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TheBarshopJewishCommunityCenterofSanAntonioisabeneficiary agencyoftheJewishFederationofSanAntonioandamemberofthe JewishCommunityCentersAssociationofNorthAmerica.
BARSHOPJCCOFSANANTONIO
Reed,ChairmanoftheBoard•CarisaLopezHeiss,CEO
Guerrero,ChiefProgramOfficer•JeanYeargan,ChiefFinancialOfficer
3 Message from The CEO AswelookaheadtothecomingmonthsatourBarshop JewishCommunityCenter,Iamremindedofhoweach seasonbringsnewopportunitiestostrengthen,uplift, andconnectourcommunity.Ourmissionhasalways centeredonenrichinglives,supportingwell-being,and creatingmeaningfulexperiencesforeveryageand stage.Whatliesaheadreflectsthatpurposewithclarity andheart.Eachprograminvitesustogather,celebrate, learn,andsupportoneanotherinwaysthatmakeour communitystronger.Hereareafewhighlights.
TexasSeniorGames2026 Webegintheyearwithpreparationsforthe . 2026TexasSeniorGames.Donotletthe namefoolyou,theGamesareopentoallindividuals ages50andup.Basketballregistrationisalreadyopen forteamsandindividuals,andfullregistrationforall sportsisnowopen.Thisyearisaqualifyingyearforthe NationalSeniorGamesinTulsafromJune30through July11,2027.Toqualify,athletesmustplaceinthetop threeintheiragedivisionorthetopfouriftheyare representingTexas.
Alongwiththeexcitementofcompetition,theGames reflectourongoingcommitmenttohealthylivingand lifelongengagement.Participantscanpickuptheirtshirtsduringeventcheck-in,withalimitofoneper athlete.Discountedhotelratesareavailablethrough theDruryInn,anddetailedhotelinformationcanbe foundontheTexasSeniorGameswebsite.Those interestedinsponsoringorbecomingavendorcan reachouttoAllisonSmithatSmitha@jcc-sa.org.For generalquestions,ourteamisavailableat seniorgames@jcc-sa.orgor210-302-6870.
SanAntonioJewishFilmFestival25th
. i. Anniversary.InFebruary,wewillcelebratea a remarkablemilestone.TheSanAntonioJewish FilmFestivalentersits25thyear,markingaquarter centuryofshowcasingJewishstoriesthatmove, challenge,andinspire.Thisanniversaryseasonhonors thefilmmakers,characters,andnarrativesthathave offeredwindowsintohistory,identity,humor, resilience,andcommunity.Eachscreeningcontinues ourmissionofcreatingmeaningfulculturalexperiences thatbringpeopletogetheranddeepenunderstanding throughthepowerofstorytelling.
Thisyear’sBestofFestlineupofferssomethingforeveryone,andwe cannotwaittosharethesefilmswithyou.Headtopage5formore.
Fore!theKidsGolfClassic2026 OnMarch27,wewillgatherattheHyattHillCountryforour Fore! Fore!theKidsGolfClassic.Thisannualeventrepresentsfar morethanagreatdayonthecourse.Everysponsorship,team,and participantsupportsscholarships,after-schoolenrichment,youth sports,andcountlessprogramsthathelpchildrenlearn,grow,and thrive.Fore!theKidsisoneofthemostdirectwaysweadvanceour missiontonurturethenextgenerationandensurethateverychildhas accesstoopportunitiesthatsparkcuriosityandconfidence.
JewishAmericanHeritageMonthinMay LookingaheadtoMay,wepreparetocelebrateJAHM(JewishAmerican HeritageMonth).Thisobservanceinvitesustohonorhistory,celebrate JewishcontributionstoAmericanlife,andreflectonthevaluesthat guideourworkthroughouttheyear.Welookforwardtooffering programsthatinform,inspire,andstrengthenoursenseofshared identity.
ASeasonRootedinPurpose Fromathleticachievementtoculturalcelebrationtoyouthsupport, eachoftheseupcomingmomentsreflectswhoweareasacommunity. OurBarshopJCCisaplacewherepeoplefindconnection,care,and meaning.WhenwegatherfortheTexasSeniorGames,filltheroomfor theFilmFestival,orsupportchildrenthroughFore!theKids,weliveout ourmissioninwaysthatechofarbeyondanysingleevent.
Thankyouforbeingpartofourstory.Ilookforwardtosharingthese meaningfulmonthswithyouandcelebratingallthatwewill accomplishtogether.
