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Volume 18 • Number 2MARCH 2012 • ADAR/NISSAN 5772
It’s Not Too Late!
Try Something New!
January 1 may have come and gone but you can still resolve to try something new at the JCC. Whether
it’s a new fitness class, picking up a new hobby or just taking more time to appreciate the art, there is
no better place to do all of that and more than the J. Here’s a little help to get you started on the path
to something new.
Author Mary-Lou Weisman
(Monday, March 12 • 7 p.m.) –
The absurd and implausible life story of
Al Jaffee, renowned
MAD Magazine cartoonist and subject of
her latest book.
Sephardic Journey:
The “Other” Jews-The
Sephardim of Spain
(Tuesday, March 13
10:30 a.m. to noon) –
Discover what Marcia
Gold learned during
her month in Spain.
J-Care or Early Childhood
Education Enrichment Classes –
Whether your child attends
J-Care/Early Childhood or
not, they can still
participate in our
excellent enrichment classes including soccer,
Zumba and so
much more.
Inside this Issue
JCC Jobs...................................................Page 2
New Sports & Wellness Director............Page 2
Program Guide....................................Pages 3-6
Tributes....................................................Page 7
New Members..........................................Page 7
Star Winners............................................Page 7
Israel 64 Festival..............................Back Cover
Boot Camp for the Brain (March
20, 27, April 3) – Practice mental
calisthenics designed to keep your
brain in top shape with accomplished researcher and presenter
Paul Fisher.
Massage – Melt away stress with a relaxing
massage at the J. Now that’s a resolution you can
really enjoy keeping!
Get Involved
at the J!
The JCC is a wonderful community where people
can come together for all different reasons:
childcare, a fitness facility, the Film Festival and
so many other opportunities. All the wonderful
things that go on at the J could not be possible
without the countless hours and dedication
from lay leaders who volunteer their time and
expertise to make the J a better place.
If you are interested in volunteering, we
have many opportunities including Board
positions; Film Festival committee; Marketing,
Membership, Arts & Culture, Early Childhood
Education, and Children & Youth task forces;
and many other subcommittees for specific
areas of the J. If you would like to get involved,
please contact Denise Wolf at 299-3000 x102 or
[email protected]. We’d love to have you!
Zumba Gold –
A new offering on
Fridays at noon. All
levels are welcome!
Camp Information Day & Early
Bird Registration
(March 30 • 4-6 p.m.) – Staff will
be on hand to answer your Camp
questions. Last day for early bird
discounts!
More information is available on pages
3-6, at www.tucsonjcc.org, or at the
Welcome Desk.
Jump Start
Orientations
Jump Start Orientations are available to our
members free of charge. Enjoy a series of 1-3
orientations on our fitness equipment and
an overview of our fitness classes to get you
moving! Stop by the Welcome Desk, complete
the Jump Start form and Bronny Oliver, our
Jump Start Coordinator, will contact you to
set up your appointment.
The Tucson Jewish Community Center is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, and a member of the Jewish Community Centers Association
of North America. Center View is published five times annually by the Tucson Jewish Community Center.
Save the Date for the
JCC’s Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 1 • 6 p.m.
Join us for the installation of Board & Officers,
honoring our volunteer and staff award winners,
and dinner. Watch for your invitation with
complete details.
Let Us Know about
JCC Superstars
Know someone who deserves to be recognized
for their hard work this year? We want to hear
about it! Nominations are now being taken for
the following awards:
• Volunteer of the Year
• Leader of the Year
• Beth Stern Award for Staff Excellence
Nomination forms can be picked up at the
Welcome Desk. Nominations must be submitted
by March 14. Awards will be given at the Annual
Meeting.
Work at the Place You Love
Open Positions at the Tucson JCC
The JCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For
a complete description of available positions,
visit www.tucsonjcc.org/about/jobs.
Summer Camp “J” Support Worker
(Special Needs Services)
Support workers are responsible for the care
and safety of the campers with special needs
that are assigned to them. Contact Hannah at
[email protected].
Part-Time Support Worker for
Special Needs Young Adults
(Special Needs Services)
Support worker who can function as “back-up
staff” in our day program for young adults with
special needs. Contact Hannah at hshenfeld@
tucsonjcc.org.
Lifeguards
(Sports & Wellness)
Looking for qualified lifeguard candidates for
spring, summer and fall hours. Send resumes to
[email protected].
Maintenance Technician
(Building Services)
Responsible for providing maintenance and
repair services. Contact Dale Green at dgreen@
tucsonjcc.org.
Summer Camp Counselors
(Children Youth & Camping)
Responsible for leading and supervising fun and
creative summer programs for children ages 5-7,
8-10, or 11-14 years old. Contact Scott at camp@
tucsonjcc.org.
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New Sports &
Wellness Director
Liz Lambert joins the J as
the Director of Sports and
Wellness. Liz comes us most
recently
from
Stanford
University where she served as
the Administrative Director of
the Center for the Advanced
Study in the Behavioral
Sciences. Prior to moving to
Palo Alto, she was the Assistant Dean for Social
Science at Harvard University. In addition
to her academic administration experience,
Liz spent eight years in coaching and athletic/
recreational administration at the U.S. Naval
Academy, Simmons College, Boston University
and Harvard University.
When visiting family in Tucson, Liz has been a
guest of the JCC over the last 13 years. “I always
felt welcomed at the TJCC and I was intrigued
when told about the vacancy in the Sports &
Wellness Department. Accepting this position is
like coming home for me. I have come home to
my passion for sports and wellness and I have
come home to family.”
