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THE J OUTDOOR LAP POOL

It is the first sign of summer! The J Outdoor Lap Pool will open for the sea- son on April 3. The pool will be open from noon-6:30 p.m. daily when the air temperature is above 60 degrees. Please enter through the outdoor locker room. The Family and Wading Pools will open Memorial Day Weekend with extended weekend hours. OUTDOOR LAP POOL Monday-Sunday...... Noon-6:30 p.m. April 3-May 28. PASSOVER HOURS Friday, April 22...... Close at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23...... Closed Thursday, April 28...... Close at 7 p.m. Friday, April 29...... Closed

Find Blood Sweat and Tears Motivation with JCC Frontman to Perform Fitness by Shiela Steinman Wallace plished guitarist, he Editor performed covers of 50’s teen pop hits. Challenges He continued to ock and roll legend, , hone his craft and Ben Goldenberg founding member of The became part of the Project and Blood Sweat and Marketing Director R Tears will speak on Saturday, and blues April 16, at 6:30 p.m., at Standard Club, scene. He landed a The weather is starting to warm 8208 Brownsboro Rd., in The J’s Arts spot in the Danny up, which means pool season is right and Ideas series. Kalb Quartet and around the corner. Don’t lose track of He will share memorable stories as the group evolved your New Year’s resolutions. Two new from his celebrated music career and with the addition of JCC challenges can give you a boost. best-selling autobiography, Blood Sweat All Kooper, became Starting March 28, join other JCC Mem- and Tears and My Rock and Roll Years: Is . bers in the Group Fitness Challenge and Steve Katz a Rock Star?, but he will also The original line- Precor Preva Promo. perform some of his well-known hits. up of in The JCC Group Fitness Challenge is a To make this night even more spe- the Blues Project 10-week program. Simply take at least cial, the evening will start with a cash didn’t last long as its two group fitness classes at the JCC each bar cocktail hour followed by an elegant talented musicians week between March 28 and June 4. If three course catered dinner with wine were recruited by you complete the challenge, you will be by Anoosh Bistro, whose name is synon- other groups, and in entered to win one of five free 30-minute ymous with superb dining. 1967 Katz and oth- personal training sessions. Just check in Chef Anoosh Shariat’s dazzling tal- ers reconnected with with the Health and Wellness Desk ei- ents and eclectic menu of contemporary Kooper. As a result, ther before or after your class for credit! American cuisine fused with Contem- Blood, Sweat & Tears “Working out with a friend or group porary European cuisine have given was formed and their helps keep your motivation high,” said Anoosh Bistro a reputation as one of seminal album, Child Ron Peacock, JCC fitness director. “The Louisville’s best restaurants. Is Father to the Man JCC offers more than 80 group fitness The cost of the event, which includes was released. classes per week, so you are bound to the dinner, and book signing, Nothing lasts forever and Katz moved find one that you love!” is $54 in advance or $64 at the door. A on. Over the years, he continued to per- If you prefer working out on cardio Vaad approved option is available if re- form with a variety of bands and was of- equipment, the JCC still has a challenge quested prior to April 7. ten engaged for specific projects involv- for you. The new Precor Preva cardio From the with ing both performance and production. machines are linked to the web so you the legendary Blues Project, Woodstock Editor’s note: Arts & Ideas Director can always track your workouts online with Blood, Sweat & Tears, and even John Leffert contributed to this arti- or via the Preva App. Creating a log in is producing albums with the incompara- cle, and background information came simple from any machine and you can ble , Katz is definitely a rock from a biography by Bruce Elder. set alerts, goals and even repeat a cus- star. The J’s Arts & Ideas series will contin- tom workout, tracking your success. Following Katz’s intimate concert, ue on Saturday, May 14 with “Old Jews From March 28 through April 30, if you will have the opportunity to meet Telling Jokes” at 7 p.m. at Standard Club you use a cardio machine 10 times, you the legend and have him autograph your and on Tuesday, June 28, with Israeli will be entered to win one