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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Lookingtosimplifyyourweekwithhealthiermeals?Dr.SharvariParghiof SalveoDirectCaresharespracticaltipstomakemealpreppingeasierand morenutritious.Seehowyoucanturnmealpreppingintoacolorful,healthy routinethatsavestimeandsupportsyourwellnessallweeklong.
Asthesummerseasoncomestoanend,it'stheidealmomenttorefresh youreatingroutineandgetbackintoaregularschedule.Ashortmeal-prep sessioneachSundaycancarryyouthroughthebusyweekwhilekeeping nutritionontrack
Startbycookingtwocupsofquinoa,soakingandpressure‑cookingapotof beansorlentils,androastingasheetpanofmixedvegetables.Storeeach componentinclearcontainerssovibrantcolorsinviteyoutobuildquick bowls,salads,orwrapsinsteadofreachingforconveniencefoods.
Proteinistheseason’sunsunghero.Aimfor20–30gramsateverymealto protectmuscle,stabilizebloodsugar,andcurbcravings.Easysourcesinclude nutorseedbutters,cottagecheese,hard‑boiledeggs,Greekyogurt,canned wildfish,andanoccasionalscoopofqualityproteinpowderblendedintoa smoothie
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Aswestepintoanewseasonandanewyear,we’rereminded ofallthewaysourJcontinuestoserveasahubfor connection,celebrationandcollectivegrowth RoshHashanah (andthefallseason)bringopportunitiestoreflectonwhat we’veaccomplishedorexperiencedandtoinvestinwhere we’regoing
OnNovember15,weinviteyoutojoinusforMainEvent,our signatureannualfundraiserandavibrantcelebrationwhere Jewishculturewilltakecenterstageandourcommunity comestogether.Throughmusic,flavors,traditionsandspirit, we’llhonorwhatmakesourcommunityshine.Yoursupport benefitsyouthandseniorservices,scholarshipprograms,and futureprojectsattheJCCthroughtheWalterandRebaViner CharitableFund
Beforethen,we’realsoproudtoparticipateinTheBigGive, SanAntonio’scitywidedayofgiving,takingplaceSeptember 17–18.It’sameaningfulwaytoshowyourprideintheJwhile joiningalargermovementofgenerosityacrossthecity Lookingahead,in2026wewillcelebratethe25 annual JewishFilmFestival.Thisimportantmilestoneisareminderof thevaluethatfilmbringstoeducating,entertainingand enrichingourcommunity.Pleasestaytunedtoourwebsite, socialmediaandemailformoreinformationhighlightingthe “BestoftheFest”
Behindthescenes,we’repreparingforamajorsystemupgrade thatwillimprovehowyouengagewithus,whetheryou’re registeringforprograms,checkingyourschedule,ormanaging yourmembership.Thenewsystemisdesignedtobemore intuitive,streamlined,andmobile-friendly,helpingusbetter serveyouwhilemakingyourday-to-dayinteractionswiththeJ smootherandmoreefficient We'llbesharingmoreaboutwhat toexpectandhowtonavigatethetransitioninthecoming weeks.
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AFamilyConnection 51yearsStrong Whenit theJ,Th familya connect childhoo rememb routeto spentsu (Counse upatth campan Organiz youtho communityandleadership.Asa youngadultheusedthefitness facilitiesandstayedactivewith socialprogrammingwhichledto lifelongfriendships.Even throughoutcollegeandamoveto Dallasafterward,Gregcontinued tosupporttheJCC.
