Spring Program Guide 2024

SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE MARCH - MAY 2024

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Welcome It might still be cold most days, but warmer spring days are in our sights – which means there are lots of fresh ways to engage with your community!

Re-energize your workout routine with small group training programs. Stick With It and Women and Weights are back this season, along with your favorite Pilates classes.

There are two opportunities to join our whole Cincinnati Jewish community to take in our city’s best sports and theatre. Join us on May 9 for Jewish Community Night at Playhouse in the Park for their production of The Chosen. Then kick off summer at the ballpark for Jewish Community Night at the Reds on June 6.

TABLE of CONTENTS 6 Fitness & Wellness 8 J Spa 10 Adult Sports & Recreation 11 Inclusion 12 Swim Lessons 15 Young Adult Events 16 Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life 24 Camp at the J 26 Children, Teens & Family 28 PJ Library 31 Youth Sports 33 Teens 34 60 & Better

Theatre at the J brings the ocean and the magic of Disney to our Amberley Room stage. Join us for this year’s production of Moana JR featuring all your favorite young Theatre at the J stars.

This year more than ever, we want to welcome you to participate in the modern Israeli holidays with us, marking Holocaust Remembrance Day and Israel Memorial Day, and celebrating Israel Independence Day. Stay tuned for more details about a line-up of meaningful and family-friendly events for the whole community.

We hope to see you at the J this spring!

JCC Board Members Jen Stein president

Steve Baron vice president

Stacey Schimberg vice president

Bob Oestreicher treasurer

Abby Schwartz

Warmest regards,

secretary

Ronnen Isakov

immediate past president

Marc Fisher ceo

Marc Fisher Mayerson JCC CEO

Jen Stein Mayerson JCC Board President

MayersonJCC.org 513.761.7500

Supported by the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio, and other generous donors.

Marc Brafman Jody Brant Jon Chaiken Tedd Friedman Michael Kadetz Ernesto Levy Mollie Lewis-Tartaglia Julien Teitelbaum Yael Newman Esther Pollock Rootman Ariel Weiss

BUILDING HOURS REGULAR BUILDING HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 5:30am - 9pm Fitness, Indoor Track, and Training

Monday - Thursday: 5:30am - 9pm Friday: 5:30am - 7pm Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 7pm

J Cafe Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 6pm Friday: 8am - 2pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: 8am - 3pm Please check MayersonJCC.org for current J Cafe hours.

Friday: 5:30am - 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

Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 7pm Indoor Pool Hours

Monday - Thursday: 6am - 8pm Friday: 6am - 6:30pm Saturday and Sunday: 7am - 6:30pm

Club J Hours

Drop-In Care for ages 5 - 12 Monday - Thursday: 4 - 7pm Friday: Closed Saturday - Sunday: 8:15am - 2:15pm

Spring Holidays

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

Monday, April 22: Erev Passover Building: 5:30am - 5pm* Pool: Closes at 4:30pm J Cafe: Closed

Friday, April 26: Passover 4th Day Building: 5:30am - 7pm J Cafe: Closed

Tuesday, April 23: Passover 1st Day Building: Closed Wednesday, April 24: Passover 2nd Day Building: 5:30am - 9pm Administrative Offices, J Cafe and 60 & Better Center are closed.

Thursday, April 25: Passover 3rd Day Building: 5:30am - 9pm J Cafe: Closed

Saturday, April 27: Passover 5th Day Building: 7am - 7pm J Cafe: Closed Sunday, April 28: Passover 6th Day Building: 7am - 7pm J Cafe: Closed Monday, April 29: Passover 7th Day Building: 5:30am - 9pm Administrative Offices, J Cafe and 60 & Better Center are closed.

Join the J this Spring!

Receive 75% off enrollment when you join by March 31 May not have been a member in the past 15 months.

Tuesday, April 30: Passover 8th Day Building: 5:30am - 9pm Administrative Offices, J Cafe and 60 & Better Center are closed.

Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Building: 7am - 5pm* Pool: Closes 4:30pm J Cafe: 8am - 2pm Administrative Offices and 60 & Better Center are closed. *Due to early building closures, there will be no programs after 2pm on these days

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SAVE THE DATE Sunday, May 5 - Thursday, May 16

Yom HaShoah

(Day of Holocaust Remembrance)

Yom HaZikaron

(Israel Memorial Day)

Yom HaAtzmaut

(Israel Independence Day)

Learn More on Page 22

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JEWISH COMMUNITY

NIGHT AT THE REDS Thursday, June 6 7:10pm Great American Ball Park

Learn More on Page 18

JEWISH COMMUNITY

NIGHT AT PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK

Thursday, May 9 7:30pm | Playhouse in the Park Selected Performance: The Chosen

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FITNESS & WELLNESS GROUP EXERCISE

The J offers a wide array of FREE Group Ex classes with your membership. From low-impact 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.

STICK WITH IT

Ages 16+ March 31 - June 1 J Members: Starting at $208 | Public: Starting at $288 Join this small group training challenge that will help you stick with your fitness resolutions and continue working toward your health goals!

WOMEN AND WEIGHTS PERSONAL TRAINING

Feel better and get healthier with the guidance of our excellent trainers. Every person has individual goals and needs, whether it’s strength training, weight loss, or rehabilitation. Our team can design and coach you through the workout and routine that works best for you.

