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2014
Advanced Pursuits adult program guide
Marjorie was the first yoga instructor to teach at the VOSJCC and is still a favorite amongst YOGI’s of all ages and fitness levels.
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12701 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste 203 Scottsdale, AZ 8 5 2 5 4 480.483.7121 www.vosjcc.org
JCC Hours
Mon - Thur: 5am - 10pm Friday: 5am - 6pm Sat & Sun: 7am - 6pm
Chihuly Exhibit at the Desert Botanical Gardens
Advanced Pursuits adult program guide
There is something for everyone at the J! If there’s a special program or activity you would like to see offered here, please let us know. We’d love to hear your ideas. Contact Harriet Colan at 480.483.7121 ext.1213 or email: harriet@vosjcc.org.
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Used Book Sale benefitting JCC Adults Services Department February 3– February 6
Shop at our annual used book sale in the JCC lobby. Pick up a favorite novel or how-to book at discounted prices. All books are priced between 50 cents to $5.00 and the benefits will assist the adult services dept. Book Donations accepted from January 27. Volunteers needed – Please contact Harriet Colan at 480.483.7121 ext.1213
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Let’s Play Mah Jongg Intermediate
January 22 - February 26 (6 weeks) Wednesdays 10am - Noon
This class is designed to further explore strategies and techniques and for those who have already taken the beginners course and wish to continue learning. Instructor: Vicki Errigo Hunt M: $70 NM: $85 | Code: AC076
Mah Jongg Beginners
January 23 - February 27 (6 weeks) Thursdays 10am - Noon
This class is for newcomers who have never played or those who simply need a refresher course. Mah Jongg cards are available for purchase at the Jewish Collection (Scottsdale & Shea Rd). Instructor: Vicki Errigo Hunt M: $70 NM: $85 | Code: AC075
Bridge - Intermediate
Mixed Media Art
February 3 - March 24 Mondays 12 - 3pm (8 weeks)
Mix colors in all mediums (oil, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, etc.) to render brilliant works of art. Instructor works one-on-one with students and illustrates concepts with demonstrations. Instructor: Joe Consavlo M: $95 NM: $110 | Code: AC026
Mah Jongg Tournament
Sunday, February 23, 10:30am
Join us for an all-day Mah Jongg Tournament at the JCC ran by experienced Mah Jongg ladies. There will be prizes, raffles, lunch and loads of fun! 2013 cards will be used. Register by Feb. 14. Co-sponsored by Hadassah Valley of the Sun M: $36 NM $42 Includes lunch | Code: 13AUG AE026
January 14 - March 4 (8 weeks) Tuesdays 9:30am - 11:30am
For those who play bridge but are unfamiliar with the modern conventions, this course will cover Stayman, Jacoby transfers, weak two bids, strong 2 club openers, limit raises, negative doubles and take-out doubles. Instructor: Richard Jacobson M: $85 NM: $95 | Code: AC102
Bridge - Beginners Intermediate Level Must have basic bridge knowledge February 4 - March 25 (8 weeks) Tuesdays 9:30am - 11:30am
Learn to play the world’s greatest card game, exercise your mind and have fun. This class is for people who have played some bridge but want to refine their skills before moving onto the intermediate advanced level. Instructor: Farol Sax M: $85 NM: $95 | Code: AC101N
Bridge - Supervised Duplicate January 14 - May 19 Tuesdays 12:30 - 4pm
The instructor will assist each player in the many facets of the game to include planning, strategy, play of the hand, biding, leads and defense signals. This class is more appropriate for those who have played before and want to increase their knowledge. Instructor: Richard Jacobson $10 Weekly Drop In Rate | Code: AC103
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LET’S GET OUT & ABOUT Glass Blowing at Circle 6 Studios
Wednesday, January 22, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Hop on the bus and join us for an amazing glass blowing workshop at Circle 6 Studios in Phoenix. Founded by John Longo, a glass artist for over 30 years, Circle 6 Studios began with a simple mission: Promote the growth of art glass and glass artists in the Phoenix area. We invite you to take this journey with us and to enjoy the amazing visual and esthetic qualities that only glass can offer. www.circle6studios.com Cost includes transportation, studio fee and all material to make and take your project. M/NM: $55 | Max 10ppl | Code: AE01
Chihuly Exhibit at the Desert Botanical Gardens
Wednesday, February 19, 8am - 1pm