A long time athlete, Liz was a varsity swimmer
and rower at Stanford University. She played
squash for ten years before turning to her new
passion for competitive Latin dance sport. One
of her first goals as the new director, is to sample
each one of the JCC’s 100 group exercise classes.
Have thoughts or concerns? Liz would love
to hear from you. Send your comments to
[email protected].
Perspectives
Every other Thursday
10:30 a.m.-Noon
Be enlightened and educated with informative
lectures on various topics by experts in their
fields. In April, Perspectives welcomes Tucson
Mayor, Jonathan Rothschild.
March 8: Harvard Justice
video Part IX*
March 22: Harvard Justice
video Part X*
April 5: Tucson Mayor
Jonathan Rothschild
*Each Harvard video is
independent of the others.
Coordinator Les Burgman.
Free
Change the life of a
child today with your
tax-deductible gift!
Summer camp should not be a luxury. All
children deserve a summer filled with arts,
crafts, swimming, sports, field trips, new
friendships, smiles, laughter, and so much more.
Last summer, supporters like you invested in
summer camp scholarships and without this
support, many children would not have access to
this opportunity.
Please invest in a child by giving a gift! Make
your donation with the envelope provided,
donate online at www.tucsonjcc.org or call Tana
Jones at 299-3000 x176.
Tucson Jewish Community Center
Program Guide
March/April 2012
Thursdays
Soccer
2012-2013 School
Registration
Registration for the 2012-2013 school
year is open. For details or a tour, please
call the ECE office at 615-5437.
ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Classes are the week of
April 2-May 7 and are six weeks
unless otherwise noted.
Mondays
Ballet
1:15-2 p.m. • Ages 2 & 3
2:15-3 p.m. • Ages 4 & 5
Instructor: Kirby Haaksma
Ballet classes involve creative movement along with
an introduction to ballet
terminology, barre exercises, and movement across the floor.
$64M/$80NM
Teena’s Lunch Bunch
12:15-1:15 p.m. • Ages-3-5
Instructor: Teena Sterlachini
Children will prepare their lunches from
scratch, then they have the pleasure of
eating with Teena. This is a hands-on
experience for the children.
$72M/$81NM
$64M/$80NM
Recycled Creations
1:15-2 p.m. • Ages 4-5
Instructor: Amy DeWitt
Children will learn to use tools to take
things apart and think of interesting
ways to put new things together.
$54M/$67NM
Zumba
(in JCC Aerobics Room)
1:15-2 p.m. • Ages 4-5
Instructor: Kirby Haaksma
Kirby has been teaching dance for many
years. This class involves Zumba/hiphop moves choreographed to music.
$64M/$80NM
Fridays
Clay
1:45-2:45 p.m. • Ages 4-6
April 20-May 18 (5-week class)
Instructor: Gerry Young
Discover clay techniques to help your
children develop creative art energy.
Finished projects are painted with
glazes, acrylic paints or watercolors.
$60M/$73NM (includes materials)
Mighty Mites Tennis
Mon. & Wed., 4-5 p.m. • Ages 5-7
An introduction to basic tennis skills in
an exciting, fun environment.
$108M/$145NM
Tiny Tots Tennis
3-3:45 p.m. • Ages 3-4
A basic introduction to tennis developing hand-eye coordination, excellent
motor skills and motivation for future
development.
$54M/$81NM
Tuesdays
Basketball
1:30-2:30 p.m. • Ages 4-6
Learn the “FUN”damentals of basketball. Shooting, dribbling, passing and
more.
$64M/$80NM
Wednesdays
Computers
1:15-4 p.m. (30-minute classes)
Ages 3-6
Instructor: Todd Detry
The goal of the class is to get your child
comfortable with the computer, including using the mouse and keyboard. They
will also be doing various exercises,
including drawing and coloring.
$64M/$80NM
1:30-2:30 p.m. • Ages 4-6
Learn the basics of soccer.
Includes dribbling and change
of direction skills.
Spanish Through
Music & Play
1:30-2 p.m. • Ages 2-3
2:30-3 p.m. • Ages 4-5
April 20-May 18 (5-week class)
Instructor: Favi Hernandez
Holá my friends. Come and join us for a
fiesta of Spanish with music and games.
$53M/$66NM (includes materials)
Purim Parade
Thurs., Mar. 8 • 10 a.m.
Please join the children of ECE for
the annual Purim Parade. Costumes
encouraged!
Passover Model Seder
Wed., Apr. 4 • 10 a.m.
Auditorium
Please join us for our Passover Model
Seder, open to all preschool parents. The
toddlers will have their own Seders in
their classrooms. Family members are
invited and encouraged to attend this
special morning with the children.
ECE Summer Camp
All children on nine-month contracts
must register to participate in our summer program. Brochures are available at
the Welcome Desk.
Camp Information Day &
Early Bird Registration
Mar. 30 • 4-6 p.m.
JCC Front Entrance
Discover the outstanding summer camp
offerings at the JCC this summer. Camp
directors and other staff, including
membership staff, will be on hand to
answer any questions you may have and
provide schedule information for each of
the camps. This is a great time to register
and save $$. A completed form and $100
will secure your spot.