Carisa Heiss
CarisaHeiss CEO
DATESATAGLANCE
December2025
TexasSeniorGames2026RegistrationOpenforAllSports January9–11,2026
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25thAnnualSanAntonioJewishFilmFestival.BestofFest AnniversarySeason,seepage5 March27,2026
Fore!theKidsGolfClassic,atHyattHillCountry May2026
JewishAmericanHeritageMonth(JAHM)
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MembershipattheBarshopJCCofSanAntonioismorethan accesstofitness.Itisaplacethatsupportsyourwellness,your familyandyourdailyroutine.Fromthemomentyouarrive,you stepintoacommunitythatvaluesconnectionjustasmuchas health.
Membersenjoyafullfitnesscenter,groupexerciseclasses, tennis,pickleball,aquaticsandsportsforallages.Families appreciatestrongyouthprograms,frompreschooland enrichmenttoteenactivitiesandseasonaleventsthatfillthe calendar.
Everyoneiswelcomehere.Peopleofallbackgroundsand interestsfindacomfortableplacetobelong,whetherthey preferaquietworkout,anenergizingclassortimespentin communityprograms.
Membershipoptionsareflexible,andstaffarereadytogive tours,offerguestpassesandhelpyoufindthebestfitforyour household.Manymemberssaywhatkeepsthemhereisnotonly theamenities,butthegenuinesenseofbelongingtheyfeeleach timetheyvisit.
Ifyouarelookingtoimproveyourhealth,meetnewpeopleor discoveraplacethatfeelssupportive,theJisameaningfulplace tostart.ScantheQRcodetoclaimyouroffertoday,explore onlineorcall(210)302-6820.
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MoreThanaGiftShop,yourfullJudaicadestination.Find ritualitems,books,jewelry,homedécor,anduniquegifts foreveryoccasion.FromBarandBatMitzvahstoweddings andholidays,theFogielGiftShophasathoughtfulselection readyforyou.
Artistic ourney FogielGiftShopSpotlight December2025Artist DianeMazur
DiscoverthevibrantworldofDianeMazur,alifelongcreator whoseworkspanspainting,drawing,collage,mixed-media, ceramics,andinstallation.Knownforherboldcolorand energetic,interactivestyle,Dianebringsmovementand emotiontoeverypiece.
Herbackgroundindanceandfiguredrawingshapedher earlyActionPaintingapproach,creatingworksdesignedto beviewedfromanydirection.Herrecent“VortexWorks” explorethearchetypeofthevortex,symbolizingthe spiritualjourneythroughenergy,time,andtransformation. WithaBFAfromSMU,anMFAfromUTSA,anddecadesof exhibitions,residencies,andcommunityimpact,including beingpartofthefirstBlueStarExhibition,Dianehashelped shapeSanAntonio’scontemporaryartlandscapeformore than45years.
Visitdianemazur.comtoexploreDiane’sprocessandwatch exclusivebehind-the-scenesvideos,andstopbythelobbyof theCampusoftheSanAntonioJewishCommunity throughoutDecembertoseeherworkinperson.
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Jewish Journeys UnderstandingtheHolidayAhead Chanukah,theFestivalofLights,beginsthisyearontheevening ofSunday,December14.Thiseight-dayfestivalcelebratesthe victoryoftheMaccabeesoverKingAntiochusofSyriamorethan twothousandyearsago.Tocommemoratethisvictoryandthe rededicationoftheTemple,anine-branchedmenorah(onefor eachnightplustheshamash,thehelpercandle)islit,addinga newcandleeachnight.Celebrationsarealsofilledwithgames suchasdreidelandfood!Incommemorationofthemiracleof theoil,itistraditionaltoeatfoodsfriedinoil,likelatkes(potato pancakes)andsufganiyot(jellydonuts).
CelebratetheFestivalofLightswithafun-filledafternoonfor thewholefamily!EnjoyChanukah-themedgames,hands-on activities,delicioussnacks,andcommunitycandle-lightingaswe bringwarmthandjoytothisChanukahseason!Inpartnership withPJLibrary,thiseventisfreeandopentothecommunity.
Scan the code above or visit jccsanantonio.org to RSVP!
FIRSTNIGHTPASSOVERSEDER WillbeheldonWednesday,April1,2026.
TICKETS GOONSALEFEBRUARY 2
Joinustocelebratethefirstnightof Passoverwiththeentirecommunity!
We’llenjoyameal,singtogether,and journeythroughtheSeder,sharing thestoryofPassoverinafunand relaxedatmosphere!Staytunedfor moreinformation.
