Winter 2017 Program Guide

jewish community center

SHIMON AND SARA BIRNBAUM

WINTER 2017/ 5777 PROGRAM GUIDE • SSBJCC.ORG 775 Talamini Road • Bridgewater, NJ 08807 • (908) 725-6994 • info@ssbjcc.org

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Laura Friedman

Executive Director x9001; lfriedman@ssbjcc.org

Paige Silberfein

Associate Executive Director x9002; psilberfein@ssbjcc.org

Connie Adamo

Bookkeeper x9005; cadamo@ssbjcc.org

Andrea Berkow

Chief Financial Officer x9004; aberkow@ssbjcc.org

Cindy Elgrably

Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate x9011; celgrably@ssbjcc.org

Jamie Fawcett

Receptionist x9018; jfawcett@ssbjcc.org

Deby Goldberg

Receptionist x9018; dgoldberg@ssbjcc.org

Debbie Golden

Special Projects/Marketing Director x9003; dgolden@ssbjcc.org

Eli Goldstein

Youth Services/After School Director x9028; eligoldstein@ssbjcc.org

Stacey Herman

Camp Operations & Family/Judaic Programming x9026; sherman@ssbjcc.org

Jill Hoffman

Administrator x9014; jhoffman@ssbjcc.org

Stephanie Johnson

Aquatics Director x9020; sjohnson@ssbjcc.org

Ken Kaus

Web/Social Media Director x9013; kkaus@ssbjcc.org

Jay Kellogg

Assistant Fitness Director x9023; jkellogg@ssbjcc.org

Caryn Kenin

Administrator x9010; ckenin@ssbjcc.org

Lisa Kopman

Director of Adult & Senior Progams/Relationships x9009; lkopman@ssbjcc.org

Jolee Klugherz

Swim Team Administrator; jccswimteam@ssbjcc.org

Ellen McCloskey

Membership Associate x9016: emccloskey@ssbjcc.org

Joy McIntyre

Fitness Director x9025; jmcintyre@ssbjcc.org

Lauren Paniccia

Camp Director of Operations & Programs x9027; lpaniccia@ssbjcc.org

Sarah Pollak

Membership Director/Office Manager x9015; spollak@ssbjcc.org

Richard Romero

Director, Competitive Swimming x9008; rromero@ssbjcc.org

Carol Sacca

Accounting/Payroll & Camp Registrar x9012; carolsacca@ssbjcc.org

Jinny Strawderman

Accounting/Billing x9006; jstrawderman@ssbjcc.org

Rinat Turel

Jewish/Israeli Program Coordinator; rturel@ssbjcc.org

Dawn Van Ness

Asst. Early Childhood Director/Dance School Director x9021; dvanness@ssbjcc.org

Aviv Wagner

Fitness Associate/Personal Trainer; awagner@ssbjcc.org

Sara Wasserman

Early Childhood Director x9022; swasserman@ssbjcc.org

Carole Webb

Recreation & Sports Director/Swim Club Director x9019; cwebb@ssbjcc.org

Dear Friends, It is truly an honor for the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC to have been at the center of both the Jewish and the local community for the past 17 years. We would like to take a moment of your time to reflect and share with you a few of the many memorable moments experienced at our JCC during 2016.

2016 welcomed many new families to our JCC Family and we thank those families who have been with us for many years – some since we opened our doors in 1999!

Camp Ruach, The Blaustein Early Childhood Center, J-Crew After School Program, and the Bridgewater Tide Swim Team all experienced a great year, and continue to strive to provide excellence in children and teen programming.

Connecting to and supporting Israel are very important to the J, from our annual Celebrate Israel event, to welcoming families from Israel who are in New Jersey while a loved one receives cancer treatments.

We had many successful fundraising events this year, enabling us to grow our muchneeded JCC Scholarship Fund: • • • • • •

Mah Jongg and Texas Hold’em Tournaments 15th Annual Golf and Tennis Outing Dog Day and Community Block Party 5K/Family Walk organized by our Teens Beer Festival and Designer Handbag Bingo Big Raffle, and crowd favorite, Dancing with the Stars

The JCC is extremely proud of how we help the community beyond the walls of our JCC. The annual March Mitzvah Madness initiative involves many of our program areas leading a mitzvah (good deed) project to benefit numerous non-profit agencies in the local community.

• The JCC has responded to the growing demand for programs for children and adults with Special Needs: • Our Third Annual Prom for Adults with Special Needs was a sold-out event enjoyed by a record 350 guests!

• The Rising Tide Special Olympics Swim Team is now in its fourth season with 30 swimmers.

• We offer adaptive swim lessons to over 40 children with Special Needs.

• We now have a full time Special Needs Director on staff to lead and further enhance this very important program area.

We look forward to offering new initiatives, including an adult internship program and a monthly Sunday respite program.

The JCC strives to keep our Senior population engaged by providing much needed socialization, education and health & wellness.

Jewish LIFE – our collaborative, adult education program, continues to bring the best in adult Jewish education to our community We participate in many collaborations with local Social Service agencies, including an Aphasia Group, United Way Caregiver’s Coalition and JFS’ Autism Support Group for Youth, to mention a few.

The expansion of the JCC’s second floor is well underway and we expect this project to be completed in the first quarter of 2017. The expansion brings beautiful new community space for JCC programs, special events and private parties; a Holocaust Memorial and Education Center, and additional program space for our J-Crew and Blaustein Early Childhood Center. The second phase of our expansion will feature enhancements in the main JCC building, including a new Fitness Center and new Group Fitness and Spin Studios. The final phase of our expansion includes new, expanded Locker Rooms.

We are so pleased to share these accomplishments with you. We are thrilled at the prospects the New Year brings our community, and again, we thank you for your support.

Best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous 2017!

Robert Wojciechowski

Maintenance Director x9024; rwojo@ssbjcc.org

Ellie Willoughby

Special Services Director x9029; ewilloughby@ssbjcc.org

Daniela Escamilla, Peter Giraldi, Maribel Melendez, Joe Roehrich, Hugo Antesana / Maintenance Staff

Richard Skydell

President, JCC Board of Directors

Laura Friedman Executive Director

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Special Events at the J...

Mah Jongg Tournaments

Sunday, April 2

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Challah Bake for Kids

for kids!

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Sunday, September 24 • 4pm $10/Child Adults Free Grades K-7 raid d&B h Knea n Challa !

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Beatlemania Concert

FEBRUARY 25 ALL ARE WELCOME!

Crafts • Music & Dancing Activities • Snacks

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Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Games Inflatables DJ • Petting Zoo Arts & Crafts Make your own Hamantaschen Prizes• Food for purchase. ..tons of fun!

Sunday, March 5

12:30-4:00pm

Purim Carnival

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11:30am-12:30pm

General Admission Sensory Awareness Hour

Presented by the JCC, Temple Sholom and Congregation Knesseth Israel and open to the entire community.

7-10pm

Camp Ruach

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Jewish Family Programming

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Early Childhood & Enrichments

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Dance School

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JCrew & Enrichments

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Sports & Recreation

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Swim Team

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Aquatics

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Fitness

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Special Needs

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Adult Programs

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Jewish LIFE JCC 2017 WINTER HOURS

Monday - Thursday 5:45am - 10:00pm

(Fitness Center & Indoor Pool close at 9:45pm) (Fitness Center & Indoor Pool close at 5:45pm)

Bridgewater JCC

BEER FESTIVAL

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Friday 5:45am - 6:00pm

$20/child includes unlimited activities. Adults are Free!

More details to come!

Bring a non-perishable item for the local food bank.

