2012 Autumn JCC Program Guide

SIMON FAMILYJCC

PROGRAM GUIDE The Simon Family JCC: Closer than you think. More than you imagine.

NEW! REGISTER FOR MOST CLASSES ONLINE AT www.simonfamilyj.org!

AUTUMN2012 Marilyn and Marvin Simon Family Jewish Community Center on the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community

5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

www.simonfamilyj.org • 757-321-2338

The Simon Family JCC is supported by the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the United Way.

Table of Contents Membership Information Holiday Schedule Corporate Fitness Exercise Classes Calendar Class Descriptions Personal Training & Private Instruction Tennis Pink Ribbon Positively Pink Massage Therapy Aquatics Fitness Classes for Adults Calendar Class Descriptions Swimming Lessons for Children Keeping Kids Active and Engaged Birthday Parties Kids Night Out Youth Basketball with Larry Ward PeeWee Soccer Field Hockey Mini Martial Arts Gym & Swim BrickHeadZ Mad Science Fall Harvest Adventure at Hunt Club Farms For our Youngest Members (6 weeks – 3 years) Childcare Options at the JCC Beginnings Program Kids Connection: Before and After School Program Strelitz Early Childhood Center Jewish Learning and Culture Global Day of Jewish Learning Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Jewish Architecture - What is That?

Toward a Definition of Jewish Music Torah Portion (Parsha) Study Classes with Rabbi Litt Sports & Social Programs for Adults Adult Cornhole League Adult Co-Ed Flag Football Tournament Adult Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball Israeli Dancing Shir Darom: The Jewish Community Chorus Social Programs for Senior Adults Programs for Teens Middle School Programs High School Programs College Programs Special Events at the JCC Performing Arts at the J series, presented by Leah Wohl* The Lee and Bernard Jaffe* Jewish Book Festival The 20th Annual Festival of Jewish Film, presented by Alma* and Howard Laderburg Exhibits in the Leon Art Gallery Volunteer and Community Service Opportunities

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Membership Information

JCC hours Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

5:30am - 9:30pm 5:30am–4pm (Oct.–Mar.), 5:30am–6pm (Apr.–Sept.)

9am–6pm (May–Sept.), 9am–3pm (Sept.–May) 8am–6pm

Babysitting

Available for ages 6 weeks - 5 years Monday-Thursday Friday Sunday

8:30am–1:30pm & 3:30–7:30pm 8:30am–1:30pm 9am–1pm

The Zone

Computer Lab and area for children ages 6-up Monday-Thursday Sunday

3:30–7:30pm 9am–1pm

The Fit Zone for kids Fitness area with activities for ages 5-12 Monday-Thursday Monday-Friday

3:30–6:45pm[Sept.–June] 9am–12pm [June-Sept.]

Cardo Cafe

Specialty coffees, smoothies, salads, sandwiches, wraps, & Kosher Dairy Monday-Friday

FREE 1-Day

Corporate

+ 50% OFF JOINING FEE Expires 12/31/12

Contact Terry Corrigan at (757) 321-2327 or tcorrigan@simonfamilyj.org

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Membership Bring your coworkers in and save! Get a corporate rate for your workplace and save 20% or more off of your membership.

8am–2pm

Bring a Friend Have Lunch on Us Tuesday, September 25th, 12pm Corporate Members!

Invite a friend!

Special FREE Corporate Lunch – A special 20 minute fitness class at Noon followed by a FREE lunch from 12:30-1pm Registration required.

Call 321-2327.

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Membership Dues

Memberships are for 12 Consecutive Months Membership Type Family Single Parent Family Couple Senior Adult (65+) Adult (26-64) Young Adult (16-25) Corporate Family Corporate Adult

Monthly/Annual $85 / $1020 $78 / $936 $75 / $900 $54 / $648 $60 / $720 $41 / $492 $68 / $816 $48 / $576

Joining Fees: New members pay a $75 joining fee for couple/family and $50 for single parent/individual Family Memberships: Includes school-age children and full-time students age 26 and under.

Corporate Rates: Apply to those corporations that have 5 or more employees. Visit simonfamilj.org for a full list of participating organizations. Bring your coworkers in and save!

To get a corporate rate for your workplace and save 20% or more off of your membership, please contact Terry Corrigan at (757) 321-2327 or tcorrigan@simonfamilyj.org.

Payment Options: The Simon Family JCC accepts checks, cash, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover for annual payments; and VISA, MasterCard, Discover or Electronic Fund Transfer from checking and savings accounts for monthly payments.

Synagogue Special

Join the JCC within 30 days of joining many area synagogues and get 30% off both memberships. For about $150* per month less than the cost of cable TV, you’ll receive all of the benefits of membership to both institutions, including high holiday services, religious school enrollment for kids, access to the fitness center and pools, discounts on classes, concerts, festivals and more! Please contact Rebecca Bickford, Community Concierge, for mor information: 757-452-3180 or rbickford@ujft.org. *Actual total monthly fee will vary based on exact synagogue dues.

Financial Assistance

It is the philosophy of the JCC that no one is ever denied membership because of an inability to pay the membership dues. If there are special circumstances that require adjustments and/or special assistance, please contact the Membership Director and request a confidential interview.

KICK START FITNESS PROGRAM

FREE SESSIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS This program is designed to help you learn to manage your fitness plan. Research indicates that significant improvements in strength, body composition and flexibility can be achieved from simple exercise programs and the JCC is ready to help you see those improvements in yourself today!

Included in membership, the Kick-Start Program includes a free fitness assessment and 3 one-hour sessions with a personal trainer.

New members receive the following free of charge: • A Free Fitness Assessment at any time to assess your cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, body fat, weight, strength and blood pressure. This helps the trainer better design a personal program. Call the Fitness Department at 321-2322 to schedule an appointment.

• Three Free Personal Training Sessions. Call ahead to schedule an appointment.

contact us Simon Family JCC

5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-321-2338 • info@simonfamilyj.org • www.simonfamilyj.org See back cover for more information about what your JCC membership includes.

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Holiday Schedule Labor Day 9/3/12 Fitness & Aquatics Open 9am–5pm Erev Rosh Hashanah 9/16/12 Close at 4pm *Rosh Hashanah 9/17/12 Closed Rosh Hashanah 9/18/12 Closed Erev Yom Kippur 9/25/12 Close at 4pm *Yom Kippur 9/26/12 Closed Erev Sukkot 9/30/12 Close at 4pm *Sukkot 10/1/12 Closed Sukkot 10/2/12 Closed Erev Shemini Atzeret 10/7/12 Close at 4pm *Shemini Atzeret 10/8/12 Closed *Simchat Torah 10/9/12 Closed Member Appreciation Week 10/15/12–10/19/12 Come out and participate in this fun-filled week of free food, giveaways, and prizes!

Thanksgiving Eve 11/21/12 Open Thanksgiving 11/22/12 Closed Day After Thanksgiving 11/23/12 Fitness & Aquatics Close at 4pm Erev Hanukkah 12/7/12 Open *Hanukkah (Last Day) 12/16/12 Open Christmas Eve 12/24/12 Fitness & Aquatics Close at 4pm Christmas Day 12/25/12 Closed New Years Eve 12/31/12 Closed at 4pm New Years Day 1/1/13 Fitness & Aquatics Open 9am–5pm *Rosh Hashanah: The first two days of Tishrei are Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. It is also known as Yom Hadin, the Day of Judgment. *Yom Kippur: Known as the Day of Atonement when each person’s future is decided, Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year and a fast day on which Jewish people neither eat nor drink. *Sukkot: This eight day Feast of Tabernacles represents the journey of the Israelites through the desert after the exodus from Egypt. *Shemini Atzeret: The day of Holy Assembly, Jews gather in the synagogue to celebrate the end of the harvest season. *Simchat Torah: On this joyous occasion, the cycle of the reading of the Torah is concluded and immediately begins again. *Hanukkah: “A great miracle happened there.” This is a phrase one may hear during the observance of Chanukah, the festival of lights. Chanukah candles are lit every night of the holiday to recall in Temple times when one day’s supply of oil lasted eight nights.

Corporate Fitness

BRING A FRIEND–HAVE LUNCH ON US

Corporate Members! Invite a friend! Special free Corporate Lunch A special 20 minute fitness class at Noon followed by a free lunch from 12:30–1pm Tuesday, 9/25/12 12–1pm (Registration Required to Terry Corrigan 321-2327) • Fitness/Klezmer Room • FREE! SIMON FAMILY JCC • AUTUMN 2012 PROGRAM GUIDE • 757-321-2338 • www.simonfamilyj.org • REGISTER ONLINE!

