St. Louis JCC 2020 Late Summer Program Guide

2020

Late Summer

Serving our community during this challenging time!

PROGRAM GUIDE

Everyone is welcome at the J

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What a Summer it’s been!

Dear J Family,

It’s been quite a summer, hasn’t it?

We cannot thank you enough for your support and cooperation as we reopened and adjusted our procedures.

With your help, we were able to open our fitness centers and pools, provide personal training and in-person group exercise classes (along with our many virtual fitness offerings), open our Early Childhood Centers, resume Adult Day at the J programming, provide meals through our 613 Catering and Meals on Wheels, reimagine J Day Camps with Summer Fun at the J, offer Family Getaways at Camp Sabra, and host many adult programs through our Center for Jewish Life and Cultural Arts departments.

Our staff is committed to serving you and your families, no matter the challenges thrown our way – and there have been many! We appreciate your feedback and suggestions, too, so keep them coming. Leave us a message at jccstl.com/contact Summer isn’t over yet! We hope you can take advantage of the extra weeks our pools will be open, and that you can join us for one of the many other programs listed in this guide. We have limited spaces left in our Club All Day program to support families whose children will be learning virtually when school starts, and we can even help you register to vote!

We are working hard on our Fall programming, too. We’ve reimagined our Jewish Book and Film Festivals, we will be hosting our J’la (our annual fundraising gala) virtually, and more.

I hope you enjoy the remaining weeks of warm weather, and, as always, hope you and your families stay healthy and safe. Know that the J is here for you, and that we never take for granted your membership or your support.

We’ll continue to get through this challenging time, together.

Sincerely, Lynn Wittels President & CEO lwittels@jccstl.org

Our Mission

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center enriches lives, builds community, promotes inclusivity and creates meaningful Jewish experiences.

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Hours of Operation Monday – Thursday............... 5:30am – 9pm Friday..................................... 5:30am – 6pm Saturday–Sunday....................... 7am – 6pm • Closed for cleaning between 10-11am & 3-4pm • Monday-Friday from 11am-12pm is designated for older members and those with health challenges

Outdoor Pool Monday – Thursday......................... 5:30am–8pm Friday...............................................5:30am-8pm *After Labor Day: Friday.................5:30am-6pm Saturday–Sunday................................. 7am–8pm

Reservations To ensure the best possible experience for all, on-site group exercise classes, lap lanes (indoor and outdoor pools), recreational pool time, basketball, racquetball, pickleball and table tennis require reservations. You can make reservations 48 hours in advance of your desired visit time on our website.

Locations

Staenberg Family Complex

Marilyn Fox Building

I.E. Millstone Campus 2 Millstone Campus Drive St. Louis, MO 63146

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Campus 16801 Baxter Road Chesterfield, MO 63005

INVEST in our Community IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES. HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Your gift to the J ensures that resources remain available for families who need services each year. The J offers assistance to hundreds of families for numerous programs.

Donate online: jccstl.com/give

Contact: Rachel Simoneau rsimoneau@jccstl.org 314.442.3189

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PROGRAMS & MORE 4

Check out our Donor Drive-In

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Voter Registration at the J

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Camp Sabra Family Getaways are a Hit

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A Note from Lynn Wittels, J President & CEO

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Hours & Investing in our Community

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Online Gaming with a Jewish Twist

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Connection, engagement and programming

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Pool Information Outdoor Pool Dates Extended

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Splash Academy Private Swim Lessons Vocal Lessons Youth Personal Training

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The Club All Day

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Volunteering at the J Nishmah Mini Salons Sharsheret Support Group Yoga for Cancer

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St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Film Festival Sunday Friendship - Pool Party Sunday Friendship - Outdoor Movie Cardinals Reminiscence League

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Health & Wellness Information St. Luke’s Services at the J

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Nutrition Coaching Nutrition Consultation Meet the Fitness Managers

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Personal Training Semi-Private Personal Training Small Group Training

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Personal Training Signature Training

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Pilates Studio Group Exercise

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Adult Day at the J Continues to Serve

Connection, engagement and programming during COVID

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Jewish Book & Film Festivals

Festivals will be bringing authors and films to a computer screen near you. Keynote announced!

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Is Intuitive Eating Right for You?

Explore eating philosophies and more with the J’s very own dietician, Jamie.

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John Lewis: Good Trouble Documentary

Watch this civil rights pioneer’s fight for racial and social equality throughout his inspiring life.

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Do You Follow the J?

A look at how our community engages with the J on social media

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Program Listing Key _______________ SFC....Staenberg Family Complex (Creve Coeur) Fox............... Marilyn Fox Building (Chesterfield) $xxm........................................ member pricing $xxp.............................................public pricing

A DONOR DRIVE-IN THANK YOU A Reimagined Night of Gratitude for Our Donors

On Sunday, May 31, the J hosted its first drive-in movie to recognize and honor our donors. The movie, shown on an inflatable screen was, appropriately, Groundhog Day. The event was enjoyed by all.

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5 4 Photo Captions 1. Greg Siwak, J Board Chair, addresses the crowd. You can see from the screen, the audio from the film was accessed via radio.

2. Cars are parked with the assistance of volunteers as people gather at socially acceptable distances.

3. The scene as dusk arrives shortly before the film begins.

4. A short time later, Bill Murray dons the screen in a scene from Groundhog Day as dusk settles into night and people take in the film from their vehicles.

5. Attendees received snack bags as they entered the “drive-in.� jccstl.org | Zoom | Facebook

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Adult Day at the J Tackles Challenges Head On

Connections and In Program staff remained committed during shutdown and show no signs of slowing down since re-opening.

During the past months, our Adult Day at the J program has gone above and beyond to ensure that all participants have felt supported and connected. During our 11-week closure, the ADJ team committed to engage with participants and their families every day - directly, virtually, and through case management to set up outside services if needed.

