October Events at FVJN!

Mark Your Calendars:
Oct. 3 — FVJN-Lazarus Dinner Project
Oct 9 — FVJN Book Group
Oct. 12 — Shabbat Evening at FVJN
Oct. 14 — FVJS Field Trip
Oct. 14 — FVJN Board Meeting
Oct 20 — Adult Social Dinner!
Oct 21 — Adult Ed. Film Night
Oct. 28 — FVJN
 
Special Note to All:
Shalom!
During the next few months, our FVJN monthly Shabbat Evenings will take on a 
different look. 
In lieu of Shabbat services, we will say the blessings over the Shabbat candles, 
the motzi and the kiddish, and will enjoy a social Shabbat potluck, together.
 
These monthly Shabbat gatherings offer great opportunities for adult and children 
of all ages to make new friends and visit with others you already know. The 
evenings can also include a variety of other pursuits, depending on what you 
choose to bring.
 
Play an instrument? Bring it along! Jewish-related topics you would like to discuss, 
as well as Ideas for FVJN you would like to share, are all welcome, too.
 
Please join us for these special community Shabbat evenings!
 
What’s Happening
 
FVJN-Lazarus Dinner Project
Wed., Oct 3, 6:45 p.m.
Thanks to our awesome FVJN-Lazarus Dinners coordinator, Suzi Hanson, we have volunteers scheduled through the next few months, but more are needed!
So far we have the following people signed up:
For October 3rd:  Nancy S, Susan, Tammie
For November 7th:  Michelle, Susan, Nancy S
For December 5th:  Nancy S, Susan 
It would be great if we could have one or two additional people help out on those days.  
Thank you in advance!
Contact Suzi Hanson:
ShansonLPC@Gmail.com
630-853-2780
 
FVJN Book Group
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m.
Everyone enjoyed the book Hornet Flight by Ken Follett, and we had a great discussion
 at our August Book Group.
The next Book Group meeting will be Tuesday October 9th @ 7pm. We will be discussing 
The Weavers Loom by P.l. Reid.
The book for December 4 (one week early this month so as not to interfere with Hanukkah) 
will be All Other Nights by Dara Horn.
Please come and join in our discussions! 
Please bring a book suggestion for a future book group, including author 
info and a brief description.
We meet at FVJN: 121 S. 3rd St., Geneva. 
Newcomers are always welcome! Feel free to bring a snack to share, 
as well as future book suggestions.
 
FVJN Shabbat Evening: 
Friday, Oct 12, 6:30 p.m. at FVJN
Join us for a friendly Shabbat evening, with prayers, a potluck supper, and friendship.
All ages welcome!
Please bring non-meat dishes, only. 
RSVP to rachely@fvjn.org with what you will bring, so we can plan accordingly.
 
If your last name begins with:
A – G: Main dishes (non-meat)
H – N: Salads or side dishes
O – T: Desserts
U – Z: Beverages (apple and/or white grape juice), and set-up/clean-up
(*Please come 15 minutes early and stay 15 minutes after.)
Paper products will be provided.
 
FVJN Adult Social Dinner
Sat., Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
Please join us for a dinner on the town!
We will be gathering and dining at Aurelio’s Pizza, located at 330 W. State St., Geneva.
Reserve your seats today! RSVP by clicking here: http://fvjn.org/rsvp.
 
Adult Ed. Film Night
Sun., Oct 21, 5 p.m.
All adults are welcome as we nosh, watch and discuss!  
If you’ve ever wondered, “why are we here, why do we exist,” the film 
The Nature of Existence attempts to answer questions on the great mysteries 
of life in a witty and thought-provoking way.
Held at the home of Nancy and Bob Cox. Snacks provided, BYOB.  
Please RSVP to nccox@comcast.net