Adult Program Guide

JCC ROCKLAND
ADULT PROGRAMS
SPRING / SUMMER 2016
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TECHNOLOGY
Being Smart with your
Smartphone (or computer!)
NEW!
4 Wednesdays,
Apr 13, May 18, Jun 15, Jul 20, 2-3pm
This course will not have a set curriculum. The course will
deal mostly with Android smartphones but iPhone use
will not be off the table if requested. The goal is to help
you get the most out of your smartphone and notebook
computer. Possible topics include: How do I send photos
from my phone as a text or email? How do I edit a photo?
How do I transfer my photos to my computer? How do I
put all of my pictures or videos together so they play on
a DVD player?
Instructor: Alan Pierce, EdD, TechDirections Magazine
Free for JCC Members
ISRAELI FILMS
Israeli Folk Dance
Instructor: Sara Burnbaum
14 Fridays, Feb 19-Jun 3, 11:30AM-1PM
For intermediate & advanced dancers.
Class minimum 8, maximum 30. (no class Apr 22 & 29)
Member $170 Public $220
HEBREW
1PM
Watch films and enjoy discussion with Liraz Levi,
Community Shaliach, Jewish Federation of Rockland
County. Films will be in Hebrew with English subtitles.
Thursday, Mar 17: Ushpizin
Moshe and Malli, an Orthodox Jewish
couple in Jerusalem, are childless
and without means to celebrate the
weeklong holiday of Succoth. After
much prayer, they receive unexpected money, and
Moshe is told about an abandoned shack where he
and Malli can properly deprive themselves and receive
guests. However, they are visited by two ex-convicts
with an unexpected link to Moshe’s past, and the
celebration becomes a series of emotional trials.
Thursday, May 19: Beaufort
The film takes place in the year 2000,
the year of the IDF withdrawal from
the Israeli Security Zone in southern
Lebanon. It chronicles the daily routine
of a group of soldiers positioned at the 12th century
Crusader stronghold of Beaufort Castle, their feelings
and their fears, and explores their moral dilemmas in the
days preceding the withdrawal and end of the 18-year
South Lebanon conflict.
Free and open to the public
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DANCE
Bagels & He-Brew
5 Sundays, May 8-Jun 26, 10-11:30AM
This course is for people who want to start at the very
beginning: Alef / Bet. Participants will learn to read
(and even sing) passages in the text and develop their
reading comprehension. Class will be designed to meet
the needs of the current students. Classes are fun and
interactive. Bagels & coffee are served.
(no class May 29, Jun 12, 19)
Instructor: Chezky Edelson, Education Director
of ROOTS Rockland
$36 per person
(includes all class materials and books)
SPORTS
Spring/Summer 2016 Adult Programs
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Provident Bank Adult 35+
Spring Basketball League
ADULT ARTS INSTITUTE
Season runs from April-June
Games are played weeknights at the JCC. Bring
your own team or join one of ours. Play in either our
competitive or recreational division. Season runs
10 games plus playoffs. T-shirt is $15 additional.
Member $150 Public $190
10 Tuesdays,
Mar 29-Jun 14, 1-2:30PM
Explore your creativity using
the unique properties of
watercolor. Learn basics
or expand your technique
by painting still-lifes,
landscapes, and live models.
Class minimum 5, maximum
10. (no class Apr 26, May 17)
Instructor: Misty Tarle
Session I: Member $175 Public $215
Adults ages 35+
GAMES & CARDS
Canasta Lessons
5 Mondays, April 25-May 23, 6:30-8:30PM
6 Tuesdays, May 3-Jun 7, 10:30AM-12:30PM
Instructor (Mondays): Andrea Hershan
Instructor (Tuesdays): Joan Gropper
Member $80 Public $110
Mah Jongg Lessons
6 Wednesdays, May 4-Jun 8, 10:30AM-12:30PM
6 Tuesdays, May 24-Jun 28, 7-9PM
Instructor (Wednesdays): Jill Rosenfeld
Instructor (Tuesdays): Sharyn Gropper
Member $80 Public $110
Absolute Beginner Bridge
8 Thursdays, May 5-Jun 23, 9:30-11:30AM
For those who have never played bridge before.