Today,GregDavis’sconnectionstotheJareasstrongasever;he coachesyouthsportswhenhecan,andsaysthatwatchingkids grow “asyoungpeople,notjustathletes,learninglifelessonsof workingtogetherandhandlingbothsuccessandfailurehasbeena gifttheyhavegivenme”
TheDavisfamilycontinuesthistradition.TheJCCisabirththrough lifeinstitutionandtheDavisfamilyinvolvementcertainlyreflects that.SomeoftheDaviskidshaveattendedtheBlockandDreeben SchoolforYoungChildren,othershaveattendedcamp,evenbeing aCIT(justlikeDad) Thekidshavealsousedtheafter-school program,andparticipatedinyouthsports.Inthewarmermonths, you’llevenseetheDavisfamilyenjoyingthepooltogether Greg’scommitmenttotheJandtohisfamilyisinspiring.He’s dedicatedsomuchofhislifetobuildingcommunitynotonlyfor hisownfamily,butalsoforthemanyfamilieshe’simpacted throughcoachingandmentorship Greg’sfamilyvaluesrundeep Whenaskedabouttheonethinghecouldnotlivewithout,Greg said“FamilyDinner,”andadded“whenyouhavefivekidswitha largeagerange,gettingeverybodyunderoneroofisatreasureit’ssomethingIwouldn’twanttolivewithout.”
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ARTISTIC JOURNEY, FOGIEL GIFT SHOP SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL ARTISTS September2025Artist
Hispanicartistandadvocate MonicaBerlangawasbornand raisedinLaredo,Texas.Heryears inAustinshapedbothherartistic voiceandhercommitmentto equality,includingherrecognized roleinthe2011repealof“Don’t Ask,Don’tTell”andhercontinued workwiththeModernMilitary AssociationofAmerica.Monica’s artisbothapersonalsanctuary andaformofhealing Workingin mixedmediaandacrylics,herpiecesexplorethemesof innerlight,resilience,andemotionalconnection.Influenced bydreams,spiritualenergy,andsensoryexperience,her workoffersavisuallanguageforfeelingsoftenleft unspoken Withoveradecadeofadvocacyformental healthandself-care,Monica’sworkgivesvoicetowhat wordsoftencannot.Throughcolor,symbolism,andspiritual energy,sheinvitesviewerstopause,reflect,andfeelseen Herartisnotonlyanexpressionofpersonaltruthbutalso awaytogiveback,supportingcauseslikeEqualRights, AutismAwareness,andMentalHealth Eachpieceisaripple ofhopeandareminderthatauthenticitycreatesspacefor collectivehealingandchange Discover&purchaseMonica’sstunningcollectionatthe FogielGiftShop,locatedontheCampusoftheSan AntonioJewishCommunity.
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Jewish Journeys 5 UpcomingHighHolidays RoshHashanahmarksthebeginningoftheJewishNewYear 5786ontheHebrewcalendar.In2025,itbeginsatsundownon Monday,September22andendsatnightfallonWednesday, September24.Theholidayiscelebratedwithsynagogue servicesandfestivemealsfeaturingsweetfoodslikeapples dippedinhoneytosymbolizeasweetyearahead Acommon greetingis“ShanahTovahUmetukah” “agoodandsweet year”
YomKippur,theDayofAtonement,beginsatsundownon Wednesday,October1andconcludestheeveningofThursday, October2.ItistheholiestdayintheJewishcalendar,observed througha25-hourfast,prayer,andreflection.Greetingsduring thistimeinclude“TzomKal”(aneasyfast)and“GmarChatimah Tovah”(mayyoubesealedintheBookofLife).
SukkotbeginsatsundownonMonday,October6andruns throughMonday,October13.Thisjoyful,seven-dayharvest festivalcommemoratestheIsraelites’journeythroughthe wilderness Familiescelebratebybuildingtemporaryoutdoor structurescalledsukkahsandspendingtimeeating,relaxing, andconnectinginsidethem.
StoriesThatSpeaktoUs: AuthorSpeakerSeries2025-2026
Eachyear,theBarshopJCCcuratesa dynamicAuthor&SpeakerSeries designedtoeducate,enlighten,
SavetheDate!
JoinusforHandsOnSukkot,theJCC’sFREEfamily-friendly celebration,onSunday,October5from2-4PMatthe CampusSukkahlocatedneartheTennisCourts WhereCultureMoves–IsraeliDance!
JoinuseveryMondayeveningfrom6:30–8:30PMinthe HolzmanAuditoriumforanenergeticandjoyfulexperience LearnavarietyofculturaldancesfromIsraelinawelcoming environmentforallskilllevels.Participationisfree!