of five free personal copy of his biography. Books news anchor, reporter and television 30-minute personal training sessions. will be available for purchase that night. host Lucy Aharish at the Jewish Com- For more information on either the While Katz never had a solo career, munity Center. Group Fitness Challenge or the Precor his career as a recording artist spans With limited seating available, these Preva Promo, contact Fitness Director decades and a variety of genres. He got events are sure to sell out quickly. Make Ron Peacock at 502-238-2792 or rpea- his start while still in high school on a your reservation today by calling 502- [email protected]. local upstate television show, 459-0660 or going to https://jewishlouis- “Teenage Barn.” Already an accom- ville.org/artsideas. 2 CenterPiece Y March 25, 2016 Y 15 Adar II 5776 Weather is Songs and Fun at Not a Concern for The J JCC ELC Spring Sing Spring Camp by Mindye Mannel program. Despite some nervousness, all “His and Hers,” “Local Louisville,” Introducing Mother Nature! ELC Assistant Director children did a great job performing for “Cheers” and “All Gift Cards.” The J will help children learn about their families! The event was chaired by While perusing the auction, parents all different kinds of weather during Keren Benabou and Robin Rueff. and families noshed on appetizers and Spring Camp, Monday-Friday, April 4-8. ore than 250 people attended This year’s Spring Sing also included desserts from local caterers and restau- Children Pre-K through 6th grade will this year’s JCC Early Learning the annual silent auction, raising money rants. All money raised from the event have fun making sun catchers and rain Center Spring Sing on March for the ELC program. Many generous will go towards tuition assistance and sticks, learning about tornadoes while M 10 to watch as the students vendors donated items to the auction, enhancing the playgrounds with more we catch one in a bottle and create icy performed songs. The Pomegranates, Ol- thanks to Nikki Grizzle. More than 75 age and developmentally appropriate sculptures. ives, Wheat and Barley classes each sang baskets were up for auction as well as equipment. JCC Spring Camp runs from 9 a.m.- two songs and then combined for three four grand raffles. Each raffle was val- 4 p.m. with extended day options avail- more numbers showcasing the whole ued at more than $500 and were themed able. Campers in grades K-6 will swim daily. Registration is available online at www.jewishlouisville.org/springcamp JCC ELC will also have additional space during Spring Break. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. options are available. Please contact Norma Cahen, JCC ELC Director for more information at [email protected]. The Long Road to Cancer Recovery is Shortened with Exercise by Ben Goldenberg Marketing Director

Surviving cancer is a momentous achievement. But for many, the fight is not over when treatment ends. Return- ing to functionality is a long process that involves both the mind and the body. Stronger Ever After, a new program de- signed by The J specifically for cancer survivors can help with both aspects at the same time. “We created a holistic program, spe- ter completing chemotherapy in 2014, he cifically geared towards cancer survi- decided to earn certification as a health vors,” said Jeff Levy, certified personal coach in order to take what he learned trainer at the JCC. “The program will and use it to help fellow cancer survivors help develop strength in the body and in on their own journeys. the mind for taking the next steps on the In his career as a personal trainer, road to recovery.” Levy has trained a wide range of clients, Current research shows that physical from beginning exercisers to Olym- activity can play a role during and after pic-level athletes. He is trained in Mind- cancer treatment, as long as the patient fulness-based Stress Reduction and is has the energy for the exercise. One currently pursuing graduate studies study, by Macmillan Cancer Support in Exercise Physiology, with a focus on in the UK, showed that two and a half Mindful Exercise. hours of exercise a week could lower a “After receiving such great care from breast cancer patient’s risk of dying or my physicians and so much encourage- cancer recurrence by 40 percent. ment from the membership in the JCC The American College of Sports Med- weight room this year, I’m really looking icine