MJCC Program Guide Winter 2012

WINTER 2012 M I T T L E M A N J E W I S H C OMM U N I T Y C E N T E R e v e r y b o d y we l c o m e

CHANGE IS GOOD GET HEALTHY

REVIVE! WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM, YOGA, NIA P. 23-25

HAVE FUN

MOVIES, GLEE CLUB, BISTRO NIGHTS, P. 5-12

TRY A NEW SPORT

DODGEBALL, DANCE MIX, FOOTBALL P. 18-21

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GENERAL INFORMATION Welcome to winter at the J! Your MJCC staff has been hard at work preparing an incredible selection of fitness and afterschool classes, not to mention some fun social and cultural gatherings that are sure to please! Don’t miss our annual community Purim celebrations in March or our monthly Bistro Nights at the J. Get first dibs on our popular classes with priority registration for members.

Priority registration ends at 11:59 pm on Nov. 24th and then registration opens to everyone, so hurry and get registered!

Make sure you save some energy for the new Jewish Dodgeball League.

Thursday nights at the J have never been so eagerly awaited. This league has people clamoring to get in, so sign up and get your dodge on!

Ready to kick your fitness routine into high gear, don’t miss our first-ever Fitness Palooza. Get on your workout gear and join us on Tuesday, Jan. 17th at 5 pm to meet our fitness staff and sample the amazing array of adult exercise classes we have on tap. What is Sandbell Blast you ask? UXT Training? Check out page 23 and then come to Fitness Palooza and try it out!

Winter 2012: Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 Building Hours

Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 10:00 pm Friday 6:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday - Sunday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Fitness and Cardio Center and pools close 15 minutes prior to building closure.

Holiday Hours & Closures Dec. 24: 8 am - 4 pm Dec. 25: 9 am - 1 pm Dec. 31: 8 am - 4 pm Jan. 1: 9 am - 4 pm April 6: 6 am - 5 pm April 7: closed

We’re so proud of what we have to offer you this winter at the J. Let us know what you like the best! Email us at mjcc@oregonjcc.org. We’d love to hear from you.

Warm regards,

Email Alerts!

General Information

Jordana Levenick Operations Manager

Sign up on our website for email alerts based on your interests. www.oregonjcc.org/newsletters

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GENERAL INFORMATION General Index

Aquatics Arts, Culture & Education Child Care Programs Fitness General Information Index by Age Membership Sports & Camps Open Play Schedule Support our Center Support our Members Support our Neighbors Staff and Board

Everybody Welcome

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Reap the benefits of massage as part of your wellness and fitness routine. We offer Swedish, therapeutic, sports/athletic, Watsu aquatic massage, deep tissue and custom massages. To book a massage call 503.244.0111.

30 minute M: $45/G: $60 1 hour M: $65/G: $80 1.5 hours M: $90/G: $105 Members only: Buy three 60 min. massages for $180

Cafe at the J Hours

Free wireless internet access!

Cafe at the J is Portland’s only dairy kosher restaurant certified by Oregon K.

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Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be given when the MJCC cancels a program or a participant requests to drop a class at least 24 hours before the first class. The MJCC reserves the right to cancel, change or combine programs at any time.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The Mittleman Jewish Community Center (MJCC) assures that no person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, political affiliation, veterans status, physical, sensory or mental disability, familial status, or any other reasons protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disability Act. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which they are otherwise eligible.

503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

General Information

Sunday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

(limited menu) Monday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

5:30 - 8:00 pm (meat) Wednesday 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Thursdays 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (depending upon Shabbat times) Saturday Closed Visit www.oregonjcc.org/cafe or call 503.535.3630 for holiday hours.

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MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Your MJCC membership includes access to: • Free group exercise classes (Here’s a sampling) • Aquaerobics • Ai Chi • Arthritic Exercise • Power Hour • Nia • Pilates & Yoga • BodyPumpTM • Zumba • Cycling • Free Open Play • Rock Climbing • Basketball • Volleyball

• Indoor Park • Racquetball • Swimming

• Priority registration for classes and camps NEW! • Discounted membership rates for: • Classes and clubs • Swim Team • MJCC camps • Guest fees • Personal training • Massage services • Pilates • Members-only events, offers and information • Fitness & Cardio Center • 25 yard swimming pool 82° with lap swim, exercise classes and family swim • Warm water therapy pool 94° with scheduled adult and family swim times and exercise classes • Locker rooms with lounge, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and lockers.

Membership Category

Monthly Dues

Initiation Fee - Single: $100, Couple or Family: $150 Adult (Ages 13-59) q $66

• Day use digilock lockers (Long-term lockers available for rent)

Couple

q $83

Family

q $96

• Complimentary towel service, shampoo, soap and hair dryers.

Family Plus

q $131*

• Rock climbing wall • Massage services at a member rate

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP RATES

Single

• Gymnasium with 8 basketball hoops

Senior (Ages 60+), Students, PJA Families Single

q $61

Couple

q $76.50

Family

q $88

Family Plus

q $123*

• 3 Racquetball courts

Sustaining Member (a portion is tax-deductible) q $1500/yr.

• Family changing rooms

Newcomer to the Portland area

q Free 2 wk. pass

Day Pass Fee

q $15 per visit

• 10% off rental rates • Free parking • Advertising discounts in program guide • Discounts at Hotel DeLuxe • Discounts for group memberships NEW!

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* A Family Plus membership includes unlimited drop-in childcare and swim to the zone. See page 26 for more information.

• Rates are based on a 12 month commitment. Other options may be available as well as group rate discounts.

• For membership information, visit www.oregonjcc.org/membership or contact Keri Ridenour at 503.452.3435.

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arts, culture & education January

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PAGE Aleph Bet Hebrew II 8 Member Sunday Family Fun Day 6 Mah Jongg for Beginners 7 Israeli Dancing 7 Glee Club 12 Red Cross Blood Drive 11 Bistro Night: “Gary Furlow and the Loafers” 5 Brain Fitness 11 Monthly Movie: Cars II 6 Should Choice Override Safety?

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February PAGE 1 Salsa Dancing 7 5 Super Bowl Party 7 6 WomenStrength 11 12 Red Cross Infant/Child CPR 11 12 Jewish Community Orchestra 12 15 Acerlogic: College Planning 101 10 15 Bistro Night: Joshua Kingsley and PCO 5 19 Monthly Movie: Charlie & The Choc. Fact. 6 24 Family Shabbat 9 26 Health Care Reform: Why, What and How 10

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Ongoing

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4 Purim Carnival 8 “Purim Live” 11 Monthly Movie: Shrek 21 Bistro Night: Marjorie Janove 25 Red Cross Babysitting Class 26 GirlStrength

BBYO Duplicate Bridge Monthly Mitzvah Project Rose City Music Academy Lessons Weekly Torah Study

FREE and Open to Everyone!

FREE Jan. 18: “Gary Furlow and the Loafers” Feb. 15: Joshua Kingsley and Portland Chamber Orchestra Mar. 21: Divine Divas

503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

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Join us in the MJCC lobby as we welcome guest musicians from our area to entertain. Connect with your friends and neighbors in a relaxing setting on the third Wednesday of every month.

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Family Programs

Free Monthly Movie at the J

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Bring a blanket and park your family in front of our huge screen in the ballroom for some relaxing movie time at the J! Grab a snack at the Cafe at the J. All movies are 3:00 - 5:30 pm.

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NEW!

Cars II

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

Shrek

Sunday, Jan. 22

Sunday, Feb. 19

Sunday, Mar. 11

Member Sunday Family Fun Day

NEW!

Members Only Pre-registration encouraged.

503.244.0111

Sunday, Jan. 29 3:00-4:30 pm Ages 0-6

FREE

For families with children ages 3-12 Sunday, Jan. 8, 3:00 - 5:00 pm • Sock animal making • Family fitness class • Open swim • Storytelling • Floor hockey • Dodgeball and more!

Winter Family Fun Fest FREE

An afternoon of fun-filled activities for families with young children. Enjoy round robin activities and entertainment.

