Today and Tonight
I got online and checked the usual web sites and read the journals and such. I also managed to get a movie from netflix finished that I had started two days ago. I went to the pool for a few hours and came home and took a nice long shower. Then I made lunch.
I sat down and read my book club book, "Water for Elephants" which reminded me I needed to finalize some plans for the BBQ/Book Exchange/Meeting coming up in two weeks. I went to the dollar store to look for circus items cheaper than party city and lo and behold... I found some circus themed toys, some small ceramic table toppers, and popcorn bags that I can use as centerpieces.
I went home and picked up my notebook because I had a JCC 20's and 30's Activity Committee Meeting in Lake Worth. We (nine of us) sat around and discussed program plans for the group and discussed options that may or may not be of interest to the main sector of members (2,500 people on the mailing list) but to a smaller portion in the 40-80 member range. I am in charge of talking to a local bar about karaoke for a group of forty as well as looking into museum trips, and a bowling night (Besides my JCC Book Club which starts in one week.) Other JCC C.M.'s are in charge of a party barge night, dog park events, beach luau/potluck, baseball games, bonfires, ice skating parties, happy hours, brunch, and wine tasting's. We also are talking about starting a Torah on Tap event where a rabbi meets people in a local bar (beer provided by the JCC) and members can ask the rabbi about theology while drinking. Apparently this method works well in NYC and Miami and there is no reason why it won't work in West Palm Beach. The survey that was distributed had 45% of pollee's asking for more Jewish Awareness activities so that is what we are trying to provide.
I am really excited about the events and being part of a committee feels very good. I have some goals for myself and I am listing them below.
Goals:
1) Meet other Jews in my age range.
2) Meet people with similar interests.
3) Find a nice Jewish Boy to date.
4) Become part of a community outside of religious services.
5) Help bring some culture to young Jews.

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