Dwares JCC Winter Class & Program Guide

Winter 2015 Class & Program Guide

Dwares Rhode Island

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The Bonnie & Donald Dwares Jewish Community Center

401 Elmgrove Avenue | Providence, RI 02906 | 401.421.4111 | jewishallianceri.org

Winter 2015 Class & Program Guide Table of Contents: Enrichment Classes for Adults

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Fitness & Sports for Adults

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Fit Forever: For Seniors

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Senior CafĂŠ page 9 Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

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J-Space After School & Out-of-School-Care for ages 4 - 12

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Enrichment Classes for Children ages 5 - 12

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Tweens & Teens ages 8 - 17

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Aquatics pages 18 - 19 Upcoming Events page 20 Registration pages 21 - 22

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Check out what's new at the JCC! Look for this icon throughout the Winter Guide.

And don't forget, online registration is now available at register.jewishallianceri.org!

Unsure of which class to register for?

Try one for FREE* before committing!

Our classes are open to all during the week of January 4 - 10. *Space is limited based on class size. Pre-registration is recommended.

Contact Michelle Cicchitelli to reserve your space at 401.421.4111 ext. 178 or mcicchitelli@jewishallianceri.org.

Registration is open.

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

Dwares Rhode Island

Dwares JCC 401 Elmgrove Avenue Providence, RI 02906

The Jewish Alliance helps families take steps towards discovering and enriching their Jewish identity.

• PJ Library • Shalom Baby • Mothers Circle • David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center

For more information visit jewishallianceri.org.

Enrichment Classes for Adults American Sign Language (ASL) Level One (Aleph) Instructor: Damien Kilbride This course is designed for participants who have little to no previous knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). Readiness for learning will be focused on visualgestural communication techniques, visual discrimination, and visual memory exercises. Each participant will be exposed to ASL grammar (questions, commands, and other simple sentence structures), and culturally appropriate behaviors (norms) will be introduced to develop basic conversational skills between two signers. Information about deaf culture here (Galut) and our homeland (Eretz Yisrael) plus various benefits of sign language for the general population (adult and children alike) will be included. This class will include a guest visit from a deaf rabbi from Brooklyn, NY. Ages: 18+ Sundays, 10:00am – 12:00pm January 4 – April 18 14 classes No class: April 5 Min. enrollment: 5 Price: $156 | Members: $125 ID: 10612 English as a Second Language Instructors: Elly Lewis & Betsy Dietrich 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.

Ages: 18+ Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:30pm January 7 – April 15 15 classes Price: Free ID: 10622 Creative Writing: Telling Your Story Instructor: Rebekah Singer Have you ever begun writing a memoir? A novel? A story? Or perhaps you have yet to begin your story! This is the class for you.

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Shaped around YOUR interests, we’ll use this time to explore your personal writing ambitions.

Everything is a work in progress! All levels welcome.

Ages: 18+ Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00pm January 27 – March 3 6 classes Price: $23 | Members: $18 ID: 10621 Pottery Experience Designed as a guided open studio for adult potters looking to work with low-fire clay. Pottery wheels, slip casting molds, and hand-building tools will be available. Work on your own project or create one based on the instructor’s sample. All clay and glazes are included. Beginner to advanced, no experience necessary.

Ages: 16+ Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:00pm NEW! February 18 & February 25 2 classes Price: $53 | Members: $40 ID: 10627 Beginners Munch and Mahj Instructor: Carol Desforges Interested in playing Mah Jongg but don’t know how? Here is your chance! Join seasoned Mah Jongg teacher Carol Deforges in a beginner-level Mah Jongg class. Mah Jongg is an exciting and challenging game for young and old alike. This class is a great social outlet to come to with friends or to meet new friends. Light snack will be provided.

Ages: 18+ Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm January 14 – February 18 6 classes Min. enrollment: 4 | Maximum: 10 Price: $63 | Members: $50 ID: 10624 Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:00pm January 14 – February 18 6 classes Min. enrollment: 4 | Maximum: 10 Price: $63 | Members: $50 ID: 10625

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Monday Night Mahj Join us every Monday night for some friendly Mah Jongg games. Bring your JCC friends, and meet other Mah Jongg players. Beginner and advanced tables available. If you don’t know how to play, don’t worry, we’ll teach you! No gambling / $0 Pie Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00pm Begins January 5 Price: $50 per year | Members: $36 Drop-in rate: $2 | Members: $1 ID: 10618 The Improv Workshop Have you ever wanted to try your hand at thinking on your feet and making people laugh? If you answered “yes,” then this class is for you. Join us as we take an eight-week look at improvisation comedy and are taken through a variety of beginner exercises. We will work on the basics of improvisation and end with a minishow if the class so chooses.

Ages: 18+ NEW! Mondays, 6:00 – 7:00pm January 12 – March 2 8 classes Min. enrollment: 4 | Maximum: 12 Price: $63 | Members: $50 ID: 10619 American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Would you know what to do in a cardiac, breathing, or first aid emergency? The right answer could help you save a life. Participants will learn how to recognize and respond appropriately to various situations with immediate care. In order to receive an American Red Cross certification valid for two years, you must attend both sessions and pass four different multiple choice quizzes and two practical tests.

Ages: 18+ NEW! Sundays, 3: 00 – 6:00pm March 1 & March 8 2 classes Price: $145 | Members: $110 ID: 10613

Enrichment Classes for Adults “How Can I Get into Prayer?”

Davenen for the Perplexed Instructor: Cantor Shoshana Brown Jewish prayer as we find it in the siddur (prayer book) comes from a place and from people, “long ago and far away.” How can we be expected to relate to its language, images, and concerns? And yet, without entrée into Jewish prayer, how can we truly experience the essence of Jewish spiritual life? In this class, Cantor Shoshana Brown will provide a setting for safe and honest discussion of our difficulties in engaging in prayer; together we will wrestle and experiment with strategies for overcoming some of the most common roadblocks to davenen as a Jew. We will deal with the issues of language (Hebrew vs.

