MAY / JUNE 2015
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MAY / JUNE 2015
Jewish Community Center Of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ 08820 “Like” us (JCC of Middlesex County) on Facebook to check out some great JCC photos and updates! MAY / JUNE 2015 IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER PLEASE CALL 732-494-3232 TO BETTER ACCOMODATE EVERYONE, PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE OF THE PROGRAMS 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ 08820 732-494-3232 REGISTRATION Name: ______________________________________Phone: ______________________________ Choice (X) Class Description and Dates CONTEMPORARY ISSUES With Dr. Anthony Troncone Session 3 : 4 Fridays- April 24, May 1, 8, 15 READERS ON THE GO Suddenly Love by Aharon Appelfeld Tuesday, May 5 The Betrayers by David Bezmozgis Tuesday, June 2 Registration Fee Session 3-$32 /member; $40/nonmember FREE—CAMPUS MEMBERS ONLY MODERN BRIDGE CONVENTIONS $48 / JCCMC Member; With Gil Hollander $60 / Non-member Thursdays March 26, April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7 IMPROVE YOUR BRIDGE With Gil Hollander Mondays April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 MOVIE MAVENS: Inventing Our Lives: The Kibbutz Experiment Tuesday, May 5 WRITING WORKSHOP Mondays, May 11 and June 8 $48 / JCCMC Member; $60 / Non-member $5/JCCMC Member $8/ Non-member FREE—CAMPUS MEMBERS ONLY SPRING INTO SUMMER LUNCHEON With entertainment by James Michael Tuesday, May 12 $16/ JCCMC until 5/7 $19/ Non-mem until 5/7 $19/ JCCMC Mem 5/8-10 $22/ Non-mem 5/8-10 ARE AMERICANS DISCONNECTING… FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AS SPACE ALLOWS With Gilbert Kahn, Ph.D. Tuesday, May 19 LINDA KENYON “AS” JULIA CHILD Tuesday, May 19 LECTURE IN HIGHLAND PARK JEWISH COMMUNITY FROM REVOLUTIONARY WAR TO CIVIL WAR $8/JCCMC Member $11/ Non-member $8/JCCMC Member $10/ Non-member With Bruce Tucker Wednesday, May 20 CLASSIC SONGS FROM CLASSIC FILMS With Gordon James Tuesday, May 26 SPENCER TRACY Traveling Stage Company Tuesday, May 26 $8/JCCMC Member $11/ Non-member $8/JCCMC Member $11/ Non-member BEAUTIFUL HARMONIES: Mara Levine, Caroline $8/JCCMC Member Cultroneo and Barbara Novick in concert $11/ Non-member Tuesday, June 2 Totals Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission and the Folklife Program for New Jersey, in association with the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County presents Ladino Folk Music & Song with The Elias Ladino Ensemble Sunday, April 19, 2015 2:00 pm Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ 08820 The ensemble will present sung narratives filled with memories and recollections steeped in age-old Judeo-Spanish cultural and oral traditions which are sung not only for celebratory or ceremonial purposes, but, are often sung to commemorate everyday life events. Ensemble founding member, Daniel Elias, grew up in one such household where his father, Joe, sung many of the songs sung to him as a child, by his mother. The elder Mr. Elias, the original founder of the ensemble, had strong ties to his Sephardic roots passing on these treasured songs to his son who has been performing in public since the age of 15. Mr. Elias will be accompanied by master musician, Maurice Sedacca. Mr. Sedacca, is also a founding member of the ensemble. He was taught the songs of this distinctive culture by his mother, Esther Sedacca. This folklife program is offered free of charge, however, registration is required. To register and request directions for this program, please call the Commission at 732. 745. 4489. Persons with hearing disabilities may call 732.745.3888 ( TTY users only) or 711, the New Jersey Relay Service. An Assistive Listening System will be in use. Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org LECTURER: ANTHONY TRONCONE, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of History, Dominican College Dr. Tony Troncone Dr. Troncone has a way of putting the headlines of the day in context and engaging the class in meaningful discussions about our complex and often provocative times. He’ll enlighten you with the “facts behind the news” and broaden your understanding of world affairs, politics and our domestic agenda. You won’t want to miss this class for inquisitive minds. Encourage your friends and neighbors to join us! DATES: Session #3: April 24, May 1, 8, 15 TIME: COST: 10:00 AM—12:00 NOON Session #3: $32/ JCCMC Member; $40/ Non-member (Sorry, No Refunds) Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org IF YOU ARE A READER AND ENJOY STIMULATING AND INTELLIGENT BOOK DISCUSSIONS, THEN JOIN OUR MONTHLY CUTTING EDGE READERS-ON-THE-GO GROUP, LED BY THELMA PURDY TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM— Suddenly Love by Aharon Appelfeld A poignant, heartbreaking new work by “one of the best novelists alive” (Irving Howe)—the story of a lonely older man and his devoted young caretaker who transform each other’s lives in ways they could never have imagined. Ernst is a gruff seventy-year-old Red Army veteran from Ukraine who landed, almost by accident, in Israel after World War II. A retired investment adviser, he