JCC ROCKLAND ADULT PROGRAMS FALL / WINTER 2016

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HOURS OF OPERATION CONTACT US CONNECT WITH VISIT US US ONLINE JCC Administrative Offices Fitness & Wellness FOR WEATHER By Mail By Car Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm Visit jccrockland.org for RELATED CLOSINGS JCC Rockland Visit our Website Fitness & Wellness hours. CHECK OUR Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP) Friday 9am-5pm* 450 West Nyack Road, Visit our website to exit 8W, Route 59 West. Bear *Friday Administrative hours change throughout the year. FACEBOOK PAGE & West Nyack, NY 10994 Eisenkraft Gymnasium jccrockland.org jccrockland.org for more right onto Route 304 North. Make Visit jccrockland.org for details. Visit jccrockland.org/sports- FOR UPDATES information and to register. first right onto West Nyack Road. recreation for hours. By Phone Pass Salvation Army on the left. Turn left at the next traffic light for Main Phone Like us on Facebook the Jewish Community Campus. HOLIDAY HOURS 845.362.4400 Follow signs and long driveway to JCC Reception For the latest updates on our the front of building. events, membership specials and 845.362.4400 ext. 116 more, visit our Facebook page By Bus Monday, Sep 5 Labor Day Offices and Early Childhood closed Adult Services Office facebook.com/jccrock Fitness & Wellness 7am-2pm Bonnie Wind, Mini Trans Bus Sunday, Oct 2 Erev Rosh Hashanah Fitness & Wellness 7am-4pm Adult Services Director Follow us Mini-Trans Bus Route A departs Monday, Oct 3 Rosh Hashanah, 1st day JCC closed 845.362.4400 ext. 109 on Twitter from “The Shops at Nanuet“ and or [email protected] picks up passengers in Normandy Tuesday, Oct 4 Rosh Hashanah, 2nd day JCC closed twitter.com/jccrockland Village Apartments and on Tuesday, Oct 11 Erev Yom Kippur JCC closes at 4pm Russin Fitness & West Nyack Road on the way to Wellness Center JCC Rockland. For schedule see Wednesday, Oct 12 Yom Kippur JCC closed Receive our Reception Desk: Email Updates their website. Monday, Oct 17 Sukkot, 1st day Offices closed - Early Childhood and 845.362.4400 ext. 113 Fitness & Wellness regular hours T.O.R. Bus Membership To receive e-mail updates from Tuesday, Oct 18 Sukkot, 2nd day Offices closed - Early Childhood and Hotline: the JCC, please register on our Take Transport of Rockland (TOR) Bus to “The Shops at Nanuet“ Fitness & Wellness regular hours 845.362.4400 website jccrockland.org and transfer to Mini-Trans of ext. 209 Monday, Oct 24 Shemini Atzeret Offices closed - Early Childhood and Rockland Route B Bus. Or take Fitness & Wellness regular hours Fit Cafe TOR Bus #59 to West Nyack Road Tuesday, Oct 25 Simchat Torah Offices closed - Early Childhood and 845.875.4540 entrance to JCC Campus. Fitness & Wellness regular hours By Fax T.R.I.P.S. Bus Thursday, Nov 24 Thanksgiving Offices and Early Childhood closed TRIPS provides curbside-to- Fitness & Wellness 7am-2pm 845.362.5107 curbside service by appointment Friday, Nov 25 Day after Thanksgiving Offices and Fitness & Wellness open for Rockland County residents Early Childhood closed By Email who find it difficult or impossible We want to hear from you! to use fixed-route bus service. For Sunday, Dec 25 Christmas Day Offices and Fitness & Wellness open a minimal fee, they will transport Early Childhood closed Email us at [email protected] you to the JCC from your home. Saturday, Dec 31 New Year’s Eve JCC closes at 4pm Call 845-364-8747 for more information. Sunday, Jan 1, 2017 New Year’s Day Offices and Early Childhood closed Fitness & Wellness 7am-2pm

Where noted that offices are closed, so are all areas other than those indicated, including but not limited to Schmooze Room, Chazen Senior Center, Library, Card Room, Café, Adler Board Room and Schwartz Social Hall.

