Summer Program Guide 2023

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SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE JUNE - AUGUST 2023 Fitness I 60 & Better Center I Early Childhood School I Camp at The J I Sports I Jewish Life Arts & Ideas I J Cafe I After School Care I Aquatics I J Spa 8485 Ridge Road I Cincinnati, OH 45236 I 513.761.7500 MayersonJCC.org Thursday, June 8, 2023 Losantiville Country Club

Summer days are spent at the J! The days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising. What a great time to dive into the J’s outdoor pool. While you’re here, check out some of the exciting summer events and programs to fill your days.

Our biggest fundraiser and community event, the J Classic, is back again this year! Join us for golf, tennis, pickleball, Canasta, and Mah-Jongg. Young adults are invited to cap off the day with the ever-popular Par-Tee with refreshing drinks, delicious food, and good friends. Of course, we have our exhilarating group fitness classes available throughout the summer. Stay fit with Summer Shape Up, Six Weeks to Shred, or our newest offering COREFIRST: Strong and Fit.

Spend an evening with family and friends at the J, watching a film during our J Mobile: Movie Nights or making colorful challah at our second-annual Rainbow Challah Bake.

At the J, there is something for everyone!

Warmest regards,

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Fitness & Wellness

J Spa

Adult Sports & Recreation Inclusion

Aquatics

Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life

Children, Teens & Family

PJ Library

Camp at the J Youth Sports

Young Adult Events

Stories from the J 60 & Better

JCC Board Members

Ronnen Isakov president

Anna Sarembock vice president

Robert Oestreicher vice president

Lauren Guttman secretary

Jen Stein treasurer president-elect

Marty Hiudt immediate past president

Mike Kadetz presidential appointment

Marc Fisher ceo

Steve Baron

Tedd Friedman

Larry Juran

Mark Knue

Ernesto Levy

Mollie Lewis-Tartaglia

Yael Newman

Ester Pollock-Rootman

Stacey Schimberg

Abby Schwartz

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Supported by the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio, and other generous donors. MayersonJCC.org
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Monday - Thursday: 5:30am - 9pm

Fitness, Indoor Track, and Training

Monday - Thursday: 5:30am - 9pm

Friday: 5:30am - 7pm

Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 7pm

J Play Hours

Drop-in Care for ages 0 - 5

Monday - Thursday: 8:15am - 1:15pm; 4 - 7pm

Friday: 8:15am - 1:15pm

Saturday - Sunday: 8:15am - 2:15pm

Club J Hours

Drop-In Care for ages 5 - 12

Monday - Thursday: 8:15am - 1:15pm; 4 - 7pm

Friday: 8:15am - 1:15pm

Saturday - Sunday: 8:15am - 2:15pm

Summer Holidays

Friday, May 26: Shavuot 1st Day

Building Hours: 5:30am - 7pm

Pool: Closes at 6:30pm

Administrative offices, J Café, and 60 & Better Center are closed.

Saturday, May 27: Shavuot 2nd Day

Building Hours: 7am - 7pm

Pool: Closes at 6:30pm

BUILDING HOURS

Friday: 5:30am - 7pm Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 7pm

POOL HOURS

Our outdoor pool is open May 27 - September 4. The indoor Aquatic Center is open year round. For more detailed information and hours, visit MayersonJCC.org/Hours.

Outdoor Pool Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 7:45pm

Lap swim from 7 - 9am

Open swim from 10am - 8pm

Friday: 9am - 6:30pm

Lap swim: 9 -11am

Open swim: 11am - 6:30pm

Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 6:30pm

Lap swim: 9 -11am

Open swim: 11am - 6:30pm

J Café Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 6pm

Friday: 8am - 2pm

Saturday: Closed | Sunday: 8am - 3pm

Indoor Pool Hours

Monday - Thursday: 6am - 8pm

Friday: 6am - 6:30pm

Saturday and Sunday: 7am - 6:30pm

Single Gender Swim Hours

Men | Mondays: 8 - 9pm

Women | Tuesdays: 8 - 9pm

Men | Wednesdays: 8 - 9pm

Women | Thursdays: 8 - 9pm

Please check MayersonJCC.org for current J Café hours.

Please make note of these special hours in observance of Jewish and federal holidays. Learn more about Jewish holidays at MayersonJCC.org/Hours

Monday, May 29: Memorial Day

Building Hours: 7am - 5pm*

J Café: 8am - 2pm

Pool: Closes at 4:30pm

Administrative offices and 60 & Better Center are closed.

Monday, July 3: Independence Day

(Observed)

Building Hours: 5:30am - 9pm

Administrative Offices, ECS, 60 & Better Closed

Tuesday, July 4: Independence Day

Building Hours: 7am - 5pm

J Café: 8am - 2pm

Pool: Closes at 4:30pm

Administrative Offices, ECS, 60 & Better Closed

*Due to early building closures, there will be no programs after 2pm on these days

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Local produce • Fresh F d • Handcrafted Art SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE I 4 Thursday, June 8, 2023 Losantiville Country Club Come celebrate a day of Community while supporting the J Learn more on Page 20
Sunday, September 10 10am - 2pm | Mayerson JCC
SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS

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RAINBOW CHALLAH BAKE

Ages 8+

Thursday, June 1 6 - 8:30pm | Mayerson JCC

ISRAELI SCOUTS CARAVAN

Friday, July 21

Mayerson JCC

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GROUP EXERCISE

The J offers a wide array of FREE Group Ex classes with your membership. From lowimpact beginner classes to high-intensity advanced classes, there’s something for every skill level all taught by highly qualified instructors. See our schedule at MayersonJCC.org.

PERSONAL TRAINING

Improve your workouts with one of our highly qualified trainers who can help you achieve your fitness goals including weight loss, strength training, toning, and postrehabilitation through program design, education, individual support, motivation, and more!

We offer private, small group, and partner training, as well as specialized Pilates Reformer training. To start your training out right, you’ll receive a FREE InBody® health and fitness body composition assessment when you sign up for personal training. Contact the Fitness Director for more information at 513.761.7500 ext. 1266.

TEEN FITNESS CENTER ORIENTATION

Ages 13 - 15

Ongoing

J Member: FREE with Registration

New to the J or just want a refresher? Teens can gain exclusive access to the Fitness Center and are allowed to use specified equipment after completing this informative orientation. RSVP by calling 513.761.7500 ext.1266.

COREFIRST: STRONG AND FIT

Ages 16+

Session 1: June 7 - July 15

Session 2: July 19 - August 26

J Members: Starting at $144 | Public: Starting at $204

Get complete core activation while building strength, muscle tone and endurance with the COREFIRST trainer. The COREFIRST is a new, unique, hands-free system that allows you to make better mind-muscle connections that effectively and efficiently fatigue all the muscles in the body. Each class will focus on form and technique. Take it at your own pace by modifying or advancing moves. All levels of fitness are welcome.