Team members conducted daily wellness calls for all participants and sent frequent emails and messages to participants and caregivers. While maintaining appropriate distancing, our staff provided no-contact, weekly deliveries of activity packets and supplies to the doorsteps of every participant.

Staff has embraced available technology by offering weekly themes for daily activities for both groups, specific to young adults with disabilities and the senior participants. Private Facebook Groups were created and maintained as a means for helping participants stay connected with staff and their peers. Staff has also utilized these groups to provide families with a valuable communication tool, posting several times daily, seven days per week, in addition to hosting live streaming events.

ADJ reopened its doors on June 8, and has welcomed back 28 individuals for on-site programming, while continuing to provide virtual programs and support to those who remain at home. Live streaming connects the groups to each other.

The ADJ team says the positive feedback shared by the families provide the motivation and inspiration to keep innovating and serving during this challenging time.

What are the Programs of Adult Day at the J? The ADJ is composed of two groups, Connections and the IN Program. CONNECTIONS is a full-day program, which provides social, physical and cognitive stimulation for adults who may require more assistance during the day. Activities include daily exercise, therapeutic art, music therapy, sensory gardening, modified sports, Wii® games, iPad technology, small-specialized groups and intergenerational events.

The IN Program (IN) is for individuals 18 and older with autism spectrum disorder, Down’s Syndrome or other intellectual/developmental disabilities. IN is designed to foster independence and inclusion, and inspire young adults with disabilities to achieve their personal goals. IN aims to maximize the person’s experience by offering a full day of activities geared toward skill building within a structured group. It offers a variety of trained professionals offering unique services such as personal fitness training, Tai Chi, aquatics, yoga, music therapy, horticulture therapy, pet therapy, and a multitude of skill-building volunteer activities.

If you would like more information on either CONNECTIONS or the IN Program, please contact Kristen Conard at 314.442.3261 or kconard@jccstl.org

If you would like to help support Adult Day at the J, visit jccstl.com/give (Left) Adult Day at the J Activity Assistant Cynthia Wyatt leads a program via Zoom for the Connections and IN Programs participants.

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How has the ADJ Handled Covid?

Conducted and coordinated over 540 hours of virtual programming, more than 180 hours of exercise, 36 hours of music therapy sessions, 100 hours of cognitive/ reminiscence programming and 130 hours of STEAM activities.

This included: two weekly music therapy sessions...group

Reminiscence discussions...themed trivia...Friday dance party...Shabbat service...two weekly Tai Chi sessions...

Chair Yoga...three weekly Zumba classes...STEAM activities...three weekly art expression activities...social skill builder sessions...book club sessions...mindfulness & meditation sessions...and so much more!

While some participants have been able to return to the J since we reopened, many have not. The impact the staff of the ADJ has made is beyond quantifying. This is just a sampling of comments from the families of participants of both programs. It easy to see the impact this amazing team was and is continuing to have in the community.

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Although in mid-March, for several reasons, we had asked to put Bob’s membership on hold, you kindly included him in the virtual Connections program you started. I think he began participating on Zoom a month or more ago, and he has enjoyed some of the activities very much! His favorites have been the exercise classes, the travelogues that have been put together by Cathy and others, Cynthia’s meditation and chair yoga, and the quiz-type sessions. All good, and all creative!”

(names withheld)

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“Hello, Ashley and Kristen,

Kristen, Ashley and Team, You guys are just incredible! I can’t believe all that you do for the adults. I didn’t know why we got packets, but then I realized it came from you guys.

You are the best!!!

Thank you so much,

“We are extremely grateful for the amazing commitment and support we continue to receive from your team during this time!!! Your virtual meetings and activities have been absolutely wonderful! These video conferencing activities have helped keep Matthew connected and active during these difficult times!”

“Bob looks forward to getting the schedule each day, which adds some much-needed structure to his day. We thank you very much for that! He has needed that more than we realized, especially during this unusual health crisis when it’s unsafe to try to follow our old, comfortable routines.” jccstl.org | Zoom | Facebook

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Program Highlight Jewish Book Festival and Jewish Film Festival will Present Back-to-Back, Virtually JBF Keynote Announced and for first time the Book & Film Festivals Set to Go Viral this November For 41 years, the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival has brought hundreds of authors to our stage and welcomed thousands of people to the J for thought-provoking discussions, side-aching laughs and illuminating stories.

For 24 years, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival has shown national and international cinema at partnering theatres. These films have explored universal issues through traditional Jewish values, opposing viewpoints and new perspectives.

During this surreal time, who better to kick off these exciting weeks than a Hollywood director? While the characters in Men in Black are out saving the world, the man behind the film series, Barry Sonnefeld, will serve as the keynote presenter for the Jewish Book Festival.The TV and film director graces our screen on Sunday, November 1 to discuss his new book, Call Your Mother: Memoirs of a Neurotic Filmmaker.

In his memoir, Mr. Sonnefeld traces his idiosyncratic upbringing in New York City, his break into film as a cinematographer with the Coen brothers, and his unexpected career as the director behind such huge film franchises as The Addams Family and Men in Black, Get Shorty, Pushing Daisies and A Series of Unfortunate Events.

In addition to Mr. Sonnefeld, you can “tune-in” to see other authors who will be available for viewing from the comfort and safety of your own homes including Festival-favorite Ron Balson (Eli’s Promise), New York Times bestselling author Sarah Paretsky (Dead Land), Good Morning America host Joan Lunden (Why Did I Come into This Room?) and the Festival will close on Sunday, November 8 with another Festival-favorite, Bruce Feiler (Life is in the Transitions).

Premiering Monday, November 9, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival features 12 films, produced all over the world.

Highlights of this year’s Festival include Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles, a focus on the tradition of Fiddler on the Roof. It is a look at how the icon of the stage and screen was born and includes excerpts of performances, from suburban middle schools in the U.S. to grand theatres in Japan.

