L&b summer 2016

LEAPS ‘N BOUNDS

Discover programming that awakens your spirit and revitalizes your soul!

A quarterly publication of the Peninsula Jewish Community Center

INSIDE Learn or enhance a skill this summer!

6 Bridge classes 8 Watercolors 8 Oil Painting 8 Card making

JULY – SEPTEMBER 2016

This is Your Body on Stress Monday, August 22 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm • Board Room Free • Code: 46813 Stress can bog you down mentally, but do you know that it can lead to poor health as well? Learn techniques to manage daily stress. Ranak Trivedi, PhD is an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences with Stanford University. Registration suggested.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 For Your Information 3 Trips 4 Lectures 5 Wellness 6 Games & Leisure

Co-sponsored by Peninsula Temple Sholom, Peninsula Sinai Congregation, Peninsula Temple Beth El and Congregation Beth Jacob

Rabbis Roundtable: Does Prayer Work?

Wednesday, September 14 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm Ronald C. Wornick Auditorium • Free • Code: 46770

7 The Arts 8 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 17 Calendar

So much of the High Holidays are focused on prayer, at home and in the synagogue. But what is prayer? Is prayer a plea we address to a God outside ourselves or in praying do we awaken our own virtues and values buried deep within? Either way, does prayer work? Four of our local rabbis will teach texts about prayer and discuss their own personal views about if, and how, prayer works.

Led by Rabbi Lavey Derby, PJCC Director of Jewish Life. Participants will include Rabbi Lisa Delson of Peninsula Temple Sholom, Rabbi Dennis Eisner of Peninsula Temple Beth El, Rabbi Nat Ezray of Congregation Beth Jacob, Rabbi Corey Helfand of Peninsula Sinai Congregation.

This program is free but pre-registration is required.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

FROM THE STAFF

TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS & TRIPS

Dear Current and Future Participants, Get away with the PJCC! Our busses are rolling all around the Bay this summer. Join us in July as we head to Richmond to the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historial Park to hear one of the original “Rosies” speak, followed by a hosted lunch. In August, we’ll see Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, winner of two 2014 Tony Awards and a 2015 Grammy Award, in San Francisco.

Then, spend a relaxing afternoon in Saratoga at Hakone Gardens in September.

Did you know that we also take two overnight trips each year on a chartered bus? Space is limited for our Monday, July 18 – Wednesday, July 20 trip to the Carmel Bach Festival, so call Rachel Goldman today for more information (650.378.2764). Save the date and reserve your space early for our October trip to the Ashland Shakespeare Festival. More trip information starts on page 3.

We hope to see you at the Center — as well as on the road for a trip ­— soon!

Best, Jane Skinner

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

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

TRIPS Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park Thursday, July 21 • Richmond • $65 M/$75 P Code: 46723 Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park, an unusual urban national park located on the waterfront in Richmond, honors the efforts and sacrifices of American civilians on the World War II home front. Ranger Betty Soskin (upon availability) will inspire us by sharing her memories as a young African American woman working the Richmond shipyards during WWII. Gain more information through educational and interactive exhibits at the park.

Wrap up the afternoon with a hosted lunch at Assemble Restaurant. Choose from: The Riveter (spicy fried chicken breast and jalapeno coleslaw sandwich, with fries), “Port”-O-Bello (grilled portobello mushroom, arugula and red pepper mayonnaise sandwich, with fries); or Steak Salad (arugula, flank steak, tomato, avocado, manchego cheese, and tortilla strips with salsa vinaigrette). All entrees include gelato for dessert.

Departures 9:00 am PJCC

Returns 3:30 pm

Winner of two 2014 Tony Awards and a 2015 Grammy Award!

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Wednesday, August 31 • Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco • $100 M/$125 P • Code: 46667 Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/ Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend,” and the title song.

Departures 12:00 pm San Carlos Caltrain Station 12:15 pm PJCC 12:30 pm 5th & El Camino

(in front of Sleep Train) 12:40 pm Peninsula Regent 12:45 pm Woodlake

Returns 6:45 pm 6:30 pm 6:15 pm 6:05 pm 6:00 pm

Hakone: Garden Tour and Tea Ceremony Wednesday, September 21 • Hakone Gardens, Saratoga • $50 M/$60 P • Code: 46693 One of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s premier sites and 100 years old, Hakone is one of the oldest Japanese estate, retreat and gardens in the Western Hemisphere. Established in 1915, Hakone is an authentic replica of Japanese Samurai or Shogun’s estate garden. Join us for a no-host picnic lunch, followed by a docentled tour of the gardens and tea ceremony. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.