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 ORIENTATION

Members ages 13 - 15 can gain exclusive access to the Fitness Center and are allowed to use specified equipment after completing this informative orientation.

RSVP to the Fitness Director at 513.761.7500 ext. 1266.

Ages 16+ April 4 - May 30 J Members: Starting at $234 | Public: Starting at $324 Building strength is the foundation to increasing your fitness level and preventing muscle and bone loss.

Learn to properly lift using barbells, dumbbells, and cable machines for an hour a week in a small group setting, under the supervision of a JCC certified trainer.

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!

MARCH INTENSITY CHALLENGE: Reach 3,000 intensity points to be entered to win one of three 30-minute massages at the J Spa!

APRIL FREQUENCY CHALLENGE:

Log at least 6 workout days in April to be entered into a drawing to win a free registration for Summer Shape-Up!

MAY INTENSITY CHALLENGE:

Reach 2,000 intensity points to be entered to win one of four fitness prizes!

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FINANCIAL AID

Financial Assistance for membership and program fees is available to qualified applicants.

Email membership@mayersonjcc.org membership@mayersonjcc.orgfor foran anapplication. application.

PILATES PILATES REFORMER Ages 16+ March 11 - May 31 Training options available J Members: Starting at $260

Perform more than 100 exercises in our Pilates Reformer Studio for an effective, joint-friendly, no-impact workout. All Pilates training participants must have completed the three required 30-minute private sessions before enrolling.

SPECIALTY PILATES RESTORATIVE STRETCH PILATES Ages 16+ March 12 - May 30 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+ March 15 - May 31 J Members: Starting at $312

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.

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This offer is only applicable to the first appointment and cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons. Clients must mention this Program Guide special when booking their services.

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ADULT SPORTS & RECREATION SPORTS LEAGUES PICK-UP PICKLEBALL

Ages 16+ March 3 - May 20 | Mayerson JCC Sundays: 9am Mondays: 1pm Tuesdays: 7pm J Members: FREE | Public: $35 Pickleball 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!

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT Ages 16+ Sunday, March 10 8am - 1pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $28 | Public: $36

This doubles competition offers both a competitive division for experienced players and a recreational division for newer players.

Each player will receive a tournament t-shirt and winners will receive awards!

Want to request a specific partner? Email Mike Creemer at mcreemer@mayersonjcc.org. We will do our best to accommodate your request.

MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Ages 18+ Mondays February 5 - May 20 6pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $119 | Public: $149

The JCC Men's Basketball League provides its players a fun environment for friendly competition and team camaraderie. The season has a 10-game regular season, tournament, All Star Game, and awards. It's going to be a great season.

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MEN’S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Ages 18+ Wednesdays March 27 - September 4 6:15pm | Triple Creek J Members: $179 | Public: $259 Since 1945, the JCC Men's Fast Pitch Softball League has offered league players friendly competition and team camaraderie in a fun atmosphere. The league plays a 16-game regular season, tournament, All-Star Game, and hosts an award ceremony at the end of the season.

INCLUSION 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 BASKETBALL Ages 18+ Every Other Thursday March 14 - May 23 7 - 8pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: FREE | Public: $25

In this exciting, team-focused exercise class, participants will work on basketball fundamentals while socializing and being active. Participants should be able to engage independently or with the help of their own personal care aide.

FITNESS AND FRIENDS Ages 16+ Sundays March 10 - May 26 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.

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.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS POWERLIFTING

Ages 16+ Saturdays March 16 - May 25 12 - 1pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: FREE | Public: $25 Join us in partnership with the Special Olympics of Hamilton County (SOHC) for powerlifting courses and training! Spots are limited so sign up quickly!

In partnership with Special Olympics Ohio in Hamilton County.

INCLUSIVE YOUTH SPORTS Ages 5 - 14

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

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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 with private, semi-private, and group options available. Group lessons cannot be prorated, refunded, or made up, due to limited class capacity.

PARENT/TODDLER

SWIM 101

SWIM 102/103

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.

In this class students will follow an activity-oriented 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.

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

Ages 12 months - 3 years March 10 - May 25 JCC Aquatics Center

DAY Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

TIME 9:30 - 10am 5:30 - 6pm 11 - 11:30am 5:30 - 6pm 11 - 11:30am 10 - 10:30am 9:30 - 10am

Ages 3 - 5 March 10 - May 25 JCC Aquatics Center

DAY Sun Mon Tues Wed Fri Sat

TIME 9 - 9:30am 5 - 5:30pm 6 - 6:30pm 11:30am - 12pm 5 - 5:30pm 5 - 5:30pm 6 - 6:30pm 10:30 - 11am 9 - 9:30am

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

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Ages 6-12 March 10 - May 25 JCC Aquatics Center

DAY Sun Thurs Sat

TIME 10 - 10:30am 5:30 - 6pm 10 - 10:30am

Supporting Sponsor: Northeast Orthodontics Specialists - Dr. Jacob Stadiem

SWIM 201

SWIM 301

Ages 3 - 5 March 10 - May 25 JCC Aquatics Center

Ages 3 - 5 March 14 - May 23 JCC Aquatics Center

This course is designed to follow the 100-level 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, breath control and streamline kicking.

