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WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE JANUARY - MARCH 2026

Jewish Life I Fitness I 60 & Better Center I Early Childhood School I Camp at The J Sports I 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

Welcome As the weather cools and nights grow longer, it’s important to have engaging activities and programs lined up that bring people together, spark connection, and keep our community feeling warm and vibrant through the winter months.

We’re excited to offer a brand new program called Texts for our Time. It’s a Lehrhaus-style Jewish learning and discussion group meeting at Cafe Alma. These gatherings bring people together to exchange ideas, learn about new Jewish topics, mine ancient text to see what can be brought to life for us today. The learning is open to all seekers, regardless of identity, experience, or background!

Back by popular demand, we are having another Jewish Community Night at the Cyclones! Mark your calendars and join us Downtown for all the action on the ice.

Maintaining your fitness journey is key! Join us for invigorating classes like our various Pilates classes and Commit to be Fit: The Next Level.

Our annual Jewish and Israeli Film Festival is back, featuring captivating films screened in theatres across Cincinnati, and including virtual viewings of select films. Whether in community or cozy at home, we hope you enjoy the festivities.

We can’t wait to see you there!

TABLE of CONTENTS 6 Fitness & Wellness 9 J Spa 11 Adult Sports & Recreation 12 Inclusion 14 Swim Lessons 16 Young Adult Events 17 J Prime 20 Arts, Ideas & Jewish Life 23 Children & Family 26 Camp at the J 29 PJ Library 30 Youth Sports 31 Teens 32 60 & Better

JCC Board Members Bob Oestreicher president

Jody Brant treasurer

Steve Baron vice president

Warmest regards,

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

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

J Cafe Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 6pm Friday: 8am - 2pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: 8am - 3pm

Julien Teitelbaum vice president

Bob Oestreicher President

Jon Chaiken secretary

Jen Stein

immediate past president

Holly Wolfson ceo

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 Aliza Frankel Stephanie Fries Roger Heldman Mike Jarnicki Michael Kadetz Yael Newman Aaron Weiner Ariel Weiss

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

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

Single Gender Swim Hours Women’s Single Gender Swim: Tuesday/Thursday 8 - 9pm Wednesdays 1 - 2pm

Men’s Only Swim: Mondays/Wednesdays 8 - 9pm

Winter Holidays

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

Wednesday, December 24: Christmas Eve Building: 7am - 5pm* J Cafe: 8am - 2pm

Wednesday, December 31: New Year's Eve Building: 7am - 5pm* J Cafe: 8am - 2pm

Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day Building: 7am - 5pm* Administrative Offices, 60 & Better Center, and J Cafe are closed.

Thursday, January 1: New Year's Day Building: 7am - 5pm* J Cafe: 8am - 2pm Administrative Offices and 60 & Better Center are closed.

Sarah Weiss vice president

Holly Wolfson CEO

BUILDING HOURS

Give the Gift of Fitness!

Refer a friend or family member and get 50% off your next month’s dues.* They’ll also receive 50% off their first full month and free enrollment. Mention this ad when enrolling. *All referrals must be first time JCC members.

Monday, January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Building: 5:30am - 9pm J Cafe: 8am - 6pm 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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Texts for Our Time:

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Cincinnati’s Lehrhaus-Style Gathering Third Thursday of the month January 15 - March 19 6:30 – 8:30pm | Cafe Alma

January 31 - February 26 MayersonJCC.org/Film

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EVERYONE’S A STAR: JR Ages 8 - 14 Tuesdays and Thursdays January 8 - May 18 5:30 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC

EVERYONE’S A STAR: MINI Ages 5 - 7 Sundays January 11 - May 18 4 - 5pm | Mayerson JCC

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Jewish Community Day at the Cyclones Sunday, February 1 3pm | Heritage Bank Center

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FITNESS & WELLNESS 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 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.

Register with the Fitness Director at 513.761.7500 ext. 1266.

All Pilates training participants must have completed the three equired 30- or 60-minute private sessions. before enrolling.

PILATES PILATES REFORMER Ages 16+ Winter: January 4 - March 7 Training options available J Members: Starting at $180

Pilates Reformer classes are a total-body workout designed to strengthen your core, improve posture, lengthen and strengthen your muscles.

Utilizing low impact, joint-friendly moves, Pilates classes are great for any age.

WEEKLY DROP-IN PILATES REFORMER Ages 16+ Fridays, January 9 - March 6 12 - 1pm J Members: $30 per class

Enjoy the benefits of the Pilates Reformer class without the commitment of a full session. This class is open to current Pilates clients only.

SPECIALTY PILATES CHAIR AND TOWER PILATES Ages 16+ January 9 - March 6 J Members: Starting at $234

FINANCIAL AID

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

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

SPECIALTY PILATES

POP-UP PILATES

STRETCH AND MOBILITY

JANUARY: PAUSE AND RESET

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

After the hectic and stressful holiday season, take time for yourself to pause and reset. This class will combine gentle, healthy movement with stretching and anchor you to your breath.