English), imagery, and sexism, and especially how to reach that place where connection begins to happen.

We will examine how to utilize melody to engage the heart and learn about the use of niggunim and “davenen through the four worlds” (a legacy from Hasidism). This class is appropriate for both beginning and experienced daveners, for those with little Hebrew background to those who are fluent, for those who love and for those who hate Jewish prayer – and for the perplexed!

Ages: 18+ Mondays, 7:00pm January 5 – March 2 7 classes No class: January 12 & February 16 Price: $37 | Members: $30 ID: 10617 TAMAR:The Providence Hebrew Ulpan Instructor: Ruth Ben-Yehuda Adler Learn Hebrew as a serious course of study and in a wonderful atmosphere. The Providence Hebrew Ulpan is a full-year program consisting of two 14week semesters. Tamar focuses on developing skills in all facets of Hebrew with special attention to speaking and comprehension.

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ruti@brown.edu or 401.273.1505.

Ages: 16+ Intermediate Mondays, 6:00 – 7:30pm February 23 – June 1 12 classes No class: April 6 & May 25 Price: $340 Advanced Mondays, 7:40 – 9:10pm February 23 – June 1 12 classes No class: April 6 & May 25 Price: $340 Novice Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30pm March 10 – June 2 12 classes No class: April 7 Price: $340 Novice High Tuesdays, 7:40 – 9:10pm March 10 – June 2 12 classes No class: April 7 Price: $340 Lunch and Learn Instructor: Rabbi Naftali Karp During your lunch break, why not feed your soul as well as your body? Take some time out of a busy workday to study a bit of Torah over lunch. We take one hour to explore relevant Jewish topics using ancient wisdom to guide us in a modern society. Join us for a lively discussion! Drop-ins welcome.

This is a brown bag lunch program.

Ages: 21+ Tuesdays, 12:15 – 1:15pm January 6 – April 14 15 classes Min. enrollment: 5 Price: Free ID: 10620 Introduction to Kabbalah: Opening the Gates to Kabbalah Instructor: Rabbi Mark Elber Kabbalah has been called the “Soul of Judaism.” Why has it attracted some of the most profound Jewish thinkers – Rabbi Akiva, the

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Rambam, the Vilna Gaon, Rav Kook, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel – throughout the centuries? Although Kabbalah has a reputation for being esoteric and complex, Rabbi Mark Elber, author of The Everything Kabbalah Book, has mastered the art of taking its most salient features and translating them into something that can be grasped and appreciated by the uninitiated. In a world that is so rapidly changing, the teachings of Kabbalah have much to offer us today. Together we will explore some timeless teachings and original texts from our mystic tradition.

Ages: 18 + Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:15pm March 11 – April 1 4 classes Min. enrollment: 5 Price: $20 | Members: $15 ID: 10626 Jewish Meditation and Mindful Contemplation Instructor: Rabbi Barry Dolinger An inward journey using classic and modern Jewish meditation techniques to reach a heightened consciousness and deepened awareness of the unity of existence, presence, gratitude, and compassion.

Class is open to men, women, and spiritual seekers of all backgrounds and experiences.

Ages: 12+ Thursdays, 6:00 – 6:45pm January 8 – April 16 Price: $20 | Members: Free *Non-member drop-in rate: $2 ID: 10628

Fitness & Sports for Adults

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Personal Training on land and or in the pool What are the benefits of having a personal trainer?

Personal trainers can help you: • Find and maintain motivation • Increase fitness performance • Train for an upcoming fitness event • Recuperate from an injury • Learn and maintain proper diet and nutrition

At J-Fitness, we pride ourselves on having the best team of Certified Personal Trainers. Our trainers aren’t here just to put you through a workout. Aside from being Certified Personal Trainers, our staff all have special skills from swimming to running, rowing, Olympic lifting, and much more! Our trainers have a vested interest in your health! At J-Fitness, our mission is to make a positive impact on your life.

Become a member of the Dwares JCC and all of our Group Exercise classes are FREE. Not a Member? Only $12 drop-in rate, or buy a punch card for 10 classes and get the 11th class free.

For schedules, visit jewishallianceri.org.

For more information on becoming a Dwares JCC member, contact Membership Services at 401.421.4111.

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Functional Fitness Want to take your fitness to the next level? Our new Functional Fitness class 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, medicine balls, and battle ropes to enhance your overall power, agility, and endurance. Ages: 18+ Session 2 (beginning the week of March 1) Session 1 (beginning the week of January 4) Sundays, 8:00am Sundays, 8:00am Mondays, 5:30am, 9:00am, 6:00pm Mondays, 5:30am, 9:00am, 6:00pm NEW! Tuesdays, 6:30am, 12:30pm, 7:00pm Tuesdays, 6:30am, 12:00pm, 7:00pm Wednesdays, 5:30am 9:00am, 5:30pm Wednesdays, 5:30am, 9:00am, 5:30pm Thursdays, 6:30am, 6:30pm Thursdays, 6:30am, 6:30pm Fridays, 12:00pm Fridays, 12:00pm Saturdays, 7:30am, 10:00am Saturdays, 7:30am, 10:00am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday: 7 classes 8 classes Price: $91 | Members: $70 Price: $104 | Members: $80 Sunday, Friday, Saturday Monday 6 classes 6 classes Price: $78 | Members: $60 Price: $78 | Members: $60 Contact Member Services for Class IDs Contact Member Services for Class IDs

Ski & Snowboard Training Winter is coming! And with it, 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 something of 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 an eight-week, small group conditioning program designed for skiers and snowboarders. Conditioning is especially important so you can make the most of your time on the slopes and reduce fatigue, which is a leading cause of injury according to the American College of Sports Medicine and the U.S. Ski and Snowboarding Association.

With a maximum of six people per class, each participant will have a progressive workout plan tailored to his or her goals and background by our experienced training staff.

