The program was part of JCHC's "creative Living" series.
Susan Covalesky, standing, showed senior citizens from Temple B'Nai Abraham in Livingston samples of items using amber as part of a presentation on the gem. LIVINGSTON -- Susan Covalesky, community liaison coordinator for the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey, gave a presentation on March 21 to senior citizens at Temple B'nai Abraham in West Orange titled "Baltic Amber - the Gold of the North."
Attendees were told about the origin and history of amber and were able to examine a collection of jewelry, accessories and artwork incorporating the gem.
The program was part of JCHC's "creative Living" series which is available free of charge to Essex County senior groups and nonprofit organizations.
For information on available topics and booking a presentation, email Covalesky at susanc@jchcorp.org.
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