Winter 2013 Program Guide

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Thank you to everyone who supported Dancing with the JCC Stars!

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE JCC Iris Krasnow - Jan 9 Winter Open House... 13 Days of Savings!

Jan. 2 - Jan. 14 Simha Weinstein - Jan 17 Tu B’Shevat Seder - Jan 25 Purim Carnival - February 10

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Amazing Activities! • Flexible Schedule!

Heated Pools! • Indoor & Outdoor Facility!

High Staff-Camper Ratio!

EARLY BIRD Ends January 14.

Savings up to $100 Visit our upcoming Open House for additional savings!

February 7 and March 7 5:00-7:30 pm 2012

“Courier N Reader’s Ch ews oice”

Winner

Call Lauren x 264 and Stacey x223 for more information!

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

LETTER TO MEMBERS Dear JCC Members & Friends,

Connie Adamo Assistant Bookkeeper – x209, cadamo@ssbjcc.org

Andrea Berkow Finance Director - x263, aberkow@ssbjcc.org

Cindy Elgrably Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate - x217,celgrably@ssbjcc.org

Jamie Fawcett Receptionist - x201, jfawcett@ssbjcc.org

Laura Friedman Executive Director - x213, lfriedman@ssbjcc.org

Deby Goldberg Receptionist - x201, dgoldberg@ssbjcc.org

Debbie Golden Special Projects Director/Marketing Director - x210 dgolden@ssbjcc.org

Carol Goldstein Administrative Assistant - x215, cgoldstein@ssbjcc.org

Martha Hayward Accounting/Payroll & Camp Registrar - x209, mhayward@ssbjcc.org

Stacey Herman Co-Camp Director Family/Judaic Programming - x201, sherman@ssbjcc.org

Stephanie Johnson Aquatics Director - x230, sjohnson@ssbjcc.org

Ken Kaus After School Program Director and Web/Social Media Manager x227, kkaus@ssbjcc.org

Jay Kellogg Assistant Fitness Director - x225, Jbob8314@hotmail.com

Caryn Kenin Babysitting Coordinator - x220

Lisa Kopman Adult/Senior Director - x206, lkopman@ssbjcc.org

Jamie Levin Tween Coordinator - x201, jlevin@ssbjcc.org

Ellen McCloskey Sunday Receptionist/Membership Associate - x201, 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

Daryl Regazzini

If you are new to the JCC, welcome. If you have been here for a few years or perhaps many, we are glad you are here and thank you for being a part of our JCC! I feel privileged to have been a part of this JCC for the past 13 years, even more so taking over the position of Executive Director. The JCC has been, and I am happy to say continues to be, an inspiration for everyone in our community. I am so proud of all the work that every single staff member does for our incredible J. Working here is more than a job to each of us, and you can see the results of how they feel in the way that we serve you and our entire community.

We hope you feel the warmth of our welcome in every JCC experience. The JCC offers ways to keep yourself healthy -- physically, mentally and spiritually. Stimulate your mind with any one of the classes offered through Jewish LIFE or our adult department. Invigorate your body with Yoga, Pilates, or any of our 60 fitness classes offered each week. Enjoy a film, lecture or day trip. Encourage your child’s growth with preschool, our summer camp, our afterschool program, or an exciting class or a program. Motivate your teen to become involved in our many volunteer or job opportunities, in a fitness program or perhaps join our teen trip to Israel this summer. I encourage you to take advantage of all that the JCC has to offer by making your J a central part of your lives.

I believe that the Center is uniquely positioned to broadly engage our community because we are in the unique position to be able to bring our entire Jewish community together.

There are no dividers here at the JCC. We are pluralistic, intergenerational and non-ideological – welcoming and inclusive to all.

If you believe in creating the type of Center that we believe in, I am asking for your help to make it happen. It is impossible to sustain a Center for Jewish life by relying solely on the membership dues and program fees of those who happen to be participating at any particular time. Without your support, it is impossible for us to welcome and include everyone in our community who wants to participate but cannot afford to.

If you are not a member, become one – we offer many membership options – and participate as a member of our community. Please contact our membership department at spollak@ ssbjcc.org.

If you are already a member, please consider making a financial contribution to help us continue to offer a wide variety of quality programs, and provide assistance to those who otherwise cannot afford to participate. Gifts may be made online, or feel free to contact me directly at lfriedman@ssbjcc.org. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

During the past 13 years, we have accomplished more than anyone could have ever imagined. Our achievements clearly are not the result of any one person, but rather the product of many individuals pulling together for common goals. We are so fortunate to have incredibly dedicated lay leaders, dynamic and passionate professional staff and volunteers that make this JCC a very special place. I want to thank every JCC member for letting us become a part of your family and being your home away from home. I am confident that we will continue to make a difference in people’s lives every day!

Wishing you and your family a Happy & Healthy 2013!

Senior Program Assistant - x206

Jim Sala Swim Club Manager - x575, jsala@ssbjcc.org

Elana Schwartz ECC Admin. Assistant - x266, eccsec@ssbjcc.org

Paige Silberfein Associate Executive Director - x207, psilberfein@ssbjcc.org

Jinny Strawderman Accounting/Billing - x234, jstrawderman@ssbjcc.org

Dawn VanNess Dance School Instructor - jccdanceschool@ssbjcc.org

Linda Weiss Early Childhood Director - x208, lweiss@ssbjcc.org

Robert Wojciechowski Maintenance Director - x224, rwojo@ssbjcc.org

Mike Yearwood Swim Team Director - x252, jccswimteam@ssbjcc.org

Peter Giraldi, Maribel Melendez, Joe Obenauer, Joe Roehrich Maintenance Staff

Laura Friedman Executive Director

David Bunevich President, JCC Board of Directors

JCC BOARD OF DIREC TORS President

David Bunevich

President-Elect

Ken Bernstein

1st Vice President

Rich Skydell

2nd Vice President Geoff Feinstein

3rd Vice President Seth Geldzahler

Treasurer

Richard Hirsch

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Assistant Treasurer Jerome Zweig

Secretary

David Bernstein

Assistant Secretary Bruce Levinston

Immediate Past President Peter Horowitz

Harriet Blank, Nancy Gorrell, Judy Gross, Judith Hersh, Andrea Keats, Addie Kluger, Neal Kreitman, Josh Leibner, Steve Saperstein, Gary Shiman, Dov Simons, Jonathan Slass, Doron Steger, Arthur Roswell, Joe Weinstein

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2013 WINTER HOURS (Effective Saturday, January 5)

Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Fitness Center & Indoor Pool close at 9:45 PM)

Friday 6:00 AM- 5:00 PM (Fitness Center & Indoor Pool close at 4:45 PM)

Saturday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Fitness Center & Indoor Pool close at 6:00 PM)

Sunday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Fitness Center & Indoor Pool close at 8:45 PM)

OFFICE HOURS (Effective Saturday, January 5)

Monday -Thursday 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM HOLIDAY HOURS Monday, December 31:

The JCC will close early for New Year’s Eve at 4:30pm.

Tuesday, January 1:

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

Monday, March 25:

The JCC will be closing at 3pm for the first night of Passover.

Passover is a spring festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery.

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Family Judaic Programing Early Childhood JCC Dance School Vacation Camp J Crew Camp and Teens Youth & Adult Sports Adults Seniors Fitness Senior Fitness Aquatics Swim Team General Information Registration

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26 & 27: The JCC will be closed for Passover.

MISSION STATEMENT 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.

Lobby ATM at the J! For the convenience of our JCC Members and Guests, we now have an ATM located in the main JCC Lobby.

A reduced transaction fee of $2 is available for those who are not account holders with the sponsoring bank.

A portion of the reduced transaction fee goes directly to The JCC Scholarship Fund.

The Scholarship Fund helps to send children to JCC Camp Ruach and the Blaustein Early Childhood Center, as well as supporting our Senior Nutritional Program. The JCC Scholarship Fund also assists families in need so they can attend programs at our Center.

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The JCC is going green!

Faster and more convenient for you!

Our Program Guides, Jewish LIFE and What’s Nu publications will be mailed electronically to you. We will be distributing our informational mailings electronically unless otherwise specified. If you would like to receive this information by e-mail… you don’t need to do anything at this time, unless you have a new e-mail address to provide us.

(Our Front Desk will be happy to update it for you. Please call x201.)

If you do not wish to receive these mailings by e-mail and you would still like to receive a printed copy mailed to your home, please contact Sarah Pollak at 908-725-6994 ext. 205. If we do not hear from you, you will automatically receive our publications by e-mail only. The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC strives to provide the greatest value to our members as possible. Our new mailing distribution will not only get our information to you faster, but we are also doing our part to help the environment by going GREEN! Please note all publications sent via email will also be posted on our website, www.ssbjcc.org.

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PURIM CARNIVAL

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Inflatable Mountain Climber Pony Rides Games Prizes DJ Costume Parade at 2:30pm The rutgers Scarlet knight Esther's Bazaar Food Sparkee visits at 2pm and much more!

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Volunteers Needed!

Contact Paige x207 What is Purim?

Purim, which literally means “lots,” is the holiday in which Jews commemorate being saved from persecution in the ancient Persian Empire. According to the Book of Esther in the Bible, the Jews of the city of Shushan were threatened by the villain Haman, a prime minister who convinces King Ahasuerus to kill all the Jews (because the Jewish Mordecai refused to bow down to Haman). Haman casts lots (hence the name of the holiday) to determine the date he would carry out his plan: the 13th of Adar. In the end, the Jews are saved by the heroic Queen Esther, Mordecai’s niece (and adopted daughter), who married Ahasuerus (after he banished his first, rebellious wife Vashti). When Ahasuerus discovers that his wife Esther is Jewish, he decides to reverse Haman’s decree, and instead of the Jews being killed, Haman, his sons, and other enemies are killed instead.

How is Purim celebrated?

Purim is the most raucous holiday on the Jewish calendar (which involves drinking). Observance of the holiday begins with dressing up in costume: some people choose to dress as characters from the Purim story, and others dress in non-Purim-related costumes. It is a mitzvah (commandment) to listen to the story of Purim chanted from Megillat Esther (“The Scroll of Esther”) and to hear every word. It is customary to make loud noise with a noisemaker called a ra’ashan in Hebrew, or grager in Yiddish, every time Haman’s name is mentioned, in order to fulfill the obligation of blotting out Haman’s name. Part of the holiday also includes giving gifts or charity to the poor, called matanot l’evyonim. A fun tradition on the holiday is to perform a Purim spiel, a satirical show either dramatizing the Purim story in a humorous way, or just a funny skit on any theme.

SUPPORT THE JCC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Help send a child to pre-school or to camp. Help support our Senior Nutritional Program.

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FAMILY/ADULT JUDAIC PROGRAMMING S HALO M S TACE Y

J E WIS H LIFE AT TH E “J ”

We are happy to continue our programming with Shalom Stacey, bringing even more Jewish Life to the “J”! Stacey is coordinating our Family/ Judaic Programming. She is working with our JCC community using hands on activities and programs to make holidays and events meaningful and memorable. Look for more exciting Jewish programming and culture coming this fall.

