jcc metrowest fall program guide 2014

JCC MetroWestFall Program Guide 2014

September–December Elul 5774–Tevet 5775

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADULT ENRICHMENT4

AQUATICS5

EARLY CHILDHOOD/PARENT PLACE12

ENRICHMENT/VACATION PROGRAMS15

FITNESS17

GAELEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS18

JEWISH LIFE/ HEALTH & HEALING CENTER

24

SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES27

SPORTS & RECREATION28

SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER34

FITNESS HOURS

Monday–Thursday • 5:30am–10:00pmFriday • 5:30am–6:00pm

Saturday–Sunday • 7:00am–7:00pm

MEMBERSHIP OFFICE HOURS

Monday–Thursday • 9:00am–8:00pmFriday–Sunday • 9:00am–5:00pm

DEPARTMENTS

EXECUTIVEAlan Feldman, Chief Executive Officer 973-530-3988 | [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVEFlorine Peck, Executive Assistant 973-530-3402 | [email protected]

ACCOUNTING | FINANCIAL SERVICESJennifer Helprin, VP of Finance 973-530-3940 | [email protected]

AQUATICSKathy Torre, Director 973-530-3522 | [email protected]

CAMPING SERVICESJoanne Morgenthal, Director 973-929-2925 | [email protected]

CENTER FOR ADULT ENRICHMENTSharon Gordon, Director 973-530-3480 | [email protected]

CENTER FOR THE ARTSCarol Berman, Manager 973-530-3421 | [email protected]

CENTER FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & TEENSKaty Strulson, Director 973-530-3915 | [email protected]

CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFERhonda Lillianthal, Director 973-530-3519 | [email protected]

EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICESKaty Strulson 973-530-3915 | [email protected]

Grace Kaplan 973-530-3468 | [email protected]

FITNESSSharon Tobey, Fitness Manager 973-530-3407 | [email protected]

MARKETING/MEMBERSHIPMarcy Burach, Director 973-530-3984 | [email protected]

SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICESRebecca Gallanter, Director 973-530-3478 | [email protected]

SPORTS & RECREATIONSherri Feldscher, Director 973-530-3425 | [email protected]

JCC MetroWest

Every attempt will be made to accommodate individuals with special needs with advance notice. For more information or specific requests, contact the Special Needs Director at 973-530-3478.

760 Northfield AvenueWest Orange, NJ 07052973-530-3400www.jccmetrowest.org

www.jccmetrowest.org

Online and In-Person Registration opensMonday, August 18 @ 8:00amGuest Registration opensMonday, August 25 @ 8:00am

Don’t forget about ourCAR POOL LANE!

PNCBANK

NORTHFIELD AVENUE

75

0 N

OR

TH

FIE

LD

PARKING

To Livingston

W

N

S

E

JEWISHCOMMUNITYHOUSING

JCCMETROWEST

GARAGE

ON

E W

AY

ONE WAY

ONE WAY

ON

E W

AY

IS YOUR CHILD ENROLLED IN A 2:10–2:55PM ENRICHMENT CLASS?We offer convenient drive-by pick-up of your child in our Car Pool Lane at 3:00pm.

Dismissal of all 2:10pm–2:55pm classes will be from our Gaelen Center for the Arts Lobby (Lower Lobby on Floor 1).

You are more than welcome to park in the Parking Garage and walk to pick up your child from the Gaelen Center for the Arts Lobby.

FIND OUT MORE TODAY!Contact the Sports & Recreation Office:

973-530-3423

4 JCC MetroWest | Fall Program Guide 2014

ADULT ENRICHMENT

Adler Aphasia Center Support Group in Bridgewater at Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC

2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month I 10:30-11:30 am 775 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater

NOW OPEN!

STROKE AND APHASIA… There’s hope!

Adler Aphasia Center at JCC Metro West

www.adleraphasiacenter.orgAdler Aphasia Center is a 501c(3) non-profit organization

a·pha·sia (uh-fay’-zhuh) n. A language disorder that impairs the expression and understanding of spoken language, reading and writing. It occurs most often from a stroke or brain injury. This frustrating condition affects a person’s ability to communicate, but does not affect his or her intellect.

• Innovative speech therapy program

• Therapeutic environment• Serving people with aphasia

of all ages• Caregiver support groups

TOURS AND INFORMATIONWendy Greenspan, MA, CCC-SLP, Program Director at 973-530-3981 or email [email protected]

This program is partially funded by the Healthcare Foundation of

NJ and Grotta Fund for Senior Care.

April 18–29, 2015

See Israelwith us!The itinerary is designed for first timers as well as repeat travelers who are 60+ and is staffed by the JCC Adult Department.

…And it’s worry free!

For more information, contactSharon Gordon

Director, Center for Adult Enrichment973-530-3480 • [email protected]

Or visit:www.jccmetrowest.org/Israel2015

This program is developed together with the Israel Center of the JCC Association as part of the Boarding Pass initiative.

View the latest issue ofthe Adult Program Guide online!

Visit www.jccmetrowest.org/sixtyplus

To register, contactWest Orange: 973-530-3474

Whippany: 973-929-2938Register online at www.jccmetrowest.org

LIFE LONG LEARNINGCourse guides for the Fall 2014 semester of this stimulating and informative lecture series will be available online or by contacting Joanne Bramnick:

973-530-3414 [email protected]

You can download the most recent version of the brochure by visiting www.jccmetrowest.org/lifelonglearning.

5www.jccmetrowest.org | 973.530.3400

AQUATICS

PARENT AND CHILD AQUATICS (6 MONTHS–APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS)

For the schedule and to register, visit jccmetrowest.org/aquaticspc for a complete listing of all of our current Child/Parent classes.

Parents and children learn together to increase a child’s comfort level in the water and build a foundation of basic skills, such as arm and leg movements and breath control. The classes are fun-filled and help introduce water safety concepts, encouraging a healthy recreational habit that your entire family can enjoy.

MONTHLY FEES

Member: $50 | Guest: $65

LITTLE DIPPERS 6–18 mos & ParentGreat experiences and fun activities teach infants to feel comfortable in the water. Parents learn to hold and support infants properly in the water. Infants will explore breath control, floating, and changing body position while “moving” through the water. Rubber pants AND swim diaper required under swimsuit.

Provides experiences and activities for children to:

• Learn to have permission before entering the water• Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner• Feel comfortable in the water• Explore submerging to the mouth, nose and eyes and fully submerging• Explore buoyancy on the front and back position• Change body position in the water• Learn how to play safely• Experience wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket• Plus age-appropriate water safety topics

LITTLE FLIPPERS 18–36 mos & ParentGreat experiences and fun activities teach young swimmers to feel comfortable in the water. Special techniques using parental assistance teach children water safety, safe entry, kicking, and arm movements. Swimmers build on breath control, floating, and changing body position while “moving” through the water. Rubber pants AND swim diaper required under swimsuit.

Builds upon the skills learned in Little Dippers and provides experiences and activities for children to:

• Establish expectation for adult supervision• Learn more ways to enter and exit the water in a safe manner• Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern• Glide on the front and back with assistance• Perform combined stroke on front and back with assistance• Change body position in the water• Experience wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket in the water• Plus age-appropriate water safety topics

Personal flotation devices are not permitted, except at the discretion of the Aquatics staff, to ensure a safe environment. Parents or guardians must be in the pool with children who are non-swimmers or younger than age 6. Changing a child of any age, including diaper changing, is strictly prohibited on the pool deck. Please use the locker rooms provided for your safety and convenience.

Rubber pants AND swim diapers are required under swimsuit for all children who are not yet toilet trained. For your convenience, rubber pants are available at the Reception Desk.

It is important to understand that Parent and Child Aquatics is not designed to teach infants and toddlers to become skilled swimmers or even to survive in the water on their own.

We are delighted to invite you to use our online registration for the JCC MetroWest Aquatics School.Our school runs from September/October to May 31st. Registration is ongoing throughout the school year, but in order to maintain our high quality of teaching, and to ensure a continuous and progressive flow for all students, new students will only be admitted into their appropriate class at the beginning of each month where there is available class space.

Registration is as easy as 1-2-3:

1. Register for a swim evaluation on our website by clicking the register link next to an available evaluation appointment*. This is for NEW students only, returning and current students please use the customer portal to enroll in your desired class.

2. Register by completing and submitting our online registration form.

3. After your child is evaluated by one of our Red Cross Water Safety Instructors, you can browse the class listings for a day and time that fits your schedule by accessing your account through the Customer Portal.

All evaluations are complementary 15 minute sessions are scheduled online. You must use a credit card to hold your evaluation spot, but no charge will be processed for the evaluation.

*Evaluations are not needed for Parent-Child or Adult/Teen swim classes.

JCC AQUATICS SCHOOL FEES ARE CHARGED IN ADVANCE. JCC MEMBERS: PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR JCC DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED WHEN WE PROCESS YOUR PAYMENT. IF YOU WISH TO VOLUNTARILY RESIGN FROM OUR JCC AQUATICS SCHOOL, WE REQUIRE A 30-DAY WRITTEN NOTICE, 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR DESIRED END DATE.


AQUATICS

LITTLE SKIPPERS 2 1/2–4 yrs & ParentAn advanced class for the swimmer who is ready to develop basic swimming skills- bobbing, floating, gliding, and combined arm and leg movements. Parental participation is required. Rubber pants AND swim diapers are required under the child’s swimsuit. Helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water.

• Enter water using ramp, steps or side• Exit water using ladder, steps or side• Blow bubbles through mouth and nose• Submerge mouth, nose and eyes• Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects• Front glide and recover to a vertical position• Back glide and recover to a vertical position• Back float• Roll from front to back and back to front• Tread with arm and hand actions• Alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on front• Alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on back• Combined arm and leg actions on front and back• Plus age-appropriate water safety topics

It all begins withLearn-to-Swim.

For 100 years, the American Red Cross has been teaching hundreds of millions of Americans how to enjoy the water safely.

PRESCHOOL AQUATICS (APPROXIMATELY 3 1/2–5 YEARS OLD)

For the schedule and to register, visit jccmetrowest.org/preschoolswim for a complete listing of all of our current Preschool classes.

Throughout the three levels, preschool-age children are taught basic aquatic safety and swimming skills, all the while increasing their comfort level in and around the water. Skills are age-appropriate, helping children achieve success on a regular basis and enjoy social interactions with other children. As in all Swimming and Water Safety courses, your child will always know that it’s safety first.

MONTHLY FEES


SILLY SWANS 3–5 yrs & ParentA transitional swim class designed to promote independence. Parents must be prepared to participate in the water but are phased out after the first few lessons. Rubber pants AND swim diapers are required under the child’s swimsuit if not toilet trained.

Orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills.


RUBBER DUCKIES 3 1/2–5 yrsOrients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills. Basic personal water safety information and skills are taught to help swimmers feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy water safely. Good attitudes and safe practices in and around the water begin to develop. Must be toilet trained.



AQUATICS

PRESCHOOL AQUATICS (CONT’D.) (APPROXIMATELY 3 1/2–5 YEARS OLD)

POLAR BEARS 3 1/2–5 yrsHelps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water. Swimmers gain confidence in breath control and learn to float and glide on their own. They continue to explore simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on the front and back to lay the foundation for future strokes. Must be toilet trained.

• Enter water by stepping in from a deck or low height water using ladder, steps or side• Bobbing• Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects• Front float• Back glide and float and recover to a vertical position• Roll from front to back and back to front• Tread water using arm and leg actions• Combined arm and leg actions on front and back• Finning arm action on back• Plus age-appropriate water safety topics

SEA PONIES 4–5 yrsHelps children start to gain basic swimming propulsive skills to be comfortable in and around water. Further development of swimming skills started in previous levels through additional guided practice. Swimmers learn to effectively coordinate combined simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on front and back. Adjustment to deep water, along with additional water safety skills is taught.

