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A NOTE FROM PAM
You will find our Annual Survey for adult program participants on page 25. By conducting this survey, we are fulfilling one of the requirements for applying for the grants that enable us to continue to provide quality programs and services throughout the year. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete and return the questionnaire. I want to thank Rabbi Amy Perlin of Temple B’nai Shalom, for leading our Annual Passover Seder for Adults 50+, and Iren Fertel of Chabad Lubavitch of Northern Virginia, for leading the Passover Seder for our New American group. Both Seders were lovely events and meaningful experiences for everyone who attended. As always, our amazing staff has planned a plethora of programs and trips for the summer, including our annual boat trip and outing to the Castleton Festival. You will want to attend our special event on July 26 when we will view the much talked-about humorous and poignant film, The Age of Love, followed by a professionally-led discussion, a deli dinner and piano music played by our own Shelly Rosenstein. Details about these programs can be found in this issue of The Voice. There is still time to register for our first-ever summer camp for adults, Camp Kef. We are offering golf, gardening, and ceramic sessions. All sessions will be held offsite and taught by professionals (see page 11 for details).
of the JCCNV Adult Services Department
July–August 2015
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A Note from Pam 1 Announcements 2 Resources 3 NV Rides 4 Special Events 4 Looking Ahead 5 Classes at the J 8 Sunday Afternoon Excursions 12 Weekday Outings 13 Thursday at the J 14 Monthly Programs 15 Outreach Programs and Chailights 16 Alexandria 16 Lansdowne 18 Reston 18 Fredericksburg 19 Greater Gainesville 19 Cards and Games at the J 20 Wellness Programs 20 Adult Services Department Donations 24 Adult Department Survey 25 Program Registration Form 27 Trips At-A-Glance Back cover
As you read The Voice, please take note of the businesses that advertise in the newsletter and consider patronizing our advertisers when you have a need for such services. Their support contributes to our ability to produce this publication. Shalom,
Pamela Wiener Adult Services Director
The group enjoyed a day at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.
ANNOUNCEMENTS ADULT SERVICES CONTACT INFORMATION Adult Services Director Pam Wiener, 703.537.3061 • Pam.Wiener@jccnv.org Adult Programming Director Carla Rosenfeld, 703.537.3060 • Carla.Rosenfeld@jccnv.org Lead Adult Group Coordinator Michele Endick, 703.537.3095 • Michele.Endick@jccnv.org Adult Group Coordinators Sheila Budoff, 703.537.3068 • Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org Shelly Rosenstein, 703.537.3062 • Shelly.Rosenstein@jccnv.org Administrative Assistant Sarah Arkin, 703.537.3030 • Sarah.Arkin@jccnv.org New Americans Group Coordinator Helen Getter
Directions to the J From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 52A (Little River Turnpike/Route 236 West). The JCCNV is located 1.5 miles west of the Beltway, on the right side of the road where it intersects with Guinea Road. Building Hours Sunday Monday–Thursday Friday Saturday
• The pool closes 30 minutes earlier than the times posted above. • The cardiovascular fitness center is open seven days a week during the hours posted above. • On Saturdays, due to contractual agreements, the pool is closed to members until 12:30pm
ANNOUNCEMENTS INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Adult Department Assistants Susan Dorfman Marcia Gordon Sue Olesch
If Fairfax County schools are closed, our Adult 55+ programs held at the J are canceled. If schools have a delayed opening, we will hold our programs at the regular time.
NV Rides Manager Jennifer Kanarek, 703.357.3071 • JenniferK@NVrides.org NV Rides Marketing & Outreach Coordinator Gina Cocomello, 703.357.3070 • GinaC@NVrides.org
ADVERTISING
The Adult Services Department is partially underwritten by the following funds:
OPEN TO ALL
Adler-Bennett Endowment Fund Bonomo Fund E. Kaplan Memorial Fund Intergenerational Fund
Lore Edidin Memorial Fund Newman Fund Rosa Wohl Fund Scher Fund
The Voice is published by The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031-3123 Phone: 703.323.0880 • Fax: 703.323.1993 Email: shalom@jccnv.org • Website: www.jccnv.org ISSN: 1097-6523 Executive Editor: Laura Adler Editorial Assistant: Samantha Dannick
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If you are interested in advertising in The Voice, please contact Pam Wiener for ad specifications, deadlines and rates: 703.537.3061.
All programs held at the J and at all outreach sites are open to everyone, J members and nonmembers alike!
REGISTRATION POLICY
In order to register for a trip, program, class, or event, all participants — members and nonmembers alike — must fill out a registration form (found on page 27) and include the appropriate registration code number and J membership number (if applicable). Please attach payment to the completed registration form and return it to the front desk when you’re at the J, or mail to the JCCNV. Be sure to write the name of the staff member associated with the event on the envelope.
TRIP POLICIES
• Please be aware that all departure and return times listed are an approximation and subject to change. • No refunds will be granted for any trip or program that requires tickets, meal reservations, or The Voice • jccnv.org • 703.323.0880 • Page 2
ANNOUNCEMENTS / RESOURCES chartered transportation unless we are able to fill your reserved space. • No rest stops are planned for trips that require two hours or less driving time. • Please keep your same seat on the bus for the entire trip. • Once at your destination, you will be responsible for meeting the bus at the time and place you are told. The bus will not wait for you if you are late. If you miss the bus, you are responsible for your own transportation home, and the JCCNV will not be liable.
PROGRAM DISCLAIMER
Views and opinions of guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the JCCNV.
SHABBAT PAYMENT POLICY
In observance of Shabbat, the J does not handle money or conduct business transactions on Friday nights and Saturdays. For the convenience of members and guests who would like to make a payment during Shabbat, forms and money may be deposited in the Shabbat drop box at the front desk. All forms and payments submitted will be processed during regular business hours.
JCCNV E-MAIL LIST
If you would like to receive periodic emails from the J about upcoming programs, please email Sheryl.White@jccnv.org to be added to the list. Your email address will not be shared with any other organization.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Positive Aging Fair Prize Committee
The 7th Positive Aging Fair will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2015! We are currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Prize Committee. Responsibilities include: helping to identify businesses and organizations that may be interested in making an in-kind donation of a silent auction, raffle, or door prize; attending periodic meetings; and requesting donations from the businesses and organizations identified as potential donors. Volunteer members of the Prize Committee are also needed to assist on the day of the Fair. Your participation will help raise funds to support the J’s high-quality adult programming, which fosters connections and community throughout Northern Virginia. If you would like more information, or if you are interested in performing this mitzvah, please contact Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org or 703.537.3068.
Volunteer Mitzvah Corps
Contact: Carla.Rosenfeld@jccnv.org, 703.537.3060
Are you looking for a truly enjoyable, enriching, and rewarding experience? Join the JCCNV Volunteer Corps — there are so many ways to share your time and talents! Participate in the Mitzvah Corps’ monthly social-action projects, which are a great service to the community
PERFORM A MITZVAH! Feed the Hungry
The J helps to feed the hungry every month at the Lamb Center in Fairfax. The first Tuesday of every month, members bring in casseroles which we deliver to the Lamb Center. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Carla.Rosenfeld@jccnv.org to be put on the Mitzvah list. An email will be sent on the months we need contributions.
Donate Food to Our Ongoing Collection
Food for Others needs canned and/or nonperishable foods. They especially need canned meats, chili, fruit, pastas, vegetables, and macaroni & cheese. If you are bringing something from your pantry, please check the expiration dates on all items. Remember to bring an item with you whenever you come to the J — let’s make sure that no one who lives in Northern Virginia goes to bed hungry! Thanks for your continued support.
Book Donations Requested 2016 Annual Used Book, CD and DVD Sale
Are you looking for a place to recycle your gently used adult and children’s books, CDs, DVDs, games, and puzzles? Please consider donating them to be sold at our 2016 annual used books sale. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk at any time. We cannot accept any prayer books, religious books, or encyclopedia sets.
RESOURCES Hebrew Home of Greater Washington 301.881.0300
Jewish Chaplaincy Service 301.230.7294
Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington 301.881.0100
Jewish Council for the Aging 703.425.0999
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NV RIDES / SPECIAL EVENTS Our other service providers are: The Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church, Mount Vernon at Home, Herndon Village Network, and Reston Community Center.
Jewish Social Service Agency 703.204.9100
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
301.230.7200 – Main Office 703.425.0066 or 703.286.1039 – Virginia Office
NV Rides
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver with SCAS, please contact the office directly at 703.941.1419. For all other inquiries, please contact NV Rides at 703.537.3071.
SPECIAL EVENTS
703.537.5071
Washington DC Jewish Community Center 202.518.9400
LOCATION COLOR KEY: Events held at the J Events held at Beth El Hebrew Congregation Events held at Lansdowne Woods Events held at Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation Events held at Beth Sholom Temple Events Held for the Greater Gainesville Jewish Community
NV RIDES NEWS Shepherd’s Center of Annandale-Springfield joins NV Rides NV Rides is happy to announce our new partnership. The Shepherd’s Center of Annandale-Springfield (SCAS) has joined the NV Rides network as a new service provider. SCAS is now the fifth partner in our Northern Virginia “Transportation Hub,” helping seniors to age-in-place for as long as possible.
“The Shepherd’s Center is very pleased to become a part of the NV Rides Program. We look forward to making our transportation program for seniors much more efficient. We will be able to increase the amount of volunteer drivers available to help our clients get to their medical appointments or to the grocery store, saidtransportation needs,” said Barbara Gatorian, Office Director, SCAS.