developed guidelines for cancer forward to being able to give back to the survivors that are very similar to their community,” said Levy. guidelines for average Americans. They Stronger Ever After will meet on Mon- concluded that benefits from regular ex- days and Thursdays, April 4-28, from ercise can be found in breast, prostate noon-1 p.m. For more information or to and hematologic cancer survivors. register, visit www.jewishlouisville.org/ Levy himself is a cancer survivor. Af- strongereverafter or call 502-238-2727. Plyometrics Mondays • April 4-25 • 6-7 p.m. This class is designed to help athletes take their game to the next level. Sunday Family Soccer We will focus on your vertical leap and overall quickness by using a combination of powerful, explosive May 1-24 from 2:15-3:15 p.m. | Fee: $50, $45 JCC Member movements and agility training. Grab the whole family and play in The J’s new INSTRUCTOR: Nate Presley soccer program during the month of May. FEE: $90, $72 JCC Members For Kids K-3 and their parents. REGISTER ONLINE AT For more information, please contact Betsy Schwartz at https://jewishlouisville.org/plyometrics or call the Health and Wellness Desk [email protected]. at 502-238-2727. March 25, 2016 Y 15 Adar II 5776 Y CenterPiece 3 CenterStage Presents Rags to Riches Story How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Ben Goldenberg John R. Leffert, CenterStage artistic di- rector. “You are sure to leave the theatre HOW TO SUCCEED IN Marketing Director with a smile on your face and a song in BUSINESS WITHOUT your heart.” REALLY TRYING ow to Succeed in Business The Pulitzer Prize winning musical Presented by Hilliard Lyons Without Really Trying, present- opened on Broadway in 1961, adding ed by CenterStage and Hilliard seven Tony Awards and the New York Thursday, March 31...... 7:30 p.m. H Lyons, will shine the spotlight Drama Critics Circle Award to its ac- Saturday, April 2...... 7:30 p.m. on the business world, as a young win- colades. It was revived in 1995 starring Sunday, April 3...... 2 p.m. dow-washer rises from the mail room to Matthew Broderick and Megan Mullaly Power, sex, ambition, greed Sunday, April 3...... 7 p.m. Vice President of Advertising at World and again in 2011 starring Daniel Rad- never go out of style. Monday, April 4...... 7:30 p.m. Wide Wicket Company. cliff. Music and lyrics were written by Tuesday, April 5...... 7:30 p.m. This heart and humor-filled saga, per- Frank Loesser (Guys and Dolls) and the Thursday, April 7...... 7:30 p.m. fect for the whole family, runs Thursday, book by Abe Burrows, Jack Winstock Saturday, April 9...... 7:30 p.m. March 31 through Sunday, April 10, at and Willie Gilbert. How to Succeed is Sunday, April 10...... 2 p.m. the Jewish Community Center of Louis- classic Broadway at its best. Sunday, April 10...... 7 p.m. ville’s Linker Auditorium. How to Succeed in Business Without The show is based on Shepherd Even Trying is a delightfully irrever- Tickets cost $20 in advance and $22 Mead’s 1952 satirical book of the same ent musical poking fun at big business at the door and can be purchased at name and the revival on Broadway and all that it holds sacred. The musical CenterStageJCC.org or by calling 502-238- in 2011 staring Daniel Radcliff as J. score includes hit standards “I Believe 2709. JCC Member Night at CenterStage The Long Road to Cancer Recovery Pierrepont Finch. Upon following the in You,” “Happy to Keep His Dinner is Thursday, March 31. Members get a $4 book’s advice, Finch lands a job in the Warm,” “The Company of Men,” “Been discount when ordering tickets at the front is Shortened with Exercise mailroom, but he does not stay long. a Long Day,” “Rosemary” and “Brother- desk or over the phone. He quickly climbs the corporate ladder, hood of Man.” rising from the mailroom to the head of CenterStage and Hilliard Lyons’s pro- plans and systems and ultimately all the duction of How to Succeed in Business way to vice-president of advertising. Without Really Trying opens on Thurs- “How to Succeed is musical comedy at day, March 31, and runs through Sun- CenterStage Academy its best; with amazing music, hilarious day, April 10. Tickets cost $20 in advance stock characters, exciting dances. Not to or $22 at the door and can be purchased mention a “rags to riches” story where over the phone by calling 502-238-2709 Shows Impress the “little” guy beats the system.” stated or online at www.CenterStageJCC.org.

