Meet Filiberto! He started learning to swim less than a year ago, after a traumatic experience in childhood steered him away from the water for decades. In honor of April’s National Adult Learn to Swim Month, Filiberto explains why he decided to take the plunge at JCCindy.org/blog.
Volume 26, Issue 4 PROGRAMS Programs modified to follow CDC guidelines Sports & Rec Martial Arts Karate for Kids Tue, Apr 13–Jun 1 (8 sessions) | $102 / $80 JCC Members Beginner (ages 4–10) 4:50–5:35 pm | Advanced (ages 7–13) 5:35–6:10 pm Sula readies her roundhouse kick Tae Kwon Do Mon/Wed, Apr 26–Jul 21 (26 sessions; no class May 17 or 31) 6–7:30 pm | Ages 7+ | $144 / $120 JCC Members
Register at JCCindy.org/programs Carter’s fighting stance
Aquatics
Be like cover star Filiberto and, no matter your age, strengthen your swimming skills before the Eskenazi Water Park opens in May! Adult Group Swim Lessons Provided for beginners by Indy Aquatic Masters. $100 for eight sessions over four weeks. Anna and Nadia watching their instructor More info at JCCindy.org/adult-aquatics. Private / Semi-Private Lessons Youth Group Swim Lessons For ages 3–adult. All skill levels welcome. For children ages 6 months–12 years: Private Mon, Apr 19–May 24 (5 sessions; no class May 17) Individual half-hour session: $35 / $25 JCC Members $78 / $57 JCC Members Ten half-hour sessions: $300 / $200 JCC Members Sat, Apr 24–May 29 (6 sessions) Sun, Apr 25–May 30 (6 sessions) Semi-Private $93 / $68 JCC Members 2-3 participants; if more than 2, please email [email protected]. PLUS: Swim Team for ages 5-15 Individual half-hour session: $23 / $18 JCC Members Tue/Thu, $72 / $56 JCC Members per month* Ten half-hour sessions: $200 / $150 JCC Members *Try one practice FREE before joining!
To schedule, email Renae at [email protected]. Times and registration at JCCindy.org/youth-aquatics SUMMER AT THE J
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The JCC is HIRING for camp counselors and lifeguards/swim instructors! PLUS: Apply at JCCindy.org/about-us/employment. PROGRAMS School Age Spring break rolls on for kids in grades K–5! Enjoy games, swimming, crafts and a whole lot of fun during School’s Out Days at the J with themes like Arcade Day, Painting with Bob Ross, Monsters vs. Aliens, Star Wars Day, The Great JCC Bake Off, Carnival Friday and more. Mon, Mar 29–Fri, Apr 9 Photo from Dallas on Carnival Day 8 am–6 pm (except Fri, Apr 2; the JCC will close at 5 pm on this day in 2019 honor of Passover) $85 / $65 JCC Members per day The JCC’s COVID-19 precautions have been proven safe. Please Note: • Drop-off (8–9:30 am) and pick-up (last hour of the day) outside the Kraft Youth Wing (enter through Door 5 for temperature check)
• Pack every day: lunch, swimsuit, towel, water bottle Swimming at School’s Out • A 2020-21 ASC Health Form is required for each participant
Questions? Contact Caitlyn at 317-715-9254 or [email protected]. Register at JCCindy.org/school-age.
Painting the mural by the J’s indoor pool at J-Serve 2019 Hamantaschen Party 2021 Sun, Apr 25 | 10 am–Noon Jewish teens from around Indy will gather at Holliday Park to learn about and remove invasive plant species, and will also hold a cleaning supplies drive for Popsie’s Pantry at Jewish Family Services! Making alphabet cards for schoolchildren at J-Serve 2019 Abby with her homemade hamantaschen Register at bit.ly/IndyJServe2021
To learn more about or join BBYO, contact Ethan at 317-532-5996 or [email protected]. Scholarships available for membership and youth programs! Learn more and apply at JCCindy.org/scholarships Early Childhood Education Jewish Value of the Month Each month, the J's Early Childhood Education (ECE) program focuses on a different Jewish value to incorporate into classroom lesson plans and share with families. February's value: Ahavah (Love) • Many classrooms had parties to celebrate friendship • The Osher Pre-K classroom focused on ways to be kind at home and at school • Some North Wing classrooms celebrated all the reasons they love their students
Join the ECE Team!
