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JCC Family Fun Day and Carnival/Street Fair The JCC and the South Shore Rotary Club of Staten Island will partner again to present the JCC Family Fun Day and Carnival/Street Fair on Sunday, June 2. (see page 2) This event will have something for everyone in the family. An exciting new activity this year will be a Character Breakfast where kids can interact and have a photo-op with fun costume characters. A light breakfast will round out the event which will be held in the Stolzenberg Social Hall from 10am– 12pm. The fun continues outside at the Carnival on the soccer field with giant inflatables, carnival games, the Games on Wheels truck, and arts and crafts. Adding to the fun will be a whole schedule of entertainment with the Susan Wagner High School Chorus and Theater Group participating. If that’s not enough, the JCC parking lot will become a giant Street Fair with commercial and Not-For-Profit vendors and a Trunk-a-Thon where people can sell from their trunk or table set up behind their vehicle. What a great opportunity to sell what you have or promote your business. The outdoor activities will take place from 12–4pm. Food will be available for purchase at the Carnival. This is a rain or shine event – in case of rain, it will move indoors. Save with a Combo Pack for the Character Breakfast and the Carnival is $20, or admission to the Character Breakfast is $10 for children, 2 and over, adults $5. Carnival admission is $15 per child and is free for adults and children under 2. If you are interested in participating as a commercial vendor or as an individual looking to do their Spring cleaning, contact Sylvia Cohen, 718.475.5246 or scohen@sijcc.com.
BP Molinaro To Receive Allan Weissglass Distinguished Leadership Award On Sunday evening, June 9, the JCC of Staten Island will pay tribute to its long-time friend, Borough President James P. Molinaro. To honor him, a gala evening is being planned. At this event he will be presented with the prestigious Allan Weissglass Distinguished Leadership Award. The award is given to an individual who has shown dedication to improving the JCC by a lifelong commitment to enriching and strengthening Jewish life and identity, serving as an agent for social change and human betterment, and demonstrating social vision and leadership in the entire community. James Molinaro exemplifies the criteria for receiving this award not only for his dedication, leadership and generosity to the JCC, but also his work on behalf of all Staten Islanders. The mission of the JCC emphasizes serving the needs of our youth, our seniors and those with special needs. The Borough President takes great pride in having paid particular attention to these three groups during his tenure. He has been an advocate for youth because they are our future, seniors because they have earned it, and those with special needs because they need our support. To enable the community to show its appreciation, there will be a commemorative journal to mark this special occasion. The proceeds from this event will support the JCC’s social services that benefit the entire community. We encourage you to participate by becoming a sponsor. If you have any questions, please contact Sylvia Cohen at 718.475.5246 or scohen@sijcc.com.
Fundraising & Development Anita Bruckmeir, Development Director 718.475.5234
abruckmeir@sijcc.com
Tributes In Honor of Elaine & Dennis Bloomfield’s Approaching Birthdays - Alice B. Diamond In Honor of Elaine Bloomfield for Woman of Achievement 2013 - Nanci and Bob Jacobson In Honor of Susan & Arnie Beiles 45th Wedding Anniversary - Carole Wasserman & June & Sid Kress In Honor of Elaine Bloomfield for Woman of Achievement 2013 - Linda & Alan Brill In Honor of Marcia & Monroe Klein Chai Society Award - Linda & Alan Brill In Memory of Rabbi Lipa Dubrawsky, Beloved Brother of Chani Katzman - Susan Sappin, David Sorkin, The Board and Staff of the JCC In Honor of Linda & Alan Brill on the Birth of Their Granddaughter Izzy - Sylvia & Howard Cohen In Honor of Elaine Bloomfield for Woman of Achievement 2013 - Sylvia & Howard Cohen In Honor of Marcia & Monroe Klein Chai Society Award - Sylvia & Howard Cohen In Honor of Susan and Arnie Beiles 45th Wedding Anniversary - Phyllis & Harvey Granat To honor or remember someone in this way, please contact Chana Cilento, Development Associate at 718.475.5243 or ccilento@sijcc.com. 3
Aquatics Claudia McLaughlin, Aquatics Director
718.475.5215
Holiday Closings Tuesday, May 14 the pool closes at 4:30pm and the JCC is closed Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16.
JCC Summer Swim Club Schedule • The JCC Summer Swim Club will open Saturday, May 25 from 12pm-5pm and will be open every day from 12pm-5pm until Friday, June 21. From Saturday, June 22 to Sunday, September 1- hours will be: • Monday- Thursday 10am – 7pm • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10am-6:30pm Memorial Day, Monday, May 27: Hours for the Indoor Pool: 8am4:30pm and 12pm– 4:30pm for the Outdoor Pool.
