The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC

PROGRAM GUIDE 2016-2017/5776-5777 Welcome to The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC

Marion and Aaron Gural — Dear Friends, Aaron Gural was born in Manhattan on March 11, 1917. He was raised in Washington Heights by a single mom The 2016-17 JCC Program Guide is your handbook to JCC events, classes and who instilled in him the value of Jewish programs being held throughout the Greater Five Towns. Inside, you’ll find life and culture. As a teenager, Aaron descriptions and schedules of activities for people of all ages and abilities. spent time after school at the local YM-YWHA (the precursors to JCCs) which Our programs bring together children, families and friends for learning, celebrations kept him focused on his school work and off the streets. Aaron supported himself and commemorations that inspire passion and touch the lives of our community through college and graduated from members every day. New York University at the age of 19. Marion Katz was the daughter of Jewish The JCC is a dynamic and vital community resource providing educational, Russian immigrants who settled in enrichment, recreational and social services for over 16,000 individuals and families Binghamton, New York. Marion went in the Five Towns, Far Rockaway and South West Region of Long Island. We are to New York City on her own at the age a community center that inspires learning and friendship in a thoughtful and of 18 to be a model at the furrier Alfred Reiner. It was in New York City that compassionate environment. As a unique institution, we have created a home Marion and Aaron met on a blind date. through a network of local community sites in neighborhoods bursting with vibrant Marion and Aaron were married a year Jewish life. Our purchase of the Temple Israel Campus will provide a permanent home after they met and moved to Long Island for our Early Childhood Center and will afford us the opportunity to expand our where they raised their family and lived programs and services to meet the growing needs of our community. Our standard for over four decades. Aaron started for excellence is exemplified by our core of dedicated board members, supporters, with virtually nothing and worked hard volunteers and staff that enhance and enrich the lives of people of all ages. at building a very successful real estate company. In 1979 Aaron was one of the Founders of the Greater Five Towns The JCC will continue to be responsive to our community, caring for those we serve YM&YWHA. Later to become the JCC and reflecting the wide mosaic of Jewish life and experience. We will always be a of the Greater Five Towns. place that encourages unity; where anyone, regardless of faith, social or economic Marion and Aaron Gural supported background, can take advantage of all the services we have to offer. many Jewish causes, especially UJA-Federation of New York. They We know that achieving more in the community begins with the people who belong were also very active at Congregation Sons of Israel where Aaron served as to it. Our special thanks to you, for your enthusiastic support in helping to create President. As philanthropic as they our special JCC. were, it was important to them that they gave their time and volunteered at Long Island Jewish Hospital and Craig Spatz Joel A. Block help those in need. President Executive Director In keeping with Marion and Aaron Gural’s love of family, Jewish life, education and their love for New York their children, Jeffrey, Jane and Barbara are delighted to support the newly named Marion & Aaron Gural JCC and fulfill their parents dream.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF Associate Executive Director Russian Division Director for Adults, Older Adults and Irina Vainblat, MS Founding President: Executive Director Special Needs Cy Leslie* z”l Joel A. Block, MSW Cathy P. Byrne, MS, RN Russian Division Case Manager Chairperson of the Board: Diana Zelmanovich Arnold Waldman* Chief Financial Offcer Cultural Arts and President: Faigie Gelbstein Education Director Russian Division Children’s Craig Spatz Rachayle Deutsch, BA, AAS Program Director Accounting Director Yulia Gross Vice Presidents: Raynee Blum Older Adult Program Director Chumi Diamond Mary Sheffield Russian Division Program Yehuda Mor Accounting Assistant Coordinator Treasurer: Karen Russo-Franco, BA Project Kadima, Single Parent Yelena Fridman Jay Fuchs Family Services Coordinator Secretary: Assistant Executive Director Rachayle Deutsch, BA, AAS Customer Service and Michael Papilsky Stacey Feldman, BA Administrative Support Project Kadima, Single Parent Laurie Check BOARD MEMBERS: Executive Administrative Family Services Riki Grayevsky, BA Dr. Kenneth L. Berman* Assistant Jill Alper, LMSW Karen Russo-Franco, BA Steve Bernstein Debi Averbach, BA Dov Feldman Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Facilities Staff Sharon Fogel Associate Executive Director for Pantry Coordinator Albin Deleon Carol Harrison* Early Childhood Renee Harris Todd James David Kaye Melissa Wienerkur, BA Bobby Simpson Michael Kerr* iSpace Project Director Eric Keslowitz Nursery School Director Naomi Weisenberg, LMSW Executive Director Emeritus Michael Rattner* Barbara Harrison, MS Rina Shkolnik, MS Mark Schlossberg Social Work and Community Jane Gural Senders* Early Childhood Program Support Services Director Dr. Miriam Slomovits Coordinator and Lisa Barnett, LCSW-R Toby Wolf* Camp Director Myrna Zisman Sharon Levine, BA Social Work and Community Support Services Early Childhood Center Jaclyn Bieder, LMSW ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Administrative Assistants Judy Goldberg, LMSW Rabbi Hershel Billet Jill Lander Jackie Kaminer, LMSW Rabbi Bruce Ginsburg Maryann Moskowitz Alisa Katz, LMSW Rabbi Steven M. Graber Esty Wiener Aaron Gural z”l Volunteer Services Manager Rabbi Kenneth Hain Director of Children’s Services Laurie Brofsky Bert Moreida and Camp Director Robert Morrow Sharona Arbeit, MS Engage Jewish Service Corps Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum Community Coordinator Marvin Ross* Children’s Enrichment Judy Goldberg, LMSW Roberta Ross* Coordinator Sheldon Shane Sharon Levine, BA Rabbi Sholom Stern Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum Roy J. Zuckerberg

* Past President

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Monday September 5 Labor Day Closed Sunday October 2 Erev Rosh Hashanah Closed Monday-Tuesday October 3-4 Rosh Hashanah Closed Monday October 10 Columbus Day Open Tuesday October 11 Erev Yom Kippur Close at 1pm Wednesday October 12 Yom Kippur Closed Sunday October 16 Erev Sukkot Close at 3pm Monday-Tuesday October 17-18 Sukkot Closed Wednesday-Friday October 19-21 Chol HaMoed Sukkot Open Sunday October 23 Erev Shmini Atzeret Close at 3pm Monday October 24 Shmini Atzeret Closed After School Enrichment and our Early Childhood Center Tuesday October 25 Simchat Torah Closed may not follow the above Tuesday November 8 Election Day Open schedule. Please check with Friday November 11 Veterans Day Open those departments directly. Thursday-Friday November 24-25 Thanksgiving Closed

Sunday-Sunday December 24-January 1 Chanukah Open For inclement weather Monday December 26 Legal Holiday Observed Closed closings please watch or log Monday January 2 New Year’s Day Observed Closed on to News Channel 12. Monday January 16 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Open Monday February 20 Presidents’ Day Closed Sunday March 12 Purim Closed Monday April 10 Erev Pesach Closed Tuesday-Wednesday April 11-12 Pesach Closed Thursday-Friday April 13-14 Chol HaMoed Pesach Open Sunday April 16 Erev Pesach Second Days Close at 3 PM Monday-Tueaday April 17-18 Pesach Second Days Closed Monday April 24 Yom HaShoah Open Monday May 1 Yom HaZikaron Open Tueday May 2 Yom HaAtzmaut Open Sunday May 14 Lag B’Omer Open Wednesday May 24 Yom Yerushalayim Open Monday May 29 Memorial Day Closed Tuesday May 30 Erev Shavuot Close at 3pm Wednesday-Thursday May 31-June 1 Shavuot Closed Tuesday July 4 Independence Day Closed Tuesday August 1 Tisha B’Av Open

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Registration for courses or events should Group sizes are limited. Please register early Welcome Letter ...... Inside Cover be done in person at the JCC or by mail to guarantee availability. Board and Staff List...... 3 using a current registration form. In- All material has been carefully read and person registration is encouraged to insure checked for errors. It is still possible, however, Agency Calendar...... 4 availability. Please note that we cannot that mistakes in fees or schedules may occur. refund fees once classes have begun. We reserve the right to make corrections at Registration Information and Refunds prior to the beginning of class are the time of registration. Membership Dues...... 5 subject to a $25 administrative fee. All programs take place at the JCC, Special Programs...... 6 All dues and fees must be paid at the 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, unless time of registration and membership is Early Childhood Center...... 8 not refundable under any circumstances. otherwise specified. Adjusted fees are available on the basis of Participation in any JCC program gives Nursery After-School Enrichment financial need. the JCC the right to take photos of all Programs...... 10 participants for publicity purposes A written request should be made to the Summer Day Camps...... 11 JCC’s Executive Director. All requests will be including the program guide, website kept strictly confidential. and social media. Children’s Services Department – Enrichment Programs...... 13

Children’s Services Department – Fall 2016 at a Glance...... 16

Before and After-School Contribute to your JCC by Care Program...... 17 Special Events and becoming a supporting member Family Programming...... 18

Teen Department...... 20

Family (includes children through High School or 18 years old)...... $100 Russian Division...... 21

Single Parent Family...... $75 Cultural Arts and Education...... 24

Individual Adult...... $50 Special Needs Department...... 26 Older Adult (62 and above)...... $30 Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry...... 29 Older Adult Couple (62 and above)...... $60 Older Adult Programs...... 31

Older Adult Support Groups...... 34 MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN PROGRAMS Programs for Holocaust Survivors...... 36 Children 12 years of age and under must take a family membership. Membership is valid for one year after it is initiated. Listing of Local Synagogues...... 38

All membership dues are tax deductible. Development Department...... 39

Program Registration Form...... 42

Please Note: All material has been carefully read and checked for errors. However, it is still possible that mistakes in fees and/or schedules may occur. We reserve the right to make corrections at the time of registration. All JCC Programs are located in our building at 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, unless otherwise specified.

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Join us for a Riveting Evening with Howard Friedman — Former President and Chairman of the Board of AIPAC

The US-Israel Relationship: Where is it heading?

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 — 8:00 PM Dessert Reception to follow. $18 per ticket Temple Israel of Lawrence 140 Central Avenue Lawrence, New York

Howard E. Friedman is a Founding Partner of Lanx Management LLC, a hedge “fund of funds.” He was the Co-Founder, Publisher & CEO of Watermark Press, Inc. (1986-1998) until its sale to Cendent Corp. From 2006-2010 Howard served as President and then Chairman of the Board of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). He was also the first Orthodox president to serve in that prestigious position. In 2007 and in 2009, Washington Life Magazine listed Howard as one of the 100 most powerful people in Washington. From 2010-2012 he served as the President of the American Israel Educational Foundation, the charitable arm of AIPAC. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America and as Co-Chairman of the Board of Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, NJ. He is the immediate past Chair of the Board of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. He has served as President of the Baltimore Jewish Council, and as President of JTA - The Global News Service of the Jewish People. Howard serves on a number of boards, among them the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Touro College and University System, Talmudical Academy, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center. He is married to Judge Karen Chaya Friedman and has four children.