Ages: 18+ Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00pm Mondays & Thursdays, 12:00pm Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00am January 7 – February 25 January 8 – February 26 January 5 – February 23 8 classes 8 classes 8 classes Price: $175 | Members: $130 Price: $175 | Members: $130 Price: $175 | Members: $130 NEW! ID: 10711 ID: 10710 ID: 10709

Golf Conditioning Club J-Fitness’ new Golf Conditioning Club wants to help you improve your swing. We can’t fix your slice, but through weekly Club workouts with a trainer and personalized sport-specific exercise programs, we can help maximize your potential.

You’ll build power off the tee, balance, and coordination for your short game as well as flexibility and stamina to avoid injury. The last is especially important because the explosive, one-directional nature of a golf swing leads to muscular imbalance and strain that harms your game and can keep you from it. By joining the Golf Conditioning Club, you’ll not only be able to play every chance you get, you’ll improve your performance on the course.

Ages: 18+ Thursdays, 5:00pm Tuesdays 8:00am January 8 – February 26 January 6 – February 24 NEW! 8 classes 8 classes Price: $90 | Members: $70 Price: $90 | Members: $70 ID: 10713 ID: 10712

Group Fitness for Adults & Fit Forever for Seniors Water Fitness Classes Aqua Aerobics This shallow water workout includes calisthenics-style movements with variations of 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 or 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.

Deep Water Aqua Aerobics 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.

Water Walking 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.

Women’s Deep Water Aqua Aerobics 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.

Women’s Deep Water Workout 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.

For Group Exercise class information, including descriptions, dates and times, visit jewishallianceri.org.

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Fit Forever: For Seniors Fit Forever classes are a great place for seniors to connect with friends and meet new people. Our diverse instructors will stimulate your passion for exercise to make you want to participate in all our Fit Forever classes. All Fit Forever classes combine strength conditioning and functional training with movement and balance as well as stretching, range of motion, and posture alignment. All levels.

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 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: Water Walking Enjoy the benefits of therapeutic water exercises including walking, toning, stretching, and strengthening.

No swimming experience necessary.

Fit Forever: Yoga Iyengar Yoga emphasizes precision and alignment in all postures. Use of blocks, blankets, and straps helps the practitioner achieve perfection in poses.

J-Fitness in Collaboration with RI Rehab J-Fitness and RI Rehab have been working as a team since 2004. In addition to our excellent fitness classes available to members, RI Rehab offers classes taught by Jennifer Davis, MSPT, and Marcia Eppler, PTA, to both members and nonmembers. Classes include movement and balance, group and private Pilates for people with injuries, and dance for those with Parkinson’s Disease. Whether you have neurological challenges, a bad back, or other injuries, classes are always taught by experienced and licensed physical therapists. Physical therapy screening is FREE and recommended prior to taking classes in order to help us meet your specific needs.

No doctor’s referral is required.

For more information contact Maria Flynn at RI Rehab: 401.490.9780

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Senior Cafe

Senior Café Jewish Family Service invites you to join us for the Kosher Senior Café at the Dwares JCC: Lunch and entertainment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Lunch is served at 12 noon “Game Day” Mondays, 1:00-2:30pm We will play a game of your choice.

Bring one of your own or play one of ours; we have several among which to choose.

Dance Therapy with Donna Christafulli First Friday of each month 11:15am – 12:00pm Dance therapy, or dance movement therapy, is the psycho-therapeutic use of movement and dance for emotional, cognitive, social, behavioral, and physical conditions.

Dance movement therapy strengthens the body/mind connection through body movements to improve both the mental and physical well-being of individuals. As a form of expressive therapy, dance movement therapy is founded on the basis that movement and emotion are directly related. The ultimate purpose of dance movement therapy is to find a healthy balance and sense of wholeness Balance and Movement with Jodie Thompson Second Wednesday of each month, 11:45am – 12:00pm Come and join J-Fitness exercise professional Jodie as she takes you through 30 minutes of fun, fitness, and wellness. It is a perfect fit. Work out your body and mind, and then feed your body and soul with a great lunch at the Senior Café. Who can ask for anything more than stretching, cardio, and balance all in 30 minutes.

register.jewishallianceri.org URI Pharmacy Program Third Wednesday of each month 1:00 – 2:00pm Informational Programs about health and medications for seniors Shingles Wednesday, January 21 This condition is an increasingly common problem among older Americans. Learn how to treat and prevent this debilitating illness.

Hypertension: Managing Your High Blood Pressure Wednesday, February 18 What types of changes can you make in your life to be successful in keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range as discussed by you and your doctor? How much of an impact does your diet play in the equation and what are the sodium requirements for those with hypertension?

Allergies Wednesday, March 18 Allergies are a very common condition. Learn what causes seasonal and year-round allergies and how they adversely affect our health.

Appropriate treatments such as avoidance as well as prescription and over-the-counter products will be discussed. There is hope for allergy sufferers!

Nutrition as We Age Wednesday, April 15 A discussion of ways we can best meet our nutritional needs with dietary recommendations and supplementation as we age.

Wound Care Wednesday, May 20 Join us for a discussion on the different stages of wounds, their causes, and physical properties and how we can best treat them. Should we bandage or not? If so, what is the most appropriate bandage to use?

Learn the importance of recognizing signs of infection in a wound.

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Birthday Celebrations for the Month with Live Music Third Friday of each month Presents for all who have a birthday in that month January 16: Music by Billy Musto, Piano/Vocal Entertainer February 20: Music by Phil Campbell, Smooth Vocals April 17: Music by Hagop Anmahhian, Classical and Popular Violin Purim Event Friday, February 27 Make Hamantaschen before lunch.

Songs and gifts after lunch.

Annual Passover Community Seder at Temple Am David Friday, March 20 11:00am – 1:00pm Transportation provided from Dwares JCC. Presentations are FREE and open to the public. Lunch is a suggested donation of $3 for people ages 60+ or those people under age 60 with a disability. Lunch reservations required two days in advance.

