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JCC Rockland Adult ProgramsFALL 2015

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JCC Calendar & HoursHOURS OF OPERATIONJCC Administrative OfficesMonday-Thursday 9am-5pmFriday 9am-5pm*

*Friday Administrative hours change throughout the year. Visit jccrockland.org for details.

HOlIdAy HOURSMon, Sep 7 labor day OfficesandEarlyChildhoodclosed Fitness & Wellness 7am-2pm

Sun, Sep 13 Erev Rosh Hashanah Fitness & Wellness 7am-4pm

Mon, Sep 14 Rosh Hashanah, 1st day JCCclosed

Tue, Sep 15 Rosh Hashanah, 2nd day JCCclosed

Tue Sep 22 Erev yom Kippur JCCclosesat4pm

Wed, Sep 23 yom Kippur JCCclosed

Mon, Sep 28 Sukkot, 1st day Officesclosed EarlyChildhoodandFitness&Wellnessregularhours

Tue, Sep 29 Sukkot, 2nd day Officesclosed EarlyChildhoodandFitness&Wellnessregularhours

Mon, Oct 5 Shemini Atzeret Officesclosed EarlyChildhoodandFitness&Wellnessregularhours

Tue, Oct 6 Simchat Torah Officesclosed EarlyChildhoodandFitness&Wellnessregularhours

Thur, Nov 26 Thanksgiving OfficesandEarlyChildhoodclosed Fitness & Wellness 7am-2pm

Fri, Nov 27 day after Thanksgiving OfficesandFitness&Wellnessopen EarlyChildhood closed

Fri, Dec 25 Christmas day OfficesandFitness & Wellness open EarlyChildhood closed

Thur, Dec 31 New year’s Eve JCCcloses at 4pm

Fri, Jan 1 New year’s day OfficesandEarlyChildhoodclosed Fitness & Wellness 7am-2pm

Where noted that offices are closed, so are all areas other than those indicated, including but not limited to Schmooze Room, Chazen Senior Center, Library, Card Room, Café, Adler Board Room and Schwartz Social Hall.

FOR WEATHER RElATEd ClOSINGS CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE & jccrockland.org FOR UPdATES

Fitness & WellnessVisit jccrockland.org for Fitness & Wellness hours.

Eisenkraft Gymnasium Visit jccrockland.org/sports-recreation for hours.

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Contents

Mission StatementJCCRocklandisdedicatedtotheenrichmentandcontinuityofJewishlifeandtothepreservationandcelebrationofourrichheritage.ThecentershallstrengthenindividualawarenessandconnectiontotheJewishcommunity, the state of Israel, and the community at large through recreational, physical, educational, social, and cultural programs.

Todah Rabah/Thank youJCC Rockland receives significant funding from: TheJewishFederationofRocklandCounty,TheRocklandCountyExecutive’sOffice, TheRocklandCountyLegislature,andtheRocklandCountyHomefortheAged.

PROGRAM lISTINGSAdults of All AgesFitnessClassSchedule ....................................9

Dance .............................................................. 10

Sports&Rec ................................................... 10

Hebrew ........................................................... 10

BookClub ....................................................... 10

Games&Cards ............................................... 11

Adult Arts Institute ....................................... 12

SpecialEvents ................................................ 13

TravelwiththeJ .......................................14-16

Senior AdultsDailySeniorAdultClasses ......................17-19

SupportGroups ............................................. 20

CounselingServices ...................................... 20

Special EventsChazenJazzConcert .......................................5

FestivalofArts,Books&Culture ................ 23

Women’sFinancialSeminar ......................... 13

Re-Generation ............................................... 13

FluShots ......................................................... 13

ShreddingEvent ............................................ 13

JCC INFOHelpful InfoContactInfo&Directions ...............................4

HoursofOperation&HolidayHours ............2

Calendar ............................................................5

RegistrationInformation ................................6

Membership Information ...............................7

MembershipCommunityMembership ................................7

Fitness & Wellness Membership ....................7

FundraisingWall of Giving ................................................. 21

Financial Assistance ...................................... 21

TributeCards ................................................. 21

Planned Giving ............................................... 21

LegacySociety ............................................... 22


VISIT USBy CarPalisadesInterstateParkway(PIP)toexit8W,Route59West.BearrightontoRoute304North.MakefirstrightontoWestNyackRoad.PassSalvationArmyontheleft.TurnleftatthenexttrafficlightfortheJewishCommunityCampus.Followsignsandlongdrivewaytothe front of building.

By BusMini Trans BusMini-TransBusRouteAdepartsfrom“TheShopsatNanuet“andpicksuppassengersinNormandyVillage Apartments and on WestNyackRoadonthewayto JCCRockland.Forscheduleseetheirwebsite.

T.O.R. BusTakeTransportofRockland(TOR)Busto“TheShopsatNanuet“ and transfer to Mini-Trans of RocklandRouteBBus.OrtakeTORBus#59toWestNyackRoadentrancetoJCCCampus.

T.R.I.P.S. BusTRIPSprovidescurbside-to-curbside service by appointment forRocklandCountyresidentswhofinditdifficultorimpossibletousefixed-routebusservice.Foraminimalfee,theywilltransportyoutotheJCCfromyourhome.Call845-364-8747formoreinformation.

JCC Helpful InfoCONTACT USBy MailJCCRockland 450WestNyackRoad, WestNyack,NY10994

By Phone Main Phone845.362.4400

JCC Reception845.362.4400ext.116

Adult Services OfficeBonnie Wind, Adult Services director845.362.4400ext.109 [email protected]

Russin Fitness & Wellness CenterReception Desk: 845.362.4400ext.113

Membership Hotline: 845.362.4400 ext.209

Fit Cafe 845.875.4540

By Fax 845.362.5107

By EmailWewanttohearfromyou! Emailusat [email protected]

CONNECT WITH US ONlINEVisit our WebsiteVisitourwebsite jccrockland.org for more information and to register.