This course is designed to follow the 100- and 200-level classes.

In this class the instructor will teach the progression of breaststroke and butterfly while refreshing the students' skills on freestyle and backstroke.

DAY Sun Sat

TIME 11:30am - 12pm 11:30am - 12pm

SWIM 202/203 Ages 6 - 12 March 10 - May 25 JCC Aquatics Center

This course is designed to follow the 100-level 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, breath control and streamline kicking.

DAY Sun Tues Sat

TIME 10:30 - 11am 5:30 - 6pm 10:30 - 11am

DAY Thurs

TIME 5 - 5:30pm

SWIM TEAM CLINIC Ages 6 - 16 March 11 - May 14 JCC Aquatics Center

This class is designed for those swimmers who would like to learn basic swim team skills, while having them also work on strokes and endurance.

DAY Mon Tues Wed Thurs

TIME 6:30 - 7pm 6 - 6:30pm 6:30 - 7pm 6 - 6:30pm

SWIM 302/303 Ages 6 - 12 March 10 - May 25 JCC Aquatics Center

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

DAY Sun Sat

TIME 11 - 11:30am 11 - 11:30am

SPA SPA MayersonJCC.org/Aquatics SPA

Questions? Contact aquatics@mayersonjcc.org

Prices vary by session. Prerequisites may apply.

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Elegant, casual, or anything in between The JCC is the perfect space for your next gathering. We have more than 20 event rooms and flexible spaces to fit your unique needs and offer full-service planning, catering and bar service.

Social Events, Reunions & Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties Corporate Meetings

Ready to book your next event with us?

Contact JCC Events: events@mayersonjcc.org or 513.722.7228 ext. 1378

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YOUNG ADULT EVENTS YOUNG ADULT PURIM PARTY Thursday, March 21

YOGA SERIES Sunday, March 24 10:30 - 11:30am | Mayerson JCC J Members: $15 | Public: $18 Experience all the J has to offer with this yoga series at the J! Classes will accommodate all yoga skill levels.

After class, we will enjoy a free coffee bar outside the room from the J Cafe!

Stay tuned for an announcement with more details!

Additional Dates: June 9, September 15, December 15

CHAMETZ HAPPY HOUR

Thursday, April 18 6 - 8pm | Rhinegeist Brewery FREE with RSVP Join the J 20s & 30s to get your chametz before Passover – pizza is on us!

Thursday, May 30 6pm I Losantiville Country Club $36 or included with J Classic Ticket Join us at the J Classic 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.

AFTER PAR-TEE

8:30 - 10:30pm | Goodfellas Pizzeria Included in your ticket to the Par-Tee Come to the 2nd annual After Par-Tee at Goodfellas!

WANT TO GET INVOLVED? Get updates about events and other opportunities to connect.

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ARTS, IDEAS & JEWISH LIFE HOXWORTH BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, March 27 9am - 3pm | Mayerson JCC Schedule an appointment to give blood to help people in our community. All blood types are welcome!

BATTERY AND LIGHTBULB COLLECTION Tuesday, April 9 4:30 - 6pm | Mayerson JCC Please bring your batteries and lightbulbs that no longer work to be recycled properly.

Collection organized by Shomrei Olam.

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MERCY HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC TALK Thursday, March 28 6 - 7pm Mayerson JCC Come hear from an orthopedic doctor to learn tips on preventing injury and keeping your bones and joints healthy!

MERCY JEWISH HOSPITAL MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY Thursday, May 16 8:30 - 11am | Mayerson JCC Mercy Health Mobile Mammography will be visiting the J. 15 minutes could save your life!

Call 513-686-3300 option 1 to schedule your mammogram.

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, May 5 - Thursday, May 16

Yom HaShoah

Yom HaZikaron

Yom HaAtzmaut

Join the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, the Mayerson JCC, and Jewish Family Service for this year’s Yom HaShoah commemoration to remember and mourn the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and to honor the survivors.

Join the Cincinnati community for a memorial service to honor the soldiers and victims of terror who gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel. With the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 and the ongoing war, this annual community commemoration will offer additional meaning and significance.

Come together in community for Israel Independence Day.

(Day of Holocaust Remembrance)

(Israel Memorial Day)

(Israel Independence Day)

Presented and Supported by:

Supported by:

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ARTS, IDEAS & JEWISH LIFE JEWISH COMMUNITY

NIGHT AT THE REDS Thursday, June 6 7:10pm | Great American Ball Park There will be a special giveaway for the first 400 attendees!

Reds vs. Cubs

JEWISH COMMUNITY

NIGHT AT PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK

Kick off summer with the entire Jewish community at Great American Ball Park!

We'll have an entire section reserved for you to socialize and meet new friends, all while enjoying the fun of the ballpark.

Made possible by support from Lauren & Jimmy Miller

Thursday, May 9 7:30pm | Playhouse in the Park Get 20% off tickets before April 18 with promo code: ChosenJCC Join us for a Jewish community night out at Playhouse in the Park for a performance of The Chosen by Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok.

Chaim Potok's classic novel intimately explores complex and thought-provoking questions in a moving adaptation for the stage. It's 1940s Brooklyn where two Jewish boys, Reuven and Danny, live five blocks and a world apart. Fate plays its hand in the strangest of ways and forges a life-changing friendship as they grow into adulthood.