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Israeli Film bridge before but just ended up confused. The first THE ARTIST PALETTE: lesson is a free trial with no obligation to continue, THURSDAY, NOV 3, 1PM A JCC ADULT ART EXPERIENCE so bring your friends and find out if you’d like to Presented by Liraz Levi, Community Shaliach learn more. Please reserve your seat for the free FREE and open to the public Crafts And More lesson. Optional software to practice at home will WEDNESDAYS, SEP 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-2PM be available from the instructor for $35. Israeli Folk Dance Do you find yourself looking through Pinterest or Member $140 Public $168 14 FRIDAYS, SEP 9 – amazed by what you see on Etsy? This hands-on class DEC 16, 11:30AM-1PM will increase your skills in the arts and crafts with DIY Pre-Intermediate Bridge: Instructor: Sara Burnbaum projects that you never knew you could do yourself. Modern Conventions For intermediate & Enjoy working with a variety of media using methods 8 THURSDAYS, 9:30-11:30AM advanced dancers. that have been utilized throughout the ages in a GAMES & CARDS SEP 22 - NOV 10 Class minimum 8, maximum 30. variety of cultures. Instructor: Amy Nellissen Member $170 Public $220 Mah Jongg Lessons Are you still bidding like they did in the ‘50’s? Here’s Studio Art your chance to learn the Stayman, Blackwood, and 6 CLASSES; TUESDAYS & Jacoby transfer conventions. Hone your ability to Like to Speak Hebrew THURSDAYS, SEP 8, 15, 22, 29, 12:30-2PM THURSDAYS, 10AM-12PM, SEP 6-22 take more tricks when you are the declarer. Whether drawing or painting, enjoy the opportunity Would you be interested in a Schmooze on Instructor: Jill Rosenfeld Member $195 Public $225 the News B’Ivrit? This would be a program to work at your own pace in a relaxed environment, In just three weeks, you will be for people who are fairly fluent. If so, please all while improving your skill as an artist or simply ready to play with the pros! contact Bonnie at [email protected] someone who has an appreciation for the arts. Member $80 Public $110 SPECIAL EVENTS Jewish History Ceramics Mah Jongg in the Middle Ages WEDNESDAYS, SEP 7, 14, 21, 28, 10AM-12PM Evening Mah Jongg Lessons Learn to make beautiful functional and/or sculptural 6 WEDNESDAYS, 7-9PM Tournament 10 THURSDAYS, SEP 15- SEP 14-OCT 26 SUNDAY, SEP 25 NOV 17, 10:30AM-12PM clay objects. Build your own pottery using hand building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and Instructor: Jill Rosenfeld Includes Continental breakfast on arrival & buffet Instructor: Shel Haas slab construction. The process of making pottery Six lessons and you will be prepared to join lunch. Games starting at 9:30am. Cash prizes and lots Jewish history in the Middle stimulates your creativity, your mind, and your body! your friends! of fun!Held at JCC Rockland. Must be 21+ to enter. Ages covers the period from the 5th to the 15th $45 Register Today century. During this time, the Jewish population September Special Fees: Member $80 Public $110 gradually shifted from the Mediterranean Basin to 1 Class: $100 FREE Shredding Event Eastern Europe. 2 Classes: $175 Canasta Lessons FREE to JCC Members. 3 Classes: $275 with Contact Melinda for information and to register: 6 WEDNESDAYS, 7-9PM SUNDAY, SEP 25, 9AM-12PM 845-362-4400 x165 or [email protected] SEPT 14, 21, 28, OCT 5, 19 & 26 Defensive Driving Ages 16+ 6 THURSDAYS, 10AM-12PM JCC Rear Parking lot SUNDAY, 9AM-3PM, SEP 11, NOV 13 SEPT 8-OCT 13 OR DEC 11 WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, Instructor: Sharyn Gropper 6:30-9:30PM OCT 19 & 20 Member $80 Public $110 Instructor: Arthur Aldrich Open to all ages and drivers licenses including learners’ permits. Completion of a Absolute Beginner Bridge DMV approved Point and Insurance Reduction 7 MONDAYS, 7-9PM Life Line Screening Program (PIRP) provides a 10% reduction, for (OPTIONAL PRACTICE FOLLOWS) WEDNESDAY, SEPT 28 3 years, of the motorist’s liability, no-fault and OCT 31 (FREE TRIAL CLASS) Preventive health screenings designed by doctors collision insurance premiums. Your car insurance NOV 7-DEC 19 (NO CLASS NOV 28) and administered by trained professionals, screenings discount is awarded on your current policy. You do Instructor: Pat Linnemeyer can help detect hidden health issues before they become a problem. not have to change your insurer or insurance agent. For those who have never played bridge before. If you have a traffic ticket, the benefits are even A hands-on approach will have you playing bridge $149 per person greater: NY Defensive Driving courses can mean a before you know it. Succeed even if you’ve tried Pre-registration required: 1-888-653-6450 4-point reduction on your driving record. Register early as space is limited.