Shalom Baby Stay & Play
Mar. 2, 16, 30, Apr. 27
Art Gallery
Bring your baby or toddler for schmoozing and singing led by Shabbat Scott
followed by playtime on the ECE outdoor playground. Sponsored by Shalom
Tucson and the JCC. Please RSVP to
[email protected] or 577-9393 x130.
Free
J-Care
Monday-Friday during the school
year • School dismissal-6 p.m.
Grades K-5
You can still enroll in J-Care! Registration forms available online and at the
Welcome Desk. J-Care
is a licensed afters c h o o l pr o g r a m
offering enriching
and fun activities
for elementary schoolaged children. J-Care provides safe bus
transportation directly from Tucsonarea elementary and middle schools
with one- to five-day pick-up options.
Homework Hangout
Monday-Thursday • 3:30-5:30 p.m.
One of the best homework programs in
town staffed by well-qualified education specialists who help your children
understand their homework and get
it done! No extra charge for J-Care
students.
J-Care Open House
Apr. 19 • 5:45-6:30 p.m.
For grades K-8 as of fall 2012
JCC Library
Get information about our programs,
including J-Care and our spectacular
Homework Hangout, af ter-school
enrichment classes, School Days Out,
family activities and more. Free childcare available (ages 4 and up) during
the information session. Call Rachel at
299-3000 x256.
Summer Camp 2012
Sail Away with Camp J
May 29-Aug. 3
Pre-/Post-Camps: May 24-25 &
Aug. 6, 7, 8
Brochures available at the Welcome
Desk or online at tucsonjcc.org.
Early-bird discounts available through
Mar. 30.
YOUTH LOUNGE
Grades 6-12
Mon.-Thurs. 3:15-6 p.m.,
Fri. 3-5:30 p.m.
Sundays, 12:30-5:30 p.m.
(2nd grade and up welcome)
Offering teens the opportunity to meet
new and old friends; watch movies on
the giant flat screen TV; play pinball,
pool, or one of the interactive hi-tech
games and of course, get their homework done. Free to JCC members. Punch
cards are available for purchase at the
Sports & Wellness Courtesy Desk for
non-members. Not a member? Inquire
about the low-cost Teen Membership by
calling the Welcome Desk at 299-3000.
BBYO
Mondays • 7 p.m.
Join us for BBYO, a Jewish youth
group for high school students. Make
new Jewish friends, help your community, embrace your Judaism and,
most of all, have a great time. Contact
[email protected] or call 299-3000 x175.
JCC Center View • March 2012 • Page 3
After School
Enrichment Classes
Open to members & non-members
Apr. 16-May 18
Registration required. 5% discount offered for J-Care members. Most classes
five weeks unless otherwise noted.
Mondays
Group Guitar
Beginner 3:50-4:20 p.m.
Intermediate 4:20-4:50 p.m.
Instructor: Leandra Hubka,
Tucson Academy of Music &
Dance • 6 classes
Introduce your music enthusiast to
guitar playing including note reading, open chord positions, tuning, and simple chord patterns.
Guitar required.
$84 J-Care Member/$88M/$132NM/
$165THA Student NM
Fridays
Creative Cooking
Ages 5-11 • 4-5 p.m.
Instructor: Stacy Gee
Learn the joys of cooking, including
fun food preparation and presentation, healthy eating, dining etiquette
and more. Create your own recipe
book to take home.
$50 J-Care/$50M/$75 NM
Pottery
$74 J-Care Member/$78M/$112NM/
$85THA Student NM
Wednesdays
Martial Arts
(beginner and intermediate)
(no class on Apr. 4)
Pre-K-1 • 3-4 p.m.
Grades 1-5 • 4-5 p.m.
Carpeted aerobics room
10 classes, starting March 7
Instructor: Black Belt 4 Life
Build skills and confidence in
this beginner and intermediate martial arts
class. Learn basic and
intermediate martial
arts steps, kung-fu based
games and beginning selfdefense; all while having fun. This class
also focuses on self-discipline and builds
self-confidence.
$93 J-Care Member/$98M/$140NM/
$118 THA Student NM
Teen Cycle
Ages 11-16 • 4:10-4:45 p.m.
Instructor: Mary Byrnes
Experience hills and flats using sitting
and standing positions. Cycling is fun,
easy to learn, and a great workout. Bring
a water bottle and workout clothes.
Members Free/$5 per session NM
Thursdays
Computer Classes
Ages 5-8 • 4:30-5 p.m.
Instructor: J-Care Counselors
Join us in the computer lab to learn
t he ba sic s about
programs, safe internet surfing, image
design and more.
Each week will have
a different focus.
Free and exclusive to J-Care students
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The JCC is proud to offer a full menu of
programs for children and young adults
with special needs. Summer camp is
around the corner! We have camps
available for ages 3-22. For complete
details please call Retina Bauschatz at
299-3000 x172.
Ages 5-11 • 4-5:15 p.m
Instructor: Gerrie Young
Develop technique, experiment with
hand-building clay creations, design
with glaze, and learn to throw a pot on
the wheel.
Visit the Welcome Desk for registration
information. For a tour, call Scott at
299-3000 x192.
The Clay Experience
Clay Sampler
Tuesdays, Mar. 6-Apr. 17
6-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Gerrie Young
Various hand-building techniques plus
glazing. Potter’s wheel demonstration.
$95M/$110NM (plus a $20 material fee)
$53 J-Care Member/$56M/$82 NM
Tuesdays
Magic Class
Instructor: Ross the Magician
Students learn basic elements of
magic: sleight of hand, misdirection and other performance secrets; card tricks
and deck manipulation;
how to prepare for your
own magic show and a grand
finale party and graduation.
