Leaps & Bounds: Spring 2016

LEAPS ‘N’ BOUNDS

Discover programming that awakens your spirit and revitalizes your soul!

A quarterly publication of the Peninsula Jewish Community Center

APRIL – JUNE 2016

INSIDE New programs are springing up throughout the Adult Department! 6 Passover and Shavuot Cooking Demos 6 Family Nature Walk 9 Card Making Craft Night 10 Women’s Discussion Group BC Your Next Step – Support Group for 50+

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dementia Awareness: A Path for Families Tuesday, April 12, 2016 • 10:00 – 11:30 am Board Room • FREE • Code: 46029 A diagnosis of dementia can be overwhelming for families as they search for information, resources, and support. An esteemed panel of Bay Area experts will address: how to recognize the signs of dementia, understanding symptoms and behaviors, and accessing resources and support for caregivers. Registration required. This program is offered in partnership with Seniors At Home, a program of Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.

2 For Your Information 3 Trips 5 Lectures 5 Wellness 7 Games & Leisure 8 The Arts 9 At the Movies 9 Discussion Groups 11 Get Up & Go 12 Beth El Senior Friendship Club 13 Transportation Services 14 In the Community 16 Volunteers & Donations 17 Calendar

Complicated Lives of Biblical Women Wednesdays, May 18 – June 8 7:00 – 8:30 pm • Board Room $60 M/$80 P • Code: 46142 May 18: Tamar May 25: Yiftach’s Daughter June 1: Hannah June 8: Ruth Each week of this four-part series we will examine and develop a deeper understanding of a female character of the Torah. Through text study, rabbinic interpretations, fine art and music samples, participants will gain knowledge and insight into these often underexplored matriarchs. This participatory course will be team-led by Rabbi Lavey Derby, PJCC Director of Jewish Life, and Shir Kohavi, PhD Candidate in History of Art and Jewish Cultural Studies, University of Leeds, UK. Curriculum developed by “Girls in Trouble.”

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

FROM THE STAFF

TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS & TRIPS

Dear Current and Future Participants, I am excited to be working for the PJCC as an adult program coordinator. Formerly a graphic designer, I returned to school to pursue a career in psychology. Shortly after my decision, I became a family caregiver for my elderly father who had developed multiple health conditions. This experience opened my eyes to the difficulties that may be associated with growing older and also made me think about the needs of our aging population. Consequently, I decided to obtain a Master’s degree in Gerontology from San Francisco State University. Since graduating in spring of 2014, I have worked in various organizations supporting older adults aging in their communities. My interest areas include lifelong learning, personal enrichment, and social engagement, which not only benefit older adults but people of all ages. I am happy to be part of the PJCC, an organization that offers a wide range of activities for everyone. I look forward to supporting the adult programs at the PJCC and hope to see you soon! Best wishes, Koko Kawasaki MA, Gerontology

ADULT DEPARTMENT STAFF

1. Call the PJCC at 650.212.7522 and ask to speak with a program assistant. Any fees may be paid by credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. 2. You may register for programs that do not involve transportation online using the PJCC web site: pjcc.org. Click on “Register Online for Classes.” When you find a program in which you are interested, add that course to your basket and follow the instructions to obtain a Login ID and PIN. 3. To register through MindBody Online: If you are not already in the system, you will need to create a new account. From your computer, visit pjcc.org/registeronline • Click on “new to our site” • Enter first and last name, then click “next” and find your account • Click on “this is me” • Verify your identity • Create Login 4. You may mail in a check. Be sure to include a note with your name, address and phone number, and the Code for the program. If there is transportation involved, please indicate your pick-up location and seating request if applicable.

Kimberly Gordon, Department Director Betty Burr, MA, Get Up & Go Outreach Organizer Jane Skinner, MSW, Adult Programs Manager Crystal DyFoon, Lead Driver Nena Guthrie, Transportation Administrative Assistant Koko Kawasaki, MA, Adult Programs Coordinator

A beneficiary agency of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties. The Peninsula Jewish Community Center acknowledges the Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund, the Senior Excursion Fund, and the Paul and Ruth Steiner Permanent Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties, as well as the Koret Foundation, for their continued support of Adult programs and transportation.

The PJCC is proud to be a part of the Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood, co-funded by the Koret Foundation and Taube Foundation for Jewish Life & Culture. Through this initiative, we present programs and celebrations that bring community together, travel and education programs that build connections to Israel and the heritage of the Diaspora communities, innovative classes and participatory experiences that elevate Jewish literacy and invigorate Jewish practice. The PJCC believes that the ongoing vitality of the Jewish people lies in the richness of its communal life, the vibrancy and diversity of its cultural and spiritual expression, and the shared experiences that inspire a sense of connectedness to Jews everywhere and in every generation.

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TRIPS

Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto Wednesday, March 30 • Berkeley $92 M/$110 P • Code: 44980 Edible Excursions has brought its passion for Bay Area artisan food and wine to North Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto. Get introduced to the area’s history as the birthplace of California Cuisine spearheaded by Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse. Tour features conversations with the area’s chefs and food purveyors, as well as a mouthwatering assortment of tastings and samples that may include Saul’s Delicatessen, SOOP in Epicurious Garden, Alegio Chocolates, Gregoire’s, and The Cheeseboard Collective. Bring your walking shoes and appetite. Departure 9:45 pm PJCC

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Avedis at the Legion of Honor Sunday, May 1 • San Francisco • $58 M/$70 P Code: 46023 Celebrate the fine arts with a day at the Legion of Honor. View the permanent collection in the morning, followed by a no-host lunch at the museum café. Then, the Avedis Chamber Music Series presents a moving tribute to two Dutch holocaust victims — Anne Frank and composer Leo Smit — through beautiful and deeply touching music. Departure 10:00 am 10:15 am 10:30 am 10:35 am 10:45 am

San Carlos Caltrain Station PJCC 5th & El Camino (in front of Sleep Train) Peninsula Regent Woodlake

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Bernstein’s On The Town: A Semi-Staged Event Sunday, May 29 • Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco • $25 M/$30 P • Code: 45868 To add your name to the waitlist for this final Senior Excursion trip, please call Rachel Goldman at 650.378.2764.

Sam Mazza Castle Tour Wednesday, April 13 • Pacifica • $55 M/$65 P Code: 46129 Spend an afternoon at Sam Mazza Castle, the Jewel of the San Mateo coast, in Pacifica. Take a trip back in time with a guided historical tour and soak in the beautiful views while enjoying light refreshments. Limited spaces available. Departure 1:20 pm PJCC

SOLD OUT!