Ages 16+ January 6 - March 5 J Members: Starting at $234

JUMPBOARD INTERVAL TRAINING Ages 16+ January 5 - March 2 J Members: Starting at $234

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

PILATES CIRCUIT TRAINING Ages 16+ January 8 - March 5 J Members: Starting at $234

Ages 16+ Thursday, January 15 5:30pm for current J Pilates participants 6:30pm for all other J Members* J Members: $30

FEBRUARY: PILATES PROPS

Ages 16+ February 19 5:30pm for current J Pilates participants 6:30pm for all other J Members* J Members: $30 Let’s have fun with all the Pilates props! This class will incorporate the ring, weights, ball, and bands for an invigorating total body workout. *No prerequisites or previous experience is required for Pilates Pop-ups.

Get ready to step up your Pilates game with this high-energy circuit using the Reformer, chair, tower, and plyometrics.

This is an advanced class and requires one 8- to 12-week session of Pilates Reformer.

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!

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This is an intermediate to advanced level program.

Six months of consecutive Pilates Reformer experience is required.

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FITNESS & WELLNESS COMMIT TO BE FIT: THE NEXT LEVEL

Ages 16+ January 4 - March 26 J Members: Starting at $312 Public: Starting at $432 Let’s get you to your next level of fitness! Join us for the 12-week program, Commit to be Fit: The Next Level. You will be able to work on what you need in a small group setting. Lose weight, get toned, and advance in your workout routine while competing for points to win awesome prizes!

FITNESS FUNDAMENTALS

Ages 16+ January 5-February 11 February 17 - March 25 J Members: Starting at $156 Public: Starting at $216 Fitness Fundamentals teaches proper technique and form while delivering a full-body workout.

Each week will focus on a different exercise concept: strength vs. cardio, dynamic vs. static stretching, injury prevention, and training types such as HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM.

MARCH MADNESS Ages 16+ March 1 - March 31 Free for members

Attend 16 Group Ex classes in March and receive a $10 J Bucks gift card! Pick up a March Madness card and bring it back to have it punched each time you attend a Group Ex class.

Turn in your completed card to the Welcome Desk to receive your gift card!

WINTER SPA SPECIAL New customers receive 50% off one J Spa service.

Not valid on spa packages.

Does not include hot stone or myofascial cupping upcharges.

Visit MayersonJCC.org or call 513.722.1223 to schedule an appointment.

This offer cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons.

Clients must mention the program guide when booking their service.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINING PROGRAM Ages 12+ J Members: $25 per class Public: +$10 per class after 12 classes One-hour sessions; minimum 4-week commitment. Best results are seen year-round. However, we see strong improvement at 12 - 24 sessions.

Our Sports Performance Training Program uses high-speed treadmill, turf, and track drills to prepare you for your best season. Focus on speed, agility, running form, strength, and core training.

Includes plyometrics and skill assessments for progress.

LEARN MORE AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT:

MayersonJCC.org/J-spa

custom massage • facials • waxing body treatments • spa packages

open to the public

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ADULT SPORTS & RECREATION SPORTS LEAGUES PICK-UP PICKLEBALL

PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTION

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!

This Pickleball Instruction course is designed for the new or beginning level player. You have heard about pickleball and have always wanted to play. Here's your opportunity to learn how to play, learn the rules, and keep score! Equipment is provided.

JCC MEN’S BASKETBALL WINTER LEAGUE

JCC MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE

The JCC Men’s Basketball League provides our players with friendly competition, team camaraderie, and great exercise. There is a 10-game regular season, post-season tournament, and awards. It’s going to be a great season! Registration begins January 1, 2026.

Register quickly before roster spots get filled.

The JCC Men’s Softball League has been around since 1945 and offers our players fun competition and great team camaraderie. Teams play a 16-game regular season, an end-of-season tournament, and an all-star game. We also have an awards dinner.

Ages 16+ January 4 - March 3 Sundays: 9am Mondays: 1pm Tuesdays: 7pm Mayerson JCC J Members: FREE | Public: $45

Ages 16+ January 7 - 28 February 4 - 25 1 - 2pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $60 | Public: $80 Cost is per session.

Ages 18+ Mondays, January 19 - May 18 6pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $139 | Public: $169

Ages 16+ Wednesdays, April 8 - September 2 6:15pm | Triple Creek Park J Members: $199 | Public: $279

Men’s Registration Begins January 1

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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.

FITNESS AND FRIENDS

SPECIAL OLYMPICS POWERLIFTING

This engaging adaptive class offers lowimpact exercise, socializing, and creative crafts. Participants should be able to engage independently or with their own direct support professional.

Join us in partnership with the Special Olympics of Hamilton County (SOHC) for powerlifting courses and training. Spots are limited so sign up quickly!

Ages 16+ Sundays, January 11 - March 1 1 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: FREE | Public: $25

Ages 16+ Saturdays, January 10 - March 7 11am - 12pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: FREE | Public: $25

*Please Note: Competitive athletes will need to register with both the JCC & SOHC.

ADAPTED BASKETBALL

Ages 18+ Every Other Thursday January 8 - March 5 7 - 8pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: FREE | Public: $25

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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 their own direct support professional.

SENSORY KITS AVAILABLE

SPA SPA SPA SPA

Sensory kits are designed to help individuals manage their sensory needs while enjoying community programming at the J. Learn more about the Sensory Kits and how to borrow one at MayersonJCC.org/Inclusion.

These programs are generously funded in part by The Mayerson JCC Excellence Fund, The Milton and Frances Schloss Special Needs and Services Fund for Children and Adults, the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, and The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati.