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ARTS & IDEAS SEASON SPONSORS The Rockwern Charitable Foundation Jean E. Feinberg

Susan S. Friedlander z”l Jen and John Stein

VIRTUAL BOOK SERIES Picture in the Sand

by Peter Blauner Wednesday, March 13 7pm | Virtual FREE with RSVP Peter Blauner's epic Picture in the Sand is a sweeping intergenerational saga told through a grandfather's passionate letters to his grandson. Peter Blauner will join us to speak about his novel.

The Golem of Brooklyn

by Adam Mansbach Thursday, April 11 7pm | Virtual FREE with RSVP The Golem of Brooklyn is a zany, clever, candid commentary on antisemitism and the dream of its eradication. Author Adam Mansbach will join us to speak about his novel.

Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories

by Michael Posner Wednesday, May 1 7pm | Virtual FREE with RSVP This third and final volume in biographer Michael Posner's sweeping series of Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories - That's How the Light Gets In explores the last thirty years of his life.

Author Michael Posner will join us.

In partnership with

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Presented by Seven Hills Symphony and Aik Khai Pung Director: Cincinnati Arts & Cultural Exchange

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ARTS, IDEAS & JEWISH LIFE presents

SPRING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

SPA MayersonJCC.org/Theatre SPA SPA SPA Sunday, June 2 | 2pm & 7pm Monday, June 3 | 7pm Children (12 & Under): $7 | Adults: $10 LEARN MORE AND BUY TICKETS AT:

Prenatal classes with a Jewish twist!

Thursdays, March 21 - April 11 6 - 8:30pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $136 | Public: $163 So, you're starting a Jewish family, but need some help to prepare. The J will offer soon-to-be parents essential classes on the basics of childbirth and infancy care through this new program called J Baby!

Interested?

Contact Marisa Phillips at mphillips@mayersonjcc.org LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT

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Thursday, May 30, 2024 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.

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SPA MayersonJCC.org/JClassic SPA SPA REGISTER TO PLAY, EAT, AND SUPPORT AT

a community of boundless possibilities Step into Rockwern Academy, a place where every child's potential is limitless.

Our unique approach to education fosters curiosity and creativity, offering a personalized academic and Jewish journey that goes beyond the classroom. Here, learning is an adventure, inspiring a lifelong passion for discovery. Rockwern isn't just a school; it's a community where young minds are encouraged to explore, dream, and achieve. Join us in nurturing tomorrow's leaders, thinkers, and innovators in an environment where every day is a step toward a future full of possibilities.

Rockwern Academy welcomes students 12 months through eighth grade.

Get in Touch

Call 513.984.3770 | Email admissions@rockwernacademy.org Click rockwernacademy.org | Visit 8401 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45236

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CAMP AT THE J June 10 - August 9, 2024 Weekly options available!

Grades K - 8

Counselor-in-Training Program available upon interview for Grades 9-10 Our 9-week traditional camp brings all the fun, friends, adventures, and tradition in a safe and supportive environment. From swimming and archery to arts & crafts, camp values and color wars, and much more, kids will create memories and form friendships to last a lifetime. Give your child a summer to remember at Camp at the J!

June 10 - August 9

Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm J Members: $375 per week Public: $425 per week Deposit: $50 per week

Before Crew

Hours: 8 - 9:30am J Members: $62 per week Public: $72 per week

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After Crew

Hours: 3:30 - 6pm J Members: $82.50 per week Public: $103 per week

Lunch

$35 per week

REGISTER BY MAY 17, 2024

BREAK CAMPS Grades K - 8

When school is out, the J is in! We offer School Break Camps and Snow Day Camps when many area schools are not in session.

Bring the kids for a fun day of swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and more! Don’t forget to pack a swimsuit, lunch, and a towel!

Spring Break Camp

March 14 & 15 March 19 March 25 - 29 (Friday only option available) 9:30am - 3:30pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $75 | Public: $90 Cost is per day.

Optional Extended Hours Pickup by 6pm J Members: +$21 | Public: +$27

LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT

MayersonJCC.org/Camp Interested in camp sponsorship opportunities? Please contact: Rick Lefton 513.722.7233 or rlefton @ mayersonjcc.org

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CHILDREN, TEENS & FAMILY SWORD GUILD

Ages 8 - 13 Mondays March 11 - May 20 5:30 - 6:30pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $115 | Public: $150 Develop grace, power, and agility at Sword Guild! Partnered with the Queen City Sword Guild, combine athletics with history and learn introductory techniques to sword play and sparring. All equipment is provided!

POKÉMON CLUB Ages 5 - 13 Wednesdays April 3 and May 1 5:30 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $12 | Public: $15 Cost is per occurrence.

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.

CHESS CLUB

Ages 6 - 13 Mondays February 26, and March 25 5:30 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $12 | Public: $15 Cost is per occurrence.

Enhance cognitive thinking and strategy skills while playing chess in an interactive and competitive atmosphere. No prior experience needed! Chess Club provides a casual environment in which students can learn and play the game of chess.