This trip is made possible by a grant from the community-wide Senior Excursion Fund of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma, for seniors who are mobility, financially, or physically impaired and for whom this trip would not otherwise be possible. Participants may attend only one of five Senior Excursion trips between 7/1/2015 and 6/30/2016.

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TRIPS

For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday

Save the Date

Thursday, June 9 • Roda Theatre at Berkeley Rep, Berkeley • $70 M/$85 P • Code: 46118 Adored by Bay Area audiences, playwright Sarah Ruhl and director Les Waters return to Berkeley Rep with a tender new tale. For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday is a fanciful and moving look at growing up versus growing old within a family. In the wake of their father’s death, five siblings are driven to reconnect with childhood dreams and confront the inevitability of the passage of time. West Coast premiere. Home pick-ups: $10/location. Departure 12:30 pm PJCC

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San Francisco Symphony Two-Pack Thursday, May 12 • Strauss’s Don Juan Thursday, June 16 • MTT conducts Stravinsky’s Petrushka • Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco $190 M/$225 P Join us for our remaining two Thursday matinee spring concerts at the San Francisco Symphony. Includes transportation and time for a no-host lunch in Union Square or near Davies Symphony Hall. Subscribers also have access to the 1:00 pm pre-concert lectures. Contact Rachel Goldman at 650.378.2764 for more information and to register. Tickets must be reserved by April 7, 2016.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2016 Wednesday, October 19 – Sunday, October 23, 2016 Trip includes: • Four nights at the Ashland Spring Hotel with daily breakfast • Welcome dinner • Deluxe motorcoach transportation from the PJCC • Lunch on the way to Ashland • Prologue and play discussion with festival staff • Tickets to five festival performances: William Shakespeare’s Richard II and Timon of Athens, Gilbert and Sullivan’s Yeomen of the Guard, Roe by Lisa Loomer, and a world premiere adaptation of Great Expectations. For more information or to make your reservation, please contact Rachel Goldman at 650.378.2764.

2016 Carmel Bach Festival Monday, July 18 – Wednesday, July 20, 2016 $740 M Double/$1020 M Single $850 P Double/$1170 P Single The PJCC is partnering with the Oshman Family JCC to offer a two-night, three-day trip to the Carmel Bach Festival. Double and single occupancy available. Trip Includes: • Round-trip transportation from PJCC • Two nights at the Cypress Inn with daily breakfast (walking distance from concerts, shopping, beach) • Welcome lunch • Tickets to three Carmel Back Festival concerts at the beautiful Sunset Center For more information or to make your reservation, contact Rachel Goldman at 650.378.2764.

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San Francisco Ballet 2017 Repertory Season Enjoy the beauty of ballet with this Saturday matinee five subscription series. Tickets available with or without transportation. Seats available at all price levels. For rates and additional information please call Rachel Goldman at 650.378.2764.

LECTURES • WELLNESS

LECTURES

Food for Thought Mondays • 2:00 – 3:00 pm • Board Room Free M/$4 P* per session Registration suggested

• Stolpersteine: Stumbling Stones April 4 • Code: 46032 Note: extended session (2:00–3:00 pm) In Germany and elsewhere in Europe, victims of the Nazis are being remembered with Stolpersteine — brass plates embedded in concrete that record the details of each victim whose last address was at that spot. A documentary film Stumbling Stones for My Family screening and a panel discussion will explain this memorial plaque project. Panelists include Jacqueline Shelton-Miller and Howard Shattner, whose families were among those memorialized, and Stefan Schlueter, German Consul General of San Francisco.

• Simple Meals for One or Two April 18 • Code: 46033 Learn tips and tricks from Chef Amy Fothergill for preparing tasty, healthy meals. She will demonstrate simple recipes using accessible ingredients and how recipes can be easily adjusted. Chef Fothergill’s background includes over 25 years of cooking experience with a degree from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. She has authored the award winning gluten-free cookbook, The Warm Kitchen: Gluten – Free Recipes Anyone Can Make and Everyone Will Love.

• Why Do Jews Achieve So Much? May 2 • Code: 46034 The Jewish people are an enigma to historians and social scientists who cannot quite fathom how a small group of people bound together by a religion can be so significant to the history of the world. Jews comprise 0.2 percent of the world’s population, and yet, have won a disproportionate number of Nobel and Pulitzer prizes, Kennedy Center Honors, and Academy Awards. Businessman-turned author, Stephen Pease’s new book The Debate Over Jewish Achievement asks the question, “Why are the accomplishments of the Jews so out of proportion to their numbers in the population?”

• Food for Thought Lecture May 16 • Code: 46035 An enriching and engaging lecture series presenting the best local authors, artists and educators. Spend the afternoon learning something new! See flyer for program update.

• Exploring the Beauty of Cantorial Music June 6 • Code: 46036 The rich cantorial tradition of Ashkenazi Jews played a large role in the lives of American Jews, with 78 rpm records recorded by the great cantors selling in the hundreds of thousands. Jeremiah Lockwood, who trained under his grandfather, the celebrated Cantor Jacob Konigsberg, will present the history of chazones from its development in 19th century Europe to today. His presentation will include examples from classic recordings as well as his own performances.

• Food for Thought Lecture June 20 • Code: 46037 An enriching and engaging lecture series presenting the best local authors, artists and educators. Spend the afternoon learning something new! See flyer for program update.

WELLNESS

Take a Breath: An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Thursdays, April 7 – June 30 1:30 – 2:30 pm • Board Room Free • Code: 46147 Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It brings balance, rest and a growing inner peace, and contributes to physical, emotional and mental well-being. Drawing on the experience of mindfulness and on insights of the Jewish spiritual path, we will give ourselves the gift of wellness through meditation. This class is open to all, Jews and non-Jews alike, and includes simple and basic instructions in the practice of meditation. Instructor: Lavey Derby has practiced meditation for over twenty years and has been teaching meditation for the past ten years.

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WELLNESS

Yoga for Freedom

Family Nature Walk

Sunday, April 10 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • Yoga Studio $18 M/$25 P • Register in MindBody Join us for a gentle, grounding Iyengar-based yoga and movement practice as we explore themes of freedom and spring, rooted in mystical teachings from the Jewish tradition. No previous experience with yoga or Judaism is required. Pre-registration required.

