PROGRAM GUIDE FALL 2018 CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN AMBERLEY VILLAGE Looking to the past & reaching for the future FITNESS • EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL • AQUATICS • SENIOR CENTER CAMP • JEWISH LIFE • AFTER SCHOOL CARE • CULTURAL ARTS 8485 RIDGE ROAD · CINCINNATI, OH 45236 · 513.761.7500 MAYERSONJCC.ORG TABLE of CONTENTS 6 Fall Highlights WELCOME 8 Wellness & Recreation 14 Aquatics 16 Arts & Ideas THIS FALL, WE CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF 24 Children & Family THE J’S BEAUTIFUL HOME ON RIDGE ROAD. 30 Grades 5 - 12 As lucky as we are to have such an incredible facility, we know that 34 20s & 30s / Adults it’s truly our community that makes this place feel like home. The J wouldn’t be the same without the warm words of welcome from our 36 60 & Better front desk staff and encouragement from personal trainers, the friendly 42 Support the J conversation at the J Café, and the lively little voices in the Early Childhood School. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate 10 years in Amberley during JCC Board Members our Annual Meeting on September 27. Arrive early to explore artwork by nearly 50 Cincinnati organizations during the Under One Roof John Silverman PRESIDENT community art exhibit reception. Get active with us as we support the Holocaust & Humanity Center and the J with the Great Human Race 5K Robert Brant in October. In November, we’ll gather locally to join our international VICE PRESIDENT community for Global Day of Jewish Learning. Marty Hiudt VICE PRESIDENT Just as the J serves as a gathering place for the community, we’ve added a community calendar to this Program Guide which includes Cory Pollock TREASURER special events hosted by organizations and congregations throughout the city. This expansive list of events demonstrates how active and Amy Susskind-Weiskopf dedicated our community truly is. SECRETARY Lauren Guttman This building has been the setting for 10 wonderful years of friendships MEMBER-AT-LARGE formed, challenges overcome, and community strengthened. We can’t wait to see what the next 10 years hold! Todd Schild IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Jon Blatt Josh Frankel Ronnen Isakov Mark Knue Julie Lerner Cynthia Rosen Anna Sarembock Stuart Solomon Sherri Symson Marc Fisher John Silverman Mayerson JCC CEO Mayerson JCC Board President Felicia Zakem Marc Fisher CEO BUILDING HOURS PROGRAM GUIDE Mon - Thurs: 5:30am - 10pm Fri: 5:30am - 7pm FALL 2018 Sat - Sun: 7am - 7pm J Play School Year Hours FALL SPECIAL BUILDING HOURS Drop-In Care for infants - age 5 Mon - Thurs: Please make note of these special hours in observance of Jewish and federal 8:20am - 2:15pm; 4 - 8pm holidays. Learn more about Jewish holidays at MayersonJCC.org. Fri: 8:20am - 2:15pm Monday, 9/3: Labor Day* Thursday, 11/22: Thanksgiving Day* Sat - Sun: 8:45am - 3:15pm • • Open 7am - 5pm Open 7am - 3pm Club J School Year Hours Sunday, 9/9: Erev Rosh Hashanah* Monday, 12/24: Christmas Eve* Drop-In Care for ages 6 - 9 • • Closing at 5pm. Closing at 5pm Mon - Thurs: 4 - 8:15pm Sat - Sun: 8:45am - 3:15pm • Monday, 9/10: Rosh Hashanah • Tuesday, 12/25: Christmas Day* Building closed Open 7am - 5pm Pool Hours Outdoor Pools are open • Tuesday, 9/18: Erev Yom Kippur* • Monday, 12/31: New Year’s Eve* from May 26 - September 3, Closing at 5pm Open 7am - 5pm and our indoor pool is • Wednesday, 9/19: Yom Kippur * Due to early building closures, there will be no open year-round. Building closed programs or classes after 2pm on these days. For more detailed information and hours, visit MayersonJCC.org. MAYERSONJCC.ORG • 513.761.7500 FIRST MONTH FREE! When you join by September 30 ALL NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE valued at over $500! • A custom, comprehensive • 50% off your first J Spa Service fitness program designed by a • 50% off your first full month of JCC Personal Trainer J Play or Club J (drop-in childcare) ® • Free InBody health and fitness body • 40% off your first Weight composition assessment Management Program • Three complimentary training sessions • 30% off your first consultation with a JCC Personal Trainer with our nutritionist May not be combined with any other offers. Only those who have never been members of the JCC qualify for this offer. Some restrictions may apply. Follow us on social media for more deals & news about the J! THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE ! WELLNESS & RECREATION Splash, play, compete, exercise, heal, and relax. We offer many different ways to serve your spirit and improve your energy, to get you up and moving, and to test your limits. For many of us, those form the foundation of an active lifestyle filled with meaningful relationships. See page 8 ARTS & IDEAS We engage the Greater Cincinnati community in an exploration of Jewish identity and culture in films, literature, music, dance, visual arts, theater, and comedy through thought-provoking discussions and moving performances that engage the