For reservations or more information, call Neal or Elaine at 401.421.4111 ext.107.

Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers PJ Library Story and Play Time Join us for PJ Library stories, songs and movement, crafts, and a snack.

The room will be open for free play as well. Bring your friends, or come to make new ones.

Ages: 5 and under Fridays, 10:00-11:00am January 23 | February 27 | March 27 April 17 Price: Free Little Chefs Does your child like to help in the kitchen? This class will explore age-appropriate culinary skills while preparing simple recipes and learning about healthy choices.

Each class will incorporate stories introducing a variety of foods and, best of all, the opportunity to taste delicious treats! Please advise us of any food allergies when signing up.

Ages: 3 – 5 NEW! Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm January 5 – February 23 6 classes No class: January 19, February 16 Price: $128 | Members: $96 ID: 10660 Dance: Happy Feet Instructor: Krissy Phillipino Students will learn the basic movements and steps for beginning dance. They will experience tap, ballet, jazz, and acro all in one class while grooving to their favorite songs on the radio as they learn new combinations and patterns.

Kids will get the opportunity to work on skills across the floor, leaps, turns, floor work, and extensions.

Ages: 3 – 5 Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:00pm January 6 – April 7 14 classes No class: February 17 Price: $299 | Members: $269 ID: 10662 Preschool playSCIENCE playSCIENCE classes are all about hands-on exploration. In Preschool playSCIENCE, playscientists will be introduced to a new scientific

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concept each week through fun and engaging experiments. Kids will leave each class with a simple experiment to take home. Parents, brush up on your science knowledge now – there will be a lot more science questions coming your way. Sessions 1 and 2 will cover different topics and allow any student to enroll in either Session 1 or 2, or both sessions.

Ages: 3 – 5 NEW! Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm Session 1 January 6 – February 24 7 classes No class: February 17 Price: $140 | Members: $105 ID:10663 Session 2 March 3 – April 14 6 classes No class: April 7 Price: $120 | Members: $90 ID: 10664 Sign up for both sessions and save!

January 6 – April 14 13 classes No class: February 17, April 7 Price: $225 | Members: $169 ID: 10665 Preschool playMUSIC Preschool playMUSIC 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 dancer – sometimes 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 up-cycled instrument.

Sessions 1 and 2 will cover different topics, allowing any student to enroll in either Session 1 or 2, or both sessions.

Ages: 3 – 5 Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm

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Session 1 January 8 – February 26 7 classes No class: February 19 Price: $140 | Members: $105 ID: 10666

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Session 2 March 5 – April 16 7 classes Price: $140 | Members: $105 ID: 10667 Sign up for both sessions and save!

January 8 – April 16 14 classes Price: $242 | Members: $182 ID: 10668 Rhode Island New Moms Connection New-mom groups for babies ages 0 – 3, 3 – 6, and 6 – 12 months Facilitated discussion group for new moms where you can expand your community of new-mom friends while sharing information, gathering resources, and supporting one another. Group facilitated by Kristen Kardos, MA Ed. and post partum doula.

Mondays, between 12:00 and 4:00pm, each class approx. 1.5 hours 6-week sessions Beginning in January 2015 Price: $96 For more information or to register, visit rinewmoms.com or email info@rinewmoms.com.

Looking for Aquatics classes for your little one?

Turn to page 18, or contact London Blake at lblake@jewishallianceri.org or 401.421.4111 ext. 153

Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers 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!

To register or for information, contact Marc Trachtenberg at 401.524.7113 or info@rock-a-baby. net or 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.

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Session 1 Tuesdays, 9:30am & 10:30am January 6 – February 24, 8 classes Price: $158 | Members: $142 Price w/sibling 6 months and up: $240 Members w/sibling ages 6 months and up: $215

Session 2 Tuesdays, 9:30am & 10:30am March 3 – April 23, 8 classes Price: $158 | Members: $142 Price w/sibling 6 months and up: $240 Members w/sibling ages 6 months and up: $215

Wednesdays, 9:30am, 10:30am, 3:45pm, 4:45pm, & 5:45pm January 7 – February 25, 8 classes Price: $158 | Members: $142 Price w/sibling 6 months and up: $240 Members w/sibling ages 6 months and up: $215

Wednesdays, 9:30am, 10:30am, 3:45pm, 4:45pm, & 5:45pm March 4 – April 24, 8 classes Price: $158 | Members: $142 Price w/sibling 6 months and up: $240 Members w/sibling ages 6 months and up: $215

David C. Isenberg Family

Early Childhood Center The David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center provides an enriching, multi-faceted early childhood education program for children from six weeks of age through pre-kindergarten. We have a nurturing Infant/Toddler Program and an enriching Preschool Program to serve families.

The mission of the Isenberg Early Childhood Center 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 an individual developmental level through self-directed and teacher-facilitated activities and interactions.

Why the Isenberg Early Childhood Center?

All children in our program will 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. We include all aspects of wellness, such as social, emotional, physical, and nutritional.

For more information or to schedule a tour of the Early Childhood Center, please contact Nicole Katzman at 401.421.4111 ext. 180 or nkatzman@jewishallianceri.org.

After School & Out-of-School Care for Children ages 4 - 12

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J-Space After School Care for the Whole School Year Our program is based on a wide range of activities for all ages to broaden creative horizons, promote imagination, build relationships, and teach new skills. These enriching activities are part of a thoughtful curriculum that’s aligned with Rhode Island education standards and are designed to engage your child while keeping the love of learning alive. Our staff are highly experienced, well-trained professionals who are passionate about teaching and sharing their unique talents with children. J-Space provides a safe and nurturing environment where your child can thrive. To fulfill our goal of providing a program focused on academics, social skills, sports, arts, and fun, our enhanced curricula and enrichments include: • Implementation of the nationally recognized CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Children’s Health) curriculum, which is designed to nurture a love of physical activity, provide an introduction to gardening and nutrition, and encourage healthy eating in children • Homework help, both secular and Judaic subjects • Monthly themes with focused activities and projects • Art exploration, exposing children to a variety of art mediums for self-expression • Physical movement and outside play (weather permitting) • Free swim time on Fridays • Pick-up from school to allow a seamless transition from the school day to afterschool activities • *Ask us about convenient bus pick-up!