SUMMER SHAPE UP

Ages 16+

June 4 - July 15

J Members: Starting at $120 | Public: Starting at $170

Tone up for summer with this weekly total body fitness challenge! Get personalized training and support during the small group workouts with a J Personal Trainer, along with self-guided exercise plans. Compete to win great prizes while you get in shape for summer.

SIX WEEKS TO SHRED

Ages 16+

July 16 - August 26

J Members: Starting at $144 | Public: Starting at $204

It’s time to shred body fat and ramp up your metabolism during this weekly, one-hour group training program! Stay motivated and maintain your progress between small group sessions with self-guided exercise plans.

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PILATES SPECIALTY PILATES

PILATES REFORMER

Ages 16+

June 5 - August 26

Training options available

J Members: Starting at $286

Perform more than 100 exercises in our Pilates Reformer Studio for an effective, joint-friendly, noimpact workout. All Pilates training participants must have completed the three required 30-minute private sessions before enrolling.

JUMPBOARD INTERVAL PILATES

Ages 16+

June 10 - August 26

J Members: Starting at $312

The jumpboard class helps to increase your aerobic workout while incorporating low impact muscle strength and coordination.

RESTORATIVE STRETCH PILATES

Ages 16+

June 6 - August 26

J Members: Starting at $286

This Pilates group training will restore and renew muscles through a combination of targeted stretches. The workout will connect body-mind-spirit, focusing on breathing to engage a full body workout. This group welcomes beginner and intermediate levels.

CHAIR AND TOWER PILATES

Ages 16+

June 6 - August 22

J Members: Starting at $286

Take your Pilates to the next level with a “wunda chair”/tower class. This class will build core stability, upper body strength, and increase overall physical conditioning! This is an intermediate to advance level program. Six months of consecutive Pilates reformer experience is required.

Financial Assistance for membership and program fees is available to qualified applicants. Email membership@mayersonjcc.org for an application. SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE I 7
Email membership@mayersonjcc.org for an application. FINANCIAL AID

FREE HEART RATE TRAINING CHALLENGES

WIRED Heart Rate Training, our wearable heart rate technology, makes it easier than ever to get the results you want with real-time feedback on heart rate, calories, and effort. Learn about how you can win prizes and pick up your WIRED device today at the Welcome Desk!

JUNE FREQUENCY CHALLENGE: Top 3 with the most workout days during June will receive one 30-minute Personal Training session OR one 30-minute Pilates Reformer session.

JULY INTENSITY CHALLENGE: Reach 3,000 intensity points during July to be entered into a drawing to win 1 FREE Commit to Be Fit Express registration.

AUGUST FREQUENCY CHALLENGE: Top 3 with highest amount of intensity points will receive 50% off their membership fees for one month.

FREE for J Members

Group exercise classes are taught by highly-qualified instructors who motivate participants to reach their fitness goals. From low-impact beginner classes to high-intensity advanced sessions, there’s something for every fitness level. Class options include cardio routines, core work, strength training, mind-body techniques and more.

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Join us for GROUP EX! SEE THE FULL MONTHLY SCHEDULE AT MayersonJCC.org /GroupEx

NOT ALL MASSAGES ARE THE SAME!

The highly trained and licensed massage therapists at the J Spa customize each session to address the individual needs of their clients.

Specialty massages offered at the J CRANIOSACRAL MASSAGE: Clients report feeling extremely relaxed following a craniosacral session. This gentle massage technique can be added onto a custom massage, or enjoyed as a stand-alone 30-minute service.

MYOFASCIAL CUPPING: Silicone suction cups are used to lift underlying tissues and break down adhesions. Benefits include improved circulation and lymph flow, as well as relief for deep muscle soreness and pain. (Upgraded service, additional fees apply.)

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE: This light massage treatment is often recommended for those whose lymph nodes are affected or have been removed by illness or surgery. This technique improves circulation and reduces edema.

SEE OUR FULL RANGE OF OPTIONS AND SCHEDULE SERVICES AT MayersonJCC.org/J-spa

513.722.1223

Clients must be 17 years of age or older. Prenatal massages are available for guests in their second or third trimesters (doctor's release required).

SUMMER SPECIAL 25% OFF

Bring this ad to receive 25% off your first Myofascial Cupping, craniosacral, or Lymphatic Drainage session. PLUS, refer a friend who visits the J Spa and you’ll both receive 25% off a spa treatment.

Cannot be combined with other discounts. Visit the Welcome Desk for more details.

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ADULT SPORTS & RECREATION

SPORTS LEAGUES

PICK-UP PICKLEBALL

Ages 16+

June 4 - August 15 | Mayerson JCC

Sundays: 9am

Mondays: 1pm

Tuesdays: 7pm

J Members: FREE | Public: $35

Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that combines tennis and table tennis into a fast-paced, exciting game. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player we have a spot for you with different days and times offered.

PICK-UP BASKETBALL

Ages 18+

Wednesdays

June 7 - September 20

6:30pm | Mayerson JCC

J Members: FREE

J Members and current JCC Men's Basketball League players are welcome to get some extra time on the court for friendly competition and practice.

MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Ages 18+

Mondays

June 5 - September 25

6pm | Mayerson JCC

J Members: $112 | Public: $142

The JCC Men's Basketball Summer League offers players friendly competition, team camaraderie, and great exercise. The season has a 10-game regular season, a tournament, All Star Game, and awards. It's going to be another great season of basketball.

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INCLUSION

Mayerson JCC Disability Inclusion Awareness Programs

For children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities who are able to participate independently or with the help of their own personal care assistant. These inclusive classes are taught by our Schloss Special Needs and Services instructors and advocates.

ADAPTED TOTAL BODY WORKOUT

Ages 16+

Wednesdays

June 21 - August 23

7 - 8pm | Mayerson JCC

J Members: FREE | Public: $25

This inclusive adapted workout combines cardio and strength training in a circuit format, with stretching and yoga for a total body workout. Participants should be able to engage independently or with the help of their own personal care aide.

FITNESS AND FRIENDS

Ages 16+

Sundays

June 4 - August 20

1 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC

J Members: FREE | Public: $25

This engaging adaptive class offers lowimpact exercise, socializing, and creative crafts. Participants should be able to engage independently or with the help of their own personal care assistant.

INCLUSIVE YOUTH SPORTS

Ages 5 - 14

All JCC Youth Sports are inclusive of children of all abilities.

These programs are made possible by The Milton and Frances Schloss Special Needs and Services Fund for Children and Adults and supported by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati.