Sunday Fun Day Starting Sunday June 23, 1-2pm we will have our Sunday Fun Day for children at the outdoor pool (weather permitting). Fun Day will include activities such as arts & crafts, balloon fun, magic and Scooter the SI Yankee Mascot.
Summer Swim Club Guest Policy Members are invited to bring their guests daily, including weekends, to the Summer Swim Club. We ask that you bring no more than 2 guests or 1 family per visit and that you do not bring the same local guest more than 3 times per year. Daily guest passes are $15 for ages 13+, $10 for ages 5-12 and $5 for children ages 4 and under. Members must accompany their guests and be in good standing. Please know that management has the right to limit the number of guests at any time due to capacity issues or special events. Guest passes are available for purchase Sunday – Friday. You must pre-purchase your guest passes for Saturdays. The JCC Summer Swim Club has the right to refuse admission or eject anyone that fails to abide by the rules and regulations, that displays a disorderly or disruptive manner, or that conducts illegal activities. You must show your Member ID or Guest Bracelet upon entering the outdoor pool. No one will be admitted without ID or Bracelet, NO EXCEPTIONS.
cmclaughlin@sijcc.com
Summer Swim Club Policies and Rules As the summer swim season is about to get underway, please be reminded of the following rules for the pool area and please go over these rules with your children. • For safety reasons as per American Red Cross, we will be enforcing no blow up flotation devices in the indoor/outdoor pool. This will include arm floaties and rings for non-swimmers. Non swimmers must be accompanied into the pool by a guardian. Please use a U.S. Coast Guard flotation device for non swimmers. A JCC belt can be borrowed for swimmers who need a little help. All borrowed JCC equipment must have an ID card left with the lifeguards. • The JCC is a Smoke Free Zone; there is No Smoking anywhere in the pool area or back parking lot • Children 11 years and under and non-swimmers must be accompanied by a guardian (16 and older) • Absolutely no glass containers on the pool deck or grass areas • No food on the pool deck • Only Kosher food allowed in facility • No alcohol • Chairs and lounges are on a first come first served basis, no saving seats allowed • 1 towel per person on the weekends • Please enter outdoor pool through the appropriate locker room and then use the side hallway. Do not walk across indoor pool deck (especially with street shoes and carriages) • No noodles, kickboards, floats, etc… are permitted in outdoor pool • You must be able to swim before going onto slide, a swim test may be administered at lifeguard discretion • No catching children from the slide and slide landing area must be kept clear • Absolutely no goggles on face or around neck on the slide • Pool diapers must be worn for non-potty trained children, plastic pants recommended • No strollers on pool deck. Strollers are permitted in the lower grass area only • Proper Swim attire/Swim suits required (no basketball shorts, etc… Please be sure you listen to the lifeguards, follow all rules and be courteous and respectful to all members
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Sports & Recreation Mike Reape, Sports & Recreation Director 718.475.5212
Swimming Lessons for Tadpoles, Whales, Sharks and Dolphins
mreape@sijcc.com
JCC Team Are CYO League Champions
Lessons begin again Sunday, May 19, 10am for children 3-5 and Tuesday, May 21, 4:30pm. Children 6 and up begin again on Sunday, May 19, 11am, or Thursday, May 23, 4:30pm.
Babies R Swimming It’s never too early to introduce your child to the world of swimming. Take advantage of this beneficial program. Spring lessons begin Sunday, May 19, 10:15-11am
Pre-Competitive Skills Program This is an ongoing program “Swim Team environment without the pressure of competition!” This program is for the future competitive swimmer, to prepare them for the competitive Richmond Aquatics Team. Children must have a basic knowledge of all strokes and be able to complete at least one lap of the pool with the different strokes. Practices are Wednesdays, 4pm-5:30pm and Saturdays or Sundays, 2pm-3:30pm. Please call to schedule a try-out. New session runs through August 18.
New York Swim Academy New York Swim Academy believes that swimming is an essential part of a full life, and we are happy to be able to offer everything you will need to give swimming a place in your life. We offer classes for children at all skill-levels, for all ages, allowing them to progress smoothly into skilled swimmers. Our unique and dynamic teaching methods will take your child the whole way from beginner level to the level where they feel comfortable to become a competitive swimmer, helping achieve your specific goals in the pool. Registration process for all new clients begins with a free evaluation class to assess child’s comfort level in the pool. Instructor will spend five to ten minutes with the child identifying appropriate level, recommending private or a group class placement. Group lesson and private lessons are available. Students can join lessons at any time. Lessons are ongoing, year round. For more information please contact 347.982.5656 or nyswimacademy@gmail.com.