Shabbat every Friday at 3:15pm in the JCC Lobby JANUARY we celebrate Tu B’Shevat! FEBRUARY we celebrate Purim!

In the lobby celebrating Shabbat.

Friday, January 18 Color trees for Tu B’Shevat!

Fig & Date Tasting

In the lobby celebrating Shabbat.

Friday, February 22 Making masks and groggers for Purim.

Wednesday, January 23 • 6:00-8:00pm • Free!

“For the Kids” Purim Carnival

Drop by and sample some Tu B’Shevat treats! Figs are traditionally eaten on the holiday of Tu B’Shevat. We will taste some different types of Tu B’shevat figs and fruit.

Sunday, February, 10 • 1:00-4:00pm Everyone is welcome!

Shabbat Dinner/Tu B’Shevat Seder

Tuesday, February 19 • 1:00pm

Friday, January 25 • 6:00pm Learn about Tu B’Shevat through an interactive seder. Taste different fruits traditionally eaten at this holiday. Children will make their own eco- mezuzahs with tree branches. $10 per person/$40 max per family Course #20-125-W13

Hamantaschen Baking

Everyone is welcome! Free of charge!

“For the Adults” Purim Wine Tasting Date/Time TBA Celebrate Purim with a wine tasting of Kosher wines!

Purchase your wines for your Passover dinner.

*Purchase a tree to plant in Israel to celebrate Tu B’Shevat.

Contact Shalom Stacey x223 for more information.

MARCH we celebrate Passover!

In the lobby celebrating Shabbat.

Friday, March 22 Making origami frogs for Passover.

Passover Chocolate Seder Tuesday, March 19 • 6:00pm

Enjoy eating delicious chocolate while we read the story of Passover. Pizza and salad dinner will be served as well. $10 per person/$40 max per family Course #20-319-W13

Don’t forget to pick up your pre-ordered Kosher for Passover wine!

Parenting Program Simcha Weinstein

Moyel Talk with Moyel Lucy Waldman.

He writes about parenthood making your world physically, materially, and spiritually better.

She will talk about modern options in welcoming your Jewish baby!

Thursday, January 17 7:00pm $8/advance - $10/door

Thursday, May 2 7:00pm

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

Open House Dates Thursday, February 7 and Thursday, March 7 5:00 - 7:30pm

Blaustein Early Childhood Center • Ages 6 weeks-Kindergarten • Developmentally Appropriate Academic Program • Year Round Program - School & Summer Camp • Preschool and Daycare Hours from 7:30AM – 6:00 PM • Full Day Kindergarten • Half-Day Kindergarten Enrichment Extension Program (AM & PM) • Swim Instruction, Music and Physical Education • Certified and Experienced Teachers • Peer K • Shabbat and Holiday Celebrations

A Highlight on Kindergarten

The full day Kindergarten program allows the classroom teacher and student to explore topics in depth. language development and literacy activities are emphasized. Kindergarten will focus on early reading, writing, working on phonics, letter recognition, letter-sound match, vocabulary, making predictions based on text, rhyming words, alphabetizing and mathematical thinking. Work time and Center time will include writing and drawing in journals, learning games and match activities. Our handwriting program, “Handwriting Without Tears” is used in many public and private schools. We also participate in our “GrandFriends” programs weekly.

INTRODUCING SHEVA! Drawing upon the strength of an ethical start. “Sheva” which is the number seven in Hebrew, outlines a new, dynamic vision of excellence in Jewish Early Childhood education.

Enrichment Classes Karate

Somerville Martial Arts Academy Mondays, 3:00 – 3:30 PM

Call Our Director, Linda Weiss, for a Personal Tour!

908-725-6994 x208

Kiddie Soccer

Fridays, 3:15 – 4:00 PM

Kiddie Soccer now at the JCC! Join us for this exciting program.

Kiddie Soccer stresses fun, participation, safety and socialization for Learn the basic skills of Karate while having lots of fun! The program will preschool children. Our Kiddie Soccer program gives pre-school aged teach many skills essential for a child’s development, such as listening, children a basic exposure to simple soccer skills in a noncompetitive confidence, self-esteem and showing respect for parents, teachers and environment. Everything that is done is based around your child having classmates. Please note that children must be toilet trained to attend. fun. Soccer skills are taught through child friendly games and activities.

For questions, feel free to contact the Academy at (908)575-8700.

Kiddie Soccer is a 45 minute program taught by coaches from the Kiddie Soccer Program. The coaches are chosen for their knowledge of INSTRUCTOR: Patrick Mehrtens (5th Degree Black Belt) the game and their ability to work with young children. Please note that • DATES: 12/10, 7 - 1/7, 14,21 - 2/4, 11, 18, 25 - 3/4, 11 children must be toilet trained to attend.

• AGES: 3 to Kindergarten

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• FEE: $105(M) • COURSE#: 20-101-W13

DATES: 12/21 - 1/4, 11, 18, 25 - 2/1, 8, 15, 22 - 3/1, 8, 15 AGES: 3 to Kindergarten FEE: $168 (M) COURSE#: 20-202-W13

Little Artists

Tuesdays, 3:15 – 4:15 PM-Starts

Learn about great art and artists and then create your own masterpiece to take home. Our class will explore great works of art and then learn hands on techniques to bring out your child’s creative talents. Please note that children must be toilet trained to attend. Instructor: Miss Diane.

• DATES: 12/11, 18 - 1/18, 15,22,29 - 2/5, 12 ,19, 26 - 3/5 AGES: 3 to Kindergarten FEE: $150(M) COURSE#: 20-301-W13 B L AUS TEI N E AR LY CHI LD H O O D CE NTE R S TA F F Linda Weiss Director - x208, lweiss@ssbjcc.org Elana Schwartz Administrative Assistant - x266, eccsec@ssbjcc.org Crista Ballow, Carol Ballow, Lisa Irving, Jackye Feagan, Debbie Feuerstein, Ilene Fiorentino,Diane Hengesbaugh, Jillian Hengesbaugh, Stacey Herman, Stacey LaRue, Debby Lubliner, Jackie Melnick, Allison Menapace, Chrissy Miller, Alexandra Torraca, Michele Tucker, Beverly Woodruff

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Creative Movement: Ballet:

Tap:

Monday 3:l 5 pm, 2 Year Old Monday 4:00pm, 3 & 4 Year Old Monday 4:45pm, lst-3rd Grade

Ballet/Tap: Hip Hop Jazz:

Wednesday 3:l5pm, 4-6 Year Old Wednesday 4:00pm, Level l K-lst Grade Wednesday 4:45pm, Level ll 2nd Grade Wednesday 5:30pm, Level lll 3rd & 4th Grade

Tuition Fee/Child per class: $300/Member • $325/Non-Member Classes start January 7.

Any question please contact Miss Dawn at jccdanceschool@ssbjcc.org.

To register call front office at 908.725.6994 x201.

pool

Come have fun at our indoor pool parties. Have a whale-of-a-time with a free swim in our pool. You supply the people, we supply the water and certified lifeguards(s). Summer outdoor pool parties available to JCC Star and Swim Club members only.

45 minutes of Swim Time • Ages: 2 and up Member: $300 Non-Member: $350

dance

It’s a girl thing! Warm up stretching, Hula Hoops, Freeze Dance, Ballet, Jazz & Hip Hop are just among a few of the types of dance moves your children can partake in at their very own Dance Party!

Party with Miss Dawn, JCC Dance School Director.

45 minute activity • Ages: 3-8 years old Member: $300 Non-Member: $350

Party Packages all parties include:

•1 hours of Party Time (extra half-hour upgrade available) •Choice of activity in this brochure •Party Helper •Invitations •White Table Cloths and Paper Goods •Birthday Child is free!

•Price of party includes 15 kids; $5 per additional child

Call Lisa Kopman at x206 for more Party Information!

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sports

Half of the JCC Gymnasium is yours to run, jump and play! Our trained staff will lead organized sports and games of your choice.

Ages: 3-5 years old. Participate in relay races, parachute, scooters and obstacle course.

Ages: 5 and up can choose 2 of the following sports: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Hockey, Kickball or T-Ball.

45 minute party Member: $300 Non-Member: $350

princess

Every little girl dreams of being a princess! Let yours live out her dream, if only for the day. She and her friends will decorate their own crown, royal crest and scepter. They will then play games fit for a queen.

Ages: 4 and up • 45 minute activity • Saturday Availability Only Member: $300 Non-Member: $350

creative science time movement

Join in on this exciting party involving creative imagination and movement to music with Limbo, beachball fun, parachute fun, freeze dance and animal action! Party with Miss Dawn, JCC Dance School Director.

45 minute activity for both boys and girls • Ages: 2-5 years old Member: $300 Non-Member: $350

music

Sing, Play and Move with Miss Jamie.

Infant - 5 years old • 45 minute activity Member: $300 Non-Member: $350

Do you have a little “Einstein” at home? Inquiring minds will explore by using every day items in scientific experiments. Your birthday child and their friends will learn and have tons of fun while doing so.

45 minute activity • Saturday Availability Only Ages: 6 and up Member: $300 Non-Member: $350

rent a room

Create your own party. Rent a room and bring in your own entertainment. Fee depends on day and time. Call for details!

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J CREW

Do you "J" CREW? Afte r School Program at th e JCC Kindergarten- Grade 6

For more info contact: Ken Kaus (J Crew Director) 908.725.6994 x227 or Kkaus@ssbjcc.org

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VACATION CAMP: GRADES K-6

Vacation Programs are for children in grades K-6 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We also offer early morning care beginning at 8:00 AM and extended evening care until 6:00 PM. Children should bring a Kosher style lunch and a bathing suit and towel for swimming.

This program is open to JCC members and non-members. Themes are subject to change.

Cancellations must occur at least 48 hours in advance of the program for a refund.

Vacation Camp Registration Form:

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Early Care-$6

Late Stay-$8

(Starts 8:00am)

(Ends 6:00pm)

9am-4pm

Lunch

Blast off to the stars with us as we venture to the I would like Planetarium for Black Holes, early care.

Supernovas and unexplored galaxies.

I would like late stay.

$45(M) $50(NM)

No Lunch option available

Delaware Valley Raptor Center an organization dedThursday, March 28 icated to the rehabilitation Birds of a Feather Day and conservation of birds of I would like 30-100-W13 prey (hawks, eagles, owls, early care. falcons, and vultures) will be bringing some feather friends to meet our kids.

I would like late stay.

$40(M) $45(NM)

1 slice($4) 2 slices($6)

Enjoy Foam Frenzy or unlimited Go-Karts, plus unlimited Super Twister, I would like Lazer Runner, Bumper Cars, early care.

Free Fall & 4D Theater at this indoor amusement park in East Hanover.