StoriesThatSpeaktoUs: AuthorSpeakerSeries2025-2026
Eachyear,theBarshopJCCcuratesa dynamicAuthor&SpeakerSeries designedtoeducate,enlighten,
andenrichourcommunity.Throughcompellingconversations andthought-provokingstorytelling,webringnationallyrecognizedvoicestoSanAntoniotosparkdialogue,celebrate culture,andinspiremeaningfulconnections.
Theseeventsareproudlypresentedinpartnershipwiththe JewishBookCouncil,continuingoursharedcommitmentto literaryexcellenceandlifelonglearning.
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MACHOL TEXAS SECOND REGIONAL ISRAELI DANCE WEEKEND JANUARY9–11,2026
FRIDAY5:30PM–SUNDAY12:00PM
HeldattheBarshopJCC,ontheCampus oftheSanAntonioJewishCommunity REGISTRATIONFEE:$185
Featuringchoreographer,MarceloMarianoff! ScantheQRcodetolearnmoreandtoregister.
AboutOurJewishFilmFestival For25years,theSanAntonioJewishFilmFestivalhas showcasedthebestinJewishcinema,bringingour communitytogethertolaugh,cry,andcelebratepowerful stories.In2026,BestofFestmarksaquartercenturyoffilm andculture.UsetheQRcodebelowforticketdetailsandthe fulllineup,includingspecialanniversarybonusscreenings.
Aswegetreadyforthislandmarkyear,weinviteyouto explorehowsponsorshipcansupportthefestival’s continuedgrowth.SponsorsenjoyfullaccesstoallBestof Festexperiences,plusaddedvisibilityandmeaningfulways toconnectwithourvibrantfilmcommunity.
Weextendoursincereappreciationtothesponsorswho havealreadycommittedtothisanniversaryseason.Your supportstrengthensthefestival’simpactandhelpsusbring outstandingfilmsandculturalprogrammingtoSanAntonio.
ScantheQRcodebelowtodiscoversponsorship opportunitiesandbepartofcelebrating25yearsofJewish cinema.
February12,7:00PM|AMatterofSize
February14,7:00PM|Anita
February15,1:00PM|LaRafle
February15,4:00PM|SixtySix
February19,7:00PM|TheSea
February21,7:00PM|TheStampThief
February22,2:00PM|CabaretTotal
February22,4:00PM|TheRoadBetweenUs
Children & Youth 6 TheJCCisproudtohaveoneofthetoppreschoolsinthecity. TheBlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildrenistheonly NationallyAccreditedJewishEarlyChildhoodprograminSan Antonio.Since1993ourprogramhasbeenaccreditedbythe NationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren (NAEYC),whichisthegoldstandardforthehighestqualityearly careandeducationinthefield.Additionally,wearetheonlySan AntoniopreschoolthatisamemberoftheNorthAmerican ReggioEmiliaAlliance(NAREA).ThisistheNorthAmerican connectiontoItaly’sReggioChildren,promotingthephilosophy andvaluesoftheReggioEmiliaApproachtoearlychildhood educationacrossthecountry.
BeingaReggioEmiliainspiredpreschoolmeansweviewall childrenascapableandcompetentfrombirth.Theycomeinto thisworldwantingtolearnandconnectwithothersandwetake thetimetoobserveandlistentowhattheytellus.Learning happensthroughcollaborativeplay-basedprojectswhichallow childrentobeactiveparticipants.Teachersnurtureandguide learningwithintentionallyplannedexperiencesandmaterials presentedtothechildrendesignedinwaysthatsparkcuriosity andcreativity.
Wefocusonthedevelopmentofthewholechild,withan understandingthatsocial,emotional,cognitive,physical,and spiritualdevelopmentareallequallyimportantinyoung children.Inearlychildhood,childrenbuildtheskillstheyneedto besuccessfultherestoftheirlives.
AttheJCC,childrenareintroducedtoJewishculture,traditions, andvaluesthroughstories,songs,art,andhands-onmaterialsin theclassroom.EachweekthechildrencelebrateHavdalahto begintheweekandShabbatonFridays.Throughouttheyearwe planspecialholidayexperiencestohelpchildrengainadeeper understandingofstoriesandtraditions.Thoughthese experiencesfocusonJewishtraditions,theyaredesignedtofeel accessibletofamiliesofallfaiths.
Whatmakesusunique?
Wehave:
3largeplaygroundsdesignedfordifferentagegroups
ANatureTrailwhichallowschildrentoexplorethenatural world
AStudioforclassestoexploremorein-depthprojects
Classroomenvironmentswithahome-likeaesthetic
LowNAEYCclassroomratios
Professionalteachersengagedinon-goingprofessional growthopportunities
Year-roundopportunitiesforfamilyengagement
TheJCCBlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungchildrenisayearroundprogramforchildren6weeksto5yearsold.Weareopen Monday-Fridayfrom7AM-6PM.