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Fall/Winter Events CalendarThis is just a sampling of the lectures, concerts, holiday celebrations and other special eventsplannedforFall-Winter2015-16.Neweventsandprogramsarebeingaddedallthetime.Beamongthefirsttofindoutabouttheseupdatesbysigningupforoure-blasts at jccrockland.org.

PROGRAM HIGHlIGHTSSeptemberSuN 20 Munich11Commemoration

SuN 20 RocktheBlock– CommunityBlockParty

OctoberSuN 11 ChazenJazzConcert

OCT 11-17 Membership Appreciation Week

TuES 27 SportsDinner

November NOv 5-NOv 21 FestivalofArt,BooksandCulture

NOv 15-NOv 19 HolidayBoutique

ThuR 19 IsraeliFashionShow

december SuN 6 KoenigChanukahConcert andCelebration

WEd 9 SeniorChanukahLuncheon

FRI 25 Family Fun Day at the J

JanuarySuN 10 FitFest

MarchSuN 6 PurimPalooza

SuN 13 Founder Dinner Dance

SuN 17 FamilyandTeenMitzvahDay

CHAZEN JAZZ CONCERT

FEATuRING

david Ostwald’s louis Armstrong Eternity BandSuNdAy, OCT 11 AT RCC CulTuRAl ARTS CENTERThe 6-person band includes Anat Cohen and Vince Giordano

The legendary record producer George Avakian says it all in this description of the band:“There has never been a band quite like david Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band. Most groups, past and present, stick to one style. Some current groups attempt to recreate early recordings in their entirety. Inspired by divergent bands of the 1920’s and 30’s, you’ll hear them swing a variety of styles in music by a wide range of composers, always true to the joy and heart of the music.”

“What we play is life.” –Louis Armstrong

This concert is made possible through the generosityofSimonaandJeromeA.Chazen.

For additional information contact ElenaHeydtat845.362.4400ext.106 [email protected]


HOW TO REGISTERRegister OnlineRegisteronourwebsiteatjccrockland.org.Onlineregistrationiseasy,convenient,andsafe–andcan be done from the convenience of your home computer, laptop or tablet.

Register in Person or by PhoneToregisterinpersonattheJCCpleasesee our receptionist. To register by phone call Donnaat845.362.4400ext.100.

PaymentJCCRocklandacceptsallformsofpayment: cash, check and most major credit cards.

Registration Questions?Forgeneralregistrationquestionscallusat845.362.4400ext.100.

Advance RegistrationAdvanceregistrationisrequired.Aminimumenroll-mentisrequiredtorunallclasses.Intheeventof lowregistration,classesmaybecanceledordelayed.

Register for ProgramsIt’seasytoregisterforourclasses,programs,trips,andevents. Makesuretoregisterearly!

REGISTRATION POlICIESMember Rates & Requirements•Youmustbeamemberingoodstandingfor the duration of the class/program to receive member rates.

•JCCRocklandFamilyMembershipentitlesregistrants to member rates for immediate family membersresidingatthemainaccountholder’saddress only.

•Grandparentsregisteringgrandchildrenforclassesorprogramsonlyqualifyforthememberpriceiftheyarethechild’slegalguardian.GrandparentslivingwiththeirchildrenarerequiredtomaintaintheirownJCCmembership.

•Membershipfeesarenotrefundable.

•JCCRocklandreservestherighttouseallpicturestakenatprogramsinwhichyouareregistered,forpublicity purposes.

Cancellations & Refunds•Forcancellationsduetolowenrollment,afullrefundwillbeissued.

•Ifyouwithdrawfromamulti-sessionclasspriortothestartdate,arefundwillbeissuedminusa $25 administrative fee.

•Ifyouwithdrawafteraclasshasbegunorasportsdrafthastakenplace,norefundwill be issued.

•Ifyoumissaclass,meeting,programoronetimeevent,norefundormake-upsessionwillbeoffered.

•For“TravelwiththeJ”tripcancellationandrefundpolicies,pleaseseepage18.


Community MembershipHelpsupportyourcommunitycenterbybecomingaJCCCommunityMemberandreceivethefollowingbenefits:

• Discount pricing for many programs.• Complimentary 1-month individual Fitness pass

(non-transferable).• Priority registration for programs.• Access to member programs in the

Chazen Senior Center.

Community Membership RatesFamily Community Membership: $250 paid in full or $22 monthly

Senior Adult Community Membership: $250 paid in full or $22 monthly

Senior Couple Community Membership: $375 paid in full or $33 monthly

CommunityMembershipmonthlyplanratesrequirea12monthcommitment.Nofreezespermittedoneither plan.

JCCRocklandistheplaceforyouandyourfamily.WorkoutinourFitness &WellnessCenter.Paintamasterpiece.TravelwiththeJ.Theservices,programs,andfacilitiesoftheJCCareavailabletoeveryone.Becomea membertoday!

Fitness & Wellness MembershipIncludesallofthebenefitsofCommunityMembership,plustheuseof:

• Russin Fitness & Wellness Center• Eisenkraft Gymnasium during open-gym• Raquetball Court

For additional information on individual, family or corporate memberships call the Membership [email protected].

Become a JCC Member

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

BECOME A MEMBER TOdAy! CAll THE MEMBERSHIP HOTlINE 845.362.4400 EXT. 209


“The health of the soul can only be achieved after the health of the body has been achieved.”