• Healthy snacks provided daily • Monthly newsletter to keep parents informed of upcoming themes, special activities, and other important information Ages: 4 – 12 Mondays – Thursdays, 2:30 – 6:00pm Fridays, 2:00 – 6:00pm 2014 – 2015 School Year For more information or to register, contact Shannon Boucher at sboucher@jewishallianceri.org or call 401.421.4111 ext. 147.

J-Cation Camps When school’s out...J-Cation Camp is in! Our well-rounded, DCYF-licensed program mimics our summer camp schedule to provide children with a variety of activities including sports, art, cooking, building, and more. Don’t see a camp listed for a date you need? We can create a J-Cation Camp with a minimum of only five campers! See our full J-Cation Camp flyer for the full year schedule and registration information. Extended day is available in the afternoon from 3:00 – 6:00pm, and drop-in days are available for purchase. Early arrival is available from 8:00 – 9:00am for an additional $7.

For more information or to register your child, contact Shannon Boucher at sboucher@jewishallianceri.org or call 401.421.4111 ext. 147.

Ages: 4 – 12 9:00am – 3:00pm Thursday, January 1 – Friday, January 2 | Monday, January 19 | Monday, February 16 – Friday, February 20 | Friday, April 3 | Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10 Per Day Price: $46 | Members: $35 Early Arrival (8:00 – 9:00am) and Extended Day (3:00-6:00pm) available for an additional fee.

After School & Out-of-School Care for Children ages 4 - 12

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J-Space by-the-Session Transition Care J-Space Transition Care is a flexible after school option to complement Dwares JCC enrichment classes starting at 4:00pm or 5:00pm. Let us take care of picking up your children from school or the bus stop and providing them with a snack and quiet activities. We will then escort your child to a supplemental class offered here. Classes include swim lessons, pottery, cooking, chess, and more. Register by the session rather than the full school year. For more information or to register your child, contact Shannon Boucher at sboucher@jewishallianceri.org or call 401.421.4111 ext. 147.

Ages: 4 – 12 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-Space by-the-Day Drop-in Packs Drop-in Packs are our most flexible after school option. Perfect for parents who need after school care occasionally and don’t require a set schedule. Purchase a single day or 10-day punch card to use on any J-Space day (dependent on availability). Punch cards may be used by siblings and expire the last day of the 2015 school year. Limit 10 days/month per child. For more information or to register your child, contact Shannon Boucher at sboucher@jewishallianceri.org or call 401.421.4111 ext. 147.

Ages: 4 – 12 Mondays – Fridays, 2:30 – 6:00pm 2014 – 2015 school year Price Per Day: $33 | Members: $25 10-Day Punch Card Price: $293 | Members: $220

"For the past eight years, the after school program at the JCC has been an essential part of our family’s school year. As a full-time working mother, I depend on the after school program. When other after school programs in tProvidence are closed due to weather, I know that the JCC will remain open and that my son will be happy and safe."

—Kim, J-Space parent

Enrichment Classes for Children ages 5 - 12 Dance: Zumba for Kids Instructor: KrissyPhillipino Krissy’s classes are rockin’, highenergy, and packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love! Dance to the styles of hip-hop, ballet, tap, jazz, and MORE!! Krissy’s elementary/special education background allows her to cater to all learning styles and levels! Parents love Zumba for Kids because it increases kids’ focus and selfconfidence, boosts metabolism, and enhances coordination!

Ages: 8 – 12 NEW! Mondays, 4:00 – 5:00pm Session 1 January 5 – February 16 7 classes Price: $96 | Members: $87 ID: 10669 Session 2 February 23 – April 6 7 classes Price: $96 | Members: $87 ID: 10670 Acting: Heroes, Heroines, Gods, and Goddesses, Oh My! Instructor: Seth Finkle Using creative dramatics with other theatre games and activities, students will explore the world of Greek Mythology. Using the skills they are learning, they will work together to perform a Greek Myth we explore in class. The Wilbury Theatre Group education programs are for the working actor to the emerging thespian and everyone in between. Classes are taught by local professionals and are tailored to the individual needs of the students.

Ages: 9 – 11 Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm January 6 – March 3 8 classes No class: February 17 Min. enrollment: 4 | Maximum: 12 Price: $67 | Members: $54 ID: 10671

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Jewish Fairy Tales and Feasts Discover the wonderful world of Jewish fairy tales while also learning your way around the kitchen. Each class will focus on a different fairy tale and traditional recipe. Children will learn various skills including proper use of kitchen tools, basic nutrition, and how to follow recipes.

And of course, everyone will be able to taste the wonderful foods created. Please advise us of any food allergies when signing up.

Ages: 4 – 8 Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm Session 1 January 6 – February 24 7 classes No class: February 17 Price: $149 | Members: $112 ID: 10672 Session 2 March 3 – April 14 6 classes No class: April 7 Price: $128 | Members: $96 ID: 10673 Sign up for both sessions and save!

January 6 – April 14 13 classes No class: February 17, April 7 Price: $260 | Members: $195 ID: 10674 playSCIENCE After School 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. Sessions 1 and 2 will cover different topics and allow any student to enroll in either Session 1, 2, or both.

Ages: 5 – 8 NEW! Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm Session 1 January 6 – February 24 7 classes

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No class: February 17 Price: $140 | Members: $105 ID:10675 Session 2 March 3 – April 14 6 classes No class: April 7 Price: $120 | Members: $90 ID: 10676 Sign up for both sessions and save!