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Exercise Classes for ages 16 & up (COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ARE BELOW) Please note that times are subject to change. Please stop into the center for the most up–to–date schedule of these classes. Descriptions of classes are below. Be sure to also check out Adult Co–Ed Indoor Volleyball on page X. Key: Class Intensity Level from Low to High =  -  / * = Class Has a Fee SUNDAY

MONDAY

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7–8am Group Personal Training*

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7–8am Group Personal Training*

9–10am Spin

9–10am Muscle Blast

9:15–10am Silver Sneakers

8–9:15am Yoga

9–10am Step

8–9:15am Yoga

9:30–10:45am Spin

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9:15–10am Silver Sneakers

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9:30–10:30am Life-­Fit

10–10:45am Silver Sneakers

9:30–11am Vinyasa Yoga

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10–11:15am Yoga

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10–11am Step

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10:05–11am Pilates

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12:15–1:15pm 10–10:45am Silver Sneakers Silver Sneakers Yoga

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12–1pm Group Personal Training* 10:30am–12pm Yoga

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5:30–6:40pm Strength and Spin

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12–1pm Group Personal Training* 11am–12pm Pilates

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12:15–1:15pm Silver Sneakers Yoga

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10–11am Yoga

10:30–11:30am Spin

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11am–12pm Zumba

6–7pm Yoga

5:30–6:30pm Spin

5:30–6:30pm Intro to Boxing

11am–12pm Pilates

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5:45–6:45pm Zumba

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6:30–7:30pm Yoga 101*

5:30-­6:30pm Yoga

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6:30–7:30pm Hula Hoop for Fitness 101*

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*Paid classes run for 6 - 7 week sessions throughout the year. *Group Personal Training A small group setting of no more than 6 participants. Get personal attention at a fraction of the cost!

Morning Session 1, Mondays & Thursdays, 10/15/12–11/26/12 Morning Session 2, Mondays & Thursdays, 12/3/12–1/17/13 7–8am • Fitness Center • $254/session | $204/session JCC Members • No Class 11/22, 12/24, or 12/31 Lunch Session 1, Mondays & Thursdays, 10/15/12–11/26/12 Lunch Session 2, Mondays & Thursdays, 12/3/12–1/17/13 12–1pm • Fitness Center • $254/session | $204/session JCC Members • No Class 11/22, 12/24, or 12/31

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*Hula Hoop For Fitness 101 The old childhood favorite is a great tool to get fit and have fun! Designed for beginner hoopers.

Wednesdays, 11/14/12–12/19/12 6:30–7:30pm • Fitness Center Mind/Body Room • $110 | $90 JCC Members Intro to Boxing Come test your level and step in the ring. Work out using gloves, bags and weights.

55 minutes Life–Fit Too young for Silver Sneakers? Not quite fit enough for the intensity of Muscle Blast? This is the class for you! Strengthening/Toning and a little cardio without being too intense.

55 minutes Muscle Blast This is a total body lifting experience that improves your muscular endurance, tone and definition.

Weighted plates and bars are used along with hand weights, bands and stability balls.

55 to 75 minutes depending on time of day Muscle Blast/Spin Combination of spin and muscle blast. Class format can change from week to week. This class is advanced and only for those with prior experience with spin and weights. This is a high intensity class.

1 hour and 50 minutes Pilates This exercise technique tones and lengthens muscles, increases abdominal and back strength, improves posture and body mechanics, reduces stress and promotes flexibility.

55 minutes Silver Sneakers These classes are specifically designed for active older adults who want to improve their strength, cardiovascular fitness, balance and flexibility in a fun and welcoming environment.

45 minutes Silver Sneakers Yoga This class will move your whole body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.

55 minutes Spin This class uses a specialized stationary bike in a group setting. The focus is to improve your strength and aerobic endurance while burning lots of calories.

55 to 70 minutes depending on class and time of day Step This class allows you to combine the three elements, cardio, strength exercise and flexibility. Workout and have fun!

55 minutes Strength and Spin Combination of Spin and muscle endurance exercises. Drills include time on and off the spin bike with muscle endurance drills in between.

70 minutes Vinyasa Yoga This is a flow style yoga with continued movement from one posture to the next.

1 to 1.5 hours depending on class and time of day *Yoga 101 Basic Yoga introducing the practice to those brand new to yoga. The students will learn the names and feel of basic postures in a safe and inviting environment.

Wednesdays, 10/3/12–11/7/12 6:30–7:30 PM • Fitness Center Mind/Body Room • $110 | $90 JCC Members Yoga Learn the ancient form of movement promoting balance, flexibility, strength, and relaxation through various postures and breathing techniques. All levels are welcome and accommodated.

1 to 1.5 hours depending on class and time of day Zumba Mix up your workout with this Latin dance style aerobics class. Burn calories and have fun!

55 minutes SIMON FAMILY JCC • AUTUMN 2012 PROGRAM GUIDE • 757-321-2338 • www.simonfamilyj.org • REGISTER ONLINE!

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Personal Training

Those wishing to be matched with a personal trainer can contact the Fitness Department at 321–2322 to help find a good fit.

Individual Training 1 Session: $58 6 Sessions: $324 12 Sessions: $624 Semi–Private Training 6 Sessions: $435 12 Sessions: $810 Teen Weight Lifting (for ages 13–15) Join a personal trainer to learn the ropes of the fitness center. During each session teens are put through a workout designed to challenge their fitness level as well as teach proper weight lifting techniques and Fitness Center etiquette.

Sessions: Ongoing 5 sessions: $50 Private Pilates Instruction Private Pilates instruction may be purchased to help individuals focus on improving posture, muscular imbalances and weaknesses and increasing core strength. Sessions are designed to fit individual needs by utilizing mat and reforming exercises to encompass a full body workout. Sessions should be scheduled of time with the trainer.

1 Session: $58 6 Sessions: $324 12 Sessions: $624 Private Yoga Instruction One hour sessions teach movements promoting balance, flexibility, strength and relaxation through various postures and breathing techniques in the comfort of a personal training session. Sessions should be scheduled with the trainer.

1 Session: $58 6 Sessions: $324 12 Sessions: $624

Tennis Private and group tennis lessons are available Please contact Customer Service at 321–2338 for more information.

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Pink Ribbon Program™ Join Mary Beth Chandler, Breast Cancer Post–Rehab Exercise Specialist, for the Pink Ribbon Program™ which allows women recovering from Breast Cancer to regain strength after surgery. The Pink Ribbon Program™ teaches how to stretch and strengthen the shoulder, chest, back and abdominal muscles and regain range of motion to those areas affected by breast cancer surgery.

1 Session: $58 6 Sessions: $324 12 Sessions: $624

Positively Pink Positively Pink is a free program for women dealing with breast cancer at any stage from diagnosis through survival. Positively Pink creates a positive, energetic, healthy environment in which breast cancer survivors can become stronger and less fatigued. A physician’s approval is required for participation.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 1–2:30 PM • Contact Terry Corrigan at 757–321–2327 or tcorrigan@simonfamilyj.org

Massage Therapy Swedish Massage The most commonly offered and best known type of massage, Swedish massage uses a firm but gentle pressure to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation.

0.5 hour: $40 1 hour: $55 1.5 hour: $70 Deep Tissue Massage A type of massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. Deep tissue massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as the Swedish massage, but with more intense pressure. It is also a more focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots (also known as “adhesions”).

0.5 hour: $50 1 hour: $65 1.5 hour: $80 Sports Corrective Massage Sports massage is a form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from workouts and injuries.

0.5 hour: $50 1 hour: $65 1.5 hour: $80 Hot Stone Massage The application of smooth, basalt mineral stones are heated and combined with oil for this massage designed to relieve muscle stiffness and fatigue while restoring body energy.

1 hour: $95 1.5 hour $115

Massage Package Deal

Buy four sessions and get one 50% off!

Offer only for one hour sessions of Swedish, Deep Tissue and Sports Corrective Massage. 30 minute and 90 minute massages not eligible for sale price.