Maimonides


Fitness & WellnessACTIVE AdUlTS FITNESS ClASS SCHEdUlEMondayROW8:45-9:35am–RowingStudiowith Eve

TAI CHI10-11am–YogaStudiowith Barrie

BOOMERS IN MOTION11-11:50am–AerobicsStudiowith Maddie

GOldEN AGE ASANA11:30am-12:20pm–YogaStudiowith Anjali

GENTlE PIlATES & BAlANCE5:30-6:20pm–YogaStudiowith Michael B.

TuesdaySENIORS IN MOTION11-11:50am–AerobicsStudiowith Cecile

THE MElT METHOd11:15am-12:15pm–GroupTrainingStudiowith Karel

WednesdaySENIOR INdOOR CyClING9-9:50am–CyclingStudiowith Eve

SENIOR SCUlPT11-11:50am–AerobicsStudiowith Betty Ann

SENIORS IN MOTION12-12:50pm–AerobicsStudiowith Cecile

ThursdaySENIORS IN MOTION11:30am-12:20pm–AerobicsStudiowith Vanessa

MEdITATION QIGONG 1015:30-6:20pm–YogaStudiowith Barrie

FridayTAI CHI10-11am–YogaStudiowith Barrie

BOOMERS IN MOTION10:30-11:20am–AerobicsStudiowith Diva

FUll GROUP EXERCISE SCHEdUlE CAN BE FOUNd ONlINE AT jccrockland.org.

Schedule subject to change.


dANCEIsraeli Folk dance14 FRiDAyS, SEp 11-DEC 18, 11:30AM-1pMForintermediate&advanceddancers,featuringnewdancesandyouroldfavorites.Classminimum8,maximum30.No class Nov 27.

Instructor: Sara BurnbaumMember $170 Public $220

SPORTS & RECSterling Bank Adult 35+ Fall Basketball leagueSEp-DEC, AGES 35+GamesareplayedweeknightsattheJCC.Bringyourownteam.Thereisa10gameseasonplusplayoffs.

Member $150 Public $190

HEBREWHebrew, Bagels & Brew5 SuNDAyS, OCT 18-NOv 15, 10-11:30AMWhetherit’sanIsraeliheadlineoranancientprayer,learntoreadHebrew,thelanguagethatunitesusall.LearningHebrewalsocreatestheopportunitytotakeamoreactiveroleinJewisheducationandIsraeliculture.Leavethefirstsessionreading.EndthecourseasaskilledHebrewreader.Classesarefunandinteractiveandaregearedtowardbeginnersandthosewhowouldlike to brush up on their skills. All class materials and bookswillbeprovided.Bagels&coffeeincluded. Open to the publicInstructor: Chezky Edelson, Ed. Director of Roots Rockland$36 per person

Adults of All AgesBOOK ClUBReview with lucilleWEdNESdAyS, 1PM

SEp 9: American Dervish by Ayad Akhtor

NOv 11: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Derr

JAN 13: The Nightingale byKristinHannahFacilitator: Lucille SchroederFREE. JCC Members Only

Being an Indie AuthorTuESdAy, OCT 20, 7PMWhatisanindieauthor?Howdoyoubecomeanindieauthor?Whopublishesindieauthors?Howdoyoudesignbookcoverart?Howdoyoumarket?Howdoyouworksocialmedia?Moderator: Author David Wind Speaker Panel: Lisa Verge Higgins as well as other published novelists.FREE and open to the public


GAMES & CARdSCanasta lessons5 MONDAyS, OCT 19-NOv 16, 6:30-8pM6 TuESDAyS, OCT 13-NOv 17, 10:30AM-12:30pMCanastaisenjoyingrenewedinterestedwithpeopleofallages.Learnthiseasytounderstand,yetchallenginggame.It’sagreatwaytodevelopnewfriendships.Instructor (Mondays): Andrea Hershan Instructor (Tuesdays): Joan GropperMember $80 Public $110

Bridge: Absolute Beginner8 WEDNESDAyS, SEp 30-NOv 18,12:45-2:45pMForthosewhohaveneverplayedbridgebefore.Join the 25 million Americans hooked on this game. Ahands-onapproachwillhaveyouplayingbridgebeforeyouknowit.Succeedhereevenifyou’vetriedbridgebeforebutjustendedupconfused.Thefirstlessonisafreetrial,sobringyourfriendsandfindoutifyou’dliketolearnmore.

Firstlesson(Sep30)isfree.Instructor: Amy NellissenMember $175 Public $225

Bridge: Intermediate: Basics of Good defense8 TuESDAyS, OCT 13-DEC 1, 7-9pMDoyoumakethemostofyourhighcardswhenyoudefend?Tuneupyouropeningleads.Learntoworkwithyourpartnertotakemoretricksasadefender.Studentsshouldhaveasolidfoundationinbasicbidding and play.Instructor: Amy NellissenMember $195 Public $250

Mah Jongg lessons6 TuESDAyS, OCT 20-NOv 24, 10AM-12pM6 TuESDAyS, OCT 20-NOv 24, 7-9pMLearnorrefreshyourskills.Bringyourown2015 Mah Jongg card.Instructor (mornings): Jill Rosenfeld Instructor (evenings): Sharyn GropperMember $80 Public $110

Mini Mah Jongg TournamentsWEDNESDAy, OCT 14, 9:30AM-3:30pMHostedatEsplanadeatPalisades, 640OakTreeRoad,Palisades,NY

ThuRSDAy, DEC 10, 9:30AM-3:30pMHostedatFountainViewatCollegeRoad, 2000CollegeRoad,Monsey,NY

Fee per tournament: Member $30 Public $40


Arty PartyFor Adults 21+

ThuRSDAyS, OCT 15, NOv 12 & DEC 10, 7-9pMJoininauniqueexperiencethatwilladdacreativetwisttoyourevening.Localartist,WendySommers,guides participants step-by-step to create a featured painting.Injustacoupleofhours,everyonewill havecreatedtheirownmasterpiece.Canvases,artsupplies, instruction, music and snacks are provided. Youbringtheenthusiasmandthewine.Register early,spaceislimited!Instructor: Wendy SommersPrice per party: Member $40 Public $50 Bring a friend and you each get $5 off!