Join us for a day trip to the incredible Chihuly Glass exhibit at the Desert Botanical Gardens. Visit the Desert Botanical Gardens website to learn more about this amazing exhibit: www.dbg.org/events-exhibitions/chihuly. Cost includes transportation and admission to the Gardens and exhibit. Lunch on your own in the Gardens. M/NM: $35 | Max 10ppl | Code: AE02
All new day trips with the JCC Casa Grande National Monument Wednesday, March 5, 8am - 1pm
Join us for a day trip to explore the mystery of the Ancient Sonoran Desert People’s community and “Great House” preserved at Casa Grande National Monument. The Casa Grande is a 4-story, 11-room structure which was built about 700 years ago. Our trip will include a Ranger-led guided tour of the Casa Grande ruins, and time to explore the site on your own. Casa Grande is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit their website to learn more: www.nps.gov/cagr/index.htm. Cost includes kosher box lunch, transportation and admission fee. M/NM: $40 | Max 10ppl | Code: AE03
Monet and Mimosas (not necessarily Monet - It's a Paint Party!) Wednesday, April 9, 9am - 12pm
Whether you are an experienced painter or have never painted at all, you are invited to join the fun and excitement for a morning at Suzie Black's home studio where we will drink Mimosas and create individual paintings to take home by the end of the 3 hr. session. Have you heard about all of the Wine and Paint places popping up all over town? Well, we're creating our own spin on it with an elegant morning soiree (in your messy painting clothes.) Step-by-step professional artist and art teacher, Suzie Black, (www.suzieblack.com) will take you through the process of replicating a work of art on canvas, while we sip and smile (and hopefully giggle). The total price for the morning includes transportation, mimosas, light refreshments and all art supplies for your complete canvas creation. M/NM: $55
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LET’S GATHER
JCC
FREE Monthly Programs
Open to the Entire Community No Reservation Needed
A Current Events Discussion Group
1st Wednesday 2 - 3:30pm Led By Bill Adler. Join Bill each month for a stimulating discussion on the events of the week. Bring your ideas and share them with the group. All new program format.
Mature Mavens Dinner
3rd Thursday 5pm Make new friends as we meet for dinner and socialize. Dinner will be separate checks. Please contact Roz Vinnik at 480.991.1625 for our current schedule of restaurants and reserve your place.
JCC Book Club
3rd Wednesday 1 - 2:30pm Read fascinating books then share your thoughts with others in the group. Contact Phyllis at lkpk@cox.net for the latest schedule and book selection. DATE
BOOK
AUTHOR
December 18
The Shoemaker’s Wife
Adrienne Trigani
January 15
Sotah
February 19
The Art of Hearing Heart Beats
March 19
Golem and the Jinni
Helene Wecker
April 16
Me Before You
JoJo Molyes
Naomi Ragen
Phillip Sendker
Sit & Knit
1st and 3rd Tuesday 1 - 3pm Join Shirley at the JCC Café and share the pleasure of knitting as well as helping others with a project or pattern. Can’t knit? No problem we can teach you. Want to try the newest knitting styles? Drop by and we can show you.
Art All Around Us
3rd Monday 11am - noon Share the world of art with the Phoenix Art Museum Docents for a special visual presentation each month at the JCC.
DATE
EVENT
DOCENT
January 20
Salavdor Dali
Docent Sherry Koopot
February 17
Women Impressionist
Docent Nancy Millman
March 17
Contemporary Women Artists
Docent Maureen Chertnuts
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Community groups that gather at the JCC Gentleman Enjoying Leisure Group 1st Wednesday 10:30am - 12:30pm
GEL will be back this winter at the JCC! Meet monthly for discussions and fun extracurricular activities. Contact Ken Dry for more information: totalexposure2@gmail.com.
Widows Support Group Thursdays 6 - 8pm
Do you want to hear how other windowed men and women work through their day-to-day issues? We help each other through rough times and have the opportunity to meet others in the same situation. This group is organized through the Widowed Community education and Support Services. For more information contact Jim: 480-209-0564.
JACS Support Group
1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:30pm Hope, Strength, and Support for Jewish Alcoholics, Addicts, and their Families and Friends
Let’s Learn Women of Talmud Series Join a stimulating topic discussion led by Rabbi Elana Kanter from the Women’s Jewish Learning Center.
