Issue 11 | 2013—2014
A Community of Opportunity
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC Ross Family Campus 760 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3400
www.jccmetrowest.org Joyce Goldstein Co-Chair, Board of Trustees JCC MetroWest
Larry Gotfried Co-Chair, Board of Trustees JCC MetroWest
Alan Feldman Chief Executive Officer JCC MetroWest
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear Participants, Caregivers, Families and Professionals, It is hard to believe that my tenure here at the JCC now spans three years! It has been tremendously exciting and personally rewarding to me that our programs have continued to flourish and that we have hired Jessica Walder as our Assistant Director of Special Needs Services as of July, 2012. Not only has Jessica been able to help expand our offerings and reach even more families, she has done so with enthusiasm and caring. Our top-notch program staff comprised of certified teachers and other professionals with extensive experience in the area of special needs are our greatest asset and provide a warm, safe environment for all participants along with low staff:participant ratios, always a priority in every one of our activities. (continued on page 2)
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR (continued from cover) We are proud to report that every attempt is made to accommodate persons with special needs wherever possible within the JCC’s mainstream offerings. When that option is not ideal, there are a myriad of offerings within the scope of our Special Needs Department. Club JCC now offers an even wider range of activities, including new summer programs for children, teens and adults, overnight trips, extended day trips, adult day program extended day hours until 6:00pm, parents’ night out events, sports and recreation programs for children and teens and so much more! This year, our teen program has included weekend day trips and growth of our Teen Tracks Travel Camp program. In the pages that follow, you are sure to find something for every individual’s interest. The Department’s fourth annual Dance-A-Thon, New York State of Mind (in New Jersey!), was very successful and exceeded fundraising goals. This meaningful (and fun!) event provides a committed group of teenagers, individuals with special needs, family members and professionals the opportunity to work together to create an awesome evening for all involved. In addition, we thank our local businesses and individuals who continue to support this event generously. Take a look inside for a preview of our 2014 event and be sure to save the date! The following pages include listings of most Club JCC programs for the year; however, e-mail updates, along with announcements of new activities and events, are available to you on a regular basis. If you would like your name added to our e-mail list, please let us know by contacting us directly. The Club JCC newsletter is supported by our advertisers, whom we would like to acknowledge for their continuous sponsorship of the Special Needs Department. Your perspectives, thoughts and suggestions are always welcome and encouraged. Thank you for your continued support of the work we do here at Club JCC!
Rebecca Gallanter, MSW, LSW Director, Special Needs Services 973-530-3478 | rgallanter@jccmetrowest.org
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junior JUNIOR SUNDAY Ages 5–18 Sunday social recreation program including arts & crafts, structured games, music therapy, Jewish education, and swim. Supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs. Snack and beverage included. Sundays: 12:30pm–3:00pm Summer 2013 6/2, 7/21, 7/28, 8/11, 8/18 $200 Member | $225 Guest (5 Sundays)
Fall 2013 10/6, 10/20, 11/17, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/26 Winter/Spring 2014 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 4/27, 5/4 $280 Member | $315 Guest (7 Sundays)
Optional supervised bus transportation for AM Friendship Circle program on coordinating program dates. Fall 2013 $50 Member | $55 Guest
Winter/Spring 2014 $50 Member | $55 Guest
JUNIOR SWIM & YOGA Ages 8–12 Join us for an afternoon of yoga and swimming which is targeted to children diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and ADD/ADHD. Children participant in a group recreational swim session after enjoying a yoga class. Supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs. Thursdays: 4:30pm–6:00pm Fall 2013 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 $490 Member | $560 Guest (14 sessions)
We are proud supporters of personal care services to the Club JCC Junior Program Certified, experienced & compassionate caregiving for all ages • Hourly or live-in care in your home or residence • RN developed care plan • Long term care or post rehab assistance • Certified caregivers in Essex, Morris and Union Counties
(973) 810-0110