Watercolor10 TuESDAyS, OCT 13-DEC 15, 1-2:30pMExploreyourcreativityusingwatercolor’suniqueproperties.Learnbasicsorexpandyourtechnique by painting still-lifes, landscapes, and live models. Classminimum5,maximum10.Instructor: Misty TarleMember $175 Public $215

The Art of drawing10 TuESDAyS, OCT 13-DEC 15, 3-4:30pMExplorefundamentalsofdrawinginafriendly, non-judgmentalatmosphere.Classminimum5,maximum10.Instructor: Misty TarleMember $175 Public $215

Ceramics13 WEDNESDAyS, SEp 9-DEC 16, 1:30-3:30pMMember $290 Public $340

10 TuESDAyS, OCT 13-DEC 15, 6:30-8:30pMMember $220 Public $260

The process of making pottery stimulates your creativity,yourmindandyourbody.Createbeautiful,functional and/or sculptural clay objects. At the endoftheclassyouwillhaveuniqueandusefulearthenwaretouseorshareasgifts.Additionalmaterialsfees.Firingisincluded.Classminimum5,maximum10.Instructor: Misty Tarle

Studio Art14 ThuRSDAyS, SEp 10-DEC 17, 11:30AM-1:30pMWhetherdrawingorpainting,enjoytheopportunitytoworkatyourownpaceinarelaxedenvironment.Classminimum5,maximum10.No class Nov 26.

Instructor: Misty TarleMember $310 Pubic $365

Adult Arts Institute


Women’s Financial SeminarThuRSDAy, OCT 8 & TuESDAy, OCT 13, 7-9pMLauraMattiaisanNAPFA-RegisteredFinancialAdvisorwhospecializesinwomen’sfinancialissues.SheisfocusingherPhDresearchonhowbettertopreparewomenforretirement.Thisisaneducationalseriesprimarilyforwomenwhoarepre-retireesandnewlyretired.Obviouslymenwilllearnalotbyattendingtheseseminarsaswell.

•WhatIshoulddonowtogivemethebestchance to attain my goals for myself and my family in the future

•Howtoprotectmysavingswhileenjoyingmyretirement

•WhatthingsIshouldknowaboutSocialSecurity andHealthCare

•HowIcangetthemostoutofmy401(k),IRAorother retirement plan

•Howtoprotectmyselfagainsttherisksthatcouldderailmyplan,includingdivorceandwidowhood

•Easyandresponsibleexplanationstocriticalquestionsrequiredtobesuccessfulinretirement

ThisimportanttwoeveningseminarwillbeheldatFountainViewonCollegeRoad,Monsey. Refreshmentswillbeserved.Instructor: Laura Mattia, PhD CandidateFee: $40 (includesworkbook)Husbands(andsignificantothers): Free

Space is limited. Please register early.

defensive drivingAges 16+

SESSiON i: WED & ThuRS, OCT 14 & 15, 6:30-9:30pMSESSiON ii: SuNDAy, NOv 8, 9AM-3pMSESSiON iii: SuNDAy, DEC 13, 9AM-3pMSESSiON iv: SuNDAy, JAN 10, 9AM-3pMOpen to all ages and drivers licenses including learners’permits.CompletionofaNYDMVapprovedPointandInsuranceReductionProgram(PIRP)providesa10%reductionfor3years,offofthemotorist’sliability,no-faultandcollisioninsurancepremiums.Ifyouhaveatrafficticket,thebenefitsareevengreater:thiscoursecanmeana4-pointreduction on your driving record.Instructor: Art AldrichMember $40 Public $55

Flu ShotsTuESdAy, OCT 13, 1:30-3:30pM19-64 years: $30 65+: free with Medicare cardServices provided by Northern Home Care.

Re-Generation: The Community Gathering of 2 & 3 G’sThuRSDAy, OCT 15, 7-9pMThisisthefirstbooktotellthestoryoftheriseofHolocaustconsciousnessintheUSfromtheperspective of survivors and their descendants. Itdrawsonawiderangeofsources,includingthememoirs of children of survivors, analyses of survivor testimonies,interviewswithchildrenofsurvivorsandtheauthor’sownfamily.Opentothepublic.Speaker: Arlene Stein, author of “Reluctant Witnesses”$10 per person

FREE Shredding Event SuNDAy, NOv 1, 10AM-1pM (or earlier if truck is full)

TheRocklandChapterAARPandJCCRocklandwillbehostingaFREEcommunityshreddingevent.LocatedinJCC’srearparkinglot.

Special Events


Travel with the J

The Tappan Zee Bridge: Past, Present & FutureWEDNESDAy, SEp 8, 1-3pMMeetusatPier701RestaurantinPiermont,NYfor adeliciouslunch.BobBaird,retiredjournalistwillsharewithustheHistoryofRocklandCountyand theTZBridgefollowedbyamemberofGovernorCuomo’sofficegivingusanupdateonthe bridge’sconstruction.

Includeslunch,tax,tip,&speaker.


Whitney Museum of American ArtThuRSdAy, SEP 17TheWhitneypresentsthefullrangeoftwentieth-centuryandcontemporaryAmericanart,withaspecialfocusonworksbylivingartists.TheWhitneyis dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, andexhibitingAmericantheMuseum’ssignatureexhibition,theBiennial,isthecountry’sleadingsurveyof the most recent developments in American art.