mind, heart, and spirit. See Fall Highlights on next page EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL We provide a high-quality, age-appropriate Jewish and secular curriculum that encourages development, curiosity, imagination, and self-esteem. Weekly enrichment includes music, fitness, yoga, swim lessons (ages 4+), and more. We celebrate Jewish holidays and Shabbat with songs, stories, art, special foods, and traditions. See page 27 HELPFUL SERVICES From financial aid and affordable senior meals to transportation and Meals on Wheels, we provide many services to support our community and make the J accessible to everyone. Inclusive and adapted programming is available through our Schloss Special Needs & Services department. See page 34 JEWISH LIFE We celebrate our Jewish identity while welcoming people from every faith and background. We provide a rich array of social, cultural, and educational programs and events to deepen our connection to the Jewish community and Jewish values. We are a gathering place for community groups, cultural celebrations, and activities for all ages. See page 24 60 & BETTER The J offers many opportunities for older adults to stay active, social, and independent. Explore the region with fun day trips, learn new skills with technology and arts classes, and get moving with specialized fitness classes. Socialize and enjoy discounted meals in the J Café. See page 36 EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL & BREAK CAMPS When school is out, the J is in! From after school and holidays, to fall break and snow days, our camp programs host fun activities all year round. Get active and learn with sports, day trips, nature activities, and more. Enjoy our indoor water park and outdoor pool, full-size gym, and gaga pit. Don’t forget to pack your smile! See page 29 FALL HIGHLIGHTS EVERYTHING BUT THE SEDER PLATE Downsizing & Appraisal Fair OCTOBER 18, 3 - 8PM $5 entrance fee; $25 for an appraisal time slot - 2 items max. per time slot Discover the value of your antiques and collectibles from Jacquie Denny and the experts at Everything But The House. Learn techniques to declutter and downsize your home from Queen City Transitions to help you enter a new phase of life - and maybe even have some fun in the process! All money raised will UNDER benefit the Mayerson JCC Senior Center. ONE ROOF Traditions: Looking to the Past and Reaching for the Future ON DISPLAY: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 4 ART RECEPTION: SEPTEMBER 27, 5:30PM Step inside our 1,300-square-foot sukkah highlighting works of art created by nearly 50 organizations from around the city. View these large multimedia fabric panels exploring this year’s theme, Traditions, on display to celebrate the festival of Sukkot. Celebrate the traditions of our community with Under One Roof ARTS & IDEAS SPONSORS and ten years of traditions within the JCC’s As of July 10, 2018 beautiful home with an Art Reception before The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. - the J’s Annual Meeting! Enjoy an evening of art, U.S.Bank Foundation music, and light appetizers in the sukkah. Susan S. Friedlander Under One Roof is made possible by Presenting Sponsor, the Rockwern Charitable Foundation. This program is funded The Rockwern Charitable Foundation in part by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati. Contact us at [email protected] or 513.761.7500 x1293 to learn more about sponsorship opportunities! FALL HIGHLIGHTS GLOBAL DAY OF JEWISH LEARNING In partnership with UC Judaic Studies Lichter Lecture Series NOVEMBER 11, 2PM Cincinnati’s 2018 Global Day of Jewish Learning will feature Rabbi Susan Goldberg of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Los Angeles. As the Rabbi Script Consultant for the acclaimed TV series Transparent, she will speak on “In the Wilderness: The Spiritual Journey of Transparent.” Rabbi Goldberg will use stories and performances from the groundbreaking, award- winning TV Show, Transparent, to spark thinking and conversation about how issues of gender and sexuality can expand our understanding of Jewishness and one’s identity generally. THE 2018 Following Rabbi Goldberg’s talk, participants can choose from a variety of workshops on Extraordinary Passages - Texts and Travels with local experts including GREAT University of Cincinnati Judaic Studies, physicians from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, HUC-JIR, and HUMAN Cincinnati rabbis. Global Day of Jewish Learning is in partnership with an annual event where Jewish communities across the globe study a shared theme from a variety of RACE perspectives rooted in Jewish texts. OCTOBER 7 Check-In begins at 8:30am at the J; Race at 10am The Great Human Race is a fun, family-friendly 5K walk/run to support the Mayerson JCC and the Holocaust and Humanity Center. Proceeds from the event will go to support both organizations, which serve as homes for the greater community to celebrate diversity and inclusion and foster understanding of each individual.