| Winter Spring JANUARY – MAY 2013 Tevet 5773—Sivan 5773
Special Events
Winter-Spring Registration Fair Tuesday, December 11 8:00am-11:30am | Steiner Court Registration Opens Tuesday, December 11 | 8:00am Guest Registration Opens Tuesday, December 18 | 8:00am
Be More
at the JCC. www.jccmetrowest.org
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC Ross Family Campus
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760 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3400 | 973-736-6871 Fax
welcome to JCC MetroWest
departments • talk to us
inside:
executive Alan Feldman Chief Executive Officer • 973-530-3988
general information registration information contact us operating hours saint barnabas wellness institute winter semester registration adler aphasia center
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events for families special saturday hours family fun day family time in the gym parent/child 2 on 2 basketball tournament
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events for preschool preschool alumni pj book club & dinner purim party mother's day shopping madness mitzvah march early childhood center open house
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the children's production company children's fun run junior maccabi games
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events for teens
administrative Florine Peck, Executive Assistant • 973-530-3402 accounting | financial services Stephen Lasser Chief Financial Officer • 973-530-3940 aquatics Kathy Torre, Director • 973-530-3522 camping services Diana Ackerman, Director • 973-929-2901
the children's production company
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jcc maccabi games fourth annual dance-a-thon
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events for adults the gaelen galleries the gaelen juried art show njjff extra! 13th annual jjff jewish playwriting contest studio 3 toast of the town mother's day shopping madness
center for adult enrichment Sharon Gordon, Director • 973-530-3480 center for the arts Carol Berman, Manager • 973-530-3421 center for children, youth & teens Director • 973-929-2922
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center for jewish life Rhonda Lillianthal, Director • 973-530-3519
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membership Marcy Burach, Director • 973-530-3984
early childhood services Michael Reisman • 973-530-3511 fitness Wes Caron, Director • 973-530-3994 marketing Melissa M. Allen, Director • 973-530-3488
special needs Rebecca Gallanter, Director • 973-530-3478
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sports & recreation Sherri Feldscher, Director • 973-530-3425
We are pleased to offer you discounts from local restaurants and retailers in the following towns: East Hanover Livingston Maplewood Millburn
Montclair West Orange Whippany
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Community Perks
JCC Operating Hours Normal Hours Building | Fitness Center, Pools, Gymnasium
Membership Office
Sunday Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday
Sunday Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday
7:00am – 7:00pm 5:30am – 10:00pm 5:30am – 6:00pm 7:00am – 7:00pm
9:00am – 5:00pm 9:00am – 8:00pm 9:00am – 5:00pm 9:00am – 5:00pm
Holiday Hours Building | Fitness Center, Pools, Gymnasium Tuesday, January 1 Monday, March 25 Tuesday, March 26 Monday, May 27 Thursday, July 4
New Year’s Day Erev Passover, (1st Seder) Passover, Day 1 (2nd Seder) Memorial Day Independence Day
7:00am-7:00pm 5:30am-3:00pm CLOSED 7:00am-7:00pm 7:00am-7:00pm
Programs | Early Childhood, Kids Club, Senior Adults, Special Needs & all other JCC Programs Please check with the individual program area to learn of any special holiday hours and program closings. JCC MetroWest • Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC • 760 Northfield Avenue • West Orange, NJ • 973-530-3400 • www.jccmetrowest.org JCC MetroWest is a beneficiary agency of United Jewish Communities of MetroWest New Jersey.
E N JOY MORE F U N W I T H FA M I LY & F R I E N DS AT TH E J CC !
Special Saturday Winter Hours December 1 - March 9 Saturdays Open Until 9:00pm While Shabbat ends early, the JCC will stay open until 9:00pm on Saturdays. Come join us for Fitness, Swim, Gym & Indoor Track. Questions? Stop by our Membership Office or call 973-530-3443.
