Winter 2016 Program Guide

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WINTER 2015-16 / 5776 PROGRAM GUIDE • SSBJCC.ORG 775 Talamini Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807 • (908) 725-6994 • info@ssbjcc.org

Stacey Herman Co-Camp Director x223 sherman@ssbjcc.org

CAMP RUACH

SUMMER

2016

Lauren Paniccia Co-Camp Director x264 lpaniccia@ssbjcc.org

Register for Camp 2016 NOW! Amazing programs for all ages...

INFORMATION ON ALL OUR CAMP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT SSBJCC.ORG/CAMP

• Ages 2 Through 9th Grade • Flexible Weeks • High Staff to Camper Ratio • Supervised Bus Tranportation Included • Camp Overnights

Don’t Miss our Open House!

• Musical Theater Program • Sports of all Kinds

— SPECIAL DISCOUNTS WILL BE AVAILABLE —

• Multi Element High and Low Ropes Course

Jan 5, 6, 7

4 - 8pm

• Travel Programs

JCC Camp Ruach… Summer Fun & Ruach (Spirit) All Year!

• Multiple Electives Offered Throughout the Summer

Camp is in the summer, but we think about it all year long! We love our camp friends and family and need to see them in the winter too! Here are the dates of Camp reunions for your Unit.

• Specialty Camps Available

• K’ton: Sunday, March 13 • 10:00-11:00am

CAMP 365

SABABA now expanded for campers entering Grades 7 & 8!

haracter Breakfast! Join us and our cooking specialist, Lia Malatesta to C make and eat the delicious pancakes we made at Camp! Meet our friendly mystery character! Free to all K’ton Campers

• Gadol: Sunday, February 21 • 2:00-3:30pm

Swim Party! Enjoy an afternoon swim in the bubble with your camp friends. Snacks will be provided. Free to all Gadol Campers

• Tzahov: Sunday, March 20 • 2:00-3:30pm

Ice Cream Sundae Party! Enjoy an afternoon swim in the bubble with your camp friends. Snacks will be provided. Free to all Tzahov Campers

• Road Rulz, Sababa & LIT: Sunday, March 6 Snow Tubing! Meet at the JCC and we will provide transportation and chaperones. More details to follow. Fee: $20/camper

(RSVP for all Reunions one week prior to the date to: Sherman@ssbjcc.org)

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Dear Friends, 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

As we begin this year, we are pleased to announce the state of your “J” is healthy and strong. It is not by chance that our “J” is growing and prospering.

With the Staff and Board of Directors paying close attention to the smallest details and listening to the comments and suggestions of our members, the “J” continues to enhance its reputation as a fun, energizing, warm and welcoming place to spend an hour, an evening or the day.

As we enter into Winter here in New Jersey, one thing we know for sure is that staying connected is essential. And, there is no better place to do it than here at the “J”! We are so pleased to see so many of our members using the Center. There is no better feeling for us than driving up and seeing our parking lot filled to capacity. From our exercise programs and sports facilities, to our preschool and camp, to our cultural arts and adult programs… members are taking advantage of all we have to offer. Whether you are age six months or age 106, we have it all right here at your JCC! This is where people of all ages, backgrounds and interests come together during the course of their busy lives for any number of outstanding programs. We know the “J” is making a difference in their lives!

We want to recognize the tremendous dedication of JCC Volunteers and the Board of Directors who work in partnership with our staff. They truly have become the “voice” of our “J”. It is the success of this partnership that enables our JCC to do life-changing work every day. Thank you for your trust and support and for making our JCC your JCC! And remember…….while our instinct may be to hibernate during this time of year, it can also be a time to reconnect with friends or try something new!!

It’s your “J”, so come and enjoy!

Assistant Fitness Director x225; jkellogg@ssbjcc.org

Caryn Kenin

Grant Writer x220; ckenin@ssbjcc.org

Yours truly,

Lisa Kopman

Director of Adult & Senior Progams/Relationships x206; lkopman@ssbjcc.org

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

Richard Skydell

President, JCC Board of Directors

Laura Friedman Executive Director

Co-Camp Director x264; lpaniccia@ssbjcc.org

Sarah Pollak

Membership Director/Office Manager x205; spollak@ssbjcc.org

Carol Sacca

JCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Accounting/Payroll & Camp Registrar x209; carolsacca@ssbjcc.org

Richard Skydell

Jinny Strawderman

Accounting/Billing x239; jstrawderman@ssbjcc.org

Rinat Turel

Jewish/Israeli Program Coordinator; rturel@ssbjcc.org

President-Elect Seth Geldzahler

Dawn Van Ness

1st Vice President

Aviv Wagner

2nd Vice President

Carole Webb

Vice President-at-Large

Asst. Early Childhood Director/Dance School Director x266; dvanness@ssbjcc.org Fitness Associate/Personal Trainer x225; awagner@ssbjcc.org Recreation & Sports Director/Swim Club Director x212; cwebb@ssbjcc.org

Linda Weiss

Early Childhood Director x208; lweiss@ssbjcc.org

Ward Weiland

Director, Competitive Swimming x252; wweiland@ssbjcc.org

Robert Wojciechowski

Geoff Feinstein

Josh Leibner

Steve Saperstein

Past President-at-Large Doron Steger

Immediate Past President Ken Bernstein

Maintenance Director x224; rwojo@ssbjcc.org

Peter Giraldi, Maribel Melendez, Amir Bennett, Joe Roehrich Maintenance Staff

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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Please tell a friend...

OPEN HOUSE Jan 5-7 • 5-8pm

Joiner Fees waived on all first-time memberships at the JCC!