Calla Pfeifer-Campos
Director
BlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildren
Wouldyouliketolearnmoreaboutour nationallyaccreditedearlychildhoodprogram?
JoinusonThursday,February5,2026inthe HolzmanAuditoriumforourNewFamily Meeting.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorwanttoletusknow you’llbethere,giveusacallat210-302-6846.
KIDSCLUBATTHEJ WhereAfterSchoolFeelsLikeHome
Fromkindergartenthroughmiddleschool,kidsarebussedto theJCCfromoneofoursevenpickupcampuses.Afternoons arefilledwithtimetoplaywithfriends,workonhomework, andenjoyavarietyoffunactivities.Enrichmentclassesare alsobackinaction.You’llseeourkidsalloverthebuilding participatinginsoccer,tennis,cooking,andsomuchmore.It’s shapinguptobeawonderfulyearattheJCC,andwecan’t waittosharewhatelsewehaveplanned!
WINTERCAMP:
Week1:December22–24(ClosedDec.25–26)
Week2:December29–January2(ClosedJan.1)
Grades:K–8
MakeyourholidaybreakspecialwithWinterCamp!Campers willenjoywinter-themedarts&crafts,gymgames,outdoor play,andtimewithfriends.Withearly&latestaypricing available.
REGISTRATIONOPEN
1-DayOption:Member$75|Community$100
3-DayOption(Week1):Member$200|Community$270
4-DayOption(Week2):Member$255|Community$340
FUNDAYS@THEJ:
January15andJanuary19
Grades:K–8
JoinusforaFunDayfilledwithgymtime,playgroundfun,arts &crafts,andplentyoffreeplay.It’stheperfectmixofactive play,creativity,andrelaxation!
REGISTRATIONOPEN
Member:$75|Community:$100
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org to learn more & to register!
Children’s Enrichment OurChildren’sEnrichmentClassesaredesignedforages3throughmiddleschool,offeringfunandeducationalexperiences. NoClassDates:March9-13
MONDAYS
LittleYogis
3–5yearsold:3:15–3:45PM
5–12yearsold:4:00–4:30PM
Session1:January12–March2
Session2:March23–May4
Member$175|Community$200
Aplayfulyogaclassusingmovementandstoriestobuild balance,flexibility,andself-esteem.PresentedbyYogaDay School.
SavortheMoment
6–12yearsold
4:00–4:45PM
January12– February16
Member$175|Community$200
Asensory-richcookingclassthatbuildsfine-motorandselfhelpskills.Pleaselistallergiesontheregistrationform.
TUESDAYS
SavortheMoment
4–5yearsold
3:30–4:00PM
January13–February17
Member$175|Community$200
Cook,taste,andexplorenewflavorswhiledeveloping importantlifeskills.Pleaselistallergiesontheregistration form.
Bricks,Bots,andBeakers
3–5yearsold:4:00–4:30PM
6–12yearsold:4:45–5:15PM
Session1:January13 – March3
Session2:March17–May5
Member$200|Community$230
Hands-onSTEMclassusingbuildingmaterialsandrobotsto boostlogicandproblem-solving.
WEDNESDAYS
MoveandGrooveDanceAcademy
MiniMoversI
Ages3–4
3:00–3:30PM
January14–April22
Learnballetandtapbasicsthatbuildbalance,coordination, musicality,andconfidence.
Attire:Blackleotard,pinktightsorwhiteshirtandblack fittedpants,balletandtapshoes.
MiniMoversII
Ages4–5
3:45–4:15PM
January14–April22
Aprogressionofballetandtapskillsthatencourage coordination,teamwork,andself-expression.
Attire:Blackleotard,pinktightsorwhiteshirtandblack fittedpants,balletandtapshoes.
YouthJazz
Ages6–12
4:30–5:00PM
January14–April22
Jazzcombinesballettechniquewithmodernandpopular stylestobuildflexibility,agility,andcreativity.
Attire:Tanjazzshoesorsneakers,blackleggings,anda solid-colorfittedtankort-shirt.
THURSDAYS
(VisitourwebsiteusingtheQRcodebelow,asmoreThursdayclasseswillbeadded.)
Let’sMakeaMess
3–5yearsold
4:00–4:45PM
March19–May7
Member$200|Community$230
Creativeplaythroughpainting,sensoryactivities,andmessyfun thatsparksimagination.