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LEARN MORE AT:

MayersonJCC.org/Inclusion

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Swim Lessons

Supporting Sponsor: Northeast Orthodontics Specialists - Dr. Jacob Stadiem

SWIM 102/103 Ages 6 - 12 January 4 - March 7 JCC Leisure Pool Class ratio: 1:6

at the J

We offer year-round swimming 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. Group lessons cannot be prorated or refunded due to limited class capacity.

Registration is from November 21 - December 21 and lessons will run from January 4 - March 7.

PARENT/TODDLER Ages 12 months - 3 years January 4 - March 7 JCC Leisure Pool Class ratio: 1:8

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 Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat

TIME 9:40 - 10:10am 5:10 - 5:40pm 5:10 - 5:40pm 4:30 - 5pm 9:40 - 10:10am 9 - 9:30am

SWIM 100 WATER ACCLIMATION Ages 3 - 5 January 4 - March 7 JCC Leisure Pool Class ratio: 1:4

This class is for ages 3 - 5 with little water experience. Students learn front kick with flotation, back float with support, safe entries/exits, and submerging with air exchange to prepare for Swim 101.

DAY Sun Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat

TIME 9 - 9:30am 12:20 - 12:50pm 4:30 - 5pm 6:30 - 7pm 5:10 - 5:40pm 10:20 - 10:50am 9:40 -10:10am

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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SWIM 101

Ages 3 - 5 January 4 - March 7 JCC Leisure Pool Class ratio: 1:4 For kids ready beyond Swim 100, this class builds kicking, breath control, submersion, surface swimming with pop-up breathing, and rollover to back float. Graduates can swim 15 feet unassisted and float on their back for 5 seconds.

DAY Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Fri Sat Sat

TIME 10:20 - 10:50am 5:50 - 6:20pm 4:30 - 5pm 5:50 - 6:20pm 6:30 - 7pm 9 - 9:30am 11 - 11:30am 10:20 - 10:50am 11:40am - 12:10pm

Prices vary by session. Prerequisites may apply.

TO LEARN MORE & REGISTER VISIT:

MayersonJCC.org/Aquatics

SWIM 202/203 Ages 6 - 12 January 4 - March 7 JCC Lap Pool Class ratio: 1:6

Designed for older beginners, this class teaches submersion, breath control, flutter and in-line kicking, and freestyle. Graduates can swim 25 feet of basic freestyle unassisted, breathing as needed.

This class follows the 100-level classes. Students will learn freestyle with side breathing and backstroke, refine breath control, flutter kick, and streamline, and swim 25 feet in both strokes upon graduation.

DAY Sun Tues Wed Sat

DAY Sun Tues Thurs

TIME 11:40am - 12:10pm 5:50 - 6:20pm 4:30 - 5pm 11 - 11:30am

SWIM 201

Ages 3 - 5 January 4 - March 7 JCC Leisure Pool Class ratio: 1:4 This class follows Swim 101.

Students will learn freestyle with side breathing and backstroke, refine breath control, flutter kick, and streamline, and swim 25 feet unassisted in both strokes upon graduation.

DAY Tues

TIME 5:10 - 5:40pm

TIME 11 - 11:30am 5:50 - 6:20pm 5:50 - 6:20pm

SWIM 302/303 Ages 6 - 12 January 4 - March 7 JCC Lap Pool Class ratio: 1:6

This class follows Swim 202/203.

Students will learn breaststroke and butterfly while reviewing freestyle and backstroke.

Graduates will swim 25 yards of all four strokes.

DAY Tues Wed Sat

TIME 6:30 - 7pm 6:30 - 7pm 12:20 - 12:50pm

ADVANCED STROKE DEVELOPMENT

Ages 7 - 16 January 4 - March 7 JCC Lap Pool Class Ratio: 1:8

This class builds swim team skills while improving strokes and endurance.

Swimmers who graduate are able to swim 50 yards each of all strokes with turns and dives, plus a 100-yard Individual Medley.

DAY Tues

TIME 7 - 7:45pm

ADULT BEGINNER SWIM LESSONS Ages 18+ January 4 - March 7 JCC Lap Pool Class ratio: 1:8

This introductory class will give students the skills they need to feel comfortable and safe in the water. The instructor will cover skills such as back floating, basic swimming on the front and back, treading water, and submerging.

DAY Mon Thu

TIME 6:30 - 7:15pm 5:50 - 6:35pm

ADULT INTERMEDIATE SWIM LESSONS Ages 18+ January 4 - March 7 JCC Lap Pool Class Ratio: 1:8

This class is for adults who are comfortable with submersion, floating, and kicking on front and back, and are ready to start learning strokes.

The instructor will teach freestyle and backstroke with a goal of refining those strokes and increasing endurance so students can swim for fitness and recreation.

DAY Mon Wed

TIME 7:15 - 8pm 7 - 7:45pm

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LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT:

MayersonJCC.org/YoungAdults

Want to get involved?

Get updates about events and other opportunities to connect.

Scan to learn more and register!

Stay Social with J Prime!

Join your friends and others from the Jewish community in a new programming endeavor for adults ages 45 and beyond who want to engage with peers in dynamic, fun ways across Cincinnati.

J Prime is for people who are in the prime of their life: parents with high school or college students, new empty-nesters, individuals or couples with adult children or without kids, recent retirees, and all others who are looking for active, creative, and social programming and events.

