Fall Guide 2019 by JewishAlliance

Dwares Rhode Island

Fall 2019 Class Guide

401 Elmgrove Avenue Providence, RI 02906 401.421.4111 jewishallianceri.org

Fall 2019 Class Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Hours of Operation

Registration is open. Celebrate, Rejoice & Remember

3 HOW TO REGISTER

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers & Gradeschoolers

4 - 11

Tweens & Teens

12 - 14

Jewish Life & Israel

15 - 16

Adults

17 - 22

Aquatics

23 - 24

Dwares JCC Registration Form

25 - 26

Online: register.jewishallianceri.org In Person: Member Services Office Phone: 401.421.4111 Fax: 401.331.7961

J-Fitness Monday - Thursday: 5:00am - 9:00pm Friday: 5:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 7:00am - 8:00pm during Standard Time; 7:00am - 6:00pm during Daylight Saving Time Sunday: 7:00am - 6:00pm

Inclement Weather Alerts

Pool (Open-swim times vary; please check our Pool Schedule online at jewishallianceri.org) Monday - Thursday: 5:30am - 8:30pm Friday: 5:30am - 5:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:30am - 5:30pm

David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Eides Family J-Space After School Program Monday - Friday: 2:00 - 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Alliance Offices Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm during Standard Time; 8:30am - 4:00pm during Daylight Saving Time Saturday & Sunday: Closed

The Dwares JCC makes every effort to remain open during inclement weather. However, there may be occasions when we decide to close early, open late, or close entirely to ensure the safety of our members, guests, and staff. You can obtain information about weather alerts on jewishallianceri.org, on local news websites, or by tuning in to your local TV station. If the weather is questionable, please check first to see that weâ€™re open before you head out to the Dwares JCC!

Celebrate, Rejoice & Remember DATE

HOLIDAY

FITNESS CENTER*

EARLY CHILDHOOD

J-SPACE/ J-CATION

ALLIANCE OFFICES

Mon., Sept. 2

Labor Day

7:00am 12:00pm

Closed

Sun., Sept, 29

Erev Rosh Hashanah

7:00am 3:00pm Closed

Closed

Rosh Hashanah 1st Day Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day Erev Yom Kippur

Closed

5:00am 3:00pm

8:00am 3:00pm

8:00am 12:00pm

8:30am 12:00pm

Wed., Oct. 9

Yom Kippur

Closed

Sun., Oct. 13

Erev Sukkot Sukkot - 1st Day Sukkot - 2nd Day Hoshana Rabbah

7:00am 6:00pm 5:00am 9:00pm 5:00am 9:00pm 7:00am 6:00pm

8:00am 6:00pm 8:00am 6:00pm

Mon., Oct. 21

Shemini Atzeret

5:00am 9:00pm

8:00am 6:00pm

Closed

Tues., Oct. 22

Simchat Torah

5:00am 9:00pm

8:00am 6:00pm

Closed

Thurs., Nov. 28

Thanksgiving

7:00am 12:00pm

Closed

Fri,, Nov. 29

Day after Thanksgiving

5:00am 6:00pm

Closed

8:30am 3:30pm

Tues., Dec. 24 Christmas Eve

5:00am 5:00pm

Closed

8:00am 5:00pm

8:30am 5:00pm

Mon., Sept. 30 Tues., Oct. 1 Tues., Oct. 8

Mon., Oct. 14 Tues., Oct. 15 Sun., Oct. 20

Closed Closed

Wed., Dec. 25

Christmas Day

7:00am 12:00pm

Closed

Tues., Dec. 31

New Year's Eve

5:00am 5:00pm

8:00am 12:30pm

8:00am 5:00pm

8:30am 5:00pm

Wed., Jan. 1

New Year's Day

7:00am 12:00pm

Closed

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers & Gradeschoolers The David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center The David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center (ECC) provides a safe, welcoming, child-centered educational setting infused with Judaic values for children 3 months through pre-kindergarten (4 years old by 9/1). Our students explore their world and create their own experiences through a combination of teacher- and student-directed opportunities to allow for individual development. We offer a balance of free choice, socialization, science, math, literacy, creative arts, social studies, motor skills, and more. All children are welcome regardless of their religious and cultural backgrounds or their physical, social/emotional, and cognitive abilities. The ECC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), BrightStars (Rhode Islandâ€™s tiered quality and rating service), and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). We have a nurse on-site, and our entire staff is trained in first aid and CPR. Daily kosher vegetarian snacks and meals are included in the cost of tuition and are created in-house by our lead and assistant chefs. For more information and to set up a tour, contact Lyndsey Ursillo, Assistant Director, Early Childhood Engagement, at lursillo@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 141.

PJ Library PJ Library is a free Jewish literacy and outreach program for families with young children ages 6 months through 8 years. Created by our partners at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) and supported through the Jewish Alliance Annual Campaign, PJ Library reaches out to Jewish families to foster curiosity about their heritage while exploring their Jewish identity. Every month in the mail, each participating child receives a high-quality Jewish book or CD representing an array of Jewish themes along with a guide to help families use the selections in their homes. For more information and to set up a tour, contact Lyndsey Ursillo, Assistant Director, Early Childhood Engagement, at lursillo@ jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 141.

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers & Gradeschoolers Rosh Hashanah Drop-In Program Thursday, September 26, 4:00 - 5:30pm, Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence Welcome in the new year PJ Library style with apples and honey, Rosh Hashanah themed stories, and apple print making! Come learn more about the wonderful PJ Library offerings for the upcoming fall and winter. Drop in any time between 4:00 and 5:30pm to take advantage of these activities. For more information or to RSVP, contact Lyndsey Ursillo at lursillo@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 141.

DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that reading to your child, as early as infancy, has been proven to have lasting benefits on language development? Research shows that reading to your baby provides the exposure to language that can positively influence learning throughout the rest of his/her life. It also helps form special bonds between you and your baby. PJ Library books provide an excellent opportunity to start reading with your child while also exposing him/her to the traditions and values of Judaism.

PJ Our Way (Ages: 9-11) Considered the next chapter of PJ Library, PJ Our Way, for children 9-11, still provides children with a monthly Jewish-themed book in the mail. The best part is that now they get to choose for themselves which book they want to receive. Children can also interact on a user-friendly, parent-approved website to read book reviews, blog posts, and more. To sign up, visit pjourway.org. For more information, contact Lyndsey Ursillo at lursillo@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 141.

Shalom Baby Have you or someone you know recently experienced the birth or adoption of a child? Shalom Baby welcomes your new bundle of joy to the greater Rhode Island Jewish community with a free gift bag filled with items for your baby and valuable information about the programs and services we have to offer. This program helps young families network with one another and connect to the Jewish community. Whether this is your first baby or your fourth… there’s a lot to know and learn about raising healthy, happy children in today’s world. For more information, or to receive or send a Shalom Baby gift, contact Lyndsey Ursillo at lursillo@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 141.

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers & Gradeschoolers Birthday Parties What can you expect at a Dwares JCC Birthday Party? Each party is two hours long with one hour of structured, preplanned activities for up to 15 children. The remaining hour leaves plenty of time for snacks, opening presents, and celebrating! Additional guests can be added for $5 per child. Party package includes birthday party host, invitations, tablecloths, napkins, plates, cups, utensils, and juice, plus a t-shirt for the birthday child! Optional add-ons such as pizza, popcorn, and/or ice cream are extra. For more information about birthday parties at the Dwares JCC, contact Lyndsey Ursillo at lursillo@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 141. Price: $300 | Members: $250

Rock-A-Baby Come learn that music is within you from the minute you crawl! Rock-a-Baby is an interactive, educational music experience for you and your toddler. Join three energetic musicians to explore rock, pop, blues, traditional, and classical music by singing songs, playing games and instruments, and dancing. Each week a different theme will be explored with the help of whimsical puppets Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony! For more information or to register, contact Marc Trachtenberg at info@ rock-a-baby.net or www.rock-ababy.net or 401.524.7113. Ask about our sibling discount! Payment must be in the form of cash or check made out to Rock-a-Baby RI. Fall I Session

Fall II Session

Mondays, 4:00pm August 26 - October 7 (5 weeks) No class: September 2nd & 30th Price: $110 | Members: $99 Price with sibling 6 months+: $165 | Members: $149

Mondays, 4:00pm October 21 - December 17 (8 weeks) No class: November 25 Price: $175 | Members: $158 Price with sibling 6 months+: $260 | Members: $234

Tuesdays, 9:30am, 10:30am August 27 - October 15 (7 weeks) No class: October 1 Price: $153 | Members: $138 Price with sibling 6 months+: $228 | Members: $205

Tuesdays, 9:30am, 10:30am October 22 - December 17 (8 weeks) No class: November 26 Price: $175 | Members: $158 Price with sibling 6 months+: $260 | Members: $234

Wednesdays, 9:30am, 10:30am, 3:45pm, 4:45pm August 28 - October 16 (7 weeks) No class: October 9 Price: $153 | Members: $138 Price with sibling 6 months+: $228 | Members: $205

Wednesdays, 9:30am, 10:30am, 3:45pm, 4:45pm October 23 - December 18 (8 weeks) No class: November 27 Price: $175 | Members: $158 Price with sibling 6 months +: $260 | Members: $234

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers & Gradeschoolers OM Kids Yoga: Downward Facing Puppies (Ages: strong walkers - 3) Parents partner with their toddlers in this imaginative and FUN class. Creative movement, age-appropriate yoga poses, songs, stories, props, and the OM Kids Puppet Family make this class a huge hit with the three and under crowd. Parents will love it too, as they get in on the fun and stretching, and learn great tips and techniques to use at home. Caregivers are welcome. Non-walking babies are allowed on our mats at no additional charge. Class is 45 minutes. For more information or to register, contact Elyse Rotondo at elyse@omkidsyogari.com or 401.954.4992. Ask about our sibling discount. Register and pay online at www.omkidsyogari.com.

Session 1 Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:15am Sept. 12 - Oct. 31 (bonus/make-up class Nov. 7) 8 week session + bonus/make-up class Price: $160 | Members: $144

Session 2 Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:15am Nov. 14 - Jan. 23 (bonus/make-up class Jan. 30) 8 week session + bonus/make-up class No class: Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 2 Price: $160 | Members: $144

OM Yoga: Yoga Pretzels (Ages: 4 - 6) Letâ€™s get bendy, go upside down, and challenge our bodies in this exciting, energy-releasing yoga class. Children will learn how to calm themselves down and relax with kid-friendly breathing exercises and meditations, fun focus games, and our OMazing yoga adventures, which foster cooperation and creativity by giving kids the power of deciding where they will go and what they will see. Dragons at the zoo, hula dancing in Hawaii, royal balls with a favorite princess, and swimming with sharks in Australia make practicing yoga a fun and very personal experience for this very special age group. Class is 60 minutes. For more information or to register, contact Elyse Rotondo at elyse@omkidsyogari.com or 401.954.4992. Ask about our sibling discount. Register and pay online at www.omkidsyogari.com.