Tickets for Personal Training, Privates Pilates, Private Yoga, Pink Ribbon, Massage Therapy and Teen Weight Lifting are valid for four months after the date of purchase. All Personal Training, Privates Pilates, Private Yoga, Pink Ribbon, Massage Therapy and Teen Weight Lifting is by appointment, call the fitness department at 321–2322 to schedule.

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Aquatics Fitness Classes For ages 16 & up (course descriptions are below) Key: *=Classes Have a Fee monday

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8:30–9:30am Deep H2O Fitness

9:30–11am Aqua Blast Legs & Abs

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friday 8:30–9:30am Deep H2O Fitness

10:30–11:30am Adult Endurance Training*

10–10:55am Finning Legs and Abs

11–11:55am Water Fitness

11–11:55am Water Fitness

12–12:55pm Warm Water Flex

12–12:55pm Warm Water Flex

11–11:55am Water Fitness

12–12:55pm Water Arthritis

12–12:55pm Water Arthritis

12–12:55pm Warm Water Flex

5:30–6:30pm Finning

6–7pm Deep H2O Jogging

6–7pm Deep H2O Jogging

12–12:55pm Silver Splash

*Adult Endurance Training (for ages 14 & up) Participants will work on stroke development for the 4 main competitive strokes and endurance training with and without fins and kickboards. Must be able to comfortably swim 25 yards (1 length) in front crawl.

Session 1, Thursdays, 9/13/12–10/25/12 Session 2, Thursdays, 11/8/12–12/20/12 10:30–11:30am • Indoor Pool • $ 146/session | $126/session JCC Members • no class 11/22 Aqua Blast Swimming ability required. 1/2 hour swimming drills and 1/2 hour abs, legs and arms. Focus of class is on cardiovascular training and muscle conditioning.

Main Pool 84–85 Degrees 55 minutes Deep H20 Jogging Jogging classes focus on cardiovascular training and muscle conditioning Main Pool 84–85 Degrees, Swimming Ability Required, Deep Water 55 minutes Finning Legs and Abs Using fins and noodles; this is a great way to improve cardiovascular endurance and tone muscles Main Pool 84–85 Degrees, Swimming Ability Required 55 minutes Silver Splash A special Silver Sneakers kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination Main Pool 84–85 Degrees, No Swimming Ability Required 55 minutes Warm Water Flex This class offers a lot of variety and fun using shallow water moves to improve strength, agility and flexibility Warm Water Pool 89–90 Degrees, No swimming Ability Required 55 minutes Water Arthritis This class provides participants with gentle range of motion exercises. A referral from your physician is required.

Main Pool 84–85 Degrees, No swimming Ability Required 55 minutes Water Fitness Improves cardiovascular endurance and tones muscles by using the resistance of the water Main Pool 84–85 Degrees, No swimming Ability Required 55 minutes

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Swimming Lessons for Children

Tiny Tot Swimming (for ages 2.5–3.5 years) Children will learn to interact with the instructor and other children without the parents present in the water. In the kiddie pool they will practice bubbles, kicking, arm crawls and floating. Children will learn to become more comfortable in the water and more independent in a shallow area.

Session 1, Sundays, 9/9/12–10/21/12 10–10:30am • Indoor Pool • $83 | $63 JCC Members Session 2, Sundays, 11/4/12–12/16/12 10–10:30am • Indoor Pool • $74 | $54 JCC Members • No Class 11/25 Parent & Child Aquatics (for ages 10 months–3 years + caregiver) Infants and their parents will practice water safety techniques for children under 3 with an American Red Cross certified Instructor. The children will learn how to blow bubbles, kick and become more comfortable floating on their backs. Parents will also learn patterns and techniques to continue teaching their children some basic water safety skills.

Thursdays, 9/13/12–10/25/12 9–9:30am • Indoor Pool • $83 | $63 JCC Members Preschool Swimming Lessons (for ages 3–5 years) Children will learn basic water skills like putting their face under, jumping in, and floating. They will also use flotation devices to practice front crawl technique and back crawl kicking.

Sunday Session 1, Sundays, 9/9/12–10/21/12 10:30–11am • Indoor Pool • $83 | $63 JCC Members Sunday Session 2, Sundays, 11/4/12–12/16/12 10:30–11am • Indoor Pool • $74 | $54 JCC Members • No Class 11/25 Thursday Session 1, Thursdays, 9/13/12–10/25/12 4:30–5:00pm • Indoor Pool • $83 | $63 JCC Members Thursday Session 2, Thursdays, 11/8/12–12/20/12 4:30–5pm • Indoor Pool • $74 | $54 JCC Members • No Class 11/22 Learn to Swim (for ages 6–10 years) Children will master going under water, and flutter kicking on both front and back. They will also be encouraged to practice more distance swimming for front crawl. Diving and deep water techniques will be introduced in addition to breaststroke and dolphin kick.

Sunday Session 1, Sundays, 9/9/12–10/21/12 11–11:45am • Indoor Pool • $111 | $91 JCC Members Sunday Session 2, Sundays, 11/4/12–12/16/12 11–11:45am • Indoor Pool • $98 | $78 JCC Members • No Class 11/25 Thursday Session 1, Thursdays, 9/13/12–10/25/12 5–5:45pm • Indoor Pool • $111 | $91 JCC Members Thursday Session 2, Thursdays, 11/8/12–12/20/12 5–5:45pm • Indoor Pool • $98 | $78 JCC Members • No Class 11/22 SIMON FAMILY JCC • AUTUMN 2012 PROGRAM GUIDE • 757-321-2338 • www.simonfamilyj.org • REGISTER ONLINE!

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Keeping Kids Active and Engaged

Birthday Parties

for up to 16 children Birthday parties at the JCC give parents the opportunity to sit back and relax while their child celebrates a milestone in their young lives. Our parties are scheduled in two hour blocks in our state-of- the-art facility. This includes one hour of celebration time in the party room and one hour of activity time. For activity time you can choose from several options: a pool party, the GaGa Pit, an arts & crafts party, and gym parties. Please email birthdays@simonfamilyj.org or contact the Coordinator at 321-2303 for more details and available dates. All food must be kosher. $275 | $250 JCC Members

Kids Night Out (KNO)

for Ages 6 Weeks to 12 Years Kids Night Out is a program especially for JCC members. Children ages 6 weeks to 12 years are invited to register for this fun evening of swimming with lifeguard supervision (5 years and up), games, crafts and snack. Don’t forget your bathing suit. Meet in the JCC lobby to sign-in. Pre-registration is required, due to staffing requirements; drop-offs may not be able to be accommodated the day of the event.

Every 3rd Saturday 6-10pm • $10 per child (JCC Members) Apple Time Fall into fruitfulness this September with our apple harvest. Make apple prints, and mash apples into a healthy and honeyed apple treat.

9/15/12 Colorful Fall Foliage Crimson, Chartreuse and Cinnamon, colors changing foliage floats to the ground as we paint pudding with all the colors of the wind, rub leaves into pictures and round out the evening with an autumn decoration.

10/20/12 Giggles and Gobbles Gobble up the fun in this Thanksgiving-themed evening. Set the table for a good time as we make a simple pumpkin dessert, decorate our hearth and home, and play games from the very first Thanksgiving.

11/17/12 Igloos to Icicles Did you know that Alaskans eats more ice-cream per person than any other state? Come celebrate cold, as we make Igloos, icicles and ice-cream.

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Youth Basketball

with Larry Ward Open to every boy and girl in grades K–8. This program will instill a fundamentally sound approach to the game to develop skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship with the added weekly guidance of Coach Larry Ward and his staff prior to the Sunday games. A child plays free if his/her parent is the head coach for the team. Practices will be during the week and will be one hour long, Dec 3–Feb 21. Games will be on Sundays, Jan 6–Feb 24. Basketball jersey included for each player.

Grades K–2, Practice Wednesdays, 12/12/12–2/20/13, Games Sundays, 1/6/13–2/24/13 Practice 4:30–5:30pm • Games 12pm • Jaffe Gym • $100 | $80 JCC Members Grades 3–5, Practice Thursdays, 12/13/12–2/21/13, Games Sundays, 1/6/13–2/24/13 Practice 4:30–5:30 PM • Games 2pm • Jaffe Gym • $100 | $80 JCC Members Grades 6–8, Practice Mondays, 12/3/12–2/18/13, Games Sundays 1/6/13–2/24/13 Practice 4:30–5:30pm • Games 4pm • Jaffe Gym • $100 | $80 JCC Members • No Practice 12/24 or 12/31

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PeeWee Soccer

for ages 3–6 years This league teaches the basic techniques and skills of the game of soccer to include dribbling, passing, and shooting. A child plays free if his/her parent is the head coach for the team. Practices will be held on Thursdays and last for one hour.