Made possible through a generous grant from the Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors LEARN MORE & COMPLETE OUR INTEREST FORM AT:

MayersonJCC.org/JPrime

It takes 5 minutes to create a lifetime.

YOUNG ADULT HAPPY HOUR + MOVIE NIGHT Saturday, January 31 7:30pm Young Adult Ticket: $18

Donor-Advised Funds are the fastest-growing philanthropic vehicle today—consolidate your giving into one account and disperse to all the charities you believe in. It’s tax-smart, and better yet, we handle the work for you.

Start your impact today:

jewishcincinnati.org/DAF For more information, contact Marci J. Blachman, J.D., CAP® at 513-985-1519 or mblachman@jfedcin.org.

Come join our JIFF Opening Night for a happy hour and stay for the movie! We can’t wait to celebrate the beginning of the 2026 Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival.

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Book your next event with us

CONTACT JCC EVENTS: events@mayersonjcc.org or 513.761.7500 x1378 Our events staff has over 25

SOCIAL • CORPOR ATE • NON-PROFIT years combined experience!

Understand the Headlines

REGISTER TODAY

If you missed the first series, or you want to learn more— join us for an Israeli perspective at how Israel’s relationship with the Arab world continues to shape its society and today’s headlines.

Tuesdays, Jan 6 - Feb 24 5:30–6:45 PM Free registration: jewishcincinnati.org/big-questions This is part of IsraelLENS, inviting our community to explore Jewish peoplehood, global complexity, and the rise of antisemitism—before and after October 7—through the lens of Israel, with openness, dialogue, and depth.

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ARTS, IDEAS & JEWISH LIFE LIFE ARTS, IDEAS & JEWISH

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

The Friedlander Family Fund Jen and John Stein

f Texts or Our Time:

Cincinnati’s Lehrhaus-Style Gathering Third Thursday of the month January 15 - March 19 6:30 - 8:30pm | Cafe Alma Facilitator: Rabbi Sammy Kanter FREE Come together for a monthly night of Jewish learning, dialogue, and community at Cafe Alma. Inspired by the historic Lehrhaus movement of 20th-century Europe, our vision is to create a vibrant space where learners of all practices, knowledge levels, and backgrounds can explore the depth and richness of Jewish thought, culture, and practice. Whether you’re a lifelong learner, newly curious, or anywhere in between, join us as we open the doors of this new beit midrash, “a house of study,” right here in Cincinnati. Let’s learn together.

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January 31 - February 26 The annual Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival offers a diverse, inspiring lineup of award-winning films, and engaging, educational programming that connects to Jewish and Israeli stories.

Ticket sales open January 7, 2026.

Save the Date for Opening Night on Saturday, January 31st!

WATCH TRAILERS & BUY TICKETS AT

MayersonJCC.org/Film PRESENTING SPONSOR

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ARTS, IDEAS & JEWISH LIFE

CREATIVE DANCE

Jewish Community Day at the Cyclones Sunday, February 1 3pm | Heritage Bank Center $32

Kids Night Out

Ages 3 - 5 Thursdays, January 8 - March 5 Level 1: 10:15 - 11am Level 2: 11 - 11:45am (Must have completed Level 1) J Members: $180 | Public: $234

Ages 5 - 13 Saturday, December 6 6 - 8pm | Summit Park J Members: $25 | Public: $33

Level 1: An introductory dance class taught by Cincinnati Ballet's Otto M. Budig Academy where students learn the basics of dance and movement.

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

Camp Livingston and Camp at the J are teaming up for a special winter Kids Night Out! We’ll head to Summit Park for an evening of ice skating and fun with camp friends and staff.

Level 2: A ballet and creative movement class taught by Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy that builds upon the skills learned in Creative Dance 1, including advancing dance vocabulary and technique.

Join the Jewish community as we cheer on the Cyclones against the Toledo Walleyes to a win! All tickets include a special giveaway item. We hope to see you there.

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CHILDREN & FAMILY

Theatre at the J is proudly sponsored by Jen & John Stein, Laura & Jeff Goldstein, Lara & Ronnen Isakov, Deborah & John Moffat, Ronna & Ben Schneider, Rabbi Elena Stein, and in loving memory of Edward Cohen.

Prenatal classes with a Jewish twist!

EVERYONE’S A STAR: JR

Ages 8 - 14 Tuesdays and Thursdays January 8 - May 18 5:30 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $600* | Public: $780* Tech Rehearsals: May 3 - 7, May 10 - 11 Performance Dates: May 13, 14, and 17 Join us for a musical theatre workshop! In this collaborative drama class, children will learn a variety of acting skills and exercises, as well as the basics of musical theatre, vocal performance, choreography, character development, and ensemble building. The culmination of this program will be a performance of The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition.

EVERYONE’S A STAR: MINI

Ages 5 - 7 Sundays January 11 - May 18 4 - 5pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $275* | Public: $350* Tech Rehearsals: May 3 - 7, May 10 - 11 Performance Dates: May 13, 14, and 17 In this fun drama class, children will develop their acting abilities with a focus on character development, emotional expression, vocal performance, and choreography. Our minis will participate in the musical production of The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition. *Fees for these classes will be billed in monthly installments. Financial aid available.

Interested in Theatre sponsorship opportunities?

Please contact Rick Lefton at rlefton@mayersonjcc.org.

