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Fall 2015 Class & Program Guide

Dwares Rhode Island

What's inside? Kids Night Out Day-at-the-J! Babysitting Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Body Soul Personal Training Dwares JCC Renovations

The Bonnie & Donald Dwares Jewish Community Center

All are welcome! 401 Elmgrove Avenue | Providence, RI 02906 | 401.421.4111 | jewishallianceri.org

Fall 2015 Class & Program Guide Table of Contents: Upcoming Events pages 5 - 7 Israel & Jewish Life

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Ways to Give Back page 10 Family Fun at the Dwares JCC

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Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

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J-Space After School & Out-of-School-Care for ages 5 - 11

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Enrichment Classes for Children ages 5 - 12

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Tweens & Teens ages 8 - 17

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Fitness for Adults pages 23 - 26 Aquatics page 27 Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy page 28 Registration pages 29 - 30

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Check out what's new at the Dwares JCC! Look for this icon throughout the Fall Guide. And don't forget, online registration is now available at register.jewishallianceri.org!

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Registration is open. HOW TO REGISTER Online: register.jewishallianceri.org In Person: Member Services Center Phone: 401.421.4111 Fax: 401.331.7961

Speaking of new.... We’re renovating! Today’s needs are changing – and the Jewish Alliance’s Dwares JCC must grow and change with it. Starting in August, the Dwares JCC will be modernized and renovated to remain vibrant and thrive for years to come. Please bear with us during this time! Construction updates will be posted regularly on jewishallianceri.org – look for the construction link on our homepage. We will also be sending emails periodically about our progress. If you are not receiving emails from us, please stop by our Member Services Center to update your contact information.

Dwares Rhode Island

Dwares JCC 401 Elmgrove Avenue Providence, RI 02906

Hours of Operation: J-Fitness Monday – Thursday: 5:00am – 9:00pm Friday: 5:00am – 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am – 6:00pm Pool (Open swim times vary, please check our Pool Schedule 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 J-Space Monday – Thursday: 2:30 – 6:00pm Friday: 2:00 - 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed Alliance Offices Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Holiday Schedule September 7 | Labor Day (Alliance Offices closed; Fitness Center open 7:00 – 11:00am) September 13 | Erev Rosh Hashanah (Building closes at 3:00pm) September 14 – 15 | Rosh Hashanah (Building closed) September 22 | Kol Nidre (Building closes at 3:00pm) September 23 | Yom Kippur (Building closed) September 27 | Erev Sukkot (Normal Sunday hours) September 28 – 29 | Sukkot (Alliance Offices closed) October 4 | Erev Shemini Atzeret (Normal Sunday hours) October 5 | Shemini Atzeret (Alliance Offices closed) October 6 | Simchat Torah (Alliance Offices closed) October 10 | Columbus Day (Alliance Offices open) November 11 | Veterans Day (Alliance Offices open) November 26 | Thanksgiving (Alliance Offices closed; Fitness Center open 7:00 – 11:00am) December 7 – 13 | Hanukkah (Normal hours) December 24 | Christmas Eve (Building closes at 5:00pm) December 25 | Christmas Day (Alliance Offices closed; Fitness Center open 7:00 – 11:00am) December 31 | New Year’s Eve (Building closes at 5:00pm)

Membership at the Dwares JCC

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Whether your goal is to improve your body, mind, or spirit; to engage in family fun and cultural arts; or to be part of a community that learns and celebrates together; the Dwares JCC offers a warm, inclusive place for people to explore a world of opportunities. A Dwares JCC membership affords you all of this and more! All are welcome! Membership is open to anyone regardless of age, race, religion, ethnic background, or family constellation. Membership provides you access to a variety of outstanding social, cultural, and educational activities that celebrate family, foster health and well-being, embrace tradition, create friendships, and expand cultural horizons. Get involved. Join us for a class, exercise your mind and body, enjoy a cultural event or holiday program, become a volunteer. It is all waiting for you here at the Dwares JCC. To learn more about a Dwares JCC membership and all it has to offer, contact our Member Services Center at 401.421.4111 or memberservices@jewishallianceri.org.

Get connected!

The Concierge Services Department at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, is here to get you connected. Wendy and Robyn can help you find a synagogue, a kosher caterer, or a pre-school as well as provide you with a variety of resources to better connect you to greater Rhode Island's Jewish community. Get in touch with Wendy or Robyn today!

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Robyn Goldstein rgoldstein@jewishallianceri.org 401.421.4111 ext. 182

Did you know? The Dwares JCC is a division of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island... What is the Jewish Alliance? Todayâ€™s Alliance serves to enrich the quality of life for Jews in Rhode Island, in Israel, and around the world. The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island meets this goal through philanthropy, planning, education and wellness opportunities, community relations, and volunteer recruitment and training. The Alliance convenes agencies, synagogues, and organizations to address issues of common concern. Together, we transform Jewish tradition and values into action. Whether caring for people in need or nurturing and sustaining Jewish identity for future generations, this is where our community comes together as one; where we, as a community, develop innovative responses to critical, often life-threatening issues; where anyone who needs help can get it; where an energized Jewish community grows and celebrates; and where everyone, including you, can make a difference right now. Learn more at jewishallianceri.org.

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Upcoming Arts & Culture Events: Mark your Calendar!

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The Dwares JCC offers an array of artistic and cultural opportunities in which you and your family can participate. From live music to film screenings, art exhibits to literary events, our Arts & Culture programming will provoke thoughtful discussions, stretch your imagination, and expose you to stimulating concepts and ideas. We are committed to presenting you with the best of Jewish culture – on display for the enjoyment of the greater Rhode Island community.

For more information about Arts & Culture or any of the programs listed below, contact: Erin Moseley emoseley@jewishallianceri.org 401.421.4111 ext. 108

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gallery (401) Due to construction, gallery (401) will not be hosting any exhibits during the 2015-2016 season. However, if you are interested in having your artwork considered for future exhibits when the gallery is reinstated in the fall of 2016, please contact Erin Moseley at emoseley@jewishallianceri.org. English as a Second Language | Ages: 18+ This class focuses on conversation, vocabulary, writing, and fluency in English. There is homework, a little grammar, and some fun. The class is appropriate for students at the advanced beginner and intermediate levels. English as a Second Language has been team taught for the last four years by Elly Lewis and Betsy Dietrich, retired professional teachers. Wednesdays, September 9 – December 16 | 1:00 – 2:30pm 14 classes | No class: September 23 FREE Food for Families: How to make quick healthy meals that your child will actually eat | Ages: 18+ Andrea Wool, a functional wellness practitioner specializing in fitness and nutrition, will offer a two-part educational series aimed at helping families answer the age-old question: How can I cook quick, healthy meals that the whole family will enjoy? To learn more about Andrea Wool, visit her website at www.thrivefunctional.com or contact her at andrea@thrivefunctional.com. Session One will focus on what it means to eat “healthy.” What are the essential “go-to” foods that you should always have on hand? What do food labels really mean, and what should you look for? Learn all this including serving sizes, dealing with allergies, and more. Thursday, September 3 | 7:00 – 9:00pm Price: $10 | Members: FREE Session Two will discuss healthy snack and meal ideas that your family will surely love. In addition, you will learn various recommendations about how to find healthy recipes, how to shop for healthy products, and how to transition your family into a healthier lifestyle. This workshop will provide you with practical tips that you can incorporate into your daily habits easily and quickly. Thursday, October 15 | 7:00 – 9:00pm Price: $10 | Members: FREE Fall Holiday Crash Course | Ages: 18+ Autumn is filled with a variety of Jewish holidays, but do you know what they are and why we celebrate them? Join members of The Mothers Circle and the entire community as we prepare for all the fall holidays, including Rosh Hashanah,Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah. Learn the basics behind each holiday, or refresh what you already know. This workshop, appropriate for members of all faiths looking to learn more, will engage participants in a variety of hands-on activities including cooking, crafting, and more. Wednesday, September 9 | 7:00 – 9:00pm FREE Sara Foster sfoster@jewishallianceri.org 401.421.4111 ext. 184