Special Needs
Services
Adult Life
Classes
Sculpture
Wednesdays, Mar. 7-Apr. 18
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Gerrie Young
$95M/$110NM (plus a $20 material fee)
Boot Camp for the Brain
One Saturday per month during
the school year
6-10 p.m.
Mar. 10: Games Night and Pajama Party
Apr. 21: Mystery Night
Parents can relax and enjoy a night off
while our skilled J-Care staff provides
a fun evening for children ages 5-12.
Includes special programs, dinner, a
yummy snack, games, and a movie!
Ages 8 and up enjoy a special ice-cream
field trip.
M$20 First Child/$15 each additional sibling
(M$25 without reservation/$20 sibling without reservation)
NM$30 First child/$15 each additional sibling
(NM$35 without reservation/$25 NM sibling
without reservation)
For more information, contact Rachel
at 299-3000 x256 or rzuckerman@
tucsonjcc.org.
Grades K-6 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
(extended care from 7-9 a.m. &
4-6 p.m. available)
Each School Days Out offers a fun field
trip and/or special programming at the
J, including enriching activities such as
sports, art, swimming (seasonal), cooking and more. Lunch is provided unless
otherwise noted.
Upcoming School Days Out:
Mar. 9: Teacher In-Service
Mar. 12-16: Spring Break (Khalsa)/
Teacher In-Service (TUSD)
Mar. 19-23: Spring Break (Amphi)/
Conferences (THA)
Apr. 2-12: Spring Break (CFSD, TUSD)/
Passover Break (THA)
$40M/$52NM
($45M/$57NM without reservation)
Pre-Care Hours: 7-9 a.m. ($5) Post-Care
Hours: 4-6 p.m. ($5, no charge to J-Care
members)
Registration forms w ith program
descriptions available online or at the
Welcome Desk. Programs subject to
change based on enrollment.
24-hour advance reservation requested!
See tucsonjcc.org or call Rachel at
299-3000 x256 for information.
Mah-Jongg Lessons
Beginner Level
Mondays • Ongoing
10 a.m.-Noon/Noon-2 p.m.
For details call Helene, 299-3000 x 147.
$50M/$60NM
Tuesdays, Mar. 20, 27 & Apr. 3
10 a.m.-noon
Presenter: Paul Fisher
Sharpen your thinking skills and exercise your brain. Practice lateral thinking, riddles, rebuses and puzzles both
mental, visual and interactive. Learn
problem-solving strategies. Practice
mental calisthenics designed to keep
your brain in top shape.
About The Presenter: Paul Fisher is a
well-known speaker, presenter and an
accomplished researcher who makes his
topics come to life. Call 299-3000 x147
to make your reservation by March 15.
$37.50M/47.50NM for 3 sessions
Hebrew Classes
Tuesdays • Eight-week sessions
Beginning Hebrew: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn the aleph-bet (alphabet)
Hebrew I: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn vocabulary & basic grammer
Instructor: Sara Golan-Mussman
For details call Helene 299-3000 x147.
$60M/$70NM
(plus cost of text paid to instructor)
Israeli Dance
Tuesdays • Ongoing sessions
Wood-Floor Aerobic Studio
7:30 p.m. Beginners
8:15 p.m. Intermediate
9:00 p.m. Open Dance
$4M/$5NM
Anyone Can Draw & Paint
Mondays & Fridays • 9:30 a.m.-Noon
Through May 18
Instructor: Murray Keshner
Beg i n ners & experienced artists
explore your creative spirit using
various medium.
Demonstration &
instruction at each
session. Bring pencil & paper.
$65M/$75NM per
four-class card
Interest Groups
Sephardic Journey:
The “Other” Jews
The Sephardim of Spain
Presenter: Marcia Gold, Musician
& Photographer
Tues., Mar. 13 • 10:30 a.m.-noon
In 1992, Marcia Gold spent a month in
Spain researching music. From this research she learned that the events of 1492
resulted in an international diaspora of
the Spanish Jews. Despite the range of
cultures, one language continues to connect them: Ladino, the archaic Spanish
of the 15th century. Reservations required by March 8. Call 299-3000 x147.
$5M/$7.50NM
Financial Times @ the “J”
Wed., Mar. 21 • 10-11 a.m.
Les Burgman will speak on financial
websites. Al Bleecker will speak on
bonds. Enjoy a complimentary light
snack. To make your reservations, by
March 20 at noon, call 299-3000 x147.
Free
Great Excursions
Thurs., Mar. 15 •
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join Al Bleecker, avid
traveler, as he shares his
experiences in New York.
Enjoy a complimentary
light snack. To ma ke
your reservations, by
March 13 at noon, call
299-3000 x147.
Free
Tucson Jewish Genealogy
and Oral History Group
Second Sunday of each month
12:30-2:30 p.m.
No meeting in April
Contact Andy Rosen, 237-6470, or
[email protected].
AARP Driver
Safety Course
Thurs., May 17• 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Refresher course for drivers 50+.
Completion of course may entitle participants to a discount on their auto
insurance. Space is limited. To register,
call Dave Flyer, 296-1131. Space fills
quickly.
$12 AARP Members/$14NM
Special Events
Shalom Tucson
Coffee Breaks
Mar. 1 • 10:30 a.m.