Also taking to the screen is The Spy Behind Home Plate, which tells the story of Morris “Moe” Berg, the enigmatic and brilliant Jewish baseball player who played during MLB’s “Golden Age” in the 1920s and 1930s, but also worked for the Office of Strategic Services, spying in Europe and playing a prominent role in America’s efforts to undermine the German atomic bomb program.

Take advantage of this virtual format to create a theme around each session or film! We’re keeping some of your favorite festival traditions alive, including raffle sales with fantastic prizes, courtesy of our community partners.

The Fall Premier Pass, which grants access to all St. Louis Jewish Book Festival authors through December 31 is only $95. For the first time, an all-access Jewish Film Festival pass is also being offered, also for $95. Fall Premier Passes, Jewish Film Festival passes, and individual tickets for each Festival go on sale in early September.

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Festival Lineup

Scheduled to Appear

Breaking Bread Crescendo Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles Golda Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds: The Conductor Zubin Mehta Holy Science Incitement Love in Suspenders Oliver Sacks: His Own Life Shared Legacies The Spy Behind Home Plate When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

For more information on each Festival: stljewishbookfestival.org stljewishfilmfestival.org @thejstl_arts facebook.com/groups/culturalartsattheJ jccstl.org | Zoom | Facebook

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Is Intuitive Eating Right For You? Registered Dietitian Jamie Livaudais explores eating philosophies and more in online videos in the J Fitness & Personal Training Facebook Group More than a year ago, the J expanded its fitness and wellness services with Nutrition Coaching, made possible by the addition of Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer, Jamie Livaudais.

Throughout the period since the coronavirus hit, Jamie has used Facebook as a primary source for her nutritional advice and wisdom. Being at home for such long periods unchecked with whatever food is in the house challenged many of us over the past months. Jamie has offered ideas and tips and on how to stay true to yourself when it comes to food.

One of Jamie’s popular Facebook topics has been introducing her own nutrition philosophy, intuitive eating. This form of eating is an approach to health and food that has nothing to do with diets, meal plans, discipline or willpower. Its basis is it to teach someone how to get in touch with their body cues, such as hunger, fullness and satisfaction with an eventual outcome of learning to trust your body around food.

As a dietitian, Jamie is keenly aware that not everyone is necessarily ready for every aspect of intuitive eating, especially the first few times she may meet with them. One mental block that often has to be overcome is to reiterate that that while intuitive eating is a (potentially very healthy) practice, it is not weight loss centered. However, that does not mean that weight loss shouldn’t be a secondary goal, and often one will find that there may be weight loss as a result from new healthier habits.

When mapping out this plan with clients, she brings some “nonnegotiable” intuitive eating strategies into working towards a

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client’s goals. “I consider these to be nutrition basics, which is essentially, understanding how your body reacts to the foods that you put in it, as well as what your body’s signs are to tell you what and how much nourishment you need. This is where balancing protein, fat and carbohydrate foods and the hunger fullness scale come in,” she says (scale is below).

What does this mean in terms of practical use? Think balancing

quality AND quantity of food. Everyone is different so a plan set for one person will most likely never be a complete match for someone else. She takes each individual’s habits as a guide for what they need to improve upon.

In Practice For example, maybe someone has no knowledge of what food quality is or has gotten into the habit of getting fast food most days just because it’s easy.

This requires starting at the basics by creating more meals at home, getting at least a vegetable or two each day, lowering processed carbs/ added sugars, and ensuring that they are adding lean protein at snacks instead of just reaching for the chips.

From the opposite end of the spectrum, say someone eats only nutrient-dense foods and is hyperaware of the quality of their food. However, they don’t know how to eat a “bad” food without going overboard on portion. This would be a matter of getting more balance in the diet and reintroducing small portions of their favorite foods regularly, so they no longer feel that “all or nothing” mentality.

For yourself, take an in-depth look into your eating habits.

Everyone (more than likely) knows they can improve on some aspect of their nutrition. Some weak areas may be regularly skipping meals, eating out too often, or not knowing how add in more indulgent foods without going overboard. Once you identify what needs to improve, work in small goals, but not too many at a time, and give yourself some grace to know that a failed goal just means you gained a learning experience.

If you are looking for help in finding balance in your nutrition, you can contact Jamie for guidance. Whether you’re new to your journey or you’ve hit a plateau, she can assist and support the direction you want to go. The J’s Nutrition Coaching is behavior modification and teaches you how to eat well for your body, not dictating what to eat. Jamie has appointments available both online and in person. She is also available as a personal trainer at SFC. To get started, contact her at jlivaudais@jccstl.org or at 314.442.3452.

Catch her nutrition tips on Facebook in the J’s group “Fitness and Personal Training at the J” where she posts clips multiple times a week and just wants to make eating healthy and fun!

Signature Training Gets a Refreshed Schedule Beginning this month, the SFC Signature Training schedule has been streamlined so its easier to find a small group that’s right for you. Small group training is a great opportunity to make friends, be accountable and be motivated by others in the group.

Some of the long-standing classes remain, of course, such as Box Your B.E.S.T. with Joe Ryan and ongoing classes with Jason Davis. However, some have been renamed, so make sure to check the times and days for your class preference.

Monday

7am 12pm

5pm

Tuesday 5:30am 12pm

5pm

6pm

F.I.T. – Fun Intense Training Performance Training Max Burn

Jamie Jason Max

Max Burn Performance Training J Force Outdoor Blast

Jerry Jason Jason Jason

Wednesday

7am F.I.T. – Fun Intense Training 12pm Performance Training

5pm Box Your B.E.S.T.

Sabra Jason Joe

Thursday 5:30am 12pm

5pm

6pm

Max Burn Performance Training J Force Outdoor Blast

Jerry Jason Jason Jason

Friday

7am 12pm

F.I.T. – Fun Intense Training Box Your B.E.S.T.