Sunday, May 15 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm • Offsite Free • Code: 46031 Meet new friends, experience nature through a Jewish lens, and enjoy time with your family! Join Deborah Newbrun, a noted Jewish environmental educator and former Summer Camp Director, on this family nature walk. Hike location and details to come. This hike is good for children who can walk for an hour. Suggested ages: 4 – 9 years. Small children in backpack carriers are welcome. Pack a picnic lunch and water; wear layers and sunscreen. Registration required.

Instructor: Julie Emden directs the Embodied Learning Initiative at Jewish LearningWorks in San Francisco and is a graduate of teaching certification programs in lyengarbased yoga from the Yoga Room in Berkeley and in Yoga and Jewish Spirituality from Elat Chayyim Center for Jewish Spirituality.

Deconstruct the Passover Seder Plate Healthfully Wednesday, April 13 10:30 – 11:30 am Conference Room A $10 M/$15 P • Code: 46117 It’s time to give credit where it’s due. Cheer on the gems of the seder plate that give us more than simply culinary symbolism to the Passover story -- they give us health. Join certified chef and wellness coach Jeannie Solomon as she uncovers the nutrition behind the seder plate foods and demonstrates healthy Passover fare. Earn 150 JCC Rewards points for pre-registering and attending. Join Jeannie again in June for a Shavuot cooking demonstration. Registration required.

Outside These Walls: Nature Hike Friday, May 13 • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve, Woodside Free • Code: 46116 Meet new friends, experience the awe of being in nature and stay fit! Join Deborah Newbrun, a noted Jewish environmental educator, at the Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve in Woodside for a moderate 2.5-mile hike past monolithic sandstone formations in one of the MidPeninsula’s less developed open space preserves. Meet at the Caltrans Skeggs Point parking area. C arpooling advised. Earn 100 JCC Rewards points for pre-registering and attending. Registration required. Price key: M = Member / P = Public 6

An Evening of Sacred Hebrew Chant Sunday, May 22 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm • Board Room Free M/$5 P • Code: 46141 Please join us for an evening of sacred musical calland-response chant. All are welcome for this uplifting experience that brings clarity to the mind and expansiveness to the heart. Featuring the Beit Ayin Band (a Bay Area musical group specializing in Hebrew chant). No Hebrew knowledge required. Registration required.

Go Beyond Heavy Cream, Add a Dose of Health to Shavuot Wednesday, June 8 • 10:30 – 11:30 am Conference Room A • $10 M/$15 P • Code: 46130 Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day God gave the Torah to the nation of Israel and bestowed upon the Jewish people the dietary laws of keeping Kosher. On Shavuot it is customary to eat dairy meals. But that doesn’t mean you have to load up your Shavuot menu with heavy dishes made solely of milk and cheese. Jeannie Solomon, certified chef and wellness coach, demonstrates how to stay true to the holiday without

WELLNESS • GAMES & LEISURE adding to your waistline. Earn 150 JCC Rewards points for pre-registering and attending. Registration required. Peninsula Jewish Community Center and The Art of Living Foundation present

The Happiness Program One-hour introductory seminar • Board Room • Free Friday, June 3 7:00 – 8:00 pm Saturday, June 11 3:00 – 4:00 pm Monday, June 13 7:00 – 8:00 pm Learn about the powerful techniques that await you in an upcoming five-part workshop.

The Happiness Program Thursday, June 16 – Monday, June 20 • Board Room $395 M/P • Thu/Fri/Mon: 7:00 – 9:30 pm Sat/Sun: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Learn valuable skills for managing negative emotions and challenging situations, improving focus, and strengthening relationships. Includes low-impact yoga for increased flexibility. For more information or to register, visit www.artofliving.org/us-en/san-mateofoster-city.

GAMES AND LEISURE

Sit & Knit Mondays, April 4 – June 27 • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Adult Lounge • Free • Code: 46131 • No meeting 5/30 Many people use knitting and crocheting as a creative outlet and escape from life’s hectic pace. All it takes is a pair of knitting needles and yarn.

Drop-in Bridge Tuesdays, April 5 – June 28 • 1:00 – 3:30 pm Board Room • Free M/$3.50 P per session Code: 46030 Intermediate players may drop in for a weekly afternoon game of bridge.

An Afternoon of Mah Jongg: Drop-in Play Thursdays, April 7 – June 30 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm Classroom AB • Free M/$3.50 P per session Code: 46043 For intermediate to advanced-level players. No instructor will be present. Bring your current Mah Jongg card. Preregistration recommended.

A Morning of Mah Jongg: Drop-in Play Fridays, April 8 & 22, May 13 & 27, June 10 & 24 10:30 am – 12:30 pm • Classroom AB Free M/$3.50 P per session • Code: 46042 For beginning to intermediate-level players. No instructor will be present. Bring your current Mah Jongg card. Pre-registration recommended.

Bridge Conventions Tuesdays, April 12 – June 7 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm Classroom AB • $125 M/$152 P • Code: 46026 This class focuses on the first eight chapters of the required text, 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know by Barbara Seagram and Marc Smith, which is available on Amazon and is a great reference on every player. Subjects include: Takeout Doubles, Overcalls, Weak 2 Bids, Strong 2 Club Bid, Reverses, Slam Bidding, Stayman Convention, Jacoby Transfers, and Negative Doubles. Class open to all players who have completed Bidding and Play of the Hand or have knowledge and experience with the game of bridge. (9 classes) Registration required. Instructor: Carol Knowles is an experienced and accredited ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) Teacher and Life Master and loves to share her passion for bridge.

Bridge: Play of the Hand Wednesdays, April 13 – June 8 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm Classroom AB • $125 M/$152 P • Code: 46027 The second course in the ACBL series is designed to reach the next level of understanding of all elements of the game with emphasis on play techniques and a review of concepts in the Bidding Course. Beginners who have taken the Bidding Course or have equivalent Bridge experience, as well as all levels of intermediate student are welcome. Student must purchase the required text

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GAMES & LEISURE • THE ARTS ACBL Bridge Series: Play of the Hand in the 21st Century which is available on Amazon. Pre-registration required. (9 classes) Instructor: Carol Knowles.

Up Close Concerts at the PJCC Beautiful music in an intimate cabaret-style setting

Mah Jongg Class for Beginners Fridays, May 6 – 27 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Classroom C • $49 M/$62 P • Code: 46044 This five session class for beginners teaches the basics of American style Mah Jongg. Basics to strategy will be covered. Fee includes current Mah Jongg card. (4 classes) Pre-registration required. Attendance at first meeting is mandatory for this popular class. Space is limited. Call Koko Kawasaki at 650.378.2717 with questions. Instructor: Lisa Bernstein is an experienced and enthusiastic Mah Jongg teacher and player who will share her love of the game.

