NW Jewish Singles 40+ NEWSLETTER

Work continues on the merging of Lox of Friends into the NW Jewish Singles Group. A copy of the LOF membership list was given to them this week. This was done after waiting for anyone who objected to drop their membership in the LOF group after the announcement that this would be implemented in the April 25 newsletter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lox-of-friends/message/142.

Thursday, June 1, 9:30 PM - The Seattle Kollel in Seward Park invites you to come to their Shavuot Jewish Singles Dinner and Sleepless in Seattle All Night Learning Event. It's the night when we became a nation. When we entered into what the Kabbalists describe as a loving marriage relationship with our Creator. So on that theme, we figure it's a great time for Jewish singles to come spend the night and hopefully meet their future other. Join us first for quick inspiring services followed by a delicious and socializing late night holiday dinner. At 12:00 AM join us for all night inspiring intellectually stimulating and provocative classes. >From the mild to the wild Jewish scandals, The Book of Ruth, Ten Commandments, and The Jewish view on Angels. Home hospitality available and refreshments and coffee all night long until the Cheesecake morning breakfast after davening. Come spend the night with us, and maybe your Bashert (soul mate) will too! RSVP for dinner to 206-722-8289 or 206-938-4TLC (4852) or rabbschwartz@yahoo.com (A Community Event)

Saturday, June 17, 7:00 PM - Join Edgar Rochelson for the screening of an Israeli film, "Close to Home," at the Seattle International Film Festival. Location is the Harvard Exit theatre on Capital Hill in Seattle. This movie is the story of two young Israeli soldiers who get to know each other while patrolling in Jerusalem. The film runs 90 minutes so we could have a late dinner afterwards. Buy tickets on your own at (check the festival's website, http://www.seattlefilm.org or call 206-324-9996), but RSVP to Edgar at notanumber@comcast.net about where to meet and sit together, and maybe have dinner afterwards. (A Members Inviting Members Event)

Sunday, June 11, Afternoon - Come to Jewish Family Service's Single Parent Program for an afternoon of fun and games! Bring your game ideas and equipment, and hope for sun so that we can be outdoors as well as inside. Mini-Advisory meeting that day, as well. For more info and to RSVP contact Marjorie at 206-461-3240 ext. 3146 or jfle@jfsseattle.org. (Community Events)

Sunday, June 25, 1 PM - Join other NWJS members at a potluck on to celebrate the start of a fun filled summer season. Howard Schoenfeld of Everett has graciously offered his home for an afternoon of meeting old and new friends while enjoying the surprises of a potluck. Please bring a homemade or store bought dish of your choice and/or wine and beer. Coffee, soft drinks, water and paper goods will be provided. Watch your email for an official Evite complete with directions. Rain or shine, let the festivities begin! (NW Jewish Singles Event)

Sunday, July 23 - Jewish Family Service Single Parent Program Third Annual Summer Cook-Out with slowly roasted hot dogs and the opportunity to make s'mores, a northwest delicacy. This year it will be held at Lincoln Park in West Seattle, where there are woods, beaches, and playfields. For more info and to RSVP, contact Jane or Marjorie at 206-461-3240 or jdeer@jfsseattle.org or jfle@jfsseattle.org. (Community Events)

Until the groups merge completely, to request to have an activity posted in the newsletter, please email the steering committee at lox-of-friends-owner@yahoogroups.com. The newsletter usually goes out on Tuesday, so we'll need your info by noon on Sunday (and earlier is better).

We list events in the Jewish community specifically targeted to singles 40 plus. We need members help to coordinate/create events or to invite others to Members Inviting Members events. Email us now! We are happy to hear your great ideas!

Members Inviting Members ("MIMs") give Lox of Friends (LOF) members the opportunity to invite others to join them in any activity they want to attend. These are not official LOF events and the Steering Committee is not involved in any way.

MIMs can be of any nature, Jewish or non-Jewish. The only requirement is that members inviting others include their name and are inviting other members to join them. So if you've been looking for friends to invite for a gathering at your home, an activity like skiing or bowling, or friends to go to a dance or concert, this is your opportunity! Given our large mailing list, it's OK to limit attendance to whatever number works for you.

Steering Committee:
Linda Kumin lkumin@yahoo.com (206) 232-9195 for programming and newsletter
Keith Gormezano bb822@scn.org (206) 789-8328 for any changes to the LOF Web site, problems with your Yahoo Profile or email delivery, or email address changes
LOF Coordinator to Stroum JCC: Bobi Salit inamist@yahoo.com

Have a friend who would like to become a member? Please forward them a copy of this newsletter or tell them to send a blank email to lox-of-friends-subscribe@yahoogroups.com