Session I Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm Sept. 11 - Nov. 6 (bonus/make-up class Nov. 13) 8 week session + bonus/make-up session No class: Oct. 9 Price: $160 | Members: $144

Session II Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm Nov. 20 - Jan. 29 (bonus/make-up class Feb. 5) 8 week session + bonus/make-up class No class: Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1 Price: $160 | Members: $144

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers & Gradeschoolers Transition care (Ages: 5 - 11) Transition Care is a flexible after school option to complement enrichment classes offered at the Dwares JCC that are not included in our Mon. - Fri. 2:30 - 4:30pm J-Space program. Children travel to the JCC Sept. 9 - Dec. 20 with other children attending J-Space and enjoy No Transition Care offered: Sept. 30 | a healthy snack and free time before being Oct. 1, 8, 9, 14 | Nov. 11, 28, 29 escorted to their classes. Parents are expected Price: $18/day | Members: $14/day to pick up their children from their enrichment classes. Transition Care is not available on days when classes do not meet. For more information or to register, email Shannon Kochanek at skochanek@jewishallianceri.org

Eides Family J-Space After School program J-Space provides children K-5 with opportunities to have fun, learn new skills, and grow and develop in positive and healthy ways. J-Space provides a caring and nurturing environment where experienced staff respect and value the diversity of each child. We offer an excellent 12:1 child-to-staff ratio and strive to ensure that every child at J-Space feels safe and at home. Classes with an * are included in the J-Space fee. For more information or to register, email Shannon Kochanek at skochanek@jewishallianceri.org J-Space Full-Year Program Monday - Friday | 2:30 - 6:00pm 1-5 days per week, grades K-5 Registration fee (waived if registered by 8/28/19) One-time registration fee per family, per school year: $60 | Members: $35 5 DAYS: $4,940 | Members: $3,915 4 DAYS: $4,160 | Members: $3,295 3 DAYS: $3,276 | Members: $2,595 2 DAYS: $2,288 | Members: $1,820 1 DAY: $1,196 | Members: $950 Add days as needed for only $25 a day. Drop-In Option: Monday - Friday | 2:30 - 6:00pm $36 | Members: $28 Package of 10 Drop-In Visits $320 | Members: $250

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers & Gradeschoolers Preschool Playspace (Ages: 4 - 5) We are proud to announce Preschool Playspace, our new after school program exclusively tailored to children 4-5 years old. Preschool Playspace is open Monday - Thursday and provides the same excellent, caring attention given to J-Space attendees. Our 9:1 childto-staff ratio ensures that all children get the attention they need and deserve while For members only. our schedule keeps them involved with a Monthly costs are listed below. variety of fun and educational activities! Monday - Thursday 3:00-5:00pm Each day has a different theme. Monday September 3 - December 19 is Art, Tuesday is Science, Wednesday is No Transition Care offered: September 30 | Construction/Building, and Thursday is October 1, 8, 9, 14 | November 11, 28, 29 Music and Singing. Monthly commitment is required. For more information or to 4 days per week: $508.40 register, email Shannon Kochanek at 3 days per week: $393.60 skochanek@jewishallianceri.org 2 days per week: $270.60 1 day per week: $139.40

*Pottery & Sculpture (Grades: K - 2) The focus of this class is on creativity and exploring the endless possibilities of clay. Learn the basic methods of hand-building (coiling, pinching, building with slabs, and sculpting) and what goes into making bowls, mugs, containers, and sculptural art pieces. The skills taught are repeated session to session, but the project ideas are individualized based on skill. Pottery is painted with glazes that are food safe. 1a Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:15pm 1b Wednesday, 4:15 - 5:00pm Sept. 11 - Dec. 18 (14 classes) No class offered: Oct. 9 Price: $236 | Members $182

1a ID # 12522 1b ID # 12526

*Pottery & Sculpture 2 (Grades: 3 - 5) Children in this class will enhance their ability to hand build and will also learn the basics of throwing clay to create bowls, vases, and more. They will also be able to try slip casting and can experiment with some glazing techniques. Pottery is painted with glazes that are food safe. Wednesday, 5:00 - 5:45pm Sept. 11 - Dec. 18 (14 classes) No class offered: Oct. 9 Price: $236 | Members $182

ID # 12531

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers & Gradeschoolers OM Yoga: Peace Warriors (Grades: 1 - 3) This super fun yoga class emphasizes mindfulness and self-awareness through challenging yoga poses, creative games, kid-friendly meditations, and music. Kids will learn a variety of techniques to help them focus, relax, and calm their minds as well as build strength, increase flexibility, and improve coordination. Classes are upbeat, engaging, and a great environment for making new friends and feeling really happy! Class is 1 hour. For more information or to register, contact Elyse Rotondo at elyse@omkidsyogari.com or 401.954.4992. Ask about our sibling discount. Register and pay online at www.omkidsyogari.com

Session I

Session II

Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm Sept. 10 - Nov. 12 (bonus/make-up class Nov. 19) 8 week session + bonus/make-up session No class: Oct. 1, 8 Price: $160 | Members: $144

Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm Dec. 3 - Feb. 4 (bonus/make-up class Feb. 11) 8 week session + bonus/make-up session No class: Dec. 24, 31 Price: $160 | Members: $144

*Science Explorers (Grades: K - 5)

*Cooking (Grades: K - 5)

*Exploring Israel through the Senses (Grades: K - 5)

Come and learn about science through experimenting and fun exploration in the amazing scientific world. Each week, we will be hypothesizing, experimenting, and analyzing our results.

Young chefs start your mixers! Students will make all sorts of goodies, from cookies to salsa. They will practice knife skills and decorating techniques, and learn the science behind many recipes. Some projects may be sent home to be cooked.

