NCJW President Sharon Falkin, left, with Isabel Margolin, immediate past president at the NCJW Installation in May.

As I write this, my first greeting, I realize that it is also the first day of summer. I am looking forward to many "firsts" as I start my first term of office. The NCJW leadership is gearing up for a number of exciting events and programs. With the political season in full swing our Advocacy department is busy developing the Promote the Vote initiative. The Fund Development department has come up with inventive ways of meeting our fiscal commitments. And the Community Service department will be kicking off our first Back To School Store. So while Essex County Section is busy with many new firsts, I hope you will take advantage of what we offer to do some things that will be 'firsts' for you too. Have a wonderful summer! Sharon Falkin

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UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday, July 24 YOUNG WOMEN'S GROUP Summer Kick-Off Wine and Chocolate Yum! 7:30 p.m. Learn about NCJW... Share your ideas... Bring a friend! At a private home in Livingston Information: NCJW at 973-740-0588 Wednesday, November 5 VOLUNTEER EXPO Sponsored by the NCJW Volunteer Network At the Livingston Mall Eisenhower Parkway Want to volunteer and don't know where to start? Come talk to representatives from NCJW and other local social service agencies and find out how to make volunteering a part of your life! WOMEN'S WORKSHOPS Each month we will be highlighting a workshop or two that we know you'll enjoy. These workshops are very popular, so please be sure to register in advance. The cost of each workshop is $7, but it's free to paid-up NCJW members if they register in advance. Women's Workshops are sponsored by The Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW Center for Women. For a complete list of workshops, CLICK HERE. Recovery from Divorce Wednesday, August 6 at 7:15 PM Join Professional Life Coach, Shelley Stile and learn how to cope with life changes after your divorce. REGISTER Pitfalls of Divorce Wednesday, August 13 at 7:15 PM Pam Cerruti, Esq., will address ten basic pitfalls that are crucial to tackle in any divorce agreement and could save thousands of dollars in tax and other savings. It includes everything from the best way to dispose of the marital residence to maximizing your tax benefits to how to best allocate child support and alimony. REGISTER PASTRY & POLITICS Join us for conversation on current issues of importance to NCJW. We'll supply discussion leaders, coffee and cookies. Bring your own bag lunch. 11:30 a.m. on the last Thursday of each month starting in September. In the NCJW Conference Room 513 West Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston Information: NCJW at 973-740-0588

REGISTER The BACK TO SCHOOL STORE Look for more information soon! Get involved in our TEEN DATING ABUSE PROGRAM Training for Assistants Thursday, October 16; 9:15 a.m. - Noon Assistants are needed to help NJCW volunteers present this nationally recognized program in local public and private high schools. Information: NCJW at 973-740-0588. Knitters Needed for Creative Hands Project Are you a knitter or are you interested in learning to knit to help those in need in our community? Whether you prefer knitting with a group or on your own, Creative Hands is the place for you! NCJW's Creative Hands knitting group is looking for knitters or would-be knitters to contribute to our knitting projects. Lap blankets, adult booties, shawls, preemie hats, and more, are needed. The completed projects are donated to babies, children and adults at many social service agencies and hospitals in and around Essex County. more info >>> ACTION ALERT Become an informed advocate for women's reproductive health access and learn how you can get involved in PLAN A: NCJW'S Campaign for Contraceptive Access. Click here to find out how you can become involved.

As compassionate, courageous, and powerful women, NCJW members know how to make the world a better place every day. We need your generous support to help us continue our word to advance the rights of women, protect children and strenghten families across the nation, in Israel and worldwide. Please give generously. Click here to make the world a better place. Your special gift of $2,500 will help support NCJW's PLAN A Campaign for Contraceptive Access. Your special gift of $1,800 will help 100 displaced homemakers prepare for the workplace. Your special gift of $1,000 will help educate high school students about teen dating abuse. Your special gift of $500 will assist in the placement of more than 800 adult and teen volunteers in local social service agencies. Your special gift of $250 will help fund RAINBOWS, a peer support group for children experiencing a life-altering crisis. Your special gift of $136 will help provide year-round educational seminars for seniors. Your special gift in any amount will help ensure the future of NCJW.