Cultural Luncheon

The Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living will hold its fourth, in a series of five, cultural luncheon on Saturday, April 9. The theme will be the Jewish community and the influence of the Jewish people and culture on the Vineyard.

The event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. at The Grill on Main street in Edgartown. Ruth Cronig Stiller and her daughter, Gayle, are the featured speakers.

Ruthie Cronig Stiller’s father, Samuel, owned and operated the first Cronig’s Market along with his three brothers in 1917. Ruthie was born in 1922 on the Vineyard, the youngest of five siblings.

The menu will include matzo ball soup and kugel. There will also be a special musical interlude.

For more information and tickets call Leslie Clapp at 508-939-9440 or email mvcenter4living@gmail.com. The cost is $25.