Children will explore Israel through their senses in this class. Each week, children will experience Israel through food, dance, music, and more. Come and enjoy exploring Israel with Or Cohen, our Shlichah (Israeli Education Emissary).

Grades: K - 2 Mon. 5:00 - 5:45pm Grades: 3 - 5 Mon. 4:15 - 5:00pm Sept. 9 - Dec. 16 (12 classes) No class: Sept. 30 | Oct. 14 | Nov. 11 Price: $156 | Members: $120 (K-2) ID # 12529 | (3-5) ID # 12527

Grades: K - 2 Tues. 4:15 - 5:00pm Grades: 3 - 5 Tues. 5:00 - 5:45pm Sept. 10 - Dec. 17 (13 classes) No class: Oct. 1, 8 Price: $220 | Members: $169 (K-2) ID # 12528 | (3-5) ID # 12530

Grades: K - 1 Thurs. 4:15 - 5:00pm Grades: 2 - 5 Thurs. 5:00 - 5:45pm Sept. 12 - Dec. 19 (14 classes) No class: Nov. 28 Price: $182 | Members: $140 (K-1) ID # 12532 | (2-5) ID # 12534

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers & Gradeschoolers

Illustrating Fairy Tales from around the World (Grades: 2 - 5)

Container and Herb Planting (Grades: K - 5)

At the beginning of each class, the instructor will read a different fairy tale from around the world. Then the children will illustrate a scene inspired by the story. Children will explore a variety of media.

We will be planting herbs and vegetables that can stay in containers through the winter in this gardening class. Students will be able to bring home seedlings in containers. We will be using the greenhouses in the fitness courtyard.

Fridays 3:30 - 4:30pm Sept. 13 - Nov. 1 (8 classes) Price: $115 | Members: $80 ID # 12533

Fridays 3:30 - 4:30pm Nov. 8 - Dec. 20 (6 classes) No class: Nov. 29 Price: $94 | Members: $72 ID # 12535

J-Cation Camp (Grades: K - 5) No school? No problem! When school is out, J-Cation Camp is in. It’s like summer camp during the school year. For more information or to register, please contact Aaron Guttin at aguttin@jewishallianceri.org or call 401.421.4111 ext. 140.

Calling all parents! Kids’ Night Out is a chance for children to spend the evening with their friends in a fun and safe environment… and a great opportunity for parents to have a “kidfree” night out! Kids’ Night Out runs once a month on Saturday evenings. Each month children will be entertained with a variety of themed activities including from sports, crafts, and more. A pizza dinner and snacks will be served, and the evening will end with a movie. The older group of kids also gets an hour of free swim. Ages: 2 - 4 5:00 - 8:00pm Ages: 5 - 11 5:00 - 10:00pm Saturdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 12, Nov. 23, Dec. 14 Price: $40 | Members: $30 | Siblings: $20

9:00am - 4:00pm Price: $60 per day | Members: $50 per day Early Arrival & Extended Day options: • Early Arrival: 8:00 - 9:00am | $10 per day • Extended Day: 3:00 - 6:00pm | $20 per day There is no charge for Extended Day if it is the child’s regular J-Space day, but they must be preregistered to stay after 4:00pm.

J-Camp Reunion Come and enjoy spending time with all of your camp friends. Enjoy pizza, snacks, a bouncy house, camp photos, and games, and enter a raffle to win a free week of camp! For more information or to register, please contact Aaron Guttin at aguttin@jewishallianceri.org or call 401.421.4111 ext. 140.

Sunday, Dec. 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm Free

Tweens & Teens CPR/First Aid (Grades: 6 - adult) Master the skills taught by the American Red Cross to get certified in CPR and First Aid for Adults, Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm Children, and Sept. 10, 17, and 24 (must attend all classes) Infants. You Price: $117 | Members: $90 will receive ID # 12537 a participant Sundays, 3:00 - 6:00pm Nov. 17 and 24 (must attend both classes) handbook Price: $117 | Members: $90 and CPR ID # 12540 mask. You will learn the skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. The certification is contingent on attending all classes and passing all tests. You must preregister to ensure your spot and materials. Space is limited.

Youth Basketball Fundamentals (Ages: 7 - 10) This clinic gives youth basketball players a chance to build on their basic fundamentals, learn new skills and drills, and focus on teamwork. Skills such Wednesdays, 4:00-4:30pm Sept. 11 - Oct. 23 (6 classes) as shooting, dribbling, passing, footwork, and defensive No class: Oct. 9 awareness/technique will be emphasized. Scrimmages will Minimum enrollment: 4 often take place at the end of each session. This program is Price: $90 | Members: $60 ID # 12542 directly connected to training our young athletes for the Junior Maccabi Games. Get prepared for your upcoming season with this basketball clinic. Youth Basketball Fundamentals is led by Dwareâ€™s JCC Sports Coordinator and ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Rob Castellucci.

Teen Basketball Clinic (Ages: 11 - 14) This clinic gives youth basketball players a chance to build on their basic fundamentals, learn new skills and drills, and focus on teamwork. Wednesdays, 4:30-5:00pm Skills such as shooting, dribbling, passing, footwork, Sept. 11 - Oct. 23 (6 classes) and defensive awareness/technique will be No class: Oct. 9 Minimum enrollment: 4 emphasized. Scrimmages will often take place at Price: $90 | Members: $60 the end of each session. This program is directly ID # 12544 connected to training our young athletes for the Junior Maccabi Games. Get prepared for your upcoming season with this basketball clinic. Teen Basketball Clinic is led by Dwareâ€™s JCC Sports Coordinator and ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Rob Castellucci.