• Enter water by jumping in• submerge and hold breath• Bobbing• Rotary breathing• Front, jellyfish and tuck floats• Front and back float or glide and recover to a vertical position• Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back• Tread water using arm and leg actions• Combined arm and leg actions on front and back• Finning arm action on back• Plus age-appropriate water safety topics

GRADE SCHOOL AQUATICS LEARN-TO-SWIM (CHILDREN APPROXIMATELY 6 YEARS–TEEN)

For the schedule and to register, visit jccmetrowest.org/aquaticgrade for a complete listing of all of our current Preschool classes.

Designed to help participants achieve maximum success, Learn-to-Swim courses are based on a logical, six-level progression that helps swimmers of varying ages and abilities develop their water safety, survival and swim skills.

MONTHLY FEES


LEVEL 1 – INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLSBasic personal water safety information and skills are taught to help participants feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy water safety. Elementary aquatic skills that are the foundation for future skills are introduced. Swimmers explore movement in the water-bobbing, floating, and gliding. Good attitudes and safe practices in and around the water begin to develop.

• Enter water using ramp, steps or side• Exit water using ladder, steps or side• Blow bubbles through mouth and nose• Bobbing• Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects• Front and back glides and recover to a vertical position• Back float• Roll from front to back and back to front• Tread water using arm and hand actions• Alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on front• Alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on back• Combined arm and leg actions on front and back• Plus age-appropriate water safety topics

LEVEL 2 – FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLSGives participants success with fundamental skills. Swimmers learn to float without support and explore simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on the front and back to lay the foundation for future strokes.

• Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side• Exit water using ladder, steps or side• Fully submerge and hold breath• Bobbing• Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects• Rotary breathing• Front, jellyfish and tuck floats• Back glide and recover to a vertical position• Front glide and recover to vertical position• Roll from front to back and back to front• Tread water using arm and leg actions• Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back• Combined arm and leg actions on front and back• Finning arm action• Plus age-appropriate water safety topics

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

30 minute private lessons are available for all age groups. Participants must be at least 3 years old and have a Full Center Membership.

$50 per lesson. Book of 5 lessons $225.

SEMI PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Two swimmers with same ability level. (Fees are shared between the two swimmers). Participants must be at least 3 years old and have a Full Center Membership.

$80 per lesson. Book of 5 lessons $350.

Visit www.jccmetrowest.org/aquaticprivatelessons to view and download our Swim Lesson Agreement Form.

For more information or additional assistance please contact the Aquatics Department at [email protected].


AQUATICS

GRADE SCHOOL AQUATICS LEARN-TO-SWIM (CONT’D.) (CHILDREN APPROXIMATELY 6 YEARS–TEEN)

LEVEL 3 – STROKE DEVELOPMENTBuilds on the skills in Level 2 through additional guided practice in deeper water. Swimmers learn to coordinate the front crawl and elementary backstroke. Swimmers are introduced to the scissor, breaststroke and dolphin kicks, the fundamentals of treading water and diving.

• Enter water by jumping from the side, fully submerge then recover to the surface and return to the side• Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions• Bobbing while moving toward safety• Rotary breathing• Back float• Survival float• Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back• Tread water• Flutter and dolphin kicks on front• Scissors and breaststroke kicks• Front crawl and elementary backstroke• Plus age-appropriate water safety topics

LEVEL 4 – STROKE IMPROVEMENTSwimmers develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and increase their endurance by swimming greater distances. The back crawl stroke and breaststroke are introduced. The sidestroke and butterfly are built upon. Several new strokes and skills are introduced in Level 4.

• Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions• Swim underwater• Feetfirst surface dive• Survival swimming• Open turns on front and back• Tread water using 2 different kicks• Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly• Flutter and dolphin kicks on back• Plus age-appropriate water safety topics

LEVEL 5 – STROKE REFINEMENTSwimmers refine performance of all strokes-front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl stroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly and increase their distances. Flip turns on the front and back are introduced. Expectations are higher in regards to distance and quality.

• Shallow-angle dive from the side then glide and begin a front stroke• Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely• Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming• Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly• Sculling• Plus age-appropriate water safety topics

LEVEL 6 – SWIMMING AND SKILL PROFICIENCYRefines the strokes so participants swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Level 6 is designed with options that focus on preparing participants for more advanced courses, including the Water Safety instructor course, or other aquatic activities, such as competitive swimming or diving. Each option also includes applicable water safety topics.

It all begins withLearn-to-Swim.

For 100 years, the American Red Cross has been teaching hundreds of millions of Americans how to enjoy the water safely.

The JCC Metro Marlins is a USA affiliated competitive and fun swim team that focuses on stroke technique, swimming appropriate yardage, positive sportsmanship, and competition. Swimmers will have the opportunity to practice up to 6 days a week at the designated timeframe and will be assigned to lap lanes according to age and ability. Swimmers train and compete together and enjoy the team building experience. Practices focus on correct stroke mechanics, high endurance and aerobic training, and personal growth.

For additional information please contact Head Swim Coach, Claudia Minde at [email protected], or visit www.jccmetrowest.org/metroexpress.

AQUATICS

ADULT/TEEN SWIM

For the schedule and to register, visit www.jccmetrowest.org/adultaquatics for a complete listing of all of our current Adult classes.

These courses are intended for teens and adults at different levels of swimming ability.

MONTHLY FEES


ADULT/TEEN – LEARNING THE BASICSHelps teens or adults overcome their fear of the water and to learn the basic skills to achieve a minimum level of water competency. In this course, participants strive for skill and stroke performance as indicated in the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 outline and performance charts.

ADULT/TEEN – LEARNING AND REFINING SWIM STROKESFor teens or adults who want to improve their foundational skills and swimming strokes to gain an overall level of comfort in the water, to be able to enjoy the water more safely with their children, because they own a home pool or to open the door to training for other aquatic opportunities, such as to learn SCUBA.

THE ADULT SWIM – IMPROVING SKILLS AND SWIMMING STROKES

• Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.• Shallow-angle dive from the side then glide and begin a front stroke• Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely• Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming• Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly• Sculling

ADULT – FITNESS SWIMMINGFor adults who swim for fitness want to learn to refine their strokes for a variety of reasons. Some may want to use the benefits of the water to improve their fitness levels, while others may want to participate in a masters swimming program or other competitive sports, such as, triathlons or open water distance swimming. The Adult Swim—Swimming for Fitness strive for stroke performance as indicated in the LTS Level 6 performance charts.

MASTERS SWIM PROGRAM

Please visit www.jccmetrowest.org/mastersswim for more information.

MASTERS SWIM 18+ yrsThis program is designed to provide fun, fitness, and optional friendly competition in a positive environment of athletic encouragement.

Swimmers are assigned to lanes with others of similar ability, and workouts are adjusted according to the experience and ability of swimmers in each lane. A willingness to participate and to demonstrate respect for coaches and fellow swimmers is required.

For swimmers with Full Center Memberships who do not want to follow a structured workout, check the pool schedule for lap swim availability.

Fall Session: October–December

Sundays 7:10–8:10am Mondays 11:30am–12:30pm Wednesdays 8:00–9:00pm Fridays 5:45–6:45am

Session Fees

One Day a Week | Member: $90 | Guest: $150 Two Days a Week | Member: $145 | Guest: $235 Three Days a Week | Member: $180 | Guest: $300 Four Days a Week | Member: $225 | Guest: $375

Learn how to dive and enjoy the wonder and beauty of the underwater world on your next vacation!

JCC MetroWest has teamed up with the Underwater Adventures Dive Center to bring the amazing world of scuba diving to you. Certified PADI instructors will make this program a safe and fun experience.

There are three steps to completing the course:Step 1 • AcademicCombination of independent study and classroom review. The first class of each session begins with an orientation at Underwater Adventures beginning at 6:00pm.

Step 2 • Pool SessionsLearn and practice diving skills at the Cooperman JCC.

Step 3 • Open Water TrainingDemonstrate the skills and explore diving in a controlled open water environment.After completing the course, you will receive a PADI Certification Card, which will allow you to dive anywhere in the world.

SCUBA DIVING CLASSES ARE NOW FORMING!For more information and to register, contact Paul Mickel:

973-258-1300 ([email protected]).Underwater Adventures Dive Center • 508 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills

Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC • 760 Northfield Avenue, West OrangeCourse fee includes the cost of the class and class materials—it does not include

the purchase of mask, fins, and snorkel.

Have youever wanted

to try

scuba diving?

Coming This Fall To JCC MetroWest…AquaCycling!

AquaCycling is a revolution in Europe and has already proven its numerous benefits on both health and beauty. It uses the water as an effective and intense resistance, making this workout challenging yet energizing. Thanks to its positive impact on people’s lives, AquaCycling has now turned into a massive trend all over Europe.

AquaCycling has become a fitness phenomenon because of the many incredible benefits—high caloric burn, lean muscle-building, increased circulation, cellulite reduction—combined with the low impact on joints transforming this physical therapy activity into a real group fitness workout.


AQUATICS

RED CROSS SPECIALTY CLASSES

NEW BLENDED LEARNING CLASS FORMAT

Combines online learning with on-site skills sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency.

To register for these classes or for more information, specific dates and times please go to www.jccmetrowest.org/arcclasses.

NEW - BLENDED LEARNING LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASS15 yrs–AdultCPR/AED for Lifeguards and First Aid Included

These classes begin with a Preskills Test (please meet on the pool deck). Registration is required. Once you pass the preskills we will email you a deeplink so you can register for the online portion of the course. At this time you will need to use a credit card and pay a $35 nonrefundable registration fee to the Red Cross and we will process the balance of your payment to the JCC.

In order to complete the online portion of the course you MUST register with the American Red Cross after you pass the preskills session.


(Does not include the $35 registration fee that is paid to the American Red Cross.)

NEW - BLENDED LEARNING LIFEGUARD TRAINING REVIEWRegistration for this class will close on a specified date to allow all participants time to register with the Red Cross and complete the on line session prior to coming to take the Preskills Test. (Meet on the pool deck) Course Sessions will follow after the Preskills testing.

Must bring completed on line progress report, current certifications, and pocket mask to the first class.



NEW – BLENDED LEARNING WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE 16–AdultThe American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course trains instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants’ progress. Successful candidates are eligible to teach Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, three adult-focused courses as well as the Basic Water Rescue and Personal Water Safety courses and more.

Participants must be at least 16 years of age and be proficient swimmers.

Member: $275| Guest: $350


AQUATIC GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

Please visit www.jccmetrowest.org/node/13499 for more information.

Please consult our Fall Group Exercise Schedule for updated days and times.

ARTHRITIS AQUATIC PROGRAMA water exercise program designed for people with arthritis and related conditions. Water exercise is especially good for people with arthritis, because it allows you to exercise without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles. It gives you the opportunity to do gentle activities in warm water, with the guidance from a certified instructor.

HIIT AQUA BOOT CAMP (HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING)This class combines interval/circuit training with cardiovascular and core conditioning as well as strength training. Great for cross training. Knowledge of basic swimming with comfort in deep water required.

AQUA CARDIO BLASTAqua cardio blast is all about matching the music and the moves. Pump up your heart while we pump up the jam.

AQUA INTENSITYThis is an INTENSE and invigorating cardiovascular workout in the water with an emphasis on abdominal strengthening and toning. Equipment may be used.

AQUA PILATESThese new aqua exercises challenge your stability, core strength, and develop your breathing in a way that traditional Pilates cannot.

AQUA POWERA fast paced cardio, core and resistance class. We promise to power up your workout! Suitable for all levels; just go at your own pace.


AQUATICS

AQUATIC GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES (CONT’D.)

AQUA STRENGTHRethink your workout and include a day (or two) of cross training in the pool! Experience resistance training and work your muscles by using the resistive properties of water. You do not need to be a swimmer, but you must be comfortable in deep water.