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SPA SPA SPA SPA LEARN MORE AT: MayersonJCC.org/ Inclusion

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Losantiville Country Club

The J Classic is the Mayerson JCC's largest annual fundraising event. Each summer, hundreds of people gather at Losantiville Country Club for a great day of activities, including the Adams Golf Tournament, tennis, pickleball, canasta, mah-jongg, Course of Caterers Dinner, J Classic Raffle, and the Young Adult Par-Tee.

Come celebrate a day of Community while supporting the J

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TO REGISTER & PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS: MayersonJCC.org/Jclassic

Swim Lessons at the J

We offer year-round swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Our aquatics program is designed to teach personal water safety and stroke development. All lessons are taught by certified instructors – both private, semi-private, and group options available. Group lessons cannot be prorated, refunded, or made up, due to limited class capacity.

Questions? Contact swimlessons@mayersonjcc.org

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AQUATICS

PARENT/TODDLER

Ages 12 months - 3 years

June 4 - August 19 I JCC Aquatics Center

This class is designed to provide a joyful, loving, child-centered environment featuring songs and activities to encourage skill acquisition while developing a love of the water. An adult is required to be in the water during this class with each child.

DAY TIME J MEMBER PUBLIC

Sat 9:30 - 10am $203.50 $253

Sun 9:30 - 10am $203.50 $253

Tues 6 - 6:30pm $185 $230

SWIM 101

Ages 3 - 5

June 4 - August 19 I JCC Aquatics Center

In this class students will follow an activityoriented approach that utilizes child-centered progression for the following skills: submersion, breath control and breath holding, front, back and in-line kicking, and basic surface swimming.

DAY TIME J MEMBER PUBLIC

Sat 9 - 9:30am $203.50 $253

Sun 9 - 9:30am $203.50 $253

Mon 5:30 - 6pm $203.50 $253

Weds 5:30 - 6pm $203.50 $253

Thurs 6 - 6:30pm $203.50 $253

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance for membership and program fees is available to qualified applicants. Email membership@mayersonjcc.org for an application.

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Group lessons cannot be prorated, refunded, or made up, due to limited class capacity.

Presenting Sponsor:

SWIM 102/103

102: Ages 6 - 9

103: Ages 10 - 12

June 4 - August 19 I JCC Aquatics Center

This class is designed to accommodate motor skills and learning based on the child's age. The instructor will cover the following skills: breathing holding and control, flutter kicking on their front, and back, in-line kicking, and freestyle.

Supporting Sponsors:

Northeast Orthodontics SpecialistsDr. Jacob Stadiem, AgeWell Cincinnati

SWIM 201/202/203

201: Ages 3 - 5

202: Ages 6 - 9

203: Ages 10 - 12

June 4 - August 19 I JCC Aquatics Center

This course is designed to follow the 101 classes. In this class the instructor will teach children how to swim freestyle with side breathing, and backstroke. They will continue their work on flutter kick, breathing control and streamline kicking.

SWIM 301/302/303

301: Ages 3 - 5

302: Ages 6 - 9

303: Ages 10 - 12

June 4 - August 19 I JCC Aquatics Center

This course is designed to follow the 100 and 200 classes. In this class the instructor will teach the progression of breaststroke and butterfly while refreshing the students' skills on freestyle and backstroke.

Questions? Contact

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DAY TIME J MEMBER PUBLIC Sat 10 - 10:30am $203.50 $253 Sun 10 - 10:30am $203.50 $253 Mon 6 - 6:30pm $203.50 $253
COURSE DAY TIME J MEMBER PUBLIC 201 Sat 10:30 - 11am $203.50 $253 Sun 10:30 - 11am $203.50 $253 Wed 6 - 6:30pm $203.50 $253 202 Fri 9:30 - 10am $203.50 $253 203 Sat 9:30 - 10am $203.50 $253 202/203 Sun 9:30 - 10am $203.50 $253 Mon 9 - 9:30am $203.50 $253 Wed 9:30 - 10am $203.50 $253 Fri 10 - 10:30am $203.50 $253
COURSE DAY TIME J MEMBER PUBLIC 301 Tues 5:30 - 6pm $185 $230 302 Wed 10 - 10:30am $203.50 $253 303 Thurs 5:30 - 6pm $203.50 $253 302/303 Sat 10 - 10:30am $203.50 $253 Sun 10 - 10:30am $203.50 $253 Mon 9:30 - 10am $203.50 $253
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CINCINNATI Community Mission to ISRAEL 2024 Unforgettable. Joyous. Connected. July 7-16, 2024 For more information: jewishcincinnati.org/mission JOIN CINCINNATI IN ISRAEL Subsidies of $4,000 per person, up to $12,000 per family, available! Registration opens April 30, 2023. SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE I 16

THREE EXCITING TRIP OPTIONS

from the Mayerson JCC & Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

ISRAEL ADVENTURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS

HIGH L IGH TS

 Urban exploration in Tel Aviv

 Stand up paddleboarding on the Mediterranean Sea

 World-class dining

ATV your way through the Judean Hills

ACTIVE, HIGH ENERGY

Recommended for those aged 25 – 40 traveling without kids

Great for rst-time participants

 Walk through history at the Machane Yehuda open-air market

 Meet members of the Israeli Knesset and other dignitaries

FAMILY FUN IN ISRAEL

HIGH L IGH TS

 Explore a secret ammunition factory in Rehovot

INTERACTIVE, EDUCATIONAL

Great for anyone with children.

Recommended age 10+

Great for first-time participants

 Tour the newly opened ANU Museum of the Jewish People

 Soar high above Gush Etzion on the longest zipline in the country

Float weightlessly in the Dead Sea

 Meet leaders and members of a unique and inclusive youth movement

 Uncovering pottery at the Beit Guvrin Caves

A NEW ISRAEL EXPERIENCE

HIGH L IGH TS

 Adventure in the Judean Hills; Hike to Tel Azeka

IMMERSIVE, FRESH

Great for age 45+ traveling without children

Great for returnees and rst-timers

 Immerse yourself in some of the oldest neighborhoods of Tel Aviv

 Wine tasting on Kibbutz Netiv Halamed Hey

Caving in the Avshalom Nature Reserve

 Biking along the coast of the Dead Sea

 Interactive cooking session

Find out how to join one of these trips at jewishcincinnati.org/mission/faqs

All trips will include a visit to organizations where local donations are making a di erence in the lives of Israelis.

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Myths & Holidays in Judaism

Thursdays 7pm | Virtual FREE with RSVP

Ancient Mesopotamia was the cradle of some of the richest human civilizations. Emerging gradually as the first monotheistic religion, Judaism often rejected myths and beliefs prevalent in this region. Others, however, were too prevalent to be rejected all together, and were in fact incorporated and integrated into the new and evolving religion and culture.

In this series, we will follow such myths and traditions, echoing through the Bible and in Jewish customs. We will hear from some of the most interesting researchers exploring the overlap between Jewish traditions and regional epochs, read biblical texts in new ways, and identify similar influences shared by other religions in the area.

