jewish community center
SHIMON AND SARA BIRNBAUM
JCCBRIDGEWATER
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775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 • (908) 725-6994 • ssbjcc.org
Stacey Herman Camp Director x223 sherman@ssbjcc.org
Lauren Paniccia Camp Director x264 lpaniccia@ssbjcc.org
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Laura Friedman
Executive Director x213; lfriedman@ssbjcc.org
Paige Silberfein
Associate Executive Director x207; psilberfein@ssbjcc.org
Connie Adamo
Bookkeeper x209; cadamo@ssbjcc.org
Andrea Berkow
Chief Financial Officer x263; aberkow@ssbjcc.org
Laura Brathwaite
Water Fitness Coordinator; laura.brathwaite@ssbjcc.org
Cindy Elgrably
Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate x217; celgrably@ssbjcc.org
Jamie Fawcett
Receptionist x201; jfawcett@ssbjcc.org
Deby Goldberg
Receptionist x201; dgoldberg@ssbjcc.org
Debbie Golden
Special Projects/Marketing Director x210; dgolden@ssbjcc.org
Carol Goldstein
Administrative Assistant x215; cgoldstein@ssbjcc.org
Eli Goldstein
Youth Services/After School Director x310; eligoldstein@ssbjcc.org
Stacey Herman
Co-Camp Director & Family/Judaic Programming x201; sherman@ssbjcc.org
Stephanie Johnson
Aquatics Director x230; sjohnson@ssbjcc.org
Ken Kaus
Web/Social Media Director x227; kkaus@ssbjcc.org
Jay Kellogg
Assistant Fitness Director x225; jkellogg@ssbjcc.org
Caryn Kenin
Grant Writer x220; ckenin@ssbjcc.org
Lisa Kopman
Director of Adult & Senior Progams/Relationships x206; lkopman@ssbjcc.org
Dear JCC Family, As we work our way through the comments and responses received from our JCC’s Benchmarking report, there are a few items which really caught my attention. Provided to us by the JCC Association, Benchmarking highlights both positive aspects and criticisms of the way we operate your JCC. Absolutely, the overwhelming impression that we receive is that our membership is grateful and supportive of the hard work and best efforts that are put forth by our board, our staff and our volunteers. Never-the-less, we know there are always things that need improvement, best-practices from other JCCs that we can adapt, and valid criticism that must be addressed. We want you to know that we value your feedback and take everything you say to heart. We thank you for taking the time to take the survey, and we want you to know that we are here to meet yours and the community needs and are always working to be better and innovative! One of the ways in which we do this is through our month-long initiative called “JCC March Mitzvah Madness -- on the Road to Making a Difference”. Giving to others is an obligation in Judaism, a duty that cannot be forsaken even by those who are themselves in need. So although we, too are a charity, we felt that it was our duty, and our great pleasure to help others. It is because of this that during this past March we dedicated ourselves to making a difference! We are so pleased to be helping people right here in our local community, as well as in Israel. Our staff has gone above and beyond in creating an atmosphere of helping and giving to others. I am extremely proud of their kindness and dedication. It is so gratifying to see the strong sense of caring that our staff shows through their Mitzvah Projects. We are proud to announce that... we raised $670 for Israel’s Save a Child’s Heart organization; held a Zumba-a-thon that had 60 participants and raised more than $1,200 for the Children’s Brain Tumor Project; and sponsored a night of bingo with 160 attendees that raised more than $6,000 for the Elle Foundation that grants second wishes to children with a recurrence of cancer. In addition, we have been collecting items, including Kosher food items and household products for Israeli families with a family member undergoing cancer treatment in New Jersey; toiletries for the homeless to be distributed by SHIP, the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program; and used towels and blankets to benefit a local animal shelter. As we go to press, we are planning the final event of March Mitzvah Madness, a pasta dinner to benefit Special Olympics Somerset County.As always, our doors are always open and your comments are welcome. Your membership continues to be highly valued. Enjoy the spring and have a great holiday season. Yours truly,
Jolee Klugherz
Swim Team Administrator; jccswimteam@ssbjcc.org
Ellen McCloskey
Membership Associate x275: emccloskey@ssbjcc.org
Joy McIntyre
Fitness Director x226; jmcintyre@ssbjcc.org
Lauren Paniccia
Co-Camp Director x264; lpaniccia@ssbjcc.org
Sarah Pollak
Membership Director/Office Manager x205; spollak@ssbjcc.org
Carol Sacca
Richard Skydell
President, JCC Board of Directors
President
Jinny Strawderman Rinat Turel
Jewish/Israeli Program Coordinator; rturel@ssbjcc.org
Richard Skydell
President-Elect Seth Geldzahler
Dawn Van Ness
1st Vice President
Aviv Wagner
2nd Vice President
Asst. Early Childhood Director/Dance School Director x266; dvanness@ssbjcc.org Fitness Associate/Personal Trainer x225; awagner@ssbjcc.org
Carole Webb
Recreation & Sports Director/Swim Club Director x212; cwebb@ssbjcc.org
Geoff Feinstein
Josh Leibner
Vice President-at-Large
Steve Saperstein
Linda Weiss
Early Childhood Director x208; lweiss@ssbjcc.org
Ward Weiland
Director, Competitive Swimming x252; wweiland@ssbjcc.org
Robert Wojciechowski
Maintenance Director x224; rwojo@ssbjcc.org
Peter Giraldi, Maribel Melendez, Amir Bennett, Joe Roehrich, Hugo Antesana / Maintenance Staff
Executive Director
JCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Accounting/Payroll & Camp Registrar x209; carolsacca@ssbjcc.org Accounting/Billing x239; jstrawderman@ssbjcc.org
Laura Friedman
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, 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: Ross Bernstein, Jack Levinston, Ethan Shiman
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Special Events at the J... A Night to Celebrate Israel Tuesday, April 12, 2016
SUNDAY
MAY 1
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Heroes & Villians 5k Race
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Designer Handbag Bingo
May 19
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NEW! Mayfest Beer Tasting
May 21
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Camp Ruach
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Jewish Family Programming
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Early Childhood
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Sports & Recreation
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Dance School
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JCrew
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Aquatics
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Swim Team
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Fitness
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Summer Swim Club
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Special Needs
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Adult Programs
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Jewish LIFE
JCC 2016 SPRING/SUMMER HOURS ANNUAL! Golf & Tennis Outing
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Monday - Thursday 5:45am - 10:00pm
(Fitness Center & Indoor Pool close at 9:45pm)
Friday 5:45am - 5:00pm
(Fitness Center & Indoor Pool close at 4:45pm)
Saturday 1:00pm - 6:00pm
(Fitness Center & Indoor Pool close at 5:45pm)
NEW! Elton John Tribute Band JULY 30, 2016
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Sunday 7:00am - 9:00pm
(Fitness Center & Indoor Pool close at 8:45pm) Effective May 29 - September 4:
Summer Sunday Hours 7:00am - 5:30pm
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Over 25 Different Beers! H O L I D AY H O U R S
Muisc • Brewing Demonstration
Friday, Saturday & Sunday April 22, 23, 24 Passover The JCC will close early on Friday at 3pm in observance of the first night of Passover. The JCC will remain closed on Saturday and Sunday for the first two days of Passover. Passover begins on the 14th of Nisan and commemorates the biblical story of Exodus, when Jews were liberated from slavery in Egypt. Called “Pesach” (pay-sak) in Hebrew, Passover is a celebration of freedom.