THE ARTS

Free Outdoor Concert with Alicia Jo Rabins Tuesday, June 21 • 6:30 pm • Hamlin Garden Free • Code: 46138 Alicia Jo Rabins performs her indie-folk song-cycle “Girls in Trouble,” about the complicated lives of Biblical women. The concert is presented in conjunction with the PJCC Art Gallery exhibition, Who’s Huldah? on display through June 29. Advance registration recommended. Arrive early for our Happier Hour from 5:00 – 6:30 pm for members and their guests age 21+. Reservations required.

Beginning Watercolors Fridays, April 15 – June 3 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Art Room • $180 M/$225 P • Code: 46024 No class 4/29 or 5/27 Learn basic watercolor techniques such as washes, gradation, color mixing and blending with a strong emphasis on design and composition of subject matter. (6 classes) Instructor: Shirley Lim worked as a graphic designer in New York, Toronto and San Francisco for over 15 years before becoming a watercolor painting instructor for children and adults in early 2009. Price key: M = Member / P = Public 8

Israeli Chamber Project

Saturday, April 2 • 8:00 pm $25 M/ $30 P • Code: 46139 Music at Kohl Mansion and the PJCC join together to present a musical conversation with the energizing and inspired Israeli Chamber Project. Founded in 2008, and based both in Israel and New York, come see why this acclaimed ensemble is “…a cause for celebration.”— Telavivcity. “A band of world-class soloists . . . in which egos dissolve and players think, breathe and play as one.”

Rohan & Grace, Percussion & Violin

Saturday, May 7 • 8:00 pm $25 M/ $30 P • Code: 46140

“Musical Ambassador…Pride of India” —The Times of India Rohan Krishnamurthy and Grace Park present a spellbinding duet of contemporary music blending violin and Indian percussion like never before. The two young virtuosos present cross-genre and cross-cultural pieces specially commissioned for their extraordinary artistry. Guests are greeted with wine and cheese. Each 60-minute concert is followed by a “Meet the Artists” dessert reception. It is our pleasure to reserve tables for parties of four or more. Doors open at 7:30 pm.

THE ARTS • AT THE MOVIES • DISCUSSION GROUPS

Card-making Craft Night with Scribble Me Happy Tuesday, May 3 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm • Lobby $35 M/$45 P • Code: 46028 Interested in learning how to make cards by using stamps, die cuts, and other materials? Looking for a special Mother’s Day gift? Join Scribble Me Happy staff for this fun craft night and head home with four unique, handmade cards. Price includes all materials. Preregistration required.

archival footage and testimonials from her dearest friends. (80 min)

• Deli Man May 23 • Code: 46048 Arriving in the United States with 19th-century Jewish immigrants, deli cuisine quickly found its way into the nation’s mainstream appetite. This affectionate documentary celebrates Jewish delicatessens and their place in American history. (91 min)

• Short Term 12 AT THE MOVIES The Best in Cinema: Monday at the Movies Skip the crowded movie theaters and enjoy these award-winning films in a comfortable, intimate setting. A lively discussion follows each film. Registration required. Space is limited. Mondays • 2:00 pm • Board Room Free M/P Community Program Pass required; inquire at the Welcome Center

• Virunga April 11 • Code: 46045 Determined to protect the last population of Africa’s mountain gorillas, Congolese wildlife officials must contend not only with outlaw poachers but also the effects of fierce combat between government forces and die-hard insurgent groups. (100 min)

• Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon April 25 • Code: 46046 Mike Myers turns documentarian with this film on his friend, legendary manager Shep Gordon, whose client list ranged from Blondie to Alice Cooper. The film mixes Gordon’s own reminiscences with those from Michael Douglas, Sly Stallone and more. (84 min)

June 13 • Code: 46049 Grace, a compassionate young supervisor at a foster care facility, works with her boyfriend and colleague, Mason, to help at-risk teens. But when a new charge dredges up memories of her own troubled past, Grace’s tough exterior begins eroding. (96 min)

• An Honest Liar June 27 • Code: 46050 This revealing documentary profiles magician and escape artist James Randi, who after retiring set about exposing faith healers, psychics and others as frauds. But all the while, Randi was carrying out a deception of his own. (90 min)

DISCUSSION GROUPS

Yiddish Club Tuesdays, April 5 & 19, May 3 & 17, June 7 & 21 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • Classroom C Free M/$3.50 P per session April 5 Code: 46132, April 19 Code: 46133 May 3 Code: 46134, May 17 Code: 46135 June 7 Code: 46136, June 21 Code: 46137 Keep Yiddish alive with others who share your love of the language, through conversion, songs, and food. Fluent Yiddish mastery not required. Peer led.

• Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me May 9 • Code: 46047 Still refreshingly caustic at 87, Broadway legend Elaine Stritch looks back on her life and career in this featurelength portrait composed of candid reflections, rare 9 Price key: M = Member / P = Public

DISCUSSION GROUPS

Let’s Talk About It Wednesdays, April 6 – June 29 • 2:00 – 3:15 pm Classroom AB • Free • Code: 46041 Meet for lively discussions about topical events, led on alternate weeks by David Nigel and Jon Levinson. All opinions are welcome, creating a forum for stimulating and thought-provoking conversations.

Life, It’s Complicated: Jewish Perspectives Thursdays, April 7 – June 30 • 10:15 – 11:15 am Conference Room A • Code: 46146 Join Rabbi Lavey Derby for this highly popular, ongoing discussion exploring Jewish views on important issues and living a meaningful life.

Men’s Morning Discussion Group Mondays, April 18, May 16, June 20 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • Classroom AB Free M/$3.50 P per session April Code: 46113, May Code: 46114, June Code: 46115 All men are welcome, regardless of age or viewpoint. The focus of this group is on intelligent conversation, not arguing or therapy. The group is peer-led by Marvin Goldman and Peter Klein.

Men’s Evening Discussion Group Wednesdays, April 13, May 11, June 8 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm Classroom C • Free M/$3.50 P per session April Code: 46110, May Code: 46111, June Code: 46112 Can’t make our morning meeting? Join our evening group for men of all ages and backgrounds to meet and discuss the challenges facing them. Topics will include, but are not limited to, men’s health, their changing roles in society and more. For more information, call 650.378.2717. Pre-registration recommended. Neil Hersch, PhD will serve as a participant/facilitator.