Free Shuttle Bus provided from 685 route 202/206 in Bridgewater – right around the corner from the JCC!

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Beer Festival

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Saturday 1:00 - 6:00pm

(Fitness Center & Indoor Pool close at 5:45pm)

Sunday 7:00am - 9:00pm

(Fitness Center & Indoor Pool close at 8:45pm)

Live Music • Food Available for Purchase • Sponsorships Available

Register at: www.jccbeerfest.eventbrite.com

Celebrate Israel Tuesday, April 4

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M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center will provide a wholesome, nondiscriminatory facility with a wide range of services and diverse programming. This center is committed to preserving, enhancing and strengthening Jewish identity, fellowship and will work to enrich the Jewish community and the community at-large.

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Bridgewater JCC

BEER FESTIVAL 7-10pm Live Music • Food Available for Purchase • Sponsorships Available

Register at: www.jccbeerfest.eventbrite.com H O L I D AY H O U R S Sunday, January 1 New Year’s Day

The JCC will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday April 10, 11, 12 Passover

The JCC will close on Monday, April 10 at 3pm in observance of the first night of Passover.

The JCC will remain closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 11 & 12 for Passover.

Passover is one of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays and commemorates the biblical story of Exodus, when Hebrew slaves were released from bondage in Egypt. Called “pesach” (pay-sak) in Hebrew, Passover is a celebration of freedom.

JCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Richard Skydell

President-Elect Seth Geldzahler

1st Vice President Geoff Feinstein

2nd Vice President Josh Leibner

Vice President-at-Large Steve Saperstein

Past President-at-Large Doron Steger

Immediate Past President Ken Bernstein

Treasurer

Richard Hirsch

Assistant Treasurer Jerry Zweig

Secretary

David Bernstein

Assistant Secretary Bruce Levinston

Harriet Blank, Michael Bloomstein, David Bunevich, Howard Cohen, Josh Cohen, Nancy Gorrell, Judy Gross, Bryan Grossman, Judith Hersh, Peter Horowitz, Linda Jerrow, Mark Lederman, Natanya Levitz, Arthur Roswell, Gary Shiman, Dov Simons, Jonathan Slass, Josh Wang, Joe Weinstein Teen Board Members: Adam Bernstein Jack Levinston, Ethan Shiman, Brett Wolin

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programming

with shalom stacey & rinat STACEY HERMAN Family/Judaic Programming x 9026 sherman@ssbjcc.org

Tot Shabbat Last Friday of the Month, 10:30 - 11:15am Jan. 27 - May 26 Free to all!

Join Shalom Stacey the last Friday of the month from 10:30-11:15am for a Shabbat Celebration. Bring your child and join in the Shabbat fun with candle lighting, Kiddush and yummy challah. Listen to a PJ Library story and participate in a craft project. This is a great opportunity to socialize and meet other families in our community. All are welcome. The program is great for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

PJ Library PJ Library is a Jewish Family Engagement program implemented on a local level throughout North America.

PJ Library mails free, high-quality Jewish children’s literacy and music to families across the continent on a monthly basis.

PJ Library is a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, made possible through partnerships with philanthropists and local Jewish organizations. Today, families in hundreds of communities across the United States and Canada are able to explore the timeless core values of Judaism through books and music. Our community program is funded in part through the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties.

All families raising Jewish children from age six months through six years of age are welcome to sign up to receive free PJ Library books. For more information contact Stacey Herman at Sherman@ssbjcc.org.

Weekly Shabbat Celebration Fridays at 3:30pm Free to All!

Join your JCC Family in the main JCC Lobby to welcome Shabbat. Come together for Shabbat prayers, candle lighting, and enjoy challah and grape juice. It’s a great way to wind down from your busy work or school week.

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JA N UA RY PJ Library Sponsored

Havdallah Service & Crafts with Temple Sholom, Bridgewater

RINAT TUREL

Kids... come in your PJ’s!

Jewish/Israel Program Coordinatior rturel@ssbjcc.org

Saturday, Jan. 28 · 6:15pm Location: Temple Sholom $5/Family

Join us from 5:00-6:00pm for Havdallah craft stations featuring Kiddish cup, candles, spices and more. Please bring a shoebox to decorate as a Havdallah service. At 6:00pm we will enjoy a 15-minute Havdallah service led by Ilene Cohen, Temple Sholom’s Director of Youth Education and Engagement. Snacks provided. Recommended for pre-school through elementary-aged children and their families. Must RSVP in advance to the JCC on line or call the Welcome Center at 908-725-6994 x9018.

F E B RUA RY

3rd Annual JCC “Big Melt Down” Sunday, Feb. 26 · 3:00 - 5:00pm

Free to Adults; $5/Child (Members may bring nonmember guests) Join us for the 3rd Annual Big Melt Down. Winter is here! Are you feeling restless? Is your playroom getting boring? Need activities for the kids? Join us for some physical activity in our gym featuring an obstacle course, bouncy house and relay races. Create a special craft for Tu B’Shevat, birthday of the trees! Enjoy a healthy snack!

Wear your gym clothes and sneakers. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to move and participate with your child!

M A RC H

Purim Hamantaschen Baking at Purim Carnival Sunday, March 5 (11:30am - 12:30pm: Sensory Aware) 12:30 - 4:00pm

or chocolate filling we eat at Purim. They represent the hat that Haman wore. Join us and make delicious hamantaschen at the JCC Purim Carnival. Look for Stacey and Rinat at the baking tables! We provide the dough and fillings. You come ready to shape, bake and eat. Eat them on the spot or take them home!

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Passover Activities for Kids, Teens and Adults Passover Craft Wednesday, April 5 · 5:00 - 7:30pm Free to All!

Come at any time to design and create your own mirram or Elijah’s cup for your Passover table. New to the JCC? We will be giving tours of the JCC, Camp Ruach and the Blaustein Early Childhood Center while your child does the craft!

Passover Granola Making Thursday, April 13 10:00am - 12:00pm and 5:00 - 6:00pm Free to All!

Join us in the main JCC hallway and taste this easy granola recipe that is wonderful to eat throughout Passover.

Great as a snack, mixed in yogurt or as your Passover cereal. You can add in extra ingredients of your liking.

Stop by and enjoy a sample and pick up the recipe.

Please bring a can of food for our charity Shalach manot baskets.

Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot “to destroy all the Jews in a single day.” It is customary for children to dress up in costumes, read the megillah (book of Esther), which recounts the story of the Purim miracle, give money to the poor, send gifts to a friend, and eat a festive Purim feast.

Hamantaschen are 3 sided triangular cookies with jelly

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..................early childhood six weeks - kindergarten

SARA WASSERMAN

Early Childhood Director x 9022 swasserman@ssbjcc.org

Who are We? Here at the Blaustein Early Childhood Center we work on building partnerships with families. While your children are here, they will be in the loving care of our experienced and enthusiastic teachers.

What Do We Do Here?

When you choose the Blaustein Early Childhood Center for your child, you’re choosing a school within an incredible facility. Yoga in the gym, planting in the garden, exploring the campgrounds, swimming in the pools, and specials throughout the multipurpose rooms in the building make our school experience different and exciting. We use all of the indoor and outdoor facilities to enhance learning, playing and growing. The JCC’s two indoor heated swimming pools are used year round by our children.

What are we learning?

A child’s early school years are incredibly important as they work on emotional, social, physical and cognitive development. Our goals are to support each child along that journey. We value play as an important component of learning, so we plan and encourage activities for children that inspire curiosity and a sense of wonder. They learn how to interact with their teachers, play with their peers and discover what they are interested in as they develop their individual personalities.