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CREATIVE DANCE Ages 3 - 5 Thursdays March 14 - May 23 11 - 11:45am | Mayerson JCC J Members: $200 | Public: $260

An introductory dance class taught by Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy where students will learn the basics to dance and movement.

Dancers will enjoy exploring movement through music and games, all while building social skills, flexibility, and strength.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

KIDS NIGHT OUT:

GAME NIGHT Ages 5 - 13 Saturday, April 27 6 - 8pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $15 | Public: $20

Kids are invited to a fun evening with their friends - no parents allowed! Compete against others and show off your gaming skills with board games, card games, video games, and more!

In partnership with Camp at the J

CELEBR ATE WITH US! Host your child's birthday party at the J.

We offer a variety of themed parties including sports, art, science, open gym parties for toddlers, and pool parties in our incredible Aquatics Center.

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PJ LIBRARY & PJ OUR WAY HAMANTASCHEN TIME WITH PJ LIBRARY

LAG B'OMER CELEBRATIONS WITH PJ LIBRARY

It's hamantaschen time!

Roll up your sleeves and let's make a delicious mess together! We will make the dough, fold the cookies, and fill them with deliciousness.

Let's celebrate Lag B'Omer with bonfires, BBQs, and friends!

Ages 12 & under Sunday, March 17 3:30 - 4:30pm | Mayerson JCC FREE with RSVP

A gluten-free option will be available.

In partnership with Camp at the J and Camp Livingston

PJ LIBRARY'S CHOCOLATE SEDER Ages 12 & under Sunday, April 21 3 - 4:30pm | Mayerson JCC FREE with RSVP

Ages 12 & under Sunday, May 19 2 - 4pm | Mayerson JCC FREE with RSVP

COMMUNITY DAY AT CAMP LIVINGSTON

Ages 12 & under Sunday, June 9 10am - 3pm | Camp Livingston FREE with RSVP Families are invited for a free day of fun, featuring all the best activities Camp Livingston has to offer. Don't miss the chance to meet new friends, reunite with old ones, and have a day of good old-fashioned camp fun!

In partnership with Camp Livingston

Calling all chocolate-lovers! You're invited to a yummy and chocolatey version of the Passover seder. Enjoy an afternoon with new and old friends as we tell the Passover story with delicious treats.

LEARN MORE & SIGN UP:

MayersonJCC.org/PJLibrary

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!

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DID YOU KNOW? JFF-CINCY FERTILITY GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE UP TO $10,000 PLUS20% off Clinic Discounts Rolling application No application fee 2-4 week turnaround

Receive up to $100 to Get Together with Friends!

Spring offers many activities and reasons to gather with friends in our community. PJ Library can help make it easy to host a Purim party, a Passover Seder, or get outside to enjoy the fresh spring air.

TO DO: HERE’S WHAT

 Pick a date friends  Invite Jewish ication t Together appl  Fill out the Ge munity lk, and be in com  Eat, Drink, Ta ed for up to $100  Get reimburs of expenses

Let's Get Together! www.jewishfertilityfoundation.org/grants

Apply Now at PJLibrary.org/GT

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ISRAEL TRAVEL FOR JEWISH TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS

OVERNIGHT JEWISH CAMP

GET YOUR GRANT

GET YOUR GRANT

$3,500

$14,250

Camp options are tailored to your child’s specific interests, such as arts, health & wellness, social action, sports, and more.

Jewish Cincinnatians may be eligible for grants of up to $14,250 for two trips to Israel, one during high school and the other through age 26.

UP TO

UP TO

Apply and learn more:

cincyjourneys.org

Cincy Journeys is a grant program that enables hundreds of Jewish Cincinnati children, teens, and young adults to attend overnight Jewish camp or travel to Israel each year.

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YOUTH SPORTS

Mayerson JCC Youth & Family and Blue Jays Sports are proudly sponsored by Dr. Jacob Stadiem & Northeast Orthodontic Specialists and the Knue Family.

JCC LITTLE BLUE JAYS T-BALL

Ages 4 - 6 March 14 - June 30 J Members: $119 | Public: $149 PRACTICE: Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm GAMES: Sunday afternoons beginning in April Come play for the JCC Blue Jays as part of Cincinnati Knothole Baseball!

Games will begin in April and continue until late June. Each player receives a team uniform.

SOCCER

Ages 3 - 5 March 12 - May 21 J Members: $119 | Public: $149 PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGES: Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm Players will learn how to dribble, score, and play goalie in this Little Blue Jays Soccer Program. Practices will feature skills development and scrimmages.

JCC BLUE JAYS YOUTH BASEBALL

J Members: $119 | Public: $149 Mayerson JCC Sign up for another season with the JCC Blue Jays, as part of the Cincinnati Knothole Baseball Association.

COACH PITCH

Ages 6 - 7 March 14 - June 30 PRACTICE: Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm GAMES: Sunday afternoons beginning in April

CLASS D

Ages 8 - 9 March 14 - June 30 PRACTICE: Thursdays, 5:30 - 7pm GAMES: Sunday afternoons and some weekdays beginning in April

CLASS C

Ages 10 - 11 March 12 - June 30 PRACTICE: Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7pm GAMES: Sunday afternoons and some weekdays beginning in April

CLASS B

Ages 12 - 14 March 13 - June 30 PRACTICE: Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7pm GAMES: Sunday afternoons and some weekdays beginning in April

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NOW’S THE TIME TO PLAN FOR SUMMER 2024!