January 6 – April 14 13 classes No class: February 17, April 7 Price: $225 | Members: $169 ID: 10677 Acting: Explore the World with Creative Dramatics What is creative dramatics?

Creative dramatics is an improvisational, process-oriented form of drama where your children are guided by a knowledgeable and energetic theatre teacher to imagine, enact, and reflect on experiences real and imagined.

Creative drama takes the natural world of creative play and develops it further by using theatre techniques to create learning experiences.

Ages: 5 – 8 Wednesdays, 4:30 – 5:30pm January 7 – March 11 8 classes No class: February 18, March 4 Min. enrollment: 4 | Maximum: 12 Price: $67 | Members: $54 ID: 10678 Pottery & Sculpture Fire up your imagination with clay creations! Learn different hands-on clay techniques to create works of art. Individual instruction allows students to develop at their own pace.

Ages: 5 – 12 Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm Session 1 January 7 – February 25 7 classes No class: February 18 Price: $121 | Members: $91 ID: 10679

Enrichment Classes for Children ages 5 - 12 Session 2 March 4 – April 15 6 classes No class: April 8 Price: $102 | Members: $78 ID:10680 Sign up for both sessions and save!

January 7 – April 15 13 classes No class: February 18, April 8 Price: $203 | Members: $156 ID: 10681 Potter’s Wheel Learn the basics of throwing clay to create 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.

Ages: 8 – 12 Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:00pm Session 1 January 7 – February 25 7 classes No class: February 18 Price: $121 | Members: $91 ID:10682 Session 2 March 4 – April 15 6 classes No class: April 8 Price: $102 | Members: $78 ID: 10683 Sign up for both sessions and save!

January 7 – April 15 13 classes No class: February 18, April 8 Price: $203 | Members: $156 ID: 10684 Advanced Pottery This class offers students who already have some experience working with clay the possibility to explore on a deeper level the clay universe and its potential. Students will explore the three-dimensional aspects of clay using tools and glazing techniques.

Ages: 8 – 12 Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm

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Session 1 January 7 – February 25 7 classes No class: February 18 Price: $121 | Members: $91 ID: 10685 Session 2 March 4 – April 15 6 classes No class: April 8 Price: $102 | Members: $78 ID: 10686 Sign up for both sessions and save!

January 7 – April 15 13 classes No class: February 18, April 8 Price: $203 | Members: $156 ID: 10687 playMUSIC After School 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 dancer – sometimes 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 up-cycled instrument.

Sessions 1 and 2 will cover different topics and allow any student to enroll in either Session 1 or 2, or both sessions.

Ages: 5 – 8 NEW! Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm Session 1 January 8 – February 26 7 classes No class: February 19 Price: $140 | Members: $105 ID:10688 Session 2 March 5 – April 16 7 classes Price: $140 | Members: $105 ID:10689 Sign up for both sessions and save!

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January 8 – April 16 14 classes Price: $242 | Members: $182 ID: 10690 Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) 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.

Ages: 8 – 15 Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:00pm Session 1 January 8 – February 26 7 classes No class: February 19 Price: $168 | Members: $126 ID: 10691 Session 2 March 5 – April 16 5 classes No class: March 5, April 9 Price: $120 | Members: $90 ID: 10692 Sign up for both sessions and save!

January 8 – April 16 12 classes No class: Feb. 19, March 5, April 9 Price: $264 | Members: $198 ID: 10693 Acting: Sherlock’s Mystery Academy Using creative dramatics with other theatre games and activities, students will explore the world of Sherlock Holmes. As they work together and use the skills they are learning, they will learn about and solve a mystery in the world of Sherlock Holmes. The Wilbury Theatre Group education programs are for the working actor to the emerging thespian and everyone in between. Classes are taught by local

Fitness Classes for Children ages 5 - 12 professionals and are tailored to the individual needs of the students.

Ages: 9 – 11 Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm January 8 – March 5 8 classes No class: February 19 Min. enrollment: 4 | Maximum: 12 Price: $67 | Members: $54 ID: 10694 Sportsastic Sportstastic is our NEW youth sports class geared towards introducing children to the basics of a variety of team sports. Each week the instructor will choose a different team or noncompetitive sport for children to learn or improve skills. This is an excellent opportunity for your little one to learn all about sportsmanship and teamwork and the wonderful world of sports!

Ages: 5 – 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 – 4:45pm NEW! January 7 – February 25 8 classes Price: $120 | Members: $96 ID: 10701 Little Tennis In Little Tennis, your child will learn the most basic parts of the game of tennis. No previous tennis experience is required! The objective of this class, which introduces racket and ball control skills, is for children to develop basic motor skills and better hand-eye coordination through a variety of creative and fun games.

Most importantly, children will learn all about good sportsmanship in the game of tennis while having fun.You are more than welcome to bring your own racquet; otherwise one will be provided for your child.

Ages: 5 – 8 NEW! Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5:00pm March 4 – April 15 8 classes Min. enrollment: 4 Price: $120 | Members: $96 ID: 10702 Introduction to Tennis This introductory level tennis class requires no previous tennis experience! The instructor will focus on teaching players the fundamentals of tennis strokes and working on

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hand-eye-foot coordination, athleticism, tennis footwork, court movements, and most importantly, good sportsmanship while having fun!

Ages: 9 – 11 Wednesdays, 5:00 – 5:45pm NEW! March 4 – April 15 8 classes Min. enrollment: 4 Price: $120 | Members: $96 ID: 10703

Youth Basketball Class The goal of this class is to teach the fundamentals of the game of basketball while also stressing teamwork, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and the benefits of having a positive attitude.

Each week the class will work on the following skills in the game of basketball: ball handling, passing, shooting, layups, defense, and overall basketball strategy. No previous basketball skills are needed!

Ages: 9 – 11 Wednesdays, 5:00 – 5:45pm January 7 – February 25 8 classes Price: $120 | Members: $96 ID: 10704 Youth Basketball League Join our youth basketball league where everyone plays; we play to have fun; we encourage fitness and good health; and we emphasize fundamentals, teamwork, and fair play. A fun and healthy introduction to basketball and team sports!

