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New Orleans JCC – Uptown 5342 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115 Ph: 504.897.0143 Fax: 504.897.1380
Goldring-Woldenberg JCC Metairie 3747 W. Esplanade Avenue Metairie, LA 70002 Ph: 504.887.5158 Fax: 504.780.5639
JCC Hurricane/Emergency Hotline 504.648.2467
Welcome Carolyn & Judy
JCC OFFICERS
Richard I. Buchsbaum President
Peter E. Sperling Executive Vice President
Lee Sucherman Vice President
Aimee K. Bain Treasurer
Carolyn Shillinglaw
Children’s/Assistant Camp Director, Uptown
Jonathan Friedman Secretary
Jane Steiner Ex-Officio
JCC EXECUTIVE STAFF Leslie Fischman
Executive Director
leslie@nojcc.org Wendy Goldberg, MSW Associate Director
wendy@nojcc.org
ACCOUNTING Jill Incaprera
Director of Finance
Judy Yaillen
Director of Jewish Family Life
jill@nojcc.org Corinne Hebert
Account ManageR
corinne@nojcc.org
ADMINISTRATION
HOLIDAY SCHEDULES SHAVUOT
June 12 – Closed all day
INDEPENDENCE DAY
July 4 FITNESS | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM POOLS | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Leigh S. Goodman
Director of Administrative Operations
leigh@nojcc.org
Carolyn Schaefer Membership Director, Uptown
carolyn@nojcc.org Stephanie Krell
Membership Director, Metairie
stephanie@nojcc.org
Ashley Kirschman Development Director
ashley@nojcc.org JJ Jensen Kornman
NOTICE
The New Orleans Jewish Community Center requires all non-members, including guests of members, to sign in and to present a photo ID when entering the buildings. We are enacting this policy in accordance with recommendations from our insurance company and to ensure the overall safety of everyone at both JCC facilities. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Marketing Director
jj@nojcc.org
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Adrienne Shulman, M.Ed. Early Childhood Director
adrienne@nojcc.org Marciann Marks
Assistant Early Childhood Director
marciann@nojcc.org Libby Vieira da Cunha, M.S.Ed. Early Childhood Camp Director/ Enrichment Class Coordinator
libby@nojcc.org
JEWISH ENRICHMENT Judy Yaillen
Director of Jewish Family Life
judy@nojcc.org
SPORTS/WELLNESS J. Morgan
General Manager of Sports and Wellness
jmorgan@nojcc.org Katie TillerY
Wellness Director, Uptown
katie@nojcc.org Denise Thornton
Wellness Director, Metairie
denise@nojcc.org Neal Alsop
Sports Director, Uptown
neal@nojcc.org PJ Jones
Sports Director, Metairie
pj@nojcc.org Kathleen Kehoe Kennair Aquatics Director
kathleen@nojcc.org Tony Pembo Fitness Center Operations Director, Uptown
tony@nojcc.org Shelia James
Fitness Center Operations Director, Metairie
shelia@nojcc.org
YOUTH
Laura Hanft Director of Youth and Camping
laura@nojcc.org Katie Dunn
Camp Director, Metairie
katied@nojcc.org Terrance Perkins
Children’s/Assistant Camp Director, Metairie
terrance@nojcc.org Garrett Moore
Teen/BBYO Director
ADULT
garrett@nojcc.org Carolyn Shillinglaw
Adult Program Director
Children’s/Assistant Camp Director, Uptown
Rachel Ruth, MSW rachel@nojcc.org Allison Freeman, LCSW Alzheimer’s Care and Enrichment Program Director
allison@nojcc.org
campcarolyn@nojcc.org
coming events CAMP OPEN HOUSE
Get excited for camp to start! Meet your counselors, see who will be in your unit, and pick up your camp t-shirt. Sunday, June 5 1:00 – 3:00 PM Uptown & Metairie
Space is still available in some camp units. Visit www.nojcc.org for more information and to register for camp.