For more info: 503.245.6449 or www.jewishportland.org/funfest

Sponsored by: AT THE SCHNITZER FAMILY CAMPUS

Plus other Jewish communal organizations and schools

Everybody

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Social

Games

Dancing Salsa Dancing

NEW!

Learn the basics of salsa dancing by breaking down fancy moves into easy to learn steps.

Discover how to dance with confidence and style in a welcoming and social atmosphere. Open to all levels.

Partner not required.

Wednesdays, Feb. 1-29 8:00 - 9:00 pm at the MJCC M: $35, G: $50 Code: CG201

Mah Jongg for Beginners

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg American Style. Led by Esther Liberman. (Limit 4)

Israeli Dancing

Do you know the difference between a Hora and a Debka? Join us for a fun and introductory class in the basics of Israeli folk dancing! All levels are welcome!

Wednesdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the MJCC M: $60, G: $72. Code: CG202

Wednesdays, Jan. 11 - Mar. 14 7:00 - 8:00 pm at the MJCC $70 for 10-week session or $10 per class walk-in fee Code: CG210

Bring a blanket or a folding chair and watch the game on our gigantic screen!

Family friendly.

Popcorn and lemonade provided.

Cafe at the J will be open til 4:00 pm.

Sunday, Feb. 5 Doors open: 3:00 pm Kick off: 3:25 pm

Come in as a pair or partners will be available.

Cafe at the J is open for lunch or snacks before the game.

The second Tuesday of every month 12:00 - 3:30 pm Sign in at noon Play begins by 12:15 pm Play complete by 3:30 pm; scoring to follow M: $1, G: $3

503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

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Super Bowl Party

Duplicate Bridge

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Health and Education

Discussions

FREE

Should Choice Override Safety? with Stefani Corona

NEW!

Should we provide choices for those we care for who are under medical supervision and/or in long- term care communities even if their safety is compromised? Stefani Corona, Health Services Director at Rose Schnitzer Manor will lead a discussion on how people’s views are changing regarding choice versus safety. This discussion is appropriate for anyone caring for someone under medical supervision.

Thursday, Jan. 26, 2:00 pm at the MJCC RSVP: 503.244.0111

College Planning 101: Practical Advice for Parents Understand today’s college admissions process, how to build a winning student profile and whether to choose the SAT or ACT. Other topics include private vs. public colleges and factors to consider when choosing schools.

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Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7:00 pm, at the MJCC Open to parents and students.

RSVP: 503.244.0111 For more information email info@acerlogic.com.

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Health Care Reform: Why, What and How with Samuel Metz M.D.

NEW!

Samuel Metz, M.D., is a Portland-based anesthesiologist who devotes much of his free time to educating Oregonians about health care reform. He will focus on three questions regarding health care reform: what is it? why do we need it? and what do successful systems have in common?

Sunday, Feb. 26, 2:00 pm at the MJCC RSVP: 503.244.0111 Samuel Metz M.D.

Blood Pressure Screenings

Stop by the MJCC Fitness and Cardio Center to get your blood pressure checked!

Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Free for members. No appointment necessary.

Starts January 10.

NEW!

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Red Cross Programs

Self Defense Classes

Offered by the Portland Police Bureau

Red Cross Blood Drive

Donate blood at the MJCC. To make an appointment call 503.244.0111 Friday, Jan. 13, 1:00 - 6:00 pm

Red Cross Infant/Child CPR

Learn to recognize and care for respiratory and cardiac emergencies. The course outlines the steps for children under the age of 12.

Sunday, Feb. 12, 1:00-5:00 pm $45 per person. Code: CG207

WomenStrength

NEW!

Red Cross Babysitting Class

NEW! This class teaches 11-15 year olds what every parent wants in a safe and responsible babysitter. Participants who successfully complete the class receive certification.

Sunday, Mar. 25, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm $95 per person. Code: CG206

Teenage and adult women will learn strategies to help defend against physical assault. Women will identify risks and practice verbal and physical defense strategies to combat sexual and domestic violence.

Feb. 6, 8, 13 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the MJCC Free. To register contact WomenStrength, 503.823.0260 or womenstrength@portlandpolice.org.

GirlStrength

GirlStrength is a self-defense program for girls. Parents are asked to attend a ten-minute orientation prior to the start of the first class.

Mar. 26-30 Ages 12-14 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at the MJCC Free. Code: CG208. Register at www.oregonjcc.org, download waiver, participation form and policies.

Participate in mental exercises with a dash of rhythm and music to make it fun! Enhance short-term, long term, working and retrieval memory as well as executive processing skills including problem solving. Learn to process thoughts faster and use visualization to remember things. All ages welcome!

Led by: Susan Carres, Brain Fitness Trainer Wednesdays and Fridays at the MJCC Jan. 18 - Mar. 9, 1:00-2:00 pm M: $80, G: $105. Pre-registration required.

Code: CG209

503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

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The Arts

Glee Club with Kim Palumbis

Join local musician and recording artist Kim Palumbis for this exciting new club. Bring your friends and come sing your favorite songs. This 8-week afterschool club will culminate with a performance in the Stern Family Ballroom.

You choose the songs and come sing your heart out!

Ages 10-13 Thursdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 1 3:45 - 4:45 pm M: $80, G: $105. Code: CG203 Contact us if you have a child outside this age bracket that would like to participate.

Call 503.535.3555.

NEW!

Music Lessons Rose City Music Academy

Rose City Music believes every one can benefit from quality music education. They emphasize the development and enjoyment of diligent practice, supportive involvement of parents and successful performance experiences.

Private Lessons: 30, 45 or 60 minutes Guitar: Wednesdays Piano: Mondays Voice: Tuesdays Violin: Mondays and Tuesdays

• Excellent faculty!

• Play in recitals three times yearly.

• Small group lessons available for beginners.

To register: Call 503.308.TUNE (8863) or email rosecitymusicacademy@gmail.com

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Jewish Community Orchestra

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Young Artists Showcase

Cindy H. Petty, Music Director and Conductor Donald Appert, Guest Associate Conductor Sunday, Feb. 12, 3:00 pm at the MJCC

Interested in a Jewish girls rock band?

Contact us at 503.535.3555

Each year four outstanding soloists, ages 12-23 are selected through a rigorous competition to perform with the orchestra! Join us for this spectacular concert featuring 2012 Young Artist Competition winners!

Tickets available at the door. $10 adults, $8 seniors, Children under 6 free. $5 students To learn about the soloists visit www.jewishcommunityorchestra.org or call 503.806.2494.

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Aquatics

Everybody Welcome

ADULT AQUATIC FITNESS CLASSES

POOL HOURS Main Pool Mon-Th Fri Sat/Sun

Warm Pool Mon-Fri Sat Sun

6:00 am-9:45 pm 6:00 am-8:45 pm 8:00 am-5:45 pm

7:30 am-8:00 pm 11:00 am-5:30 pm 9:30 am-5:30 pm

Pool Schedules

Please refer to pool schedules at www.oregonjcc.org/pools for lap, open recreational swim, adults only swim and program times.

Pool Accessibility Lift

Our warm water therapy pool has a remote controlled overhead lift to help our members gain access to the water and take advantage of our water exercise program. It accommodates swimmers up to 230 pounds and has multiple seat and sling configurations to suit most users.

Main Pool Classes Aquarobics

Aquarobics is a no-to-low impact class that is perfect for anyone looking to start a fitness routine or add variety to an existing one. The water provides buoyancy for support while you build a strong body. This is a great class for rehabilitating after injuries. Main Pool M/Tu/W/Th/F

9:00-10:00 am

The high energy routines of Aqua Power let you burn the most calories while still enjoying a no-to-low impact workout. Get ready to heat it up in our cool pool! Main Pool 7:30-8:30 am 9:00-10:00 am

Masters Swimming

Keep fit through swimming with two masters swimming options. Morning practices are coached sessions.