Formoreinformation,contactSarahRamat(210)302-6860or rams@jcc-sa.org.
andenrichourcommunity.Throughcompelling conversationsandthought-provokingstorytelling,webring nationally-recognizedvoicestoSanAntoniotospark dialogue,celebrateculture,andinspiremeaningful connections.
Theseeventsareproudlypresentedinpartnershipwiththe JewishBookCouncil,continuingoursharedcommitmentto literaryexcellenceandlifelonglearning.
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WhereCinemaMeetsCommunity AtLoneStarCinema,filmismore thanentertainment.It’sacatalystfor connection HostedattheBarshop JewishCommunityCenter,this belovedscreening
seriesbringstogetherfilmenthusiastsofallbackgroundsfor thoughtful,engagingcinemainawarm,communalsetting Eachcuratedfilminvitesdialogue,reflection,andshared experience,reinforcingLoneStarCinemaasacultural touchstoneforourcommunity.Fromcompellingdramasto powerfuldocumentaries,theseriesofferssomethingfor everyone,whetheryou'readedicatedcinephileorsimply lookingforameaningfulnightout.
Joinusaswecontinuetocelebratethemagicoffilmandthe connectionsitcreates,onlyattheBarshopJCC. Seepage8tolearnmoreaboutourupcomingfilm.
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VISITTHEFOGIELGIFTSHOP LocatedontheMainLeveloftheCampus,theFogielGift Shophasgiftsforeveryoccasion Bar/BatMitzvahs, weddings,holidays,andmore.Shopouruniqueselectionof Judaica,jewelry,homedécor,andmore!
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Children & Youth 6 IamsuperexcitedtobeginmysecondyearastheAssistant DirectoroftheBlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildren! Whetheryou’renewtoourprogramorareturningfamily,we arethrilledtobuildupontheamazingprogrammingwe developedlastschoolyear.
Inadditiontoday-to-daylearning,wewillbehostingfamily eventsandofferingschool-wideopportunitiesforyourchild. Someofthesehighlightsinclude:
CelebratingandlearningaboutvariousJewishholidays throughengagingholidayexperiences Invitingfamiliestojoinusforourmonthlycommunity Shabbatcelebrations.
Hostingfallandspringplaygroundpicnicssofamiliescan connectandgettoknowoneanother.
ContinuingourPre-Kindercollaborationwitholderadults throughourL’dorV’dorprogrammingthroughouttheyear. Andmoreexcitingeventstocome!
Frommyuniquevantagepoint whetherI’minclassroomsor greetingfamiliesatthedoor Igettowitnesstheincredible growthandconfidencethatdevelopsineachchildthroughout theschoolyear.
Iseetheinfantwhobeginstheyearbarelywalkingandendsit confidentlysteppingintothebuilding.Thetoddlerwholearns toformtheirfirstwordsandsurprisesmebysayingmyname TheshyPre-Kstudentwhotransformsintoaconfident, kindergarten-readykiddo,greetingmewithafistbumpasthey passby.
Asyoucansee,wehavesomuchtolookforwardtoaswebegin ournewschoolyearonMonday,August11.Butfirst,don’t forgettojoinusforourplaygroundmeet-uponThursday, August7!
Dylan Ashworth
AssistantDirector
BlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildren
THANKYOUFORANINCREDIBLESUMMER! ThankyouforjoiningusforSummerJ-Camp2025!From excitingfieldtripsandcreativeartprojectstotheatre performances,Judaicalearning,andnewfriendships,itwasa seasonfulloffun,growth,andunforgettablememories. We’resogratefultohaveshareditwithyou
Checkoutpage11forJ-Camphighlights.
