FALL 2012 MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER e v erybody we l come
GROW & GATHER AT THE J
CULTIVATE CULTURE
COME BLOW YOUR HORN, BISTRO NIGHTS P. 6, 12
CARVE OUT TIME
MASSAGE, INDOOR SOCCER, FIT IT IN P. 24, 27, 36
PLANT YOUR FEET
SMALL GROUP TRAINING, PILATES REFORMER, YOGA P. 33-35
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FIND YOURSELF AT THE
SPORTS Open Play Schedule Free (G: $15)
Fall 2012
The open play schedule sets aside times so that members can enjoy MJCC facilities on a regular basis.
Sport
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Basketball-All Ages
7-9 pm
3-5 pm & 7-9 pm
3:30-5:30 pm
11 am-1 pm
Basketball-Adults
12:15-2:15 pm
12:15-2:15 pm
12:15-2:15 pm
8-11 am
Basketball-Women
8:30-9:30 am
Gym Hockey-Adults
7-9 pm
5-6 pm
2-4 pm
Soccer-All Ages
2-3 pm
2-3 pm
Volleyball-All Ages
7-8 pm
7-8 pm
Our gymnasium will More times may be available. Check with the guest services desk. No open play 9/17 and 9/26. Open Basketball is on one court. Volleyball is in the Sportsplex. be closed for Youth under 9 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult maintenance Sept. 17-21.
Gym Hockey is played in the gym using plastic sticks, a felt puck and sneakers. Friendly pick-up games offered twice a week and open to adults of all ages. Gym hockey has all the passing and team work of hockey but without the danger. There is no contact (no checking) and the sticks and pucks won’t hurt you. It’s a great workout. Join the game any Monday or Wednesday, 7 - 9 pm.
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Sun
7-9 pm
Rock Climbing-All Ages
GYM HOCKEY
Sat
RACQUETBALL
We have 3 racquetball courts and a supply of racquets and balls for you to borrow. Playing racquetball is easy and complimentary for members! Must wear protective eye gear.
Indoor Playground see page 30
MASSAGE Help your body recover. Schedule a massage today!
Member Special:
3 x 1 hr. massages for $180!
Call 503.244.0111.
Options: 1. Join us for challenge play at the times listed below. 2. Reserve a court through our guest services desk by calling 503.244.0111. 3. Drop-in and play! (based on court availability) Challenge Times Mon/Wed 4 - 7 pm Singles Tu/Th 4 - 8 pm Doubles Fri 4 - 6 pm Doubles Sun 9 am - 12 pm Doubles Reservations not available at these times.
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SPORTS
Everybody Welcome
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SPORTS
School’s out Camps! For ages 3-11
Turkey Time Off Camp
Winter Break Camp
Mon - Wed, Nov. 19-21 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mon - Fri, Dec. 17-21 Wed - Fri, Dec. 26-28 Wed - Fri, Jan. 2-4 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Need something for your kids to do before turkey day? Keep your kids busy at the MJCC with sports, gymnastics, arts & crafts, games and much more!
School’s out and you want to keep your kids active? Between different sports, crafts, gymnastics, and swimming, there is something for everyone at the MJCC! Snacks and lunch are not included but can be arranged through the Cafe at the J, 503.535.3630.
Daily Costs
Pre-Care: $3, 8:00-9:00 am Half Day: 9 am-1 pm, $18 (G: $22)
After-Care: $3, 4:00-5:30 pm Full Day: $32 (G: $44)
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SPORTS
Everybody Welcome
INDOOR SOCCER Adult Co-ed Soccer League
Youth Soccer Leagues
For more information or to register, visit: www.oregonjcc.org/soccer
U7/8 (co-ed teams) U9/10 (boys & girls divisions) U9/10 (boys & girls divisions) U11/12 (boys & girls divisions) U13/14 (boys & girls divisions)
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Make a team and join our adult soccer co-ed league. Play recreational games in our climate controlled indoor soccer facility. If you are a lifetime soccer player or new to the game, the MJCC soccer community has a place for you!