We recognize that each child has their own timetable for development. Our program provides an environment that stimulates learning and social growth within the framework of each child’s developmental needs. We believe children thrive in a safe, nurturing, healthy and respectful environment with teachers that are well trained in child development. Our child-centered curriculum integrates literacy, mathematical thinking, science, social skills as well as gross and fine motor development into all parts of your child’s day. Children are given opportunities to make choices, to work together cooperatively and to express themselves in many ways.

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DAWN VAN NESS

Assistant Early Childhood Director x 9021 dvanness@ssbjcc.org

Our program is shaped by the NJ State Core Standards for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool aged children.

B L A U S T E I N E A R LY C H I L D H O O D C E N T E R STA F F

Below is a list of some common goals we have while working with your child. For more information on the standards we use to guide our practice, you can visit: http://www.nj.gov/education/ece/guide/standards.pdf

Early Childhood Director x9022 • swasserman@ssbjcc.org

We believe that young children are capable and competent. Our work is to discover individual strengths and enhance learning through a variety of topics and themes that expand upon those skills.

We encourage children to try and accomplish tasks on their own before asking for help so that they can begin to feel a sense of confidence and pride in their achievements.

Each of our teachers work to create a comfortable, loving, respectful relationship with each student.

Sara Wasserman

Dawn Van Ness

Assistant Early Childhood Director x9021• dvanness@ssbjcc.org

Crista Ballow • Samantha Ballow • Jackye Feagan Elizabeth Hatos • Kelsey Kirchner • Stacey LaRue Debby Lubliner • Lia Malatesta • Jackie Melnick Rebecca Reich • Jessica Shelus GiannaMarie Slader • Corey Spero • Kyla Stewart Michele Tucker • Amy Weinstein • Laurie Weitz Beverly Woodruff

Our teachers also work to develop and nurture positive social relationships within the classroom.

Strong and open relationships between teachers, directors, and families are vital to the success of this school.

Jewish Learning The Blaustein Early Childhood Center welcomes children of all religious backgrounds, nationalities and cultures.

We recognize that many of the children in our program are not Jewish; the foundational ideas of kindness, respect and responsibility for one another are the types of Jewish values we teach. We welcome children and families of other beliefs and denominations, and believe that children learn from one another. Understanding that people have different beliefs is an important concept for children, and it is openly discussed and validated in the classroom.

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SARA WASSERMAN

Early Childhood Director x 9022 swasserman@ssbjcc.org

enrichment

NEW! Travelin’ Tumblers Karate Somerville Martial Arts Academy Patrick Mehrtens/5th Degree Black Belt Ages: 3 - 6 Years Mondays, 3:00 - 3:30pm Jan. 9 - March 13 (10 weeks)

Discounted Member Fee: $115 | Fee: $145 Learn the basic skills of Karate while having lots of fun!

The program will teach many skills essential for a child’s development such as listening, confidence, self esteem and showing respect for parents, teachers and classmates.

For questions, contact the Academy at 908-575-8700.

Ages: 3 - 6 Years Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:00pm Jan. 12 - March 9 (10 weeks)

Discounted Member Fee: $170 | Fee: $200 Our classes are for children who love action, exploring and always on the go. Children practice turning, hanging, swinging, jumping, catching, balancing, climbing, stepping and rolling while exploring space relations, lateral movements and speed variations.

Basketball

NEW!

Ages: 3 - 6 Years Fridays, 3:15 - 4:00pm Jan. 13 - March 17 (10 weeks) Discounted Member Fee: $120 | Fee: $145 The Basketball enrichment class is an introductory program for 3 to 6 year olds designed to expose children to everything basketball. Kids will roll, dripple, shoot, and throw basketballs, all while playing cooperative games.

The class will be taught by Youth Director Eli Goldstein.

Gym & Swim

NEW!

Ages: 3 - 5 Years Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:45pm Jan. 10 - March 15 (10 weeks)

Discounted Member Fee: $150 | Fee: $180 Looking for an activity where kids can get out some energy in the winter? Well this is the class for you! Kids will have 45 minutes of free swim with a JCC Aquatics Department certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.

After swim they will change into their sneakers to have 30 minutes of fun games and physical activities in the Gym. Be part of the fun!

Having a Birthday?

Let the JCC throw the Party!

Parties for kids Age 3 & up.

All Inclusive Everyone Tons Welcome!

Party RentalsOofpAvailable tions!

Private Parties Life Cycle Events Packages

Include: Call Eli x9028 to book your child’s best party!

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for kids!

Sunday, September 24 • 4pm $10/Child Adults Free Grades K-7 raid d&B h Knea n Challa !

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Crafts • Music & Dancing Activities • Snacks Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dance School Recital Thursday, May 25

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after school

ELI GOLDSTEIN

Youth Services & After School Director x 9028 eligoldstein@ssbjcc.org

CREW Afterschool Bridgewater

JCrew Vacation Camp

Open to All Children Grades K - 6 9:00am - 4:00pm Early Care (7:45am): $6/Day Late Care: (6:00pm): $8/Day

Join the CREW! A safe, fun and educational environment after your child’s school day.

JCrew, JCC Member: $45/Child | Fee: $50/Child Swim • Gym Time • Games • Arts & crafts and more!

Bring a dairy lunch, snacks provided. Open to all!

CARNIVAL DAY/DANCE PARTY • Wed., Dec. 28

Enjoy a fun day at the JCC Carnival! Play games and win prizes! Afterwards, dance your shoes off!

Contact your JCrew “Captain” Eli 908.725.6225 x310 or eligoldstein@ssbjcc.org Download registration form at ssbjcc.org/jcrew

YESTERCADES Mon., Jan. 16

We travel to Somerville to enjoy a day of arcades.

IRON CHEF COMPETITION Fri., Feb. 17

Come join us in our very own Kitchen Stadium. Children will be transformed into world class chefs! Our chefs will work in teams to create a menu of appetizers, main courses and of course dessert! Creativity and how good they taste are all that matter - everyone is a winner at JCC vacation days! Come show us what you can cook up!

MOVIE DAY • Mon., Feb. 20

Enjoy movie fun at the historic Bernardsville Theater.

JCrew After School

Monday - Friday, 3:00 - 6:00pm Grades K-6 2016-17 JCREW DAILY SCHEDULE

• H omework Time: Monday - Thursday, 3-4pm • H Igh Staff-to-child ratio: 8 to 1 • S pecial Daily Activities included in tuition: MONDAY: Zumba TUESDAY: Cooking WEDNESDAY: Yoga THURSDAY: Art FRIDAY: Free Swim

• P lus additional fee-based enrichments offered

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CAROLE WEBB

Sports & Recreation Director x 9019 cwebb@ssbjcc.org

Now Part of Jr. NBA...

Larry Cubas Men’s Basketball League

Adults 18 years and older Sundays beginning March 12 8:30am - 12:00pm REGISTER BY MARCH 5

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Boys and Girls Grades 1 to 8

ketball yone...

This Sunday afternoon clinic is a great way for

Youth Basketball Clinic 10 Weeks – 1 hour per week

Winter & Spring Session – 7 Classes • Professional coaching •Skill instruction – Fun activities Sundays, Jan. 29 - April 2 (No class 2/12, 5 on 5 court scrimmage 1:00 - 2:00pm•Organized (Grades 1 2) •Organized team competition

3/5, 3/26)

2:15 - 3:15pm (Grades 3 - 5) 3:30 - 4:30pm (Grades 6 - 8) •Boys and Girls of all skill levels welcome Discounted Member Fee: $140| Fee: $165 Dates: Sept. 27– Dec. 13

This Sunday afternoon clinic is a great way for your child to stay fit and have fun playing basketball.