FRIDAYS
NEWPedalPals
3–4yearsold:3:00–3:30PM
4–5yearsold:3:45–4:15PM
January23–April17
Member$275|Community$300
PedalPalsisaplay-basedbalance-bikeprogramthathelpsyoung ridersbuildconfidence,coordination,andessentialbikingskills.Kids exploremovementthroughgames,obstaclecourses,andfun challengesusingourlightweightbalancebikes.Participantsmust providetheirownhelmet.
STARZSpring2026
Grades5–12
Fridays,4:30–5:45PM Sundays,2:00–5:00PM January16–April26
Performances:May2at7:00PM&May3at2:00PM&4:30PM
Member$275|Community$325
Aperformance-focusedtroupepresentingAnastasia:TheMusical YouthEdition.Enrollmentincludesauditionsforroleplacement.
SpursYouthBasketballLeague
Grades:K–5|Boys&Girls
January12–March–20,2026
Member$120|Community$180
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org to learn more & to register!
Interestedinyouthtennisclinics,privatesessions,orupcoming camps?Ourprogramshelpplayersbuildskills,improve technique,andgainconfidenceonthecourt.Seepage10for details.
8 Adult Engagement Before he was a villain, Fagin was a survivor, Fagin the Thief reveals how.
StoriesThatSpeaktoUs:AuthorSpeakerSeries
December9|7:00pm
AllisonEpstein
WithFagintheThief,AmericannovelistAllisonEpsteintakes onCharlesDickens,oneofliterature’smosticonicauthors, andOliverTwist,oneofhismostbelovedtales.Epsteinputsa cleverspinonOliverTwistbyshiningthespotlightonFagin. FaginisdescribedalmostexclusivelyastheJew,inthis reviewer’seditionofOliverTwist.Despiteitscuttingsocial commentaryatthetime,Dickens’narrativedidnotinvoke anysympathyforFagin.Now,EpsteingrantstheJewafirst name,Jacob,thecleverestofthepatriarchs,andgiveshima suitablyDickensianbackstoryonthemeanstreetsof Regency-eraLondon.
StoriesThatSpeaktoUs:AuthorSpeakerSeries
January8|7:00pm
TovahKlein
Uncertaintyispartoflife,andJewishparentsoftenface addedstressasantisemitismandglobaleventsimpactour senseofsafety.Parentscanhelpchildrenmanageadversity byofferingguidance,stability,andresilience. RaisingResiliencesupportsfamiliesthrougheveryday challengesandmajorcrises.Dr.Kleinoutlinesfivekeyparentchildresourcesthathelpkidsadapt,cope,andthrive, showinghowstrongrelationshipsbuildmotivated,confident, andcaringchildren.
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org to RSVP & to learn more!
ExpandYourWorldThroughFilm TheSanAntonioJewishFilmFestivalwelcomesaudiences ofallbackgroundstoexperiencestoriesthatinspire, challenge,andconnectus.ThisFebruary,aswecelebrate25 yearsofJewishcinema,ourBestofFestanniversaryseason showcasesfilmsthatexploreuniversalthemeswhileoffering ameaningfulwindowintoJewishlife,history,andculture.
Fromgrippingdramastoheartfeltcomediesandthoughtprovokingdocumentaries,eachscreeninginvitesmeaningful conversationandfreshperspectives.
Formoreinformation,seepage5andjoinusincelebrating25 yearsofpowerfulstorytelling.
Thursday,andavarietyofengagingeventsandoutings. Wealsocontinuetooffertransportationformembers65+in thesurroundingareatoandfromtheJCCfordailyprograms andspecialevents.Tocheckeligibilityortosignupforkosher lunches,contactMasonHockersmithat(210)302-6860or hockersmithm@jcc-sa.org.
OfficialBookSeriesPartner www.book-nerd.com
GROUPEXERCISECLASSGUIDE
Joinavarietyofclassesdesignedforeveryageandfitness levelinasupportive,community-focusedenvironment. Certifiedinstructorsprovideguidanceandmodificationstofit yourneeds.
GettingStarted:RecommendedforOlderAdults&Beginners Ifyou’reeasingintofitnessorlookingforlow-impactoptions, theseclassesareagreatwaytobeginmovingsafelyand confidently:
Fit4Life–Seated,low-impactstrengthandbalanceusing lightweightsandresistancebands.
AquaFit–Gentlewater-basedcardiothatreducesjoint strain.
DrumFit–Cardiodrummingonlargeballstomusic, improvingcoordination,balance,andjoy.Funand accessibleforalllevels.
MusclesinMotion–Lightstrengthtrainingwithupbeat music;easytofollow.
Stretch&Roll–Guidedstretchingandfoamrollingto supportflexibilityandrecovery.