UPCOMING TOPICS:

June 15 | The Tower of Babel

July 20 | Tisha B’Av

August 17 | Tu B’Av

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In partnership with HUC-JIR Cincinnati, coordinated by Liat Alon, PhD & Adjunct Lecturer at HUC-JIR.

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JEWISH COMMUNITY NIGHT AT THE REDS

Tuesday, May 23

6:40 | Great American Ball Park

$12.50 for first 400 tickets sold

Kick off summer with the entire Jewish community at Great American Ball Park for Jewish Community Night! We’ll have an entire section reserved for you to socialize and meet new friends, all while enjoying the fun of the ballpark. First 500 will receive a special baseball hat! Made possible by support from Lauren & Jimmy Miller.

RAINBOW CHALLAH BAKE

Ages 8+

Thursday, June 1

6 - 8:30pm | Mayerson JCC

J Members: $36 | Public: $43

Join us for an evening of unity and Challah baking in celebration of Pride month. Make your own rainbow dough and, while it rises, enjoy light bites and drinks (kosher dairy). This event is family-friendly and will include fun crafts and a photo booth.

ARTS & IDEAS SEASON SPONSORS

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The Rockwern Charitable Foundation Jean E. Feinberg Susan S. Friedlander (z”l) Jen and John Stein

Local produce • Fresh F d • Handcrafted Art

Sunday, September 10 10am - 2pm | Mayerson JCC

Browse a variety of produce and handcrafted goods from local vendors at the 2023 Fall Market! Dozens of vendors will be selling everything from honey and pottery to jewelry and delicious food.

Interested in being a vendor or Sponsor?

PLEASE REGISTER AT: MayersonJCC.org/FallMarketVendors

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UNDER ONE ROOF SUKKAH ART EXHIBIT

Art-making begins this summer for the fall festival of Sukkot* celebrated with the J’s annual Under One Roof community art exhibit, featuring artwork designed by organizations, groups, and individuals around their interpretation of this year’s central theme: Dream. This fall will be a celebration of Israel at 75 and the visions and hope that move us.

The Under One Roof Sukkah Art Exhibit is displayed in a temporary sukkah in the Mayerson JCC courtyard. During the fall display dates, a variety of events take place to celebrate community, art, and conversation.

Contribute to the annual Under One Roof community art exhibit by being a part of the art, creating and contributing artwork designed by your organization, group, or individually.

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: INFORMATION SESSION

Tuesday, June 20 9am | Mayerson JCC

FREE with RSVP

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Join the information session to learn more about participating and receive your participant booklet and canvas. A kosher dairy breakfast will be provided.

LEARN MORE AND RSVP AT MayersonJCC.org/

UnderOneRoof

Under One Roof is made possible by presenting partner Rockwern Charitable Foundation. This program is funded in part by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati.

*Sukkot is the Jewish festival giving thanks for the fall harvest. It also commemorates the 40 years of the Israelites wandering in the desert after Sinai. It is also the Hebrew word for the temporary structures built to celebrate the holiday.

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“ If you will it, it is no dream. ”
– Theodor Herzl
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CHILDREN, TEENS & FAMILY

J MOBILE: MOVIE NIGHT

Saturdays

June 17, July 8, and August 5

9:30 - 11pm | Mayerson JCC

J Members: $3 | Public: $5 Cost is per person, per show

It’s show time! Gather with friends and family to watch movies under the stars at the J. Bring chairs or a blanket. Movie snacks are provided.

ISRAELI SCOUTS CARAVAN

Friday, July 21

Mayerson JCC

The Tzofim Friendship Caravan is celebrating over 40 years of bringing excitement, energy, and friendship to North America through performances! The time of the event will be released closer to the date!

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING CLASS

Ages 11 & up

Friday, June 23 9am - 4:30pm | Mayerson JCC

J Members: $92 | Public: $120

Earn your ARC Babysitting Certification through this interactive, comprehensive course that shares the latest information on child care, basic first aid, and emergency protocols. Participants should bring a doll or stuffed animal and a packed lunch.

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TINY TOTS: OPEN PLAY

Ages 6 months - 3 years

Wednesdays

June 7 - August 16

10:30 - 11:15am | PJ Patch

J Members: FREE | Public: $55

Toddlers are invited to explore open play in the PJ Patch. A variety of activities will be set up to engage your toddler while you enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend at the J.

TINY TOTS AND TUNES

Ages 6 months - 3 years

Tuesdays

June 6 - August 15

10:30 - 11am | Mayerson JCC

J Members: $100 | Public: $130

Caregivers and toddlers can enjoy interactive classes that focus on social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development through fun and engaging classes. We use song, dance, movement, activities, and so much more to create a unique experience for everyone.

POKÉMON CLUB

Ages 5 - 13

Wednesdays

June 7, July 5, and August 2

5:30 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC

J Members: $10 | Public: $13

Cost is per instance

Show off your skills at our Pokémon Club! New to Pokémon? Don’t worry! We’ll have a teaching area to learn. Bring your own cards or borrow ours to play. Dinner will be provided.

TINY TOTS: SPLISH & SPLASH

Ages 6 months - 3 years

Sundays, June 4 - August 13

11 - 11:45am | Mayerson JCC

J Members: FREE | Public: $45

Cool off from the summer heat with Tiny Tots: Splish & Splash for toddlers and caregivers. Enjoy playing in the pool, swimming with new friends, and making a splash in the water!

Prenatal classes with a Jewish twist!

Thursdays

July 20 - August 10

6 - 8:30pm | Mayerson JCC

Members: $136 | Public: $163

Pre-Class Social

Sunday, July 16

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PJ LIBRARY & PJ OUR WAY

COMMUNITY DAY AT CAMP LIVINGSTON

Ages 12 & under

Sunday, June 11

10am - 3pm | Camp Livingston

FREE with RSVP

Come join us for a community-wide celebration. Families are invited to Camp Livingston for a day of fun featuring all the best activities Camp Livingston has to offer, including ropes course, swimming and pool games, gaga and more!

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH PJ LIBRARY

Ages 12 & under

Sunday, August 20

3 - 4:30pm | Weller Park

FREE with RSVP

Let's get together before school starts and catch up with our friends! We can share our summer adventures and what we are looking forward to in the next year while cooling off with Mister Softee.