Fine Art Gallery
New to town and want to connect
with others? Join us for coffee, a nosh,
and great information. Sponsored by
Shalom Tucson and the TJCC. RSVP
to [email protected] or 577-9393 x130.
For more information on Sha lom
Tucson, visit www.jewishtucson.org.
Roy Purcell
The Long Journey Home
Sun., Mar. 4 • 2 p.m.
Jewish Heritage Center
Author and artist, Roy Purcell, shares
writings and artwork inspired by his
journeys through the Holy Land.
Free
An Evening with
Mary-Lou Weisman
Free
Arts & Culture
In the Gallery
Social Mah-Jongg
Mon., Mar. 12 • 7 p.m.
Jewish Heritage Center
Author Mary-Lou Weisman presents
the absurd and implausible life story
of Al Jaffee, renowned MAD Magazine
cartoonist and subject of her latest book.
Free
Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m.,
Wednesdays, Noon-3 p.m.,
Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, or
Noon-3 p.m. or 1-3 p.m.
For details, call Helene at 299-3000 x147.
Food Stamped
C. J. Shane &
Lynne Yamaguchi
Free
“Beyond Containment”
Through Mar. 13
Current Events
Every Monday • Noon -1:30 p.m.
Moderated by rotating facilitators.
Coordinator: Les Burgman
Provocative, controversial and never
dull. Discuss timely, local, national &
international topics.
Thurs., Mar. 15 • 7 p.m.
Auditorium
This humorous documentary follows a
couple’s attempt to maintain a healthy,
well-balanced diet on food stamps.
Co-sponsored with the Jewish Community Relations Council.
Free with the donation of two cans of food
Riders on the Orphan Train
Thurs., Mar. 22 • 7 p.m.
Jewish Heritage Center
Between 1854 and 1929, over 250,000
orphans were sent out of New York to be
given away at stations in every state in the
Union. This presentation uses live music,
storytelling, video, and oral history.
Free
Spouse Bereavement
Support Group
Carol Ann &
Shirley Wagner
Tuesdays • 10-11:30 a.m.
If you have lost a loved one, you may
find comfort in meeting others who have
shared this experience. Co-sponsored
by Widow to Widowed Inc. For more
information, call Marvin Bernstein at
885-2005.
Free
Paintings and sculpture
Mar. 14-Apr. 12
Artists’ reception:
Tues., Mar. 20 • 5-7 p.m.
Dr. Stanley M. Hordes,
Author of To the End of
the Earth: A History of the
Crypto Jews of New Mexico
Sun., Apr. 1 • 2-4 p.m.
Auditorium
Dr. Hordes, the leading
authority on CryptoJews (or “Conversos”),
is currently working on
a new research project
to document the history of Crypto-Jewish settlements in Cuba, the Dominican
Republic and Haiti.
Co-sponsored with the Jewish History
Museum
$10
Film: Prisoner of Her Past
Sun., Apr. 15
1 p.m. Film screening
Follow jazz critic Howard Reich’s journey to understand his
mother’s struggle with
late-onset post-traumatic stress disorder, more
than 60 years after her
f light from Nazi-occupied Poland.
2:15 p.m. Panel discussion with the
filmmaker and, Holly Jindrick, Psy.D.,
and Michael Wm. Marks, Ph.D.
3:15 p.m. Reception
Co-sponsored by the Southern Arizona
Psycological Association, the Holocaust
Education Resource Center of the Coalition for Jewish Education and the Marion
Cerf Holocuast Learning Center Fund.
Free
This event is made possible by a grant
from the Arizona Humanities Council.
Free
Ed Warner, Photographs
Apr. 13-May 16
Artist’s reception:
Thurs., April 26 • 5-7 p.m.
Social Bridge
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Noon-3 p.m.
Looking for knowledgeable players.
F R E E!
Free
N E W!
Eastside Chess Club
Wednesdays • 6-9:45 p.m.
Recreational & competitive play for all
ages and skill levels. Call John at 3319981 with questions.
Members free/$2NM/$1 children
Yiddish Group
2nd Wednesday of the month
through May 10
1-2 p.m.
Join the Yiddish Winkel! Mir vellin redden a bisl yiddish. Meet for fun, fellowship, songs, stories, and more! For more
information call Frieda Liebeskind at
577-1243 or Sheldon Clare at 546-6058.
Free
Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y™ broadcasts the Y’s renowned educational and
cultural programming across America
via satellite.
Free
92nd St. Y at the JCC:
Wed., Mar. 14 • 6:30 p.m.
Repeat Showing of Paula Deen with
Dr. Gail Saltz
The Emmy-Award winning Food Network television star and author talks
about her Georgia upbringing, family
traditions and the evolution of her business empire, which began as a small
catering company in Savannah.
JCC Center View • March 2012 • Page 5
Yom Hazikaron
(Israel Memorial Day)
Film Festival
Congratulations to Elly Shapiro, whose
name was chosen at random to receive
a season pass for next year!
Community Yom HaShoah
Commemoration
Sun., Apr. 22 • 2 p.m.
JCC Auditorium
“Lost Art: A Musical Remembrance”
will feature the compositions of Leo
Smit, a Dutch composer murdered in
Sobibor in 1943, performed by members
of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
Free
Susann Heenen-Wolff,
Belgian Psychoanalyst &
Researcher
Were They Really Lucky?
Long-term effects of
early trauma in
hidden Jewish children
Israel to Go
Thurs., Mar. 29 & Wed. Apr. 4
7-8:30 p.m.