(Bottom from left) Adam Schwartz, Mathew Dellavalle and Anthony Rupp. (Standing, from left) assistant coach Nick Schioppo, Jared Oks, Dasar Alibegu, Elton Vojka, Zach O’Neil and head coach Ira Kamil
The JCC 10th grade Boys Basketball team won the CYO League Championship with a victory over St. Charles. The high school division is the only one that teams from the JCC are allowed to compete in postseason play (the other divisions of CYO play are guided by parish boundaries which the JCC does not have). The JCC team, coached by Ira Kamil and Nick Schioppo, posted an 18-1 regular-season record, which earned it the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. The team posted a 52-36 win over Our Lady Queen of Peace in the semifinals before notching the championship victory. Congratulations to the JCC Champions.
JCC Summer Sports Camps Gerry Mosley’s Shoot for Success Basketball and JCC SB4U Soccer Your child can play basketball or soccer all summer long in the 2 premier youth sports programs on Staten Island. A typical day includes 2 field/court sessions and a swim in the JCC outdoor pool. Individual weeks are available. July 8- August 23 For more information please contact Mike Reape, 718.475.5212 or mreape@sijcc.com.
Private Swim Lessons Now is the time to learn or brush up on your swimming. Schedule a private lesson with a member of our professional lifeguard staff today. For questions or information, please call Claudia McLaughlin, Aquatic Director, 718.475.5215.
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33rd Annual Golf & Tennis Classic Want to have a great time and support a great cause at the same time? Then come to the JCC’s 33rd Annual Golf & Tennis Classic on Monday, July 22, at the Richmond County Country Club. Last year’s event was a huge success from the numbers that participated, to the amount of funds raised which provided scholarships to needy children so they could attend the JCC’s Camp or Nursery School. The generosity of our attendees and sponsors allowed us to provide these children with an outstanding JCC experience. We are delighted to announce that IDB (Israel Discount Bank) will once again be our Presenting Sponsor at this year’s event. Their generosity will help us meet our goal to give even more scholarships to deserving applicants. Our very special thanks goes to Dr. Daniel and Joanne Megna for their second year of support of The Kids Club for Special Kids and IDB Bank for their support of the Day Habilitation for Young Adults. For one year, they each have had their names associated with these important JCC programs, respectively. These naming opportunities were part of the exciting Live Auction at last year’s dinner. The committee, co-chaired by Gail Castellano and Alan Poritz (Golf) and Dr. Josh Kanner (Tennis), is planning an event that will have give-a-ways, contests, delicious food and a great golf and tennis experience. Non-golfers are also welcome to attend the dinner which will honor Joe Delaney, Founder of Bread of Life, with the “JCC Community Service Award”, the Cutrona Family (Jennifer and Bob Cutrona, Sr. and Laura Gotlin Mayes), with the “JCC Distinguished Service Award” and the South Shore Rotary Club with the “JCC Pride of Staten Island Award.” A $10,000 Limited Grand Prize Raffle will be drawn the evening of the event. Second and third prizes will be $1,000 each. Only 300 raffles will be sold so the odds are great. A raffle ticket can be purchased for $100. Buy one for yourself or share the cost with friends. Save the date, Monday, July 22. If you haven’t received your invitation, need more information about sponsorships, attending or buying a Grand Raffle Ticket, please contact Sylvia Cohen, 718.475.5246 or at scohen@sijcc.com.
32nd ANNUAL
GOLF & TENNIS CLASSIC Title Sponsor: IDB Bank For the Benefit of the
Isador Aberlin-Ed Rovner Scholarship Fund providing Camp & Nursery School Scholarships
Monday, July 22, 2013 Richmond County Country Club
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Join Us As We Honor The Cutrona Family JCC Distinguished Service Award
South Shore Rotary Club JCC Pride of Staten Island
Joe Delaney JCC Community Service Award
Bernikow Fitness & Wellness Vicki Roitman, Asst. Exec. Director
718.475.5248
Mitchell Scott Gordon Spa @ the J
Personal Training Specials
Mother's Day and Father’s Day is just around the corner. A great gift for Mom or Dad to receive is a Spa treatment @ the JCC. Have your kids visit the Sports and Wellness Desk or call, 718.475.5210 to purchase a special spa gift card to show how much they care and appreciate you! You can also purchase one for yourself.