The Age of Love (78 min.) You are Never Too Old to Love!
Dinner and a Movie, Sunday, July 26, 4pm Love is in the air at the J this summer as we sit back and enjoy the new and much talked-about documentary, The Age of Love. This charming movie follows the humorous and poignant adventures of 30 older adults in Rochester, NY, who sign up for a firstof-its-kind speed-dating event exclusively for 70- to 90-year-olds. Recently widowed, long divorced, or never married, we watch as they prepare for the big day, meet their possible dates, and then anxiously await the results. Through comic and bittersweet moments, they reveal intimate confessions of what it is like to still yearn to be seen and understood, and how much or how little their hearts have changed over a lifetime. From The Today Show to The Huffington Post, this documentary has sparked conversations among professionals, educational groups, and people world-wide. After the film, we will have a short, professionallyled discussion followed by a light deli dinner with special desserts. If time permits, the program will end with some classic love songs played by Shelly Rosenstein on the piano. Young or old, single or married, this is great way to spend a summer evening! Please check individual listings for Outreach site details. Fee: $22/ $18 J member (includes movie, post discussion and dinner). Code: #6683 RSVP: Submit payment, with “7/26” in memo line, and registration form to the J no later than July 17.
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LOOKING AHEAD LOOKING AHEAD Wellness Workshop Reduce Your Pain and Improve Your Health with Aqua Training
Wednesday, September 9, 11:45am–12:45pm, the J Presented by Elin Kanchev Exercise in any form is great for the body, but what if it’s causing you severe pain? Doing exercise in the water is one of the best ways to have an almost painfree workout. Learn why the water is one of the best places to work out, what exercises you can do on your own in the pool, and how you can improve your health while reducing pain. Fee: $5/ Free for J members
Flu Shot Clinic at the J
Thursday, September 10, 10am-Noon Inova HealthSource will conduct our 2015 flu shot clinic for anyone 18+ years old. They will provide the quadrivalent vaccine only. Medicare Part B is accepted as payment in full. You must show your Medicare card to the nurse. Medicare beneficiaries who have assigned their Medicare benefits over to an HMO or other managed care plan must receive their shot from their primary care provider unless they wish to pay for it. Fee: $32 pay at event/ Free for Medicare Part B (show card)
Buffalo and Cows and Sheep – Oh My! The Interesting History of our National Mall Thursday, September 10, noon–2:30pm, the J (rescheduled from March) Noon: Lunch (bring dairy or parve/meatless) 12:30pm: Program Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703. 537.3095 Presented by Michael Kelly, National Park Ranger, Division of Interpretation and Education National Mall and Memorial Parks The National Mall is far more than a greensward cutting through the center of our capital city; it actually is the heart of the city and of the U.S. as a whole. Impressive structures border it, monuments and memorials adorn it, grand trees shade it, and bodies of water soften it, but the harmony of these things together merely enhances the concept at its very best. Learn about the unique history of our National Mall Coffee, tea, and dessert provided. Fee: $3/ Free J member No RSVP – Just come!
2015 Fall Kick-Off Event at the J How (and Why) the Jews Invented Hollywood — and Invented America in the Process Thursday, October 1, 12:30pm–2:30pm 12:30pm: Special Dessert Buffet 1:15pm: Program
Sponsored by: M. Quinn Designs and Interstate Moving and Storage Guest speaker: Neal Gabler, renowned author, journalist, and broadcaster The American film industry, which is one of the defining industries of this country, was founded by and, for more than thirty years, run by Eastern European Jewish immigrants. Neal Gabler, film scholar, cultural historian and the author of An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood, tells how the first generation of Jewish moguls came to rule Hollywood, why they did so, and what consequences it had for them and for the country they adopted. Fee: $14/ $10 J member includes program and special dessert buffet Code: #6684 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to front desk by Thursday, September 24. We expect a very large crowd so register early!
Are You Ready for Music and Laughter ? “Just Between Us — A Piano, a Mic, a Memory” The Source Theatre, Washington, DC Sunday, October 4, depart the J 10:30am; return 3:45pm Contact: Michele.Endick@ jccnv.org, or 703.537.3095 You may have seen her lifting weights here at the J or walking through the lobby humming a tune. Her name is Marilyn Hausfeld and in her other life she is a professional actor and singer who has appeared on many stages in the Washington, DC area including the National Theatre, Kennedy Center, Round House, Theatre J, The US Holocaust Museum, The Source, and many other venues.
She has been selected by Washington Women in Theatre to represent them in the first ever Women’s Voices Theatre Festival. Fifty Washington area theaters have committed to presenting a piece written by a woman in the fall. Join us for Marilyn’s show, “Just Between Us — A
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SPECIAL EVENTS piano, a mic, a memory,” an intimate and upbeat autobiographical journey that combines comedy, drama, and favorite songs to tell the story of a Jewish girl growing up in Brooklyn whose childhood audition for “The Sound of Music” on Broadway sets her on a path of discovery that is both funny and touching. Fee: $28/ $25 J member (includes bus and show). Lunch is on your own at a restaurant TBD. Code: #6685 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the J, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “10/4” on memo line.
7th Positive Aging Fair at the J
Thursday, October 29 8:30am–3pm The community is invited to attend the 7th Positive Aging Fair: Tools for Creative Aging. We are excited to offer fair attendees the opportunity to participate in interactive and informative workshops promoting active aging through healthy lifestyles that may help them live longer, more independently, and more positively. The fair is designed for adults 50+. 8:30am: Registration Opens 8:30am–9:30am: Visit Vendors; light refreshments in gym 9:30am: Opening Welcome; Session 9:45am: Keynote Speaker Judith Viorst, best-selling author, newspaper and magazine columnist Judith has written many fiction and non-fiction books for both children and adults. She is probably best known for her beloved children’s picture book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, which has sold over four million copies and been inducted into the Picture Book Hall of Fame. Several of her children’s books have been made into short films. She is the author of nine collections of poems for adults including the popular, humorous age-related
poetry books Forever Fifty and Other Negotiations; Suddenly Sixty and Other Shocks of Later Life; I’m Too Young to be Seventy and Other Delusions; and Unexpectedly Eighty and Other Adaptations. Small-Group Workshops Fair participants may attend two workshop sessions, one in the morning and one following lunch. 11:15am–12:15pm: Morning Workshops Move Your Body – Remove Your Stress Led by Keri Drugan, JCCNV Group Exercise and Wellness Coordinator. You will learn the everyday stretches and breathing techniques you need to live a healthy lifestyle. Keri will talk about how stretching and breathing help our bodies and will then lead the group through a series of exercises that can be practiced anywhere. Let’s Brainstorm about Brains Led by Christi Clark, Education and Outreach Coordinator at Insight Memory Care Center in Fairfax. We all want to stay healthy and independent as we get older. Along with keeping our bodies in good shape, we want to keep our minds healthy, too. In this workshop, we will discuss aging, good health and the normal aging brain, threats to brain health, and when it might be time to seek a doctor’s advice. Keeping Yourself #1: Life’s Balancing Acts Led by Rebecca Porter, LCSW, Social Worker and Senior Services Specialist at the Jewish Social Service Agency in Fairfax. Retired and busier than ever? Feeling the pressure of competing demands from children, grandchildren, friends, and partners? Do you find yourself saying, “Where is the time for me?” You will learn the importance of setting limits while still being there for the ones you love and without having to sacrifice your own well-being. What’s that Quinoa Doing in My Chicken Soup? Led by Kathryn Strong, registered dietitian nutritionist and Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences for the VA Cooperative Extension. Don’t know your Chia seed from your Chia pet, or your Acai from Celeriac? Have you been wondering about some of the new foods on grocery shelves? Learn which food trends are super-foods and which are super-hype. This workshop provides these insights along with tasty recipe ideas for nutrient-rich food to add to your diet. Fostering Positive Education in your Grandchildren Led by Karen Woodworth, retired Fairfax County teacher with background in Special Education and Gifted and Talented program.
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SPECIAL EVENTS This workshop will address the vital role that grandparents play in our current society and will provide specific ways to foster positive education through communication, play, and nature. You will leave the presentation with a variety of ways that you can help your grandchildren embrace learning. 1:45pm–2:45pm: Afternoon Workshops Get Your ZZZZZs with Ease! Led by Dave Buczek, recognized expert in healthy sleep and fatigue risk management. This presentation will explain the science that drives healthy sleep, the consequences of poor sleep, and why sleep is so vital to our well-bring. It will help you understand how your sleep patterns change as you age and how you are affected by poor sleep habits. You will learn how to determine if you’re more alert in the morning or evening, define your individual sleep need, discover if you are carrying a “sleep debt,” and apply a checklist to help you achieve the quality of sleep you need. Laughter Yoga Led by Diane Cohen, Executive and Career/Life Transition Holistic Certified Coach and Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Laughter Yoga exercises (deep breathing, clapping, childlike playfulness, and movement) are designed to relax us and to boost our creativity. With intentional laughter, we tap into a joy that brings feelings of health and well-being. This fun practice has been proven to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system. The session ends with a brief, silent meditation. Oh, My Aching Back Led by Elin Kanchev, JCCNV Sports & Wellness Director. How many times have you found yourself saying those exact words? You are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems; it affects 8 out of 20 people at some point during their lives. Back pain ranges from a dull, constant ache to a sudden sharp pain. Unfortunately, back pain is more common in people who are not physically fit. Nearly 95% of lower back pain is treatable without surgey — and can often be prevented by doing exercise that centers around the pelvis and abdomen or “core.” In this workshop, you will learn some of the underlying causes of back pain and exercises you can use to help keep your back muscles strong. Ingredients for Success in Life’s Transitions Led by Moira Leite, President and Design Principal of M. Quinn Designs, Inc. and the developer of the Pack-NMove™ system for Senior Transition. Change is always a daunting experience. But, with an orderly process, the stress and anxiety can be
minimized — leading to a new experience which is an improvement in comfort, convenience, and well-being. With more than 30 years of experience in interior design, executive relocation, and senior transition, Moira Quinn Leite has developed a process for lifestyle transitions. She will share the pointers that she has used over the years with clients to give them confidence and put them at ease during the transition process. Tech Tips to Stay Connected and Healthy Led by Cherie Lejeune, owner of High Performance Aging. Learn how to maximize tech tools for your desktops, tablets, and smartphones. We will review how to connect to your friends and family using person-toperson apps like Skype, Google Hangout, Facebook, and more. Concerns about technology safety and privacy will also be addressed. There will also be a fun preview of some new apps and technology designed to keep you healthy, including wearable fitness apps, self-monitoring devices, and home-based systems.