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PRE SOCIAL GATHERING Sunday, February 15 | 10 - 11:30am | Mayerson JCC Sundays, February 22 - March 22 6 - 8:30pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $136 | Public: $163 Join in community with others who are expecting their first child during this prenatal series. The program will include courses taught by certified professionals, pediatricians, and doulas.

SPA SPA MayersonJCC.org/JBaby SPA SPA

Interested?

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

New Baby, Big Mazel!

Did your family recently grow through birth, adoption, or surrogacy? We’d love to welcome your little one with a free gift and connect you with PJ Library.

Tell us about your newest arrival and join a community of families celebrating Jewish life from the very beginning.

Visit MayersonJCC.org/PJLibrary to let us know!

FREE GIFT FOR BABY!

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Camp at the J June 8 - August 7

Grades K - 6

Weekly options available!

When school is out, the J is in!

Sign your kids up for a fun day of swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and more.

Grades K - 8 Our 9-week traditional camp brings all the fun, friends, adventures, and tradition in a safe and supportive environment.

June 8 - August 7

Hours: 9am - 4pm J Members: $375 a week Public: $425 a week Deposit: $50 a week

Before Crew

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

Break Camps

After Crew

Hours: 4 - 6pm J Members: $82.50 a week Public: $103 a week

Mondays - Fridays 9:30am - 3:30pm J Members: $75 | Public: $90 Cost is per day.

Optional Extended Hours: Pick-up by 6pm J Members: +$20 | Public: +$26 *= No Extended Hours

Winter/Spring Break Camps:

REGISTER BY MAY 15, 2026

December 19 December 22 - 23 December 24* December 26 December 29 - 30 December 31* January 2 January 5 February 9 February 13

February 16 March 2 March 13 March 16 - 20 March 23 - 27 April 1* April 6 April 7 April 10

LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT

MayersonJCC.org/BreakCamps MayersonJCC.org/Camp Interested in camp sponsorship opportunities?

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LITTLE HANDS BIG HEARTS

TUBE THE DAY AWAY

Join PJ Library and Rockwern Academy to make activity kits for kids and families at the Ronald McDonald House! Come help us create and pack the kits, which will surely spread some smiles.

Lace up your snow boots and layer up because we are getting together to go snow tubing at Perfect North on this President's Day! If you already have a season pass at Perfect North, please contact Marisa at mphillips@mayersonjcc.org to sign up!

In partnership with

In partnership with Camp at the J.

Monday, January 19 10 - 11:30am | Mayerson JCC FREE

Cincy Journeys

Giving Jewish Cincinnati teens and youth the experience of overnight camp, travel abroad, and work experiences.

INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE

Monday, February 16 10:30 - 11:30am | Perfect North Slopes J Members: $20 | Public: $23

ROLLING INTO PURIM Ages 12 & under Sunday, March 8 3 - 4:30pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $5 | Public: $7

Join us for a fun-filled Purim celebration with PJ Library! We’ll get our hands messy making delicious hamantaschen and learn about the sweet traditions of Purim. Perfect for young children and their grown-ups! Come roll, fill, and bake with us!

WORK GRANTS

CAMP GRANTS

TRAVEL GRANTS

$2,400

$3,500

$14,250

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With help from Shelanu Teens.

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Find your grant at cincyjourneys.org Strengthening Jewish Cincinnati

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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 12 years old with at least one Jewish parent.

In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, and thanks to generous funding from Anne Heldman z"l, the Fisher family (founding sponsor), and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

PJ Our Way grows with your children! Now kids ages 9 - 12 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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YOUTH SPORTS

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

TEENS

JCC LITTLE BLUE JAYS T-BALL

Ages 4 - 5 Thursdays, March 19 - June 14 4:30 - 5:30pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $139 | Public: $169 Play for the JCC Blue Jays T-Ball team as part of the Cincinnati Knothole Baseball League.

Practices are on Thursdays with games on Sundays beginning in April. Each player receives a team uniform.

SAFE SITTER BABYSITTING CLASS

BASKETBALL

Ages 3 - 5 Thursdays, January 8 - March 5 4:30 – 5:30pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $129 | Public: $159 Learn how to dribble, shoot, rebound, and play scrimmage games in this Little Blue Jays program.

TEAM ARE COACHES D. NEEDE

JCC BLUE JAYS

April 10 - 24, 2026 Never Again is Now. For high school seniors with at least one Jewish parent.

Join other Jewish high school seniors from all over the world as you embark on this incredible experience.

You’ll go to Poland on Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) and march from Auschwitz to Birkenau, the largest concentration camp complex built during World War II. Then travel to Israel to observe Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day) and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). From Poland to Israel, from darkness to light, we are still here.

Ages 11 - 16 Monday, February 16 9am - 3pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $140 | Public: $150

Earn your Safe Sitter Babysitting Certification through this interactive, comprehensive course that shares the latest information on childcare, basic first aid, and emergency protocols.

Participants should bring a water bottle and a packed lunch.

LEARN MORE AND APPLY AT

Class C

MayersonJCC.org/MOTL

Kids ages 6 - 7 will play for the JCC Blue Jays Coach Pitch team as part of the Cincinnati Knothole Baseball League. Practices are on Wednesdays with games on Sunday afternoons beginning in April.

TEAM Each player receives a ARE COACHES D. team uniform.