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Exploring the World of Food: University Heights Whole Foods | Ages: 18+ Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Whole Foods and explore each of the departments and the quality standards they uphold. The tour will feature foods that are free of artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats. At the end of the tour, there will be a cooking demo featuring a fall harvest couscous recipe and a gift bag to take home with all of the ingredients necessary to make your own meal. Pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited, so sign up early! Wednesday, October 7 | 6:00 – 7:30pm Erin Moseley Whole Foods | 601 North Main Street, Providence emoseley@jewishallianceri.org Price: $20 | Members: $15 401.421.4111 ext. 108

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Exploring the Arts: Card Making | Ages: 18+ Expert card maker Kim Zwechtenbaum will guide you through a fun and creative evening of crafting and light refreshments. We will make holiday cards using some of our favorite new DIY products including stamps, decorative paper punches, washi tape, note sets, and more. Thursday, October 29 | 6:00 – 8:00pm Max. enrollment: 15 Price: $25 | Members: $18 An Evening with Deborah Lipstadt | Ages: 18+ Join Rhode Island's Jewish community for an evening with Deborah Lipstadt, professor of Modern Jewish and Holocaust Studies at Emory University in Atlanta. Lipstadt is the author of The Eichmann Trial and History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier. Hillary Schulman Sunday, November 1 | 7:00 – 9:30pm hschulman@jewishallianceri.org Temple Beth-El | 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence 401.421.4111 ext. 127 FREE with a gift of any amount to the 2016 Alliance Annual Campaign

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Jewish Renaissance: Redesigned | Ages: 18+ Join your friends and the Rhode Island community for an inspirational evening of active learning. This event will be led by dynamic and accomplished presenters—some from our own community—who will offer expertise in a wide-range of intriguing and meaningful topics. Participants will delve into the complexities of Jewish food & health, identity & spirituality, family & parenting, Israel & politics, arts & culture, and text & thought. This redesigned Jewish experience is made possible by the generosity of Doctor James Yashar and Judge Marjorie Yashar. Hold the Date: Saturday, November 14 | 7:00pm FREE Joseph and Leba Zelniker Educators Conference A conference for teachers in schools affiliated with the Jewish Alliance. Sunday, November 15 | 8:30am – 12:00pm | Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence “The Outrageous Sophie Tucker”with guest speakers, Lloyd & Susan Ecker (producers) | Ages: 18+ Sophie Tucker, born in an Orthodox Jewish family, was not what you would expect for a star. Yet, this film depicts the rags-to-riches story of how Sophie Tucker became an iconic superstar who ruled the worlds of Vaudeville, Broadway, radio, television and Hollywood throughout the 20th century. She inspired stars like Better Midler and Judy Garland. Over 400 recently discovered scrapbooks of Tucker’s are documented through authors and producers Susan and Lloyd Ecker’s seven-year journey retracing Tucker's sixty-year career in show business. A discussion led by the film's producers will follow the screening. Wednesday, November 18 | 7:00pm | Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence Exploring the Arts: Quilling Workshop | Ages: 18+ Discover the art of quilling (the coiling and shaping of narrow paper strips) with local artist Naomi Lipsky, and learn how to shape paper strips into a variety of designs. This class will feature multiple designs for both the beginner and those with basic quilling knowledge. Wednesday, December 16 | 6:00 – 9:00pm Maximum enrollment: 15 Price: $25 | Members: $18

Upcoming (401)j Events: NextGeners, Mark your Calendar!

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(401)j is a collaboration between Congregation Beth Sholom, Temple Beth-El, Temple Emanu-El, and the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, yet is open to all community members in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s, regardless of affiliation. Together, this dedicated group of dynamic individuals work to build a thriving Jewish collaboration in the “401.” Through a variety of programs including social, cultural, educational, and advocacy, young Jews are continuing the tradition of community. Whether you are a professional, grad student, just starting your adult life, or are married with children, stop wandering…(401)j is your destination. (401)j offers regularly scheduled events. Please check our blog for the most up-to-date information: 401j.wordpress.com.

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(401)j Night Out: Sky Zone Trampoline Park | Ages: 18+ Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park, where you can experience the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. The trampolines provide the pure joy that comes from flying through the sky. Join fellow (401)j-ers for the Saturday Night SkyJam experience, an evening filled with unparalleled, unmatched and out-of-this-world FUN exclusively for adults featuring open-jump, Ultimate Dodgeball, two slices of pizza, and a drink. These events often sell out, so sign up early! Saturday, October 10 | 10:00pm – 12:00am Sky Zone | 70 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence Price: $15 D’var in the Bar | Ages: 21+ D’var in the Bar is a collaborative conversation on contemporary Torah topics and takes place periodically throughout the year. Each provides an opportunity to explore Jewish learning in a casual atmosphere with various speakers leading discussions on relevant topics. Tuesday, October 27 | 7:00pm | Led by Rabbi Babchuck @ Antonio’s Pizza | 727 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI Wednesday, December 2 | 7:30pm | Led by Rabbi Goldwasser @ Kitchen Bar | 771 Hope Street, Providence, RI Vodka Latke | Ages: 21+ (401)j’s annual Hanukkah party is back! Join us for the premier networking event for Jewish young professionals in the greater Rhode Island area as we celebrate Hanukkah together.You will not want to miss it! More information to follow... Save the date! Thursday, December 10 | 7:00pm

Israel & Jewish Life

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Community Relations Council (CRC) The Community Relations Council is the central public affairs arm of the Greater Rhode Island Jewish community. The CRC advocates for Jewish institutions and values, educates the community about key issues of concern, promotes a fair and just society through Jewish values and ideals, and reaches out – along with our neighbors – to build a better world for all. Marty Cooper mcooper@jewishallianceri.org 401.421.4111 ext. 171

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Can We Talk About Israel? | Ages: 18+ The goal of this series is to promote civil dialog and active discussion in the Rhode Island Jewish community about Israel-Arab issues, the role of the United States, and to build more community participation on Israel related issues. Participants are broken into small, diverse groups. A moderator helps to encourage civil discourse, mutual respect, and tolerance for our diverse points of view and helps to ensure that our love for Israel more unites us than divides us. Marty Cooper mcooper@jewishallianceri.org 401.421.4111 ext. 171

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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. Gift of Israel is an incentive savings program in which families, congregations, and the Jewish Federation contribute funds toward an educational program in Israel. Students enrolled in the program from grades 3 to 10 will accumulate $3,200, which may be used through age 26. There are two enrollment plans: a standard savings plan for grades 3 to 8 and a catch-up savings plan for grades 4 to 6. Israel Study/Travel Grants and Scholarships are available to greater Rhode Island Jews in high school through age 26 planning 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. Jana Brenman jbrenman@jewishallianceri.org 401.421.4111 ext. 181

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Journey through Israel Join J-Fitness for this unique fitness challenge! Participants will “tour” Israel by completing a variety of fitness activities, earning miles along the way allowing them to “travel” from city to city. Miles are earned according to time spent exercising. Several legs of the journey will require completing prescribed activities. For example, at Mineral Beach, participants will need to spend an hour doing an aqua activity. This can be an aqua fitness class, swimming laps, or even just floating on a noodle in the pool. Participants will learn more about Israel and qualify for prizes! Ages: 16+ September 4 – October 9 Price: $12 | Members: FREE NEW!