Gather your friends and join the MJCC youth soccer leagues. Games begin the weekend of Nov. 17 and run through January. Leagues are open to all ability levels and teams are grouped in the following way:
Visit www.oregonjcc.org/soccer to find our youth page for more information.
High School Co-ed Soccer League
Create memories with your friends on the field through the MJCC high school soccer leagues. This non-competitive, co-ed division is open to all ability levels and ends with a round-robin tournament.
New Year’s Tournament!
For more information, please visit: www.oregonjcc.org/soccer.
Put a team together and play! No previous experience necessary! 3 game minimum; 25 min. games $125 (includes referee fees) Check oregonjcc.org/soccer for details For more information contact Katie Brown, Leagues Coordinator at 503.535.3534 Member Business
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Sports PARENT/CHILD
YOUTH
Movin’ n Groovin’
Ballet*
Bring your little one in for dancing, tumbling and jumping fun. Adult participation is required. Sportsplex
Learn the basics of ballet in this co-ed class, including form, line, posture and the positions. Dance Studio
PRESCHOOL
Basketball
Creative Ballet*
Learn the basics of ballet, grace and balance, while playing with scarves ribbons & instruments. Dance Studio
Gymnastics - Tiny Mites
Improve motor movements and learn gymnastics vocabulary, swinging, rolling, balancing skills and basic body positions. Sportsplex
Soccer Fun
Learn the fundamentals of good sportsmanship through sharing, passing and being aware of other players. Sportsplex
Sports Mix
Learn a variety of sports, including: soccer, t-ball, basketball and more in this co-ed 8-week class. Sportsplex
Yoga for Kids
Enjoy yoga taught in a playful manner. Blend asanas, music, breath work and magical meditations into a thematic and replenishing yoga class. Parents must stay present in studio. Studio I
sports
Creating Healthy Families
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Join this interactive three week series combining exercise with nutritional guidance. For families with children ages 5+. See page 15 for more info.
Learn and improve basketball skills: dribbling, catching, shooting, vocabulary and passing. Gym
MJCC Chess Club with Chess Odyssey
Enhance your skill and love of chess with our regional champion & 3rd in state chess team. All levels. Room 205
Football Skills
Learn passing, catching and positioning. Focus on technique and team building in this non-contact class. Sportsplex
Gymnastics - Beginning Tumbling
Learn forward rolls, cartwheels and handstands. Practice leaps and jumps as well as trampoline skills. Sportsplex
Junior Climbers
Build confidence and motor skills and learn the basics of rock wall climbing in a safe and structured environment. Gym/Court B (rock wall)
Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen with Tulen Center
This Indonesian martial arts beginning class teaches quick responses to over 50 attacks (head locks, choke holds and more). Learn how to fall and roll safely and use your voice for protection. Sportsplex
Soccer
Work on shooting, running, passing, goalie work and defensive positioning. Sportsplex
* Classes with a red asterisk have a performance Monday, Nov. 12 at 5:45 pm
Sports Mix
Learn a variety of sports in this co-ed class, including: soccer, football, ultimate frisbee and more. Sportsplex
Tae Kwon Do
NEW!
YOUTH/TEEN
NEW!
Our certified instructor will teach students to honor the Tae Kwon Do creed of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit while learning different hand and foot movements, rolls, responses to attacks and selfdefense techniques. Sportsplex
Belly Dancing
Learn coordination, muscle control, and improve body image. Focus on the fundamentals of belly dancing, have fun, make friends and exercise your whole body while you learn a new skill! Studio I
MJCC Chess Club with Chess Odyssey
Beginners learn basic game rules and opening tactic moves. Intermediate and advanced players learn sophisticated combinations and strategies. Room 205
Rock City
Learn rock climbing skills including movement, rope handling, belaying and climbing safety. All skill levels welcome. Gym/Court B (rock wall)
Soccer Skills
Advance basic abilities through focused skill development and tactical drills. All classes end with a noncompetitive scrimmage. Sportsplex
Junior Fitness Orientation
Learn how to safely and effectively use the fitness floor equipment. Ages 13-17. Call 503.244.0111 or email jharrington@oregonjcc.org to make an appointment.