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS
Take the night off, relax, and come to the JCC pool. Bring your favorite water toys and floats of any kind - toys and floats are allowed on these nights only! We’ll have music playing and food will be available for purchase. UPTOWN June 9 & July 21 Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM METAIRIE June 14 & July 19 Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
SHIR CHADASH IN THE BERKSHIRES
Honoring Rabbi Ethan, Liba, Adin, Yona and Liav Join the Shir Chadash community for a FUNtastic event to bid l’hitraot and good luck to the Linden family as they start their new journey. Enjoy a camp-themed evening with food, musical entertainment, shared memories, and more! Tickets are available at shirchadash.org. Sunday, June 5 4:00 - 7:00 PM Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation
MOVIE NIGHT
When the sun goes down, the fun really begins at our first ever Night at the Movies! Come for dinner and swimming, then stay for a movie on the back field.
Saturday, June 25 7:00 – 10:30 PM No charge / Members only Food available for purchase New Orleans JCC - Uptown
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adult classes &programs JCC BOOK CLUB
Typically meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM, the JCC Book Club offers engaging and insightful discussions in a laid back environment. All are welcome. JCC Book Club is free and open to the community. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Judy Yaillen at 897-0143 or judy@nojcc.org. June 21 - The Tenants: A Novel by Bernard Malamud Off-site location, Call for details
handmade and commercial stencils, spray bottles, and Catalyst tools. During the second two sessions, we’ll explore several design strategies plus a variety of ways to adhere and layer materials plus acrylic paint, to make interesting artworks. You’ll leave with several finished or in-process pieces, plus extra collage materials for future use. Participants will create several collages on panel and paper. There will be time for one on one feedback during the workshop. Materials fee is $50. Materials and tools provided include all paints, oil sticks, mediums, brushes, 140lb watercolor paper, specialty papers, Gelli plates, several Ampersand Value Series Artist panels in smooth or canvas finish and miscellaneous items.
June 6 - June 27 Mondays, 6:00 - 8:30 PM Ages: 18 and up Instructor: Christine Sauer $150 member / $180 non-member New Orleans JCC – Uptown
LINE DANCING
Feel the beat, move your feet, and add your own style as you line dance. No experience necessary. Your instructor will lead you through choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps. Foot stumping, hand clapping fun!
Meets fourth Friday of each month 10:00 – 11:00 AM No charge / Members only Goldring-Woldenberg JCC - Metairie
ASK US ABOUT PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS
COLLAGE EXTRAVAGANZA
In this four session workshop, we’ll explore exciting ways to transform paper and fabric with paint, mono print, and stencil techniques to create collage materials. Participants will use these to create intriguing mixed media collage art. We will spend the first two sessions creating collage materials using GOLDEN Open and Fluid acrylics, Jacquard fabric paints, oil sticks and more. The focus will be on enjoyment of the process and experimentation. We’ll use Gelli plates of different sizes, unusual 4
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Learn Ballroom, Swing or Latin Dance on your own schedule and at your own pace. Dancer, singer and actor Armando Leduc offers private dance lessons for individuals and couples. Price is $360 for six, one-hour sessions. Register at the Uptown Fitness Desk. Contact Katie Tillery at 897-0143 or katie@nojcc.org for additional details.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed for the Alzheimer’s Care and Enrichment (ACE) Program. The group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Experience is not necessary. However, a commitment of two sessions per month is requested. Please contact Allison Freeman at 897-0143 ext. 143 for information and to volunteer.
senior adult programs GAMES DAY
Bring your lunch and join your friends for games of mah jongg, bridge and Rummikub.
Tuesdays, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM No charge members & non-members New Orleans JCC – Uptown
MAH JONGG IN METAIRIE
Bring your mah jongg game to the Metairie J, or come on your own and join an open game. Snacks and coffee provided. For more information or to sign up your group, contact Stephanie Krell at 887-5158 or email stephanie@nojcc.org.
