The Marcia and Bruce Sklare JFIT Studio is ready for launch! From low-impact JFIT Thrive classes to mid-level JFIT Strive (beginning Jan 1!) and hardcore JFIT Drive, there's something for everyone and every fitness level. Learn more and register for six-week JFIT Thrive and JFIT Drive classes that begin on Jan 13 at JCCindy.org/jfit-fitness-studio
JANUARY 2025
TEVET 5785
Volume 30, Issue 1
JCC Early Childhood Education (ECE) was pleased to receive United Way of Central Indiana's Empower to Educate grant! This grant funded a meaningful professional development session from Lakeshore Learning called Self-Care: Empowering Educators to Prioritize their Needs, which provided tools for ECE teachers to enhance their self-care and mindfulness practices, allowing them to continue to effectively support the academic, social, emotional, and mental wellbeing of the children in the ECE program. Plus, the educators got to enjoy each other's company at a teacher appreciation dinner as a thank-you for their dedication!
and pick-up (4:30–6 pm) at the Kraft Youth Wing
A 2024-25 ASC Health Form is required of every participant prior to their attending the program Pack every day: lunch, swimsuit, towel, water bottle Register at JCCindy.org/school-holidays-day-camps
Financial assistance available! Learn more and apply at JCCindy.org
Grades K–9 + CIT
Sun, Mar 2 | Online at JCCindy.org/summer-camps
For ONE DAY ONLY, JCC members get the opportunity to register for CampJCC before registration opens to the public! Priority registration gets your rate locked in at a 7% discount only available on Mar 2. Public registration opens about a week later and remains open throughout camp season. Discount not applicable to sports/travel weeks.
Questions? Contact Myranda at mtetzlaff@JCCindy.org or Hamilton at hhensel@JCCindy.org
Want to be part of the epic summer that is CampJCC? Work as a CampJCC counselor! Keep an eye on the JCC Careers portal for applications opening in January.
Ages 16+. Apply at JCCindy.org/careers
There's still time to register for the following January sessions!
• tNBA: Thu–Fri, Jan 2–3 | 10 am–1 pm 1 day $55, both days $95
• Tennis: Multiple options per week
• Swim lessons: Multiple options per week
• Karate: Tue, Jan 7–Mar 18 | $198 / $154 JCC Members
• JumpBunch Ninja/Soccer: Thu, Jan 9–Feb 27 | Prices online
• Fencing: Sat, Jan 11–Mar 22 | 3–4 pm | $259
• Dance: Mon, Jan 13–May 12 | $196 / $168 JCC Members
• Pottery: Tue, Jan 14 | 4:30 pm | $36 / $28 JCC Members Create a snowman and log cabin!
tnbaindiana.leagueapps.com or JCCindy.org/programs
See schedule changes and get notifications in real time! The JCC's new Daxko integration allows for up-to-the-minute changes on the digital schedule itself (as opposed to updating website tables and re-printing and uploading PDFs), AND allows JCC members to reserve spots in Group Ex classes* ensuring both a spot in the class and an automatic email** if the class is cancelled, has a sub or is otherwise edited (no more needing to check the website every time).
Find the digital schedule and reserve your spot in class online at JCCindy.org/schedules (no need to change that webpage bookmark) or on the new JCC app (download at JCCindy.org/jcc-indianapolis-app).
*Please note: Spots may be reserved for paid Mind/Body or Aquatics classes, but class access must still be paid for outside the schedule (drop-ins and aquatics punch passes at the Welcome Desk; unlimited Mind/Body at JCCindy.org/programs. Similarly, JFIT Thrive and Drive classes are listed but spots may not be reserved as session-based classes must be registered for at JCCindy.org/programs
**Please note: Only registered class participants will receive this email.
up for a FREE monthly education series in 2025! The first class will be held on Mon, Jan 13 from 1–2 pm, and the rest will continue on the second Monday of the month but at 10 am.
For centuries, humans have known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how lifestyle choices may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. This course teaches about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement.
Not one but TWO tai chi classes join the January Group Exercise schedule!
• Eight-Week Beginning Tai Chi | FREE Mon, Jan 6–Feb 24 | 12:45–1:30 pm
This class will progress through step-by-step instruction on each of the basic Sun style tai chi movements.
• Tai Chi for Balance and Core Stability Mondays | 3:15–4 pm
Tai Chi for Balance and Core Stability is mindbody exercise emphasizing balance, weight transference, and slow, fluid movement
Regular tai chi practice strengthens core stabilizer muscles of the back and abdomen and helps build stamina and flexibility.
Please note that Tai Chi for Balance and Core Stability is part of the JCC's paid mind/body (yoga, Pilates, tai chi, etc.) program, for $12 drop-in fee or $45 per month for unlimited.
The first session of brand new JFIT classes has arrived! Mid-level JFIT Strive classes kick off the new year with a bang on Jan 1, and low-impact
JFIT Thrive and hardcore JFIT Drive start off strong on Jan 13. Check them all out below, and register for Thrive and Drive classes at the link at the bottom of the page (for Strive classes, you can just show up!)