Practice Wednesdays, 12/12/12–2/20/13, Games Sundays, 1/6/13–2/24/13 Practice Thursdays, 9/13/12–10/25/12, Games Sundays 9/16/12–10/28/12 Practice 5–6pm • Games Start 1pm • Soccer Field • $65 | $55 JCC Members • No Rain Make–Ups

Field Hockey

For Ages 7-11 Open to all boys and girls. The Fundamental Field Hockey initiative is sponsored by USA Field Hockey and directed by a USAFH member local club team. This program teaches the fundamentals, rules, and skills of field hockey through a nationwide program focusing on growing interest and participation in the sport. Daily camp sessions will include drills, coaching, scrimmages, games, and fun! Shin and mouth guards are required! Field hockey sticks will be provided, though players may bring their own.

This is a six week program.

Sundays, 09/23/2012-10/28/2012 11am-12:30pm • JCC Softball Field • $35 | $30 JCC Members

Classes

Classes are enriching additions to our children’s development. To ensure full socialization benefits, each class has a minimum required enrollment to proceed. Please register by the Friday before the start of the class. Classes meet for 6 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Mini Martial Arts (for Ages 3–5 years) Introduces kids to basic martial arts moves. Students have fun while exercising and practicing discipline and concentration.

Session 1, Mondays, 10/15/12–11/26/12 12:30–1:30pm • Location TBD • $125 | $105 JCC Members Session 2, Mondays, 12/3/12–1/14/13 12:30–1:30pm • Location TBD • $95 | $75 JCC Members • No Class 12/24 or 12/31 Gym and Swim (for Ages 3–5 years) Children will spend approx. 25 minutes in the small gym playing organized games including jumping, hoping, and an obstacle course. Then they will change and spend approx. 25 minutes in the kiddie area of the pool for water play. Swim instruction will be given with games and play.

Session 1, Fridays, 9/7/12–10/19/12 Session 2, Fridays, 11/2/12–12/14/12 12:30–1:30pm • HAT Play Gym and Indoor Pool • $125/session | $105/session JCC Members • No Class 11/23 BrickHeadZ Lil’ Builders (for Ages 3–5) The BrickheadZ Lil’ Builder program introduces age appropriate concepts for little learners such as counting and patterning, recognizing colors and shapes, ordering, positional words, and more. Each day starts with a story, song, or finger play related to the theme of the day, and ends with freestyle play time before clean-up. Children who attend Strelitz will be picked-up from dismissal and escorted to the class. Parents can pick up children from the Klezmer room. Children enrolled in extended care will be returned to Strelitz. Instructor: Vanessa Siedlecki Thursdays, 9/6/12–10/4/12 12:30-1:30pm • $60 | $50 JCC Members BrickHeadZ Animal Adventure (for Ages 3–5) Introduce your little builder to the fun of learning, building, and playing the BrickheadZ way! Children will take part in model-building using lego and duplo bricks. Your child’s excitement will grow as they build models and learn about various zoo, farm, and ocean animals while reinforcing concepts of letters, shapes, colors, numbers, sequencing and more. Children who attend Strelitz will be picked-up from dismissal and escorted to the BrickHeadZ class. Parents can pick-up their child from the Klezmer room or it you child stays for extended care they will be returned to Strelitz. REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! There is a required registration of 4 participants by 10/09/2012 in order to facilitate this class. Instructor: Vanessa Siedlecki Thursdays, 10/11/12–11/8/12 12:30-1:30pm • Klezmer Room • $60 | $50 JCC Members SIMON FAMILY JCC • AUTUMN 2012 PROGRAM GUIDE • 757-321-2338 • www.simonfamilyj.org • REGISTER ONLINE!

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BrickHeadZ Basic Engineering (for Ages 3–5) Basic engineering will introduce children to the concept of simple machines. Your child will build using pulleys and levers, gears, wheels and axles to make their creations move. Children who attend Strelitz will be picked-up from dismissal and escorted to the BrickHeadZ class. Parents can pickup their child from the Klezmer room or it you child stays for extended care they will be returned to Strelitz. REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! There is a required registration of 4 participants by 11/13/2012 in order to facilitate this class. Instructor: Vanessa Siedlecki Thursdays, 11/15/12–12/20/12 12:30–1:30pm • Klezmer Room • $60 | $50 JCC Members BrickHeadZ Engineering 101 (for Grades K–5) Engineering 101 introduces and reinforces simple machine science concepts and basic robotics.

This exciting program provides the opportunity for curious minds to explore motion, mechanisms, structures, friction, and force. Robotics allows children to build robotic creations that can be customized through a computer program to add sound and motion through sensor technology and interaction. Parents can pick-up their child from the Klezmer room. If your child attends Kids Connection Before and After Care, they will be escorted to BrickHeadz and returned to KC after the class. REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! There is a required registration of 4 participants by 09/04/2012 in order to facilitate this class. Instructor: Vanessa Siedlecki Thursdays, 9/6/12–10/4/12 3:45–4:45pm • Klezmer Room • $70 | 60 JCC Members BrickHeadZ Rev Up for Transportation (for Grades K–5) Every day you will be challenged to create a new form of transportation. You will find lots of building fun ahead with motorized models of a car, helicopter, airplane and sailboat. These models rock, roll and spin! Parents can pick up their child from the Klezmer room. If your child attends Kids Connection Before and After Care, they will be escorted to BrickHeadz and returned to KC after the class. REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! There is a required registration of 4 participants by 10/9/2012 in order to facilitate this class. Instructor Vanessa Siedlecki Thursdays, 10/11/12–11/8/12 3:45–4:45pm • Klezmer Room • $70 | $60 JCC Members BrickHeadZ Junior Robotics (for Grades K - 5) The BrickHeadZ Junior Robotics program offers all the fun of building with LEGO® bricks, PLUS the challenge of computer programming! Using The LEGO® Education WeDo™ drag-and-drop software, redefines classroom robotics. This fun, action-packed hands on learning program combines real-life skills that actively engages children’s creative thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving with real-kid fun! REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! There is a required registration of 4 participants by 11/13/2012 in order to facilitate this class. Instructor: Vanessa Siedlecki Thursdays, 11/15/12–12/20/12 3:45–4:45pm • Klezmer Room • $70 | $60 JCC Members Mad Science Secret Agent Lab (for Grades 1–5) Learn what it takes to be a super spy, daring detective, or forensic scientist! From analyzing shoeprints to breaking codes to trying out some cool spy gear, the Secret Agent Lab will give students an up-close and hands-on experience with the latest technology. Participants who attend HAT or Kids Connection Before and After School will be picked-up from their dismissal locations, and escorted to the Secret Agent Lab. At the end of class children who are not attending Kids Connection Before and After School should be picked up at 4:45pm promptly in the Kids Connection Art Room. REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! There is a required registration of 10 participates by 10/13/2012 in order to facilitate this class.

Tuesdays, 10/16/12–11/20/12 3:45–4:45pm • Kids Connection Art Room • $108 | $96 JCC Members Fall Harvest Adventure at Hunt Club Farms Before fall turns to winter, join us in a Fall Harvest Adventure. Enjoy an afternoon with friends, take a ride in the Hay, visit and feed all of the animals in the petting zoo and make an autumn decoration.

We will meet at Hunt Club Farms, where each participant will be given a wristband that will allow you access to unlimited fun. Need to warm up, come into our private party room for homemade apple cider and dessert. Not tired after 3 hours? Your wristband will allow you to enjoy Hunt Club Farms until it closes at 6pm. Hunt Club Farm is located at 2388 London Bridge Road, just 0.5 miles from General Booth Blvd. & the Strawbridge Shopping Center. REGISTER TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT. Sunday, 10/21/12 1:30–4:30pm • Hunt Club Farms Ages 18+ $7 | $5 JCC Members • Ages 3–17 $12 | $10 JCC Members • Children 3 & Under are Free

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For Our Youngest Members

for 6 weeks–3 years old Receive a Chai Baby Basket as a welcome gift for your new baby!