OurdaybeginsatChelseaMarket,whereyouwill havetimetoshopandhavelunchonyourown.Thenofftothemuseumwhereyouwillhaveyourown“multi-mediaguide”aka:headphones.

Includes transportation, museum admission, headphone rental, and driver tip.


Kykuit & The Union Church of Pocantico HillsThuRSdAy, OCT 15TheUnionChurchofPocanticoHillsfeaturesstainedglasswindowsbyMarcChagallandHenriMatisse,whichweregiventothechurchbymembersoftheRockefellerfamily.AtriptotheUnionChurchisquickbut memorable.

BuiltbythephilanthropistJohnD.Rockefeller,founderofStandardOil,Kykuitisthepre-eminentdomesticlandmarkintheHudsonValley.Visitorsenjoytheelegantrooms,expansive,beautifullykeptgardens and the collection of carriages and classic autos. Visitors particularly enjoy the stories of the fourgenerationsofRockefellerswhocalledthishilltop paradise their home.

Enjoylunchatthevisitors’center.

Includes transportation, entrance and docent tours ofKykuitandChurch,lunch,drivertip.


Synagogues of NyCMONdAy, NOv 9JustastherearesomanydifferenttypesofJews,therearejustasmanydifferenttypesofsynagogues.EnjoyadayinNYCwithtourguidesJeff&MalkiofTimeLineTouring,whowilltakeustojustafewsynagogues:Safra,Spanish-Portuguese,AngelOrensanzandEldridgeStreetTherearewaytoo manytodoinaday!

Includes transportation, tours, kosher lunch and driver tip.

Member $100 Public $115 Savannah & CharlestonOCT 22-27

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NEW! EXOTIC dESTINATIONS THROUGH A JEWISH lENSCuba: A Jewish MissionEscortedbyMiriamLevinson,JCCChicago

NOv 9-17, 2015 OR DEC 7-15, 2015JAN 11-19 OR FEB 8-16 OR MAR 7-15 OR ApR 4-12, 2016Cuba,aCaribbeangem,isaculturaloasisofwarm,generouspeople.BeinspiredbyCuba’ssoulfulart,musical rhythms, and vibrant dance. Join us on an extraordinarymissiontoCubaandbringsupportandaidtotheCubanJewishcommunity.MeetthechildrenoftheSundayschoolandmembersofthePatronatoandSephardicCommunity.

Included:airfarefromMiami,motorcoachtransportationinCuba,1nightMiami,7nightsCuba,baggagehandlingathotelsinCuba,dailybuffetbreakfastinCuba,dinnersnightlyinCuba,onelunch,medicalandaccidentalinsuranceinCuba(excludes pre-existing),licensedEnglishspeakingguide.

Notincluded:Cancellationinsurance&airfaretoMiami.

$3249 per person double occupancy. Single supplement: $525. Cuban departure tax of $25 and tips of $175 will be added to final billing.

Casino OvernightWEdNESdAy & ThuRSdAy, NOv 18 & 19OurdaybeginsatFoxwoodCasinowhereyouwill havetimetoplayanddine.WewillcheckintotheQualityInnmotelinGroton,CTlateronandhavedinneronourownatalocalrestaurant.Therewillbetheoptionofseeingafirstrunmoviethiseveninginalocaltheater.Nextdaystartswithbreakfast,andfreetimeatMysticVillage.Thenit’sofftoMoheganSun for another day of fun.

Includes transportation, 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, motel, taxesanddrivertip.Youwillalsoreceivecasinobonusesof$15FreeBets+$10BonusSlot* *Casinobonussubjecttochange

Member $140 Public $165 Single supplement: $46

Culinary Institute of America & Vanderbilt MansionTuESdAy, dEC 15TourtheCulinaryInstituteofAmerica(CIA).SetinscenicHydePark,NY,theCIA’smaincampusisaspectaculardestination. Dine at The American Bounty. With a focus ontheseasonsandproductsoftheHudsonValley,contemporary and traditional regional dishes are broughttolifeinanhonestandflavorfulway.TourtheVanderbilt Mansion, a national historic site, established as a monument to an era rather than a tribute to any onepersonorfamily.TheestateillustratesawayoflifemodeledontheEnglishcountryhouseandisonlyunusualtodaybecausesofewexamplessurviveinthe21st century.

Includestransportation,CIAtour,lunch,mansiontour,and driver tip.



Israel @ 67DEC 1-13, 2015 FEB 23-MAR 6, 2016Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of Israel. ExperienceauthenticIsraelwithourdistinctiveitinerary–carefullyplannedtoincludespecialtouring,localinsightsandencounterswithIsraelis.ExploreIsrael’ssights,soundsandnaturalbeauty.Seethehighlightsandvisitsomeoffthebeatenpathattractions.WewillbejoiningtheJCCChicago,whodeliverssuperbservice,qualityandvalue.Theytakecareofthedetails–fromthemomentyouarriveinIsrael till you board the plane to come home. Tour guide: Abby Ashkenazi.$2899 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement: $1100. Airfare additional.

Scottsdale, ArizonaFEB 4-17, 2016Enjoyatwoweekvacationtoamostpopularwinterdestination. This is a superb program for moderately activepeoplewhowantacombinationofsightseeing, leisure time, and independent activities. OurhomeistheMarriotSuiteslocatedintheheartofScottsdale’sOldTown.Highlightsincludetwiceweeklyprogrammingathoteland4specialtrips.

IncludesairfarefromNYairport,transfersinScottsdale,hotel,baggagehandlingatthehotel,buffetbreakfastdaily,7dinnersincluding2Shabbatdinnersathotel,professionalguidesfromJCCChicagoduringprogram,alltipsatrestaurantsforincludeddinners,alltaxesandentrancefeesforincluded programs.