Tweens & Teens Teen Membership Did you know we offer a standalone teen membership to the Dwares JCC? A Dwares JCC teen membership provides access to a variety of special events, classes, fitness activities, and more! Teens who are part of a family membership are automatically included. For more information, please contact Member Services at memberservices@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111. Teen members can take advantage of all the Dwares JCC has to offer including:

Teen Fitness Leading a healthy lifestyle includes being involved in physical activity. Youth and teens are uniquely positioned to develop lifelong habits that can either help or hurt them as they grow. A teen membership provides access to the following fitness related activities. Special events are also planned sporadically throughout the year and will be posted on the teen bulletin board. If you would like to see something specific, let us know!

Gymnasium The gymnasium is available for teen members during after school open gym hours to hang out, get some exercise, and play with friends. Teens must sign in and out at the Welcome Desk and in the Teen Lounge upon arrival and departure. Teens may also sign out a basketball for use in the gym.

Fitness Center After completing the Youth and Teen Fitness Certification Program (details below), teen members are able to use the equipment on the fitness floor. Misuse of the equipment will result in revoked privileges and future use only with adult supervision.

Youth and Teen Fitness Certification Program (Grades: 6 and up) This certification program is for teen members who wish to use the fitness center. Participants will learn how to use equipment safely and the principles of cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training. This one-session class is offered to members by appointment only and is approximately 2 hours long. It includes a lecture and discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on experience, and participants will receive a program manual. Participants must pass a written test in order to obtain certification. Members: Free Contact Sports Coordinator and ACSM-certified Exercise Physiologist Rob Castellucci at rcastellucci@jewishishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 129 to book your appointment

Tweens & Teens Teen Lounge (Grades: 6 and up) Do you want a place to challenge your friends to a game of ping pong or Smash Bros.? Maybe you want a fun and comfortable space to relax with your friends? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then the Dwares JCC Teen Lounge is the place for you! Mondays - Thursdays, 3:00 - 6:00pm Fridays, 1:30 - 6:00pm

Teen Video Game Challenge (Ages: 12 - 19)

Teens’ Night Out (Ages: 12 - 15)

If you are 12-19, you will not want to miss our video game challenge, Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with snacks, pizza, video games, and good friends. All are welcome.

Calling all parents! Teens’ Night Out is a chance for teens to spend the evening with their friends in a fun and safe environment… and a great opportunity for parents to have a “teen-free” night out! A pizza dinner and snacks will be served, and the evening will end with a movie. Teens will enjoy swimming and a host of games. For more information or to register, please contact Aaron Guttin at aguttin@jewishallianceri.org or call 401.421.4111 ext. 140.

For more information or to register, please contact Aaron Guttin at aguttin@ jewishallianceri.org or call 401.421.4111 ext. 140.

Friday, Dec. 27 11:00am - 2:00pm Price: $20 | Members: $10

Saturday, Dec. 14 5:00pm - 10:00pm Price: $40 | Members: $30

The March of the Living (Ages: 16 - 18) 16- to 18-year-old teens are invited to join the New England region for the 2020 March of The Living. Join teens from around the world for a week in Poland and a week in Israel. Learn about the horrors of the Holocaust and the pilgrimage many survivors took to modern-day Israel. Subsidies are available. Contact Aaron Guttin at aguttin@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 140 for more information. The March of the Living is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encounter the Jewish past, present, and future. On Yom Ha’Shoah, 8,000 Jewish teens from around the world will gather

Jewish Life & Israel Israel Desk The Alliance Israel Desk supports opportunities to travel and study in Israel. We match people to programs, provide grants and scholarships, and offer travel resources. For more information including applications, submission deadlines, and more regarding the following programs, contact Israel Desk at israeldesk@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 179. • Gift of Israel is an incentive savings program in which families, congregations, and the Jewish Alliance contribute funds toward an educational program in Israel. Students must enroll while in grades 3 - 10 and will accumulate $3,200, which may be used through age 26. There are two enrollment plans: a standard savings plan for grades 3 - 8 and a catch-up savings plan for grades 4 - 6. • Israel Study/Travel Grants and Scholarships are available to greater Rhode Island Jews in high school through age 26 who plan to study/travel to Israel. Non-needs based grants are available to high school students through age 26. Needs-based scholarships are only available to high school and gap year students.

Birthright Israel Birthright Israel provides the gift of first-time, peer group, educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18 to 32 for FREE. This program was created to send thousands of young Jewish adults from all over the world to Israel as a gift in order to diminish the growing division between Israel and Jewish communities around the world, to strengthen the sense of solidarity among world Jewry, and to strengthen participants’ personal Jewish identity and connection to the Jewish people. Local participants receive the gift of this 10-day trip funded by private philanthropists through The Birthright Israel Foundation, the people of Israel through the Government of Israel, and the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s Annual Campaign. Registration takes place mid-February for summer trips. Pre-register now so that you may be informed of the exact registration dates at www.BirthrightIsrael. org. Please be advised that waiting lists often start forming during the day immediately after registration begins. For more information, contact the Israel Desk at israeldesk@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 179.

Israeli Emissary Or Cohen is our community’s shlichah (Israeli emissary). She teaches and speaks throughout the community, particularly in Jewish schools, synagogues, and campus Hillel programs. However, she is available to make presentations to community groups and groups of friends who would like to learn more about Israel. She also conducts programs at the Dwares JCC and in the non-Jewish community. Or’s service to our community is courtesy of the Jewish Agency for Israel and the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. For more information, please contact Or at OCohen@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 121.