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM $2 members & non-members Goldring-Woldenberg JCC – Metairie
SOUTHERN RIMS EXERCISE
Either exercise from a chair or standing, according to your comfort level. This class is designed for seniors at all levels and abilities. It involves stretching, strength training and cardio. Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30 AM Instructor: Mia Burrows-Allen $2 members & non-members New Orleans JCC – Uptown
NOMA: PAPER NEGATIVES/ NEGATIVE IMAGE
This spring, NOMA will explore historical and contemporary roles of the photographic negative through three complementary exhibitions, Vera Lutter: Inverted Worlds, Paper Negatives, and Negative Image. Although the history of photography has typically focused on the importance of positives in photography, NOMA will demonstrate that the negative possesses a rich, parallel history. Once necessary to all photographic work, the negative is fast becoming a relic of photography’s past in an increasingly digital world. However, certain contemporary photographers continue to engage with its history while pushing the boundaries of photographic imagery. Join
MIND MATTERS
Mind Matters is designed specifically for those concerned about their memory. In this boot camp for the mind you will discover techniques to improve memory, participate in stimulating discussions and learn from others undergoing similar challenges. For more information or to register, contact Allison Freeman, Mind Matters Director, at 504.897.0143 or allison@nojcc.org. Now enrolling for the fall. Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Instructor: Allison Freeman
your friends for lunch at Café NOMA in the museum at noon, then stroll through this new exhibit. Museum entrance is free for Louisiana residents on Wednesday. Lunch is on you. RSVP by Monday, June 6 to Rachel Ruth at 897-0143 x161 or rachel@nojcc.org. Wednesday, June 8 12:00 - 2:00 PM No charge members & non-members New Orleans JCC - Uptown
LUNCH & LEARN WITH THE RABBI
Join us for our monthly lunch and learn as we discuss interesting topics with a local Jewish clergy member. You never know where the conversation might lead! A light lunch will be served. RSVP to Rachel Ruth at 897-0143 x161 or rachel@nojcc.org. Cantor Mintz, Touro Synagogue Thursday, June 2 12:00 - 1:30 PM RSVP by Monday, May 30 $3 member / $5 non-member New Orleans JCC – Uptown Rabbi Loewy, Congregation Gates of Prayer Thursday, July 7 12:00 - 1:30 PM RSVP by Monday, July 4 $3 member / $5 non-member New Orleans JCC - Uptown Life at the J • JUNE/JULY 2016
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senior adult programs continued from page 5 MORRIS BART SR., LECTURE SERIES AT THE J: GREATER NEW ORLEANS – LEADING TO THE FUTURE
This month, Michael Hecht, President and CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc., will present a lecture on the economic state of New Orleans. This has been a very important year for Greater New Orleans. We have more economic momentum than in decades and clear opportunity to continue building upon our successes. However, the city is faced with real present challenges. Low oil prices, the state budget deficit, and reauthorization of National Flood Insurance are among the factors that will require us to manage proactively and with a clear vision of the future. Leadership will be the key to our success. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Thursday, June 16 to Rachel Ruth at 897-0143 x161 or rachel@nojcc.org. Monday, June 20 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM No charge members / $10 non-members New Orleans JCC - Uptown
MOVIE DAY
Come enjoy a film with friends! Movie snacks will be served. RSVP to Rachel Ruth at 897-0143 x161 or rachel@nojcc.org.
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
Based on true events that made international headlines, this exciting adventure tells the story of Capt. Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks), who is taken hostage by Somali pirates after they hijack his cargo ship, and the U.S. Navy’s efforts to rescue him.
Thursday, June 30 12:00 - 2:15 PM RSVP by Monday, June 27 No charge members & non-members New Orleans JCC – Uptown
THE LADY IN THE VAN In this touching human drama adapted from writer Alan Bennett’s bestselling memoir, he befriends the elderly Miss Shepherd (Maggie Smith), who’s living in a van that’s been parked in his driveway for 15 years.
Thursday, July 28 12:00 - 2:00 PM RSVP by Monday, July 25 No charge members & non-members New Orleans JCC - Uptown
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fitness &wellness ✱NEW
AVOIDING THE FRESHMAN 15
Getting a child ready for college? Then this is the class for the two of you. Help your child maintain his/her body weight and avoid the ‘freshman 15.’ Learn how with JCC nutritionist Marci Leach.