Register with deposit by Aug 30 and receive free trip cancellation insurance.

$3249 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement: $1499.

Philadelphia Flower Show & Congregation Beth SholomWEDNESDAy & ThuRSDAy, MAR 9 & 10, 2016OurfirstdaybeginswithatourofCongregationBethSholominElkinsPark,PA.ThisuniquesynagoguewasdesignedbyFrankLloydWright.Wewillenjoylunch at the synagogue before going into Philadelphia. Yourafternoonoffersvarious(onyourown)choices:VisittheNationalJewishHistoryMuseum,TheBarnesMuseum,TheMuseumofArt,orjustwanderthestreetsofPhiladelphia.WewillcheckintoourPhiladelphiahotel,thenenjoy a group dinner in a local restaurant, and for those wantingmore,there’stheSugarHouseCasino.

Ondaytwo,followingbreakfastwewillgetanearlystartatthePHSPhiladelphiaFlowerShow,theworld’soldestandlargestindoorflowershow.TheShowfeatureslarge-scale gardens, elaborate landscapes, and over-the-top floralcreations.

VisitorstothePhiladelphiaFlowerShowaretreatedtofabulous design, live entertainment, culinary demon-strations,gardeninghow-toworkshops,andlecturesbyexperts.Logontotheflowershow.comtogetthescheduleofeventsandregister(ifrequired)forworkshopsanddemos.

Includes transportation, hotel, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, tour ofsynagoguewithlectureandlunch,entrancetoflowershow,taxes,anddrivertip.

Member $275 Public $325 Single supplement: $90

New OrleansMAR 17-22, 2016NewOrleansisaLouisianacityontheMississippiRiver,neartheGulfofMexico.Nicknamedthe“BigEasy,” it’sknownforitsround-the-clocknightlife,vibrantlive-musicsceneandspicy,singularcuisinereflectingitshistoryasameltingpotofFrench,AfricanandAmericancultures.Enjoy5 glorious days touring this fun city and its surrounding areas.Visitsinclude:TheFrenchQuarter,CaféduMondeforbeignets,WorldWarIIMuseum,TouroSynagoguetour&Shabbatservices,Swampcruise,Plantationvisit,andsomuchmore!

IncludestransferstoNYairport,airfare,alltransportationinNewOrleans,hotel,baggagehandlingathotel,professional tour guides, daily breakfast, 1 lunch, 5 dinners (includingaJazzdinner),tipsatrestaurants,alltaxesandentrance fees.

JCC Rockland members receive a $100 discount if registered before Oct 8. Registration open to the public on Oct 8.

$2395 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement: $650.

TWO TRIPS!

Trip Cancellation Policies:•Ifyouwithdrawfromadaytrip,thereisa $15administrativefee.Ifwithdrawaliswithin 3weeksoftrip,norefundwillbeavailableunless a replacement can be found.

•Ifyouwithdrawfromanovernighttrip,thereisa $25 administrative fee.

•Ifyouwithdrawfromamulti-daytrip,cancellation insurance is recommended, as refunds may not be available.


SINGlES 65+ SinglesSuNdAyS, 11AM

SEp 27: Social Meeting at the JOCT 11: Brunch at the JNOv 8: Social Meeting at the JDEC 13: Brunch at the JAreyoudivorced,widowed,nevermarried,andover65? Then this group is for you. We are not a dating service,ratherourgoalisfor“unattached”peopletomeetother“unattached”people.Wemeettwiceamonth; once at the J and once at a local restaurant.

To attend any of our events, please contact GeneArkinat845-356-5525.

ONGOINGOpen Game TimeMONDAy-FRiDAy, 9:30AM-5pMTheEstherGitlowSeniorProgramhastablesavailabledailyforMahJongg,Canasta,RummyQ,Bridge,andScrabble.Othercardgameswelcomeaswell.

FREE JCC Members only

MONdAySBlood Pressure Screening2Nd MONdAy OF EvERy MONTh (except Sept), 10-11:30AMServicesdonatedbyA&THealthcare.


Armchair Aerobics11 MONdAyS & 12 ThuRSdAyS, SEp 21-DEC 17, 10-10:45AMSponsoredbyInstituteforAdvancedRehabatFriedwaldCenter.no class Sep 28, Oct 5

Instructor: Rafael MunizMember $30 Public $45 FREE for Fitness Members.

Schmooze on the News12:30-2pMRoundtablediscussionontopicsinthenews. Occasional guest speakers invited.Facilitator: Shel HaasFREE JCC Members only

Judaism through the Ages10 MONDAyS, OCT 12-DEC 14, 10:30AM-12pMExplorethehistoryoftheJewishpeopleintheirdispersionandsurvivalthroughouttheworld.Instructor: Shel HaasFREE for JCC Members. Public: $5 per session

Well Known Jewish Women6 MONDAyS, OCT 12-NOv 16, 1pM

Facilitators: Eli Budoff & Merri RosenbaumFREE for JCC & Hadassah members

Chazen Senior Center


TUESdAySKnitting & Crocheting Circle9:30-11:30AMCreateblankets,hats,sweaters,andsomuchmore.Someprojectsaredonated,somearesold,andsomeare created as gifts for family and friends. Instruction, encouragement,andsocialization.Noviceswelcome.Instructor: Alma CarrollFREE JCC Members only

5 Star Trivia TuESDAyS & ThuRSDAyS, 11AM-12pMThisgroupcouldalsobecalledCerebralGymnastics.Testyourknowledgeonavarietyofsubjects,whilehaving fun and keeping brain cells jumping.Facilitator: Martin ResnikFREE JCC Members only

W2W: Women to Women12:30-2pMThismemberledrapgroupisforwomenwhoarelookingforawarm,welcomingplacetoshareandhelp one another.