I would like late stay.

$45(M) $50(NM)

No Lunch option available

Like slime, bugs, magnets or stars. You never know what I would like you learn or how messy early care. things will get.

I would like late stay.

$40(M) $45(NM)

1 slice($4) 2 slices($6)

Monday, Feb. 18 Space Day (Trip to RVS Planetarium?

30-101-W13

Friday, March 29 FunPlex 30-102-W13

Monday, April 1 Mad Science 30-104-W13

Child’s First & Last Name_________________________________________________Gender: M__F____ Age:___________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________State:___________________________Zip:___________________ Parent First and Last Name:_______________________________________________________Email Address:______________________________________ Work #_____________________________Cell#________________________________Home #_____________________________________________________ Parent First and Last Name:______________________________________________Email Address:_______________________________________________ Work #_____________________________Cell#________________________________Home #_____________________________________________________ Emergency Contact:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Work #_____________________________Cell#________________________________Home #_____________________________________________________ Allergies? If Yes, Please explain:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I hereby give my child(ren) permission to participate in the programs I have chosen, including trips away from the center.

Parent Signature:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date:____________ Total Amount Due:_____________________ Payment Method: Check_____#__________ Credit Card: Amex________MC____________VISA___________ CC #_________________________________________________Exp. #_________________

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CAMP AND TEENS

TEEN GET TOGETHER- JANUARY 6 at 10:00am Join us for a free breakfast!

Ramat Yishi is our sister city in Israel. This community has a group of teens that are very excited to get to know our teens through skype and other modes of communication. We will be having our first meeting with teens from our community and teens from theirs (through the computer) on Sunday, January 6 at 10am. Breakfast will be provided. Even if you do not plan to attend the Israel trip, I am very excited for us to develop a long lasting relationship with this community and these teens. I hope that they will also plan a trip to the United States at some point within the next 2 years so we can show them our community as well.

Please let me know if you are able to attend our first get together on Sunday, January 6 at 10am for breakfast.

If you know of someone who would be interested in going to Israel or interested in being a part of this group who gets to connect with Israeli teens, please pass this email along to them. They are welcome to join us.

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YOUTH SPORTS T H E S H I M O N A N D SA R A B I R N BAU M J C C H A S PA R T N E R E D WIT H “ O N T H E C O U R T ” BA S K E T BA L L X- P E R I E N C E On The Court believes that athletics is the vehicle to provide children with an opportunity to grow and create new possibilities in their lives. Our programs build self-confidence, improve self-image, and encourage family involvement. Each child will develop sportsmanship and athletic integrity, and gain an understanding of the game of basketball. Real basketball for everyone…

JCC Star Membership Includes…

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

9 Weeks - 1 Hour Per Week On The Court, LLC

Golf Privileges at a Private Golf Club For No Additional Charge!

Phone: (908) 334-5075 Website: www.on-the-court.net Email: wendy@on-the-court.net

Basic Members pay nominal $72 fee.

Course# 51-166-W13 Course# 51-167-W13 Course# 51-168-W13

ADULT SPORTS Larry Cubas Men’s Basketball League Sundays • Starts March 3 8:30 am - 12:00 pm $110(M) $140(NM) Course# 51-169-W13

Men’s Fall 35 & Over Basketball League Tuesdays • Starts March 5 7:00 am - 10:00 pm $110(M) $140(NM) Course# 51-170-W13 9

Drop-in Sports Are you looking for some pick-up games in the evenings or at lunch?

Why not try one of these?

Open Volleyball DAY: Tuesdays TIME: 12:30 - 1:30 PM FEE: Free (M), $10 (NM)

Open Soccer

DAY: Thursdays TIME: 12:30 - 1:30 PM FEE: Free (M), $10 (NM)

Open Basketball

We are very pleased to continue our partnership with Fox Hollow Golf Club in Branchburg, NJ. A JCC 2013 “Golf Membership” is available free to JCC Star Members, and is available to JCC Basic members at the low rate of $72 for the golf season. [Golfer fees and cart rentals are paid directly to Fox Hollow… specifics available in the JCC office.]

This is another great benefit of your JCC membership.

As a JCC Golf Member, you are eligible to play golf at Fox Hollow Golf Club. It’s like the JCC has its own private golf course!

The 2013 Golf Season at Fox Hollow runs from January 1 – December 31, 2013. Your JCC Membership must be current in order to receive golf privileges throughout the Fox Hollow golf season. (Golf Memberships are not available for Teen, College, Corporate Lunchtime, Limited Senior or Silver and Fit Members.)

Please call Membership Director Sarah Pollak at 908-725-6994 x205 to upgrade your membership. For additional information contact Fox Hollow Golf Club at 908-526-0010.

www.foxhollowgc.com

DAY: Thursdays TIME: 7:00 -10:00pm FEE: Free(M), $10 (NM)

A portion of all league fees goes towards the Larry Cubas Endowment Fund.

WINTER 2013 PROGRAM GUIDE

ADULTS Trips

9/11 Memorial Trip

A Culinary Experience at the Marriott

Tuesday, April 9 • 9am $50 includes transportation.

Hands on Demonstration & Culinary Tasting

Thursday, March 14 • 7pm • Marriott Bridgewater

• Self guided tour of the memorial.

• Lunch: Table reserved at Katz’s Deli for group. Pay on your own.

• Time for walking around lower east side.

$50 per person Delectable menu includes fish entrée. Join the chef as participants will be assigned tasks in the kitchen under the chef’s supervision and direction from other chefs.

Course #: 60-100-W13 • RSVP to Lisa by Monday, March 4

Sands Casino- Bethlehem, PA Thursday, February 14 • 9am-4pm $35 per person-includes coach bus, $20 slot card & $5 lunch voucher

“An Afternoon in the Catskills” with Freddie Roman at NJPAC

Thursday, May 2 • 10am Borscht Belt humor at its best! $90 per person - includes coach bus, box lunch & tour of the theater

Movie Day at the J! Fridays, January 4, February 1, and March 1 Pizza, Popcorn and a Movie $5 per person • Reservations requested. Contact Lisa Kopman at x206 Course #: 60-101-W13(1/4), #60-102-W13(2/1), #60-103-W13(3/1)

Game Days at the J!

Looking for an afternoon of getting together?

Mondays at Noon • Thursdays at 1:00 pm • Bring a dairy lunch.

Free to members, Non-Members fee $2.00 Contact Lisa Kopman at x206 if you are looking to start a game or join a group.

SENIORS

GrandFriend Tuesdays at Noon Stay for lunch and a wonderful program where seniors and preschoolers come together.

ART OF THE MASTERS PROGRAM: Each month a focus will be on a different artist & create an art piece.

January 22 - Pablo Picasso w/ Gouache Paints January 29 - Turtle Back Zoo Visits February 5 - Lester Smith- Interactive Entertainment February 19 - Art of the MastersElizabeth Catlett- Print Making March 19 - Art of the Masters Michaelangelo Buonarroti- Tempera Paint

Book Club

Thursdays at 1:00pm January 31 - The Cat’s Table... By Michael Ondaatje Other titles TBA. Happy Reading! Any questions...Call Laura Kurtzman 908-240-8014 or Lisa x 206

Our senior adult classes offer a variety of weekly activities to seniors 60 years and older. A daily exercise class is offered as well as lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with kosher meals. Inquire about transportation for Tuesday and Wednesday programs.

Senior Entertainment... All are welcome!

January

All presentations follow lunch (12:00 noon) and will begin at 1 p.m.

All programs as well as lunch require advance reservations Fee: lunch and program (M)$4.00 (G)$7.00

January 5 – John Adisano – sings and plays the guitar January 16 – One Man Show - The Story of Thomas Edison January 23 – Chat time January 30 – Bill Levy returns with old time movie clips about Hollywood’s Famous Trios

February

February 6 – To The Limit with Linda Curtis - Caribbean style music February 13 – Rick Busciglio – Salute To The Oscars February 20 –One man show - Sojourner Truth – Black Slavery in New York February 27 –Current events

March

March 6 – Current events March 13 – The Musical Story of Frank Sinatra . His life and music.

ADULTS Trips

Comedy Night at the JCC

with Headliners Chris Coccia, Marla Schultz and Emcee Adam Oliensis Saturday, March 16 • 8:00pm Enjoy an evening of comedy with your friends!

Chris Coccia’s act is a perfect combination of hilarious material and the ability to present it “in the moment”. His act is full of improvised interaction with the crowd!

Marla Schultz headlines all over the world. She entertains troups overseas and tours with some of comedy’s hottest acts.

Chelsea Handler and Gilbert Gottfried to name a few.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets awarded Marla as outstanding female comedian.

Adam Oliensis has lived in East Africa, India and New Jersey.

So with that varied landscape of places he is attuned to the ironies and silliness that exist in all situations. Adam has performed in comedy clubs all over the East Coast as well as on Broadway.

Reservation Form (Please make checks payable to JCC and Mail to JCC, 775 Talamini Rd. Bridgewater, NJ 08807Attn: Comedy Night.)

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Jewish LIFE

January special events!

Iris Krasnow

Simcha Weinstein

The Secret Lives of Wives Wednesday, January 9 12 NOON

The Case for Children: Why Parenthood Makes Your World Better Thursday, January 17 7:00 PM

Hosted by the JCC Iris Krasnow is a New York Times best-selling author and specialized in celebrity profiles, including Yoko Ono, Billy Graham, Ted Kennedy, and many more. She is a longtime professor and Academic Director of Washington Journalism Semester at American University in Washington, D.C. Her writing has been featured in many national publications including The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. Iris has been a guest on numerous national television and radio programs including Oprah, Good Morning America and has been featured on CNN several times. The Secret Lives of Wives is a composite of 200 interviews conducted by Iris with women married from 15 to 70 years. Fresh, honest, and bold, Iris parts the curtain and reveals uncensored real-life confessions of what it really takes to keep the promise “till death do us part”—without killing someone first. “The real secret to happily-ever-after”, says Iris, “is to have your own passions and not to expect a spouse to make you happy.”

Co-sponsored by the Brandeis National Committee Somerset Chapter; Temple Beth El, Somerset Sisterhood; Temple Sholom Sisterhood.

Hosted by the JCC Rabbi Simcha Weinstein is a best-selling author and speaker. He has appeared on CNN’s Showbiz Tonight and PPR, and has been profiled in leading publications, including ,The New York Times, The Miami Herald, and The London Guardian. His groundbreaking book explores the benefits that parenthood brings to individuals and society and provides strong evidence that contradicts many modern myths of Parenthood. Quite simply, parenthood makes your world physically, materially, and spiritually better.

The Irma Horowitz Falafel & Films Series

Israeli Short Films Presented by Ma’aleh School of Television Film and the Arts in Jerusalem

Thursday, February 7 6:30 PM • Falafel dinner and films Hosted by JCC “Barriers” The Ma’aleh School

Uri, a young officer, together with two soldiers under his command, are manning a checkpoint in the territitories. Two women from the “Watch” organization try to interfere with their work. Uri is confused as he receives an order to close the checkpoint because of a bomb threat amidst the women’s screaming. An unpredictable outcome ensues….