Women’s Discussion Group

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Tuesdays, April 5, May 10, June 14 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • Classroom C Free M/$3.50 P per session April Code: 46119, May Code: 46120, June Code: 46121 Most women know the value of support from other Price key: M = Member / P = Public 10

women. Be part of a new monthly women’s discussion group to focus on sharing the ideas, challenges, and viewpoints particular to women in our society. The group will decide on a topic for the next monthly meeting. Possible topics: managing relationships with adult children, how to get along when living alone, and accepting life and health changes. Betty Burr, life coach and PJCC staffer, will serve as facilitator/participant. For more information call Betty at 650.378.2698.

Jewish Book Discussion Group Tuesdays, April 26, May 31, June 28 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • Classroom D Free M/$5 P per session Join other readers for a lively discussion of Jewish-themed books on loan from the Jewish Community Library’s Book Club in a Box. Facilitator Jim Van Buskirk leads an interesting and intelligent discussion each month.

• The Forgetting River: A Modern Tale of Survival, Identity and the Inquisition by Doreen Carvajal April 26 • Code: 46038 Moving to Arcos de la Frontera in the Spanish province where her father’s family had originated, the author explores the fascinating, fraught – and ultimately personal – history of the Sephardic Jews who had been forced to become Catholic converts or exiles.

• The Mathematician’s Shiva by Stuart Rojstaczer May 31 • Code: 46039 Sasha Karnokovitch and his family would like to mourn the passing of his mother, Rachela, with modesty and dignity. But Rachela, a brilliant Polish émigré mathematician, is rumored to have solved the million-dollar NavierStokes Millennium Prize problem and spitefully taken the solution to her grave. A motley group of socially challenged mathematicians arrives to crash the shiva, vowing to do whatever it takes to find the solution.

DISCUSSION GROUPS • GET UP & GO • At the Entrance to the Garden of Eden

singers of Europe who remember singing these and other parts of the Seder in the languages and melodies of their ancestors. Mark Levy has been singing these Yiddish and Ladino versions at his Seders for many years, and now has put together a program for all to hear, remember, and enjoy.

by Yossi Klein Halevi

June 28 • Code: 46040 In 1998 the American-born Israeli Halevi, an Orthodox Jew, embarked on a spiritual quest to engage with believing Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land and transcend his own prejudices and resentments. Integrating spirituality with politics, history, psychology, and theology, he creates an engaging, empathetic, and enduring perspective on the possibilities of reconciliation and healing.

GET UP & GO Get Up & Go offers senior socialization programs, and errand transportation service for older adults who no longer drive. Programs are open to all adults. Programs are free for regular Get Up & Go participants and PJCC members. Cost for the programs is $5 for first-time guests. A low-cost lunch is served at 12:00 pm. Advance registration required. Request a schedule and register for Get Up & Go programs by calling 650.378.2750 no later than Wednesday the week before a program. Transportation is $6 round-trip and $3 one-way

• Explore the Healthy Side of Passover Foods April 20 • Code: 46123 Join Jeannie Solomon, PJCC Nutrition & Wellness Coach, as she cheers on those gems on the seder plate that give us more than simply culinary symbolism to the Passover story, they give us health. Samples will be served, so don’t miss this!

• Broadway with Kander & Ebb May 11 • Code: 46124 Stephen Gill, Feeta Bishop, and Nancy Bloomer Deussen present a program of Kander and Ebb, the Broadway team that worked over 42 years together and gave us such memorable hits as Cabaret, Chicago, and the Kiss of the Spider Woman. The team also wrote for the movies including the New York anthem, New York, New York.

• Jack Convery — The Banjo’s Back May 25 • Code: 46125 Back by popular demand! The banjo is America’s instrument and Jack Convery brings it to life to present a toe-tapping review of American standards. Hear and sing along to favorite songs such as Oh! Susanna, Easter Parade, Cheek to Cheek, Stars and Stripes Forever, and many by G.M. Cohan, Gershwin, and Berlin. Jack also customizes his show to the requests of the audience. Come with some favorites in mind.

Get Up & Go is support by gifts to the PJCC and grants from: The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund and The Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund; Sequoia Hospital/Dignity Health; MillsPeninsula Health Services; May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust; and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s New Freedom Fund.

Get Up & Go Programs at the PJCC Wednesdays • Board Room 12:00 pm Lunch (with reservations only) $5 M & P 1:00 pm Program • Free M**/$5 P **PJCC & Get Up & Go Members

• Songs of the Season

• Mark Levy — Special Passover Program April 6 • Code: 46122 Have you ever heard the Four Questions chanted in Yiddish or Ladino; listened to Chad Gadya, Echad Mi Yodea, or Adir Hu? These are the traditional songs of Pesach (Passover in Hebrew), sung in Hebrew around the Seder table each and every year. As each year that passes, we lose more of the native born speakers and 11

June 8 • Code: 46126 The duo of Daphna Rahmil on violin and Bruce Barley playing guitar share their favorite songs that celebrate the warmth of the coming summer. They will sing duets and solos to celebrate the season. You are invited to sing along!

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GET UP & GO • BETH EL SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB

• Piano Favorites June 22 • Code: 46127 Alexander Bootzin will perform colorful impromptus by Schubert, Chopin’s Polonaise in F# minor, two Debussy Arabesques, and fifteen Hungarian peasant songs by Bartok. Bootzin is currently the Associate Director of Music/Worship at First Presbyterian Church, Burlingame. He co-founded the Spindrift School of Performing Arts in Pacifica and is active in the Bay Area as a solo pianist, accompanist, music director, and educator.

BETH EL SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB in conjunction with the PJCC Group meets at Peninsula Temple Beth El, 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Transportation available depending on location. Cost is $6 round-trip. Call 650.378.2717 for more information. The first Thursday of every month, members are invited to bring their creative handiwork for display during the meeting. Items must be taken home at the end of the meeting. Thursdays Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 pm 1:00 – 2:15 pm Program April 7 Club members are invited to bring their creative handiwork for display during the meeting. Items must be taken home at the end of the meeting. Rap with the Rabbi: Engage in conversation with Rabbi Lisa Kingston from Peninsula Temple Beth El. April 14 Barbara Beskind will speak about her fascinating career as a designer and internationally recognized pioneer in the field of Occupational Therapy. In 2013 at age 89 she heard David Kelly, the founder of IDEO, a design engineering firm, speak on 60 Minutes about the importance of cultivating a diversity of experience among team members developing new products and services. She wrote to David and offered to help IDEO design products for an aging population and has been working for him ever since!