The Park Bench12:30-2pMWhat’ssaidintheroomstaysintheroom.Bepartofthis member led rap group for men only.Facilitator: Jerry MarenoffFREE JCC Members only

WEdNESdAySScrabble10AM-12pMNewandexperiencedplayerswelcome.


Film Course with Renee1PMAretrospectiveofclassicAmericanfilms,includingapresentationwithbackgroundinformation,analysisand discussion.

SEp 30: Funny Girl (musical 1968) starringOmarSharif&BarbraStreisand

OCT 28: Doctor Zhivago (drama 1965) starringOmarSharif&JulieChristie

DEC 2: The pale Face (comedy western 1948) starringBobHope&JaneRussell

JAN 27: Meet Me in St. louis (musical 1944) starringJudyGarland&MargaretO’Brien

Facilitator: Renee Weiner

FREE JCC Members onlyRegistrationRequested.

Scrabble Photo


Book Review with lucilleWEdNESdAyS, 1PM

SEpT 9: American Dervish by Ayad Akhtor

NOv 11: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Derr

JAN 13: The Nightingale byKristinHannah

Facilitator: Lucille Schroeder


AARP Sponsored lecturesSEp 16, OCT 21, NOv 18, DEC 16, 12:30pMFormoredetails,contactAARPChapterPresidentTedArinat845-735-7419orProgrammingChairmanNormanCohenat845-623-7606

FREE and open to the public.Bagelsandcoffeeareofferedatanominalfee.

THURSdAySArmchair Aerobics11 MONdAyS & 12 ThuRSdAyS, SEp 21-DEC 17, 10-10:45AMSponsoredbyInstituteforAdvancedRehabatFriedwaldCenter.No class Sep 28 and Oct 5

Instructor: Rafael MunizMember $30 Public $45 FREE for Fitness Members

5 Star Trivia TuESDAyS & ThuRSDAyS, 11AM-12pMThisgroupcouldalsobecalledCerebralGymnastics.Testyourknowledgeonavarietyofsubjects,whilehaving fun and keeping brain cells jumping.Facilitator: Martin ResnikFREE JCC Members only

Women’s Views on the News11AM-12:30pMYouareinvitedtojoinawomen’sgroupopendiscussion on local, national and international current events.Thisisalivelygatheringofwomenwhocareaboutourworld.


Park Bench II12:30-2pMThere’sneverenoughtimetochat–sowe’vecreateda second Park Bench program. This is a member led rap group for men only.


Annual Chanukah luncheonSponsored by Esplanade at Palisades.

WEDNESDAy, DEC 9, 1-3pMFeaturing the contemporary folk music of TheLevins.Enjoyakosherdelilunchand,ofcourse,yummy latkes.

Member $25 Public $35 Spaceislimited.Pleaseregisterearly.


SUPPORT GROUPSAfter ShivaA safe space for members to grieve the passing of a spouse or partner in an understanding and supportive community.Throughoutthesixweeklysessionsthegrouplearnsaboutthegrievingprocessastheyreflecton the past, learn to live in the present and plan for their future.

Moving OnAnopportunityforspousesandpartnerswhohavepreviously attended bereavement group to continue meeting in a facilitated group setting. Members share theirchallengesandexperiencesastheydiscusstheprocessofadaptingtolifewithouttheirlovedone.

Club WAbookdiscussiongroupforwidowsandwidowersofferingtheopportunitytomeetothersasweshareourliteraryreflections.NextmeetinginOctober, book to be announced.

Mindful MondaysPleasejoinusthefirstMondayofthemonthformindfulness,meditationandothertechniques tohelpattainahigherstateofwellbeing.Begins inSeptember.

FormoreinformationontheseandotherJFSprograms,call845.354.2121

OldER AdUlT PROGRAMSParkinson’s Support GroupThissupportgroupisgearedtoindividualswhohavebeendiagnosedwithParkinson’sdisease.Thegroupmay be for those that have recently been diagnosed orthosewhohavebeenlivingwithParkinson’sforyears.Caretakersarealsowelcometojoin.

Monthly meetings. Insurance reimbursable.

ContactJeanneWeinerat845.354.2121ext.144 [email protected]

Rockland Jewish Family Service Support Groups

The Marsha & Gary Forman Sunday Social Respite ThisgroupisforindividualswithAlzheimer’sdisease and related dementias. Group activities include arts andcraftsandsocialization.Twicemonthlymeetings.

NO FEE ContactDorisZuckerbergat845.354.2121ext.198ordzuckerberg@rjfs.org

SERVICES FOR HOlOCAUST SURVIVORSInordertoenableHolocaustsurvivorstoagewithdignity,RocklandJewishFamilyServiceprovideshomehealth care or companion service, case management, helpwithpensionforms,assistancewithfood,variousmedicalexpenses,dentalandtransportationneedstoeligibleJewishNazivictims.

ThisserviceisfundedbytheConferenceonJewishMaterialClaimsAgainstGermany

ContactDorisZuckerbergat845.354.2121ext.198 [email protected]

Café EuropaMonthlysocialgatheringsforHolocaustsurvivors.

NO FEE [email protected].

Euro CaféMeetsquarterly.Thisisauniquegroupthatofferssuvivorsanopportunitytosharetheirstorieswith teens.Dinnerprovided.Nofee.ContactCarolKing [email protected].

COUNSElING SERVICESLicensedprofessionalsprovidecounselingservicestoindividualsandfamiliesinyourhome,ourofficesor other living arrangements. Medicare insurance reimbursable.