MJCC l Find Yourself at the J
Sports
Everybody Welcome
Parent/Child Classes Class
Age
Movin' n Groovin' Class Class Movin' Class n Groovin' Preschool Classes Class Mix Sports Movin' n Groovin' Class Movin' n Groovin' Creative Ballet Sports Class Mix Gymnastics Class Creative Ballet Sports Mix Tiny Mites Sports Mix Soccer Gymnastics CreativeFun Ballet Creative Ballet Tiny Mites Gymnastics Gymnastics Tiny Mites Soccer Fun Gymnastics Tiny Mites Tiny Mites Yoga for Kids Gymnastics Soccer Fun Tiny Mites Soccer Fun Gymnastics Class Yoga for Kids Gymnastics Tiny Mites Tiny Mites Sports Mix Yoga for Kids Class Yoga for Kids Poekoelan
Youth Classes
Day
18 mo.-3 yrs Sun Age Day Age 18 mo.-3 yrs Day Sun Age Day (ages 3-6 yrs.) Age Day 3-5 yrs Sun 18 mo.-3 yrs Sun Age 18 mo.-3 yrs Day Sun 3-5 yrs Mon 3-5 Sun Ageyrs Day Age Day 3-5 yrs Tues 3-5 Mon 3-5 yrs yrs Sun 3-5 yrs Sun 3-5 yrs Wed 3-5 yrs Mon 3-5 Tues 3-5 yrs yrs Mon 3-5 yrs Thurs 3-5 yrs yrs Tues 3-5 Wed 3-5 yrs Tues 3-6 yrs Tues 3-5 yrs yrs Wed 3-5 Thurs 3-5 yrs Wed Age Day 3-5 yrs yrs Thurs 3-6 Tues 3-5 yrs Thurs 6-9 yrs Sun 3-6 yrs Tues 3-6 yrsyrs.) Day Tues 6-9 yrs Mon (agesAge 6-9
Time
Date
Code
Cost
Location
12:45-1:30 pm Time Time 12:45-1:30 pm Time Time 11:45 am-12:30 pm 12:45-1:30 pm Time 12:45-1:30 pm 2:45-3:30 pm 11:45 Time am-12:30 pm Time 2:45-3:30 pm 2:45-3:30 pm 11:45 am-12:30 pm 11:45 am-12:30 pm 2:45-3:30 2:45-3:30 pm pm 2:45-3:30 2:45-3:30 pm pm 2:45-3:30 pm 2:45-3:30 pm pm 2:45-3:30 2:45-3:30 pm 3:45-4:15 pm 2:45-3:30 pm pm 2:45-3:30 2:45-3:30 pm Time 2:45-3:30 pm pm 3:45-4:15 2:45-3:30 pm 10:45-11:30 am 3:45-4:15 pm Time 3:45-4:15 pm pm 3:45-4:30
9/30-11/11 Date Date 9/30-11/11 Date Date 9/30-11/11 9/30-11/11 Date 9/30-11/11 10/1-11/12 9/30-11/11 Date Date 10/2-11/13 10/1-11/12 9/30-11/11 9/30-11/11 10/3-11/14 10/1-11/12 10/2-11/13 10/1-11/12 10/4-11/15 10/2-11/13 10/3-11/14 10/2-11/13 10/16-11/20 10/3-11/14 10/4-11/15 10/3-11/14 Date 10/4-11/15 10/16-11/20 10/4-11/15 9/30-11/11 10/16-11/20 Date 10/16-11/20 10/1-11/12
SP101 Code Code SP101 Code Code SP102 SP101 Code SP101 SP103 SP102 Code Code SP104 SP103 SP102 SP102 SP105 SP103 SP104 SP103 SP106 SP104 SP105 SP104 FIT105 SP105 SP106 SP105 Code SP106 FIT105 SP106 SP107 FIT105 Code FIT105 SP108 SP107 Code SP109 Code SP108 SP107 SP107 SP110 SP108 SP109 SP108 SP111 SP110 SP109 SP109 SP112 SP111 SP110 SP110 SP113 SP111 SP112 SP111 SP114 SP112 SP113 SP115 SP112 SP114 SP113 SP116 SP113 SP115 SP114 SP114 SP117 SP115 SP116 SP115 SP116 SP117 SP116
