St. Paul JCC Fall 2015 Program Guide by St. Paul JCC

Jewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul Area

ATTRACTIONS Fall Program Guide 2015 Volume XXXVIII, No. 1

R E M E M B E R I N G A V I S I O N A RY

Martin Capp 1916-2015

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In Remembrance

MARTIN CAPP | 1916 - 2015 Last month, the Twin Cities Jewish community lost a visionary, a humanitarian, and a dear friend. Since the day he arrived in St. Paul in 1924, Martin Capp was a positive force in the community, fully investing himself in all he did. Growing up in a working-class family during the Depression, Martin quickly developed a strong work ethic. As a boy, he worked seven days a week selling newspapers and concessions to help his parents make ends meet. Later on, he worked for American Lumber & Wrecking Company, then enlisted in the Coast Guard when WWII began. After four years of service in the war, Martin came back to Minnesota determined to make a name for himself. “I made up my mind at that point that I’d never work for anybody else,” he said in his autobiography, The Life and Times of Martin Capp: The First 92 Years. “I’d work for myself or starve.” In 1945, Martin founded M. Capp Manufacturing Company (later Capp Industries), which would pioneer the market of prefabricated housing. Later in life, he would also construct commercial real estate, including the Capp Towers hotels in St. Paul and Minneapolis. In 1946, Martin married Esther Wolf, a family friend whom he met at a bar mitzvah. The two were very involved in the St. Paul Jewish community, especially with Temple of Aaron and the St. Paul JCC. In 1964, Marty and Esther made the lead gift that facilitated the building of our JCC on St. Paul Avenue. “The JCC united us as a Jewish community,” Esther said of the donation. The couple created the Martin and Esther Capp Endowment Fund in 1994 to provide support for the maintenance and upkeep of the JCC. Through the years, the Capps made significant gifts to the fund, including a one million dollar community matching challenge gift to honor the retirement of long-time JCC Executive Director, Burt Garr. “Marty would often say his parents, despite being ‘dirt poor,’ always gave what little they had to help others,” said Burt Garr. “Marty certainly lived those values with his magnificent generosity throughout his lifetime. His generosity to the St. Paul JCC has enabled thousands to lead more meaningful lives, a fact that brought he and Esther much joy.” In 2013, the Capps supported our JCC once again by gifting $1 million dollars to kick-start the JCC Capital Campaign to renovate our beloved Center. Throughout all his successes, Martin was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Esther; their four children, Rand, Lisa, Debby, and Amy; eleven grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

In 1964, Martin and Esther Capp lay the cornerstone brick of the new JCC on St. Paul Avenue, named the Martin and Esther Capp Building in their honor.

It is with admiration and gratitude that the St. Paul JCC community remembers and honors a remarkable man. His legacy and vision continue on in our community, our Center, and our hearts.

The legacy that Martin Capp has left to our organization is immeasurable. The impact of his leadership will be felt in our community for years and years to come. Michael Waldman Executive Director

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Zichrono L’vracha - May his memory be a blessing.

Michael Waldman Executive Director mwaldman@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4731

JEWISH HOLIDAYS

ROSH HASHANAH JEWISH NEW YEAR SEPTEMBER 14 - 15

YOM KIPPUR DAY OF ATONEMENT SEPTEMBER 23

SUKKOT FEAST OF TABERNACLES SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4

SIMCHAT TORAH JOY OF THE TORAH OCTOBER 5 - 6

Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year, marks the beginning of Yamim Noraim, a ten-day period of prayer. On this holiday, it is a mitzvah (commandment) to hear the sounding of the shofar, or ram’s horn. Traditional foods are apples, honey, and round challah. Reform and Israeli Jews celebrate the holiday for one day, while Conservative and Orthodox Jews celebrate for two days.

Yom Kippur is one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar. It is the culmination of Yamim Noraim, ten days of prayer and repentance beginning with Rosh Hashanah. The day is spent in prayer, meditation, and fasting, with the goal of starting the new year fresh and rededicated to a better life.

Sukkot is the celebration of the harvest. It is named for sukkot (huts) used during harvest time, and also symbolizes the huts in which the Jews lived during their journey from Egypt. Reform and Israeli Jews celebrate the holiday for seven days, while Conservative and Orthodox Jews celebrate for eight days.

Simchat Torah, the most joyful of the Jewish holidays, marks the completion of the year-long, public reading of the Torah. During the holiday, Torah scrolls are removed from the ark and carried around the synagogue. Reform and Israeli Jews celebrate the holiday on Shemini Atzeret; Conservative and Orthodox Jews the day after.

The future is online. So are we! Our new website makes it easier than ever to find and register for programs. That’s why we’ll no longer be publishing Attractions every month; instead, we’re shifting to three Program Guides per year, sent out in August, December, and May. The Program Guides will have all the information on the upcoming months, but you can also visit the Event Calendar at stpauljcc.org. Like getting a monthly update? Don’t worry; we’ll still be sending out our monthly eBlast highlighting upcoming programs.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2 BOARD MEMBERS OF THE YEAR!

On June 17, at our 85th Annual Meeting, Jennifer Bagdade and Tim Oskey were awarded the Sharon Gibson Award of Board Member of the Year. As a strategic communications specialist, Jennifer has helped the JCC manage our communications and messaging, bringing new sophistication, timeliness and impact to the way we talk to our community. Tim has been an important leader in JCC facilities development. He has worked behind the scenes on all of the recent changes to our facilities, developing strategies to maximize resources and achieve the most impactful results. As award winners, Tim and Jennifer will each receive a beautiful certificate of appreciation. Additionally, they are invited to attend the JCC Association’s International Biennial conference next spring, with expenses paid by special JCC endowment funds supporting emerging leaders’ participation at the Conference. Thank you for all your hard work, Jennifer and Tim!

JEWISH ARTS & LEARNING TASTE OF MELTON ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION 10500 HILLSIDE LN W TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • 7 - 8:30 PM • FREE

FAITH AND REASON – FOUR FORMATIVE JEWISH THINKERS CONFRONT MODERNITY MONDAYS, OCTOBER 19 - NOVEMBER 6 & • 7 - 8 PM $15/SESSION • $10 JCC MEMBER & HINENI SUSTAINER PRICE

Come for a “taste” of the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. Meet the teachers, sample a lesson, and experience Melton’s text-based, discussion-oriented approach to Jewish learning. This course is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of the basics of Judaism and Jewish living, regardless of prior knowledge. Classes for year one of this program will begin October 12 and run through early May. Class space is limited. Tuition is $500 per year + books. For more information or to RSVP for the free Taste of Melton, contact Sara Lynn Newberger at sara.lynn@ttsp.org or 651-698-8807.

You’ve heard their names, you’ve seen them quoted, but who are they? What did they think, and why does it matter? This 5-part mini-series with master teacher Earl Schwartz will explore the work of Abraham Joshua Heschel, Martin Buber, Franz Rosenzweig and, Rav Kook. Register online by October 16. For more information, contact Beth Friend, below.

Hosted by Hineni of the Talmud Torah of St. Paul. Offered in partnership with agencies and synagogues across the Twin Cities.

WONDER & WANDER THE FOUR SEASONS OF JUDAISM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 • 1:30 - 3:30 PM $30 • $20 JCC MEMBER & HINENI SUSTAINER PRICE In this season of harvest, introspection, and preparations for winter, experience the links between the seasons and the holidays of the Jewish calendar. As we walk, we will use Jewish texts, ancient and modern, to enhance our awareness of the wonder of our world. Activities are appropriate for all levels of experience. The walk will be the first in a series of four outdoor events taking place throughout the year. Register online or by calling the Front Desk at 651 + 698 0751 by September 16. For more information, contact Beth Friend, below. In collaboration with Hineni of the Talmud Torah of St Paul and Sabes JCC.