Join the 25 million Americans hooked on this game.
A hands-on approach will have you playing bridge
before you know it. The first lesson is a free trial,
so bring your friends and find out if you’d like to learn
more. First lesson (May 5) is free.
Instructor: Amy Nellissen
Member $175 Public $205
Advanced Beginner Bridge
8 Thursdays, Jul 7-Sep 1, 9:30-11:30AM
For those who play a little bridge, but not very well.
Learn modern bidding and play of the hand strategy.
(no class Aug 18)
Instructor: Amy Nellissen
Member $195 Public $225
Spring/Summer 2016 Adult Programs
Watercolor
SPECIAL EVENTS
Vendor Mondays
Mar 28-May 23, 10AM-5pm
By popular request, every
Monday there will be a
different vendor in the
JCC Schmooze Room.
(Now accepting contracts for
Dec 11-15 Holiday Boutique)
Defensive Driving Ages 16+
Sunday, 9AM-3PM
Apr 3 or Jul 17
Wednesday & Thursday, 6:30-9:30PM
May 18 & 19, Jun 15 & 16 or Aug 3 & 4
Instructor: Art Aldrich
Member $40 Public $55
3rd Annual Walter Block
Memorial Endowment Fund
The Magic of Film
Sunday, Jun 5, 10AM-3PM
How has the Jewish image in America been
portrayed in film? We will watch and discuss those
significant films; many rare and out of print. All
made over the past 100 years that show the
ever-evolving Jewish experience in America.
Presenter: Art Aldrich
Member $25 Public $40 (includes Kosher Deli Lunch)
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Chazen Senior Center
Senior Program Vacation:
Armchair Aerobics
THERE WILL BE NO SENIOR PROGRAMS Aug 15 -19
Program and trip registrations will still be available,
by contacting JCC Registrar at 845.362.4400 ext. 100
17 Mondays & 19 Thursdays,
Mar 28-Aug 29, 10-10:45AM
Sponsored by Institute for Advanced Rehab at
Friedwald Center. Instructor: Rafael Muniz
65+ Singles
(no class May 30, Jun 13, Jul 4, Aug 15 & 18)
SUN, Apr 3: Brunch
WED, Apr 20: Dinner
SUN, May 1: Social Event
WED, May 18: Dinner
WED, Jun 15: Dinner
SUN, Jul 10: Brunch
WED, Jul 20: Dinner
SUN, Aug 7: Social Event
WED, Aug 17: Dinner
Are you divorced, widowed, never married, and
over 65? Then this group is for you. We meet twice
a month; once at the J and once at a local restaurant.
To attend any of our events, please contact Gene Arkin
at 845-356-5525.
Ongoing
Powerful Jewish Women
Facilitators: Eli Budoff & Merri Rosenbaum
7 Mondays, Apr 4 – May 23, 1PM
Powerful Jewish Women includes women in business,
art, literature, and politics. (no class Apr 25)
Free for JCC & Hadassah members
Schmooze on the News
12:30-2PM
Roundtable discussion on topics in the news.
Occasional guest speakers invited.
(no sessions May 30, Jun 13, Aug 15) Facilitator: Shel Haas
Free. JCC Members Only.
TUESDAYS
Open Game Time
Monday-Friday,
9:30AM-5PM
The Esther Gitlow Senior
Program has tables available
daily for Mah Jongg, Canasta,
Rummy Q, Bridge, and
Scrabble. Other card games
welcome as well.
Knitting & Crocheting Circle
(Senior Program closed Aug 15-19)
9:30-11:30AM
Create blankets, hats, sweaters, and
so much more. Some projects are
donated, some are sold, and some
are created as gifts for family and
friends. Instruction, encouragement,
and socialization. Novices welcome.
Free. JCC Members Only.
(no session Aug 16)
Free. JCC Members Only.
MONDAYS
Blood Pressure Screening
2nd Monday of every month (Apr 11, May 9)
10-11:30AM
Services donated by A & T Healthcare.
Free. JCC Members Only.