Larry Aronson, Owner Karen Frank, RN, BSN Dir. of Client Care Nursing Margo Weill, MSW, Partner, Dir. of Client Relations Melissa Weiss Bressler, MSW, LSW, Community Outreach Director www.HomewatchCareGivers.com/Essex-County-NJ
Winter/Spring 2014 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 $525 Member | $600 Guest (15 sessions)
CLUB JCC SPORTS & GAMES Ages 5–12 A Wednesday evening sports and recreation program for our school-aged participants! Participants will learn basic skills and rules of popular games such as basketball, soccer, baseball, and tennis. Children will focus on appropriate social behaviors in a recreational setting while improving their gross and fine motor skills. Throughout the sessions participants will also enjoy recreational games such as freeze tag, running bases, and relay races. This program will emphasize following directions and completing multi-step tasks. Staff to participant ratio is approximately 3:1. Wednesdays: 6:00pm–7:00pm Fall 2013 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 $240 Member | $280 Guest (8 sessions)
www.jccmetrowest.org | 973-530-3998
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(Cosponsor)
GET CREATIVE WITH CLUB JCC FOR KIDS! Ages 7-14 Get the creative energy flowing with Club JCC, partnering with ARTS UNBOUND! Artists will provide a sampling of the different creative avenues available to our participants. Ceramics, painting, creative construction projects, drawing, print making, and more. Get a little messy while having a lot of fun! Program fee includes all materials; all you need to bring is your creativity and imagination. Mondays: 5:30pm–7:00pm Fall 2013 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 $320 Member | $360 Guest (8 sessions)
EC + ME Grades K–6 Join Club JCC and the popular, JCC-based Exploration Camp for four weeks of fun at the JCC! Campers will be provided with the summer camp experience they have been dreaming of while receiving the support and modifications they need to make each day a success. Campers will be included in the day to day themed activities of Exploration Camp to the greatest extent he/she is able to participate successfully. Campers will also be provided with supplemental activities as a substitute when appropriate. The program is supervised by highly qualified staff with extensive background in special needs. Each child’s schedule will be individualized to the greatest extent possible. Monday–Friday: 9:00am–4:00pm Week 1: July 29–August 2 Grades K–2: World in a Week Grades 3–6: Where in the World Week 2: August 5–August 9 Grades K–2: Olympics Grades 3–6: Olympics Week 3: August 12–August 16 Grades K–2: World of Magic Grades 3–6: Out of This World Week 4: August 19–August 23 Grades K–2: Secret Chef Grades 3–6: Iron Chef $525 Member | $575 Guest per Week
Minimum 2 week enrollment per camper
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teen CLUB JCC TEEN SUNDAY TRIPS Ages 13–18
TEEN FITNESS CLUB Ages 13–18
An offsite social recreation program that provides teens with special needs the opportunity to learn and practice life skills in the community. Activities take place at local restaurants, theaters, bowling lanes, entertainment centers, etc. Lunch and admissions included in fee. Supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs.
A fitness program including a yoga class and recreational swim, targeted to teens with Asperger’s syndrome and ADD/ADHD. Swimsuit/towel required plus comfortable clothing for yoga. Supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs.
Sundays: 1:00pm–4:00pm (times may vary)
Fall 2013 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23
Fall 2013 10/13, 11/10, 12/8, 1/12 (4 trips)
Thursdays: 6:00pm–8:00pm
$525 Member | $600 Guest (15 sessions)
Winter/Spring 2014 2/16, 3/23, 4/27, 5/18 (4 trips)
Winter/Spring 2014 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/12, 6/19
$50 Member | $55 Guest per Sunday
$665 Member | $760 Guest (19 sessions)
TEEN TRACKS TRAVEL 2013 Ages 13–21 Daily summer travel program for teens and young adults. Our teens spend their day in the local community as they visit interesting locations in the NJ/NY metropolitan area. Trips include New York City museums and attractions, the Jersey shore, summer fairs, and more. Supervised by certified teachers and special education professionals. Intake interview required for participation. 8:30am–4:30pm July 29–August 23 Week One: 7/29–8/2 Week Two: 8/5–8/9 Week Three: 8/12–8/16 Week Four: 8/19–8/23
CLUB JCC TEEN SATURDAY NIGHT Ages 13-18 An offsite recreation program that provides teens with special needs the opportunity to learn and practice life skills in the community while having a great time. Activities take place at local theaters and entertainment centers throughout the tri- state area. Admissions and transportation to/from JCC and venue included. Supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs. Saturdays: approximately 6:30pm–9:00pm (times will vary)* $70 Member | $80 Guest per trip
*Please check our website for the most up to date information.