12 - 1 hour sessions-$550 ($230 savings) 11 - 1/2 hour sessions-$385 ($110 savings)
If you've never tried massage, learn about its possible health benefits and what to expect during a massage therapy session. Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Specials: King and Queen for the Day The Elite Massage - 45 minutes -$50 Customize your own massage! Choose 3 from our massage list and experience the best for your well being. • Swedish massage-This is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping to help relax and energize you. • Deep massage -This massage technique uses slower, more-forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, commonly to help with muscle damage from injuries. • Sports massage - This is similar to Swedish massage, but it's geared toward people involved in sport activities to help prevent or treat injuries. • Aromatherapy massage - one of the most luxurious treatments in the complementary therapy range. It combines the healing power of massage with the therapeutic properties of Essential oils to help improve physical and emotional well-being. • Hot stone massage - dates back over three thousand years. The treatment originated in China and India, and more recently has been used by the North American Indians living in the South West states. Some native healers used heated stones to ease the discomfort of menstruation or muscle tension in other areas.
Heaven for Your Hands Paraffin wax & mask treatment with hand massage 30 minutes $25
Sweet Escape A smoothing, milk & honey scrub with a creamy mixture of sugar and essential oils (for your back) 30 minutes $40
vroitman@sijcc.com
Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Personal Training Special(through May & June) Buy 3 1 hour sessions $145
Towel Policies Towel Cards Members are required to sign up for their 2 towel cards at the Sports and Wellness desk. A towel will be given for each towel card presented. No towels will be issued without a towel card. Members will be charged a $10 fee to replace lost cards. Guests and members with a guest bracelet will be issued a towel upon signing and providing contact information. Thank you for adhering to this policy. Starting Saturday, May 25 Memorial Day Weekend - Only one towel will be issued on weekends while outdoor pool is opened.
Life Line Screening The Power of Prevention- Stroke Prevention A stroke screening is coming to the Bernikow JCC of Staten Island. • Stroke/Carotid Artery Screening-$60 • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening- $60 • Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening- $60 • Osteoporosis Risk Assessment- $35 Pre-registration is required. Call: 1.800.324.1851- call before May 9 to receive a discounted price To register on line go to www.lifelinescreening.com/communitypartners. Thursday, May 9
Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2013 The Joan and Alan Bernikow JCC was the site of the induction of the class of 2013 into the JCC Jewish Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 13, 8pm. Dr. Ron Avis, Jay Duskin, Mickey Levinson, Ellen Rosenberg and Hal Schiff were honored for their contributions to the JCC sports programs through their participation as athletes, coaches and volunteers. Joshua Bernstein, Michael Bernstein and Paul DeMarco received Youth Dedication Awards, while Mike Reape was awarded the Staff Lifetime Sports Achievement Award.
Just for Mom Curative age-defying facial - This intense facial will refine skin texture, smooth lines and wrinkles, strengthen collagen fibers, leaving your skin feeling youthful and looking radiant. 50 minutes $70 ($15 savings)
1st row (l-r) Dr. Ron Avis, Hal Schiff, Ellen Rosenberg, Jay Duskin back row- Mickey Levinson, Paul DeMarco, Mike Reape, Michael Bernstein, Joshua Bernstein 7
Garden Dedicated in Memory of Karen Goldberg
Sunday, April 14 at the Bernikow JCC a group of about 40 CLLD/JCC members gathered to honor one of their dear friends Karen Goldberg who passed away last year. Led by Pat Carroll, over $2200 in small donations was raised to have a garden dedicated in her honor. The garden is located near the front of the building and bears a plaque with her name. In a poem written for the dedication, Karen’s friends said “Karen took great pride in the knowledge that she was a Jew and she believed that nothing in life could go wrong with Judaism on your side.” If you would like more information on how to honor a friend or family member with a memorial garden or special tribute, please contact Kevin Brosnick, Director of Individual Giving at 718.475.5256 or at kbrosnick@sijcc.com
Tottenville H.S. Green Technology Club
The Tottenville High School Green Technology Club, part of the JCC Beacon Program at Tottenville High School has developed a new streamlined solar car to compete in this year’s Winston Solar Car Challenge, a national speed-racing competition. The brand-new vehicle boasts a futuristic state-of-the art aerodynamic design and will feature eight square meters of solar panels. It's made of top-of-the line materials such as carbon fibers and Kevlar. Last year they came in 2nd place and are hoping to win this year. The challenge has changed from racing around a track in Dallas to an eight-day competition where teams travel along the open road, from Dallas, Texas, to Los Angeles, Ca. Congratulations on being selected to compete this year. The JCC wishes them good luck.