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Sportsplex Location Location Sportsplex Location Location Sportsplex Sportsplex Location Dance Sportsplex Studio Sportsplex Location Location Dance Sportsplex Sportsplex Studio Sportsplex Dance Sportsplex Dance Sportsplex Studio Studio Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex Studio I Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex Location Sportsplex Studio I Sportsplex Sportsplex Studio I Location Studio I Sportsplex
Sportsplex Sportsplex Location
Sports Class Mix Ballet Class Poekoelan Sports Mix SportsClub Mix Chess Poekoelan Ballet Poekoelan Basketball Chess Ballet Club Ballet Gymnastics Basketball Chess ClubTumbling Beginning Chess Club Junior Climbers Gymnastics Basketball Basketball Beginning Tumbling Soccer Gymnastics Junior Climbers Gymnastics Tae Kwon Do Beginning Tumbling Beginning Tumbling Soccer Gymnastics Junior Climbers Junior Climbers Beginning Tumbling Tae Kwon Do Soccer Soccer Skills Football Gymnastics Tae Kwon Do Beginning Tumbling Tae Kwon Do Gymnastics Gymnastics Football Skills Beginning Tumbling Beginning Tumbling Football Skills Football Skills Class
6-9 yrs Ageyrs 6-9 Age 6-9 6-9 yrs yrs 6-9 yrs yrs 6-9 6-9 yrs yrs 6-9 6-9 yrs yrs 6-9 6-9 6-9 yrs yrs 6-9 yrs 6-9 6-9 yrs 6-9 yrs yrs 6-9 yrs 6-9 6-9 yrs yrs 6-9 6-9 yrs yrs 6-9 yrs 6-9 yrs yrs 6-9 yrs 6-9 6-9 yrs 6-9 yrs 6-9 yrs yrs 6-9 6-9 yrs 6-9 yrs 6-9 yrs 6-9 yrs yrs 6-9 6-9 yrs yrs 6-9 6-9 yrs 6-9 yrs 6-9 yrs 6-9 yrs
Sun Day Mon Day Mon Sun Sun Mon Mon Mon Mon Tues Mon Mon Mon Tues Tues Mon Mon Wed Tues Tues Tues Wed Tues Wed Wed Tues Wed Wed Thurs Wed Wed Wed Wed Thurs Wed Thurs Wed Thurs Thurs Thurs
6-9 yrs 6-9 yrs Age
Thurs Thurs Day
3:45-4:30 pm 3:45-4:30 pm Time
10/4-11/15 10/4-11/15 Date
SP117 SP117 Code
$56 (G: $70) $56 (G: $70) Cost
Chess Club
10-14 yrs
Mon
Soccer Skills Chess Club Rock ClassCity Class Soccer Skills Belly ChessDancing* Club Chess Club Rock City Soccer Skills Soccer Skills Belly Dancing* Rock City Rock City Belly Dancing* Belly Dancing*
10-13 yrs 10-14 yrs 10-14 Age yrs Age 10-13 yrs 9-13 10-14yrs yrs 10-14 yrs 10-14 yrs 10-13 yrs 10-13yrs yrs 9-13 10-14 yrs 10-14 yrs 9-13 yrs 9-13 yrs
Wed Mon Wed Day Day Wed Thurs Mon Mon Wed Wed Wed Thurs Wed Wed Thurs Thurs