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The : Revisiting Flu Shots the Remains of America’s DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED ARTS, Jewish Vacationland Given by Northern Home Care SUNDAY, NOV 20, 4PM Photographer Marisa Scheinfeld has documented the BOOKS & dramatic decline of some of the most famous Borscht Candidates Forum Belt hotels and colonies. The images reveal ghostly SUNDAY, OCT 23, 2-4PM COMEDY NIGHT remnants of the glory years of the era, as well as Comedians Moody McCarthy and powerful evidence of nature’s claim on the resorts and their landscapes. Holiday Boutique

FESTIVAL OF FESTIVAL CULTURE Johnny Lampert Advance $10 At Door $15 SUNDAY, DEC 11- SATURDAY, NOV 5, 7:30PM THURSDAY, DEC 15, Moody McCarthy has been featured on Last Comic The Secret of Chabad: Inside 10AM-5PM ABC: ARTS, BOOKS Standing, America’s Got Talent and Gotham Comedy the World’s Most Successful 8 different vendors a day, & CULTURE Live. He’s a regular at some of the best clubs in the Jewish Movement located in JCC Rockland land. Johnny Lampert is a regular at NYC’s and lobby. LA’s best comedy clubs, including The Gothem Author: David Eliezrie VENDORS WANTED. Comedy Club and Caroline’s on Broadway. He’s WEDNESDAY, NOV 30, 7PM OPENING NIGHT made numerous television appearances including BOOK: The Curious Case of on Comedy Central. How did a small Chassidic group in become a Jewish powerhouse? A Chabad insider reveals the Snacks served. BYOB. Kiryas Joel: The Rise of a Village secret of Chabad’s worldwide success. Theocracy and the Battle to Advance $25 At Door $36 Advance $15 At Door $20 Defend the Separation of Church and State. MOM’S NIGHT OUT Orchestra of Exiles: The Story of Bronislaw Author: Louis Grumet BOOK: Mamaleh Knows Best: Huberman, the Philharmonic, and TUESDAY, NOV 1, 7PM What Jewish Mothers Do to the One Thousand Jews He Saved from The Board of Education of the Village of Kiryas Raise Successful, Creative, Nazi Horrors. Joel Grumet, stands as the most important legal Empathetic, Independent precedent in the fight to uphold the separation of Author: Josh Aronson church and state. In his book, plaintiff Louis Grumet Children. FRIDAY, DEC 2, 12:30PM JCC Rockland Senior Adult opens a window into the Satmar Hasidic community Author: Marjorie Ingall, As a teenager, violinist Bronislaw Huberman toured Chanukah Luncheon and details the inside story of his fight for the columnist for Tablet Magazine, The Forward, Europe and received invitations to play for royalty. WEDNESDAY, DEC 21, 1-3PM First Amendment. and the NY Times. But as an adult, witnessing the rising threat of Entertainment by Avram Pengas Dessert reception. Nazism, Huberman conceived an ingenious crusade THURSDAY, NOV 17, 7PM Enjoy a kosher lunch, followed by the music of Advance $18 At Door $25 that would become his greatest legacy: forming the Marjorie Ingall will make you think, she will make Palestine Symphony Orchestra. Greek born, Avram Pengas. Avram performed you laugh, and she will make you a better parent. in the Israeli Air Force Band, Avery Fisher Hall, BOOK: Famous Nathan: Bagels & coffee served Festivals throughout the US, and his own Wine & Cheese Advance $15 At Door $20 A Family Saga of Coney Island, Advance $18 At Door $25 nightclub, “Noga”. the American Dream, and Member $30 Public $35 the Search for the Perfect Hot Dog. Winter JCC Rockland Author: Lloyd Handwerker (founder’s grandson) Florida Lunch Reunion FRIDAY, NOV 4, 12:30PM First time ever, the J is hoping to bring all Famous Nathan chronicles the extraordinary life of our old J members-turned-Floridians of an immigrant looking for a better life for himself and Snowbirds together. and his family. If you fall into either category, please be sure Kosher hotdogs will be served. to get your contact information to Bonnie. Advance $15 At Door $20 DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.