lives alone (his first wife and baby daughter were killed by the Nazis; he divorced his shrewish second wife) and spends his time laboring over his unpublished novels. Irena, in her mid-thirties, is the unmarried daughter of Holocaust survivors who has been taking care of Ernst since his surgery two years earlier; she arrives every morning promptly at eight and usually leaves every afternoon at three. Quiet and shy, Irena is in awe of Ernst’s intellect. And as the months pass, Ernst comes to depend on the gentle young woman who runs his house, listens to him read from his work, and occasionally offers a spirited commentary on it. TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM— The Betrayers by David Bezmozgis These incandescent pages give us one fraught, momentous day in the life of Baruch Kotler, a Soviet Jewish dissident who now finds himself a disgraced Israeli politician. When he refuses to back down from a contrary but principled stand regarding the settlements in the West Bank, his political opponents expose his affair with a mistress decades his junior, and the besieged couple escapes to Yalta, the faded Crimean resort of Kotler's youth. There, shockingly, Kotler encounters the former friend whose denunciation sent him to the Gulag almost forty years earlier. In a whirling twenty-four hours, Kotler must face the ultimate reckoning, both with those who have betrayed him and with those whom he has betrayed, including a teenage daughter, a son facing his own moral dilemma in the Israeli army, and the wife who once campaigned to secure his freedom and stood by him through so much. Stubborn, wry, and self-knowing, Baruch Kotler is one of the great creations of contemporary fiction. An aging man grasping at a final passion, he is drawn inexorably into a crucible that is both personal and biblical in scope. In prose that is elegant, sly, precise, and devastating in its awareness of the human heart, David Bezmozgis has rendered a story for the ages, an inquest into the nature of fate and consequence, love and forgiveness. The Betrayers is a high-wire act, a powerful tale of morality and sacrifice that will haunt readers long after they turn the final page. Free to Community Campus Members Coffee and… adds to the discussion Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 ATTENTION MAH JONGG PLAYERS! Join us at the JCC on Wednesdays from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM for a fun afternoon of Mah jongg. Call Diane Mael, Director of Adult Services at 732-494-3232 extension 3614 if you are interested. BRIDGE AT THE JCC DUPLICATE BRIDGE with AL STEINBERGER, DIRECTOR EVERY WEDNESDAY 1:00—4:00 PM May 6—June 24, 2015 Cost per session: $6/ JCCMC Member; $8/ Non-Member Come with a partner or by yourself. New players always welcome. Light refreshments provided. FRIDAY AFTERNOON BRIDGE GROUP Join this self-run group which meets weekly for a friendly game of bridge. DATES: TIME: COST: Fridays 12:45—3:30 PM FREE for Community Campus Members; $3.00 per week for guests. Please stop by the JCC Front Desk to sign-in and pay. Contact Sue Horwitz at 732-494-3232 ext. 3603 with questions or to have your name added to the group’s email list. Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org MORE BRIDGE AT THE JCC MODERN BRIDGE CONVENTIONS with Gil Hollander, Instructor THURSDAY AFTERNOONS 3:00-5:00 PM March 26, April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2015 (NO CLASS APRIL 9) This course will deal with many of the bridge conventions that have revolutionized the game. It offers students the opportunity to become familiar with many different conventions and to select those which they wish to incorporate into their own bidding practices. Familiar conventions will be reviewed and aspects of them will be covered. Others will be introduced, and the pluses and minuses of using them will be discussed. This course IS NOT SUITABLE for beginning or inexperienced players. COST: $48/ JCCMC Member; $60/ Non-member IMPROVE YOUR BRIDGE with Gil Hollander, Instructor MONDAY EVENINGS 7:15-9:15 PM April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 and 18, 2015 Do you play some bridge and would like to improve? Did you play at one time and would like to get back to the game? This course is designed for those who have played, learned the basics, but want to learn more about the principles of bidding and play. Useful conventions will be taught and reviewed. Time will be spent playing hands which have been prepared in advance. Experienced players will also benefit. COST: $48/ JCCMC Member; $60/ Non-member If you have any questions regarding which Bridge class will be the best match for your skill set, instructor Gil Hollander, will be happy to discuss it with you. Contact Sue Horwitz at 732-494-3232 extension 3603 INVENTING OUR LIFE – THE KIBBUTZ EXPERIMENT Set against the backdrop of the kibbutz movement’s glorious 100 year history, Inventing Our Life reveals the heartbreak and hope of Israel’s communal living experiment as a new generation of women and men confront a critical question: can a radically socialist institution survive a new capitalist reality? Running Time: 80 minutes