ContactDorisZuckerbergat845.354.2121ext.198 [email protected]


Fundraising

JCC TRIBUTE CARDSTRIBUTE CARdS ARE AVAIlABlE TO CONVEy THOUGHTFUl EXPRESSIONS OF SyMPATHy, BIRTHdAy MESSAGES, HOlIdAy GREETINGS OR OTHER SPECIAl SIMCHA, ANd HElPS SUPPORT ONGOING PROGRAMMING AT JCC ROCKlANd. Available with a minimum donation of $10.

JCC RoCKLAND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEWhat gives your life meaning?• Help a child go to camp• Help a single parent afford after school or

early childhood care• Help a senior become part of the JCC senior community• Help turn no one away who needs the JCC

JCC Rockland relies on our financial aid dollars to guarantee the J is available to everyone in our community. Each year the JCC awards more than $125K in assistance to community members in order to help them take part in JCC programs and services.

Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to financial assistance, and help make a difference in the life of your neighbor or someone in need.

JOIN yOUR FRIENdS ANd BE A PART OF OUR WAll OF GIVING

For more info contact Elena Heydt at 845.362.4400 ext. 106 or [email protected]

The Annual Wall of Giving represents hundreds of individuals, families and businesses that give to a greater good.

Our stories are many; from a senior that shakes off loneliness each and every morning, knowing there is a place, a “second home” to connect with others – a wife who donates back, for the tenderness received from the staff, throughout her husband’s decline– a family fallen upon hard times, that is lifted through the generosity of others– in every instant, we are actively devoted to you; linked in every way.

Please join us in continuing to nurture what we conceived together.

VISIT oUR WEBSITEFoR UP To DATE INFoRMATIoN oN oUR FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND To FIND oUT HoW YoU CAN HELP JCC RoCKLAND.


JCC Rockland represents many different things to many different people. Some think of us as a second home, a place to meet new friends, a way to stay active and healthy and a foundation for our children’s future. it is all this and more and we invite you to consider joining as a member of our Legacy Society.

legacy Society Membership Benefits:• you are a part of the woven

fabric that is our extended family, setting an example to others that unity is an integral part of community.

• your name will appear on the Legacy Wall, prominently located in the lobby.

• your name will appear on the Legacy Society page on the JCC Rockland Website.

What defines a life well lived and remembered?Theanswerissimple,notwhatyouhaveaccumu-

latedthroughoutyouryears,butratherwhatyou

havegivenback.Yourlifeinsurance,IRAoryour

estateplanningisyourlegacy,allpowerfultools

for sustaining community.

Thisisasimplemodificationoraddendumthat

willensureourJewishCommunityCenterthrives

for years to come. We encourage you to contact

yourlegalortaxadvisorasyoubegintoexplore

thisoptionandwecanprovideyouwithanswers

fortheseeasymethods,aswell.

Make a gift of life insuranceYou can contribute a larger amount to JCC

Rocklandthanyoumightotherwisehavethought

possiblewithasimplechange inbeneficiary

ofanexistinglifeinsurancepolicyorthepur-

chaseofanewpolicy,namingJCCRocklandas

thebeneficiary.

Make a gift from your IRA or estateMakingagiftfromyourIRAorestatebyinclud-

ingJCCRocklandasabeneficiarywillencourage

future generations about the importance of our

Jewishheritage.

For more information contact Hayley Shapiro at 845.362.4400 ext. 183 or [email protected] or contact our Legacy Society Chairman, Mitchell Brill, CFP Altium Wealth Management at (201) 708-6799 or [email protected].

legacy Society Members (to date):

Mary & Paul Adler Anonymous

Nancy BernsteinLeonard J. Birbrower

Walter Block (blessedmemory)

Robin & Mitch BrillSheila Bunin

Jill & Jeffrey DegenEstelle & Allan Eisenkraft

helene & Steve Goldlisa Green

Pam & Fred GreenspanElyse & Mark hausner

Nina & Stephen IserElayna & David Kirschtel

Micki & Jim LeaderBlossom Milyoner(blessedmemory)

donna & don RileyGwen & Steve Rosenzweig

Ellie & dan SalmonSharon & howard SchneiderRandi & Michael Silvermintz

Anne & Joel Zbar

Legacy SocietyJCCROCKLAND


ARTS, BOOKS & CULTURE 11th ANNUAL JCC ROCKLAND FESTIVAL OF

Opening Night: TUESDAY, NOV 3, 7pm FOLLOWED BY DESSERT RECEPTION

BOOK: ALL WHO GO DO NOT RETURNAUTHOR: SHULEM DEENTHURSDAY, NOV 5, 7:30pm at RCCIn collaboration with The Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education, AJC, RCCFILM: WATCHERS OF THE SKYSPEAKER: FELICE GAERDirector of AJC’s Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights.

TUESDAY, NOV 10, 7pmBOOK: THE BUS ON JAFFA ROAD – The Story of Middle East Terrorism and the Search for JusticeAUTHOR: MIKE KELLY

2015 FESTIVAL SCH EDU LE

FRIDAY, NOV 15, 12pm Lunch & Learn Author Presentation: BOOK: THE CATSKILLS –Its History and How It Changed AmericaAUTHOR: STEPHEN M. SILVERMAN(Light lunch will be served)

TUESDAY, NOV 17, 7pm BOOK: EIGHT HUNDRED GRAPESAUTHOR: LAURA DAVE

THURSDAY, NOV 19, 7pmISRAELI/JEWISH DESIGNER FASHION SHOW

SATURDAY, NOV 21Time To Be AnnouncedCOMEDY NIGHT at JCC RocklandCOMEDIANS: ROBIN SCHALL & DAN WILSONJCC Rockland

450WestNyackRoad WestNyack,NY10994

JCC Rockland 450WestNyackRoad WestNyack,NY10994 jccrockland.org

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