If you are a parent of a new baby or know someone who is, please register for this fantastic gift basket filled with Jewish themed toys and resources. To receive your basket, contact the Beginnings office at 321–2332 or go to http://www.simonfamilyj.org/. The Chai Baby Basket program is funded by the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater through an anonymous donor.

Baby Ambassadors If you are a new parent looking to meet other new parents or if you are an experienced mom who would like to help welcome new parents to our community, please call 321–2332 about becoming a Baby Ambassador. This is a rewarding opportunity to reach out to new parents and help them become involved and supported through the challenging first years of their baby’s life.

Mommy, Me & Duplo Too! Watch your toddler’s eyes light up as they dig into a pile of brightly colored DUPLO® bricks to create fun, simple structures all the while enhancing their fine-motor skills. The BrickHeadz Mommy and Me curriculum introduces age-appropriate concepts for little learners such as counting and patterning, recognizing colors and shapes, ordering, positional words, and more. Each class starts with a story, song or finger-play related to the theme of the day, and ends with freestyle playtime! Open to toddlers to 3 year olds with caregivers.

Session 1, Thursdays, 9/3/12–10/4/12 11:30am–12:15pm • Klezmer Room • $60 | $50 JCC Members Session 2, Thursdays, 10/11/12–11/8/12 11:30am–12:15pm • Klezmer Room • $60 | $50 JCC Members Session 3, Thursdays, 11/15/12–12/20/12 11:30am–12:15pm • Klezmer Room • $60 | $50 JCC Members • No Class 11/22 Tiny Tot Hootenanny This popular class is for babies and tots of all ages and their parents. Enjoy singing, clapping, swaying, and dancing to the fun and happy music of Cindy Kays, Strelitz Early Childhood Center Music Teacher. Open to babies and toddlers with their caregivers.

Session 1, Mondays, 9/10/12–10/29/12 12–12:30pm • Room #3 in SECC • $40 | $25 JCC Members • No Class 9/17, 10/1, or 10/8 Session 2, Mondays, 11/5/12–12/17/12 12–12:30pm • Room #3 in SECC • $48 | $30 JCC Members • No Class 11/12 Baby’s First Playgroup Babies and their parents enjoy quality time together with exploration, songs, snacks, crafts and playtime. It’s like playschool with a caregiver and a great way for parents to make new friends too!

Children who participate in this playgroup generally have a much easier transition into our Beginnings Day Out program. Open to babies and toddlers with their caregivers.

Session 1, Tuesdays, 9/4/12–10/30/12 9:15–10am • Klezmer Room • $50 | $30 JCC Members • No Class 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, or 10/9 Session 2 (7 classes), Tuesdays, 11/6/12–12/18/12 9:15–10am • Klezmer Room • $70 | $42 JCC Members Chai Baby Holiday Party Celebrate the Jewish holidays with your baby at the Simon Family JCC. We will do some parent education on the holiday, learn a song, hear a story and do a craft. Population: Babies and toddlers with their caregivers.

Rosh Hashanah Party: Tuesday, 9/11/12 9:15–10am • Klezmer Room • $12 | $7 JCC Members Shabbat Party: Tuesday 10/30/12 9:15–10am • Klezmer Room • $12 | $7 JCC Members Chanukah Party: Tuesday, 12/11/12 9:15–10am • Klezmer Room • $12 | $7 JCC Members SIMON FAMILY JCC • AUTUMN 2012 PROGRAM GUIDE • 757-321-2338 • www.simonfamilyj.org • REGISTER ONLINE!

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Childcare options at the JCC

We also have free babysitting while you work out! See page 3 for more information. The Kids Night Out Program provides an evening of care one Saturday a month. See page 12 for more information.

Beginnings Program

We’d love to see you and your little one in the Beginnings Program. It’s the perfect place to bond with your baby and make lifelong friends. Designed to help and support you through the first years with your little one, Beginnings offers a variety of enrichment classes and programs for parents and children from birth to 36 months old. It’s never too early to begin inspiring Jewish journeys. That’s why the Beginnings Program features Jewish values in a nurturing environment. Enrollment in Beginnings full care includes family membership to the JCC. Day Out programs are open to members. For more information, or to schedule a tour, contact Becky Feld, Beginnings Director 321–2332. All programs are priced for the year, billed in monthly installments, unless otherwise noted.

Beginnings Infant and Toddler Full Care Infants (6 weeks–15 months) and toddlers (16 months–30 months), grouped by age, enjoy a warm and safe environment with nurturing teachers and caregivers. Children benefit from a learning–enriched environment while interacting with other children. No potty training required!

Monday–Friday, (Ongoing) 7:30am–6pm • $245/week (Includes access to JCC fitness & aquatics for the whole family!)

Beginnings Day Out (for 16 month–30 month olds) Monday–Friday, (During the School Year), 8/28/12–6/7/13 9am–12:30pm • $5700/year Early Drop-Off Option: 8:30–9am • $553/year Extended Day Option: 12:30–3:3pm • $2678/year Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, (During the School Year), 8/28/12–6/7/13 9am–12:30pm • $3450/year Early Drop-Off Option: 8:30–9am • $400/year Extended Day Option: 12:30–3:30pm • $1875/year Tuesdays & Thursdays (During the School Year), 8/28/12–6/7/13 9am–12:30pm • $2500/year Early Drop-Off Option: 8:30–9am • $298/year Extended Day Option: 12:30–3:30pm • $1523/year

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Kids Connection

Before and After School Care Kids Connection is the Simon Family JCC’s Before and After School Enrichment Program. We provide a safe, fun, and educational before and after school experience for children pre-K-sixth grade. We also help working parents and guardians in our community, so we provide care for half–day kindergarteners (both AM & PM), full day kindergarteners, and Early Discoveries. Our enrichment programs provide an extension of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ curriculum, helping your student grow, learn and succeed in class by introducing topics they will discuss in school. Transportation to and from many Virginia Beach Public Schools is included. Please see simonfamilyj.org for a list of schools we serve.

Monday–Friday, During the School Year 6am–6pm • Kids Connection inside “The Zone” at the JCC • Cost varies based on program Please see simonfamilyj.org or contact us for details.

Holiday Camps: When school is out, we are open!

Virginia Beach Public Schools Staff Days, Tuesday, 11/6/12 & Friday, 1/25/13 6am–6pm • Kids Connection inside “The Zone” at the JCC • $30/day* | $25/day* JCC Members *included in fee for school year Kids Connection participants Veterans’ Day, Monday, 11/12/12 Your child will learn what veteran’s day is all about and why we celebrate this day. They also take part in activities that introduce the United States Military and what they do.

6am–6pm • Kids Connection inside “The Zone” at the JCC • $30/day* | $25/day* JCC Members *included in fee for school year Kids Connection participants Winter Break Fun Camp, Monday–Monday, 12/24/12–12/31/12 What are your children doing for Winter Break? Kids Connection Before and After School Enrichment Program is offering Winter Fun Camp 2012. Enjoy fun and games including swimming, cooking, winter art, group games, and many other activities. Come and see what we have to offer!

6am–6pm • Kids Connection inside “The Zone” at the JCC • $30/day | $25/day JCC Members No Camp on 12/25 Martin Luther King Day, Monday, 1/21/13 Check out our Kids Connection Before and After School Enrichment Program "I Have a Dream" Camp.

Children will enjoy the day learning about the creator of the "I have a Dream" speech and explore their own dreams during this camp. The children will use their ideas to create their own dreams and present them to others. Children will also participate in swimming, art, and other activities.

6am–6pm • Kids Connection inside “The Zone” at the JCC • $30* | $25* JCC Members *included in fee for school year Kids Connection participants SIMON FAMILY JCC • AUTUMN 2012 PROGRAM GUIDE • 757-321-2338 • www.simonfamilyj.org • REGISTER ONLINE!

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Strelitz Early Childhood Center

OUR MISSION The mission of our school is to provide the highest quality Judaic and General Studies education and to establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning in a dynamic, supportive, and enriching Jewish environment.

Preschool Fast Facts • Welcoming children of all faiths, ages two to four years • Nurturing, developmentally appropriate curriculum • Developing letter, sound, and number awareness • Large classrooms, with bathrooms and sinks • Indoor and outdoor play areas for motor development • Music, library, and physical education for all students • Aquatics (ages three and four) • Children’s cooking center • Classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student education and parent communication • Extended Day and Full Care options • Still in diapers? Not a problem.