AQUA TABATAA high intensity interval exercise class alternates 20 seconds high intensity followed by 10 seconds of less intense recovery for 8 intervals. The science behind the workout support metabolism increase 17 percent over a 24 hr. period. A sustainable energetic workout. This is a class for the conditioned participants. Deep and shallow water combination.

AQUA ZUMBA®Integrating the ZUMBA formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines. This class blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.

CARDIO POOL PARTYA high energy water workout which uses weights and has an emphasis on increasing core strength and building muscle.

WATER YOGAYoga in the pool you say? Yes it’s true as water buoys up the body and makes balancing poses easier than on land. This class is for everyone, especially for those who have not had a good experience in standard Yoga class with intimidating postures.

YOGAEROBICSThis class uses the ancient practice of Yoga to create a great aerobic water workout.

Anti Gravity One-to-One Personal Training in the PoolSESSIONS BY APPOINTMENT:

$65/session | $600/set of 10 sessions

ANTI-GRAVITYCLASSES

GroupPersonalTraining in thePool!

SMALL GROUP TRAINING3 person minimum | 5-person maximum/session

Whether you are looking to improve your cardiovascular endurance or rehabilitate a chronic source of pain, working out in the water is the answer. Making aquatic exercise part of your training program allows you to work longer in your training zone and use more fat as a fuel source.

Water's buoyancy helps release you from the forces of gravity and lets your body move in ways that it could not move on land. Participants will enjoy the versatile workouts in the water - swimming knowledge is not required!

Take advantage of these Group Personal Training in the Pool Sessions and get an individually designed program that includes both resistance and aerobic training while reducing direct impact on the joints.

All sessions are 50 minutesSign up NOW at Fitness Reception or Steiner Court

at these affordable rates!

Receive your first 3 sessions for only $75(limited to one package per client)10 sessions for only $300!

(Regular Member Price: $360/10 sessions)

Contact Aquatics at 973-530-3515 or [email protected].


EARLY CHILDHOOD/PARENT PLACE

Contact Grace Kaplan, 973-530-3468 ([email protected]).

ANIMALPALOOZAWhat’s your favorite animal? Learn about different groups of animals. Pretend to be an animal and you can decide – do I swim, can I fly? Create a song about your animal and make your special animal from unusual materials.

2–3 yrs

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 12:45–1:30pm CJ-ECANIM2014

Member: $255 | Guest: $295 (17 sess)

DISCOVER CATCH FOR TWOSNEW CLASS!

Join our Early Childhood CATCH instructor (trained through JCC Association in the Coordinated Approach to Child Health) for this specially designed physical education course for 2-year-olds in the Seiden Early Childhood Center. Your child will participate in fun, non-eliminative games that develop and enhance coordination, agility, cognitive and behavioral skills, all the while getting the heart rate up and moving.

2 yrs

Oct 24–Jan 23 F 12:45–1:30pm CJ-ECCATCH2014


GLOBETROTTERSCome travel with us, as we paint, sculpt, draw, and build our way around the world! We will hike, fly, and sail to exotic lands each week, where the children will have the opportunity to delve into a rich cultural exploration of art and stories native to each place we visit. Children will be exposed to new and exciting artistic mediums and methods each week and gain valuable insight to the world around them.

2–5 yrs

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 2:10–2:55pm CJ-ECGT2014


HOW’D WE DO THAT?/JR. ENGINEERS Pretend to be a Jr. Engineer. How does a bridge stand and survive with cars going over it each day? Create bridges and test their strength. Study different kinds of bridges and learn where they exist in the world.

2.5–3 yrs

Oct 1–Jan 21 W 12:45–1:30pm CJ-ECJRENG2014

Members: $210 | Guest: $240 (14 sess)

HOW DOES IT WORK?/ENGINEERING FOR KIDSExperience being an engineer and learn how to build bridges, buildings and computers. Activities will promote investigation, critical thinking and hands-on project-based learning!

3–5 yrs

Oct 1–Jan 21 W 2:10–2:55pm CJ-ECENG4KIDS2014


LUNCH BUNCHExtend the fun of your child’s JCC Pre-School day. Time to eat, socialize with friends, and a chance for large motor activity. Lunch Bunch is only open to children in the JCC Pre-School. Children are escorted between Pre-School and enrichment classes, excluding swimming.

1–5 yrs

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 11:30am–12:40pm CJ-ECLBMON Member: $208 (16 sess)

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 11:30am–12:40pm CJ-ECLBTUES Member: $221 (17 sess)

Oct 1–Jan 21 W 11:30am–12:40pm CJ-ECLBWED Member: $195 (15 sess)

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 11:30am–12:40pm CJ-ECLBTHU Member: $143 (11 sess)

Oct 24–Jan 23 F 11:30am–12:40pm CJ-ECLBFRI Member: $130 (10 sess)

Sep 22–Jan 23 M,W,F 11:30am–12:40pm CJ-ECLBMWF Member: $510 (41 sess)

Sep 22–Jan 23 M–F 11:30am–12:40pm CJ-ECLBMTWTF Member: $860 (69 sess)

MATH MAGICIANSIntroduction of how to use math tools like a ruler and a compass. Numbers are magical. Discover the magic of numbers.

3–4 yrs

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 2:10–2:55pm CJ-ECMATH2014


PAPER PEOPLEWhere does paper come from? This class begins with a basic understanding of what paper is and how it is made. It will continue with many different artistic uses of paper. We will investigate the art of origami and create costumes and special hats.

2–5 yrs

Oct 24–Jan 23 F 12:45–1:30pm CJ-ECPP2014




PUTERBUGSUse your child’s interest in technology to unlock new learning potential! Discovery Kids Puterbugs prepares children 5 and younger with today’s Top 100 Tech Skills. Curriculum is aligned to national standards that boost important readiness skills such as listening comprehension, and early math and reading skills. Features small class size, one laptop per child, and exclusive access online at home! Make learning technology a safe and meaningful process for your child with these innovative and educational technology classes from the parent-trusted Discovery Kids. Classes offered by iKids H.Q., LLC.

2–5 yrs

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 12:45–1:30pm CJ-ECPB012014 Sep 22–Jan 12 M 2:10–2:55pm CJ-ECPB022014 Sep 22–Jan 12 M 3:10–3:55pm CJ-ECPB032014


ROAD TO READING Through fun and phonics, your child will be introduced to beginning reading skills. This small and intimate class will focus on comprehension and letter recognition with one of our own reading specialists.

2–5 yrs

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 12:45–1:30pm CJ-ECRTR012014 Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 2:10–2:55pm CJ-ECRTR022014


UNO! DOS! TRES! What an opportunity! Children love learning new things and it is so much fun to learn a new language. Jump on the Spanish choo-choo train and pick up words in a new language. Spanish will be taught through songs, games, and visuals that are age appropriate for your children.

2–5 yrs

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 12:45–1:30pm CJ-ECUDT012014 Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 2:10–2:55pm CJ-ECUDT022014


WINTER VACATION: DECEMBER 26–JANUARY 2

DEC 26: BLIZZARD DAYWe will investigate snow by doing different, fun science experiments.

3–5 yrs

Dec 26 F 7:30am–5:45pm CJ-EC2WVFFD2014 Member: $65 | Guest: $80

Dec 26 F 9:00am–1:00pm CJ-EC2WVFHD2014 Member: $45 | Guest: $70

DEC 29: PUPPET DAYWe look forward to Uncle John’s stand up puppetry featuring tributes to your families’ favorite characters.

3–5 yrs

Dec 29 M 7:30am–6:00pm CJ-EC2WVMFD2014 Member: $65 | Guest: $80

Dec 29 M 9:00am–1:00pm CJ-EC2WVMHD2014 Member: $45 | Guest: $70

DEC 30: MAGIC DAYIntroduction of magic through art and literature.

3–5 yrs

Dec 30 Tu 7:30am–6:00pm CJ-EC2WVTFD2014 Member: $65 | Guest: $80

Dec 30 Tu 9:00am–1:00pm CJ-EC2WVTHD2014 Member: $45 | Guest: $70

TEACHERS’ CONVENTION NOVEMBER 7 …WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A TEACHER?

We will discuss and illustrate the students’ teachers and have them describe their teacher to the others. We will work in small groups to develop a learning activity for the class that each group will lead.

3–5 yrs

Nov 7 F 7:30am–5:45pm CJ-ECTCFD2014 Member: $65 | Guest: $80

Nov 7 F 9:00am–1:00pm CJ-ECTCHD2014 Member: $45 | Guest: $70

DEC 31: NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTYWe will celebrate the coming of the New year 2015 by dancing to our favorite tunes and making healthy, delectable snacks and enjoying being with our friends.

3–5 yrs

Dec 31 W 7:30am–3:00pm CJ-EC2WVWFD2014 Member: $65 | Guest: $80

Dec 31 W 9:00am–1:00pm CJ-EC2WVWHD2014 Member: $45 | Guest: $70

JAN 2: MURAL DAYEach group will receive a large canvas. Together the class will plan how to do design the canvas, what materials, colors and tools they will use.Then the children will observe their creation, reflect on it and discuss how to complete.

3–5 yrs

Jan 2 F 7:30am–5:45pm CJ-EC2WVFFD2015 Member: $65 | Guest: $80

Jan 2 F 9:00am–1:00pm CJ-EC2WVFHD2015 Member: $45 | Guest: $70

14


This is a sampling of Parent Place offerings. Please contact Stephanie Martin, 973-530-3914 ([email protected]) for a complete class schedule for the fall session.

CHILD/PARENT CLASSES

BABY AND ME YOGABring your little wonder to a Mom and Me Yoga class for a delightful experience. Each class will incorporate baby engagement and massage. Baby interruptions and cooing are expected and welcome.

Birth–7 mos

MANY MILESTONESRolling, sitting, grasping, and crawling …this Baby and Me class is designed to expose you to fun exercises to help your baby develop fine and gross motor skills. Facilitated by a professional in the field.

Birth–6 mos

MOVIN N’ GROOVINUsing balance balls, bubbles, tunnels, and more, this class will encourage you and your child to explore their world while focusing on gross motor skills. And what Miss Jodi class would be complete without some of her musical fun?

9–15 mos & 15–21 mos

MUSIC N’ MOREThis is inclusive for all children who are excited to come sing, listen, and dance while reducing stress and improving motor skills. Children enjoy the benefits of music and will also have the opportunity to increase their social awareness and skills! Music Therapist Susan Rosborough will lead a supported play group featuring music, crafts, and sensory play.

Infant–3 yrs

MUSIC WITH MISS JODI Enjoy singing, movement, stories, and other creative activities while having fun with your child and making new friends.

3 mos–2 yrs

PRESCHOOL PRELUDECome play at the J! Your child’s first preschool experience. Meet parents in an informal and supportive environment while your child is introduced to different art, media, music, stories, and Jewish learning including holiday celebrations. Have fun with your child and enjoy being with a new group of friends.

18 mos–2 yrs

TINY TYKES 1New and stimulating activities are introduced. Tiny Tykes and their parents are led through a variety of stretches, exercises, songs, balance and agility skills and introductory tumbling. Children enhance their physical and cognitive development.

6–14 mos and parent/caregiver

Oct 24–Jan 23 F 9:30–10:15am SR-00025

Member: $156 | Guest: $ 179 (10 sess)

TINY TYKES 2Children will develop a love of physical activity as they are introduced to balancing, tumbling, hanging and agility skills. Fine and gross motor skills such as kicking a ball, building a tower, and walking stairs will also be included. They will experience a sense of pride in their achievements as their level of independent mobility increases from crawling to walking and running.


Oct 24–Jan 23 F 10:30–11:15am SR-00026


TOT SHABBAT Enjoy singing, movement, stories, and challah every Friday morning.