Wednesday, July 27 6:30 - 7:30 PM Ages: 16 and up Instructor: Marci Leach No charge / Members only Goldring-Woldenberg JCC - Metairie
CHAIR MASSAGE
Feeling tense and no time for a massage? Stop in on Monday and Wednesday mornings and relax with techniques that include deep tissue, Thai, Shiatsu, and NMT. No appointment necessary, but they are encouraged.
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: 16 and up Instructor: Whitney McKechnie $1 per minute members & non-members Goldring-Woldenberg JCC - Metairie
DETOX YOGA
Need to recover from too much fun? Detox Yoga can help! Moving through a relatively fast-paced yoga routine with lots of twists and constant movement, Detox Yoga builds heat in your core, helping release toxins and encouraging circulation to your joints. Class ends with cooling breathwork! Ah!!! June 3 - June 17 Fridays, 10:00 - 10:45 AM Ages: 16 and up Instructor: Laura Kulick $30 member / $45 non-member Goldring-Woldenberg JCC - Metairie
SUMMER IN ISRAEL FITNESS CHALLENGE
Get active at the JCC this summer and mark your workouts on a map of Israel. Take this FREE 12-week fitness challenge by exercising at JCC three days a week. Move from one destination on the map to the next as your weekly activities are recorded.
June 20 - September 11 Ages: 16 and up Instructor: Denise Thornton Free members only Goldring-Woldenberg JCC - Metairie
TRX GROUP TRAINING
TRX suspension training uses your own body weight for resistance. TRX certified trainers teach you to engage your core and work all muscle groups during each class. All levels are welcome. Ages: 18 and up Members only New Orleans JCC – Uptown
TRX with JANE
June 7 - June 28 Tuesdays, 8:30 - 9:00 AM $50 per month / $15 per class June 8 - June 29 Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 AM $100 per month / $30 per class July 12 - July 26 Tuesdays, 8:30 - 9:00 AM $37.50 per month / $15 per class July 13 - July 27 Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 AM $75 per month / $30 per class
TRX with JOSH
June 6 - June 27 Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30 PM Ages: 18 and up Instructor: Josh Murray $100 per month / $30 per class July 11 - July 25 Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30 PM Ages: 18 and up Instructor: Josh Murray $75 per month / $30 per class Life at the J • JUNE/JULY 2016
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Have you ever wanted to try Zumba, Tone Up, Cycling, Kickboxing, Yoga, or TRX? Come sample a variety of these classes at our Try-A-Thon. Rotate through up to five, 15-20 minute classes in two hours. Must register - spaces are limited. Sunday, July 10 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: 16 and up Instructor: Various Instructors No charge members / Free to guests of members Goldring-Woldenberg JCC - Metairie
WATER AEROBICS
Water Aerobics is a fun, refreshing pool workout that focuses on endurance, strength and balance while going easy on the joints. Swimming is not required. All fitness levels welcome. June 6 - August 24
Mondays - Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Ages: 16 and up Instructor: Sue Martina & Johnnie Adams NO CHARGE GOLD / $10 SILVER & non-members Goldring-Woldenberg JCC - Metairie
TRX EVENING BOOT CAMP
Using TRX straps to perform resistance training exercises, you’ll burn calories, strengthen your core and challenge every muscle group in this high-energy evening class. A bottle of water is required.
June 1 – June 29 July 6 – July 27 Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:15 PM Ages: 16 and up Instructor: Forest McNeir June: $50 member / $75 non-member July: $40 member / $60 non-member Goldring-Woldenberg JCC – Metairie
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TRX SUNRISE BOOT CAMP
Start your day strong with Sunrise TRX Boot Camp. Burn mega calories as you challenge your muscles and strengthen your core using TRX straps to perform resistance training exercises. A bottle of water is required.