Sponsors and Exhibitors As of May 26, 2015
Corporate Sponsors M. Quinn Designs, Inc. Interstate Moving & Storage, Inc. Gold Sponsors: Great Falls Assisted Living The Crossings at Chantilly Silver Sponsors: AAA MidAtlantic A First-Class Move Ashby Ponds Thrive at Home Exhibitors AARP Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Buckley’s for Seniors Capital Caring Chesterbrook Residences Cruise Planners/American Express Travel Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging Fairfax County Public Library Access Services Fairfax Pets on Wheels Granting You Access Griswold Home Care Helen L Flynn Century 21 New Millennium Insight Memory Care Center Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia Jewish Community Relations Council Jewish Council for the Aging Jewish Social Services Agency Lesner Hearing Center
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SPECIAL EVENTS / CLASSES AT THE J The Medical Team Needham Mitnick & Pollack, PLC Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons NV Rides Paradigm Experts Shepherd’s Centers of Northern Virginia Synergy HomeCare Virginia Cooperative Extension Virginia Hospital Center – Senior Health and Lifeline Boutique Exhibitors Capital Teas Fair Trade Winds GEMS by MEG Shu-Mei Facial Beauty Prizes The fair will also include a silent auction, raffles, and door prizes. Parking Free parking is available at the JCCNV. Additional parking is available at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (located next to the JCCNV and the firehouse). There will be shuttle service to the J from the church beginning at 9am. Lunch options (select one) Tuna wrap Egg salad wrap Vegetables w/Hummus Gluten Free
FALL 2015 ALI COURSE SCHEDULE
ALI is now starting its third year! We‘ve been growing and expanding, developing a loyal following, attracting new participants, and offering a wide array of interesting and engaging courses. We’ve also been listening carefully to your feedback. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the Fall 2015 courses. The semester will run from Monday, October 12–Tuesday, December 15. Please take a moment to review the schedule below and sign up for these fabulous opportunities to continue your lifelong learning with us. Please note our inclement weather policy: If Fairfax County Public Schools are closed, ALI classes are canceled. If schools have a delayed opening, we will hold classes at the regularly scheduled time. You may register at any time, by mail, phone, online, or by submitting registration forms and payment to the JCCNV front desk beginning on September 1. For your convenience, in-lobby registration will also be held Tuesday–Friday, September 8–11. To Register: By Mail Mail completed registration form with payment, payable to “JCCNV,” to Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031.
For more information contact Michele.Endick@ jccnv.org, 703.537.3095. Registration: When you register for the fair, you must also select your workshop and lunch choice. Fee: $18 advance registration (by October 22, includes admission, workshops and kosher lunch) $18 at door (no lunch) Code: #6660
CLASSES AT THE J JCCNV ADULT LEARNING INSTITUTE (ALI) Contact: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068; Carla.Rosenfeld@jccnv.org, 703.537.3060 ALI is an initiative of the JCCNV Adult Services Department which launched in September 2013. We offer classes on topics such as the arts and entertainment, history, literature, Israel, Jewish history and culture, and much more. Classes are usually held on Mondays and Tuesdays, during the day.
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CLASSES AT THE J By Phone Call the JCCNV front desk at 703.323.0880, and be prepared to give a credit card number to secure your place in the course. Online Register at www.jccnv.org.
McCarthyism and the Red Scare
Tuesdays, October 13–27 (3 weeks) 10:15am–11:30am Instructor: David Heymsfeld, J.D., retired public policy consultant and professional staff (Chief Counsel, Staff Director) of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation Committee After World War II, the Red Scare led to drastic measures against suspected Communists, including firing thousands of federal employees deemed insufficiently loyal, banning liberal books from libraries, blacklisting actors and screen writers, and firing teachers and professors whose patriotism became suspect. The consensus today is that many of these measures went far beyond what was needed. Many of those whose careers were destroyed were guilty, at worst, of poor political judgment during the 1930s and World War II when the Soviet Union was not an enemy. The unsupported accusations of Senator McCarthy were the most extreme of the excesses. The course will include consideration of major events of the Red Scare including the Hiss case, the Rosenberg case, the Oppenheimer case, and the Army-McCarthy hearings. In addition, the course will explore the roles of major political figures including Eisenhower, Nixon, McCarthy and J. Edgar Hoover as well as the impact of groups and institutions including the courts, the Congress, the media, unions, religious leaders, and anti-Communist liberals. Fee: $36/ $24 J member Code: #6686
The Pope and the Rabbi in Conversation
Tuesdays, October 13–November 3 (4 weeks) noon–1:30pm Instructor: John Rybicki, Biblical scholar and historian Before becoming Pope Francis I, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio (former Archbishop of Argentina) and Argentine Rabbi Abraham Skorka were promoters of interreligious dialogue on faith and reason. They had many conversations on a variety of theological and worldly issues, including God, fundamentalism, atheism, abortion, homosexuality, euthanasia, samesex marriage, and globalization. These conversations were compiled into a book, entitled On Heaven and Earth. This class will explore the views of the Pope and Rabbi Skorka on several of these very timely issues. Fee: $48/ $32 J member Code: #6687
The 2015 Virginia Elections: Why They Matter
Mondays, October 19–26 (2 weeks) 10:15am–11:30am Instructors: Toni-Michelle Travis, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Government and Politics, George Mason University; Darcy Hirsh, Jewish Community Relations Council Director of Virginia Government and Community Relations Local elections matter — this will be a banner election year in the Commonwealth of Virginia! On November 3, the entire Virginia General Assembly (state legislature) will be up for re-election. Virginia is a critical swing state and a bellwether for the 2016 presidential election, so the rest of the nation will be watching the Virginia races closely. Also, the Virginia General Assembly passes laws on a variety of critical issues which have a large impact on us here in Northern Virginia. This course will cover the basics of Virginia government, including the General Assembly’s legislative authority and Virginia’s state constitutional guarantees of freedom of religion and separation of church and state. In addition, the curriculum will include discussion of several important issues which may be before the General Assembly in the next term, such as separation of church and state, funding for the Virginia-Israel Advisory Board (which helps Israeli companies grow their businesses in Virginia), immigration, voting rights, and Medicaid expansion. Come learn about the issues so you can make an informed decision when you vote. Fee: $24/ $16 J member Code: #6688
The Jews of Spain
Mondays, November 2–9 (2 weeks) 10:15am–11:30am Instructor: Jeffrey Gorsky, attorney, diplomat, author This course covers the dramatic one-thousandyear history of Jews in Spain, which is dramatically recounted in this instructor’s book, “Exiles in Sepharad.” Twenty percent of Jews today are descended from Sephardic Jews, who created significant works in religion, literature, science, and philosophy. They flourished under both Muslim and Christian rule, enjoying prosperity and power unsurpassed in Europe. Their cultural contributions include important poets; the great Jewish philosopher Moses Maimonides; and Moses de Leon, author of the Zohar, the core text of the Kabbalah. But these Jews also endured considerable hardship, culminating in the Spanish Inquisition, forced conversions, and expulsion from Spain. By the end of the fifteenth century, what had been the most populous and prosperous Jewish community in Europe ceased to exist on the Iberian Peninsula.