Summer Swim Club Opens Memorial Day Weekend
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Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director
718.475.5263
eseeley@sijcc.com
Music Together of Staten Island at the JCC
Summer session at the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute starts June 17. Students interested in taking lessons during summer months may talk to their teachers. Those not enrolled, please contact Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, 718.475.5263 or eseeley@sijcc.com.
Scholarship Auditions A substantial scholarship program enables many students to receive financial help towards their musical studies at the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute. The Foundation for the Music Institute was established in 1978 to insure the continuity of this program. Auditions are held in the late Spring and during the Summer. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of musical experience, ability and financial need. Students who are entering grades 5 through 12 and who have some previous training on their instrument are eligible to audition for scholarship. Younger students with exceptional ability, with some previous training and a teacher recommendation, are also eligible. • Sunday, May 19, 9-11am • Monday, May 20, 4-6pm • Wednesday, May 22, 4-6pm Auditions must be scheduled: please call Ela, 718.475.5263 to schedule your time.
Classes are being held on Tuesdays, 10:30am and Sundays, 10:45am. Bernikow JCC HARMONY ROAD (parent/child keyboard classes) Want to try out the curriculum? Need to brush up on your skills before taking the next step? Try one of these 4-week introductory classes beginning June 6. • Hello Music - ages 3-4 Introduction to music using keyboards • Prelude to Music in Me • Music Time - ages 4.5-6 Introduction to music using keyboards. A prelude to Harmony Road Please contact Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, 718.475.5263 or eseeley@sijcc.com.
Music Institute Open House May 19, 10am-2pm • 10:45am- Open Music Together early childhood music class • 11am- Student -faculty recital • 1pm- Suzuki Violin class demonstration Meet the Institute Director, faculty and students
Save the Date Classical music performance, Sunday, June 16, 3pm Please look for details
Avis Fitness Melissa Kraker, Health & Fitness Director 718.475.5274
mkraker@sijcc.com
Carol's Corner What is the healthiest thing we can do for ourselves? Exercise The National Institute on Aging states that regular exercise and physical activity are very important, especially to older adults. In fact they suggest that it is risky to your health if you do not exercise. They state that when older adults lose their ability do things on their own it doesn't just happen because of aging, but because they have become inactive. Older adults who do not exercise on a regular basis can loose ground in four areas. • Endurance • Strength • Balance • Flexibility These are very important functions as they help you to keep healthy and independent. Research suggests that you can maintain or partly restore these four areas through exercise. So why not start right here at the South Shore JCC. We have many classes geared for the older adult and we offer all levels of fitness. Our expert, certified and very motivating group fitness instructors will help you on your way to becoming healthier, stronger and feeling great about yourself through our wonderful group fitness classes. We offer many of today's popular classes geared for the older adult. Here are some of their favorites: Zumba Pep classes (aerobic dancing with segments of strength and endurance) Tai Chi Yoga and Seated Yoga Stop into our Fitness Center and grab a menu of classes and let us help you on your journey to a healthier and stronger happier you. For more information please contact Carol Weinberg at ex. 1205
Connect-to-Recovery Helping Islanders Since Day One When Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of Staten Island, UJA-Federation's Connect-toRecovery (C2R) began addressing the immediate needs of its victims. In the early stages it provided the basics food, clothing, batteries, garbage bags, school backpacks, linens and more. Cleaning and baby supplies were Debbie Burack, Field Crisis Counselor, needed by the truckload. visits Connect-to-Recovery clients As the cleanup progressed, mold remediation became a paramount issue. Many are up to rebuilding, adding appliances, electrical and plumbing work, kitchen cabinets, wall board and more to the mix of seemingly endless needs. More than 800 individuals and families have been aided by the C2R staff who are working through the JCC with UJA's partner agencies like NYLAG, MetCouncil, JBFCS and others. Help has come in many forms: gift cards, volunteers, skilled professionals, legal advice, mental health counseling, food pantry, home visits, strollers - virtually everything you can imagine and more. It’s been done with a coalition of Jewish leaders, volunteers, representatives of government agencies and the generosity of people from all over the country. For information about how you can help or if you need help, please contact Yaffa Schonbach, C2R Director, at 718.475.5228 or yschonback@sijcc.com. 9
Senior Adults Esther Jacobson, Senior Adult Services Director
718.475.5273
Avis/South Shore Neighborhood Senior Center May and June Daily Program Schedule Mondays, 12:45pm- Multi-Cultural Art Program Tuesdays, 10:45am- Crafts with Jackie Wednesdays, 10:30am- Meet & Greet Louie Wednesdays, 12:45pm- Multi-Cultural Art Program Thursdays, 12:45pm- Poetry Club For more information on these new and exciting programs, please call Jodie, 718.475.5283
Upcoming Parties in May and June Tuesday, May 14- Mother’s Day Party Tuesday, June 18- Father’s Day Party * Please note: Dates are subject to change
Holiday Closing Just a reminder that in observance of the holiday of Shavuot, the JCC will close at 5pm on Tuesday, May 14 (pool closes at 4:30pm) and will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, May 15 and 16.