Inventing Our Life explores the modern history of Israel, from its revolutionary settlers to the political upheaval that shook the socialist foundations of the state. With their desire to create a Jewish homeland and build a more just society, the first settlers helped place kibbutzim in the vanguard of Israeli history. In doing so, they became a magnet for all those who shared one thing in common—a powerful urge to invent their own life. DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015 TIME: 1:15 PM SUGGESTED DONATION: $5/ JCCMC Member; $8/ Non-member Snacks will be provided Sorry, No Refunds Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org TELLING & WRITING STORIES FROM OUR LIFETIMES DATES: Mondays, May 11, 2015 June 8, 2015 TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME FREE TO COMMUNITY CAMPUS MEMBERS Everyone has a story in them. Our workshop is a comfortable setting for sharing your written memories. The members appreciate each other’s work. We don’t criticize—so feel free to write and share your efforts. It’s a rewarding experience. QUESTIONS? Contact Thelma Purdy at 732-494-3232 Ext. 3604 Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org SPRING INTO SUMMER LUNCHEON The sun is shining… the flowers are blooming…. Join your JCC family for An afternoon of food, music and friendship!! Enjoy a lunch of BBQ chicken and all the trimmings….. Be entertained by James Michael, a world-class baritone with an engaging style who will present “MELODIES OF MEMORIES AND MIRACLES— BROADWAY CLASSICS” DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 NOON—Lunch; 1:00 PM Entertainment $16/ JCCMC Member; $19/ Non-member until May 7 $19/ JCCMC Member; $22/ Non-member 5/8-10 NO REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF THE PROGRAM. NO EXCEPTIONS. Sorry, No Refunds Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org LECTURER: GILBERT KAHN, Ph.D. Dr. Kahn will focus his presentation on the history of the relationship between American Jews and Israel from the pre-State period on. The subject will address the nature and changes within the American Jewish community over the past 65 years as well as those in Israel. Emphasis will be on the interaction between Jews in the Diaspora and Jews in the Gilbert Kahn State of Israel. This will bring us to an analysis of where we are today….the controversies before the March 17 Israeli election, the current state of the relationship, and looking ahead. We gratefully acknowledge the Ostrower Fund for their support of this program. DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 10:30 AM FREE AND OPEN TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AS SPACE PERMITS Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org Julia Child was an American cook, author and television personality who introduced French cuisine and cooking techniques to America. She was in the vanguard of "foodies," who by changing America's taste, helped create modern American culture. While her public face and voice became familiar to all of us, this presentation focuses on her private side especially the relationship with her husband, Paul Child. This is a love story! Join us as Linda Kenyon “becomes” the iconic Julia Child. DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 1:30 PM $8/ JCCMC Member; $11/ Non-member Sorry, No Refunds Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org Special Costumed Presentation by Bruce Tucker On the Jewish Community from the American Revolution to the Civil War JCC ES IN R TU LAND C LE IGH K H PAR Join us as Bruce Tucker presents a living history lecture on the Jewish American community between the American Revolution that ended in 1783 and the beginning of the Civil War in 1862. This will be followed by a uniformed history presentation about a Jewish soldier named Joseph A. Joel of the 23rd Ohio regiment during the Civil War and his telling of the story of a Jewish Passover in 1862. Space is limited Advance Registration is Required Call 732-494-3232 DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: The Community Room at River Ridge 30 So. Adelaide Avenue Highland Park, NJ 08904 COST: $8/ JCCMC Member; $10/ Non-Member Sorry, No Refunds LECTURES IN HIGHLAND PARK - REGISTRATION FORM NAME_____________________________________PHONE NUMBER________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS________________________________________________________ Yes, I am interested in the special presentation by Bruce Tucker on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 1:00 PM ENCLOSED PLEASE FIND MY CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $________________ FOR THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Please make check payable to JCC of Middlesex County. Mail, with this form to: JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 Call Diane Mael, Director of Adult Services at 732-494-3232 extension 3614. with Gordon James Remembering the films and songs everyone loves.... This program will include brief descriptions of the films, the scenes, who sang the songs and other not so well known facts about some of our most favorite songs. Join us for this entertaining and informative