Departures 11:00 pm PJCC 11:15 pm San Carlos Caltrain Station

Returns 4:30 pm 4:15 pm

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TRIPS • LECTURES

San Francisco Ballet 2017 Repertory Season

Save the Date!

Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2016

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.

Wednesday, October 19 – Sunday, October 23, 2016 $1,275 M Double/$1,545 M Single $1,425 P Double/$1,695 P Single 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.

2017 San Francisco Symphony Sampler Subscription This three-concert Thursday matinee series 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.

For concert dates and program, please contact Rachel Goldman at 650.378.2764.

2016 Carmel Bach Festival Monday, July 18 – Wednesday, July 20, 2016 $740 M Double/$1,020 M Single $850 P Double/$1,170 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 Bach 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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Check back in our next issue for details about a PJCC trip to SFMOMA!

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

• Our Second Skin: Clothing as a Social Language in Art July 18 • Code: 46689 Western artists have used clothing and drapery to reveal information about a wearer’s social position, wealth, religion, political leanings, nationality, marital status and fashion sense. Clothing can also provide fascinating information about society and its attitudes, tell a story, and define a person’s psychological state.

Think about this the next time you get dressed! The program will be presented by Victoria Kirby, a docent with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

LECTURES • WELLNESS

• 200 Years on the Rock August 1 • Code: 46690 From the discovery of Alcatraz by the Spanish through its establishment as a National Park, Alcatraz is famously known as a federal penitentiary from 1934 – 1963. Approximately 13 million visitors come to the Rock each year. Life-long researcher of the history of California and the American West, John Martini will talk about the island’s infamous residents, escape attempts, and the myths of Alcatraz, including the Indian occupation of the island in 1970.

• Stumbling Stone: A Novel August 15 • Code: 46691 How likely is it that the daughter of Jewish immigrants would cast her lot with the son of a high-ranking Nazi?

However improbable, reporter Julie Freestone and Rudi Raab fall in love and embark on a quest to probe his tangled past and the family’s secrets. Stumbling Stone is a work of fiction inspired by their extraordinary histories and is a literary Stolpersteine dedicated to the memory of Gerhard Raab, who was a victim of the Nazis.

Julie Freestone is a former East Bay journalist, born in the Bronx to Jewish immigrant parents. Rudi Raab, a retired City of Berkeley police officer and Medieval German scholar, was born in Germany to a highranking Nazi eight days after the end of WWII. They met through an accident of fate when Julie interviewed Rudi while reporting a story and have been life partners for more than 20 years.

• September 19 Code: 46692 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, July 7 – September 29 1:30 – 2:30 pm • Board Room Free • Code: 46769 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: Rabbi Lavey Derby has practiced meditation for over twenty years and has been teaching meditation for the past ten years.

Yoga & Wholeness with a Jewish Twist Wednesdays • 12:35 – 1:35 pm Summer session: June 1 – July 27 (No class 6/15, 7/13) Fall session: September 7 – November 30 (No class 10/5, 10/12) • Yoga Studio • Free M/$20 P per class Register in MindBody.

Join us for a gentle, grounding Iyengar-based yoga and movement practice rooted in Jewish mystical teachings as we explore themes of reflection, realignment, and renewal during this High Holiday season. No previous experience with yoga or Judaism is required. Preregistration required.

Instructor: Tracey Green is a graduate of the Yoga and Jewish Wisdom Teacher Training and has 20 years of experience teaching yoga

Living Healthy Wednesdays, August 17 – September 28 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • Classroom AB • Free See back cover for details.

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WELLNESS • GAMES & LEISURE

Yoga for Renewal

An Afternoon of Mah Jongg: Drop-in Play

Sunday, October 9 • 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 rooted in Jewish mystical teachings as we explore themes of reflection, realignment, and renewal during this High Holiday season. No previous experience with yoga or Judaism is required. Preregistration required.

Thursdays, July 7 – September 29 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm Classroom AB • Free M/$3.50 P per session Code: 46699 For intermediate to advanced-level players. No instructor will be present. Bring your current Mah Jongg card. Preregistration recommended.

Instructor: Tracey Green

Spatacular

Tuesday, September 27 5:30 – 8:00 pm • $25 M/$30 P Enjoy a fabulous evening of indulgence at the PJCC. Relax with luxurious mini-services, enjoy refreshments, participate in a DIY workshop, attend a seminar and receive a gift bag of delights to continue relishing that pampered feeling at home.