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Member $50 Public $65
Free for JCC Fitness Members
5 Star Trivia
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11AM-12PM
This group could also be called Cerebral Gymnastics.
Test your knowledge on a variety of subjects, while
having fun and keeping brain cells jumping.
(no class Apr 26 & 28, Aug 16 & 18)
Facilitator: Martin Resnick
Free. JCC Members Only.
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W2W:
Women’s Discussion Group
12:30-2PM
This member led rap group is for women who are
looking for a warm, welcoming place to share and
help one another. (no sessions Apr 28, Aug 16)
Free. JCC Members Only.
The Park Bench:
Men’s Discussion Group
12:45-2:15PM
What’s said in the room stays in the room. Be part of
this member led rap group for men only.
(no session Aug 16)
Book Review Club
Jul 20, 1PM: The Kitchen House
by Kathleen Grissom
Facilitator: Lucille Schroeder
Free to JCC Members
THURSDAYS
Armchair Aerobics
Instructor: Rafael Muniz
17 Mondays & 19 Thursdays,
Mar 28-Aug 29, 10-10:45AM
Sponsored by Institute for Advanced Rehab at
Friedwald Center. (no class May 30, Jun 13, Jul 4, Aug 15 & 18)
Member $50 Public $65
Free for JCC Fitness Members
Facilitator: Gerry Marenoff
Free. JCC Members Only.
WEDNESDAYS
Scrabble
10AM-12PM
New and experienced players welcome.
(no session Aug 17)
Free. JCC Members Only.
Myrna’s Doodlers
5 Star Trivia
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11AM-12PM
This group could also be called Cerebral Gymnastics.
Test your knowledge on a variety of subjects, while
having fun and keeping brain cells jumping.
(no class Apr 26 & 28, Aug 16 & 18)
12-1:30PM
This fast growing craze has hit the J! Join us with your
“adult” coloring book and colored pencils as we chat
and create together.
Free. JCC Members Only.
AARP Sponsored Lectures
Apr 13, May, 18, Jun 15, 12:30PM
For more details, contact AARP Chapter President
Ted Arin at 845-735-7419 or Programming Chairman
Norman Cohen at 845-623-7606.
Free and open to the public
Bagels and coffee are offered at a nominal fee.
Film Course with Renee
1PM
A retrospective of classic American films including a
presentation with background information, analysis
and discussion. Facilitator: Renee Weiner
May 11: The Diary of Anne Frank (drama, 1959)
starring Shelley Winters.
Spring/Summer 2016 Adult Programs
Jun 8: The Philadelphia Story (comedy, 1940)
starring Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn & Jimmy Stewart.
Free. JCC Members Only. Registration Requested.
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Facilitator: Martin Resnick
Free. JCC Members Only.
Women’s Views
on the News
11AM-12:30PM
You are invited to join a women’s group open
discussion on local, national international current
events. This is a lively gathering of women who care
about our world. (no session Aug 18)
Free. JCC Members Only.
Park Bench II:
Men’s Discussion Group
12:45-2:15PM
There’s never enough time to chat – so we’ve created
a second Park Bench program. This is a member led
rap group for men only. (no session Aug 18)
Free. JCC Members Only.
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Wise Aging
NEW!
May 26, Jun 9, JUN 16, 1-2PM
Let us embrace our growing older.
Using passages from “Wise Aging”
by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and
Dr. Linda Thai as our guide, we will
explore how to navigate the challenges of aging while
maintaining a spirit of reflection, resilience and joy.
Topics to be addressed include:
• Relationships with family, friends and partners.
• Body image and sexuality
• Living with loss
• Cultivating well-being.
Facilitator: Carol King, LCSW
Fee $36 per person
FRIDAYS
Nosh & Learn
12:30-2PM
Apr 1: New York City During World War II
Speaker: Marty Schneit
New York is the most powerful city on Earth. It is also
one of the most vulnerable cities in the world. During
WW II New York City was a target for Hitler. More than
800,000 New Yorkers served in the Armed Forces
during World War II. Following are some of the topics
that Marty will discuss: German American Bund,
Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary Troopships, The
Manhattan Project, Stage Door Canteen, Rosie the
Riveter, Camp Shanks, the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and
the Shinran Statue.