CALLING ALL ALL JEWISH JEWISH TEENS TEENS CALLING IN 8TH-12TH 8TH-12TH GRADE! GRADE! IN LEARN MORE: BBYO.ORG/SUMMER

BBYO summer registration is OPEN! Whether at camp, on a leadership program, or visiting Israel, Europe, or the Americas on a cross-cultural journey, a BBYO summer is an experience to remember.

LEARN MORE: BBYOPASSPORT.ORG

Passport trips (for current 8th-12th graders): Elevate your summer with new experiences, new friendships, and a new way of looking at the world. BBYO Passport summer programs combine elements of active touring, community service, and meaningful Jewish experiences. Spanning 12 countries, we offer nearly 30 different programs with a range of themes and experiences for teens currently enrolled in grades 8–12.

Scholarship is available, as well as $3,000 RootOne travel vouchers and a Cincy Journeys grant for all Israel experiences.

HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact Brie Juran at Cincinnati@bbyo.org

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TEENS

JCC MACCABI GAMES Ages 13 - 16 DETROIT, MI July 28 - August 2 The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in North America.

It is 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.

JOIN TEAM CINCINNATI!

For more information, contact Anne Goldstein at angoldstein@mayersonjcc.org.

Spots are limited.

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60 & BETTER

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.

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Be on the look out for our new menu items for our hot kosher lunch, which will be starting on April 1. There will be many new menu items in addition to revamping some of our favorites!

CELEBRATIONS

PURIM PARTY Friday, March 22 11:30am | Mayerson JCC $3 | RSVP by March 15

Let’s celebrate Purim together at the J with great music and food.

Feel free to dress up in a festive costume to celebrate.

PASSOVER SEDER Thursday, April 18 11am | Mayerson JCC $3 | RSVP by April 11

Join our JCC community to celebrate Passover with a beautiful Seder program. We will enjoy a hot kosher lunch after the program with J friends.

PARENTS LUNCHEON

Friday, May 17 11:30am I Mayerson JCC NEW! $3 | RSVP by May 10 New this year, we will celebrate all types of mothers, fathers, and parent figures together at the J. We will enjoy wonderful music too!

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60 & BETTER SPECIAL EVENTS

STEPPING ON: FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP Wednesdays, May 1 - June 19 1 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC RSVP by April 17

Worried about falling? This workshop will help control your fears of falling and help you get your confidence back. Join this 7-week series with TriHealth guest experts, including a Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Vision Specialist.

Space is limited! Register by April 17 by calling 513.569.5400 or registering online at Trihealth.com/SeniorityClasses.

PALLIATIVE CARE 101 Wednesday, April 3 5:30 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC Facilitator: Ben Hasselbeck, Ohio Living Hospice Care

Come learn all about Palliative medicine and how to be prepared if it is ever needed. Palliative medicine is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. It is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness, with the goal of improving quality of life for both the patient and the family.

RSVP to Melissa Shrimplin at 513.761.7500 ext. 1218 SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE I 36

CBD: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? Thursday, May 23 5:30 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC Facilitator: Jason Friedman

Join us for an informative evening on CBD Cannabidiol and how it may help you treat pain, stress, anxiety, inflammation and more. CBD is one of the non-intoxicating compounds found in the Cannabis family of plants that has unique therapeutic properties.

All are welcome to learn more.

RSVP to Melissa Shrimplin at 513.761.7500 ext. 1218

AARP SMART DRIVERTEK WORKSHOP Wednesday, April 10 1pm | Mayerson JCC

Join our 90-minute workshop to learn all about the latest high-tech safety features in your car, including blind spot warning systems, forward collision warnings, and more. Find out what technology to look for when shopping for a new car.

RSVP to Melissa Shrimplin at 513.761.7500 ext. 1218

MEN’S HEALTH PRESENTATION Wednesday, April 10 5:30pm | Mayerson JCC Facilitator: Dr. Michael Butrey, Kenwood Family Practice Learn helpful tips and resources and get answers to your questions about healthy aging.

In partnership with The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health.

RSVP to Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226 SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE I 37

60 & BETTER ONGOING GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES

THE MENSCH GROUP Second Wednesday of the Month 5 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC $5 when hosted at the J

Calling all Men(sches)!

Join your fellow mensches* and make friends at our monthly men's-only social. Bring your appetite and a friend to enjoy the festivities and camaraderie! *Mensch is a yiddish term for a kind and generous person who displays honor and integrity.

RSVP to Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226 or lliner@mayersonjcc.org

WISE HEALTHY AGING PROGRAM

NEW!

Fridays, March 29 - May 3 10 - 11:45am | Mayerson JCC Facilitators: Mary Wolff OCPS and Rebecca Jones OCPC The WISE Program (Wellness Initiatives for Senior Education) is an evidence-based, 6-week program that celebrates healthy aging and making healthy lifestyle decisions. You will be taught how to identify wellness tools and develop a plan to manage daily stress. Join us to understand more about “normal aging” and more.