YOGA & TORAH FOR YOUR BODY AND SOUL SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 11 & NOVEMBER 8 4 - 5:30 PM • $15/SESSION Participate in this unique class, in which the practice of yoga deepens our understanding of Torah, and the study of Torah leads to a richer experience of yoga. Our teachers are Dianne Sztainer and Cantor Rachel Stock Spilker. We will begin with a few minutes of warm-up yoga poses, then study a short Jewish text, followed by a full yoga practice, continually reconnecting to the Jewish concept we began with. All levels of yoga experience are welcome; adjustments will be made to accommodate varying physical abilities. Class meets once a month from October through May. Register online or by calling the Front Desk at 651 + 698 0751 by October 6. For more information, contact Beth Friend, below.

In collaboration with Hineni of the Talmud Torah of St. Paul.

THE FINAL JOURNEY - SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO DEATH AND THE AFTERLIFE TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 27 - DECEMBER 1 • 7:30 - 9 PM • $80 Whether you’re curious about the afterlife, have suffered a loss, or are contemplating the future, this course addresses the philosophical, practical, and emotional aspects of death and the afterlife. For more information, contact Rabbi Zalman Bendet at rabbizalman@spchabad. com or 651 + 998 9298. Register on www.myjli.com by October 27. Community Partner: The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute

MYSTERY OF THE HEBREW LETTERS A DAY OF ARTS AND JEWISH LEARNING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 • 10 AM - 4 PM Join us for a day of Jewish learning, paired with visual, written, and performance art. Further details will be available at stpauljcc.org in September. Register online by November 10. For more information, contact Beth Friend, below.

In collaboration with Hineni of the Talmud Torah of St Paul.

GOSSIP, WHISTLEBLOWING AND CLONING JEWISH ETHICS IN EVERYDAY LIFE SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 11, NOVEMBER 22, & DECEMBER 6 10:30 AM - NOON $67/SERIES • $45 MEMBER VALUE PRICE

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Rabbi Cathy Nemiroff leads us in this three-session exploration of Jewish ethical principles as they affect interpersonal interactions, business dealings, and medical technology and practice. We will use texts from historical, biblical, and rabbinical sources, as well as case studies from modern responsa (rabbinic questions and responses). Copies of materials will be provided. Register online or by calling the Front Desk at 651 + 698 0751 by October 7. For more information, contact Beth Friend, below.

Beth Friend Adult Program Coordinator bfriend@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4735

In collaboration with Hineni of the Talmud Torah of St. Paul and Sabes JCC

FA L L L I N E - U P

ASSAF GAVRON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 7:30 PM • FREE Assaf Gavron, one of Israel’s most acclaimed young novelists, presents his latest work, The Hilltop, a novel on modern life in Israel and the West Bank. Sponsored by the Community Lecture Series and the Jonathan Paradise Fund for Modern Hebrew of the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Minnesota

RABBI CHARLES SHERMAN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 7 PM LOCATION: TEMPLE OF AARON $9 • $6 MEMBER VALUE PRICE In his novel, The Broken and The Whole, Rabbi Sherman reflects on his journey to find joy after the heartbreaking stroke that left his fouryear-old son quadriplegic and ventdependent.

WALTER MOSLEY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 7 PM $25 • $18 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Walter Mosley, one of America’s most celebrated writers, will read from And Sometimes I Wonder About You, his latest work featuring NYC-based private eye Leonid McGill.

Co-presented by: Temple of Aaron

OCT 22– NOV 1, 2015 An awe-inspiring experience.

Comedies. Documentaries. Thrillers. Love Stories. Plus, speakers, food, special guests, art exhibits and more! EARLY-BIRD ALL-PASS SPECIAL: $45 $150 value Presented by the Sabes JCC & the St. Paul JCC

www.tcjfilmfest.org Presented In Partnership

Marley Richman Jewish Arts & Culture Coordinator marleyr@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4757

ADULT PROGRAMS AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 12, OCTOBER 21, & DECEMBER 16 9 AM - 1 PM  $20  $15 AARP MEMBER VALUE PRICE Tune up your skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Participants will be eligible to save money on car insurance. Cash or check only, to be paid to the instructor at the time of the class. Register by calling the Front Desk at 651 + 698 0751. For more information, contact Barbie Levine, below. Community Partner: AARP

LIVING WELL - A HOLISTIC PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH EARLY MEMORY LOSS THURSDAYS  9:30 AM - 1:45 PM  SLIDING FEE SCALE SESSION 1: AUGUST 13 - OCTOBER 1 SESSION 2: OCTOBER 22 – DECEMBER 17 These 8-week sessions provide comprehensive health, fitness, education, creative arts and community outing opportunities for people with early memory loss. Register by calling Sue Ryan at 651 + 280 2290. Registration ends one week before the first program in each session. For more information, contact Barbie Levine, below. Community Sponsors: CS/SD grant from DHS, Amherst H Wilder Foundation & Alzheimer’s Association

STAGE KISS @ THE GUTHRIE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26  12:15 - 4:15 PM $45  $30 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Join us at the Guthrie for this charming new play, a romantic comedy. Find out what happens when lovers share a stage kiss-- or when actors share a real one. Transportation included. Register online by August 5. For more information, contact Barbie Levine, below.

GADGET GUY MN – ONE-ON-ONE TECH TUNE UP FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 25 & OCTOBER 23  10 AM - NOON FREE  MEMBERS ONLY Make a 15-minute, one-on-one appointment with Gadget Guy MN’s Tech Handyman, Paul Burnstein, for help with your personal technology. If you can carry it in, bring it in. Bring necessary power cables with you. To register, call Anne Rickert at 651-255-4743 by September 22. For more information, contact Barbie Levine, below.

METROPOLITAN OPERA’S VERDI’S IL TROVATORE LIVE PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION AT REGAL 16 MOVIE THEATER WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7  5:45 - 10 PM $45  $30 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Come experience Sir David McVicar’s Goya-inspired production, featuring soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Yonghoon Lee. Transportation included. Register online by September 30. For more information, contact Barbie Levine, below.

MINDFUL EATING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18  10:30 AM - NOON $37.50  $25 MEMBER VALUE PRICE

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We all eat-- and yet, for many of us, food is something we don’t fully enjoy. In this one-and-a-half-hour workshop, we’ll learn how to savor our food through the practice of mindful eating and explore when food can- and cannot- satisfy our hunger. Register online by October 14. For more information, contact Beth Friend, below.

Barbie Levine Director of Adult Services blevine@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4734

15TH ANNUAL JEWISH COMMUNITY CONFERENCE ON MENTAL HEALTH “EMBRACING HOPE, ERASING STIGMA” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8  9 AM - 5 PM  FREE LOCATION: ST. PAUL JCC This event will feature a keynote address from Honeydogs lead singer Adam Levy. The conference will offer two sessions of workshops with 20 topics to choose from. The St. Paul JCC dedicates its ongoing sponsorship of this conference to the memory of longtime Board member Eva Launer (z’’l), who was deeply committed to mental health education throughout the community. Register by October 23 on jfcsmpls.org. Presented by The Mental Health Education Project in collaboration with Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul

DELACROIX’S INFLUENCE ON THE RISE OF MODERN ART @ MIA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19  1:15 - 4:30 PM $30  $20 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Join us for a tour of this new exhibition, spotlighting paintings by Delacroix, Cezanne, van Gogh, Gauguin, Renoir and others. Transportation included. Register online or by calling the Front Desk at 651 + 698 0751 by November 12. For more information, contact Barbie Levine, below.

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THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE

MEET OLLI AUTHORS THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 24 - NOVEMBER 12 12:30 - 2 PM  FREE  JCC & OLLI MEMBERS ONLY Enjoy non-fiction and fiction authored by seven OLLI members. Presentations feature an engaging summary of the book, as well as an account of the authors’ processes, from writing to publication. For more information, contact Barbie Levine, below. Community Sponsor: OLLI

LOFT AROUND TOWN MEMOIR: LET’S GET STARTED WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16 - NOVEMBER 11 (NO CLASS SEPTEMBER 23)  10 AM – NOON $280  $252 MEMBER VALUE PRICE If you’ve been wanting to write about your life and have been stuck at a blank page, here’s a chance to get your feet wet in an informal and supportive atmosphere. We’ll experiment with different approaches and vantage points, using works by accomplished writers to inspire us. At the end of the course, you’ll have either a few chapters to build on for a book-length memoir, or a well-crafted personal story from your life. Register through the Loft by September 16. JCC members get the discounted rate of Loft Literary Center members. For more information, contact Beth Friend, below.