morning. DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015 10:30 AM $8/ JCCMC Member; $11/ Non-member Sorry, No Refunds Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org The LE U ED CH S RE Traveling Stage Company Presents D SPENCER TRACY With an acting career spanning almost four decades, Spencer Tracy became an American Icon of the theatre and film. Travel back to the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s and enjoy Greg Moran’s anecdotes about Tracy’s onstage and offstage life. You will reminisce watching scenes from Tracy’s films and hearing the amusing stories about them and his famous co-stars. DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015 1:30 PM $8/JCCMC Member; $11/Non-member Sorry, No Refunds Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org Mara Levine, Caroline Cutroneo and Barbara Novick in concert Mara Levine & Caroline Cutroneo have gorgeous voices, which they blend in tight harmonies, singing original, traditional and contemporary Folk and Blues. Called "one of the best singers of her generation" by Christine Lavin, Mara's latest CD Jewels and Harmony was the #1 Album on the Folk Chart for January 2013 and #3 overall for 2013. An awardwinning singer/songwriter-guitarist. Caroline delights her audience with originals and rare finds from traditional folk songs, depression-era jug bands and newly-discovered treasures from the sixties folk revival. They will also sing some familiar folk tunes and sing-a-longs and will be joined by special guest harmony vocalist and classically trained flutist Barbara Novick. Barbara, who performs classical, jazz, folk, and world music, is a retired NYC elementary school music educator. She currently mentors music teachers, is an Adjunct Professor at NYU and President Elect of the Music Educators Association of NYC. We gratefully acknowledge the Edison Arts Society for their sponsorship of this concert. DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 1:30 PM $8/ JCCMC Member; $11/ Non-member Sorry, No Refunds Please register early as space is very limited. Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872) epitomized the titans of the Industrial Revolution in America with his wide-ranging accomplishments in technology and art. Photojournalist Jim DelGiudice details the life of the Massachusetts-born Morse, who worked for a time in New Jersey. DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015 10:30 AM $8/ JCCMC Member; $11/ Non-member Sorry, No Refunds Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org LE U ED D CH S RE PRESENTER: MICHAEL BASILE Ph.D. The conflict between fathers and daughters occupies center stage in many of Shakespeare’s plays, comedies, tragedies, and romances alike. Astonishingly, Shakespeare consistently favors his young women—Juliet, Hermia, Desdemona, Cordelia, and Perdita—despite the prevailing patriarchy of his society. This presentation examines the biographical, cultural, and theatrical reasons behind this predilection. Dr. Michael Basile is a Professor of English at New Jersey City University as well as a widely published author, lecturer and Shakespearean actor. This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015 1:30 PM FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AS SPACE ALLOWS PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org 31 Sunday 24 17 10 3 4 SHAVUOT CAMPUS CLOSED for Memorial Day 25 Improve Your Bridge 7:15-9:15 PM Senior Club Trip to Atlantic City Leaves 8:45 AM 18 Improve Your Bridge 7:15-9:15 PM Writing Workshop 10:00 AM 11 Improve Your Bridge 7:15-9:15 PM Monday Spencer Tracy 1:30 PM Classic Songs from Classic Films 10:30 AM 26 Linda Kenyon “as” Julia Child 1:30 PM Are American Jews Disconnecting… 10:30 AM 19 12 Spring Into Summer Luncheon 12:00 MOVIE MAVENS 1:15 PM 5 Readers-on-the-Go 10:00 AM Tuesday 6 Duplicate Bridge 1:00—4:00 PM Walking Tour of Williamsburg Leaves 9:00 AM 27 Duplicate Bridge 1:00—4:00 PM 1:00 Lecture in Highland Park— Bruce Tucker 20 Duplicate Bridge 1:00—4:00 PM 13 Duplicate Bridge 1:00—4:00 PM Wednesday 7 14 28 Senior Club Luncheon 11:30 21 Senior Club Board Meeting Modern Bridge 3:00-5:00 Senior Club Luncheon 11:30 Thursday 8 Bridge Group 12:45-3:30 PM Bridge Group 12:45-3:30 PM 29 22 Contemporary Issues 10-12 15 Contemporary Issues 10-12 Bridge Group 12:45-3:30 PM Bridge 12:45-3:30 SHABBAT CONNECTS 1 Contemporary Issues 10-12 Friday JCC SENIOR CALENDAR OF EVENTS — MAY 2015 Saturday 30 23 16 9 2 14 7 28 21 A Day for Baseball Fans of All Ages Leaves JCC at 9:30 AM Sunday 8 1 29 Senior Club Trip to Atlantic City Leaves 8:45 AM 22 AARP Smart Driver 1:00-4:30 PM 15 AARP Smart Driver 1:00-4:30 PM Writing Workshop 10:00 AM Monday 2 3 Duplicate Bridge 1:00—4:00 PM Wednesday 30 Impressionism, Fashion & Modernity 10:30 AM Various Sounds of Music 1:00 PM GOLF OUTING Romantic Heart Throbs 1:30 PM Jazz, Pop and Rock 10:30 AM 23 Start the Summer off Right Luncheon Noon 16 11 4 25 Bridge Group 12:45-3:30 PM Bridge Group 12:45-3:30 PM Bridge Group 12:45-3:30 PM Bridge Group 12:45-3:30 PM Friday SAVE THESE DATES IN JULY: Senior Club Luncheon 11:30 AM 18 Senior Club Board Meeting Senior Club Luncheon 11:30 AM Thursday 26 19 12 5 Saturday Thursday, July 9, 2015—Senior Club Trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Wednesday, July 15—Baby Boomers Trip to the Philadelphia Art Museum Duplicate Bridge 1:00—4:00 PM 24 Duplicate Bridge 1:00—4:00 PM 17 Lecture in HP.