Guy Gelbart, Tucson’s community shaliach, will guide us through the streets
and byways of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and
across the rest of Israel. For more information, call Jennifer at 577-9393.
Mimuna Festival & Concert
Sat., Apr. 14 • 7
p.m.
Temple EmanuEl
Enjoy the annual
Mimuna Festival,
a celebration of Israel’s blend of cultures, with a concert and authentic
Jewish Moroccan
desserts.
MIMUNA
Free
Visit uapresents.org, for ticket information.
FESTIVAL
Thurs., May 3 • 7 p.m.
Jewish Heritage Center
Dr. Wolff discusses the impact of this
early trauma, based on the accounts of
60 hidden children and her psychoanalytically-oriented work.
Noa & Mira Awad Concert
Sun., Mar. 25 • 6:30 p.m.
UA Centennial Hall
Noa is Israel’s leading international
concert and recording artist. Mira
Awad, an Arab Israeli actress, singer
and songwriter was born in Galilee and
is a Goodwill Ambassador of Peace and
devoted advocate of women’s rights. Noa
and Mira represented Israel in the 2009
Eurovision song contest tour to express
their belief in the power of dialogue to
promote peace and understanding.
Presented by UApresents, and co-sponsored by the Weintraub Israel Center
Adults $10 in advance/$12 at the door/
Students $5/Children 12 and under free
Wed., Apr. 25 • 6:30-8 p.m.
Auditorium
The most important program of the
year for showing your support of and
connection to Israel. Be part of the Israel
Memorial Day Ceremony, share your
respect for fallen Israeli soldiers and
victims of terror, who paid with their
lives so that we could all have a free and
democratic Jewish homeland.
Free
Sports &
Wellness
Triathlon Swim Training
Ages: 18+ • Sundays 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 2: Mar. 4-25
Session 3: Apr. 1-29
(no practice Apr. 8)
Michael Lorimer, the TJCC Master’s
swimming coach, offers classes to help
beginning to advanced tri-athletes
prepare for competition. If you are
looking to improve the swim portion of
your race or just want to improve your
swim strokes, then this class is for you!
Sign-up for your session at the Sports &
Wellness Desk.
$30M/$40NM
Zumba Gold
Fridays • Noon
Join Delphine for a
fun dance class open
to all levels and abilities in the Wood Floor
Aerobics Room.
Boot Camp
Saturdays • 7:30 a.m.
Eileen now offers her very popular Boot
Camp class every Saturday morning.
Personal Training
Personal Training services are available
to members and non-members. We are
staffed with a highly qualified team
to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Please contact Troy Pearson at 299-3000
x120 or [email protected] for
more information.
Tennis
Members can enjoy the free use of our
six classic clay tennis courts. For a fee,
we also offer year-round tennis classes:
•20 hours of weekly adult tennis via 11
different adult clinics, drill & plays,
team practices and academies.
•15 hours of weekly junior tennis via 7
different junior clinics and academies.
We have Men’s and Ladies’ Teams which
compete in USTA and interclub leagues.
Class information can be found online
at tucsonjcc.org or pick up a flyer at the
Courtesy Desk.
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TRIBUTES
Steven J. Leib
In memory of Pearl Leib.
The TJCC’s Spouse
Bereavement Group
In memory of Deborah Gabry
Jeremy Kahn
Steve Lightman
Our condolences on the
loss of your beloved mother.
Justine Confino and Tom Warne
Marcia and Ken Light
The Board and Staff of the Tucson
Jewish Community Center
Barney Holtzman
Happy Holidays!
Amber Pherigo
Shelly Silverman
We hope that your
full recovery is a speedy one.
Fran and Jeff Katz
Marcia and Ken Light
The Board and Staff of the Tucson
Jewish Community Center
Robert Cohen
It was great being able to celebrate with
you. Biz a hunderd un tzvantzig!
Gerald Erenberg
Mr. Bob Nichol
In loving memory of Bob Polinsky.
Brian Bateman and Thomas Melendez,
Helen and Tony Bernard, Joyce and
Alan Berner, Don Boswell and James
Burdick, Colleen Brosnan and Tom
Stoesser, Beth and Chuck Brummer,
Lynn and Doug Bultman, Justine
Confino and Tom Warne, John Craig
and Manabu Saito, Leanna Crosby,
Lynn Davis and Chance Agrella,
Lillian Essex, John Ewoldt, Raymond
Falkenberg, Caryn and John Foss,
Julie Gal-Or, Mrs. Marion Gendell,
J.J. Giddings, Linda and Steve Jones,
Tana Jones, Fran and Jeff Katz, Susan
and John Ladd, Wayne Lawson and
Bill Mitchell, Jane Susan Levin and
Judith Reisman, Marcia and Ken Light,
The Loft Cinema, Pearl and Daniel
Magence, Michael Mallonee and Ben
Collum, Lori Maurer, Anne and Jerry
Moore, David Morden, Gerry Oldenski
and Mae Krueger, Angela and Steven
Perryman, James Quinn, Buddy and
Irene Raden, Janice and Richard
Randall, Lucy and Peter Read, Phyllis
and Maier Sadwin, Chris Sanger, Saiah
Schneider, Laura Schoenfeld, Lovey
and Bob Sider, Carol and Al Stern, Jane
Swicegood, Luanne and Bart Unger,
Brenda and Bill Viner, Carmen and
Roger Wiswell, Mary and Robert Wolk,
Al Zehngut, The Board and Staff of the
Tucson Jewish Community Center
Rabbi Israel Becker
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
In memory of my
beloved and much missed Joe.