LEARN MORE & SIGN UP: MayersonJCC.org/PJLibrary

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PJ Library and PJ Our Way family programs are offered at the J and other local venues to children up to 11 years old with at least one Jewish parent. In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, and thanks to generous funding from Anne Heldman, the Fisher family (founding sponsor), and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. PJ Our Way grows with your children! Now kids ages 9 - 11 can choose their own books each month from a safe, kid-friendly website. They’ll love building a library of their own!
GET $100 TOWARD YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY when you open a Donor-Advised Fund DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS jewishcincinnati.org/DAF With years of experience in charitable advising, we can ensure your giving strategy is both meaningful and smart. Contact Debra Steinbuch at (513) 985-1593 or dsteinbuch@jfedcin.org for more information. SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE I 25 CELEBR ATE WITH US! We offer a variety of themed parties including sports, art, science, open gym parties for toddlers, and pool parties in our incredible Aquatics Center. SPA SPA SPA SPA LEARN MORE AT MayersonJCC.org/Birthdays Host your child's birthday party at the J.

Bike Safety Fair

Sunday, June 4, 2023

9 a.m. to noon

Mayerson JCC

8485 Ridge Road

Amberley Village, OH 45237

Kids 12 and under LEARN HOW to safely ride their bikes, get fitted for a helmet by Children ’ s Hospital, enter to win a free helmet, and join in a bike rodeo and ride through the obstacle course of a re - created small town with stop signs and lanes.

Drinks and ice cream provided!

Free. No registration required. Questions? Contact Officer Andrea Alt at 513-531-2040

Thanks to our participating partners: Childrens’ Hospital, BeSMART, Mayerson JCC, & Deer Park Veterinary Hospital

Will be postponed for rain.

Presented by Amberley Village Police-Fire Department
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Last chance to sign up for Summer 2023!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

MAY 22, 2023

June 12 - August 11, 2023

Weekly options available

Our 9-week traditional camp brings all the fun, friends, adventures, in a safe and supportive environment.

STAFF POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE. APPLY NOW!

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GIRLS ON THE RUN

Grades 3 - 5

Tuesdays

August 27 - November 14

5:30 - 6:45pm | Mayerson JCC

Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experienced-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. Meeting twice a week in a team, Girls on the Run teaches life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games.

GOOD LUCK TO OUR MACCABI TEAM!

The 2023 JCCA Maccabi Games will be in Fort Lauderdale, Florida August 6 - 11 and Israel July 5 - 25. Join the Mayerson JCC in rooting for Team Cincinnati!

The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in North America and are the second-largest organized sports program for Jewish teenagers in the world. Jewish teens gather from across the U.S. and around the world, forming friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Interested in participating next summer? Contact Anne Goldstein at angoldstein@mayersonjcc.org

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JOIN THOUSANDS OF FRIENDS LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE WORLD IN BBYO

This fall, we’re inviting all identifying Jewish teens in grades 8-12 to join our growing Cincinnati chapters to meet new friends, build their leadership skills, and have access to fun and unique experiences. In BBYO, teens can be themselves, find their place, and have fun with friends just like them.

Each chapter offers weekly programming and access to regional and national events throughout the year.

All that’s left to do is join us this fall!

BBYO is the leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in meaningful Jewish experiences. BBYO is for all Jewish teens in grades 8-12 from anywhere in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area.

CONTACT US AT: CINCINNATI@BBYO.ORG

@cincybbyo

FRIENDSHIP · MEMORIES · LEADERSHIP · TRADITION · CULTURE · INCLUSION
Learn more at BBYO.ORG EMBRACING · DIVERSITY · INCLUSION · GLOBAL · IMPACTFUL · ASPIRING
QUESTIONS?
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YOUNG ADULT EVENTS SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE I 30 Join us for the young adult event of the year! Your ticket includes the Course of Caterers Dinner Event, an open bar, and music provided by DJ Toad. The Par-Tee is included at no charge if also registered for Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Canasta, or Mahj at the J Classic. REGISTER TO PLAY, EAT, AND SUPPORT AT MayersonJCC.org/JClassic ---------------------------------------- Horizontal logo - 1” or smaller ---------------------------------------Thursday, June 8, 2023 Losantiville Country Club I 6pm $36 per person | $72 per couple

SHAVUOT CHEESE TASTING

Sunday, May 28

5 - 7pm | The Rhined

J Members: $24 | Public: $28

Cheese is life. Have you been wanting to learn more about the delicious world of cheese? Every cheese has a story and we will explore each one in this fun-filled class. We’ll taste through and discuss several different families of cheese, dropping all the cheese knowledge so you can be prepared for any cheese situation. There will be a kosher option from Block and Wedge available upon request.

TACOS AND TEQUILA

Thursday, June 22

6pm | Location TBD

FREE with RSVP

Kick off your weekend with tacos and tequila. Enjoy one drink ticket and tacos on us!

In partnership with Jewish Federation of Cincinnati – YAD

POOL PARTY

Sunday, July 16

6pm | Mayerson JCC

FREE with RSVP

Cool down with a splash at our mid-summer pool party!

In partnership with Jewish Federation of Cincinnati – YAD, Birds of a Feather, NextGen@Wise, Nefesh, and Temple Sholom

REDS VS. DODGERS

HAPPY HOUR

Sunday, July 30 4pm | Rhinegeist Brewery

FREE with RSVP

Come spend happy hour with us and watch the Cincinnati Reds take on the LA Dodgers.

In partnership with the Jewish Fertility Foundation

SUMMER CAMP FOR ADULTS

Friday - Sunday, August 25 - 27

Camp Livingston

$109 per person

The weekend will begin with an exciting camp-style Shabbat dinner and memorable service held under the stars. Throughout the event, participants can enjoy lakefront activities, campfires, tackle the ropes course, and make crafts to take home.

In partnership with Camp

Livingston and Jewish Federation of Cincinnati – YAD

Want to get involved?

SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE I 31 Get updates about events and other opportunities to connect. LEARN MORE & SIGN UP: MayersonJCC.org/YoungAdults

From the Stage to the Real World: Student Blossoms at Theatre at the J

Sometimes a gift can be so much more than just a present for a special occasion. That’s what Nechoma Miriam Stern received for a Bat Mitzvah gift this past year – something more than what she thought. Last year, Nechoma’s best friend gifted her the 2022 Fall session of Theatre at the J for her Bat Mitzvah. Theatre at the J is a new children’s program at the Mayerson JCC that encourages children ages 5-7 and 8-14 to learn more about and engage in the performing arts. The seasonal program features classes on theatre, acting, character

development, and ensemble building, which culminates with performances at the end of the 5-month-long session for the community to enjoy.

“ You want the child to know they can do it and then want to do it again. The parents know they can do it, the teacher knows they can do it, but the real magic is when the child knows they can do it. ”

Nechoma wasn’t quite sure how her experience would go, but she decided to overcome her hesitations and commit to the classes and rehearsals. Her mom, Tova Stern, described her daughter as “very shy” and nervous about performing on stage and saying her lines. Because of Theatre at the J, says Tova, Nechoma is growing and making new friends, and has found her voice.

