b'conduct an online fundraiser, especial-May your thirst ly the first time, JESPY friends joined for life the ranks of those attending an event never run dry from the comfort of their homes. This years Its A JESPY Day Vir-tual Fall Fundraiser will honor JESPY Experience the best of Board Member Judy Peskin and fea-Irelands Pub traditions ture JESPY clients. Online attendees Family Friendlywill get an up-close view of JESPYs Good Cheer services;clientexperiences,growth andperspective;andJESPYsrela-tionship with and impact in the local community. Oktoberfest Beer andWhat has made this event especial-Menu Specials! ly exciting is a newly-announced chal-lenge grant of $75,000, whereby the donor will match every new gift JESPYClients who take part in JESPYs Athletics Your Choice! receives for the Its A JESPY Day fun- & Fitness program can receive 1:1 exer-cise sessions at the JESPY Clubhouse at Dine with us Indoors draiser. JESPY encourages communityTicos Gym, also located in South Orange. Authentic Irish Cuisine, Irish Coffee, Fine Wines and Irish Whiskey or in our Outdoor Tent members to help them take advantage worthy of Celtic Kings of this dollar for dollar match. It will supportthemanyJESPYprograms thathelpguideclientsalongtheirEmploymentEngagementprogram. 167 Maplewood Avenue journeytolivegoal-oriented,skill- The Day Habilitation program helps Maplewood Village 973-378-2222 based, and fulfilling lives on the roadyoung adults transition into adulthood to independence. while the Social Wellness & Expressive ST. JAMESS GATE APPAREL AND GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE Forexample,clientsintheAth- Arts department offers a unique range www.stjamesgatepublickhouse.com letics & Fitness program receive per- of recreational, wellness, and cultural sonalized1:1on-siteandvirtualex- programs. JESPYs Aging in Place pro-ercisetraining.Theyalsoparticipategram and Case Management depart-onJESPYsSpecialOlympicsteams.ment follow their mission of support-Clinical&BehavioralSupportsser- ing adults with I/DD at every stage of vices aid clients in managing emotionslife.Allprogramsfocusonlearning and improving social and coping skills.and developing life skills. JESPY also guides and counsels cli- To become an event sponsor or to ents by providing job training, volun- register to attend the Its a JESPY Day teeropportunities,andemploymentVirtualFallFundraiserortolearn IRIS FAMILY CENTER job coaches in their Work Readiness &more about JESPY, visit jespy.org. for Early Childhood EducationSUPPORTING THE INDIVIDUAL & CREATIVE GROWTHOF EACH CHILD WITHIN A JEWISH SETTINGREGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PRESCHOOLCALL FOR A VIRTUAL TOURTODDLER TIME | PRESCHOOL | EXTENDED DAY | SUMMER CAMPPlease contact Carol Paster, Director, at the Preschool Office973-763-4116 or cpaster@tstinj.org 432 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ|www.tsti.org As part of JESPYs Work Readiness programs, clients volunteer at MEND (MeetingEssential Needs with Dignity).56/ matters magazine / fall 2021'