“I love the diversity and the parent support.”
Claudia, Infants Teacher at the J for 10+ years
If you or someone you know loves working with children and helping them grow, the J has several opportunities available. Learn more and apply at JCCindy.org/about-us/employment. PROGRAMS Arts & Education April’s offerings include a news anchor, an Israeli entrepreneur, an actress and local Indy artists: • CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin, author of Huddle: How Women Unlock Their Collective Power In partnership with the JCC Literary Consortium Wed, Apr 7 | 8 pm | FREE ticket only, $36 ticket+book • Israel Talks series kickoff: “Home of Start-Ups” featuring the J’s Shinshinim and Gaby Hayon, Executive Vice President of Research and Development at Mobileye Sun, Apr 11 | 1 pm | FREE • Actress Tovah Feldshuh, author of Lilyville: Mother, Daughter and Other Roles I’ve Played In partnership with the JCC Literary Consortium Thu, Apr 15 | 8 pm | FREE ticket only, $36 ticket+book+meet & greet • Indy Arts series kickoff featuring photographer Jack Wickes and painter Julia Wickes Thu, Apr 22 | 8 pm | FREE
“From Where He Sat, He Could “Migration” See Them All”
All events are virtual. More details and registration at JCCindy.org/events.
Health & Wellness Israeli Dance Class for Adults with the J's Shinshinim NEW DATE/TIME: Sun, Apr 18 | 4 pm | Group Ex Studio | FREE Masking and social distancing will be required for those coming in person (maximum 14 people). Or tune in virtually on Facebook Live to stream the class from home! Register to attend in-person or get the livestream link at JCCindy-israeli-dance.eventbrite.com
See the back cover for the April Group Ex schedule WE ARE THE J JCC Mobile App Earth Day The JCC mobile app has: Stay tuned for an • Building/program hours exclusive pre-recorded webinar featuring Israeli • The Group Ex schedule experts on “green” and • Program registration sustainable technology! • Facility updates and alerts • An electronic version of your scan-in card Visit JCCindy.org/indy-j-app to download the app from the iOS App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Shinshi-Y NEWSY Y
February’s "Trek Across Y Y April is full of holiday observances! Israel" fitness challenge Y Y Y • Sun, Apr 4: MimounaY Y Enjoy a virtual celebration with a video made by the Shinshinim about the MimounaY tradition, its history, favorite recipes andY how it’s usually Ycelebrated in Israel. Find it on the Shinshinim Facebook or InstagramY. • Tue, Apr 13, 7 pm: Yom HaZikaron Memorial ceremony on Zoom for fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism, in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis. Register at bit.ly/Hazikaron21. A different kind of mask for Purim • Sun, Apr 18, 1–4 pm: Yom HaAtzma’ut Celebrate Israel’s 73rd birthday with a festival at the J featuring Israeli food, music and traditions. Plus, immediately following the festival, adults can take part in an Israeli dance class (see previous page)! To be compliant with Marion County guidelines for gatherings, please register at JCCindy.org/events. • Fri, Apr 30, 3–6 pm: Lag B’Omer (weather dependent) Enjoy an afternoon bonfire near the