STAMFORD JCC PROGRAM GUIDE FALL 2018 Register online www.stamfordjcc.org Something for everyone: Programs, classes and events Jewish Community Center of Stamford To register, call 203.322.7900 or visit stamfordjcc.org • Membership information at 203.487.0945 25 1035 Newfield Avenue • Stamford, CT 06905 Find complete membership MEMBERSHIP & REGISTRATION INFORMATION information on our website at stamfordjcc.org or call What else is included Ilene Kirschner Madwed, At The J, there’s so much to get involved in, this can be your in my membership? Managing Director of “home away from home.” You work out, swim, play basketball, • Priority registration for Membership Services, tennis, racquetball, or walleyball, see a movie, have a discussion, classes and programs at 203.487.0945. learn something new, meet new people, hang out with old • Members-only discounts on Refer a Friend & Save friends, and volunteer. classes and programs Tell your friends how much • Complimentary orientation to you love The J, and when Our fitness center includes cardio equipment, free weight the Fitness Center they join, you’ll receive a and circuit training areas. If you enjoy group fitness classes, • Free pick-up basketball, wallyball free month of membership.* we have over 60 classes each week that are included in your New members must sign up and racquetball mixed doubles for a full-year Family, Couple JCC membership. Personal trainers are available to make sure • Personal training staff – or Individual membership you are getting the most from your workouts and meeting your experienced, certified professionals and mention your name fitness goals. Our 25-meter heated indoor pool is a great place to help you meet your fitness goals when joining. Refer five to bring the family, to swim laps, take swim classes or water • 3 free guest passes to the facility friends who join in the same fitness classes, or join the Stingrays Swim Team. The J also offers (Call Faith Gauntlett at 203.487.0947 year and receive a full year to receive your guest passes) of free membership. basketball pick-up play and adult leagues, as well as children’s *Must be of equal value. classes and our competitive youth travel teams. • JCC reciprocity. If you travel more than 75 miles from the JCC, most 20/20 Partnership At The J, your children can be involved in many classes and activities. of the more than 250 JCCs will If you are a first-time member We also offer the JCC Sara Walker Nursery School (see page 13), honor your local JCC membership. of The J and are a current member of Congregation KinderPlace for full-day daycare (see page 12), KidsPlace for Contact Ilene Kirschner Madwed Agudath Shalom, Temple afterschool care (see page 8), and Day Camps@The J (see page 12). at 203.487.0945 for a membership Beth El, Temple Sinai or We encourage those with special needs to participate in various verification letter. Young Israel, you will receive programs, in both traditional classes or in specialized programs. Amenities a 20% discount on your first year of JCC membership Please contact me for a tour and your complimentary • Babysitting • Judaic library dues. If you are a JCC seven-day guest pass at 203.487.0945, or by email at member, the same discount • Locker rentals [email protected]. is available on your first-year • Sam’s Center Café synagogue dues. New to Ilene Kirschner Madwed, Managing Director, Membership Services kosher dairy café and bakery Stamford? Take 20% off both • Volunteer opportunities your first-year dues at The J and at the synagogue you join. What does my membership include? How can I pay for Membership? Our convenient Electronic Fund How to Find Us • Over 60 free group fitness • Renovated 25-meter, indoor Transfer (EFT) payment plan Financial assistance may classes each week, including: heated pool lets you pay your membership in be available upon request. BODYPUMP™, Les Mills Tone™, • Full-court newly remodeled low monthly installments directly You may request a reduction CXWORKS™, TRX, Cycling, Barre, gymnasium from your credit or debit card. in membership dues by completing a confidential Pilates Bootcamp, Aqua Fit, Zumba, • Upgraded indoor cycling studio EFT authorization forms are Financial Assistance Application. Treadzone, HIIT Yoga, Buti Yoga, • Outdoor multi-sport court available at the welcome desk. Cardio Boxing and more. for tennis and basketball Applications are available All memberships are based on online and at the JCC • Welcoming fitness center with • Racquetball courts one full year. Please note: There welcome desk. All requested regularly updated equipment • Indoor and outdoor walking tracks will be a $25 fee for credit cards materials must be attached • Spacious, light-filled group • Indoor and outdoor playgrounds we are unable to process. and returned to Ilene fitness studios with equipment • Locker rooms for men, Madwed, Managing