ojacobson@sijcc.com
SeniorNet For its 20th year on Staten Island at the JCC, SeniorNet of Staten Island, Inc. continues to offer those 50 plus the opportunity to either finally learn how to use a computer or to upgrade old skills or learn new ones. This all volunteer teacher group of seniors continues to enjoy the satisfaction that comes with sharing knowledge with others. The world of computers is a constantly changing one, skills need to be upgraded, new computers with new programs need to be understood. Let us help you do it. Our classes can hold up to 12 people. Most teachers have an assistant. We recognize and accommodate for a little hearing or vision loss. We know about arthritis and memory loss. Come on, give us a try! Registration for our next session will take place at the Bernikow JCC on Sunday, June 23, 10am-2pm.. Watch for upcoming information regarding what classes will be given and how often. Among the offerings will be Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Intermediate and/or Skilled users. There are classes using a desktop or a laptop. To be placed on our mailing list or for information regarding projected classes- days/nights, hours, fees or scholarships call 718.475.5200, press 8, ext 1182 or visit www.seniornetsi.org. By-the-way, there is a $15 discount for JCC members.
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Comptroller Liu Visits JCC Stapleton Senior Center
NYC Comptroller John Liu visited the JCC Stapleton Senior Center in April. Standing to his left are Sheila Lipton, JCC Associate Director and Glenda Martinez, JCC Stapleton Senior Center Director. On both sides are members of the Center.
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Nancy Avis L’Dor V’Dor Luncheon Enjoying themselves at the fourth annual Nancy Avis L’Dor V’Dor awards luncheon at the Joan and Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center are, from left, David Sorkin, executive director of the center, honorees Jackie Reiter, Marilyn Zayfert, Bonita Nathan Sussman, Linda Brill, Lenore Schwartz and Kim Avis, Chairwoman.
photo credit SIAdvance/Hilton Flores
Camp Glenn Wechsler, MSW, Camp Director Stephanie Feldman, M.S., Ed., Asst. Camp Director
Nessa Bunevitsky Matthew Burdman Luke Carey Jacob Chason Jaela Chen-Caple Jalissa Chen-Caple William Del Prete-Conde Matteo Destefano Avery Di Gaudio Jessica Donnelly Riley Donovan Spencer Entis Isabella Odjourian Ella Farkas Sam Osher Ma'Ayan Alma Feldman Brendon Paolino Noah Feldman Shivaan Patel Sam Fraiman Jaria Rantanen Olivia Gallo David Reich Dovi Gertelman Jared Reyes Emily Goodman Angelina Rodriguez Allison Greenberg Emily Rosin Jacob Guttman Jake Rudloff Gabriella Sapozhnikov John C. Haugen Iii Nicholas Higgins Alexandra Scala Spencer Julewicz Dominick Scala Arber Kaja Abigail Schoenberg Gabriel Kalnitsky Leia Schwartz Brandon Kaplan Luke Schwarzrock Sean Kaplan Karina Shlionsky Christopher Spadaro Alan Katz Robert Katz Julianna Sparacino Samantha Kirschbaum Christopher Teitler Garrett Kleinman Felicia Trestin Lexi Kleinman Sabrina Trestin Lucas Kleinman John Vitucci Natalie Kohan Kaitlyn Vitucci Max Koleci Luke Weinstein Nasir Kovacevic Jerry Weintraub Jane La Duca Cole Wiener Nathaniel Lee Matthew Wissman Ethan Lender Maya Yakir Evia Lika Ariella Yavno Madison Lincer Brandon Yusufov Shea Lincer Aidan Zak Rachel Lipsitz Luke Zaloom Ariana Elizabeth Lisser Anthony Zell Genevieve Lopez Hayden