Sabra Joe

Saturday

8am

Shape Up

Sabra

Sunday 12pm

Box Your B.E.S.T.

Joe

Find Our Fitness Team Online! jccstl.com/virtual

On Facebook: Group Ex at the J Connect with Group Ex instructors, keep up with our latest virtual classes and more!

Fitness and Personal Training at the J Fitness tips, trainer support and more!

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John Lewis: Good Trouble Film Next Opportunity to Experience the J Drive-In Civil Rights pioneer John Lewis film coming to the J, presented by JCRC, the Newmark Institute and Cultural Leadership About the Screening

About the Space

Congressman John Lewis who passed away in July was an icon in the civil rights movement who led the nonviolent movement for voting rights.

The screening will take place at the J on the north lot of the I.E. Millstone Campus. The north lot will open at 7:15pm for an 8:00pm

The J along with the Newmark Institute at the JCRC and Cultural Leadership will present John Lewis: Good Trouble in a drive-in setting on the I.E. Millstone Campus in Creve Coeur on Sunday, August 23 at 8:00pm.

Location: The J - St. Louis Staenberg Family Campus

2 Millstone Campus Drive

St. Louis, MO, 63146

SOLD OUT

About the Movie The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ long-standing prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade for racial and social equality. The documentary illuminates the 80-year-old Congressman’s life as it chronicles the moments on the extraordinary journey that have shaped his place in history and make him such a galvanizing figure today as protests circle the globe.

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Notary Services will be available outside the Staenberg Family Complex - Fitness & Wellness entrance every Sunday in September from 12:00-2:00pm.

• Sunday, September 6 • Sunday, September 13 • Sunday, September 20 • Sunday, September 27

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Camp Sabra Family Getaways are a Hit Throughout July, families got the chance to spend time at Camp Sabra - and they had a blast!

Here’s a peek at just a few of the activities.

Social Media By the Numbers During the pandemic, J Members have engaged with the J through hours of produced content, virtual classes and live events on our social media. If you aren’t following us, we wish you would!

16,800 Views 549 Hours of Video Watched 168 Subscribers

812 Total Followers More than 150 NEW Followers between three J accounts More than

22,000

Video Views 2,578 Facebook Group Members 428 new Facebook Likes 9 new Facebook Groups

More meetings than we can count! jccstl.org | Zoom | Facebook

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Online Gaming for Teens with a Jewish Twist

Lost Tribe Esports (LTE) is

revolutionizing how we connect with the next generation, building teen engagement with Jewish communal life through online and in-person events.

We’re excited to offer our St. Louis teens this platform to connect and game!

LTE’s online platform provides our community with unlimited access for teens (ages 13 and up) to a range of safe, monitored, online, esports-based connections.

What is Lost Tribe Esports: • A 24/7 gaming and social hub for teens. Our J has a ‘home base’ on LTE’s private Discord* server • Unlimited access for our J’s teens to congregate virtually

How does it work?

• Teens sign up via a custom link that leads directly to our home base (it’s quick and easy).

• There, they socialize with peers from our community and find partners for gaming.

• They can also branch out to other channels within the Lost Tribe Esports server, connecting and gaming with Jewish peers from around the world.

Free Services: • 24/7 Online Gaming/Social Hub • Online Tournaments ඈඈ “One-and-done” online tournaments in a variety of non-shooter games, offered two-three times weekly ඈඈ No fee ඈඈ Teens register in advance; enter virtual lobby 30 minutes before kickoff to claim spot in tournament ඈඈ Duration: approximately three hours • Lost Tribe Minecraft Servers ඈඈ LTE hosts several Minecraft servers, allowing groups of teens and their friends play together with their own set of rules. ඈඈ Meet, play, create, and cooperate with Jewish peers from our J and other JCCs that share the Lost Tribe Minecraft server

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How does this promote Jewish Values:

• Promote informal Jewish learning, including Jewish values-infused gaming rules; “Game to Give,” tzedakah opportunities; and more • Build new Jewish relationships, as teens engage actively with Jewish peers from around the world • Help keep teens engaged with their Jewish friends and their connection to their community during COVID-19 shutdown and beyond

Discord & Safety: What is Discord?

• Discord is an instant messaging platform (similar to Slack), for online gamers. LTE uses it to connect teens through voice and text chat rooms. The J will have a private channel to serve as a home base online connecting our community.

• The server also contains various channels dedicated to teens’ favorite games, which helps encourage participation.

What do teens do on Discord?

• Communicate! Voice chat, text chat, and video chat • Connect with Jewish teens locally, and globally

Programming

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Aquatics

Aquatics Information Aquatics Director & SFC Heather Cheseman, 314.442.3296, hcheseman@jccstl.org Fox Building Aquatics Director Shyanne Martin, 314.442.3495, smartin@jccstl.org

Staenberg Family Complex & Marilyn Fox Building Hours and Activities All pools will be open; however, our capacity is limited by county guidelines. Reservations for lap swimming, water walking (SFC) and recreational pool time are required. Unfortunately we are also unable to open the water features at this time, but the slide and diving board will be open at the outdoor pools.

The closing dates for the outdoor pools at both J locations has been pushed back until at least September 20, with the possibility of going longer (to be determined).

Lap Swimming

Outdoor Pools

Monday – Thursday......................... 5:30am–8pm Friday...............................................5:30am-8pm *After Labor Day: Friday.................5:30am-6pm Saturday–Sunday................................. 7am–8pm

Indoor Pools Annual Maintenance Our indoor pools will be closed for routine annual maintenance during the following times: SFC 8/17 - 9/7 Fox 8/24 - 9/7

Water Walking (SFC indoor pool only) By reservation 5:30am-9:30am & 11am-12pm 15

OUTDOOR POOL SEASON EXTENDED

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Lap swim/water walking (SFC) will be available by reservation, one person per lane. We are unable to reserve specific lanes.