Monday, May 30 The JCC will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. The Summer Swim Club will be open to Star and Swim Club Members.
Monday, July 4 The JCC and Camp Ruach will be closed in observance of Independence Day. The Summer Swim Club will be open to Star and Swim Club Members.
Monday, September 5 The JCC will be closed in observance of Labor Day. The Summer Swim Club will be open to Star and Swim Club Members.
BEER TASTING Outdoors at theJcc
May 21 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.
7-10pm
$35/person before May 19 $40/person after May 19 Food Available for Purchase (Must be 21 or older to attend)
EVENT WILL BE HELD INDOORS IF INCLEMENT WEATHER
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with shalom stacey & rinat STACEY HERMAN Family/Judaic Programming x 223 sherman@ssbjcc.org
NEW!
Tot Shabbat Last Friday of the Month, 10:30 - 11:15am April 29 and May 27
Free to JCC Members, $5 Per Day/Fee for all guests 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 children 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 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/school week. During July and August, our Shabbat celebration will be held Fridays at 5:00pm, poolside at the Summer Swim Club.
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Pre Passover/ Hebrew School Panel Thursday, April 14 · 5:30pm $5/Child (Parents are Free)
Join us for pizza and Passover craft and dessert. While the children are busy crafting, we will be offering a panel for parents that will answer questions about the local synagogues and religious schools. This program, held in conjunction with local synagogues in Somerset County, will answer all of your questions. Register at the Welcome Center online at www.ssbjcc.org or call 908-725-6994 x201.
Yom Ha’atzmaut/Shabbat Celebration
Make Passover Granola
Friday, May 13 · 5:30pm
Tuesday, April 19 · 10am, 2pm and 7pm Samplings in the Main JCC Lobby Free to All!
Come sample this easy granola recipe that is wonderful to eat throughout Passover. Great as a snack, mixed in yogurt, or as cereal. Add on extra ingredients that are your favorites. Will be in the front Lobby of the JCC for you to sample. Recipe will also be available.
$15/Child (Adults are Free) Join us for an evening of DJ, Games, Crafts & Fun! Enjoy a falafel dinner for the adults and chicken nuggets & fries for the kids.
Passover Scavenger Hunt Monday, April 25 - Saturday, April 30 Free to All!
Adults: Find all 10 Plagues hidden around the JCC. Get a game card from the Welcome Center. Fill out the locations of the 10 Plagues and hand it in for a prize! Children: Find our Afiko-man who is hiding around the JCC. He is a matza man. Find Afiko-man in 10 locations around the JCC, fill it out on your game card and win a prize!! Game card and prizes are at the Welcome Center. (Free to all!) The 10 plagues were ten disasters sent upon Egypt by G-d to convince Pharaoh to free the Israelite slaves from the bondage and oppression they had endured in Egypt for 400 years. They are read at the Seder during Passover. The plagues were water into blood, frogs, lice, wild animals, diseased livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, death of firstborn.
Shavuot, Shabbat & Lag B’Omer Drumming Circle • Fire Pit & S’mores Family Games • Crafts • Pita Making Friday, June 3 · 5:30pm Free to All!
Open to everyone of all ages! Join us at the camp field behind the JCC building. In the event of rain, celebration will be held inside. Bring a blanket and wear white to welcome Shabbat. This event is a dairy potluck dinner. Please sign up with what you are bringing on www.perfectpotluck.com (Meal Name: JCC Password: lagbomer). If you have any questions, please contact Rinat Turel at rinatturel1@gmail.com.
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LINDA WEISS Early Childhood Director x 208 lweiss@ssbjcc.org
Our Philosophy Our thoughtfully prepared learning environments reflect the children’s interests and challenge mastery of skills. Our rooms are set up in learning centers that allow selfdirected, small group play. Additionally, teachers plan guided learning experiences that develop skill building and comprehension. A love of learning flourishes in an inviting setting that is safe, nurturing and stimulating. We have developed reassuring routines that promote the development of social, emotional and physical skills.
Our Curriculum We use Creative Curriculum which is one of the developmentally appropriate and research based curriculums recommended by the New Jersey Department of Education and is aligned with the New Jersey Teaching and Learning Standards. Our state certified and licensed teachers plan and develop a language rich environment that promotes each child’s intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth. Daily schedules include active and quiet times, gross and fine motor activities. Our children play in our beautiful, fenced outdoor playground, as weather permits. Through project learning, children explore their interests. Children are surrounded by books, literacy and exposure to the alphabet to prepare them for reading proficiency. Manipulatives and games reinforce number ability and concepts. Fine motor skills are built through hands on activities and writing. Our school celebrates all of the Jewish holidays and traditions throughout the year and teaches about Israel. We participate in SHEVA—the JCCs of North America Learning Framework.
About The Blaustein Early Childhood Center • Full & Half Day programs for Infants through Full Day Kindergarten • Extended Day Program 7:30am - 6:00pm year round • Separate Infant and Toddler Rooms • Small classes and high staff-to-child ratio Award-winning Camp program • Swim Instruction, Music, Yoga and Gym classes included • After School Enrichment classes: Soccer, Karate, Dance, Swim, Tumbling, JCC Dance School • Secure website offering communication, pictures and daily activities • Family activities throughout the year When you enroll in the JCC and the Preschool at the Blaustein Early Childhood Center, you become part of our welcoming and caring community. We are proud of our commitment to provide outstanding academic and developmentally appropriate programs for our children. We are licensed by the State of NJ and have a high staffto-child ratio in each classroom. Our bright, modern facility is located within the JCC in a separate and secure early childhood wing. Parents are always welcome to visit with their special talents or join in our celebrations.
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Assistant Early Childhood Director x 266 dvanness@ssbjcc.org
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 Linda Weiss
Director • x208 • lweiss@ssbjcc.org
Dawn Van Ness
Assistant Early Childhood Director x266 • dvanness@ssbjcc.org
Carol Ballow • Crista Ballow • Samantha Ballow Jackye Feagan • Joy Gonzales • Rachel Horowitz Stacey LaRue • Debby Lubliner • Lia Malatesta Jackie Marshall • Jackie Melnick Jessica Lakota-Shelus • Corey Spero Michele Tucker • Amy Weinstein • Laurie Weitz Beverly Woodruff
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
Thursday & Friday, May 5-6 • Preschool Help support the Blaustein Early Childhood Center with some beautiful plants in time for Mother’s Day.