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Israeli Culture and Language with our Shaliach, Gilor Meshulam | Ages: 18+ Shaliach means “messenger” or “emissary” in Hebrew. Our shaliach, Gilor Meshulam, was chosen to be a part of our community through a partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel. He will be here for a second year to continue to strengthen our community’s connection to Israel and the Israeli people. Gilor hails from Herzliya, north of Tel Aviv. He served six and a half years in the Israel Defense Forces and achieved the rank of captain. In addition to typical military duties, he taught soldiers about Israeli history and Jewish traditions, and he promoted a culture of physical education through jogging, cycling, and more. Come to our program orientation on Monday, September 21 at 6:30pm to meet Gilor and learn more about the following free programs, including class schedules: Shulchan Ivrit Practice your Hebrew speaking skills each week with our Israeli Shaliach.You will have the opportunity to catch up with Israeli technology, social life, politics, or other topics that you are interested in. Don’t speak Hebrew? Come anyway, and listen to the conversations to help you learn.

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Israeli History Overview Learn with Gilor about how Israel was re-established and was formed as a state – beginning from the founding fathers of Zionism through the different Aliyahs and ending with our current state of affairs – with Israel as a technological superpower and an island of democracy in the Middle East. This class will meet three times.

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There is something very special about the High Holy Days It’s a time for you to nourish your Jewish identity - to connect to the community and feel welcome. The Jewish Alliance and area synagogues are partnering for the fourth year to open their doors for the High Holy Days. Tickets are now available for the following High Holy Days:

Erev Rosh Hashanah, September 13 First day of Rosh Hashanah, September 14 Second day of Rosh Hashanah, September 15 Erev Yom Kippur, October 22 Yom Kippur, October 23

Who is eligible? • New community members • Community members currently unaffiliated with any synagogue and have not yet been affiliated to the synagogue they wish to attend for 4 or more years • Community members who have never participated in this program

Tickets will be available through September 22. For more information contact Wendy Joering at 401.421.4111 ext. 169 or wjoering@jewishallianceri.org. Please note: This offer is valid for family members residing at the same address. Individuals age 25 and older must apply for their own tickets.

Participating Congregations: Congregation Agudas Achim, Attleboro Congregation Beth David, Narragansett Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence Congregation B’nai Israel, Woonsocket Congregation Sha'arei Tefilla, Providence Congregation Mishkon Tfiloh, Providence Newport Havurah* Temple Am David, Warwick Temple Beth-El, Providence Temple Emanu-El, Providence Temple Habonim*, Barrington Temple Shalom, Middletown Temple Sinai, Cranston Temple Torat Yisrael, East Greenwich Touro Synagogue, Newport United Brothers, Bristol West Bay Community Jewish Center, Warwick *Temple Habonim & Newport Havurah provide complimentary High Holy Day tickets every year.

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Ways to Give Back

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The Jewish Alliance Annual Campaign raises money to support Jewish life in Rhode Island, in Israel, and across the globe. Honoring the Jewish values of compassion, generosity, and responsibility, our donors make it possible for us to fund more than 300 programs and services worldwide. To keep our community strong, we sustain the people who make it great – through every stage of life. Together, we give our children an excellent education that is built on a solid foundation of Jewish identity. We share Jewish culture so that who we are as a people will remain valued and relevant. We take care of the most vulnerable among us, including our seniors, by providing meals and emergency funding. We continue to fight anti-Semitism across the globe and assist Jewish communities, such as those in the Ukraine and Cuba, facing turbulence and upheaval. In addition to the Annual Campaign, which sustains our community from year to year, our Philanthropy Department also raise funds for major endeavors. One of those projects is Living on the Edge, our poverty initiative that helps those who are struggling to pay their bills and support their families. We are also in the midst of a capital campaign to renovate and modernize the Dwares JCC in order to continue serving the community. In all of these ways, and more, we are making a difference in the world. Learn more at jewishallianceri.org.

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Double Chai Society is a new giving initiative through the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. It includes Jewish community members who are 30-50 years old and have the ability to donate $360 or more per household to the Alliance Annual Campagin. The Double Chai Society strives to create a more committed and engaged group of philanthropically aware NextGeners. Programming includes leadership development, inspirational entrepreneurialism, and social action. Hillary Schulman hschulman@jewishallianceri.org 401.421.4111 ext. 127

Super Sunday Come together as a community to help us raise funds for our vital programs and services that help grow and sustain Rhode Island's Jewish community. Food, fun, philanthropy, and babysitting... what more could you ask for! Sunday, December 13 | 9:30am – 4:00pm

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The gifts of time, talent, and expertise.. ...these are some of the most important ways to support our Jewish community. Volunteering furthers your connection and provides an invaluable network of resources to support those in need. We have a variety of volunteer and community service opportunities to fit your schedule and interests. Whether it’s serving a kosher meal, tutoring, proofreading a resume, providing companionship, or using your professional skills to help others, volunteerism is a fundamental part of our Jewish community. I’d like to Volunteer!

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Day-at-the-J! | All ages Looking for something fun to do on the weekend? Join us at the Dwares JCC one Sunday each NEW! month for a day of fun or a place to relax with friends. There will be an assortment of activities, for both children and adults, that will differ slightly each month but will include a variety of the following: • Sunday Cinema: encore performances of our past film series, family-friendly films, and even some new titles • Fitness and wellness workshops including special group exercise classes • Organized gym activities such as gaga tournaments, basketball shooting contests, CATCH games, and more • Sunday Funday in the pool with special swim toys, flotation devices, and slides • PJ Library story time with books and music • Art projects for children of all ages • Text study • Teen Lounge and Kef Room (J-Space room) will be open for board games and free guided play • Football game on the big screen The program schedule will be available at at least one week prior to each event. Special events will also be planned on some Sundays and may require prior registration, or a small fee. Sundays, 9:00am – 5:30pm October 25 | November 15 | December 20 Price: $5 drop-in fee | Members: FREE *Children in kindergarten or younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times. An adult must remain in the building for children in grades 1 and up. J-Space Perk: Parents of children in J-Space may leave the building for up to two hours. GET KRAZY WITH KRAYZELBURG! Day-at-the-J! with Lenny K | All ages Join the fun as we introduce our new swim program, The Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy! Families will have the opportunity to meet four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg and learn about the SwimRight® Method created by Lenny. Class evaluations will take place all day, as well as other activities including a bounce house and music. Special Day-at-the-J! activities will also take place. Sunday, October 25 | 10:00am – 3:00pm FREE

See page 28 for more information about the Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy.