Marcia and Ken Light
The Board and Staff of the Tucson
Jewish Community Center
Jack Gruzinsky
With deepest sympathy on
the loss of your beloved sister.
Ms. Fran Katz
Congratulations on the honor of
receiving the Phyllis Ehlinger
Women of Excellence Award.
Pat Heller
Tania and Gene Malven
Brenda and Bill Viner
Mazel Tov on your well deserved
Alumni Achievement Award.
Carol and Norm Levine
Susie and Les Wallach
In memory of
Mrs. Sara Rothaus Wallach.
Mohsen Belyani and Nga Nguyen
Bernadette and Joaquin Ruiz
In honor of you.
Warren Jobe
The Gallick Family
Congratulations on the arrival of
Trevin Alexander Gallick.
The Board and Staff of the Tucson
Jewish Community Center
Renée Angle & Bryan Davis
In honor of the birth of your new baby.
Justine Confino and Tom Warne
Marcia and Ken Light
The Board and Staff of the Tucson
Jewish Community Center
Dr. Keith Dveirin
Thank you so much for performing
Trevin’s bris. It was such a wonderful
and joyous occasion and you made
it so special for us.
Jaime and Aaron Gallick
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ronstadt
We’re thinking of you as you go through
this difficult time with Larry’s illness.
Marcia and Ken Light
Mr. Dick Dobrin
Our most sincere condolences
on the loss of your beloved Judy.
Marcia and Ken Light
The Board and Staff of the Tucson
Jewish Community Center
Mrs. Enid Zuckerman
For a very special birthday for a very
special lady! Best wishes always.
Barbara and Phil Nelick
BETH STERN
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
Mary Triano Cram
With our deepest sympathy
“on the loss of your beloved brother.
Carol and Al Stern
The Morris Family
In celebration of the arrival
of Aubrey Olivia Morris.
Janice Goodman
In honor of your birthday!
Susan and Billy Schoenberg
The Family of Kerry Holmes
Sincerest condolences on your loss.
Susan and Billy Schoenberg
Chelsea Jordan
Wishing you a very speedy recovery.
The Gang at Bryn Walker
Susan and Billy Schoenberg
In honor of you.
Roni, Ken and Nathan Einhorn
Maureen Vosburgh
Sincere condolences on your loss.
Susan and Billy Schoenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jaffe
Mazel Tov on your new grandson, Lucas.
Susan and Billy Schoenberg
If Not Now…When?
Monday, March 19 • 5:30 p.m.
Handmaker Jewish Services
for the Aging
(2221 N Rosemont Blvd.)
LEAVE A LEGACY® and the JCC,
along with other Jewish agencies,
invite you to attend a free “Write
A Will” workshop. What will your
legacy be? You’ll walk away with
helpful tools to prepare or update
your will. Learn how planning for
the future can help care for your
loved ones and our community.
The interactive session will be
facilitated by a volunteer estate
planning professional; this is
educational and not a sales presentation. The goal of the workshop is
to inform and encourage people to
write or update their wills in order
to protect their estates.
Please make your reservation by
March 3 by calling 577-0388 or
emailing [email protected].
Remembering
Bob Polinsky
Former Board member and Film
Festival co-chair, Bob Polinsky
recently passed away. In his honor,
Bob’s family has set up a special Bob
Polinsky Memorial Fund that will
go toward something Bob lovedthe Tucson International Jewish
Film Festival. All monies received
for this fund will be used to defray
opening night costs as well as aid
in the upkeep of the equipment
in the new media arts center, a
project that Bob was instrumental
in creating. Donations can be made
in person at the Welcome Desk or
online at www.tucsonjcc.org.
J-Star Award for
Staff Excellence
December 2011
Scott Zorn
(Children & Youth)
Luis Medina
(Special Needs Services)
Carina Ruiz
(Early Childhood Education)
Sponsor
Carol and Al Stern
ERIN SCHOENBERG
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Einhorn,
Mr. Nathan Einhorn, Hazel
Schoenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie
Gale, Ms. Stephanie Flagg,
Danielle Belmonte, Dr. and
Mrs. Ed Gentile, Dr. and Mrs.
Steve Sehr, Ms. Cherie Ryerson,
Dr. Sandy Stein, Ms. Victoria
Johnson, Leigh and Scott
Beisner, Mr. and Mrs. Larry
Silver, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Silver,
Dr. Rhett Silver, Mr. and Mrs.
Tyler Traband, Kate Silver,
Ben Silver
Happy Holidays and Best
Wishes for the New Year!
Susan and Billy Schoenberg
Billy Schoenberg
In honor of Billy Schoenberg.
Cherie Ryerson Glenn
Welcome! Shalom!