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Nashville & Memphis, TN 65+ Singles Schmooze on the News SEP 15-20 SUNDAYS, 11AM 12:30-2PM Enjoy 6 amazing days of travel, touring, music and Sep 11: Brunch at the J Roundtable discussion on topics in the news. more! Trip includes transfers to airport, round-trip air Occasional guest speakers invited. OCT 9: Social Meeting at the J on United, deluxe motor coach transportation, (No meeting Oct 3, 17, 24, Dec 26 ) all tours & entrance fees, 4 nights in Nashville, 1 Two Homes: Complete Opposites NOV 6: Brunch at the J Facilitator: Shel Haas night in Memphis, 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners, Gomez Mill House & Wing’s Castle Nov 20: Lunch at restaurant FREE. JCC Members Only. JCC tote bag, driver & tour guide tips, hotel baggage handling, and taxes. THURSDAY, NOV 10 DEC 4: Social Meeting at the J Gomez Mill House is the oldest standing Jewish dwelling DEC 18: Lunch at restaurant Art Club with Helen Potter $2,599 Double Occupancy, $675 Single Supplement in North America and the oldest historic house in Orange DINNERS, 6PM 12:30-2:30PM $100 Non-member registration fee County, NY. SEP 21 & OCT 20 Attention all JCC Rockland artists (or would-be Immediate registration is required in order to reserve Wing’s Castle ia an American marvel, featured on artists). This is a free weekly session for our members airline tickets For more information, or to register, Extreme Homes, HGTV. Added bonus: Lunch at The contact Gene Arkin at 845-356-5525 to bring their own art projects and work side-by-side Eveready Diner, featured in Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. with various levels of talented artists. Professional One World Trade Center This is where the Culinary students dine! artist Helen Potter will be available for suggestions Observatory Includes transportation, tours, lunch, and driver tip. ONGOING or critiques. Registration is necessary. TUESDAY, SEP 27 Member $80 Public $95 (No meeting Sep 5, Oct 3, 17 & 24, Dec 26) Experience the expansive, 360 degree views in the Open Game Time WTC’s 100th floor Observatory. Take in the iconic Chasing Rainbows MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9:30AM-5PM FREE. JCC Members Only. sights, surrounding waters and panoramic views The Goodspeed Theater, The Esther Gitlow & Yvette Tekel Senior of the city and beyond. Lunch is on your own. Your Program has tables available daily for Mah Powerful Women in Judaism afternoon offers two options: The 9/11 Museum or East Haddam, CT Jongg, Canasta, Rummy Q, Bridge, Scrabble 1:30PM WEDNESDAY, NOV 16 SOLD the Jewish Heritage Museum. If you’re not interested and other games. SEP 12, 19, 26, OCT 10, 31, NOV 7 in the museums, there’s always the new WTC Oculus Member $125 Public $140 OUT! (Senior Program closed Sep 5, Oct 3, 4, 12, 17, Facilitator: Merri Rosenbaum Transportation Hub to explore. SOLD OUT (Wait list only) 18, 24, 25, Nov 24.) Registration is necessary. Member $90 Public $105 FREE. JCC Members Only. FREE. JCC & Hadassah Members Includes transportation WTC Observatory, 1 Museum United Nations & Gracie Mansion (of your choice), and driver tip. TUESDAY, DEC 6 MONDAYS Our day begins with a tour of the United Nations. TUESDAYS Wiesenthal Followed by lunch, then a tour of Gracie Mansion. Armchair Aerobics Knitting & Crocheting Circle Performed at Rockland Community College Watch website for more information. NEW 12 MONDAYS AND 9:30-11:30AM SATURDAY, OCT 8, 8PM 15 THURSDAYS TIME Create blankets, hats, sweaters, and so much more. Filled with hope, humanity and humor, this award- Sister Act SEP 8 – DEC 22, Some projects are donated, some are sold, and some winning play tells the true story of Simon Wiesenthal, 11:30AM-12:15PM White Plains Performing Arts Center are created as gifts for family and friends. Instruction, an ordinary man who did extraordinary things. Instructor: Rafael Muniz Nicknamed “the Jewish James Bond”, he devoted THURSDAY, DEC 22 encouragement, and socialization. Novices welcome. Sponsored by Institute for Advanced Rehab his life to bringing more than a thousand Nazi war A woman hiding out in a convent helps her fellow sisters (No meeting Oct 4, 18, 25, Dec 27) at Friedwald Center. criminals to justice. find their voices as she rediscovers her own. This feel FREE. JCC Members Only. good comedy smash is based on the hit film. (No class Oct 3, 17 & 24) Support JCC Rockland and the Penguin Rep Theatre Member $50 Public $65 by purchasing your tickets through the J. Lunch at Via Veneto 26 Trattoria included. FREE for JCC Fitness Members $45 per person Includes transportation, lunch, show & driver tip. Reserve your ticket today! Member $95 Public $110 Cuba MARCH 8-16 Travel with Elena Heydt and Miriam Levinson, back in time to Jewish Cuba.