Awards include First Prize for short drama Jerusalem Film Festival 2011; Munich International Students Film Festival

“Stand Up” Dudi is learning in a yeshiva to become a school teacher. His wife doesn’t know that he really spends most of his time trying to be a stand-up comic. He goes to a comedy club when he should be at the yeshiva. His friends from the yeshiva find out, and Dudi loses his best friend. He is now afraid that his wife will also find out. Dudi needs to decide whether to tell his wife or keep his dream.

“Cheftzi On Air” Chefzi is a radio broadcaster who offers romantic advice to her single, female callers. One night, she decides to take her own advice, and proposes marriage on live radio to her boyfriend Yonatan. To Chefzi’s surprise, her theories don’t work in practice and her world begins to collapse.

Awards include First Prize for short film, Seoul Women Film Festival 2006; Promised Director, International Students Film Festival Tel Aviv 2006.

ADULTS Jewish LIFE

February Reuven Firestone Holy War in JudaismThe Fall and Rise of a Controversial Idea Tuesday, February 12 7:00pm Hosted by the JCC Holy War in Judaism is the first book to consider how the concept of “ holy war” disappeared from Jewish thought for almost 2000 years, only to reemerge with renewed vigor in modern times.

In this book Rueven Firestone identifies, analyzes and explains the historical, conceptual and the intellectual processes that revived holy war ideas in modern Judaism.

The book serves as a case study of the way in which one ancient religious concept once deemed irrelevant or even dangerous was successfully revivied in order to fill a pressing contemporary need. It also helps to clarify the current political and religious situation in Israel and the Middle East.

Reuven Firestone is Professor of Medieval Judaism and Islam at Hebrew Union College and Senior Fellow at the Center for Religious and Civic Culture at the University of Southern California.

Robert Rosenthal From Plagues to Miracle Thursday, March 7 • 7:00 PM Hosted by JCC

In From Plagues to Miracles, psychiatrist Robert Rosenthal takes a fresh and bold new look at the story of Exodus in which the figures of Moses and Pharaoh represent dueling aspects of the human mind. Pharaoh is the egomind: arrogant, capricious, and cut off from God and Spirit. Moses represents the part of the mind that is and has always been in full, direct connection with God. And the Hebrews represent us—all of us, regardless of religious affiliation. If you’ve always felt that there must be more to the Old Testament, but could never sift the spiritual wheat from the thou-shalt-not chaff, then this discussion is for you.

Delia Ephron The Lion is in

Wednesday, March 20 • 12:00 PM

Program to be followed by Lunch Hosted by JCC Delia Ephron is a bestselling author and screenwriter. Her movies include The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, You’ve Got Mail, Hanging Up, and Michael. Her newest novel, The Lion Is In, is an unforgettable story of friendship, courage, love – and learning to salsa with the king of the jungle.

Co-sponsored by the Brandeis National Committee Somerset Chapter; Temple Beth El, Somerset Sisterhood; Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough Sisterhood and Temple Sholom Sisterhood.

Peninnah Schram and Gerard Edery “The Minstrel and the Storyteller” Saturday, March 16 • 7:00 PM (Hosted by Temple Beth-El) The world-renowned storyteller and master singer/guitarist interweave Sephardic, Hebrew, Judeo-Arabic, Hasidic, and original songs with beloved Jewish folktales.

STEP UP

FOR ISRAEL

Wednesday, February 13, 2013: 7:00 PM

Special re-showing of Crossing the Line: The Intifada Comes to Campus Geared for college-bound students and their parents, to prepare the student for the growYOU’RE THE MISSING ing anti-Israel sentiment taking root on college campuses across North America.

PEACE Film Series Hosted by the JCC

Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties as part of the JewishLIFE program.

FREE TO THE COMMUNITY! Hosted by the JCC.

WWW.SSBJCC.ORG

March

special events!

Thursday, March 14, 2013 7:00 PM

Speak Up for Israel Learn how to speak up on Israel’s behalf.

Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:00 PM Israel Inside Experience Israel’s dynamic, innovative, and humanitarian society.

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SAVE THE DATE!

The Improvables at the JCC

Saturday, June 1 • 8:00pm Need a dose of laughter? This cast of characters bring new meaning to phrases like “ he has a gift for gab” and “I laughed so hard my belly hurt”. The Improvables have performed to crowds of families for nine years and continue to excite audiences of all ages! Each chow is a new experience, refreshing and full of outrageous moments and hysterical experiences.

The troup perform a series of “games” in which they act out various scenarios without knowing in advance what they are going to say or how things are going to turn out!

JFS Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties

150 A West High Street Somerville, NJ 08876 Phone: 908-725-7799 Fax: 908-725-0284 Website: JewishFamilySvc.Org Email: Admin@JewishFamilySvc.Org

Social Club for Young Adults with Aspergers or Developmental Challenges 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

Tuesdays • 4:00-6:00 PM • Hosted by the JCC For more information or to enroll please contact JFS at (908)725-7799 There is a $50.00 registration fee and $10.00 per session fee.

This program is open to people of all backgrounds. Scholarships are available.

Program funded in part by PNC Wealth Management and The Nancy L. and Arthur E. Lee Family Fund for Special Need

To Benefit The JCC Scholarship Fund

Su nday, March 3, 2013 Doors open at 8:45 am • Tournament begins promptly at 9:30 am $50/person by February 4 $60/person after February 4 Coffee and Deli Lunch • Course #: 60-105-W13 Call Lisa x 206 for information.

FI NESS

NEW!

New to the J!

Aviv’s Speed & Agility for Kids/Teens Cross Training Mondays 7:00-8:00pm 11 Weeks (Max 8 participants) $80 (M) and $100 (NM) Course # 50-004-W13

Winter Session Personal Training Special

First time personal Training clients only!

Any trainer- One hour or Two half hours $30 One offer per person. • Course # 50-009-W13

Winter Only Session Group Fitness Package

Take all group fitness classes for one price!

Basic Member $199,Non-Member $250 • Course # 50-005-W13

Aviv’s Night-Time Bootcamp- For Men & Women

Mondays 8:15-9:15pm Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm • 12 Weeks (Max 6 participants) $105 (M) and $125 (NM) • Course # 50-012-W13

Coming in February! P90X!

What is P90X? It is a complete 90-day fitness system designed to get you in the best shape of your life. Created by trainer Tony Horton, the program includes 12 intense workouts that use resistance and body-weight training, cardio, plyometrics, ab work, martial arts and yoga, and a nutrition plan. Stay tuned for more information

DANTES INFERNO!

Muay Thai Kickboxing

If you have been looking for a high intensity 30 minute workout you have found it! Sign up for 1 month at a time or purchase a 3-month package and save! One time per month, participate in a 45 minute personal training session which will include instruction for a 30 minute workout that you can continue on your own for the entire month. Come back the next month and the intensity level will jump to the next stage and will promote rapid improvement. All sessions are scheduled with Jay.

Mondays(12PM) Wednesday(4PM) Muay Thai is a form of

• Ages: Must be 17 years old or older

• DURATION: 1-hour class

• FEE: One Session is $50, purchase a 3-month pack age for $135 and save1

• COURSE #: 50-010-W13

kickboxing from Thailand known as the art of eight limbs- using hands, feet, elbows, and knees as weapons. Join Jay for this great beginner class which will give the participant offensive and defensive striking techniques and for overall fitness conditioning.

Class help in the Gym. • ABILITY: Beginner Level • FEE: a la carte $13/class or 1 fee of $110 for the Winter Session

Nutrition Counseling

with Registered Dietician Maureen Suplee Maureen will help individuals learn how to eat to achieve their fitness goals and most our of their lives. By appointment only at the JCC.

(M) $50/half hour, (NM) $75/half hour Course # 50-011-W13 Show your support for the JCC while you save money and earn cash back!

The JCC is participating in an exciting fundraising program. We have our own website featuring thousands of partner stores like Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Apple, The Home Depot and many more. When you make a purchase on www.marketamerica.com/bridgewaterjcc, the JCC receives royalties and you earn up to 35% cash back on qualified purchases.

The benefits don’t stop there. You earn 0.5% cash back on the purchases of everyone you refer to our website. Now, you can take advantage of the ease and convenience of Internet shopping to buy the products and services you want, while feeling good about helping one of your favorite organizations.

• Our new fundraising website has a variety of benefits.

• Check out the Hot Deals page to get access to coupons and exclusive deals to help you save even more.

• Go to the Partner Stores page to find specific stores that you’d like to shop from.

• Use the Search feature at the top of the page to search over 35 million different products and services for things you’re looking for.

• Discover unique products™and services like GENE SNP™ DNA Analysis, Isotonix® line of high quality nutritional supplements, Cellular Laboratories® luxurious skin care line, Transitions Life Style System for weight management, and many more.

• Find the perfect gift in our Gift Ideas area.

Visit our website at www.marketamerica.com/bridgewaterjcc

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NEW GROUP CLASSES

Mondays 9:00 - 10:30am

Will, Power and Grace Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm

Fridays 9:00-10:00am

Long-n-Lean

Sundays 10:45-11:45am

Mighty Mix 90 Minute Aquatic Fitness:

Friday

Thursday

Wednesday

Tuesday

Monday

Sunday

LesMills CX WORX w/ Mike 7:30-8:00am All Levels Spin w/ Jim 8:15-9:15am

LesMills BodyCombat w/ Jane 8:15-9:15am LesMills BodyPump w/ Gina 9:30-10:30am Spin: All Levels w/ Jim 9:30-10:30am

Long-n-Lean, Free to J Members, All Levels w Barbara 10:45-11:45am LesMills BodyCombat w/Jane 6:15-7:00am Yoga w/ Denise 8:15-9:15am

Mighty Mix: Intermediate w/Donna 9:00-10:00am LesMills BodyPump w/Jill 9:30-10:30am Spin-Core-Stretch: Beginner to Intermediate w/Shari 9:30-10:30am

Senior Strength & Range of Motion (Free to J Seniors) w/Donna 11:00-11:45am

LesMills BodyPump, Free to J Members w/Joy 12:00-1:00pm Zumba Toning w/Heidy 5:15-6:15pm

Gentle Yoga & Relaxation: All Levels w/ Shari C. 6:30-7:30pm

Spinning: All Levels w/Beth 7:00-8:00pm Yoga and Core: Adv. w/Shari C. 7:45-9:00pm LesMills BodyPump w/Mike 6:15-7:15am

Mat Pilates 1: Beginner w/Bonnie

8:15-9:15am

Wet-n-Fit: Intermediate Level w/Laura

9:00-10:00am

J-Spin & Sculpt: Free to J Members(space limited),All Levels w/Shari P. 9:30-10:30am