– Ziegfeld Girls 1:00 PM 9 10 Samuel Morse 10:30 AM Shakespearean Duplicate Bridge Fathers and 1:00—4:00 PM Daughters 1:30 PM Readers-on-the-Go 10:00 AM Beautiful Harmonies Concert 1:30 PM Tuesday JCC SENIOR CALENDAR OF EVENTS — JUNE 2015 27 20 13 6 Kick the Summer Off Right... Come to the JCC and enjoy lunch and entertainment Off-Broadway singer/dance man RANDY ACCARDI Has worked in musical theatre for over 25 years. He combines music from the 1920’s through the present with trivia and dance—sparking memories and creating new ones. Everyone leaves with a smile on their face! A refreshing lunch of chicken salad, pasta salad and tossed salad will be lovingly prepared by our own chef Nona!! DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 Lunch—Noon; Entertainment –1:00 PM $16/ JCCMC Member; $19/ Non-member until June 10 $19/ JCCMC Member; $22/ Non-member June 11-15 NO REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF THE PROGRAM! Sorry, No Refunds Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org MARTY SCHNEIT PRESENTS JCC ES IN R TU LAND C LE IGH K H PAR The Ziegfeld Follies ran from 1907 to 1931. Florenz Ziegfeld glorified the American girl and made her a symbol of the modern independent woman. He was instrumental in bringing women to the center of society. The Ziegfeld Girl became an American Institution. Marty will talk about Irving Berlin, Anna Held, Justine Johnston, Peggy Hopkins Joyce, Fanny Brice, Joseph Urban and Ruth Etting. He’ll also feature these famous songs of the time: My Man, Second Hand Rose and Ten Cents a Dance. Space is limited Advance Registration is Required Call 732-494-3232 DATE: WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2015 TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: The Community Room at River Ridge 30 So. Adelaide Avenue Highland Park, NJ 08904 COST: $8/ JCCMC Member; $10/ Non-member LECTURES IN HIGHLAND PARK - REGISTRATION FORM NAME_____________________________________PHONE NUMBER________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS________________________________________________________ Yes, I am interested in attending the lecture by Marty Schneit on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 1:00 PM Mail, with this form to: JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 Call Diane Mael, Director of Adult Services at 732-494-3232 extension 3614. LE U ED D CH S RE Join us for this lecture by Walter Choroszewski highlighting our state’s significant contributions to American Music of the 20th Century, showcasing New Jersey artists including the iconic legends Sinatra, Basie and Springsteen as well as the Shirelles, Four Seasons and so many more! Presentation will include recordings. DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015 10:30 AM $8/ JCCMC Member; $11/ Non-member Sorry, No Refunds Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org LE U ED CH S RE D with Jessica Davy Fall in love with the music of the great 19th Century Composers and learn how they broke with classical tradition and developed the style known for its’ large ensembles, extreme emotion and wild orchestration. Discover the music of Beethoven, Brahms, Wagner, Tchaikovsky and more, in music from your favorite movies and memories! Jessica Davy is a clarinetist, composer and educator who has performed and has had her works performed throughout the east coast at venues including New York’s Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher and Alice Tully Halls. Jessica founded Leora Chamber Orchestra (formerly known as The New York Chamber Virtuosi) in 2009, and serves as its Executive Director and President. DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015 1:30 PM $8/ JCCMC Member; $11/ Non-member Sorry, No Refunds Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org presents Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity Just when you think you’ve considered the work of the Impressionists from every possible perspective, here’s a new one. Consider the clothing. These artists were determined to paint modern life! And just as the city of Paris was changing architecturally, so too was the way people dressed. Come learn how all these changes are reflected in the paintings we all thought we knew so well. DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2015 10:30 AM $8/ JCCMC Member; $11/ Non-member Sorry, No Refunds Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org Dan Yates Presents Come join Dan Yates in a musical tribute to America! Dan’s Program will include patriotic songs, treasured American standards, Broadway seasonal favorites as well as a few surprise specialty numbers! Selections will include: This is My Country, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, G-d Bless the USA, G-d Bless America, This Land is My Land, Oh Susanna and medleys of Military anthems, American cities, Cohan songs and songs from Broadway shows 1776 and Shenandoah. DATE: TIME: COST: TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2015 1:00 PM Make your own sundae 1:30 PM Performance $8/ JCCMC Member; $11/ Non-member Sorry, No Refunds This program has been lovingly sponsored in memory of Rose Sokolik by her family and friends. Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE DATES MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015* MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2015* *Participants must attend both classes TIME: 1:00-4:30 PM CLASSES BEGIN 1:00 PM SHARP COST: $15/ AARP MEMBER $20/ NON-AARP MEMBER PLACE:JCC OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ 08820 NO CASH ACCEPTED. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO AARP CLASS LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! BRING TO CLASS: NJ Drivers License, Eyeglasses, Pen AARP card if you have one. (New York & Florida Licenses NOT ACCEPTED) For more information about AARP call 1-888-227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/nj Mara’s Creations Jewelry Showcase A range of beautiful jewelry at every price point for the special people in your life TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 - 9:00 AM—9:00 PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 - 10:00 AM—9:00 PM Mara offers a jewelry repair service and the opportunity to restyle your old jewelry pieces into something fresh and modern. All proceeds will benefit Bright Beginnings Preschool JCC of Middlesex County and 1775 Oak Tree Road JCC Senior Adult Programs Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 Custom Design a Gift! Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings and Anklets. Sterling Silver, Gold-filled and 14-Karat Gold. Workshops & Birthday Parties. All payments are cash or check payable to: Mara Levine SENIOR ADULT CLUB OF THE JCC OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY The Senior Adult Club Board Muriel Berger, President President, Muriel Berger Barbara Rosen, First Vice President Cynthia Steinberger, Second Vice President Beverly Lazarowitz, Treasurer Marilyn Lipshultz, Recording Secretary Eileen Contrino Mary Fasano Fay Feldman Doris Geller Sunny Kaplan Virginia Sokolowski Belle Galpen, Immediate Past President We’d love to have you join us!! We are welcoming new members to our Senior Adult Club. A warm, thoughtful group of individuals, we have luncheon meetings twice a month, sponsor trips to Atlantic City, dinner theatres and other venues, and have the best interest of the JCC and our members at heart. We look out for one another and truly are a caring community. If you are a member of the Community Campus, you can join our Club. If not, consider becoming a senior social member and taking advantage of all that we offer! There is a onetime only fee of $18 for Club membership. If you have any questions, please feel free to speak with me, any Club board member or Sue Horwitz. We look forward to welcoming you soon!! Muriel SAVE THE DATES: Trip to Hunterdon Playhouse “TWIST & SHOUT” - Thursday, July 9, 2015 (REGISTER TODAY!) Trip to Crystal Point Yacht Club: “CIAO BELLA” starring Vincent Talarico—Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Calendar – MAY / JUNE 2015 Senior Adult Club Luncheon Trip to Atlantic City Senior Club Luncheon Senior Club Luncheon Senior Club Luncheon Trip to Atlantic City Thursday, May 7, 2015 Monday, May 18, 2015 Thursday, May 21, 2015 Thursday, June 4, 2015 Thursday, June 18, 2015 Monday, June 22, 2015 Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org JOIN THE MEMBERS OF THE JCC SENIOR ADULT CLUB AT CAESAR’S CASINO IN ATLANTIC CITY. WHETHER YOU LIKE TO PLAY THE SLOTS, OR SIT AT THE BLACKJACK TABLES, A FUN-FILLED DAY AWAITS YOU !!!!!!!!!!! DATES: MONDAY, May 18 , 2015 MONDAY, June 22, 2015 TIME: 8:30 am—LEAVE INMAN/GROVE 8:45 am—LEAVE JCC 5:00 pm—LEAVE ATLANTIC CITY COST: $30.00/PERSON, GRATUITIES INCLUDED Get back $30 in slot dollars (must be 21 years or older) Please make checks payable to: JCC SENIOR ADULT CLUB Choice of bus seat at time of payment Sorry, non-refundable & non-transferable Questions? Call JCC Front Desk Associate At 732-494-3232 Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ 08820 A Brand New Musical Celebration of the Sensational Sixties Senior Club Trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse The various genres of music produced in the 1960’s, accompanied, reflected - or diverted attention from - the many societal changes that were taking place in that decade. This show will take you on an affectionate musical journey back in time, celebrating that fascinating era through the timeless songs we still sing along with today…from Burt Bacharach to The Beatles; from The Four Seasons to The Four Tops! So put on your tie-dyed shirt, stick a flower in your hair and pack your friends in a VW bus to come see this FUN, FAB and FAR-OUT Musical Shindig! DATE: TIME: COST: THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2015 9:45 AM Pick up at Inman Grove Senior Housing 10:00 AM Depart JCC $82/ JCC Senior Club Member; $85/ Non-member Choose bus seat at time of registration Sorry, No Refunds Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org Join us on a bus trip to this exciting museum where we will enjoy a 60-minute Museum Scholar-led tour Picturing New York City History: Highlights of the Museum—including Gilded New York and Activist New York. E xp e r i e n c e the m u l t i - me d i a Timescapes and all that this fabulous museum has to offer. The Museum of the City of New York celebrates and interprets the city, educating the public about its distinctive character, especially its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. Founded in 1923 as a private, nonprofit corporation, the Museum connects the past, present, and future of New York City. DATE: TIME: COST: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 Transportation leaves the JCC at 9:00 AM; Returns approx. 