Evening sessions are led by a member volunteer. Main Pool Adult M/W/F 6:15-7:15 am Monthly AQMST $35/$65 Adult Ongoing

(In Association with the Arthritis Foundation) Warm water is the ideal environment for relieving arthritis pain and stiffness. Guided by a trained Arthritis Foundation instructor, you will gain flexibility, range of motion and strength while relieving pain.

Also appropriate for persons without arthritis. Warm Water Pool M/Tu/W/Th/F

Aqua Power

Tu/Th Sat

Warm Water Pool Classes Arthritis Exercise

Tu/Th 7:00-8:00 pm M: Free G: $15 drop-in

10:00-10:45 am

Ai-Chi

This meditative class combines deep breathing with progressive movements of the arms, legs and torso. Based on Tai-Chi, Ai-Chi helps improve balance and range of motion and promotes relaxation and cardiovascular health.

Warm Water Pool Tu/Th

9:00-10:00 am

Fusion Exercise & Stretching Use the warm water to stretch far beyond ordinary limits. Drawing on ancient traditions and the latest physiological knowledge, focus on breathing deeply, stretching and relaxing. Warm Water Pool Mon/Wed

6:30-7:30 pm

AQUATICS photo by: Oolite Photography

503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

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Aquatics The Stingrays Swim School is proud to offer the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program and a USA Swimming Team.

SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS Swim Test (ages 12 and under)

The MJCC Aquatics department is dedicated to keeping children safe in the pool. We require a swim test from each child under the age of 13. This allows our staff to uphold the high safety standard in the pool and makes for a safer environment for all swimmers. Each child will tread water for 30 seconds followed by a 25 yard swim in order to swim without floatation in either one of our pools. Please contact our Aquatic Manager, Jason Amos, for any questions regarding swim tests.

Parent/Child (6 mo. - 2 yrs.)

Parent/Child

Learn water entry, bubble blowing, and kicking, floating and underwater exploration. Swim diapers required for children not yet potty trained.

Warm Water Pool

Preschool Level 1: Intro. to Water Skills Learn to enter and exit the water, submerge face, exhale underwater, explore floating and moving with support. Prerequisites: None Warm Water Pool

Level 2: Fundamental Water Skills

Learn to submerge entire head and do bobs, float on front and back, do front and back glides, roll over, paddle on front and back and use combined arm and leg motions.

Prerequisites: Child is comfortable in the water, able to get eyes nose and mouth wet, can float with assistance, and move independently in shallow water or with floatation.

Warm Water Pool

Aquatics

Level 3: Stroke Development

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Jump into deep water, use rotary breathing, float in deep water, use three different kicks and perform front and back crawl and basic dives.

Prerequisites: Child can swim 15 ft. independently without floatation, is comfortable going under water, can float on their front and back without assistance, can jump into the pool independently.

Warm Water Pool and Main Pool

Youth Level 1 & 2: Get Your Feet Wet

Level 5: Stroke Refinement

Level 3: Stroke Development

Level 6: Stroke & Skill Proficiency

This class is designed specifically for those who are apprehensive about learning to swim. Work on water acclimation, breath control and overcoming fears. Prerequisites: None Warm Water Pool

Jump into deep water, use rotary breathing, float in deep water, use three different kicks and perform front and back crawl and basic dives.

Prerequisites: Child can swim 15 ft. independently without floatation, is comfortable going under water, can float on their front and back without assistance, can jump into the pool independently. Main Pool

Level 4: Stroke Improvement Learn front & back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, beginning butterfly, treading water and standing dives. Prerequisites: Understands the basic concepts of front crawl & back crawl, is comfortable swimming 25 yards, is comfortable in deep water, is able to perform a sitting and kneeling dive.

Main Pool

Refine and coordinate all the strokes.

Learn racing and surface dives, flip turns, breaststroke and butterfly.

Prerequisites: Can perform front crawl & back crawl, has a basic understanding of breast stroke and dolphin kicking, can perform a standing dive, is comfortable swimming 50 yards. Main Pool

Refine strokes to increase ease, efficiency, power and smoothness.

Learn the principles of fitness swimming such as drills and interval training. Prerequisites: Able to swim front & back crawl, breast stroke and has a basic understanding of butterfly. Can dive from the side of the pool and is able to swim 100 yards. Main Pool

Booster Sessions

Booster sessions are designed to keep your child’s skills up in between the regular swim sessions. It’s an open registration process and we break each of the groups up by ability level and age.

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Aquatics

Everybody Welcome

SWIM LESSON CLASSES

Parent & Child Swim Classes: Ages 6mo‐2yrs.

Parent/Child Swim Classes (Ages 6 mo. - 2 yrs.)

Parent & Child Swim Classes: Ages 6mo‐2yrs.

One time per week Level Level Level Parent & Child 1 Parent & Child 1 Parent & Child 1 Parent & Child 2 Parent & Child 2 Parent & Child 2 Parent & Child 1 & 2 Parent & Child 1 & 2 Parent & Child 1 & 2

Ages Ages Ages 6mo.‐1 yr 6mo.‐1 yr 6mo.‐1 yr 1‐2 yrs 1‐2 yrs 1‐2 yrs 6mo.‐2 yrs 6mo.‐2 yrs 6mo.‐2 yrs

Day Day SundaysDay Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays

Time Time Time 9:30‐10:00 am 9:30‐10:00 am 9:30‐10:00 am 10:00‐10:30 10:00‐10:30 10:00‐10:30 9:30‐10:00 am 9:30‐10:00 am 9:30‐10:00 am

Dates Dates Dates Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 11‐Feb 29 Jan 11‐Feb 29 Jan 11‐Feb 29

Code Code Code AQ200 AQ200 AQ200 AQ201 AQ201 AQ201 AQ202 AQ202 AQ202

Price Price Price $78/$105 $78/$105 $78/$105 $78/$105 $78/$105 $78/$105 $78/$105 $78/$105 $78/$105

Preschool Swim Classes: Ages 3‐5yrs.

Preschool Swim Classes One time per week Level Level Level Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 3 Preschool 3 Preschool 3 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 3 Preschool 3 Preschool 3

Preschool Swim Classes: Ages 3‐5yrs.

Ages Ages Ages 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs 3‐5 yrs

Two times per week - Session I Level Ages Level Ages Level Preschool 1 & 2 3‐5 yrsAges Preschool 1 & 2 3‐5 yrs Preschool 1 & 2 3‐5 yrs Preschool 1 & 2 3‐5 yrs Preschool 1 & 2 3‐5 yrs Preschool 1 & 2 3‐5 yrs Preschool 3 3‐5 yrs Preschool 3 3‐5 yrs Preschool 3 3‐5 yrs Preschool 1 & 2 3‐5 yrs Preschool 1 & 2 3‐5 yrs Preschool 1 & 2 3‐5 yrs Preschool 1 & 2 3‐5 yrs Preschool 1 & 2 3‐5 yrs Preschool 1 & 2 3‐5 yrs Preschool 3 3‐5 yrs Preschool 3 3‐5 yrs Preschool 3 3‐5 yrs Preschool 3 3‐5 yrs Preschool 3 3‐5 yrs Preschool 3 3‐5 yrs

Days Days Days Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Sundays Fridays Fridays Fridays Fridays Fridays Fridays Fridays Fridays Fridays

Times Times Times 10:30‐11:10 am 10:30‐11:10 am 10:30‐11:10 am 10:30‐11:10 am 10:30‐11:10 am 10:30‐11:10 am 11:15‐11:55 am 11:15‐11:55 am 11:15‐11:55 am 12:00‐12:40 pm 12:00‐12:40 pm 12:00‐12:40 pm 11:15‐11:55 am 11:15‐11:55 am 11:15‐11:55 am 3:00‐3:40 pm 3:00‐3:40 pm 3:00‐3:40 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm

Dates Dates Dates Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 8‐Feb 26 Jan 13‐ Mar 2 Jan 13‐ Mar 2 Jan 13‐ Mar 2 Jan 13‐ Mar 2 Jan 13‐ Mar 2 Jan 13‐ Mar 2 Jan 13‐ Mar 2 Jan 13‐ Mar 2 Jan 13‐ Mar 2