June 3 – June 24 July 8 – July 29 Fridays, 6:05 - 6:50 AM Ages: 16 and up Instructor: Julian Bartholomew Per month: $40 members / $60 non-members Goldring-Woldenberg JCC – Metairie
YOGA FOR BALANCE AND CORE STRENGTH
When our core is strong, we feel a sense of balance and ease in all our movements. When our core is weak, we are prone to injuries and pain in the low back. Together in this workshop, we will use yoga postures to develop our core strength. We will connect to our sense of power and stability, and then gently move into poses that develop balance. All levels welcome. Sunday, June 26 2:00 - 3:30 PM Ages: 18 and up Instructor: Joanna Russo $20 member / $25 non-member New Orleans JCC - Uptown
adult sports PICKUP BASKETBALL
Drop by the Metairie J for a game of basketball. It’s a fun way to get a cardio workout. Pickup games every Wednesday evening with scoreboard and running clock. Play to 12 points. See posted gym rules for additional information.
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 PM Ages: 16 and up No charge / Members only Goldring-Woldenberg JCC – Metairie
3-ON-3 METAIRIE YABL
Join us on Sundays in Metairie this summer for YABL, our half-court, 3-on-3, Young Adult Basketball League. All participants must be JCC members. June 5 - July 31 Sundays, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Ages: 18 and up Instructor: PJ Jones $40 members only Goldring-Woldenberg JCC - Metairie
30 YEARS AND OVER 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Half-Court, 3-on-3, basketball league for members 30 years and older. Ten game regular season followed by a single elimination playoff. Register today for summer Mellowball!
June 8 – August 31 Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Ages: 30 and up Instructor: Neal Alsop $35 Gold member / $75 Silver member New Orleans JCC – Uptown
YABL
Full-Court, 5-on-5, Young Adult Basketball League. Ten game regular season followed by a single elimination playoff. Register today for summer YABL! June 6 – August 29 Mondays, 6:00 - 10:00 PM Ages: 18 and up Instructor: Neal Alsop $50 Gold member / $90 Silver member New Orleans JCC – Uptown
martial arts Classes available across multiple disciplines, appropriate for children, teens and adults. UPTOWN
KARATE
Learn self defense, concentration and physical development with five-time national and current Kumite (sparring) champion, Dimitri Papadopoulas. Meets twice per week. BEGINNER
For students with no prior karate experience. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00 – 4:45 PM Ages: 6 to 18 $80 per month member / $90 non-member
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:45 - 5:30 PM Ages: 8 to 18 $80 per month member / $90 non-member METAIRIE
SELF DEFENSE OPEN PALM SYSTEM
Self Defense by Sa Ba Nimm 3rd degree black belt Leon Molinario, of the Pyung Soo Do - Open Palm System.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Ages: 18 and up $60 per month member / $70 non-member
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aquatics Pool Schedule June & July
Monday - Thursday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM Friday | 12:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday | 1:00 – 6:30 PM Sunday | 9:30 – 6:30 PM
HOLIDAY HOURS SHAVUOT
Sunday, June 12 | Closed
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Monday, July 4 | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM Special Poolside Events
Morning Adult Lap Swim No Lap Swimming on Holidays
Dinner and a Movie Saturday, June 25 | 7:00 PM New Orleans JCC - Uptown
Family Fun Nights Uptown June 9 & July 21 Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Metairie June 14 & July 19 Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Uptown April 18 - August 12 Monday - Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 AM Metairie June 1 - August 12 Monday - Friday, 7:00 - 9:00 AM
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Swim Lessons
Children learn to swim at the JCC in a safe environment. JCC experienced water safety instructors understand the fears and feelings that come with learning to swim. Swim lessons are tailored to fit your child’s experience level and schedule. Semi-private lessons are for groups of 2-3 individuals at the same skill level who register together. Beginning May 1 you may register for swim lessons online at www. nojcc.org.
