Winter Program Guide

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G U I D E

what’s happening at the jcc

Upcoming Open Houses January 8 (Membership-Camp-School, 1:00 - 4:00 PM) FEBruary 21 (Camp Ruach, 6:30 - 8:30 PM)

Purim carnival Sunday, March 4 (1:00 - 4:00 PM)

Great Jewish Life events

Falafal & Films – January 26 (6:30 PM) Author Mary Zamore – FEBruary 9 (7:00 PM) Author Myla Goldberg – MARCH 14 (12:00 PM) Authors Cokie and Steve Roberts – MARCH 18 (10:30 AM) The Second Generation – March 20 (7:00 PM) Author Steven Kussin – MARCH 22 (7:00 PM) Author Felice Cohen – APRIL 19 (7:00 PM)

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LETTER TO

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

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

Craig Bostwick Interim Swim Team Director - x252, jccswimteam@ssbjcc.org

Jamie Fawcett Receptionist - x201, jfawcett@ssbjcc.org

Laura Friedman Associate 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

Susan Greenbaum Executive Director - x212, sgreenbaum@ssbjcc.org

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

Stacey Herman 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

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

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

Dear JCC Members and Friends, It’s finally cold outside…come and enjoy the warmth of the JCC --- your JCC --- as we grow and expand our reach and our impact on the entire community. In these pages you will find endless opportunities to gain strength in body and mind. Find a new class or activity this season that will enhance your life. Speak to our JCC staff and see how you can be more involved…maximize your JCC membership.

We’re here to serve you and to make your JCC… the Place to Be! The new year brings with it many anticipated events including: Falafel and Films (back by popular demand!) on January 26, annual Purim Carnival on March 4, Comedy Night on March 10 and Cokie & Steve Roberts who will lead a discussion about the interfaith Haggadah they created. We are also pleased to be bringing some of our great programs into Hunterdon County…watch for more details!

We are awaiting the final permit process with the town of Bridgewater to be completed so that our dome will be erected and will enclose our outdoor swimming pool for the winter. Please stay tuned for the timing for this enormous development at the JCC. We are deeply grateful to our donors for their generosity and for getting us to this milestone. The vision and passion of our leadership and staff are contagious. The Swim & Trim Capital Campaign continues as we get closer to our next goal of locker room renovations and the expansion of our Fitness Center.

Please call me to find out how you can get involved.

If you haven’t yet, please check out our new website, www.ssbjcc.org. Strengthen your JCC by doing your online shopping through our website… make sure you Like Us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

On behalf of the staff and the leadership of the JCC, it is my honor to wish all of you the very best for 2012. May the Chanukah candles burn brightly for us all and may they set the standard for light and hope for our entire community. Have a wonderful holiday season!

Ken McClelland Sports Leagues Coordinator – kmcclelland@ssbjcc.org

Ellen McCloskey Sunday Receptionist - x201, emccloskey@ssbjcc.org

Joy McIntyre Fitness Director - x226, jmcintyre@ssbjcc.org

Lauren Paniccia Assistant Camp Director - x264, lpaniccia@ssbjcc.org

Susan Greenbaum

Sarah Pollak

Executive Director

Membership Director/Office Manager - x205, spollak@ssbjcc.org

Daryl Regazzini Senior Program Assistant - x206

Gene Rosen Membership Associate - x275, grosen@ssbjcc.org

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

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

Paige Silberfein Assistant Executive Director/Camp Director - x207, psilberfein@ssbjcc.org

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

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

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

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

JCC Board of Direc tors President

David Bunevich

President-Elect Ken Bernstein

Assistant Treasurer Jerome Zweig

Secretary

David Bernstein

Vice President

Assistant Secretary

Vice President

Immediate Past President

Rich Skydell

Andrea Keats

Vice President

Geoff Feinstein

Treasurer

Richard Hirsch

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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)

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.

CANNED FOOD drive for 2012 admission $4/Child or $3/Child

13th Annual

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Family Carnival Sunday, March 4 • 1-4 PM mountain climber Mulitple Inflatables vendors pony rides great games prizes

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tickets on sale to play games

volunteers needed call paige: x 207

esther’s bazaar food...food...food costume parade sparkee rutgers Scarlet Knight dj provided by SEAN Meary

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Party Activities: • Free Swim • Music • Ballet/Dance • Gym/Sports • Creative Movement

• 1 1/2 hours of Party Time (option to extend) • Invitations • White Table Cloths and Paper Goods (for the kids) • Party Helper • Birthday Child is FREE

To book your child’s best birthday party ever, contact Lisa: 908-725-6994 x206 or lkopman@ssbjcc.org

early childhood Blaustein Early Childhood Center • • • • • • • • •

Ages 6 weeks-Kindergarten 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

REGISTER NOW! open house

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Full-Day d il Infant Ch Care

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

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Elana Schwartz Administrative Assistant - x266, eccsec@ssbjcc.org

Crista Ballow, Carol Ballow, Edga Blankman, Lisa Irving, Jackye Feagan, Diane Hengesbaugh, Jillian Hengesbaugh, Stacey Herman, Rachel Kramer, Stacey LaRue, Debby Lubliner, Jackie Melnick, Allison Menapace, Jolee Roberts, Michele Tucker ECC Staff

Caryn Kenin, Rosemary Prudente, Daryl Ragazzini Babysitting Staff

Infant Child Care NEW! 12 month full-day program The JCC’s infant child care offers a variety of flexible schedules and programs to suit a family’s needs. We know parents who are looking for a quality program that offers peace of mind know that your children are in a safe, secure and loving environment at the JCC. Child care programs provide your child with developmentally appropriate activities, security, and care in an environment that stimulates their social, emotional and intellectual growth. Our trained staff includes classroom teachers and teachers in music and creative movement.

• ages: Ages 6 weeks and up

• 3, 4, or 5 days a week

• time: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM (6:30 PM option)

Baby Yoga Tuesdays (9:15 - 9:45 AM); 8 weeks New at our JCC - Baby Yoga. This eight week program focuses on Parent and Baby, working together to create a better bond and perfect harmony together.

Yoga practiced regularly helps children become aware of themselves inside and out. It’s never too early to start living a healthy lifestyle in our stressful world.

• ages: For Babies 6 months-12 months and their parents • FEE: $80 (M), $120 (NM) • COURSE#: #50-001-W12 4

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Enrichment Programs Karate

NEW!

Somerville Martial Arts Academy Mondays, 3:00 – 3:30 PM Learn the basic skills of Karate while having lots of fun!

The program will teach many skills essential for a child’s development, such as listening, confidence, self-esteem and showing respect for parents, teachers and classmates. For questions, feel free to contact the Academy at (908) 575-8700.

Instructor: Patrick Mertens (5th Degree Black Belt) • DATES: January 9 – April 2 (12 weeks) • Ages: 3 to Kindergarten • Course# : 20-101-W12

• DATES: January 10-March 27 (12 weeks)

Dance School

• Ages: 3 to Kindergarten

Children Age 2 to 2nd Grade Instructor: Dawn VanNess is certified by the Dance Educators of America and has a BFA in dance. She has danced in professional dance companies and has been teaching for the past 10 years. Dawn started the JCC’s first dance classes and has developed an excellent, quality dance program. She will be teaching a wide variety of dance classes. Be sure to check out the class offerings below. Dawn is excited to have this opportunity to work with your children and we are excited to have her!