Family Paint and Popcorn! | Ages: 6+ Bring the whole family together to paint a Thanksgiving-themed picture in a class led by famous Rhode Islander Charlie Hall, owner and experienced art instructor from Drink and Dabble. Family Paint is for ages six and older and is a fun, creative way to spend quality time with kids, parents, and grandparents. Charlie is experienced in teaching all ages and skill levels. All materials are included, and pre-registration is required. Absolutely no experience is necessary! At the end of the session, you’ll be amazed at the artwork you’ve created with your family, working together on one canvas. Sign up early to reserve your spot! Sunday, November 15 | 2:00 – 4:00pm Price: $40 per family canvas | Members: $30 per family canvas ($15/additional family canvas)

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PJ Library* • Story times • Crafting

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Summer J-Camp*

Enrichment Classes • Music • Art • Gymnastics Coming soon: • Babysitting (ages 6 months - 6 years) • Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy

*Programs are funded fully, or in part, by the generosity of donors to the Annual Campaign; including needs-based scholarships.

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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! Enjoy a personalized baby bucket filled with gifts for your baby, coupons from the community, and valuable information about the programs and services we have to offer. 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. Shalom Baby helps young families network with one another and connect to the Jewish community. PJ Library PJ Library is a Jewish literacy and outreach program for families with young children ages 6 months through 8 years. Created and supported by our partner, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, the PJ Library reaches out to Jewish families to foster curiosity about their heritage while exploring their Jewish identity. Each participating child receives a monthly delivery of a free, high-quality Jewish book or CD, representing a wide array of Jewish themes, along with a guide to help families use the selections in their homes. Books and music have the added benefit of being a natural conversation starter for families eager to instill deep and passionate Jewish feelings in their children.

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Early Childhood Center David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center The David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center (ECC) at the Dwares JCC provides a multi-faceted early childhood education program for children ages three months through pre-kindergarten. We offer a nurturing Infant/Toddler program and an enriching Preschool program. The mission of the Isenberg ECC is to provide a safe, child-centered, Jewish setting where each child will explore his or her world through discovery of self, community, and the environment. Children will develop trusting and respectful relationships with their peers and teachers as they learn through play in a nurturing atmosphere. Each child will be encouraged to create his or her own experiences at his or her personal developmental level through self-directed and teacher-facilitated activities and interactions. Children of all physical, social/emotional, and cognitive abilities are welcome. The children in our care develop knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors necessary to achieve optimal wellness and become committed to lifelong learning. This, in turn, leads to healthy individuals, families, and communities. At the ECC, we include all aspects of wellness, such as social, emotional, physical, and nutritional. In addition, our full staff is CPR certified.

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Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers Rhode Island New Moms Connection New Moms Groups for babies 0-3, 3-6, and 6-12 months Facilitated discussion group for all new moms where you can expand your community of new moms, make friends, share information, gather resources, and support one another. 1.5 hours/week for 6-8 weeks Meets Monday afternoons $96 per session info info@rinewmoms.com www.rinewmoms.com Group facilitator: Kristen Kardos, MA Ed. & postpartum doula 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! Marc Trachtenberg info 401.524.7113 or info@rock-a-baby.net or www.rock-a-baby.net. Ask about our sibling discount! Payment must be in the form of cash or check made out to Rock-a-Baby RI. Tuesdays, 9:30am & 10:30am September 1 – October 20 7 Classes No Class: September 15 Price: $138 | Members: $125 Wednesdays, 9:30am, 10:30am, 3:45pm, 4:45pm, & 5:45pm September 2 – October 21 7 Classes No Class: September 23 Price: $138 | Members: $125

Art Start Ages: 18 mos. – 3 years It’s never too early to provide your child with a strong arts background. Come join us as we experiment with a variety of different tools and media such as clay, paint, recycled materials, scissors, and more! Caretakers are encouraged, but not required, to stay. Thursdays, 3:00 – 3:45pm September 3 – October 22 8 Classes Min. enrollment: 3 Price: $100 | Members: $80 ID: 11067 NEW!

Babysitting Ages: 6 mos. – 6 yrs The Dwares JCC will soon be offering a dropin childcare service for children ages six months to six years to allow parents to exercise and take classes. This drop-in service will be available for up to two hours and on a first-come, firstserved basis. A 24-hour advance reservation is strongly suggested. The babysitting space is supervised by our caring, experienced, and CPR/First Aid-certified staff. Parent/Guardian must remain on the Dwares JCC campus at all times. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30am – 12:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 4:30 – 7:30pm Price: $8/hour | Members: FREE 401.421.4111 or info memberservices@ jewishallianceri.org NEW!

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Tumbling | Ages: 3 – 5 Help your children develop intellectual, physical, and social skills by enrolling them in a class where they can channel all of their energy into movement. This class will teach your children body and spatial awareness necessary for gymnastics as well as other physical activities. Let your children explore and have fun developing their skills from cartwheels to confidence! Thursdays, 3:00 – 3:45pm October 29 – December 17 7 Classes Min. enrollment: 3 No Class: November 26 Price: $87 | Members $70 ID: 11069 NEW!

PJ Library Story & Play Time with our very own Bubbe, Sara Foster Ages: 5 and under Come spend some time in the Alliance Family Room Parenting Center once a month to hear stories, play games, and make new friends. We will read various PJ Library books and sing songs about different Jewish holidays throughout the year. Children will also be able to make a craft. Offered twice each month. Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:00pm October 27, November 24, December 15 Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00am September 11, October 16, November 20, December 11 Free *Follow PJ Library Rhode Island on Facebook to find out about monthly story times at our current partner locations throughout the state including Temple Beth-El, Temple Emanu-El, Temple Beth Sholom, Congregation Beth David, Temple Sinai, and more.

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KR A Z T Y E

Coming to the Dwares JCC October 2015!

Save the date: Sunday, October 25, 2015

Meet four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg!

All are welcome!

For more information contact London Blake at 401.421.4111 ext. 153 or lblake@jewishallianceri.org.

Dwares Rhode Island

After School & Out-of-School Care for Children ages 5 - 11

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J-Space After School Program | Ages: 5 - 11 Our DCYF-licensed and Bright Stars-accredited J-Space program is the place to be when school is out. Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment focused on academics, social skills, sports, arts, and fun. These enriching activities are part of a thoughtful curriculum that includes: • the nationally recognized CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) curriculum, designed to nurture a love of physical activity, gardening, nutrition, wholesome cooking, and healthy eating • activities that are aligned with national educational standards, which include STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) learning • homework help in both secular and Judaic subjects • monthly themes with activities and group projects • special guests based on the monthly theme • art exploration, exposing children to a variety of mediums • physical movement and outside play (weather permitting) • free swim on Fridays • various options for school pick-up • nutritious snacks provided daily • communication with parents through newsletters, information boards, and emails All staff are certified in first aid and CPR. Mondays – Thursdays: 2:30 – 6:00pm | Fridays: 2:00 – 6:00pm August 30, 2015 – June 17, 2016 1 – 5 days per week Closed: September 7, 14 - 15 & 22 – 23, November 26 – 27, December 25, January 1, April 21 – 22, May 30 Registration fee applies one time per family per school year Price: $60 | Members: $35 Full-Year Program 5 days ($16/day for members) Price: $4,266 | Members: $3,200 4 days ($17/day for members) Price: $3,626 | Members: $2,720 3 days ($18/day for members) Price: $2,720 | Members: $2,040 2 days ($19/day for members) Price: $2,020 | Members: $1,520 1 day ($20/day for members) Price: $1,038 | Members: $800 *Register for full-year program (3 – 5 days per week) and receive a discount off select after-school enrichment programs. Drop-in Option Perfect for parents who need occasional care or don’t require a set schedule. 10-day punch card Price: $293 | Members: $220 Single J-Space day Price: $33 | Members: $25