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Nechoma Stern stars as the Red Queen's guard for the Theatre at the J production of Dorothy Meets Alice, Or, The Wizard of Wonderland. (Back row, left)

“In school, they acted out scenes from history or other events,” Tova said. “Before, Nechoma would be nervous, but now she is active in it and acts out all of her parts.”

Nechoma participated in Theatre at the J’s first big production in December 2022, titled Dorothy Meets Alice, Or, The Wizard of Wonderland, which follows a boy procrastinating on writing a paper and dreaming up an encounter between characters from Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz.

Nechoma was cast as the guard for the Queen of Hearts and provided the ominous voice of the Jabberwock.

When Nechoma first started in the program, she thought her role would be off-stage. Things changed when she was given time to build her confidence.

Theatre at the J director Eliana Rantz works on their characters and overall speech and movements. Rantz says it not only helps with vocal and physical warmups, but it reiterates the importance of giving the kids a place to explore and be themselves.

“We do something where we create this imaginary energy ball that everyone puts anything negative into or anything that might distract them,” Rantz said. “Once we build this ‘orb,’ we throw it away! It helps us focus on our craft, be in the moment and foster a safe space for the kids.”

During Nechoma’s experience, she fell in love with her part. Nechoma would practice her lines at recess, and she watched The Wizard of Oz with her parents to get more of an understanding of the play. Rantz also asked the students to delve into their characters and write about them, which only encouraged Nechoma more. Tova was happy to see that her daughter could overcome her stage fright in a safe environment.

Nearing opening night, Nechoma told her mom, “I think I will be okay saying my part.”

That session had such an impact on Nechoma that her family signed her up for the 2023 Spring session.

“She just flourished,” Tova said. “She was very, very thrilled to be a part of the play and she really came out of her shell. So, we said, ‘okay, we’ll do it again!’”

Rantz also noticed Nechoma’s growth from her first class to rehearsals and the play itself.

“She would kind of stand to the side and be more of an observer,” Rantz said. “But over time, I could see her have more of a presence and her once quiet voice was louder and stronger. She started to take risks, have fun, and really get out of her comfort zone.”

Tova believes Theatre at the J helped her daughter. Because her daughter had the time to grow, and a teacher willing to listen and wait until she was ready to do her part, her confidence grew.

“[Eliana] didn’t put pressure on Nechoma,” Tova said. “You want the child to know they can do it and then want to do it again. The parents know they can do it, the teacher knows they can do it, but the real magic is when the child knows they can do it.”

Nechoma joins the cast of Aladdin as Razoul, head of the guards, and the voice for the Cave of Wonders. The show will premiere in May 2023 and tickets can be purchased on the Mayerson JCC website.

While Nechoma’s journey began as a gift of a theater session, she was given something even greater: her voice.

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Nechoma Stern (left) rehearses with fellow Theatre at the J players.
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60 & Better Center at the J

Our award-winning 60 & Better Center offers many wellness, learning, and technology opportunities, arts classes, day trips, and helpful services. Adults ages 60 & Better are also eligible to receive discounted meals, transportation services, Meals on Wheels, Shalom Phone telephone reassurance, and much more.

The 60 & Better Center is a partner in the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance. This alliance allows us to bring cutting-edge, exciting, and relevant programs straight to your home! Head to MayersonJCC.org/SeniorAlliance to explore all of the offerings.

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L’CHAIM HAPPY HOUR

Thursday, August 3

4 - 6pm | Mayerson JCC

$3 | RSVP by July 28

Let’s celebrate our 60 & Better community and enjoy Dayton klezmer band, The Flying Klezmerians. Tickets include soft drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Kosher wine and beer will be available for purchase. Reservations are required by July 28. Must be a 60 & Better Center or JCC member to participate.

FATHER’S DAY GRILL OUT

Friday, June 16 11:30am

Mayerson JCC Courtyard

$3 | RSVP by June 10

Let’s celebrate Father’s Day with a grill out in our JCC courtyard. Enjoy Foley Road Folk Band music with J friends.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

LUNCHEON

Friday, July 7 11:30am | Mayerson JCC

$3 | RSVP by June 30

Let’s celebrate together with a wonderful lunch and a patriotic performance by The Dancing Grandmas on Tap.

SAVE THE DATES!

MOSAIC PROVIDER FORUM

Wednesday, September 6 6 - 8pm | Mayerson JCC

We will have providers available to address subjects pertaining to senior services, as well as other direct service providers to talk about how they can assist people in maintaining their independence and quality of life as they age.

ROSH HASHANAH

LUNCHEON

Tuesday, September 12 11:30am | Mayerson JCC

RSVP by September 6

Come celebrate the Jewish New Year among J friends with a brisket luncheon and festive music too. Rosh Hashanah traditions include eating apples dipped in honey and blowing the shofar.

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Dine Kosher with the J

Every meal served at the J is Kosher, but there are many ways to enjoy them, including eaten in our building, taken to go, or delivered to your home. For those who are 60 years and older, there are additional dining options and special pricing. Being 60+ qualifies you for up to two congregate meals per day, which could include breakfast, lunch or dinner, or the Super Senior Meal Deal at the J Café.

• Kosher Congregate Meals

• Super Senior Meal Deal

• To Go Meals

• Meals on Wheels

LEARN MORE AT MayersonJCC.org

MENSCH GROUP

Sunday, July 23 10am | Mayerson JCC

Men are invited to enjoy coffee and bagels and meet like-minded friends who enjoy doing the same things that you do!

As an adult man, the thought of making new friends might sound overwhelming and sometimes impossible. However, forming those meaningful relationships often leads to positive outcomes and sharing ideas. Having a group of people you can call good friends gives you continuous support whenever you need it. The Mayerson JCC wants to bring men together in the community and begin building those friendships. Interested? RSVP to Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226.

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DAY TRIPS

Join us for a fun day out with J friends! Day trip participants are required to meet at the J and ride the bus to and from the JCC. Registration opens on May 15 at 9am, online, over the phone, or in-person. Trips must be paid for on the day of registration and bus transportation is included. Refunds will only be given if there is a waitlist and we’re able to fill your spot. Feel free to reach out with any dietary questions.

NEW RICHMOND ALPACA FARM

Monday, June 5

10am - 4pm | New Richmond Alpaca Farm

$20 includes tour and transportation; lunch is on your own

This is not your typical farm visit. We will tour the New Richmond Alpaca Farm and help feed and groom the Alpacas. After meeting the Alpacas, we will shop at the store. Restaurant to be determined.

CINCINNATI BALLET BOLD MOVES FESTIVAL

Sunday, June 11

12 - 4pm | Procter & Gamble Hall

$50 includes ticket and transportation

With two diverse programs, the festival is truly a bold exploration of dance that features multiple works from world-renowned choreographers, including Cincinnati Ballet resident choreographer Jennifer Archibald’s SIT, Val Caniparoli’s Ibsen’s House, William Forsythe’s In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Written and Forgotten and Garrett Smith’s Façades. The production also includes a to-be-determined work that will be programmed by Cincinnati Ballet’s incoming Artistic Director Jodie Gates.