Ballet and Creative Movement

Ballet/Tap #20-301-F11

#20-300-F11

Hip Hop/Jazz Level 1

Hip Hop/Jazz Level 2

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#20-303-F11

2-3 year olds Pink Leotard, tights & Ballet Shoes

4 – 6 yrs old Pink Dance clothes, pink ballet shoes & black Tap Shoes

1st grade Black Leotard, Jazz Pants, fitted shirt & tan Jazz Shoes

2nd grade and up Black Leotard, Jazz Pants, fitted skirt & Black Tap Shoes

Mondays 3:30 – 4:15

Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:15

Wednesdays 4:15-5:00

Wednesday 5:00 – 5:45

This fun and exciting class designed for 2 & 3 year olds who love to dance to the music. This class is broken into two parts: basic ballet followed by creative movement.

This class offers a combination of Tap and Ballet so your dancer can learn a foundation in both disciplines as well as have fun!

This class is a full 45 minute dance class.

The dancers will be continuing to develop their technique as well as learn dances.

This class is a full 45 minute dance class.

The dancers will continue to develop their technique as well as learn dances.

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$295(M)

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This class is designed to build imagination and self confidence, as well as extend vocal and physical skills through the use of improvisation exercises, scenes and stories. Creative Theatre is for children 3-5 years old. Each class will include dramatic play, story enactment, imagination journeys, theatre games, music, and dance. One of the most special things about creative theatre is that there are no “wrong” answers - through pretending, animals can talk, kids can travel to outer space or the jungle, and the sky can be green while the grass is blue.

Instructor: Kelsea-Janenne Kaplan – grew up in Texas studying all forms of dance at her mother’s studio. She has performed with several ballet companies, off-Broadway, in regional theater productions and was a member of a Musical Theatre Company that toured the U.S.

• Fee: $110(M) or $160(NM)

CLASS & COURSE#

Creative Theatre Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:00 PM

• FEE: $120(M) or $160(NM) • Course#: 20-001-W12

NEW!

Kiddie Soccer Fridays, 3:15 – 4:00 PM

Kiddie Soccer is coming to the JCC! Join us for this exciting, new program. Kiddie Soccer stresses fun, participation, safety and socialization for preschool children. Our Kiddie Soccer program gives pre-school aged children a basic exposure to simple soccer skills in a noncompetitive environment. Everything that is done is based around your child having fun. Soccer skills are taught through child friendly games and activities.

Kiddie Soccer is a 45 minute program taught by coaches from the Kiddie Soccer Program. The coaches are chosen for their knowledge of the game and their ability to work with young children.

Please note that children must be toilet trained to attend.

• DATES: Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 2, March 9, and March 16 • AGES: 3 to Kindergarten • FEE: $140(M) or $180(NM) • Course#: 20-202-W12

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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.

Early Care-$6

Late Stay-$8

$40(M) $45 (NM)

(Starts 8:00 AM)

(Ends 6:00 PM)

(9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Monday, January 16 Earth Day

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 1 Slice Pizza - $4  2 Slices Pizza - $6

Friday, February 17 Magic Show

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Monday, February 20 Movies

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Monday, April 2 Liberty Science Center

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Thursday, April 5 iPlay America

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Friday, April 6 Mystery Day

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Child’s First & Last Name __________________________________________________ Gender ____ Age ________ Street ________________________________________________ Town _________________________ Zip__________ Parent First & Last Name______________________________________________ Home# _____________________ Work# _____________________ Cell# _____________________ Email ______________________________________ Parent First & Last Name______________________________________________ Home# _____________________ Work# _____________________ Cell# _____________________ Email ______________________________________ Emergency Contact __________________________________________________ Home# _____________________ Work# _____________________ Cell# _____________________ Email ______________________________________ Allergies? Yes, Explain _ _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ I hereby give my child(ren) permission to participate in the programs I have chosen, including trips away from the center.

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tweens – Grades 5-8 note from jamie levin (Tween Coordinator) As winter is arriving quickly we are committed to providing another fun filled season of indoor events/activities for families, tweens and teens alike. These events offer family time, kid time and kid free “date nights” for parents. Yes we are thinking about the needs of everyone. Saturday “date nights” for parents - drop the kids off for a few hours of alone time. What parent doesn’t need that? Date night for the parents gives the kids free time with their friends in a safe environment- a win-win for everyone!!

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One important request is to RSVP before the actual event as some of the programs require significant set up time, planning, as well as a financial commitment. Knowing numbers helps us prepare and insure appropriate amounts of food/snacks etc., and a well executed day/night.

Child/Parent Volleyball Sunday, January 22 (6:00 – 8:00 PM) Enjoy a night of playful competition between families.

Pizza dinner and drinks provided.

• Ages: Grades 5-8 and siblings • RSVP: Wednesday 1/18 • Fee: Only $5 per person (2 people) or $15 max for entire family (3 or more) • course#: 30-121-W12

Sports Day Sunday, February 26 (4:00 – 6:00 PM) Kids will enjoy an afternoon of dodgeball, capture the flag and wiffle ball with friends. Snacks provided.

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Ages: Grades 5 and 6 RSVP: Wednesday 2/22 Fee: $5 per person course#: 30-122-W12

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“Dive In” Pool/Movie Night Perk …”Date Night” for Parents!

Saturday, March 24 (6:30 – 9:30 PM) Drop the kids off for a pool and movie party with dinner! Parents enjoy a kid free evening….Yippeeeeee! Movie to be announced. Pizza dinner served.

• Ages: Grades 5 and 6 • Fee: $10 per child

• RSVP: Tuesday 3/20 • course#: 30-123-W12

Tween Meeting Schedule Mark Your Calendar – January 10, February 7, March 6 Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 PM, Pizza Dinner Included So mark your calendar, get the word out and please remember to RSVP by the date requested. It helps us immensely. A special thank you to the kids that have attended the meetings, planned these events and created the flyers!! Questions/RSVP – please contact Jamie Levin at jlevin@ssbjcc.org www.ssbjcc.org

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family judaic programming Shalom Stace y Jewish Life at the “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. Check out all the exciting Jewish Programming and culture that Stacey is enhancing our JCC with.

Shabbat Dinner Join friends and family at the JCC for an evening of dinner, conversation, crafts and music

at the JCC

Friday, January 20 • 6-8 PM

Call x201 to register $8/adult, $6/child, $30 max/immediate family | RSVP by January 17, 2012 Contact Stacey with questions 908-725-6994 x223 or sherman@ssbjcc.org

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Join us for another wonderful Shabbat dinner

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Kosher Chinese Food

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Dinner, prayers,Crafts- add to our Shabbat bags we made at the last dinner, or make your Shabbat bag if you didn’t make one.

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Everyone is welcome!!

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

PJ Library Program

Hamantaschen Baking

Sunday, February 12 (10:00 – 11:30 AM)

Tuesday, March 6 (1:00 PM)

Hear a PJ Library bedtime story and learn about Jewish bedtime rituals. Make your own Shema pillowcases and enjoy a snack. Come in your PJ’s!

Join us at the JCC with our Kindergarten Class and Intergenerational Program in making hamantaschen for Purim.

• Fee: $10/child (adults are free) Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Fee: FREE! • RSVP: No RSVP necessary

• RSVP: Call x201 to register • You do not need to be a member of PJ Library to attend.