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Transition Care | Ages: 5 - 11 Transition Care is a flexible after school option to complement enrichment classes offered at the Dwares JCC. Let us take care of picking up your children from school or at the Dwares JCC bus stop. We will provide them with a healthy snack and quiet activity before escorting them to their class. Parents are expected to pick up their children from their enrichment classes unless other arrangements have been made. Monday – Friday August 30 – December 19 Transition Care is not available on the following days, when classes do not meet: Mondays, September 7, 14, 28 | October 5, 12 Tuesdays, September 15, 22, 29 | October 6 Wednesdays, September 23 | November 11 Thursday, November 26 Friday, November 27 Mondays – Thursdays: 2:30 – 4:00pm Price: $14/day | Members: $10/day Mondays – Thursdays: 2:30 – 5:00pm Price: $19/day | Members: $15/day Fridays: 2:00 – 4:00pm Price: $16/day | Members: $12/day Fridays: 2:00 – 5:00pm Price: $21/day | Members: $17/day J-Cation Camp | Ages 5 - 11 No school? No problem! When school is out, J-Cation Camp is in! Our well-rounded DCYF-licensed program provides children with engaging, educational, and enjoyable activities including sports, art, cooking, building, and more. Think of it as summer camp during the school year! Don’t see a camp listed for a date you need? We can create a J-Cation Camp with a minimum of five campers! 9:00am – 3:00pm September 15, 22 & 29 | October 5, 6 & 12 | November 11 & 25 | December 21 – 31 Price: $46 | Members: $35 Early arrival and extended-day options are available at the following times and rates: Early Arrival: 8:00 – 9:00am Price: $8 Extended Day: 3:00 – 6:00pm Price: $33 | Members: $25 Snow and Emergency Closure Days Programming will be offered on days schools are closed due to weather or an emergency situation whenever possible. The hours of the program will be based on operations of the Dwares JCC facility. Fees will be based on the hours of coverage provided that day but will not exceed regular J-Cation Camp pricing. Programs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and limited spots will be offered. We will update our website and send emails to reflect the services being provided on such a day. If you would like to be on this email distribution list, please contact the Member Services Center at memberservices@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111. Register by email to Shannon Boucher at sboucher@jewishallianceri.org.

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PJ Library* • Story times • Crafting

Summer J-Camp*

J-Cation Camp*

J-Space After School & Out-of-School Care Programming*

Gift of Israel*

Enrichment Classes • Pottery • Music • Science... and more! Coming soon: • Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy

*Programs are funded fully, or in part, by the generosity of donors to the Annual Campaign; including needs-based scholarships. NEW!

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Learn more about J-Space on pages 16 - 17 or contact Shannon Boucher at 401.421.4111 ext. 147 or sboucher@jewishallianceri.org

register.jewishallianceri.org playSCIENCE | Ages: 5 - 8 playSCIENCE classes are all about hands-on exploration. Each week, playScientists will learn about a new scientific concept by conducting three exciting experiments. Students will leave each class with an experiment to take home. Parents, brush up on your science knowledge now-there will be a lot more science questions coming your way. Tuesdays, 4:00 – 4:45pm October 27 – December 15 8 classes Price: $120 | Members: $96 J-Space: $48 ID: 11071 playMUSIC | Ages: 5 - 8 playMUSIC After School is all about having fun with music. In this class, your child will have the opportunity to be a musician, a composer, a singer, a dancersometimes all in one day! There will be wiggling, there will be giggling, and most importantly, there will be fun. Activities will include drum circles, sing-alongs, instrument introductions, parades, instrument making, and more. At the end of the session, students will take home a custom-made upcycled instrument! Tuesdays, 5:00 – 5:45pm October 27 – December 15 8 classes Price: $120 | Members: $96 J-Space: $48 ID: 11072

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Pottery & Sculpture Ages: 5 - 12 Fire up your imagination with clay creations! Learn hands-on techniques to create works of art. Instruction allows students to develop at their own pace. Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm Session 1 September 2 – October 21 7 classes No class: September 23 Price: $121 | Members: $91 J-Space: $46 ID: 11073 Session 2 October 28 – December 16 7 classes No class: November 11 Price: $121 | Members: $91 J-Space: $46 ID: 11074 Both Sessions September 2 – December 16 14 classes No class: September 23, November 11 Price: $203 | Members: $156 J-Space: $78 ID: 11075 Potter’s Wheel | Ages 8 - 12 Learn the basics of throwing clay to create clay bowls, vases, and more. Students will be able to glaze their own creations and use them. This class features one-onone instruction with our pottery teacher. Limited enrollment. Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm Session 1 September 2 – October 21 7 classes No class: September 23 Price: $121 | Members: $91 | J-Space: $46 ID: 11076 Session 2 October 28 – December 16 7 classes No class: November 11 Price: $121 | Members: $91 J-Space: $46 ID: 11077

Children ages 5 - 12 Both Sessions September 2 – December 16 14 classes No class: September 23, November 11 Price: $203 | Members: $156 J-Space $78 ID: 11078 Advanced Pottery Ages: 8 - 12 This class offers students who already have some experience working with clay the possibility to explore the clay universe and its potential on a deeper level. Students will discover the threedimensional aspects of clay using tools and glazing techniques. Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm Session 1 September 2 – October 21 7 classes No class: September 23 Price: $121 | Members: $91 J-Space: $46 ID: 11079 Session 2 October 28 – December 16 7 classes No class: November 11 Price: $121 | Members: $91 J-Space: $46 ID: 11080 Both Sessions September 2 – December 16 14 classes No class: September 23, November 11 Price: $203 | Members: $156 J-Space: $78 ID: 11081

register.jewishallianceri.org Acting: Improv | Ages 8 - 11 This class will allow children to think on their feet and be themselves in a safe and fun environment. They will build confidence, sharpen their minds, and learn to work as a team. They will learn basic improvisation techniques, play improvisation games, and develop quick wit while engaging in a fun, supportive, and creative environment. Mondays, 4:15 – 5:15pm October 26 – December 14 8 classes Price: $67 | Members: $54 J-Space: $27 ID: 11082 Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Ages: 8 - 15 Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game. D&D players create their own characters, and the adventures begin. Our Dungeon Master Phil Hirons has been guiding players for over 20 years. In this 90-minute class, Phil is the game referee and also the storyteller. Together, players solve problems, start and end battles, and improve leadership and creative skills while debating and developing new strategies. Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:00pm Session 1 September 3 – October 22 8 classes Price: $192 | Members $144 J-Space: $96 ID: 11083 Session 2 October 29 – December 17 7 classes No class: November 26 Price: $168 | Members: $126 J-Space: $84 ID: 11084 Both Sessions September 3 - December 17 15 classes Price: $315 | Members: $225 J-Space: $135 ID: 11105

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Amazing STEM Inventors Ages: 5 - 7 & 8 - 12 Our inventors-in-training will become better forward thinkers, thought leaders, global stewards, and problem-solvers. They will have a ton of fun as they apply STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to build amazing creations and inventions of their own! Attendees explore the worlds of robotics, flight and space travel, computers and video game programming, renewable energy, amusement park science and much more! Each participant receives an <IntraCity> Geeks "Amazing STEM Inventor certificate" which summarizes their works and inventions! Ages: 5 - 7 Monday, 4:00 - 5:00pm October 26 - December 14 7 classes Price: $105 | Members: $79 J-Space: $56 ID: 11092 Try one class before signing up! September 21 or October 19 Price: $15 | Members: $11 J-Space: $8 NEW!