Don’t Miss our Open House Days!.....pg. 15

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NEW! Adult Dodgeball Tournament.....pg.21 Saturday, February 20 at 7pm

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A Night to Celebrate bring you . . . Israel....pg.30

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Camp Ruach Jewish Family Programming Early Childhood Children’s Enrichment Sports & Recreation Dance School Youth and Vacation Camp JCrew/Adventure Camp Aquatics Swim Team Fitness Special Needs Adult Programs Jewish LIFE

JCC 2016 WINTER HOURS 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)

FA M I LY

Saturday 1:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Sunday 7:00am - 9:00pm

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

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H O L I D AY H O U R S Thursday, December 24

The JCC will be closing early at 5pm.

Friday, December 25

The JCC will be closing at 5pm, our regular Friday closing time.

Thursday, December 31

The JCC will be closing early for New Year’s Eve at 4pm.

Friday, January 1

The JCC will be closed for New Year’s Day.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday April 22, 23, 24 Passover

The JCC will close on Friday, April 22 at 3pm in observance of the first night of Passover.

The JCC will remain closed on Saturday and Sunday, April 23 & 24 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.

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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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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 Jan. 29 - May 27

Free to JCC Members, $5 Per Day/Non-Members 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 moms 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.

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Adult Challah Baking Roll up Your Sleeves and Get Ready to Knead!

Thursday, Jan. 14 · 10:00am $5/Person

Join us in mixing, kneading and shaping our dough. Bring your dough home to bake – your home will smell delicious!

Malkie Herson from the Chabad Center of Jewish Life, will lead us in our baking. We will talk about the meaning of challah while we knead and twist our dough. All dough provided. Register online at www.ssbjcc.org.

Tu B’shevat Snacks Monday, Jan. 25 · 10:00am - 12:00pm Free to All!

Tu B’Shevat is the day that marks the beginning of a “New Year” for trees. This is the season in which the earliestblooming trees in the Land of Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle. It is traditional to eat fruit, such as grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates. Join us in the Lobby for a taste of these fruits with your JCC Family.

2nd Annual JCC “Big Melt Down” Sunday, Jan. 24 · 3:00 - 5:00pm $5/Child (Members or guests)

Winter is here! Are you feeling restless? Is your playroom getting boring? Need activities for the kids?

Bring your family and Join us for some physical activity in our JCC Gymnasium. Participate in stations with your child including an obstacle course, bouncy house, speed and agility, relay races and more. Enjoy a healthy snack!

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

Art Class

Paint. Drink. Have Fun!

RINAT TUREL Jewish/Israel Program Coordinatior rturel@ssbjcc.org

Purim Hamantaschen Baking Tuesday, March 22 · 5:30pm

$5/Person (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 friends and partake in a festive Purim feast. Hamantaschen are three-sided triangular cookies with jelly or chocolate filling that we eat at Purim. They represent the hat that Haman wore.

Please join us to bake hamantaschen at the JCC. We provide the dough and fillings. All you need to do is come ready to shape, bake and eat on the spot (who can resist?!) or take home for later! Make a mask to wear.

On Purim we emphasize the importance of friendship and community by sending “mishloach manot”—gifts of food to friends. We will donate our JCC basket to the Somerset County Community Food Bank.

Passover Activities for Kids, Teens and Adults Tuesday, April 19 · 3:00 - 5:00pm

Free to All! (May bring a non-member guest) Join us for two activities to get ready for Passover. Passover begins Friday evening, April 22 and ends Saturday April 30.

Must register by Monday, April 18.

Tuesday, Feb. 16 · 7:00 - 9:00pm Pinot’s Palette in Somerville, NJ

Stick Puppets

Join us and let your creative juices flow! A night at Pinot’s Palette in Somerville. We will be taken step by step to complete a painting to take home. Meet at Pinot’s at 196 West Main St Somerville. You bring wine/drinks, we will provide snacks.

Passover Granola

$40/Per Person

Please RSVP at the Welcome Center at 908-725-6994 x201 or online at www.ssbjcc.org.

The Seder is more fun when it is interactive. Bring your child in to make 10 puppets for the 10 plagues. Great to use during your Seder and a fun arts and crafts activity!

Learn to make delicious Passover Granola that kids and adults all love to “nosh”! It’s an easy recipe you will want to have so that you can make more at home to enjoy throughout the Passover holiday. Great as a snack, mixed in yogurt or as cereal. You can add ingredients you love.

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LINDA WEISS Early Childhood Director x 208 lweiss@ssbjcc.org

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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.

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.

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DAWN VAN NESS

Assistant Early Childhood Director x 266 dvanness@ssbjcc.org

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.

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

Centers include: • Library/Literacy • Computers • Block Play/Construction • Dramatic Play • Math/Manipulatives • Science/Sensory • Special Interests 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.

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LINDA WEISS

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Early Childhood Director x 208 lweiss@ssbjcc.org

enrichment

Karate

Somerville Martial Arts Academy Ages: 3 - Kindergarten Mondays, 3:00 - 3:30pm Dec. 21 - March 7 (11 weeks) $106/Child

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.

INSTRUCTOR: Patrick Mehrtens/5th Degree Black Belt

Yoga Yeladim

Kidding Around Yoga Ages: 3 - Kindergarten Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:00pm Dec. 22 - March 8 (11 weeks) $116/Child

Yoga Yeladim is a branch of Kidding Around Yoga that incorporates Jewish meditations, stories, music and games into children’s Yoga classes. Our curriculum includes games, songs, and activities in an engaging environment. Children learn poses, breathing practices, moral behavior, how to meditate and more through this unique high energy class. There’s lots of fun and original music plus all the traditional benefits of Yoga. Class size limited.

Evolution Tumbling

Evolution Training Center Ages: 3 - 5 Years Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:00pm Jan. 7 - March 17 (11 weeks) $138/Child

Our program for ages 3-5 includes 45 minutes of tumbling instruction at the JCC taught by staff from Evolution Training Center. Learn fundamental tumbling skills in a fun way, including rolls, handstands, cartwheels and much more. Class size limited.