4 weeks $2,750 Member | $3,150 Guest 3 weeks $2,275 Member | $2,575 Guest 2 weeks $1,625 Member | $1,825 Guest 1 week $895 Member | $995 Guest
www.jccmetrowest.org | 973-530-3998
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1530 A DAY AWAY FROM THE J Ages 15–30
CLUB JCC ON THE ROAD Ages 15–30
Be part of the fun as Club JCC goes away for a day full of fun and adventure. Participants will take transportation from the JCC to an exciting location in the tri-state area. Venues include indoor water parks and amusement parks, art studios, and various other attractions. Our group will enjoy lunch and an afternoon of excitement with their peers. Price of trip includes admission, lunch and transportation. Participants may bring additional money for snacks and souvenirs.
Join Club JCC as we hit the road for overnight trips to explore the wonderful world around us! Participants will learn to take public transportation, visit historical sites, enjoy recreational activities, and spend time with peers. The cost of the trip includes transportation, admission into local exhibits, food, and accommodations. Participants may bring additional money for souvenirs. See program flyers for specific trip information.
Sundays: 12:00pm–5:00pm
Summer 2013 8/26–8/27 - Washington, DC
Summer 2013 7/14 - Mountain Creek | 9/22 - Horse Sleigh Farm
Fall 2013 11/7–11/8 - Boston, MA
Winter/Spring 2014 5/4 - iPlay America
Winter/Spring 2014 1/19–1/20 - Philadelphia, PA and 5/25–5/26 - New York City
$130 Member | $145 Guest per trip
$650 Member | $675 Guest per trip
Helping People Help Themselves Since 1939
School-to-Career Transition Services For Students with Special Needs PLUS Career Center for Teens & Adults with autism spectrum disorders and Summer Career Exploration Camp CLUB JCC IN THE KITCHEN** Ages 15-30 Get cooking with Club JCC as we whip up a six week cooking series focusing on nutrition, hygiene, and delicious food with “Cuisine by Christine!” Our participants will enjoy preparing meals and snacks with Christine’s professional guidance. This program will focus on allowing participants to appropriately engage during their leisure and recreation time. Participants will learn about food preparation—a critical skill to maintain and develop independence. There will be a focus on budgeting, nutrition, safety, health, and basic mathematics skills such as measuring. Also emphasized will be following multi-step directions, collaboration, and improving inter-personal skills. We will learn the ins and outs of making a delicious and nutritious meal in a safe and budget friendly manner! Price of class includes cost of food.
For more information contact: Lauren A. Klein Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services 973-674-6330 x 237, Lklein@jvsnj.org Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest 111 Prospect Street East Orange, NJ 07017
www.jvsnj.org
Tuesdays: 6:00pm–8:00pm Winter/Spring 2014 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 $240 Member | $270 Guest (6 sessions)
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**Approved Real Life Choices/SDDS provider through NJ Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD). JCC MetroWest | Special Needs Services
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CLUB JCC SPORTS & RECREATION** Ages 15–30
GIRLS NIGHT OUT** Women ages 15–30
A sports and recreation program for individuals with disabilities who are looking to “step up their game.” Participants will learn basic skills and rules of popular games such as basketball, soccer, baseball, and tennis. As levels of physical fitness increase as new activities are learned, the group will also be learning to engage in appropriate social behaviors. Focus on learn turn-taking skills, how to be a gracious winner and loser, and teambuilding. This program will emphasize following directions, completing multistep tasks, and health & fitness while improving coordination and motor skills.
Have you been wondering what the latest fashion and make up trends are? Do you miss watching “chic flicks?” Well Girls Night Out is just the program for you! Join us on Monday evenings for a night with the women of Club JCC. We plan to enjoy learning about makeup, fashion, cooking, what’s new in entertainment, arts & crafts, and other fun activities. Through these activities we will work on improving our social skills and daily living skills! Supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs.
Tuesdays: 6:00pm–7:30pm
Fall 2013 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 (10 sessions)
Fall 2013 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
Mondays: 5:30pm–7:30pm
Winter/Spring 2014 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 (10 sessions)
$240 Member | $280 Guest (8 sessions)
$350 Member | $400 Guest
(Cosponsor)
GET CREATIVE WITH CLUB JCC FOR ADULTS!** Ages 15–30 Get the creative energy flowing with Club JCC, partnering with ARTS UNBOUND! Artists will employ a sampling of creative mediums with our members who can expect to learn a variety of artistic techniques while keeping an emphasis on hand-eye coordination, gross and fine motor skills, and organization. This program will engage our participants individually while also encouraging collaboration and social interaction to complete some projects. The program fee includes all materials; you supply the creativity and imagination. Sundays: 1:00pm–3:00pm Winter/Spring 2014 12/15, 1/5, 1/26, 2/2, 2/23, 3/9, 3/30 $320 Member | $350 Guest (7 sessions)
Creative Speech Solutions, LLC Pediatric Therapy Center
Helping children reach their maximum potential, one step at a time
Speech therapy Occupational therapy Feeding therapy Literary instruction Social groups/Music therapy Nutritional consults.