Seeyounextsummer!Inthemeantime,wehopeyou’lljoinus forourSeasonalJ-Camps,FundaysattheJ,andmore!Visit jccsanantonioorg/j-camptolearnmore
KIDSCLUBATTHEJ WhereAfterSchoolFeelsLikeHome
safe,convenient,andnurturingafter-school ebeenlookingfor!Designedforchildrenin hrough5thgrade,weprovideawelcoming herekidsbuildstrongfriendships,exploretheir boostself-esteemthroughfun,grade-level s.
transitionstoJCCenrichmentclasseslike andswimming,youcanrelaxknowingyourchild ds dayuntil6PM D&NEISDcalendars andfromJCCenrichments
orvisitjccsanantonio.org/kidsclubforratesand on.
Children’s Enrichment OurChildren’sEnrichmentClassesaredesignedforages3throughmiddleschool,offeringfunandeducationalexperiences
NoClassDates:Sept 1(LaborDay),Sept 23–24(RoshHashanah),Oct 2(YomKippur),Oct 7(Sukkot),Oct 14(SheminiAtzeret),Nov24–28(ThanksgivingBreak) JAZZ
MONDAYS
BuddingBotanists
3-5yearsold
3:00-3:30PM August25–October6
Member$175|Community$200
Plant,grow,andhelpbeautifyouroutdoorspaceswithfun hands-onprojectsaroundthecenter LittleYogis
3–5yearsold:3:15–3:45PM
6–12yearsold:4:00–4:30PM
Session1:August25–October6
Session2:October27–December8
Member$175|Community$200
Aplayfulyogaclassusingmovementandstoriestobuild balance,flexibility,andself-esteem PresentedbyYogaDay School.
SavortheMoment
6–12yearsold
4:00–4:30PM
August25–October6
Member$175|Community$200
Asensory-richcookingclassthatbuildsfine-motorandselfhelpskills.Pleaselistallergiesontheregistrationform. CreepyCrawlies
3–5yearsold
4:00–4:45PM
August25–October6
Member$175|Community$200
Exploretheworldofbugsthroughstories,walks,andhandsonactivities
TUESDAYS
SavortheMoment
4–5yearsold
3:30–4:00PM
August26–October21
Member$175|Community$200
Cook,taste,andexplorenewflavorswhiledeveloping importantlifeskills Pleaselistallergiesontheregistration form.
Bricks,Bots,andBeakers
4–6yearsold:4:00–4:30PM
7–12yearsold:4:45–5:15PM
Session1:August26–October21
Session2:October28–December9
Member$175|Community$200
Hands-onSTEMclassusingbuildingmaterialsandrobotsto boostlogicandproblem-solving.
WEDNESDAYS
Learnballet,tap,andjazzbasicstobuildcoordination,rhythm, andconfidence
MiniMoversI
Yourchildwilllearnthebasicsofballetfortechnique,grace, andflexibility,andtapforrhythmandcoordination
3–4yearsold
3:00–3:30PM
MiniMoversII
Yourchildwilllearnthebasicsofballetfortechnique,grace, andflexibility,andtapforrhythmandcoordination
4–5yearsold 3:45–4:15PM
6–12yearsold
4:30–5:00PM
August27–December10
Member$250|Community$280
THURSDAYS
Let’sMakeaMess
3–5yearsold
4:00–4:45PM
Session1:August28–October16
Session2:October23–December4
Member$175|Community$200
Creativeplaythroughpainting,sensoryactivities,andmessyfun thatsparksimagination.