Events For Families
Special Saturday WINTER HOURS
Family FUN DAY Sunday, April 28 • 2:00am-4:00pm
December 1 - March 9 Saturdays Open Until 9:00pm While Shabbat ends early, the JCC will stay open until 9:00pm on Saturdays. Come join us for Fitness, Swim, Gym & Indoor Track. Questions? Stop by our Membership Office or call 973-530-3443.
JOIN US FOR Family
in the Gym
Spend Time Together and Have Fun! Our gym will be transformed into a family fun center which will include a giant gymnastics obstacle course, moon bounce, sports activities, scooters, races, and more. This program is FREE and you do not have to pre-register – just show up!
Find Out More! Sherri Feldscher | 973-530-3425 | sfeldscher@jccmetrowest.org
Time Parent/Child 2 on 2 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Badminton | Obstacle Course Kan Jam | Ga Ga | Pickleball
Sunday, April 7
No Fee & No Advance Registration Necessary
Grades 1-2 • 1:00pm-4:00pm Grades 3-4 • 4:30pm-7:00pm
Spend some quality time with your children in the Margulis Gymnasium! Parents and their preschool and grade school children are invited to join the Sports & Recreation staff for some family fun in the Margulis Gymnasium. Our staff will set up the equipment you’ll need and get you started.
Interested? Check the current Margulis Gym calendar for days and time. Questions? Contact Sherri Feldscher at 973-530-3425 (sfeldscher@).
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For Families with Children Ages 2-7
Events for Families
Sunday, April 14 Grades 5-6 • 1:00pm-4:00pm Just because the basketball season has come to an end, that doesn’t mean that the playing has to stop! Come participate in JCC Metrowest’s 2nd Annual Parent and Child 2 on 2 Basketball Tournament. Fee Includes: T-shirt | 3 Games (minimum) Must Pre-Register by Friday, March 22 Find Out More! Sherri Feldscher | 973-530-3425 sfeldscher@jccmetrowest.org
JCC MetroWest • Your Jewish Community Center
Events For Preschool Save the Date Preschool Alumni PJ Book Club & Dinner
Save the Date
Wednesday, January 9 | 6:00pm-7:30pm Jewish Learning doesn’t need to end because your preschool days are over. Re-connect with old friends over PJ Library books and pizza. Find Out More! Diane Spitzmiller | 973-530-3420 dspitzmiller@jccmetrowest.org
Sunday, April 28 Family Fun Day Kid Friendly Walk-A-Thon For more information, contact Katy Strulson, 973-530-3915 (kstrulson@jccmetrowest.org).
Save the Date Purim Party Monday, February 25 Join us for a Purim Party where we will listen to the Purim story together and march in a parade. Don’t forget to wear your favorite costume!
Official healthcare partner of JCC MetroWest
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Open House
Join Us! Tuesday, January 15 Save the Date
Mother’s Day Shopping Madness Friday, April 26 9:00am-3:00pm Cooperman JCC, West Orange
• Variety of vendors • Mother’s Day gifts • Teacher gifts • Jewelry • Judaica • Children’s clothes • Decorator selection
and much more!
Sponsored by the Fundraising Committee of the Early Childhood Department
For more information, contact Grace Kaplan 973-530-3468 (gkaplan@jccmetrowest.org)
(@jccmetrowest.org) • www.jccmetrowest.org
Morning Session: 10:00am-11:00am Evening Session: 7:30pm-8:30pm Join other new families interested in learning about our Early Childhood Program for 2s, 3s, 4s and Kindergarten!
Open House will include: • Introduction to our School Programs • Information about our Camp Programs • Questions & Answer Session • Tours of our Facilities For more information, please contact: Grace Kaplan | 973-530-3468 (gkaplan@jccmetrowest.org)
Events for Preschool
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Events For Grade School The Children’s Production Company PROUDLY PRESENTS:
Children's Fun Run Sunday, April 21, 2012 Children ages 5-10 A Fun Run for a Great Start to a Healthy and Fit Life! Join us for a program that includes proper stretching and warm up techniques and other fun fitness test and activities. Each runner will receive a certificate and a medal.