15 mos–2 yrs

PARENT CLASSES

BYOBB (BRING YOUR OWN BABY & BOOK)Need some grownup time and conversation? Then BYOBB is the club for you. Meet other parents and engage in book discussions while still having your baby with you.

Birth–12 mos

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Want to explore the world of cool chemistry through experiments? Come learn about atoms, acids, molecules, electrons, metals, catalysts and all kinds of interesting chemistry mixtures and solutions. You will conduct hands-on science experiments to understand the world around you. See, hear, smell, and touch what science is all about! We will create acid/base solutions, observe chemical reactions, combine chemicals to create invisible gases and investigate all sorts of physical changes.

*All “chemicals” child safe and non-toxic.

Grades K-3Mondays, September 22–December 15 4:10–5:05pm Member: $300 | Non-member: $330

Maximum Enrollment: 18

Potter Book Cluband Wizardry School

Are you a Harry Potter fan? Do you want to mesmerize your family and friends as you become a magician? This club will allow you to unlock the magic of reading as you learn to do magic tricks. Come share your love for the author J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter Series and practice a bit of magic as well with your Hogwarts classmates. Have fun playing a game of quidditch and enjoy making Harry Potter Glasses, Dragon Eggs and House Scarves. So wave your wand and enchant your friends and family as you learn amazing tricks and have a great time!

Grades K-4TUESDAYS

September 23–December 16 4:10–5:05pm

Member: $255 Non-member: $285

Maximum Enrollment: 18

Kid Chemistry Lab

Register today for the 2014 | 2015 school year

For more information, contact the Kids Club/Club 6 Hotline, 973-530-3490 ([email protected])

Service provided will include:• Pick up from school• A healthy snack• Transportation to

Religious School

JCC MetroWest offers transportation from Livingston and West Orange elementary schools to area synagogues for Religious School.* There is no extra fee if your child attends Kids Club/Club 6 four or five days a week.

Where is your child after school?

religious school transportation

Currently providing transportation to:

B’nai Abraham Temple Beth Shalom

Temple Emanuel

Kids ClubKids Club is a fun, safe, and supervised after-school program designed with busy families in mind and offered to children in Kindergarten through grade 5.

Club 6Club 6 is the perfect after school program for kids in grade 6. We’ve created a great new environment just for tweens where they can hang out with their friends while having supervised homework time. They will also enjoy all the activities below:

NEW!

• Arts & Crafts• Cooking• Enrichment Classes • Swimming• Gym and Games

• Fitness• 3 Outdoor Playgrounds• Holiday Celebrations

& Cultural Events

… and much more!

Transportation from local schools & healthy snacks provided

16

VACATION PROGRAMS

TEACHERS CONVENTION (GRADES K–5)

MONSTER MINI-GOLF Thursday, November 6AHHH!!! Join us for a screaming good time as we putt around a fluorescent mini-golf course. This day will sure to be a hole in one! We will also swim on this fun filled day.


NJ SNAKE MAN Friday, November 7Send the day leaning and viewing 12 to 15 different specimens of snakes. There will even be a Boa constrictor & a Python! We will also be swimming on this snake filled day at the J.


WINTER BREAK (GRADES K–5)

FUNPLEX Wednesday, December 24Prepare to have a day filled with; as we head over to FunPlex . Have a ball in the Foam Frenzy, bump around with friends on the bumper cars, and play some awesome arcade games! You’re sure to have a BLAST! We will not swim on this day.


ALL ABOUT FITNESS Friday, December 26, 9:00am–3:00pmThis day will be filled with fun fitness activates that will leaving you wanting more!

Taking a Zumba and strength training class will help you feel fit; making a fruit smoothie will help to fuel you up and feel fantastic! We will also be swimming in the afternoon.


ROCK CLIMBING Monday, December 29 Spend the morning at New Jersey Rock Gym. Whether this is you first time rock climbing or you are a pro climber; everyone will have a great time climbing to the top of the wall! We will also swim on this rocking day.


PUMP IT UP Tuesday, December 23Join us as we spend the morning having non-stop fun jumping, sliding, and climbing on giant inflatable play structures such as slides, bounce houses and obstacle courses. We will also be swimming in the afternoon.

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

Wednesday, December 31, 9:00am–3:00pm (no after care)Join us on New Years Eve as we have dance contest, play fun games, and festive snacks to help bring in 2014! Don’t forget you bathing suit for the last dip in the pool of 2014.


Join us to celebrate Sukkot!Tuesday, October 14 @ 6:30pm

CDR and NJY Camps invite you to a Sing-a-long and S’mores

in the JCC Sukkah!

RAINBOW CHALLAH MAKINGKnead, braid and bake their way through the spiritual side of Challah Baking. Create your own RAINBOW Challah just in time for Rosh Hashanah.

Pack a kosher dairy lunch with a drink each day. Bring a bathing suit and towel when applicable. Generally programs run from 9:00am–4:00pm. Extended supervision available 7:30am–6:00pm. Arrangements must be made when registering.

VACATION PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

• Programs are open to Members and Guests of the JCC.• Space is limited. Cancellations will incur a cancellation fee.• Cancellation Policy: Cancellations 48 hours prior to a

VacationProgram will receive a JCC credit. Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to a Vacation Program will receive no refund.

• Please bring a kosher dairy, nut-free lunch each day.• Bring a bathing suit and towel when applicable.• Before and After Care is available at no additional fee

from 7:30am–6:00pm.• Parents who pick up after 6:00pm will be charged $1.00 per minute.• If you do not enroll your child by the date under the program there

will be a $10 late registration fee.• Any child who requires a Shadow Counselor must coordinate this

arrangement with our Special Needs Director. The Shadow Counselor is paid separately by the parent.

• Low registration may result in program cancellation.

Contact Susan Hur, 973-530-3465 ([email protected]) for more information.

Free!


FITNESS

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

KEEP IT OFF PROGRAMLet’s get through the holidays!

AUGUST SUMMER SUNDAY SPECIAL

Do personal training in the Sunday afternoon hours during the month of August and your

training price will be slashed.August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

OCTOBER

CLINICS FOR AQUAVELOSwim/Bike/Swim • Ages 16–Adult

The AQUAVELO event will be held in November (date pending)

SPORT SPECIFIC MONTHLY CLINICS

Ages 12–16

FIT-FESTOctober 27 • 8:00am–12:00pm

Please contact Sharon Tobey, 973-530-3407 ([email protected]) for more information about our Fitness programs.

GetSkiReady!

Learn how to train your body

the right way!


GAELEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

For more information on the following programs, contact Carol Berman at 973-530-3421 ([email protected]).

*Programs are listed in alphabetical order. A color key is provided at the bottom of the page for age/grade reference.

ART LOVERS ODYSSEYClasses alternate between lecture/slide presentation at the J and select museums and galleries in New York City. (Students Provide their own transportation). Class meets for 8 weeks.

18+ yrs

Oct 2–Dec 11 Th 10:00–11:30am CA000305 (no class 11/27)


BABIE BOOGIE HIP HOPHip Hop for our youngest students. Let your child feel the beat and move. It improves flexibility, develops body balance, and enhances muscles. Plus it is a lot of fun!

2–4 yrs

Sep 24–Jan 21 W 12:45–1:30pm CA000375


BALLET 1If you love Ballet, this is the class for you. Children learn the basics of ballet technique and movement. A little more structure and a lot of fun while strengthening posture, rhythm, and movement skills.

3–5 yrs

Sep 24–Jan 23 W 2:10–3:00pm CA000376


BALLET & TAPGet those leotards ready! Bring ballet slippers and tap shoes too! All of this wonderful dance equipment will help your youngster learn the rudiments of ballet and tap dance.

3–5 yrs

Sep 22–Jan 19 M 2:10–3:00pm CA000372


Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 2:10–3:00pm CA000374


BROADWAY BABIESIntro to Acting for our littlest ones. Have fun learning to act, sing and dance ALL in one class. A great experience with a performance on stage at the end of the year.

2–4 yrs

Oct 24–Jan 23 F 12:45–1:30pm CA000602


BROADWAYIntro to acting, singing and dancing. Come and have fun doing a little bit of everything. Watch as your child’s confidence soars while teaching them stage presence. Every child gets a speaking part in the end of the year performance.

GRADES K–1

A terrific first step for those interested in theater or getting over shyness in class.

5–7 yrs

Oct 24–Jan 24 F 3:15–4:00pm CA000604


PRE-K

3–5 yrs

Sep 24–Jan 24 F 2:10–3:00pm CA000603


CERAMICSIntroduction to the fine art form of ceramics. Students will use the techniques of pinching, coiling and slab to develop their skills when working with clay. They will work on creative self-expression through sculptural forms.

5–12 yrs

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 4:15–5:15pm CA000410


CERAMICS NIGHT OUTGrab your friends and join the fun as we unleash our creative juices each Thursday night. Explore indoor/outdoor sculpture, hand built pottery, and more in our studio stocked with a variety of clay and over 120 different glazes. BYOB and snacks; we’ll supply the rest.

18+ yrs

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 7:00–9:00pm CA000306


**There is a $35 material fee added to this class.**

CREATIVE CLAYStudents discover the magical qualities of clay while handbuilding whimiscal animals, coil pots and figuritve scultupres. Have fun with weekly projects while using your imagination and learning technical clay skills.

3–5 yrs

SEP 22–JAN 23

Mondays, 2:10–3:00pm CA000202


Wednesdays, 2:10–3:00pm CA000206


Fridays, 2:10–3:00pm CA000208


GRADE SCHOOLPRESCHOOL TEENKINDERGARTEN ADULTPARENT/CHILD




CREATIVE CONSTRUCTIONCreate loads of masterpieces out of different materials such as cardboard, wood, plastic, paper and fabric. Have fun building creations like magic castles, knights, animals, cars and much more.

3–5 yrs

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 2:10–3:00pm CA000203


CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION JR.Create loads of masterpieces out of different materials such as cardboard, wood, plastic, paper and fabric. Have fun building and creating. This class is targeted towards children who love to build and glue!

3–4 yrs

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 12:45–1:30pm CA000204


FAIRY DANCE CLASSLearn to dance like a fairy—creative movement class using scarves, bells and wings teaches beginning ballet movement.

2–4 yrs

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 12:45–1:30pm CA000373


FANTASY SCULPTUREWith a little imagination your world can explode. Create two-headed dragons, wild and whimsical fairies, and your own dystopian world can come to life. Using both traditional and non-traditional materials as well as your imagination anything is possible in this new class.

10–18 yrs

Oct 1–Jan 21 W 4:15–5:15pm CA000412


FINE ARTS WORKSHOP IIThis workshop will continue to explore many artists and enahnce the study of these artists with projects that reinforce what the children have learned. Students will use watercolor, tempura, clay, collage, construction and other imaginative techniques to develop their skills. New students are always welcome.

5–12 yrs

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 4:15–5:15pm CA000411


JCC METROWEST CHILDREN’S MUSIC SERIES

The Emmy Award winning 1970’s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever songs is available for performances in your school. Tom, a school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax when various

characters representing facets of his personality show him how to win his students over with imagination and music.

There will be a Q and A with the cast after the show!

Nov 7 F 11:00am

Tickets www.boxofficetickets.com/jccmetrowest 1-800-494-TIXS

Mr. RAY (Ray Andersen) is one of a new breed of artists under the genre name of KINDIE MUSIC (Kid+Indie).

He honed his skills jamming with Bruce Springsteen, playing guitar and keyboards for Meat Loaf and writing and singing his tunes in Blue Van Gogh, an indie band with his wife, throughout Germany with Matchbox Twenty. This rocking family-friendly show shouldn’t be missed! Simply put, “It’s music for the kid in ALL of us!”

There will be a meet and greet with Mr. Ray after the show!