The JCC is pleased to welcome the following new members:
Jesse Adams, Ronald Adamson, Michael Addis, Brian Andreen, Janet Andrews, Robert Barkoff,
Priscilla Barton, Cecilia Basham, Yalitzo Bazua, Terry Benson, Tim Bentley, Elena Berman, Yecenia
Boudreau, James Boudreau, George Boyer, Carol Boyer, Camille Braswell, Mackenzie Brooke,
Catherine Brooks, Dennis Brownstein, Ana Brownstein, Michael Burke, Diane Burke, Burton
Carbino, Debbie Chendanda, Sergey Cherkis, Sunvir Chopra, Lori Coan, Andrew Coan, Victor
Cohen, Barbara Cohen, Merrill Collett, Dennis Connelly, Connie Corcoran, Carolyn Costa, Nannette
Coursey, Gary Cuttler, Karen Cuttler, Charles Dalrymple, Lindsay Dashefsky, Vincent DelCasino,
Beverly Dengler, Madison Dengler, Allan Dentro, Thomas Dinwiddie, Maria Dominguez, Joseph
Duarte, Yuriy Filipov, Frank Formisano, Violet Formisano, Sara Foy, Elliot Frank, James Freshwaters,
Susan Fried, Jack Friedman, Brenda Frye, Ted Gadigan, Kinga Gaspers, Anja Gerlach, Jason Gerlach,
Geraldine Germano, Daniel Gersten, Gail (Georgia) Gibbons, Jon Grasse, Erika Grasse, Michelle
Grossi, Robert Grossman, Tora Harper, Frances Hicaro, Jordan Hitchye, Hae Sook Hong, Duk Hong,
Candace Hooper, Robert Hooper, Josh Housman, Pamela Housman, Dawn Hunter Baker, Carlos
Jacome, Jan Jefferson, Nadair Jenabzadeh, Brenda Johnson, Barbara Kaperka, David Kaplan, Rhonda
Kaufman, Namrata Kedia, Navin Kedia, Samuel Kim, Soohyum Kim, Kathleen Kobbes-Adams, Heidi
Lasham, Brian Lasham, Anne Lawless, Jane LeDoux, Seymour Lehrer, Eric Lenehan, Cassie Lenehan,
David Levinson, Cal Lewallen, Gayle Lewallen, Susan Lewis, Thomas Lindell, Marilyn Lindell, Sally
Major, Grace Mcllvain, Patrick McNamara, Judith Miller, Daniel Mohr, Celeste Mohr, Jo Moore,
Courtney Moore, Jason Moore, Jivonna Muse, Ronald Navarrette, Cindy Neuens, Margot Noha,
Yvonne Nollmann, Robert Olson, Cynthia Olson, Fred Pace, Sheldon Patnett, Terry Paul Smith, Stacia
Payne, Lourdes Peralta, Charles Peters, Jim Prescott-Smith, William Prout, Christian Quebedeaux,
Mary Radkiewicz, Vincent Radkiewicz, George Ramos, Mallory Reed, Robert Reese, Glenda
Richmond, Tessa Riley, Hana Ripp, Maxine Robinson, Eric Robles, Mark Rogers, Robyn Rosner,
Joaquin Ruiz, Andrew Sainz, Arthur Sajecki, Ann Sajecki, Abhay Sanan, Daniel Sanchez Soria, Sonia
Sandman, Dean Sawin, Cathy Sawin, Mark Sayles, Elaine Schneider, Ira Schneider, Kirstin Schnepp,
Anne Schott, Kathleen Schwartz, Joan Scott, Barbara Selwyn, Judith Silva, Darrell Smith, Nathan
Smith, Llyana Smith, Don Snyder, Shary Sweeney, Kara Swierz, James Swierz, Mary Swing, Yvonne
Tedards, Linda Tucker, Kenne Turner, Marian Unnuh, Peggy Van Norman, Rebecca Viscusi, Chad
Viscusi, Bruce Wallace, Lois (Mary) Wallin, Arthur Warrick, Don Wenig, Brandon Wentz, Emily
White, Victoria (Tori) Whittman, David Whittman, Rosie Wick, Marisa Williams, Lonnie Workman
(We apologize for any errors or omissions.)
JCC Center View • March 2012 • Page 7
JCC Hours
Building Hours:
Sun........................................7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Mon-Thur...................... 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri.....................................5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat....................................... 7 a.m.-6 p.m.*
*Sports &Wellness Only. Use Café Entrance.
Babysitting Hours:
Sun........................................ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mon-Fri...........................8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mon-Thurs........................ 4:15-7: 00 p.m.
Saturday................................ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Passover Holiday Hours
Friday, April 6-Erev Passover-1st Seder: JCC closes at 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 7-Passover: JCC closed
Sunday, April 8-Passover (2nd day): regular JCC hours
Thursday, April 12-Passover (Erev 7th day): JCC closes at 6 p.m.
Friday, April 13-Passover (7th day): JCC closed
Saturday, April 14-Passover (8th day): regular JCC hours
$4.50 per hour; $2.25 per hour each
additional child. Parent(s) must be on the
Jewish Community Campus while using
babysitting. 2-hour time limit.
Café@the J Hours:
Breakfast
Mon-Fri....................................... 7-10 a.m.
Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
Sun........................................9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mon-Thurs....................11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Fri........................................ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Please Note:
Sports & Wellness closes 15 minutes
before the building closes.
Israel 64 Festival & Art Fair
Sun., May 6 • 1-6 p.m. • JCC Campus
Discover the wonder of Israel at our
Israel 64 Festival Celebration!
This wonderful community event includes:
• live music • dancing • Israeli food • exhibits
• Ben Yehuda Street Art Fair • mini-lecture series
• parade • kids’ crafts and activities • choirs
FIRST TIME EVER: Bring your suits for a
Tel-Aviv-style pool party at 1 p.m.
Free admission/Children’s Activity Center $3,
free for HeartBeat Family Pass Holders