MusicMasters
September4-December4
Intro1:Age3bySeptember1
3:00–3:50PM
Intro2:Age4bySeptember1
4:00–4:50PM
Member$450|Community$500
Sing,play,move,andlearnthebasicsofmusicandpianointhis engagingclass
SPORTSPROGRAMS
MiniAllSport
3–5yearsold November3–December15
Member$60|Community$90 MiniSoccer
3–5yearsold November4–December16
Member$60|Community$90 MiniBasketball
3–5yearsold November5–December17
Member$60|Community$90 SPORTSLEAGUES
FallSoccerAcademy GradesPre-K-6th August18-October27
1stGameDay:September7
Member$120|Community$180 FlagFootball GradesK–5 October27–January11
1stGameDay:November9
Member$120|Community$180
8 Adult Engagement AUGUST10|4PM
DON’TMISSTHEFINALFILMOFOUR2025SUMMERSERIES! THEPROPERTY
ReginaandhergranddaughterMikaembarkonajourneyto PolandtoreclaimtheirfamilypropertyseizedduringWorld WarII.Buttheirquestquicklyunravels.Reginaunexpectedly decidestoabandonthemissionentirely,leavingMikalostand confused.Tocomplicatemattersfurther,anirritatingdistant relativekeepsappearingateveryturn JustasMikafinds herselffallingforacharmingtourguide,Reginaseizesthe opportunitytopursueherownhiddenagenda:findingher long-lostlove,fromwhomshewasseparatedseventyyears ago.
In-PersonScreening|Tickets$15|HeldattheCampusof theSanAntonioJewishCommunity
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org/filmfestival to purchase your tickets!
STORIESTHATSPEAKTOUS:AUTHORSPEAKERSERIES
AUGUST28|7PM
RobertSteinfeld
3..2..1..We’reOntheAir,AnInsideLookatSportsTelevision, JournalismandGenderEquity
Imaginewhatit'sliketomakehundredsofdecisionsinjust twohourson“live”networktelevisionwithyourworkseenby millionsofpeople That’swhatasportstelevisionproducer doeseachtimetheysitin“thebigchair.”In“3…2…1…We’re OntheAir,”EmmyAwardwinningproducerRobertSteinfeld takesreadersinsidetheworldofsportstelevisionthroughhis careerproducingsomeofthebiggestsportingevents,such astheSummerOlympics,theNBAandWNBA,theMLB,and theFIFAWorldCup.Alongthewayhecrossedpathswith athleticstarslikeCalRipken,AlexRodriguez,NolanRyan, NancyLieberman,TimDuncan,DavidRobinson,BillWalton andannouncersBobCostas,JimNantz,andRobinRoberts. JoinRobertSteinfeldonhispathfromeager,ambitious teenagejournalisttoultimatelyrealizinghisdreamproducing majorsportingevents.So,“3…2…1…We’reOntheAir!”
SEPTEMBER10|7PM
MayaArad
HappyNewYears
AfteremigratingtotheUnitedStatesinthemid1960s,Leah maintainsherconnectiontoIsraelbywritinganannualletter ontheJewishNewYeartoheroldfriendsfromawomen’s teachingcollege.Comprisingfivedecadesofcorrespondence,
thenovelskillfullyweavestogetherLeah’shighhopesand deepdisappointmentsasshenavigatesrelationships, marriage,divorce,singlemotherhood,financialstruggles,and professionalupsanddowns Leah’srelentlessoptimismand cheerfulnessconcealdisturbingtruthsbehindhercarefully craftedwords.Asherlettersturnincreasinglyintrospective, thesecretsandshamethatshapedhertrajectoryunravel Thisistheepistolarynovelatitsbest,invitingthereaderto playdetectiveandprobebetweenthelinesofLeah’s insistentlyrosyportrayalofherlife.Graduallypiecing togetherhertruecircumstances,wearecharmedinto forgivingherminordeceptionsandrichlyrewardedwiththe profoundinsightsthatLeah’sselfconstructednarrative reveals.
TheauthorswillbeliveoverZoom;audienceinpersonatthe CampusoftheSanAntonioJewishCommunity
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org/authorspeaker to RSVP & to learn more!
LONESTARCINEMA SEPTEMBER4|7PM
TheSacredSociety
Asand-animateddocumentaryabouttheChevraKadisha,the volunteerswhoclean,prepareanddressbodiesforburial accordingtoJewishtradition
In-PersonScreening|Tickets$5|HeldattheCampusof theSanAntonioJewishCommunity
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org/lonestarcinema to purchase your tickets & to learn more!