• Peanut free • Accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) • All students must be of age for each program by September 30 • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, athletic or other school administered programs and in faculty and administrative staff. Membership to the Marilyn and Marvin Simon Family Jewish Community Center is required.

Preschool meets from 8am–12:30pm • Drop-Off between 8–8:45am Morning snack and juice served daily • Schedule includes lunch period (lunch brought from home) Two years–Gan Alef Two–Day Program (T, Th) • Three–day program (M, W, F) • Five–day program (M–F) Classes address social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and physical areas of development. Teachers guide students in a loving and nurturing environment, encouraging language development, creativity and exploration of the world around them.

Three years–Gan Bet Three–Day Program (M, W, F) • Five–day program (M–F) Students develop logical thinking and problem–solving abilities. Teachers and families work together to encourage independence in self–help skills. Thematic learning units from the Jewish and secular worlds guide the curriculum for intellectual curiosity and develop emerging readiness skills.

Four years–Gan Gimel Five–Day Program (M–F) Students focus on developing essential literacy, math, and handwriting skills for success in kindergarten. They investigate areas of personal interest through group work and long–term projects.

The classroom reflects a Jewish environment replete with symbols and celebrations.

Extended Day (for ages 2–4 years) One to five day options; registration for entire year preferred. Nap–time for two–year–olds and other students as requested; outdoor play, snack with fruit juice and a daily enrichment activity for non–nappers.

12:30–3:30pm Full Care Program Available five days a week (43 weeks; August–June). Full–care continues through JCC Camp Kitana (separate application required). Emphasis on independence in a nurturing, stimulating, and flexible atmosphere. Children attend morning preschool and extend their day with Early Childhood teachers.

7:30am–6pm Open house Please join us for our Open House for prospective families on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. or Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Come tour our facility and learn about our program for children ages 2 thru 4. Call (757) 424–4327 to preregister. For more information visit www.strelitzecc.net or contact our Director of Admissions, Carin Simon at csimon@hebrewacademy.net or (757) 424–4327. The Strelitz Early Childhood Center is an educational partnership of the Simon Family JCC and the Hebrew Academy of Tidewater.

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Jewish Life and Learning

Enhance your Jewish journey at the JCC! Be sure to check out Israeli Dancing and Shir Darom, the Jewish Community Chorus on page 21, and the Senior Adult Rosh HaShana celebration and Yiddish for Fun on page 23.

Global Day of Jewish Learning The Tidewater Jewish community will be participating in the Global Day of Jewish Learning with learning and study sessions throughout the day. Please contact Miriam Brunn Ruberg for more information: 321-2328 or mbrunnruberg@simonfamilyj.org.

Sunday, 11/18/12 Florence Melton Adult Mini-School The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School is a world pioneer in the field of adult Jewish education. The Mini-School offers adults the opportunity to acquire Jewish literacy in an open, trans-denominational, intellectually stimulating learning environment. Students enroll in a sequential two-year course developed specifically for adult learners. They meet one day a week throughout the academic year.

There are no exams, no quizzes, and no homework. The only prerequisite is a commitment to learn.

Limited scholarship and payment options may be available. For more information contact Miriam Brunn Ruberg at 321-2328 or mbrunnruberg@simonfamilyj.org Melton Year One Year one consists of two concurrent courses of 30 weeks each. Rhythms of Jewish Living examines a wide variety of Jewish sources to discover the deeper meanings underlying Jewish holidays, lifecycle observances, and Jewish practice, and Purposes of Jewish Living explores sources--both ancient and modern--in pursuit of answers to many of the major issues of Jewish thought and theology.

Wednesdays, 10/17/12–6/12/13 6:30–8:45pm • Simon Family JCC • $775 | $650 JCC Members Before 10/12 & $800 | $675 10/12 and After Melton Year Two After successfully completing their first year, Melton students may enroll in these two concurrent courses. Ethics of Jewish Living explores the wisdom of ancient and modern rabbis, scholars and thinkers, offering multiple Jewish approaches to conducting our lives in the communal and private spheres, and Dramas of Jewish Living Throughout the Ages investigates how the Jewish past gives meaning to the Jewish present.

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Graduate Melton American Jewish History Through Film In this ten week course, we will explore the history of the Jews of the United States, as presented in feature films. Various issues for the Jew in America will be explored sometimes with high drama, sometimes with scintillating comedy.

Tuesdays, 10/16/12–12/18/12 10:30am– 12pm • Simon Family JCC • $250 | $215 JCC Members Jewish Denominations: Addressing the Challenges of Modernity (1st Trimester Only) Gain extensive insights into the historical and ideological developments of the major movements, and explore the impact of gender, assimilation, Israel, and post-denominationalism on the movements and the Jewish people.

Wednesdays, 10/17/12–12/19/12 6:30–8pm • Simon Family JCC • $250 | $215 JCC Members Tuesdays with Morey Take advantage of twenty-first century technology and learn from Rabbi Morey Schwartz in Israel.

Tuesdays, starting in January. Please contact Miriam Brunn Ruberg for more information: 321-2328 or mbrunnruberg@simonfamilyj.org.

Jewish Architecture–what is that?

Presenters: Paul Turok and Rob Berz Two outstanding architects in our community will lead us through a fascinating study. This brief examination of the history of architecture in Jewish communities around the world will culminate in a careful study of this the Sandler Family Jewish Campus and how its construction was influenced by Jewish values. More information about time and date to follow shortly. For more information contact Miriam Brunn Ruberg: 321-2328 or mbrunnruberg@simonfamilyj.org.

Toward a Definition of Jewish Music with Cantor Wally of Ohef Sholom Temple What is Jewish Music and how did it develop? Is it vastly different than other kinds of music? Are there different ”kinds” of Jewish Music? Join Cantor Wally for much fun and an answer to these questions.

For more information contact Miriam Brunn Ruberg at 321-2328 or mbrunnruberg@simonfamilyj.org.

Thursdays, 11/4/12, 11/11/12, 11/18/12 12:30pm • Simon Family JCC Torah Portion (Parsha) Study with Rabbi Mordechai Wecker Study the Torah portion (parsha) of the week with Rabbi Wecker, Hebrew Academy of Tidewater’s Head of School. No registration or weekly commitment necessary.

Thursdays, Beginning 9/6/12 8:15– 9:15am • Upstairs in the HAT library • FREE! Classes with Rabbi Gershon Litt The Power of Dreams Dreams have always been a subject of curiosity. What are they? Where do they come from? Do they have significance? Come and learn about dreams from a Jewish perspective and find out how to harness the power of your personal dreams.

Monday, 10/15/12 7–8pm • Simon Family JCC • $10 The Moral Dilemmas of The Hunger Games A primer on the Jewish value of life and self worth.

• What would you do to save a loved one?

• How far are you willing to go to save your own life?

• What in life is so important that you would give your life to support?

The blockbuster trilogy and movie The Hunger Games delves into these issues. The above questions and others will be addressed in this class and examined from a Jewish perspective.

Monday, 10/22/12 7–8pm • Simon Family JCC • $10 The Kabbalah of Love Judaism is all about relationships. How can we perfect our relationships between ourselves and others and between ourselves and G-d? This class will delve into the basis of what it means to create meaningful relationships and how love can transform a person.

Monday, 10/29/12 7–8pm • Simon Family JCC • $10

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Sports & Social Programs for Adults Adult Cornhole League

for adults age 21 & up Cornhole League to promote sportsmanship, friendly competition, and socialization with friends--old and new. Standard cornhole rules apply. There will be a six-week regular season, and a season-ending tournament in week seven. Trophy awarded to champions. Teams of two players compete in several matches per night (Match schedule depends upon enrollment. Teams play on equal rotating basis).

Four brewed adult beverages per player each night and light snacks are included with registration.

Music and professional beverage service provided.

Thursdays, 1/10/13–2/21/13 7–9pm • Fleder Multi–Purpose Room • $75 per person | $70 JCC Members

Adult Co–Ed Flag Football Tournament

for adults age 18 & up Come burn off all the turkey and pumpkin pie! One–day co–ed flag football tournament on the day after Thanksgiving. The tournament will be double–elimination with random seeding. Each team must have at least two women on the field at all times. Games are played seven–on–seven with two 20 minute halves. Fordham University rules will be used, except where noted otherwise. The champion will win bragging rights and a trophy!