Annual New Years Rockin Party with Mr. Ray!

www.boxofficetickets.com/jccmetrowest 1-800-494-TIXSTICKETS

Visit mrRay.com

Tuesday, December 30 @11:00am

TRIPLE THREAT THEATER TRIP TO PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE’S ELFIt’s the fantastical holiday musical for the entire family! Based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, Elf was a smash hit on Broadway. One concession item is included with each ticket. Drop off and pick up at Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn. Parent Permission Waiver required.

Grades K–12

Tuesday, December 30, 6:15pm–9:30pm


FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACTLisa Suss | 973-530-3413 | [email protected]

HOURSMonday–Thursday:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:

9:00am–9:00pm9:00am–6:00pm

CLOSED9:00am–6:00pm

HOURSMonday–Thursday:Friday:Saturday:Sunday:

8:00am–6:00pm8:00am–5:00pm

CLOSEDCall 973-929-3167*

*Please call the Friday before. Due to security procedures, the doors will only be open when the front desk is manned. If there are no events scheduled on this day, the doors will be locked.

SEPTEMBER 7–OCTOBER 26Shanghai–Berlin–America: The Multiple Lives of John H. Less Retrospective

Opens Sunday, September 7 11:00am–1:00pm

Poetry reading 1:00–2:00pm in M-6

OCTOBER 28–NOVEMBER 23From Kristallnacht to Carnegie Hall— The Life and Paintings of Fred S. Boyko

Opens Tuesday, October 28

Holocaust Council of New Jersey

DECEMBER 14–FEBRUARY 22Judaism: A Visual Conversation Six artists, 6 media, all addressing Judaism

Lowinger, Coppleson, Kanter, Moses, Jochnowitz, and Ohring

Opens Sunday, December 14 11:00am–1:00pm

SEPTEMBER 7–OCTOBER 26Margie Samuels, Watercolors


SEPTEMBER 7–DECEMBER 31Real Life-Still Life

Small oil paintings of everyday objects by Jo Bradney


NOVEMBER 9–DECEMBER 31Chairs of Inclusion—WAE Center

Opens Sunday, November 9 2:00–5:00pm

GAELEN GALLERY EAST GAELEN GALLERY WESTLautenberg Family Center

901 Route 10 East, Whippany

View the full gallery schedule at www.jccmetrowest.org/artgalleries

Arts/Theater Lobby andRoland Exhibition Corridor

Steiner Court andArts Lobby showcases



OIL PAINTINGFor any art student, a foundation in oil painting is a good thing to know. This class is to help you become better at seeing and translating your ideas into strong paintings. Using the Old Masters underpainting technique, students will learn to paint in a step-by-step method. Students will become a more proficient in painting and seeing.

*A list of supplies will be sent to you upon registration.

5–12 yrs

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 4:15–5:15pm CA000409


PAINTING WORKSHOPOils, acrylics, watercolors. Develop your own style through the use of color, composition, and technique. Varied subject matter encouraged such as abstract, landscapes, and still life. Individual instruction in a group setting.

18+ yrs

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 9:30am–12:00pm CA000307


PAPER MAGICLearn how to create images on paper and fabric, learn traditional and alternative marbling, monoprinting, bleaching and batiking. There are so many different ways to be creative with paper come explore the world. A great way to relax while learning new things.

5–13 yrs

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 4:15–5:15pm CA000416


PRE-BALLETGet your little dancer off on the right foot with this beginner course. Chidlren will learn vocabulary, combinations and uniform movement simulating an actual ballet. The students will use the barre, perform center and across the floor exercises and learn coordination, grace and form.

*Leotard, tights and ballet slippers are required.

2–5 YRS

Oct 24–Jan 23 F 12:45–1:30pm CA000379


3–4 YRS

Sep 22–Jan 23 M 12:45–1:30pm CA000371


Sep 22–Jan 23 Th 12:45–1:30pm CA000377



FUN WITH CLAYChildren will be introduced to the fun and exciting world of clay. Emphasis is placed on experiencing and enjoying a new medium. Projects will include tiles, animals and wall plaques.

2–4 yrs

SEP 22–JAN 23

Mondays, 12:45–1:30pm CA000201


Wednesdays, 12:45–1:30pm CA000205


Fridays, 12:45–1:30pm CA000207


HIP HOP & ACROGet in the groove, learn the moves! Hip Hop combines with Acro for an amazing NEW dance class at the J! Flexibility and Coordination will all improve while your child is moving and grooving to the beat!

2–12 yrs

Oct 24–Jan 23 F 2:10–3:00pm CA000380


INTRO TO ACTINGThis class is a great introduction to the magic of acting for our youngest students. The pre-school actor explores acting through fairy tales, anical exercises, and books. This class is a great to build self-esteem in pre-school age children.

4–5 yrs

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 2:10–3:00pm CA000605


INTRODUCTION TO ACTINGThis fun class is a great introduction to the magic of acting. The young actor explores acting through costume, storytelling, animal exercises, fairy tale, and improvisation. This is a wonderful class to build young actors self esteem by helping them to trust their own unique imagination.

5–7 yrs

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 3:15–4:00pm CA000457 4:15–5:00pm


MARANTZ ART FELLOWSHIPFor children ages 10–18 who love to create art, this class provides enrichment and creative freedom beyond what is offered in public and private school art classes. Students are introduced to a great variety of media: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage, assemblage, and book arts as well as the work of classical and contemporary artists as it related to their own artwork. Students are given freedom to choose the projects that most interest them and are given a great deal of individual attention and encouragement. Submit artwork to Carol Berman for admission into this class.

10–18 yrs

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 4:15–5:15pm CA000414




SCULPTURE & CERAMICSThere is something so transforming about working with clay and this class offers endless possibilities. Try your hand at indoor/outdoor sculpture, and decorative & functional ware in our well-equipped studio offering a variety of clay choices and over 120 glazes. Beginners to advanced students welcome and anatomical instruction in included for those doing figuring work.

18+ yrs

Oct 1–Jan 21 W 10:00am–12:00pm CA000308


STORY DANCESA unique and exciting program that will harness imagination and creativity as children become storytellers through dance. A different original story will be used each week as the children learn to express themselves through movement.

3–5 YRS

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 2:10–3:00pm CA000378


5–10 YRS

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 4:15–5:15pm CA000370


GRADES K–1

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 3:15–4:00pm CA000369


TRIPLE COMBO DANCE CLASSDancers continue to soar in this combination class as they add jazz to their dance education. They further their knowledge of ballet and tap in this exciting class. This class combines the grace and beauty of ballet, the groove and upbeat of jazz and the rhythm of tap.

*NOTE: Dancers should have all three types of shoes: ballet slippers, jazz boots, and tap shoes.

5–12 YRS

Oct 1–Jan 21 W 4:15–5:15pm CA000415


GRADES K–1

Oct 1–Jan 21 W 3:15–4:00pm CA000367



NEW JERSEY JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL EXTRA! EVENTSSeveral times a year, NJJFF presents stand-alone films that we just can’t wait to show until the next festival comes around. Saturday night Extra! Events present exciting new films followed by post screening discussions and a dessert reception. Last year’s programs were the critically acclaimed Polish film Aftermath and the sold out screening of Joachim Prinz: I Shall Not Be Silent at NJPAC. Join us this year for new releases and thrilling discussions. Please go to NJJFF.org to sign up for email updates or to get more information or call 973-530-3417.

Saturday, October 25, 8:00pm Saturday, December 6, 7:30pm

Ticket Prices TBA

REEL FILM SERIESExperience and explore a variety of films of Jewish interest from around the world, from new releases to restored classics, in this weekly film class. Following each screening, a film artist, critic, clergy member, scholar, or other guest speaker will facilitate a discussion. Please visit NJJFF.org or call 973-530-3417 for more information.

Opens with a public Screening of The Jewish Cardinal in collaboration with the Sister Rose Thering Fund at Seton Hall University, September 12.

Fridays, 10:00am–12:00pm

September 12, 19; October 24, 31; and November 21

WEATHER DATE: December 5

Member: $60 | Senior: $75 | Guest: $90

ReelAbilities is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness of and appreciation for the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. The festival presents award-winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout New Jersey. Post-screening discussions and other engaging programs bring the community together to explore, discuss, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience. Visit ReelAbilities.org/New Jersey to join the email list or to find out more or call 973-530-3417.

Opening Night Celebration will be at JCC MetroWest, 7:00pm.

Thursday, November 13–Thursday, November 20 Times, Locations, and Ticket Prices vary

TM

Visit us online:

njjff.org | facebook.com/njjff

SAVE THE DATE!

NJJFF March 15-29



THE CHILDREN’S PRODUCTION COMPANY PROUDLY PRESENTS: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR.Book by Lynn Ahrens Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty Based on My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy

With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean-flavored score, Once On This Island Jr. is a highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid.

THE TEEN PRODUCTION COMPANY PROUDLY PRESENTS: AVENUE Q SCHOOL EDITIONMusic and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Book by Jeff Whitty Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx

Winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. AVENUE Q SCHOOL EDITION is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.

AUDITION INFOPrepare an up-tempo song to sing a cappella. Be prepared to dance. Come either day any time and plan to stay about an hour. Callbacks TBA. There is a participation fee to be in the show.

JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange

For more information, contact Samara Grossman: [email protected] or 973-530-3410

TEEN-STARS (GRADES 7-12)

Sep 7 Su 5:00–6:30pm Sep 8 M 8:00–9:30pm

SHOW INFODec 11 Th 7:30pm Dec 13 Sa 8:00pm Dec 14 Su 3:00pm

AUDITION INFOPrepare an up-tempo song to sing a cappella. Be prepared to dance. Come either day any time and plan to stay about an hour. Callbacks TBA. There is a participation fee to be in the show.

JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange

For more information, contact Samara Grossman: [email protected] or 973-530-3410

MINI-STARS (GRADES K-1)

Have your own show with the Best of Once On This Island. The cast will be made up of only K-1st graders and the show will be only the best parts of the play! Rehearsals will be on Thursday from 4:00–5:30pm.

Sep 5 F 3:30–4:30pm Sep 7 Su 1:00–2:00pm

KID-STARS (GRADES 2-6)

This is our traditional rehearsal process; Sundays at various times between1-5 and one night a week (depending on role).

Sep 7 Su 2:30–4:30pm Sep 8 M 5:30–7:30pm

SHOW INFONov 20 Th 7:00pm (Kid-Stars) Nov 22 Sa 7:30pm (Kid-Stars) Nov 23 Su 1:00pm (Mini-Stars) Nov 23 Su 3:00pm (Kid-Stars)

SCHOOL EDITION


JEWISH LIFE

For more information on the following programs, contact Rhonda Lillianthal, 973-530-3519 ([email protected]).

All programs are suited for ages 18 and up.

YIDDISH FOR BEGINNERS - WHIPPANYBegin to understand and speak Yiddish by learning basic vocabulary as well as grammar and conversation skills.

Oct 23–Jan 29 Th 8:10–9:10pm JE-0000049


INTERMEDIATE YIDDISH - WHIPPANYDo you know a bisel Yiddish? Practice what you know and learn more vocabulary, phrases, and grammar.

Oct 7–Jan 13 Tu 12:30–1:30pm JE-0000037


ADVANCED YIDDISH - WHIPPANYThis course is for those with at least two years of Yiddish study or the equivalent.

Oct 23–Jan 29 Th 7:00–8:00pm JE-0000058


JEWISH ROOTS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE - WHIPPANYNarratives describing the final years in the life of Jesus.

Sep 10–Dec 10 W 10:25–11:25am JE-0000055


THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH - WHIPPANYThe Biblical Book of Jeremiah—beginning with Chapter 18—unpacking the challenges of being an Israelite prophet during a period of national crisis, exile and flux.

This course will cover Chapter 56 through the end of the book.

Sep 10–Dec 10 W 9:20–10:20am JE-0000054


BEGINNING HEBREWTake your first steps in Hebrew. Learn basic vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills.