For more information and to purchase tickets please contact Stacey Feldman at 516-569-6733 or [email protected]

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Interested in volunteering Student–to–Student Have a Fun-Filled Birthday with purpose here at Peer Tutoring/Homework Party at the JCC! The Marion Helper Program Birthdays are a time for celebration, so let & Aaron Homework Help for Elementary and us take the stress of planning the perfect Gural JCC Middle School Students party off your hands. Choose your child’s favorite activity from sports, dance, arts & and/or in Thursdays 6:30-7:20 at the JCC crafts, karate, jewelry making, yoga – or, if at the November 2016 through May 2017 our local Marion & Aaron Gural JCC you have a great idea but need help making community? **Free of Charge** it happen, call us! Does your child need extra help with Prices begin at $450 for up to 25 children, Join UJA-Federation of New York’s homework or test preparation in an effort and include Kosher pizza, drinks, snacks, Engage Jewish Service Corps for Boomers to increase their academic performance? paper goods and invitations. Sunday and beyond. Inquire about volunteer This program is provided and taught by bookings begin at 10 AM and run for opportunities focused in the areas of Seniors, local High School students (grade 9-12) who 1-1/2 hours. Special Needs, and Poverty/Near Poverty. want to help peer students in math, English, To Book a Party to Remember reading, social studies and other subjects Participate in local donor drives addressing as requested. Male and female tutors are Call Sharona Arbeit at needs in vulnerable populations. available. 516-569-6733, EXT. 218 Attend Coffee and Conversation Engage For further information contact lecture and workshop series and learn skills Sharona Arbeit Need space and want to do the planning that you can use in your life and enhance 516-569-6733, ext. 215 or yourself... Call Sharona about renting your volunteer experience. our party room. [email protected] For more information and a full listing of volunteer opportunities, contact Judy Goldberg Engage Five Towns Volunteer Coordinator FREE Monthly Gift 516-569-6733, ext. 224, of Children’s Books or email [email protected] SIGN UP TODAY! www.pjlibrary.org/nypartners

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Sharon Levine, BA TODDLERCIZE Early Childhood Program Coodinator A program for parent and toddler involving exercise. Crawling, running, jumping, MOMMY AND ME hopping, songs and play.

Parents, grandparents, caregivers Ages: 18-24 months always welcome! Mondays (10 sessions) 10:45 – 12:00 pm A wonderful introduction to a preschool 10-31-16 through 1-16-17 setting in an environment that will enhance Mon: 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, early learning, build socialization skills and 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16 increase confidence and independence. Thursdays (10 sessions) 10:45 – 12:00 pm Ages: 12-18 months 11-3-16 through 1-12-17 Mondays (10 sessions) 9:30 – 10:30 am Thurs: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 10-31-16 through 1-16-17 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12 Dates: 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, Fee: $225 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16 Thursdays (10 sessions) 9:30 – 10:30 am 11-3-16 through 1-12-17 Dates: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12 Fee: $200

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The Marion and Aaron Gural NURSERY SCHOOL NURSERY JCC Early Childhood Center has DAY CAMP Melissa Wienerkur, BA been carefully and professionally Early Childhood Director Sharon Levine, BA Camp Director planned to enhance your child’s Barbara Harrison, MS physical, emotional, social and Nursery School Director The Marion & Aaron intellectual development. We Gural JCC offers The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Early programs for children operate programs for children Childhood Center has been operating a from two to five years from infancy through five-years New York State licensed nursery school of age during July since 1988. The nursery school offers an of age. Our warm, nurturing and August. The program opportunity for children to learn through teachers provide a happy, healthy provides a semi-structured group creative play in small age-appropriate classes. experience supervised by a mature, environment for young children Our educationally enriched curriculum meets professional staff. Activities include to grow and develop to their full the needs of individual children. Music, swimming and water play in our outdoor creative movement, storytelling, cooking potential. facility, arts and crafts, cooking, music and and karate classes, as well as indoor and movement, storytelling, games and

outdoor play facilities, contribute to a rich, toddler-designed sports. Melissa Wienerkur, BA well-rounded program. All of our equipment Barbara Harrison, MS is age-appropriate and challenges the child’s June 28-August 18, 2017 Nursery School Directors developing fine and gross motor skills. 9:00am-1:00pm or 9:00-3:00pm. School hours are from 9:00am-12:30pm Extended hours are available or 9:00am-2:30pm. (Monday-Thursday 7:00am-6:00pm INFANT DAY CARE Friday 7:00am-4:00pm) Warm, loving, reliable care in a nurturing Extended hours are available, environment for infants from 2 months - Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-6:00pm, 20 months of age . Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (3:00 PM dismissal during Daylight Savings Time Sabbath). Monday - Thursday, 7:00am-6:00pm, Transportation is available. All food, Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (3:00 PM dismissal prepared and provided, is strictly kosher. during Daylight Savings Time Sabbath). The school year is from 9-12-16 through 6-16-17.

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Welcome to the Afterschool MONDAY – WEDNESDAY – Enrichment program at the PRO SOCCER KIDS HOCKEY FOR TOTS JCC Early Childhood Center. (3 & 4 Nursery) (3 & 4 Nursery) Programs are created to enhance 2:40pm-3:40pm at Temple Israel 2:40pm-3:40pm at Temple Israel the senses and imaginations of The professional coaching staff from Pro This class will introduce your child to nursery school aged children. Soccer Kids will instruct, challenge and basic hockey skills. Children will have fun, Classes are designed to emphasize facilitate development of your child’s skills in get exercise and learn sportsmanship. the game from the beginner level onward. Equiptment will be provided. both individual development and Your child will learn the rules, strategy and 8 child minimum social interaction with other children. sportsmanship that will further enhance Children are encouraged to explore his enjoyment of soccer. Pro Soccer Kids Member $279 Late pick-up $187 their creativity through play in a provides all equipment (age appropriate soccer balls, t-shirts, nets, cones, etc.). safe and structured environment. 8 child minimum Member $305 Sharon Levine, BA Late pick-up $205 Early Childhood Program Coodinator Call 516-239-1354 or email [email protected]

FALL 2016 – WINTER 2017 DATES: Monday September 19, 26 October 31 November 7, 14, 21, 28 December 5, 12, 19 January 2, 9 THURSDAY – Tuesday September 20, 27 DANCERCISE November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (3 & 4 Nursery) December 6, 13, 20 January 3, 10 TUESDAY – 2:40pm-3:40pm at Temple Israel Wednesday September 21, 28 KARATE WITH WARREN LEVI Dancercise will feature fitness music, rhythms and beats giving children an outlet to jump, November 2, 9, 16, 30 (3 & 4 Nursery) December 7, 14, 21 shake and while developing confidence and January 4, 11 2:40pm-3:40pm at Temple Israel self-esteem. Dance choreography will be broken down into child-friendly routines. Thursday September 15, 22, 29 This class will develop self confidence, It’s the perfect recipe for fitness fun. October 6, 27 coordination and discipline. November 3, 10, 17 8 child minimum 8 child minimum December 1, 8, 15, 22 Member $305 Member $330 January 5 Late pick-up $205 Late pick-up $221

Learn More! Visit our website at www.guraljcc.org Please call the nursery school office (516-239-1354) or visit our website www.guraljcc.org for an application and further information.

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NURSERY DAY CAMP CAMP FRIENDSHIP JCC SUMMER COUNTRY Sharon Levine, BA Camp for Children with Special Needs DAY CAMP Camp Director The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Camp Sharona Arbeit, MS, Ed. Melissa Wienerkur, BA Friendship provides quality care and fun Camp Coordinator Barbara Harrison, MS utilizing the resources of the William L. Buck SPEND THE SUMMER IN THE COUNTRY! Nursery School Directors School and North Woodmere Park, The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Summer weather permitting. June 28-August 18, 2017 9:30am-1:00pm Country Day Camp provides a full day of or 9:00am-3:00pm. The JCC provides a safe environment for activities at our campsite in Wheatly Heights Extended hours are available our sports, swimming, arts, drama and for children entering grades K-9. The Henry music curriculum. Your child will be able Kaufmann Campgrounds provide a beautiful Monday-Thursday 7:00am-6:00pm to participate in summer events and backdrop for our wide range of activities. and Friday 7:00am-4: 00pm. enjoy group activities with peers. Sports, swimming in our magnificent pool The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC offers This is a 4 week program from complex, arts and crafts, music, pioneering programs for youngsters from two to five 11:00am-3:00pm daily. Lunch is included. and age appropriate trips are only some of years of age during July and August. For additional information, the exciting events planned for a summer full please call 516-569-6733. of fun, growth and learning. Your child will be The program provides a semi-structured out in the fresh air, enjoying group activities, group experience supervised by a mature, Camp Friendship is funded by the JE and ZB Butler Foundation. making new friends and lasting relationships. professional staff. Activities include Please call us at 516-569-6733, for our swimming and water play in our outdoor reasonable rates. Door-to door air facility, arts and crafts, cooking, music conditioned transportation is provided. and movement, storytelling, games and toddler-designed sports. June 26-August 18, Weekly sessions, 2, 4 and 8 week sessions available. The Camps are inspected twice a year The camp is inspected twice a year by the Suffolk by the Nassau County Department of County Department of Health and has a permit. Any Health and have permits. Any inquiries inquiries can be made Monday-Friday, 9am-4:45pm can be made Monday-Friday, at 631-852-9000. Inspection reports are filed at 360 9:00am-4:45pm. Inspection reports are filed Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank at 200 County Seat Drive,Mineola, NY 11501.

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VALLEY STREAM DISTRICT 24 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM AT THE WILLIAM L. BUCK SCHOOL

Sharona Arbeit, MS, Ed. Camp Director Our Summer Recreation Program at Valley Stream District 24 is a wonderful alternative to our full day summer camps. Housed at the William L. Buck School in Valley Stream, we offer a fun, safe and varied experience for children entering grades K - 6 Indoor and outdoor sports, Arts & Crafts, and playground activities combined with Special Event Days and exciting group activities form the heart of this stimulating and appealing partial day program. This is a perfect option for children attending the Summer Education Program.

Hours: 11am-3pm Location: The William L. Buck School, 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11581. For information and fees, please email [email protected] or call our office at 516-569-6733, ext. 218.