A Morning of Mah Jongg: Drop-in Play Fridays, July 8 & 22, August 12 & 26, September 9 & 23 10:30 am – 12:30 pm • Classroom AB Free M/$3.50 P per session • Code: 46698 For beginning to intermediate-level players. No instructor will be present. Bring your current Mah Jongg card. Preregistration recommended.

Learn to Play Bridge This Summer Thursdays, June 16 – August 11 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Classroom AB • $117 M/$135 P • Code: 46687 No class 7/7 Beginning students are welcome to learn the basics of contract bridge. The required text, ACBL Bridge Series: Bidding in the 21st Century is available on Amazon.

8 classes) Pre-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.

GAMES AND LEISURE

Bridge: Supervised Play

Mondays, July 11 – September 26 10:30 am – 12:30 pm • Adult Lounge • Free Code: 46724 • No meeting 7/4 or 9/5 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; no instructor present.

Mondays, June 13 – August 8 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm Classroom AB • $117 M/$135 P • Code: 46670 No class 7/4 Come and practice what you have learned in the Bidding and Play classes. Open to students of all levels who have basic knowledge of the game of bridge. Instructor will be on hand to answer all your questions regarding bidding, play, defense, and scoring. (8 classes) Pre-registration required. Instructor: Carol Knowles

Drop-in Bridge

Bridge: Play of the Hand

Tuesdays, July 5 – September 27 • 1:00 – 3:30 pm Board Room (7/12, 7/26, 8/9 in Classroom AB) Free M/$3.50 P per session • Code: 46671 Intermediate players may drop in for a weekly afternoon game of bridge.

Tuesdays, September 13 – November 15 10:00 am – 12:00 pm • Classroom AB $125 M/$152 P • Code: 46677 • No class 10/4 The second course in the ACBL series is designed to reach the next level of understanding of all elements of the

Sit & Knit

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GAMES & LEISURE • THE ARTS game, with emphasis on play techniques and concepts learned in the Bidding Course. Appropriate for beginners who have taken the Bidding Course or have equivalent Bridge experience, and intermediate level students.

Students must purchase the required text ACBL Bridge Series: Play of the Hand in the 21st Century. It is available on Amazon. Pre-registration required. (9 classes) Instructor: Carol Knowles

Bridge Defense Course Tuesdays, September 13 – November 15 1:00 – 3:00 pm • Classroom AB • $125 M/$152 P Code: 46678 • No class 10/4 Defense is 50% of the game of bridge. Lessons include: Leads, Second and Third Hand Play, Defensive Signals, Developing Defensive Tricks, Interference of the Opponents, and the Negative Double. Required text

ACBL Series: Defense in the 21st Century is available on Amazon. (9 classes) Pre-registration required.

Instructor: Carol Knowles

Bridge Conventions I Thursdays, September 15 – November 17 7:00 – 9:00 pm • Classroom AB • $138 M/$169 P Code: 46676 Master the conventions learned in Bidding and Play class.

Required text 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know

by Barbara Seagram and Marc Smith, which is available on Amazon, is a great reference book for every player.

Subjects include: Takeout Double, Overcall, Stayman, Jacoby Transfer, Weak 2 Bids, Strong 2 Club Bids, Slam Bidding, and Reverses. (10 classes) Pre-registration required. Instructor: Carol Knowles

THE ARTS

Pacific Mambo Orchestra

2014 Grammy Award-winner Best Tropical Latin Album Saturday, August 27 • 5:00 pm • Turf Field $20 M/$25 P/$10 Youth (2 – 7 )/Free under 2 Code: 46750 It’s dancing time! GRAMMY®- winner Pacific Mambo Orchestra, a 20 piece musical group, leads the rebirth of the Latin big band sound, rejuvenating the beloved music era of Machito and Tito Puente. Featuring the traditions of the classic mambo-craze orchestras of the 1950s, this elite group performs in both English and Spanish.

Pack a picnic or purchase food on-site. Doors open at 4:15 pm, optional dance lesson begins at 4:30 pm. Bring a blanket or low lawn chair; table packages also available for an additional fee. No pork, shellfish, or alcohol, please.

BALADINO

“… lively, engaging, enthralling …” —ChicagoNow Saturday, September 17 • 5:00 pm • Hamlin Garden $20 M/$25 P/$10 Youth (2 – 17)/Free under 2 Code: 46748 Internationally-acclaimed Mediterranean folk band BALADINO is coming to PJCC! Its members hail from Berlin and Tel Aviv, offering fresh, deeply authentic interpretations of Sephardic and Ladino melodies.