Time:

Grades 1- 2: 1:00-2:00pm Professional Coaching Skill2:15-3:15pm Instruction • Fun Activities Grades• 3-5: Organized 5-on-5Grades Court 6-8: Scrimmage • Team Competition 3:30-4:30pm

T-shirts are given at the first session. Prizes awarded!

Boys and Girls of all skill levels welcome.

To register Discounted Member Fee: $170 today call the Welcome Center at 908-725-6994 x9018.

Fee: $200 10 Weeks, 1 hr. per week

Discounted Member Fee: $110 | Fee: $145 This is a competitive recreational draft league for adults 18 years and older. Player draft will be held prior to the start of the season and new players will be notified by their team captain. All are welcome to join.

Bring some friends or come on your own and make some new ones!

Men’s 35 & Older Basketball League

Tuesdays beginning March 7 7:00 - 10:00pm REGISTER BY MARCH 1

Discounted Member Fee: $110 | Fee: $145 Not quite ready to hang up your high tops, or looking to relive your glory days... then this league is for you!

Come join us for this fun recreational draft league. This is a great way to get in shape while having fun with new and old friends.

Draft will take place prior to the start of the season and new players will be notified of their team placement by their captain.

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Sports & Recreation Director x 9019 cwebb@ssbjcc.org

NEW! Indoor Soccer for Adults Now through Feb. 26 (No classes Jan. 1) Sundays, 7:00 - 9:00pm Free for Members; $10/Person

Come participate in this new fun way to keep in shape during the cold Winter months.

Whether you’re an experienced player looking to keep your skills up for the Spring, or a novice looking to try something new, this could be just the right game for you.

NEW! “J” Sports for Adults Coming Soon!

Badminton | Catchball

If you would like to be added to the e-mail list for updates on these programs, please contact Carole Web, Sports and Recreation Director at CWebb@ssbjcc.org.

2017 Mid-Atlantic Junior Games Sunday, May 7

Venue: Siegel JCC Delaware JCC Maccabi Games for Jewish Children Ages 10 - 12 Years (as of May 1, 2017) Age 9 for swimming only Discounted Member Fee: $100 | Fee: $125 Includes transportation, day of activities and sports tournament, t-shirt and lunch. Bridgewater will be bringing athletes in swimming, tennis and chess. If there is enough Interest, we will also be bringing teams in basketball, soccer, baseball, softball and four square.

JCC Maccabi Games August 6 - 11, 2016

Hosted by the JCC Albany, Albany, NY JCC Maccabi Games for Jewish Children Ages 12 - 16 Years* Our JCC anticipates taking 10 Jewish athletes in the following individual sports: Dance, Golf, Star Reporter, Swimming, Table Tennis & Tennis Team sports will be mixed with other JCC’s: Boys & Girls Basketball 14U & 16U Boys & Girls Soccer 14U & 16U Ice Hockey 16U For all Maccabi programs, please contact Carole Webb at 908.725.6994 x9019 or cwebb@ssbjcc.org.

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..........................swim team RICHARD ROMERO

Director of Competitive Swimming x 9008 rromero@ssbjcc.org

JCC Bridgewater Tide

JCC Bridgewater Tide Competitive Swim Team The JCC Bridgewater Tide is a competitive, year round swim team that competes in local, state and national USA Swimming meets. The Tide provides instruction and training to a variety of skill levels for athletes ages 6-18.

The Tide program focuses on all facets of the athlete’s development, from improving technique and speed to good sportsmanship, work ethic and nutrition. Swimmers are placed in practice groups based on ability, age and commitment level.

All swimmers are expected to compete in USA Swimming meets approximately one weekend a month.

Pre-Competitive Program Spring/Summer Session

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:45 - 5:30pm Discounted Member Fee: $480 | Fee: $600

This program is a bridge from our swim lessons program to our Swim Team and is designed to help swimmers develop the skills necessary for a successful future in competitive swimming. The pre-team will focus on the mechanics of the four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) in addition to starts and turns. To participate, swimmers should already have basic knowledge of all four strokes and be legal in at least two. This group will meet for 45 minutes twice a week.

Swimmers who are ready to move to the competitive team will be placed in a practice group if a spot should come available. Space is extremely limited and will fill on a first come, first served basis.

Instructor: Bridgewater Tide Coach Carole Webb (Limited to 8 swimmers by assessment only. Please contact Carole Webb: cwebb@ssbjcc.org to set up an assessment. No prorating or refunds.)

Long Course Training Long Course season is the Spring/Summer competitive season of USA Swimming, with all meets taking place in 50 meter pools. Long Course participation is encouraged for current Tide swimmers and mandatory for all National, Senior and Gold Elite Swimmers. The workouts will be a continuation of the Tide Fall/Winter training. Space is extremely limited and by invitation/tryout only. If you are interested in joining the Tide Long Course team, please contact Coach Rich for a tryout: rromero@ssbjcc.org.

The Long Course Training Spring Schedule will begin April 18 and run through the end of the school year. Long Course Summer training hours will start at the end of school and go through the beginning of August, depending on the dates of championship meets. Exact dates and practice schedule TBD.

Spring Training

Bronze, Tidal Waves Groups Work with Bridgewater Tide coaches during the break between Short Course season and Summer League competition to refine your competitive swimming skills.

Geared towards swimmers who are legal in all four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly), this Tide program devotes time to refining each of the four strokes as well as starts and turns. High coach to swimmer ratio allows for individual analysis and attention. Build upon what you learned over the Winter and fine-tune your strokes to stay in shape and get ready for summer swim competition.

If you are interested in joining the Tide Spring Training program, please contact Coach Rich for a tryout: rromero@ssbjcc.org. Spring training will begin the week of April 18, exact dates and schedule TBD.

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About Our Staff Our staff consists of highly trained, certified, experienced and professional lifeguards, American Red Cross Water Safety instructors, coaches and directors. Our staff takes pride in the programs, quality and cleanliness of our fantastic facility. No matter which program you or your child is involved in, you can be assured that you are receiving excellent and appropriate instruction and supervision. There is always at least one lifeguard on duty to ensure that you, your family and your guests are safe and that the pool area is clean and organized. Lifeguards can answer your general questions regarding policies and schedules.

About Our Pools Indoor Pool

The Indoor Pool is a 5 lane, 25 yard (75’) competitive-style pool. This pool is open year round to all holding a JCC membership. The depth in the zero access area of the pool goes from zero to 4 feet, and the main part of the pool goes to 6 feet in depth. Our indoor pool is the only pool in the area running on a salt sanitization system. Feel the difference! Our indoor pool also uses UV technology to maintain the highest standards of water chemistry. The water temperature is maintained at a relaxing 84 degrees.

Lessons are held in our indoor pool year round.

Bubble/Outdoor Pool Our bubble pool is a 5 lane, 33 yard competitive-style pool.

This pool is primarily utilized by our swim team, the JCC Bridgewater Tide, from mid-September to mid-May. The bubble structure is taken down for the summer for our Summer Swim Club. The pool features an intermediate pool which ranges from 1-3 feet, the main pool 3-6 feet with slide, and two kiddie pools that are one foot deep.

The pool is kept at 82 degrees year round. The bubble/ outdoor pool has a commercial salt sanitization system and also uses UV technology to keep the pool water as clean as possible.

Group Swim Lessons 6 Months - 5 Years Parent and Child Aquatics (6 months - 21/2 years) Parents and children learn together to increase a child’s comfort level in the water and build a foundation of basic skills, such as arm and leg movements and breath control.