Code Code Code AQ203 AQ203 AQ203 AQ204 AQ204 AQ204 AQ205 AQ205 AQ205 AQ206 AQ206 AQ206 AQ207 AQ207 AQ207 AQ208 AQ208 AQ208 AQ209 AQ209 AQ209 AQ210 AQ210 AQ210

Price Price Price $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142

Days Days Days Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th

Times Times Times 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm

Dates Dates Dates Jan 9‐ Feb 1 Jan 9‐ Feb 1 Jan 9‐ Feb 1 Jan 9‐ Feb 1 Jan 9‐ Feb 1 Jan 9‐ Feb 1 Jan 9‐ Feb 1 Jan 9‐ Feb 1 Jan 9‐ Feb 1 Jan 10‐ Feb 2 Jan 10‐ Feb 2 Jan 10‐ Feb 2 Jan 10‐ Feb 2 Jan 10‐ Feb 2 Jan 10‐ Feb 2 Jan 10‐ Feb 2 Jan 10‐ Feb 2 Jan 10‐ Feb 2 Jan 10‐ Feb 2 Jan 10‐ Feb 2 Jan 10‐ Feb 2

Code Code Code AQ211 AQ211 AQ211 AQ212 AQ212 AQ212 AQ213 AQ213 AQ213 AQ214 AQ214 AQ214 AQ215 AQ215 AQ215 AQ216 AQ216 AQ216 AQ217 AQ217 AQ217

Price Price Price $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142 $105/$142

Code

Price

Two times per week - Session II Level

Ages

Days

Times

Dates

3‐5 yrs

Mon & Wed

9:00‐9:40 am

Feb 6‐Feb 29

AQ218

$105/$142

Preschool 1 & 2

3‐5 yrs

Mon & Wed

3:45‐4:25 pm

Feb 6‐Feb 29

AQ219

$105/$142

Preschool 1 & 2

3‐5 yrs

Mon & Wed

4:30‐5:10 pm

Feb 6‐Feb 29

AQ220

$105/$142

Preschool 3

3‐5 yrs

Mon & Wed

3:45‐4:25 pm

Feb 6‐Feb 29

AQ221

$105/$142

Preschool 1 & 2

3‐5 yrs

Tu & Th

3:45‐4:25 pm

Feb 7‐Mar 1

AQ222

$105/$142

Preschool 1 & 2

3‐5 yrs

Tu & Th

4:30‐5:10 pm

Feb 7‐Mar 1

AQ223

$105/$142

Preschool 3

3‐5 yrs

Tu & Th

3:45‐4:25 pm

Feb 7‐Mar 1

AQ224

$105/$142

Tu & Th

4:30‐5:10 pm

Feb 7‐Mar 1

AQ225

$105/$142

Preschool 3

3‐5 yrs

503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

Youth Swim Classes: Ages 6‐11yrs.

Aquatics

Preschool 1 & 2

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Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 3 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 1 & 2 Preschool 3 Preschool 3 Preschool 3 Preschool 3 Preschool 3 Preschool 3 Preschool 3

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Youth Swim Classes One time per week

Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th Tu & Th

3:45‐4:25 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm 4:30‐5:10 pm

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Youth Swim Classes: Ages 6‐11yrs.

Youth Swim Classes: Ages 6‐11yrs.

Youth Swim Classes: Ages 6‐11yrs.

Youth Swim Classes: Ages 6‐11yrs.

Level Ages Level Ages Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Level Ages Level Ages Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 5 & 6 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 5 & 6 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 5 & 6 6‐11 yrs Youth 5 & 6 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Two times per week - Session I Level Ages Level Ages Get Your Feet Wet 6‐11 yrs Level Ages Level Ages Get Your Feet Wet 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Get Your Feet Wet Get Your Feet Wet 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Two times per week - Session Level Ages II Level Ages Get Your Feet Wet 6‐11 yrs Level Ages Level Ages Get Your Feet Wet 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Get Your Feet Wet 6‐11 yrs Get Your Feet Wet 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs Youth 3 & 4 6‐11 yrs

Booster Swim Lessons: Ages 3‐11yrs

Booster Swim Lessons: Ages 3‐11yrs BoosterAges Swim Lessons Day Times Dates Code Booster Swim Lessons: Ages 3‐11yrs Booster Swim Lessons: Ages 3‐11yrs Ages 3‐11 yrs Ages 3‐11 yrs Ages 3‐11 yrs 3‐11 yrs 3‐11 yrs 3‐11 yrs 3‐11 yrs 3‐11 yrs 3‐11 yrs 3‐11 yrs 3‐11 yrs 3‐11 yrs

Day Mon‐Thu Day Day Mon‐Thu Mon‐Thu Mon‐Thu Mon‐Thu Mon‐Thu Mon‐Thu Mon‐Thu Mon‐Thu Mon‐Thu Mon‐Thu Mon‐Thu

Times 3:45‐4:25 pm Times Times 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm 3:45‐4:25 pm

Dates Mar 5‐Mar 8 Dates Dates Mar 5‐Mar 8 Mar 12‐Mar 15 Mar 5‐Mar 8 Mar 5‐Mar 8 Mar 12‐Mar 15 Mar 19‐Mar 22 Mar 12‐Mar 15 Mar 12‐Mar 15 Mar 19‐Mar 22 Mar 19‐Mar 22 Mar 19‐Mar 22

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Price Price $53/$72 Price Price $53/$72 $53/$72 $53/$72 $53/$72 $53/$72 $53/$72 $53/$72 $53/$72 $53/$72 $53/$72 $53/$72

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS Youth Underwater Hockey

Aquatics

Hockey on the bottom of the pool is a great class for kids who love being underwater. Space is limited to 12 participants.

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Pre-requisite: All children must pass the MJCC swim test and be comfortable and able to swim underwater.

Ages 6-12 1/8-2/26

Sun 12:00-12:45 pm AQWH2 $40/$55

Oasis Pool Party

NEW!

Is the long wet winter raining on your parade? Come join in all the tropical fun at the MJCC’s Oasis Pool Party for water games, music and more. For families with children of all ages!

Come in costume or bring a tropical decoration for the pool.

All ages Sunday, Feb. 19 3:00-5:00 pm M: Free. G: $15 per family Code: AQOPP

Teen Nights at the Pool

(Ages 13-17) Come hang out, eat and listen to music while you swim. Our staff will provide a fun and safe atmosphere where teens can be themselves and hang out with friends. During this time the back patio will be open (weather permitting).

Advanced ticket sales available for a reduced price. Sale starts one week prior to event.

Thursday, Mar. 22 7:30-9:30 pm $3/$7 advanced ticket price $5/$10 at the door

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Aquatics

Everybody Welcome

STINGRAYS SWIM TEAM (6-18 YRS.)

The Stingrays Swim Team is a great place for young swimmers to develop their technique, learn the basics of competitive swimming, compete with local teams and make great memories. Our coaches work with each swimmer to improve form and endurance all while having a great time in the pool. As part of USA Swimming the team participates in meets through May.

Aquathon!

Join the Stingrays Swim Team this winter for our annual AQUATHON!

photo by: Oolite Photography

Bronze (Beginner) Ages 6-11 M/W/F Oct-May AQSTB

4:45-5:30 pm $50/$75 per mo

Silver (Intermediate) Ages 8-14 M-F 5:30-6:30 pm Oct-May AQSTS $70/$105 per mo Gold (Advanced) Ages 12-18 M-F 5:00-6:30 pm Oct-May AQSTG $90/$125 per mo

Join anytime!

Last year’s Aquathon was a huge success raising $4,000 towards our community Fun Float. Help us purchase the float this year by contributing to the AQUATHON! Join us as a sponsor, spectator or event volunteer as we swim our way to a new float!

Check www.oregonjcc.org/aquathon for more info!

PRIVATE LESSONS, TRAINING AND THERAPY Private & Semi-Private Lessons

Focus on improving skills and fitness in the water. Private lessons are one instructor to one student and semiprivate lessons are one instructor to two students.

Private and semi-private lessons may be scheduled for children or adults in either pool.