Ages: 8 - 12 Monday, 5:00 - 6:00pm 7 classes October 26 - December 14 Price: $105 | Members: $79 J-Space: $56 ID: 11104 Try one class before signing up! September 21 or October 19 Price: $15 | Members: $11 J-Space: $8

Children ages 5 - 12 Intro to Sports Ages: 5 - 8 & 9 - 11 Enroll your child in this class to expose him or her to a multitude of athletic games including team, individual, and dual. Children enrolled in this class will learn and develop physical skills that transfer to all sports while participating in a competitive, developmentally appropriate environment. Ages: 5 - 8 Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm October 27 - December 15 8 Classes Price: $120 | Members: $96 J-Space: $56 ID: 11085 Ages: 9 - 11 Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm September 2 – October 21 No class: September 23 7 Classes Price: $105 | Members: $84 J-Space: $49 ID: 11106 NEW!

Wild and Crazy Games Ages: 9 - 11 Join other children in a competitive environment for wild and crazy games. These aren’t your typical, mainstream sports; some will be familiar but with a twist and some are just plain different! However, the physical skills children learn and develop will transfer to all sports. Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm October 28 - December 15 No class: November 11 7 classes Price: $105 | Members: $84 J-Space: $49 ID: 11086 NEW!

CALLING ALL PARENTS!

Kids’ Night Out | Ages: 5 - 12 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 night out "kid free!" Kids’ Night Out runs once a month on Saturday evenings. Each month children will be entertained with a variety of themed activities ranging from sports, crafts, swimming, and more. A pizza dinner and snacks will be served, and the evening will end with a movie. Saturdays, 5:00 – 10:00pm September 26 | Rock n' Roll October 17 | Under the Sea November 21 | Food Frenzy December 19 | Glow in the Dark Price: $35 | Members: $25 Siblings $15 NEW!

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TigerSharks Swim Team (Competitive) | Ages: 6 - 18 TigerSharks is moving into its fifth season as part of the RIMA (Rhode Island/Massachusetts) League. TigerSharks Swim Team prepares swimmers of various abilities to reach their highest potential. 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 different levels based on their swimming ability to enable them to swim and progress in a positive manner. For children ages 6 – 18 with basic swimming skills. 9/14/15 - 3/13/16 Pricing: RIMA FEE: $20 Enrollment Fee: $175 Members: $125 Monthly Fee: Level 1: $80 | Members $50 Level 2: $90 | Members $60

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Summer J-Camp* & Counselors-in-Training

J-Cation Camp

J-Space After School & Outof-School Care Programming*

Enrichment Classes • Weight Room Circuit • Yoga... and more!

Fitness & Aquatics

Teen Lounge

Maccabi Games & ArtsFest*

March of the Living*

Israel Desk*

Visit jewishallianceri.org to learn more about our teen offerings. *Programs are funded fully, or in part, by the generosity of donors to the Annual Campaign; including needs-based scholarships.

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Teen Lounge Students in 6th grade or older can unwind after school and hang out with friends in our new and improved Teen Lounge. Come by for snacks, foosball, Ping-Pong, Nintendo Wii, or just a quiet place to study and relax. The Teen Lounge is supervised by qualified staff and has scheduled weekly activities and special monthly events. Teens must sign a code of conduct form before participating. Free for those who have a teen or family membership, or drop-in for just $5 per day.

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Teen Lounge Hours: Mondays – Thursdays, 3:00 – 6:00pm Fridays, 1:30 – 6:00pm Saturdays: Closed Sundays: Varies *Snow Days and J-Cation Days, 11:00am – 6:00pm Teen Lounge: Monday Mitzvah Madness Give back to your community through our Mitzvah Points program. Each Monday, teens will participate in acts of mitzvot, including both short- and long-term projects. The more mitzvot you perform, the more points you will earn – which can be redeemed for cool prizes. This program can also be used to fulfill community service requirements for school. Teen Lounge: Friday Films A different film will be featured each Friday in the teen lounge. Movies will vary based on interest. No movies above a PG-13 rating will be shown without proper parental consent. You might even be surprised with a bowl of fresh popcorn!

TigerSharks Swim Team (Competitive) | Ages: 6 - 18 TigerSharks is moving into its fifth season as part of the RIMA (Rhode Island/ Massachusetts) League. The TigerSharks swim team prepares swimmers of various abilities to reach their highest potential. 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 different levels based on their swimming ability to enable them to swim and progress in a positive manner. For children ages 6 – 18 with basic swimming skills. September 14, 2015 - March 13, 2016 Pricing: RIMA Fee: $20 Enrollment Fee: $175 | Members: $125 Monthly Fee: Level 1: $80 | Members: $50 Level 2: $90 | Members: $60

Tweens & Teens Teen Yoga | Ages: 12 - 17 Free for Teen Members! This introductory level yoga class can be practiced by all! Our instructors will emphasize linking breathing with movement. Body awareness and key breathing techniques are an important part of yoga and will be a key focus in this class. All fitness levels are encouraged to try this new offering. Complimentary with a teen membership. Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:15pm Weight Room Circuit Ages: 12 - 17 Free for Teen Members! Learn the basics of using the weights in the fitness center area. Get comfortable, confident, and strong in the gym environment. Personal training staff will work with you and train you to make the most of your workouts while practicing the proper technique and form for a variety of exercises. All teens, regardless of athletic ability and experience, are encouraged to participate! Thursdays, 3:45 – 4:15pm

Teens... Looking for more fitness options? Check out the following pages for info on Ski & Snowboard Training, Self Defense, Aquatics and more!

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Do you enjoy sports? Are you creative? Want to meet other Jewish teens from all over the country who share your interests? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, you need to learn more about the JCC Maccabi Experience. Each summer, close to 6,000 teens from countries throughout the world participate in either the Maccabi Games or Maccabi ArtsFest, a week-long experience focused on either sports or the arts, mixed with cultural and social programming. Starting with the Opening Ceremonies, where all athletes march in with their community flag, to the Olympic-style competitions in a variety of team and individual sports, JCC Maccabi Games does not disappoint. JCC Maccabi ArtsFest is designed to inspire artists in a dynamic combination of workshop, performance, exhibition and recognition in a variety of avenues including acting, sports broadcasting, creative writing, jazz ensemble, musical theater, rock music, visual arts, and vocal music. Teens leave the week having formed life-long friendships, and feel part of something bigger than themselves. Destination: Stamford, CT August 7 - 12, 2016