With stunning vocals, unexpected instruments, and a pitch-perfect sense of arrangement, the Israeli group melds everything from Armenian duduk to instrumental improvisations.

Pack a picnic or purchase food on site. Doors open at 4:40 pm. A perfect close to Shabbat with outdoor music, friends, and Havdalah to follow concert.

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THE ARTS • AT THE MOVIES

Community Art Show Reception and Awards Presentation Sunday, July 31 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • Art Gallery and Hamlin Garden • Free • Code: 46749 Celebrate extraordinary talent, purchase works of art, enjoy refreshments and watch as ten local artists are honored with awards. Arrive early to nominate your favorite piece for the Community Choice Award! Ballot box closes at 2:30 pm. Awards presentation begins at 3:00 pm. Reservations appreciated.

The PJCC Community Art Show is on display from July 14 - September 25, 2016.

Still Life in Oils Fridays, September 9 – October 14 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm Art Room • $180 M/$225 P • Code: 46712 Discover the many ways to use oils in this class for beginning to intermediate students. Learn composition, design, value, and making smart color choices using unique still life displays. Classes are hands-on. Instructor will provide demonstrations and individual instruction to students.

Instructor: Laurie Johnson Lepkowska started painting at the age of 12, majored in art in college, and studied with many notable artists. She studied with the Jeffrey Watts Atelier School and teaches classes and workshops throughout the Peninsula. She works primarily in oils and paints figure and still life.

Card Making Craft Night with Scribble Me Happy

Beginning Watercolors Summer Session: Fridays, July 22 – August 5 1:30 – 4:30 pm • Art Room • $90 M/$112 P Code: 46668 Fall Session: Fridays, September 9 – October 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm • Art Room • $180 M/$225 P Code: 46669 Learn basic watercolor techniques such as washes, gradation, color mixing and blending, with a strong emphasis on design and composition of subject matter.

(Summer: 3 classes; Fall: 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.

Thursday, August 11 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm • Lobby $35 M/$45 P • Code: 46688 Interested in learning how to make cards by using stamps, die cuts, and other materials? Join Scribble Me Happy staff for this fun craft night and head home with four unique, handmade cards. Price includes all materials.

Pre-registration required.

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 • Free M/P Community Program Pass required; inquire at the Welcome Center

• Living is Easy with Eyes Closed July 11 • Code: 46700 • Classroom AB Setting off to meet rock colossus John Lennon after learning that he’s making a movie in Almeria, superfan Antonio picks up a pair of disaffected young hitchhikers en route, giving rise to an unlikely friendship. Spanish with English subtitles. (108 min) Price key: M = Member / P = Public 8

AT THE MOVIES • DISCUSSION GROUPS

• Happy People: A Year in the Taiga July 25 • Code: 46701 • Classroom AB Venerated documentarian Werner Herzog teams with director Dmitry Vasyukov for this observant look at life along the River Yenisei in northern Russia, where the industrious inhabitants of a rural village truly live off the land. Herzog follows one of the Siberian trappers through all four season of the year to tell the story of a culture virtually untouched by modernity. (90 min)

• The Rape of Europa August 8 • Code: 46702 • Classroom AB Joan Allen narrates this documentary that chronicles 12 years of the Nazis’ pillaging works of art throughout Europe and the international effort to locate, protect and return millions of valuable treasures. The film traces the story of art lovers and everyday heroes who tried to thwart the looting Nazis and reveals how experts from Europe and the United States are working to recover priceless works of art missing or hidden for decades.

(117 min)

• Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me September 12 • Code: 46703 • Board Room When country music giant Glen Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011, he chose to make his condition public. He then began his farewell tour — a remarkable musical journey chronicled in this affecting documentary. (104 min)

• The Desert of Forbidden Art September 26 • Code: 46704 • Board Room Trace the incredible story of defiant visionary Igor Savitsky, an artist and museum curator who cunningly acquired more than 40,000 banned Soviet Union paintings and hid the illegal collection from the KGB in Uzbekistan’s Nukus Museum. In addition to rare archival footage and interviews with the artists’ children, this absorbing documentary also features letters and diary entries read by Ben Kingsley, Sally Field and Edward Asner. (80 min)

DISCUSSION GROUPS Yiddish Club Tuesdays, July 5 & 19, August 2 & 16, September 6 & 20 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • Classroom C Free M/$3.50 P per session July 5 Code: 46725, July 19 Code: 46726 August 2 Code: 46727, August 16 Code: 46728 September 6 Code: 46729, September 20 Code: 46730 Keep Yiddish alive with others who share your love of the language, through conversion, songs, and food. Fluent Yiddish mastery not required. Peer led.