Beth Friend Adult Program Coordinator bfriend@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4735

ongoing programs CREATIVE WRITING MONDAY, AUGUST 3 10:30 AM - NOON A weekly, year-round class offering a supportive environment in which to share work and grow as a writer. Led by Christine Sikorski. All are welcome. For more information, contact Beth Friend, below. Sponsored by the Frances and Ted Shuirman Endowment Fund of the St. Paul JCC Endowment Funds

DANCING WITH PARKINSON’S THURSDAYS, AUGUST 6 DECEMBER 24 • 10 - 11 AM This program optimizes the health and well-being of persons living with Parkinson’s disease through the joy of dance. Class is open to persons with Parkinson’s disease and their caretakers. Payment of $5 is due to the instructor at time of class. Caregiver is free. Register by calling Erin McGee, Therapeutic Recreational Specialist with Healtheast, at 651 + 232 2166. For more information, contact Barbie Levine, below. Community Partner: Capistrant

WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE MONDAYS, AUGUST 24, SEPTEMBER 21, OCTOBER 26, & NOVEMBER 23 • 9:15 - 10:30 AM $2/BREAKFAST AND PROGRAM Note: In September, we meet one week earlier than usual due to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. 8/24: Halle O’Falvey is a teaching artist focusing on the disabled community. She is the Exhibits Coordinator of VSA Minnesota and the Project Manager for Remembering with Dignity, a coalition of disability rights organizations working to honor people who lived and died in Minnesota’s state institutions. 9/21: Since 1979, Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) has served the Twin Cities community, working with all affected members of the family–men, women, and children–to stop domestic violence as it occurs and prevent it in the future. Meet DAP’s Executive Director, Sara Clyne, and hear what drives her.

Leah Wing Inclusion & Accessibility Coordinator leahw@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4772

10/26: Mai-Anh Kapanke and her colleagues at Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota believe that young people who have mentors have a better chance of succeeding, and are more likely to make positive choices. Meet Mai-Anh and find out how she champions healthy youth development. 11/23: Join us for an hour of Dementia Friends training and learn what dementia is and how to help reduce its stigma. Chris Rosenthal and Betsy Ellis of Jewish Family Service of St. Paul will lead us in this casual and interactive presentation. At the end, everyone who participated is a Dementia Friend, and can identify one thing they will do to increase understanding of dementia in our community. For more information, contact Beth Friend, below.

JCC BOOK GROUP THURSDAYS, AUGUST 27 & SEPTEMBER 24 • 10 - 11 AM 8/27: Whisper Hollow, by Chris Cander, is set in the small coal-mining town of Verra, West Virginia. It’s about love that finds its object, as well as love that misses its mark. The two main characters are Myrthen Bergmann, who feels responsible for her twin sister’s death, and her neighbor, Alta Krol, who longs to be an artist while her days are taken up caring for her widowed father and siblings. 9/24: The Moth presents fifty soul-bearing stories selected from the extensive archive of “The Moth Radio Hour,” a popular podcast and Peabody Award-winning weekly public radio show.

HAPPY FEET FOOTCARE FRIDAYS, AUGUST 28, SEPTEMBER 25, OCTOBER 23, & NOVEMBER 20 • 9 AM - 1 PM $42 • $38 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Happy Feet Footcare is coming to the St. Paul JCC every 4th Friday of the month. Their professional team of licensed nurses specialize in routine foot care for the elderly and those with diabetes. To schedule an appointment, contact Happy Feet Footcare at 763 + 560 5136. For more information, contact Barbie Levine, below.

MEN’S ROUNDTABLE MONDAYS, OCTOBER 26 & NOVEMBER 23 • 9 - 10 AM Engage in thought-provoking discussion and debate current world events. Everyone learns, everyone teaches. Men’s Roundtable meets the 4th Monday of each month (excluding holidays). For more information, contact Leah Wing, below.

MEN’S CLUB MONDAYS • 9 - 10:30 AM AUGUST 3, 10, & 17 SEPTEMBER 21 OCTOBER 12 & 19 NOVEMBER 2, 9, & 16 $5 FOR KOSHER BREAKFAST Join us for Men’s Club! Each meeting consists of songs, breakfast and a speaker from the Twin Cities community. We host a wide variety of speakers, from politicians to professional athletes. Please check stpauljcc.org for upcoming speakers. For more information, contact Leah Wing, below.

B’YAD V’LEV BY HAND AND HEART TUESDAYS • 10 - NOON Learn, create and socialize in this unique adult craft workshop.

For more information, contact Beth Friend, below.

FITNESS specialty classes FALL SESSION 1: SEPTEMBER 13 – OCTOBER 30 (NO CLASS 9/14, 9/15, 9/23, 9/28, 9/29, 10/5, & 10/6) FALL SESSION 2: NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 18 (NO CLASS 11/26) $120 • $80 MEMBER VALUE PRICE DROP-IN TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE $18 • $12 MEMBER VALUE PRICE • AGES 16+ BARRE ENERGY WEDNESDAYS • 6:45 - 7:15 PM Blast calories while strengthening your whole body. This class will focus on balance, flexibility, and strength training through isolated movements designed to build and lengthen your muscles. Great for every level of fitness!

BODYWEIGHT FUNDAMENTALS MONDAYS • 7:30 - 8 AM Introduction to basic movement patterns (push-up, inverted row, squat, hinge, plank, etc). Use your body as ballast in the most portable style of strength training.

FELDENKRAIS TUESDAYS • 9:30 - 10:30 AM THURSDAYS • 6 - 7 PM ®

Each scientifically-designed weekly Feldenkrais lesson enhances your selfawareness and movement abilities, adding more pleasure, confidence, and biomechanical efficiency to all you do. Dress in layers and bring a towel. For more information, contact Ann Johnson.

MEMBER SAVINGS: Take $10 OFF your member price when you register before September 7 for Fall Session 1 and before October 26 for Fall Session 2. Participants may attend another specialty class within the same session to make up for a missed class. No refunds are given after the first week of class, and we do not prorate classes. Classes are subject to cancellation when there are less than four registered participants.

HARDSTYLE KETTLEBELLS EXPRESS - INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED FRIDAYS • 7:30 - 8 AM This fast-paced, shorter class is hard work. Hone your established skills and keep up with the StrongFirst Instructor. While other kettlebell classes are work interspersed with technique drills, this one is all work, designed to challenge you to use what you already know and stay focused.

INTRODUCTION TO BARBELLS WEDNESDAYS • 7 - 8 AM Learn the progressions of a barbell squat, deadlift, bench, row, and press.

MAT PILATES EXPRESS FRIDAYS • 8 - 8:45 AM Strengthen, lengthen, and fire up your core in a quick Pilates class to launch your weekend.

This class is a blend of gloved striking exercises and circuit training.

MEDITATION - ALL LEVELS WEDNESDAYS • 6:45 - 7:45 PM

HARDSTYLE KETTLEBELLS MONDAYS • 7:30 - 8:15 AM TUESDAYS • 5 – 5:45 PM THURSDAYS • 5 - 5:45 PM

Learn, practice, and explore meditation in this class, which combines compatible techniques. Stretch, reflect, meditate, learn, grow, and plan your own personal practice.

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Add variety to your Pilates routine with this prop class. Utilizing stability balls, foam rollers and resistance bands, this is truly a complete body workout that will leave you feeling energized and strong.

QI GONG THURSDAYS • 9:45 - 10:45 AM Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese healing system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention to promote overall wellness.