Aquatic Therapy

One ½ hour session

Laurie: 503.358.4383 Doug: 503.646.9754

Personal training moves into the pool with our unique offering of in-water personal training. Trainers John Roshell and Dawn Yezek will work with you to build flexibility and strength or overcome training injuries. Aquatic personal training is great cross training for runners, cyclists and other athletes. $35/$50

Private aquatic therapy offered by Laurie Shepard-Glenn and Doug Kinnaird is perfect for anyone with injuries, chronic pain, limited mobility or other conditions. Call to schedule a private session and find out for yourself the healing powers of the water.

One ½ hr. session

$35/$50

503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

AQUATICS

Private: Five ½ hr. sess. $180/$255 Semi: Five ½ hr. sess. $125/$188 price is per person

Aquatic Personal Training

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Sports PARENT/CHILD

Perfect for a rainy day!

Indoor Playground

Come in from the rain and let your child run, jump, and climb in our indoor playground. Parent supervision and socks required.

Facilitated by staff. Sportsplex Ages: 6 mo.- 5 yrs.

Mon/Wed/Fri 10:15-12:15 pm M: Free, G: $3 per child *Need childcare so you can workout or meet a friend at the cafe? Check out our drop in child care on page 26.

Movin’ and Groovin’

NEW!

Bring your little one in for some dancing, tumbling, jumping and fun. Adult participation is required. Sportsplex

Ages: 18 mo.- 3 yrs.

Sun 11:15 am-12:00 pm 1/8-2/12 SP201 $42/$53 Sun 11:15 am-12:00 pm 2/19-3/25 SP202 $42/$53

PRESCHOOL Gymnastics - Tiny-Mites*

Improve motor movements and learn gymnastics warm up, vocabulary, swinging, rolling, balancing skills and basic body positions. Sportsplex

sports

Learn the basics of ballet, such as grace and balance, while playing with scarves ribbons and instruments. Open to boys and girls.

Dance Studio Ages: 3-5 1/9-2/13

Mon 2:45-3:30 pm SP207 $42/$53

Ages: 3-5 2/20-3/26

Mon 2:45-3:30 pm SP208 $42/$53

Soccer Fun!

Work on shooting, running, controlling the ball, passing and defense in this 6-week program. Sportsplex Ages: 3-5 1/11-2/15

Wed 2:45-3:30 pm SP209 $42/$53

Ages: 3-5 2/22-3/28

Wed 2:45-3:30 pm SP210 $42/$53

YOUTH Gymnastics Level 1*

All apparatus will be introduced.

No experience necessary. Co-ed students will focus on form, strength, and flexibility as well as; trampoline, vault, swinging on the bar, balance and movement on the beam, somersaults, handstand, cartwheels and bridges on the floor. Sportsplex

Ages: 3-5 1/9-2/13

Mon 2:45-3:30 pm SP203 $42/$53

Ages: 6-9 1/8-2/12

Sun 1:15-2:15 pm SP211 $49/$60

Ages: 3-5 2/20-3/26

Mon 2:45-3:30 pm SP204 $42/$53

Ages: 6-9 2/19-3/25

Sun 1:15-2:15 pm SP212 $49/$60

Ages: 6-9 1/9-2/13

Mon 3:45-4:45 pm SP213 $49/$60

Ages: 6-9 2/20-3/26

Mon 3:45-4:45 pm SP214 $49/$60

Ages: 6-9 1/10-2/14

Tu 3:45-4:45 pm SP215 $49/$60

Ages: 6-9 2/21-3/27

Tu 3:45-4:45 pm SP216 $49/$60

Basketball Fun

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Creative Ballet*

Learn the basic fundamentals of passing, shooting and dribbling while having fun with basketballs! Gym Ages: 3-5 1/10-2/14

Tu 2:45-3:30 pm SP205 $42/$53

Ages: 3-5 2/21-3/27

Tu 2:45-3:30 pm SP206 $42/$53

Gymnastics Level Advanced 1 & Level 2*

Focus on form, strength, and flexibility as well as: vault approach, circling skills on the bar, support elements on the beam, handstand to roll or bridge, round-offs and bridge to kick over on the floor. Sportsplex Ages: 6-9 1/10-2/14

Tu 4:50-5:50 pm SP217 $49/$60

Ages: 6-9 2/21-3/27

Tu 4:50-5:50 pm SP218 $49/$60

Beginning Tumbling*

Learn forward rolls, cartwheels and handstands. Practice leaps and jumps to continue skill development.

Sportsplex Ages: 5-8 1/8-2/12

Sun 2:20-3:20 pm SP219 $49/$60

Ages: 5-8 2/19-3/25

Sun 2:20-3:20 pm SP220 $49/$60

Ages: 5-8 1/11-2/15

Wed 2:45-3:45 pm SP221 $49/$60

Ages: 5-8 2/22-3/28

Wed 2:45-3:45 pm SP222 $49/$60

Basketball Skills

This 6-week co-ed class introduces basic skills: dribbling, catching, shooting, vocabulary and passing.

Gym Ages: 6-9 1/10-2/14

Tu 3:45-4:45 pm SP223 $49/$60

Ages: 6-9 2/21-3/27

Tu 3:45-4:45 pm SP224 $49/$60

* Classes with an asterisk will participate in a Dance/Gymnastics Showcase.

Thursdays, Feb. 16 and March 29.

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Sports

Everybody Welcome

Circus Arts*

Learn juggling, partner acrobatics and balancing. Focus on working individually as well as in groups to come up with an original circus act.

Sportsplex Ages: 6-9 1/11-2/15

Wed 3:45-4:45 pm SP225 $49/$60

Ages: 6-9 2/22-3/28

Wed 3:45-4:45 pm SP226 $49/$60

Dance Mix*

Beginning Ballet I*

Junior Climbers

Ages: 7-10 1/9-2/13

Mon 3:45-4:45 pm SP227 $49/$60

Ages: 5-7 1/11-2/15

Wed 3:45-4:45 pm SP235 $49/$60

Ages: 7-10 2/20-3/26

Mon 3:45-4:45 pm SP228 $49/$60

Ages: 5-7 2/22-3/28

Wed 3:45-4:45 pm SP236 $49/$60

Learn the basics of ballet, including form, line, posture and the positions. This 6-week class is open to girls and boys.

Dance Studio

Climb on! Designed to build confidence and motor skills, this 6- week co-ed class covers the basics of rock wall climbing in a safe and structured environment. Class limit 8. Gym/Court B (rock wall)

NEW!

Learn jazz, hip-hop, dance moves and routines set to rhythmic contemporary music in this 6-week class. Have fun while getting -your groove on! Studio II Ages: 5-7 1/12-2/16

Th 3:45-4:45 pm SP229 $49/$60

Ages: 5-7 2/23-3/29

Th 3:45-4:45 pm SP230 $49/$60

Ages: 8-11 1/12-2/16

Th 4:50-5:50 pm SP231 $49/$60

Ages: 8-11 2/23-3/29

Th 4:50-5:50 pm SP232 $49/$60

Football Skills

Learn fundamental skills of passing, catching, positioning and strategies of football.

This non-contact class will focus on technique and sportsmanship. Sportsplex

NEW!

Ages: 6-8 1/12-2/16

Th 3:45-4:45 pm SP233 $49/$60

Ages: 6-8 2/23-3/29

Th 3:45-4:45 pm SP234 $49/$60

Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen with Tulen Center

NEW! Experience this beautiful and effective Indonesian martial art. This beginning class teaches students quick and effective responses to over 50 different attacks (head locks, choke holds and more). Additionally, students will learn how to fall and roll safely and use their voices to protect themselves.

Ages: 7-11 1/11-2/15

Wed 3:45-4:45 pm SP237 $75/$90

SPORTS

photo by: Oolite Photography

503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

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Sports MJCC Chess Club with Chess Odyssey

Enhance your skill and love of chess with our regional champion and 3rd in state chess team. All levels welcome. Chapel Ages 6-14 Mon 3:30-5:00 pm 1/9-3/12 CH244 $140/$158 No class 2/20.