CINCINNATI TYPE & PRINT MUSEUM TOUR

Monday, June 12

10:30am - 3:30pm | Cincinnati Type & Print Museum

$10 includes tour and transportation; lunch is on your own

Let’s visit Price Hill to see the Cincinnati Type & Print Museum. You will get a hands-on look at the history of printing in the Greater Cincinnati area and have the chance to put ink on paper yourself! After our tour, we will enjoy lunch at Incline Public House with amazing Cincinnati skyline views.

BREWERY TOUR AND HAPPY HOUR

Thursday, June 29

3 - 7:30pm | Rhinegeist Brewery

$30 includes tour and transportation; dinner is on your own

Enjoy an early dinner or appetizers with J friends at OTR’s Goose and Elder. After our dinner, we will head over to the famous Rhinegeist Brewery for a private tour and taste in OTR.

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POTTERY PAINTING PARTY

Thursday, July 13

1 - 4:30pm | Queen City Clay

$35 includes supplies and transportation

Let’s visit Queen City Clay for a fun outing to paint your own pottery masterpiece. Pick your own bisqueware ready for you to design, paint and personize while learning painting techniques with instructors.

HAMILTON COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE CRIME LAB TOUR

Tuesday, July 25

2 - 4:30pm | Hamilton County Coroner’s Office

$10 includes transportation and tour

Let’s tour Hamilton County's new coroner's office and crime lab in Blue Ash. The $55 million project replaces an outdated and cramped facility on Eden Avenue in Coryville, next to the UC Medical Center. We will be able to see into the working crime lab through glass hallways. The building is an architectural masterpiece too, designed by local KZF design!

VALLEY VINEYARDS

Thursday, August 10 11am - 3pm | Valley Vineyards

$10 for transportation; food and drink are on your own

Let’s visit local Morrow, Ohio favorite to sample wines, from dry to sweet and even mead. The menu also features mixed drinks, wine slushies and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. The food menu includes cheese boards, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and desserts too.

GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK: GUARDIANS AT REDS

Tuesday, August 15

5 - 9pm | Great American Ball Park

$45 includes ticket and transportation

Cleveland Guardians are at the Reds Great American Ball Park. This will be a summer night to remember with J friends and baseball.

$2 hot dogs too! Seats are under cover in section 136.

WESTCOTT HOUSE TOUR & BRUNCH

Thursday, August 24

9am - 4pm | Westcott House

$25 includes tour and transportation; brunch is on your own

We will travel to Springfield, Ohio to tour the restored Frank Lloyd Wright design built in 1908. Through the cooperative efforts of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy and the Westcott House Foundation, today the Westcott House is an important rediscovery, a notable, newlyunearthed and revitalized example of Wright's legacy. We will enjoy brunch out before our tour.

TOYOTA FACTORY TOUR

Wednesday, August 30

10am - 5pm | Toyota Motor Manufacturing

$50 for tour and motorcoach; lunch is on your own

Toyota's largest vehicle manufacturing plant outside of Japan is located in this growing community in Kentucky's Bluegrass Region.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK), covers 7.5 million square feet of floor space, the equivalent of 156 football fields. But don't worry about your legs getting tired on the plant tour, because you'll be riding comfortably in one of their trams! We will stop for lunch after our tour at Cracker Barrel.

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ONGOING GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES

PARENTS OF ADULT CHILDREN: MANAGING CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS

2nd Tuesday of each month

11:30am - 12:30pm | Mayerson JCC

Facilitators: Louis Liner and Elaine Hordes

We all want to be treated with dignity and respect, particularly as we age, and sometimes the more things change the more we want them to stay the same. Adult children can have different ideas about what is best for their parents. Meet with us to discuss these and other challenges related to intergenerational communication and support. Feel free to bring lunch.

Join us to support each other in a safe environment and work on:

• maintaining and improving relationships setting boundaries

• communicating needs and wishes to get them met while keeping lines of communication open

• learning how to have difficult conversations

Made possible through a generous grant from the Jewish Home of Cincinnati.

CARE PARTNER SUPPORT:

5 WEEKS TO CHANGE

Wednesdays, August 9 - September 6

7 - 8:30pm | Virtual

$36

Facilitator: Diane Slovin

This is not your typical support group. This workshop series is designed to educate and connect care partners of a person living with dementia through five 90-minute weekly sessions. Sessions cover strategies and tools to assist you with in working best with your partner, and it helps you to best meet their needs and to reduce your stress.

This program was made possible through a generous grant from the Jewish Home of Cincinnati.

LUNCH CLUB MEET UPS

4th Wednesday of the Month

12 - 1:30pm

In-person at Designated Locations

Let’s meet for lunch once a month at favorite area restaurants. Must be a current J member. RSVP required to Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226.

June 28 | Stone Creek in Montgomery

July 26 | Kyoto Japanese

August 23 | La Jaiba Mexican Restaurant

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DROP IN WITH LOUIS LINER LISW-S

Wednesdays

2 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC

Have questions about accessing care or help planning for different stages in life, or do you need insight on deciding how to help care for a loved one? If Louis can't help you directly, he will help you find the resources you may need. No appointment necessary. Louis is also available for scheduled appointments by calling 513.761.7500 ext. 1226.

ADULT CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS GROUP

4th Tuesday of the month

6:30 | Mayerson JCC

Facilitators: Louis Liner and Leslie Brody

More adults these days find themselves becoming a caregiver for a family member, especially as the older demographic continues to grow in number. While there are many resources available for adult children who are caring for their aging parents, the issue lies in locating these resources, as well as identifying and connecting with people in similar situations who understand their needs.

The Mayerson JCC 60 & Better Center, in partnership with Jewish Family Service, invite you to participate in this group to explore and address these challenges.

Made possible through a generous grant from the Jewish Home of Cincinnati.

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ONGOING GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES

MAH-JONGG LESSONS

Tuesdays 1:30 - 3pm | Card room

Come learn how to play Mah-Jongg with J friends. Meet in the card room to learn Mah-Jongg or get a refresh of the game.

MAH-JONGG GROUPS

Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm | Card room

2 - 6pm | J Café

Bring your Mahj group to play and enjoy time at the J.

RUMMIKUB

Mondays

1 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC

Come learn this fun game with J friends! Rummikub is a tile-based game that is a combination of rummy and mah-jongg. It’s easy to learn and we are happy to teach any potential players.

CHESS & SCRABBLE CLUB

Tuesdays & Thursdays

2 - 6pm | J Café

Come join in on a rousing game of chess or scrabble. Don’t know how to play? Don’t worry, we’ll have friends to teach you. All ages are welcome to participate.