Jun 3: The Strangers We Became
Speaker: Cynthia Kaplan Shamash
Lessons in exile from one of Iraq’s last
Jews. Cynthia Shamash’s riveting and
utterly unique memoir chronicles the
coming of age: an Iraqi Jew, born in
Baghdad in 1963. From attempting to
escape, to being jailed, to London, Holland and
now New York. Cynthia will share not only her past,
but her feelings of the future of Iraq and its Jews.
Books will be available for purchase.
Nosh & Learn is open to the public. Bagels & coffee
will be served. Reservations are required. Sponsored
by FountainView of College Road.
Member $5, Public $10
Book Review Club
May 20, 12:30PM:
After You by Jojo Moyes
Facilitator: Lucille Schroeder
FREE to JCC Members
Travel with the J
Yankee Stadium & Lunch
on Arthur Avenue
Resorts Casino
THursday, Apr 14, 2016
Tour the new home of the
Yankees. The new stadium is
meant to evoke elements of
the original Yankee Stadium,
both in its original 1923 state
and its post-renovation state
in 1976. The exterior resembles the original look of
the 1923 Yankee Stadium. The interior, a modern
ballpark with greater space and increased amenities,
features a playing field that closely mimics the
1988-2008 dimensions of the old stadium. Then
dine at Emilia’s on Arthur Avenue. We’ll have time to
walk off lunch while strolling along Arthur Avenue.
Member $95 Public $110 Includes transportation,
walking tour of stadium, lunch, and driver tip.
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Wednesday, May 4
Atlantic City is alive and well. Visit Resorts Casino,
which features more than 2,500 slot machines and
exhilarating table games. Not much of a player? Enjoy
a show at the casino, watch the waves roll up on the
beach, and stroll along the boardwalk.
Member $55 Public $70
Includes transportation, driver tip, and casino
package: $10 cash, show ticket and $15 meal voucher
for use in the casino’s food court.
The Anne Frank Center
& Temple Emanu-El
Thursday, May 12
sold out! Waiting list only.
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West Point
The Robber Bridegroom
Matinee on Broadway
Wednesday, May 25
sold out! Waiting list only.
Niagara Falls & Toronto
Monday - Friday, Jun 6-10
sold out! Waiting list only.
Sands Casino
Wednesday, Jun 22
Enjoy a day in the Bethlehem,
PA. Register early –seats on
the bus go fast!
Member $55 Public $70
Includes transportation, driver
tip, and casino bonus: $30 slot play and $5 food credit.
Thursday, Jul 21
Being accepted for
admission to the United
States Military Academy
(USMA) at West Point is an
exceptional honor reserved
for our nation’s most
promising students. But it takes more than excellent
grades to be accepted for admission. West Point wants
leaders who are not only intelligent, who are physically
fit and of outstanding character. Those who are
selected to attend USMA receive a college education
that is unparalleled in the world with tuition, room and
board, and expenses fully paid. Enjoy a tour, visit to the
Jewish chapel & buffet lunch at Hotel Thayer.
Member $95 Public $110
Includes transportation, tour, lunch and driver tip.
Wing’s Castle &
Gasho & Woodbury Commons Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Thursday, Jul 7
Have you ever experienced the fun and delicious tastes
of the hibachi? Enjoy a day of lunch and shopping!
Gasho chefs look forward to entertaining you as they
prepare your meal right on the table in front of you.
The lunch choices will include tilapia, beef or chicken:
and for our vegetarians there’s tofu. Then off we
go to Woodbury Commons to find the buy of a
lifetime, or just to enjoy an early summer walk and
window shopping.
Member $65 Public $80
Includes transportation, lunch, Woodbury Commons
discount coupons, and driver tip.
Longwood Gardens,
Kennett Square, PA
Kingston, NY
Wednesday, Jul 13
When visiting Longwood
Gardens, you are immersed
not only in the breathtaking
surroundings but in a
rich history as well. The
traditions and elegance of
the gardens have evolved
over decades to create the magnificence we have today.