WEEKLY LESSONS INCLUDE: 1. Understanding changes associated with aging 2. Aging sensitivity 3. Valuing cultural and generational diversity 4. Medication & the older adult 5. Substance misuse and addiction in older adults 6. An enhanced quality of life In partnership with the Talbert House RSVP to Louis Liner 513.761.7500 ext. 1226 or lliner@mayersonjcc.org SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE I 38

NAVIGATING INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Groups for you and your loved ones PARENTS OF ADULT CHILDREN 2nd Tuesday of each month 12 - 1pm | Mayerson JCC Facilitator: Louis Liner Parenting adult children can be difficult. Meet with us to discuss challenges including maintaining and improving relationships, setting boundaries, communicating needs, navigating difficult conversations, and more.

Feel free to bring lunch. Applicable for parents of young adult children and older.

ADULT CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS 4th Tuesday of each month 6:30pm | Mayerson JCC Facilitators: Louis Liner and Emily Sievers 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, challenges often arise when 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 challenges of caring for an aging parent.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT

MayersonJCC.org/IntergenerationalRelationships If you are interested in joining, please contact Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226 or lliner@mayersonjcc.org

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60 & BETTER ONGOING GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES

MAKE-A-MUG WORKSHOP Tuesday, May 7 and May 21 10am - 12pm | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Yvonne Cooper $36 Want to get your hands down and dirty with wet clay? We will use precut slabs of stoneware clay pieces to texture, decorate, and assemble into a mug, inspired by the theme of nature. Use items you collect from outside or use the materials provided to imprint on your clay pieces.

The objects will be bisque-fired and then will be available to pick up after one week.

RSVP to Melissa Shrimplin at 513.761.7500 ext. 1218

MULTIMEDIA ART OPEN 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!

FRIDAY FLICKS Fridays at 1pm Mayerson JCC Price: $1 suggested donation

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SHORT STORIES BOOK CLUB Second Thursday of the month 1 - 2:30pm | Mayerson JCC Facilitator: Elaine Hordes

Let’s get together to read short stories and discuss. No need to prepare for this book club as we will read the stories together.

Come watch a movie on the big screen at the J! Films are listed in our bi-monthly 60 & Better newsletter.

RUMMIKUB Mondays 1 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC

DROP-IN WITH LOUIS LINER LISW-S

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.

Have questions about accessing care or help planning for changes in life, or do you need insight on deciding how to 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, but Louis is also available for scheduled appointments by calling 513.761.7500 ext. 1226.

ACTIVE MINDS

Tuesdays 1 - 2:30pm | Mayerson JCC & Virtual Facilitator: Bernice Pollack

This stimulating discussion group allows the 60 & Better community to engage in meaningful conversations, ranging from current events to how to remain active as you age.

In partnership with the Talbert House

CHESS & SCRABBLE CLUB Tuesday & Thursday 2 - 6pm | J Cafe

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.

Wednesdays 2 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC

LET’S SCHMOOZE

Fridays 11 - 11:45am | Mayerson JCC Facilitator: Elaine Hordes Bring your favorite coffee and come schmooze with J friends. Are you new to the J? This is a great way to meet new friends!

MAH-JONGG GROUPS Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm | Card Room 2 - 6pm | J Cafe

Bring your Mahj group to play and enjoy lunch or dinner at the J Cafe.

LUNCH CLUB MEET UPS

MAH-JONGG LESSONS

Let’s meet for lunch once a month at favorite area restaurants. Must be a current J member.

Come learn how to play mah-jongg with J friends. Meet in the card room to learn mah-jongg or get a refresher of the game.

4th Wednesday of the month 12 - 1:30pm | In-person at Designated Locations

March 27 | Kanak in Montgomery April 24 | (NO Meet Up) May 22 | Orange Spot Bistro RSVP required to Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226.

Please note: This event may be cancelled if we have fewer than 4 people so, please RSVP.

Tuesdays 2 - 4pm | Card Room

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60 & BETTER WEEKLY WELLNESS YOGA BALANCE

Mondays 1-2pm | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Michelle Lang This chair yoga class will focus on yoga breathing along with improving your balance and stability. Chairs will be used so no need to get on and off the floor.

YOGA FOR SENIORS

Tuesdays | 10:30 - 11:30am Thursdays | 1 - 2pm Mayerson JCC 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.

MUSICAL THEATER TAP

Tuesdays March 12 - May 28 (No Class April 23 & 30, Closed for Passover) Intermediate*: 1 - 2pm Beginner: 2 - 3pm Mayerson JCC Instructor: Alissa Stachowski $36 Basic tap steps will be taught and put together into combinations set to songs from movies and Broadway musicals.

The choreography will be simple and fun. Tap shoes are highly recommended. *Intermediate level is for members with previous tap experience.

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.

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FIT FOR LIFE Mondays 9:30 - 10:30am | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Kelly Greulich Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:30am | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Vicki Tincher This class features exercises that focus on strength and cardio cross-training, as well as balance and range of motion.

STRETCH WITH MEDITATION

CORE STRENGTH

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.

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

TAI CHI

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.

Mondays 10:30 - 11:15am | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Kelly Greulich

Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30am | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Ralph Dehner This ongoing Tai Chi program helps with arthritis, balance, and memory. Learn an ancient Yang-style short form. Beginners are always welcome.