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CAROLE WEBB
Sports & Recreation Director x 212 cwebb@ssbjcc.org
Now Part of Jr. NBA...
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basketball everyone...
Boys and Girls Grades 1 to 8 This Sunday afternoon clinic is a great way for
Youth Basketball Clinic
10 Weeks – 1 hour per week
Spring Session – 9 Classes
• Professional coaching Sundays, May 1•Skill - June 19– Fun (Noactivities class 5/29) instruction •Organized 5 on 5 court scrimmage 1:00 - 2:00pm (Grades 1 - 2) •Organized team competition 2:15 - 3:15pm (Grades 3 - 5) 3:30 - 4:30pm•Boys (Grades 6 skill - 8) and Girls of all levels welcome
Discounted Member Fee: $136 | Fee: $160 Dates:
Sept. 27–isDec. 13 way for your child Our Sunday afternoon clinic a great to stay fit and have fun playing basketball with their Time: friends! 9 Weeks - 1 hour per week
Larry Cubas Men’s Basketball League
Adults 18 years and older Thursdays beginning June 9 8:30am - 12:00pm REGISTER BY JUNE 2
Discounted Member Fee: $90 | Fee: $120 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!
Grades 1- 2: 1:00-2:00pm
Grades 3-5: 2:15-3:15pm Professional Coaching • Skill Instruction • Fun Activities Grades 6-8: 3:30-4:30pmTeam Competition 5-on-5 Court Scrimmage • Organized T-shirts are given at the first session. Prizes awarded Discounted Member Fee: $170 during final session! Boys and Girls of all skill levels Fee: $200 welcome. To register10today 908-725-6994, x201. Weeks, call 1 hr. per week
Register Now! Call: 908.725.6994 x201
www.on-the-court.net On the Court, LLC Phone: 908.334.5075 wendy@on-the-court.net
“Bounce Out the Stigma” Special Needs Basketball Clinic See Special Needs Page for more info!
Men’s 35 & Older Basketball League
Tuesdays beginning June 7 7:00 - 10:00pm REGISTER BY MAY 31
Discounted Member Fee: $90 | Fee: $120 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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Maximum of 6 participants per session
Times:
NEW CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER
Level 1 (Ages 5-8) Session 1, 1-2pm Session 2, 2-3pm WEBB LevelCAROLE 2 (Ages 9-12) Session 1, 4pm Sports & Recreation Session 2, 5pm Director ! Register Online: www.ssbjcc.org
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Elevation Tennis takes an age-appropriate, holistic cwebb@ssbjcc.org approach to developing young tennis players from those brand new to the game to competition -level athletes. With a unique emphasis on supportive youth development, our program empowers participants to play with confidence, enthusiasm and a love of the game. We believe that elite tennis instruction can serve as a vehicle to learn sportsmanship, teamwork and the spirit of healthy competition...while having fun! Any cancellations due to weather will be added to the end of the session same day and time. To learn more, visit us at elevationtennis.com
HIP HOP • JAZZ • TAP • BALLET
Spring/Summer Tennis Clinic Sundays, May 15 - August 14 SPRING: May 15 - June 19 (No class May 29) SUMMER: July 17 - August 14 Lev I (Ages 5-8): 3:00 - 4:00pm Lev II (Ages 9-12): 4:00 - 5:00pm Adult Beginners (Ages 13 & up): 5:00 - 6:00pm Fee: $106/Participant
Sports Buffet
Soccer • Tennis • Tball/Baseball • Basketball
The JCC will once again be partnering with Elevation Tennis to offer spring and summer clinics for both youth and adults. Elevation Tennis takes an age – appropriate, holistic approach to developing tennis players - from those brand new to the game to competition-level athletes. Their program empowers participants to play with confidence, enthusiasm and love of the game. Cancellations due to weather will be made up at the end of each session.
Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:00pm April 24 - May 24 (8 weeks) Ages 3-5 years
Limit 6 participants per age group. Registration deadlines: Spring: May 11; Summer: July 13
Introducing your 3-5 year olds to sports at the JCC! This 8 week program teaches your child a variety of new sports. Every 2 weeks the sport changes.
Evolution Training Center
Fee: $100/Child
Evolution Tumble & Cheer Ages: Grades K - 5 Thursdays, 8 Weeks April 21 - June 9 4:00 - 4:45pm (Grades K - 2) 4:45 - 5:30pm (Grades 3 - 5) Fee: $100/Child
Our new after school program for Grades K-5 is a 45-minute tumbling and cheer instruction at the JCC by staff from Evolution Training Center. Learn tumbling fundamentals through intermediate skills including rolls, handstands, cartwheels, cheer motions and stunting.
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ELI GOLDSTEIN
Youth Services & After School Director x 310 eligoldstein@ssbjcc.org
CREW Afterschool
JCrew
Bridgewater
Register Now!
for 2016-17 School Year Join the Bridgewater CREW! A safe, fun and educational environment after your child’s school day.
JCrew After School
Monday - Friday, 3:00 - 6:00pm 2016-17 JCREW DAILY SCHEDULE
• H omework Time: Monday thru Thursday, 3pm to 4pm
• H Igh Staff-to-child ratio: 8 to 1 • S pecial Daily Activities included in tuition start at 4pm or sooner:
Contact your JCrew “Captain” Eli 908.725.6225 x310 or eligoldstein@ssbjcc.org Download registration form at ssbjcc.org/jcrew
MONDAY: Zumba TUESDAY: Cooking WEDNESDAY: Yoga THURSDAY: Art FRIDAY: Free Swim
• F all Enrichments coming in September: Mixed Martial Arts, Robotics, Piano, Fitness Class, and Cooking
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ER M T M SU NCER CO
(Indoors in the event of rain)
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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.
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.
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.
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
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 April 17 April 19 April 20 June 11 June 12 June 15
10:00am - 1:00pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm 10:00am - 1:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Go to ssbjcc.org/aquatics for full course descriptions, dates and fee information.
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
Special Needs Small Group & Private Lessons 6 - 12 Years
Small group lessons are available for children with special needs. Private instruction is also available on an appointment basis. Form more information, please contact Aquatics at x230 or email Stephanie Johnson at sjohnson@ssbjcc.org.
S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2016 P R I VAT E / S E M I P R I VAT E S W I M INSTRUCTION April 30 - August 15 • 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 1 Student/ Discounted Member Fee: $35 | Fee: $40 2-3 Students/ Fee: $20
45 Minute Lesson 1 Student/ Discounted Member Fee: $50 | Fee: $55 2-3 Students/ Fee: $35
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STEPHANIE JOHNSON Aquatics Director x 230 sjohnson@ssbjcc.org
Lifeguard Training Full Course The purpose of this course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Please note, this is a blended learning course. This course consists of classroom and online assignments.
Lifeguard Training Review Course This course allows a lifeguard to review written and physical skills for Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with an American Red Cross Instructor prior to taking the written and practical portions of the Lifeguard Training recertification test.