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Fitness for Adults of all Ages J-Fitness is dedicated to helping you live a healthier, more active life. Our fitness facility features 30 cardio machines, flat-screen televisions, weight machines and free weights, and two group fitness studios. You and your family can join an adult team sports league or get fit with one of our expertcertified Personal Training staff. Zumba, Pilates Mat, Trekking, and Yoga are only a few of our popular fitness classes. Group Ex classes are FREE for members. Not a member? Only $12 drop-in rate; buy a punch card for 10 classes and get the 11th class free! For schedules, visit jewishallianceri.org. For more information on how to become a member, contact Member Services at 401.421.4111 or memberservices@ jewishallianceri.org. Specialty Programs Adult Basketball League Ages: 21+ Find out who’s got game. This competitive league features fullteam registration, a minimum 11week season, and certified officials. All teams make the playoffs. Thursdays, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, & 8:30pm games September 3 – December 17 11 – 15 sessions No game: November 26 Price: $850/team Journey through Israel Fitness Challenge | Ages: 16+ Participants will “tour” Israel by completing a variety of fitness activities to earn miles to “travel” from city to city. Miles are earned according to time spent exercising. Several legs of the journey, however, require completing prescribed activities. For example, at Mineral Beach, participants will need to spend an hour doing an

aqua activity. This can be an aqua fitness class, swimming laps, or even just floating on a noodle in the pool. Participants will learn more about Israel and qualify for a chance to win prizes. September 4 – October 9 Price: $12 | Members: FREE J-Corps | Ages: 18+ Want to be in the best shape of your life when others hit the gym with January resolutions? Running from September 16 (first Wednesday of the Jewish calendar year 5776) to December 30 (last Wednesday of the calendar year 2016), J-Corps is our customized version of the TRX Force® Tactical Conditioning Program and subscribes to the same philosophy: “You can’t be too strong. You can’t be too fast. But no single component of fitness should come at the expense of another.” We’re dedicated to helping you get results and will refund 20% of the fee after you fully commit to taking this journey with us if you are not satisfied with the results. 24 or 36 sessions 3 times per week: Price: $400 | Members: $250 $200 if you attend 30 sessions 2 times per week: Price: $275 | Members: $175 $140 if you attend 20 sessions Running Club | Ages: 16+ Train for local races with Tom Marchand, USATF-Certified Coach. Increase your pace and stamina. Club will include weight training program, outdoor track workouts, and technique work. Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30pm Sept. 2 – Dec. 16 Price $75 | Members: $55 Annual fee Sept. 2, 2015 – Aug. 31, 2016 Price $180 | Members: $140

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Ski & Snowboard Training Ages: 16+ Winter is coming! And with it come snow, ice, and the call of pristine slopes. However, even if you’re an experienced skier or snowboarder, the start of the season can be a shock to your body. To ease the transition and get you ready to shred your first day on the slopes, J-Fitness is offering a 6-week, small group conditioning program designed for skiers and snowboarders. With a maximum of six people per class, each class will meet once a week, and our experienced training staff will offer each participant a progressive workout plan tailored to his or her goals and background. 6 classes Mondays 7:00pm October 19 – November 23 ID: 11093 Tuesdays 5:30pm October 13 – November 17 ID: 11094 Thursdays 6:00am October 15 – November 19 ID: 11095 Saturdays 9:00am October 17 – November 21 ID: 11096 Price: $100 | Members: $75 Self Defense Workshop Ages: 14+ Get in great shape while learning how to de-escalate any threatening situation as fast as possible. Have fun and leave with simple, practical, and effective tools. Open to all. Wear comfortable clothes. Sunday, October 25 10:00 - 11:30am Price: $12 | Members: Free ID: 11088

Fitness for Adults Indoor Rowing | Ages: 16+ Whether you already row or are looking for a new way to keep in shape, lose weight, crosstrain, compete on the water, or rehabilitate from injury or surgery, rowing is the complete exercise for you. Arms, legs, chest, back, and abs – even your mind gets a complete workout from the efficient, rhythmic motion of rowing. Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00am August 31 – December 16 Price: $100 | Members: $75 Annual fee August 31, 2015 – August 30, 2016 Price: $275 | Members: $200 Registration required.

register.jewishallianceri.org Olympic Weightlifting Club Ages: 18+ The Olympic lifts are explosive, full-body movements involving a combination of speed, balance and strength. These lifts are the pinnacle of athletic performance. Because there are 7 weight classes for women and 8 weight classes for men, virtually anyone is the right size for this sport. Join this club and you’ll learn the ins and outs of the sport from a USA Weightlifting National Coach. Weekly group workouts focus on proper technique, while those who wish to compete in local meets will be assisted by the coaches. Enrollment includes access to all classes: Mondays 6:00 - 8:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30am - 12:30pm Saturdays 10:00am - 12:00pm Price: $30 per month or $360 per year Annual enrollment includes warm-up uniform. Individualized training cycles are available for an additional fee.

Feel good by doing good!

Bring in any nonperishable food item between September 16 - 30 and be entered into a drawing for a J-Fitness Swag Bag! The winner will be announced at the Second Annual J-Fitness Member Appreciation Mixer. Thursday, October 1 5:30 - 8:30pm Items collected will be donated to the Louis & Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry to help local families in need.

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Specialty Group Training Ages: 18+ Want to take your fitness to the next level? Specialty Group Training classes geared around the TRX© suspension system will help you achieve the results you want fast. Used by Olympians and rehab patients alike, TRX© allows users to safely perform hundreds of functional movements to build strength, flexibility, and balance. In addition to TRX©, classes will incorporate bodyweight exercises, kettlebells, sledgehammers, medicine balls, and battle ropes to enhance your overall power, agility, and endurance. Price: $18 per class Members: $12 per class 10-visit punch card: Price: $150 | Members: $90

Fitness for Adults

Group fitness on Land and in the Pool All group exercise classes are free for members! Only $12 per day drop-in for non-members! Want to get fit and stay fit? Research shows people who participate in group fitness classes stay engaged in their fitness regimen more than those who do not. Water fitness and group exercise classes are FREE with your Dwares JCC membership. With a 10-class punch card, the 11th class is FREE. For group exercise and water fitness class schedules, visit our website or stop by and pick up a copy of our current schedules: jewishallianceri.org 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence; or call 401.421.4111. The following classes are a sample of our Group Exercise offerings and are subject to change. Please visit our website for a complete list of classes, dates and times. Specialty Group Training 101: Whether you’re newly interested in our Functional Fitness classes, already a regular participant, or would simply like to learn more about the newer equipment on the fitness floor, this is the class for you. During each 30-minute session, our Certified Trainers will show you how to master a variety of functional movements using TRX©, kettlebells, and medicine balls, and performing traditional group exercise movements. J-Fit: Our umbrella term for aerobic and strength training classes. Emphasis varies by class and instructor, but you can be sure you’ll walk out tired and toned. Boom(er) Fit: This class consists of dynamic movement and exercises designed to help you live a life without limitations.

register.jewishallianceri.org 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 allimportant core! Rowing: Whether you already row or are looking for a new way to keep in shape, lose weight, cross-train, compete on the water, or rehabilitate from injury or surgery, rowing is the complete exercise for you. Arms, legs, chest, back, abs, and even your mind get a complete workout from the efficient, rhythmic motion of rowing. Step: Get an intense cardio workout using an adjustable step. Some sessions also incorporate muscle conditioning using free weights. Trekking: Walk, run, and climb hills on a treadmill in this class. Hard Core: Using body weight, stability balls, and mini balls, participants learn how to build the most powerful, stable, and capable core possible through a range of exercises. Kettlebell: Increase strength, build muscle and burn calories with a Kettlebell class. Functional, compound exercises work multiple groups simultaneously to develop strength and muscular endurance, resistance, and efficient caloric expenditure. MedBall Madness: It’s just you and a medicine ball for 30 minutes. Slam, toss, press, and twist your way through this functional class. Stretch + Roll: This class focuses on flexibility and range-of-motion using foam rollers and various stretching techniques.