• questions: Stacey at x223 or email sherman@ssbjcc.org

Shabbat Shalom Every Friday (3 PM) Free to Everyone!

Join Shalom Stacey every Friday at 3:00 PM in our lobby to welcome Shabbat, light the candles, drink some wine/juice and eat some challah.

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Mother’s Circle Sunday, March 25 (10:00 AM - 12 NOON)

Mother’s Circle is a Jewish Outreach Institute national program for families with one partner from various religious backgrounds married to a Jewish partner, who are raising their children Jewish. Come learn the significance of Passover and hands on ways to celebrate the holiday. Complimentary Babysitting will be provided (ages 1 and older).

• course#: 10-001-W12 • questions & RSVP: Stacey at x223 or email sherman@ssbjcc.org

youth Sports On The Court, LLC Phone: (908) 334-5075 Fax: (800) 853-6810 Website: www.on-the-court.net Email: wendy@on-the-court.net

The shimon and sar a birnbaum JCC has partnered with “ On The Court” Basketball x- perience On The Court believes that athletics is the vehicle, providing 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…

Winter Sunday Youth Basketball Clinics Boys and Girls Grades K to 8 This 10 week clinic is perfect for aspiring players or those who just want to have fun. Each session combines fundamental skill instruction with organized team competition. Participants will benefit by improving their individual skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and defense while learning how to work within the framework of a team. Separate sessions are offered for each age group. Boys and girls of all skill levels are encouraged to register. Every player will receive a T-shirt and access to our companion website. Prizes are awarded during the final session. A digital video is available on request.

• Dates: January 15 - March 25 Every Sunday (No Class March 4) • Time: Grade K to 1: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Course#: 51-400-W12)

Grade 2 to 4: 2:15 - 3:15 PM (Course#: 51-401-W12)

Grade 5 to 8: 3:30 - 4:30 PM (Course#: 51-402-W12) • FEE:

$120/Player (JCC Member), $190/Player (Non-Member) 10 Weeks, 1 Hr. Per Week

• To Register Call: 908-725-6994 Ext. 201

adult SPORTS 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 Day: Thursdays Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM Fee: Free (M), $10 (NM)

Open Floor Hockey Day: Sundays Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM Fee: $5 (M), $10 (NM) (Begins in November)

The Larry Cubas Men’s Basketball League Sundays (8:30 AM - 12:00 PM)

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

League begins February 26!

• Fee: $95(M), $125(NM) • Course #: 51-169-W12

Men’s Winter 35 and Over Basketball League Tuesdays (7:00 - 10:00 PM)

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

League begins February 28!

• Fee: $95(M), $125(NM) • Course #: 51-170-W12

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Jewish LIFE Mary Zamore The Sacred Table: Creating a Jewish Food Ethic Thursday, February 9 • 7:00 PM • Hosted by JCC Mary Zamore currently serves as the Associate Rabbi of Temple B’nai Or of Morristown, NJ. Her book provides an intersection of Judaism and food to its readers. Kashrut, the historic Jewish approach to eating, is explored, broadened, and in some cases, challenged within this volume. Join Mary as she presents us with her knowledge of Judaism, food, and implementing values such as ethics, community and spirituality into our dietary practice.

• Fee: $8/advance, $10/at door

Myla Goldberg Book Club Event! The False Friend Wednesday, March 14 • 12:00 PM • Hosted by JCC, Program to follow lunch This novel is a complex psychological drama of two eleven-year-olds who go into the woods, but only one comes out. The one friend, Djuna, disappeared and for twenty years the other friend, Celia blocked out how it happened. People assumed Djuna had been abducted, although no clues were found. Celia returns to the home town to confess what really happened and to clear her conscience, however, no one believes her. Come and accompany us as Myla Goldberg tells us of this deeply resonant and emotionally charged story.

Co-Sponsored with Brandeis National Committee, Somerset Sisterhood Chapter.

• Fee: $18/advance, $22/at door

Cokie and Steve Roberts Our Haggadah: Uniting Traditions For Interfaith Families Sunday, March 18 • 10:30 AM • Hosted by JCC Join Cokie and Steve Roberts while they reveal their Passover traditions in an engaging version of the Haggadah. They believe friend and family coming together and celebrating our freedom is the very heart of the Passover holiday. Integrating chronicles of their own marriage and family life, and partially a contemporary guide to celebrating Passover and other religious holidays, Our Haggadah is a thoughtful, moving take on the core values of togetherness, compromise and love. Cokie Roberts appearance is based on her broadcast schedule.

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Fee: $18/advance, $22/at door

Steven Kussin Doctor, Your Patient Will See You Now: Gaining the Upper Hand in Your Medical Care Thursday, March 22 • 7:00 PM • Hosted at Wilf Campus (350 DeMott Lane, Somerset) Steven Kussin will come to enlighten us as he explains his ways to encourage people to become empowered consumers in the medical world. Incorporating a physician-insider’s perspective of the medical world, Doctor Your Patient Will See You Now, promotes the reader’s independence, health literacy, consumerism, self advocacy and provides a sense of confidence to back it all up. He will inspire us to become more observant when approached with medical jargon. Co-sponsored by Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties.

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Our first Falafel and Film night was enjoyed so much…

we’re doing it again!

The Second Generation…

”Ripples from the Holocaust”- A Documentary Film followed by panel discussion including several local community members featured in the film.

Thursday, March 29 • 7:00 PM • Hosted by JCC Building on dramatic interviews, powerful archival footage and first-hand accounts of the Holocaust. “The Second Generation” explores the difficulties and challenges of growing up as children of Holocaust Survivors. The rippling effects of their parents’ trauma impacted the Second Generation. Many of them feel as though they are “replacements” for lost family memberssometimes losing their own identities. Others feel a need to protect their parents. This film stands as a testament to the resiliency of the Second Generation who, despite being raised by parents who were so ill-equipped to be parents, are accomplished adults-dedicated to Sharing The Legacy by ensuring that their parent’s stories are never forgotten.

II

The Ma’aleh School

Falafel & Films II Israeli Short Films

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

• Fee: Free to the Community

“I don’t believe I have ever seen a better film on the subject…It should be part of every Holocaust center’s collection…”

RSVP NOW!

Dr. William L. Shulman

Thursday, January 26 6:30 PM • Hosted by JCC FEE: $10/advance, $15/at the door

“Willingly”

This film raises questions about love and commitment, about the advantages and disadvantages of “get” as a ceremony, and about Israel’s non-separation of religion and state. All Jewish divorcing couples, regardless of their religious orientation, must divorce with this ceremony in the State of Israel.

Felice Cohen

This film has been featured in several festivals around the world.

Community-Wide Yom Hashoah Program What Papa Told Me Thursday, April 19 • 7:00 PM Hosted by Temple Beth El, Somerset

“A Jerusalem Tale” Lazer and Baila Hirsch, an older orthodox couple who have emigrated to Israel from America, struggle with financial hardship and general misfortune. Lazer, a Bretzlav Hassid, finds that his capacity for simcha (joy) is put to the test. The couple prays for a miracle, but miracles come in unexpected guises…

Felice Cohen writes this novel through the perspective of a granddaughter whose grandparents were in the Holocaust. The inspiring story is of Murray Schwartzbaum, whose courage and sheer will helped him survive in eight different labor and concentration camps. In his later years, he moved to America and created a life for himself with a career and a family. It’s a complete life story from before, during, and after World War II. •

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This film has been featured in Haifa Film Festival 2007 and the Vancouver Jewish Film Festival 2009

“Luz”

This is the story of the unique relationship between Lisa and her adopted daughter, Luz. Unable to have children, Lisa adopted Luz from Columbia when Luz was three months old. The bond between them is special and despite their differences, the two have built a home which is loving and strong. Now 18 years old and troubled by questions of identity, Luz re-opens her adoption file while Lisa builds a home with her new husband. A dramatic new development in their lives threatens to destroy all the old bonds, and forces Luz and her mother to confront the basic questions: What is a home? What is motherhood? And what is the meaning of a blood relationship?