R.I.P.P.E.D. - ALL LEVELS, IMPACT FRIENDLY WEDNESDAYS • 4:45 - 5:25 PM Attain and maintain your physique in ways that are fun, safe, doable and extremely effective. Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, & Diet: all it takes to become R.I.P.P.E.D.

T’AI CHI CHIH THURSDAYS • 8:30 - 9:30 AM

FIGHTER FIT THURSDAYS • 7:15 - 8 AM

Take a traditional approach and learn kettlebell fundamentals correctly and safely, enjoying maximum benefits. Take the breaks off your strength and train with a StrongFirst Instructor. This class combines technique drills with a workout. Plan to remove your shoes to maximize stability as you work.

PILATES WITH PROPS MONDAYS • 9:30 - 10:30 AM WEDNESDAYS • 9:30 - 10:30 AM

MIDLIFE FITNESS FOR WOMEN THURSDAYS • 12:15 - 12:45 PM Designed for the working woman in her 40s, 50s, and 60s, this efficient class is a template for keeping active and fit during a busy time in life. This lunch-hour class serves to address issues typical to these active years.

Ann Johnson Director of Health & Wellness ajohnson@stpauljcc.org 651-255-4763

T’ai Chi Chih is a set of 19 movements and one pose. It is a soft, flowing, moving meditation practiced by tens of thousands of people around the world. It’s easy to learn and brings benefits to many, including peace of mind, improved health, and, simply, joy.

T’AI CHI CHUAN SUNDAYS • 11 AM - NOON T’ai Chi Chuan is a set of naturally flowing movements for fitness, relaxation, meditation, and self-defense that originated in China nearly 1,000 years ago. T’ai Chi Chuan consists of about 100 movements, performed slowly and in continuous sequence with a spirit of calmness, balance and awareness.

Amy Hodge Personal Training/Group Exercise Coordinator amyh@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4764

Remember! The St. Paul JCC offers a wide variety of group exercise classes that are free to members, including yoga! Try a new class. Visit stpauljcc.org to view the fitness schedule with class descriptions.

TABATA HAPPY HOUR FRIDAYS • 4:30 - 5:15 PM Kick off your weekend with a heart-pumping, caloriescorching interval training class, designed to raise endurance and overall fitness. All-out work, all-out fun!

TOTAL BODY BARRE FRIDAYS • 10:25 - 10:55 AM Set to fun and energetic music, each class incorporates an upper body workout with weights, high-intensity sequences at the barre, a core workout, deep breathing, and stretching, using the barre as an anchor point.

TRX® TUESDAYS • 6:45 – 7:30 PM FRIDAYS • 9:30 - 10:15 AM This class features suspension strap training for an efficient total-body and core workout. Great for beginners to advanced athletes.

TRXTRA - MULTI LEVEL THURSDAYS • 7:30 - 8:15 AM

WANT A SMART WORKOUT?

This intense class fuses TRX suspension training with matbased core work for an even more thorough workout.

additional classes KRAV MAGA MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS • 8 – 9 PM SESSION 1: SEPTEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 2 (NO CLASS 9/14, 9/23, 9/28, 10/5) SESSION 2: NOVEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 21 (NO CLASS 11/25) $180 • $120 MEMBER VALUE PRICE The official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, Krav Maga is an effective method emphasizing instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training for adults of all ages. For more information, contact Ann Johnson.

TAE KWON DO TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS • 7 - 8 PM OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 29 (NO CLASS 10/6, 11/26, 12/24) $90 • $60 MEMBER VALUE PRICE This Korean-style martial art is an excellent conditioning and self-defense sport. The class is co-ed and appropriate for all skill levels. For more information, contact Ann Johnson.

Work with a certified personal trainer to help you reach your fitness goals! Choose from private, semi-private, and group personal training sessions. For more information, contact Amy Hodge, below.

SWIM american red cross | swim lessons

Registration opens 1 month prior to start of class and closes 48 hours prior to the start of class.

SESSION 1: SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13 – OCTOBER 25 SESSION 2: SUNDAYS & MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 14 $96 • $64 MEMBER VALUE PRICE SUNDAYS 3:30 - 4:10 PM LEVEL 1, 2, 3

MONDAYS 5:30 – 6:10 PM LEVEL 1, 2, 3

4:15 – 4:55 PM TADPOLES LEVEL 1, 2, 3

6:15 – 6:55 PM TADPOLES GOLDFISH LEVEL 4

5 – 5:40 PM PARENT/CHILD GOLDFISH LEVEL 4, 5

7 – 7:40 PM ADULT BEGINNING TEEN BEGINNING

PARENT/CHILD | 6 - 36 MONTHS Working with certified instructors, parents get their first opportunity to introduce their baby to the water. Learn the proper way to enter and exit a pool, ways to hold your baby and how to encourage natural arm and leg movements. This gentle class is the perfect way to work on your babies’ comfort in the water. Children must wear swim diapers.

PRESCHOOL LEVELS | AGES 3 - 5 TADPOLES Designed to orient preschool children to the pool. Children will learn basic skills such as floats kicking and arm action on front and back all with the aid of an instructor.

GOLDFISH Children continue to explore arm and leg action combined on fronts and backs with assistance. Introduction to bobs, retrieving objects underwater, and jumping.

THE JCC POOL WILL BE CLOSED FOR CLEANING BEGINNING SUNDAY, AUGUST 9. WHILE THE POOL IS CLOSED, JOIN US AT THE CAMP BUTWIN POOL FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY SPLISH & SPLASH @ BUTWIN! FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO STPAULJCC.ORG.

SCHOOL AGE LEVELS | AGES 5 + LEVEL 1 | WATER EXPLORATION Children learn to float and glide on front and back and are introduced to front and back crawl, along with breaststroke and elementary arms. Most skills are done with assistance.

LEVEL 2 | PRIMARY SKILLS For children who have completed Level 1 or have equivalent skills. Floats and glides with face in water, front and back crawl, and introduction to treading water and achieving skills independently. Swimmers must be comfortable in the water.

LEVEL 3 | STROKE READINESS For children who have completed Level 2 or have equivalent skills. Build on front and back crawl, treading water for 30 seconds and introduction to scissors kick, whip kick, rotary breathing, and diving. Skills are to be completed independently.

LEVEL 4 I STROKE DEVELOPMENT For children who have completed Level 3 or have equivalent skills. Build on front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke endurance, tread water for 2 minutes, and try standing dives and surface dives. Swimmers will also be introduced to breaststroke, sidestroke and open turns.

TEEN BEGINNING | AGES 11 - 15 Designed for teens with little to no swimming experience. Participants learn basic swimming strokes and safety skills.

ADULT BEGINNING | AGES 16 +

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Designed for adults with little to no swimming experience. Participants will work on overall comfort level in the pool and basic swimming skills.

Emily Steinbring Aquatics Coordinator emilys@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4762

american red cross | health & safety courses WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY? The right answer could help you save a life. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, our CPR/ AED course gives you the skills to be prepared for an emergency situation. Course covers adult, child and infant CPR as well as how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator). Certification is valid for 2 years.

ADULT & PEDIATRIC | FULL COURSE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 • 9 AM - 2 PM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 5 – 9:30 PM $90 • $60 MEMBER VALUE PRICE ADULT & PEDIATRIC | REVIEW COURSE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 • 5:30 - 9 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 • 9:30 AM – 1 PM $75 • $50 MEMBER VALUE PRICE

LIFEGUARD TRAINING PRE-TEST: DECEMBER 20 • 8 – 9 AM CLASS: DECEMBER 20, DECEMBER 27, 28, 29, & 30 9 AM – 5 PM $260 • $220 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Learn how to save a life, both in and out of the water. This course covers in-water lifesaving skills, as well as CPR/AED and First Aid for Adults, Children, and Infants. A swimming pre-test and photo ID are required on first day. Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a swimsuit and towel each day, and provide your own lunch. Participants must be 15 by the last day of class. Register by December 13.