Yoga–Gentle,restorativeoptionstoincreasemobility, reducestiffness,andimprovebalance.
CARDIO-BASEDCLASSES
Boosthearthealth,buildendurance,andincreaseenergy.
55-MinuteClasses
Cycle–Indoorcyclingwithflats,hills,andintervals. AquaFit–Low-impactwaterworkoutforcardioand toning.
StepItUp–Stepplatformcardiotobuildstaminaand coordination.
Zumba®–Latin-inspireddancecardiosettoglobalbeats.
30-MinuteClasses
HIITExpress–Fast,high-intensityworkoutforcardioand muscleactivation.
J-TheoryHIIT–High-intensityintervalsfortotal-body cardioandstrength.
STRENGTH-BASEDCLASSES
Buildleanmuscle,improvebonedensity,andincreaseoverall strength.
55-MinuteClasses
BodyPump™–Barbell-basedworkouttargetingallmajor musclegroups.
TotalBodyConditioning–Full-bodysculptingwith resistanceandcardiobursts.
MusclesinMotion–Low-impactstrengthtrainingwith lightweightsandmusic.
FunctionalFitness–Total-bodytrainingwithmovements likesquatting,lunging,andtwistingtobuildstrength, stability,andmobility.
30-MinuteClasses
Core&Focus–Targetedcoretrainingwithaddedstrength andflexibilitywork.
BodyPump™Express–Afaster-pacedversionofBody Pump,deliveringafull-bodystrengthworkoutinjust30 minutes.
FLEXIBILITY&STABILITYCLASSES
Improvebalance,mobility,posture,andmind-body connection.
55-MinuteClasses
PilatesMat/Plus–Core-focusedmatworkwithvarying intensity.
9 Health & Fitness Barre/Blast/Above –Ballet-inspiredtoning,strength,and cardiointervals.
FitFusion–Blendofbarre,Pilates,andstrengthforfull-body toning.
Yoga(Flow,Focus,Hatha)–Optionsforbreath-work, strength,stretch,anddeeprelease.
45-MinuteClasses
Barre–Alsoofferedinashorterformat.
30-MinuteClasses
BarreHIIT–Ballet-basedtoningwithfunctionalmovement. Stretch&Roll–Guidedstretchingandfoamrollingto enhanceflexibilityandrecovery.
Scan the code or visit
jccsanantonio.org/group-exercise to register & explore our group exercise classes!
WeekendWellnessStartsHere Makemovementpartofyourweekendwith morningclassesattheJ.
Saturdays&Sundays Cycle
9AM,MindBodyStudio,55minutes
Core&Focus
10:05AM,DanceStudio,30minutes
PilatesMat
11:15AM,DanceStudio,55minutes
SaturdaysOnly Zumba
10AM,MindBodyStudio,55minutes
Scan the QR code for the complete schedule.
10 Aquatics and Recreation Thesplashpadisnowclosedfortheseason,andwelookforwardtowelcomingyoubackinthespring.Lifeguardsarenolongeron duty,sopleaseplanaccordingly.DiveblocksmayonlybeusedwhenworkingwithaJCCcertifiedcoachorinstructor.Inaddition, lanes1–5willbereservedforSwimClubMondaythroughThursdayfrom4:00to7:30PM.
JCCYOUTHSWIMCLUB: WhereYoungSwimmersGrow&Compete TheJCCSwimClub,staffedbyprofessionalcoaches,offersa swimprogramforrecreational,fitness,andcompetitive swimmers.Recreationalclassesfocusonstroketechnique andendurancetraining,whilecompetitiveBronze,Silver, andGoldswimmerscanparticipateinUSAswimmeets throughouttheseason.
Openenrollmentisclosed.Forregistrationinquiries, pleasecontactBrittSaulsatsaulsb@jcc-sa.org.Currently, theGolddivisionistheonlygroupwithawaitlist.Coaches willassessandadjustplacementsasneededtoensureeach swimmerismatchedtotheprogramlevelbestsuitedto theirabilities.
BRONZELevel2:Ages5–7
BRONZELevel1:Ages7–10
SILVER:Ages7–10
GOLD:Ages9–12
PLATINUM:Ages13–18
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org/aquatics to register & explore all the aquatic programs we offer!
WINTERTENNISCAMP Sharpenskills,buildconfidence,andstayactivewithfun drillsandmatchplay.