Lifeguard Management Course The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Management course is to provide aquatic managers and lifeguard supervisors with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage lifeguards and promote the safety of patrons and employees of aquatics facilities. This is an online course only.
CPR/AED For Health Care Providers Challenge This course allows for lifeguards to challenge written and physical skills for CPR/AED for Lifeguards or for health care providers looking for renewal of their certification.
Lifeguard Training Instructor Course The purpose of the instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission courses and/or modules. Instructor candidates will also become familiar with Junior Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, Safety Training for Swim Coaches and Basic Water Rescue.
Water Safety Instruction Blended Learning Course This course will train instructor candidates to teach water safety, including the Basic Water Rescue and Personal Water Safety courses, six levels of Learn-To-Swim, three levels of Preschool Aquatics and two levels of Parent and Child Aquatics.
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Director of Competitive Swimming x 252 jcctideswim@ssbjcc.org Staff. The Spring Training program will focus heavily on stroke mechanics and refinement with 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.
Summer Tide
Monday, June 6 - Friday, July 31 (approx per meet schedule) Intro to Swim: Tues, Wed 5:00-5:45pm; Fri 4:45-5:30pm Tidal Waves: Mon, Thurs 5:00-5:45pm; Fri 4:45-5:30pm Bronze 2: Tues, Wed 5:45-6:45pm; Fri 5:30-6:30pm Bronze 3: Mon, Thurs 5:45-6:45pm; Fri 5:30-6:30pm
Introduction to Swim Team Monday, April 27 - Friday, June 3 Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00 - 5:45pm Fridays: 4:45 - 5:30pm
Discounted Member Fee: $275 | Fee: $325 Get ready for Summer Tide swimming and improve your competitive swimming skills under the direction of the experienced Bridgewater Tide Coaching Staff. The Introduction to Swim Team program will focus heavily on stroke mechanics and refinement with individual analysis and attention. This program is designed for swimmers who are ready for swim team but may have limited swim team experience. Fine-tune your strokes and learn the important basics of competitive swimming (starts, turns, dives) to get ready for summer swim competition.
Spring Training Monday, April 27 - Friday, June 3 Tidal Waves: Mon, Wed 5:00-5:45pm; Fri 4:45-5:30pm Bronze 2: Tues, Thurs 5:45-6:45pm; Fri 5:30-6:30pm Bronze 3: Mon, Wed 5:45-6:45pm; Fri 5:30-6:30pm
Discounted Member Fee: $275 | Fee: $325 (Tidal Waves) Discounted Member Fee: $300 | Fee: $350 (Bronze 2,3) Get ready for Summer Tide swimming and continue to improve your competitive swimming skills under the direction of the experienced Bridgewater Tide Coaching
Discounted Member Fee: $300 | Fee: $350 (Intro to Swim) Discounted Member Fee: $300 | Fee: $350 (Tidal Waves) Discounted Member Fee: $325 | Fee: $375 (Bronze 2,3) Experience the excitement of racing in a relaxed and fun Summer Swim atmosphere with your Tide teammates. In addition to practices, there will be meets two evenings a week from mid-June through the end of July, ending with championship meets at the end of July/beginning of August. We will have several fun social events for our swimmers and we will be using our OUTDOOR pool to host a few meets! We hope you will be a part of these exciting Tide Programs this spring and summer. For further details and register please stop by or call the JCC front desk.
Tide Long Course Training We offer Long Course by invite or tryout only. Please contact jccswimteam@ssbjcc.org if you are interested.
Come Help Us Take Down the Bubble! Friday, May 20 • 9am - 1pm
To Volunteer, please contact Carol Goldstein at x 215 or cgoldstein@ssbjcc.org
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Fitness Director x 226 jmcintyre@ssbjcc.org
Have you considered Periodization in your workouts? The concept of Periodization for athletes and those aspiring to be more athletic is not a new concept. Its usage is of fundamental importance if anyone is looking to improve the amount they lift, the number of reps they perform, or the benefits of adding muscle to create a fitter appearance.
What does Periodization actually mean? Periodization is changing up a routine to minimize injury and create more variety in your workout routines. Another way of saying… changing up what you do in the gym to engage your muscle fibers differently, spurring on new muscle growth. Periodization inhibits fitness plateaus, where no change in body shape or weight is happening.
Group Fitness
How do I do this?
JFIT offers over 72 great classes per week, including Spin and Les Mills BodyPump, BodyVive, BodyCombat and CXWORX. We also offer Aquatic Fitness to those in need of water resistance or support, dialing up or down their workouts. Our Yoga, Pilates, Long-and-Lean, and Tai Chi will challenge you both mentally and bodily. Zumba, Zumba Gold and Bollywood will create the “party” atmosphere to burn mega calories, while our Senior Vive and Cardio circuit classes will help our active adults stay fit and strong. Check out our Group Fitness schedule at www.ssbjcc.org/ fitness.
The best way to accomplish this is to simply divide the year by seasons. Each season focus on one aspect you would like to improve upon. For example, in the summer cardio could be your main focus, training your heart to be a better contractor. With nice weather it is easier to simply “move”. So, during the summer focus on running/ jogging or brisk walking, bike riding, roller blading or playing a sport outdoors. Just move! 30-60 minutes per day is optimum for great calorie burn, and working your heart to be healthier.
FOR FALL, with the weather changing, you could break
your routine to 50% Cardio – 50% Strength Training. Continue your outdoor workouts on those days that are nice outside. Inclement days should be set aside for strength training. “Upper” and “Lower” Body days are a good way to start your strength training routine.
FOR WINTER, inclement weather keeps us in our home
or in the Fitness Center. Strength train selective muscles a bit more rigorously by doing 2-3 different exercise per each muscle group. Make sure 1-2 times a week you are still doing some sort of cardio (treadmill, AMT, Bike, Elliptical etc.) exercise. This will help keep weight down and metabolic rate up.
FOR SPRING, we are back to the 50% Strength Training -
50% Cardio. Start venturing out of the Fitness Center and home as the weather gets nicer. Strength train shorter amounts of time, but focus on adding more weight per each exercise. (Increase your poundage for each exercise you perform.)
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Is This Workout For Everyone, Beginner and Athlete?
Fitness Director x 226 jmcintyre@ssbjcc.org
No. This is just a guide line. It also depends on where you are on your personal fitness journey. If you have more than 20 pounds to lose, then workouts during all seasons should have a strong cardio component. If you are at a point that you want to sculpt your body and add definition to your body, then weight lifting during the summer is a must. Just think… change. What can I do to my workout routine which will keep my muscles continuously changing? What activities can you vary every 6-8 weeks to keep your workout routine fresh? There is no set program. It depends on the individual, their goal and the amount of time available to commit to work out for better health and wellness.