Members only Ages: 3 and up New Orleans JCC- Uptown Goldring-Woldenberg JCC- Metairie
Private Lessons
6 lessons: 30 min/lesson, $135 (May - July) 3 lessons: 30 min/lesson, $70 (August)
General Information
• Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. • Children ages 5 - 10 will be tested to determine swim level. • Severe weather may cause pool closures. • Swim diapers are required if child is not potty-trained. • Should there be an “incident,” the pool must close for maintenance, per Department of Health and Hospitals.
JCC Pool Guest Policy
Gold, Silver and Metairie members are invited to bring a guest. Guests must be accompanied by a JCC member at all times. The same guest is limited to three JCC visits per year. Guests must sign in and show photo ID. $8 / person (Adult or child) Children under 4 years old free
Semi-Private Lessons
2-3 swimmers 6 lessons: 30 min/lesson, $80 per person (May - August)
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youth classes & sports GAME ROOM HOURS
8 and up No charge / Members only METAIRIE Monday - Thursday | 3:30 – 7:30 PM Friday | 3:00 – 5:00 PM UPTOWN Saturday | 1:00 – 5:00 PM Sunday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
BEGINNER’S PIANO
Foster a life-long love of music in this introductory class. Beginner’s Piano is geared toward children just starting out on the keys. They’ll learn the basics – sight-reading, technique, and theory – as you watch your student turn into a musician! June 14 - July 19 Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
teens SOCK HOP
Hang with your friends and enjoy the music you want to hear with a live DJ who takes song requests. Enter the dance contest to compete for prizes, or grab something to eat from the snack bar. Photo ID with birthday required for entry.
FUNDAMENTAL BASKETBALL SKILLS
Charles Tracey, director of the popular NorthShore Sportsplex, brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the JCC. Coach Tracey works with all basketball skill levels, from recreational to college elite players. Enhance your confidence on the court by improving the fundamental skills of your game today! Register by the month!
Available June, July & August $100 per month member / $140 per month non-member Goldring-Woldenberg JCC – Metairie Grades 3 - 6 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:15 PM Grades: 6 - 8 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:15 PM Grades 8 - 12 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:15 PM
BBYO/BBYO CONNECT
Discover all of the opportunities BBYO and BBYO Connect have to offer teens including travel, leadership experiences, and social programs. Contact Garrett Moore, Teen Director, at garrett@nojcc. org for additional information and to be included on the mailing list.
Saturday, June 18 7:30 - 10:30 PM Ages: 11 to 13 $9 member / $12 non-member $14 non-member at the door New Orleans JCC – Uptown
road. Over four days students will complete the 30 hour classroom training portion of the 38 hour course.
Sock Hop will not be held in July and will resume in August.
UPTOWN May 31 - June 3 FULL August 2 - August 5
DRIVER’S ED
Is your teen ready to learn to drive? Make sure they are prepared for the challenges of the 12
Grades: 1 - 6 Instructor: Mary McIntyre $95 member / $115 non-member Goldring-Woldenberg JCC - Metairie
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Tuesday - Friday or Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ages: 14 years and 9 months $425 member / $440 non-member
METAIRIE May 31 - June 3 FULL July 25 - July 28
June 6 – July 29 Ages 21 months – grade 8 Early Childhood Camp l General Day camp Sports Camp l Tennis Camp l Taglit Teen Camp Openings for all ages in Metairie! Limited availability Uptown.