by Shiela Steinman Wallace er and definitely more polished. In fact, Editor Shrek Jr. was so good that it would have held its own for any audience. It was obvious that these talented young peo- I have to admit, I’m a bit jaded when ple were the students of veteran Center- it comes to theater and the entire cast Stage Academy instructors. consists of child actors. I consider it a All the performances were so good, victory when they get their lines out in that I’m not sure that professionals could a reasonably timely fashion and I can have done better. The set and costumes hear half the words. CenterStage Acad- were spectacular emy’s productions of Disney’s Winnie CenterStage Academy is a yearlong the Pooh Kids and Shrek the Musical Jr. program that helps aspiring actors ac- made it obvious that these stereotypes quire performance skills. The instruc- just don’t stand up when it comes to this tors and directors were Frank Goodloe youth theater program. III, Kim Hartz, Jordan Price and An- When the youngest CenterStage Acad- drew Stairs. emy students took the stage, they were Sean Green, the father of nine-year- focused on what they were doing and old Olivia Green who played the bishop they did a credible job with this clas- in Shrek Jr. explained that his daughter sic Winnie the Pooh tale. While it was had been in a couple of other small pro- sometimes a bit of a strain to hear their ductions, but Shrek Jr. was her first show small voices, they made a real effort with CenterStage Academy. to project and captivated the audience “She’s just starting [acting],” he said, with good performances as Pooh, Pig- “but she’s had a great experience. All her let, Tigger, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo and coaches were terrific and motivated and company searched for the “backson” in it’s been fun to see what they’ve done. Christopher Robin’s note. It’s been impressive. This is probably The narrators did a good job of weav- the nicest set and production” the young ing the story together and helping the thespian has worked with to date. audience, with the assistance of the res- Green liked the instruction Olivia idents of the Hundred Acre Wood, and got throughout the year, giving her the search for the “backson” only to dis- opportunity to develop different skills cover when Christopher Robin showed – sometimes as a group with the other up that he had really written the words young actors and sometimes individual- “back soon.” ly. He is pleased that “she gets to learn 吀栀攀 吀栀爀攀攀 䰀椀琀琀氀攀 圀漀氀瘀攀猀 The actors in Shrek Jr. were a bit old- from other people who’ve done it longer.” 愀渀搀 琀栀攀 䈀椀最 䈀愀搀 倀椀最 Family Movie Night 䤀一䌀䰀唀䐀䔀匀㨀 ㈀ 匀栀漀眀猀⼀䄀爀琀 䄀挀琀椀瘀椀琀礀 April 5 | 6:15 p.m. 匀渀愀挀欀 䤀渀挀氀甀搀攀搀 Enjoy a movie in the upper gym with free popcorn. Bring a picnic style dinner, some blankets, and 䄀挀琀椀渀最 伀甀琀 倀甀戀氀椀挀 倀攀爀昀漀爀洀愀渀挀攀 pillows to relax with your family and watch the 匀甀渀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䄀瀀爀椀氀 ㄀㜀 ☀ 匀甀渀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀礀 ㄀㔀 ㈀ 瀀⸀洀⸀ movie! Beverages will be available for purchase. 㔀 ㈀ⴀ㈀㌀㠀ⴀ㈀㜀 㤀 簀 䌀攀渀琀攀爀匀琀愀最攀䨀䌀䌀⸀漀爀最 Located in the Upper Gym 4 CenterPiece Y March 25, 2016 Y 15 Adar II 5776

Artistic Bond for Two Sisters SENIOR CALENDAR by Ben Goldenberg Stephanie Baldyga-Stagg’s art comes Markting Director from a classical training, with a BA in MARCH 28 APRIL 19 Fine Arts and an MA in painting from the University of Louisville. Later, she Lunch & Conversation with Mayor Musical Memories, 12:45 p.m. The JCC Patio Gallery is proud to pres- went on to teach at Presentation Acade- Greg Fischer, Noon ent work by two sister artists, Stephanie my, Spalding University and UofL. Come dance, sing, listen, play, and social- Baldyga-Stagg and Julie Baldyga. While Her sister, Julie Baldyga, grew up in Join us for a special lunch with Mayor Greg ize. We will share our life experiences they share familial blood, beyond that, the same creative family, but did not Fischer and conversation about happen- while enjoying music from the 40’s, all the they differ. Two Sisters will open on pursue the classical training. Instead, ings in Louisville. Refreshments will be way to present day. It will be a time of fun April 3 with a reception from 2-4 p.m. as an adult with developmental disabil- served. and meaning. Louisville Music Therapy will Julie Baldyga’s work often features a ities, she found StudioWorks and taught be conducting the program. Refreshments figure working on complicated machin- herself her craft. But the lack of classi- will be served. ery set against a colorful backdrop of cal training was never an issue, with a APRIL 5 flowers, representing heaven. Her fasci- number of her works proudly displayed nation with the human form, and espe- in private and corporate collections. Musical Memories, 12:45 p.m. APRIL 20 cially hands can be seen in her artwork. Two Sisters by Julie Baldyga and “I just do like hands,” she says. “They Stephanie Baldyga-Stagg will be on Come dance, sing, listen, play, and social- Intergenerational, Interfaith are interesting parts of people. All of my display at the JCC Patio Gallery April ize. We will share our life experiences while Model Seder with Hebrew School paintings have big, strong hands.” 