Fee: Free to the Community

Awards include Best Short Film: International Film Festival Haifa 2007. Featured in the International Film Festival Haifa 2007 and International Documentary Film Festival Guandzo China 2009

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JCC Star Membership Includes…

adults Free Screenings

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

Basic Members pay nominal $72 fee.

We are very pleased to continue our partnership with Fox Hollow Golf Club in Branchburg, NJ. A JCC 2012 “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…more specifics to come and will be 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 2012 Golf Season at Fox Hollow runs from January 1 – December 31, 2012. 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.)

Wednesday, January 11 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Start The New Year Off Right!

Dr. Adam Lowy, DPM Dr. Ron Wawrzyniak, DC Dr. Chris Wawrzyniak, DC Do you have undetected health risks? Many Americans have high blood pressure and/or high sugar and don’t know it. If untreated, these abnormalities can put you at risk for stroke and heart attack. Learn your blood pressure and blood sugar numbers and what you can do to reduce your risk factors. Small changes in diet and exercise habits can greatly improve your overall health. Screenings provided by Morristown Hospital.

Theatre Trip Damn Yankees at the Paper Mill Playhouse Thursday, March 22 Lunch at 11:30 AM, Leave For Theatre at 12:15 PM The Grand Slam Musical That Knocks It Out Of The Park!

• Limited Tickets…Reserve Yours Early • Fee: $75.00 (Price includes orchestra seat, transportation and light lunch at the JCC)

Ted Labow January 22 (7:00 - 9:00 PM) His First Return Visit To New Jersey Come hear the wonderful sounds of Cantor Ted Labow as he sings for us.

A night you won’t want to miss!

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

• Fee: $15/in advance or $20/at the door, Coffee and cake will be served

Book Club Last Thursday of Each Month (1:00 PM) Looking for a book club ~ well here we are! Join an established group and help decide what books to read. Book Club meets on the last Thursday of every month at 1pm. Everyone is welcome!

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Our senior adult program class offers 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.

Winter Entertainment Schedule Everyone is invited to attend!

All presentations follow lunch (12:00 PM) and will begin at 1:00 PM. All programs as well as lunch require advance reservations.

• Fee: Lunch and program, $4 (M), $7(NM)

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

January 4 – Happy New Year! Come celebrate 2012 with us and share our favorite memories of 2011!

February 1 – Dennis Anderson sings our favorite songs

March 7 – Anthony Tabash will leave you wanting more

February 8 – John Adisano plays the guitar and sings for us

March 14 – Ian Gallagher – come enjoy the luck of the Irish as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

January 11 – Lester Smith plays his guitar and sings for us. An all time favorite of the JCC returns!

January 18 – Somers and Steel ~ Don plays the guitar and sings and Melanie sings. Great duo!

January 25 – The History of New Jersey – sit through a montage of New Jersey through the years and learn the history, a not to be missed program with Walter Choroszewski!

February 15 – Bobby Brescia is fantastic on keyboard and vocals. Bobby is sure to please!!

February 22 – Bill Levy shows old movie clips and we will discuss (or talk about) one song and the different versions. Come be entertained!

March 21 – Ron Hackling on keyboard March 28 – Rick Busciglio – come enjoy stories of the Golden Age of Radio as Rick shares radio clips

February 29 – Come welcome Bill Calisanti to the JCC as a new entertainer.

We can all sing along as he leads us!

For additional information about Senior programs, please contact: Lisa Kopman (Adult/Senior Director) Phone: (908) 725-6994 x 206 Email: lkopman@ssbjcc.org

GrandFriends Seder March 28 (12:00 PM) Come celebrate with us and enjoy an Intergenerational program which includes the story of Passover, songs, and a delicious meal! Reservations Required. Everyone is welcome!

Movie Day January 6, February 3 and March 2 (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM) Join us on the first Friday of the month for pizza and movie day! Watch a movie and spend the afternoon with friends!

• Fee: $5/members (includes pizza, soda and popcorn!)

Game Day at the J Monday and Thursday Afternoons Looking for an afternoon of getting together for a game of bridge, canasta or mah jong? Come to the JCC on Monday or Thursday afternoon and jump right in.

• Fee: Free (M), $2 (NM)

Bridge Lessons With Norma Fridays (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) You asked and now they are here! The JCC is now offering group bridge lessons.

• Fee: $12 per class

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new to our

group fitness 30 minute revolutionary core training 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.

• ability: For All Fitness Levels • duration: 30-minute class

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.

line-up!

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.

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

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

fi ness Les Mills-BodyCombat ...and BodyCombat Express 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. Les Mills BodyCombat EXPRESS is a shortened version (45 minutes) of our BodyCombat class.

• ability: For All Fitness Levels • duration: 1-hour class • Combat Express: 45 minutes

Les Mills-BodyPump Great Music, Great Choreography, Great Fun with Results.

BODYPUMP™ is designed to transform your body by developing strength and endurance in major muscle groups and, in doing so, burn calories and tone your body. BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class that shapes, tones and strengthens your entire body. Often referred to as ‘Pump’ by those who love it, it’s one of the world’s fastest ways to get in shape. This 60-minute addictive workout challenges all of your major muscle groups by using the best weightroom exercises such as squats, presses, lifts and curls.

• ability: For All Fitness Levels • duration: 1-hour class

Please remember to get your “Ticket to Ride” prior to the start of all Spin classes to insure your spot

Indoor cycling to upbeat music.

An 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 ticket to ride. We also offer one-hour J-spin for more “experienced” riders.

• ability: For All Fitness Levels • duration: 45-minute/1-hour classes (dependent on experience level)

J-Spin and Sculpt Tuesdays (9:30 - 10:30 AM) 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. Please note class starts in Spin Room then moves to the Fitness Studio.

• ability: For All Fitness Levels – a great class for the “beginner” rider.

• FEE: This class is free to all JCC Members • duration: 1-hour class • Pick up your ticket to ride prior to class.

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fi ness Gentle Yoga and Relaxation Beginner Level Yoga is a form of exericise that uses slow movements and stretching. It is good for increasing flexibility and balance. It is also good for relieving stress and relaxing.

• duration: 1-hour class

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

Yoga and Core

• J-Spin

Advanced Level

• Krav Maga

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 required.

• Yoga

• duration: 1-hour class

• Pilates

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

One-on-One Personal Training available.

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

Mat Pilates 1 All Levels Welcome

Personal Training Rates:

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.

• 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)

• duration: 1-hour class

Mat Pilates 2 Intermediate/Advanced Level Advance Mat Pilates movements are performed with the use of exercise balls, pilate rings, and more.