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DAWN VAN NESS Assistant Early Childhood Director x 266 dvanness@ssbjcc.org

Kiddie Soccer Ages: 3 - 5 Years Fridays, 3:15 - 4:00pm Jan. 8 - March 11 (9 weeks, no class 3/4) $126/Child

Kiddie Soccer stresses fun, participation, safety and socialization for preschool children. Our Kiddie Soccer program gives pre-school aged children a basic exposure to simple soccer skills in a noncompetitive environment.

Soccer skills are taught through child friendly games and activities by coaches from the Kiddie Soccer Program.

The coaches are chosen for their knowledge of the game and their ability to work with young children.

Having a Birthday?

Let the JCC throw the Party!

Music Together Ages: Birth - 5 Years Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for young children birth to five years and their parents or caregivers.

It’s fun and benefits the children’s learning across several developmental domains. Each family receives a song book and CDs to support the class experience at home. For more information and to register, go to musictogetherfamily.com or call 908-735-5957.

Everyone Welcome!

Indoor/Outdoor Pool!

Sports!

Yoga!

Bricks 4 Kidz!

Science!

Gaga!

Creative Dance!

Princess!

Karaoke!

Sesame Street!

Party Packages Include Food!

Contact: Eli Goldstein; eligoldstein@ssbjcc.org 908-725-6994 x310

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CAROLE WEBB

Sports & Recreation Director x 212 cwebb@ssbjcc.org

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Boys and Girls Grades 1 to 8 This Sunday afternoon clinic is a great way for

Youth Basketball Clinic

10 Weeks––91 Classes hour per week Winter Session Sundays, Jan. 17 -• Professional March 13coaching instruction Fun activities 1:00 - 2:00pm •Skill (Grades 1 -– 2) •Organized 5 on 5 court scrimmage 2:15 - 3:15pm •Organized (Gradesteam 3 - competition 5) 3:30 - 4:30pm (Grades 6 - 8)

Discounted Member Fee: $153 | Fee: $180

Larry Cubas Men’s Basketball League

Adults 18 years and older Sundays beginning March 20 8:30am - 12:00pm REGISTER BY MARCH 14

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!

•Boys and Girls of all skill levels welcome

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Sept. 27– Dec. 13 Sundays, April 3 - June 12 (No classes 4/24, 5/29) 1:00 - 2:00pm (Grades 1 - 2) 2:15 - 3:15pm (GradesTime: 3 - 5) 1- 2:61:00-2:00pm 3:30 - 4:30pm Grades (Grades - 8) Grades 3-5: 2:15-3:15pm

Discounted Member | Fee: $180 GradesFee: 6-8: $153 3:30-4:30pm

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

Discounted Member Fee: $170 Fee: $200 Professional Coaching • Skill Instruction 10 Weeks, 1 hr. per week • Fun Activities

Organized 5-on-5 Court Scrimmage • Team Competition

Now! Prizes awarded!

T-shirts are given atRegister the first session.

Call: 908.725.6994 x201 Boys and Girls of all skill levels welcome.

To register today call 908-725-6994, x201.

Men’s 35 & Older Basketball League

Tuesdays beginning March 15 7:00 - 10:00pm REGISTER BY MARCH 8

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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CAROLE WEBB

Sports & Recreation Director x 212 cwebb@ssbjcc.org

Developmental Volleyball Jan. 4 - April 14 (No class Jan. 18) Mon. & Wed., 6:00 - 8:00pm Ages: Grades 5 - 8 Fee: $325/Child

The Bridgewater JCC, in partnership with CORE Volleyball, will be offering a Developmental Volleyball program this Winter. CORE Volleyball’s major goal for their athlete programs is to provide opportunities to develop life skills that will help create a more well-rounded individual.

This program is designed for young athletes who have an interest in playing volleyball and need instruction and skills development. The program is open to young girls and boys who need exposure, play time and instructional guidance to learn and improve their basic fundamental skills and understanding of the game.

CORE’s certified coaches deliver personalized instruction and game-like drills to develop bumping, setting, hitting and serving skills. Offense and defense strategies are taught and practiced. Teamwork, respect, encouragement, friendships and can-do attitudes are promoted in a fun environment!

Evolution Tumble & Cheer Evolution Training Center

Ages: Grades K - 5 Thursdays, 14 Weeks Jan. 14 - April 14 (No class March 31) 4:00 - 4:45pm (Grades K - 2) 4:45 - 5:30pm (Grades 3 - 5) Fee: $175/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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JCC Maccabi ArtsFest

August 7 - 12, 2016 • Stamford, CT ArtsFest brings together talented Jewish teens from all over the world. Every summer, in conjunction with JCC Maccabi Games, teens 13-17 come together for a creative experience. ArtsFest allows teens to explore their artistic spirit, gain new skills, work with top - level Artists in Residence, and engage in social service. It’s a summer experience that allows them to unleash their imagination and engage passionately with their creativity.

This year Stamford will be offering: Acting/Improv, Culinary, Dance, Musical Theater, Rock Band, Start Reporter, Visual Arts and Vocal Music/Glee For all Maccabi programs, please contact Carole Webb at 908.725.6994 x212 or cwebb@ssbjcc.org

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OPEN HOUSE Jan 5-7 • 5-8pm

We are Waiving our Joiner Fee on

ALL NEW MEMBERSHIPS!* • JCC MEMBER OFFER •

»» For New Star Members this is a savings of $375 »» PLUS A FITNESS BONUS! Join as a new member during our Open House and receive a 1-Month Complimentary Tri Fit Pass ($35 value) »» A s a “Thank You” for referring any friends and family, receive a JCC Gift Card (up to $100) to use on anything at the JCC!

We have something to offer you during our Open House!

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BASIC MEMBERS...

Upgrade to Star for the duration of your Membership year at 50% of the upgrade fee (SAVINGS UP TO $225)

ALREADY A JCC STAR?

Receive 3 months of Tri-Fit for the price of 2 ($35 SAVINGS)

* (Offer good through January 7, 2016. Applies to first time members only. Some restrictions apply.)

Questions? Please contact JCC Membership Director Sarah Pollak at x205 or SPollak@ssbjcc.org.