3-May 3. enjoying music from the 40’s, all the way Students, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Where Julie works with physical peo- to present day. It will be a time of fun and ple, Stephanie prefers physical manip- Life is Still Beautiful meaning. Louisville Music Therapy will be Join us as we celebrate Passover with ulation of materials and natural forms. JCC Patio Gallery Showcase will also conducting the program. Refreshments will Cantor Sharon Hordes and the Hebrew Her work starts with abstract strokes, present Life is Still Beautiful: works by be served. School students. layered on top of each other. The pieces Luci Mistratov’s students April 3-May 3. grow organically as textures that con- Mistratov’s students are retirees living APRIL 10 Dinner will be served after the service. trast the fluidity of the paint with the at Access Health Day Care Center. They This program is sponsored by the Judith flatness of the shapes. These shapes of- come from many different countries - Lunch & CenterStage Show-“How to Bensinger Senior Adult Fund and the ten take on surreal qualities that gener- Armenia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Russia Bensinger family. ate more geometric shapes. and Bhutan. However, they all share Succeed in Business Without Really “I particularly like this interplay be- one thing in common, never considering Trying”, 12:15 p.m.-lunch, tween color and form as unexpected re- themselves artists. 2 p.m.-show Cost: $5. Transportation will be provided. lationships occur,” says Stephanie. A few years ago, with the help of Mis- Reservation & payment deadline is Friday, April 15. It is not unexpected that two sisters, tratov, they began to paint pottery, glass Join us for lunch catered by Gerry Burns from an artistic family, both followed and watercolors. Their art represents a followed by the musical winner of both Tony their passions to art. However, their beautiful spirit: everyone has an artistic Award for best musical & Pulitzer Prize. MAY 26 journey into art took two very different voice to be heard, shouting about the paths. colorful beauty of the life around us. Cost of lunch & ticket: $25/M, $30/NM AARP Smart Driver Training Class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. APRIL 12 Little Free Libraries Painted at J-Serve Event Defensive driving techniques, new traffic Bingo, 12:45 p.m. laws and rules of the road will be covered. Most auto insurance companies will offer a premium discount. Refreshments will be APRIL 17 served.

Music without Borders-Classics Go Cost of class: $15/AARP Member, $20/ to the Movies-Bob Bernhardt, con- NM. ductor, 3 p.m. Call 502-238-2749 to make your reserva- Nothing sets the mood in a contemporary tions. Check made out to AARP or cash movie like the music of a classic compo- will be accepted. Please bring your AARP sition. Join the Louisville Orchestra at The membership card with you. Temple as the Orchestra plays soundtrack gems from Handel, Beethoven, Strauss and more. Hear the classical music fea- SAVE THE DATE tured in movies like: The Godfather, Moulin Rouge, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Branson Show Trip-Monday, June Twilight. 6-Friday, June 10

Cost of ticket : $17/M, $20/NM. 5 days/4 nights Transportation will be provided. Price includes: Transportation, 4 night lodging/4 breakfast/4 dinners Admission to 7 fabulous Branson shows Deadline for reservations Thursday, April 7. Call Diane Sadle at 502-238-2749 for more information. The new libraries were painted on March 6 and will be housed at the JCC and Gildas Club. PARENT’S NIGHT OUT SPRING BREAK 3 ON 3 For 2 years-6th grade. Snacks will be provided, BASKETBALL bring your own dinner. ACTIVITIES BASKETBALL Swimming for K-6 Movie • Crafts TOURNAMENT April 16 Ga-ga SUNDAY, APRIL 1010 NOON-4 P.M.P.M. Parting the Red Sea FOR AGES 12-14 6-10 p.m. Fee: $30, + $10 per additional child* Double elimination tournament. JCC Member Fee: $20, + $10 per additional child* Teams must have 3-5 players. *Children must be from the same household. Team Fee: $45 For more information or to register, call the Health and Wellness Desk at 502-238-2727. Register online at www.jewishlouisville.org/pno or call 502-459-0660.