JFIT Thrive $156 ($120 JCC members) for 6 sessions
• Strong Steps 3 pm on Sun w/Juleeus, noon on Thu w/Heather Boxing, gait and balance class for those with Parkinson’s and other neuromotor and vestibular concerns.
• Adaptive Cycling 1 pm on Sun w/Debbie, noon on Thu w/Laurel Cycle class for those with neuromotor, balance and mobility challenges. Held in the Weiner Cycling Studio.
• Metabolic Conditioning for Diabetes — 10 am on Sun w/Seamus A combination of cardio and strength training to challenge and improve your body’s energy systems.
JFIT Strive FREE for JCC members!
• JFIT HIIT 6:15 am on Mon w/Kylie, 6 pm on Tue w/Ajah Dynamic high-intensity interval training class — get in and get it done.
• Core on the Floor 9 am on Sun or 6 pm on Wed w/Alexis Floor/mat-based core and stability workout to strengthen and tone.
• Cardio Kickboxing 5 pm on Tue or 6:30 am on Wed w/Heather Heart rates climb as you cut, jab and box through strike patterns.
JFIT Drive $156 ($120 JCC members) for 6 sessions
• Drive: Lift 5 pm on Mon w/Heather, 10 am on Sat w/Kyle Coed or Women on Weights. Strength conditioning program designed to increase participant’s overall strength, form and knowledge of weightlifting movements. Find everything JFIT at JCCindy.org/jfit-fitness-studio
Sign up at JCCindy.org/red-cross-training-classes
Lifeguard Instructor Course (Age 16+): Sat–Sun, Jan 11–12 | 8 am–6 pm | $355
100-Mile Swim
Lifeguard Review Course (Age 15+): Sat, Jan 4 | 7:30 am–6 pm | $170
Lifeguard Full Course (Age 15+): Sat–Sun, Jan 18–19 | 7 am–7 pm | $275
2024's 100-mile swim was so much fun it's happening again! Can you beat member and Indy Aquatic Masters swimmer Sue's record of 700 miles?!
Register at JCCindy.org/programs
• Concert-Goers Social Club
Begins Wed, Jan 8 | Pre-concert sessions 6 pm, most concerts ~7:30 pm
$105 ($90 JCC members) covers classroom time and ticket fees (transportation not provided). Late registration thru end of March.
Attend pre-concert classes taught by Dr. Clare Longendyke at the JCC before each concert, then the concerts themselves (not at the J).
A Lifelong Arts program through the Indiana Arts Commission.
• Radical Reality by Tim Lewis art gallery reception Wed, Jan 15 | 5:30 pm | FREE
Enjoy the art and meet the artist! Tim Lewis is president of the Watercolor Society of Indiana.
More info/registration at JCCindy.org/events
New members who join the J by Jan 31 won't pay the usual $99 join fee, but why should they reap all the rewards? If you are a monthly paying member and you refer a friend (make sure to have them mention your name upon sign-up), you'll get 50% off February's membership dues! Refer a New Member Through Jan 31, Get 50% Off February's Dues!
Send JCCindy.org/jcc-membership to everyone you know
BBYO is the leading pluralistic movement to involve Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences.
L–R: Oscar Joseph, S'Gan (VP Programming) Zach Berebitsky, Moreh(VP Recruitment) Jonah Maurer, Shaliach (VP Jewish Engagement) Ben Kontarzhy, Mazkir (VP Communications) Caleb Aft, Gizbor (Treasurer) Not pictured: Sam Grant, Godol (President)
Thanks to the families who joined Mathnasium of Nora for fun math games on Family Math Night!
Sun, Jan 26 | 2 pm | With past Sar-El participant Bruce Sklare
Sar-El
To RSVP or for more information, email Bruce at bsklare@gmail.com.
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis IN 46260-4198
317-251-9467 | JCCindy.org
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Mon–Thu: 6 am–8 pm
Fri: 6 am–6 pm
Sat–Sun: 7 am–6 pm
Admin, Early Childhood
Mon–Fri: 8 am–5 pm
JCC staff have been brainstorming ways to make the JCC more hospitable and engaging for members, and are excited to implement the following ideas sooner than later!
Walk in to a more inviting space! The JCC will be sprucing up the Welcome Desk lobby at the beginning of 2025. Stay tuned for details!
Bring the whole family and learn about all the different kinds of sports and fitness opportunities the JCC has to offer for all ages at Yom HaMishpacha (Family Day)!
JCC staff and community volunteers are excited to host a day in which families are invited to participate in activities designed for the entire family to enjoy, showcasing all the programming the JCC has to offer. The intention of this experience is to serve to make connections among members and continue to strengthen the community.
The plan is for different spaces in the facility to host various activities. Potential ideas include sports activities in the gyms, pool, and tennis courts; demonstrations in the Mordoh Fitness Center and Marcia and Bruce Sklare JFIT Studio; and snacks and refreshments in the J Café.
Non-members welcome, though there will be a discounted rate for JCC member families. More details including timing, official programming, sign-up and pricing to come!
Wed, Jan 1: New Year's Day Building 9 am–5 pm Admin/ECE/ASC Closed Mon, Jan 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Regular Hours
Visit JCCindy.org/jcc-hours for other upcoming closings