MJCC P.E.

Learn a different physical activity each week including: soccer, football, Ultimate Frisbee and more in this co-ed 6-week class. Sportsplex Ages: 6-9 1/11-2/15

Wed 3:45-4:45 pm SP239 $49/$60

Ages: 6-9 2/22-3/28

Wed 3:45-4:45 pm SP240 $49/$60

MJCC Rock City

This 6-week program covers a variety of skills including movement, rope handling, belaying and climbing safety. Build confidence and skills to become a climber. All skill levels welcome. Gym/Court B (rock wall) Ages: 8-14 1/11-2/15

Wed 4:45-5:45 pm SP241 $49/$60

Ages: 8-14 2/22-3/28

Wed 4:45-5:45 pm SP242 $49/$60

Soccer Skills

sports

Work on shooting, running, passing and defense in this 6-week class.

Sportsplex

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Ages 7-10 1/10-2/14

Tu 3:45-4:30 pm SP243 $42/$53

Ages 7-10 2/21-3/27

Tu 3:45-4:30 pm SP244 $42/$53

Ages 11-14 1/11-2/15 Ages 11-14 2/22-3/28

Wed 5:00-5:45 pm SP245 $42/$53 Wed 5:00-5:45 pm SP246 $42/$53

ADULT

Racquetball - Pickup Games Play intramural racquetball games with adults of all ages and abilities.

Adults Tu/Th Challenge Ct. Tu/Th Adults Sun

3-6 pm 6-8 pm 9 am-12 pm

LEAGUES Individual Registration Little “J” Soccer League

This league starts with 25 minutes of skill building activities and concludes with a friendly 25 minute game.

Teams are coached by MJCC sports staff. Parent volunteers during game time are welcome. Sportsplex Ages 3-4½ 1/8-2/26

Sun 1:00-1:50 pm SP247 $54/$66

Ages 4½-6 1/8-2/26

Sun 2:00-2:50 pm SP248 $54/$66

Ages 3-4½ 2/19-3/25

Sun 1:00-1:50 pm SP249 $54/$66

Ages 4½-6 2/19-3/25

Sun 2:00-2:50 pm SP250 $54/$66

Little “J” Basketball League

This league starts with 25 minutes of skill building activities and concludes with a friendly 25 minute game.

Teams are coached by MJCC sports staff. Parent volunteers during game time are welcome. Gym Ages 7-8 1/8-2/26

Sun 1:00-1:50 pm SP251 $54/$66

Ages 9-10 1/8-2/26

Sun 2:00-2:50 pm SP252 $54/$66

Ages 7-8 2/19-3/25

Sun 1:00-1:50 pm SP253 $54/$66

Ages 9-10 2/19-3/25

Sun 2:00-2:50 pm SP254 $54/$66

Team Registration Youth Soccer League

Gather a team to play indoor soccer in our climate-controlled Sportsplex.

Games will be played either Saturday or Sunday, 2x20 minutes, and we NEVER get rained out. To register print off a registration form at www.oregonjcc.org or stop in.

Co-Ed Girls Boys U7 U9 U10 U8 U11 U12

U13 U14 Winter II, 8 Games, 1/8-2/26, $610

Adult Co-ed Soccer League

Make a team and join our adult soccer co-ed league. Play competitive games in our indoor soccer facility. All games are 2x22 minutes. Player must have a player card which can be purchased for $10 from MJCC staff. Team fee plus an $8 referee fee per game.

Winter II Spring I

1/8-2/26 3/4-4/22

Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Division 2 Division 1 NEW! Division 3 Division 2

Women’s Adult Soccer League

$610 $610

NEW!

Make an all women’s team and join our adult soccer league on Tuesday nights for an introductory price of $510! Play competitive games in our indoor soccer facility. All games are 2x22 minutes. Player must have a player card which can be purchased for $10 from MJCC staff. Team fee plus an $8 referee fee per game.

Winter III Tuesday

1/10-2/28 $510 Women’s League

Attention: adult league players annual player card required for all players: $10 per year.

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Sports

New Turf

Open Play Schedule (members: free. guests: $15) Sport

Mon

Tues

Basketball-All Ages

3:30-5:30 pm

3:30-5:30 pm

Basketball-Women

8:30-9:30 am

Basketball-Adults

12:15-2:15 pm

Indoor Playground

10:15am-12:15pm

Rock Climbing-All Ages

Wed

Everybody Welcome

Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2012 Thurs

Fri

Sat

3:30-5:30 pm

3:30-5:30 pm

11 am-1 pm

12:15-2:15 pm

12:15-2:15 pm

8-11 am

10:15am-12:15pm

10:15am-12:15pm

5:00-6:00 pm

2:00-4:00 pm

Racquetball-All Ages**

3:00-8:00 pm

3:00-8:00 pm

Soccer-All Ages

1:00-2:00 pm

1:00-2:00 pm

Volleyball-All Ages

7:00-8:00 pm

7:00-8:00 pm

(6-8 pm challenge)

Sun

(6-8 pm challenge)

3:00-6:00 pm

9 am-12 pm

Youth under 9 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult Open Basketball is on one court. Volleyball is in the Sportsplex. **If you are interested in playing racquetball at another time, please call the guest services desk to schedule a court.

SPRING BREAK CAMP

Need something for your kids to do for spring break?

Keep your kids busy at the MJCC with sports, swimming, gymnastics, arts and crafts, games and much, much more.

Check www.oregonjcc.org for more information.

Ages 3-11, Monday through Friday: March 26-30 Pre-care: 8-9 am, $3. After-care: 4-5:30 pm, $3 Half-Day: 9 am-1 pm, $18/$22. Full-Day: 9 am-4 pm, $32/$44

Get your Dodge on!

NEW!

DOD EBALL Adult (21+) Co-ed Jewish Dodgeball

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503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

SPORTS

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Get your team together and join us in the MJCC gymnasium for some old school dodgeball. Co-ed teams will fire at each other with rubber dodgeballs. Playoffs and prizes for winners!

Winter: 1/12-2/16 www.oregonjcc.org/dodgeon Spring I: 2/23-3/29 www.facebook.com/mjccdodgeball $360 per team

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Fitness Adult Fitness & Cardio Center amenities • Precor® and Matrix cardiovascular exercise equipment • 17 Schwinn® Evolution studio bicycles • 2 Group Fitness studios • Private Pilates studio with 3 Stott® Reformers • 12 personal viewing televisions • 4 LCD Cardio Theater televisions • 3 Racquetball courts • 2 Massage studios • Full amenity men’s and women’s locker rooms Bring your headphones and listen to music or watch your own personal TV while you exercise!

locker rooms • Equipped with sauna, steam room, whirlpool and digilock lockers • Free towel service • Long-term half-locker rentals available ($9/mo, $108/yr)

Help your Body Recover.

Schedule a massage today!

Fitness Palooza

NEW!

Tuesday, Jan. 17 5:00-7:00 pm Meet Personal Trainers Blood Pressure Screens

6:00-8:00 pm

Group Exercise Sampler Party Members: Free, Guests: $5 Childcare available

Members: Buy three 60 min. massages for $180

fitness

Call 503.244.0111

photo by: Oolite Photography

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Fitness

Everybody Welcome

Free Adult Group EXERCISE Class Descriptions For class times, visit www.oregonjcc.org/group_exercise BODYPUMPTM

This 60-minute workout challenges all of your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls.

Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get results! Instructors: Julie, Melissa, Sarah, Shannon, Karen

Body Sculpt

Get a complete head-to-toe workout incorporating isometrics, weights, bands, balls, step and floor work to build strong, lean, well-defined muscles. Instructor: Robin

Boot Camp

Increase cardiovascular and muscular strength in this challenging, self-paced workout set to music. Use resistance and plyometric exercises and circuits! Instructor: John

Cycling

Sprint, climb, spin and sweat in this high-energy group biking experience set to powerful music. Instructors: John, Jennifer, Julie, Shannon

Low-Impact Fitness

Improve muscle strength, balance, cardiovascular health, coordination and functional movement without the impact. This 90 minute class uses hand-held weights, elastic tubing, chairs and exercise balls.