Jewish Life & Israel Israeli Culture Nights: Join us on the second Wednesday of most months for a night of Israeli culture! The programs range from cooking to lectures to movies and will touch on different aspects of Israel. Hosted by our shlichah (Israeli Emissary), Or Cohen.

2nd Wednesday of each month (usually), 7:00pm

October 16: Tom Segev, author of A State at Any Cost: The Life of David Ben-Gurion Tom Segev is among Israel’s leading journalists and historians. His works include The Seventh Million; 1967: Israel, the War, and the Year That Transformed the Middle East; Simon Wiesenthal; and One Palestine, Complete (chosen one of ten best books of 2000 by The New York Times). In this definitive biography, Israel’s leading journalist-historian Tom Segev uses large amounts of previously unreleased archival material to give an original, nuanced account, transcending the myths and legends that have accreted around the man. Segev’s probing biography ranges from the villages of Poland to Manhattan libraries, London hotels, and the hills of Palestine, and shows us Ben-Gurion’s relentless activity across six decades.

November 13: Joseph Teverow and Jacqueline Teverow Factor Memorial Lecture, featuring Avraham Infeld, author of A Passion for a People Avraham Infeld is President Emeritus of Hillel International, and founder and director of a number of innovative educational institutions. He has invested a lifetime building Jewish identity and strengthening the State of Israel by instructing Jewish youth on five core principles: the Hebrew language, the Land of Israel, Jewish values, the Jewish religion and the Jewish community. He speaks internationally via JewishSpeakersBureau.com. Avraham Infeld’s book takes the reader on a journey through Jewish Peoplehood, that powerful yet intangible idea that connects Jews together, no matter where they live or how they practice. Starting with the core components of Peoplehood, and ending with his ideas about the future of the Jewish People.

SAVE THE DATE December 11: Boston Jewish Film Festival program

Adults English as a Second Language (Ages: 18+) This class focuses on fluency in English through conversation, vocabulary development, reading and writing. There is some homework, attention to grammar, and fun. The class is appropriate for students at the advanced beginner and intermediate levels. English as a Second Language will be team taught by Betsy Dietrich and Barbara Feldman, retired professional teachers. You can register in class or email bbdwsd@aol.com.

Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sept. 11 - Dec. 18 (No classes Oct. 9 and Nov. 27) Price: FREE

*BYOB! The following workshops are 21+ and attendees are encouraged to bring their own alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages.

*Adult Pottery Workshop (Ages: 21+)

*Paint Night (Ages: 21+)

*Jewelry Making (Ages: 21+)

Participants in this class will have the freedom to create whatever they want. Try out the wheel; make a coil-rolled cup, bowl or vase; you will receive general and individual instruction as well as suggestions. Pottery is painted with glazes that are food safe. Registration includes the two dates listed below. You must pre-register to ensure your spot and materials. Space is limited.

Our very own art teacher will guide you through two hours of painting a fall-themed canvas from start to finish. Weâ€™ll provide the supplies; you bring the wine. Expect to leave behind your worries and care, but take home your creative project. You must pre-register to ensure your spot and materials. Space is limited.

Learn a variety of jewelrymaking techniques, and take home beautiful beaded oneof-a kind pieces to wear whenever you want! You must pre-register to ensure your spot and materials. Space is limited.

Mon. Oct. 7 6:00pm - 8:00pm Price: $46 | Members: $36 ID # 12539

Tues. Nov. 12 6:00pm - 7:30pm Price: $46 | Members: $36 ID # 12541

Mon. Dec. 2 & 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm (make on 12/2, glaze on 12/9) Price: $56 | Members: $46 ID # 12536

*Makeup Lessons (Ages: 21+)

Thursday, Sept. 12 7:00pm - 9:00pm Price: $25 | Members: $15 ID # 12543

Learn tips, tricks, and techniques for applying makeup led by a self-taught makeup artist. This class is for beginners looking for some beauty bonding with others who are new to the makeup world. The class will start with an everyday look and will move through how to transition from day to night. BYOM- Bring your own make up to try out the new techniques. You must preregister to ensure your spot. Space is limited.

Adults J-Fitness Whether you are just beginning your fitness journey or are already a seasoned fitness guru, the J-Fitness crew is here to help you achieve total health and wellness! From our comfortable and clean Group Exercise studios with enhanced surround sound systems, to our new topnotch strength equipment, to a full-service cardio area, there is something for everyone at the Dwares JCC. The J-Fitness team is devoted to bringing out your potential. We specialize in helping you to achieve and sustain a functional and fulfilling life. Let us show you how.

Members of the Dwares JCC may partake in our Group Exercise classes for FREE. For schedules, visit: www.jewishallianceri.org/alliance-jcc/fitness-aquatics/classes-schedule/ For more information, contact Member Services at memberservices@jewishallianceri.org or 401.41.4111.

Men’s Adult Basketball League (Ages: 21+) The Men’s Adult Basketball League has become a staple here at the Dwares JCC. It has been running for over 30 years and continues to be a favorite! It’s a very competitive league for those seeking to show off their talent and work hard as a team. Thursdays, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, & 8:30pm games Sept. 5 - Dec. 5 (13 sessions) Minimum enrollement: 6 teams No games: Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving) Price: $900 per team

For more information or to sign up, please contact Rob Castellucci at rcastellucci@ jewishishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 129.

Pickleball (Ages: 18+) Pickleball is one of the fastest growing recreational sports in America. Created to be easy to learn and play, Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. This is an all-ages format and continuously sells out. Doubles play with options for occasional singles play. Contact Dori Venditti at dvenditti@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 210 to sign up.