Session1
December22–December24
Ages7+
9:00AM–3:00PM
Member$200
Community$270
Session2
December29–January2
Ages7+
9:00AM–3:00PM
Member$255
Community$340
YOUTHTENNISPROGRAMS:REGISTRATIONOPEN
Session1:December1–December18
Session2:January5–January29
Mon.–Thurs.|4:00pm–5:00pm
TENNISONESTAR(Ages4–5)
Learnbasicskillsthroughfun,excitinggamesusingtheUSTA QuickStartprogram.Largerballsandsmallercourtshelp youngplayersbuildconfidenceandsuccess.
1x/week–Member$120|Community$170
2x/week–Member$160|Community$210
TENNISTWOSTAR(Ages6–7)
Learntherulesoftennisandbuildfundamentalskills, includingforehand,backhand,andserve.Emphasisisonfun!
1x/week–Member$140|Community$190
2x/week–Member$180|Community$230
TENNISTHREESTAR(Ages8–9)
Advanceyourtennisfoundationwithstrokedevelopment, fitness,andstrategy.
1x/week–Member$160|Community$210
2x/week–Member$200|Community$250
TENNISFOURSTAR(Middle&HighSchool)
ForplayersonschoolteamsorcompetinginUSTA/UTR tournaments.
Tues.&Thurs.|5:00pm–7:00pm
2x/week–Member$300|Community$350
FROMPRIVATELESSONSTORECREATIONALLEAGUES, WE’VEGOTACOURTFOREVERYADULTPLAYER.
TheJoffersadulttennisclinics,USTAleagues,andprivate instructionforallskilllevels.Wealsoproudlysupport adaptiveplaythroughourwheelchairtennisprogram.
ADULTTENNISCLINICS
Designedtoimproveskills,getagreatworkout,andenjoy thegameinasupportivegroupsetting.
ClinicDates:
December3–December31|Wednesdays,9:00–10:00am
December5–January2|Fridays,9:00–10:00am
December7–January4|Sundays,10:00–11:00am
January7 –January28 |Wednesdays,9:00–10:00am
January9 –January30|Fridays,9:00–10:00am
January11–February1|Sundays,10:00–11:00am
Member$100|Community$120 Drop-inFee(basedonavailability): Member$30|Community$40
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org/tennis to register & explore all the tennis programs we offer!
INDOORPICKLEBALLFORJUNIORS
Learnoneofthefastest-growingsportsinthecountry!This classoffersfuninstruction,drills,andliveplayinasocial, welcomingenvironment.
WhattoExpect:
•Beginner-friendlyinstruction
•Fundrillsandliveplay
•Agreatworkoutforallagesandfitnesslevels
•Socialandwelcomingvibe
January5–January28|Mon.&Wed.|4:00–5:00pm
2x/week–Member$200|Community$250
ADULTPICKLEBALLCLINIC(AllSkillLevels) Amorefocusedclinicdesignedtohelpadultsimprove techniqueandstrategywhileenjoyingAmerica’sfastestgrowingsport.
ClassHighlights:
•Drills+livegameseverysession
•Learnrules,scoring,strategy,andcourtpositioning
•Greatforcardio,reflexes,andfun!
January6–January29|Tues.&Thurs.|10:00–11:00am
2x/week–Member$200|Community$250
Drop-inFee(basedonavailability):
Member$30|Community$40
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org/jccpickleball to register & explore all the tennis programs we offer!
Where Community & Culture Meet Thank You for Supporting Main Event 2025 Thank You To Our Sponsors and Contributors!
Anonymous,TheAlwaisFamily,BrentAndersonPhotography,Claudia&DonBankler,EllenBarshop&EricMuchnickand families,JimBarshop,Mark&ChristyBell,BarbBikoff&CraigBerkowitch,BobRossRealty,Susan&SteveButler,Leslie SeligByrd&RickByrd,Canteen,Kelsey&JonathanCayeros,CHRISTUSHealth,Larisa&BrianColton,CassidyDaniels& PrestonHeckathorn,Maiya&JerryEdelson,Clayton&CarolynEpstein,Esther&HowardFeinberg,Sonja&MarkFeldman, FreestylePartyRentals(Colleen&ArthurSalazar),FourSeasonsPromotions,Jody&JackFries,FrostBank,Susan Gershenhorn&JimLazarus,ElizabethGlazier&MichaelPiesman,RhondaGrimm&FrancesFrey,Danna&JimHalff,H-E-B, Carisa&JoshHeiss,TheHendinFamily,LeslieHyman&PhilLynch,IBCBank,JewishFederationofSanAntonio,JMSCPAs, PatKalmans&MichaelOzer,UrsulaKaplan,RussellKassman,MarySue&MaurieKern,MarianneKestenbaum,Sarah&David Kestenbaum,JanieKolman,Mary&HarryLevy,Ann&HenryLipsitt,Barbara&RogerLyons,MarshMcLennan,Merritt Pediatrics,MarshaPenner&GaryBraveman,Sara&RichardA.Planto,Carrie&AdamPrice,PulmanLeflorePullen&Reed, Jessica&RyanReed,SamRibak,CPA/PFS,RosenbergPlumbing&Air,Lauren&MarcRoss,BarbieScharf-Zeldes&Adam Zeldes,KendelCohen-Selig&JosSelig,RabbiSamuel&LynnStahl,StephenJ.Kramer+Design,Steve&CourtneySilver–ColdwellBankerD’AnnHarperRealtors,RandyStetson,BrittanyTaylor,Alex&JasonTrain,Tina&BrianWeiner,Gordon& MaryWeiner,What’sBrewing,AndreaT.White,andGreg&GinaWinslow.