Instructor: Robin

Tone and burn calories using free weights, elastic bands, exercise balls and bodyweight in this moderate to high intensity class. Instructor: John

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Nia

With concepts from dance, martial arts and yoga, Nia delivers cardiovascular and whole body conditioning. This empowering workout choreographed to rhythmic music is fun and easy to follow.

Instructor: Patricia

Pilates (Mat)

Improve range of motion, postural strength and balance, abdominal strength, stability and control, and learn the body’s awareness to its position in space. (For private Pilates Reformer call 503.535.3541.)

Instructors: Julie, Peggy

Gentle Pilates

NEW!

Perfect for those new to Pilates who prefer a slower pace or have injuries or disabilities. Includes movements to improve core strength, balance and flexibility. Instructor: Gloria

Power Hour

Give your body balanced training that combines low-impact aerobic exercise, muscular conditioning and core training. Instructor: Robin

Sandbell Breakout

NEW!

Break out of the weight room and try the newest trend. Sandbells are a cross between sand bags, dumbbells, kettle bells and medicine balls. You’ll get a complete and dynamic full body workout emphasizing core integration, strength and power. Instructor: Dawn

This Vinyasa (flowing) class focuses on meditative breath, body strength, proper body alignment in asanas (postures), flexibility and balance.

This is a fitness based yoga class.

Instructors: Rachel D, Rachel P, Tara Slower to intermediate pace M/Tu/Th am, and Th pm Intermediate to advanced pace M pm and W/F am

Gentle Yoga

This class is slower-paced NEW! than traditional yoga offerings. It’s perfect for beginners, people with injuries or disabilities, or those who just want to take it a bit easier. Learn and practice basic postures that bring strength, flexibility, and balance to your body, as well as breathing techniques and yoga philosophy.

Instructor: Rachel Plies

Ultimate Cross Train (UXT)

Tone and burn calories using free weights, elastic NEW! bands, exercise balls and bodyweight in this moderate to high intensity class. Hit all major muscle groups in this muscle pumping workout! Instructor: John

Zumba

Dance your way to fitness, with aerobic and resistance interval training to Latin and international rhythms. Maximize caloric output, burn fat and tone your body in a fun, party-like atmosphere. Instructors: Monica, Haruno

503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

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Yoga

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Fitness ADULT Classes New Year New You Nutrition Series

NEW!

Need a little help making your New Year’s resolution a reality? Learn how foods you choose impact both your physical and mental health.

Identify which foods fuel, build and restore the body and how to incorporate dietary changes which will impact one’s overall health and well-being. Instructor: Tara Atkinson Thurs., Jan 5 - 26, 5:30 - 6:15 pm $56/$96, Code: FIT201

Prenatal Yoga

NEW! Yoga can help alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy. Yoga sequences will be selected to help strengthen the uterine and pelvic muscles, improve circulation, aid in digestion, exercise the spine and alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy. Come share your pregnancy joys and concerns with other expecting moms!

Instructor: Tara Atkinson Thurs., Jan. 5 - Feb. 9, Code: FIT202 Thurs., Feb. 15 - Mar. 14, Code: FIT203 7:35 - 8:35 pm, $10/$25 Buy a package of 6: $48/$108 Guest rate includes class fee and MJCC day pass fee.

FITNESS

Foot-Fist X-Training (FFX Training)

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NEW!

Combine boxing and kicking techniques with classic Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts fundamentals. Join this high intensity class for teens and adults, a great family workout! Build strength, flexibility and stamina with this fun cross training workout.

Instructor: Ruth Waldstein Saturdays, 10:15-11:15 am Begins: Jan. 7 Drop-in: $10/$25. Monthly: $32/$72, Code: FIT207 Guest fee includes class fee and MJCC day pass fee for the month.

Tai Chi for Better Balance

Participate in an 8-step routine designed to enhance your sense of balance, body awareness and overall health from Instructor Jim Dalton.

With over 10 years of experience teaching QiGong and Tai Chi, Jim Dalton incorporates slow, gentle movements that deepen awareness, relax the body and sharpen the mind.

Appropriate for all ages and abilities.

Instructor: Jim Dalton Adult T/Th 1:30-2:30pm

*$5/**$20 per class *Purchase Tai Chi classes in packages of 5 for $25. **Guest rate of $20 includes class fee and MJCC day pass fee.

ADULT WORKSHOPS Arm Balance Inversion Yoga Work on the mechanics of poses like Headstand, NEW! Tripod Headstand, Shoulder Stand and more. Focus on alignment, building up to the pose with gentler asanas and the use of props in these poses. Focus on physical and internal strength to overcome fears and limitations that we set within ourselves. Instructor: Tara Atkinson Sunday, Feb. 26, 2:00 - 4:00 pm $30/$45, Code: FIT204

Nia Guts and Grace Playshop

NEW!

Experience the polarity of Guts (Yang) and Grace (Yin) within the Nia technique. Explore how to use the energies in movement during the first part of class and then put it into practice for a one-hour Nia routine! Instructor: Patricia Panehal Sunday, Jan. 8, 1:00 - 3:00 pm $30/$45, Code: FIT205

Zensation- A Nia Playshop

NEW!

Learn a variety of movement arts, (Martial, Organic Precision, Dance Arts, Emotional Expression, Healing Arts, and Functional Movement) and deepen your awareness of your Body’s Way. Energize your workout with the individual sensations within each of the 9 Movement Forms of Nia. Instructor: Patricia Panehal Saturday, Feb. 11, 1:30 - 4:30 pm $45/$60, Code: FIT206

Inpower is

designed for patients fighting the side effects of cancer treatment.

Reduce side effects, improve quality of life and help overall recovery by maintaining or increasing physical fitness through a customized plan. This program is good for people from the time of diagnosis on through survivorship.

M/W: 4:00-5:00 Tu/Th: 2:00-3:00 at the MJCC

Call Laura Rosencrantz at 503.915.0035

Youth

Junior Fitness Orientation

Learn how to safely and effectively use the resistance training and cardiovascular equipment. Available to members ages 13-17. By appointment only. Call 503.244.0111 or email jharrington@oregonjcc.org to schedule an appointment.

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Fitness

Everybody Welcome

FITNESS ASSESSMENTS

NEW!

Take Charge of your Health

Weight Loss Program

Fitness Assessment The Fitness Assessment at the MJCC is designed to give you a snapshot of what your fitness level is today.

A Certified Personal Trainer will assess your endurance, strength, flexibility and body composition.

M: $39, G: $54 Fitness Assessment Package Get a Fitness Assessment AND two post-assessment Personal Training sessions to help you achieve your goals.

M: $99, G: $144

personal training And Pilates Reformer Training Get the one-on-one attention you need to reach your personal goals.

1:1 Personal Sessions 1 Hr. Session $50/$65 5 x 1 Hr. Sessions $237/$312 10 x 1 Hr. Sessions $450/$600 ½ Hr Session 5 x ½ Hr. Sessions 10 x ½ Hr. Sessions

$30/$45 $142/$217 $237/$312

Aquatic Personal Training John Roshell and Dawn Yezek will work with you to build flexibility and strength with this innovative training style. Aquatic Personal Training also helps in overcoming injuries for runners, cyclists and athletes.

12 Weeks to a Lighter You! Become a lighter, brighter you!

Learn to change your eating habits, improve your health and have more energy.

NEW!

• Weekly group meetings • Fitness assessment • Individualized goal setting • 12 personal training sessions • Nutritional guidance Group meetings are Tuesday nights. Time to be determined.

Space is limited.

Tuesdays, Jan. 3 - Mar. 27

Instructor: Lisa Franco Call Jennifer Harrington for rates and to register 503.535.3541

$35/$50

Integrated Movement Therapy® Certified Therapeutic Yoga instructor Rachel Plies uses yoga’s physical and spiritual framework in conjunction with conventional neuro-physiological perspectives to address challenges from depression and anxiety to degenerative conditions and illnesses.