NEEDE

Boys ages 10 - 11 will play for the JCC Blue Jays Class C baseball team as part of the Cincinnati Knothole Baseball League. Practices are on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7pm with games beginning in April through late June. Each player receives a team uniform.

2026 MACCABI GAMES

Class D

Ages 8 - 9 Thursdays, March 19 - June 28 5:30 - 7:00pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $149 | Public: $179

Class B

Ages 12 - 14 Tuesdays, March 17 - June 28 5:30 - 7:00pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $159 | Public: $189

August 2 - 7, 2026 | Toronto, ON Ages 13 - 17

Boys ages 8 - 9 will play for the JCC Blue Jays Class D team as part of the Cincinnati Knothole Baseball League. Practices are on Thursdays from 5:30 - 7pm with games beginning in April through late June. Each player receives a team uniform.

Boys ages 12 - 14 will play for the JCC Blue Jays Class B baseball team as part of the Cincinnati Knothole Baseball League.

Practices are on Tuesdays from 5:30 - 7pm with games beginning in April through late June. Each player receives a team uniform.

The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer and 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.

COACH PITCH

Ages 6 - 7 Wednesdays, March 18 - June 14 4:30 - 5:30pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $139 | Public: $169

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Ages 10 - 11 Wednesdays, March 18 - June 28 5:30 - 7:00pm | Mayerson JCC J Members: $149 | Public: $179

JOIN TEAM CINCINNATI!

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

Spots are limited.

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60 & Better programs are open to members of the JCC and/or 60 & Better Center.

Contact Melissa Shrimplin to learn more about the 60 & Better Center at 513.761.7500 ext. 1218.

60 & BETTER

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

The 60 & Better Center is a member of the National Institute of Senior Centers.

60 & Better programs are open to members of the JCC and/or 60 & Better Center.

Contact Melissa Shrimplin to learn more about the 60 & Better Center at 513.761.7500 ext. 1218.

CELEBRATIONS NEW YEAR LUNCHEON & LINE DANCING Wednesday, January 21 11:30am - 1:30pm | Mayerson JCC $4 | RSVP by January 16

Let’s celebrate 2026 together at the J with a special luncheon and line dancing instruction by Renee Warner from Just the Steps Line Dancing.

TU B’SHVAT LUNCHEON

Monday, February 2 11:30am - 1pm | Mayerson JCC $4 | RSVP by January 30 Come celebrate the “Jewish New Year for the Trees” with J friends and enjoy a healthy lunch.

PURIM LUNCHEON Friday, February 27 11:30am - 1pm Mayerson JCC $4 | RSVP by February 20 Let’s celebrate the joy of Purim. Featuring Ricky Nye, boogie woogie piano music, plus great food, and hamantaschen.

PASSOVER SEDER

Thursday, March 26 10:30am - 1pm | Mayerson JCC $4 | RSVP by March 20 Rabbi Sammy Kanter, Director of Jewish Life at the J, will lead our 60 & Better community to celebrate Passover with a beautiful model Seder. The spirit of Passover will be alive through music, conversation, and connections with the holiday and each other. Afterwards, we will enjoy a hot kosher lunch with friends.

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60 & Better programs are open to members of the JCC and/or 60 & Better Center.

Contact Melissa Shrimplin to learn more about the 60 & Better Center at 513.761.7500 ext. 1218.

60 & BETTER

Solo Aging programs are made possible with a generous grant from the Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors.

SPECIAL EVENTS BRIAN ROSE’S

VIRTUAL FILM HISTORY LECTURES Don’t miss dynamic film historian, Brian Rose, live from Brooklyn, New York.

FROM MILTON BERLE TO DAVID LETTERMAN: A HISTORY OF TV COMEDY Thursday, January 15 7 - 8pm | Virtual

From the earliest days of television, making people laugh was one of the central goals of TV programmers. Successful radio formats like the sitcom and the comedy/variety show moved to television in the late 1940s.

JUDAISM 101

Every other Wednesday January 14 - March 25 1 - 2pm | Mayerson JCC Facilitator: Rabbi Sammy Kanter, Director of Jewish Life Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this class is for you.

All faiths and backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to attend!

JEWISH MINI SERIES: A SMALL LIGHT

Mondays, February 2 - 23 10am - 12pm | Mayerson JCC

Register at Mayerson JCC.org or Jlive.app

Come watch this amazing historical mini-series following Miep Gies, who hid Otto Frank and his family from the Nazis during WWII.

Discussions with the Social Workers Grief 101: Caring For Yourself and Others

CHAT WITH SUSAN

Wednesday, February 25 4 - 5:30pm | Mayerson JCC This workshop is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to navigate the grieving process, both for themselves and for those they care about.

In Partnership with The Goldstein Family Grief Center

Wednesday, February 4 1 - 2pm | Mayerson JCC You are invited to a fun chat with Susan Bradley-Meyer, Director of the 60 & Better Center. This will be a time to discuss what is going on in the 60 & Better Center and the JCC. Coffee and cookies will be provided too!

AARP TAX PREP

Thursdays, February 5 - March 19 8am - 5pm | Mayerson JCC AARP is back to help you with your taxes.

Registration is required beginning on Monday, January 5 by calling 513.761.7500 ext. 1222.

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CHAVERIM M'ISRAEL SOCIAL

PROTECTING OUR ELDERS

Wednesday, January 28 4pm | Mayerson JCC

Wednesday, February 18 3 - 4:30pm | Mayerson JCC Facilitator: Hamilton County Prosecutors Office If you, your loved one, or someone you know has been a victim of a scam, fraud, or financial exploitation, you can call 513.946.SCAM(7226) for assistance.