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camps & mini camps MINI CAMPS
Space is limited. Register today! Before and After Care are available. Visit www.nojcc.org to download a registration form. JCC Membership is required for enrollment in all camps. MINI CAMP DATES AGES
LOCATION
Trip Camp May 20 – June 3
Entering 1 – 6 Uptown
May 23 – June 3
Entering K – 6 Metairie
August 1 – 12
Entering Grades K – 5 Uptown
August 1 – 12
Entering Grades K - 6 Metairie
Preschool Mini Camp/ May 23 – June 3 Early Childhood Mini Camp May 30 – June 3
Ages 3 to 5 Metairie Ages 3 to 5 Uptown
August 1 – 12 Ages 3 to 5 Uptown & Metairie
August 15 - 19
Ages 3 to 5 Metairie
May 30 – June 3
Ages 1 to 2 Uptown
August 1 - 12
Ages 1 to 2 Uptown
All Sports Mini Camp
August 1 - 5
Entering Grades 3 – 5 Uptown
Aquatics Mini Camp May 30 – June 3 Entering Grades 1 – 6 Uptown & Metairie 14
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UPTOWN
AQUATICS MINI CAMP
Work on skills during the instructional swim participate in water activities and end the day with free swim. Dry land activities are also included. Can register for the week or by the day. Must be able to swim independently and must be potty trained. Pre-Camp: May 30 - June 3 Post-Camp: August 1 - August 5 Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Grades: ENTERING 1 - 6 Instructor: Kathleen Kennair $45 per day / $215 per week
EARLY CHILDHOOD MINI CAMP (AGES 1 AND 2)
Have fun participating in art, water play, and a variety of activities. Bring your child to camp with sunscreen already applied. Also bring a bathing suit, towel, swim diapers and lunch every day. Open only to 2015-2016 JCC Nursery School students and 2016 JCC Campers. Before and after care are available. Pre-Camp: May 30 - June 3 Post-Camp: August 1 - August 12 Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Ages: 1 to 2
ALL SPORTS MINI CAMP
Campers will participate in baseball, soccer, basketball and flag football and have “Championship Day” on Friday. There will be a fitness component each morning, followed by drills and games in the afternoon. August 1 - August 5 Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Grades: Entering 3 - 5 Instructor: Neal Alsop $45 per day / $215 per week Members only METAIRIE
TRIP CAMP
Enjoy a field trip in the morning and swimming and games in the afternoon. Bring a bagged lunch, swim-wear and closed toed shoes so you can take part in all of the fun. No money or electronics, please. Pre-Camp: May 23 – June 3 Post-Camp: August 1 - August 12 Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Grades: ENTERING K - 6 Instructor: Terrance Perkins $45 per day / $215 per week
EARLY CHILDHOOD MINI CAMP (AGES 3 TO 5)
Campers will engage in a variety of play and water activities. Please bring your child to camp in his or her bathing suit with sunscreen already applied. Also bring a towel, rest mat and lunch every day. Open only to 2015-2016 JCC Nursery School students and 2016 JCC campers. Before and after care are available. Pre-Camp: May 30 - June 3 Post-Camp: August 1 - 12 Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Ages: 3 to 5 $45 per day / $215 per week
TRIP CAMP
Enjoy a field trip in the morning and swimming and games in the afternoon. Bring a bagged lunch, swim-wear and closed toed shoes so you can take part in all of the fun. No money or electronics, please.
Pre-Camp: May 20 - June 3 Post-Camp: August 1 - August 12 Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Grades: ENTERING 1 – 6 (pre-camp) ENTERING K – 5 (post-camp) $45 per day / $215 per week
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AQUATICS MINI CAMP
Pre-Camp: May 23 – June 3 Post-Camp: August 1 - August 19 Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Ages: 3 to 5 Instructor: Terrance Perkins $45 per day / $215 per week
May 30 - June 3 Monday - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Grades: 1 - 6 $215 per week Members only
Campers will participate in art, sports, games, swimming, and more. Please bring a nap mat, lunch, bathing suit, towel, and a change of clothes every day. Campers must be potty trained.
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Work on skills during instructional swim, participate in water activities and end the day with free swim. Dry land activities are also included. Must register for the entire week and be able to swim independently to be eligible.