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Welcome to the Children’s Services FALL 2016 – WINTER 2017 DATES: ALL-STAR BASKETBALL Department of the JCC. Programs WITH COACH STEVE! Monday September 19, 26 Monday: Boys (Grade 2-5) are created to enhance the October 31 5:30pm-6:30pm imaginations of children from November 7, 14, 21, 28 Pre-school through Eighth grade. December 5, 12, 19 Tuesday: Boys (Grade K-1) 5:00pm-5:50pm Classes are designed to emphasize January 2, 9 both individual development and Tuesday September 20, 27 Tuesday: Boys (Grade 2-5) November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5:55pm-6:45pm interaction with other children. December 6, 13, 20 Wednesday: Boys (Grade K/P1A) Children are encouraged to explore January 3, 10 4:30pm-5:30pm their creativity through play in a Wednesday September 21, 28 Wednesday: Boys (Grade 5-7) safe and structured environment. November 2, 9, 16, 30 5:30pm-6:30pm December 7, 14, 21 Thursday: K/P1A January 4, 11 Sharon Levine 4:30pm-5:30pm Children’s Enrichment Coordinator Thursday September 15, 22, 29 Thursday: Grade 1-2 October 6, 27 Call 516-239-1354 or email 5:30pm-6:30pm November 3, 10, 17 [email protected] December 8, 15, 22 Children will learn the rules of basketball, January 5 as well as work on dribbling, passing, shooting and more! 8 child minimum. Fee: Monday $290 Tuesday $290 SOCCER WITH COACH MICHAEL Wednesday $266 Monday: Boys (K-P1A) Thursday $315 4:30pm-5:30pm Early Childhood Member: Monday $268 The coaching staff will instruct, challenge Tuesday $268 and facilitate development of your child’s Wednesday $246 skills in the game at any ability level. Thursday $290 Your child will learn the rules, strategy, and sportsmanship that will further enhance his enjoyment of the game. 8 child minimum. Fee: Monday $290 Early Childhood Member: Monday $268

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Finally Friday programs are for ART IN OUR WORLD MINI-GYM FOR BOYS children who are looking for after YOUNG DOODLERS BY Friday: (Grades K-P1A) school fun, recreation and learning. ABRAKADOODLE ART STUDIO 12:45pm-1:45pm at the JCC Transportation will be provided from Friday: (Grade K-P1A) This class has something for everyone! 12:45pm-1:45pm at the JCC Ateres Miriam, BBY, Darchei, HAFTR, For those children who love to play all sports, or want to learn how to play a variety of HALB Preschool, Shulamith, South Friday: (Grade 1-5) 1:45pm-2:45pm at the JCC sports, this class is for you! This class gives Shore, TAG and Yeshiva Ketana if a young children the opportunity to learn Fun for boys and girls! This program minimum number of six children skills in different sports in an exciting and will enable our doodlers to focus on educational atmosphere. register from that particular school. innovation. We promote individuality If your child’s school is not listed and by providing a secure atmosphere. 8 child minimum. you are interested in participating Activities for students will develop their Fee: $336 creativity, imagination, technique skills, in the Finally Friday program, please Early Childhood Member: $312 vocabulary, world vision and cognition. contact Sara Shapiro. Our students self esteem will “soar” along the art process. Please be advised that JUNIOR GYM from session to session lessons are always Sharon Levine NEW - no repeats. The curriculum has Friday: (Grades 1-5) 1:45pm-2:45pm Children’s Enrichment Coordinator been designed so a child can take classes at the JCC. Call 516-239-1354 or email on a continuous basis without repeating This class has something for everyone! For [email protected] lessons. those children who love to play all sports, or 8 child minimum. want to learn how to play a variety of sports, this class is for you! This class gives young Fee: $372 boys the opportunity to explore different FALL 2016 PROGRAM DATES: Early Childhood Member: $343 sports in an exciting and educational Friday September 23, 30 atmosphere. October 7, 28 8 child minimum. November 4, 11, 18 BRICKS 4 KIDZ Fee: $336 December 2, 9, 16, 23 Friday: (Grades K-P1A) Early Childhood Member $312 January 6 12:45pm-1:45pm at the JCC Bricks 4 Kidz classes build on the universal popularity of LEGO® bricks to deliver a high quality of educational play. Bricks 4 KARATE Kidz provides an enriching atmosphere Friday: (Grades K-P1A) where kids can develop their curiosity and 12:45pm-1:45pm at the JCC creativity, while having fun and socializing Friday: (Grades 1-5) in a non-competitive atmosphere. Kids 1:45pm-2:45 at the JCC construct a new model each week based on exciting themes from space to sports, This class is for beginners and students amusement parks to animals. Specific with some Karate experience. This class projects will vary depending on the skill will develop self confidence, coordination level of the children. Learn- Build-Play! and discipline. 8 child minimum. 8 child minimum. Fee: $372 Fee: $372 Early Childhood Member: $343 Early Childhood Member: $343

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JR. SPORT CLASS ROBOTICS FOR FUN LEARNING TO READ MUSIC AT GREAT PLAY Friday: (Grades 1-5) AND PLAY TUNES WITH Friday: (Grades K-P1A) 1:45pm-2:45pm at the JCC MUSICSTART 12:45pm-1:45pm at Great Play Learn mechanical design, construction, Friday: (Grade K-P1A) Players will have a lot of fun as they programming & teamwork skills. In pairs, 12:45pm-1:45pm at JCC develop fundamental motor skills, as well as using LEGO building elements, motors & Build skills and have fun. Using appropriate introductory sport skills, coordination and sensors, students build different robots & and familiar songs, MusicStart teaches agility. Motor skill activities include climbing, program them with a computer to move, all the necessary basics to get started. obstacle courses, balancing and tumbling. react & make sounds to solve challenges. The steppingstone MusicStart keyboard Sport skills include swinging a bat, kicking 8 child minimum. is designed for learning. It uses four a ball, throwing, shooting and dribbling instructive attachments that vary from Fee: $372 a basketball and much more. The Great color matching to letter matching to note Early Childhood Member $343 Play Interactive Arena will be the place for matching to reading standard sheet music. building a strong foundation, confidence This is great preparation for learning any and physical success. instrument. Keyboards will be provided for INTRODUCTION TO each class. Class size is limited to 18. KEYBOARD AND GUITAR Fee: $372 WITH MUSICSTART Fee: $372 Early Childhood Member $343 Early Childhood Member $343 Friday: (Grade 1-5) 1:45pm-2:45pm at JCC This class provides a fun and appropriate HIP HOP BY STUDIO INNA MULTISPORT AT GREAT PLAY initial exposure to playing and Friday: (Grades K-P1A) understanding music. This class will blend Friday: (Grades 1-5) 12:45pm-1:45pm at Studio Inna 1:45pm-2:45pm at Great Play two activities- one children want and one children need- playing the MusicStart Friday: (Grades 1-5) Players will have fun mastering 24 essential keyboard and playing the guitar. All 1:45pm-2:45pmat Studio Inna skills for six sports; soccer, baseball, foundational music concepts are covered, Fun and easy to learn choreograhy set to basketball, football, floor hockey and making this a great class to prepare a child the most current music. Hip Hop combines volleyball. Each week will focus on one skill to play a musical instrument. Instruments elements of dance and aerobic fitness. through instruction and specialized games. will be provided for each class. Sneakers a must! This will produce confident and successful athletes. Skills for two complementary sports Fee: $372 10 child minimum Early Childhood Member $343 will be learned each week. Fee: $372 Class size is limited to 18. Early Childhood Member $343 Fee: $372 TUTUS AND TAPS Early Childhood Member $343 Friday: (Grades K-P1A) 12:45pm-1:45pm at the JCC Come join in the fun with Miss Simone! Children learn ballet and tap through magical journeys, colorful scarf games, musical instruments and parachute activities. Children will develop confidence and self-esteem while improving their language and social skills in a fun environment! 8 child minimum. Fee: $336 Early Childhood Member: $312

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ProSoccerKids Karate Art in Our World Pre Ballet & Tap Ballet Tap and Nursery 3 & 4 Nursery 3 & 4 Nursery 3 & 4 Nursery Jazz with 3&4 Nursery 2:40-3:40 2:40-3:40 2:40-3:40 Mina Black 2:40-3:40 Temple Israel Temple Israel Temple Israel Beginners Temple Israel 9:00-10:00am JCC Boys All-Star Boys All Star Boys All Star Advanced Boys Soccer Basketball Basketball Basketball 10:45am-12:00pm Grades PreK-K-P1A Grade K-1 Grades K-P1A Grades K-P1A JCC 4:30-5:30 5:00-5:55 4:30-5:30 4:30-5:30 Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Conditioning with Mina Black All Star Basketball Boys All-Star Boys All Star Boys All Star Grade 2-5 Basketball Basketball Basketball All ages 5:30-6:30 Grade 2-5 Grade 5-7 Grade 1-2 10:00-10:45am Location TBD 5:55-6:45 5:30-6:30 5:30-6:30 JCC Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD

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Art in Our World Introduction to Jr. Sport Class Learning to Read HIp Hop by Robotics by by Abrakadoodle Keyboard and at Great Play Music and Play Studio Inna Bricks4Kidz Grades K-P1A Guitar with Grades K-P1A Tunes with Grades K-P1A Grade 1-5 12:45-1:45pm MusicStart 12:45-1:45pm MusicStart 12:45-1:45pm 1:45-2:45pm JCC Grade 1-5 Great Play Grades K-P1A Studio Inna JCC 1:45-2:45pm 12:45-1:45pm Grade 1-5 Grade 1-5 JCC JCC 1:45-2:45pm 1:45-2:45pm Karate by Studio Inna JCC Warren Levi Junior Gym Grades K-P1A Mini Gym for Boys Grade 1-5 12:45-1:45pm Grades K-P1A Bricks4Kidz MultiSport 1:45-2:45pm JCC 12:45-1:45pm Grades K-P1A for Boys at JCC JCC 12:45-1:45pm Grade 1-5 Great Play JCC 1:45-2:45pm Grade 1-5 JCC 1:45-2:45pm Great Play

For More Information please contact: Sharon Levine, Children’s Enrichment Coordinator Call 516-239-1354 or email [email protected]

16 www.guraljcc.org Valley Stream — District 24 Before & After-School Care and Enrichment Program

MARION & AARON GURAL JCC BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM. Sharona Arbeit, MS Ed. Director, Valley Stream Union Free School District 24 The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Care and Enrichment Program offers a safe, supervised and fun recreational and social group setting for Kindergarten through sixth graders at the William L. Buck, Robert W. Carbonaro and Brooklyn Avenue Schools. Children participate in sports, arts and crafts, games, literacy programs and more. Daily snacks are provided in the afternoon, as well as quiet time for homework. A cold breakfast is offered in the morning program. Highly trained group leaders and counselors go through extensive training at the JCC. Our goal to provide a safe, supervised and fun environment for your children during before and after school hours is always first and foremost on our agenda. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to insure proper programming and staffing. • There is a $25 registration fee per child • Daily program fees are $8.00 for the morning and $18.00 for the afternoon • Bills sent on a monthly basis • 3 day per week minimum • The program is closed on all school holidays, and on all half day clerical days. To register call Sharona Arbeit at 516-569-6733, ext.218

Licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

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FAMILY BINGO NIGHT CHOL HAMOED FAMILY TRIPS WINTER BREAK PROGRAMS Sunday, September 18, 2016, 5 – 7 PM THE ADVENTURE PARK MONSTER MINI GOLF FOR Sunday, February 26, 2017, 5 – 7 PM AT LONG ISLAND CHILDREN GRADES K – 8 Join us for another great night of Bingo! Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Pizza, salad, drinks and dessert will be served. Arrive at 11 AM – Orientation at 11:30 AM Leave JCC at 10 AM Prizes for all winners. Climb begins immediately following Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Final course must begin before 2:40 PM Sponsorship packages available for $100 Leave JCC at 11 AM and include bingo cards for the entire family Fee: $35 per person – Reservations required Pack your own lunch and set off on an and one of our new Marion & Aaron Gural With 10 trails, 15 zip lines, 5 difficulty adventure in golfing. Glow in the dark mini- JCC adult sweatshirts. levels, and over 140 challenge bridges, The golf course with 18 holes sets the stage Reservations required. Adventure Forest is the largest forest climbing for fun and adventure. Play two complete Please call the JCC at 516-569-6733 or park in New York. At the heart of the park rounds of golf; eat lunch in the private party email [email protected] is the main platform with 10 separate trails room. Round trip transportation from heading off and up into the tree tops. Each is 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst $18 per family includes one bingo card. color coded indicating the difficulty of the trail. Additional cards can be purchased for WEAR WHITE SHIRTS AND Like a ski mountain, each climber chooses $5 each GLOW IN THE DARK! their own level of challenge. Depending on Held at The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC the climber and the trails chosen, climbers $35 per child 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, New York can generally complete two to four trails Reservations required. during a three hour climbing session. Please call 516-569-6733 or email [email protected] Children must be 7 years old and up to climb Event will be held rain or shine, with the exception of severe weather, i.e. electrical storm or extremely high wind. Bring your own lunch and picnic on the grounds. Snacks and bottled water will be provided. For a closer look at the grounds, visit www.longislandadventurepark.org