Friday, 11/23/12 10am–4pm • Soccer and Baseball Fields • $75/team

Adult Co–Ed Indoor Volleyball

for adults age 21 & up Indoor co–ed adult volleyball. Games are 1 hour, 6 vs. 6, with at least 3 females on the floor for each team at all times. Team have roster of up to 10 players. Two games played simultaneously on dual courts. League will have up to 12 teams. Games self–officiated, score kept. League promotes social fun and fellowship. An Open House will be on September 12 at 6pm.

Wednesdays, 9/12/12–11/14/12 6–9:30pm • Jaffe Gym • $500 per team

Israeli Dancing

for ages 14 & up A combination of Jewish cultural arts and fitness (a great cardio workout)! Come whenever you can– no long–term commitment! No experience needed, no partner needed! Each session features dancing instruction (first hour) and open dancing/requests (second hour). Dancing is co–ed; however, separate gender dancing is available with a private group session. To arrange private group sessions, contact Aimee Koller, Director of Cultural Arts at 757–321–2304. Please stop by the JCC Front Desk before each class to purchase or pick up your class sticker as confirmation that you are registered for the class.

If you purchase your ticket for the class online, please bring your receipt as proof of purchase to pick up your class sticker. The class sticker can only be picked up the night of the class being taught.

Mondays, 10/15/12, 10/29/12, 11/5/12, 11/19/12, 12/3/12, & 12/17/12 7–9pm • Group Fitness Room • $5 | $3 JCC Members

Shir Darom

The Jewish Community Chorus Shir Darom, the Jewish Community Chorus, had a wonderful year this past year. The new Director, Madi Rossettinni, has infused the group with her own brand of enthusiasm and desire to perform for the community. Shir Darom perform all over Hampton Roads. Their mission is to bring wonderful Jewish music to the community. They are always looking for new members to join. If your music reading skills are not so great, that's OK. The desire to make beautiful music is what counts. If anyone is interested, please call or e–mail Linda Samuels at 625–0122 or linsam1@cox.net. They are looking for all voices; S.A.T.B. Shir Darom meets every Thursday evening from 6:30pm–8:00pm at the JCC. See them at Sandler Hall before the Virginia Beach's Symphonicity Orchestra on Sunday, November 18th.

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Social Programs for Senior Adults

Be sure to check out the Silver Sneakers fitness classes on pages 6–7. Contact Sherry Lieberman (321-2309) for more information about any of these programs.

Senior Socials Every First & Third Wednesday of the Month Activities vary from lectures to movies to games to discussions of current events. 1:30 PM • Moss Room • Free (RSVP recommended to Kathy Higgins, 321–2326) September 5th • Senior Social, Informative Lecture: Parkinson’s • 1:30pm 30th • Schmooze & Schmear • 11am–1pm • R.S.V.P required October 3rd • Senior Social • 1:30pm 24th • Senior Social Movie Day • 1:30pm November 7th • Senior Social • 1:30pm 28th • Senior Social Movie Day • 1:30pm December 5th • Senior Social, Holiday Traditions • 1:30pm 26th • Senior Social Movie Day • 1:30pm

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Rosh HaShanah Celebration Celebrate Rosh HaShanah with luncheon and High Holidays Jewish Jeopardy! Winners take home bragging rights and Holiday-related edible treats!

Thursday, 9/13/12 11:30am • Fleder Multi-Purpose Room • $5 per person for lunch Active Aging Week In honor of Active Aging week, all senior adults who enter the JCC will receive a special gift compliments of the Membership and Senior Adult departments!

Thursday, 9/27/12 9am–3pm Book Club If you love to read and enjoy discussing books with others, we are for YOU. Come engage in fascinating discussions over a little nosh.

Every Third Monday 2–3pm • Moss Room Bunco (for Seniors ages 60 & up) Have fun and try your luck at this social dice game.

First Monday of the Month 1pm • Moss Room • Free Current Events This program brings people together to discuss local, national, and global issues. The discussions are lively and informative. Join the conversation or just listen in.

Thursdays 10:30am–12pm • Room 238 • FREE! Games & Puzzles Keep your mind sharp with good friends and good fun!

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10am • Furman Room • FREE! JCC Seniors’ Club Enjoy lunch, meeting, and entertainment. Call 426–3297 to inquire about joining this fun group. We attend shows, plays, bus trips, and dinners. Fun for all. (Open to JCC Members.)

Every Third Wednesday 12pm • Room 147, Furman Room • $5 per person for lunch Mahjongg Mondays We have an active, fun group of ladies who play Mah Jongg weekly. If you are a new Mah Jongg player and want to learn or an experienced player who needs a game, please call Sherry (321–2309) to learn more.

Mondays 1:30pm • Room 147, Furman Room Sassy Seniors This is an amazing group of active, young-at-heart, senior ladies who enjoy day traveling to areas such as Richmond, North Carolina, the Eastern Shore and more to enjoy their culture, shops, lunch and just plain fun. If this is for you, please give Sherry Lieberman a call, 321-2309, to be added to our growing list and to see what is to come.

Yiddish for Fun Come to kvetch or just to kibbutz. This Yiddish conversation group is open to adults 40 and older.

Last Thursday of Every Month 12pm • Room 147, Furman Room

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Programs for Teens Be sure to check out Teen Weight Lifting on page 8. Contact Ellie Bernstein at 321–2324 or ebernstein@simonfamilyj.org for more information on any of these programs.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

BBYO Connect BBYO Connect is the youth group for the Middle School set. We meet periodically throughout the school year for social and community service activities. Or plan on attending one of our events: BBYO Connect Kick–off Laser Tag, Sunday, 9/9/12 Kick off the new school year with two games of Laser Tag. Come and meet new friends.

3:30-5:30pm • Laser Quest, 2682 Dean Drive VB • $25 | $20 JCC Members BBYO Connect Bowling, Sunday, 10/21/12 Price includes unlimited bowling, shoes, and pizza.

2–4pm • Pinboys at 1577 Laskin Rd. • $25 | $20 JCC Members BBYO Connect Chanukah Party, Sunday 12/16/12 3–5pm • Simon Family JCC • Free the Bully project (for grades 6–12) Bully (originally titled The Bully Project) is a 2011 documentary film about bullying in U.S. schools.

Directed by Lee Hirsch, the film follows the lives of five students who face bullying on a daily basis.

Join us to view the movie and participate in group discussions.

Sunday, 9/23/12 1–4pm • Simon Family JCC • Free Maccabi Games (for ages 13–17 years) The JCC Maccabi Games is an Olympic–style sporting competition for athletes. It is held each summer in North America and is one of the largest organized sports program for Jewish teenagers across the globe!

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Freedom 25 Social Action Event (for grades 9–12) This December marks the 25th anniversary of the culminating moment of the Soviet Jewry Movement: the March on Washington on the eve of the first Gorbachev/Reagan summit. Join us for a special tribute to raise awareness about this epic tale. The ability of the Jewish community to unite to help free Soviet Jews holds many lessons for current and future challenges.

Sunday, 12/2/12 1–3pm • Simon Family JCC • Free teen Community Service project Come out and help make survival kits for the Seton Youth Shelter.

Sunday, 10/28/12 1–3pm • Simon Family JCC • Free PANIM Teen Summit Your Vote: A Teen Issue Summit on the 2012 Election and Civic Responsibility offered by the PANIM Institute of BBYO. Open to all Jewish high school students. Transportation will be extra.

Monday–Wednesday, 11/5–11/7/12 Cleveland Ohio • $250 B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) BBYO is the leading pluralistic teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences. For more than 80 years, BBYO has provided exceptional identity enrichment and leadership development experiences for hundreds of thousands of Jewish teens. Tidewater BBYO meets weekly and programs in many areas including community service and social action.

Sundays, 9/9/12–6/9/13 1–3pm • Simon Family JCC • $75/year or $149 for 4 years

COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Hillel at Old Dominion University Hillel is a student organization created to welcome Jewish college students in intellectual, spiritual and social growth. Hillel helps students find a balance in being distinctively Jewish and universally human by encouraging them to pursue tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world) and Jewish learning, and to support Israel and the global Jewish peoplehood.

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Special Events at the Simon Family JCC

Performing Arts at the J presented by Leah Wohl*

* of blessed memory Please check our detailed information online at www.simonfamilyj.org or contact Aimee Koller, Director of Cultural Arts at 757–321–2304.