**SUMMER CAMP for CHILDREN with SPECIAL NEEDS.** SPACE LIMITED - WE WERE SOLD OUT LAST YEAR. Call our office to be included in our email blasts so you don’t miss registration!
**Approved Real Life Choices/SDDS provider through NJ Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD).
www.jccmetrowest.org | 973-530-3998
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adult ADULT DAY PROGRAM** Ages 21 and over This five-day-per-week program for adults 21+ focuses on life skills activities both onsite at the JCC and in the community. Activities include but are not limited to music, yoga, aerobics/ strength/cardiovascular training, swimming/swim instruction, nutrition/calorie awareness, health awareness, social skills, food preparation, pre-vocational skills training/volunteerism, money management, community navigation, current events discussions, and communication. Supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs. Chris Sokolewicz, Certified Teacher of the Handicapped Program Coordinator, Adult Day Program Monday–Friday 9:00am–2:00pm Monday Summer 2013 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 (11 sessions) Fall 2013 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13 (15 sessions) Winter/Spring 2014 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 (20 sessions) Tuesday Summer 2013 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 (12 sessions) Fall 2013 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/31, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 (16 sessions) Winter/Spring 2014 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 (21 sessions)
Wednesday Summer 2013 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 (12 sessions) Fall 2013 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 (15 sessions) Winter/Spring 2014 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 (22 sessions) Thursday Summer 2013 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 (10 sessions) Fall 2013 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 (16 sessions) Winter/Spring 2014 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 (22 sessions) Friday Summer 2013 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 (11 sessions) Fall 2013 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 (16 sessions) Winter/Spring 2014 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 (22 sessions)
$80 JCC Member | $85 Guest per day
**Approved Real Life Choices/SDDS provider through NJ Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD).
Adult Day Program Daily Schedule *Subject to change MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
9:00am–9:30am
9:00am–9:30am
9:00am–9:30am
9:00am–9:30am
9:00am–9:30am
Meet and Greet/ Daily Schedule Review
Meet and Greet/ Daily Schedule Review
Meet and Greet/ Daily Schedule Review
Meet and Greet/ Daily Schedule Review
Meet and Greet/ Daily Schedule Review
9:30am–10:00am
9:30am–10:00am
9:30am–10:00am
9:30am–10:00am
9:30am–10:00am
Current Events Discussion
Current Events Discussion
Current Events Discussion
Current Events Discussion
Aerobics & Strength Training
10:00am–10:30am
10:00am–10:30am
10:00am–10:30am
10:00am–10:30am
10:00am–11:00am
Aerobics & Strength Training
Aerobics & Strength Training
Social Skills
Aerobics & Strength Training
Free Swim & Swim instruction with Doris
10:30am–11:15am
10:30am–11:00am
10:30am–11:00am
10:15am–10:45am
11:00am–11:30am
Yoga with Tami
Social Skills
Aerobics & Strength Training
Aerobics & Cardio class with Andi
Nutrition Round-Up
11:15am–12:00pm
11:00am–12:30pm
11:00am–12:00pm
11:00am–12:30pm
11:30am–12:30pm
Social Skills
Into the community: Shopping/Lunch out
Organized Sports in the Gym with Matt
Into the community: Shopping/Lunch out
Meal Preparation/ Lunch/Clean-Up
12:00pm–1:00pm
12:30pm–1:30pm
12:00pm–1:00pm
12:00pm–1:00pm
12:30pm–1:30pm
Lunch at Café or bring your own/Group Electives
Free Swim & Swim instruction with Doris
Lunch at Café or bring your own/Group Electives
Recreation & Leisure Skills
Karaoke
1:00pm–2:00pm
1:30pm–2:00pm
1:00pm–2:00pm
10:30am–11:15am
1:30pm–2:00pm
Music and Arts & Crafts
Daily Living & Life Skills
Karaoke
Yoga with Tami
Weekly Wrap-Up
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ADULT FITNESS CLUB** Ages 18 and over A fitness program including a yoga class and recreational swim, targeted to adults with Asperger’s syndrome and ADD/ADHD. Swimsuit/towel required plus comfortable clothing for yoga. Supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs. Thursdays: 6:00pm–8:00pm Fall 2013 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 $525 Member | $600 Guest (15 sessions)