LIFEGUARD RE-CERTIFICATION SUNDAYS, JANUARY 3 & JANUARY 10 • 8 AM - 3 PM $135 • $90 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Need to renew your American Red Cross Lifeguard certification? This course covers in-water lifesaving skills, as well as CPR/AED and First Aid for adults, children, and infants. A swimming pre-test and proof of current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification are required on the first day. Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a swimsuit and towel each day, and provide your own lunch. Register by December 27.

Not sure what to register for? Contact Emily Steinbring, below, to schedule a short swim test.

additional classes SWIM TEAM CONDITIONING CLINIC TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS • 6 – 7 PM SESSION 1: SEPTEMBER 24 - NOVEMBER 5 (NO CLASS 9/29 & 10/6) SESSION 2: NOVEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 17 (NO CLASS 11/26) SINGLE SESSION: $150 • $100 MEMBER VALUE PRICE SESSIONS 1 & 2: $260 • $175 MEMBER VALUE PRICE A clinic designed for swimmers looking to improve their swimming habits and start conditioning their bodies for the swim team season, focusing on tight streamlines, proper breathing, efficient turns, proper stroke technique and some endurance training. Participants must have the ability to swim one length of the pool front crawl and one length of the pool backstroke without stopping.

ADULT CONDITIONING CLINIC TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 15 • 7 - 8 PM $96 • $64 MEMBER VALUE PRICE The Adult Conditioning Clinic is for those who want to work on stroke technique and efficiency while getting a workout in the pool. The clinic, which features drills and workout sets focused on front crawl, backstroke, and breast stroke, is perfect for those who are lap swimmers or are interested in Triathlons. Swimmers must be able to swim 100 yards of front crawl without stopping, as well as come to each class with a suit, goggles and a towel. Non-members must show ID at door. Register online by November 10.

TWINGES’ N HINGES MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & FRIDAYS • 1:15 - 2 PM 10 SESSIONS: $45 • $35 MEMBER VALUE PRICE 20 SESSIONS: $80 • $60 MEMBER VALUE PRICE This class consists of gentle exercises done in the water to increase mobility and range of motion while decreasing pain and stiffness. An Arthritis Foundation affiliated program. This is an ongoing, year-round class that meets three times per week. Purchase a punch card at the Front Desk.

CHILDREN & TEENS ecc enrichment classes | FOR KIDS AGES 3 - 5 $100 • $80 MEMBER VALUE PRICE SESSION 1: SEPTEMBER 21 – NOVEMBER 13 SESSION 2: NOVEMBER 23 – JANUARY 22 (NO CLASS 10/22 – 10/25)

Register by September 14 for Session 1 and by November 16 for Session 2. Register online. For more information, contact Tracey Agranoff, below.

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KRAFTY KIDS MONDAYS • 3:30 - 4:30 PM $10 MATERIAL FEE DUE DAY OF FIRST CLASS

GYMNASTICS FOR YOGIS WITH WEE MOVE MONDAYS • 3:30 - 4:30 PM

This Early Childhood Enrichment class is designed to allow children the chance to explore & experience a variety of art mediums. Participants create fun and unique projects while learning new skills and expanding their imaginations.

GOTTA DANCE! TUESDAYS • 3:30 - 4:30 PM

The Gymnastics for Yogis program is the result of over 15 years of experience creating innovative preschool programs motivating young children to engage their minds and bodies in achieving focused goals.

SUPER SCIENCE WITH SARAH TUESDAYS • 3:30 - 4:30 PM $10 MATERIAL FEE DUE DAY OF FIRST CLASS

Using popular children’s music and themes, this dance and body movement exploration class is the perfect fit for aspiring dancers. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes and be ready to move.

Why, what, how, when? Sarah has the answers to these questions, and you’ll discover even more as you work together to uncover the mysteries of science. This hands-on class will have learners developing theories, experimenting and documenting like true Super Scientists.

BOUNCE, CATCH, KICK & THROW WEDNESDAYS • 3:30 - 4:30 PM

FIT CLUB 4 KIDS WEDNESDAYS • 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Balls that bounce, balls you catch, balls you kick and balls you throw! This class will have your child up and moving, gaining muscles, skills, and knowledge in a fun and high-energy class sure to become a kids’ favorite.

This fun and active class will have your 3-5 year-old running, jumping, climbing, and moving in fun and different ways each and every class. Group games and individual challenges are designed to have fun getting fit with friends.

YOUNG YOGIS FRIDAYS • 3:30 - 4:30 PM

LITTLE CHEFS FRIDAYS • 3:30 - 4:30 PM $10 MATERIAL FEE DUE DAY OF FIRST CLASS

The perfect class for young yogis! This introductory class is designed for kids to stretch, twist, breathe and pose their way to flexibility and fitness.

Florence Lapinksy Memorial Award SESSION 2

This exciting (and delicious) class is a great way to introduce your child to the joy of cooking, as they prepare and try foods from around the globe. The class encourages experimentation and math skill development, with yummy results!

The Florence Lapinksy Memorial Award was established by her loving children Alan Lapinsky and Carole Bloom and their families to provide special recognition to staff members and volunteers for outstanding and dedicated years of service to the St. Paul JCC.

LISA ROSENFIELD Lisa’s dedication to the St. Paul JCC speaks for itself. Her commitment to excellence and staff development makes her a role model and mentor. She is a valued resource to the ECC families and her peers, a friend to her coworkers and someone who is always willing to roll up her sleeves and help.

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Lisa joined the JCC staff in 1990 and has devoted herself to our Early Childhood Program and making it one of the best child care centers in the state of Minnesota. This recognition is a testament to her amazing career and years of service. The JCC would not be the same place it is today without her years of dedication.

Alyssa Golob Director of Youth & Family Services agolob@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4736

Lisa Rosenfield Childcare Services Director lisar@stpauljcc.org 651-255-4758

Tracey Agranoff Youth & Family Enrichment Coordinator tagranoff@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4759

CHILDREN & TEENS GA GA SUNDAZE SUNDAYS • 1 - 2:30 PM GRADES 5 – 8: SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 25 GRADES 2 – 4: NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 6 $72 • $48 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Come spend your Sundays at the J with Glenn and staff-- we’ll be playing Ga Ga, Camp Butwin’s favorite game! Keep moving and stay connected with your friends. A healthy snack will be provided, but please bring a water bottle. Register online by September 18. For more information, contact Glenn Dworsky, below.

TEEN EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 • 1 - 3 PM The JCC Teen Employment program provides an opportunity for teens to learn beginning job skills, gain experience, and make a little money, all right here at the JCC. From 1-2 PM, learn about Party Peppers, a program where we help to plan, set up, and lead school-aged birthday parties. From 2-3 PM, we’ll discuss Hunger Haven, our teen-run concession stand. Come for one or the other, or stay for both! For more information, contact Ben Savin, below.

ECO ART CLUB | GRADES 2 - 6 MONDAYS, OCTOBER 5 - NOVEMBER 11 • 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM $90 • $75 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Get crafty with Eco Art Club, after school at the J. Learn how to make art using recyclables, nature, and even food! Every other week will feature a new topic/form of art. We’ll travel to nearby parks to collect materials, learn how to make art using recycled things, and even make simple snacks into edible art. Transportation is provided. Come join chef and nature lover Glenn on this fun, 6-week adventure! Register online by October 3. For more information, contact Glenn Dworsky, below.

MACCABI 2015 REUNION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 • 7 - 8:30 PM Revisit the fun of the Maccabi Games with all your friends from the delegation, and get ready to start planning for JCC Maccabi 2016! For more information, contact Ben Savin, below. In partnership with Genesis and RAJMN.