Thank You To Our Auction Donors!
AlamoCityPopcorn,AlanPetlinGourmetFloors,MaisyAndrade,BakeryLorraine,MonicaBerlanga,Big'zBurgerJoint,Bill MillerBBQ,BobRossRealty,Bohanan'sPrimeSteaks&Seafood,BookNerd,Boudro's,Brenner'sontheRiverWalk,Camp YoungJudaea,CassidyDaniels,CathyPeck,Chester'sHamburgers,ChickenNPickle,ChrisCassebCustomClothing,Chris Madrid’s,ClayCasa,Clementine,IlnaColemere,DeliciouslyDifferentCatering,DoorRestoreSA,EliteBartending,First Watch,Dave&IanFisher,FourSeasonsPromotions,Frederick'sBistro,Gerald'sCasinoParties,GoRioCruises,Gorjana, Gurinsky'sFineJewelry,HannahMargolis,Harry&MaryLevy,HyattHillCountryResort&Spa,JasonDadyRestaurants,JCC BlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildren,JCCBoardofDirectors,JCCKidsClub,JCCMembership,JCCSports&Fitness, JosephsMen'sStore,July&JuneBoutique,KendraScott,KendelCohenSelig&JosSelig,KimptonSanAntonio,Ladino, LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter&SEALIFE,Lucy’sDoggyDaycare&Spa,MagikTheatre,MareeMonte,MaverickDistilling, MerlinCompleteAutoCare,MilkandHoneyStudio,MokaraHotel&Spa,Myron'sPrimeSteakhouse,NancyWood,Natural BridgeCaverns,NuevoHuevo,OakHavenMassage,Paesano's,Penner'sMensStore,Pinstack,PinkandWhiteNails,Pop Stroke,Angela&WillPromecene,RaisingCane's,SusanButlerConBrioDesigns,Susan&MichaelRosenberg,Rosenberg Plumbing&Air,SanAntonioMissionsBaseball,SanAntonioZoo,ShakeShack,SpaatthePlazaSanAntonio,SpiceofLife Catering,StillStateMeditation&Mindfulness,SusiesCakes,TheWashTub,TheWhiteGloveMaidService,TotalWine& More,WitteMuseum,andYummyKosherGrill.
By Linda Wolfe
12 Tributes JCCFUTUREPROJECTS& INITIATIVESFUND
INMEMORYOF:
HelenDouglas
Dr.Kenneth(Kenny)SayreGoldblatt
RonaldKarchmer
JoyceMoorhead
Carisa&JoshHeiss
JCCBoard&Staff
INMEMORYOF:
MorrisHenry(M.H.)Levine
JCCBoard&Staff
CHARLIEPEARLSENIORSERVICESFUND
INHONOROF:
Iris&WarrenLieberman
Gail&NathanRatner
CathyPottorfonherBirthday
IsabelResendez
INMEMORYOF:
Evelyn(Evy)Crisp
SallyScharff
ShirleyTudzin&Family
JamesJosephFischerIII
Iris&WarrenLieberman
MorrisHenry(M.H.)Levine
Nancy&MartinHoenig
Iris&WarrenLieberman
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
HowardS.Feinberg•JerryE.andNancyK.Gerson•RhondaGurinsky•ShanaGurwitz
DannaHalff•JimHalff•LeslieHyman•AndrewD.Jacobson•HowardKasanoff
BethKarenKeough•PhilipA.Kolovson•SandyLevenshus•SaulLevenshus•PhilLynch
MarshaPenner•KristyandAlanPetlin• RichardA.andSaraPlanto•ReesaPullen•RozPullen
CathyandJimPottorf•RandyPulman•ShariPulman
Drs.IrvingandJoanRatner(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-sa.org