Outdoor Pools SFC: 5:30-9:30am Fox: 7-9:30am Indoor Pools Throughout the day, while open, excludes hours closed for cleaning (10-11am & 3-4pm).

Recreational Swim Outdoor pools: by reservation, for two-hour blocks from 11am8pm, except during the hours the building is closed for cleaning.

The two hour blocks are: 11am–1pm 1–3pm 4–6pm 6–8pm

Splash Academy

Private Lessons Available Splash Academy is an all-encompassing, learn-to-swim program for all ages, designed to create confident, strong and lifelong swimmers, starting at age six months.

Instructors are trained to offer compassion-based instruction, positive reinforcement and encouragement each step of the way.

The program provides more opportunity for skill/level progression, regular feedback and accomplishment awards for swimmers as they progress through the “fishy” levels.

There are three broad areas of J Splash Academy: 1. Introduction to Water & Water Safety Skills 2. Basic Swimming Skills 3. Competitive Swimming Techniques

Private Swim Lessons Available at both J locations

All ages

Lessons are customized to your needs and skill level – whether getting used to the water, learning to swim or developing a challenging workout. The more you want to learn the more you save!

• All lessons are 30 minutes • Private lessons are by appointment only • *Lessons must be used within six months of purchase date.

Contact: Heather Cheseman, 314.442.3296, hcheseman@jccstl.org (SFC) Shyanne Martin, 314.442.3495, smartin@jccstl.org (Fox)

SFC or Fox Private Lessons: (2 participants) One lesson Five lessons Ten lessons SAVE $20

$26m/$36p $125m/$175p $240m/$340p

Semi-Private Lessons: (2 participants) One lesson Five lessons Ten lessons SAVE $20

$31m/$41p $150m/$200p $290m/$390p

Private Vocal Lessons (Virtual) with Michelle Fritz

ONLINE

Youth Personal Training

ON-SITE

Grades 3-12 Enhance your vocal abilities, work on range and find what fits your style and ability in this one-on-one virtual setting.

Mrs. Fritz is a local vocal and piano teacher, whose loved working as the J’s Youth Theatre musical director. She holds a degree in Music Performance with a major concentration in voice and a minor in piano. She has several years experience teaching private voice lessons.

Contact: Amber Franek, 314.442.3239, afranek@jccstl.org Platform: Zoom By appointment

12 and older Our certified personal trainers are here to help your child fall in love with fitness! Getting into a fitness training program and staying active can help your son or daughter in immeasurable ways. From their self-confidence, to helping avoid chronic disease and even academic achievement, children who get into physical activity early are inclined to have a positive outlook on fitness and make it part of their long-term routine. Let our trainers put together an action plan where the benefits may include several of the following: • • • • • •

general health preventing injuries having a healthy body image promoting positive mental health building strong bones and muscles affecting a child’s academic achievement by improving concentration, memory and classroom behavior • helping to avoid burnout by making fitness fun • specialized conditioning for sports or other activities • creating a lifelong association of enjoyment and fitness Programs may include cardiovascular exercises, resistance and functional training and/or stretching, all with an individualized, goal-oriented focus.

Contact: Bernie Suddarth, 314.442.3452, bsuddarth@jccstl.org (SFC) Andy Hayes, 314.442.3147, ahayes@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC & Fox By appointment 55 min & 30 min sessions Call for pricing; Package discounts available

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ON-SITE

Safety. Space. Structure. Supervision.

Let us provide a safe, supervised virtual learning space for your children so that you can return to work. We know parents are worried about the coming school year. In particular, if your child’s school is starting virtually, you are likely wondering how you will manage your workload while supervising your child’s school day.

The J is here to help.

The Club All Day is a program designed to help families with schoolaged children who will be going to school virtually this fall (whether full- or part-time). We will offer supervision and structure during the school day, plus appropriate breaks for lunch, snack and “recess.”

You can feel good knowing that your child is supervised and can be with other children while you are free to work.

Times

Creve Coeur

K-5th (may open to middle school if space permits) August 24 - October 23

Chesterfield

The Club All Day

7:30am3:30pm 3:30pm6:00pm 7:30pm2:45pm 2:45pm6:00pm

Days Per Week

Weekly Rate Member

Weekly Rate Public

5

$200

$225

4

$175

$197

3

$145

$163

5

$65

$73

4

$57

$64

3

$47

$53

5

$180

$202

4

$157

$177

3

$131

$147

5

$85

$96

4

$75

$84

3

$61

$69

About The Club All Day: • COVID-19 protocols including health screening of adult staff and students, mask requirements and enhanced sanitation • Students appropriately distanced in small groups • Literacy and reading tutoring available through Oasis • Study breaks and activities throughout the day • Students must bring their own hardware: laptop/ Chromebook, headphones, etc.

• Secure, independent WiFi network • Limited one-on-one support available for students with disabilities • Option to purchase lunch Due to distancing requirements, capacity is limited for this program, therefore submission of an application does not guarantee admission. Priority will be given to J members who register for five days/week. If your application is not accepted, your $50 application fee will be refunded.

Contact: Connor Flood, 314.442.3198, cflood@jccstl.org (SFC) Jessica Bauer, 314.442.3431, jbauer@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC & Fox Mon-Fri 8/24-10/23 Minimum 3 days per week See pricing chart for times and rates

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Adult Programs Make a Difference - Volunteer!

We’ll help you find the right fit in becoming a J volunteer. The role played by volunteers is vital in helping us deliver our excellent programs. Thousands of hours are donated annually for which we are grateful. Volunteers must be 16 years of age and older, or ages 9-15 with adult supervision.

To become a volunteer, contact: Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164, srhea@jccstl.org or you can also visit jccstl.com/support/volunteer

Garden of Eden Volunteers

Sharsheret Virtual Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group

ONLINE

Yoga for Cancer

ONLINE

Adult This monthly group provides support, connection and education to women in the St. Louis Jewish community who have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer and are anywhere along their treatment path – before, during, or post treatment.