Sablosky Pavilion! Masks and Decorating Purim masks with ECE social distancing required. Register at JCCindy.org/events. HOURS HOLIDAYS Building Fri, Apr 2: Passover 6th Day 6701 Hoover Road JCC closes at 5 pm Indianapolis IN 46260-4198 Mon–Thu: 6 am–8 pm Sat, Apr 3: Passover 7th Day 317-251-9467 | JCCindy.org Fri: 6 am–6 pm JCC Closed Sat–Sun: 7 am–6 pm All holidays listed below are Admin, Early Childhood Regular Hours Sun, Apr 4: Passover 8th Day @JCCIndianapolis Mon–Fri: 8 am–5 pm Thu, Apr 8: Yom HaShoah Wed, Apr 14: Yom HaZikaron Thu, Apr 15: Yom HaAtzma’ut Fri, Apr 30: Lag B’Omer
APRIL GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE
• (R) = Reservations required. $ = Fee required. • Please bring your own yoga mats, towel and water. • Please note that participants of all Group Ex classes must maintain social distancing of at least 10 feet. • For classes requiring equipment, participants MUST wipe down BEFORE AND AFTER use.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY *No Lap Pool class Apr 8 *No Lap Pool class Apr 9 $ Aquajoints (R) Cycling 9:50-10:45 am Pam Aqua Jog Aqua Jog BOQUA ALERTS FOR Backer Therapy Pool 7-8 am Sheryl 8:30-9:30 am 7-8 am Sheryl Indoor Lap Pool Jim Group Ex Studio 9-10 am Tom STUDIO CLASSES $10/$5M Indoor Lap Pool Indoor Lap Pool Text "@jccGrpX" to "81010". Answer Open Exercise $ Aquajoints Aqua Jog 9:50-10:45 am Pam "S" to confirm. 10:45-11:45 am 8-9 am Gail Aqua Jog Aqua Jog Therapy Pool Therapy Pool 8-9 am Gail 1-2 pm Sue Indoor Lap Pool $10/$5M Indoor Lap Pool Indoor Lap Pool AQUATICS ALERTS
$ Zumba $ Aquajoints Open Exercise 10:45-11:45 am 9:45-10:45 am $ Aquajoints Open Exercise Text "@jccAqua" 10:45-11:45 am 9:45-10:45 am to "81010". Lindsey Group Ex Becky Therapy Pool Therapy Pool 1-2 pm Thru 4/19 $10/$5M Becky Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Answer "S" to the $10/$5M confirmation text. $ Fit Joints Plus $ BOQUA Balance Aqua Jog 10:45-11:45 am 12:15-1 pm Tom $ Fit Joints Plus SATURDAY 1-2 pm Sue 10:45-11:45 am *No class Apr 3 (Passover) Indoor Lap Pool Pam Therapy Pool Therapy Pool $ PUNCH CARDS $10/$5M $10/$5M Pam Therapy Pool $10/$5M (R) Jump Rope Express BOQUA Balance, (R) Jump Aquajoints/Fitjoints Plus (R) Silver Sneakers Aqua Jog $ Yoga for Energy 9-9:30 am Tim Rope Express Group Ex Studio 10 punches: $80/$40 M 5-5:30 pm Tim Classic 11-11:45 am 1-2 pm Sue 10:45-11:45 am Group Ex Studio Jim Group Ex Studio Indoor Lap Pool Ashley Group Ex Thru 4/22 BOQUA $ Slow Flow Vinyasa 9:30-10:30 am Tom Register for BOQUA $ HIIT Indoor Lap Pool Yoga 6-6:45 pm 5:15-6 pm Group Ex BOQUA land programs Kathy Group Ex Studio 11 am-Noon Tom Indoor Lap Pool Kylie Thru 4/21 6-7 pm Tom Thru 4/19 Indoor Lap Pool SUNDAY *No class Mar 28 (Passover) JCCindy.org/ BOQUA $ BOQUA Balance Hi-Low Aqua 6-7 pm Tom 5:30-6:15 pm Tom 6-7 pm Sheryl Ai Chi schedules Indoor Lap Pool Therapy Pool Indoor Lap Pool 8:30-9:30 am $10/$5M Bonnie Therapy Pool Ai Chi 6-7 pm Bonnie (R) Muscle Tuf Indoor Lap Pool Backer 9:30-10:30 am Therapy Pool Irina CLOSED FOR Group Ex Studio MAINTENANCE Schedule subject to change. (R) Israeli Dance 4/18, 4-5 pm, Enav Thu, Apr 8 Group Ex or virtual See inside to register Fri, Apr 9