Ages: 5 & 6 Sundays, 3:00 – 4:00pm January 4 – April 12 10 games No games: January 18, February 15 Price: $130 | Members: $100 ID: 10696 Ages: 7 & 8 Sundays, 4:15 – 5:15pm January 4 – April 12 10 games No games: January 18, February 15 Price: $130 | Members: $100 ID: 10695

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Youth Yoga This introductory level yoga class is for children to begin learning the very basics of yoga. This class focuses on body awareness and some selfexploration. Balancing poses, breathing exercises, and creative relaxation techniques are only a few of the skills your child will have when leaving the class.

Ages: 9 – 11 Mondays, 5:00 – 5:30pm NEW! January 5 – February 23 8 classes Min. enrollment: 4 Price: $71 | Members: $56 ID: 10698 $9 Drop-in rate Youth Zumba Our youth Zumba class hopes to develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of your child’s life by making fitness fun. Our instructor will put together fun kid-friendly routines, break down steps, and add games and exciting activities.Your child will be sure to leave the class having done a fun and exciting workout!

Ages: 5 – 8 Mondays, 4:15 – 4:45pm NEW! March 2 – April 13 8 classes Min. enrollment: 4 Price: $71 | Members: $56 ID: 10697 $9 Drop-in rate Ages: 9 – 11 Mondays, 5:00 – 5:30pm March 2 – April 13 8 classes Min. enrollment: 4 Price: $71 | Members: $56 ID: 10700 $9 Drop-in rate

Classes for Tweens & Teens ages 8 - 17 Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) 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.

Ages: 8 – 15 Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00pm Session 1 January 8 – February 26 7 classes No class: February 19 Price: $168 | Members: $126 ID: 10691 Session 2 Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00pm March 5 – April 16 5 classes No class: March 5, April 9 Price: $120 | Members: $90 ID: 10692 Sign up for both sessions and save!

January 8 – April 16 12 classes No class: Feb. 19, March 5, April 9 Price: $264 | Members: $198 ID: 10693

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Tween Pilates In our Tween Pilates fitness class, tweens will learn physical skills while incorporating awareness of their body (focused awareness, concentration, coordination, healthy breathing, mindful movement, and control of movement). Tweens will strengthen the connections between building strength and flexibility while creating a strong connection to their body. All fitness levels are welcome! Complimentary with a Teen Membership.

Ages: 12 – 14 NEW! Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:15pm March 3 – April 14 8 classes Free for members! $15 Drop-in rate Tween Yoga This introductory level yoga class for tweens can be practiced by all!

Our instructors will emphasize linking breath with movement.

Body awareness and key breathing techniques are an important part of yoga and will be a key focus in this class. Tweens of all fitness levels are encouraged to join and try this new offering! Complimentary with a teen membership!

Ages: 12 – 14 NEW! Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:15pm January 6 – February 24 8 classes Free for members! $15 Drop-in rate

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Teen Weight Training Learn the ins and outs of weight training. Topics covered will be proper form, technique, and exercises for specific body parts.

Learn how to customize a workout for yourself. Welcome to teens of all fitness levels! Sign ups are encouraged; drop ins are always welcome as well!

Ages: 12 – 17 Thursdays, 3:45 – 4:30pm March 5 – April 16 8 classes Price: $150 | Members: $120 ID: 10704 $18 Drop-in rate Teen Intro to TRX J-Fitness is bringing our teens a new, exciting way to work out. The TRX Suspension Trainer is the original, best-in-class workout system that leverages gravity and body weight to perform many different exercises.

This workout will deliver a fast, effective total body workout that increases muscular endurance without the use of weights or machines. TRX is for teens of all fitness levels. Whether you’re looking to increase your sports performance or just getting into the fitness world, this TRX class will be sure to give you the workout you need.

Ages: 12 – 17 NEW! Thursdays, 3:45 – 4:30pm January 8 – February 26 8 sessions Min. enrollment: 3 | Maximum: 6 Price: $150 | Members: $120 ID: 10705 $18 Drop-in rate

Teen Engagement Programs: for all teens in grades 8 – 12 Are you interested in doing community service work? Maybe you prefer cooking or are interested in Israeli culture or politics. Check out the Harry Elkin Midrasha mini courses–classes that are active and inspiring!

Sundays, 10:30am – 12:15pm Term 3 Term 4 January 4 – February 8 March 8 – April 19 5 classes 4 classes For more information, contact Jana Brenman at 401.421.4111 ext.181 or jbrenman@jewishallianceri.org.

Aquatics HEATED INDOOR POOL Immerse yourself in a variety of pool activities. We offer open swim time, adult swim time, genderspecific swim time, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim classes for all ages and all swim levels, lifeguard training, and water fitness classes in shallow and deep water. From adult masters swim classes to TigerSharks Swim Club, we have a program that’s right for you! Use of our pool for regularly scheduled swim times is FREE for members.

Not a member? Drop-in fee is $12 for adults and $6 for kids under 13 years old.

View our pool schedule and classes online at jewishallianceri.org.

Aquatics, ext. 153

register.jewishallianceri.org Water Polo Clinic for Beginners An introduction to the sport of Water Polo. A co-ed clinic teaching the ins and outs of this fun, highenergy sport. Players will learn how to tread properly, water polo freestyle and backstroke, ball passing, and swimming with the polo ball. Players will be challenged with exciting drills to help master the skills as well as improve movement and ball handling within the water.

Ages: 8+ Monday – Friday February 16 – February 20 9:00am – 12:00pm Price: $65 | Members: $50 ID: 10629 *After clinic is finished for the day, transition care to J-Cation Camp is available for those who desire it.

Parent/Toddler Swim Class Introduce your baby or toddler to the joys of swimming with this exciting program of water exploration, songs, and beginning skill development...all with the comfort of you and the instructor in the pool.