Let’s Talk About It Wednesdays, July 6 – September 28 • 2:00 – 3:15 pm Classroom AB (Classroom D 7/13 & 8/10) • Free Code: 46697 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, July 7 – September 29 • 10:15 – 11:15 am Conference Room A • Free • Code: 46768 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, July 18, August 15, September 19 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • Classroom AB Free M/$3.50 P per session • July Code: 46709, August Code: 46710, September Code: 46711 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.

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DISCUSSION GROUPS

Jewish Book Discussion Group Tuesdays, July 26, August 30, September 27 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 Un-Americans by Molly Antopol July 26 • Code: 46694

Men’s Evening Discussion Group Wednesdays, July 13, August 10, September 14 7:00 – 8:30 pm • Classroom C • Free M/$3.50 P per session • July Code: 46706, August Code: 46707, September Code: 46708 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 Hersh, PhD will serve as a participant/facilitator.

Women’s Discussion Group Tuesdays, July 12, August 9, September 13 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • Classroom AB Free M/$3.50 P per session • July Code: 46715, August Code: 46713, September Code: 46714 Most women know the value of support and understanding from other 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.

Each month 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.

Registration requested.

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Spanning “the entire Ashkenazi Jewish universe, from New York to Belarus to Israel and Los Angeles,” Molly Antopol’s debut collection explores the link between individual choices and the larger forces of human history, deftly depicting the everyday anxieties of immigrant lives and the intimate links between family and history.

• The Reawakening by Primo Levi August 30 • Code: 46695 Also published as The Truce, Levi’s memoir describes his experiences returning to Italy from the concentration camp at Auschwitz after the Second World War.

• Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman September 27 • Code: 46696 Set in the early 1800s on the lush Caribbean island of St. Thomas, this fictional reimagining traces the complicated life of Rachel Pomié, mother of the impressionist painter Camille Pissarro, and the marriage of passion that scandalizes her Sephardic Jewish community.

GET UP & GO

GET UP & GO

• Around the World in Song August 10 • Code: 46718 Jeff Wessman takes you on a musical vacation with songs made popular by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and others, sung to swinging big band tracks. Travel “South of the Border to Brazil,” then to Europe for “April in Paris,” catch “An Evening in Roma,” over to England for “A Foggy Day in London Town.”

Then it’s back across the pond to the States with stops in “New York,” “Chicago,” then along “Route 66” all the way to where “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” No passport required!

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 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.

• Rita & the Cosmos August 24 • Code: 46719 Share the magic of music with the a cappella group Rita & the Cosmos. Their original arrangements of upbeat tunes — jazz, pop, standards, and Broadway ­— will keep your fingers snapping, toes tapping, and make you want to sing along!

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

• Piano Memories September 14 • Code: 46720 Get ready to Name That Tune with the talented Peter Master on piano. Songs from stage and film, popular songs from the 1920s, 30s, 40s, and more. Here’s a hint . . . expect to hear “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “Tea for Two,” and “My Heart Belongs to Daddy.” If you know these tunes, we need you!

• Celebrate Bastille Day with French Favorites July 13 • Code: 46716 Singer-pianist Marilyn Cooney provides a festive musical tribute to Bastille Day (July 14, 1789), the French citizens’ revolt against the King — now a joyful celebration of freedom the world over. Enjoy such hits as “C’est Si Bon,” “Under Paris Skies,” “Can-Can”, “Autumn Leaves,” “La Vie en Rose,” and learn a bit of history through song! Join us for French music and sing-along fun!

• Joy Perrin — One Woman Band

• Steel Drum Magic July 27 • Code: 46717 Listening to the beat of the steel drum can transport you to the magic of the Caribbean islands. Drummer Mary Spalding founded Steel Jam, a Caribbean steel drum ensemble in 1994, and has performed in the U.S. and Trinidad. Mary will play the drums and talk about the history, beauty, and versatility of this wonderful instrument.

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September 28 • Code: 46721 Singing, guitar, funny stories, and digital rhythm are examples of Joy Perrin’s musical program that include Classic Americana and a rich selection of American pop music of the 20s –50s. There will be songs you forgot to remember and a sprinkling of international flavor that has made its way into our popular music culture.