The National Council on Aging estimates that 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced elder abuse.

Meet Israelis Yarden and Uri! The Chaverim M’Israel (Friends From Israel) program brings two 18-year-old Israelis to Cincinnati from our partner city, Netanya. They defer their Israeli Defense Forces service to spend a year here doing community service, helping Cincinnatians build a deeper awareness of and connection to the land, culture, and people of Israel.

This program is generously funded by Jewish Sacred Spaces and Seivah Sacred Aging.

The Joy of Connections

by Dr. Ruth Westheimer In partnership with with

Jewish

Book Monday, January 12 Council 2 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC Facilitator: Co-Author Pierre Lehu joining us online

When Dr. Ruth Westheimer heard the Surgeon General declare an epidemic of loneliness in this country, she knew she could help. She experienced loneliness early in life after being orphaned by the Holocaust at age ten, and again at age 20 when she was seriously wounded in a bomb blast in the West Bank.

Drawing on these life experiences and her training as a sex therapist, she later became New York State’s first Ambassador to Loneliness. From that work came her book The Joy of Connections. Purchase your book at Mayersonjcc/bookshop.org.

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60 & Better programs are open to members of the JCC and/or 60 & Better Center.

Contact Melissa Shrimplin to learn more about the 60 & Better Center at 513.761.7500 ext. 1218.

60 & BETTER ONGOING GROUPS & ACTIVITIES

WATERCOLOR MIXED MEDIA Beginner: Tuesdays January 6 - February 17 Intermediate: Mondays, January 5 - February 23 1 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Beth Goldstein $54 Fine artist Beth Goldstein will help you create beautiful greeting cards and bookmarks using watercolor and printmaking techniques. This is perfect for creating unique gifts for friends and family. A supply list will be provided before class starts. Learn more about Beth at bethgoldstein.com.

Origami Thursdays, January 15 - 29 1 - 2:30pm | Mayerson JCC Facilitator: Edie Dine $36

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.

In modern usage, the word origami is often used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into sculpture.

MULTIMEDIA ART OPEN STUDIO Thursdays 10am - 12pm | Mayerson JCC Bring your own art supplies to create art together with J friends each week. All levels are welcome to create! NOTE: You will not be able to store your art or art supplies at the J. 36 I WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE

RUMMIKUB Mondays 1 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC Come play this fun game with J friends! Rummikub is a tile-based game that is a combination of rummy and mah-jongg.

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.

MAH-JONGG LESSONS Tuesdays 1:30 - 4pm | Card Room Facilitator: Sandy Stern Come learn how to play mah-jongg with J friends. Meet in the card room to learn mah-jongg or refresh the game.

The Joy of

Journaling

CHESS & SCRABBLE CLUB Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 - 6pm | J Cafe Come join 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.

ACTIVE MINDS Tuesdays 1 - 2:30pm | Mayerson JCC & Virtual Facilitator: Larry Benjamin 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.

FRIDAY FLICKS Fridays 1 - 3pm | Mayerson JCC $1 suggested donation

Thursday, January 8 Thursday, February 12 11am - 12pm | Mayerson JCC All are welcome to learn how to get started journaling, and the positive impact on your health and well-being that journaling provides.

Journal writing is the practice of regularly recording thoughts, feelings, and observations for self-reflection.

LUNCH CLUB MEET UPS 4th Wednesday of the month 12 - 1:30pm | In-person at designated locations January 28 | Dewey’s (Kenwood) February 22 | Sukhothai (Montgomery)

PORTRAIT DRAWING

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

Join fine artist Mary Woodworth to learn or improve drawing techniques while creating portrait sketches and masterpieces. A simple supply list will be provided before class.

All levels are welcome.

LET’S SCHMOOZE Fridays 11 - 11:45am | Mayerson JCC Facilitator: Elaine Hordes

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

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!

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

Tuesdays, January 6 - February 17 10am - 12pm | Mayerson JCC $54

Check out Mary’s art at marywoodworth.com

RSVP required to Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226.

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60 & Better programs are open to members of the JCC and/or 60 & Better Center.

Contact Melissa Shrimplin to learn more about the 60 & Better Center at 513.761.7500 ext. 1218.

60 & BETTER DAY TRIPS

WINTER DAY TRIPS Registration for Winter Day Trips will open on Thursday, December 4 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.

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

CSO AMERICAN VOICES Friday, January 16 9:30am - 1pm | Cincinnati Music Hall Cristian Mӑcelaru, conductor Morris Robinson, narrator & bass Rita Dove, poet $50 for ticket and transportation

Thursday, February 5 9:30am - 5pm | La Comedia Dinner Theatre $65 includes ticket, transportation and buffet lunch Adapted for the stage by Tony-nominated Ken Ludwig, this stylish, suspenseful murder mystery captures the spirit of Agatha Christie’s original classic with a healthy dose of comedy.

Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in a program highlighting some of the most influential African American artists and composers of our time at Music Hall.

AUSCHWITZ. NOT LONG AGO. NOT FAR AWAY. Monday, January 26 1 - 4:30pm | Cincinnati Museum Center $37 for ticket and transportation View the selection of more than 500 original artifacts from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland, as well as more than 20 institutions and museums worldwide.