The three levels are fun-filled and help introduce water safety concepts, encouraging a healthy recreational habit that your entire family can enjoy.

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• Aquatots I (Parent/Child Level 1) • Aquatots II (Parent/Child Level 2) • Little Starfish (Parent/Child Level 3) Preschool Aquatics (3 to 5 years) Throughout the four levels, preschool-age children are taught basic aquatic safety and swimming skills, all the while increasing their comfort level in and around the water. Skills are age-appropriate, helping children achieve success on a regular basis and enjoy social interactions with other children. As in all Swimming and Water Safety courses, your child will always know that it’s safety first.

• Starfish (Preschool Level 1) • Seaponies (Preschool Level 2) • Dolphins (Preschool Level 3) • Advanced Dolphins (Preschool Level 4)

Learn to Swim 6 Years - Teens Designed to help participants achieve maximum success, Learn-to-Swim courses are based on a logical, six-level progression that helps swimmers of varying ages and abilities develop their water safety, survival and swim skills.

• Level 1—Introduction to Water Skills • Level 2—Fundamental Aquatic Skills • Level 3—Stroke Development • Level 4—Stroke Improvement • Level 5—Stroke Refinement • Level 6—Swimming and Skill Proficiency • Adventures in Aquatics (ages 10-14 years)

Adults (13 and over) • Adult Beginner • Adult Intermediate • Adult Advanced

contact Aquatics at x9020 or email Stephanie Johnson at SJohnson@ssbjcc.org.

Choosing the Right Swim Class/Level If you have questions about the appropriate level for your child please schedule an evaluation with us. You may also drop in for a swim evaluation to determine your child’s swim level: DROP IN SWIM LEVEL EVALUATIONS January 2 1:00pm - 3:00pm January 3 10:00am - 1:00pm January 6 3:00pm - 7:00pm April 17 10:00am - 1:00pm April 19 3:00pm - 5:00pm April 20 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Go to ssbjcc.org/aquatics for full course descriptions, dates and fee information.

W I N T E R / S P R I N G 201 7 P R I VAT E / S E M I P R I VAT E S W I M INSTRUCTION January 14 - April 9 • Ages 3 to Adult

The JCC Aquatics Department offers one-on-one (private) and small group (semi-private) swim lessons.

This format is optimal for those participants that need extra attention in their swimming. Instructors cater instruction to your swimmer’s individual needs. Please note, the JCC does not pair up students for semi- private lessons; this needs to be done by the individual families.

Please visit the following web page to fill out your form: http://www.ssbjcc.org/forms/private-and-semi-private-swim/

30 Minute Lesson

Special Needs Small Group & Private Lessons

1 Student/ Discounted Member Fee: $40 | Fee: $45 2-3 Students/ Fee: $25

6 - 12 Years

45 Minute Lesson

Small group lessons are available for children with special needs. Private instruction is also available on an appointment basis. Form more information, please

1 Student/ Discounted Member Fee: $55 | Fee: $60 2-3 Students/ Fee: $40

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Fitness Director x 9025 jmcintyre@ssbjcc.org

Winter 2016-17 Fitness Programs This Winter, JFIT will bring you the best fitness has to offer!

“Winter 2” Schedule: Monday, January 2 through Friday March 17 “The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body and polish the spirit” — 2017 JFIT’s Fitness Motto —

Revive-Restore Method

Total Body Resistance Exercise Wednesdays • 1:00 - 2:00pm

Free to JCC Members | Guest Fee: $15

Celebrate BodyPump’s 100th Release at the J! Saturday, January 14 • 1:15pm

Due to an overwhelming response, we have created a wait list. Call the Welcome Center at (908) 725-6994 x9018.

BodyPump Team Presenting include:

Sandi Babalis, Elisa Bowser, Amy Kessler, Barbara Morrissey, Joy McIntyre, Jill Whalen This is a really BIG EVENT! On Saturday, January 14, fitness facilities ALL AROUND THE WORLD will be Launching BodyPump 100! Whether you are new or a veteran of our Les Mill BodyPump Program, join us for this monumental “Global” release of the newest moves and music.

The Revive-Restore Method is a simple self-massaging fitness program which reduces chronic pain and helps you stay healthy, youthful and active for life. New fitness research shows that a Balanced Nervous System and Healthy Connective Tissues equals a pain free life.

Revive-Restore will teach participants an easy way to accomplish this by rolling a soft foam roller over areas of your body…thereby rehydrating connective tissue and allowing the body to release built up tension. This self-massage technique will help minimize or relieve participants of chronic joint pain, join compression, high stress & anxiety, and it will also help with achieving better posture.

Join Maria to learn how to apply this method to your fitness lifestyle. Please wear comfortable fitness clothes and bare feet.

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What is LesMills GRIT®?

Les Mills GRIT is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout designed with short rounds of high-intensity exercise followed by periods of strategic recovery. The secret to ultimate results is not adding more workouts to your routine, but increasing their intensity. We recommend two HITT workouts a week as part of a balanced training plan.

Benefits of LesMills GRIT • Grow lean muscle tissue • Burn calories for hours after you work out • Get fit fast - 30 minutes is all it takes • Increase aerobic fitness

Workouts LES MILLS GRIT Strength Uses barbells, plates and bodyweight exercises to make you strong, toned and unbelievably fit.

LES MILLS GRIT Plyo Explosive agility training to build a lean and athletic body.

Interested in Personal or Small Group Training?

TriFit/Small Group Trainings-TRX, FitBoxing, and INFit* Free to Star Members | Basic Members: $35/month

LES MILLS GRIT Cardio Bodyweight exercises with a focus on speed and intensity to rapidly burn fat and improve your cardiovascular fitness.

Small Groups (less than 8) allow the trainer to give more specialized attention to form and movement patterns, guaranteeing a safe and effective workout.

Grit will be added to our “Winter 2” Group Fitness Schedule. Stay tuned to our JFitClub Facebook page for Demos, Technique Classes and Launch:

*See our Group Fitness Schedule for days/times (FitGround is closed during our Winter months, INFit is the inside version, held in our Gymnasium.)

https://www.facebook.com/jfitbridgewater/

Give the Gift of Fitness Personal Training Special

1 Hour PT Session $30

Attention JCC Members...take advantage of our “Give the Gift of Fitness Special”! Limit one per family. Good with any JCC Personal Trainer! Offer Expires 1/31/17. Stop at our Welcome Center to purchase today!

Personal Training One–on-One Train with a Certified Trainer who can show you the safe and correct way to train to obtain you fitness goals.

• 5 Session Pack: $250 • 10 Session Pack: $450 • Buddy Package (train with 10 Sessions, $300/Person

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Fitness Director x 9025 jmcintyre@ssbjcc.org

JFitClub Members Spotlight I finished the marathon in 6hrs and 10 minutes and the feeling of accomplishment was overwhelming!

If a marathon is in your future, this is definitely one to consider. The crowd support, entertainment and experiencing the five boroughs on foot was unbelievable.

The support I received from family, friends and co-workers was truly amazing. I was also very lucky to have a great running partner, Debra Distasi, who encouraged me with every “step” during my training. Most importantly, I could not have done any of this without the strong support of my husband, Joe, my daughter, Ava and my JCC Family!

Deb Hansch Amy Hathaway “If you can dream it, you can do it.” - Walt Disney I began my journey prepping for the 2016 NYC Marathon in December 2015 at the time I entered the marathon lottery.