OurAdultProgramistheperfectplaceforadults65and olderseekingconnection,enrichment,andwellness. JoinusforFitforLifeclasses,lunchTuesdaythrough Thursday,andavarietyofengagingeventsandoutings Wealsocontinuetooffertransportationformembers65+in thesurroundingareatoandfromtheJCCfordailyprograms andspecialevents.Tocheckeligibilityortosignupforkosher lunches,contactSarahRamat(210)302-6860or rams@jcc-sa.org.
StayuptodateonallthingsAdult Programming,JewishLife,andCommunity Engagement.
ScantheQRcodeorvisit jccsanantonio.org/adulthappeningsto explorewhat’shappeningandgetinvolved!
GROUPEXERCISECLASSGUIDE Whetheryou'remaintainingyourstrength,improving balance,orjuststayingactive,ourwidevarietyofclasses supporteveryageandfitnesslevelinawelcoming, community-focusedenvironment Allclassesareledby certifiedinstructorswhocanhelpmodifymovementstofityour needs.
GettingStarted:RecommendedforOlderAdults&Beginners Ifyou’reeasingintofitnessorlookingforlow-impactoptions, theseclassesareagreatwaytobeginmovingsafelyand confidently:
Fit4Life–Seated,low-impactstrengthandbalanceusing lightweightsandresistancebands
AquaFit–Gentlewater-basedcardiothatreducesjoint strain
MusclesinMotion–Lightstrengthtrainingwithupbeat music;easytofollow.
Stretch&Roll–Guidedstretchingandfoamrollingto supportflexibilityandrecovery.
Yoga(Hatha&Yin)–Gentle,restorativeoptionsto increasemobility,reducestiffness,andimprovebalance.
CARDIO-BASEDCLASSES
Boosthearthealth,buildendurance,andincreaseenergy
55-MinuteClasses
Cycle–Indoorcyclingwithflats,hills,andintervals J-TheoryHIIT–High-intensityintervalsfortotal-body cardioandstrength.
Health & Fitness 45-MinuteClasses
Barre–Alsoofferedinashorterformat.
30-MinuteClasses
Stretch&Roll–Guidedstretchingandfoamrollingto enhanceflexibilityandrecovery
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org/group-exercise to register & explore our group exercise schedule!
AquaFit–Low-impactwaterworkoutforcardioand toning.
StepItUp–Stepplatformcardiotobuildstaminaand coordination.
45-MinuteClasses
Zumba®–Latin-inspireddancecardiosettoglobalbeats
30-MinuteClasses
HIITExpress–Fast,high-intensityworkoutforcardioand muscleactivation.
STRENGTH-BASEDCLASSES
Buildleanmuscle,improvebonedensity,andincreaseoverall strength.
55-MinuteClasses
BodyPump™–Barbell-basedworkouttargetingallmajor musclegroups.
TotalBodyConditioning–Full-bodysculptingwith resistanceandcardiobursts.
MusclesinMotion–Low-impactstrengthtrainingwith lightweightsandmusic.
30-MinuteClasses
Core&Focus–Targetedcoretrainingwithaddedstrength andflexibilitywork.
FLEXIBILITY&STABILITYCLASSES Improvebalance,mobility,posture,andmind-body connection.
55-MinuteClasses
PilatesMat/Fusion/Plus–Core-focusedmatworkwith varyingintensity.
Barre/Blast/HIIT–Ballet-inspiredtoning,strength,and cardiointervals.
FitFusion–Blendofbarre,Pilates,andstrengthforfullbodytoning.
Yoga(Flow,Focus,Hatha,Yin,Fusion)–Optionsfor breath-work,strength,stretch,anddeeprelease.
DiscovertheGentlePowerofTaiChi
TaiChiisalow-impactpracticethatboostsbalance,flexibility, andmentalclarity perfectforallagesandfitnesslevels.It’sa gentlewaytomanagestress,arthritis,orchronicconditions,or tosimplyaddmindfulnesstoyourroutine
LedbyexperiencedinstructorAnita,theclasshelpsyoumove withintention,buildmobility,andincreasebodyawarenessat yourownpace.