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he timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. Adapted for the stage with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits. AUDITION INFO Mini-Stars • grades K-1 Thursday, January 3 • 3:30pm-4:30pm Sunday, January 6 • 1:00pm-2:00pm Kids-Stars • grades 2-6 Thursday, January 3 • 5:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday, January 8 • 2:30pm-4:30pm
There is a participation fee to be in the show. SHOW INFORMATION: Mini Stars Sunday, March 17 • 1:00pm Kid Stars Thursday, March 14 • 7:00pm Saturday, March 16 • 8:00pm Sunday, March 17 • 3:00pm Tickets: $13 Members/Student/Senior $16 General Public To purchase tickets, please call the Theater Box Office at 1-800-494-TIXS or visit www.boxofficetickets.com/jccmetrowest.
This program is FREE! But pleases pre-register to ensure your spot.
Find Out More! Sherri Feldscher | 973-530-3425 | sfeldscher@jccmetrowest.org
JUNIOR Maccabi Games
Be a Part of the Success! Sunday, May 5, 2012 Philadelphia The Jr. Maccabi Games is a one day event for Jewish boys and girls ages 10-12 years as of May 1, 2013. Tryouts will be held in the following sports: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Baseball, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls swimming. For more information contact Sherri Feldscher 973-530-3424 (sfeldscher@)
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Events for Grade School
JCC MetroWest • Your Jewish Community Center
Events For Teens The Teen Production Company PROUDLY PRESENTS:
Cartoon Page to Broadway Stage
JCC Maccabi Games
Be a Part of the Success! Tryouts begin in December The Maccabi Games are a Jewish Olympic style event in which athletes will travel with us for one week in the summer to compete with other athletes from around the world. Jewish athletes ages 13-16 years (as of July 31, 2013) are eligible to try out out for one of our teams. Tryouts will begin in December. JCC MetroWest will take athletes in the following sports: Boys Baseball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Girls Softball, Boys and Girls Swimming, Boys and Girls Tennis. For more information contact Sherri Feldscher 973-530-3424 (sfeldscher@)
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atch all your favorite cartoons come alive in these hit Broadway spectaculars: The Addams Family, Tarzan, Shrek, Lion King, Li’l Abner, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Annie, Seussical and more!
AUDITION INFO Prepare any song (Happy Birthday is OK!) to sing a cappella. Be prepared to dance. Come either day any time and plan to stay about an hour. Callbacks TBA. *There is a participation fee to be in the show. Teen-Stars • grades 7-12 January 24 • 5:30pm-6:30pm January 27 • 5:00pm-6:00pm Tween-Stars • grades 5-12 March 21 • 5:30pm-6:30pm March 24 • 5:00pm-6:00pm
SHOW INFO: Thursday, May 30 • 7:30pm Sunday, June 2 • 3:00pm Tickets: $15 Members/Student/Senior $18 General To purchase tickets, please call the theater box office at 1-800-494-TIXS or visit www.boxofficetickets.com/jccmetrowest.
(@jccmetrowest.org) • www.jccmetrowest.org
Save the Date Fourth Annual Dance-A-Thon New York State of Mind (in New Jersey!)
Club
JCC MetroWest Special Needs Services
Join us to raise awareness and funds for
Club JCC Special Needs Services Saturday, February 2 7:00pm–11:00pm Snowdate • Saturday, February 9
Dancing Begins • 7:15pm $20 Admission Includes a serving of baked ziti, salad, and drink. Additional snacks available for purchase.
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC | West Orange Registration $20/Person or Raise Donations—Ask Us How! To register, visit www.firstgiving.com/jccmetrowest For more information, contact Rebecca Gallanter, at 973-530-3998 (specialneedsservices@jccmetrowest.org).
Events for Teens
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Events For Adults THE Gaelen
Galleries
Gaelen Gallery East Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Gaelen Gallery West Lautenberg Family Center, Aidekman Campus 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ
Steiner Court and Arts Lobby Showcases Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Roland Exhibition Corridor and Arts Lobby
Save the Date
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Saturday, March 9 • 7:30pm Snow Date: March 23
Call the NJJFF at 973-530-3417 or visit www.njjff.org.