I was turning 50 in 2016 and wanted to do something memorable. On March 8, 2016 I received the email confirmation that I had been picked to run! Immediately I began researching marathon training programs to ensure I made the most of the 8 months I had to prepare. Once I had decided on the right plan to fit my work and home schedule, I made sure to track my progress using a free application on my iPhone. The training plan encouraged me to use other forms of exercise, in addition to running, to ensure my muscles and my mind would be fit enough to endure the 26.2 miles.

The JCC fitness culture has been a part of my life for a long time. That fitness culture includes the many, many excellent instructors, class offerings and support systems extraordinaire. This long term relationship with the JCC has lead me to a super retirement where I can enjoy skiing, hiking and stand up paddling with my husband.

Thanks Joy McIntyre and all of the other instructors that offer world class Les Mills BodyPump classes....and my other favorite class, SPIN! And a special shout out to the entire cast of “fitness buddies” who attend BodyPump with me and inspire me to work a little harder every class!

The JCC is truly the place to be.

Being a member of the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC made it very easy for me to adhere to my training plan, and I relied on advice from the fitness staff along the way (Jane Schneiderman, Sandra Babalis and Julie Caliman).

I took BodyPump at least twice a week, ran four days a week and sprinkled in Spin and Yoga when I could. As the months went on and my running periods became longer, I had to make sure I was eating as healthy as possible and taking care not to overstrain my muscles.

The entire experience not only strengthened my body, it strengthened my willpower, my mind and my courage.

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STEPHANIE JOHNSON Aquatics Director x 9020 sjohnson@ssbjcc.org

Special Olympics Swim Team The Rising Tide

Sundays • 10:30am - 12:30pm Session I: Adults 18 and Over (10:30 - 11:30am) Session II: Ages 6 - 12 Years (11:30am - 12:30pm) The JCC Bridgewater Rising Tide Special Olympics Swim Team is a volunteer organization that introduces individuals with special needs to the wonders of swimming. As part of Special Olympics New Jersey Somerset County Area 10, we compete in three swim meets throughout the season: County, Area, and State. Athletes participating in this program should have a basic knowledge of swimming and be able to comfortably swim one length (25 yards) of freestyle and one length (25 yards) of backstroke. If you or an athlete is interested in joining, please contact Stephanie Johnson, Head Coach/Local Training Program Coordinator at 908-725-6994 x 9020 or SJohnson@ssbjcc.org.

Fun Nights for Adults with Special Needs!

Karaoke Night Saturday January 21 • 7-9pm

Karaoke, pizza, snacks, and fun!

Register by January 19 Fee: $10/Person

Bingo

Sunday February 12 • 6-9pm

Bingo, snacks, drinks, and fun!

Register by February 10 Fee: $10/Person

Pasta Dinner Party Sunday March 19 • 5-7pm

Pasta, DJ Dance Party and fun!

All proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Somerset County. Open to all ages.

Register by March 16 Fee: $10 per person To register for all events, please call our Welcome Center at 908-225-6994 x9018 or stop by.

SAVE THE DATE!

SAT, APRIL 29

Special Needs Private Lessons Private instruction for individuals with special needs are on an appointment basis. For more information and fees please contact the Aquatics Department at x9020 or SJohnson@ssbjcc.org.

DETAILS TO COME!

EAST COAST PRO WRESTLING presents

WRESTLING SMACK DOWN Benefiting our Special Needs Programs

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......................special needs ELLIE WILLOUGHBY

Special Services Director x 9029 ewilloughby@ssbjcc.org

Jewish Family Service’s Special Needs Support Groups Programs funded by the Nancy L. and Arthur E. Lee Fund for Special Needs and are open to people of all backgrounds.

Scholarships are available. For additional information or to register, please contact JFS at 908-725-7799 x 123; email admin@JewishFamilySvc.org

Social Learning Group

Children or Adolescents Coping with Aspergers Syndrome, High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders or Other Social Skills Disorders Sundays at the JCC Ages 13 - 16 years: 11:30am - 1:00pm Ages 8 - 12 years: 1:30 - 3:00pm

Welcome to our New Special Services Director,

Ellie Willoughby Coming in January...

2 New Programs!

• Adult Intern Program • Children’s Respite Program

Parent Support Group

Peer Support for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs Tuesday Evenings at JFS

Sibling Support Group

Peer Support for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs Thursdays Evenings at JFS

Social Club

Young Adults with Aspergers or Developmental Challenges This monthly activity group is offered to help participants socialize, practice skills, and share experiences in a relaxed, supportive and fun environment.

JFS

Aphasia Communications & Caregiver Support Groups at the J The Aphasia Communication Group meets twice a month at the JCC for people with aphasia, a communication disorder that occurs usually as the result of a stroke. The Aphasia Caregiver Support Group is for family members of people with aphasia. The first several trial sessions are free and the Group fee is $10/session.

To register for either group, or for more information, contact Wendy Greenspan at 973-530-3981 or wgreenspan@adleraphasiacenter.org.

Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties

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Discussions: Wednesday Afternoons at the J

Entertainment and Special Events...

Lunch Served at 12pm Followed by Program at 1pm Discounted Member Fee: $5 Fee: $7

A delicious Kosher lunch is served Wednesdays consisting of bread, salad, entrée with sides, coffee, tea and dessert.

For reservations, please call our Welcome Center at x9018.

Dave DeLuca • January 25 Come enjoy a Sinatra sound alike!

LISA KOPMAN

Director of Adult & Senior Programs/Relationships x 9009 lkopman@ssbjcc.org

Mah Jongg Lessons Every Thursday • 1:00 - 2:30pm $75 for maximum of 8 lessons

If playing Mah Jongg is a game you always wanted to learn, now is your chance!! Come on your own or bring your friends! Call or stop by the Welcome Center to register.

Tony Saxon • February 22 Another great afternoon of music.

Michael Healy • March 29 Come for an afternoon of magic!

Estere Diva • April 26 This singer is an international concert vocalist. Estere was born in Israel and began her career in the Israeli Army, entertaining the troops. She’s performed in musicals, tv shows and movies.

Ted Chletsos • May 24 “Terrific Ted the Tenor” has performed on Broadway and shares a magnificent voice.

Bridge at the J

Tuesday mornings • 10:00am

Free to JCC Members or $2/Person

Come on your own or bring your group. You must be an experienced player, no beginners please.

Mah Jongg at the J!

Art of the Masters

Come Play Mah Jongg Mondays at 12:00pm

Wednesday • 1:30pm January 18 and March 22

Free to All!

Discounted Member Fee: $5 | Fee: $7

Bring a foursome and enjoy an afternoon of playing Mah Jongg with your group. Bring a dairy lunch or snacks (optional). Complimentary coffee is served.

Join us while we learn about different artists and create a masterpiece of our own. Lunch will be served prior to the class.

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thought provoking

thursdays It’s interesting, it’s educational and it’s all right here at the J! All Programs: Thursdays at 12:30pm or 7:00pm 12:30pm programs include a bagel “and”

$5/Person

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Jason Gewirtz, Israel’s Edge: The story of the IDF’s Most Elite Unit –Talpiot January 12 • 7pm Israel’s edge is about Talpiot, a special unit of the Israel Defense Forces, considered to be the most elite of the army. Instead of learning to fight, the few soldiers selected each year ”learn how to think”, enlisting for at least 10 years to design the weapons that will protect Israel for generations to come.

Eliezer Sobel, L’Chaim!

A book for memory. Pictures to evoke memories of Jewish life February 9 • 7pm Beautiful and rich Jewish–themed photographs with simple, easy-toread captions in big print, designed to stimulate memories in Jewish patients suffering with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Each page stands on its own, and thus no memory is required to contemplate and enjoy each individual selection.

