants can register for groups through unitedbywellness@ mhanj.org or by calling the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at 609-6523800. Offered by United By Wellness, a statewide virtual wellness center.

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