Special Personal Training Rates for Kids (10-18 years) and Seniors (62 years or older): • 6-half hour sessions $128 • LIMIT 1 PACKAGE PER PERSON PER SESSION

• duration: 1-hour class

Long and Lean A Wonderful Mix of Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates

High School Sports Conditoning

This 50 minute class is for all fitness levels. It will strengthen your “core”, promote lean muscles, and help mental focus. Free to JCC members.

• duration: 50-minute class

Mondays (4:00 - 4:30 PM)

A half-hour conditioning class tailored for high school athletes looking to maintain or improve their conditioning for all high school sports.

The class will include a variety of running, plyometric, and Calisthenics drills. This is a high intensity class- be prepared to work!

• AGES: Students entering/attending high school • FEE: $13/class or $180 one fee for 14 weeks • Course #: 50-001-W12

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Cardio Circuit

Baby Yoga

Join Jay for a Hi/Lo Cardiovascular Endurance Class

Tuesdays (9:15 - 9:45 AM); 8 weeks

“Blast” your body into shape by using various Speed and Agility Moves, combined with sports conditioning exercises. This class is designed for all fitness levels and can be modified for any injury.

New at our JCC - Baby Yoga. This eight week program focuses on Parent and Baby, working together to create a better bond and perfect harmony together. Yoga practiced regularly helps children become aware of themselves inside and out. It’s never too early to start living a healthy lifestyle in our stressful world.

• ability: For All Fitness Levels • duration: 1-hour class

• ages: For Babies 6 months-12 months and their parents • FEE: $80 (M), $120 (NM) • COURSE#: #50-001-W12

water fitness Wet-n-Fit For The Experienced Aquatic Fitness Participant 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.

• ability: Intermediate Level

Get Fit! Have Fun! For Ages 10 Through Adults Tuesdays Fitness Center Basics 5:15 - 6:15 PM, w/Aviv Basic knowledge of equipment in the fitness center – Space is limited.

Wednesdays J-Spin 5:00 - 6:00 PM, w/Jill

• duration: 1-hour class

Challenges kids/teens by using spinning through simulating flat terrains, hills, and races.

Advanced Wet-n-Fit II

Thursdays BodyPump 5:15 - 6:15 PM, w/Shari

For The Experienced Aquatic Fitness Participant Fast and strong moves that will increase your fitness level, by both strength and cardio training- using fun pool equipment in shallow and deep water.

• ability: Advanced Level Only • duration: 1-hour class

Water Aerobics An Energetic 1-Hour Aquatic Class Performed In Shallow Water • ability: For All Fitness Levels • duration: 45-minutes or 1-hour class

Back in the Water Full body exercise, targeting the core and abdominals for strength, balance, and stability. Low impact, using all types of equipment both shallow and deep.

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This modified BodyPump class is geared to help kids/teens form well defined muscles in a safe and controlled atmosphere.

Winter Babysitting Available Monday and Fridays 9 AM - 1 PM and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM The JCC offers Babysitting for both members and non-members so that Fitness can be part of our daily lives! Workout in our Fitness Center, Take Group Fitness Classes, or Swim a Few Laps.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

(No drop-ins!) Parent(s) must be in the building at all times while child is in our babysitting facility.

Reserve your spot by calling Babysitting at x220 (during Babysitting hours). If you are unable to reach the Babysitting staff, please call our Receptionist at x201 for assistance.

• ages: for children ages 6 months – 5 years • FEE: FREE (M), $6/hour (NM) • duration: 2-hour maximum time-limit

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Zumba

JCC ST R

Exercise your way on land or water to the Latin beat.

The JCC offers a variety of Zumba classes….Aqua Zumba, Zumba Toning, Zumba Gold and Original Zumba. Exercise your way on land or water to the Latin beat. Burn calories through fun moves and great energetic music.

IN 2012

• ability: For All Fitness Levels, For All Ages

Start The New Year as a ST R!

• duration: 50-minute class

Muay Thai Kickboxing

Upgrade to Star between January 2-8, 2012 and Save 50% off the Basic-to-Star upgrade fee.

Mondays (12 - 1 PM) and Wednesdays (3:30 - 4:40 PM) Muay Thai is a form of kickboxing from Thailand known as the art of eight limbsusing 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.

• ability: Beginner Level • FEE: a la carte $13/hour, or 1 fee of $180 for the 14 week winter session • duration: 1-hour class • course #: 50-010-W12

DANTES INFERNO! 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. • ages: Must be 17 years old or older • FEE: One session is $50, purchase a 3-month package for $135 and save!

• course #: 50-002-W12

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If you are not yet a JCC Star Member, now is the time! A Star Membership includes Unlimited Group Fitness Classes and use of the Summer Swim Club in addition to use of the Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Gymnasium and Member Rates for Classes and Programs. In addition, JCC Star Members do not pay any additional Membership fee to the JCC in order to have access to Fox Hollow Golf Club in Branchburg!

To upgrade your membership to Star, please call Sarah Pollak at x205 or stop in the office. *Offer available to first time Star upgrades only.

Some restrictions apply.

• Please note that all aquatic exercise classes start on January 2nd : There will be no aquatic classes between 12/26-12/30.

• JCC Closed 1/1/12 & No Spin on 3/4/12 Purim Carnival • Participants must be 13 years or older to take Group Fitness Classes. Adults Only Means Participants are 18+ • Family Fit Hours 5:15 - 6:15 PM are for Participants 10 Years and Up

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JCC 2012 Winter GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE | Monday, December 26-March 30 Time/Date

sunday

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Thursday

FRIDAY

saturday

(12 WEEKS)

(13 WEEKS)

(13 WEEKS)

(13 WEEKS)

(13 WEEKS)

(13 WEEKS)

(14 Weeks)

with jane

6:15 - 7:15 AM with Mike

beginnerintermediate with mark

6:15 - 7:15 AM with Mike

beginnerintermediate with mark

8:30 - 9:15am with jane

8:30 - 9:30am with jill

Mat Pilates 2 BeginnerIntermediate w/ Bonnie

NEW! Back in the Water For All Levels w/ Genie

Wet-n-Fit Intermediate Level w/ Genie

6:15 - 7:00 am

6:15 - 6:45 am with mike ADVANCED WET-N-FIT II 8:00-8:45 am w/ Genie

7:30 - 8:00 am with mike

8:15 - 9:15 am

9:00 - 10:00 am

9:30 - 10:30 am

adults-only all levels with jim

All Levels Welcome w/ Denise

with jane 8:15 - 9:15 AM

Wet-n-Fit Intermediate Level w/ Genie

with gina

with jill

Mat Pilates 1 Beginner w/ Bonnie Wet-n-Fit Intermediate Level w/ Laura J-Spin & Sculpt Free to J Members (space limited) All Levels w/ Shari P.

9:30 - 10:30 AM all levels with jim

10:00 - 10:45 am

11:00 - 11:45 am

12:00 - 1:00 pm

12:00 - 1:00 pm

with heidy 9:15 - 10:15 am

Water Aerobics All Levels w/Laura

with karen 9:15 - 10:15 am

5:15 - 6:15 pm Family Fit Hour

6:30 - 7:30 pm

Free to J Members w/ joy

12:00-12:30 pm W/Shari

Cardio Circuit w/ Jay

MUAY THAI MARTIAL ARTS 12-1 PM beginnerCLASS (IN GYM) intermediate w/JAY $13/CLASS (M) with joy

High School Sports Conditioning (IN GYM) w/JAY Free to Members

7:45 - 8:45 pm

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Water Aerobics All Levels w/Laura

NEW! Back in the Water For All Levels w/ Genie

toning with heidy

Gentle Yoga & Relaxation All Levels w/Shari C.