Director, and sound systems women and families Membership Services. Categories & Fees Monthly Registration Monthly Registration Guest Policy Fee Fee (one-time) Fee Fee (one-time) Guests of members are welcome at the JCC. Guests must be Family $120 $100 Individual Senior Adult $45 $50 accompanied by a JCC member, Two-parent household and dependent Adult over the age of 72 complete a registration form, show children ages 22 and under photo identification and pay the Teen $38 $50 current guest fee. Each guest may Single Parent Family $81 $75 13 - 19 years old visit up to five times in a 12-month One-parent household and dependent period. Guest passes are purchased children ages 22 and under College Student $38 $50 at the welcome desk. In observance of Shabbat, arrangements for guest Couple $110 $100 Corporate $68 $75 passes must be made in advance at Four employees from the same company Two adults, who occupy the same dwelling, the welcome desk or through the (price per person) with no dependent children at home membership office. Long-term guest passes may be purchased through Senior Couple $72 $75 Live-In Caregiver $25 (Available only with family membership) the membership office. During peak Two adults, with one over the age hours, members may have two guests of 72, who occupy the same dwelling Executive Locker Rooms and during off-peak hours, up to three Available to members age 18 years and guests. Peak hours include: Monday – Individual Young Adult $48 $50 Thursday 4 – 8 p.m., Friday 3 – 6 p.m. Adult under the age of 30 older. Includes personal lockers, sauna, steam room, towel and laundry service. and Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Individual Adult $70 $75 JCC reserves the right to limit guests. Adult over the age of 30 INDIVIDUAL $40 Guest Fees: COUPLE $60 $10 adults (ages 15 and up), $5 children, family maximum $35. Fall Semester 2018 at the Stamford JCC • 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905 • 203.322.7900 • stamfordjcc.org Dear JCC Members and Friends, CONTENTS FALL 2018 Welcome to the Stamford JCC, where it feels like home! The Jewish New Year Membership & Registration begins in the fall, so too does the JCC Information Inside Front Cover program calendar year. With a new year comes renewed focus on what’s Early Childhood Programs important to us at The J. You, our (Ages Birth – 5) membership and community, have driven Mommy & Me Classes 2 change and continue to push us to Drop-off Classes 2 improve and expand our offerings. This program guide reflects JCC Sara Walker Nursery School that expansion and growth mindset in fulfilling our mission Add-on Classes 3 to serve the community. STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics 4 The JCC is a 7 day a week operation. Weekends at The J Sports & Fitness 4 are some of its’ busiest times; with swim lessons, basketball Performing Arts 5 programs, group fitness classes, and beginning this fall we Aquatics 6 are pleased to introduce “Sunday Funday” Family Playtime Youth Programs at The J. (Grades K – 5) JCares, the JCC’s volunteer initiative, continues to expand STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, and will take its work on the road this fall, volunteering at the Arts and Mathematics 9 the Special Olympics in Stamford. Sports & Fitness 9 Vacation Day Programs 10 Improving the user experience continues to be a top Performing Arts 11 priority of the JCC; we continue to invest in the technology Aquatics 14 necessary to serve our program participants at the highest Day Camps@The J 12 level. This year the Stamford JCC is pleased to introduce KinderPlace Full-Day Childcare 12 three new technological improvements for specific program JCC Sara Walker Nursery School 13 participants: A new, more responsive fitness app is live as Sunday Day Fun Day at The J 13 of July 15th, with an emphasis on providing more value for members and real-time updates. JCC Sara Walker Nursery Middle & High School Programs School and KinderPlace will also enjoy the benefits of (Grades 6 – 12) a Parent Portal App scheduled to coincide with the start Jewish Journeys 16 of the new school year. The JCC has also taken steps STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, to improve wifi in the building. the Arts and Mathematics 16 Sports & Fitness 17 Other new programs include youth guitar lessons, Performing Arts 18 flag football leagues and a more comprehensive Adult Aquatics 18 recreation program menu highlighted by co-ed sports leagues and fitness clubs that stress community building. Inclusion at the JCC (for all ages) 19 Start the year off right and get more involved at The J. Adult Programs We have something for everyone, and if we don’t currently Jewish Journeys 20 offer something you are interested in, let us know and we Israel Programs 20 will see how we can better answer the community’s needs.