CIT REUNION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 • 3 - 5:30 PM 2015 CITs, reunite for an afternoon of fall fun with the Fall CIT Reunion! We’ll meet at the JCC and head out for an afternoon of fun, friendship, and fall colors with all your friends from the summer. Don’t miss out! For more information, contact Ben Savin, below.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABY SITTER TRAINING COURSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 • 10 AM - 5 PM $105 • $65 MEMBER VALUE PRICE

act: all children’s theater DR. DOLITTLE JR. | GRADES 2 - 4 This musical tells the classic tale of a wacky but kind doctor who can talk to animals, taking the audience on a journey from the small English village of Puddleby-On-The-Marsh to the far corners of the world. Join Dr. Doolittle as he searches for the Great Pink Sea Snail, the oldest and wisest creature on earth. For more information, contact Sarah Fedorowicz, below. AUDITIONS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • 4 - 6 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 • 6 - 8 PM $85 MEMBER VALUE PRICE PERFORMANCES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 • 7 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 • 7 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 • 3 PM $8 ADULTS • $6 CHILDREN & SENIORS

ADAMS FAMILY | GRADES 8 - 12 The Senior High Play is always memorable, and we’re looking for JCC teens to help us put on this wacky and fun show. All levels of acting experience are welcome. For more information, contact Sarah Fedorowicz, below. AUDITIONS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 • 4 - 6 PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 • 6 – 8 PM $85 MEMBER VALUE PRICE PERFORMANCES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 • 7 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 • 7 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 • 3 PM $8 ADULTS • $6 CHILDREN & SENIORS

This August, Team Minnesota is sending eleven teens to Fort Lauderdale, FL to participate in the JCC Maccabi Games. Team Minnesota is especially proud of former member Josie Berman, who swam for Team USA in the European Maccabi Games in Germany last month. We’re unbelievably honored that she has represented our state and country internationally. Congratulations, Josie!

Babysitter training by the American Red Cross is the best educational program in child development and safety training there is. This class will build confidence in holding, feeding, and caring for infants and toddlers, along with working with children safely and dealing with emergencies. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate. Register online by October 14. Ages 11+. For more information, contact Glenn Dworsky, below.

QUEENS OF THE COURT VOLLEYBALL | GRADES 7 - 10 WEDNESDAYS, NOVEMBER 18 & 25 AND DECEMBER 2 & 16 • 7 - 8:15 PM $50 • $30 MEMBER VALUE PRICE

Sarah Fedorowicz Camp Butwin Director SarahF@stpauljcc.org 651-255-4768

Glenn Dworsky Youth & Family Sports & Recreation Coordinator glennd@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4766

Ben Savin Youth Programs Coordinator bens@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4767

Queens of the Court Volleyball is coming to the St. Paul JCC! Learn volleyball skills, make new friends, play with a coach, and most of all, have fun. Register with your friends or as an individual. All skill levels are welcome. Registration fee includes a t - shirt. Register online by November 15. For more information, contact Glenn Dworsky, below.

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PRE - SEASON TUNE-UP NOVEMBER 24, DECEMBER 1, 15, & 17 GRADES K – 2 • 6:45 - 7:45 PM GRADES 3 – 6 • 7:45-8:45 PM $90 • $60 MEMBER VALUE PRICE

CLUB J AFTER-SCHOOL CARE MONDAY – FRIDAY, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 8 • 2 - 6 PM

This pre-season tune-up is designed to get your child ready for the winter youth basketball season. Participants will improve their basketball skills while having fun. For more information, contact Glen Dworsky, below.

YOUTH LEAGUES JANUARY 10 – MARCH 13 $160 • $105 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Improve basketball skills while having fun! Fee includes participation in the 2016 St. Paul Community 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Register online by January 10.

LITTLE DRIBBLERS | GRADES K-1 SUNDAYS • 12:45 - 1:30 PM (NO WEEKLY PRACTICE) PEE WEES | GRADES 2-3 PRACTICES: TUESDAYS • 7 - 8 PM GAMES: SUNDAYS • 1:45 - 2:45 PM ROOKIES | GRADES 4-5 PRACTICES: THURSDAYS • 7 - 8 PM GAMES: SUNDAYS • 3 - 4 PM JR. HIGH | GRADES 6-8 SUNDAYS • JANUARY 10 - MARCH 13 4:15 - 6:15 PM

Getting ready to apply to colleges? This two-part workshop, led by Independent College Admissions Counselor Lindsey Tjernlund-Garelick, focuses on how to create a competitive resume and how to write a strong application essay. Register online by October 2. For more information, contact Ben Savin, below.

ACT PREP WITH FERGUSEN TUTORING MONDAYS, OCTOBER 19 - NOVEMBER 9 • 5 - 7 PM $440 • $360 MEMBER VALUE PRICE $50 MATERIAL FEE Get prepared for the December 12 ACT test with this comprehensive class, which provides diagnostics, personalized study plans, content review, and test-taking strategies for all learning styles. Class is taught by Ferguson Tutoring, a premier Twin Cities private tutoring company. Register online by October 19. For more information, contact Glenn Dworsky, below.

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When school’s out, the JCC is in! Join us for fun arts and crafts activities, gym games, swimming, field trips, and more! SEPTEMBER 25 • Highland Play Area and Picnic OCTOBER 9 • Highland Play Area and Picnic OCTOBER 15 • Afton Apple Orchard OCTOBER 16 • Sever’s Corn Maze OCTOBER 30 • MN Zoo NOVEMBER 5 • Como Zoo NOVEMBER 6 • Central Library NOVEMBER 12 • Como Zoo NOVEMBER 13 • Central Library NOVEMBER 20 • Flaherty’s NOVEMBER 25 • Thanksgiving Fitness & Fun @ the J DECEMBER 4 • Polar Power Winter Fun @ the J DECEMBER 23 • Big Thrill Factory DECEMBER 24 • GrandSlam DECEMBER 28 • Sledding at Hillcrest DECEMBER 29 • The Depot DECEMBER 30 • Tropics Waterpark DECEMBER 31 • New Year’s Eve Bash

KIDS’ NIGHT IN | GRADES 3 - 6 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 • 6 - 10 PM $40 • $30 MEMBER VALUE PRICE

PROJECT VARSITY COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 • 1 - 5 PM $25 • $15 MEMBER VALUE PRICE

SCHOOL’S OUT - WE’RE IN 7:30 AM - 6 PM $63 • $42 MEMBER VALUE PRICE

To sign your child up, fill out a registration form and return to Club J or the Child Care Desk.

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Ben Savin Youth Programs Coordinator bens@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4767

Club J is the place to be for school-age after school care! We offer special interest clubs, homework help, swimming, gym time, outdoor play, and arts and crafts. This year, we are excited to make afternoon swim lessons available during Club J hours. Club J provides a daily snack, and transportation is available by JCC van from many local schools. To sign your child up, fill out a registration form and return to Club J or the Child Care Desk. For more information, contact Ben Savin, below.

Join us for an evening of fun, JCC style! We’ll have swimming and gym games, plus dinner, a movie and more. Dinner included! Don’t forget to bring a friend! Children have the option to stay overnight at the J and keep the fun going all night long (please register separately). Register online by November 20. For more information, contact Ben Savin, below.

KIDS’ NIGHT IN EXTENDED | GRADES 3 - 6 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 • 9 PM - 9 AM $30 • $20 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Keep the fun going strong all night long; stay over at the JCC after Kids’ Night In. Includes a snack, breakfast, and plenty of fun late (but not too late) night activities. For more information, contact Ben Savin, below.

MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCK-IN 2015 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 • 7 PM - 9 AM $50 • $40 MEMBER VALUE PRICE We’re at it again! We’re locking ourselves in for a night of fun at the JCC. We’ll kick off the evening cheering on our friends performing in the Senior High Play, followed by a night of JCC favorites, including swimming, gym games, a dessert bar, a late-night interactive movie, and more. Register online by December 18. For more information, contact Ben Savin, below.

Glenn Dworsky Youth & Family Sports & Recreation Coordinator glennd@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4766

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let your light shine.

SHALOM SATURDAYS SEPTEMBER 19, OCTOBER 24, NOVEMBER 21, & DECEMBER 19 1 - 6 PM • FREE

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 • 6 - 8:30 PM

Shalom means “hello,” and Shalom Saturday is the JCC way of welcoming families to join us for a fun filled day of JCC activities! The day is free, so pack a lunch, bathing suits, tennis shoes and make Saturday different from every other day!

FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY Celebrate Hanukah like never before. Join us for a community gathering, including a glow-in-thedark dance, light-up activities, and a community candle lighting. Mark your calendars; help us light up the night!

inclusion HIGHLAND FRIENDSHIP CLUB WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 2 - MAY 25 • 6:30 - 8 PM Spend your evening with friends from Highland Friendship Club! Evenings will alternate between open gym, facilitated group games, and board game nights. For more information, contact Leah Wing, below.

SIBSHOPS TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 6 & NOVEMBER 3 • 6:30 - 8 PM Arc Sibshops are opportunities for siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to meet, share experiences, and gain peer support. For more information, contact Leah Wing, below.

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SUNDAY FIT-N-FUN SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 25 - DECEMBER 13 12:30 - 3:30 PM • $30 • $20 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Sunday Fit-N-Fun is a weekly opportunity for individuals with disabilities ages 13+ to build friendships, exercise, and explore the Twin Cities. For more information, contact Leah Wing, below.

Tracey Agranoff Youth & Family Enrichment Coordinator tagranoff@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4759

THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 8 DECEMBER 17 • 5 - 7 PM $180 • $120 MEMBER VALUE PRICE The journey of life is sweeter when traveled with a dog. Learn about and practice agility training with loving therapy dogs in this course for individuals with disabilities. For more information, contact Leah Wing, below.

Leah Wing Inclusion & Accessibility Coordinator leahw@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4772

DONATIONS ABRAHAMSON FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND Barbara Kaster In honor of Bonnie and Al Abrahamson’s 65th wedding anniversary In honor of Elan Zinkow’s upcoming marriage HARRY AND BETTY AGRANOFF ENDOWMENT FUND FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL Arlene and Murray Appelbaum In honor of Jessica Agranoff’s high school graduation Burt and Lucille Garr In memory of Steve Applebaum AREA OF GREATEST NEED Frank and Cookie Gordon In honor of the graduations of Judy Goldberg’s grandchildren In honor of Mary Rosen’s graduation In memory of Leo Niedorf NAOMI AND NEIL ARNOLD WOMEN’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS FUND Neil and Naomi Arnold HERMAN J. BIRNBERG ENDOWMENT FUND Burt and Lucille Garr With best wishes for a happy birthday to Herman Birnberg CLARA AND MEYER BREAM BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND Stacy, Michael, Lexi and Noah Dockman In honor of Jan and Barry Godes’ 50th wedding anniversary Burt and Lucille Garr Wishing Eileen Bream a speedy recovery DAVID AND SHEILA H. BROD FAMILY FUND Michael and Stacy Dockman In recognition of Elana Levine’s high school graduation In recognition of the high school graduations of Sam and Noah Brod Farber Jimmy and Stephanie Levine In honor of Joan and Elliot Farber’s 60th wedding anniversary David and Fern Sanders In honor of the graduations of David and Sheila Brod’s grandchildren, Elana, Noah, Sam and Jessica In honor of Jessica Lamons’s graduation In memory of Lee Litman’s son, Phillip JACK BUTWIN CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND Dick and Bev Behr In appreciation of Rochelle and Ian Laing Emely and Marty Berkowitz In appreciation of Penny Schumacher for making a difference in other people’s lives Dori Denelle, Max and Ari Sterenson In honor of Dima Tomesevich’s marriage Reva Lear and friends, Gloria and Shirley In honor of Dorothy Lipschultz’s 90th birthday

Dorothy Lipschultz In fond memory of Steve Applebaum In honor of Dottie Lipschultz’s 90th birthday In memory of Gloria Pinck In memory of Paula Modell Sharon and Mike Posnansky In honor of the high school graduation of Lexi Dockman John and Vickie Silverman In memory of Recie Lovich BY HAND AND HEART WORKSHOP By Hand and Heart Members In memory of Carol Zuckman’s beloved mother CALMENSON FAMILY FUND FOR SENIOR ADULTS Harold Arenson and Sally Orren In memory of Sherm Garon Dori Denelle, Max and Ari Sterenson In honor of Vince Leo’s retirement from MCAD Burt and Lucille Garr In honor of the college graduation of Joanie Levey’s granddaughter, Avalon In honor of the high school graduation of Joanie Levey’s grandson Frank and Cookie Gordon In honor of the graduations of Joanie Levey’s grandchildren MARTIN AND ESTHER CAPP BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND Anonymous Board and Staff of the St Paul JCC James Cooperman Dori Denelle Eileen Garelick Burt and Lucille Garr Michael and Cindy Garr Barry and Rena Glaser Harriet and Peter Glick Pat and Tom Grossman Hart and Raleigh Johnson Brian and Sandy Kamin Charlie and Janet Leavitt Harriet Levy Don and Rhoda Mains Sherm and Jan Ringer Paul and Connie Ross Rick and Diane Smookler Michael and Erin Waldman and Family CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Dori Denelle Mazel tov to Lexi Dockman on her high school graduation Stacy, Michael, Lexi and Noah Dockman Jim and Susan Dockman Burt and Lucille Garr In honor of Steve Godes’s 75th birthday Steve and Barb Godes In honor of Barry and Jan Godes’s 50th wedding anniversary

This list acknowledges, with gratitude, contributions of $10 or more that were received in May and June 2015. If we have inadvertently omitted or misspelled your name, please notify Evie Kamin at 651 + 255 4741 or Stacy Dockman at 651 + 255 4730 and we will include a correction in the next issue of Attractions. Thank you for your generous support of the St. Paul JCC’s funds and programs.

DONATIONS DORI DENELLE STAFF INITIATIVE FUND Dori Denelle In memory of Jeff Baden’s mother, Terry Baden MICHAEL FALK MEMORIAL SPECIAL NEEDS FUND Sherm and Jan Ringer In memory of Harold Gillman FANTLE FAMILY FUND Phillip and Susan Fantle and Family Roanne Rosenblum In honor of Betty and Herb Fantle’s 60th wedding anniversary CLAIRE AND EDMAR (TATTY) FINK FUND Sally Orren and Harold Arenson In honor of Claire Fink’s special birthday MARGIE AND MITCHELL FINK FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND Mitch and Margie Fink In memory of Esther Shear FRIENDS OF THE ARTS Aldoza Berdiyeva and Georgiy Melikov Steve and Barbara Godes BURT AND LUCILLE GARR FUND Steve and Cathy Armstrong Gary and Susan Bloom Stacy and Michael Dockman Steve and Barb Godes Judy Goldberg Frank and Cookie Gordon Barbara Kaster Barry and Rena Glaser Joanie Levey Michael and Anne Rickert Rita Shear Lloyd and Vicki Stern With best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to Burt Garr Burt and Lucille Garr In honor of Ross Plovnick and Liza Edylnaut’s wedding anniversary and Liza’s birthday In honor of Cindy and Michael Garr’s wedding anniversary In honor of the graduation of Judy Goldberg’s granddaughter In memory of Leo Niedorf With best wishes for a happy birthday to Eleanor Lesser With best wishes for a happy birthday to Jodi Saltzman With best wishes for a happy Father’s Day to Dan Saltzman With best wishes for a happy Father’s Day to Jeff Ringer With best wishes for a happy Father’s day to Michael Garr With best wishes for a speedy and full recovery to Linda Gersick With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Cookie Gordon With best wishes for Frank Gordon’s speedy recovery Michael and Cindy Garr In loving memory of the Parritz’s wonderful father and grandfather Michael and Cindy Garr and Family In loving memory of Steve Applebaum In memory of Uncle Leo Niedorf Judy Goldberg Frank and Cookie Gordon Joanie Levey In honor of the graduations of Burt and Lucille Garr’s grandchildren