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CLASSES AT THE J In Their Own Words: Jewish Immigrant Voices in American Literature
Fee: $24/ $16 J member Code: #6689
Comparing Jewish and Christian Existential Religious Philosophers: Martin Buber and Paul Tillich
Tuesdays, November 10–24 (3 weeks) noon–1:30pm Instructor: John Rybicki, Biblical scholar and historian Jewish and Christian religious philosophers of the same era use remarkably similar language and methodologies. In our own time, Martin Buber (1878-1965) and Paul Tillich (1886-1965) are perfect examples of thinkers who critically examined elements of their own traditions much as the ancient prophets did. This class will compare Buber’s and Tillich’s perspectives on topics such as the nature and attributes of God, how God is made known, creation, scripture, symbolism, and the relationship between God and humankind. Fee: $36/ $24 J member Code: #6690
Mondays, November 30–December 14 (3 weeks) 10:15am–11:30am Instructor: Linda Blair, Ph.D. in American Literature; retired Fairfax County high school English teacher; English Department Chair; and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Coordinator Immigration, our shared cultural experience, permeates American literary studies most often emphasizing the conflicts surrounding the acculturation process with its associated tension and ambiguity. The retelling of similar experiences by ethnically diverse writers reiterates a fundamental fact about American literature in general: the expression of American cultural identity emerges from the process of becoming American by subsuming the immigrant self in terms of the cultural other. This course will examine three works about immigration in the early twentieth century. Two of these, Jews Without Money by Michael Gold and Call It Sleep by Henry Roth, explore Jewish life in the slums of the Lower East Side. In the third, 97 Orchard, Jane Ziegelman looks at the ethnicity of food and shared recipes as the delicious blending of the old country and the new world. Participants are encouraged to read the books prior to class, but it is not necessary in order to follow along and take part in the discussion. Instruction will be based on selected excerpts from the books, copies of which will be provided and read aloud in class. Fee: $36/ $24 J member Code: #6691
Special ALI Event! Taste of the Tenement
Monday, December 14, 11:45am–1:45pm Instructor: Susan Barocas, culinary writer and teacher; entertainment coach; founding director of the Jewish Food Experience The Lower East Side brought together an amazing mix of cultures and cuisines. Susan Barocas brings it to life through stories and anecdotes from her own family members and the foods of some of the families who lived at 97 Orchard Street between 1863 and 1935. In dark, cramped quarters that often served as their workplace as well as their living space, with little money, no cold food storage, and no running water, families learned to adapt their recipes from the “old country” to their limited circumstances and to the food available around them. Outside on the streets, pushcarts and restaurants offered some of the incredible variety of foods brought to the U.S. by the different immigrant groups. These new Americans learned and borrowed from each other while The Voice • jccnv.org • 703.323.0880 • Page 10
CLASSES AT THE J embracing American culture and eventually making their own mark on our country’s culinary tradition. Participants will enjoy demonstrations and tastings of dishes prepared from the families’ authentic recipes published in Jane Ziegelman’s book, 97 Orchard: An Edible History of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement. Following the presentation, a short video about the founding of the Tenement Museum, the present-day 97 Orchard Street, will show what tenement life was like. You are encouraged to bring a light lunch, as this is a tasting rather than a full meal. Space is limited! The deadline for registration is Wednesday, December 9. Fee: $20/ $15 J member (special event only) $18/ $12 J member (discounted fee for special event if also registered for In Their Own Words: Jewish Immigrant Voices in American Literature) Special Event Only Code: #6697 Special Event, if also registered for In Their Own Words: Jewish Immigrant Voices in American Literature Code: #6698
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LANGUAGE CLASSES
Contact: Carla.Rosenfeld@jccnv.org, 703.537.3060
Conversational Hebrew Level I
Instructor: Einat Cohen Whether you are interested in learning how to speak Hebrew for travel, business, or just personal pleasure and growth, this class focuses on simple spoken Hebrew. The lessons are planned for students with little or no knowledge of conversational Hebrew or the aleph-bet. Textbooks are available for purchase at the first class. Minimum registration of four students is required. Tuesdays, July 7–August 25 (8 weeks) 6pm–7:30pm Fee: $175/ $125 J member Code: #6624
Private Hebrew Lessons
Contact: Carla.Rosenfeld@jccnv.org, 703.537.3060 Private lessons in conversational Hebrew are available at all levels.
Beginner Yiddish
Instructor: Norman Buder This class will resume in the fall.
Intermediate Yiddish
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Instructor: Norman Buder Continue your studies of the Yiddish language with this ongoing class. You should have reading knowledge of Yiddish and a good vocabulary to join this group.
Thursdays, July 23–September 24 (10 weeks) 10am–11am Fee: $100/ $90 J member Code: #6626
NEW! SUMMER CAMP FOR ADULTS Camp Kef Comes to the J!
Take a week off from your normal routine to try one of these specialty camps.
Green Spring Gardens Camp
Monday–Friday, July 20–24 9am–noon; bus departs the J at 8:30am Instructors: Green Spring Gardens staff and Master Gardener volunteers Come to beautiful Green Spring Gardens for an inspirational adult gardening summer camp. Learn the fundamentals of gardening in the heat of the mid-Atlantic; get a behind-the-scenes tour of garden operations; get advice from professional gardeners; and do hands-on workshops in plant propagation, weed-ID, pruning, and container gardening. You will meet new people, have fun, gain new knowledge, get valuable resources, and take home a container garden that you create. Wear gardening attire, covered shoes, and bring gloves. Fee: $360/ $335 J member (includes all materials, shirt, and transportation) Code: #6654
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CLASSES AT THE J / SUNDAY AFTERNOON EXCURSIONS SUNDAY AFTERNOON EXCURSIONS
Ceramic Arts Camp at Alexandria Clay Co-op
Monday–Friday, August 10–14 9:30am–12:30pm; bus departs the J at 9am Instructors: Ed Bull and Marcel Deolazo In this fun weeklong exploration of ceramic arts, participants will be introduced to a wide array of clay techniques and tools. The participants will be actively engaged in the entire process of making a finished product out of a ball of wet clay! You will learn to use the potter’s wheel and hand-building techniques, including slab building, coil and pinch pots. On the final day you will have the opportunity to decorate and glaze your own piece which will be fired and delivered to the J the following week.
Roméo et Juliette at the 2015 Castleton Festival
Sunday, July 5, depart the J 10:15am; return 6:45pm Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, or 703.537.3095 The Castleton Festival, founded by world-renowned conductor, violinist, and composer Lorin Maazel, was launched in the summer of 2009 as a place where the future meets the present — the future stars of the opera and concert worlds are nurtured by its present stars. This year we will see a performance of Charles Gounod’s five-act opera Roméo et Juliette (Romeo and Juliet) which will be performed at the Castleton Festival Theatre with a full cast and chorus. We will have excellent, indoor orchestra seats for this five act opera. Last year’s trip to the Festival was absolutely fabulous — we expect this year’s to be just as great!
Ed Bull was one of the founders of the original Creative Clay Studios in Alexandria and has over thirty years teaching experience. Marcel Deolazo has been creating commissioned works and functionalware for over twenty years and is well known in the community of potters and ceramicists in the area and abroad. Fee: $360/ $335 J member (includes all tools and materials, shirt, and transportation) Code: #6655
Prior to the show, we will go to Griffin Tavern for a delicious three-course lunch (food choices will be given after registration) — absolutely loved by all last year. This should be a wonderful summer treat including opera, fine food, rural scenery, and camaraderie! Fee: $130/$122 J member (includes bus transportation, orchestra seat, and fine lunch including tax and tip) Code: #6631
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WEEKDAY OUTINGS RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the JCCNV, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “7/5” on memo line. Call Michele for availablity prior to submitting fee.
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WEEKDAY OUTINGS
National Museum of the American Indian
Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 To Register: Submit payment and registration form to the J, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to “JCCNV” with the date of the event on the memo line. You will receive a confirmation call back. Please notify Michele prior to the trip if you must cancel. No refunds will be issued unless we are able to fill your reserved space. Trips are subject to change, please call to confirm. A minimum number of participants are required on all trips. Please see trip policies on page 2. Fee: $12/ $8 J member for bus transportation unless otherwise noted. Note: Some museums have fees that will be collected in addition to the bus transportation.
“Take Tea and See” — Tasting, Lecture, and Shopping at Capital Teas — Tea Bar & Boutique, Mosaic District
Wednesday July 22, Meet outside at Capital Teas, 2910 District Avenue, Mosaic District of Merrifield, VA at 10:20am (There is free parking across the street in the Target parking lot.) Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 Join us for “tea education” by Sarah West, General Manager Mosaic Tea Bar & Boutique. She will include the “proper” way to prepare tea and the health benefits of tea drinking. We will taste a few samples and be able to shop in this delightful store with a 10% discount on all tea purchases made that day. Capital Teas is a fifth generation, family-owned specialty tea merchant offering more than 200 varieties of the highest quality loose-leaf teas and herbal infusions from the world’s finest growing countries and regions. The tea-ware products include teapots, brewers and infusers, and other specialty items. They also offer artisanal honey, jams, teainfused chocolate, and other gourmet foods. Fee: Please give $10 (cash only) to our leader when you arrive at the store. This will be given to the manager. Feel free to stay at Mosaic District for lunch, a movie, or shopping afterwards. RSVP: You must notify Michele Endick if you will join us. If you do not want to drive to the event on your
Wednesday, August 5, depart the J 10:30am; return 2:45pm Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 The National Museum of the American Indian houses one of the world’s largest and most diverse collections of its kind. The museum’s sweeping curvilinear architecture, its indigenous landscaping, and its exhibitions, all designed in collaboration with tribes and communities from across the hemisphere, combine to give visitors from around the world the sense and spirit of Native America. As you explore this museum on your own, be certain to view the wonderful exhibit, Our Lives, which reveals how residents of eight Native communities live in the 21st century. Learn about the deliberate and often difficult choices indigenous people make in order to survive economically, save their languages from extinction, preserve their cultural integrity, and keep their traditional arts alive. Another interesting exhibit is Meet the Native Peoples of the Chesapeake Bay Region which tells about their lives through photographs, maps, and ceremonial and everyday objects. Then, try out some Native American lunch specialties in the Mitsitam (“Let’s Eat!”) Café, ranked one of the best museum cafés, or have your “usual” lunch. This café has five food stations that feature native foods found throughout the Western hemisphere. Each of the stations depicts regional lifeways related to cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavors found in both traditional and contemporary dishes. Fee: $12/ $8 J member for bus transportation. Lunch is “on your own” at their special café. Code: #6692 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the J, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “8/5” on memo line.