5:30 PM $50/ JCCMC Member; $55/ Non-member (Lunch is on your own at Chalsty’s Café in the museum) Space is limited. Sorry, no refunds unless cancelled by the JCC. Please register before April 15. Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org JOIN NYC TOUR GUIDE MARTY SCHNEIT as we explore the many facets of New York’s Williamsburg neighborhood by bus and foot. Williamsburg, one of Brooklyn's most popular and exciting neighborhoods, straddles old and new. It is a mish-mash of cultures and vistas. Interestingly, the hip Williamsburg scene plays out against a backdrop of old industrial buildings, modest attached homes (though punctuated by increasing numbers of expensive waterfront high rises), and a long-standing residential community of Hasidim. If there's one neighborhood that's indicative of the "new Brooklyn," it's Williamsburg. Marty will take us to Lee and Bedford Avenues. We’ll see the new “yuppie” section, We’ll visit the old Domino Sugar Plant and sooo much more. You’ll be fascinated by Marty’s descriptions, stories and the history of Jews in Williamsburg. There will also be time on your own for lunch AND MORE. DATE: TIME: WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 Transportation leaves the JCC at 9:00 AM; Returns approx. 5:30 PM COST: $55/ JCCMC Member; $60/ Non-member (Lunch is on your own in the area) ***This trip involves a good deal of walking Space is limited. Sorry, no refunds unless cancelled by the JCC. Please register before May 15. Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org We will be going into some very religious areas. So as not to offend anyone modest dress is strongly suggested. Questions? Call Diane Mael at 732-494-3232 A Day for Baseball Fans of All Ages Join Us for Two Great Tours: Classic Behind the Scenes at Yankee Stadium and a Guided Tour of the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center in Montclair. Come on your own; with your best friend or bring your spouse, significant other, kids or grandkids for a day of fun. We’ll start off at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx for an 11:00 guided tour; have lunch in the Hard Rock Café, then it’s on to the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center for the afternoon. A Pre–Fathers Day Treat! DATE: TIME: COST: SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 Transportation leaves the JCC at 9:30 AM; Returns approx. 5:00 PM $56/ JCCMC Member; $60/ Non-member (includes trans, tip, both tours and snack. Lunch is on your own at the Hard Rock Café at Yankee Stadium) Space is limited. Sorry, no refunds unless cancelled by the JCC. Please register before June 2, 2015 Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 www.jccmc.org Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel and the New Painting ONLY NORTH AMERICAN SHOWING! Despite the popularity of Impressionism today, the groundbreaking shifts that occurred in French painting at the end of the nineteenth century were not immediately embraced by collectors, dealers, or the public. A vital figure in the rise of Impressionism is Paul Durand-Ruel (1831–1922), a practical, ambitious, and visionary Parisian art dealer who enthusiastically championed the new style of painting. Discovering the Impressionists examines the critical years from 1865 to 1905 when Durand-Ruel both inspired and sustained artists like Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Édouard Manet, Camille Pissarro, and Edgar Degas. Important works by these artists and others will be shown with historical photographs and documents to explore this period. This exhibition, organized into a series of episodes or case studies that explore key moments in the history of the Durand-Ruel gallery, traces the development of Impressionism—its struggles, successes, and eventual recognition—and reveals Durand-Ruel’s role in the movement. JOIN US for this wonderful trip opportunity and the audio tour of the Discovering the Impressionists exhibit and a tour at the Rodin Exhibit as well as time on your own in this beautiful museum. DATE: TIME: COST: WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015 Transportation leaves the JCC at 8:45 AM; Returns approx. 