CINCINNATI PUBLIC RADIO TOUR Monday, February 9 1 - 4pm | Cincinnati Public Radio $10 for tour and transportation Enjoy a private tour of the new Cincinnati Public Radio Headquarters. With awardwinning news from 91.7 WVXU and inspiring classical music from 90.9 WGUC, plus jazz and independent music, Cincinnati Public Radio reaches over 211,000 broadcast listeners each week.

WORLD FAMOUS AMERICAN JEWISH ARCHIVES Monday, February 23 1 - 4:30pm | HUC Campus $10 includes tour and transportation Enjoy this docent-led tour featuring the history of Jews and Jewish communities in the Western Hemisphere. Dr. Jacob Radar Marcus founded the AJA in 1947 with the goal of collecting and preserving historical materials related to American Judaism.

CINCINNATI RECYCLYING & REUSE HUB Friday, March 6 9:30am - 12pm Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub $10 includes tour and transportation

Solo aging programs are generously funded by the Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors

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Let’s tour the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub to learn how we can start recycling and reusing our home goods. This will be a 1-hour walking tour. Please do not bring your own items to sort.

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60 & Better programs are open to members of the JCC and/or 60 & Better Center.

Contact Melissa Shrimplin to learn more about the 60 & Better Center at 513.761.7500 ext. 1218.

60 & BETTER

Made possible with a generous grant from The Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors.

WEEKLY WELLNESS FIT FOR LIFE

Mondays 9:30 - 10:15am | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Kelly Greulich Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:15am | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Vicki Tincher This class features exercises that focus on strength and cardio crosstraining, as well as balance and range of motion.

MUSICAL THEATER TAP

Tuesdays, January 6 - March 3 Intermediate*: 1 - 2pm Beginner: 2 - 3pm 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.

LINE DANCING

Wednesdays, January 7-March 4 1:30 - 2:30pm | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Renee Warner $36 Come learn basic steps of line dancing, set to music of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Make new friends while getting a fun cardio workout. You will be sure to make it out on the dance floor at your next party.

CORE STRENGTH

Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30am | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Amanda Barraza Let’s target your lower abs, glutes, and back to help you improve posture and confidence.

BELLY DANCE 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.

YOGA BALANCE

Mondays 1 - 1:45pm | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Helene Everhart This chair yoga class will focus on yoga breathing, along with improving your balance and stability.

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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.

TAI CHI

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

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 will teach you all the fundamentals for a low-impact, aerobic workout.

Purchase an optional hip scarf at bellydance.com.

STRETCH FOR LIFE

Fridays 10:30 - 11am | Mayerson JCC Instructor: Vicki Tincher 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.

EMPOWERING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS Groups for you and your loved ones

Relationships change over time between parents and children, regardless of which one you are.

It’s important to understand each other as we age together, no matter what stage of life.

Join us for one of these engaging groups for you and your loved ones to learn more about how to respect the changes and developments in each other’s lives!

PARENTS OF ADULT CHILDREN: MANAGING CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS 2nd Tuesday of the month 12 - 1pm | Mayerson JCC Open to the Public Facilitator: Louis Liner Feel free to bring lunch. Applicable for parents of young adult children and older.

ADULT CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS 4th Tuesday of the month 6:30pm | Mayerson JCC Open to the Public Facilitators: Louis Liner and Emily Sievers INTERESTED: Contact Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226 or lliner@mayersonjcc.org.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT

Made possible through a generous grant from The Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors

MayersonJCC.org/IntergenerationalRelationships

MISHPACHA (FAMILY) & FRIENDS OpVolunteer 3rd Friday of the month 9:15am | Mayerson JCC

portunit y!

Join this intergenerational collaboration between the 60 & Better Center and the Early Childhood School. Seniors are invited to volunteer, with opportunities available in gardening, crafting, and reading with children ages 3 to 5.

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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. Membership to the 60 & Better Center costs $50 per individual and $90 per couple for the calendar year.

Services, including rides to and from the JCC, are subject to driver availability.

513.761.7500 ext. 1226 This FREE outreach program provides socialization with volunteer callers. If you are in need of this service or would like to volunteer, please call Louis Liner at 513.761.7500 ext. 1226.

Full membership to the Mayerson JCC is also available at a discounted price for seniors, and includes access to the 60 & Better Center, Fitness and Aquatics Centers, Indoor and Outdoor Pools, indoor walking track, and additional community programming.

Contact membership@mayersonjcc.org for more information.

Meals on Wheels

General Financial Aid

Shalom Phone

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

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.

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

Help them thrive

CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING A licensed JFS therapist provides one-on-one counseling or parental support accessing care/resources.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT Guidance navigating challenging situations with youth and their families.

SKILL BUILDING Support building successful relationships with family and friends.

To learn more, scan the QR code or go to jfscinti.org/youth-mental-health or call (513) 469-1188

Inclusion The Mayerson JCC works to provide accommodations to ensure people with disabilities can participate in our programming. The Schloss Special Needs and Services Fund strives to support and enrich the lives of individuals with special needs and their families.

If you need a specific accommodation or have

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Inclusion programs at the J are generously funded in part by The Mayerson JCC Excellence Fund, The Milton and Frances Schloss Special Needs and Services Fund for Children and Adults, the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, and The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati.

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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, to helping kids 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!