Winter Personal Training Special Good Through January 31, 2016 The Gift of Fitness makes the best gift for anyone, anytime... so give the gift of health and wellness!

Winter Special Package: Discounted Member Fee: $110 | Fee: $145 Holiday Special “Two Month” Fitness Package.

This package is a full kick-start program to help start the New Year right! Work one-on-one with your choice of a JFIT Certified Personal Trainer. This Package includes creating a two month personalized fitness plan and helps with making wise nutritional choices.

Recipient will have Total Body Measurements, Body Weight and Fat Composition analysis upon the start and conclusion of the two month program. Program includes 8 eight Half Sessions (30 minutes each two times per week) of one-onone personal training.

Once PT sessions are completed, trainer will create an extended fitness routine to help participant continue achieving great results for the following month on their own. After the program is over, recipient will get 10% off on their next purchase of a Personal Training Package. It’s a great deal!

Included in Cost: • Eight half-hour PT Session. Clients will meet with their trainer two times per week for the first month.

• Four half-hour Trainer/Client discussions. Discussions will be held once a week for four weeks. Trainer will make tweaks to the workout routine, examine nutritional intake, and make recommendations to push for better results.

• Two 15-minute sessions: Body Stats will be taken at the beginning of the training and at the end of the two month period. Trainer will explain what Body Stat values mean and how the Client can achieve better workouts to achieve a number that reflects a healthier body.

• Client will receive 10% off on the purchase of their next Personal Training Package purchased by March 20, 2016.

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ELI GOLDSTEIN

Youth Services & After School Director x 310 eligoldstein@ssbjcc.org

JCrew Vacation Camp

Open to All Children Grades K - 6 9:00am - 4:00pm

Save $ Regist 20!

All 5 D er for ecemb er Progr ams

Fee: $45/Day Early Care (7:45am): $8 Late Care (6:00pm): $8 Lunch Available (non-trip days): $7

• Dec 28: (Bagel with cream cheese or butter, chips, water) • Dec 29, 31: (2 slices of pizza, chips, water)

Yummy Yummy in Our Tummy!

Make Your Own Pizza and Ice Cream Sundaes Friday, Feb. 12 Learn the proper way to make a pizza like the classic chefs with our special guest, Chef Carl.

Iron Chef Competition Monday, Feb. 15

Every day your child will enjoy a special theme, swim, playing sports like gaga and basketball in the gym, and have lots of fun!

Dec. 28 - Reptile Adventure

Over 14 reptiles will come visit the J from alligators to turtles.

It will be an interactive show for everyone. Lunch available for purchase.

Dec. 29 - Day of Mystery and Magic Enjoy a day of magic and fun!

Lunch available for purchase.

Dec. 30 - Movie Mania Day

Going to the Movies to see the hottest kid friendly movie out for the holidays. Please bring your own lunch on this trip day.

Lego Extravaganza Monday, Jan. 18 LEGOS, LEGOS and more LEGOS! Build and have your Lego creation come to life right in front of your eyes. Lego building for all levels will be available.

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!

Adventure Week March 28 - April 1

March 28 - Come start vacation week as we go to Monster Mini Golf.

March 29 - Check out Magic Mania and be amazed by some of the coolest tricks, which you will be able to learn during this awesome day of mystery.

March 30 - Visit a glass fusion studio and see how the process of making fusion art without paint works. You will them make your own glass fusion piece.

March 31 - Ever want to host a game show or be a participant? Now you will get that chance!

April 1 - Kids will enjoy Fitness & Fun Day at the J—an action- packed day filled with sports, swimming and fun!

Activities include martial arts, yoga, relay races, sports games and more. Show off your team spirit by wearing your favorite sport team t-shirt!

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CREW Afterschool

JCrew

Youth Services & After School Director x 310 eligoldstein@ssbjcc.org

Bridgewater

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

• T ransportation from Bradley Gardens, Crim, Eisenhower, Hamilton, JFK, Milltown and Van Holten Schools in Bridgewater.

• H igh staff-to-child ratio.

• A ctivities include homework time,

computer corner, yoga, gym time, swimming, sports, themed months, arts & crafts and much more.

• S pecial pricing for “Vacation Camp”

programs during school vacations and days off.

• A dditional fee-based enrichment

programs include Dance School, Basketball, Swim Lessons and more!

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

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.............................. aquatics STEPHANIE JOHNSON Aquatics Director x 230 sjohnson@ssbjcc.org

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 x230 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 6 P R I VAT E / S E M I P R I VAT E S W I M INSTRUCTION January 16 - April 10 • 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: $35 | Fee: $40 2-3 Students/ Fee: $20

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: $50 | Fee: $55 2-3 Students/ Fee: $35

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..........................swim team WARD WEILAND

Director of Competitive Swimming x 252 jcctideswim@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.

Tide Pre-Team Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00pm - 5:45pm Session 2: Tuesday, Dec. 1 – Thursday, Feb. 4* Session 3: Tuesday, Feb. 9 – Thursday, March 31 *(No classes weeks of Dec. 21 and Dec. 28)

Discounted Member Fee: $250 | Fee: $350 This program is a bridge from our 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.

Each group will meet for 45 minutes twice a week for 8 weeks. Swimmers who are ready to move to the competitive team at the end of a session will be placed in a practice group if a spot should come available. At the end of each 8 week session, there will be a “mini-meet” competition against other similar pre-teams in the area so the swimmers can gain exposure to the format of a swim meet and the excitement of competition in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Space is extremely limited and will fill on a first come, first served basis.

Instructor: Coach Paige Agnello

(Limited to 8 swimmers/group, no prorating or refunds.)

Tide Long Course Training Long Course season is the spring/summer competition 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 Weiland at jccswimteam@ssbjcc.org.