5:45 PM $56/ JCCMC Member; $60/ Non-member (includes transportation, tip, both tours and snack. Lunch is on your own in the museum.) Space is limited. Sorry, no refunds unless cancelled by the JCC. Please register before June 30, 2015 Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08820 732-494-3232 JCC WATER AQUATICS CLASSES AQUAFIT Monday & Wednesday 11:00—11:45 AM Instructor: Janice Clark WATER WORKS Thursday 11:00—11:45 AM Instructor: Janice Clark ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AQUATIC PROGRAM Tuesday & Friday 11:00—11:45 AM Instructor: Laurie Post A WATER FITNESS CARD is available 10 sessions $30/Senior Social Members $50/Non-member JCC FITNESS CLASSES WITH JANICE FOREVER FIT Friday 9:00—9:40 AM FREE for Full Senior Members FITNESS OVER 50 Tuesday & Thursday 9:15—10:00 AM FREE for JCC Members CHAIROBICS Monday 9:45—10:30 AM FREE for JCC Members CHAIR YOGA Wednesday 9:00—9:30 AM FREE for JCC Members NON-MEMBERS MUST PURCHASE A WATER FITNESS CARD FOR THESE CLASSES $50 / 10 sessions The 3rd ANNUAL PRISCILLA GLINN MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Shackamaxon Country Club Scotch Plains, New Jersey Includes Brunch & Awards Reception 11:30am Registration & Brunch 1:00pm Shotgun Start 6:30pm Reception & Awards Sponsorships Available 732 732--494 494--3232 ext. 3609 Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 SHARE YOUR SIMCHA!!! Musical Performances at the JCC Lectures in Highland Park or the JCC Holiday Celebrations at the JCC Have your children asked you what you want for your birthday? An anniversary? Are you running out of ideas? Do you want a new way to honor or memorialize a loved one? Well, we have an idea for you—Sponsor a program at the JCC, and see the joy you can bring to so many as a result of your thoughtfulness. Call Sue Horwitz at 732-494-3232 extension 3603. SHARE YOUR SIMCHA!!! To sponsor a program please complete the bottom portion of this page and send it in, with your check (payable to the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County) to: Sue Horwitz Director of Senior Adult Services JCC of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ 08820 Sponsorships start at $150. To discuss sponsorship opportunities call Sue at 732-494-3232 extension 3603. YES, I WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR A PROGRAM! YOUR NAME__________________________________________ YOUR ADDRESS_____________________________________________________ CITY/ STATE/ ZIP CODE_______________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER_____________________________________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED CHOICE OF TYPE OF PROGRAM: MUSIC LECTURE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION I would like to sponsor a program: _________________ CHECK _______________ CASH _______________ CREDIT CARD ________________________________ ________________________________ In honor of _____________________________ In memory of________________________________________________ Other_______________________________________________________ I would like to support Learning Throughout Life programs. $_____________________ is enclosed ___________________________________________ Your signature TO BETTER ACCOMODATE EVERYONE, PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE OF THE PROGRAMS 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ 08820 732-494-3232 REGISTRATION Name: _________________________________________________ AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE Mondays, June 8 and 15 $15/ AARP Member $20/ Non AARP Member SAMUEL MORSE with Jim DelGiudice Tuesday, June 9 $8/JCCMC Member $11/ Non-member SHAKESPEREAN FATHERS & DAUGHTERS With Michael Basile, Ph.D. Tuesday, June 9 FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AS SPACE ALLOWS “KICK THE SUMMER OFF RIGHT” LUNCHEON With Randy Accardi Tuesday, June 16 $16/ JCCMC until June 10 $19/ Non-mem until June 10 $19/ JCCMC Mem 6/11-15 $22/ Non-mem 6/11-15 LECTURE IN HIGHLAND PARK ZIEGFELD GIRLS with Marty Schneit Wednesday, June 17 $8/JCCMC Member $10/ Non-member JAZZ, POP AND ROCK with Walter Choroszewski Tuesday, June 23 $8/JCCMC Member $11/ Non-member ROMANTIC HEART THROBS IN THE 19th CENTURY With Jessica Davy Tuesday, June 23 $8/JCCMC Member $11/ Non-member IMPRESSIONISM, FASHION & MODERNITY With Barbara Tomlinson Tuesday, June 30 $8/JCCMC Member $11/ Non-member VARIOUS SOUNDS OF MUSIC—America the Beautiful With Dan Yates Tuesday, June 30 $8/JCCMC Member $11/ Non-member NO CASH. Make check payable to AARP TRIPS THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Wednesday, April 29 $50/JCCMC Member; $55/Non-member WALKING TOUR OF WILLIAMSBURG With TOUR GUIDE MARTY SCHNEIT Wednesday, May 27 $55/ JCCMC Member $60/ Non-member A DAY FOR BASEBALL FANS OF ALL AGES Sunday, June 14 $56/ JCCMC Member; $60/ Non-member DISCOVERING THE IMPRESSIONISTS at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Wednesday, July 15 $50/ JCCMC Member; $55/ Non-member SENIOR CLUB TRIPS TO ATLANTIC CITY Mondays, May 18, June 22 $30/ per person (includes gratuity), checks payable to JCC Senior Adult Club www.jccmc.org Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County “Community Is Our Middle Name” Adult / Senior Adult Programs IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER PLEASE CALL THE JCC 732.494.3232 MAY / JUNE 2015 CALENDAR BOOKLET SPONSORED BY