Dan Ahdoot, comedian He has been a frequent guest on “The Tonight Show Presented by Leah Wohl* with Jay Leno” where his standup comedy has made him an instant fan favorite. He’s performed on “Comedy Central’s Premium Blend,” was a finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” and was a guest at the Montreal Comedy Festival as well as the Comedy Central South Beach Comedy Festival. Most recently, he is a recurring actor on the highest rated Disney show “Kickin’ It,” and a guest star on Comedy Central’s “Workaholics.” This performance is for Mature Audiences Only, for ages 18 and older. Cash bar available.

Saturday, 10/20/12 8pm • $35 | $30 JCC Members Mike Reiss "Jews in Toons" Mike Reiss, Emmy–winning writer/producer of The Simpsons, presents “The Simpsons and Other Jewish Families,” a hilarious evening featuring rare clips and inside stories from one of the longest running shows in TV history. Reiss will discuss Jewish themes and guest stars from The Simpsons, as well as his cult animated creations The Critic and Queer Duck. The program was a sell–out at the Charlotte Jewish Film Festival.

Recommended for ages 13 and older. Cash bar available.

Saturday, 3/16/13 8pm • $35 | $30 JCC Members David Krohn CONCERT Praised by Opera News as “a clear stand-out, possessing a forceful and well-developed voice”, baritone David Krohn’s busy calendar of operas and recitals regularly takes him throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States. Following in his father’s footsteps, David trained in the Eastern European tradition of Cantorial music, and beginning in 2005, he has performed a series of successful Yiddish and Hebrew concerts, exposing traditional Jewish music to the audiences across the United States.

Saturday, 5/18/13 8pm • $35 | $30 JCC Members * of blessed memory

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The Lee and Bernard Jaffe* Family Jewish Book Festival 2012

*of blessed memory The Simon Family JCC partners with Barnes & Noble, our official bookseller, offering for sale hundreds of titles written by Jewish authors and/or pertaining to Jewish topics of interest. Highlights of the festival include talks by book authors and other special events. Further details to be announced soon. Please check our detailed festival information online at www.simonfamilyj.org or contact Aimee Koller, Director of Cultural Arts at 321–2304. The Simon Family JCC would like to acknowledge the Jewish Book Council and our membership in the JBC Network.

11/4/12–11/19/12

20th Annual Virginia Festival of Jewish Film Presented by Alma* and Howard Laderberg *of blessed memory The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film celebrates and Virginia Festival supports international Jewish film and filmmakers, presenting the newest and best films worldwide. The of Jewish Film Festival brings together community and provides 20th Anniversary entertainment and education through various film Presented by genres. Mark these dates to come and celebrate the Alma* & Howard Laderberg 20th Anniversary of the Virginia Festival of Jewish Film. Further details to be announced soon. Please check our detailed festival information online at www.simonfamilyj.org or contact Aimee Koller, Director of Cultural Arts at 757–321–2304.

1/19/13–1/27/13

Exhibits in the LEON ART GALLERY

All exhibits are free and open to the public. A portion of the proceeds from the purchase of artwork supports the JCC's Cultural Arts Department. For more detailed Leon Art Gallery information online at www.simonfamilyj.org or contact Michele Goldberg, Cultural Arts Specialist at 757–321–2341.

“It Takes a Village: From Gondar to Jerusalem–the Remarkable Journey of Ethiopia’s Jews” Photographic Retrospective This photographic retrospective documents the process of forgotten Jews taking the final steps along their journey home to Israel from Ethiopia. Experience the powerful story of this remarkable and ongoing rescue.

9/24/12–10/10/12 "Unnoticed Poetry" David Guy–Decker Photography Exhibit David Guy–Decker has been viewing the world through a camera lens his entire adult life. David seeks out unexpected beauty–the extraordinary in the ordinary, the lyricism in the ignored, and the elegant in decay.

10/13/12–12/15/12 "Abandonment of the Conscious" Mike Kantor, works on paper Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, Mike studied painting and drawing under Norman Goodwin and others. A student of the Cobra School, Mike’s work exhibits childlike spontaneity and imagination with a richness and diversity of color.

2/1/13–4/6/13 "peace by piece" jfs annual grieving children’s art show Peace by Piece is operated by Edmarc Hospice for Children in collaboration with JFS. Now in its 9th year, JFS and Edmarc co–sponsor an annual art show that showcases the drawings of local grieving children and teens. For more information about helping grieving children and teens or about the free Peace by Piece support program, contact JFS at (757) 459–4640 or DMayer@jfshamptonroads.org.

4/8/13–5/17/13 Save the Date! Israel Festival 2013 • April 28, 2013 The Simon Family JCC's Annual Festival celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. An afternoon of fun and games for all ages including camel rides, food, unique shopping, music, games, arts and crafts, inflatable rides, Lost Tribe motorcycles and much more! Also for adults–Jewish beer garden, putting contest and raffle for Judaic Art piece. Further details to be announced. Please check our detailed festival information online at www.simonfamilyj.org or contact Aimee Koller, Director of Cultural Arts at 757–321–2304.

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Volunteer and Community Service Opportunities

Be sure to check out the Teen Community Service Project on page 24.

Be A Reader The Be A Reader (BEAR) program is a literacy and mentoring project that has been helping elementary school children in the Tidewater Area learn to read for 14 years. Currently, the BEAR program is serving eight schools with over 70 program participants at various schools in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and Portsmouth. BEAR volunteers go to an area school for an hour each week and spend quality one–on–one time with a child who has been identified by their teacher as a candidate for literacy mentoring. Time spent with the child helps him or her learn to read; however, it gives the child so much more. BEAR offers children five books to keep and a mentor to help them progress in their development of academic and social skills. Please contact Michelle Grimsley, BEAR Coordinator, at 321–2303 or mgrimsley@simonfamilyj.org to mentor a child or make a donation. Be A Reader is made possible through the generous support of First Book and many local individuals like you.

American Red Cross Blood Drive Save a life. Give blood.

For more information please call Terry at 321–2327 or go to www.weneedblood.org.

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Family Kids Night Out*–Your kids have fun here while you Fitness and Aquatics get a night out!, Family Dinner Events including Unlimited use of Fitness Center with Cybex Strength, Pizza in the Hut and Chanukah Dinner, Discounted free weights and cardiovascular equipment, group enrollment in Kids Connection–the absolute best exercise classes, yoga and Pilates classes, group in before and after school programming, Discounts cycling classes, water fitness classes, Hydroriders and to all Strelitz Early Beginnings Programs, including H20 treadmill, group exercise classes including Spin, Beginnings Baby Classes, Chai Baby Holiday Parties, Zumba, Hip Hop, Muscle Blast, Step & Boxing; access Breakfast in Beginnings and Tot Shabbat; Member to personal trainers, gymnasium with basketball Rates for Shabbat Gym & Swim, Mini Karate, Tots courts and rock wall, outdoor aquatic center with Yoga, Creative Music & Movement, Tip Toe & Tap, water park, indoor pool and warm water pool, men’s Little Artiste, Kids on Stage, and Hip Hop for Kids; and women’s only swim, outdoor tennis courts, Discounted Parent–Child, Preschool, and Youth Swim complimentary babysitting services while you work Lessons; Discounted Mini–Aqua Kids and Aqua out, complimentary towel service, men’s and women’s Kids–Fun pool activities and water safety; Discounted locker rooms equipped with steam and sauna rooms. Children’s Tennis, Junior Tennis Academy, Children’s Cultural Arts Tennis Clinics, Team Tennis Academy and High Discounted Admission to the 20th Annual Festival School Tennis Academy (*Small Fee) of Jewish Film presented by Alma* and Howard Babies & Toddlers Laderberg, Performing Arts at the J presented by Baby Ambassadors, Chai Baby, PJ Library Leah Wohl* & the Lee and Bernard Jaffe* Family Teens Jewish Book Festival (* of blessed memory) JCC Maccabi, Panim, BBYO, Teen Service Corps, Jewish Life & Learning Middle School Program, Teen Weight Lifting Discounts on the Florence Melton Adult Mini Senior Adults School, and other Adult Jewish Learning Silver Sneakers, Current Events Group, Week of opportunities, Discounted Admission, Men’s & Healthy Living, JCC Seniors Club, Book Club, Women’s Only Swim Knitting for Others (benefits residents of nursing Sports and leagues facilities), Passover Seder, Purim Celebration, Discounts for all youth and adult sports leagues Monthly Senior Social Events