www.jewishlouisville.org INSIDE Music and fun at JCC ELC Spring Sing CenterPiece PAGE 2 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, Steve Katz, hone his craft and Ben Goldenberg founding member of The Blues became part of the Project and Blood Sweat and Greenwich Village Marketing Director R Tears will speak on Saturday, folk music 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 the Blues Project. 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 musicians 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, concert 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 Monterey Pop Festival 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 Lou Reed, 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 New York 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.