12:00-12:30 pm W/jay

Free to J Members w/ joy

12-1 PM beginnerintermediate with shari

12:45-1:30 pm (45 min) w/Joy

1:15-2:15pm Free to J Members w/ Amy

3:30 - 4:30pm MUAY THAI MARTIAL ARTS CLASS (IN GYM) 4 - 5 PM with jill w/JAY $13/CLASS (M)

kidz/teens/adults kidz/teens/adults (10-15yrs) with shari with jill

with shari

Kidz Fitness Center Basics (ages 10-15years) (fitness center Min. 8 participants)

6:30 - 7:00 Pm with keri

w/ Aviv

with heidy

Mat Pilates All Levels w/ Bonnie

with mark

adults only with jim

all levels with Cathy

7:45-9:00pm Yoga & Core Advanced Only w/Shari C.

7:45 - 8:45 pM with Loli (1-hour)

free to members with amy

6:30 - 7:30 pm

7:00 - 8:00 pm

9:30 - 10:30 AM beginnerintermediate with jim

Senior Senior Strength Senior Strength Cardio Circuit & Range of Motion & Range of Motion (Free to J Seniors) Gold (for Seniors) (Free to J Seniors) Gold (for Seniors) (Free to J Seniors) w/Donna w/Shari P w/Donna w/Shari P w/Donna

12:45 - 1:30 pm (45 min) w/Jill

4:00 - 4:30 pm

9:45 -10:45am Long-n-Lean Free to J Members 9:30 - 10:30 AM All Levels with joy (1-hour) w/ Jill

10:15-10:45am w/Heidy

with karen 9:15 - 10:15 am

Wet-n-Fit Beginner Level w/ Genie

7:15 - 8:15 pM with keri (1-hour)

with robin

All Classes Free to Star Members Basic Members: $10/Class Non-Members (NM): $15/Class

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We offer Monday-Friday great classes 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.

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Silver and Fit: Senior Strength and Range Of Motion Monday and Friday (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 and Silver & Fit Members), $10/class(NM) • Course #: 40-001-W12

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 and Silver & Fit Members), $10/class(NM) • Course #: 40-003-W12

NEW!

Zumba Gold Tuesday and Thursday (11:00 - 11:45 AM)

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(NM) or take both classes Tues/Thurs. for $100(M), $110(NM).

• Course #: 40-002-W12

Unlimited Senior Aquatics Package Take as many Aquatic Classes as you like for one low price.

• duration: 15 weeks • Fee: $145(M), $165(NM) • Course #: 50-015-W12

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senior fi ness JCC SENIOR 2012 Winter GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE | Monday, December 26-March 30, 2012 MONDAY (13 WEEKS)

TUESDAY (13 WEEKS)

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

WEDNESDAY (13 WEEKS)

Thursday (13 WEEKS)

FRIDAY (13 WEEKS)

8:00 - 8:45 am (40-015-W12) ADVANCED WET-N-FIT II ADVANCED LEVELS ONLY Instructor: Genie

9:00 - 10:00 am (40-009-W12) Wet-n-Fit: Intermediate level Instructor: Genie

9:00 - 10:00 am (40-010-W12) Wet-n-Fit: Intermediate level Instructor: Laura

9:00 - 10:00 am (40-007-W12) BACK IN THE WATER FOR ALL LEVELS Instructor: Genie

9:00 - 10:00 am (40-011-W12) Wet-n-Fit: Intermediate level Instructor: Genie

9:00 - 10:00 am (40-012-W12) Wet-n-Fit: Intermediate level Instructor: Genie

10:00 - 10:45 am (40-013-W12) Aqua Zumba w/Karen

10:00 - 10:45 am (40-005-W12) Water Aerobics Instructor: Laura

10:00 - 10:45 am (40-014-W12) Aqua Zumba w/Karen

10:00 - 10:45 am (40-006-W12) Water Aerobics Instructor: Laura

9:00 - 10:00 am (40-007-W12) BACK IN THE WATER FOR ALL LEVELS Instructor: Genie

11:00 - 11:45 am (40-001-W12) Senior Strength & Range of Motion: Free to JCC Senior Members Instructor: Donna

NEW!

11:00 - 11:45 am Zumba Gold (40-002-W12) For Seniors Instructor: Donna

11:00 - 11:45 am (40-003-W12) Senior Cardio Circuit: Free to JCC Senior Members Instructor: Shari P

NEW!

11:00 - 11:45 am Zumba Gold (40-016-W12) For Seniors Instructor: Donna

11:30 am - 1:30 PM Senior GAME Day Monday Get-Together Multi-Purpose Rm#1

11:00 - 11:45 am (40-004-W12) Senior Strength & Range of Motion: Free to JCC Senior Members Instructor: Donna Unlimited Senior Water Fitness: (50-015-W12) 13 weeks Take all water classes for one fee!

JCC Seniors $150 Senior Non-members $175 A La Carte Seniors $8.00/Class.

Senior Non-Members $10/class

Seniors please note that all Aquatic Fitness Classes will start on Monday, January 2.

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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.

infant/toddler courses

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-W12

11

Sunday

8:45 - 9:15 am

$120

$240

52-201-W12

9

Monday

11:00 - 11:30 AM

$90

$180

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

52-102-W12

11

52-202-W12

9

Day

Time

Member Fee

non-mem. Fee

Sunday

9:30 - 10:00 AM

$120

$240

Monday

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

$90

$180

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-W12

11

Sunday

10:15 - 10:45 AM

$120

$240

52-203-W12

9

Monday

12:00 - 12:30 PM

$90

$180

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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 makeup 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 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-W12

11

Saturday

3:15 - 3:45 PM

$120

$240

52-002-W12

11

Saturday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$120

$240

52-104-W12

11

Sunday

8:45 - 9:15 AM

$120

$240

52-105-W12

11

Sunday

9:30 - 10:00 AM

$120

$240

52-106-W12

11

Sunday

10:15 - 10:45 AM

$120

$240

Aquatics session runs from January 14 – April 1

Seaponies

Dolphins

Preschool Level 2

Preschool Level 3

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 self-help and basic rescue skills begun in Level 1.

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.

Code

# sessions

Day

Time

Member Fee

non-mem.

Fee

52-003-W12

11

Saturday

3:15 - 3:45 PM

$120

$240

52-004-W12

11

Saturday

4:00 - 4:30 PM

$120

$240

52-107-W12

11

Sunday

8:45 - 9:15 AM

$120

$240

52-108-W12

11

Sunday

9:30 - 10:00 AM

$120

$240

52-109-W12

11

Sunday

10:15 - 10:45 AM

$120

$240

Code

# sessions

Day

Time

Member Fee

non-mem.

Fee

52-005-W12

11

Saturday

3:15 - 3:45 pm

$120

$240

52-006-W12

11

Saturday

4:00 - 4:30 pm

$120

$240

52-110-W12

11

Sunday

8:45 - 9:15 am

$120

$240

52-111-W12

11

Sunday

9:30 - 10:00 am

$120

$240

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.

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Code

# sessions

Day

Time

Member Fee

non-mem.