Winter/Spring 2014 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/12, 6/19 $665 Member | $760 Guest (19 sessions)
GUYS NIGHT OUT** Men ages 18 and over Monday nights filled with fun just for guys! Participants engage in activities that focus on life skills development and include daily living skills, current events, nutrition, health, fitness, communication, and interpersonal skills. The group works together to create a weekly snack. Supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs. Mondays: 6:00pm–8:00pm Fall 2013 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13 $490 Member | $560 Guest (14 sessions)
Winter/Spring 2014 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 $595 Member | $680 Guest (17 sessions)
WEDNESDAY BLEND** Men and women ages 18 and over Socially appropriate behaviors and interpersonal skills are taught while using recreation and leisure time. This potpourri of activities includes: Game Night (board games, air hockey, video/ card games) which focuses on turn-taking, frustration tolerance, and communication skills; Music Night which emphasizes selfexpression, movement, and creativity; and cooking which focuses on nutrition, self-help, and hygiene. Other activities include book/ literacy exploration, crafts, and holiday-themed celebrations. Supervised by professional with extensive experience with individuals with special needs. Snack included. Wednesdays: 6:00pm–8:00pm Fall 2013 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 $490 Member | $560 Guest (14 sessions)
Winter/Spring 2014 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/11, 6/18 $665 Member | $760 Guest (19 sessions)
**Approved Real Life Choices/SDDS provider through NJ Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD).
www.jccmetrowest.org | 973-530-3998
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Why I the JCC... by Zach Pollins I love the opportunity to, in the words of The Beatles, ‘come together at a place where I feel like I belong.’ I like new experiences so I can grow as an individual. It’s always a blast when you have new experiences with new friends.
Dance-A-Thon 2014 The Greatest Carnival on Earth Saturday, February 1 (snow date Saturday, February 8) 7:00pm–11:00pm (Dancing begins at 7:15pm) Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, West Orange
$20 Admission per person
Includes a serving of baked ziti, a salad, and drink. Additional snacks available for purchase.
Raise awareness and funds for Club JCC Special Needs Services Please call 973-530-3998 for more information
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CLUB JCC ADULT SATURDAY NIGHT** Ages 18 and over
SUPPER CLUB Ages 18 and over
An offsite recreation program that provides adults with special needs the opportunity to learn and practice life skills in the community while having a great time. Activities take place at local theaters and entertainment centers throughout the tri- state area. Admissions and transportation to/from JCC and venue included. Supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs. *Please check our website for the most up to date information.
Men and women ages 18 and over are invited to join Club JCC for our Supper Club. The program will include venturing out to local restaurants in the community. At each venue, participants will work on skills such as using a menu, budgeting, learning to order, turn-taking, and appropriate social interaction between peers and wait staff. Participants will practice appropriate social skills and etiquette in a natural environment, learn and practice manners for meal time, make nutritious choices, and to manage money. Cost of food included in the program. Participants will meet/be picked up at the venue.
$70 Member | $80 Guest per trip
Tuesdays: 6:00pm–8:00pm
Saturdays: 6:30pm–9:00pm (times will vary)*
CLUB JCC ADULT SUNDAY TRIPS** Ages 18 and over An offsite social recreation program that provides adults with special needs the opportunity to learn and practice life skills in the community. Activities take place at local restaurants, theaters, bowling lanes, entertainment centers, etc. Lunch and admissions included in fee. Supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs.