Newcomers are always welcome along with female family and friends. Sessions are facilitated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sharsheret Supports is a collaborative project of Nishmah and the National Sharsheret organization.

Contact: Debbi Braunstein, 314.442.3266, dbraunstein@jccstl.org Platform: Zoom Wed, 6/17, 7/15, 7/29 6:15-7:30pm Free More information is available on monthly support groups, including other Sharsheret support programs available.

ON-SITE

16 and older or 15 and younger w/adult Volunteers tend to the garden and harvest the fresh produce that is then donated to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry from March through November.

SFC Sun, Mon & Thu, March-November 8-11am

Nishmah Mini Salons: A Summer Series

ONLINE

Adult Join Nishmah for a series of engaging conversations led by inspiring facilitators, including former Nishmah Director Sara Winkelman, local psychotherapist and social worker Carly Sparks (MSW, LCSW), and more! We will cover a range of topics that speak to what our community most wants to discuss during this current moment; and, in an effort to respond in real time to our rapidly changing world, we will not be setting all of our topics and speakers at once. Be sure to check nishmah.org and Nishmah’s Facebook group regularly for updated information, and to register.

Contact: Larisa Klebe, lklebe@jccstl.org, 314.442.3111 Platform: Zoom (registration required) Wed, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/12 7:30-8:10pm Free More info/registration: nishmah.org and Nishmah’s Facebook Group.

Adult This yoga methodology teaches interventions for cancer patients and survivors. Interventions are an effective and safe complementary modality that can help manage symptoms and side effects, as well as help improve health outcomes. Classes are gentle and restorative and focus on the foundation of movement and breath and the special needs of cancer patients or survivors.

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Festivals are going virtual this fall

Coming this fall, the ST. LOUIS JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL & ST. LOUIS JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL will be held virtually. You’ll be able to enjoy, relax and learn about great authors and enjoy and immerse yourself in wonderful films from the comfort of your own home. Details will be coming soon for our authors, including the keynote speaker, as well as all the films that will be featured. If you’d like to become a sponsor of either festival, reach out to Zelda Sparks at zsparks@jccstl.org or 314.442.3169.

November 1-8

Keynote Speaker

Sunday Friendship

Explore St. Louis and make new friends with this social group for adults with disabilities. We plan fun events each year. Participants set interpersonal and independence goals to work on at each activity. Trained staff help the participant to work toward and achieve his or her goals. This group runs on a 1:5 ratio and participants should not display aggressive behavior. Participants who need 1:1 assistance must be accompanied by their own staff. Sponsored by the Productive Living Board.

Sunday Friendship Pool Party

Adult Enjoy an afternoon of splashing around outside with your friends!

We will offer a nice cold treat. Meet in the Fitness & Wellness lobby with your swimsuit on and towel in hand before heading over to the pool. This activity is limited to 25 participants; concessions will be closed.

Contact is Valentina Emiliani, 314.442.3166, vemiliani@jccstl.org SFC 8/23 1-3pm $17m/$20p All participants must be able to wear a mask.

Sunday Friendship Outdoor Movie

Adult In the 1950s, watching movies from your car, or just bringing your TV out to the yard, was normal and a great entertainment.

The great thing about Covid-19, is that it has reminded us how to spend time outside! Join us to watch Shazam! Please consider the weather and dress accordingly, and meet at the Day Camp Pavilion. Refreshments will be provided. This activity is limited to 40 participants.

Contact is Valentina Emiliani, 314.442.3166, vemiliani@jccstl.org SFC 9/13 7-10pm $17m/$20p All participants must be able to wear a mask.

November 9-15

Ticket information coming soon.

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Alzheimer’s Association Virtual Cardinals Reminiscence League

ONLINE

Adult For all who would like to join in the conversation about our beloved St. Louis Cardinals, you’re invited. This “sports reminiscence therapy” is under the umbrella of socialization programs where those showing signs of dementia are able to engage with others who share their passion, as colorful memories may emerge. Hosted by Adult Day at the J, and led by author and baseball enthusiast, Alan Spector.

Contact: Ashley Stockman, 314.442.3245, astockman@jccstl.org Platform: Zoom

(Meeting ID: 327 999 4510 / Password: 4423248) Mon, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26 3-4pm Free

Racquetball Badminton Table Tennis Basketball

Health & Wellness WELCOME BACK!

Please follow our new guideline to make this a great experience for all.

• Make reservations at jccstl.com/reservations • Wash your hands before and after your workout • Clean the equipment before and after use • Limit your workout to one hour • Maintain a distance of at least six feet between you and others • Use the designated stairs for entering and leaving the fitness center • The track is available for WALKING. Please stay single file and maintain a six foot distance from other walkers.

J Massage & Spa Massage services will return soon. We look forward to offering these services again soon.

are now available. Reservations are required. Number of participants may be limited.

St. Luke’s Services at the J

ON-SITE

Physical Therapy & Cancer Rehabilitation Services Tired of the aches and pains of everyday activities? St. Luke’s Hospital brings members of the J and the St. Louis community quality services to help alleviate your discomfort or injury at the Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur.

Physical Therapy St. Luke's physical therapy is designed to reduce pain, restore motion, improve balance, strengthen muscles and retrain an individual to perform their activities of daily living such as walking, stair-climbing, leisure activities and work. Our therapists evaluate and treat clients with the goal of returning them to the highest level of physical functioning.

Cancer Rehabilitation Services We also offer the St. Luke's Cancer Rehabilitation Program.

Take advantage of compassionate and customized programs that can help minimize or eliminate symptoms such as pain, fatigue, loss of strength, cognitive impairment, sleep difficulties, nutrition problems, depression and anxiety that may come with treatment.