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5 Star Trivia Lectures at the J Vocal Concert performed by the Women’s Views on the News TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 11AM-12PM Nanuet High School Choir 11AM-12:30PM This group could also be called Cerebral Gymnastics. Medicare 101 WEDNESDAY, DEC 14, 12:30PM You are invited to join a women’s group open Test your knowledge on a variety of subjects, while Bagels and coffee are available at a nominal fee. discussion on local, national, and international having fun and keeping brain cells jumping. WEDNESDAY, SEP 21, 12:30PM current events. This is a lively gathering of (No meeting Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 24, Dec 27 & 29) An overview designed for those new to or soon For further information, please contact Norm Cohen, women who care about our world. AARP Rockland County Program Director at Facilitator: Martin Resnick to be eligible for Medicare, and/or those already (No meeting Nov 24 & Dec 29) participating in Medicare who are looking for 845-623-7606 or Ted Arin at [email protected] JCC Members Only. FREE. JCC Members Only. FREE. clarification on various aspects of Medicare and its supplementary programs. Women’s Discussion Guest Speaker: Joan Andelman, Medicare Film Course with Renee Park Bench II: Group consultant & certified Medicare Counselor 1PM Men’s Discussion Group with the NY State Health Insurance Information A retrospective of classic American films including a 12:30-2PM 12:45-2:15PM This member-led rap group is and HIICAP for Rockland County Office for presentation with background information, analysis the Aging. and discussion. There’s never enough time to for women who are looking for chat – so we’ve created a second Facilitator: Renee Weiner a warm, welcoming place to discussion group. This is a member share and help one another. ArmChair Walking Tour NOV 2: DAVE STARRING KEVIN KLINE (1993) led rap group for men only. (No meeting Oct 4, 18, 25, & Dec 27) of Rockland County DEC 7: MAME STARRING LUCILLE BALL (1994) (No meeting Nov 24 & Dec 29) FREE. JCC Members Only. WEDNESDAY, OCT 19, 12:30PM FREE. JCC Members Only. FREE. JCC Members Only. For over 20 years, the ArmChair Walking Tours, Registration Requested Men’s Discussion Group cosponsored by the Historical Society of the Nyacks 12:30-2PM and the Friends of the Nyacks, have fascinated Film with Renee What’s said in the room stays in the room. Be part and intrigued our residents with multimedia SEP 29, 1PM of this member-led rap group for men only. presentations. Stories will include the naval battles BEING THERE STARRING (No session Aug 16) of the Tappan Zee during the American Revolution, PETER SELLERS (1979) Facilitator: Gerry Marenoff Camp Shanks during WWII, and the first railroads. A retrospective of classic American FREE. JCC Members Only. Guest Speaker: Bob Goldberg, Former Producer, films including a presentation with ArmChair Walking Tours. background information, analysis and discussion. WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS Facilitator: Renee Weiner It’s All Skin Deep Scrabble WEDNESDAY, NOV 16, 12:30PM Armchair Aerobics FRIDAYS 10AM-12PM For over 20 years, the ArmChair Walking Tours, Instructor: Rafael Muniz New and experienced cosponsored by the Historical Society of the Nyacks SEP 8 – DEC 22, 11:30AM-12:15PM Nosh & Learn players welcome. and the Friends of the Nyacks, have fascinated Sponsored by Institute for Advanced Rehab at (No meeting Oct 12 & Dec 28) and intrigued our residents with multimedia Friedwald Center. 12:30-2PM FREE. JCC Members Only. presentations. Stories will include the naval battles (No class Oct 3, 17 & 24) OCT 7: of the Tappan Zee during the American Revolution, Member $50 Public $65 Lecturer: Martin Schneit Camp Shanks during WWII, and the first railroads. Marty was raised in the Bronx. Marty presents FREE for JCC Fitness Members Myrna’s Doodlers Guest Speaker: Bob Goldberg, Former Producer, a nostalgic look back at the Bronx and how the 12-1:30PM ArmChair Walking Tours Bronx impacted Marty’s life growing up. Marty This fast growing craze has hit the J. Join us 5 Star Trivia depicts what was happening in the Bronx during with your ‘adult’ coloring book and colored TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 11AM-12PM those years of his youth. This lecture will bring you back to a simpler time. pencils as we chat and create together. This group could also be called Cerebral Gymnastics. (No meeting Oct 12 & Dec 28) Test your knowledge on a variety of subjects, while Bagels will be served Member $5 Public $10 FREE. JCC Members Only. having fun and keeping brain cells jumping. (No meeting Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 24, Dec 27 & 29) Facilitator: Martin Resnick FREE. JCC Members Only.

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