10 Aquatics and Recreation JCCYOUTHSWIMCLUB:
WhereYoungSwimmersGrow&Compete
TheJCCSwimClub,staffedbyprofessionalcoaches,offersa swimprogramforrecreational,fitness,andcompetitive swimmers.Recreationalclassesfocusonstroketechnique andendurancetraining,whilecompetitiveBronze,Silver, andGoldswimmerscanparticipateinUSAswimmeets throughouttheseason.
Coachesmayadjustswimmerplacementstoensurethebest fitforeachindividual'sability.
BRONZELevel2(Ages5–7)
September–March
Mon.&Wed.|4:00pm–4:30pm MonthlyFee:Member$40|Community$65 BRONZELevel1(Ages7–10)
September–March
Tues &Thurs |4:00pm–4:30pm MonthlyFee:Member$40|Community$65 SILVER(Ages7–10)
September–March
Mon.–Thurs.|4:35pm–5:20pm MonthlyFee:Member$55|Community$85 GOLD(Ages9–12)
September–March
Mon.–Thurs.|5:25pm–6:25pm MonthlyFee:Member$70|Community$110 PLATINUM(Ages13–18)
September–April
Mon –Thurs |6:15pm–7:30pm MonthlyFee:Member$85|Community$130
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org/aquatics to register & explore all the aquatic programs we offer!
TENNISFOURSTAR(AGES10+)
ForyouthintheirMiddle/HighSchoolTeamorcompetingin USTA/UTRlevelTournaments
Days:Tuesdays/Thursdays
Time:5-7PM
2x/week–Member$300|Community$350
FROMPRIVATELESSONSTORECREATIONALLEAGUES, WE’VEGOTACOURTFOREVERYADULTPLAYER.
TheJoffersadulttennisclinics,USTAleagues,andprivate instructionforallskilllevels.Wealsoproudlysupport adaptiveplaythroughourwheelchairtennisprogram.
Scan the code or visit
jccsanantonio.org/tennis to register & explore all the tennis programs we offer!
INDOORPICKLEBALL
PickupplayavailableduringfacilityhoursonCourt3only Gamesto11,winby2.Switchsidesat6. 15-minutetimelimitpergame
Usepaddleracktojointherotation. Winnersstayonforupto4games Court1=ChampionsCourt
INDOORPICKLEBALLFORBEGINNERS&BEYOND
YOUTHTENNISPROGRAMS–FALL2025
Mon.–Thurs.|4:00pm–5:00pm TENNISONESTAR(Ages4–5)
Learnbasicskillsthroughfun,excitinggamesusingthe USTAQuickStartprogram Largerballsandsmallercourts helpyoungplayersbuildconfidenceandsuccess.
1x/week–Member$120|Community$170 2x/week–Member$160|Community$210 TENNISTWOSTAR(Ages6–7)
Developstroketechnique(forehand,backhand,serve)and starttounderstandbasicrules
1x/week–Member$140|Community$190
2x/week–Member$180|Community$230 TENNISTHREESTAR(Ages8–9)
Advanceyourtennisfoundationwithafocusonmovement, fitness,andstrategy.
Day(s)Vary
1x/week–Member$160|Community$210
2x/week–Member$200|Community$250
Whetheryou’rebrandneworlookingtosharpenyourskills, thisclassoffersafunandfriendlyenvironmenttostay active,improveyourgame,andconnectwithothers
WhattoExpect:
•Beginner-friendlyinstruction
•Fundrillsandliveplay
•Agreatworkoutforallagesandfitnesslevels
•Socialandwelcomingvibe
Ages7-18
Mon &Wed |4:00pm–5:00pm|August18-September8 2x/week–Member$180|Community$250
ADULTPICKLEBALLCLINIC(AllSkillLevels)
Amorefocusedclinicdesignedtohelpadultsimprove techniqueandstrategywhileenjoyingAmerica’sfastestgrowingsport
ClassHighlights:
•Drills+livegameseverysession
•Learnrules,scoring,strategy,andcourtpositioning •Greatforcardio,reflexes,andfun!