Fall 2013 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14 $240 Member | $270 Guest (6 sessions)
Neuropsychology Associates of New Jersey Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologists
Sundays: 1:00pm–4:00pm (times may vary)
250 Madison Avenue | Suite 200 Morristown, New Jersey 07960 (Phone) 973-267-5646 (Fax) 973-267-5649 Website: www.npanj.com
Summer 2013 6/23, 7/21, 8/4 (3 trips) Fall 2013 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8, 1/12 (6 trips) Winter/Spring 2014 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/23, 4/6, 4/27, 5/18 (7 trips)
Joel E. Morgan, Ph.D., ABPP-CN NJ License No. 2431 Email: joelmor@comcast.net
$50 Member | $55 Guest per Sunday
Lisa G. Hahn, Ph.D., ABPP-CN NJ License No. 4625 Email: npanj.hahn@yahoo.com
ADULT SUNDAY EVENING DANCES Ages 18 and over Enjoy an evening of dancing, games, and social time. A live DJ, pizza, snacks and beverages make this a night not to be missed! Supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs. Sundays: 6:00pm–8:00pm 10/6/13 - Fall Frolics 12/8/13 - Hanukkah Party 2/1/14 - Dance-A-Thon 4/6/14 - Spring Fling 6/8/14 - Hawaiian Luau Admission: $14 per person fee collected at door*** ***Admission fee applies to support staff in attendance; please contact Rebecca Gallanter, Director of Special Needs Services, for further information.
Distinctive Care provides experienced, part time caregivers for autistic and special needs children in the family’s home.
Contact us: www.dc4kids.net
**Approved Real Life Choices/SDDS provider through NJ Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD).
AFTER HOURS
Monday–Friday › 2:00pm–6:00pm › Participants ages 18 and over Perfect for working parents and participants who are looking to have a full day of activity and socialization. Features time in the community, daily living, social skills, and academic enrichment activities as well as creative arts and physical fitness. Enjoy the beautiful JCC!
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CLUB JCC AFTER HOURS Ages 18 and over At Club JCC we understand that parents and caregivers need a safe and enriching environment for their children. Club JCC After Hours will provide an opportunity for participants to engage in physical fitness activities, social skills, daily living skills, academic enrichment, arts & crafts, and community experiences.
Parents Night Out
Monday–Friday: 2:00pm–6:00pm
Monday Summer 2013 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 (10 sessions)
Fall 2013 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13 (15 sessions)
Winter/Spring 2014 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 (19 sessions)
Tuesday Summer 2013 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 (11 sessions)
Fall 2013 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 (15 sessions)
Winter/Spring 2014 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 (21 sessions)
Wednesday Summer 2013 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 (10 sessions)
Fall 2013 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 (14 sessions)
Winter/Spring 2014
After a long week of school, work, and extracurricular activities, let Club JCC take the pressure off and provide you with a pre-planned evening of fun, relaxation, and childcare! As you enjoy a nice dinner, an evening at the theater, cooking class, and much more, our qualified staff will provide an evening of fun and entertainment for your child at the JCC. You will enjoy an evening of respite and your child will have the opportunity to swim, use the basketball gym, do arts & crafts, enjoy a movie, and other fun activities. This program is open to both our participants with special needs and their siblings. If you can’t join us for the planned parent activity but still need childcare, feel free to drop off your child and enjoy whatever else you may have had planned!
SATURDAYS • 6:30pm–9:30pm
1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 (22 sessions)
Fall 2013
Thursday Summer 2013 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 (10 sessions)
Fall 2013 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 (16 sessions)
Winter/Spring 2014 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 (22 sessions)
Friday Summer 2013 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 9/20, 9/27 (9 sessions) 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 (16 sessions)
Winter/Spring 2014 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 (22 sessions)
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Winter/Spring 2014 May 17
Parent Activity
$50 per person per evening
Fall 2013
$65 Member | $75 Guest per day
October 5, January 25
Childcare
$50 for the first child $25 for the second child $15 for each additional child
We hope that this opportunity for respite will allow you to rejuvenate! JCC MetroWest | Special Needs Services
Someone I Love
By Lori Hickman
A touching dedication to special needs children. Someone I love relies on me in ways you will never understand. Someone I love endures pain and challenges that break my heart and renew my spirit at the same time. Someone I love is unable to advocate for themselves for things that most of us take for granted. Someone I love will never have the opportunities that every child should have. Someone I love will need unconditional love and support after I am gone this frightens me to the core. Someone I love encounters pity, stereotyping responses, and prejudice at every turn, because they look, act, and/or learn differently than others. Someone I love has needs that require me to allow “outsiders” to have power and input in areas that should be mine alone to meet. Someone I love will continue to look to me for everything in life long after other children are able to assume a place as part of the world. Someone I love has needs that require more time and energy than I have to give. Someone I love has needs that mean I am not able to meet basic needs of my own. Someone I love has needs that have become the driving force behind major decisions my family makes. Someone I love has changed me in ways I will never be able to describe. Someone I love has taught me about love and about the really important things in life… And still others don’t understand what it is to be me… they aren’t living in my skin.