Janice Kaplan, The Gratitude Diaries How a Year Looking on the Bright Side Can Transform your Life February 16 • 12:30pm Gratitude is a very Jewish concept. When we say a blessing over bread, it raises the moment from the ordinary to the extraordinary. It makes us appreciate the specialness of what we have. The many blessings Jews say everyday are expressions of gratitude.

Felice Cohen – 90 Lessons for Living Large in 90 Square Feet (…or more) March 2 • 12:30pm Histapkut bamuat, being content with less, is considered a virtue in Jewish law. This book shows that living small for 5 years made her life big. It also offers lessons to help others downsize, organize and realize the life they want to live, in whatever size space they choose.

Co-sponsored by the United Way Caregiver’s Coalition.

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Director of Adult & Senior Programs/Relationships x 9009 lkopman@ssbjcc.org

Mache M Seibel, The Estrogen Window The Breakthrough Guide to Being Healthy, Energized, and Hormonally BalancedThrough Perimenopause, Menopause and Beyond March 16 • 12:30pm

An international health expert on women’s wellness and menopause presents groundbreaking research explaining how every woman has a window of opportunity to begin estrogen replacement.

Josh Aaronson, Orchestra of Exiles April 27 • 7pm The story of Bronislaw Huberman, the Israel Philharmonic, and the one thousand Jews He Saved from Nazi Horrors. As a teenager, violinist Bronislaw Huberman toured Europe and received invitations to play for Royalty. But as an adult, witnessing the rising threat of Nazism, Huberman conceived of an ingenious crusade that would become his greatest legacy forming the Palestine Symphony.

Hold The D ate!

Distinguished Guest Speaker

Sgt. Ben Anthony FOUNDER, OUR SOLDIERS SPEAK

Tuesday, April 4 6:30pm Raritan Valley Country Club Bridgewater, New Jersey

Educate, Celebrate & Enjoy Dinner!

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AARP Driver Safety Program Monday, March 6 9:30am - 3:00pm

Fee: $20/AARP Member $25/Non-Member The nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course geared especially to your safety needs! Open to any licensed drivers. You could be eligible to save 5% for 3 years and 2 points off your license!

Bring your driver’s license and a dairy lunch.

Leave the JCC at 10:00am. Enjoy the comforts of a Coach Bus, choose the restaurant of your choice for lunch, and then enjoy this new and exciting Broadway show. We will be returning approximately 6:00pm.

Natasha, Pierre & THE GREAT COMET of 1812 stars multiplatinum recording artist Josh Groban in his Broadway debut.

Natasha is a beautiful ingénue visiting Moscow while she waits for her beloved fiancé Andrey to return from the war. In a moment of indiscretion, she is seduced by the dashing (but already married) Anatole and her position in society is ruined. Her only hope lies with Pierre (Groban), the lonely outsider whose love and compassion for Natasha may be the key to her redemption… and to the renewal of his own soul.

Mary Poppins

Movie Day at the J

Bring the Family to see this Classic at the Papermill Playhouse

Fridays • 12:00pm 1/6, 2/3, 3/10, 4/7 Discounted Member Fee: $5 | Fee: $7 Come in from the cold and enjoy!

Includes popcorn, pizza and a movie. Please call the Welcome Center at x9018 to register.

Sun., June 11, 2017 1:30pm Matinee

Discounted Member Fee: $65 | Fee: $70 (Transportation is on your own.)

Grounds for Sculpture What’s Better Than a Walk Through the Gardens on a Beautiful Spring Day? Register for all of our exciting day trips at the Welcome Center, online at www.ssbjcc.org or call 908-725-6994 x9018 Some trips have limited space. All trips are non-refundable.

The Great Comet Starring Josh Grobin at The Imperial Theater in NYC

SOLD OUT!

Contact the Welcome Center to be added to the waitlist.

Wed., March 22 10:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday, April 27 9:30am - 2:30pm Hamilton, NJ

Discounted Member Fee: $30 | Fee: $35

(Lunch is not included in the fee.)

Join us for a guided tour of the gardens, and then enjoy lunch at the famous Rat’s restaurant. Leave the JCC at 9:30am and return back approximately 2:30pm.

Trip is limited to 13 people, so register early!

Discounted Member Fee: $150 | Fee: $170

(Fee Includes Coach Bus and Orchestra Seat.)

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SAT, FEB 25 • 8PM

••••••••••••••••••• DOORS OPEN AT 7:15PM ••••••••••••••••••• $24 DISCOUNTED MEMBER RATE • $35 FEE

AGES 13 & OLDER • BYOB AND FOOD • DESSERT PROVIDED

• Who they are Four musicians who channel John, Paul, George, and Ringo—so well, in fact, that the lads who play John and Paul were filmed for use in The Beatles Rock Band game.

• Which era of the Beatles they emulate All of them, from their mop-top days to their days of psychedelic outfits and long hair.

• What you’ll see at the show Elaborate costumes and a video history of the ’60s • What you’ll hear The poppy chorus of “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” the consciousness-altering melody of “Strawberry Fields Forever,” the soulful strains of “Let It Be,” and more than 30 other hits.

CALL THE WELCOME CENTER AT 908-725-6994 TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

......................... jewish LIFE DEBBIE GOLDEN

Special Projects & Marketing Director x 9003 dgolden@ssbjcc.org

Jason Gewirtz, Israel’s Edge The Story of the IDF’s Most Elite Unit - Talpiot

Thursday, January 12 • 7:00pm Fee: $5

Israel’s Edge is about Talpiot, a special unit of the Israel Defense Forces considered to be the most elite in the army. Instead of learning to fight, the few soldiers selected each year ‘learn how to think,’ enlisting for at least ten years to design the weapons that will protect Israel for generations to come.

Jason Gerwirtz is an Executive Producer at the business news network CNBC. He has covered Israel for CNBC and NBC News.

Eliezer Sobel, L’Chaim!

Thursday, February 9 7:00pm Fee: $5

Beautiful and rich Jewishthemed photographs with simple, easy-to-read captions in big print, designed to stimulate memories in Jewish patients suffering with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The book is intended to provide an activity for caregivers and health aides to share with our loved ones with memory loss, to provoke conversation, reminisce and tender moments of joy and connection.

Elizer Sobel is the author of Blue Sky, White Clouds: A Book for Memory Challenged adults, as well as Minyan: Ten Jewish Menin a World That is Heartbroken, winner of the Peter Taylor Prize for the novel; The 99th Monkey, a memoir; and Wild Heart Dancing.

All programs at the JCC unless otherwise noted.

Janice Kaplan, The Gratitude Diaries How a Year Looking on the Bright Side Can Transform Your Life Thursday, February 16 • 12:30pm Fee: $5 (includes bagel “and”)

Gratitude is a very Jewish concept. When we say blessings over the bread it raises the moment from the ordinary to the extraordinary. It makes us appreciate the specialness of what we have. A mix of serious research study, personal memoir, and prescriptive advice, The Gratitude Diaries takes readers on a smart and witty journey to discover how gratitude can transform every aspect of life: marriage and friendship, money and ambition, and health and fitness.

Janice Kaplan has enjoyed wide success as a magazine editor, television producer, writer and journalist. A former editor of Parade magazine, she is the author of thirteen books including New York Times bestsellers.

Felice Cohen, 90 Lessons for Living Large in 90 Square Feet Thursday, March 2 • 12:30pm

Fee: $5/person (includes bagel “and”) Histapkut bamuat, being content with less, is considered a virtue in Jewish law.