Fee

52-007-W12

11

Saturday

3:15 - 3:45 pm

$120

$240

52-008-W12

11

Saturday

4:00 - 4:30 pm

$120

$240

52-113-W12

11

Sunday

8:45 - 9:15 am

$120

$240

52-114-W12

11

Sunday

9:30 - 10:00 am

$120

$240

52-115-W12

11

Sunday

10:15 - 10:45 am

$120

$240

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aquatics

January 16, February 18, February 19, and February 20 (All Levels)

youth courses Level 1

Level 3

Introduction to Water Skills

Stroke Development

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

52-007-W12

11

Saturday

1:00 - 1:30 pm

52-122-W12

11

Sunday

11:00 - 11:30 am

52-123-W12

11

Sunday

11:45 - 12:15 pm

52-124-W12

11

Sunday

12:30 - 1:00 pm

Member Fee

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).

non-mem.

Fee

Code

# sessions

Day

$120

$240

52-009-W12

11

$120

$240

52-127-W12

11

$120

$240

52-128-W12

$120

$240

Level 2

Time

Member Fee

non-mem.

Fee

Saturday

1:45 - 2:15 pm

$120

$240

Sunday

10:15 - 10:45 am

$120

$240

11

Sunday

11:00 - 11:30 am

$120

$240

52-129-W12

11

Sunday

11:45 - 12:15 pm

$120

$240

52-130-W12

11

Sunday

12:30 - 1:00 pm

$120

$240

52-131-W12

11

Sunday

1:15 - 1:45 pm

$120

$240

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

non-mem.

Fee

Level 4

Day

52-008-W12

11

Saturday

1:00 - 1:30 pm

$120

$240

Stroke Improvement

52-125-W12

11

Sunday

11:00 - 11:30 am

$120

$240

52-126-W12

11

Sunday

11:45 - 12:15 pm

$120

$240

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.

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Time

Member Fee

# sessions

Code

# sessions

Day

Time

Member Fee

non-mem.

Fee

52-010-W12

11

Saturday

1:45 - 2:15 pm

$120

$240

52-132-W12

11

Sunday

11:00 - 11:30 am

$120

$240

52-133-W12

11

Sunday

11:45 - 12:15 pm

$120

$240

52-134-W12

11

Sunday

12:30 - 1:00 pm

$120

$240

52-135-W12

11

Sunday

1:15 - 1:45 pm

$120

$240

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NO CLASSES HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DATES

aquatics

January 16, February 18, February 19, and February 20 (All Levels)

youth courses (cont.)

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

52-011-W12

11

Saturday

2:30 - 3:00 pm

$120

$240

52-136-W12

11

Sunday

12:30 - 1:00 pm

$120

$240

52-137-W12

11

Sunday

1:15 - 1:45 pm

$120

$240

Level 6 Personal Water Safety 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

# sessions

Day

Time

Member Fee

non-mem.

Fee

52-012-W12

11

Saturday

2:30 - 3:00 pm

$120

$240

52-138-W12

11

Sunday

12:00 - 12:30 pm

$120

$240

52-139-W12

11

Sunday

1:15 - 1:45 pm

$120

$240

Adult Swim Instruction Adult swim instruction is given on a one-on-one basis, 30-minute sessions.

The following time slots are still available for the Winter 2012 session beginning the week of January 14, 2012: • Mondays: 6:30 - 9:30 PM (12 weeks) $240 members, $350 non members • Tuesdays: 9:00 - 11:00 AM, 6:30-9:30PM (12 weeks) $240 members, $350 non members • Wednesdays: 11:00 - 1:00 PM (11 weeks) $220 members, $310 non members • Thursdays: 1:00 - 2:30 PM (7 weeks) $140 members, $250 non members To receive the required registration form please visit www.ssbjcc.org/aquatics.htm or contact Stephanie Johnson, Aquatics Director at x230 or at Sjohnson@ssbjcc.org

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Learn To Swim Private Instruction Ages 3-17

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 and semi private lessons beginning the week of January 14, 2012: SATURDAYS

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

MONDAY – THURSDAYS

2:00 - 4:00 PM (last appointment begins at 3:30 PM) 6:30 - 9:30 PM (last appointment begins at 7:30 PM)

Private and semi private fee structure is as follows: Number of Students

JCC member fee (per student)

Non member fee (per student)

1 student

$30

$35

2 students

$20

$25

3 students

$15

$20

For more information or to book a lesson please visit www.ssbjcc.org/aquatics.htm or contact Stephanie Johnson, Aquatics Director at (908) 725-6994 X230 or via email sjohnson@ssbjcc.org

aquatics training school Course Materials

Lifeguard Training Full Course This course certifies individuals to be certified lifeguards at indoor and outdoor pools. Course consists of class and pool work. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid are also included in this course. Prerequisites for the course: Minimum age of 15 by last scheduled class date.

Successfully complete the pre-course session: continuously swim 300 yards using front crawl and breaststroke. Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10ft, retrieve a 10lb object, and return to the starting point within 1 minute 40 seconds.

Code

Day

Time

Member Fee

non-mem. Fee

52-902-F11

M – F 12/26-30

12:00 - 5:00 PM

$225(M)

$300(NM)

Lifeguard Training Review Course This course allows a lifeguard to review written and physical skills for Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with an American Red Cross Instructor prior to taking the written and practical portions of the Lifeguard Training recertification test. Prerequisites for review: Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR/ AED for Lifeguards, and First Aid certifications. Successfully complete all the practical skills of lifeguard training test and score 80 percent better on all written sections. Must bring pocket mask and valid ARC Lifeguard certification cards to the challenge.

Code

Day

Time

Member Fee

non-mem. Fee

52-902-F11

Thursday and Friday 12/29 and 12/30

12:00 - 5:00 PM

$175(M)

$250(NM)

Lifeguard Training Challenge Course This course allows a lifeguard to challenge written and physical skills for Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED for Lifeguards.

Prerequisites for challenge: Successfully complete all practical skills of lifeguard training test and score 80 percent or better on all written sections. Must bring pocket mask and valid or expired ARC Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for Lifeguards, and First Aid cards to the challenge.

Code

Day

Time

Member Fee

non-mem. Fee

52-906-F11

Friday 12/30

12:00 - 5:00 PM

$150(M)

$225(NM)

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All class fees include the costs of course materials such as books, pocket masks and certification cards. All materials are distributed on the first day of the class; however, you can have your materials sent to you prior to the start of the course for an additional fee of $15.

If you would like this option, please indicate so at the time of registration. All materials must be returned UNMARKED in order to receive a full refund, otherwise you will be charged for the course materials.

Pretests Some American Red Cross courses such as the Lifeguard Training and WSI courses, require a pretest as part of the course. These pretests typically take place the first scheduled day of the course. Students should check with the Aquatics office to find out the exact time and location of their pretest. Please remember this pretest is MANDATORY and failure to attend will result in a failure of the course with NO refund.

Proof of Age The American Red Cross mandates that candidates show valid proof of age by the second class meeting for those courses that have minimum age requirements. We are not permitted to waive the minimum age requirements for any of our training courses.

Certification/Completion of Course

Although our goal as instructors is to help students successfully complete their certification goals, students are sometimes not able to adequately complete the stated requirements for the course. Payment of the course fee and participation in class does not guarantee certification; students must successfully complete all course objectives in order to be certified.