Personal Training and Small Group Training: Why Train? A great question! Why should someone train with a personal trainer if there are so many diverse Group Fitness Class options? Simply put, a personal trainer provides individual attention. The trainer creates workouts specifically for their clients, taking into consideration their goals and physical limitations. Creating an individual fitness routine, is a guaranteed way of making sure the client 1.) Is accountable and works out the number of times they are prescribed to and 2.) Trainers will “push” beyond what the client thinks they could do, to what they actually are capable of doing.
FitGround – Back to Basics With Spring comes nice weather and the return of JFIT FitGround! Our JCC boasts with pride as being one of the few fitness facilities to have their very own outdoor functional fitness adult and small group training area.
Why is FitGround an Important part of an Exercise Program? FitGround offers a total body workout for the fitness beginner to the trained athlete. FitGround is specifically engineered for outdoor use and offers circuit style training using basic movements to work out the body. These basic training movements can be performed by almost anyone, and they mimic daily activities we perform in our home and work environment. This type of training enhances our strength and power for explosive movements, as well as, refining our eye-hand coordination and mental alertness.
In group fitness, camaraderie goes a long way. Belonging to a group that work outs together keeps you accountable and on track; and yes, the instructor will help everyone obtain the best and safest form during the class. However, individual needs cannot be met in a group setting – due to the fact that there are many individuals in the class.
How does Small Group Training Differ from Group Fitness? In small group training, the trainer to client ratio should not exceed 4 when working in a fitness center atmosphere. If the trainer is leading a “bootcamp” style training then the ratio should not exceed 8. (The difference in ratio is due to the fact that Bootcamp style trainings often require participants to partner up.) It is the low number of participants and the frequency of the training that allows the trainer to become familiar with the group. The Trainer is able to create the same type of personal training as one-on-one…catering to a client’s individual needs and limitations, thereby creating success.
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JFIT Performance Camp
NEW! Agility Camp For Athletes
April 25 - April 29 Ages: 10-18 years Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri at 4pm (45-minute sessions)
Fee: $75/Athlete
We work to develop faster communication from the central nervous system (CNS) to the muscles of the body. This allows the body to respond to multi-directional changes in shorter amounts of time, imperative to all sports. Our Agility Camp program uses the common ladder and cone drill, however, JFIT builds upon this basic skill sets and adds reactive agility training to improve CNS response. In summary, the athlete will experience a faster transition from a dead stop to full sprint and will improve upon their full speed directional changes. Participants should be able to run 1 mile in 7:30 and complete two 1-minute rounds of burpees. For more information, contact Jay Kellogg at x260 or email JKellogg@ssbjcc.org.
Ride for the Living
Special Fitness Spin Class in Honor of Those Who Perished During the Holocaust Three Special Rides: June 2 at 7pm, June 3 at 9:30am, June 4 at 1:30pm
Free to JCC Members
Ride For The Living is an annual event that takes place in Poland. The event honors those who perished during the Holocaust while celebrating the renewal of contemporary Jewish life in Poland today. JCC Krakow members, staff, volunteers, and friends from around the world will come together to raise awareness and funds for Krakow’s Jewish community. “When Jews around the world consider Poland, they have an obligation to not only remember the past, but also to recognize the work being done to bring as many Jews here in Poland back to the Jewish people. The Ride For
The Living is so important because Jewish life in Poland is flourishing - a miracle considering anti-Semitism in Europe today. Jewish communities around Poland are growing, and while we acknowledge our loss as a people here, we must focus on the future,” explains Rabbi Schudrich the events chairperson. Thanks to modern technology we are able to participate in this great event without leaving Bridgewater!. JCC Krakow is partnering with the Jewish Community Centers of North America to offer a satellite Ride For The Living program. Join us for a Spin journey to raise awareness for Krakow’s Jewish community and celebrate the renewal of Jewish life in Poland. Join us in our Bridgewater, NJ JFIT Spin Studio for a Spin journey to raise awareness for Krakow’s Jewish community and celebrate the renewal of Jewish life in Poland. During our ride we will be taking the same journey as the people in Krakow via a Satellite Ride. Three Special rides on Thursday June 2nd 7pm, Friday June 3rd 9:30am and Saturday June 4th at 1:30pm. All three classes are FREE to JCC Members and presentations will be held in the screen multipurpose room. Space is limited to 14 participants. Please reserve your spot today.
Spring STAR Membership Enhancements TRI-FIT packages are now included in our STAR Membership (annual savings of $420)! Basic Members will still be able to purchase the monthly $35 Tri-Fit Pass. This includes Fitground, TRX-Suspension Training, Fit Boxing and small group training for a 30 minute session.
Biggest Loser is Back!
JFIT Biggest Loser 2 April 25- May 23
Fee: $40 (STAR) $55 (BASIC) At the start of the New Year, 49 JCC Members and Staff joined in our JFIT Biggest Loser Contest. For 30 days, contestants worked in teams with the common goal of losing weight and total body inches. The results were FANTASTIC! Join us for a second round of this awesome “Kick Start” Program, including a Nutritional Seminar. This program is only for JCC Members. Space is limited to 40 participants. Fee must be paid upon registering. NO
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EXCEPTIONS. Team assignments will be based on fitness level. Total commitment to the program is mandatory, and contestant must be able to work out 2x per week with their team leader and supplement their workout with 3-4 group fitness classes/week.
JFIT Tred Warriors
NEW THIS SPRING! Spinners • Outdoor Group Fitness • Pro and Novice Sundays, May 5, 22, 29 & June 5 • 9:30am All rides depart from the JCC.
Fee: $18/Ride
Joey Dee will teach you the rules of the road, how to achieve a good pedal stroke for your outdoor journey and then partake in four outdoor bike rides. Each ride is approximately two hours at various bike trail parks. T-shirt included. Registration is open! For more information, call Joy on x226. Minimum of 6 people needed for program to run.
Teen Fitground Training
Specialized for Kids Ages 10 to 15 Years April 5 - May 24 (8 Weeks) • 5:00pm
Fee: $4/Class -or- $30/Session
Join Aviv on Tuesdays at 5pm for an outdoor workout... specialized for kids 10-15 years old. Space is limited to 16 participants.
Fitness Director x 226 jmcintyre@ssbjcc.org
Member Spotlight: Alan Markowitz One of our members Alan Markowitz has shown a path to aspire towards at the JCC. Alan has always had a power to lead as he is a professor of graduate education at Collage of Saint Elisabeth in Morristown, leading is in his nature. Alan has been active since a young age. but one day alan had a issue with his hip. In 2011 Alan took a fall dislocating his hip and breaking his femur, requiring a hip removal surgery which required multiple surgery’s thereafter with complications of infection and nerve damage. This left Alan in a wheel chair for some time. He eventually graduated to a walker. Unsatisfied, he strived for more as he would not sit idly by while his 4 children and 4 grandkids explored the world. With a strong emotional back bone from his life partner Rachel, Alan arrived at the JCC. On a mission every time he walks through our doors, Alan has gone from hesitant to confident in a matter of months. Last year Alan could barely walk... a couple months ago a walking stick was a must... today, he can be seen walking right by you without any help at all. We are taught practice makes perfect which sounds easy enough. But no one ever factors in the spills and falls. Alan truly embodies the quote “Fall down eight times, get up nine.” Alan personal trains twice a week as well as swims twice a week. If his trainer is not available or the pool is closed, he’s is on a bike or weight machine. Forward is the only option in Alan’s mind. In addition, if you ever need a update on a Rutgers football game Alan attends all of the home games and can give you the play-by-play of any game.