WHITE POST FARMS SATURDAY NIGHT STAY & PLAY Thursday, October 20, 2016 Held on the following evenings: Gates open 10 AM November 12, December 10, January14 Join the JCC Family as we visit White Post 7 – 9:30 PM for Children Grades K – 5 Farms. Enjoy animal farm and petting zoo, Let the children have a blast while hay rides, pumpkin picking and Fall Festival Mom & Dad have their own play date. activities Children will participate in group games, arts & crafts activities, sports and other SUCCAH ON PREMISES fun events with their peers. Bring your lunch and have a succah picnic. Pizza, snacks and drinks provided Travel at your own pace and benefit from our (Cholov Yisrael) group rate $15 per person $10 per child Reservations required; must pick up group Reservations required by the Tuesday before voucher to enter the event. To reserve a ticket for either or both of Please call 516-569-6733 or these events, please call 516-569-6733 email [email protected] or email [email protected]

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INDOOR EXTREME SPORTS FOR AGES 7 AND UP SAVE THE DATES Thursday, December 29, 2016 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Thursday, January 26, 2017 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM FAMILY BINGO NIGHT — 5-7 PM Round trip transportation from Join us for another great night of Bingo! Pizza, salad, drinks and dessert will be served. 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst Prizes for all winners. One great location – 3 awesome activities! $18 per family includes one bingo card. Additional cards can be purchased for $5 each Age 7 – 10 Arena Laser tag. Held at The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, New York Play multiple rotating rounds of Laser Tag Sponsorship packages available for $100 and include bingo cards for the entire family in teams of 3 against 3. Which team will be and one of our new Marion & Aaron Gural JCC adult sweatshirts. the champion? Reservations required. Ages 11 – 14 Black Ops Laser Tag Please call the JCC at 516-569-6733 or email [email protected] Black Ops is the future of live action gaming. It is the most realistic force on force laser combat system in the world today and Sunday, March 12 PURIM 5777 Indoor Extreme Sports is proud to host the MISHLOACH MANOT L’MORDECHAI HATZADIK very first Black Ops Center right here in NYC! Help Feed those in Need in our Community! Forget Video Games! Black Ops integrates the We are looking for volunteers to pick up packages of non-perishable food that donors best of online gaming with the world’s most will leave outside their homes on Purim day. As you are delivering your own mishloach extreme sports, finally bringing paintball, manot fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot La’Evyonim and pick up the packages of food that airsoft and the first person shooter together. will be given to local people in need through our Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry. Black Ops replaces the “Honor System” with Avigail Borah, Student Chair Hi-Tech software that tracks every Hit & Kill, no more cheating! Most importantly, unlike today’s video games, BLACK OPS REQUIRES YOU TO GET OFF THE COUCH AND INTO THE GAME! All you need bring is you sense of adventure and your imagination. REALISTIC EQUIPMENT —Black Ops is powered by the newest US Military Spec projectile-less training platform currently deployed with the FBI, the US ARMY and tactical training academies around the world. Black Ops takes player our of the virtual worlds of today’s most popular video games and instead lets them compete in REAL WORLD environments. Ages 15 + (Must be15 year or older to participate) I Survived the Room; Club Escape You and your friends have been kidnapped and locked in a room. Will you find the clues and escape? $40 Per Child – Reservations Required

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PRACTICE SAT EXAM REVOLUTION PREP PRACTICE EXAM Sunday, September 18th 10:30am-2:30pm Check in from 9:45am-10:30am Register by: September 12th Adam Ratner, Academic Advisor Held at: The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. A proctored practice exam will help your child build testing endurance and give you a real-time snapshot of their testing SECOND ANNUAL CLASSP – CONSORTIA FOR performance. POETRY SLAM LEARNING AND SERVICE TO Upon enrollment, Academic Advisor, SUNDAY MARCH 19 SPECIAL POPULATIONS Adam Ratner, will schedule a score report review at a time convenient for Open to all High School students Sharona Arbeit, MS Ed. you. During the session, Adam Ratner Theme: To Be Announced will breakdown your child’s score to Program Coordinator Avigail Borah, Student Chair understand areas of strength and CLASSP is a unique opportunity offered weakness and develop a custom by The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in preparation plan. collaboration with the JCCs on Long Island TEENS IN ACTION CORPS Please Bring: Sharpened pencils, snack, and Ramapo for Children. Through this 2ND PLACE WINNER; water and approved calculator program, teens receive training in working POVERTY SLAM: UJA-Fed NY with people with special needs. They can To register Contact Adam Ratner at Teens in Action Corps joins high school earn college credit by attending a monthly (516) 366-1624 or visit https://store. students from all over the community in a seminar and volunteering to provide services revolutionprep.com/add_to_cart/165439 safe and fun environment. Through team and mentoring students with special All fees will be donated to the building, volunteer opportunities and needs. Students selected to participate in Marion & Aaron Gural JCC from community service projects students will the CLASSP program will also intern at the Revolution Prep. All score givebacks increase their leadership skills and develop JCC , assisting with our programs for the will be scheduled individually with the ability to impact their community in a special needs community. A small stipend is parents and students. positive way. included for the internship. Applicants must be high-school students aged 15 and over. Fee: $10 Teens in Action Corps meets two Monday Applications for the fall semester will be evenings per month. There is no fee for accepted beginning in July. this program. Participating students can be eligible for community service and For application information, please contact chessed hours. We look forward to having Sharona Arbeit 516-569-6733, ext. 218. or you join us as together we make a positive via email at [email protected]. impact on our community. This program is made possible by the J.E. & For further information, please call Z.B. Butler Foundation Sharona Arbeit 516-569-6733, ext. 218.

20 www.guraljcc.org Russian Division Enhance your Child’s Russian Language & Culture

Rainbow School — RUSSIAN LANGUAGE After school enrichment Classes of all levels of Russian Language program designed for families are offered for children and adults. Level of Russian decent who want to evaluation is available by appointment only. maintain their Russian language Levels of Russian classes are based on age and culture. and verbal proficiency. Instructors: Julia Golbin, Programs begin : Faina Dritz Sunday, September 11, 2016 and Yelena Melnichenko Wednesday, September 14, 2016 10 classes – $220.00 CHESS AND LOGICAL GAMES Registration form and any other Level 1 Beginners: Beginners: information is available on our Instructor: Julia Goblin website, www.guraljcc.org. Instructor: Anatoly Tonconogy, Sundays – 10:00am-11:00am Senior Master in Chess Groups 4 to 6 and 5 to 7 years old Join us on FaceBook www. Monday – 5:30pm-6:30pm Wednesday – 5:45pm-6:30pm Facebook.com/guraljcc Program is specifically designed for the youngest students. They learn Russian Ages: Pre-K through 1st Grade alphabet, get engaged in educational Taught in English Irina Vainblat, MS conversations through fun games, simple Director, Russian Division poems and interactive activities. This class will teach the principles of chess using unique teaching method developed Yulia Gross specifically for young children. Children’s Program Director Level 2 Intermediate: 10 classes-$250 Yelena Fridman Instructors: Faina Dritz Program Coordinators Yelena Melnichenko Diana Zelmanovich Groups 6 to 8 and 7 to 9 years old Advanced: Case Manager Sundays – 11:00pm-12:00pm Monday – 5:30 to 6:30 pm Mondays – 5:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday – 6:30 to 7:30 pm Wednesday – 5:00pm-6:00pm Ages: 6 and up This program builds on basic skills and Taught in English advances children to better understanding of Russian language, while developing This course facilitates the development of reading and writing skills. analytical skills, concentration and memory. It will help prepare students for tournaments. Thursday 4:30pm-6:30pm Privet and semi-private classes 10 classes – $250 available on request. For more information call Yulia Gross at 516-852-2277

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Math — BIOLOGY TUTORING REGENTS, HEBREW LESSONS FOR The overall goal of these classes is to HONORS AND AP CHILDREN teach children through mathematics Instructor: Yelena Melnichenko Sunday – 11:00am-12:00pm and Mondays – 4:30pm-5:30pm ways of thinking that are essential to Private/ Semi private and small group Ages 6 to 10 years old future work and civic life. Focus on classes Available on request. grade and ability appropriate problem Children will learn Hebrew alphabet, how For more information call Yulia Gross to read and wright print and script. Learn solving strategies, logic, brain teasers 516-852-2277 that strengthen mathematical Hebrew songs and poems for children. thinking and analytical skills. THE LITERARY CLUB 10 lessons – $200.00 “WORD BUILDERS” Math–Elementary School Ages 4 - 13 MUSIC WITH MOMMY Instructor: Alina Lubarsky Sunday – 10:00am-11:00am Wednesday, 4:30pm-5:30pm Intensive study of the Russian language based on Russian and international Ages 20 months to 36 months Math–Brain Teasers literary classics will expand the children’s This program is designed for a very young Instructor: Alina Lubarsky vocabulary, understanding of the children and their parents. It is based on the Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:30 pm language, pronunciation and promote methods of Sergei and Ekaterina Zheleznov, 10 classes - $350.00 memorization ability. An informal and and is used on early childhood centers Math tutoring creative environment during lessons will around the world. This progressive system Middle and high School program encourage communication with peers helps toddlers to develop speech, music and Test prep SAT, ACT, Regents and will develop better conversational other essential skills through singing familiar Instructors: Alina Lubarskiy and Oleg Soroka and social skills songs, dancing and playing games. Private/semi private and small group 10 classes – $200 classes available on request For more MOMS AND TOTS information call Yulia Gross 516-852-2277 Instructor: Irina Pidlypna “BUTTERFLY” Taught in Russian A CHILDREN’S PUPPET THEATRE MATH CLUB Offered Mondays and Fridays Instructors: Miron and Edith Galperin Instructor; Julia Golbin Held at the JCC Sundays: – 11:00am-12:00 pm — Ages 4 to 6 Sundays – 10:00 am to 11:00 am 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst $20.00 per class Children ages 8-11 18-24 months 10:30am-11:30am 12:00pm-1:45pm — Ages 7 & up 9-18 months 11:45am-12:45pm $35.00 per class $25.00 per class Classes provide the right amount of Each year we delight our audience with a If your kids like to solve Brain teasers, if they structured activities to stimulate toddler’s new musical puppet theatre production! are looking for out of the box solutions to senses and teach them valuable skills As a part of our program, your child will difficult questions this class is for them. while having fun. Class includes music and learn to speak with expression and feeling, This class is based on principals of Math movement, beanbags, puppets, instruments, and recite Russian poetry and prose. Every Olympiads, The Perelman system and marching parades and so much more! lesson and rehearsal focuses on expressive Singapore math enrichment program. 10 classes – $200 movement, speech and creative imagination. We develop confidence and social skills through acting and role play. Skills that our SUNDAY STUDIOS children acquire through our puppet theater EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS allow them to develop not only on stage, but in life as well. These skills will help our Offered through our Russian Division. young actors overcome their inhibitions and fears, focus on their artistic talents, feel more confident and self reliant.