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BETH EL SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB

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 12:00 pm Brown Bag Lunch 1:00 – 2:15 pm Program July 7 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 one of the Rabbis from Peninsula Temple Beth El. July 14 Enjoy a musical performance from violinist Tibor Horvath who will play a blend of Eastern European and Klezmer music, with a gypsy soul. You will be transported to another place in time.

July 21 No meeting July 28 Maui, the isle of romance, is a familiar Hawaiian vacation destination to many from the Bay Area.

Marilyn Straka from On the Level Tours will share a fun, informative slide presentation of Maui where we will learn about the history, culture, and its hidden treasures including a drive up a dormant volcano to look into the crater and a rain forest on the road to Hana!

August 4 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 one of the Rabbis from Peninsula Temple Beth El.

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August 11 Klezmer Soul plays the traditional horas, freilachs, shers, and bulgars from the Eastern European klezmer repertoire and songs in the Momma Lochen from the Yiddish Theater of the early 20th century.

August 18 Guitarist, composer, and vocalist, Fred McCarty has performed on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville twice! Fred will sing a blend of R&B, soft rock, and classics that you will enjoy.

August 25 Now in its 47th year of entertaining the SF Bay Area, the San Francisco Banjo Band continues their legacy with a lively mix of songs from Stephen Foster to Broadway.

The band’s instruments include tube, trombone, and the only instrument indigenous to America, the banjo!

September 1 No meeting September 8 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 one of the Rabbis of Peninsula Temple Beth El. September 15 Take a memorable journey through songs that you hold near and dear with Teagan Moore. He will entertain you with popular favorites, musical theater hits, Jazz tunes, and romantic songs. What’s not to love?

September 22 Pianist Yelena Savchenko will play a medley of classical, Eastern European and popular showtunes with a touch of “old world” charm. Yelena’s performance will delight you.

September 29 Special Senior Excursion Event Beth El Senior Friendship Club members: Places Not-to-Miss in San Francisco and ChouChous French Restaurant. See next page.

BETH EL SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Places Not-to-Miss in San Francisco & ChouChou French Restaurant We start the day with a drive through Golden Gate Park on a step-on-board guided tour with Marilyn Straka of On the Level Tours. In the park, we will see nine of the “111 Places That You Must Not Miss in San Francisco” including Portals of the Past, Stow Lake, and the monastery stones. Then, onward to ChouChou, a charming French bistro, for lunch. Afterward, we will see Patricia’s Green in Hayes Valley, murals in Cole Valley, and the Sunset where rock stars from an earlier era lived and “free-loved.” We will also see the bank where Patty Hearst was arrested, The Rousseaus storybook homes in the Sunset, and a final stop at Ocean Beach where the surfers hang out.

Transportation provided by the PJCC. We will depart from Beth El at 10:30 am and return at approximately 3:45 pm. Cost is $25, which includes lunch, tour, and transportation. Specify your choice of entrée (truffle ravioli, salmon fillet, or hamburger) and dessert (chocolate mousse or crème brulee). Make checks payable to Beth El Senior Friendship Club. Priority registration is given to Friendship Club members through September 8. After that date, it will be open to all. Register early; space is limited. Call 650.378.2717 to register.

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 (age 65 and over) who are mobility, financially, or physically impaired and for whom this trip would not otherwise be possible. Individuals may attend only one Senior Excursion between 7/1/2016 and 6/30/2017.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Errand and Appointment Transportation Services Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, Get Up & Go provides transportation within San Mateo County for non-driving adults 50 years and older for medical and personal appointments, shopping, and other destinations.

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.

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.

July 1

7:30 pm

Peninsula Sinai Congregation

July 8

6:30 pm

Peninsula Temple Beth El

July 15

6:00 pm

Peninsula Temple Sholom

July 22

7:30 pm

Congregation Beth Jacob

Errand and Appointment Transportation Dates Mondays: July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;

September 12, 19, 26

July 29

No ride service

August 5

7:30 pm

Peninsula Sinai Congregation

August 12

6:30 pm

Peninsula Temple Beth El

August 19

6:00 pm

Peninsula Temple Sholom

August 26

7:30 pm

Congregation Beth Jacob

September 2

7:30 pm

Peninsula Sinai Congregation

September 9

6:30 pm

Peninsula Temple Beth El

Tuesdays: July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

September 6, 13, 20, 27 Fridays: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26;

September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

September 16 6:00 pm

Peninsula Temple Sholom

September 23 7:30 pm

Congregation Beth Jacob

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IN THE COMMUNITY

IN THE COMMUNITY

Confused about Medicare?