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April 21 The Open Face Aurio Duo of Karen Hutchinson (piano) and Zachariah Spellman (tuba) will be playing Ladino songs, Jewish songs, music by Finzi and some added surprises. This talented duo will perform solo pieces and duets. Karen has toured internationally, and Zachariah performs with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra. April 28 Join us at noon for a traditional Passover Seder with a light lunch, including the traditional seder plate foods and dessert. Beth El Senior Friendship Club members: $13; non-members: $16. Paid reservations must be received by April 14. Call Koko Kawasaki at 650.378.2717 for reservations. May 5 Club members are invited to bring their creative handiwork for display during the meeting. Items must be taken home at the end of the meeting. Rap with the Rabbi: Engage in conversation with Rabbi Callie Schulman from Peninsula Temple Beth El. May 12 Enjoy a musical program with Bob Balopole on piano and vocals in a program of popular songs from yesteryear and today. This is always a favorite program! May 19 The retired doctor-duo, Jerry Saliman and James Brandman will be performing a light classical program for violin and viola, as well as piano duets featuring works by Mozart, Brahms, and Dvorak, among others. May 26 Join us for lunch in celebration of the 38th anniversary of the Beth El Senior Friendship Club at Iron Gate restaurant in Belmont. Beth El Senior Friendship Club members: $22; non-members: $36. Priority for Club members until May 12. Price includes transportation and three-course meal. Space is limited. Paid reservations required by May 14. Call Koko Kawasaki at 650.378.2717. Make checks payable to the Beth El Senior Friendship Club. Please indicate your choice of chicken Marsala or tortellini alfredo. Includes salad and chocolate sundae dessert. We will have a short “Driver’s Choice” scenic drive home. Bus departs Beth El at 11:30 am and will return to Beth El by 3:00 pm.

BETH EL SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES June 2 Bring your creative handiwork for display during the meeting. Items must be taken home at the end of the meeting. Rap with the Rabbi: Engage in conversation with Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin of Peninsula Temple Beth El. June 9 Lauren Herman will sing an assortment of classic musical theater show tunes in her beautiful soprano voice. A classically trained singer, she holds a BA in Theater Arts, and an MFA in Vocal Performance. Lauren most recently played the role of Susan in Company with Coastal Repertory Theatre in Half Moon Bay. She has performed in many productions with Broadway by the Bay, Contra Costa Theatre Company, Hillbarn Theatre, and Diablo Theatre Company. Lauren grew up in the PTBE community and has taught in the religious school for five years. June 16 Stephen Gill and troupe present “I’ll Be Seeing You: Homage to the American Homefront – WWII.” Reminisce with Feeta Bishop and Steve as they narrate and sing their way from 1939 to 1945, and relate the sacrifices and commitments of a unified America during WWII. Stephen has worked professionally with TheatreWorks, American Musical Theatre, and San Jose Stage Company. Elizabeth “Feeta” Bishop has performed in cabarets in New York and San Francisco. Nancy Bloomer Deussen is a renowned composer and musician whose melodic works have been performed nationally. June 23 Bruce Ackermann, a personal financial assistant for seniors, will speak on “Six New Scams Targeting Seniors” and will address why seniors are targeted by scammers and how best to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming victims of a scam. June 30 Mike and Marian Billo entertain you with some of your favorite show tunes and oldies. Be prepared to sing along.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Errand/Appointment Transportation for Non-Driving Older Adults Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, Get Up & Go provides transportation within San Mateo County for non-driving older adults for medical and personal appointments, shopping and other destinations. Shared ride service is available for $6 round-trip or $3 one-way. Volunteer escorts are available. Reservations are required no later than the Wednesday of the week prior to the date of service. First come, first served, so reserve your ride early. Call 650.378.2750. Errand and Appointment Transportation Dates Mondays: April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23; June 6, 13, 20, 27 Tuesdays:

April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28

Fridays:

April 1, 8, 15, 22; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24

Shabbat Rides Schedule The PJCC offers door-to-door transportation to Friday night services at synagogues on the Peninsula. Make your reservations by calling the PJCC at 650.378.2750 by the Friday of the week before. There is no charge. This service is made possible by a grant from the Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.

April 1

7:30 pm

Peninsula Sinai Congregation

April 8

6:30 pm

Peninsula Temple Beth El

April 15

6:00 pm

Peninsula Temple Sholom

April 22

No ride service

April 29

No ride service

May 6

7:30 pm

Peninsula Sinai Congregation

May 13

6:30 pm

Peninsula Temple Beth El

May 20

6:00 pm

Peninsula Temple Sholom

May 27

7:30 pm

Congregation Beth Jacob

June 3

7:30 pm

Peninsula Sinai Congregation

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES • IN THE COMMUNITY June 10

6:30 pm

Peninsula Temple Beth El

PJCC Justice Garden

June 17

6:00 pm

Peninsula Temple Sholom

June 24

7:30 pm

Congregation Beth Jacob

Grow Justice: Fight Hunger — Garden Service Days

IN THE COMMUNITY

Happier Hours (formerly known as Member Mixers) Exclusively for Center Members and their guests, 21 years and older (except where noted). Earn an easy 150 JCC Rewards points just for pre-registering and attending. RSVP today!

Sundays, April 10, May 22, June 12 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm Hamlin Garden • April code: 46143, May code: 46144, June code: 46145 Get your hands dirty and join us for a service day in the PJCC Justice Garden! Help us alleviate hunger in San Mateo County by providing organic vegetables to residents at LifeMoves (formerly InnVision Shelter Network). Take part with hands-on gardening work and learning about food justice issues. This program is designed for adults of all ages and kids ages 4+. All levels of experience are welcome. Pre-registration is recommended.

• Trivia Night Thursday, April 12 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm Conference Room A Get your geek on. Strut your smart stuff. Come with a group or mingle and form a team—just get ready to prove yourself, catch the excitement, and take down the competition!

Grow Justice: Fight Hunger is a joint project of the PJCC and Kevah. Funded by the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund’s North Peninsula Regional Impact Committee.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

• Morning Mixer Thursday, June 2 • 9:00 – 11:00 am Conference Room A Join us for a morning of noshing and mingling. Open to all ages.

• Summer Solstice Celebration followed by outdoor concert!