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SAND ART STUDIO – ADVANCED OLDER ADULTS Children ages 7 to 10 years old Sundays – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm RUSSIAN COME ALIVE – SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM Liquid sand art, design development, creation of Decorative jewelry and element A social day program designed to meet the needs of the growing of décor. Sand animation – unlimited socially isolated Russian senior citizens. The program offers a wide possibilities for creative Fantasy. range of recreational and social activities including trips and outings. 10 classes – $250.00 Morning snack and lunch are offered with door-to-door transportation on a limited basis. We offer therapeutic activities in a comfortable, ART STUDIO 1 – safe, home-like environment, providing socialization and emotional BEGINNERS support. Financial arrangements are made through long-term care Sundays – 12:00pm-1:00pm with Medicaid. 4 to 6 years old Kids will learn the basics of art, develop and explore there interest and art For further information, mediums and work on their ability to express themselves. please call 10 classes – $200.00 Irina Vainblat, 516-569-6733 ext. 214.

TEEN PROGRAMS: THSC CLUB TEENS HELPING SENIOR CITIZENS Ages 15 to 19 This Club is a student-led program which provides its members with opportunities to crevice senior citizens, build character, and develop a sense of leadership. Teens will research topics of healthy nutrition and lifestyle and present it to the elderly members of our “Come Alive” JCC senior social day care. Two meetings a month on Mondays and two presentations a month Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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OPEN YOUR MIND, EXPAND One Leader, a Million Prime Ministers: David Ben-Gurion’s Engagement YOUR HORIZONS, MEET NEW with the Israeli Public with special guest Dr. Paula Kabalo FRIENDS AND ENJOY! CHOOSE Director, Ben-Gurion Research Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism and BGU’s FROM OUR POTPOURRI OF International Graduate Program in Israel Studies ENTERTAINING AND EXCITING Monday, September 19, 2016 — 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm CLASSES – MANY BRAND NEW, Held at Temple Israel, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY No fee SOME YOUR OLD FAVORITES.

Rachayle Deutsch, O.K.A.Y. SHMONEH ESREI Director, Ext. 222 A Networking Group for Women whose Instructor – Michal Horowitz Children Live in Israel. Share the joy, the An Understanding and Exploration – INTRODUCTION TO challenges and helpful tips. Counting our Words and Making our MICROSOFT WORD One Monday per month – 7:00 pm–8:30 pm Words Count. With Sharper Training Solutions, Inc. Upcoming meetings: Tuesdays 11:30 am –12:30 pm September 12, November 7, December 5, November 1 and 15, December 6 and 20 Learn the basics of word processing January 9 including creating a document, saving, $50 for the series $15 per class editing, formatting and much more. No fee Pre-requisite: Computer kindergarten. COOKING CONCEPTS: FREE AT LAST! Tuesday evening September 20 JUDAICA JEWELED DESIGN 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Chef Naomi Ross Instructor – Ofra Levine Fee: $40 For health and well-being many people are Create a stunning, one-of-a-kind honey dish attempting to free themselves of some part for the New Year, under the guidance of a of their diet. Carb-free, fat-free, sugar-free ... INTRODUCTION TO professional jewelry designer. but hopefully not taste-free! This series will PHOTOSHOP Tuesday evening September 13th be dedicated to accommodating special With Sharper Training Solutions, Inc. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm diets with delicious recipes and techniques. Become an instant graphic artist by Fee: $40 Wednesdays 9:30 am – 12:30 pm working with images and pictures in November 16 – Gluten Free. Baking and Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to alter cooking without wheat, barley, spelt, oats images including sizing, shaping and or rye can be challenging, even for the most coloring. Re-touch, filter and add effects seasoned cooks. We’ll give you the tips you to create works of art or just make your need to do it right and provide a guide to digital photos look the way you want gluten-free products. them to. Pre-requisite: For intermediate and advanced computer users. December 14 - Sugar Free. Whether for health or weight reasons many people Wednesday evening November 16 are looking to omit or replace their sugar. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm This class will discuss and demonstrate Fee: $40 healthy alternatives. January 11 - White Free. Many health gurus have identified refined white flour, sugar and potatoes as inflammatory ingredients linked with weight gain and lethargy. This class will focus on whole foods eating and shifting your dietary patterns. $165 for the series – $60 per class

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MEDITATION AND SPANISH DEFENSIVE DRIVING MINDFULNESS Instructor – Batya Goodman Chaverim and our JCC are offering an official Instructor – Patricia Orshan Conversational Spanish. Learn household Defensive Driving course for the community. Need to get off the “Stress Express?” Try a Spanish in a relaxed and fun setting. Gets points off your license and a discount course in mindfulness! Learn a technique 6 Wednesday mornings — on your insurance. Choose the night. for paying attention to your life. Increase 10:00 am –11:00 am Monday, September 12 begins at 7:00 pm mental, physical and emotional well-being. Beginning November 2 Monday, November 14 begins at 7:00 pm Wednesday evenings — Fee: $108 Fee: $60 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm December 7, 14, 21 MAH JONGG YOGA FOR WOMEN $40 for the series Instructor – Hannah Berman Instructor – Miriam Abrahams $15 per class Refresh your skills or learn this entertaining Strengthening, stretching, restorative -– game from scratch. from beginners to experienced who THE GOLDEN NOTES CHOIR 6 Wednesday mornings — enjoy a slow flow. Instructor –Zvi Klein 10:00 am –11:30 am Thursday mornings — 9:30 am –10:30 am Beginning November 2 Join us for a joyful hour of singing in Beginning September 8 several languages with lots of good cheer. Fee: $75 Fee: $20 per class All welcome. Tuesday mornings — BRIDGE PILATES 11:00 am –12:00 pm Instructor – Fran Rosenberg Instructor – Barbara Weinberg, Suggested donation $5 Challenge your mind and enjoy this classic Certified Pilates Instructor game! This is an intermediate level class.. A full body workout which will include 8 Monday mornings — 9:45 am –11:45 am ISRAELI DANCE both strengthening the core and Beginning November 7 Instructor – Danny Uziel lengthening of all muscle groups as well Fee: $250 as increased flexibility. Discover muscles Dance with the very best in an authentic you never knew you had! All levels welcome. Israeli dance class. Evening lessons also available.. Intermediate to advanced level. Tuesday & Thursday mornings CANASTA 8:00 am – 9:00 am Wednesday mornings — Beginning September 6 10:00 am –12:00 pm Instructor – Hannah Berman Fee: $15 per class Fee: $12 Beginners, come learn this all-time favorite game that will guarantee hours of fun. 6 Thursday mornings — BRING OUT THE ARTIST WITHIN YOU DECORATIVE PAINTING 11:00 am –12:30 pm Instructor – Gila Roslyn Instructor – Bernice Corbin Beginning November 3 6 Tuesday afternoons — 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Learn fantastic painting techniques such Fee: $75 Beginning November 22 as stenciling, faux finishing and furniture pattern designing. EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY From beginners to advanced, through a JEWISH FOLK AND CHORAL MUSIC series of still life arrangements, students Lots of fun for any level. Supplies will will learn observation and to understand Instructor – Rabbi Meir Mitelman be provided. structure and form using a variety of Tuesdays, November 8 & 15 2 Mondays — November 7 and 14 materials. We will explore composition, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 10:00-11:30 am color, line, shading and special relationships. Fee: $45 No fee Fee: $125 for the series

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Special Needs — Programs and L.I.F.E. “Long Island Friends Experience” support groups for people of all ages Enriching the lives of adult’s with special with special needs and their families. needs (age 23+). The long running LIFE Socialization and Recreation program brings together high functioning adults with special needs. This program offers the opportunity to foster friendship’s in a warm, supportive and congenial atmosphere. The group meets three (3) times monthly and enjoys classes, educational workshops, community trips and recreational activities. Program Includes: Bowling, Bingo, Art Therapy, Game Night, Cooking lessons, Holiday Parties, Self-Advocacy support, Support groups, Trips into the community and more…… This program is made possible by a grant with VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND the JE and ZB Butler Foundation. EMPLOYMENT CENTER (VTEC) PLAY GOLF – GOLF LESSONS In partnership with local businesses, our FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG I-SPACE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES Vocational Training and Employment Center The I-Space (Inviting Special Populations to helps individuals with special needs make Ages 10 and over. Access Community Environments) program vital contributions to the American Sessions are held in the Spring and Fall will offer adults (ages 22+) with special needs workforce through professional and on Sundays and Wednesdays the opportunity to gain a sense of fulfillment personal development. VTEC provides Day & Times to be announced through their placement in appropriate hands-on job experience for young adults paid employment. I-Space will work to with special needs through internships and The JCC Play Golf program allows participants identify placements suitable to their skill employment at local businesses. We foster with physical, emotional, sensory or level and abilities through skills assessments, strong community relationships, ensuring developmental disabilities to gain the many in addition to in-depth workplace and task both parties get the support they need. benefits that the game of golf teaches. The evaluations. I-Space also offers financial and VTEC benefits include: program is fun and focuses on a physical and legal counseling for parents and caregivers social component, giving participants a sense • Vocational assessments in order to avoid any conflict between of accomplishment and self worth. • Internship opportunities benefits (ie. Social Security) and income. • Job placement Golf lessons are taught by PGA professionals If you know someone in the community who • Ongoing support & supported with one on one volunteers. is interested in participating in this new and • Relevant workshops Pre-registration is required. exciting program, please contact: • Social opportunities Maximum 20 participants. Naomi Weisenberg, LMSW, Program Partial funding for this program is made possible by: Fee $10 per session Coordinator at 516-569-6733 Ext 205 or J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation & UJA-Federation of New York This program is made possible by the Sports for Youth by email at [email protected]. Initiative of the UJA-Federation of New York. No Fee.

NEW! GATEWAYS — A sports program for youth and young adults with Intellectual Disabilities including Fragile X Syndrome, Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other intellectual disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success through sports. Gateways will provide 2 semesters,12 weeks each, of sports activities including soccer, basketball, track & field and bowling and will culminate in a sports Olympic day involving the community at large. Gateways in made possible by a grant from UJA-Federation.