Felice Cohen would say that living in 90 square feet makes her pretty virtuous.

This inspiration self-help book shows how living small for five years made her life big. It also offers lessons to help others downsize, reorganize, and realize the life they want to love, in whatever size space they choose.

Event co-sponsored by the United Way Caregiver’s Coalition.

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Yossi Klein Halevi, The 50th Anniversary of the Six Day War – Its Impact on Israeli Society Then and Now Thursday, March 16 • 7:00pm Location: Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough Fee: $10

Yossi Klein Halevi is a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.

Together with Imam Abdullah Antepli of Duke University, he co-directs the Institute’s Muslim Leadership Initiative. He is a former contributing editor of the New Republic and writes frequently for the op-ed pages of leading American newspapers. Yossi has been active in Middle East reconciliation work, and serves as chairman of Open House, an Arab Israeli-Jewish Israeli center in the town of Ramle, near Tel Aviv. He was one of the founders of the former Israeli-Palestinian Media Forum, which brought together Israeli and Palestinian journalists.

Yossi Klein Halevi was born in New York. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies from Brooklyn College and an MS in Journalism from Northwestern University. He moved to Israel in 1982, and lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Sarah, a landscape designer, and their three children.

Special Projects & Marketing Director x 9003 dgolden@ssbjcc.org

Irma Horowitz Israeli Short Film Series Featuring Falafel & Films Films by students of the Ma’Aleh School of Television and the Arts in Jerusalem Thursday, April 6 • 6:30pm

$12/In Advance; $15/Day of Event (includes falafel dinner)

Father (Bringing the Wind) Eyal returns home from a trip to India where he made the decision to become religiously observant. His secular parents are scared and shocked by the change in him.

The transformation is hardest for Eyal’s father, who has long planned that his son will join him as a partner in his successful law firm. No longer able to bear conflict and pain at home Eyal leaves to take refuge in a Breslov Hassidic community. It is in this totally unfamiliar environment that he must somehow build the bridge that will lead him back to his family.

Mache M. Seibel, The Estrogen Window

Additonal Films to be Announced.

The Breakthrough Guide to Being Healthy, Energized, and Hormonally Balanced- Through Perimenopuase, Menopause, and Beyond

Kim Friedman and Kate Siegel, Mother, Can You Not?

Thursday, March 16 • 12:30pm Location: SSBJCC Fee: $5

Dr. Mache Seibel, an international health expert on women’s wellness and menopause, presents ground breaking research explaining how every woman has a window of opportunity to begin estrogen replacement. If begun at the right time, estrogen can lower the risk of breast cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease, while minimizing menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irritability and more. The Estrogen Window will eliminate your confusion, calm your fear, and help make you a more informed partner with your healthcare providers.

This program is supported by the Irma Horowitz Endowment Fund.

Wednesday, April 19• 7:00pm Location: SSBJCC Fee: $5

There is nothing more wonderful than a mother’s love. There is also nothing more annoying. Who else can proudly insist that you’re perfect while simultaneously making you question every career, fashion, and relationship decision you have ever made?

Kim Friedman is an Emmy-nominated director of primetime television, including Beverly Hills 90210, Star Trek Voyager and more. She is also a distinguished theater director, having received two Obie nominations and two LA Drama Critics Awards. Kate Siegel is a writer and social media guru behind the Instagram account @CrazyJewishMom. She has been featured on Buzzfeed, Elite Daily, The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, People Magazine, Nightline and the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

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Club Gelbe Stern, Cabaret at the J! Berlin’s Last Starlit Night Step back in time to the 1930’s Conceived by Alexis Fishman Directed by Sharone Halevy Written by Alexis Fishman and James Millar

Saturday, April 22 • 7:30pm Location: SSBJCC Fee: $25 Show and Dinner

It is 1933 in divinely decadent Berlin. Erika Stern is the queen of the Weimar Cabaret scene. Feisty, sassy and always provocative, her show embodies the excess and daring of her time. But as the Nazi’s rise to power, tonight’s performance will be her last. The lights go down and the audience holds their breath. Club Gelbe Stern tells the story of Erika Stern, a fictional Jewish Chanteuse living and performing in Berlin as the Nazis take power. Erika is provocative, sassy, feisty, and above all determined to give a magnificent performance to her loyal audience.

Josh Aronson, Orchestra of Exiles The Story behind Bronislaw Huberman, the Israel Philharmonic, and the 1,000 Jews He Saved From Nazi Horrors Thursday, April 27 • 7:00pm Location: SSBJCC Fee: $5

As a teenager, violinist Bronislaw Huberman toured Europe and received invitations to play for royalty. But as an adult, witnessing the rising threat of Nazism, Huberman conceived an ingenious crusade the that would become his greatest legacy: forming the Palestine Symphony Orchestra, which would become the lauded Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Huberman arranged the safe passage of hundreds of Jewish musicians and their families out of Nazi controlled territories. His tireless campaigning for the project saved nearly 1,000 Jews from the approaching Holocaust. Huberman’s triumph of art over cruelty was heard around the world.

Josh Aronson is an Academy Awardnominated documentary and film writer, producer, and director. He has worked with Showtime, PBS, the Discovery Channel, and others and his films have won awards all over the world. He is also a concert pianist who regularly performs chamber music in New York.

Judy Batalion, White Walls A Memoir about Motherhood, Daughterhood and the Mess in Between Tuesday, May 16 • 7:00pm Location: SSBJCC Fee: $5 (includes bagel “and”)

Judy Batalion grew up in a house filled with piles of junk and layers of dust, suffocated by old magazines, swivel chairs, and VHS tapes obsessively gathered by her hoarder mother. At the first chance, she escaped the clutter to create a new identity - made of order, regimen, and clean white walls - until she found herself enmeshed in life’s biggest chaos: motherhood. Confronted with the daunting task of raising a daughter after her own dysfunctional childhood, Judy reflected on her upbringing and the lives of her mother and grandmother, both Holocaust survivors. What she discovered astonished her. Told with heartbreaking honesty and plenty of humor, Judy’s poignant account of stuff and survival explores navigating the messiness of motherhood, how trauma passes through generations, and the indelible marks that others and daughters make on each other’s lives.

Judy Batalion studied at Harvard and worked as a curator and comedian in London before settling in New York. She was a columnist for the New York Times and has appeared in numerous publications and magazines.

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Games Games Inflatables Inflatables DJ • Petting Zoo DJArts • Petting Zoo & Crafts Arts & Crafts Make your own Hamantaschen Make yourFood ownfor Hamantaschen Prizes• purchase.

Prizes•..tons Food of forfun! purchase. ..tons of fun!

Sunday, March 5 Sunday, March 5 11:30am-12:30pm 12:30-4:00pm

11:30am-12:30pm 12:30-4:00pm General Admission Sensory Awareness Hour General Admission Sensory Awareness Hour

$20/child includes unlimited activities. Adults are Free! $20/child includes unlimited activities. Adults are Free!

More details to come!

More details to come!

Presented by the JCC, Temple Sholom and Congregation Knesseth Israel and open to the entire community.

Presented by the JCC, Temple Sholom and Congregation Knesseth Israel and open to the entire community.

Bring a non-perishable item for the local food bank.

Bringfrom a non-perishable item for the–local food the bank.

Free Shuttle Bus provided 685 route 202/206 in Bridgewater right around corner from the JCC! Free Shuttle Bus provided from 685 route 202/206 in Bridgewater – right around the corner from the JCC!

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Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Walk

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Sunday, April 23 9:00am Start Details to come!