If you and/or your child have questions or concerns regarding your/their ability to pass this course, please contact the Aquatics Department PRIOR to registering.

aquatics training school CPR/AED For Lifeguards Challenge This course allows for lifeguards to challenge written and physical skills for CPR/AED for Lifeguards. This satisfies the American Red Cross requirement that lifeguards must renew their CPR/AED certifications 1 year from their initial date of certification.

Must bring pocket mask and book to the challenge course.

Code

Day

Time

Member Fee

Guest Fee

52-913-W12

Monday 1/16

2:30 - 4:00 PM

$50(M)

$75(NM)

52-914-W12

Tuesday 2/7

2:30 - 4:00 PM

$50(M)

$75(NM)

52-915-W12

Monday 3/19

2:30 - 4:00 PM

$50(M)

$75(NM)

52-916-W12

Wednesday 4/4

3:30 - 5:00 PM

$50(M)

$75(NM)

Lifeguard Training Instructor (LGI) This course will train instructor candidates to teach basic-level Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding*, Waterpark Lifeguarding* and Shallow Water Attendant (all including first aid), Lifeguard Management, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission and Basic Water Rescue courses.

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

This course will train instructor candidates to teach water safety, including the Basic Water Rescue and Personal Water Safety courses, six levels of Learn-to-Swim, three levels of Instructor candidates also will become familiar with GuardStart: Preschool Aquatics and two levels of Parent and Child Aquatics.

Lifeguarding Tomorrow and the Water Safety presentations.

Course includes required American Red Cross Fundamentals of Course includes required American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT).

Instructor Training (FIT).

Prerequisites for course: Be at least 16 years of age Prerequisites for course: Be at least 17 years of age on or before the last day of the instructor course. Successfully on or before the last scheduled day of the instructor course. complete the precourse session.

Possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Member Guest Aid certificate or have successfully completed a Red Cross Code Day Time Fee Fee Lifeguarding (full or review course) or another acceptable 52-908-F11 M–F 12/26-30 12:00 - 5:00 PM $275(M) $375(NM) lifeguarding course within the last four years. Successfully complete the precourse session. This includes passing the precourse written exam with a score of 80 percent or higher for each of the three sections and demonstrating competency in the precourse skills and scenarios evaluation.

American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training

This course provides youths 11-15 years of age who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how todevelop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid.

Code

Day

Time

Member Fee

Guest Fee

52-910-W12

Sunday 1/15 and Monday 1/16 must attend both dates

12:00 - 4:00 PM

$80(M)

$120(NM)

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Code

Day

Time

Member Fee

Guest Fee

52-909-F11

Monday-Friday 12/26-12/30

12:00 - 5:00 PM

$275(M)

$375(NM)

swim team JCC Brid gewater Tide swim te am The JCC Bridgewater Tide Swim Team is a premier Central New Jersey Aquatics Club, located at the JCC in Bridgewater, NJ. The JCC Bridgewater Tide swim team offers high-level development for all age groups, as well as competition in USA Swimming, and in the NJ-JCC Swim League.

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

The Elite Team at JCC Bridgewater Tide

Spring Session 1: Monday, April 23 - Thursday, May 24 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (4:00 – 5:30 PM)

Spring Session 2: Monday, May 28 - Thursday, June 28 Monday-Thursday (4:00 – 6:30 PM) (includes 1 hour dryland)

NJ-JCC State Champions 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 Bridgewater Tide Spring Stroke Clinic

Monday, April 23 – Thursday, May 24 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6-8 years old: 5:30 - 6:15 PM 9-10 years old: 6:15 - 7:00 PM 11-18 years old: 7:00 - 8:00 PM Learn professional tips and have your strokes analyzed by the coaching staff of the Bridgewater Tide. This is a five-week intensive stroke clinic with each week dedicated to the development of proper technique and efficiency in one of four competitive strokes. The final week is dedicated exclusively to starts and turns. Attend as many or as few nights as you like.

Prerequisite: All swimmers are expected to have at least basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly).

Instructors: • Craig Bostwick – Elite Team Interim Director (908) 725-6994 x252, jccswimteam@ssbjcc.org • Tom Flynn – Head Coach www.ssbjcc.org

The Elite Team at the JCC is the most advanced practice affiliate of the Tide. Swimmers are selected to Elite by invitation from the JCC Bridgewater Tide coaching staff. Selection is based on many criteria including: drive, discipline, focus, skill, talent and speed. Training and stroke instruction coaching will be provided by coach Craig Bostwick. The goals of the program will be to increase conditioning, introduce swimmers to Elite training practices and increase bio-mechanic efficiency. Spring training will focus on conditioning and technique. If you are interested in Elite Spring Training please contact Coach Craig ASAP, as space is extremely limited. Admission to Elite requires a personal consultation with Coach Craig.

Instructor: • Craig Bostwick – Elite Team Interim Director (908) 725-6994 x252, jccswimteam@ssbjcc.org

Competitive Swim Instruction Ages 6 and up

Our championship winning Bridgewater Tide swim team coaches are available for one on one competitive private swim instruction. Coaches are certified through the American Swim Coaches Association. They bring a wealth of information, knowledge, and enthusiasm to their lessons and are looking to help you or your child to swim not only their fastest, but their best. Stroke work, starts and turns, and biomechanical efficiency information are all available!

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Holiday Closings

general information

Sunday, December 25 JCC Open 7AM – 6PM

Sunday, January 1 JCC Closed for New Year’s Day

Refer a New Member to the JCC and Save!

The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC has an on-going Referral Policy for our members. A JCC family referring a new Family who joins the JCC receives $100 off their JCC membership renewal. The more families 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; one referral reward per new join. 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.

JCC Banner Sponsorship Program Advertise Your Business at the JCC!

Monday, January 2 Pool, gymnasium & fitness center are open The office will be closed

Friday, April 6 The JCC will be closed for Erev Passover starting at 3PM

Saturday, April 7 & Sunday, April 8 JCC Closed for Passover

Friday, April 13 & Saturday, April 14 JCC Closed for Passover Pesach (22 Nisan), known as Passover in English, is a major Jewish Spring Festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. The ritual observance of this holiday cernters around a special home service called the Seder (meaning “order”) and festive meal, the prohibition of chametz (leaven) and the eating of matzah (an unleavened bread).

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

Like us on Facebook

Call Carol at x215 for Information on Our Patrons and Benefactor Program

Follow us on Twitter @JCCBridgewater

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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 x201 for more information.

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general information Youth Policies • Children ages 12 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 12 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 until December 26.

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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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REGISTER EARLY

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).

Front Desk: (908) 725-6994 x201 Jamie Fawcett - x201 Receptionist, jfawcett@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 Night

Date of Birth

1.

2.

3.

Total Amount: $ ______________ Check #______________  Cash  Charge  Visa  MC  Amex Name On Card _________________________________________________________ Cardholder Signature __________________________________________________ Address Of Cardholder _________________________________________________ Phone # Of Cardholder _________________________________________________ Cred. Cd. Acct. _________________________________________________________ Expiration Date ________ / _________

Parent’s Permission By registering for this class, I am authorizing that my child(ren) is/are in good physical condition and has/have my permission to participate in this Center’s programs. If my child is injured and you cannot reach me you have my permission to take whatever measures are necessary to treat my child.

(The JCC’s insurance policy is secondary to your family insurance policy.)

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

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