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Cycle: Enjoy a stationary cycling workout that simulates the riding positions used on outdoor road racing bikes. (Reserve a bike at the fitness desk to ensure a spot.) Spinball: Take part in a condensed Cycle workout followed by medicine ball exercises for a balanced, full-body workout. Pilates: This class offers a holistic approach to total body conditioning and emphasizes the use of the mind and breathing for the execution of controlled and concentrated movements. Both women-only and coed classes offered. Yoga: Yoga tones the whole body to give you greater strength, stamina, flexibility, structural alignment, and balance, and most importantly, helps you to stay relaxed. (Classes range from 45 to 75 minutes.) Barre: This non-impact, total body workout combines elements of Pilates, yoga, and ballet to target all major muscle groups to reshape the entire body. The results are improved posture, toned arms and legs, and a strong core. Bellydance: Learn a graceful, fun, and exciting new art form while working several muscle groups. Zumba: Dance to a fusion of Latin and international music to create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness workout.

Fitness for Adults Fit Forever for Seniors Fit Forever classes emphasize strength conditioning and functional training with movement including, stretching to improve balance, range of motion, and posture alignment. Fit Forever classes are 40 minutes long and are a great place for seniors to connect with friends and meet new people. Our diverse instructors will stimulate your passion for exercise. Visit jewishallianceri.org for days & times. Fit Forever: Movement & Balance Let’s move and have fun! Some strength conditioning is included. Balance and body awareness are a plus. Fit Forever: Strength, Stretch & Range-of-Motion This class focuses on 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 to give you greater strength, stamina, flexibility, structural alignment, and balance, and—most importantly—helps you to stay relaxed.

Looking for Senior Café? As we modernize and work to improve the accessibility of the Dwares JCC building, the Senior Café will temporarily re-locate to Temple Emanu-El: 99 Taft Avenue, Providence For more information contact Neal Drobnis 401.421.4111 ext. 107 or ndrobnis@jewishallianceri.org

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SPECIALTY GROUP TRAINING

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TRX ® Kettlebells Battle Ropes Medicine Balls

Experience it here. For more information about Specialty Group Training contact J-Fitness at 401.421.4111

Have you heard?!?

J-Fitness now offers Personal Training by Body Soul— voted Best of Rhode Island two years in a row by the readers of Rhode Island Monthly!

Body Soul's mission is to help make a positive personal and physical difference in individuals’ lives. Through a personalized and passionate approach, we strive to improve our clients’ overall quality of life. We believe that all of our clients have inner strength. Our vision is to help awaken that strength. It is not just about running faster on a treadmill or doing more push-ups. It is about guiding and giving you the tools that will stay with you for a lifetime. For more information or to schedule an appointment with a Body Soul Personal Trainer, contact J-Fitness at 401.421.4111.

Aquatics

HEATED INDOOR POOL Immerse yourself in a variety of pool activities in our newly renovated, heated indoor pool, one of the few available to the public on the East Side of Providence. We have a variety of open swim times, as well as adult and gender-specific times. In late October, we will offer swim classes for all ages and swim levels through The Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy (see page 28). Swimming provides a different exercise format compared to more traditional forms of fitness activities. Water activities provide weightlessness and do not pull one down the same way a regular workout would. Water aerobics are easy on the joints and can even increase muscle strength and endurance due to the water's built-in resistance. Check the pool schedule to see our variety of water fitness classes in both shallow and deep water. Use of our pool during regularly scheduled swim times is FREE for members. Not a member? Dropin fee is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 13 years old. View our pool schedule and classes online at jewishallianceri.org or call the Aquatics office at 401.421.4111 ext. 153.

register.jewishallianceri.org Aqua Aerobics | Ages: 18+ This shallow water workout includes calisthenics-style movements with various upper and lower body resistive moves. Participants march, jog, and ski through the water to create resistance to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Each instructor uses his/her creativity to keep the pace moving and the activities interesting. As the participant, you manipulate the water to create your preferred level of intensity. No swim skills necessary. 45-minute class Offered all year Free for members Deep Water Aqua Aerobics Ages: 18+ Prepare yourself for the ultimate "no impact" workout. This deep water class will use selected flotation devices for suspension in deep water and create a challenging aerobic interval workout using adaptations (jogging, cross country skiing and jacks). Expect powerful moves and full range-of-motion to improve your strength, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility. No swim skills necessary. Intermediate level. 45-minute class Offered all year Free for members

Water Walking | Ages: 18+ This non-aerobic class in the warm pool is a perfect starting point for new water class participants or for those recovering from injury or other therapeutic conditions. The class sequence includes stretching and resistance training using the weight of the water in combination with hand buoys. This class is ideally suited for beginner fitness levels or those who may have physical limitations. No swim skills necessary. 45-minute class Offered all year Free for members Lap Swim | Ages: All Time set aside for lap swimming only. We encourage all swimmers of any age to circle swim and work together 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 by an adult in the water.

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Looking for information about the TigerSharks Swim Team? Turn to page 21 for more details.

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Coming to the Dwares JCC October 2015!

The Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy offers a learn-to-swim program for children of all ages. Started in 2005 by four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg, its "core purpose is to teach and inspire children to be water safe." Since its inception, they have taught thousands of children water safety and the importance of knowing how to swim. Using the SwimRight® Method, they utilize the swim-float-swim technique as a foundation and focus on providing children with the knowledge of confidence and safety in and around the water. Students progress from the beginning stages of swimming to learning all four strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Starting as young as three months old, children learn to swim at their own pace. After a free evaluation, swimmers are assigned to a particular swim level. Students are then taught using the SwimRight® Method, which focuses on correct body positioning and alignment from the very beginning. Progress is recorded in a personal swim journal with the use of positive reinforcement and fun exercises. As each swimmer advances, he/she participates in safety tests to demonstrate his/her proficiency in their ability and technique. Using an exceptional education system designed around swimming fundamentals and emphasizing water safety, three types of lessons are offered: • Parent/Toddler Lessons (maximum enrollment: 8 per class) | 25 minutes • Group Lessons (maximum enrollment: 4 – 8 per class based on level) | 25 minutes • Private Lessons | 15 minutes We strongly suggest that students take at least one class per week, year-round. Consistency is one of the most important factors towards becoming proficient and gaining confidence in the water. Every swimmer must register for a free initial level evaluation. All of our instructors are certified in the SwimRight® Method. Academy Hours Sundays 10:00am – 12:00pm Mondays 4:00 – 7:00pm | Girls Only 7:00 – 8:00pm Tuesdays 1:00 – 7:00pm | Boys Only 7:00 – 8:00pm Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00pm | Girls Only 7:00 – 8:00pm Thursdays 4:00 – 8:00pm | Boys Only Saturdays 10:30am – 12:00pm For information about the Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy at the Dwares JCC, contact London Blake, Aquatics Director, at 401.421.4111 ext. 153 or lblake@jewishallianceri.org. To learn more about Lenny Krayzelburg, four-time Olympic swimmer and founder of the Swim Academy, visit lennykswim.com.

Dwares JCC Fall 2015 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: BY FAX: ONLINE:

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Birthday Parties at the Dwares JCC

Splish 'N' Splash | Sports | Arts & Crafts | Create Your Own What can you expect at a Dwares JCC Birthday Party? Each party is two hours long with one hour of structured, pre-planned 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 include: • Birthday party host, a qualified staff member dedicated to your party • Party invitations • Tablecloths, napkins, plates, cups, and utensils • Juice • T-shirt for the birthday child Price: $300 | Members: $250 Optional add-ons such as pizza, popcorn, and/or ice cream are extra.

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