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FRIDAY FLICKS

Fridays, 10am or 1pm

Mayerson JCC

Price: $1 suggested donation

LET’S SCHMOOZE

Fridays

10:30 - 11:45am

Mayerson JCC

Facilitator: Elaine Hordes

Bring your favorite coffee and come schmooze with the 60 & Better Center. Are you new to the J? This is a great way to meet new friends!

Come watch a movie on the big screen at the J! We offer two showings, and films are listed in our bi-monthly 60 & Better newsletter.

MULTIMEDIA ART OPEN ART STUDIO

Thursdays 10am - 12pm | JCC Art Studio

Bring your own art supplies to create art in our JCC studio. All levels are welcome to create!

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All the classes are free with one-time RSVP

FIT FOR LIFE

Mondays

9:30 - 10:30am | Mayerson JCC & Virtual Instructor: Kelly Greulich

Wednesdays

9:30 - 10:30am | Mayerson JCC & Virtual Instructor: Clara Nyktas

This class features exercises that focus on strength and cardio cross-training, as well as balance and range of motion.

STRETCH WITH MEDITATION

Mondays

10:30 - 11:15am | Mayerson JCC

Instructor: Kelly Greulich

Let’s learn essential stretches to add to your daily routine. Each class will end with a 15-minute guided meditation to help reduce stress and boost your mood. Simple stretching has been proven to prevent many injuries, make you feel great, and give you more energy, too.

STRETCH FOR LIFE

Fridays

10:30 - 11:00am

Mayerson JCC

Instructor: Jen Distasio

This 30-minute stretching class will teach you basic stretches to add to your daily routine. Simple stretching has been proven to prevent many injuries, make you feel great, and give you more energy, too.

Made possible through a generous donation from the Wilbur M. Cohen Family Annual Grant to Support Health and Wellness.

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WELLNESS

YOGA FOR SENIORS

Tuesdays | 10:30 - 11:30am

Thursdays | 1 - 2pm

Mayerson JCC & Virtual

Instructor: Mary Seibert

This class will help with strength, flexibility, and balance through a variety of supported tri-yoga flows. Participants should be able to move easily from seated to standing positions.

CORE STRENGTH

Wednesdays

4 - 4:45pm | Mayerson JCC

Instructor: Amanda Barraza

Let’s target your lower abs, glutes, and back to help you improve posture and confidence.

Made possible through a generous donation from the Wilbur M. Cohen Family Annual Grant to Support Health and Wellness.

BELLY DANCE

Fridays

9:30 - 10:30am

Mayerson JCC

Instructor: Tina Topping

Learn how to shake those hips in this fun, beginner-friendly belly dancing class! Tina Topping will teach you all the fundamentals for a low-impact, aerobic workout.

Purchase an optional hip scarf at www.bellydance.com.

HEALTHY STEPS FOR LIFE WORKSHOP

Tuesdays

August 8 - September 26

1 - 2pm | Mayerson JCC

Instructor: Marcy Kanter

NEW!

This fun, low-impact movement and dance program is designed to improve balance and increase flexibility, strength, and endurance. Learn easy standing or sitting exercises with music to help you thrive, whether transitioning back to exercise after rehab or living with chronic illness.

Made possible by the Wilbur M. Cohen Family Annual Grant to Support Health and Wellness.

TAI CHI

Wednesdays

10:30 - 11:30am

Mayerson JCC & Virtual Instructor: Ralph Dehner

This ongoing Tai Chi program helps with arthritis, balance, and memory. Learn an ancient Yangstyle short form. Beginners are always welcome.

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Helpful Services

Transportation

513.722.7255

Our transportation services provide independence and access to many of the activities that contribute to a better quality of life. services include :

• Non-emergency medical appointments

• To/from the JCC

• Shopping and pharmacy trips

Shalom Phone

513.761.7500 ext. 1226

This FREE outreach program provides socialization as well as regular safety checks by volunteer callers. We also offer emergency assurance devices at a discounted monthly rate.

Meals on Wheels

513.792.5667

Meals on Wheels provides regular nutrition and daily contact with caring volunteers. services include :

• Meals for the homebound

• Private Kosher Meals on Wheels

• Emergency kosher meals

Dining

513.761.7500 x 1222

You have many delicious and affordable dining options at the JCC. Choose any combination of up to two meals per day:

• Senior Meal Deal at the J Café

• Hot Kosher lunch, Monday-Friday at noon

• To Go Meals

60 & Better Membership

513.761.7500 x1218

Membership to the 60 & Better Center allows seniors ages 60+ to participate in any programs offered by the 60 & Better Center.

Full membership to the Mayerson JCC is also available and includes access to the Fitness and Aquatics Centers, indoor and outdoor pools, indoor walking track, and additional community programming.

General Financial Aid

The Mayerson JCC offers need-based financial assistance in an effort to make the JCC accessible to everyone. Scholarships are offered for JCC membership, programming, Camp at the J, All Day at the J, After Crew, and the JCC Early Childhood School. Contact: membership@mayersonjcc.org for an application.

Inclusion

The JCC provides programs that help accommodate people with disabilities. Schloss Special Needs and Services strives to support and enrich the lives of individuals with special needs and their families.

Many JCC classes and programs are available to people with special needs, including the JCC Early Childhood School and Camp at the J. Inclusion programs are generously funded by Paul Heldman and Deborah Kirshner. Made possible by The Milton and Frances Schloss Special Needs and Services Fund for Children and Adults.

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Support the J CONSIDER A GIFT TO THE JCC

From giving a young star the opportunity to shine on stage or allowing kids a chance to develop new skills in a sports league to providing an inviting space for seniors to mingle and enjoy a hot meal, your support is essential to helping them and many more find a home at the Mayerson JCC. Now and forever, we continue to uphold our mission and values by connecting people so that they can live happier and fuller lives, creating a more vibrant Jewish community.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us continue to serve our community. Every dollar makes a difference. To donate, visit MayersonJCC.org/Support.

VOLUNTEER

Whether you want to give back to the community, make new friends, earn community service hours, or enhance your resume, the Mayerson JCC has many volunteer opportunities available year-round. Volunteers are matched with positions that fit their skills and interests. See opportunities and sign up online at MayersonJCC.org/Volunteer.

CR E ATE YOUR JEW I SH L E G ACY

Consider a legacy gift to the JCC or PJ Library. Your impact can continue beyond your lifetime, as you help to create important community connections for generations to come. This could be the most important gift you ever make. Contact Rick Lefton at 513.761.7500 ext. 1293 or visit The Legacy Flame near the J Café to learn more about how you can join this vitally important initiative!

Supported by The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati and other generous donors. Certain programs also receive funds administered by the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.
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