Water Aerobics: All Levels w/ Laura 10:00-10:45am

New! Zumba Gold (for Beginners & Seniors) w/ Donna 11:00-11:45am Spinning: Beginner-Intermediate w/Robin 12:00-1:00pm Les Mills CX Worx w/Shari 1:00-1:30pm Mondays 9:00 - 10:30am

Long-n-Lean: Free to J Members, All Levels w/Jill 12:00-1:00pm Zumba w/Heidy 5:15-6:15pm LesMills BodyPump w/Jane 6:30-7:30pm Spin: Adults Only w/Jim 7:00-8:00pm Combat: w/ Loli 7:45-8:45pm Beginner-Intermediate Spin w/Mark 6:15-7:00am LesMills CX WORX w/ Mike 6:15-6:45am LesMills BodyCombat w/Jane 8:30-9:15am Zumba w/ Heidy 9:20-10:20am

Water Pump: For Intermediate Levels w/Laura 9:00-10:00am Spin: Beginner-Intermediate w/Robin 9:30-10:15am

LesMills CX WORX w/Shari 10:25-10:55am Aqua Zumba w/ Karen 10:00-10:45am

Senior Cardio Circuit (Free to J Seniors) w/Shari P 11:00-11:45am Cardio Circuit w/Jay 12:00-1:00pm Mat Pilates: All Levels w/Bonnie 6:35-7:35pm LesMills Body Pump: w/Amy 7:45-8:45pm LesMills BodyPump w/ Mike 6:15-7:am LesMills BodyPump w/ Jill 8:30-9:30am

Wet-n-Fit: Intermediate Level w/ Max 9:00-10:00am

Long-n-Lean: Free to J Members, All Levels w/ Jill 9:45-10:45am

Water Aerobics: All Levels w/ Laura

10:00-10:45am Senior Splash: All Levels w/ Laura 11:00-11:45am

New! Zumba Gold (for Beginners & Seniors) w/ Donna 11:00-11:45am LesMills BodyCombat w/Joy 12:00-1:00pm LesMills BodyPump: Express w/ Shari 5:15-5:50pm

LesMills CX WORX w/ Shari 6:00-6:30pm

Will Power & Grace 6:30-7:30pm Spin: Free to Members w/Robin 7:00-8:00pm Body Combat: w/Meridith 7:45-8:45pm Beginner-Intermediate Spin w/ Jane 6:15-7:00am

Mat Pilates 2: Beginner-Intermediate w/ Bonnie 8:15-9:15am

Triple B’s- Bells, Bands & Balls: Intermediate Level w/ Donna 9:00-10:00am LesMills BodyCombat w/ Joy 9:30-10:30am Spin: Beginner-Intermediate w/ Jim 9:30-10:30am

Aqua Zumba w/Karen 10:00-10:45am

Senior Strength & Range of Motion (Free to J Seniors) w/ Shari P 11:00-11:45am

LesMills BodyPump, Free to J Members w/Joy 12:00-1:00pm

All Group Fitness Classes are FREE to STAR Members. BASIC Members can take any Group Fitness Class for $10/class: The JCC Offers a few fitness classes FREE to ALL JCC Members, please see schedule for those specific time slots. Non-Members/Guests $15/Class.

LesMills BodyPump, Free to J Members w/Amy 1:15-2:15pm Saturday Spin: w/ Beth, Robin & Natalie 2:30-3:30pm

Sat.

Winter Fitness at the J! Wednesday, January 2- Sunday, March 31

Mighty Mix 90 Minute Aquatic Fitness Triple B’s, Band, Bells & Balls Aquatic Fitness

FI NESS Group Fitness Class Description – Winter 2013 Will, Power and Grace: NEW! This Class is a high-energy, cardiovascular solution that mind-body practitioners have been looking for, and the foot-fitness conditioning program that athletes need. This workout geared to give a great workout while combining the benefits of cardio, yoga, pilates and sculpting. All levels. Class performed barefooted.

Spin-Core-Stretch: NEW! Class meets in spin room for 30 minute high intensity spin, then to floor for Intensive Core work, followed by a Great Stretch. This class has a limit of 14 participants for the spin portion (10-10:30am). Please make sure you get your “ticket to ride” prior to the start of class at our front office.

Les Mills-CXWORX: Looking for a short, sharp workout that’ll inspire you to the next level of fitness, while strengthening and toning your body? CXWORX™ really hones in on the torso and sling muscles that connect your upper body to your lower body.

It’s ideal for tightening your tummy and butt, while also improving functional strength and assisting in injury prevention. (30 & 45 minute classes) For All Fitness Levels.

Les Mills-BodyCombat: This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as Karate, Boxing, Taekwondo, Tai Chi and Muay Thai. Supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors, you strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness. For All Fitness Levels. (One-Hour Class).

Les Mills-BodyCombat EXPRESS: A shortened version (45 minutes) of our New BodyCombat class. All Fitness Levels Welcome.

Les Mills-BodyPump: A 55-minute toning & conditioning class with weights for everyone. Great Music, Great Choreography, Great Fun with Results. All Fitness Levels Welcome. Selective Time slots are Free to all Members.

Zumba: Latin fitness dancing. Dance your way to great health. This fifty minute class has movements to help you burn calories and tone your body. No experience required.

Zumba Toning: Latin fitness dancing using 1lb hand weights. Develop muscles in your upper torso while dancing away inches on your body!

AQUA ZUMBA: Latin fitness dancing in the pool environment. INDOOR POOL… No experience required – for all ages.

NEW Zumba Gold: Seniors this class is for you! Zumba Gold focuses on minimum range movements to keep our seniors safe, but allowing them to have a great cardio workout. Fee $8(M), $10(NM) or take purchase fitness package for whole session.

Prices vary for package per session due to season length.

Cardio Circuit: A one-hour class, which includes diverse cardiovascular exercise. All Fitness Levels Welcome.

J-Spin: A 45-minute indoor cycling class, which is geared to give you a great cardio workout, while strengthening and toning the lower body. We now have 14 spaces available for our spin classes! Please sign up with the front/control desk prior to class and receive a boarding pass. We also offer one-hour J-spin for more “experienced” riders.

J-Spin and Sculpt: This class is split into two-30 minute sections; 30 minutes spent indoor cycling and then 30 minutes for sculpting the body using body bars, free weights and balls. All fitness levels welcome. A great class for the “beginner” rider.

This class is free to all JCC Members.

Mat Pilates 1: This hour long mat workout class is based on the principals of Joseph Pilates. The gentle moves are geared toward strengthening the “core” muscles of the body’s weight for resistance. Special attention is directed toward form, strength, stretch and balance. All levels welcome.

Mat Pilates 2: Advance Mat Pilates movements are performed with the use of exercise balls, pilate rings, and more.

Intermediate to advanced level.

Yoga: This class improve flexibility, focus, and strength. For all levels.

Gentle Yoga and Relaxation: (Beginner level Yoga). This class promotes total body conditioning, strengthening and enhanced flexibility.

Yoga and Core: (Intermediate –Advanced level Only Please). This advanced yoga fitness class increases muscular endurance, flexibility, improves muscle tone, relieves stress and mentally strengthens an individual. Prior knowledge of Yoga poses is helpful.

Long and Lean: A Wonderful mix of Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates. This fifty minute class is for all fitness levels. It will strengthen your “core”, promote lean muscles, and help mental focus. Free to JCC Members.

Wet-n-Fit: This intermediate level Aquatic Fitness Class uses foam dumbbells, noodles, webbed gloves and paddles for extra resistance in both shallow and deep ends of the pool. This class is for the experienced aquatic fitness participant. Class length is one hour.

Mighty Mix Monday: NEW 90 Minutes: Cross training workout incorporating cardio, strength, and flexibility. Join us for the full 90 minutes or “Jump in or Out” whenever you want. Advanced Level Participants Only Please.

Water Aerobics: An energetic one-hour aquatic class performed in shallow water. This class is geared for all levels.

Water Pump: Using aquatic dumbells and other “toys”, sculpt your way to a great body, while in the safety of water. Full body exercises targeting all major muscles in addition to the core and abdominals for strength, balance, and stability. BE PREPARED FOR A VIGOROUS WORKOUT…. For All Levels.

TRIPLE B’S: Bells, Bands and Balls in the water. Come for fun, but get a great workout in the shallow end of water. For all Levels.

Senior Splash: New- A mix of this and that in the shallow and deep water…geared to get you moving…strengthening and lengthening muscles using the protective resistance of water. This Class is great for all fitness levels.

Senior Strength And Range Of Motion: Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. This class is FREE to all JCC Senior Members and Silver and Fit Members. Senior Non-Members may take class for $10/class.

Senior Cardio Circuit: Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper Body strength work with hand held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support stretching and relaxation. This class is FREE to all JCC Senior Members and Silver and Fit Members. Senior Non-Members may take class for $10/class WWW.SSBJCC.ORG

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NEW FITNESS ORIENTATION New to working out at the JCC or maybe you just need a refresher on our machines?

We can help! Sign up in the Front Office and request some time with one of our Personal Trainers to show you the equipment. This is a free service for members only. We recommend that anyone using the JCC Fitness Center obtain a medical clearance prior to beginning an exercise program.

Did you know that we have a wide variety of Specialized Personal Training available at the JCC? • Aquatic

Jr. Weight Training Clinic Ages 13 - 15 years of age

• Krav Maga • Yoga

• Kickboxing • Plyrometric • Martial Arts MMA • Kids • Shinken • Seniors Jujitsu

One-on-One Personal Training available.

Are you in this age group and would like to work out without an adult present?

The JCC offers a Jr. Weight Training Clinic in which kids 13 to 15 can take to certify them in basic fitness center machines and exercise.This will allow them to work out in our fitness center without adult supervision.

Call Shari at x260 or email her at sharipollak@ssbjcc.org to set up an appointment.

Fee: $75/person for three - 1 hour sessions. Participant must pass an exam at the end of the three hours to ensure mastery of clinic’s educations and movements.

Contact Shari x260 or sharipollak@ssbjcc.org for more information on how to sign up for these great packages.

Personal Training Rates: • Single Session (1 hour) $60 (M), $77 (NM) • 5-Session Package (5 hours $50/session) $250 (M), $335 (NM) • 10-Session Package (10 hours $45/session) $450 (M), $625 (NM)

Babysitting Available

New-Be’s

6 Months to 5 Years for Members(Free) & Non-Members($6/hr)

First time personal training clients only!

Limit one package per person.

NEW Added Hours...Sunday through Fridays Sundays 8am-Noon (ages 3 to 7 years old only) Mondays 9am-11am Tuesdays 9am-11am Wednesday 8:30am-11am Thursdays 8:30 -11am and 5pm-8pm (ages 3 to 7 yrs old only) Fridays 9am-1pm Call x220 for reservation.

• No drop-ins and reservations required.

• Parents must be in the JCC while • children are in babysitting.