Wednesdays 4:00 - 4:45pm | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Amanda Barraza

STRETCH FOR LIFE

Fridays 10:30 - 11am | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Jen Distasio

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60 & BETTER DAY TRIPS

SPRING DAY TRIPS Registration for Spring trips will open on Thursday, February 22 at 9am.

Register at home by creating a Mayerson JCC account. Feel free to also register by phone or in person.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT:

MayersonJCC.org/Daytrips Refunds can only be given if there is a waitlist and we are able to fill your spot.

Feel free to reach out with any dietary questions.

EITELJORG MUSEUM TOUR Thursday, March 14 9am - 5:30pm | Eiteljorg Museum $65 includes tour and motor coach transportation; lunch is on your own Travel to Indianapolis on a private motorcoach to enjoy a private docent-led tour of Eiteljorg museum.

The Eiteljorg tells the stories of the peoples of North America in all their diversity and complexity.

It’s a place for historical context, artistic expression, new ideas, and individual perspectives. Here, visitors immerse themselves in the diverse cultures of the West and Native America. We will enjoy lunch at the iconic Shapero’s Deli.

ESTHER SCROLLS TOUR & LECTURE Monday, March 18 1 - 4:30pm | Klau Library $10 includes tour and transportation Purim is here! Enjoy a history tour of the beautifully illuminated Esther Scrolls extent in the Klau library collection with J friends.

CMC HERITAGE MEMORIAL HALL TOUR Monday, April 1 10am - 3pm | Memorial Hall $40 includes tour and transportation; lunch is on your own Join us for this docent-led indoor tour of the Memorial Hall Building in OTR. Built in 1908 by the Grand Army of the Republic, the Hamilton County Memorial Building stands as a monument to the Cincinnati veterans of the Spanish-American War and the U.S. Civil War. Designed by Samuel Hannaford & Sons, the hall features marble staircases adorned with intricate wrought iron that lead to the 556-seat proscenium theater, dubbed the Annie W. and Elizabeth M. Anderson Theater.

After our tour, we will eat lunch in OTR.

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LLOYD LIBRARY & MUSEUM TOUR Monday April 8 10am - 3pm | Lloyd Library & Museum $10 includes tour and transportation; lunch is on your own

WESTCOTT HOUSE TOUR & BRUNCH Thursday, May 9 9am - 4pm | Westcott House $25 includes tour and transportation; brunch is on your own

Let’s tour the amazing Lloyd Library and Museum to learn about plant-based science, medicine, conservation, art and history. We will also enjoy the Flora Mania exhibit, celebrating the rich history of botanical illustration through the lens of the Lloyd’s robust collection.

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, newly unearthed and revitalized example of Wright's legacy. We will enjoy brunch out before our tour.

THE CHOSEN AT PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK Tuesday, April 16 6 - 9:30pm | Playhouse in the Park $45 includes ticket and transportation Chaim Potok’s classic novel intimately explores complex and thought-provoking questions in a moving adaptation for the stage. It’s 1940s Brooklyn, where two Jewish boys, Reuven and Danny, live five blocks and a world apart. One of them is Orthodox, the other is Hasidic, and they’re both immersed in the religious instruction of their fathers and the traditions of their communities.

But fate plays its hand in the strangest of ways and forges a life-changing friendship as they grow into adulthood.

CIVIC GARDEN CENTER SPRING WALKING TOUR Thursday, May 2 10am - 3pm | Civic Garden Center $20 includes tour and transportation April showers bring May flowers! Get your hiking shoes on and get ready to explore with a private tour of Hauck gardens and more. The Civic Garden Center is a recognized nonprofit model that has been teaching people how to grow food and care for the environment since 1942. After our tour, we will enjoy lunch out.

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Sunday, May 19 1 - 5:30pm | The Footlighters Inc. $30 ticket and transportation Let’s visit the local theater co. The Footlighters Inc. in Newport,KY. Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde the Musical follows the adventures of sorority girl, Elle Woods. Elle's life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school.

While there, she struggles with peers, professors, and her ex. With the support of some new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

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Helpful Services Transportation

60 & Better Membership

513.722.7255 Our transportation services provide independence and access to many of the activities that contribute to a better quality of life.

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.

• Non-emergency medical appointments • To/from the JCC • Shopping and pharmacy trips

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.

Shalom Phone

General Financial Aid

services include :

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

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, 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. Contact: inclusion@mayersonjcc.org

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: Made possible by The Milton and Frances Schloss Special • Senior Meal Deal at the J Café Needs and Services Fund for Children and Adults.

• Hot Kosher lunch, Monday-Friday at noon ---------------------------------------- Horizontal logo - 1” or smaller ----------------------------• To Go Meals

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ADULT DAY SERVICES Care for your loved one.

Support for you.

You want what’s best for your loved ones, but with age, cognitive issues can develop making their needs unique. It can be challenging to get the support you both need.

Jewish Family Service Adult Day Services could be the solution for you. Our facility is a safe, comfortable, clean environment where staff can help older adults impacted by memory challenges enhance their quality of life.

Contact us to learn more

513-766-3333 jfscinti.org/ads

Supported by

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8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Cincinnati, Ohio Permit No. 3394

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.

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.

CREATE YOUR JEWISH LEGACY 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!