2016 PJCC COMMUNITY A R T S H O W JEWELRY

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Tuesday, June 21 • 5:00 – 6:30 pm Conference Room A Spend the longest day of the year at the PJCC, mixing, mingling, and noshing. Then, at 6:30 pm grab a seat for our free “Girls in Trouble” concert featuring Alicia Jo Rabins (see page 8).

CASH AWARDS AND PRIZES

GUIDELINES AND FORMS AT PJCC.ORG/ARTSHOW

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IN THE COMMUNITY

‫ח ג פס ח ש מח‬ WISHING YOU A JOYOUS PASSOVER APRIL 23–29, 2016

PJCC Farmers’ Market! Wednesdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PJCC Lobby

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ROCK THE BLOCK! A FREE FAMILY FUN RUN & FITNESS AFTER-PARTY Sunday. May 1, 2016 1:00 – 3:30 pm Participant medals for all registered children ages 4 – 10 (while supplies last) Health stations including snacks, stretching, and sun safety • Bike helmet fittings • Rock climbing wall Jump house • Games • DJ Raffles • And more! Registration required. Reserve your space today!

Confused about Medicare? Get free Medicare counseling from a HICAP counselor at the PJCC. Appointments are required and are available at the PJCC every Thursday, 9:30 – 11:30 am. No drop-ins please! Call 800.434.0222 or 650.627.9350.

HICAP of San Mateo County is sponsored by Self-Help for the Elderly, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the independence, dignity and self-worth of senior citizens. Non-profit ID# 94-1750717

pjcc.org/rocktheblock PJCC Welcome Center 650.378.2703

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IN THE COMMUNITY • VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS

DID YOU KNOW… YOUR GENEROSITY WILL DO AMAZING THINGS

KEEPING SENIORS ACTIVE Hundreds of non-driving seniors each year use Get Up & Go to get to their doctor, pharmacy, grocery store and more. Your gift keeps the program going, and helps us secure an essential government grant.

Do a Good Deed! Volunteer for Get Up & Go We’re looking for volunteer drivers, outreach phone callers, and escorts for seniors who need a supportive arm and/or help with reading labels while shopping. Call Betty Burr at 650.378.2698

VOLUNTEERS & DONATION

VOLUNTEERS

FEEDING THE SOUL Much more than simple chicken soup, our life-enhancing programming nourishes minds, moves bodies, and engages spirits throughout our diverse community. Your gift brings exceptional programs to life. FIGHTING LOCAL HUNGER Grow Justice: Fight Hunger grows food, builds knowledge and leadership, and brings families together to feed the hungry and eliminate hunger locally. Your designated new or increased gift will be matched dollar for dollar by the Koret Foundation’s Jewish Peoplehood Initiative. Our most life-affirming programs and services rely on your generosity. While membership dues and program fees keep us running, your tax-deductible gift makes a huge difference in people’s lives.

PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TODAY! To make your gift, please contact Maria Burns at 650.378.2759 or mburns@pjcc.org

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Discussion Group Leaders Marvin Goldman Neil Hersh Peter Klein Jon Levinson David Nigel Get Up & Go Admin Susan Goldberg Susan May Get Up & Go Drivers Dorean Barnes Michele Casari Patricia D’Larzelere Barbara Freeman Kellee Gilbert Robert Highsmith Dennis Keane Andy Klase Barbara Klase Donald Lahann Amnon Levy Ed Mitchell Barbara Morin Robert Norris Francisco Oliva Frank Pepsin Barbara Regan Norm Rizzi Barbara Saunders Linda Stone

Frank Talavera Mareth Vedder Cristina Weglinski Ed Weiss Steve Wilson Get Up & Go Escorts Don Belaief Get Up & Go Outreach Judy Sherman Reina Tolchin Karen Tunnell Librarians Boris Ragent Dorothy Ragent Program Food Delivery Morris Cohn Frank Jonas Program Organizers Sandy Morse Marcyl Seidscher Cindy Strause

DONATIONS Deanna Foster Idelle Frug Sandy Morse Daniel Saunders Marion Schrager

APRIL 2016 SUN

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Get Up & Go Errands Shabbat Rides 7:30 pm Services @ Peninsula Sinai Congregation

8:00 pm Up Close Concert: Israeli Chamber Project

1 2 Get Up & Go Errands

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Yiddish Club

10:30 am 2:00 pm Food For Thought Women’s Discussion Group

Get Up & Go Errands

1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC

10:30 am Jewish Perspectives

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club

10:30 am Morning of Mah Jongg

Shabbat Rides 6:30 pm Services 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah @ Peninsula Temple Beth El Jongg

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

1:30 pm Mindfulness 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Meditation Get Up & Go Errands

1:00 pm Your Next Step: New Support Group for 50+

Get Up & Go Errands 10:00 am Dementia Awareness 1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge 1:00 pm Bridge Conventions 5:30 pm Happier Hour

10:30 am Sit & Knit

2:00 pm 2:00 pm Yoga for Freedom Monday at the Movies 2:00 pm Garden Service Day 10

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Yiddish Club

10:30 am Men’s Morning Group

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

1:00 pm 2:00 pm Bridge Food For Thought Conventions 17

Day Trip: Sam Mazza Castle 10:30 am Passover Cooking Demo 2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It 7:00 pm Bridge: Play of the Hand 7:00 pm Men’s Evening Discussion 13 Group

12:00 pm

1:00 pm

Afternoon of Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

21 10:30 am Jewish Perspectives

Get Up & Go Errands

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Jewish Book Discussion Group

7:00 pm Bridge: Play of the 12:00 pm Beth El Senior Hand Friendship Club

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

Get Up & Go Errands 9:00 am Beg Watercolors 10:30 am Morning of Mah Jongg

Admin offices Closed: Passover

1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah Jongg

1:00 pm Bridge Conventions 25

Shabbat Rides 6:00 pm Services @ Peninsula Temple Sholom

10:30 am 1:00 pm Jewish Perspectives Get Up & Go at 12:00 pm the PJCC Beth El Senior 2:00 pm Friendship Club Let’s Talk About It 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah 7:00 pm Beg Bridge: Play Jongg 1:30 pm of the Hand Mindfulness Meditation

Day Trip: SF Ballet

Get Up & Go Errands 9:00 am Beg Watercolors

Beth El Senior Friendship Club

Get Up & Go Errands

2:00 pm Monday at the Movies

10:30 am Jewish Perspectives

1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation 28

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Get Up & Go Errands 10:30 am Yiddish Club 1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge 1:00 pm Bridge Conventions 6:30 pm Card Making Craft Night