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NEW! CLUB L.I.F.E. Special Needs Caregiver Promoting Individual Health Support Group and Wellness While attention and assistance is given to individuals with special needs, the people For adults (age 18+) with Autism, Intellectual caring for them are often forgotten. Join our or Developmental Disabilities and Physical Caregiver support group, geared specifically disabilities. Individuals with Special Needs to those caring for a family member with may not have all the opportunities to special needs. This group will allow the experience and learn about a healthy often invisible person behind the chair the lifestyle. This four (4) week program will opportunity to talk about how having a include: Physical Health Education, Yoga, special needs child or family member effects Exercise and much more... their life and let’s them express their feelings Monday November 7, 14, 21, 28 6:00-7:00pm about the care they give to their family Pre-registration required- Limited registration. Music School member. This group provides caregivers Please call Naomi Weisenberg, Coordinator a safe place to express their frustration, The Music School is a new program, which for more information at 516 569 6733 Ext. 205 anxiety and fears in the presence of a caring offers children (ages 9+) and adults with or email [email protected]. social worker. The social worker will provide special needs the opportunity to enjoy support, empowerment and will work with Jumpstart — Jumpstart is a program private music classes with a professionally the group to help the participants identify for high functioning teens and young adults trained and experienced music teacher. coping mechanisms. She will also offer (ages 13 to 22) with special needs. Jumpstart Lessons can be given on a variety of referrals and provide information regarding focuses on expanding the wide range of instruments and are currently being given services as needed. recreational, social, ADL and appropriate life on the keyboard, drums and baritone horn, skills each individual already possesses. This Classes are 30 minutes long, and take place Schedule to be announced. unique program will increase the skill sets on Wednesday afternoons (depending on No fee. of each participant by building on existing demand). For further information please call strengths and developing the additional If you know someone in the community Naomi Weisenberg, LMSW at sensibilities and expertise needed to secure who is interested in participating in this new 516 569 6733 Ext 205. a future filled with friendships, meaningful and exciting program, please contact employment and personal satisfaction. Naomi Weisenberg, LMSW, Program Our weekly program consists of one of Coordinator at 516 569 6733 Ext 205 or by OPWDD the following activities every week: email at [email protected]. REIMBURSEMENT GRANT SMART ART — Art and Education program The first session is free and subsidies are This coveted grant from the Family Support CHILL AND SKILLS — A combination available for subsequent sessions, which Services Department of the New York State of fun recreational, socialization and ADL bring the fee down to $15 per session after Office for People with Developmental skilled based activities. completing the subsidy request. Disabilities (OPWDD) reimburses families of and individuals with special needs for MOVE AND GROOVE — A combination specific out of pocket expenses that are of sports and group exercise activities Special Needs Support Group not generally covered by insurance. (ie. Yoga, Zumba). This group is geared towards adults with Certain eligibility status and LIFT YOUR GIFTS — Teaching soft job special needs, offering support and the documentation is required. and social skills, through role playing, opportunity to share and discuss issues discussion, and games. and struggles that they face in their lives. Ongoing - no fee. Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:15 PM. The facilitator, who is a special needs staff The program schedule for Fall 2016 member, encourages the members of the to be announced. group to engage in problem solving, offers Dinner included in all programs Fee: $15 per session

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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CLASSP SUPPORT GROUP (T.B.I.) Consortia for Learning and Service to SPECIAL EVENTS This program provides ongoing socialization, Special Populations CLASSP is a unique emotional support and friendship opportunity offered by The Marion & Aaron MUSIC FOR AUTISM opportunities. In addition, support, respite Gural JCC in collaboration with the JCCs on Orchestrating Stronger Lives and resources are offered to family members. Long Island and Camp Ramapo. Through Music for Autism enhances quality of life Exercise, counseling, lunch and guest this program, teens receive training in and raises public awareness through autism- speakers are all incorporated into the working with children with special needs. friendly, interactive concerts developed weekly program at Temple Hillel. Our TBI They can earn college credit through specifically for individuals with autism and Program also offers cognitive rehab and C.W. Post by attending monthly seminars their families. The concerts feature professional group psychotherapy on Mondays at and volunteering to provide services and musicians, including Tony Award winners, he Marion & Aaron Gural JCC. mentoring students with special needs. Grammy-nominated classical artists, and For information contact Lisa Barnett, LCSWR Applicants must be high-school students Pulitzer Prize winners. To ensure equal access at (516)569-6733. aged 15 and over. for all, every Music for Autism concert is fully The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Applications for the fall semester will be subsidized. Families note that the concerts 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst accepted beginning in July. help fill a major psychosocial void, enabling them to enjoy enriching activities that are Mondays – 10:00am–1:00pm For application information please contact inclusive and to experience the joy and power Fee: $10.00 Sharona Arbeit at 516-569-6733, ext. 216 of music as a family. Please join us on Sunday or [email protected]. Fridays – 10:00am–12:00pm October 30, 2016 for the next concert. Fee $5.00 This program is made possible by the Sunday October 30, 2016 –11:00 am-12:00 pm J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation. This program is made possible in part by the Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation. HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD LEGALLY AND FINANCIALLY Workshop for Parent of Children and Young Adults with Special Needs This presentation educates parents and caregivers about estate planning for special needs families. The speakers will review government benefits available to individuals with disabilities; discuss guardianship issues and deadlines; and explain what supplemental needs trusts are, how to fund them, and how they differ from other kinds of trusts. They’ll talk to parents about selecting trustees, accumulating and protecting assets without jeopardizing benefits, and the importance of writing wills and leaving letters of intent for future caregivers. Every parent of a child with disabilities must make decisions designed to protect that child for the rest of his or her life, and this seminar provides an outline for that critical process. Pre-registration required Sunday October 30, 2016 –11:00 am-12:00 pm

28 www.guraljcc.org The Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry

The Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry is a joint initiative of the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Five Towns and UJA-Federation of New York and is supported by the Five Towns Community Chest and the Inwood Charities Fund. The pantry assists individuals and families by providing nutritious non-perishable food packages consisting of tuna fish, pasta, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, breakfast cereal and much more. We also provide toiletries such as shampoo, deodorant, tooth brushes and toothpaste and diapers. There are many ways you can help. We accept kosher non-perishable food products, toiletries, cleaning products and paper goods. You may also make a monetary contribution. We are always seeking a team of dedicated volunteers to assist in sorting, organizing, packaging and delivering food to those in need who cannot come into the pantry. We are also looking for volunteers to organize a food drive at their school, synagogue, club or place of employment. Please contact the Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry at 516-295-5678 for ways to get involved.

This program is funded by the Safety Net Initiative of UJA-Federation.

www.guraljcc.org 29 Project Kadima Support Services for Single Parent Jewish Families

Sincerest wishes that you continue to provide The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is proud to introduce such an invaluable service to the community. a new initiative for single parent Jewish households – Dr. David Pelcovitz

You have been such a huge help to me. A single parent’s struggles are unique and often overwhelming. Together we can help families Until now, I honestly could not have made confront and overcome these challenges and move upward and onward. it without the help of Kadima/JCC. – M. G. Our Program Includes: On behalf of my children and myself, I would • Short term one-on-one counseling like to thank you very much for the wonderful UPCOMING backpacks that you gave us and all of the • Support Groups: WORKSHOP school supplies!! The kids are so excited and Women’s Support Groups – THREE STEPS TO TAKE have been showing me everything they got. bi-weekly with Jill Alper, LCSW – IF YOU ARE DIVORCED What a wonderful gift to warm up their 7:00 - 9:00 pm OR THINKING OF DIVORCE hearts for the upcoming school year! – V.W. Mens Support Groups – with Dr. Deb Hirschhorn (Dr. Deb) monthly with Abba Cohen, LMHC I wanted to take a moment to thank you 8:30 - 9:30 pm Wednesday Evening September 14 and everyone in the JCC so much for your Children’s Workshops – kind assistance and hard work. Words with Robin Daar, RN LCSW – 7:00 pm – No Fee cannot express enough how thankful we please call are for your organization. I want to thank • Entitlements Assistance you for your assistance during this extremely • Lectures and Workshops difficult time in our lives and for working hard UPCOMING WORKSHOP and reaching out to other organizations • Telephone Reassurance to help us in any way possible. JCC is a big, LOOKING INTO warm family and we feel very loved and • Family Programs LINKEDIN welcome by everyone that is involved in your • Special Events with Heather Rottmund, wonderful organization. May Hasham bless Career Counselor you all and give you the strength and sources If you or anyone you know would Monday Evening to continue the wonderful work you all doing benefit from Project Kadima, November 21 to help others. – R.N. please contact Rachayle Deutsch, 7:00 pm – No Fee Program Coordinator at 516-569-6733 ext.222 The Rosh hashana package was so or email [email protected] thoughtful! We enjoyed using everything!! Thanks again for all that you do. – M.O. Please send a very big thank you to all those Thank you so so sooo much!!! I’m really looking Thank you so much for the lovely gift. responsible for putting together the package. forward to attending the support groups and I The shabbas board is beautiful and I look Do you know all these years I’ve been using appreciate so much that you were able to switch forward to using it sukkos and beyond. a regular wood cutting board as my challah them around for me!! Thanks a ton!! – M.E. A g’mar tov! – D.S. board and I’ve always been wanting a special Thanks SO MUCH for an amazing day challah board. Now I finally have one. Kseva Just to let you know that last night’s yesterday!!!! The kids REALLY enjoyed!!! vchasema tovah. – C.D. presentation was excellent and appreciated The rides were just perfect for their age and the content and speakers. Thanks. – M.B. everyone had a blast!!!!!! Tizku limitzvos! – S.L.

30 www.guraljcc.org Older Adult Programs Physical, Social and Intellectual Activities

Older Adult Department — PARTNERS IN CARING CAFÉ EUROPA The JCC programs for men and women 60 The UJA Partners in Caring Initiative is a A weekly gathering of older adults years and older offer a variety of physical, program to partner a social service agency enhancing their past with a feel of European social and intellectual activities and events with local synagogues as a means of flavor. Enjoy meeting new people with a with the opportunity to socialize and relax in reaching Jewish community members in little nosh, Yiddish humor, lectures, movies, congenial company. need. To this end, The Marion & Aaron Gural music and more. Our professional staff will provide support, JCC provides programs and services in Tuesdays – 12:30pm-2:30pm information, resources and guidance through seven local synagogues. The JCC provides Starting November 1, 2016 a person’s later years in response to the unique and successful on- site programs, Congregation Beth Sholom, changing needs in one’s life. The Golden educational workshops as well as concrete 390 Broadway, Lawrence Years can truly be the best years of one’s life! social work services to members of the Through our programs and satellite groups, congregational community. Services may Fee: $2 we will challenge you to explore new fields include but are not limited to: and endeavors. All newcomers are welcome! • Information and referral L’CHAIM CLUB Senior adult offerings include: • Support to help navigate various Join this lively group of older adults who • Exercise human service systems • Health Seminars come together to exercise, socialize and • Organize and/or facilitate • Discussion Groups enjoy an array of lectures, entertainment and educational workshops • Lectures wonderful discussions. The group is always • Holocaust Survivors Group • Crisis Intervention growing and welcomes new friends. • Caregivers’ Support Group • Screening to identify problem(s) and Wednesdays – Once a Month • Parties facilitate connection to and intervention 12:00pm-2:00pm • Holiday Celebrations by the most appropriate The Marioin & Dates TBA Due to the rise in costs and a decrease in Arron Gural JCC service program, or Valley Stream Jewish Center, outside funding we are appealing to all of when indicated, another community- 322 N. Corona Ave., Valley Stream our older adults to become members of based service provider. Fee: $2 your JCC for a tax-deductible fee of $30. The JCC is committed to providing Your assistance will help sustain, as well as quality services to the most vulnerable enhance, our programs. part of the community Please see CANASTA, BRIDGE & Partners in Caring satellite programs below for program schedules. MAH JONGG Cathy P. Byrne, MS, RN Card players wanted. Come alone or bring Associate Executive Director for Adults, a friend for a fun afternoon at the JCC. Older Adults and Special Needs SHALOM CLUB Enjoy meeting new people, good Mary Sheffield A unique group of retired professionals conversation and challenging games. Program Director with a zest for intellectual stimulation and Pre-registration a must by calling Jewish enrichment. The club will focus on Lisa Barnett, LCSW-R 516-569-6733. Director, Social Work and Community social, cultural and educational experiences. Wednesdays – 1:00pm-3:00pm Support Services A wide variety of speakers will ensure lively discussions. Exercise at 11 am, lunch, Starting September 7, 2016 Jaclyn Bieder, LMSW followed by a program. The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Judy Goldberg, LCSW 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst Alisa Katz, LMSW Mondays – 11:00am-1:30pm Social Work and Community Support Services Starting October 31, 2016 Fee: $1 Temple Hillel, 1000 Rosedale Road, Valley Stream Fee: $4