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THURSDAY AT THE J THURSDAY AT THE J Thursdays, noon–2pm, the J (unless otherwise noted) Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 Bring a friend and plan to attend our weekly program for active adults. Bring a dairy or parve/meatless bag lunch, unless otherwise noted, to enjoy beforehand; the J will provide dessert and coffee. Fee: $3/ Free for J member Inclement Weather Policy If Fairfax County schools are closed, our Adult 55+ programs held at the J are canceled. If schools have a delayed opening, we will hold our programs at the regular time.
Tour of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s Home with Lunch at Historic Michie Tavern
Thursday, July 16, depart the J at 9:15am; return 8:15pm Contact: Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095 Enjoy a tour of magnificent Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia after a private buffet lunch at Michie Tavern. “Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson — designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years — and its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world.” Our 45-minute tour of the mansion will include information on the Jewish connection at Monticello. There will be adequate time for “on your own” touring of the beautiful gardens and grounds, taking a guided outdoor tour (hourly) focusing on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation, or for viewing the interesting exhibits in the museum galleries and/or shopping at the gift shop. Fee: $80/ $72 J member (includes bus transportation; buffet lunch — includes two entrées, side dishes, dessert, non-alcoholic drink, tax and tip; and guided tours at Monticello with special tour/presentation) Code: #6632 RSVP: Submit payment and registration to the JCCNV, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “7/16” in memo line. Check availability with Michele prior to paying fee.
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, Winchester, VA Meredith Willson’s The Music Man
Wednesday, July 29, depart the J 9:30am; return 7pm (Note this is a Wednesday)
Whether you’ve seen this classic musical on Broadway, in the movies, or in a local theater production, this alltime favorite is still bound to please. In 1957, the show became a hit on Broadway, winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and ran for 1,375 performances. Fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill comes to River City, Iowa to con the townspeople into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band — but his plan to skip town with the cash is foiled when he falls for the town librarian, Marian. You’ll find yourself toe tapping and singing along with the ever popular show tunes: Seventy-Six Trombones; Till There Was You; Gary, Indiana; and many others! We will first enjoy lunch at Piccadilly’s Public House and Restaurant in Old Town Winchester. Then we’re off to the theater! The productions we have seen at this theater in the past have all been wonderful. Join us for a summer’s day out with musical theater, a scenic bus ride to the Shenandoah Valley, a delicious lunch, and socialization! Fee: $64/ $58 J member (includes bus transportation and matinee ticket). Lunch is “on your own,” order from menu, separate charge. Code: #6633 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the JCCNV, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “7/29” on memo line. Check availability with Michele prior to paying fee.
Scenic Boat Tour on the Choptank River & Fine Lunch at the Suicide Bridge Restaurant
Thursday, August 20, depart the J 9:45am; return 7:30pm This year our summer boat trip will be on the Choptank Riverboat. Enjoy 1 1/2 hours of relaxing, narrated cruising along the scenic Choptank River on a reproduction turn-of-the-century paddle wheeler with a fully enclosed, air-conditioned lower deck and a covered outdoor upper deck with a great view. The boat will depart from Hurlock, MD on the Eastern Shore. Prior to the cruise, we will have a fine lunch at the Suicide Bridge Restaurant in a private room with a beautiful water view (order from the specially priced lunch menu which has many, many choices). Join us for a fun, interesting summer day out with beautiful scenery, fine food, and camaraderie! Fee: $54/ $48 J member (includes bus transportation and boat tour). Lunch is “on your own,” order from menu, separate charge. Code: #6634 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the JCCNV, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “8/20” on memo line.
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THURSDAY AT THE J / MONTHLY PROGRAMS Discover the State Arboretum of Virginia, Boyce, VA
Wednesday August 26, depart the J 9:30am; return 3:45pm (Note this is a Wednesday) The 172-acre Orland E. White Arboretum was designated the State Arboretum of Virginia in 1986. With over 5,000 living trees, the diverse collection is highlighted by over 200 kinds of conifers, 162 types of boxwood, a 300 tree ginkgo grove, a cedar of Lebanon allee, an herb garden, and the Virginia Native Plant Trail. We will have a private tour guided by an arboretum educator using our bus. Then feel free to explore their trails on your own. Dress comfortably for a delightful day out amongst beautiful trees! This is our first trip to the arboretum. Fee: $27/ $22 J member (includes bus transportation and tour at Arboretum) Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the lovely arboretum. We will bring summer treats for all to enjoy! Code: #6693 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the JCCNV, Attn: Michele Endick. Make check payable to JCCNV with “8/26” on memo line.
MONTHLY PROGRAMS Monthly Discussion Group Our World Today and in the Future Facilitated by Mimi Rosenberg
No programs in July & August Watch for fall program information in the next issue of The Voice.
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Relocated to Northern Virginia recently or years ago? Love it, hate it, just ok with it? Let’s talk about it! Wednesdays, July 15, August 12 - both sessions will meet at the JSSA, 3018 Javier Rd., Fairfax, VA 11am–12:15pm Facilitated by: Rebecca Porter, LCSW, Social Worker, Senior Services Specialist, Jewish Social Services Agency If you have moved to Northern Virginia from the place in which you’ve lived for years (either recently or a long time ago), away from friends, family, and familiar surroundings, this group is for you! Moving to another state entails many changes — some for the better, some not. Loneliness, depression, and pining for your old surroundings and life may set in. Or, you may be thrilled with the new adventures ahead.
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MONTHLY PROGRAMS / ADULT OUTREACH PROGRAMS Let’s talk about your feelings regarding this stage of life in a friendly, warm, intimate setting. You will make new friends who are experiencing similar circumstances, and you’ll certainly realize that you are not alone in your feelings about your transition. Fee: Free Space in this group is limited. You must RSVP to Michele.Endick@jccnv.org, 703.537.3095.
First Friday Book Group
Calling All Readers! 10:30am–noon, the J If you enjoy discussing books with men and women of varied backgrounds and life experiences, this group is for you. Contact Pam Wiener to confirm date and book selections. Fee: $3/ Free for J member No RSVP – Just come!
Friday, July 10: The Heist by Daniel Silva
Gabriel Allon, art restorer and occasional spy, searches for a stolen masterpiece by Caravaggio in #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva’s latest action-packed tale of high-stakes international intrigue.
August - No Meeting
fight against segregation in the 1960s. The program began with the documentary “An Ordinary Hero,” a film about Joan’s courageous life as a white girl from the South. The audience was riveted by her story, which included how she participated in over three dozen sit-ins and protests by the age of 19, and was imprisoned in Mississippi’s notorious Parchman Penitentiary with other Freedom Riders. Joan was also involved in one of the most famous and violent sit-ins at the Jackson, Mississippi Woolworth lunch counter. She also helped to plan and organize the March on Washington in 1963. After a panel discussion featuring Joan, her son Loki (the film’s producer), author Michael O’Brien, and two Freedom Riders, Reverend Reginald Green and Dion Diamond, the emotional event concluded with everyone in the auditorium standing up, joining hands and singing “We Shall Overcome.” It was an extremely moving, thought-provoking and still relevant program that many people will long remember.
Memoir Writing Group
Writing Your Life Story No meetings in July and August Coordinator: Carol Backman Contact: Pam.Wiener@jccnv.org, 703.537.3061
ADULT OUTREACH PROGRAMS Everone Welcome!
Are you searching for a Jewish connection, a place to meet new friends, or to enrich your life with an exciting variety of activities and day trips but don’t live close to the J? Check out the Adult Outreach groups listed on the following pages for the one near you. These programs and activities are planned for Adults 55+, though people of all ages are welcome to attend. Programs and activities are subject to change, so confirm beforehand.
CHAILIGHTS
“Have We Overcome?” — A Special Community Event
On a Sunday afternoon this past March, 120 people spent an inspirational two hours at the J learning about civil rights activist Joan Trumpauer Mulholland and others who were involved with the
JCCNV Adult 55+ Program held at Beth El Hebrew Congregation 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria
Contact: Shelly.Rosenstein@jccnv.org, 703.537.3062 All weekly group meetings are held at Beth El Hebrew Congregation every Wednesday at 10:30am (unless otherwise noted). Newcomers are always welcome! Coffee, tea and dessert will be provided. Fee: $4/ $2 J or synagogue member (pay at door unless otherwise specified) Inclement Weather Policy If Fairfax County schools are closed or have a delayed opening, there will be no program at Beth El.
PROGRAMS Potluck Lunch and Movie: The Brothers Warner (94 min.)
Wednesday, July 8, 10am–1pm (note earlier start time) It’s summertime and that means it’s time for our potluck BBQ lunch! We will provide the hot dogs and fixings, and you bring a side dish or dessert for 6-8 to
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ADULT OUTREACH PROGRAMS share. It is always fun to enjoy “homemade” food and even more fun to have time to schmooze with fellow members. Before we have lunch, we will watch the documentary, The Brothers Warner. It is an intimate look at brothers Albert, Harry, Jack, and Sam Warner, siblings who were close-knit when they founded Warner Bros. Studios, but who later became estranged. This film was written and directed by Harry’s granddaughter Cass, and traces their story from their humble, immigrant beginnings to their breakthrough achievements, which still have an effect on American culture. This look at Hollywood’s golden years offers rare still photographs, classic film footage, and private access to relatives, friends, and employees. Fee: $6/ $4 synagogue or J member – movie and lunch (with a dish) $10/ $8 synagogue or J member – movie and lunch (without a dish) RSVP: Please pay for lunch prior to the program. Make checks payable to JCCNV and give or send to Shelly Rosenstein no later than July 2. Please indicate if and/or what type of dish you would like to bring.