JACK AND LILLIAN GELLER FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Loren and Rosie Geller In memory of Steve Applebaum Loren and Rosie Geller and Family In honor of Sally and Norman Ravich’s 65th wedding anniversary MICHAEL BENJAMIN GLASER FAMILY FUND FOR INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMMING Barry and Rena Glaser In honor of Av and Bari Gordon’s 50th wedding anniversary In memory of Tom Cytron-Hysom’s father David and Fern Sanders In honor of Karen and Alan Barry’s 50th wedding anniversary HOWARD GOLDBERGER ENDOWMENT FUND Debbie Goldberger In honor of Anna Abigail Ben-Yaacov’s marriage GRACE AND MAX GRANZBERG SENIOR TRANSPORTATION FUND Emmy Jacobson INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY FUND Burt and Lucille Garr In honor of the graduations of Marge Edwards’s grandchildren, Max and Jessica In honor of the graduations of Sue and Stan Leonard’s grandchildren, Max and Jessica Edwards In honor of Barbara and Neil Gitlin’s 55th wedding anniversary With best wishes to Barbara Gitlin on her special birthday With best wishes for Sharyn Effress Pesses’s speedy recovery Wishing Brooks Edwards a happy Father’s Day Wishing Stan Leonard a happy Father’s Day Sherm and Jan Ringer In memory of Leo Niedorf In memory of Steve Applebaum EVELYN AND MEL KAMIN ENDOWMENT FUND Brian and Sandra Kamin In memory of Harold Gillman Barbara Kaster With best wishes for Jay Kamin’s good health NANCY AND ELLIOTT KARASOV FAMILY FUND Nancy Karasov In honor of Dianne and Leighton Siegel’s new home Sherm and Jan Ringer In memory of Margaret Stone CY KASTER YOUTH HEALTH AND FITNESS FUND Barbara Kaster In memory of Harold Gillman In honor of the birth of Leslie and Bruce Rosenberg’s granddaughter Elaine and Richard Howard Fran Rosen With best wishes for a very happy birthday to Barb Kaster

DONATIONS MIRIAM AND LEROY KIEFFER ENDOWMENT FUND Burt and Lucille Garr In honor of Eli Leonard’s graduation With best wishes for Sis Goren’s speedy recovery Wishing Todd Kieffer a happy Father’s Day Barry and Rena Glaser With best wishes for a happy birthday to Leroy Kieffer Frank and Cookie Gordon With best wishes for Sis Goren’s speedy recovery FLORENCE LAPINSKY MEMORIAL FUND Penny Schumacher Mazel tov to Bill Pentelovitch on being elected as President of the ACLU-MN Board of Directors LEAVITT FAMILY JEWISH EDUCATION FUND Charles and Janet Leavitt In honor of Jessica’s high school graduation JOSEPH AND ANNE LEVINE MEMORIAL FUND FOR JEWISH EDUCATION Rita Shear In memory of Harold Gillman MACCABI FUND Cathy and Steve Armstrong Wishing Fred Haeusler a speedy recovery Dori Denelle In memory of Steve Applebaum Dori Denelle, Max and Ari Sterenson In memory of Arlene Bush HATTIE AND HENRY MAROFSKY ADMINISTRATIVE FUND Charles and Janet Leavitt In honor of Lexi Dockman’s high school graduation SHERMAN AND EVELYN MARRINSON MUSIC MEMORIAL FUND Steve Farsht and Family In honor of Sharon Torodor and wishing her a happy Mother’s Day BILL AND ROSE MARVY CAMP BUTWIN ENDOWMENT FUND Bob and Florie, Scott, Dan and Brad Marvy In memory of Donald Beedy In memory of Steven Gohr In memory of Sidney Ladin Bob and Florie Marvy In memory of Steve Applebaum JCC MEN’S CLUB Howard and Lynn Goldman With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Bill Tilsner NORMAN S. AND ETHEL D. SMITH DAY CARE AND CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND Norman and Ethel Smith In memory of Leo Niedorf

MARY AND JULIUS PERTZIK JEWISH CULTURAL ARTS FUND Dori Denelle Mazel Tov to Marvin Pertzik for receiving Beth Jacob Congregation’s Bud Sweet Award WENDELL ERIC PETERSEN SPECIAL NEEDS FUND Cathy Fine and Family In memory of Leo Niedorf HEATH ROSENBLOOM YOUTH ATHLETIC MEMORIAL FUND Mimi Aitchaalal In memory of Mike Moheban Bill and Nancy Rosenbloom In memory of Roberta Jean Vasatka Burton and Lucille Garr Michael and Erin Waldman In memory of Steve Applebaum PAUL AND CONNIE ROSS ENDOWMENT FUND FOR BY HAND AND HEART Paul and Connie Ross In memory of Carol Zuckman’s mother STEVE SCHUMACHER FUND Penny, Allie, Talia and Samara Schumacher Best wishes for a happy birthday to Judy Schumacher ROSE AND CLARENCE SIEGEL AND DIANNE AND LEIGHTON SIEGEL FAMILY FUND Dianne and Leighton Siegel With best wishes for Sharyn Pesses’s speedy recovery SONNIE SILVERMAN CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FUND Anonymous Gayle and Bill Saeks Shelly and Jerry Silverman Michael and Erin Waldman and Family Tony and Robin Zelle In honor of Honey Zelle’s special birthday Stacy, Michael, Lexi and Noah Dockman In honor of Susan Dockman’s birthday In recognition of Hannah Gilberstadt’s high school graduation MILTON G. AND EVELYN S. SMITH DAY CARE AND CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND Judy Smith and Howard Tomar In loving memory of Milton G. Smith NORMAN S. AND ETHEL D. SMITH DAY CARE AND CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND Frank and Cookie Gordon With belated best wishes for Norman Smith’s special birthday MARILYN AND RICHARD SMITH FUND Marilyn Smith In memory of Steve Applebaum In memory of Martin Capp With best wishes for Burt Garr’s speedy recovery

DONATIONS SMOOKLER CHALFEN FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND Burton and Lucille Garr Barry and Rena Glaser In honor of the birth of Rick and Diane Smookler’s new grandson

MICHAEL AND ERIN WALDMAN ENDOWMENT FUND Michael and Erin Waldman In memory of Jon Parritz’s father In memory of Tom Cytron-Hysom’s father, Lee

SUZUKI MUSIC EDUCATION FUND Jane McGregor In honor of Ellen Kim

JERRY WALDMAN AND JUDI BELZER ENDOWMENT FUND Jerry Waldman and Judi Belzer In memory of Steve Applebaum

KATHERINE AND JEFFREY TANE FAMILY FUND Jeff and Katherine Tane Best wishes and congratulations to the JCC on the new website

WOMEN’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS FUND Harriet Levy In honor of Judie Ritchie’s retirement Rita Shear With best wishes for a speedy and full recovery to Cookie Gordon

TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Burt and Lucille Garr In memory of Harold Gillman Barbie Levine and Sara Lynn Newberger In memory of Lee Hysom

JCC CORPORATE PARTNERS AND EVENT SPONSORS Supporting the St. Paul JCC is more than good work…it’s good business!

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612 Brew 7th Street Tavern/Bro-Tex Ackmann & Dickenson, Inc. Affiance Financial AmeriPride Augeo Marketing Baldinger Bakery Bremer Bank Brushed Monkey BW Insurance Agency, Inc. Chicago Lake Liquors Collins Electrical Construction Co. Coors Light David Sloane of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Durand and Associates Property Management E & J Gallo Winery Edge Marketing and Promotional Products

Ernest I. Fink Agency Fidelity Bank First Lawyers Trust Company Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. Herzl Camp Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapels Industrial Surplus, Inc. Inver Grove Ford Lincoln Johnson Brothers Liquor Company Kamin Wealth Management/ UBS Financial Services Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP Mairs & Power Inc. Investment Services Merrill Lynch Newport Cold Storage Paster Enterprises PepsiCo Foodservice Pinstripes Press Law Office, PLLC

Penny Schumacher Chief Advancement Officer pschumacher@stpauljcc.org 651 + 255 4732

For more information on becoming a corporate partner or event sponsor, contact Penny Schumacher.

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