Ages: 6 months – 3 years Saturdays, 10:00am January 10 – February 28 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10632

Sunday Funday!

Every Sunday, join us at the pool for a fun-filled event for families at the Dwares JCC indoor pool.

Floats, basketballs, games, and more included!

All ages welcome.

Free for members.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sundays, 4:00 – 5:00pm January 4 – April 12

Sundays, 10:30am January 4 – February 22 6 classes No class: January 18, February 15 Price: $120 | Members: $60 ID: 10630 Sundays, 11:00am January 4 – February 22 6 classes No class: January 18, February 15 Price: $120 | Members: $60 ID: 10631

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Level1: Introduction to Aquatic Skills Structured activities that introduce children to the basics of water safety including entering and exiting the pool using the ladder; submerging eye, face, and nose; and last but not least, front and back floats.

Ages: 4+ Sundays, 11:30am January 4 – February 22 6 classes No class: January 18, February 15 Price: $120 | Members: $60 ID: 10633 Mondays, 4:00pm January 5 – February 23 6 classes No class: January 19, February 16 Price: $120 | Members: $60 ID: 10634 Mondays, 7:00pm (Girls Only) January 5 – February 23 6 classes No class: January 19, February 16 Price: $120 | Members: $60 ID: 10635 Tuesdays, 4:30pm January 6 – February 24 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10636 Tuesdays, 7:00pm (Boys Only) January 6 – February 24 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10637 Saturdays, 10:30am January 10 – February 28 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10638 Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills Builds upon the skills learned in Level 1 and provides instruction for children to learn the importance of adult supervision while having fun in the pool. Swimmers will also explore

Aquatics rhythmic breathing patterns as well as assisted front and back floats.

Ages: 5+ Sundays, 12:00pm January 4 – February 22 6 classes No class: January 18, February 15 Price: $120 | Members: $60 ID: 10639 Mondays, 7:30pm (Girls Only) January 5 – February 23 6 classes No class: January 19, February 16 Price: $120 | Members: $60 ID: 10640 Tuesdays, 4:00pm January 6 – February 24 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10641 Tuesdays, 7:30pm (Boys Only) January 6 – February 24 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10642 Wednesdays, 4:00pm January 7 – February 25 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10643 Saturdays, 11:00am January 10 – February 28 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10644 Level 3: Stroke Development Provides guided practice with headfirst entries in sitting and kneeling positions from the pool’s side, rotary breathing, and treading water. Introduces children to the techniques of flutter, scissor, dolphin, and breaststroke kicks.

Ages: 6+ Mondays, 4:00pm January 5 – February 23 6 classes No class: January 19, February 16 Price: $120 | Members: $60 ID: 10645

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Wednesdays, 4:00pm January 7 – February 25 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10646

Wednesdays, 7:30pm (Girls Only) January 7 – February 25 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10653

Wednesdays, 7:00pm (Girls Only) January 7 – February 25 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10647

Thursdays, 4:30pm January 8 – February 26 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10654

Thursdays, 4:00pm January 8 – February 26 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10648

Thursdays, 7:30pm (Boys Only) January 8 – February 26 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10655

Thursdays, 7:00pm (Boys Only) January 8 – February 26 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10649

Level 5: Stroke Refinement Provides further coordination and refinement of all strokes: breaststroke, butterfly, front/back crawl, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke. Introduces new skills including surface dives, flip turns, and sculling.

Ages: 9+ Tuesdays, 4:30pm January 6 – February 24 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10656

Saturdays, 11:30am January 10 – February 28 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10650 Level 4: Stroke Development In this class, children develop confidence in skills previously learned and improve other aquatic skills such as underwater swimming and surface diving. Children will also be introduced to sidestroke, butterfly stroke, and two different styles of treading water.

Ages: 6+ Mondays, 4:30pm January 5 – February 23 6 classes No class: January 19, February 16 Price: $120 | Members: $60 ID: 10651 Tuesdays, 4:00pm January 6 – February 24 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10652

Wednesdays, 4:30pm January 7 – February 25 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10657 Wednesdays, 7:30pm (Girls Only) January 7 – February 25 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10658 Thursdays, 7:30pm (Boys Only) January 8 – February 26 8 classes Price: $160 | Members: $80 ID: 10659

“The Philly Community Work Trip changed my perception of life.”

– Jeremy, Philly Trip participant

Philadelphia Trip for Jewish Teens throughout greater Rhode Island

February 14 - 16, 2015

This unique experience allows teens to learn about homelessness and hunger and make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

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The Philly Trip is for ANY Jewish teen in grades 8-12 who is interested in social action, leadership and putting the value of tikkun olam (repairing the world) into action.

This is a great opportunity to connect with other teens from across the state for a fun-filled weekend!

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If you are interested in this community work trip, contact Jana Brenman at 401.421.4111 ext. 181 or jbrenman@jewishallianceri.org.

Dwares JCC Winter 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.

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Coming to the Dwares JCC March 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, "our core purpose is to teach and inspire children to be water safe." Since its inception, the Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy has taught thousands of children water safety and the importance of knowing how to swim.

Using the SwimRight Method, the program utilizes the swim-float-swim technique as its foundation, and focuses on providing children with the knowledge and confidence needed in and around the water. From these basic skills we take students from beginning stages of swimming all the way to learning all 4 strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.

For more information about the Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy contact London Blake at 401.421.4111 ext. 153 or lblake@jewishallianceri.org.

Here's what people at other JCCs are saying: "The LK Swim School has been terrific. I have three kids enrolled of different ages and abilities. All three are taught appropriately.The instruction is strict but very kind. My youngest was three years old when he passed his survival test. I don't ever worry about being around water with my kids, they can SWIM!" —Hilary G. "Lenny Krayzelburg Swim School ROCKS! My son has excelled in just two lessons. He loves it and I'm so happy he will be watersafe." —Madalyn

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