SFC - Creve Coeur Phone: 314.442.3237 Fax: 314.692.8759 jccstl.org | Zoom | Facebook

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Nutrition Coaching

HAVE A QUESTION? WANT TO LEARN HOW TO USE THE FITNESS CENTER? READY FOR A STRENGTH TRAINING OR ON-SITE or ONLINE WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM? QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR NEW GUIDELINES?

Adult & 15 and younger (accompanied by parent or guardian) The J is excited to have a Registered Dietitian on staff who can offer personalized and in-depth nutrition coaching. Registered dietitians are experts and have studied the most science-based approaches to improving your health through the foods you eat. Nutrition coaching is a behavior modification and teaches the tools needed to eat well, not just telling you what to eat. There are so many reasons to meet with our registered dietician…

To bust through a plateau towards your fitness goal If you struggling to lose or gain weight If you feel stuck in your current eating habits You’ve tried diets and nothing seems to work You’re overwhelmed or confused by online nutrition information You want to avoid or stop taking certain medications You want to improve sports performance or create more efficient workouts What you get out of the sessions: Whether interested in weight management, performance nutrition, a healthier lifestyle, or medical nutrition therapy, schedule to meet with Jamie, our new registered dietician.

Contact: Bernie Suddarth, 314.442.3452, bsuddarth@jccstl.org SFC & Fox By appointment Call for pricing; Package discounts available Initial session and assessment is 90 minutes Follow-up sessions may be 30 or 60 minutes

Nutrition Consultation

Fitness Management Staff

Bernie Suddarth Fitness Director

Andy Hayes Fox Fitness Manager

Priscilla Westbrooks Group Exercise Manager

ON-SITE or ONLINE

Adult & 15 and younger (accompanied by parent or guardian) Nutrition Coaching has begun at the J! If you’re not quite sure if it’s for you, see for yourself how you can benefit. Meet with Jaime, our registered dietitian, and find out exactly what a session entails and how you’ll feel the effects. During this free 20-minute preview, you may discover this is the perfect way to boost your goals and that it’s a great compliment to your workout!

SFC & Fox By appointment 20 min sessions Free This program does not replace our initial nutrition coaching session, and as such, no educational, handouts, or nutritional plans will be discussed during this consultation.

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Our professionally certified personal training staff is secondto none! Our staff offers numerous areas of expertise and innovative personal and group training to meet the fitness needs of our members. Experience personal training at the J and you also get a fan, a motivator, a friend and your biggest wellness advocate! Our management staff can work with you to make sure have the best chance possible to succeed.

Managers will get you setup with who they believe will be your best motivator and lead to your fitness goals.

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Jason Davis SFC Asst. Fitness Manager

Schedule your FREE Fitness Consultation SFC - Bernie Suddarth, 314.442.3452 Fox - Andy Hayes, 314.442.3147

Sabra Boes SFC Asst. Fitness Manager

Personal Training

ON-SITE or ONLINE

12 and older Our certified personal trainers are here to help you achieve your goals! Whether it’s increasing muscle mass or metabolism; general health or rehabbing, we want to make you healthier. No matter your goal(s), we’ll put together the correct plan of action for you! Personal training can be beneficial in so many ways, whether it’s for: • • • • • • • • • • •

general health balance stability sports performance injury prevention/rehabilitation increase muscle mass special event conditioning (triathlon, marathon, 5K, 10K) prenatal fitness special needs weight loss or just simply wanting to feel great!

Programs may include cardiovascular exercises, resistance, functional training and/or stretching, all with an individualized, goal-oriented focus.

Contact: Bernie Suddarth, 314.442.3452, bsuddarth@jccstl.org (SFC) Andy Hayes, 314.442.3147, ahayes@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC & Fox By appointment 55 min & 30 min sessions Call for pricing; Package discounts available

ON-SITE Semi-Private Personal Training (2-3 people)

ON-SITE

12 and older Share your love of training with a friend or family member.

You can both improve your fitness levels and quality of life with a challenging, goal-oriented, customized fitness program.

Training with a peer offers benefits in motivation, dedication and commitment! Create small challenges as you train with your partner as you reach new heights!

Contact: Bernie Suddarth, 314.442.3452, bsuddarth@jccstl.org (SFC) Andy Hayes, 314.442.3147, ahayes@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC & Fox By appointment, 55 min Call for pricing; Package discounts available

Private Small Group Personal Training (4-6 people)

Personal Training Clients

If you book an appointment with a personal trainer, you do not have to make a reservation to come in.

12 and older This fun and motivating format brings together you and at least three others, along with a certified personal trainer who can challenge the group accordingly. Trainers will assess everyone’s strengths and needs, offer up workouts that challenge the group, while allowing each member to achieve his/her own fitness goals. Group training instills camaraderie, competition and, of course, RESULTS! Contact: Bernie Suddarth, 314.442.3452, bsuddarth@jccstl.org (SFC) Andy Hayes, 314.442.3147, ahayes@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC & Fox By appointment, 55 min Groups must be 4-6 people & include one or two sessions per week over four weeks jccstl.org | Zoom | Facebook

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ON-SITE

Signature Training

16 and older Why Signature Training (Small Group Training)?

Small group training offers an affordable path for clients to take advantage of a trainer’s expertise – while keeping the fun and enthusiasm of a group dynamic. Groups will be appropriately sized per guidelines and will allow for one-on-one instruction when needed. You will receive a high-quality workout with additional motivation from your fellow group members.

Workouts are tailored to different equipment, purpose, and more, but are all designed to provide significant benefits. Please visit jccstl.org for specific times and classes, as we will update as more classes become available.

Contact: Sabra Boes, 314.442.3141, sboes@jccstl.org SFC (Outdoors) Schedule coming soon, formats to be determined Unlimited* $129/month 2x/week* $99/month Drop-in $20/session *EFT payment plan required

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NEW Schedule & Pricing!