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Dreaming of a sunny destination for you and your family to relax, socialize, soak up warm summer rays, exercise and meet new friends? Then the JCC Summer Swim Club is your 2016 summer place to be! We offer a beautiful, heated, saltwater-based, fivelane swimming pool. Lap swimming, expanded family recreational swim area, water slide, two kiddie pools, playground, basketball and tennis courts and Kosher Snack Bar area are part of the great amenities we offer. Please visit our website at www.ssbjcc.org/ membership/summer-swim-club/ or contact Sarah Pollak at spollak@ssbjcc.org or x205 to join today!
Family Fun Nights
Free to all Star Members, Swim Club Members and Camp Families Tuesdays Nights at 5:30pm July 5: Simon Sez in the Pool. Join us for a huge competition. Prizes of course. July 12: DJ at the Pool. Games, Dancing and Contests! July 19: Ice Cream Sundaes - yum! July 26: Tye Dye at the pool. You bring the item, we provide the rubber bands and dye. August 2: Iced Coffee for the “Big Kids� and Ice Pops for the Little Kids! Come enjoy a cold drink while your kids cool off in the pool. August 9: DJ at the pool for fun and games!
Summer Birthday Parties
Celebrate your Birthday at our Summer Swim Club! Party includes 2 hours of fun, fun, fun! Two picnic tables to seat your guests along with two hours of pool fun! Food packages included. Additional Birthday Party choices include: Dance, Creative Movement, Music and Sports, Princess, Science Time, Bricks 4 Kidz/Legos, and Yoga. Call Eli Goldstein for prices and more information at x310 or email Eli at eligoldstein@ssbjcc.org.
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Summer Camp for Children with Special Needs Camp Ruach offers different camp options for children with special needs. We individualize camp programs so your child can enjoy a safe, fun summer camp experience. Camp Ruach offers inclusion opportunities with Shadow Counselors, as well as individualized, one on one programs, depending on your camper’s needs. For more information and an intake interview, contact Stacey Herman at Sherman@ssbjcc.org or 908-725-6994 x 223.
Special Needs Skills Program Sundays, 12:30 - 3:15pm (half hour lessons) Class Dates: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 Ages: 5 - 15 years Assessment: Sunday , April 17 • 12:30 - 2:30pm
“Bounce Out the Stigma” Special Needs Basketball Clinic
This 6 week program is for swimmers with special needs looking to explore the joys of water. It will also prepare them to participate in our JCC Bridgewater Rising Tide Special Olympics Swim Team program. All classes are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors who have certification and experience in adaptive aquatics.
Participant Fee: $50
Discounted Member Fee: $60 | Fee: $100
After the required assessment, swimmers will be placed with an instructor for the duration of the 6 week program. Weekly lessons will include instruction on how to float independently and with a device, how to control breathing, kicking, basic paddling, front crawl, back stroke, and jumping/diving into the pool. Participants will also receive special attention and instruction that may help develop competency in the water as well as improve overall coordination, strength, endurance, range of movement, as well as social and attending behaviors. All students will receive individual skill cards to work on skills taught in the program outside of the class.
Sunday, May 22 • 8:30am - 12:30pm Ages: 8 - 20 years The JCC will be partnering with Mike Simmel and The Bounce Out the Stigma project to offer a one-day basketball clinic designed for individuals with special needs ages 8 – 20. The Bounce Out the Stigma project has been in existence for 11 years, teaching special needs youth self–empowerment through the game of basketball. The program is directed by founder “Mighty Mike” Simmel, a 13 year former feature player of the Harlem Wizards living with epilepsy. We are proud to partner with “Mighty Mike” to offer this unique program that has been hosted in over 15 states throughout the country. Please join us for an enriching, empowering and fun-filled morning of basketball. For more information about the program being held at the J, please contact Carole Webb at x212 or email cwebb@ssbjcc.org. For more information on the Bounce out the Stigma Project, visit bounceoutthestigma.org.
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Adult Fun Nights!
Associate Executive Director x 207 psilberfein@ssbjcc.org
Sibling Support Group Peer Support for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs Thursday evenings at the Jewish Family Service’s Office, Somerville Meet other siblings who share similar experiences.
Social Club Young Adults with Aspergers or Developmental Challenges Monthly on Tuesdays at the JCC 4:00 - 6:00pm
Jewish Family Service’s Special Needs Support Groups
JFS
Programs funded by the Nancy L. and Arthur E. Lee Fund for Special Needs and are open to people of all Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties backgrounds. Scholarships are available. For additional information or to register, please contact JFS at 908-7257799 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 11:30am - 1:00pm • Ages 13 - 16 years 1:30 - 3:00pm • Ages 8 - 12 years
Parent Support Group Peer Support for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs Every other Tuesday evening at the Jewish Family Service’s Offices, Somerville An opportunity to come together and share experiences and explore the issues most important to participants.
Promoting opportunities for those with special needs to live with dignity and respect, this monthly activity group is offered to help participants socialize, practice skills, and share experiences in a relaxed, supportive and fun environment.
Aphasia Communications & Caregiver Support Groups at the J 2016 DATES April 27; May 11 & 25; June 8 & 22 Aphasia groups meet at the JCC from 9:30 - 11:30am. 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.
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adult programs .................. Discussions: Wednesday Afternoons at the J
LISA KOPMAN
Director of Adult & Senior Programs/Relationships x 206 lkopman@ssbjcc.org
Wednesdays at 12:00pm Lunch Served on the Following Dates: April 20 • May 4, 11, 18 • June 1, 8, 15, 22 Discounted Member Fee: $5 | Fee: $7
Join us on Wednesdays for a delicious, nutritious lunch and conversation. We discuss news, celebrity gossip and much more. No topic is off the table! Lunch always includes fresh salad, fresh vegetable and a hot entrée.
Bridge at the J
Entertainment and Special Events...
Tuesday mornings, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Paula Shoyer, The Passover Menu April 6
Are you looking to update your Passover menu? Paula author of several Jewish cookbooks, delivers innovative Passover collection that celebrates culinary freedom, while still honoring the holiday’s dietary rules.
Intergenerational Passover Seder April 13
Celebrate the Holiday through story and song with our pre-school children and seniors. This program will be led by Cantor Lee Coopersmith and Rabbi Ron Isaacs. A delicious lunch will be served.