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• 2-half hour sessions for $30 with any trainer Course #: 50-009-W13

Senior & Kidz Personal Training • Six half hour sessions - $128 Seniors: Course #: 50-008-W13 Kidz: Course #: 50-007-W13

SHIMON AND SARA BIRNBAUM JCC

We offer great classes Monday-Friday for you to maintain bone density, core strength and balance. See Senior Group Fitness Schedule for more information. Please remember that you MUST REGISTER for EVERY CLASS even if you pay for unlimited group fitness classes.

SENIOR FI NESS

Silver and Fit: Senior Strength & Range Of Motion Mondays (11:00 - 11:45 AM) Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises deigned to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

Ability: All Levels Fee: FREE (JCC Senior Members & Silver & Fit Members),$10/class(NM) Course #: 40-001-W13

Silver and Fit: Cardio Circuit Wednesday (11:00 - 11:45 AM)

Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper Body strength work with hand held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support stretching and relaxation.

Ability: All Levels Fee: FREE (JCC Senior Members & Silver & Fit Members),$10/class(NM) Course #: 40-003-W12

Zumba Gold Tuesday and Thursday (11:00 - 11:45 AM) Beginners and Seniors this class is for you! Zumba Gold focuses on minimum range movements to keep our seniors safe, but allowing them to have a great cardio workout.

Ability: All Levels Fee: $8(M) $10/class(NM) Course #: 40-002-W13

Zumba Gold Package...24 Classes -Tuesday- Thursday Member - $120 Non-Member - $135 • Course # 50-010-W13

Unlimited Senior Winter Water Fitness Take as many Aquatic Classes as you like for one low price.

Duration: 13 Weeks Fee: $145(M) $170(NM) Course #: 50-005-W13

A La Carte Seniors $8(M) $10(NM)

JCC WINTER 2013 SENIOR GROUP FITNESS & ACTIVITES SCHEDULE | Tuesday, January 2 - Sunday, March 31 MONDAY (15 WEEKS)

TUESDAY (15 WEEKS)

WEDNESDAY (15 WEEKS)

Thursday (15 WEEKS)

FRIDAY (15 WEEKS)

Please Remember to sign up for all senior classes in the Main Office.

9:00 - 10:00 AM (40-005-W13) MIGHTY MIX: 90 CROSS TRAINING

9:00 - 10:00 AM (40-008-W13) WET-N-FIT: Intermediate level Instructor: Laura

9:00 - 10:00 AM (40-008-W13) WATER PUMP Instructor: Laura

9:00 - 10:00 AM (40-010-W13) WET-N-FIT: Intermediate level Instructor: Max

9:00 - 10:00 AM (40-012-W13) TRIPLE B’S: BANDS,BELLS &BALLS Instructor: Donna M

10:00 - 10:45 AM (40-007-W13) WATER AEROBICS Instructor: Laura 10:45-11:30am-SENIOR YOGA $70 Instuctor:Bonnie -Multi purpose

10:00 - 10:45 AM (40-009-W13) AQUA ZUMBA w/Karen

10:00 - 10:45 AM (40-011-W13) WATER AEROBICS Instructor: Laura

10:00 - 11:00 AM (40-013-W13) AQUA ZUMBA Instructor: KAREN

11:00 - 11:45 AM (40-001-W13) SENIOR STRENGTH & RANGE OF MOTION: Free to JCC Senior Members Instructor: Donna

11:00 - 11:45 AM ZUMBA GOLD (40-002-W13) FOR SENIORS Seniors $8(M), $10(NM) Instructor: Donna

11:00 - 11:45 AM (40-003-W13) SENIOR CARDIO CIRCUIT: Free to JCC Senior Members Instructor: Shari P

11:00 - 11:45 am Zumba Gold (40-002-W13) For Beginners and Seniors $8(M), $10(NM) Instructor: Donna

11:00 - 11:45 AM (40-004-W13) SENIOR STRENGTH & RANGE OF MOTION: Free to JCC Senior Members Instructor: Shari P

12:00- 4:00 pm MAH JONGG, Multi-Purpose Room

12:00 Noon Senior Game Lunch & Entertainment $4(M), $7(NM)

Instructor: TBA

12:00 Noon Senior Game Lunch & Entertainment $4(M), $7(NM)

11:00 - 11:45 am 1:00- 4:00 pm Senior Splash MAH JONGG Multi-Purpose Room (40-014-W13) For all levels

AQUATICS Proper Supervision ...is more than the lifeguards’ responsibility: Children ages 4 and younger MUST have an adult within arm’s length of them at all times. Children ages 7-11 are permitted in the pool provided that a parent remains in the pool area. Children ages 12 and up are permitted to be alone in the facility. Thank you for helping us keep our pools safe and secure.

Stephanie Johnson Aquatics Director Email: sjohnson@ssbjcc.org 908-725-6994 x 230

INFANT/TODDLER COURSES AQ UATI C S S E SSI O N R U NS FR O M JAN UARY 5 - MAR CH 2 4 N O CL ASS E S 2 / 1 6 , 2 / 17, 2 / 1 8

Choosing the Right Swim Class/Level

Aquatots I Ages 6 months-18 months A fun introduction to the water for infants beyond the bathtub! Songs and activities help to develop basic arm and leg movements as well as learning to be comfortable getting their faces and bodies wet. Water safety and fun is also stressed. A swim diaper and rubber pants are required under the child’s swimsuit.

CODE

# SESSIONS

DAY

TIME

MEMBER FEE

NON-MEM. FEE

52-101-W13

11

Sunday

8:45 - 9:15 AM

$132

$264

52-201-W13

10

Monday

11:00 - 11:30 AM

$120

$240

Aquatots II

If you are unsure of a child’s level, you can bring your swimmer in to be tested or contact the Aquatics Director for questions. An in-person evaluation will ensure that your child will be in the correct class. It only takes a few minutes for an instructor to evaluate a swimmer’s level. Call the Aquatics office for more information or to schedule an appointment to start your swimmer off with the correct class this session.

Ages 18 months to 3 years old

Observation of Lessons

For those little swimmers who are already comfortable in the water! Songs and activities help infants and toddlers further gain confidence and practice their budding basic swimming skills. Starfish skills are introduced and children begin to work more with the instructor to get prepared to move to the next level of swimming and rely less on Mommy and Daddy’s help. A swim diaper and rubber pants are required under a child’s swimsuit.

While we recognize that parents are as thrilled about the progress of their children as the students are, we respectfully ask that parents remain seated on the 6 foot side of the pool bleachers for the duration of your child’s lesson.

Unless specified (such as a parent/child swim class) parents are not permitted in the water with their children as this is a distraction to the group as a whole. Thank you for your cooperation.

CODE

# SESSIONS

DAY

TIME

MEMBER FEE

NON-MEM. FEE

52-102-W12

11

Sunday

9:30- 10:00 AM

$132

$264

52-202-W12

10

Monday

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

$120

$240

52-210-F12

10

Monday

6:15-6:45 PM

$120

240

Make Up Policy

Little Starfish Ages 2 and a half - 3 and a half This course is for those little ones who can’t wait to put their faces in the water and splash around but aren’t quite ready to leave Mommy and Daddy and move onto Starfish. This course will teach all of the Starfish skills with the comfort of their parents or adult friend in the water to help them explore the fun world of the pool. Emphasis will be placed on transitioning toddlers from parents to instructor and gaining confidence with their independence in the water.

CODE

# SESSIONS

DAY

TIME

MEMBER FEE

NON-MEM. FEE

52-103-W13

11

Sunday

10:15 - 10:45 PM

$132

$264

52-203-W13 52-211-W13

10 10

Monday Monday

12:00 - 12:30 PM 7:00 - 7:30 PM

$120 $120

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Group swim classes at the Bridgewater JCC enjoy a limited four student to one instructor ratio.

Because of this ratio classes fill up quickly leaving not much option for a make-up class. In order to be considered for a make up class, a doctor’s note must be given to the Aquatics Office. The Aquatics Department cannot guarantee that a makeup class will be available, however every effort will be made to accommodate the need of the individual and that there is space in the class desired.

AQUATICS SESSION RUNS FROM JANUARY 5 - MARCH 24 NO CL ASSES 2/16 , 2/17, 2/ 18

AQUATICS PRESCHOOL COURSES Starfish

Preschool Level 1 There are no prerequisites for this course. The objective of Level 1 is to help children feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. In Level 1, elementary aquatic skills are taught, which children build on as they progress through the Preschool Aquatics and Learn-to-Swim levels. At this level, children also start developing good attitudes and safe practices around the water.

CODE

# SESSIONS

DAY

TIME

MEMBER FEE

NON-MEM. FEE

52-001-W13

11

Saturday

3:15 - 3:45 PM

$132

$264

52-002-W13

11

Saturday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$132

$264

52-104-W13

11

Sunday

8:45 - 9:15 AM

$132

$264

52-105-W13

11

Sunday

9:30 - 10:00 AM

$132

$264

52-106-W13

11

Sunday

10:15 - 10:45 PM

$132

$264

52-107-W13

11

Sunday

11:45 - 12:15 PM

$132

$264

52-204-W13

10

Monday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$120

$240

52-205-W13

10

Monday

5:30 - 6:00 PM

$120

$240

52-301-W13

11

Tuesday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

$120

$240

52-305-W13

11

Tuesday

6:15 - 6:45 PM

$132

$264

CODE

52-401-W13

11

Wednesday

5:30 - 6:00 PM

$132

$264

52-501-W13

11

Thursday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

$132

$264

52-502-W13

11

Thursday

6:15 - 6:45 PM

$132

$264

Seaponies

Preschool Level 2 Children entering this course must have a Preschool Aquatics Level 1 certificate or be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements from Level 1. The objectives of Level 2 are to build upon the skills learned in Level 1 and give children success with fundamental skills. Children learn to float on their back without support and to recover to a vertical position. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills. Children continue to explore simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on front and back to lay the foundation for future strokes. Level 2 adds to the selfhelp and basic rescue skills begun in Level 1.

CODE

# SESSIONS

DAY

TIME

MEMBER FEE

NON-MEM. FEE

52-003-W13

11

Saturday

3:15 - 3:45 PM

$132

$264

52-004-W13

11

Saturday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$132

$264

52-108-W13

11

Sunday

8:45 - 9:15 AM

$132

$264

52-109-W13

11

Sunday

9:30 - 10:00 AM

$132

$264

52-110-W13

11

Sunday

10:15 - 10:45 PM

$132

$264

52-111-W13

11

Sunday

11:00 - 11:30 PM

$132

$264

52-113-W13

11

Sunday

1:05 - 1:45 PM

$132

$264

52-206-W13

10

Monday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

$132

$264

52-303-W13

11

Tuesday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$132

$264

52-304-W13

11

Tuesday

5:30 - 6:00 PM

$132

$264

52-305-W13

11

Tuesday

6:15 - 6:45 PM

$132

$264

52-402-W13

11

Wednesday

6:15 - 6:45 PM

$132

$264

52-503-W13

11

Thursday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$132

$264

52-504-W13

11

Thursday

5:30 - 6:00 PM

$132

$264

52-505-W13

11

Thursday

6:15 - 6:45 PM

$132

$264

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Preschool Level 3 Children entering this course must have a Preschool Aquatics Level 2 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements from Level 2. The objective of Level 3 is to build on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice. Children learn to effectively coordinate combined simultaneous arm and leg actions and alternating arm and leg actions. As in all levels, additional safety skills are learned.