HAVE FUN AND GET READY FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR WITH THESE NEW CLASSES! HANDWRITING HELPERS
Handwriting Helpers has been developed to fit the writing needs and demands your child will experience in their upcoming grade level using the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. Whether you feel your child has difficulty with handwriting or not, Handwriting Helpers is a skill building program, as well as an enrichment program, which uses evidenced-based strategies to make writing fun, interactive, and easy. Your child will get a jump start on their writing d emands for the upcoming school year. Offered by Kimberly Bradley, MS, LOTR, in conjunction with the New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center (NOSHC), Handwriting Helpers is designed specifically for students who would benefit from academic preparation of written work for the upcoming school year. For more information regarding this class, please contact the New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center at www.noshc.org. Monday - Friday, August 8 - August 12 9:30 - 10:30 AM (K) 10:30 - 11:30 AM (Pre-K) 1:00 – 2:00 PM (Grades 3-4) 2:00 – 3:00 PM (Grades 1-2) Grades: Pre-K - 4 $155 members & non-members Goldring-Woldenberg JCC – Metairie
contact the New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center at www.noshc.org. Monday - Friday, August 8 - August 12 9:30 - 10:30 AM (Pre-K) 10:30 - 11:30 AM (K) 1:00 – 2:00 PM (Grades 1-2) 2:00 – 3:00 PM (Grades 3-4) Grades: Pre-K - 4 $155 members & non-members Goldring-Woldenberg JCC – Metairie
MAKE IT A MINI CAMP!
Need child care or just want to extend the fun? Register for half-day at the J in addition to Handwriting Helpers and/or Listening for Success and spend the rest of the day at the J! Before and after care are also available at an additional fee.
HALF-DAY @ THE J
Wrap up summer with old and new friends while enjoying art, swimming and games. Bring a bagged lunch, swim-wear and closed toe shoes so you can take part in all of the fun. *Hours vary depending upon when campers are in class. August 8 - August 12 Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM* Instructor: Terrance Perkins $25 members & non-members Goldring-Woldenberg JCC – Metairie
LISTENING FOR SUCCESS
Does your child have difficulty following instructions in school or in home, misinterpret test instructions, have an attention disorder or struggle with phonological awareness? Go “back to the basics” with Listening for Success (L4S) and help your child find success in the classroom. L4S is dedicated to enhancing academic performance through the following skills: auditory processing, phonological awareness, phonics, expressive and receptive language, as well as teaching students to be self-advocates in the classroom and to use resources. Run by the New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center (NOSHC), L4S utilizes the expertise of speech-language pathologists and follows a prescribed curriculum in small group instruction. For more information regarding this class, please Life at the J • JUNE/JULY 2016
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special thanks ACE FUND
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Collins In memory of Abe Kupperman Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman Dr. and Mrs. Lance Turkish CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND
Mrs. Kerry Foley-Kessler
In memory of Jay Irvin Green Mr. Richard Buchsbaum and Mr. Johnny Dennis In memory of Cheryl Klein Mrs. Wendy Goldberg
for your support of our dedicated funds
In memory of Darryl Sue Morais White Mr. Thomas Baer Mr. and Mrs. Dan Harlin Dr. Edward Levy, Jr. Mrs. Letty Rosenfeld KOVOD FUND
Mrs. Maurice Handelman Mrs. Harold W. Bohn Mr. Charles J. Custer KRIEGER SENIOR CITIZEN TRANSPORTATION FUND
In Memory of Marjorie Gabel Ms. Phyllis Loubier
GIVE NOLA DAY THANKS
We cannot thank you enough! We were heartened by the effort shown by so many of our donors to make a gift even after the GiveNOLA Day website crashed. While we will not have the final numbers for a while, your dedication to the JCC and our programs means everything to us. 18
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A New J is on the way! New Recreation Pool with Splash Pad Six-Lane Heated Pool Indoor Warm Water Teaching/Therapy Pool
It can’t happen without you!
Additional Nursery School Classrooms For details and to donate, 2,500 Square Foot Cardiovascular Space visit nojcc.org/capitalj Pilates/Yoga Studio Indoor Cycling Studio Youth Indoor Play/Exercise Room
the New Orleans JCC Capital Campaign
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www.nojcc.org
HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY – THURSDAY, 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM FRIDAY, 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM SATURDAY – SUNDAY, 8:00 AM – 6:45 PM
METAIRIE FITNESS CENTER 504.887.5158
HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY – THURSDAY, 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM FRIDAY, 5:30 AM – 6:45 PM SATURDAY – SUNDAY, 8:00 AM – 6:45 PM
UPTOWN FITNESS CENTER 504.897.0143
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