Oct 6–Jan 12 M 5:30–6:45pm JE-0000003


ADVANCED BEGINNER HEBREWTake your next step after your beginner course. Advance your basic vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills.

Oct 22–Jan 28 W 6:00–7:15pm JE-0000002


INTERMEDIATE HEBREWLearn by reading, listening, and speaking. Increase vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills.

Oct 22–Jan 28 W 7:15–8:30pm JE-0000039


ADVANCED HEBREWAdvanced Hebrew conversation; learn by reading and discussing articles and Hebrew newspapers.

Oct 7–Jan 13 Tu 6:30–7:45pm JE-0000038


BIBLICAL HEBREWIntermediate to Advanced Hebrew students can join us to advance their Hebrew through the use of Biblical texts.

Oct 6–Jan 12 M 6:45–8:00pm JE-0000050


CHODESH TOVROSH CHODESH GATHERING

The Jewish sages, based on ancient sources, designated Rosh Chodesh as a special time for women to learn, share, explore and celebrate their spirituality. Join a warm community of women to celebrate and study in the Jewish tradition.

Oct 23–Jun 18 Th 12:30–2:00pm JE-0000011


KOL DODI: THE METROWEST JEWISH COMMUNITY CHORALEKol Dodi’s mission is to sing, perform and promote high quality Jewish choral music, and to serve as ambassadors to the community at large. Please contact Cantor Erica Lippitz at [email protected] or Marcia Eskin at [email protected] for registration, fees, and other details.

Oct 24–Jun 11 Th 8:00–9:45pm


JEWISH LIFE

MELTON SCHOOL OF ADULT JEWISH LEARNINGThe Melton School is an inspiring and empowering adult learning experience. Classes integrate Jewish history, law, language, practices, and ideas through direct study of primary sources, critical and reflective analysis, and group interaction. Classes meet once a week for 30 weeks over a two-year period and are taught by knowledgeable and experienced adult educators. If you are looking to broaden your Jewish knowledge, the Melton School is for you! No previous background required and no tests.

For more information, contact Rhonda Lillianthal, 973-530-3519 ([email protected]).

All programs are suited for ages 18 and up.

MELTON FOUNDATIONS OF JEWISH LIVINGFoundations of Jewish Living is a new Melton curriculum designed for parents of young children.

Sep 17–Jun 10 W 7:30–9:00pm JE-0000053 Temple Beth Shalom, Livingston

Sep 21–Jun 7 Su 9:30–11:00am JE-0000052 Congregation Agudath Israel, West Caldwell

Oct 23–May 21 Th 11:00am–12:30pm JE-0000051 Temple B’nai Jeshurun, Short Hills


MELTON CORE CLASS: RHYTHMS & PURPOSESRHYTHMS

What are the ideas, beliefs, and sources that shape Jewish life and practice, including the daily, weekly, monthly, annual life-cycle observances and customs?

PURPOSES

Does God exist? What happens after we die? How does Judaism answer these big questions and many more? What are the theological concepts that unfold in the Bible, the Talmud, and other sacred texts both ancient and contemporary?

Oct 6–May 11 M 10:00am–12:00pm JE-0000022 Temple B’nai Jeshurun, Short Hills

Oct 19–Jun 7 Su 10:00am–12:00pm JE-0000020 Congregation B’nai Shalom, West Orange

Oct 23–Jun 11 Th 9:30–11:30am JE-0000023 Congregation Agudath Israel, West Caldwell

Oct 22–Jun 17 W 7:00–9:00pm JE-0000021 JCC of Central NJ, Wilf Campus, Scotch Plains

Dates and times TBD for the following location: Glen Rock Jewish Center, Glen Rock


MELTON CORE CLASS: ETHICS & DRAMASETHICS

How do Jewish teachings guide us in dealing with contemporary issues such as justice, life and death, marriage and interpersonal relationships, medical and business ethics, and sexuality.

DRAMAS

What are the events, trends, and movements that have shaped our people’s history and development throughout the ages? What are the important highlights and watersheds from biblical times until today?

Oct 21–Jun 9 Tu 9:30–11:30am JE-0000030 Birnbaum JCC, Bridgewater

Oct 21–Jun 9 Tu 9:30–11:30am JE-0000028 Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, West Orange

Oct 20–Jun 1 M 7:00–9:00pm JE-0000029 Birnbaum JCC, Bridgewater

Oct 23–Jun 11 Th 9:30–11:30am JE-0000027 Congregation Adath Shalom, Morris Plains


MELTON GRADUATE CLASSThis course is specially designed for students who have completed both Core Classes (Rhythm & Purpose and Ethics & Dramas) of the Melton curriculum.

Oct 23–Jun 18 Th 9:30–11:30am JE-0000016 Congregation Agudath Israel, West Caldwell

Oct 16–Jun 18 Th 10:00am–12:00pm JE-0000015 Temple B’nai Jeshurun, Short Hills

Oct 24–Jun 19 F 9:30–11:30am JE-0000014 JCC MetroWest, West Orange



The Health & Healing Center works in partnership with Jewish Family Service of MetroWest.

Please visit us online at www.jfsmetrowest.org .

Support groups for bereavement, divorce, and chronic illness are formed on an ongoing basis together with Jewish Family Service of MetroWest.

BEREAVEMENT HOTLINEGrieving over the loss of a loved one? Local support groups can help you gain insight through shared experiences with others and cope better with loss and loneliness. To learn about groups serving people of all ages, please contact the Bereavement Hotline at 973-765-9050 ext. 346.

Sponsored by Leonard Berkeley & Jason Berkeley in memory of Teri D. Berkeley, and cosponsored by the Jewish National Fund, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, and JCC MetroWest Jewish Health and Healing Center.

LOSS OF SPOUSE GROUPSFor more information, contact Anne Mollen at 973-765-9050, ext. 1721 or [email protected].

CHILDREN’S SUPPORT GROUPSSupport groups are forming to help children who are dealing with issues such as special needs, chronic illness, domestic violence, divorce, and social skills challenges.

To refer a child or to start a group at your school or center, please call Sarah Mendez at 973-765-9050, ext. 1752.

WOMEN’S SUPPORTLindy & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women

• Career Services• Support Groups• Women’s Workshops• Computer Classes• Legal & Financial Guidance

Call 973-994-4994 or visit www.centerforwomennj.org for more information.

SPIRITUALITY

MEDITATION OPEN SITThe Health and Healing Center Meditation Room at the Cooperman JCC is available for anyone to come in and sit in a relaxing quiet space. Come to meditate, open your mind, or just relax.

Every Weekday Morning, 6:00–8:00am

MEDITATIONMeditation classes, taught by Karen Frank, RN, are available through the Fitness Center. Classes are held at Cooperman JCC in the Meditation Room.

Tuesday Mornings, 9:30–10:30am Wednesday Evenings, 7:30–8:30pm

For specific class dates, check out our Group Exercise Schedule at www.jccmetrowest.org.

HannukkahShopping

Madness

Friday, December 59:00am–3:00pm

Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, West Orange

Sponsored by the Fundraising Committee of the Early Childhood Department

�• Variety of vendors• Hannukkah gifts• Gifts for teachers• Jewelry• Judaica • Apparel for all

…and much more!

�For more information, contact

Grace Kaplan973-530-3468 ([email protected])


great party options at JCC MetroWest

to celebrate with us, call theCelebrations Hotline

973-929-2944

Just Come Celebrate…and we’ll do the rest!

For more information about Special Needs Services at the JCC, visit www.jccmetrowest.org/specialneeds

JCC MetroWest is an approved New Jersey Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

Real Life Choices/Self-Determination Provider.

Club JCCVisitwww.jccmetrowest.org/clubjccnewsletterfor detailed information on all of our Special Needs programs and services.


SPORTS & RECREATION

For more information on the following programs, contact Sherri Feldscher at 973-530-3425 ([email protected]).

*Programs are listed in alphabetical order. A color key is provided at the bottom of the page for age/grade reference.

ADVENTURES IN GYMSupervised gym time for children in a 2 year old preschool program and children 2 years old ready to participate in a class without a parent. Children will explore sports equipment such as balls, hoops, scooters, beanbags, Frisbees and more. Children will also be exposed to gym equipment such as slides, tunnels, balance beam and obstacle courses. Each class will include an instructor led activity.

2–3 yrs

Oct 1–Jan 21 W 12:45–1:30pm SR-00054


CARDIO TENNISCardio Tennis is a series of tennis-based drills and activities played to up-tempo music. It does not require advanced tennis skills, but is all about keeping your heart rate up, burning calories and having fun. Whether the ball goes in or out is irrelevant as the main purpose is to get fit.

Cardio Tennis includes warm-up, cardio workout, and cooldown phases. If you are looking for a great new way to get in shape, burn calories, and improve your tennis game, why not try Cardio Tennis?

There are drills for intermediate and advanced players, all of which provide you with a great cardio workout while improving skills. The tennis workout session takes place on our gym floor and is run by our tennis pro/coach. The main purpose of the session is to provide you with an enjoyable workout while improving your tennis skills. It’s not a tennis lesson per se; it’s about getting into your appropriate cardio zone and getting a great workout.

Prerequisite: Must be at least an intermediate tennis player.

18+ yrs

SESSION 1 Oct 10, 17, 24,31; Nov 7 F 9:30–10:30am SR-01501SESSION 2 Nov 14, 21; Dec 5, 12, 19 F 9:30–10:30am SR-01502Member: $75 | Guests: $90 (5 sess)

CATCH is the coordinated approach to childhood health. Each week children will participate in fun, new and exciting activities.Each class period will include:• A warm up which prepares the body for the

vigorous activity to follow.• A fitness activity which promotes muscular

strength and endurance as well as cardiovascular endurance.

• A primary activity of the day with a focus on fundamental motor and manipulative skills.

• A cool down period which involves tapering the level of intensity to help the body return to a normal level.

Preschoolers should have at least 30 minutes up to several hours per day of physical activity. This class will provide all of the children in the class with many opportunities to participate and practice the skills they are taught. Children will develop a love of physical activity that they can take with them throughout their lifetime.

3–4 yrsWednesdays, October 1–January 21 12:45–1:30pm SR-020134–5 yrsWednesdays, October 1–January 21 2:10–3:00pm SR-02014

Member: $218 | Guest: $25014 sessions


@theSEE PAGES 32–33 FOR A LIST OF OUR BASKETBALL PROGRAMS!


SPORTS & RECREATION

JUNIOR MACCABI GAMESJewish boys and girls ages 10–12 as of May 1, 2015

Athletes travel one Sunday in May to compete against other athletes from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware.

MetroWest will take the following sports: boys baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys soccer, girls soccer, boys and girls swimming. Tryouts for the 2015 Junior Maccabi Games will begin in January. Please check our website in December for tryout information.

Volunteer coaches are needed for this program.

If you have questions or would like to volunteer to coach please contact Sherri Feldscher at [email protected] or 973-530-3425.

NEW! MINI MACCABIJEWISH BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 9–10 AS OF MAY 1, 2015

The Mini Maccabi Games is a one day event for Jewish boys and girls ages 9–10 as of May 1, the year of the Games. On Sunday, May 17, 2015, athletes will travel to the JCC in Rockland to compete against other athletes from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and New England.

MetroWest will take the following sports: boys baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys soccer, girls soccer, boys and girls swimming. Tryouts for the Mini Maccabi Games will begin in January. Please check the JCC website for complete details.

Volunteer coaches are needed for this program.

If you have questions or would like to volunteer to coach please contact Sherri Feldscher at [email protected] or 973-530-3425.

The Maccabi Games are a Jewish Olympic style event that includes community involvement, teamwork and pride in being Jewish. Athletes who make one of our teams will travel with us for one week in the summer to compete, joining athletes from around the world. Jewish athletes ages 13-16 as of May 31, 2015 are eligible to tryout for one of our teams. Tryouts will begin in December. For more information visit the JCC website www.jccmetrowestorg or contact Sherri Feldscher 973-530-3425 ([email protected]).