TIME

MEMBER FEE

NON-MEM. FEE

# SESSIONS

DAY

52-006-W13

11

Saturday

3:15 - 3:45 PM

$132

$264

52-007-W13

11

Saturday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$132

$264

52-114-W13

11

Sunday

8:45 - 9:15 AM

$132

$264

52-115-W13

11

Sunday

9:30 - 10:00 AM

$132

$264

52-116-W13

11

Sunday

11:00 - 11:30 AM

$132

$264

52-117-W13

11

Sunday

1:15 - 1:45 AM

$132

$240

52-207-W13

10

Monday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$120

$240

52-208-W13

10

Monday

5:30 - 6:00 PM

$120

$240

52-306-W13

11

Tuesday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$132

$264

52-307-W13

11

Tuesday

7:00 - 7:30 PM

$132

$264

52-403-W13

11

Wednesday

7:00 - 7:30 PM

$132

$264

52-506-W13

11

Thursday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$132

$264

52-507-W13

11

Thursday

7:00 - 7:30 PM

$132

$264

Advanced Dolphins Preschool Level 4

Children entering this course must have a Preschool Aquatics Level 3 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements from Level 3. This course is designed for students who can swim halfway across the pool but need work on coordination and endurance. Elementary backstroke and diving will also be introduced to students.

CODE

# SESSIONS

DAY

TIME

MEMBER FEE

52-005-W13

11

Saturday

3:15 - 3:45 PM

$132

NON-MEM. FEE

$264

52-008-W13

11

Saturday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$132

$264

52-118-W13

11

Sunday

8:45 - 9:15 AM

$132

$264

52-119-W13

11

Sunday

9:30 - 10:00 AM

$132

$264

52-120-W13

11

Sunday

10:15 - 10:45 AM

$132

$264

52-121-W13

11

Sunday

11:45 - 12:15 AM

$132

$264

52-209-W13

10

Monday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

$120

$240

52-308-W13

11

Tuesday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

$132

$264

52-309-W13

11

Tuesday

5:30 - 6:00 PM

$132

$264

52-310-W13

11

Tuesday

7:00 - 7:30 PM

$132

$264

52-404-W13

11

Wednesday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$132

$264 $264

52-508-W13

11

Thursday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

$132

52-509-W13

11

Thursday

5:30 - 6:00 PM

$132

$264

52-510-W13

11

Thursday

7:00 - 7:30 PM

$132

$264

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AQUATICS YOUTH COURSES

Level 4

Stroke Improvement

Level 1 Introduction to Water Skills There are no prerequisites for this level. The objectives of Level 1 are to learn basic personal water safety information and skills, to help participants feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. In Level 1, participants learn elementary aquatic skills, which they will build on as they progress through the six Learn-to-Swim levels. At this level, participants begin developing good attitudes about swimming and water safety, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water.

CODE

# SESSIONS

DAY

TIME

MEMBER FEE

NON-MEM. FEE

52-009-W13

11

Saturday

1:00 -1:30 PM

$132

$264

52-122-W13

11

Sunday

11:00 - 11:30 AM

$132

$264

52-123-W13

11

Sunday

11:45 - 12:15 PM

$132

$264

52-124-W13

11

Sunday

12:30 - 1:00 PM

$132

$264

52-311-W13

11

Tuesday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$132

$264

52-405-W13

11

Wednesday

7:00 - 7:30 PM

$132

$264

52-511-W13

11

Thursday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$132

$264

Participants entering this course must have a Level 3 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 3. The objectives of Level 4 are to develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills. Participants improve their skills and increase their endurance by swimming familiar strokes (front crawl, elementary backstroke) for greater distances. Students also continue to build upon the scissors kick and dolphin kick by adding the arms for sidestroke and butterfly. The back crawl and the breaststroke are introduced in Level 4, as well as the basics of turning at a wall.

CODE

# SESSIONS

DAY

TIME

MEMBER FEE

NON-MEM. FEE

52-014-W13

11

Saturday

1:45 -2:15 PM

$132

$264

52-132-W13

11

Sunday

11:00 - 11:30 AM

$132

$264

52-133-W13

11

Sunday

11:45 - 12:15 PM

$132

$264

52-134-W13

11

Sunday

12:30 - 1:00 PM

$132

$264

52-135-W13

11

Sunday

1:15 -1:45 PM

$132

$264

52-313-W13

11

Tuesday

6:15 -6:45 PM

$132

$264

52-408-W13

11

Wednesday

4:45 -5:15 PM

$132

$264

52-514-W13

11

Thursday

6:15 -6:45 PM

$132

$264

Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills Participants entering this course must have a Level 1 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 1. The objective of Level 2 is to give participants success with fundamental skills. Participants learn to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills. Participants continue to explore simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on the front and back to lay the foundation for future strokes.

CODE

# SESSIONS

DAY

TIME

MEMBER FEE

NON-MEM. FEE

52-010-W13

11

Saturday

1:00 -1:30 PM

$132

$264

52-011-W13

11

Sunday

11:00 - 11:30 AM

$132

$264

52-126-W13

11

Sunday

11:45 - 12:15 PM

$132

$264

52-406-W13

11

Wednesday

6:15 - 6:45 PM

$132

$264

52-512-W13

11

Thursday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

$132

$264

Level 5

Stroke Refinement Participants entering this course must have a Level 4 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the course requirements in Level 4. The objectives of Level 5 are to coordinate and refine strokes. Participants refine their performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) and increase their distances. Flip turns on the front and back are also introduced.

CODE

# SESSIONS

DAY

TIME

MEMBER FEE

NON-MEM. FEE

Level 3

52-015-W13

11

Saturday

2:30 - 3:00 PM

$132

$264

52-136-W13

11

Sunday

12:30 - 1:00 PM

$132

$264

Stroke Development

52-137-W13

11

Sunday

1:15 - 1:45 PM

$132

$264

52-409-W13

11

Wednesday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$132

$264

Participants entering this course must have a Level 2 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 2. The objectives of Level 3 are for participants to learn the survival float, the elementary backstroke and to coordinate the front crawl. They are introduced to the scissors kick and the dolphin kick and build on the fundamentals of treading water. Participants also learn rules for headfirst entries and begin to learn to enter the water headfirst from the side of the pool. (if the water is 9 feet deep or deeper).

CODE

# SESSIONS

DAY

TIME

MEMBER FEE

NON-MEM. FEE

52-012-W13

11

Saturday

1:45 -2:15 PM

$132

$264

52-127-W13

11

Sunday

10:15 - 10:45 AM

$132

$264

52-128-W13

11

Sunday

11:00 - 11:30 AM

$132

$264

52-129-W13

11

Sunday

11:45 - 12:15 PM

$132

$264

52-130-W13

11

Sunday

12:30 - 1:00 PM

$132

$264

52-131-W13

11

Sunday

1:15 -1:45 PM

Participants entering this course must have a Level 5 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 5. The objectives of Level 6 are to allow for swimmers to be comfortable and confident in the water, while increasing their endurance and their stroke efficiency. Swimmers will perfect breaststroke and butterfly as well as continue building all strokes and endurance. Flip turns will be introduced and diving will be expanded to proficiency.

CODE

TIME

MEMBER FEE

NON-MEM. FEE

Saturday

2:30 - 3:00 PM

$132

$264

Sunday

12:30 - 1:00 PM

$132

$264

11

Sunday

1:15 - 1:45 PM

$132

$264

11

Tuesday

7:00 - 7:30 PM

$132

$264

# SESSIONS

DAY

52-016-W13

11

$264

52-138-W13

11

$264

52-139-W13

11

Tuesday

52-407-W13

11

Wednesday

5:30 -6:00 PM

$132

$264

52-314-W13

52-513-W13

11

Thursday

5:30 -6:00 PM

$132

$264

52-410-W13

11

Wednesday

4:45 -5:15 PM

$132

$264

52-515-W13

11

Thursday

7:00 - 7:30 PM

$132

$264

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52-312-W13

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5:30 -6:00 PM

$132

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SWIM INSTRUCTION Learn To Swim

Adult and Kids Private & Semi- Private Instruction Ages 3-7 Learn to Swim private (1 on 1) and semi-private (groups of 2-3 students) instruction is available through the Aquatics Department. Lessons help to promote and reinforce basic swimming concepts. 30-minute sessions are tailored to the student’s needs. Limited lessons are available and are contingent on instructor availability and pool space. The following days and times are when we offer private & semi private lessons weekends beginning the week of January 5.

SATURDAYS

1:00 - 6:00 PM (last appointment begins at 5:30 PM)

SUNDAYS

8:00 - 2:00 PM (last appointment begins at 1:30 PM)

MONDAYS

2:00 - 9:00 PM (last appointment begins at 8:30 PM)

TUESDAYS

2:00 - 9:30 PM (last appointment begins at 9:00 PM)

WEDNESDAYS

9:00AM - 11:00 AM & 2:00 - 9:00 PM

THURSDAYS

9:00AM - 11:00 AM & 2:00 - 9:00 PM

(last appointment begins 10:30AM and 8:30PM) (last appointment begins 10:30AM and 8:30PM)

Private and semi-private fee structure is as follows: NUMBER OF STUDENTS

JCC MEMBER FEE (PER STUDENT)

NON MEMBER FEE (PER STUDENT)

1 student

$35

$40

2 students

$25

$30

3 students

$20

$25

For more information or to book a lesson please visit http://www.ssbjcc.org/aquaticsswim-team/private-and-semi-private-lessions/ or contact Stephanie Johnson, Aquatics Director at (908) 725-6994 X230 or via email sjohnson@ssbjcc.org

A Highlight on K'Ton at Camp Ruach

These are the smallest of our Camp Ruach campers. Their ages range from 2 to 5 years old. The K’ton campers receive a variety of ageappropriate programs and activities. Their day includes indoor and outdoor camp time. We offer various naptime options and welcome non-potty trained children. The K’ton Unit Head leads an amazing staff of highly trained adults and assistants. Many of them work year round in our preschool. We hope that you will want to make JCC Camp Ruach your child’s “HOME FOR THE SUMMER”.

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SWIM TEAM J CC B RID G EWATER TID E SWIM TE AM A proud member of USA and New Jersey Swimming.

The JCC Bridgewater Tide offers high-development training for all age groups, for competition in USA Swimming, NJ-JCC swim league and the New Jersey Swim and Dive Conference.