Pickleball League Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:45pm Sept. 10 - June 9 No class: Oct. 1, 8 | Dec. 24, 31 Annual Membership; advanced registration only Price: $300 | Members: $180

Pickleball Meet-up Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:45pm Sept. 11 - Nov. 20 (10 weeks) No class: Oct. 9 Drop-in only: $10 per class | Members: FREE

Pickleball Club Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:45pm Sept. 12 - Nov. 21 (11 weeks) Price: $50 | Members: $36 | Drop-in: $5

Adults Krav Maga - The Art of Israeli Self-Defense (Ages: 17+) This class will teach Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30pm participants effective, proven Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 (6 Sessions) techniques for personal Minimum enrollment: 4 Price: $125 | Members: $90 security and self-protection ID # 12545 as well as defense tactics for any situation. Krav Maga will help participants learn how to deal with a variety of common threats and attacks from both armed and unarmed assailants. This Krav Maga class will be led by Bart Axelrod, who trained in Israel and is a certified Krav Maga instructor, a second degree black belt in Uechi Ryu Karate, and a black belt in Wesley Sanshou. For more information, please contact Rob Castellucci at rcastellucci@jewishallianceri. org or 401.421.4111 ext 129.

Women’s Olympic Weightlifting Club (Ages: 18+) For more information or to register, contact Tom Marchand at 401.421.4111 ext 186 or tmarchand@jewishallianceri.org. Mondays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wednesdays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Thursdays, 10:00am - 11:30am Price: $30/month ($360/year) Members: $25/month ($300/year) Individualized training cycles prepared for an additional fee.

Personal Training at the Dwares JCC

Our personal training staff will provide you with an initial evaluation to establish your baseline health and fitness level; then a program will be designed to meet your individual needs. Your Personal Trainer will: • help you gain optimal health and fitness • design a workout program specifically for you • demonstrate movements and answer your questions • monitor your progress • adjust your workout as your needs change and your abilities grow • provide variety to help alleviate boredom, avoid plateaus, and prevent injury • get you the best results in the shortest amount of time J-Fitness at the Dwares JCC employs men and women with a variety of backgrounds and areas of expertise. To help find the right fit for you and to learn about available packages, contact Dori Venditti at 401.421.4111 ext. 210 or dvenditti@jewishallianceri.org. Personal training services are available to Dwares JCC members only. To learn more about membership options, contact our Member Services department at 401.421.4111 or memberservices@jewishallianceri.org.

Adults Group Fitness Do you enjoy exercising in a group setting? People who participate in group fitness classes stay engaged in their fitness regimen more often than those who do not. The Dwares JCC offers several specialized classes such as Pilates, cycle, and boot camp. Group exercise classes are FREE with your membership and appropriate for all levels. For group exercise and water fitness class schedules, visit www. jewishallianceri.org; stop by and pick up a copy of our current schedules at 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence; or call 401.421.4111 for more information or guest pricing. Class descriptions below are a sample offering only and are subject to change. Please refer to current schedules or website for present offerings.

Ballet Basics A non-impact, total-body workout combining elements of Pilates, yoga, and ballet that targets all major muscle groups to reshape the entire body. The results are improved posture, toned arms and legs, and a strong core. No ballet or dance experience needed!

Body Blast Pressed for time? Get a full-body intense workout in just 30 minutes! This class includes interval and circuit training.

Bootcamp Box Punch and kick your way to a total-body workout by keeping your heart rate up while strengthening various muscle groups, particularly the all-important core!

Hard Core Participants will learn how to build the most powerful, stable, and capable core possible through a range of exercises using their bodyweight, stability balls, and mini balls.

Israeli Folk Dance Try something new, and get a great workout at the same time! This form of dance is usually performed to songs in Hebrew or to songs that have been popular in Israel. Israeli dances may include circle, partner, line, and individual dances. This is a 75-minute class.

Adults J-Fit A generalized total-body sculpting workout using aerobic and strength training. Emphasis varies by class and instructor, but you can be sure youâ€™ll walk out tired and toned.

Kettlebell These classes will help kick all your fitness goals into high gear! Functional, compound exercises work multiple groups simultaneously to develop strength and muscular endurance and efficient caloric expenditure. This high intensity class runs for 30 minutes.

Pilates A holistic approach to total-body conditioning emphasizing the use of the mind and breath for the execution of controlled and concentrated movements.

Power Circuit A continuous, circuit-style workout that will incorporate bodyweight exercises, kettlebells, sledgehammers, medicine balls, and battle ropes to enhance your overall power, agility, and endurance.

Spin A stationary cycling workout that simulates the riding positions used on real road racing bikes. (Reserve a bike with the Welcome Center to ensure a spot.)

Step Get an intense cardio workout using an adjustable step. Some sessions also incorporate muscle conditioning utilizing free weights.

Stretch + Roll This session focuses on flexibility and range of motion using foam rollers and various stretching techniques.

Trekking Conducted on a treadmill and set to music, this class is a combination of walking, running, and hill intervals. Work at your own pace with the benefit of a motivational coach!

TRXÂŽ Suspension Used by Olympians and rehab patients alike, the TRXÂŽ system allows users to safely perform hundreds of functional movements to build strength, flexibility, and balance. This is one fitness tool that is here to stay.

Adults

Yoga

Zumba

Tone your body and mind, and improve strength, stamina, flexibility, structural alignment, and balance. You will leave feeling relaxed and refreshed. (Classes range from 50 to 75 minutes.)

ZUMBA® is a fusion of Latin and international rhythms that creates a dynamic, exciting dance fitness class that is based on the principle that a workout should be “FUN AND EASY TO DO.” All levels are welcome as the instructor will guide you through the movements. Ditch the workout, and join the dance party!