Rabbi Judah’s Housekeeper January 8, 7 - 8:30pm Code: 13AUG AET3
Imma Shalom
March 2, 10 - 11:30am Code: 13AUG AET4
Co-sponsored by WJLC & Hadassah M: $20/class NM: $25/class
WOMEN’S SEDER
The group welcomes all individuals who are affiliated (from reform to orthodox) or unaffiliated with Judaism. Attendance at these meetings creates a strong spirit of unity, including spouses and children of addicts, parents dealing with the pain of their loved ones’ addictions, and addicts who are struggling or are celebrating sobriety. Inquiries and JACS group meetings are anonymous. For assistance, please contact the Shalom Center at 602.971.1234 ext. 280 or at ssilverman@templechai.com.
Brandeis National Committee Arizona Authors Speaker Series 3rd Monday 12:30 - 2pm
Arizona contributes much to the literary world with authors. Join us each month from October through April for an author who is either from Arizona, resides in Arizona or uses Arizona as a locale for their books. Brandeis Members no charge. Guests and JCC Members $5.00 per month. RSVP To Merrill Kalman 480-296-3355 or mskbflo@aol.com.
Wednesday, April 9, 11am Led by Rabbi Elana Kanter and co-sponsored with the Women’s Jewish Learning Center, Brandeis, Hadassah and the JCC. Using a newly compiled, cutting edge Haggadah, the Women’s Seder will offer new explanation of ancient rituals, creative ways to make your Seder come alive and provide powerful insights into the meaning of Passover. Join over 100 women from throughout the Valley for this amazing spiritual and cultural event. M: $36 (JCC, Brandeis, Hadassah, WJLC) NM: $45 Code: AESED
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LET’S MOVE
Group Fitness classes for active adults
Join us for one or all of our group fitness classes geared just you! Check our monthly Group Fitness schedule at the Welcome Desk for dates and times of classes.
AQUA BLAST
This class is a deep-water workout suitable for all ages and levels of fitness AND designed to challenge both the cardiovascular and muscular systems. The workouts include lap swimming, water walking and jogging and invigorating non-impact deep-water exercises. Level 1-2
AQUA FIT
This shallow water workout includes calisthenics style movements with variations of upper and lower body resistive moves. Participants march, jog, and ski through the water to create resistance to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance and flexibility. Level 1-2
HEART & SOLE
A low impact workout for all fitness levels. This class will improve your cardiovascular endurance, strength, and balance. Level 1-2
SENIORCISE
This class is specifically geared for the needs of mature adults. Flexibility and strengthening exercises for the entire body. Level 1-2
CHAIR YOGA
This class is a gentle form of yoga. You will practice yoga sitting in a chair or standing using the chair for support. You will learn many yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation and ways of relaxation with the aid of a chair. This class is great for individuals who have difficulties getting up and down off the floor. Level 1-2
GENTLE YOGA
Gentle yoga is a class suitable for anyone wishing to maintain and improve flexibility, balance, mobility, and strength. Gentle postures including back and core strengthening exercises are incorporated in this yoga practice. This class is great for beginners or anyone wanting a basic yoga class. Level 1-2 Level 1 = beginner
level 2 = intermediate
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Program Registration
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How to Register Cancellation Policy: The JCC reserves the right to cancel any class or activity due to insufficient enrollment or for any unseen circumstances. In this case, a make-up class will be offered or a refund will be given. The JCC is responsible for make-up classes only in the event of an instructor’s cancellation.
Complete this registration form or register online at www.vosjcc.org. Drop off: Registration forms may be dropped off during regular business hours at the JCC Welcome Desk. Mail: Complete the registration form and return with full payment (check, Visa, Master Card, or AMEX) to: VOSJCC 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd, Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254 Fax: Complete the registration form and fax to 480.483.8441. Please make sure to include your credit card (Visa, Master Card, or AMEX) information. Register Early! Classes offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Class size may be limited. All registration forms will be processed in order received. All classes have a minimum and maximum enrollment. When a class is filled to capacity, a wait list may be formed for additional classes.
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Advanced Pursuits adult program guide
The JCC has created program offerings for adults with flexible schedules and more free time to devote to exploring their varied interests. We have developed an enhanced menu of engaging options from which to choose, which will bring you to the JCC to live, laugh and learn together.
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