Get free Medicare counseling from a HICAP counselor at the PJCC.

Happier Hours (formerly known as Member Mixers)

Appointments are required and are available at the PJCC every Thursday, 9:30 – 11:30 am.

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!

No drop-ins please!

Call 800.434.0222 or 650.627.9350.

• Olympics Thursday, August 18 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm Conference Room A • Code: 46771 The biggest sporting event on the planet is taking place. Let’s celebrate everything about the Olympics!

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.

• Game Night

Non-profit ID# 94-1750717

Tuesday, September 20 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm Conference Room A • Code: 46772 Game on! Join us for an evening of fun­­ — ping pong, Jenga, and other games to play with.

• Morning Member Mixer Thursday, September 15 • 9:00 – 11:00 am Conference Room A • Code: 46773 Join us for a morning of noshing and mingling. Open to Center Members and their guests of all ages.

Do a Good Deed — Volunteer for Get Up & Go! We need volunteer drivers, outreach phone callers, and escorts for seniors who might need a supportive arm and/or help with reading labels while shopping.

Grow Justice: Fight Hunger Garden Service Day Sunday, September 11 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm Hamlin Garden • Code: 46767 Get your hands dirty and join us for a service day in the PJCC Justice Garden! Our garden will help alleviate hunger in San Mateo County by growing organic vegetables for distribution to residents of the LifeMoves (formerly InnVision Shelter Network). Activities include hands-on gardening work and learning about food justice issues. All levels of experience are welcome. This program is designed for adults of all ages and children ages 4+.

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.

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Call Betty Burr at 650.378.2698

IN THE COMMUNITY

Have a Heart Going to the PJCC for classes, groups, or to work out?

Consider volunteering to give a non-driving senior a ride. We will pair you up with someone who lives near you on your schedule.

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

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Do a mitzvah (good deed) and “pay it forward.”

For more information, call Betty Burr at 650.378.2698

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IN THE COMMUNITY • VOLUNTEERS

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.

get your mambo on!

Grammy® Award-winning

PACIFC MAMBO ORCHESTRA Saturday, August 27 • 5:00 pm See page 7 for details 2104 Grammy Award Winners Best Latin Tropical Album

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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VOLUNTEERS 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 Susan Kern Andy Klase Barbara Klase Donald Lahann Ed Mitchell Barbara Morin Frank Pepsin

Barbara Regan Norm Rizzi Barbara Saunders Linda Stone Frank Talavera Mareth Vedder Cristina Weglinski 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

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

1 2 Admin Offices Closed: Independence Day

Get Up & Go Errands 10:30 am Yiddish Club 1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

Get Up & Go Errands

12:35 pm Yoga & Wholeness

10:15 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

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

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10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Women’s Discussion Group

2:00 pm Monday at the Movies

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

7:00 pm Bridge– Supervised Play 10 11 Carmel Trip Departs Get Up & Go Errands 10:30 am Sit & Knit 10:30 am Men’s Morning Group 2:00 pm Food For Thought 7:00 pm Bridge – Supervised Play

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Day Trip Beautiful

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Jewish Book Discussion Group

12:35 pm Yoga & Wholeness

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC

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10:00 am Learn to Play Bridge 10:15 am Jewish Perspectives 12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

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

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Day Trip Carmel Trip Rosie the Riveter Returns 10:00 am 12:35 pm Learn to Play Bridge Yoga & 10:15 am Wholeness Jewish Perspectives 1:00 pm 2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It Afternoon of Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

Get Up & Go Errands

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12:35 pm Yoga & Wholeness 1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC 2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It 7:00 pm Men’s Evening Discussion Group

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Get Up & Go Errands

10:00 am Learn to Play Bridge 10:15 am Jewish Perspectives 12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation 6:30 pm Card Making Craft Night 11

Get Up & Go Errands

10:15 am Jewish Perspectives 12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation 5:30 pm Happier Hour

Get Up & Go Errands

1:00 pm 2:00 pm Food For Thought Drop-in Bridge 7:00 pm Bridge – Supervised Play

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1:30 pm Beg Watercolors Shabbat Rides 7:30 pm Services @ Peninsula Sinai Congregation

1 2 3 4 5 6 Get Up & Go Errands

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Women’s Discussion Group

2:00 pm Monday at the Movies

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

7:00 pm Bridge Supervised Play 7

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1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC 2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It 7:00 pm Men’s Evening Discussion Group