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

10:30 am Jewish Perspectives 12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

Get Up & Go Errands

Day Trip: SF Ballet

9:00 am Beg Watercolors

8:00 pm Up Close Concert: Rohan & Grace, Percussion & Violin

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Women’s Discussion Group

1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC 2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

Day Trip: SF Symphony 10:30 am Jewish Perspectives 12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation 3:30 pm Yom Ha’Atmaut Celebration 12

Get Up & Go Errands 9:00 am Beg Watercolors 10:00 am Outside These Walls: Nature Hike 10:00 am Mah Jongg Class for Beginners 10:30 am Morning of Mah Jongg Shabbat Rides 6:30 pm Services @ Peninsula Temple Beth El

10:30 am Jewish Perspectives 12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

Get Up & Go Errands 9:00 am Beg Watercolors 10:00 am Mah Jongg Class for Beginners Shabbat Rides 6:00 pm Services @ Peninsula Temple Sholom

Day Trip: Avedis at the Legion of Honor

Get Up & Go Errands

1:00 pm Rock the Block: A Family Fun Run & Fitness AfterParty

Sit & Knit

10:30 am 2:00 pm

Food For Thought

7:00 pm Bridge: Play of the Hand

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SAT

10:00 am Mah Jongg Class for Beginners

Shabbat Rides 7:30 pm Services @ Peninsula Sinai Congregation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2:00 pm Monday at the Movies

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge 1:00 pm Bridge Conventions

8 1:00 pm Family Nature Hike

22 Senior Excursion: On the Town

Get Up & Go Errands

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Yiddish Club

10:30 am Men’s Morning Group

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

7:00 pm Bridge: Play of the Hand

7:00 pm An Evening of Sacred Hebrew Chant

Bridge: Play of the Hand 7:00 pm Men’s Evening Discussion Group

1:00 pm Bridge 2:00 pm Food For Thought Conventions

2:00 pm Garden Service Day

7:00 pm

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

2:00 pm Monday at the Movies

1:00 pm Bridge Conventions

23 Admin Offices Closed: Memorial Day

7:00 pm Complicated Lives of Biblical Women

18 1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC 2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It 7:00 pm Bridge: Play of the Hand 7:00 pm Complicated Lives of Biblical Women

Get Up & Go Errands 10:30 am Jewish Book Discussion Group 1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

1:00 pm Bridge Conventions

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Jewish Perspectives

11:30 pm

Beth El Senior Friendship Club

1:00 pm

Afternoon of Mah Jongg

1:30 pm

Mindfulness Meditation

20 Get Up & Go Errands 10:00 am Mah Jongg Class for Beginners 10:30 am Morning of Mah Jongg Shabbat Rides 7:30 pm Services @ Congregation Beth Jacob 27

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2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It 7:00 pm Bridge: Play of the Hand 7:00 pm Complicated Lives of Biblical Women

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9:00 am Member Mixer 10:30 am Jewish Perspectives 12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

Get Up & Go Errands 9:00 am Beg Watercolors 7:00 pm Happiness Program Intro Seminar Shabbat Rides 7:30 pm Services @ Peninsula Sinai Congregation

Day trip: For Peter Pan 10:30 am Jewish Perspectives 12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah Jongg

Get Up & Go Errands

1 2 3 4 Get Up & Go Errands

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Yiddish Club

10:30 am Shavuot Cooking Demo 1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC 2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

1:00 pm 2:00 pm Food For Thought Drop-in Bridge

7:00 pm Bridge: Play of the Hand

1:00 pm Bridge Conventions

5 2:00 pm Garden Service Day

9:30 am Happiness Program

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Women’s Discussion Group

7:00 pm Happiness Program Intro Seminar

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Sit & Knit

10:30 am

Men’s Morning Group 2:00 pm

Food For Thought 7:00 pm

Happiness Program

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

Get Up & Go Errands 10:30 am

10:30 am Yiddish Club 1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge 5:30 pm Happier Hour 6:30 pm Outdoor Concert with Alicia Jo 21 Rabins

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Jewish Book Discussion Group

2:00 pm Monday at the Movies

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

Get Up & Go Errands

2:00 pm Monday at the Movies

7:00 pm Men’s Evening Discussion Group 7:00 pm Complicated Lives of Biblical Women 8

1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

10:30 am Jewish Perspectives 12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

11 9:30 am Happiness Program

Get Up & Go Errands 7:00 pm Happiness Program Shabbat Rides 6:00 pm Services @ Peninsula Temple Sholom

Shabbat Rides 6:30 pm Services @ Peninsula Temple Beth El

Day Trip: SF Symphony 10:30 am Jewish Perspectives 12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation 7:00 pm Happiness Program

10:30 am 1:00 pm Jewish Perspectives Get Up & Go at 12:00 pm the PJCC Beth El Senior 2:00 pm Friendship Club Let’s Talk About It 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah 7:00 pm Bridge: Play of the Jongg Hand 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

10:30 am Morning of Mah Jongg

3:00 pm Happiness Program Intro Seminar

Get Up & Go Errands 10:30 am Morning of Mah Jongg Shabbat Rides 7:30 pm Services @ Congregation Beth Jacob 24

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PJCC

YOUR CENTER FOR LIFE

Peninsula Jewish Community Center 800 Foster City Blvd. Foster City, CA

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 822 San Mateo, CA 94402

Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration Thursday, May 12 • 3:30 – 5:30 pm Lobby and Board Room Free • Code: 46149

The Transition Workshop: Making Your Mid-life Changes Happen Sunday, April 10 • 1:00 – 5:00 pm Classroom AB • $10 M/$15 P • Code: 46128 You’re at mid-life and ready for a change — a new career, a new volunteer opportunity, or a new hobby. But you’re a little stuck and haven’ taken the actions to bring the change into being. Change is easier with a supportive team behind you. In this new workshop you’ll work with others to identify ways to get around your stumbling blocks. You’ll practice tools and techniques like “friend-storming” that lets others help you move forward. You’ll team up with others to do a “check-in” to help you keep moving on. Led by Betty Burr, gerontologist, mid-life coach, and PJCC staffer.

Photo by Paul Margolis

A our joyous celebration of Israel’s 68th Independence Day with art and crafts for kids and adults, as well as tasty treats for all. Don’t miss a fascinating presentation of photographs of Israeli life by renowned black-and-white photographer Paul Margolis from 4:00 – 5:00 pm.