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FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE GOTTA DANCE – LUNCH & LEARN WOMEN’S DANCE GROUP – 60+ Come exercise your body, schmooze, Join friends for a lovely afternoon meet new friends and enjoy lively Spend a joyful afternoon stepping out starting with lunch followed by an array discussions at our haimish JCC. with friends to upbeat music and of lectures and speakers that will peak choreographed movements as you practice All are welcome. your interest. All are welcome. a variety of dance routines. All are invited Pre-registration is required. Wednesdays – 1:00pm-3:00pm to join our original senior dance troupe. Starting September 14, 2016 The group will build close friendships and Call the JCC for more information. The Marioin & Arron Gural JCC gain personal satisfaction in our 12:30pm-2:00pm 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst “Gotta Dance Group”. Starting Date To Be Announced Fee: $1 Mondays –1:30 pm. – 2:30 p.m. Malverne Jewish Center Starting October 31, 2016 1 Norwood, Avenue, Malverne

MEN’S CLUB The Marioin & Arron Gural JCC Fee: $3 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst Come schmooze, share and engage Pre-registration required in stimulating and lively current events YOUNG AT HEART discussions. Meet new friends and This monthly gathering offers friendship, spend Thursday afternoons at the JCC. SAFETY NET - ENTITLEMENTS PROGRAM camaraderie along with lunch and Thursdays – 1:00pm-2:15pm wonderful lectures and speakers. Starting September 15, 2016 Are you in need of free guidance regarding Call the JCC for information. entitlements such as Social Security, widow The Marioin & Arron Gural JCC benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, health Wednesdays – 1:00pm-3:00pm 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst insurance, etc. Or are you in need Once a Month Fee: $1 of emotional support and advocacy Starting Date To Be Announced regarding caregiver concerns, parenting concerns, resources for children with Young Israel of West Hempstead 630 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead ZUMBA GOLD special needs, etc. No fee. IThis unique fitness program features If you have a concern and don’t know zesty Latin music with exhilarating, where to turn for help, contract easy-to-follow moves, specifically tailored Lisa Barnett, LCSW-R, Project Entitlements ENGAGE – VOLUNTEER for active older adults. Come join this at 516-569-6733. OPPORTUNITIES fun friendly dance-fitness class. No fee. Engage is a new UJA-Federation of New York For more information call 516- 569-6733. Entitlements Program is made possible by the funded program designed to encourage Safety Net Initiative of UJA-Federation of New York. Thursdays – 2:00pm-3:00pm volunteerism among “boomers” as well as Starting September 1, 2016 persons of all ages. This program will create SENIOR DAY volunteer opportunities on Long Island in The Marioin & Arron Gural JCC Free identification cards, fingerprinting, the areas of poverty/near poverty, frail and 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst blood pressure checks and other educational isolated elderly and food insecurity. The No fee. resources. RSVP by calling the JCC at program will match volunteers’ lifelong This program is funded by the Nassau County 516-569-6733. skills and personal interests with volunteer Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs, the NYSDA and opportunities. the Federal Administration on Aging. Monday, November 14 – 11:00–1:30 p.m. If you are interested in becoming Temple Hillel an Engage volunteer and/or have 1000 Rosedale Rd, Valley Stream an opportunity for volunteers, Fee: $4.00 (includes lunch) please contact Judy Goldberg, LCSW, at 516-569-6733.

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COME ALIVE REMEMBER WHEN PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC provides An integrated weekly social day program The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC, in a social day care program called “Come for those with early memory loss. This cooperation with the Parkinson’s Support Alive”, for persons with dementia and other unique gathering provides social and Group Foundation of Long Island, Inc., impairments. Come Alive provides an intellectual activities through the use of art, provides a weekly yearr ound Tuesday opportunity for homebound older adults music, current events, and other innovative Activity Center at the JCC from 11:00am- to participate in social, recreational and cognitive therapies. Kosher lunch will be 2:00pm. The purpose of this group is to intellectual activities in a bi-weekly structured provided and door-to-door transportation bring together Parkinsonians, spouses, and program. Kosher lunch will be provided is available on a limited basis. their families, in order to help them better and door-to-door handicap accessible Call the JCC for information and understand the nature of the condition, transportation is available on a limited basis. program fee information gain confidence, courage and optimism, Your loved one can socialize in a supervised at 516-569-6733. learn about proper exercise and “come and stimulating environment. Arrangements out” and join in community activities. The can be made for people with long term care Pre-registration is a must. scope of activities includes physical exercise, through Medicaid. For further information Tuesdays – 9:00am-2:00pm speech, handwriting, relaxation, socialization, and program fee, please call 516-569-6733. Starting September 6, 2016 discussions, entertainment and rap sessions Transportation is available but limited. to discuss common problems. Congregation Sons of Israel Pre-registration required. 111 Irving Place, Woodmere For further information, call the JCC at Mondays and Thursdays – 9:00am – 2:00pm 516-569-6733. Starting September 8, 2016 Tuesdays, Ongoing – 11:00am-2:00pm Congregation Sons of Israel The Marion & Arron Gural JCC 111 Irving Place, Woodmere 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst Fee: $7 TISH AND DISH Come join us Friday mornings for a little taste of Shabbot. Enjoy zmirot, parsha review, a delicious nosh of potato kugel and music in a warm, heimishe atmosphere. Call 516-569-6733 for more information. Fridays – 10:00am-11:30am Starting November 4, 2016 The Marion & Arron Gural JCC 2017 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst Pre-registration required by calling 516-569-6733. Fee: $2

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Adult & Older Adult CONNECT TO CARE WIDOW AND WIDOWERS Department — Are you still affected by the recession? SUPPORT GROUP Reaching out to our clients, their families Many of us find ourselves in need of The objective of this six week group is to and our community, The Marion & Aaron support – even those of us who have provide support for the recently bereaved Gural JCC Social Work Department offers never before had the need to access in a caring and warm atmosphere. There support groups and counseling to individuals assistance. UJA-Federation of New York will be the opportunity to work through in the community. These support groups created the “Connect to Care” initiative grief, examine feelings and discover inner serve to facilitate the adjustment in a that capitalizes on its capacity to strengths. New group sessions begin change of lifestyle, provide information, respond to a community wide crisis. throughout the year. and enable individuals to share experiences Comprehensive services include Pre-registration is required. and feelings in a supportive environment. the following: Fee: $40 for six week group. We invite you to come and join our 1. Employment and career transition support outreach programs listed here. services including job networking For more information call and career seminars; Judy Goldberg, LCSW at 516-569-6733.

Cathy P. Byrne, MS, RN 2. Financial consultation, debt COUNSELING Associate Executive Director for Adults, counseling and budget assistance; Licensed, clinical social workers are available Older Adults and Special Needs 3. Legal services; for individual counseling and home visits. Mary Sheffield 4. Supportive counseling and Jewish Medicare and select private insurance Program Director spiritual care. programs are accepted. Lisa Barnett, LCSW-R Call Jaclyn Bieder, LMSW at All calls are kept strictly confidential. Director, Social Work and Community 516-569-6733 for assistance. To schedule an appointment, please call Support Services Lisa Barnett, LCSW-R for details at Jaclyn Bieder, LMSW SAFETY NET - 516-569-6733. Judy Goldberg, LCSW ENTITLEMENTS PROGRAM Alisa Katz, LMSW Are you in need of free guidance Social Work and Community Support Services MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS regarding entitlements such as Social SUPPORT GROUP Security, widow benefits, Medicare, We are excited to be forming a weekly NEWLY SEPARATED AND Medicaid, SSI, health insurance, etc. Or are you in need of emotional support support and socialization group for persons DIVORCED and advocacy regarding caregiver with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), In a warm and The objective of this program is to help concerns, parenting concerns, resources unique setting, we will promote fitness, participants through what can be one of for children with special needs, etc. enjoy programs and form friendships as the most trying experiences of one’s life. we learn, share and grow together. If you have a concern and don’t know The group is designed for “new singles” where to turn for help, contract If you or anyone you know would be (those who have been either separated or Lisa Barnett, LCSW-R, Project interested in joining our group please contact divorced for a year of less). Participants will Entitlements Cathy Byrne, MS, RN at 516-569-6733. have the opportunity to share experiences, at 516-569-6733. feelings and resources with each other Mondays, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. and thus, support one another through Entitlements Program is made possible by Starting Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 the Safety Net Initiative of UJA-Federation. the common stages of becoming a The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC single person. 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst Pre-registration is required by calling Fee: $5.00 516-569-6733.