JCC MetroWest will take athletes in the following sports: boys baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys soccer, girls soccer, girls softball, boys and girls swimming, and boys and girls tennis.

The 2015 JCC Maccabi Games will be held in:

Ft. Lauderdale Aug 9–14 Dallas Aug 9–14 Milwaukee Aug 16–21

Grades K–1 Hakoah Junior Sports Club Grades 2–5 Hakoah Sports Club

Hakoah Sports Club is a program designed for kids who enjoy sports, games, having fun, being active and spending time with friends, both old and new. It will be a great opportunity for the athletes in your family, regardless of skill level or experience. Each club meeting will focus on a different sports theme. Snacks and a Hakoah Sports Club t-shirt will be provided to all participants. This is a drop off program.

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS & TENNISChildren will enjoy playing mini golf, mini bowling and tennis. Fundamentals and rules of the sports will be taught in fun environment. Children will use small rackets, low nets and foam tennis balls for tennis. Running on our indoor track, learning long jumps and high jumps also included.

3–5 yrs

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 2:10–3:00pm SR-00019


INDOOR SOCCERJoin us for pick up soccer in the Margulis Gymnasium on Wednesday evening. Our soccer program offers a great chance to get in some exercise and take part in friendly competition. There is no fee for this program and no advance registration is required. Program offered September through March.

18+ yrs

*JCC Membership required.

INTERMEDIATE KARATEContinue the development of body awareness and practical self-defense techniques, behavior and strategies. Prerequisite: Karate.

Grades 1–5

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 5:00–5:55pm SR-01311


FLAG FOOTBALL AND SOCCERLearn, practice and improve your flag football and soccer skills. Skills for both sports will be taught using fun drills and game like situations. Participants will also learn about the importance of teamwork.

3–4 YRS

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 12:45–1:30pm SR-00039

4–5 YRS

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 2:10–3:00pm SR-00040




SPORTS & RECREATION

KARATEIntroduce your child to a lifelong sport that develops self-confidence, self-esteem, balance and self-defense.

Grades 1–5

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 4:00–4:55pm SR-01310


KINDERKARATEThis class was developed to meet the needs and interests of preschoolers and kindergarteners entering the martial arts. Children practice kicking, punching, blocking, yelling, and stretching. Physical benefits of this class include increased coordination, flexibility and strength. Students also grow emotionally as they learn self-control, respect of others, discipline, and conflict resolution. Class size is limited.

4–5 YRS

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 2:10–3:00pm SR-00027

5 YRS–GRADE K Sep 22–Jan 12 M 3:10–3:55pm SR-00028

Member: $ 286 | Guest: $ 328 (16 sess)

NHL STREETIndoor street hockey program sponsored by the NHL. The NHL provides equipment and staff training manuals. Program led by JCC staff.

Grades 2-5

Oct 1–Jan 21 W 5:15–6:00pm SR-01290


PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICSA gymnastics class designed for the preschooler. Class will include gross motor skills such as running, jumping, hopping, galloping and skipping to encourage motion skill development, coordination and confidence. Tumbling skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands and more will also be taught. Class will also include basic skills and exploration of the balance beam and uneven bars.

2.5–4 YRS

Oct 24–Jan 23 F 12:45–1:30pm SR-01236

3–5 YRS

Oct 24–Jan 23 F 2:10–3:00pm SR-01237


PRESCHOOL SPORTS AND FUN CAMPFun filled half day including a variety of sports and games. Activities may include soccer, t-ball, basketball, parachute, running games, hoola hoops, beanbags and more. Children will also have a chance to cool off in the swimming pool. Please send a peanut free dairy lunch. Drop off and pick up in the Margulis Gymnasium.

Children must be 3 by April, 2014 and toilet trained.

3.5–5 YRS

Nov 6 Th 9:00am–1:00pm SR-1122336 Dec 3 W 9:00am–1:00pm SR-1122337

Member: $45 | Guest: $ 60 (per day)

RACQUETBALL LEAGUESWe have beginner through advanced leagues so all levels are welcome. Leagues play Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. For more information on racquetball contact Sherri Feldscher at [email protected] or 973-530-3425.

18+ yrs

*League is open to JCC Members and guests.

SOCCERThis class will teach the fundamentals of soccer and provide plenty of opportunity to practice those skills in scrimmages.

Grades 1–2

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 5:15–6:00pm SR-01240


SPORTS & GAMESExpose your child to a variety of sports that may include basketball, t-ball, soccer, and volleyball. Fundamentals of each sport will be taught through fun drills and game like situations. This class also includes fun games such as running games, cooperative games and more.

2.5–4 YRS

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 12:45–1:30pm SR-00079


3–5 YRS

Oct 1–Jan 21 W 2:10–3:00pm SR-00080


SPORTS CLUBIntroduce your child to a variety of sports. Sports may include flag football, basketball, t-ball, soccer, hockey and more. Fun and stimulating drills will teach children the fundamentals of each sport. Children will learn the importance of teamwork as they participate in game like situations.

3–4 YRS

Oct 11, 18, 25; Nov 1, 15, 22

Sa 10:15–11:00am SR-1122340


4–5 YRS

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 2:10–3:00pm SR-1122338


4–6 YRS

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 4:15–5:00pm SR-112239




SPORTS & RECREATION

TINY TYKES 2Children will develop a love of physical activity as they are introduced to balancing, tumbling, hanging and agility skills. Fine and gross motor skills such as kicking a ball, building a tower, and walking stairs will also be included. They will experience a sense of pride in their achievements as their level of independent mobility increases from crawling to walking and running.


Oct 24–Jan 23 F 10:30–11:15am SR-00026


VOLLEYBALL (ADULT)Dig, set and spike when you take advantage of our top of the line volleyball equipment at the JCC. There is no fee and no advance registration required for this program. Please check the current Margulis Gym calendar for the days and times offered.

18+ yrs


THE WRITE FITThe Write Fit empowers girls to love themselves …inside and out. Each class combines energizing exercise (yoga, running dancing, jumping rope, screaming, etc.) and journal writing (endless topics) to inspire confidence, strength, self-respect, expression and compassion.

The Write Fit celebrates each girl’s unique awesomeness.

GRADES 3–5

Nov 4, 11, 18, 25; Dec 2, 9

Tu 6:15–7:30pm SR-01270


FREE TRIAL CLASSES

Oct 7 Tu 6:15–7:30pm SR-01271 Oct 14 Tu 6:15–7:30pm SR-01272

*These classes are free but advanced registration is required.

YOGAYoga means to connect our bodies and minds. Through music, games, stories, and laughter your child will discover the magic of yoga. Benefits of yoga include improved self esteem and confidence. Yoga has been proven to reduce stress and improve concentration. Physical benefits include increased muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility.

4–5 YRS

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 2:10–3:00pm SR-00051

5 YRS–GRADE K Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 3:10–3:55pm SR-00052

GRADES 1–5

Sep 23–Jan 20 Tu 4:15–5:00pm SR-01260


SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAININGThe JCC offers individualized and custom training for the athletes in your family. Our Sports Specific Training packages are perfect for all ages and skill levels. Whether you are looking to stay in shape in the off season, working toward an upcoming tryout, or seeking to improve your all-around performance, our Sports Specific Training is designed around each athlete’s specific goals and abilities. For more information or to schedule a training session please contact Sherri Feldscher at [email protected] or 973-530-3425.

STICK SPORTSThis class will feature a variety of sports including wiffle ball, lacrosse, hockey and tennis. If you child loves sports and being active then this is the class is for them. Appropriate skills will be taught for each sport. Class will emphasize teamwork and having fun!

Grades K–1

Oct 1–Jan 21 W 4:15–5:00pm SR-01320


TABLE TENNISCome play table tennis at the JCC. Advance reservations required by phone at 973-530-3404 or in person in Steiner Court. No fee. Please consult the current Margulis Gym calendar for the days and times offered.

18+ yrs


TEEN KARATEIntroduce your child to a lifelong sport that develops self-confidence, self-esteem, balance and self-defense.

Grades 6–8

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 6:00–6:55pm SR-01450


TENNISChildren learn to play tennis with smaller rackets, lower nets and softer tennis balls. Focus is on footwork, hand eye coordination and fun.

GRADES 1-2

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 4:15–5:00pm SR-01280

GRADES 3–5

Oct 2–Jan 22 Th 5:15–6:00pm SR-01281


TINY TYKES 1New and stimulating activities are introduced. Tiny Tykes and their parents are led through a variety of stretches, exercises, songs, balance and agility skills and introductory tumbling. Children enhance their physical and cognitive development.


Oct 24–Jan 23 F 9:30–10:15am SR-00025




BASKETBALL—TEMPLE LEAGUE (35+) The 35 and over Temple Basketball League is committed to maintaining, strengthening, and enhancing the ties between the JCC MetroW¬est and outlying synagogues/temples through sport. Teams are a mix of local temples and our own JCC teams. The league runs from Decem¬ber through March and teams play once a week on Monday and Thursday nights. Certified ref¬erees and scorekeepers are used for all games. Visit our official basketball website at www. leaguelineup.com/jccmetrowest.

To enter a Temple team, join a JCC team, or for more information on this league, contact Sherri Feldscher ([email protected]).

HOOP HEAVEN FALL BASKETBALL LEAGUEThe JCC will enter teams into Hoop Heaven’s Fall Basketball League based on interest. Games will begin in September and run through mid-November. Games will be played once a week over the weekend at Hoop Heaven in Whippany and practices will be held 1-2 times a week at the JCC in West Orange. For more information or to register for a team please contact Emily Einhorn at 973-530-3496 or [email protected] League play begins mid September.

Separate teams for boys and girls are formed as follows:

BOYS

Grades 5–6 SR-01410 Grades 7–8 SR-01412 Grades 9–10 SR-01413 Grades 11–12 SR-01415

GIRLS

Grades 5–8 SR-01411 Grades 9–12 SR-01414

Hoop Heaven has a variety of league levels from recreation through competitive and each team will be placed according to their ability.

Fee includes: 8 regular season games and playoffs, practices, high school certified referees, scorekeepers and team uniform

Member: $284 | Guest $336 Returning Member: $224 | Returning Guest: $276

HOOP HEAVEN WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUESThe JCC Teen Travel League is committed to enhancing ties between the JCC and surrounding communities. We will play other Essex and Morris County teams during the weekend at Hoop Heaven in Whippany and other nearby locations. Practices will be held one night during the week at the Cooperman JCC in West Orange. All levels of play are welcome and teams will be entered into the appropriate age divisions. We are going for the championship!

Includes:

• Weekly practices• 8 Games and Playoffs• High School Certified Referees and Scorekeepers• Team Uniform

TRYOUTS

Oct 14 Tu 6:00–7:00pm Girls Grades 5–12 7:00-8:00pm Boys Grades 5–8 8:00-9:00pm Boys Grades 9–12

Oct 21 Tu 6:00–7:00pm Girls Grades 5–12 7:00-8:00pm Boys Grades 5–8 8:00-9:00pm Boys Grades 9–12

Oct 29 W 6:00–7:00pm Girls Grades 5–12 7:00-8:00pm Boys Grades 5–8 8:00-9:00pm Boys Grades 9–12

Member: $284 | Guest $336 Returning Member: $224 | Returning Guest: $276

18+ MEN’S LEAGUEThe JCC will be offering a basketball league for adults ages 18 and up. Come join us at our top of the line facilities for some competitive play. Teams will play on Monday and Thursday nights. Create your own team, or join the JCC team. League will begin in mid-September and run through mid-November.