The New Textile Museum and Brunch at Founding Farmers
Wednesday, July 22, depart Beth El 9:45am; return 2:30pm Be among the first to enjoy the newest cultural destination in town, the George Washington University Textile Museum. We will enjoy a docent-led tour of the special exhibit, Unraveling Identity: Our Textiles, Our Stories. Within this new 46,000 square foot museum are some of the most highly regarded collections of handmade, non-Western textiles and carpets representing six continents. In addition, you will be able to visit the Washingtonian Collection in the museum which documents the formation, development, and history of Washington, DC. (Note: you will be standing much of the time during the tour.) Before we enjoy the museum, skip your breakfast and enjoy brunch two blocks from the museum at the new, and popular, Founding Farmers Restaurant. This restaurant offers fresh farm-to-table Americaninspired true food and drink in a modern and ecofriendly setting. This restaurant is always busy and hard to get into, so this would be a great time to try it out! Fee: $10/ $8 synagogue or J member. A suggested donation of $6 (cash) for the museum/docent tour will be collected separately on the morning of the tour. Brunch will also be a separate charge.
Code: #6694 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to Shelly Rosenstein. Make check payable to JCCNV with “7/22” in memo line.
Dinner and a Movie: The Age of Love You are Never Too Old to Love!
Sunday, July 26, 4pm (a bus will be available from Beth El if there is enough interest); Depart 3:30pm; return 7:30pm See program description on page 4 . Fee: $22/ $18 J member (includes movie, post discussion, and dinner) $28/ $24 J member (includes bus from Beth El, movie, post-discussion, and dinner) Code: #6683 RSVP: Submit payment, with “7/26” in memo line, and registration form to the J no later than July 17. Please indicate on the form if you will be taking the bus.
Workhouse Arts Center and a Stroll through Occoquan
Wednesday, August 12, depart Beth El 10:30pm; return 3pm The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton is the perfect place to spend a summer morning. Built in 1910 and formerly a medium security prison, it not only housed short-term male prisoners, but once held more than 70 suffragettes demanding the right to vote. By the 1980s, overcrowding and disrepair had become major problems and it was closed after 80 years of operation. Fairfax County took over the land and in 2008 the prison was transformed into the Workhouse Arts Center. Now you can stroll through the campus and admire the many artists working on-site in their open studios. Enjoy the nine galleries full of beautiful ceramics, paintings, fiber art, etc. that you can not only admire, but also purchase. After you browse a bit, we will drive a short distance to the lovely town of Occoquan. Enjoy lunch and shopping on your own in this town full of charming little shops and restaurants. Fee: $10/ $8 J or synagogue member, lunch is on your own and a separate charge. Code: #6695 RSVP: Shelly.Rosenstein@jccnv.org; 703.537.3062
A “Sundae” Kind of Love: A Morning of Music and Dessert
Wednesday, August 26, 10:30am–noon I’ve Got a Crush on You, Cheek to Cheek, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, The Nearness of You … Do these song titles bring back memories? If so, join group leader Shelly (on the piano) along with her husband Jay, as they present a morning of love songs from the ‘20s, ‘30, and ‘40s.
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ADULT OUTREACH PROGRAMS George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin are just a few of the great American composers whose lives and music you will learn more about as Jay educates and Shelly serenades you. And, we hope you will join in and sing along to these wonderful melodies. Following the program, we will enjoy our annual ice cream sundae dessert with all the fixings. Fee: $6/ $4 synagogue or J member RSVP: Shelly Rosenstein, 703.537.3062.
JCCNV Adult 55+ Program held at Lansdowne Woods (formerly Leisure World) Clubhouse
19375 Magnolia Grove Square, Lansdowne, VA Contact: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068 The group meets on the third Monday of the month at 10:30am (unless otherwise noted). Newcomers are always welcome! Fee: $4/ $2 J or synagogue member, Lansdowne Woods (formerly Leisure World) resident (pay at door unless otherwise specified) Inclement Weather Policy If Loudoun County schools are closed, the Adult 55+ program is canceled. If schools have a delayed opening, we will hold the program at Lansdowne Woods (formerly Leisure World) at the regular time.
PROGRAMS Caring for Caregivers: Jewishly
Monday, July 20, 10:30am-noon Presented by Rabbi Steven M. Glazer, Glazer Consulting; Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Beth Emeth Caring for a loved one suffering from dementia or other prolonged illness can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Many questions and stresses arise for which one is simply unprepared. As a congregational rabbi for over forty years (eighteen of them as the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Emeth in Herndon), Rabbi Glazer has extensive experience counseling individuals caring for aging family members and those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. He has co-edited a book entitled Seasons of Caring: Meditations for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers, and has established his own counseling practice to assist families facing these challenges. Rabbi Glazer will speak to us about the spiritual, ethical, and practical dimension of supporting caregivers, providing them with comfort and encouragement, helping them to make critical
decisions compassionately, and guiding them with the tools and resources they need to help them cope. Please join us for this very important discussion. RSVP: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068.
Dinner and a Movie: The Age of Love You are Never Too Old to Love!
Sunday, July 26, 4pm (a bus will be available if there is enough interest); Depart 2:45pm Lansdowne Woods Clubhouse, lower level entrance, 19375 Magnolia Grove Square, Leesburg, VA See program description on page 4 . Fee: $22/ $18 J member (includes movie, post discussion, and dinner) $28/ $24 J member (includes bus, movie, post-discussion, and dinner) Code: #6683 RSVP: Submit payment, with “7/26” in memo line, and registration form to the J no later than July 17. Please indicate on the form if you will be taking the bus.
Legacy of a Monster: Film, Inheritance, with Discussion
Monday, August 17, 10:30am–noon When Monika Hertwig was 11, she learned that her father, who had “died in the war,” was Amon Goeth, Nazi commandant of the Plaszow concentration camp (portrayed by actor Ralph Fiennes in Schindler’s List). Known as “the Butcher of Plaszow,” Goeth was convicted of war crimes and executed in 1946, when Hertwig was an infant. Throughout her life, Hertwig struggled with this knowledge and her “inheritance” from her father. After seeing Schindler’s List, Hertwig sought answers from Helen Jonas-Rosenzweig, who as a teen had been enslaved by Goeth as his personal servant. Inheritance is the deeply moving story, told by Academy award-winning director James Moll, of the meeting of these two women, both victims in their own right, and their efforts to confront the evil in their past so they could reclaim their future. A discussion of the film will follow. RSVP: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068
JCCNV Adult 55+ Program held at Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation
1441 Wiehle Avenue, Reston, VA Contact: Sheila Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068 The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:30am (unless otherwise noted). Newcomers are always welcome. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided. Activities are
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ADULT OUTREACH PROGRAMS subject to change. Confirm beforehand with Sheila. Fee: $4/ $2 JCCNV or synagogue membe (pay at door unless otherwise specified)
Dinner and a Movie: The Age of Love You are Never Too Old to Love!
Sunday, July 26, 4pm (A bus will be available if there is enough interest); Depart 3pm, Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, 1441 Wiehle Avenue, Reston VA See program description on page 4. Fee: $22/ $18 J member (includes movie, post discussion, and dinner) $28/ $24 J member (includes bus, movie, post-discussion, and dinner) Code: #6683 RSVP: Submit payment and registration form to the JCCNV, with “7/26” in memo line. Please indicate on the form if you will be taking the bus.
5 Steps to Alleviate Back Pain
Tuesday, July 28, 10:30am–noon Presented by: Elin Kanchev, JCCNV Sports and Wellness Director Does your back feel tight? Do you tend to get pain in your shoulders or even your lower back? Although the easiest routes to feeling better may seem to be medication or surgery, they’re not always the best ways to fix the problem or prevent it from happening again. Elin will take you through a 5-step program to get your back pain-free and help you improve your quality of life. RSVP: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068
Jewish Life in the Windy City
Tuesday, August 25, 10:30am–noon Calling all Chicagoans… and Chicagoan “wannabes!” This program is for you (and everyone else, too)! We’ll be exploring the history of Jewish life in the Windy City, starting with the first German Jewish immigrants in 1833 and going through 1948, when Israel was established. Their stories will be told through a documentary film and hopefully some of you will share your own stories about growing up in Chicago. To top it all off, bring your lunch or pay (see below) for a lunch of Chicago-style deep dish pizza and salad, and we’ll reminisce some more afterward. RSVP: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068, by Friday, August 21 for optional lunch. Fee: $10/ $8 J or synagogue member, for optional lunch.
Beth Sholom Temple Savvy Seniors
805 Lyons Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA In partnership with the Greater Fredericksburg Jewish Council, the JCCNV Adult Department plans several Savvy Senior programs per year for adults 55+ in the Fredericksburg area. Program dates and times are announced as they become available. Newcomers are always welcome! Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided. Activities are subject to change. Confirm beforehand with Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org or 703.537.3068. Fee: $4/ $2 J or synagogue member (pay at door unless otherwise specified)
No programs are planned at this time.
JCCNV Adult 55+ Program held for the Greater Gainesville Jewish Community Contact: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org, 703.537.3068
Dinner and a Movie: The Age of Love You are Never Too Old to Love!
July 26, 4pm (a bus will be available if there is enough interest); Depart 3pm, Great Gatherings parking lot, Gateway Shopping Center, 13177 Gateway Center Drive, Gainseville, VA See program description on page 4. Fee: $22/ $18 J member (includes movie, post discussion, and dinner) $28/ $24 J member (includes bus, movie, post-discussion, and dinner) Code: #6683 RSVP: Submit payment, with “7/26” in memo line, and registration form to the J no later than July 17. Please indicate on the form if you will be taking the bus.