Lucente CIT-1 Daniel Malamud Lee Brosnick Eden Martin-Miller Zachary Fertig Salvatore Mazzola Veronica Funk Jason Mejia Brooke Price Zoe Messinger Stone Weinstock Peyton Moss Emili Weintraub Laila Najjar Daniel Allen Kenneth Payne Jared Brecher Maxim Popov Joshua Mejia John Puia Benjamin Schoen Shlaima Rabinowitz Samantha Silber Julian Ramos Benjamin Winchel Lola Randall Vincent Zaloom Evan Reich Avery Rosado Independence Jayden Rotelli Savannah Warner Anthony Rotondo Salvatore Rotondo K'Ton Ton Ethan Jacob Schwartz Isabella Abayev Hannah Schwartz Noah Albanese Katya Silva Olivia Alvarado Jessica Tieger Giavanna Anwar Samantha Tieger Jack Argiros Allegra Toback Lyla Atlas Ryan Tserlin Ryan Atlas Sophie Tulovsky Abigail Balice Ava Ward Jenna Balice Nicholas Zahra Russell Bernstein Brian Zilberman Cole Bloom Logan Bradley
Here is a list of campers who have registered as of April 21. To add your name call 718.475.5232 or attend our Open House on Sunday, May 19 from 12 - 2pm at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, 1131 Manor Road Chalutz Emmanuel Abayev Christopher Altobelli Justin Arroyo Lauren Backstrom Alan Bakhshiyev Samantha Balice Joseph Ben-Naim Noam Ben-Naim Peyton Bradley Arielle Bunevitsky Gianna Calderon Jude Canepa Gabriela Chajet David Dabulis Joseph Dagnello Eli Danziger Moshe Danziger Sophie Deane Nicole Decena Madison Desimone Andrew Diaz Joseph Dionisio Molly Driscoll Rachel Driscoll Matthew Eisenstein Stephanie Eng Ethan Eskenazi Allen Fraiman Michelle Friedman Cadence Fuller Gabriel Garcia Michelle Gasparre Russell Geller Kobe Gertelman Joshua Gluzman Tiffany Goldstein Zachery Goldstein Ethan Goodman Jordan Greenberg Gabriella Grinberg Rebecca Guzman Aidan Hidalgo Catherine Hoo Jeffrey Horowitz Arie Ioselevich David Iosif Tyrah King Anthony Kraker Nicole Krasnov Alexa Krause Leah Kuhl Gabrielle Lederman Phillip Steven Lederman David Josef Lender Michael Lodato Noah Lorczak Heather Lucente Aidan Lutz Jacob Malamud Daniel Marraccino Carrie Marrinan Kayla Massre Nicholas Mingo Jackson Mushnick Noshi Norris
718.475.5231 718.475.5232
Maccabiah Evan Adeshchenko Jakob Albanese Danielle Aurilia Michael Jr Aurilia Izik Bakhshiyev Katherine Baybusky Brianna Berjaoui Joshua Berkowitz Charlize Brennan Jeremy Brosnick Sarah Burchman Emme Caplan Albert Cardone Brandon Carey Evan Chason Shelby Chason Sarah Craig Amanda D'Adamo Abigail Donnelly Christian Donnelly Jacob Fairweather Gianna Falcone Greer Gerney Justin Giordano Russell Goldstein Alexa Gravitch Rachel Greenstein Nataly Hernandez Shay Hernandez Andrew Horowtiz Cassidy Irizarry Maxwell Kimerling Brian Klein Benjamin Kores Ming Kotabish Vanessa Kraker Caitlin Laduca Victoria Levitin Alexa Litman Victoria Lodato Kaitlyn Lutz Matthew Lutz Martin Marraccino Kelly Marrinan Paul Medvetsky Cachoiera Norris Kasia Owens Alexis Paolino Donald Parillon Ellyse Parillon Anthony Perlongo John Perlongo Courtney Price Faith Prisco Aiden Quintana Ethan Rabinovich Jarinna Rantanen Gianna Rao Scott Rappaport Alexandra Ritzer Alfredo Rodriguez Samantha Rodriquez Isabella Roman Elan Romero Ethan Ross Robert Jake Rotelli Avery Schwartz Erica Shaposhnik Jared Shaposhnik Cameron Sherman Dana Siegel Alessandra Spordone Maximus Sullivan Sean Teitler Emily Troyanovsky Lindsey Veneziano
gwechsler@sijcc.com sfeldman@sijcc.com
Laura Weinstein Riley Weinstock Julia Weintraub Lena Yakir Naftali Yusufov