1:1 Private 1 Hr. Session

Fitness

Semi-Private Group Training Put a twist on your current workout program! Grab a friend, spouse, co-worker or anyone else you want to buddy up with and get a workout designed to fit your needs.

Prices are per person per session Groups of 2 or 3 $30/$45 Groups of 4 or more $25/$40

SPECIALIZED training

½ Hour Session

REVIVE!

$75/$90

To schedule any form of personal training please call 503.535.3541.

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503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

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CHILDCARE PROGRAMS Adult must remain in the building while child is in any of our childcare programs. Child may stay for a maximum of 2 hours per session. Please feel free to provide a peanut/nut-free snack for your child.

Cost: M: $3, G: $15. Pre-registration not required. Check in at Guest Services.

Also, check out our parent/child offerings. See page 18 for more information.

INFANT/TODDLER (6 Mo. - 5 Yrs.)

YOUTH (6-12 Yrs.)

Drop your child off while you work out or relax at the MJCC. Your child will enjoy playing games, reading books, coloring and more with our staff.

Swim in the warm water pool 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Play games 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Drop-in Childcare

Swim to the Zone

Sundays in the Zone

CHILDCARE PROGRAMS

Spend your Sunday mornings at the J playing games and activities with our sports staff.

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Age Group Drop-in Childcare (6 mo. - 5 yrs.)

Swim to the Zone (6-12 yrs.)

Sundays in the Zone (6-12 yrs.)

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Sat

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5:15-7:45 pm

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No childcare programs Jan. 1

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Counseling and support for adults with aging parents, and other caregivers, to cope with the emotional and practical aspects of care giving.

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Contact Becky Ewer for rates and information at bewer@oregonjcc.org, 503.535.3533.

503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

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I’m a Friend

Everybody Welcome

Be a Friend of the J

Join us by Giving to the Friends Supporting Friends Campaign.

At the MJCC we’re a community of friends who share common values and interests. The J is a non-profit organization, and we depend on member donations to support the many programs and services we provide, such as: Youth Programs & Day Camp, Therapy Pool Scholarships and Jewish Arts & Cultural Programs.

Your gift also helps us secure grants from foundations and major donors who consider “member support” as a demonstration of commitment to the MJCC. It’s not the amount of the gift that’s important; it’s your participation.

Be a Friend of the J. Give NOW! www.oregonjcc.org/donation

Thanks to a generous donation from the Rotenberg Family in honor of the late Irv Rotenberg, the MJCC has added new equipment to its Fitness and Cardio Center. It includes the Precor Moving Handlebar Elliptical machine and the Weight Assisted Chin-up/Dip machine.

Anonymous (2) Anonymous A Fund of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Henry and Gerel Blauer* Milton Carl* Sarah and Steve Case Virginia Feldman Michael and Chris Feves* Burton and Bernice Gevurtz Tony and Cindy Kaplan The Ellen M. and Peter M. Klein Foundation, Inc. Priscilla and Tony Kostiner Tammy Kramer Robin Lawson* Larry and Joyce Mendelsohn* Jim and Lora Meyer* The Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation Jay L. Platt Harold and Jane Pollin* Stephen Press and Laura Lane* Gayle and Paul Romain* Rotenberg Family Kyle Rotenberg Keri and James Nicolaisen Kathy and Curt Sheinin Jerry and Bunny Sadis Ruth Saltzman Sarah Ritchie Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Jordan Schnitzer Family* Sandra Schnitzer Schoenberg, Finkel, Newman & Rosenberg, LLC David and Susan Schwartz Dr. and Mrs. Joel L. Seres* Dr. Wendy J. Smith Bob and Mimi Sorkin Ric and Jo Ann Tower Ken and Mary Unkeles* Mark and Mindy Zeitzer* *Sustaining Member

503.244.0111 l www.oregonjcc.org/donation

SUPPORT OUR CENTER

New Fitness Equipment!

2011-2012 Many thanks to this year’s early donors!

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Host Your Event at the MJCC

Celebrate

From weddings and bar/bat mitzvah celebrations to corporate parties and meetings, the MJCC offers an ideal setting for your event.

Our friendly professional staff works with you to create the perfect atmosphere for you and your guests.

support our CENTER

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To Book Your Event Bethany West Rentals and Events Manager 503.535.3634 bwest@oregonjcc.org

Members receive

10% off all rentals

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general information

Everybody Welcome

activities by age Parent/Child

Indoor Playground Movin’ & Groovin’ Swim Lessons

Preschool

Childcare Programs Ballet Basketball Gymnastics Indoor Playground Spring Break Camp Soccer Swim Lessons

Youth

Ballet Basketball Chess Club Childcare Programs Circus Arts Dance Mix Football Skills Glee Club Gymnastics MJCC P.E. Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen Rock Climbing Rose City Music Lessons Spring Break Camp Soccer Swim Lessons & Swim Team Underwater Hockey

Teens

Family

Childcare Programs Family Cultural Programs Monthly Mitzvah Project Oasis Pool Party Open Play Schedule Private Swim Lessons

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Adult

Ai-Chi 13 Aquarobics and Aqua Power 13 Aquatic Personal Training 17, 25 Aquatic Therapy 17 Arthritis Exercise 13 Bistro Nights 5 BODYPUMPTM 23 Body Sculpt 23 Boot Camp 23 Brain Fitness 11 Bridge 7 Cycling 23 Dodgeball 21 Fitness Assessments 25 Fitness Palooza 22 Foot-Fist X-Training 24 Fusion Exercise & Stretching (FFX) 13 Health Education Discussions 10 Inpower Cancer Exercise 24 Integrated Movement Therapy 25 Israeli Dancing 7 Jewish Cultural Programs 8-9 Low-Impact Fitness 23 Mah Jongg 7 Massage 3, 22 Masters Swimming 13 Muscle Up 23 New Year, New You Nutrition 24 Nia and Nia Workshops 23-24 Open Play Schedule 21 Personal Training 25 Pilates (Mat & Gentle) 23 Pilates Reformer Training 25 Power Hour 23 Racquetball 20 Red Cross Blood Drive & CPR 11 Revive! Weight Loss Program 25 Rock Climbing 21 Salsa Dancing 7 Sandbell Breakout 23 Soccer Leagues 20 Super Bowl Party 7 Support Neighbors/Center 27-30 Tai Chi 24 Ultimate Cross Train (UXT) 23 Women Strength 11 Yoga & Yoga Workshops 23-24 Zumba 23

Chairman

Jordan D. Schnitzer

President

Edith Dorsen

Executive Vice President

Jerry Sadis

Board Members Stacy Barna Barry Benson Eric Kodesch Priscilla Kostiner Shirlee Lenske Mark S. Meyer Alix Nathan Sue Perkel Irv Potter Gayle Romain Steve Rosenberg Jeffrey Weitz

MJCC STAFF Lisa Horowitz, Executive Director Beth Germain, Chief Financial Officer Jordana Levenick, Operations Manager Marisa Brown, Director of Marketing Helen Gundlach, Director of Development David Pickering, Human Resource Manager Jason Amos, Aquatics Program Manager Jennifer Harrington, Fitness Program Manager

Anthony Markey, Sports Recreation and

Camps Manager

Service Manager

Keri Ridenour, Membership and Guest Bethany West, Rentals & Events Manager Becky Ewer, Graphic Designer/Marketing Specialist

Lisa Katon, Development Coordinator Maryjane Rocker, Executive Assistant Linda Singer, Community Concierge

Advertise Your Business in this Program Guide Contact Becky Ewer: 503.535.3533 Bewer@oregonjcc.org

503.244.0111 l To register, visit www.oregonjcc.org l Priority Member Registration Nov. 18-24.

General Information

Acerlogic College Planning BBYO GirlStrength Glee Club Junior Fitness Red Cross Babysitting Rock Climbing Rose City Music Lessons Soccer Leagues Swim Team Teen Nights at the Pool

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EVERYBODY WELCOME

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MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 6651 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97219 503.244.0111 l www.oregonjcc.org