Special Event! Book Talk and Tasting with Marcia Friedman, Author of Meatballs and Matzah Balls and Summer BBQ Dinner from Bad to the Bone
Tuesday, August 4, 5:30pm–8pm Location: Private residence of Suzanne and Evan Brooks; address to be provided upon RSVP Contact: Sheila.Budoff@jccnv.org or 703.537.3068 Presented by: Marcia A. Friedman, principal, SteadyQuill Publication Services; writer; editor; photographer; home cook; and recipe developer Come hungry for delicious food and a fascinating talk
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CARDS AND GAMES AT THE J / WELLNESS PROGRAMS about the intersection of Jewish and Italian cooking. We’ll start off with a BBQ dinner from Bad to the Bone, winner of Northern Virginia Magazine’s BBQ Brawl. Then, Marcia Friedman, author of Meatballs and Matzah Balls: Recipes from a Jewish and Italian Life, will discuss her journey to embrace both Jewish and Italian culinary traditions following her conversion to Judaism. Marcia will also be bringing some dessert samples from her book for everyone to enjoy. Copies of Marcia’s book will be available for sale and signing. Many thanks to Suzanne and Evan Brooks for graciously hosting this event and for generously sponsoring the dessert portion of the program. Fee: $16 (includes program, dinner and dessert) Code: #6696 RSVP: Send completed registration form and check, payable to JCCNV with “8/4” in the memo line, to Sheila Budoff, JCCNV, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031.
CARDS AND GAMES AT THE J ACBL Duplicate Bridge
Wednesdays (ongoing) 11am–2:30pm Director: Louise Sellers (ACBL-accredited) Fee: $8/ $6.50 J member & Bridge Associates
Party Bridge
Fridays (ongoing) 11am–2pm This is a social, fun and low-key game for all skill levels — come with or without a partner. Join the group and bring your own dairy or parve/meatless lunch. Fee: $4/ Free for J member
Drop-in Mah Jongg
Tuesdays and Wednesdays (ongoing) 10am–noon Drop in for a friendly game of mahj and conversation in the lobby of the J. Bring your friends! If you are interested, send an email to Carla.Rosenfeld@ jccnv.org to get on the Mah Jongg email list. Fee: $4/ Free for J member
Mah Jongg Lessons and Evening Games
Call or email Carla Rosenfeld if you are interested in Mah Jongg lessons or an evening drop-in game.
Drop-in Canasta
Fridays (ongoing) 11am–1pm Beginners are welcome to join in this weekly dropin game that meets in the lobby. Instructions are provided for those who would like to learn. Fee: $4/ Free for J member
Drop-in Scrabble
Mondays (ongoing) 11:30am–1:30pm Contact Carla Rosenfeld to be added to the Scrabble email list. Fee: $4/ Free for J member
WELLNESS PROGRAMS Questions? Contact Paula Cole, Health, Fitness and Aquatics Director at 703.537.3049, Paula.Cole@jccnv.org. The Health, Fitness and Aquatics department is trained to assist people of all ages in learning health and fitness techniques to improve their quality of life. Creating time in your schedule and forming good habits can be challenging — remember to start with small baby steps and seek out one of the fitness staff to help you get to a healthier you! Stop by or make an appointment with one of the J’s trainers to learn more about finding the right exercises to get you started. The J’s Health, Fitness and Aquatics staff hosts monthly wellness programs, and workshops designed to engage, educate, and motivate members to adopt healthier lifestyles. Each month features a different program, event, or publication that sheds light on an aspect of social, emotional, occupational, physical, intellectual, environmental, or spiritual wellness.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
Effective June 28–September 7 (unless otherwise noted) Classes listed in black are free for members. Specialty classes, listed in color and marked with a “^”, vary in price. Classes with consistently low enrollment may be canceled. For the most up to date schedule, call the front desk at 703.323.0880. Please note that Beginner Core, Level 1 Strength, 6:15pm Cardio Cycling, Stretch, and Zumba® classes will return in the fall. We hope you’ll try another class being offered over the summer to stick with your wellness goals.
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WELLNESS PROGRAMS Below is a list of our Beginner-Intermediate Level Classes. For a full list of all of our class offerings, please visit jccnv.org, and click on the Health, Fitness & Aquatics tab. Aqua Zumba® Thursdays, Fridays, 8:30am–9:15am Utilizing the benefits of water resistance, this class, conducted in the shallow area of the pool, features exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. It’s easy to do, effective, and no experience is necessary.
Level III Strength Training (Formerly Intermediate SST)
Thursdays, 10:30am–11:30am This class is for those who have been in the Level II class consistently for at least 6 months and are ready to add in a little more conditioning. This class is an hour long and includes 15 minutes of standing cardio, 15 minutes of strength training, 15 minutes of balance training, and 15 minutes of stretching.
Level IV Strength Training and Conditioning (Formerly Advanced SST)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30am–9:15am Come dance those calories away in a class with music from every era and every genre — try jazz, disco, and even a little of the pony during this upbeat hour. You’ll sing to every song and realize how much fun a cardio workout can be.
Mondays, Wednesdays, 10:00am–11:00am This class is for those who have been in Level III consistently for at least one year and are ready to push their conditioning to the next level. This hourlong class includes 30 minutes of standing aerobics followed by 30 minutes of strength training done seated and standing using 1–5 pound weights and resistance bands.
Core Intermediate
Tai Chi
Cardio Dance Fusion
Fridays, 8:30am–9:15am Increase your core strength while giving your back more flexibility. Learn how to engage your core properly to improve strength, control, balance, and posture. This class uses Pilates concepts to lengthen the core and is done primarily on the floor. It is recommended that participants register with the front desk to reserve a spot in the class up to 48 hours in advance. Please bring a yoga mat to class.
H2O (Water Aerobics)
Mondays, Wednesdays, 8:15am–9:15am This water aerobics class is performed in the shallow area of the pool. It’s a safe resistance for aerobic conditioning, perfect for the joint-sensitive individual.
Level II Strength Training (Formerly Beginner SST)
Mondays, Wednesdays, 11:15am–noon These classes are for those who have been in the Level I class consistently for at least 3 months or have been doing minimal exercising and are ready to do a little more. This class is 45-minutes long and includes a 5–8 minute cardio warm-up done seated and standing, 30–35 minutes of weight training, and 5–8 minutes of stretching.
Tuesdays, 10:45am–11:30am This is a Chinese martial art primarily practiced for its health benefits, including reducing tension and stress. Tai Chi emphasizes complete relaxation, and is essentially a form of meditation. The first 15 minutes are geared to those new to Tai Chi.
Yoga^
Contact: Keri.Drugan@jccnv.org, 703.537.3028 Mondays, 7:15pm–8:30pm See session dates below. Physical exercises, meditation, and breathing designed to integrate the mind, body, and spirit. This class is recommended for those who can get down to and up from the floor easily. No refunds or credits are offered for this class. Drop-in Fee: $20/ $18 member Code: #561/ #560 member Mondays, July 6–August 10 (6 weeks) 7:15pm–8:30pm Fee: $131/ $119 member Before Jun. 30: $111/ $99 member Code: # 6671
Zumba® Gold
Tuesdays, 9:45am-10:30am This class uses Latin music with modified moves and pace to suit the needs of the active older participant and those just starting their fitness journey. ^Class has a fee.
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WELLNESS PROGRAMS NONMEMBER CLASS RATES
Saturday classes must be paid in advance. Group Fitness Passes Drop-in Fee: $12 (pay at front desk; give receipt to instructor) Code: #580 10-class pass: $85 Code: #581 Adults 65+ Class Passes Drop-in Fee: $6 (pay at front desk; give receipt to instructor) Code: #583 10-class pass: $40 Code: #584
SUMMER GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE
Effective June 28–September 7 (unless otherwise noted) ^Class has a fee. Monday 8:15am–9:15am 10:00am–11:00am 11:15am–12:00pm 7:15pm–8:30pm Tuesday 8:30am–9:15am 9:45am–10:30am 10:45am–11:30am
Cardio Dance Fusion Zumba® Gold Tai Chi
Wednesday 8:15am–9:15am 10:00am–11:00am 11:15-12:00pm
H2O Level IV Strength Level II Strength
Thursday 8:30am–9:15am 8:30am–9:15am 10:30am–11:30am
Cardio Dance Fusion Aqua Zumba Level III Strength
Friday 8:30am–9:15am 8:30am-9:15am
Aqua Zumba Core (Intermediate)
H2O Level IV Strength Level II Strength Yoga^ (Jul. 6–Aug. 10)
PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGES AND FITNESS PROGRAMS
For more information about the J’s personal training programs or to set up a free consultation session, contact Elin.Kanchev@jccnv.org, 703.537.3052.
One-on-One Workout Sessions with a Certified Personal Trainer Members only 60- or 30-minute sessions Is your workout a little dull or not giving you the desired results? Then let our certified personal training staff create a new individualized program that is both exciting and challenging. Our trainers will inspire you to become more fit and have fun in the process. 60-minute individual sessions 5 Sessions: $375 Code: #516 10 Sessions: $650 Code: #517 20 Sessions: $1,100 Code: #518 30-minute individual sessions 3 Sessions: $135 Code: #519 5 Sessions: $200 Code: #520 10 Sessions: $350 Code: #521 Work out with a friend and save 30%! Special rules apply. Contact Elin.Kanchev@jccnv.org, 703.537.3052.