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COMFORT ZONE - ALZHEIMERS’S DAY CENTER CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP LGBT AGING SUPPORT GROUP The JCC is pleased to institute a weekly Are you caring for an elderly loved one? A monthly support group will take place day program for adults with Alzheimer’s You may find yourself trying to meet the for LGBT older adults offering a safe Disease or related disorders. demands of work, family and caregiving, and confidential environment to share If you or your loved one would benefit from all at the same time; meeting everyone else’s support and learn from each other. a protective, nurturing center that includes needs but your own. The stress, anxiety and LGBT people face a number of particular door-to-door transportation, education, sense of being the only one carrying the challenges as they age. This support group kosher lunch and therapeutic services, burden may be overwhelming. Do yourself will help alleviate frustration and fear and please call Cathy Byrne, MS, RN, a favor. Do your loved one a favor. Join our provide support designed to affirm their at 516-569-6733. caregiver’s support group at the JCC. Explore lives and encourage empowerment. your options. Obtain practical information Issues of health care, advocacy, housing, and referrals. Share your experiences with and resources will be discussed. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY others. Talk a little, share a little, grow a lot. Call Cathy Byrne at 516-569-6733 ext 220 SUPPORT GROUP (T.B.I.) Meets the first Tuesday of the month for information. This program provides ongoing 7:30pm-9:30pm Mondays – 11:00am– 12:15pm socialization, emotional support and The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Starting October 31, 2016 friendship opportunities. In addition, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst support, respite and resources are offered The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC to family members. Exercise, counseling, For further information call 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst lunch and guest speakers are all Judy Goldberg, LCSW at 516-569-6733. Pre-registration required incorporated into the weekly program at Temple Hillel. Our TBI Program also BEREAVEMENT GROUP SECOND GENERATION offers cognitive rehab and group FOR THE LOSS OF A CHILD psychotherapy on Mondays at the JCC. HOLOCAUST GROUP Losing someone you love can be one of the For information contact The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is hosting most difficult life experiences people have to Lisa Barnett, LCSWR a Second Generation Holocaust Group for deal with. But the loss of a child is a painful at (516)569-6733. children of survivors to discuss the legacy experience which few can comprehend. left to us and address issues affecting our Mondays – 10:00am-1:00pm People that have lost a child know that no one can share or experience the pain they lives today. For further information, call The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC feel except for another person who has Judy Goldberg, LCSW at 516-569-6733. 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst gone through the same experience. Fee: $10.00 The purpose of this group is to connect BEREAVEMENT GROUP parents that have gone through this FOR LOSS OF A CHILD experience and foster a support system Losing a child is devastating. The JCC is so that they can support each other in proud to announce that we are partnering their journeys. with COPE to offer parents a safe place to Topics include: share their grief and find the tools to live with their pain and this unimaginable loss • blame and guilt, hurtful remarks in a non-judgmental environment. • how to continue living • how to parent other children at home The group will be meeting monthly. • stress on marriage For more information, please contact • other important issues will be Judy Goldberg, LCSW at covered in a safe supportive and 516-569-6733, ext. 224 or email confidential group. [email protected]. For further information about this group please call 516-569- 6733.

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CHAVERIM SECOND GENERATION This is a special enrichment program HOLOCAUST GROUP designed to bring Holocaust survivors Second Generation is a network of the together in a heimishe atmosphere. All children of Holocaust survivors. We are members will have the opportunity to linked together with the common goal schmooze and share in social, recreational, of preserving and honoring our legacy, and educational activities in a weekly social providing support, tackling issues of program. This enrichment program will mutual interest and informing and teaching offer health monitoring, group therapy, future generations. For more information, short-term counseling and crisis intervention. please call the JCC at 516-569-6733. Kosher lunch will be provided along with round trip door-to-door transportation (on a limited basis). This program is supported by the Menachen Stern Memorial Fund of UJA-Federation.

36 www.guraljcc.org Holocaust Survivor Programs Sharing Support Among Survivors

SURVIVORS OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH THE HOLOCAUST Throughout the year our Holocaust survivors The generation of Holocaust survivors has provide speaking engagements to schools, stories of their lives in Europe, both before yeshivas and community forums to educate and during the war. Survivors may feel that others on the evils of the Holocaust. the memories, although difficult, must be For further information please call shared to be preserved. The JCC offers an Cathy Byrne, MS, RN at 516-569-6733. opportunity for survivors to come together and talk about their own unique chapter of Jewish history. Come meet new friends with similar backgrounds in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The JCC also offers entitlement assistance, case management, home visits and crisis intervention to any survivor. Café Europa programs will be planned including social events, holiday celebrations and festive lunches and trips. This program is made possible by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Inc.

www.guraljcc.org 37 Local Synagogues

TEMPLE ADDRESS PHONE RABBI DENOM

Chabad of Hewlett 44 Everit Avenue, Hewlett (516) 295-3433 Nochem Tenenboim O

Chabad of the Five Towns 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst (516) 295-2478 Shneur Wolowik O

Chabad Outreach Center/Congregation Beth Shalom 550 Rockaway Avenue, Valley Stream (516) 825-5566 Yitzchak Goldshmid O

Chofetz Chaim Torah Center 7 Derby Avenue, Cedarhurst (516) 295-7644 Aryeh Zev Ginzberg O

Congregation Aish Kodesh 894 Woodmere Place, Woodmere (516) 374-8596 Moshe Weinberger O

Congregation Anshei Chesed 1170 Williams St, Hewlett (516) 374-7363 Simcha Lefkowitz O

Congregation Bais Medrash 504 West Broadway, Cedarhurst (516) 569-1971 Dovid Spiegel O

Congregation Bais Tefilah of Woodmere 409 Edward Avenue, Woodmere (516) 374-5523 Ephraim Polakoff O

Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David 100 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre (516) 764-4100 Howard Diamond C

Congregation Beth Sholom 390 Broadway, Lawrence (516) 569-3600 Kenneth Hain O

Congregation Knesseth Israel 728 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway (718) 327-0500 Eytan Feiner O

Congregation Ohr Torah 410 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere (516) 791-2130 Mordekai Shapiro O

Congregation Shaaray Tefila 25 Central Avenue, Lawrence (516) 239-2444 Uri Orlian O

Congregation Sons of Israel 111 Irving Place, Woodmere (516) 374-0655 Bruce Ginsburg C

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre 295 Main Street, East Rockaway (516) 599-2634 Andrew Warmflash C

Irving Place Minyan 111 Irving Place, Woodmere (516) 323-7070 Ariel Rackovsky O

Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach 100 Nassau Avenue, Atlantic Beach (516) 371-0972 Ari Perl O

The Sephardic Temple 775 Branch Boulevard, Cedarhurst (516) 295-4644 Arnold B. Marans C

Temple Am Echad 1 Saperstein Plaza, Lynbrook (516) 593-4004 Sandra M. Bellush R

Temple Beth El of Cedarhurst 46 Locust Avenue, Cedarhurst (516) 569-2700 Matthew Futterman C

Temple Hillel 1000 Rosedale Road, Valley Stream (516) 791-6344 Steven Graber C

Temple Israel of Lawrence 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence (516) 239-1140 Jay Rosenbaum R

Valley Stream Jewish Center 322 North Corona Ave, Valley Stream (516) 561-2308 Yechiel Buchband C

Young Israel of Hewlett 1 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett (516) 295-2282 Heshy Blumstein O

Young Israel of Lawrence / Cedarhurst 8 Spruce Street, Cedarhurst (516) 569-3324 Moshe Teitelbaum O

Young Israel of North Woodmere 634 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere (516) 791-5099 Yehuda Septimus O

Young Israel of Woodmere 859 Peninsula Blvd, Woodmere (516) 295-0950 Hershel Billet O

O - Orthodox C - Conservative R - Reform

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Stacey Feldman I would like a Tribute Card to be sent:

Assistant Executive Director In Honor of In Memory of [email protected] Name of person to be recognized: Support Your JCC! ______Contributions are a vital source of income that enable The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Send Tribute card to: to be the center of Jewish life for so many individuals and families. As a non-profit Name ______organization, The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Address ______depends on the generosity of its members and friends. City ______State ______Zip ______All contributions to the JCC are tax-deductible. Sent from: There are several other ways you can Name ______contribute to the JCC. Address ______

Annual Campaign City ______State ______Zip ______Our most universal way to support the JCC. Contributions will be used where they The Tribute Card will be sent to the recipient and a letter of confirmation will be sent to the donor. are needed most. Please detach above form and mail to: Capital Campaign THE MARION & AARON GURAL JCC Contributions to our Capital Campaign will 207 Grove Avenue be used to expand and renovate our facilities. Cedarhurst, NY 11516 Naming opportunities are available.

This is to acknowledge a contribution to

Program Sponsorships The Marion & Aaron Designate your contribution towards Gural JCC

the program of your choice: was made by ______• Older Adults This is to acknowledge a contribution to

• Special Needs In Honor of The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC ______• Rina Shkolnik Kosher

was made by ______Food Pantry May Health, Joy and Happiness • Cultural Arts and Education ______continue to be yours in abundance

In Memory of The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York • Camp Scholarships and a member agency of the United Way of Long Island and an affiliate of the Five Towns Community Chest.

______May you and your family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York and a member agency of the United Way of Long Island and an affiliate of the Five Towns Community Chest.

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www.guraljcc.org 41 Registration Form

THE MARION & AARON GURAL JCC 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 • 516-569-6733 • Fax 516-569-6917 • www.guraljcc.org

New and Renewing Members Must Complete Application and Return With Registration

Name ______Home Phone ______Email ______

Address: Street______Town ______Zip Code______

Father’s Name ______Cell Phone______Mother’s Name ______Cell Phone______

Emergency Contact Person ______Phone ______Cell Phone______

Individual’s Name Fee Age Grade Class Name Day Time

Please make checks payable to: THE MARION & AARON GURAL JCC or Credit Card #______EXP. DATE:______

Family Membership $100______Single Membership $50______Older Adults $30______

Single Parent Family $75______Older Adult Couple $60______

I would like to give a Tax Deductible Contribution in the amount of $______to The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in honor of, or in memory of, or to our Building Fund (make separate check payable to The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC).

Registration for courses or events should be done in person at the JCC or by mail using this registration form. In-person registration is encouraged to ensure availability. Please note that we cannot refund fees once classes have begun. Refunds prior to the beginning of class are subject to a $25 administrative fee. Please note that all dues and fees must be paid at the time of registration and that membership is not refundable under any circumstances.

Class registration gives the JCC the right to take photos of all participants for publicity purposes, including the website and social media outlets.

______Name of Participant Signature (for minor participants – parent/guardian’s signature required)

42 www.guraljcc.org Our Mission

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the Jewish community and to strengthening the bonds with the State of Israel.

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC serves people of all ages and levels of ability in the Greater Five Towns through programs in the areas of Jewish culture, recreation, education, and socialization while acting as a meeting place for the entire community.

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is a non-profit, non- sectarian community agency and serves not only the Greater Five Towns, but also East Rockaway, Far Rockaway, Lynbrook, Malverne, Valley Stream and West Hempstead.

We are here to serve the community.

We will be happy to tailor any program to your specific need. Please let us know how we can help, including making accommodations for any disabilities or limitations you may have.

www.guraljcc.org 43 The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC 207 Grove Ave. Join us for our Cedarhurst, NY 11516 15th Annual Fundraising Dinner

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 6:30 pm Temple Israel of Lawrence Lawrence, New York For more information please contact Stacey Feldman, Assistant Executive Director at 516-569-6733 Please support your Jewish Community Center!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Founding President: Cy Leslie* z”l Chairperson of the Board: Arnold Waldman* President: Craig Spatz Vice Presidents: Chumi Diamond Yehuda Mor Treasurer: Jay Fuchs To receive information or be placed on our mailing list visit us at Secretary: www.guraljcc.org or call 516-569-6733 Michael Papilsky

Connect with us on facebook! www.facebook.com/guraljcc BOARD MEMBERS: Dr. Kenneth L. Berman* Steve Bernstein Dov Feldman Sharon Fogel Carol Harrison* David Kaye Michael Kerr* Eric Keslowitz Michael Rattner* Mark Schlossberg Jane Gural Senders* Dr. Miriam Slomovits Toby Wolf* Myrna Zisman * Past President

Executive Director: Joel A. Block, MSW Executive Director Emeritus: Rina Shkolnik, MS

207 Grove Avenue Cedarhurst, NY 11516 P: 516-569-6733 The Marion and Aaron Gural JCC is a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York, a member agency of www.guraljcc.org the United Way of Long Island, and an affiliate of the Five Towns Community Chest.