Neil Dankman April 27
Neal Dankman sings Neil Diamond, Burt Bacharach and calypso songs! Neil commands the crowds with comedy and interaction. Not only does he do it all but has the style of a top vocalist star!
Donnie Fararro May 25
Donnie Fararro presents A Touch of Sinatra – musical show about the life and music of Frank Sinatra
Art of the Masters June 29
Join us for an art class. Make an original piece and take it home with you at the end of class
Free to JCC Members or $2/Person
Come on your own or bring your group.
Mah Jongg at the J! Come Play Mah Jongg Mondays & Thursdays, 11:30am - 4:00pm Free to JCC Members or $2/Person
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. If you have questions contact Lisa Kopman at lkopman@ ssbjcc.org or call 908-725-6994 x206.
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Fee includes morning nosh and lunch. Prizes Will Be Awarded! Questions...Please contact Lisa Kopman 908-725-6994 x206; LKopman@ssbjcc.org.
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Director of Adult & Senior Programs/Relationships x 206 lkopman@ssbjcc.org
thought provoking
thursdays
It’s interesting, it’s educational and it’s all right here at the J! All Programs: Thursdays at 12 Noon $5/Person (includes the program, a bagel and a smear)
Masters of the Louvre The Jazz, Pop, Rock New Jersey Connection Thursday, April 7 Walter Choroszewski is NJ Proud and celebrates our state’s significant contributions to American Music of the 20th Century. Walter will present on many New Jersey Artists including iconic legends, including Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Bruce Springsteen, the Shirelles, the Four Seasons and many more.
Nothing Like a Dame: Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theatre by Eddie Shapiro Thursday, May 19 Nothing Like a Dame is a collection of exclusive interviews with 20 of the greatest leading women of Broadway by journalist Eddie Shapiro. Shapiro has interviewed many women who have devoted their careers to theatre and have won at least one Tony Award, including Angela Lansbury, Chita Rivera, Carol Channing, and Idina Menzel & Kristen Chenoweth, who discuss their roles in Wicked.
Martha Washington Thursday, June 2 The life and times of the wife of the first President presented in a one woman show. It’s the woman behind the man!!
Thursday, June 23 Artist and photographer Walter C. shares his passion for the arts and history with a tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Walter showcases 25 artists with interesting biographical back stories and interpretations of their iconic artworks. The paintings span over 600 years from the Renaissance to the Realists and reflect European history from the artists’ eyes.
Annual Meeting
of the JCC and Jewish Federation
Tuesday, June 7 6:30pm Join us poolside for drinks, hors d’oevres and the installation of Board Members. All are welcome to attend. RSVP to cgoldstein@ssbjcc.org or call x215.
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AARP Driver Safety Program Open to Any Licensed Driver
Walking Tour of Hasidic Village Hasidic Williamsburg, Brooklyn Friday, April 15 • 9:30am - 3:00pm
Monday, May 2 Program: 9:30am - 3:00pm
$20/Member of AARP, $25/Non-Member
Fee: $60 Per Person
The nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course geared especially to your safety needs!
Join us for a two-hour tour of Hasidic Williamsburg, Brooklyn guided by Frieda Vizel, founder of Visit Hasidim Tours and former member of the Hasidic community.
You could save 5% for 3 years and take 2 points off your license. (Please check with your Auto Insurance Carrier reeligibility.) Held at the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC. To register, call Lisa at 908-725-6994, x206.
(Includes Guided Tour and Transportation)
Enjoy walking through the community, seeing the contrast in life cultures and focusing on what Hasidic life is about. Tour concludes with sampling of local foods. Lunch is on your own. Limited to 13 participants. Must be able to walk about 1 mile. Register at the Welcome Center, online at www.ssbjcc.org or call 908-725-6994 x201.
Bring your driver’s license and a dairy lunch.
Finding Neverland
Broadway Theater Trip, NYC Wednesday, May 18 Program: 10:00am - 5:30pm Fee: $140 Per Person
When you believe, you can fly.
(Fee Includes Orchestra Ticket and Coach Bus) Enjoy a Broadway Show and leave the driving to us! Depart from the JCC at 10:00am and arrive back at approximately 5:30pm.
“BREATHTAKING! PIXIE-DUSTED PERFECTION.” Entertainment Weekly
Enjoy a 2:00pm show. Lunch is on your own. Register at the Welcome Wednesday, May 18 at 2pm Center or call 908-725-6994 x201. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre • New York City
Pinot’s Palette
Join Us for a Fun Evening and Paint Your Own Masterpiece Tuesday, April 19 • 7:00 - 9:00pm Location: Somerville, NJ Fee: $40 Per Person
You bring the wine…the J provides the snacks! Register at the Welcome Center, online at www.ssbjcc.org or call 908-725-6994 x201.
$140/person includes orchestra ticket and coach bus. Leave JCC at 10am and return to the J by approx. 5:30pm. Lunch on your own.
Calling All Senior Singles 65+ 908.725.6994 x206 ssbjcc.org Register with our Receptionist or call x201.
Wine & Cheese at the Outdoor Pool Sunday, May 22
Fee: $10 Per Person A great place to meet older adults without partners. Rain don’t stay away... we will move inside! Co-Sponsored by the JCC and the Jewish Federation. Register at the Welcome Center, online at www.ssbjcc.org or call 908-725-6994 x201.
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Museum of Jewish Heritage
A Living Memorial to the Holocaust Thursday, May 26 • 10:00am - 4:00pm Discounted Member Fee: $65 | Fee: $70
(Fee Includes Guided Tour, Box Lunch, and Coach Bus) Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, the Museum of Jewish Heritage honors those who died by celebrating their lives and cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today.
Manhattan Classic Harbor Cruise A Full Circumnavigation Cruise
The NYC Spectacular & Rockettes Radio City Music Hall, NYC
Wednesday, July 6 10:00am - 5:30pm
Discounted Member Fee: $105 | Fee: $115
(Fee Includes Orchestra Ticket and Coach Bus) The New York Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes celebrates the magic of New York City. Depart from the JCC at 10:00am and arrive back at approximately 5:30pm. Lunch is on your own. Register at the Welcome Center, online at www.ssbjcc.org or call 908-725-6994 x201.
Tuesday, June 14 Program: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Discounted Member Fee: $125 | Fee: $135 Climb aboard a luxury yacht for a leisurely two and three quarter hour cruise that will completely circumnavigate the entire island of Manhattan. Highlights include: • THE UPPER WEST SIDE AND THE MAJESTIC GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE • BATTERY PARK, SOUTH STREET SEAPORT • GOVERNOR’S ISLAND, STATUE OF LIBERTY, ELLIS ISLAND • PARTS OF BROOKLYN AND QUEENS AND THE COMPLETE NEW YORK CITY SKYLINE • ROOSEVELT ISLAND, THE UN-BUILDING, AND THE WILLIAMSBURG, MANHATTAN AND BROOKLYN BRIDGES OF THE EAST RIVER Light Hors D’Oeuvres and complimentary beer, wine or champagne included with the fee. Leave the JCC at 10am to have lunch on your own at The Half King Pub. Return back to the JCC at approximately 6pm. Register at the Welcome Center, online at www.ssbjcc.org or call 908-725-6994 x201.