Monday 7am 12pm 5pm

F.I.T. – Fun Intense Training Performance Training Max Burn

Jamie Jason Max

Tuesday 5:30am 12pm 5pm 6pm

Max Burn Performance Training J Force Outdoor Blast

Jerry Jason Jason Jason

Wednesday 7am 12pm 5pm

F.I.T. – Fun Intense Training Performance Training Box Your B.E.S.T.

Sabra Jason Joe

Thursday 5:30am 12pm 5pm 6pm

Max Burn Performance Training J Force Outdoor Blast

Jerry Jason Jason Jason

Friday 7am 12pm

F.I.T. – Fun Intense Training Box Your B.E.S.T.

Sabra Joe

Saturday 8am

Shape Up

Sabra

Sunday 12pm

Box Your B.E.S.T.

Joe

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SFC Signature Training Formats J Force • Learn and perform various Olympic and Power lifts using barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells • Workouts will be combined with a cardio aspect to enhance our workouts to create further benefits • Consistent training intended to offer gains in raw power and strength Max Burn • Designed for maximum calorie burn in a small group setting • Individually modified for every fitness level • Workouts consisting of body weight, Battle Ropes, TRX and Kettlebells along with other training tools Performance Training • For those who may need a boost to get started on their fitness journey • You will learn how to work out, including proper lifting techniques, movements and body control • Cardio benefits derived from increased heart rate and intensity levels as you improve abilities • You will get stronger, leaner and begin to achieve your fitness goals as you progress Box Your B.E.S.T. Boxing, Endurance, Strength, Training • High-powered, hard-hitting boxing workout • Burn calories and reduce body fat • Junior classes available for 8-16-year-olds F.I.T. – Fun Intense Training • Constantly changing functional workouts with a “fun” twist • Utilizes multiple areas of the fitness center to keep workouts fresh and diverse • Goal is to create an inspiring atmosphere while attaining goals and enjoying fitness Outdoor Blast • Learn how to work out using complimentary muscle groups with weighted movements • Learn and perform various Olympic and Power lifts using barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells • Workouts will be combined with a cardio aspect to enhance our workouts to create further benefits Shape Up • Fitness focused training utilizing free weights, squat racks, deadlift platform, bench press and more • Training is primarily strength based with an emphasis on full body usage – i.e. squats, push, and pull movements • Consistent training intended to offer gains in raw power and strength • Individually modified for every fitness level

PILATES STUDIO

Sweat. Tone. Define. Unwind.

PILATES WILL ENHANCE YOUR WORKOUT - STRENGTH, TONE & FLEXIBILITY. THE PILATES STUDIO IS HERE TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS Our certified Pilates instructors offer expertise as they lead small groups and individuals with the same exhilaration and passion through the Pilates Method. Whether on the Reformer, Chair, Tower or other equipment, you will experience a valuable and effective workout. Benefits only begin with: • the low stress on your joints • the work on your core which Pilates equipment emphasizes • the lengthening and strengthening of muscle • and the cardio benefits from an invigorating session

Pilates Studio

The Pilates equipment is specialized equipment used to perform the Pilates Method. This unique set of exercises lengthens and tones muscles while strengthening the body’s core. Using equipment such as the Reformer, Cadillac, Tower and Chair offer resistance in order to build strength, develop proper alignment and tone muscles, without adding bulk or unnecessary stress on the joints. Pilates can challenge all fitness levels, young to young-atheart, from rehab to athlete.

For all Pilates Studio programs, contact Stacey Burian, 314.442.3453, sjacob@jccstl.org

Private & Semi-Private Pilates Training

ON-SITE

12 yrs and older Sessions are customized for you, whether you choose to go it alone or with a friend or two. You and one of our nationally certified instructors will discuss your goals and abilities to develop a specialized program. The more you train the more you can achieve, not only on a Reformer, but with challenges on other Pilates equipment, often used to target more body-specific training.

SFC & Fox By appointment, 55 min Call for pricing; Package discounts available

The Pilates Studio is Currently Available for Private & Semi-Private Sessions Small Group Training Will Return Soon!

GROUP EXERCISE Group Exercise

ON-SITE or ONLINE

12 and older Group exercise is a brilliant way to try something new or break out of a training rut! Your goal may be to sweat, tone, define or unwind – whatever it is, you’ll find it here. You’ll inspire others and be inspired, feeding off the energy from the class.

Group Exercise: Virtual/Online Classes The participation in our virtual group exercise classes have been overwhelming. We are excited to continue bringing upwards of 100 classes a week.

Find what works for you, whether on Facebook Live, Zoom or YouTube. You can find the full online schedule at jccst.org. Some Zoom classes require passwords, so please check early and often so you’re ready to login and go when class starts!

Group Exercise: Live Classes

We are excited to be able to offer a limited number of live classes at both J locations. We will continue to follow county guidelines and slowly add classes as permitted.

Class participants must follow these guidelines (as of June 2020): • Classes will be limited to nine participants • Members must reserve their spot for classes online • Members can RSVP up to 48 hours in advance until one hour before class begins • Participants should maintain at least six feet from others • Participants will need to bring their own mat if taking a class that requires one • Participants will need to bring their own water bottle and towel.

• All classes are subject to change Contact: Priscilla Westbrooks, 314.442.3210, pwestbrooks@jccstl.org SFC & Fox Platform: Zoom & Facebook Live Free 24 jccstl.org | Zoom | Facebook

As we continue to navigate this challenging time, the J is committed to supporting families and serving our community.

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU. Stay Connected You can access your Virtual J through our website, but here are even more ways you can join your community online! Join us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Facebook Group: Cultural Arts at the J Facebook Group: Group Ex at the J Facebook Group: Fitness & Training at the J Facebook Group: Nishmah, The Jewish Women’s Project Facebook: The J - St. Louis Facebook: The J - Chesterfield Facebook: J Day Camps Facebook: Camp Sabra Instagram: The J Instagram: The J – Cultural Arts Instagram: The J – Families Instagram: Camp Sabra YouTube