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Contact Lisa Suss, 973-530-3413 (lsuss@jccmetrowest.org).
Save the Date Be Inspired, Educated, and Entertained
THE Gaelen Juried ART SHOW
April 18–April 28, 2013 Join us for our 13th Annual
Area Artists Call for Entries Thirteenth Annual
Gaelen Juried Art Show & Sale Sponsored by the Audrey and Norbert Gaelen Endowment Co-Sponsored by JCC MetroWest
Sunday, May 19 – Sunday, June 23 Lautenberg Family Center • 901 Route 10 East • Whippany, NJ Application available at www.jccmetrowest.org/artgalleries
Deadline: Friday, February 8, 2013 For information or to receive an application, contact Lisa Suss, 973–530–3413 (lsuss@jccmetrowest.org).
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Events for Adults
Call the NJJFF at 973-530-3417 or visit www.njjff.org.
JCC MetroWest • Your Jewish Community Center
Events For Adults Jewish Playwriting CONTEST
COMING SOON Saturday, March 2
February 9, 2013 Join us for the second annual competition of full-length plays with Jewish themes. Three finalists will be given the opportunity to see their play on stage. At the end of the night, the audience will decide which play is the winner.
Find Out More Today! Carol Berman | 973-530-3421 cberman@jccmetrowest.org
Save the Date
Mother’s Day Shopping Madness
Dinner with Open Bar • Door Prizes Raffle Baskets • Auction Entertainment • And More! For more information, contact Katy Strulson at 973–530-3915 (kstrulson@jccmetrowest.org).
o i 3 d u t S TRX o b o m K r e i l l K R
Cooperman JCC, West Orange
• Variety of vendors • Mother’s Day gifts • Teacher gifts • Jewelry • Judaica • Children’s clothes • Decorator selection
and much more!
Sponsored by the Fundraising Committee of the Early Childhood Department
For more information, contact Grace Kaplan 973-530-3468 (gkaplan@jccmetrowest.org)
(@jccmetrowest.org) • www.jccmetrowest.org
Kettlebells
n i g o x b c i k K O JK
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9:00am-3:00pm
ee
Friday, April 26
r Is N F o w A ll
For More Information Visit The Fitness Reception Desk
*Registration Require
Events for Adults
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Saint Barnabas
WELLNESS INSTITUTE
Winter Semester REGISTRATION
We are proud to bring together the premier healthcare provider in the region to our Members and Guests through our partnership with Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
8:00am Tuesday, December 11
The Wellness Institute offers health education, wellness programs and services to our Members and Guests onsite at the Cooperman JCC in West Orange.
Register for classes online
The Navigator Is In (Walk in or by appointment) Heidi Schnapp, MA, CSW, is available onsite in the Wellness Institute office, Monday through Friday. Consider her a liaison between you and the extensive roster of physicians and medical services available at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
Blood Pressure Screening
Guest Registration opens | 8:00am Tuesday, December 18
www.jccmetrowest.org
Click on E-Register
Adler Aphasia Center Adler Aphasia Center at JCC MetroWest
(Walk in) Twice a month (First Tuesday and First and Third Thursday @ 9:30am)
Mini-Nutrition Sessions (By Appointment Only) Deanna Schweighardt, RD of Saint Barnabas Medical Center Outpatient Nutrition Counseling Services
Medical Education Presentations All programs are free of charge, compliments of Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Space is limited and registration is required. For appointments and reservations, please contact Heidi Schnapp, JCC Health Services Navigator, at 973-322-5620 or hschnapp@barnabashealth.org Or visit us on the web http://www.jccmetrowest.org/ wellnessinstitute
• Innovative speech therapy program • Therapeutic environment • Serving people with aphasia of all ages • Caregiver support groups Find Out More Today! Wendy Greenspan | 973-530-3981 wgreenspan@adleraphasiacenter.org