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The New Passover Menu Paula Shoyer
Wednesday, April 6 • 12:00pm Location: SSBJCC $18/In Advance; $22/Day of Event (includes lunch)
Are you looking to update your Passover menu? Of course you are… who isn’t?! Passover is a celebration of freedom, and Paula Shoyer, author of several Jewish cookbooks, delivers an innovative Passover collection that celebrates culinary freedom, while still honoring the holiday’s dietary rules. Her dishes combine all the nostalgic pleasure of family favorites with 65 contemporary creations sure to please all cooks. Shoyer redefines Passover dining with updated and global recipes for both Seder nights and all eight days of the holiday. Passover has never been so easy or delicious! Paul Shoyer graduated from the Ritz Escoffier Pastry Program in Paris, and teaches classes in French pastry and Jewish cooking in the Washington, DC. area. She is a frequent guest on television and radio cooking programs and is a contributing columnist.
Jewish Film Series Three Mothers
Saturday, May 21 7:00pm Location: Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough Suggested Donation: $5/person
“Three Mothers” weaves a remarkable story of triplets named for flowers: Rose, Jasmine and Flora. Born in Egypt before 1948, these Jewish sisters immigrated to Israel and grew into three very different young women. Now Flora has retired from her work as a midwife, Jasmine awaits a kidney transplant, and Rose, once a successful singer, is wrapped in silence since the death of her husband. The film explores the limits of the bonds of sisterhood as they reveal the decades-old secret that has twisted their lives and families together. As the sisters’ story of love, sacrifice, and resentment unfolds against the backdrop of their daughter and niece Rucha’s struggle to start a family of her own, the filmmaker confronts, with great insight and compassion, the difficult question of what it means to be a mother. Discussion to follow film screening.
Kosher Food Excursion in Brooklyn with Arthur Schwartz Thursday, May 12 Leave the JCC at 8:30am, Return approx. 5:30pm
$150/Person (max 12, min 10)
(Includes bus, breakfast and lunch)
No one knows kosher cooking and shopping like Arthur Schwartz! Arthur Schwartz, aka The Food Maven, was the restaurant critic and executive food editor of the New York Daily News for 18 years. Perhaps what he’s best known for is as a chameleon—he’s successfully worked in radio, print media, cookbook publishing, TV, and teaching. (Cont’d on next page)
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Nothing Like a Dame: Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theatre Kosher Food Excursion in Brooklyn
with Arthur Schwartz (Cont’d from previous page)
Itinerary for the Day: • 10:00am arrival at the Arthur’s home in Park Slope where we will enjoy breakfast with Arthur and Leah Koenig, a writer and author of Hadassah Everyday Cooking • Tour Crown Heights, home to the world headquarters of Chabad (Lubovitch Hassid) community and originally an affluent secular Jewish community. • Next stop is to The Market Place, a new Kosher supermarket. • On to Brooklyn Artisan Bakehouse, where they make kosher breads that are distributed around NYC in kosher markets. Enjoy the pizza snack and sample the breads. • We will then visit a small grocery store where the owner, a young Hassid from Canada, makes excellent salamis, both traditional kosher beef salami and some more contemporary flavors/ forms. • Our final stop is to the townhouse of a young Orthodox couple that sells grass-fed, organic and other specialty kosher meat. See a demo and enjoy the food! • Our day with Arthur concludes around 5:30pm. • Return to the JCC approximately 7:00pm.
Eddie Shapiro
Thursday, May 19 • 12:00pm Location: SSBJCC
$5/person (includes bagel “and”) Calling all Broadway enthusiasts!!!! Hear first-hand about your favorite women of Broadway. Eddie Shapiro promises a fun afternoon you won’t soon forget! In Nothing like a Dame, theater journalist Eddie Shapiro opens a “jewelry box” full of glittering surprises, through in-depth conversations with 20 leading women of Broadway. He carefully selected Tony Award-winning stars that have spent the majority of their careers in theater. The women interviewed spent endless hours discussing their careers, offering insights into the iconic shows, changes on Broadway over the last century, and the art (and thrill) of taking the stage night after night. Hear first-hand accounts from Chita Riviera, Angela Lansbury, Audra McDonald and Carol Channing, right alongside contemporary Broadway stars like Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth, who describe their roles in the smash hit Wicked.
Kabbalah Yoga Flow Guru Audi Gozlan
Sunday, June 19 • 11:00am Location: Hunterdon Art Museum Terrace $18/person (Smoothie and Organic Tea Bar)
Kabbalah Yoga Guru Audi Gozlan presents a unique style of Vinyasa Flow Yoga based on the unique shapes of the Hebrew alphabet. Experience the outdoor connection listening to the current of the river.
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Celebrate Israel Parade Sunday, June 5 Fifth Ave • New York City Details to follow!
YOM HASHOAH Holocaust Remembrance Day Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day
A Memorial Service and Observance Featuring the Documentary ‘I am Margit - Not A23029’ Thursday, May 5 • 7pm Location: Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough
This 30-minute documentary takes a tender look at the aftermath of the Holocaust and how one woman overcame its horrors. Margit will be available after the movie for a question and answer period.
The documentary features interviews with Margit Feldman, a Holocaust survivor who lives in Somerset, N.J. The film focuses on Margit’s life after the Holocaust. The interview discusses how Margit was able to adapt to her new life while living with her cousins. Margit finds love and marries Harvey Feldman. She builds a new life with their family and their two children are the center of her life. We meet her children and grandchildren who talk about their family activities and experiences with Margit. Margit is a public speaker, who educated over 120,000 people over 35 years with the creation of The Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Raritan Valley Community College. Margit was appointed to the N.J. Commission on Holocaust Education, where she has been a proponent of Holocaust and Genocide Education, which is mandated in the Schools of New Jersey. Margit tells her story in her biography: Margit, A Teenager’s Journey Through the Holocaust and Beyond. Her grandchildren proudly accept their legacy to tell her story to future generations.
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Secrets of Kabbalah & the Meditive Art of Yoga
Jewish Music Festival & BBQ Featuring Shlock Rock
Guru Audi Gozlan
Guru Audi Gozlan
Sunday, June 19 • 6:45pm Location: CJC-HC
Sunday, July 17 • 5:00pm Location: CJC-HC
Audi will present a stirring discussion and meditation on the secret power of Shabbat with a modern fusion of ancient secrets of Kabbalah and the meditative art of yoga.
Featuring world famous Schlock Rock Band performing Jewish parodies of your favorite oldies! Gourmet Kosher BBQ available.
$18/person (includes Community Shabbat Dinner)
$25/person
~ SAVE THE DATE ~ Membership Appreciation Event Thursday, August 11
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