^Class has a fee for members.
Dressing for Favorite Sports Team Day.
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WELLNESS PROGRAMS SPECIALIZED FITNESS AND WELLNESS PACKAGES
Looking to get better at your current skill? Interested in trying something new? Need to get stronger in a specific area of the body? Our new specialized personal training packages are the perfect choice to refine a skill or improve your strength in a targeted area! All packages are reserved for members only, and can accommodate up to 4 people unless stated otherwise. For more information on personal training packages, contact Paula.Cole@jccnv.org, 703.537.3049.
Balance & Flexibility Training
Members only Maintaining your balance and flexibility is important during almost all physical activities. Current research shows that the ability to balance may begin to diminish as early as 30 years old. Targeting the lower body and core muscles, the balance and flexibility training program utilizes a combination of strength training, body weight exercises, balance tools, and stretches to improve overall balance, flexibility, and range of motion. Use tools like the BOSU ball, stability ball, foam roller, stretch bands & more. All packages include ten, 30-minute sessions. Fee per person: Individual: $300 Code: #503 2-Person: $255 Code: #504 4-Person: $225 Code: #506
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12-Week Lifestyle and Weight Management Program Members only Meet with a certified lifestyle and weight management consultant to improve dietary habits, self-image, exercise regimen, and lifestyle choices. Topics and activities include nutrition, upper- and lower-body strength, group exercise, goal setting, stress management, etc. Fee: $350 Code: #522
Leesburg participants enjoyed the beautiful music of pianist Elza Ritter.
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WELLNESS PROGRAMS / DONATIONS Specialized Fitness — Adults 65+ Getting Fit
Members only Designed for adults 65+ that have little fitness knowledge or are new to exercise, this program allows participants to work with a certified fitness coach on increasing aerobic capacity, muscular strength and overall flexibility. This program is perfect for any adult 65+ who wants to become more comfortable using the fitness room equipment on their own and who is interested in developing an exercise routine to be used in the fitness center. Five, 30-minute sessions with a certified fitness coach. Fee: $180 Code: #523
ADULT SERVICES DEPARTMENT DONATIONS 1/10/2015-5/21/2015
Anonymous Michael Boyer Suzanne and Evan Brooks Beverly and Norman Cherkis Kevin Lee Rita DiTrani Elizabeth and John Franklin Barry Landau Irene Rehbock Lynne Revo-Cohen Mimi Rosenberg Joan and Don Sacarob Ellen Strauss Karen Stutsman The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington MaryLouise and Barry Uhlig
2015 PASSOVER SEDER
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SURVEY
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA SURVEY OF JCCNV ADULT SERVICES PROGRAMMING Name _________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________ City_________________ State______________ ZIP_______ Phone_______________________________________ Email_____________________________________________ 1. Are you a member of the JCCNV?
Yes___ No___
a. If yes, what type of membership do you have? ___ Silver Sneakers membership ___ Senior Individual or Couple membership ___ Regular Family or Individual membership b. If not, why not? ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Which, if any, adult programs have you attended at the JCCNV in the past year? (Check as many as apply) ___ Exercise ___ Weekday trips ___ Sunday outings ___ Adult Learning Institute (ALI) ___ Positive Aging Fair ___ Used Book Sale
___ Book Fair ___ Thursday at the J programs ___ Overnight trips ___ Games (Mah Jongg, bridge, Scrabble, etc.) ___ Outreach programs (Beth El/Alexandria; NVHC/Reston; Leesburg; Gainesville; Fredericksburg)
___ Other ___________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Approximately how many times a month do you participate in a JCCNV adult program? ___ 0–1 ___ 4–5 ___ 2–3 ___ More than 5 4. Please rate your overall level of satisfaction with the adult programs offered at the JCCNV. ___ Very Satisfied
___ Satisfied
___ Neutral
___ Dissatisfied
___ Very Dissatisfied
5. Please rate the importance of the following on a scale of 1 to 4. (1 – very important, 2 – important, 3 – somewhat important, and 4 – not important) ___ Physical activity, exercise ___ Meeting people, socializing ___ Intellectual stimulation ___ Gaining a new skill or improving an existing skill ___ Participating in cultural activities (e.g., trips to museums, shows, concerts) 6. Would you recommend the JCCNV’s adult programs to a friend or relative? ___ Yes ___No ___ Maybe
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike • Fairfax, VA 22031 www.jccnv.org • Phone: 703.323.0880 • Fax: 703.323.1993
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SURVEY 7. What makes the JCCNV special for you? _____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions about EXISTING programs for adults at the JCCNV? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Do you have any ideas for NEW programs at the JCCNV? _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you so much for taking the time to assist us in our efforts to serve you better. Please return this survey to: Pamela Wiener The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike Fairfax, VA 22031
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike • Fairfax, VA 22031 www.jccnv.org • Phone: 703.323.0880 • Fax: 703.323.1993
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Program Registration Form
Shalom@jccnv.org Please complete the form below and enclose a check made payable to the JCCNV, or provide your Visa, MasterCard or American Express number, expiration date, security code, and signature. All registrations must be submitted with payment. PLEASE PRINT AND FILL OUT COMPLETELY.
Date _____________ o Male o Female
Participant’s Name _______________________________ Middle _______________________ Last _______________________________ Parent/Guardian’s name if participant is a minor ______________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________ Apt.____________________________ City _________________________________________________ State ______________________ Zip _____________________________ Phone (H) __________________________ (Work/Cell) ____________________________ E-mail _______________________________ If Child, D.O.B. _________________________________ Age ______________ Grade __________________________________________ Is child enrolled in JCCNV day care on the day of this class? o Yes o No Emergency Contact Name and Phone ________________________________________________________________________________ Names of other participants attending program__________________________________________________ o Male o Female __________________________________________________________________________________________ o Male o Female __________________________________________________________________________________________ o Male o Female __________________________________________________________________________________________ o Male o Female CODE
ACTIVITY
COST
__________________________ ____________________________________________________ $ ___________________________ __________________________ ____________________________________________________ $ ___________________________ __________________________ ____________________________________________________ $ ___________________________ __________________________ ____________________________________________________ $ ___________________________ I want to help support important programs at the JCCNV by making a donation to one or more of the following funds (suggested gift: $18). Feel free to provide an alternative amount below for your 100% tax-deductible gift. $________General Operations $________Family Programming $________Adult Programming
$________Health, Fitness & Aquatics Fund
$________Cultural Arts
$________Special Needs
$________Community Engagement
$________Other:__________________________ Donation Total _________________ Program and Donation Total_____________ Member #___________________________
No credit cards accepted for Adult Trips
Total Enclosed $ ________________________
o Check #_____ o VISA o MasterCard o American Express o Cash
Cardholder’s Name (please print) _____________________________________ Card Number _________________________________ Expiration Date ____________________ Security Code _____________ Signature __________________________________________ Please consult your physician before beginning any physical activity or engaging in any physical program. The JCCNV reserves the right to photograph and/or videotape activities for use in publicity and promotional materials. Please notify the JCCNV in writing if you do not want photos of either you or your family members to be used and send in a recent photo so that we can be sure that you and/or your family members are not included in these materials. Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
8900 Little River Turnpike • Fairfax, VA 22031 www.jccnv.org • 703.323.0880 • Fax 703.323.1993
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The JCCNV Adult 55+ programming is made possible thanks to the “Coming of Age” grant from The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and United Jewish Endowment Fund. The program is a collaborative effort of the JCCNV, Jewish Council for the Aging, Jewish Social Service Agency, and J Connect.
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Trips At-A-Glance: Detailed information can be found within The Voice. Codes:
BEHC – Beth El Hebrew Congregation, Alexandria BST – Beth Sholom Temple, Savvy Seniors, Fredericksburg GGJC – Greater Gainesville Jewish Community
DAY
DATE
LOCATION CODE
DEPART TIME
JCCNV – Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, Fairfax NVHC – Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, Reston LWL – Leisure World at Lansdowne, Leesburg
DESTINATION
FEE:
TOUR*
FOOD AVAILABLE^
Nonmember/ Member
July Trips Sunday
5-Jul
JCCNV
10:15am
Romeo et Juliette Opera-Castleton
$130NM/$122M
Incl
Thursday
16-Jul
JCCNV
9:15am
Monticello with lunch @ Michie Tavern
$80NM/$72M
Wednesday
22-Jul
meet@store
10:20am
Tea Tasting & Educ at Capital Teas, Mosaic
$10 (cash) for store
Wednesday
22-Jul
BEHC
9:45am
The New Textile Museum
$10NM/$8M
Wednesday
29-Jul
JCCNV
9:30am
"Music Man" Shenandoah Univ Mus Fest
$64NM/$58M
$
Wednesday
5-Aug
JCCNV
10:30am
National Museum of the Amer Indian
$12NM/$8M
$
Wednesday
12-Aug
BEHC
10:30am
Workhouse Arts Ctr & Occoquan Stroll
$10NM/$8M
$
Thursday
20-Aug
JCCNV
9:45am
Choptank River Boat Tour & Lunch
$54NM/$48M
incl
$
Wednesday
26-Aug
JCCNV
9:30am
State Arboretum of Virginia
$27NM/ $22M
incl
Bring
incl
Incl $
Donation $6 for Museum
$
August Trips
*Separate charge, cash only morning of trip. ^ “$”—Yes. Available for purchase; “Incl.”—Yes, included in price