The Coves at River Garden Welcomes New Administrator

By Kari Bell, River Garden Senior Services

Beginning November 1, 2021, Sarah Dymond is the Administrator for The Coves. Originally from the northeast (PA & western NY), she has been in Florida since 2005. She loves animals and is the ‘mom’ to two dogs.

Sarah brings more than fi fteen years of senior living experience to River Garden and The Coves. She is passionate about her work with older adults and has diligently helped hundreds of families select the best communities in which to live. She is focused on creating a caring and enriching lifestyle for our members.

“I am extremely enthusiastic when it comes to senior living and love investing my energy in the diff erent relationships I build with residents and their families,” Sarah shares. “Sarah has worked with several upscale communities and is passionate about customer service. We are confi dent her knowledge and experience will be a good fi t for The Coves,” Mauri Mizrahi, CEO, adds.

COMMUNITY

Sharon Kaplan, FACHE, is a healthcare leader with more than 13 years of experience. Currently serving as Baptist Health’s Executive Director of Revenue Cycle Integration, Sharon is leading the revenue cycle project team through the transformational Epic integration initiative, unifying patient health records and fi nancial records into a single platform.

JFCS BOARD SPOTLIGHT SHARON KAPLAN

By Donna O'Steen, Jewish Family & Community Services

Sharon joined Baptist Health in late 2013 as the fi rst director of Baptist Physician Partners, Baptist Health’s clinically integrated network and accountable care organization, and was selected as one of Jacksonville Business Journals’ 40 Under 40 honorees for 2020. Previous experience includes pediatric hospital operations, physician recruitment, and business development.

Sharon grew up in Miami, Florida, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Florida in 2005, and a master’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Florida in 2007. She moved to Northeast Florida in 2013, and resides in the north St. Johns area.

Sharon has been involved with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) North Florida Jacksonville Leadership Planning Council and currently serves on the PJ Library Family Programming Planning Committee since 2018.

Sharon is passionate about the JFCS mission. She looks forward to serving on the Board, in an eff ort to strengthen the community and help people help themselves through hope and support. In her spare time, Sharon enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with family.

Welcome to the JFCS board, Sharon. We are excited to have you!

COMMUNITY SHABBAT DINNER IN NOCATEE DRAWS A CROWD

By Devorah Fordham, Chabad of St. Johns County

Men, women and children came together for an exquisite four-course Shabbat dinner at the Nocatee Crosswater Hall on Friday, October 22, 2021.

“It was like walking into an upscale dinner party - but completely kosher!” said Kathy. “From the fl owers to dessert, Chabad of St. Johns really thought of everything.”

The evening echoed with the sounds of Shabbat: old friends catching up, new neighbors meeting for the fi rst time, and words of Torah wisdom from Rabbi Mendel Sharfstein, director at Chabad of St. Johns.

“A truly spectacular evening,” said Sarah, “the food was so good! And we all felt so at home.”

Look out for the next community Shabbat dinner! To fi nd out more about and join our community Shabbat dinners around St. Johns County visit www.JewishSJohnsCounty. com, call (904) 701-4422, or email Rabbi@JewishSJohnsCounty.com