Bridgewater Tide USA Swimming

As the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 300,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education.

Our team offers multiple opportunities for all ages and levels to compete in USA Swimming and JCC League.

Long Course Training

Tide Competitive Stroke Clinic

Begins Monday April 22.

GOLD Monday - Thursday, 5:30-7:00pm Sunday - 3:00-5:00pm SENIOR- Monday-Friday, 3:30-5:30pm NATIONAL Monday-Friday, 3:30-5:30pm Sunday, 8:00-10:00am & 3:00-5:00pm

Monday, April 22 - Tuesday, May 28 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 6-8 years old- 5:30-6:15pm 9-10 years old- 6:15-7:00pm 11-18 years old- 7:00-8:00pm Stroke clinic is an opportunity to work with Bridgewater Tide coaches during the break between winter and summer swim seasons to refine your competitive swimming skills. Geared towards swimmer ages 6-18 who are legal in all four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly), this five week clinic devotes a week to each of the four strokes and the final week to starts and turns. Low coach to swimmer ratio allows for individual analyis and attention. Build upon what your learned over the winter and fine-tune your strokes to stay in shape and get ready for summer swim competition.

Morning Practice Begins July 1

We’re thrilled that our new BUBBLE is open!

For registration information and additional information about any Swim Team program, please contact: Mike Yearwood (Swim Team Director) Phone: (908) 725-6994 x 252 Email: jccswimteam@ssbjcc.org

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GENERAL INFORMATION JCC Fundraising Efforts The JCC sponsors a host of fundraising events throughout the year that benefit The JCC Scholarship Fund. We ask you to support the Scholarship Fund by purchasing a Big Raffle ticket, sponsor a tee at the Golf Outing, sponsor a table at our Texas Hold’em and/ or place an ad in our Journal. Some of you unfamiliar with the Scholarship Fund may ask… “What is the JCC Scholarship Fund? How does it help the community? And… why should I contribute?” We would like to take this opportunity to tell you about the JCC Scholarship Fund and how it helps our members and our community.

Part of the JCC’s mission is to provide programs and services regardless of someone’s ability to pay. We have a process whereby individuals or families experiencing financial difficulties can apply to the JCC for financial assistance for preschool, camp or membership. Over the past thirteen years we have given out over one million dollars in scholarship assistance to individuals and families in need so that they can participate in activities, attend the Blaustein Early Childhood Center and JCC Camp Ruach. The JCC Camp and Preschool Scholarship Program makes it possible for youngsters to participate in JCC activities that they could not otherwise afford. Funds also support services to seniors including a hot lunch, exercise, entertainment and socialization. Scholarship assistance is provided to all who demonstrate financial need, regardless of race, creed, or color.

We hope this provides you with a better understanding of the important role the JCC Scholarship Fund plays in our community, and how simply purchasing a Raffle Ticket can help us fulfill our mission. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation to the JCC Scholarship Fund, please contact Laura Friedman, JCC Executive Director at 908-7256994 x213; LFriedman@ssbjcc.org or mail a check to the “JCC”.

Thank you in advance for your support of the JCC Scholarship Fund.

Benefactor Program For a donation of $500/year, you will have the opportunity to be on our Honor Roll of Supporters as a Benefactor. This will entitle you to one reserved locker, a place on our Benefactors Honor Roll outside the locker room area, a complimentary Personal Training Session and a few additional gifts. The Benefactor donation is renewable on a yearly basis. Please consider doing this for both the Jewish community and yourself. Your donation is so very important for the continuity of programming and services that deeply affect each of us.

Tribute Cards Support the JCC… To Honor and Remember Your Family, Friends and Life Events.

Tribute Cards are a meaningful way to honor or memorialize loved ones or recognize a milestone or special occasion. Funds generated help support the important programs and services the JCC provides to our community. All gifts are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support. Please call 908-725-6994 x201 for more information.

Minimum donation: $18

JCC Banner Sponsorship Program Advertise your business and support the JCC at the same time with a custom sign displayed in the Fitness Center, Indoor Pool or Gymnasium.

To learn more about our Banner Sponsorship Program, please contact Debbie Golden at x210; dgolden@ssbjcc.org

JCC Locker Room Policy • Children up to 3 years of age are allowed in the main locker rooms with either parent.

• Children 3-13 years of age are allowed in the main locker rooms under the supervision of the same sex parent.

• Children ages 3-13 unaccompanied by a parent, and children on teams and under the age of 18, should use the kids locker rooms.

Refer a New Member to the JCC and Save!

• The Family Changing Room on the pool deck is available for parents who wish to change with their children.

The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC has an on-going Referral Program for our members. A JCC Member referring a new Member who joins the JCC receives up to $100 off their JCC membership renewal. The more members you refer, the more you can save! You can even receive your membership renewal for free! The joining member must include referring member name on the membership application to receive referral discount. One referral reward per new join will be mailed to you.

Rewards vary according to type of membership referred, and the policy does not apply to Corporate Memberships or Lunchtime Memberships. For further details, please stop in to the main office or call x201.

• EATING IS PROHIBITED IN LOCKER ROOMS. PLEASE HELP US KEEP OUR LOCKER ROOMS CLEAN!

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• ATTENTION PARENTS: Children under 13 years of age should not be using the sauna and steam room. Hot temperatures are very dangerous for children in this age group.

• PLEASE RESERVE HANDICAP SHOWER STALL FOR SENIORS AND MEMBERS WHO HAVE A PHYSICAL DISABILITY.

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GENERAL INFORMATION Youth Policies • Children ages 10 and older who are JCC members may enjoy the pool or gymnasium without direct adult supervision WHILE A PARENT IS IN THE BUILDING. • All children under age 10 must be directly supervised by an adult (18 or older).

• You must be 13 and older to use the Fitness Center.

• Teens under 18 years must have parents sign a waiver & consent form in order to use the Fitness Center.

• Teens 13-15 must be accompanied by a parent in order to use the Fitness Center.

• Children 10 or younger must pass a swim test in order to swim in the deep end of the pool.

• Children wearing bubbles or belts are not permitted in the deep end of the pool.

• Lap lanes are available for swimmers who are AGE 10 OR OLDER.

Valuables The JCC is not responsible for lost or stolen articles in the locker room, gym, pool, etc. Please use the “valuables lockers” outside the fitness center or bring a lock to secure your locker while you are in the building.

Locks must be removed after each use to allow other members to use the locker, except for Patrons and Benefactors with “Reserved” lockers.

The JCC is a “Kosher-Sensitive” Facility Kosher Sensitive is defined as: • No mixing of meat and dairy products.

• No eating of meat products with dairy at the same meal (if meat is served, no dairy can be served and vice versa).

• No pork or shellfish products.

• Food served at all SSBJCC programs and meetings, both on site and off site, shall be either dairy, meat (kosher) or pareve (containing neither meat nor dairy) only. There shall be no mixing of milk and meat.

• Members and non-members will be allowed to bring in food from the outside for their own consumption.

• As a courtesy to the wide variety of Jewish practices, no shellfish or pork may be brought on site, and members and non-members must refrain from the mixing of meat and dairy in any context.

Code Of Conduct • All participants should recognize that the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center is dedicated to the welfare of all participants. In order to maintain a comfortable and safe environment, the management of the JCC asks that all of the participants at this facility: • Refrain from the use of foul language, abusive actions or inappropriate behavior.

• Recognize that sportsmanlike conduct, fair play and a cooperative attitude govern behavior at all times.

• The J reserves the right to suspend membership privileges, without refund, of any member who: • Aids in the unauthorized entrance of non-members.

• Becomes physically or verbally abusive to other members or staff.

• Disregards posted rules and regulations.

Financial Assistance

Make-Up Policy

The Jewish Community Center recognizes the need to serve all of those in the community regardless of financial ability. In order to provide our services to everyone, we offer financial assistance for program fees and membership dues to those who qualify. To receive information on financial assistance that may be available to you, please call 908.725.6994 x213.

Class Refund Policies

Program Registration JCC membership in good standing throughout the length of the program is required for member registration. You may register for most programs in person, by mail or by fax. In order to provide the best program quality to our members, it is sometimes necessary to limit the number of participants in a class. Registration will close when that limit is reached. Members receive priority over non-members.

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No make-ups, credits or refunds will be given to individuals missing classes due to illness or personal reasons.

The JCC reserves the right to cancel any class or program if attendance or registration does not meet class quota. Full program fee will be returned to those people who have paid. A refund will not be given unless the class is canceled by the JCC. A credit minus a $15 processing charge will be given if written notification is received prior to the first class meeting.

Inclement Weather In the event of a change in JCC operating hours due to inclement weather, please listen for announcements on WCTC-AM 1450 and WMGQ-FM (Magic 98.3). You can also check your e-mail, check the JCC website: www.ssbjcc. org (Check the Home Page and/or click on “Calendar”) or call the front desk at (908) 725-6994 x201 for a recorded announcement.

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REGISTRATION

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes may be cancelled if there is insufficient registration. Please register no later than one week prior to class or program start date.

Let us help you register...

In person or over the phone. Call or visit the JCC Front Office: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM (Monday-Thursday), 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Fridays) and 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sundays).

Jamie Fawcett

Daytime Receptionist, jfawcett@ssbjcc.org

Deby Goldberg

Saturday & Evening Receptionist, dgoldberg@ssbjcc.org

Ellen McCloskey

Front Desk: (908) 725-6994 x201

Sunday Receptionist, Membership Associate emccloskey@ssbjcc.org

Please PRINT All Information Be Sure To List Class By CODE # and Name Are you a JCC member?  Yes  No Today’s Date ______________________ Participant’s Name ____________________________________________________________________________________  Male  Female Parent’s Name if under 18 _____________________________________________________________________________ Address/City/Zip _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone (Work) _________________________________ (Home) _________________________________ (Cell) _________________________________ E-mail ___________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ______________________ Grade & school, if child _______________________________________________________________________________ Amount Enclosed

Course Number

Course Name

Participant First Name

Participant Last Name

Date of Birth

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Full payment is due at the time of registration. Please include charge information when registering by fax, (908) 725-9753 If a participant withdraws from a class or activity before the session has begun, a full refund is made. After the first class, a prorated refund plus a $5 processing fee will be charged (this applies to each class). No refunds are made after the second class.

ALL WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING. Total Amount: $ ______________ Check #______________  Cash  Charge:  Visa  MC  Amex Name On Card _________________________________________________________ Cardholder Signature __________________________________________________ Address Of Cardholder _________________________________________________ Phone # Of Cardholder _________________________________________________ Cred. Cd. Acct. _________________________________________________________ Expiration Date ________ / _________ 28 28

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Send Completed Form To: JCC 775 Talamini Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Attn: Class Registration

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SAVE THESE DATES! Texas Hold’Em in Hunterdon!

Monday, April 22 (Location TBA)

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June 10

Golf Outing 2013

Raritan Valley Country Club

4th Annual 5K Thursday, July 25

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