This touching dedication is from the book Living in My Skin, The Insider’s View of Life With a Special Needs Child by Lori Hickman. Reprinted with permission of the author, all rights reserved. © Copyright Lori Hickman. Lori Hickman is a speech pathologist in Washington state. She is the author of Living in My Skin, The Insider’s View of Life With a Special Needs Child, and four other books on speech and apraxia. www.jccmetrowest.org | 973-530-3998
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MetroWest ABLE Programs For more information about MetroWest ABLE programming, please contact Becca Wanatick at (973) 929-3129 or rwanatick@jfedgmw.org.
MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP Find support and guidance as well as services and resources available in the community, network with other moms, and learn how to advocate. 2nd Wednesday of each month: 7:30pm–9:00pm
NOURISHING THE JEWISH SOUL FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Join us and take some time to nurture yourselves. Together, we will explore how humor, music, writing and meditation are used as venues to care for ourselves. Look for more details as we get closer to the event. 12:30pm–4:00pm JCC MetroWest February 23
JCC MetroWest 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 1/8, 2/5, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, and 6/11
DAD’S SUPPORT GROUP Specific topics and speakers for each session. Find support and guidance as well as local resources, network with other dads, share common experiences, and learn how to advocate. 7:30pm JFS MetroWest, Florham Park October 30, February 26, and May 21
METROWEST MADRICHIM SHADOW TRAINING WORKSHOPS During this 3 week course, teens will be trained by a special needs professional to engage with and support children with special needs in an inclusive setting, either in a religious school class or recreational program. Teens will have the support of the professional consulting with them throughout the year. 4:00pm–5:30pm, JCC MetroWest September 8, October 6, and November 17
LEARNING TO BABYSIT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS During this 6 week course, teens will be trained by a special needs professional through workshops, videos and meetings. Students will also be certified in CPR and First Aid. Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Sessions
CONTINUING THE JOURNEY WORKSHOPS On Caring for Your Family Member with Special Needs 7:30-9:30pm JCC MetroWest Thursday, October 17 Residential Services and the new Supports Program, including information on DDD and Medicaid Eligibility Thursday, January 23 Guardianship and Financial Planning for Your Child with Special Needs Monday, March 24 LDANJ Workshop
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JCC MetroWest | Special Needs Services
We’re here to help! Rebecca Gallanter, MSW, LSW Director, Special Needs Services 973-530-3478 rgallanter@jccmetrowest.org Jessica Walder, Certified TOSD Assistant Director, Special Needs Services 973-530-3507 jwalder@jccmetrowest.org Chris Sokolewicz, Certified TOH Adult Day Program Coordinator 973-530-3489 csokolewicz@jccmetrowest.org Amy Koehler Program Assistant 973-530-3536 akoehler@jccmetrowest.org
Meet our Assistant Director‌
Jessica Walder Jessica Walder, Assistant Director of Special Needs Services, is excited to be a part of the Club JCC team. Prior to working at the JCC, Jessica attended Vanderbilt University and studied special education. She spent some time teaching children with disabilities at an elementary school in Nashville, serving as the site leader at a before and after school program, and working with children with and without disabilities in a variety of capacities. Jessica loves working with the families and participants of Club JCC. As the Assistant Director, Jessica has the opportunity to work on programming, outreach, communication with families, and collaborating with other departments within the JCC. She particularly enjoys planning and implementing new and creative programs for our wonderful participants! Jessica lives in Morristown with her dogs, Mocha and Nilla. She enjoys playing kickball, cooking, and spending time with family and friends!
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What people are saying about Club JCC… I feel my daughter is
in good hands.
My son HAD A GREAT TIME and
enjoyed making new friends and HAVING MORE INDEPENDENCE. He felt like he
belonged in society,
where he could have a good time and not be constantly babysat.
A GREAT PROGRAM for teenagers and young adults for socializing and improving social skills through community interaction.
NEW RELATIONSHIPS and old relationships BLOSSOM in this program.
Issue 11 | 2013—2014 JCC MetroWest is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ.
www.jccmetrowest.org JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052