League includes:

• Guaranteed 6 regular season games with all teams qualifying for playoffs• Team t-shirt• High School Certified Referees and Scorekeepers


4 YEAR OLD BASKETBALL LEAGUEJCC MetroWest and Sports Universe have teamed up to offer an instructional, fun and competitive basketball league for boys and girls 4 years old.

Dec 7, 14; Jan 4, 11, 25; Feb 8, 22; Mar 1, 8, 15

Su 1:00–2:00pm


BASKETBALLThis class will review the basics of basketball while also teaching offensive and defensive skills, proper rebounding and positioning, and footwork. Games and game-like situations also included. This class is perfect for children planning on participating in the JCC’s Slam Dunk Basketball League.

GRADES 1–2

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 4:15–5:00pm SR-01300

GRADES 2–4

Sep 22–Jan 12 M 5:15–6:00pm SR-01301


@the


HOOPS CLINIC3–4 YRS

This class will incorporate unique skills and drills for basketball. Class time will focus on: shooting technique, dribbling, passing offensive/defensive play, positioning, and game strategies.

Dec 13, 20; Jan 10, 24, 31; Feb 7, 21, 28; Mar 7, 14

Sa 10:15–11:00am SR-01463


4–5 YRS

This class will help prepare children for the 4 year old basketball league that will take place in the winter.

Oct 11, 18, 25; Nov 1, 15, 22

Sa 10:15–11:00am SR-01460


4–5 YRS

This is the perfect class to take in conjunction with the Sunday basketball league to provide your child some extra practice time developing skills. Also a great class if you are looking for basketball instruction without the competitive aspects of a league.

Dec 13, 20; Jan 10, 24, 31; Feb 7, 21, 28; Mar 7, 14

Sa 10:15–11:00am SR-01464


PARENT/CHILD 2 ON 2 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTSCome prepare for the basketball season by participating in the 3rd Annual Parent/Child 2 on 2 Basketball Tournament! Pre-registration required. Fee includes: t-shirt, 3 games minimum. To receive t-shirt, you must register by September 22.

Oct 5 Su

Grade K 1:00–4:00pm SR-01440 Grades 1-2 4:30-7:00pm SR-01441

Oct 12 Su

Grades 3-4 1:00-4:00pm SR-01442 Grades 5-6 4:30-7:00pm SR-01443

Member: $40/team | Guest: $50/team

PICKUP BASKETBALL (ADULTS)Hit the hardwood for some friendly competi¬tion. No fee and no advance registration. Days and times may vary. Check the Margulis Gym Calendar for up to date information.

SLAM DUNK LEAGUEFor the third year in a row, JCC MetroWest and Sports Universe have teamed up for an instructional, fun and competitive basketball league for boys and girls in grades K-4. The competitive league is comprised of a 12 week season. The program will begin with a two week clinic, run by our staff. Player’s skills will be evaluated and improved. Upon the completion of the clinics, players will be divided into balanced teams and coaches will be assigned.

The Slam Dunk League will involve seven games. Games played on Sunday and weekly team practices held by coaches and monitored by staff. There will be a round robin playoff with all teams qualifying for the final two weeks, crowning a champion. T-Shirts and certificates for all participants. Medals for runners up and trophies for champions for children in Grades 1–4. Medals for all participants in Kindergarten league.

All children will improve their skills, receive equal playing time, and enjoy the competition of our league.

Grades K–4

GRADE K

Sundays, December 7–March 29, 2:00–3:00pm* SR-01431

GRADES 1–2


GRADES 3–4



*A complete program schedule will be handed out in Week 1.

SLAM DUNK LEAGUE OPEN HOUSE Meet the Staff. Learn About the League. Participate in some fun games and contests.

Sunday, November 23: 6:00-6:45pm

Wednesday, December 3: 6:15-7:00pm

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CLINICPlaying basketball presents us with many opportunities. It is a game in which individual expression can flourish. It is a game where, when played well and with proper intention, can show exactly why working together brings success and good feelings. Clinic to begin in September. Program will take place on Sunday mornings in the Margulis Gymnasium. Program will focus on different aspects of basketball such as proper shooting and dribbling technique, rebound positioning, footwork, conditioning, etc. For more information on women’s basketball clinic, contact Emily Einhorn, 973-530-3496 ([email protected]).

SAINT BARNABAS WELLNESS INSTITUTE AT THE JCC

WELCOME TO THE SAINT BARNABAS WELLNESS INSTITUTEHeidi Rinsky Schnapp, MA, CSW is available on site Monday through Friday. Consider her a liaison between you and the extensive roster of physicians, clinicians, and medical services available at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Please stop by to visit, call 973-322-5620, or email [email protected].

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS.

Call 973-322-5620 (Option 1) or email [email protected].

HEALTH SCREENINGS

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING (FREE)Knowing your numbers is an important part of maintaining your heart health. Screenings are provided by Barnabas Health Homecare and Holistic Nurse Coordinators from Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

September 18, October 16, December 18; 10:30–11:30am

October 23, November 20; 10:00–11:00am

GLUCOSE/ CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS & STROKE PREVENTION EDUCATION (FREE)Kelly E. Roe, RN, Stroke Clinical Coordinator from The Stroke Center at Saint Barnabas will do an immediate reading of tests as well as individual education. Registration is required.

September 16; 10:00am–12:00pm

HEALTHY EATING

NUTRITION MINI CONSULTS (FOR JCC MEMBERS)Schedule a 15-minute appointment with Deanna Schweighardt, RD, Saint Barnabas Outpatient Nutritionist.

September 16; 3:00–4:00pm October 21; 10:30–11:30am November 18; 3:00–4:00pm December 16; 10:30–11:30am

Free of charge, compliments of Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Registration is required: 973-322-5620.

ASK THE NUTRITIONISTEmail questions to be answered by Deanna Schweighardt, RD to Heidi Schnapp at [email protected].

NEW BABY AND INFANT PROGRAMS

NEWBORNMOM BREASTFEEDING SOLUTIONS WITH DAWN CEDRONE, RN, MSN, IBCLCNewBornMom Breastfeeding Solutions has provided help to moms and babies for over 20 years. Through private, one-to-one consultation, an IBCLC-certified lactation consultant can help prevent problems and provide new moms with the breastfeeding experience they envision.

Daily by appointment

To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit www.newbornmomsolutions.com or call 973-740-0400 (fee).

INFANT CPR FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY When performed correctly, CPR can save a child’s life by restoring breathing and circulation until advanced life support can be given by health care providers. This two-hour, entry –level course offers instruction by The CPR Training Center in child an infant CPR as well as foreign body airway obstruction (choking) training.

Call for schedule

Registration is required by calling the CPR Training Center: 973-926-7407 (fee).

MEET THE DOULA Birth is not something that should be feared, but rather looked forward to with anticipation and excitement. A labor support doula is a knowledgeable and experienced guide for childbirth. Join experienced doulas to learn more about the services and support they provide.

Call for schedule

Registration is required: 973-322-5360

NEW MOMS’ CIRCLE AND BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTNew moms along with their babies are welcome to attend this weekly support group that is led by a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in post-partum adjustment. A Breast Feeding Support Group follows.

Mondays, 10:00am–12:30pm

Free of Charge, compliments of Women’s Health/ Parent Education at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Registration is required: 973-322-5360 or www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents

MOMMIES MOODSThis professionally led support group for new moms, focuses on mother-care rather than child-care. Discussions address issues of anxiety, sadness, irritability, and feeling scared and overwhelmed by the transition to motherhood.

Fridays, 11:00am–12:30pm

Free of charge, compliments of Women’s Health/ Parent Education at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Registration is required by calling Lauren Meisels, PhD; 973-762-4147

Up-to-date program information and monthly calendars can be found on the JCC website:http://www.jccmetrowest.org/wellnessinstitute

SAINT BARNABAS WELLNESS INSTITUTE AT THE JCC

FEELING STRONGER—FEELING BETTERThis program is designed for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and other neuromuscular/movement disorders.

EXERCISE CLASSES WITH SHARON TOBEY, JCC FITNESS DIRECTOR

Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30–2:30pm

*The exercise classes are free for JCC members and cost $5.00 for non-members.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP WITH LEE DAGGER, LCSW OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF METROWEST NEW JERSEY

September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1; 1:30–2:30pm

SUPPORT GROUP—PARTICIPANTS CAN TALK, SHARE, AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER

Fridays; September 5, October 17, November 21, December 5; 1:30–2:30pm

HOLISTIC HEALTH AND STRESS REDUCTION

INTEGRATIVE HEALING THERAPIES FOR STRESS REDUCTIONHolistic Nurse Coordinators from Saint Barnabas Medical Center will provide monthly sessions introducing the integrative healing therapies beneficial to enhancing quality of life. Each class will include a demonstration and hands on experiential learning.

Topics include: Reiki, Aromatherapy, Journaling, Acupressure, Meditation, Guided Imagery, and more.

October 23, November 20; 11:00am–12:00pm


SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION

Please see our monthly calendars for additional programing. Programs are free of charge, compliments of Saint Barnabas Medical Center.


SEPTEMBERTHE GLUTEN FREE & PALEO DIETSWednesday, September 10; 7:00–8:00pm

NEW INTERVENTIONS FOR STROKEWednesday, September 17; 10:00–11:00am

SOLUTIONS FOR CHRONIC LEG PAIN & VARICOSE VEINSWednesday, September 17; 7:00–8:00pm

A STRONG START TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR… AN EVENING WITH ELLIOT A. GROSSMAN, MDThursday, September 18; 7:00–8:00pm

OCTOBERCOPD: THE TRIGGERS AND TREATMENTSTuesday, October 7; 10:00–11:00am

TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERSWednesday, October 15; 7:00–8:00pm

DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE GOING TO SLEEP AND OR STAYING ASLEEP?Wednesday, October 22; 7:00–8:00pm

KNOW THE SKIN YOUR INWednesday, October 29; 7:00–8:00pm

NOVEMBERGOING GLUTEN FREE IN STAGESTuesday, November 4; 11:00am–12:00pm

RETURN TO YOUR PRE-INJURY SELFTuesday, November 4; 7:00–8:00pm

HIGH-RISK LUNG CANCER SCREENINGWednesday, November 19; 7:0–8:00pm

DECEMBERMEN’S HEALTH FROM THE UROLOGIST’S POINT OF VIEWWednesday, December 3; 7:00–8:00pm

HAND INJURIES; DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENTTuesday, December 9; 7:00–8:00pm

Up-to-date program information and monthly calendars can be found on the JCC website:http://www.jccmetrowest.org/wellnessinstitute

You are the heart of Federation.

Federation provides the safety net, helping people bounce back from unemployment and family crises, supporting seniors and people with special needs, responding to emergencies around the world, and so much more.

Federation provides the safety net, helping people bounce back from unemployment and family crises, supporting seniors and people with special needs, responding to emergencies around the world, and so much more.

CALL: (973) 929-3198 • EMAIL: [email protected]: www.jfedgmw.org

Put your into it. Give. Volunteer. Change lives. Feel great.


Free High Holiday Tickets Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur*

Offer ends September 12, 2014

This is a one-time offer per individual/family. Those who participate in this program in a given year may not participate in subsequent years.

If you are new to the Greater MetroWest community and haven’t joined a synagogue yet, MetroPass is for you!

Find a participating synagogue near you and get your MetroPass at:

www.jfedgmw.org/metropass

*Rosh Hashanah

September 24 - Sundown September 25September 26

Yom KippurOctober 3 - Sundown

October 4

Headquarters:901 Route 10, Whippany, New Jersey 07981

Regional Office:1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains,

New Jersey 07076

(973) 929-3000 • Fax: (973) 884-7361www.jfedgmw.org

jcc metrowest fall program guide 2014

Documents

special needs director

orgadler aphasia center

arts lobby lower lobby

jcc metro westwww

aphasia theres hope

sara birnbaum jcc

pm classes

ourcar pool lane