Tide Stroke Clinic Work with Bridgewater Tide coaches during the break between winter and summer swim seasons to refine your competitive swimming skills. Geared towards swimmers ages 6-18 who are legal in all four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly), this fiveweek clinic devotes a week to each of the four strokes and the final week to 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. Stroke clinic will begin the first week in May. Exact dates to be determined.

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SATURDAY JAN 30TH 7:30PM (21 AND OLDER)

Food available for purchase

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• Guaranteed 4 games • Bring your own team (7 min) • Teams will be available to join • Prizes will be awarded!

Visit www.ssbjcc.org for details and registration

Coming Soon...

•SAVE THE DATE•

PASTA DINNER in support of the Special Olympics!

Sunday, April 3rd at the JCC

Sponsored by the Aquatics Department & Bridgewater Tide Swim Team

Join the JCC in helping the Community!

- Every Department will be leading a special Mitzvah Project -

................................ fitness JOY MCINTYRE

Fitness Director x 226 jmcintyre@ssbjcc.org

Why Group Fitness?

We all know that we should work out at least 3 to 4 times a week. Those who are new to fitness gravitate towards the Fitness Center. Here both cardio and strength can be worked on with minimum exposure to the other members.

They feel apprehensive, in their new endeavor to get healthier, lose weight, and reverse the effects of gravity and aging; stepping into the Group Fitness Studio, Spin Studio, or the indoor pool often overlooked as an option.

So why is this so important?

Studies show that the Group Fitness arena creates an environment that propels the novice to sustain their workout program, twice as much, as those who only use the fitness center. Camaraderie, accountability and structure help the beginner to adapt to their new workout regime.

It’s not “working out,” it’s Training.

When you participate in any of our JFIT Group Fitness classes, there is always a goal or mission behind each one.

The participant isn’t just working out for the time duration of the class. When a variety of group fitness classes is taken per week, an accumulation of benefits can be achieved by the participant; toning and shaping of muscles, losing substantial weight, enhanced cardiovascular endurance (heart health), eye-hand coordination, balance and body stability, focused thinking….the list just goes on.

BodyPump is a one hour barbell class, which tones your body from head to toe. Each of the ten tracks, focuses on one specific body part for approximately 3-5 minutes. The accumulative response is what we call the REP EFFECT. By working the muscles of the body with light weights and many reps, we produce long lean muscles and a calorie burn that last throughout the day. Our resting metabolic rate goes up. This means we burn more calories per day than those who are more sedentary.

CXWORX is a 30 minute Core Class.

It specifically works the muscles of the body which are needed for body stability and balance. Put simply, CX works everything from the chin to the knees. CX has been documented as helping those with loss of balance and joint instability of the shoulders, hips and knees. This class uses elastic bands and light weights to load the muscles both concentrically and eccentrically over ranges not touched by usual weight lifting alone.

BodyCombat is a one hour cardio intensive class, which can be modified for all fitness levels. By using the various trainings of Mixed Martial Arts, the participant not only gets a wicked cardio workout, burning mega calories, it also shapes and tones the muscles of the body through repetitive kicking and punching. Although a tinge more challenging than most fitness classes, the aura transports the participant into a circuit training zone, allowing for maximum effort with rests in-between. The structure of this class helps eye-hand-body coordination, mental focus and produces maximum calorie burn.

BodyVive is a 45 minute cardio and strength class. The beauty of this class is that the intensity can be dialed way up high for the conditioned athlete, or down at a lower intensity for those very new to fitness. The first five tracks work a participant’s cardiovascular endurance by using simple moves, easily mastered in a circuit style training. The remaining tracks work core stability, balance, coordination and joint strength.

JFIT also offers...

Yoga • Pilates • Aquatic Fitness • Zumba/Dance Fitness Spin • TRX-Suspension Training • Heavy Bag Training Zumba Step • Long and Lean • Outdoor FitGround ...and so much more!

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Commit to a Happier, Healthier Life Now! The take home message is to congratulate those who have taken the first steps in greater health and wellness.

Our Fitness Center is a great way to work both cardio and strength. However, the fitness center alone will only get a fitness warrior up to a certain fitness and health level. Variety in any workout will create faster long lasting change. Once an individual adopts group fitness to their workout regime, they are no longer working out, but training. Training their bodies to be in the best health and shape possible, while enhancing their mental and physical capabilities. Simply put, they reverse the effects on gravity and aging, and increase their quality of life. So what are you waiting for?

Fitness Director x 226 jmcintyre@ssbjcc.org

Is TRX for everyone?

Yes! Just like with anything else, anyone who starts a new type of fitness program should evaluate the pros and cons and the possibility of potential injuries. Overall, TRX is safe for the average person. If you have weak joints, are recovering from an injury, or have significant problems with balance, your TRX fitness program will be modified to suit your needs.

Suspension Training is used across the country as a fitness program and as part of rehabilitation.

What is TRX-Suspension Training?

Total Body Resistance Exercise TRX is a body weight based training that focuses on the human body as an integrated system. Otherwise known as Suspension Training, TRX builds true functional strength and improves flexibility, balance and core stability. The training movements are distinguished from traditional exercises in that either the user’s hands or feet are generally supported by a single anchor point, while the opposite end of the body is in contact with the ground.

TRX has the awesome ability to vary different amounts of bodyweight percentages on a specific targeted body point for a given movement, for a specific outcome.

The TRX single point attachment provides the ideal mix of support and mobility to strengthen and enhance endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility, power and core stability all at once, and across a wide range of resistance. In addition, TRX utilizes gravity and movements to generate neuromuscular responses to changes in body position and mechanical advantage. These movements integrate strength and balance into a single dynamic format that taxes the nervous system at a high level and maximizes the benefits of bodyweight exercise for faster results.

If you have questions, or would like a free demo, please contact Jay at x260 or Joy at x226.

Junior Gladiator with Aviv Tuesdays and Thursdays Nov. 24 - Feb. 25 (14 weeks, 25 classes) 5:00pm - 5:45pm Fee: $140 - only $5.60/class!