Member $110 Public $125
Includes transportation, 1 hour docent tour, $15 dining
dollars, and driver tip.
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Wednesday, Jul 27
Wing’s Castle is an American marvel. The house,
featured on Extreme Homes: HGTV, is built with 80%
recycled materials. It is filled with antique memorabilia
& collectibles, everything from military to primitive
trinkets. You have to see this place to believe it! The
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a living museum, having
many examples of airworthy aircraft of the Pioneer
Era, World War I and the Golden Age of Aviation
between the World Wars, and multiple examples of
roadworthy antique automobiles and other vehicles.
Member $99 Public $114
Includes transportation, tour of both the castle and
Aerodrome, lunch in Rhinebeck, and driver tip.
Wednesday, Aug 3
What better way to spend a summer day than on the
Hudson River. Our day begins with a short tour of
Kingston, NY, followed by some time to explore. We
will then enjoy a New Orleans style lunch by the river.
That afternoon we will relax on the cool shaded deck
of the Rip Van Winkle. Our experienced guide will
point out millionaires’ sumptuous estates, picturesque
Hudson River lighthouses and quaint sleepy villages
surrounded by the natural beauty of vineyards,
orchards and scenic preservation sites.
Member $95 Public $110
Includes transportation, lunch & tip, boat, and driver tip.
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Venice to Barcelona
Cruise on Holland America
Thursday, Sep 1- Thursday, Sep 15
Fly with JCC Rockland to
Venice, where you will be
taken by water taxi to our
hotel. Together we will
enjoy an overnight stay in
the heart of Venice before
boarding our ship. Cruise is
on Holland America’s Eurodam. Ports of call are:
Venice (Italy), Dubrovnik (Croatia), Kotor (Montenegro),
Corfu (Greece), Naples, Rome, Florence (Italy), Monte
Carlo (Monaco) Toulon (France), and Barcelona (Spain).
JCC Rockland will be offering private tours:
Jewish Dubrovnik, Corfu Grand Island Tour with lunch,
Jewish Barcelona, and Jewish Rome.
Prices starting at: $5,950 (Oceanview Cabin)
$100 Discount: Register by March 31
Special incentive for first 20 who register!
Registration fee for non-members $100 per person.
Includes all transfers, roundtrip airfare, 1 night Venice
with dinner & tour, cruise, port taxes, cruise tips,
4 JCC tours, JCC jacket, and JCC Rockland chaperones.
One World Trade Center
Observatory
Tuesday, Sep 27
Experience the expansive, 360 degree views in the
WTC’s 100th floor Observatory. Take in the iconic
sights, surrounding waters and panoramic views
of the city and beyond. Lunch is on your own. Your
afternoon offers two options: The 9/11 Museum or
the Jewish Heritage Museum. If you’re not interested
in the museums, there’s always the new WTC Oculus
Transportation Hub to explore.
Member $90 Public $105
Includes transportation, WTC Observatory, 1 Museum
(of your choice), and driver tip.
JCC Rockland
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West Nyack, NY 10994
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Washington, DC
Friday, Nov 4 - Sunday, Nov 6
Day 1: Depart JCC Rockland in
a spacious, video & restroom
equipped motorcoach as you
head for DC. Tour FDR Memorial.
Day 2: Visit the Holocaust
Museum and the Memorials. After dinner, enjoy a
guided Memorial and Monuments tour.
Day 3: On our way home, stop in Baltimore for a visit
to the Aquarium at the Inner Harbour.
Member $360 Public $385
Includes transportation, hotel, tours, aquarium,
2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, driver tip.
Chasing Rainbows
The Goodspeed Theater, East Haddam, CT
Wednesday, Nov 16
An awkward girl with a
golden voice becomes Judy
Garland in the inspiring new
musical about the bumpy
road to “The Wizard of Oz”.
Board the bus at the JCC and
dine at the beautiful Gelston
House in Connecticut. Following lunch, walk next door
to the Goodspeed Opera House, on the banks of the
Connecticut River.
Member $125 Public $140
Includes transportation, lunch, show and driver tip.