Alexzander Bernardo Martie Dora Bernstein Dean Bonici Matthew Cinelli Michael Cloke Jordan Cooper Marvin's Camp Rocco Curatola Jolene Marie Abolafia Annabella Darbonne Ali Abuhammoud Matthew Desimone Andrew Bauch Joseph Destefano Adam Bernicoff Christopher Di Gaudio Matthew Blasi Aiden Diaz Nicholas Burriesci Alexandra Diaz Walter Cafferata Sarah Jane Dicks Rafael Colon Luke Donnelly Christopher Dalton Sydney Eilenberg Matthew Dalton Mason Entis Sara Dalton Ellis Fairweather Nicholas D'Amora Ryan Feldman Daniel Diaz Tyler Fuller Teddy Dorfman Ava Gallo Emma Efrosman William Garcia Michael Giordano Kit Gerney James Glauner Joseph Jr Giammarino Kyle Gravitch Adam Gluzman Andrew Gubitosi Joshua Goldstein Michael David Hall Kerry Anne Goldstein Bryan Hanig Sophia Goodman Nataly Hernandez Garett Gunin Carolyn Kay Savannah Guzman Charles Kerner Jack Higgins Jacob Kovack Daniel Hoo Austin Lerner Mark Ionis Lucas Lerner Alexander Jones Mitchell Levine Adrian Kaja Robert Lombardi Gianna Kalantzis Maya Makler Julia Khaytin Teresa Mariano Tyrell King Cristian Martinez Allison Klein Dominick Maruffi Fara Kleinman Elizabeth Mclaughlin Gabriel Kleyman Wolf Mermelstein Mirsada Kovacevic Christopher Mioskie Sabrina Kraker Stefanos Mitsogiorgakis Reese Krasnov Konrad Mysliwiec Millan Krips Kerri Obremski Samantha Kuris Christian Ottesen Brian Lawson Thomas Palmisano Hayley Lederman Evan Patel Sergey Ledyashov Jason Paz Skylar Lipkin Gary Pedersen Sarah Litman Matthew Salkin Jesse Lutz Emanuel Sambula Megan Lutz Jenna Scarpa Lily Lynaugh Frederick Scotto Moshe Massre Billy Strohm Noah Massre Nicholas Tagliamonte Alexia Mckee Jaclyn Tirone Madison Meccia Hunter Verderosa Jake Mejia Anthony Watkins Ryan Miller Robert Wise Tonya Mingo Michael Yarbrough Gabriel Monte-Leon David Zeldin Jordan Moore Shyanne Moss Shalom Brandon Muniz Michael Abayev Talia Najjar Elliott Agres John Oliveri Jr Zachary Agres Joshua Osher Anthony Altobelli Naaya Patel Evan Alvarado Jake Pechter Mark Apfel Dominic Perrotta Emilee Asa Jessica Popov Nathaniel Asa Charles Porto Nicholas Asa Sophia Pustilnik Taylor Badalov Luis Quiles, Jr Ariella Barman Ava Rabinovich Ali Belkin Izabella Ramos
Rebecca Rappaport Jonathan Rice Jack Ritzer Jaedin Rivera-Jarrels Christopher Rodriguez Emile Romero Roseanna Rotondo Nicholas Sainato John Salica Maxwell Schoen Gianna Shapiro Adam Shtaynberg Alec Shulman Eric Shulman Mariel Silber Sofia Silipo Heshy Stone Sarah Sudman Alexander Sullivan Elizabeth Superfin Evan Teller Edana Telnoff Tyler Thorgersen Ryon Troyanovsky Jeremy Wachnachter Harrison Weiss Anthony Williams Daniel Wissman Preston Wurzel Eliana Yavno Liam Zak Eric Zybin Teen Travel Anna Rose Burchman Melina Mitsogiorgakis Connor Allen Tamar Amirov Brandon Amtzis Julian Antoni Jason Berkowitz Maggie Caplan Erica Chiorazzi Nicole Cooper Skylar Curwin Stefani Caballer Ehrlich Gillian Fertig Matthew Fine David Godovich Rachel Greenstein Skyler Hand Brittney Krasnov Bianna Kuris Adriana Lamantia Emmett Miller Shaw Zachary Monte-Leon Jonathan Myhre Alex Naishuler Alexa Persing Alexander Raben Alexandra Ritzer Jolie Rodriguez Daniel Ross Daniel Rowan Daniel Schubert Steven Schwartzman Katya Shargo Dana Siegel Isaac Snitkoff Kimberly Sokol David Traub Daniel Vano
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Camp Glenn Wechsler, MSW, Camp Director Stephanie Feldman, M.S., Ed., Asst. Camp Director
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