Tues &Thurs |10:00am–11:00am|August18-September8 2x/week–Member$180|Community$250 Drop-inFee(basedonavailability): Member$25|Community$40
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org/jccpickleball to register & explore all the tennis programs we offer!
J-Camp 2025 Highlights 12 Tributes ThankyoutothemanyfamiliesandindividualswhocontributedtotheJCCinHonororinMemoryofsomeonespecialduringMay/June2025.
ThesubmissionspayingtributeinJune/Julywillbefeaturedinourupcomingedition.
INMEMORYOF: IsabelRaffkindSanditen JanieSanditenKolman
LOUIS&ROSEESSTMANEDUCATIONALSCHOLARSHIPFUND
FORTHESPEEDYRECOVERYOF: GregoryAlvarado
TheStaffofStevenBankler,CPA
INHONOROF: BarbaraArgo IngridEastman
INMEMORYOF: AnthonyWayneBrady RobertFleming ChadMuller
TheStaffofStevenBankler,CPA
MauryWolfson IngridEastman
JCCFUTUREPROJECTS&NEWINITIATIVESFUND
INMEMORYOF:
Laurence“Laurie”Butler
Sandy&SaulLevenshus
BruceHendin
Carisa&JoshHeiss
JCCBoard&Staff Sandy&SaulLevenshus
GreggAaronGold
IsabelRaffkindSanditen
DavidWaldman
Carisa&JoshHeiss JCCBoard&Staff
JeffSpigel
DavidWaldman
Carisa&JoshHeiss
MUCHNICKSPORTSFUND
INMEMORYOF: BruceHendin
Claudia&DonaldBankler
CHARLIEPEARLSENIORSERVICESFUND
INHONOROF: IsabelResendezandBetsyCowan ChristineSaalbach
Cathy&JimPottorfontheirAnniversary Isabel&BenResendez
Dr.AnatoleTrakhtenbroitonhisBarMitzvah ShirleyTudzin
INMEMORYOF: RhodaRappaport Isabel&BenResendez
RoseWilliams ChristineSaalbach
WALTER&REBAVINERCHARITABLEFUND
INHONOROF:
MarySue&MaurieKernontheirAnniversary
Brenda&BillViner
Sally&WadeMonroeontheirAnniversary
MarySue&MaurieKern
INMEMORYOF: BruceHendin
MarySue&MaurieKern
JanieSanditenKolman
Brenda&BillViner
IsabelRaffkindSanditen
Reba&WalterViner
MarySue&MaurieKern
Let'sMakeitFormal! We want to acknowledge these individuals who have committed to supporting the future of our JCC through The LIFE & LEGACY Community Initiative and remind you to take the next step to formalize your gift
Anonymous•CharlotteSueAlterman•GayleK.Alterman•RichardAlterman(OBM) StanleyAlterman•JimBarshopandFamily•SteveandSusanButler JeremyHeathDiskin•LaurenandJoeDuarte•JenniferandMarkEichelbaum•EstherFeinberg HowardSFeinberg•JerryEandNancyKGerson•RhondaGurinsky•ShanaGurwitz DannaHalff•JimHalff•LeslieHyman•AndrewDJacobson•HowardKasanoff BethKarenKeough•PhilipAKolovson•SandyLevenshus•SaulLevenshus•PhilLynch MarshaPenner•KristyandAlanPetlin•RichardAandSaraPlanto•ReesaPullen•RozPullen CathyandJimPottorf•RandyPulman•ShariPulman
DrsIrvingandJoanRatner(OBM)•VardaandAdamRatner•FredRicci,Jr MichaelandSusanRosenberg•LaurenRoss•KendelCohen-Selig•JosSelig•JeffSiegel SteveSilver•MiriamCourtneySilver•SharonTeich•AliceandRichardThorner MaryandGordonWeiner•BarbieScharf-Zeldes•AdamZeldes
Forinformationontheformalizationprocess,visit www.jccsanantonio.org/support-the-j/life-and-legacy orcontactAllisonatsmitha@jcc-saorg