(Must register for the Session)

Calling all 10-15 year olds! Join Personal Trainer Aviv on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00-5:45pm for a great sports conditioning workout. Stay in shape over the cold winter months!

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...................... special needs PAIGE SILBERFEIN

Associate Executive Director x 207 psilberfein@ssbjcc.org

Providing Support for Life’s Challenges...

One Person, One Family at a Time 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 - 1pm, 1:15 - 1:45pm, 2 - 2:30pm Discounted Member Fee: $150 | Fee: $200

This program is for our younger swimmers (ages 3-12) with special needs looking to explore the joys of water. These lessons 30 minutes in length offered in 6 week sessions and are taught on a one-on-one basis. Lessons 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.

Special Olympics Swim Team The Rising Tide

Sundays, 10- 11am 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. We provide an enriching and welcoming environment for swimmers with special needs ages 10, and up. 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 230 or SJohnson@ssbjcc.org.

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PAIGE SILBERFEIN

Associate Executive Director x 207 psilberfein@ssbjcc.org

Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties

Jewish Family Services 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 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 Services Offices, Somerville An opportunity to come together and share experiences and explore the issues most important to participants.

Sibling Support Group Peer Support for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs Thursday evenings at the Jewish Family Services 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 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 Group 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.

Members practice their communication skills, meet others living with aphasia and learn about stroke and aphasia. The group is sponsored by the Adler Aphasia Center. The first several trial sessions are free and the Group fee is $10/session.

Aphasia Caregiver Support Group at the J The Aphasia Caregiver Support Group is for family members of people with aphasia. ACG Caregivers receive – and give – support for living with the challenges of aphasia and learn about community resources. The focus is on discovering resources to move forward in a positive direction. The group is sponsored by the Adler Aphasia Center and runs concurrently with the Aphasia Communication Group (ACG). You need not have a family member in the ACG to attend the Caregiver Group. There is no admission fee to participate in the group.

Both Aphasia groups meet at the JCC from 9:30 - 11:30am.

2016 DATES January 13 & 27 February 10 & 24 March 9 & 23 April 27 May 11 & 25 June 8 & 22 To register for either group, or for more information, contact Wendy Greenspan at 973-530-3981 or wgreenspan@adleraphasiacenter.org.

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Crime & Punishment g Saturday, February 20 at 7pm A Murder Mystery Dinner

Includes Italian Dinner and Cash Bar. Come dressed in costume as one of the character and have even more FUN!

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Discussions: Wednesday Afternoons at the J Jan. 6, 13, 20 • Feb. 3, 10, 17 • March 2, 9, 16, 23 12:00pm Discounted Member Fee: $5 | Fee: $7

Join us on Wednesdays for a delicious, nutritious lunch and conversation. Lunch always includes fresh salad, fresh vegetable and a hot entrée. Some weeks we discuss news, celebrity gossip and much more. No topic is off the table!

Entertainment and Special Events...

Barbara Harris January 27

Barbara Harris, performs…including the ‘60s hit “Lovers Concerto” she recorded with The Toys. Barbara has traveled the world and we are fortunate that she is visiting us in Bridgewater!

Mary Lawrence February 24

Mary Lawrence sings all the best from Broadway Musicals.

Linda Curtis

LISA KOPMAN

Director of Adult & Senior Programs/Relationships x 206 lkopman@ssbjcc.org

Bridge at the J Tuesday mornings, 10:00am - 1:00pm 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.

March 30

Linda Curtis, one of our all-time favorites, returns with her husband to sing songs of the Islands. Join us for an enjoyable afternoon!

Paula Shoyer, The Passover Menu April 6

Paula Shoyer, author of The Passover Menu, will help us to update your Passover menu. Her dishes combine all the nostalgic pleasure of family favorites with contemporary creations sure to please all cooks!

GrandFriends Passover Seder April 13

Come enjoy a Seder led by Rabbi Ron Isaacs and Cantor Lee Coopersmith. Share in the Passover story with music and even a visit from Elijah!!

Neil Dankman April 27

Neil Dankman sings it all… from pop to rock to Motown!

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Director of Adult & Senior Programs/Relationships x 206 lkopman@ssbjcc.org

Havana Curveball Thursday, March 3 The two year journey of one boy’s desire to understand his family’s history while navigating the gap between youthful ideals and the complex messy reality of the adult world.

All Programs: Thursdays at 12 Noon $5/Person (includes the program, a bagel “and”)

Alice Cohen, Author of The Year My Mother Came Back: A Memoir Thursday, January 7 Alice Cohen explores the Jewish identity in a new memoir about rediscovering her mother 30 years after her death, during the hardest year Alice had to face. Her youngest daughter needed a harrowing surgery, her eldest daughter decided to reunite with her birth mother, and Alice herself receives a daunting diagnosis. According to Alice, it is entirely possible for the people we have lost to come back to us when we need them the most.

Alice Cohen is a solo theatre artist, playwright and teaches at the New School in NYC.

Chaya Deitsch: Here and There: Leaving Chasidism, Keeping my Family Thursday, February 4 As a child, Chaya Deitsch felt that she didn’t belong in the Hasidic world into which she was born. She spent her teenage years outwardly conforming to but secretly rebelling against the rules that tell you what and when to eat, how to dress, whom you can befriend and what you must believe. As she navigated the complexities of her new life, Chaya and her parents eventually came to an understanding that was based on unqualified love and a hard won but fragile form of acceptance. With honesty, sensitivity and intelligence, Chaya movingly shows us that lives lived differently do not have to be lives lived apart.

From Award-winning filmmaking duo, Marcia Jarmel (“Return of Sarah’s Daughters”) and Ken Schneider (“Regret to Inform”) comes “Havana Curveball”. The documentary tells the story of Mica, a classic idealistic Jewish teen who at the age of 13, decides to take it upon himself to help make the world a better place the best way he knows how - through baseball. His plan for his Mitzvah project is to collect baseball gear and send them to Cuba, which is where Mica’s grandfather received refuge after fleeing during WWII. What Mica sees as an opportunity to do good and return a favor in a small way, comes to a head with the harsh realities of the world that don’t always work hand in hand with idealism.