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10:30 am Living Healthy

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Yiddish Club

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

10:30 am Men’s Morning Group

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

2:00 pm Food For Thought 14

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1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

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2:00 pm This is Your Body on Stresss

Shabbat Rides 6:30 pm Services @ Peninsula Temple Beth El 12

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Shabbat Rides 6:00 pm Services @ Peninsula Temple Sholom

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10:15 am Jewish Perspectives 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Beth El Senior Get Up & Go at Friendship Club the PJCC 1:00 pm 2:00 pm Afternoon of Mah Let’s Talk About It Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

10:30 am Living Healthy

10:30 am Morning of Mah Jongg

19 Get Up & Go Errands 10:30 am Morning of Mah Jongg

20 5:00 pm Pacific Mambo Orchestra Concert

Shabbat Rides 7:30 pm Services @ Congregation Beth Jacob

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Get Up & Go Errands

Day Trip Beautiful

10:30 am Sit & Knit

10:30 am Jewish Book Discussion Group

10:30 am Living Healthy

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

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2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

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Shabbat Rides 7:30 pm Services 1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah @ Peninsula Sinai Congregation Jongg 1:30 pm Mindfulness Meditation

1 2 3 Admin Offices Closed Labor Day

Get Up & Go Errands

10:30 am Living Healthy

10:30 am Yiddish Club

12:35 pm Yoga & Wholeness

1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge

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2:00 pm Garden Service Day

10:30 am Sit & Knit 2:00 pm Monday at the Movies

11 1:00 pm Transitions Workshop

12 Get Up & Go Errands 10:30 am Sit & Knit 10:30 am Men’s Morning Group 2:00 pm Food For Thought

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6 Get Up & Go Errands 10:00 am Beg Bridge: Play of the Hand 10:30 am Women’s Discussion Group 1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge 1:00 pm Bridge Defense Course

7 10:30 am Living Healthy 12:35 pm Yoga & Wholeness 1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC 2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It 7:00 pm Men’s Evening Discussion Group 7:00 pm Rabbis Roundtable

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Get Up & Go Errands 10:00 am Beg Bridge: Play of the Hand 10:30 am Yiddish Club 1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge 1:00 pm Bridge Defense Course 5:30 pm Happier Hour

Day Trip Hakone Gardens

Get Up & Go Errands 10:00 am Beg Bridge: Play of the Hand 10:30 am Jewish Book Discussion Group 1:00 pm Drop-in Bridge 1:00 pm Bridge Defense Course 5:30 pm Spatacular 27

10:30 am Living Healthy 12:35 pm Yoga & Wholeness 1:00 pm Get Up & Go at the PJCC 2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

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10:30 am Living Healthy 12:35 pm Yoga & Wholeness 2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It

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10:15 am Jewish Perspectives

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12:00 pm Beth El Senior Friendship Club

9:00 am Beg Watercolors 10:30 am Morning of Mah Jongg

1:00 pm Afternoon of Mah 1:00 pm Jongg Still Life in Oils 1:30 pm Shabbat Rides Mindfulness 6:30 pm Services Meditation @ Peninsula 8 9:00 am Morning Member Mixer 10:15 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 Bridge Conventions I

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9:00 am Beg Watercolors 1:00 pm Still Life in Oils Shabbat Rides 6:00 pm Services @ Peninsula Temple Sholom

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10:15 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 Bridge Conventions I

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PJCC

YOUR CENTER FOR LIFE

Peninsula Jewish Community Center 800 Foster City Blvd.

Foster City, CA

The Transition Workshop: Making Your Mid-life Changes Happen Sunday, September 18 • 1:00 - 5:00 pm Classroom C • $10 M/$15 P • Code: 46722 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’t taken the actions to bring the change into being. Change is easier with supportive people 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.

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

Living Healthy Wednesdays, August 17 - September 28 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Classroom AB • Free • Code: 46827 This seven-week workshop provides tools for living a healthy life. Weekly sessions offer practical techniques and support for your health and wellbeing. The classes provide the latest information and strategies for making healthy choices regarding nutrition (including mindfulness and food labels), physical activity, management of stress and pain, improving memory and preventing memory loss, boosting self-confidence and working effectively with healthcare providers. Registration required; priority given to new participants and those who have only attended one other session.

In partnership with Sequoia Healthcare District and Peninsula Health Care District as a free community service.