Fit Forever For Seniors Classes are a great place for older adults to connect with friends and meet new people. Our diverse instructors will stimulate your passion for exercise. Fit Forever classes emphasize strength conditioning and functional training with movement to include stretching to improve balance and range of motion along with posture alignment. Fit Forever classes are 50 minutes long.

Price: $5 per class | Punch cards offering 11 classes for $50 are available | Members: Free

Fit Forever - Movement & Balance Let’s move and have fun! Some strength conditioning is included. Balance and body awareness a plus.

Fit Forever - Strength, Stretch, Range of Motion This class uses strength and functional training as well as balance exercises. Range of motion exercises focus on joints to help maintain quality of living.

Fit Forever - Yoga This primarily chair-based class tones the whole body and will bring you greater strength, stamina, flexibility, structural alignment, and balance, and most importantly, will help you to stay relaxed.

Aquatics Heated Indoor Pool Dive into water activities and enjoy one of the few heated indoor pools available on Providence’s East Side. We provide deep water walking, aqua aerobics, family swim, and adult lap swim as well as adult and gender-specific times. Want to swim, be safe, and be comfortable in water? Our learn-to-swim program teaches everyone from infants through school-age children as well as adults confidence and safety in water. Swimmers can continue on to high-level competitive stroke improvement as far as they wish. We offer a variety of water fitness classes in both the shallow and deep ends. Classes run for 45 minutes. Use of our pool during regularly scheduled swim times is FREE for members. Not a member? Drop-in fee is $18 for adults and $12 for kids under 13 years old. View pool schedules and classes online at www.jewishallianceri.org or call the Aquatics office at 401.421.4111 ext. 153.

Aqua Fit (Ages: 18+) This shallow water aerobic-style workout includes 45 min. class calisthenics-style movements with various upper Offered all year round and lower body resistive moves. Participants march, Price: $18 | Members: Free jog, and ski through the water to create resistance to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Instructors use creativity to keep the pace moving and the activities interesting. Participants use the water to create their preferred level of intensity. No swim skills necessary.

Deep Water Workout (Ages: 18+) Prepare yourself for the ultimate “no impact” workout. 45 min. class This deep water class uses selected flotation devices Offered all year round for suspension in deep water and creates a challenging Price: $18 | Members: Free aerobic interval workout using adaptations (jogging, cross country skiing, and jacks). Expect powerful moves and full range-of-motion to improve strength, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility. No swim skills necessary. Intermediate level.

Lap Swim Times (Ages: All) Lane(s) designated for lap swimming only. We encourage all swimmers to circle swim if sharing lanes during peak times.

Family Swim (Ages: All) Open swim time for families to practice skills or simply enjoy the water. All children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by a parent in the water, and parents must remain in the pool area while their children are swimming. One or two lap lanes are reserved for lap swimming. Children using flotation devices must be directly supervised within arm’s length by an adult in the water.

Aquatics Adult Swim Lessons With Doug (Ages: 18+) Want to swim better, smoother, faster? Need to learn basic strokes, or gain Price: $25/hr | Members: $15/hr simple confidence in the water to begin the swimming process? Doug Immel has spent 45 years helping people of all ages and abilities learn to move comfortably in the water as well as swim very well and very fast when they are ready. For information on times, fees, and particulars to meet your goals, email dimmel@jewishallianceri.org or call the Aquatics office at 401.421.4111 ext. 153.

TigerSharks Swim Team (Competitive) (Ages: 6 - 18) TigerSharks enters its 9th season as part of the RIMA (Rhode Island/Massachusetts) League. While focusing on stroke technique and endurance, swimmers will have the opportunity to grow and succeed in a fun and competitive environment. Swimmers are divided into two levels based on swimming ability and endurance to enable them to swim and progress in a positive manner. All participants must already have basic swimming skills. Mon. - Thurs., (as many or as few as you like) Oct. 7, 2019 - Mar. 8, 2020

Level 1: 4:30 - 5:30pm Enrollment Fee: $275 | Members: $195 Monthly Fee: $90 | Members: $60

Level 2: 4:30 - 6:30pm Enrollment Fee: $300 | Members: $220 Monthly Fee: $115 | Members: $85

TigerSharks Swim Academy Learn-to-Swim at the Dwares JCC with our swim program that utilizes an exceptional education system designed around swimming fundamentals and an emphasis on water safety. As young as 3 months, children learn to swim at their own pace. After a free evaluation, swimmers are assigned to a swim level based on the child’s personal needs. Student lessons, which focus on correct body positioning and alignment, are taught by trained instructors. We monitor improvement and use positive reinforcement and fun exercises. As swimmers advance, they participate in safety tests to demonstrate their proficiency in their ability and technique. Our Learn-to-Swim program is year-round. Students may join at any time. Every swimmer must register for a free initial level evaluation. Group lessons are 30 minutes long and we strongly suggest students take at least one class per week, year-round. Consistency is a key factor leading to proficiency and gaining confidence in the water. • Parent/Tot lessons (maximum: 4 per class) • Group (maximum: 4 per class) • Stroke advancement (maximum: 6 per class, upper two levels in program) • Private lessons More information coming soon at jewishallianceri.org.

Dwares JCC Registration Form To register by mail, detach, complete, and return this form with your payment. All classes must meet minimum enrollment requirements. We reserve the right to cancel any activity due to insufficient enrollment. All classes are available to members and non-members alike. Every child, regardless of age, must be listed on membership to receive Member prices for children’s classes. BY MAIL: Send form with check, credit card info, or money order to: Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI 02906 BY FAX: Fax form to: 401.331.7961 (credit card payment only) ONLINE: Visit register.jewishallianceri.org

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