Houdini Thursday, March 17 Join us and learn about the life and times of Harry Houdini, including the fact that he was Jewish!

YOM HASHOAH Holocaust Remembrance Day Community Wide Service Thursday, May 5 LOCATION: TEMPLE BETH-EL, HILLSBOROUGH (Program details to come)

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Director of Adult & Senior Programs/Relationships x 206 lkopman@ssbjcc.org

Museum of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial to the Holocaust Thursday, Feb. 25 • 10:00am - 4:00pm Discounted Member Fee: $65 | Fee: $70

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.

Fee includes a guided tour, box lunch, and Coach bus.

The Culinary Institute of America Enjoy lunch at the American Bounty Restaurant and tour the impressive CIA Thursday, March 24 • 10:00am - 4:00pm

Paper Mill Playhouse A Bronx Tale, The Musical Thursday, March 3 11:00am - 4:30pm

Discounted Member Fee: $65 | Fee: $75

Discounted Member Fee: $75 | Fee: $85

By focusing on the seasons and products of the Hudson Valley, along with award-winning New York State wines, American Bounty Restaurant offers contemporary and traditional regional dishes brought to life in an honest and flavorful way. With its comfortable warm service, this casually elegant restaurant sets the stage for an unparalleled dining experience in New York’s Hudson Valley.

The Paper Mill Playhouse produces the world premiere of this explosive new musical.

A Bronx Tale is set against the backdrop of racial strife and organized crime in the 1960s. It is the story of an Italian-American teenager finding his path in life as he must choose between the father who raised him and a mob boss figure who fascinates him.

Fee includes a delicious, three course lunch, tour of the impressive CIA and Coach bus.

Fee includes a light dairy lunch at the JCC, orchestra ticket and Coach bus. Tickets are non-refundable.

Discounted Member Fee: $130 | Fee: $150

Fiddler on the Roof Broadway Theater Trip Thursday, April 7 3:00 - 11:00pm

Enjoy a 7:00pm show. Dinner is on your own. Tickets are non-refundable.

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Tuesday April 12, 2016

Malcolm Hoenlein has been the executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations since June 1986. He is the founding executive director of the Greater New York Conference on Soviet Jewry and the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York.

Honoring Jonathan & Marjorie Slass

jewish LIFE .........................

DEBBIE GOLDEN

Special Projects & Marketing Director x 210 dgolden@ssbjcc.org

Alice Cohen, Author of The Year My Mother Came Back: A Memoir Thursday, January 7 • 12:00pm Location: SSBJCC Fee: $5 (includes bagel “and”)

Alice Cohen explores the Jewish identity in a new memoir about rediscovering her mother 30 years after her death, during the hardest year Alice had to face. Her youngest daughter needed a harrowing surgery, her eldest daughter decided to reunite with her birth mother, and Alice herself receives a daunting diagnosis.

According to Alice, it is entirely possible for the people we have lost to come back to us when we need them the most.

Alice Cohen is a solo theatre artist, playwright and teaches at the New School in NYC.

Irma Horowitz Film Series Havana Curveball

Thursday, Jan. 14 • 6:30pm Location: JCC $12/In Advance; $15/Day of Event

(includes falafel dinner) The two year journey of one boy’s desire to understand his family’s history while navigating the gap between youthful ideals and the complex messy reality of the adult world. A Skype discussion and Q & A with the filmmaker will follow the screening.

From Award-winning filmmaking duo, Marcia Jarmel (“Return of Sarah’s Daughters”) and Ken Schneider (“Regret to Inform”) comes “Havana Curveball”. The documentary tells the story of Mica, a classic idealistic Jewish teen who at the age of 13, decides to take it upon himself to help make the world a better place the best way he knows

how - through baseball. His plan for his Mitzvah project is to collect baseball gear and send them to Cuba, which is where Mica’s grandfather received refuge after fleeing during WWII. What Mica sees as an opportunity to do good and return a favor in a small way, comes to a head with the harsh realities of the world that don’t always work hand in hand with idealism.

Chaya Deitsch, Author of Here and There: Leaving Chasidism, Keeping my Family Thursday, February 4 • 12:00pm Location: SSBJCC Fee: $5 (includes bagel “and”)

As a child, Chaya Deitsch felt that she didn’t belong in the Hasidic world into which she was born. She spent her teenage years outwardly conforming to but secretly rebelling against the rules that tell you what and when to eat, how to dress, whom you can befriend and what you must believe. As she navigated the complexities of her new life, Chaya and her parents eventually came to an understanding that was based on unqualified love and a hard won but fragile form of acceptance. With honesty, sensitivity and intelligence, Chaya movingly shows us that lives lived differently do not have to be lives lived apart.

Jay Michaelson, Author of The Gate of Tears: Sadness and the Spiritual Path Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7:00pm Location: SSBJCC Fee: $5/person

The Gates of Tears is a beautifully written transformative book. Jay Michaelson guides us, instead of denying, avoiding, explaining away, or resisting sadness,

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to go to into the heart of it. There we find open space, true love of life, and, perhaps most redeeming, one another. Written over a ten year period, and completed in the mourning period after the death of his mother, The Gate of Tears is not a self-help book. If anything, it is a self-helpless book, discovering a happiness deeper than transitory joys that emerges precisely when the resistance to sadness is released.

The Gate of Tears is not a New Age book with easy answers; it is infused with a contemporary sensibility, skepticism, and humor. All of us, if we are to be fully human, experience pain. The Gate of Tears is about how the embrace of that experience ennobles, empowers, and liberates us.

Dr. Michaelson is a public figure, a columnist for The Daily Beast and The Forward Newspaper, and a frequent commentator on religion, law and LGBT issues who has appeared on NPR, CBS and MSNBC. This program is co-sponsored by Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties.

and a way for the worldwide Jewish community to gain confidence and pride in itself.