3:50-5:00 pm Time 4:45-5:45 pm 3:50-5:00 pm 4:50-5:50 pm Time Time 4:45-5:45 pm 3:45-4:15 3:50-5:00 pm pm 3:50-5:00 pm 4:50-5:50 pm 4:45-5:45 pm 4:45-5:45 pm pm 3:45-4:15 4:50-5:50 pm 4:50-5:50 pm 3:45-4:15 pm 3:45-4:15 pm
10/1-11/12 Date 10/3-11/14
SP118 Code SP119
10/1-11/12 10/3-11/14 Date Date 10/3-11/14 10/4-11/29 10/1-11/12 10/1-11/12 10/3-11/14 10/3-11/14 10/3-11/14 10/4-11/29 10/3-11/14 10/3-11/14 10/4-11/29 10/4-11/29
SP118 SP120 Code Code SP119 FIT103 SP118 SP118 SP120 SP119 SP119 FIT103 SP120 SP120 FIT103 FIT103
$124 (G: $140) Room 205 Cost(G: $80) Location $65 Sportsplex $124 (G:$80) $140) Room 205 $65 Gym Cost(G: Location Cost Location $65 (G: $80) Sportsplex $80 I $124(G: (G:$91) $140) Studio Room 205 $124 (G: $140) Room 205 $65 (G: $80) Gym $65 (G: $80) Sportsplex $65 (G: (G: $91) $80) Sportsplex $80 Studio $65 (G: $80) Gym I $65 (G: $80) Gym $80 (G: $91) Studio I $80 (G: $91) Studio I
Youth/Teen ClassesAge (ages 9-14Day yrs.) Class
9/30-11/11 Date 10/1-11/12 Date 10/1-11/12 9/30-11/11 9/30-11/11 10/1-11/12 10/1-11/12 10/1-11/12 10/1-11/12 10/2-11/13 10/1-11/12 10/1-11/12 10/1-11/12 10/2-11/13 10/2-11/13 10/1-11/12 10/1-11/12 10/3-11/14 10/2-11/13 10/2-11/13 10/2-11/13 10/3-11/14 10/2-11/13 10/3-11/14 10/3-11/14 10/2-11/13 10/3-11/14 10/3-11/14 10/4-11/15 10/3-11/14 10/3-11/14 10/3-11/14 10/3-11/14 10/4-11/15 10/3-11/14 10/4-11/15 10/3-11/14 10/4-11/15 10/4-11/15 10/4-11/15
Sportsplex Dance Location Location Studio Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex Room 205 Dance Sportsplex Studio Sportsplex Gym Dance205 Room Dance Studio Studio Sportsplex Gym Room 205 Room 205 Gym Gym Sportsplex Gym Sportsplex Sportsplex Gym Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex Gym Sportsplex Gym Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex Sportsplex
503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Member priority registration August 14-21.
SPORTS
* No class Nov. 22
10:45-11:30 am Time 3:45-4:30 pm Time 3:45-4:30 pmam 10:45-11:30 10:45-11:30 3:50-5:00 pmam 3:45-4:30 pm pm 3:45-4:30 3:45-4:30 pm pm 3:45-4:30 3:50-5:00 3:45-4:30 pm pm 3:45-4:30 pm 3:45-4:30 3:45-4:30 pm 3:50-5:00 pm pm 3:50-5:00 pm 3:45-4:30 3:45-4:30 pm pm 3:45-4:30 3:45-4:30 pm pm 3:45-4:30 pm 3:45-4:30 pm pm 3:45-4:30 pm 3:45-4:30 3:45-4:30 pm 3:45-4:30 pm 3:45-4:30 pm pm 3:45-4:30 3:45-4:30 pm 3:45-4:30 pm 3:45-4:30 pm 3:45-4:30 pm pm 3:45-4:30 3:45-4:30 pm pm 3:45-4:30 3:45-4:30 pm 3:45-4:30 pm 3:45-4:30 pm 3:45-4:30 pm
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