Steven Gimbel, a Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Gettysburg College, presents Einstein in the context of the world he lived in, offering a fascinating portrait of a remarkable individual who remained actively engaged in international affairs throughout his life.

Jewish Film Series Epilogue

Saturday, March 5 7:00pm Location: Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough Suggested Donation: $5/ person

Hayuta and Berl, early migrants to the very young State of Israel, were pioneers and activists of the first order.

Aged, they no longer recognize much about the ideals of their youth in Israeli society today. After years of fighting, their common dreams remain: the revolutionary project to build an ideal social welfare state in Israel has not changed. If their bodies are now old, in their hearts and in their minds they are still the revolutionary utopians that they were in their 20’s.

Discussion to follow on the film and its implications for Jews both in Israel and Diaspora.

Steven Jay Gimbel, Author of Einstein, His Space and Times

Irma Horowitz Short Israeli Film Series Featuring Falafel & Films

Sunday, March 6 • 10:30am Location: Or Chadash, Flemington

Presented by the Ma’Aleh School of Television and the Arts in Jerusalem

$10/In Advance, $12/Day of Event (includes refreshments)

The commonly held view of Albert Einstein is of an eccentric genius for whom the pursuit of science was everything. But in actuality, the brilliant innovator whose Theory of Relativity forever reshaped our understanding of time, was a man of his times, always politically engaged and driven by strong moral principles.

An avowed pacifist, Einstein’s mistrust of authority and outspoken social and scientific views earned him death threats from Nazi sympathizers in the years preceding World War II. To him, science provided not only a means for understanding the behavior of the universe, but a foundation for considering the deeper questions of life

Thursday, March 10 • 6:30pm Location: SSBJCC

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

Shira Shira, the mother of five children, lives in a religious community. Her husband’s expectation is that she will continue to bring children into the world. Shira begins to collapse under the stress of her responsibilities. She tries to take matters into her own hands.

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A Maise The warm relationship between Mendel, an elderly Holocaust survivor, and his Filipino caretaker, Jose, is tested when Jose does not have a work permit and the police begin searching the neighborhood for illegal foreign workers.

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Doda Diya (Documentary) “I’ve been living with my aunt (Doda) Diya for six months now, and she reminds me of that every time I complain I’m a penniless student!” Doda Diya, a widow who leads a simple life, had waited 40 years to fulfill her biggest dream: returning to Jerba, a tiny island off the south of Tunisia where she grew up, to celebrate a memorial event for a righteous woman along with hundreds of other Jews.

This program is supported by the Irma Horowitz Endowment Fund.

Jewish Film Series Three Mothers

Saturday, April 9 7:00pm Location: Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough Suggested Donation: $5/person

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.

“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. Save the date for two additional film nights on May 21 and June 18.

Special Event

Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway Thursday, April 7 • 7:00pm Broadway in NYC Discounted Member Fee: $130 Fee: $150 *(Limited tickets!)

Be there as the sun rises on a new production of this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick . A wonderful cast and a

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lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring the Broadway classics “To Life (L’Chaim!),” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Sunrise Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “Tradition.” Fiddler On the Roof will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

his work in radio. Jewish Home Cooking: Yiddish Recipes Revisited published in 2008, won the IACP’s Best American Subject Cookbook award and was nominated for both a James Beard book award and the Sophie Brody Medal of the American Library Association. His most recent book, The Southern Italian Table: Authentic Tastes from Traditional Kitchens, was published in 2009.

Leave the JCC at 3:00 pm by Coach bus. Return to the JCC by approximately 11:00 pm. There will be time to have dinner on your own before the show.

Nothing Like a Dame: Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theatre

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!

We are extremely fortunate to have Arthur Schwartz as our personal tour guide for the day! First stop is Arthur’s home for breakfast. Then we are off for a great day in “Kosher” Brooklyn with Arthur bringing us to some of his favorite Kosher food hotspots. We will enjoy lunch together at a kosher restaurant.

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. Arthur Schwartz also teaches extensively, both demos and hands-on classes. He has a cooking school in Paestum, Italy, just south of the Amalfi Coast, where he conducts week-long classes that also include cultural touring. His work in radio and television is critically acclaimed. For 13 years, Schwartz did a daily broadcast on WOR, receiving the IACP’s Award of Excellence in Electronic Media for

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 indepth 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.

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The JCC presents...

FAMILY PURIM Sun.,March 6 • 12:30-4:00pm ER GIST E R l P R E at c a r n i va rg/ cc.o ssbj

$20 /child all inclusive Adults are free!

Food sold separately.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBER MUSIC/PULSE ENT. INFLATABLES ARTS & CRAFTS UNLIMITED GAMES & ACTIVITIES COSTUME PARADE PATRIOTS’ SPARKEE PETTING ZOO RU SCARLET KNIGHT FUNKART RACEWAY BIG APPLE CIRCUS PERFORMER COTTON CANDY Please Bring a Non-Perishable Food Item For Donation.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Contact Paige; psilberfein@ssbjcc.org

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Free Shuttle Bus and Additional Parking Provided from 685 Route 202/206.

Proceeds will support the JCC Scholarship Fund.

• SAVE THE DATE •

Monday June 6, 2016

Raritan Valley Country Club, Bridgewater

For further information, contact: Debbie Golden 908.725.6994 x210 or dgolden@ssbjcc.org

JCC

RACE TO

VICTORY

Benefitting the JCC Scholarship Fund

$25/person

1 Mile Family Fun Walk ($20/family)

•SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE• Proceeds will send a child to JCC Blaustein Early Childhood Center

VS. Medals awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners

Sunday, May 1, 2016 Pleasant Valley Park, Basking Ridge

9:30am•Rain or Shine

•Male and Female in multiple age brackets•

Register by April 20 and receive a FREE T-shirt!

Register online at ssbjcc@jcc.com/5K15

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