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Get Your Tickets for the Event of the Year!
February 2015
Shevat / Adar 5775
Early Bird Prices for Summer 2015!
Summer Camp Kick Off
Winter
Dinner and Silent Auction Gala
The Worcester JCC
invites you to Dinner & Dancing through the Decades
to Support the Youth Scholarship Program
Saturday February 7, 2015, 6 pm
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club
Boylston, MA
Saturday evening, February 7, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club
284 East Temple Street, Boylston, MA
Hors d’oeuvres and dinner
Live and silent auctions, featuring music by Soul Sensations
Sunday, February 1, 10am—1pm
Worcester JCC
633 Salisbury St., Worcester
For ticket and
reservations,
call (508) 756-7109 x252
Hors d’oeuvres
Dinner
Live and Silent Auctions
Black tie optional
Sunday, February 8, 8am—11am
Congregation B’nai Shalom
117 East Main St. , Westboro
$90.00 per person, $800 per table of ten
Live Music provided by The Soul Sensations
Tickets: $100 pp, $800 Table of Ten
To support the Worcester JCC’s Youth Scholarship Program
Sign up at Camp Kick off for summer camp and take
advantage of our more weeks / more savings discount!
1 - 3 weeks Save 5%*
4 - 6 weeks Save 10%*
7+ weeks Save 15%*
For more information contact Jody Fredman
at [email protected] or visit worcesterjcc.org
The Winter Gala is one of our largest fundraisers of the year.
It’s not only a fun evening out but a great way to support over
125 families that rely on scholarship funds to attend programs
at the JCC each year! Walk the red carpet, enjoy food and
entertainment while supporting the JCC’s Scholarship Programs.
Purchase your tickets today!
Not valid with other offers. % off total fee including
electives, extended day and transportation. Not valid on
Wahoo Swim Camp and Club Getaway.
Please join us at the Winter Gala or shop our auction at:
www.biddingforgood.com/worcesterjcc
Bid Now on Great Items!
Details on page 2
Contact the Development office for more information.
Jody Fredman, Special Projects Director x 252
[email protected]
2015 camp brochure available online!
Shabbat Candlelighting:
February 6
February 13
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4:49pm
4:58pm
February 20
February 27
Howard E. Stempler, President
Emily G. Holdstein, Executive Director
The Worcester JCC is a member agency of the
Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts, Inc.
5:07pm
5:16pm
Cultural Arts
Nancy Greenberg
Cultural Arts Director,
Adult/Senior Adult Director x 232
[email protected]
JCC Gallery Happenings
January / February 2015
Inspirations: Photographs of Iceland
by Ron Rosenstock
Author Events
Michael Satlow, author of How the Bible Became Holy
Sunday, February 18, 9:45am
Temple Emanuel Sinai, 661 Salisbury St., Worcester
David Kertzer, author of The Pope and Mussolini
Tuesday, February 24, 7:30pm
Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross.
Transportation from the JCC available. Free
NEW! JCC partners with Worcester Institute for Senior Education
The JCC will be hosting 2 WISE classes this spring: Approaching James Joyce and Exploring the Psalms.
We are thrilled that this will entitle JCC members to take one or both of these classes
(based on availability). Please note that space is limited. To register, contact Nancy at
[email protected] or 508-756-7109 x 232.
Approaching James Joyce Wednesdays, 10:00—11:30 am; March 25, April 8, 15, 22, 29
Ron has published five photography
books and has had numerous articles
published world wide.
Group Leader: Stephen White taught Joyce at Bancroft School.
Required book: Portable James Joyce, edited by Harry Levin
Ron’s photographs are in the collections
of the Fogg Art Museum, Worcester Art
Museum, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, International Center of Photography and the Polaroid Collection.
Exploring the Psalms Thursdays, 10—11:30 am; March 26, April 9, 16, 23, 30
He has been honored with well over 100
exhibits in the United States as well as
several countries in Europe. Presently
Ron is a frequent lecturer to social, community and professional groups as well
as being an international Photo tour
leader in Ireland, Iceland, Morocco, Italy,
Ireland, Peru, Bhutan, Greece, Cuba,
Greenland, New Zealand, The Czech
Republic and Vinalhaven, Maine.
Group Leader: Rich Simpson is an Episcopal priest, currently serving on the staff of the
Bishop of Western MA. Prior to that, he served as rector of St. Francis Church in Holden
for more than 15 years.
JCC Book Club
No fee. 2nd Monday of the month at 10:30
am. The Club welcomes newcomers.
Must be a JCC member. Feel free to drop-in!
Monday, February 9
Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen
Monday, March 9
The Birth of the Pill by Jonathan Eig
Volunteer Department
Sue Granoff Volunteer Services x 273,
[email protected]
Project linus
Providing security through blankets. Your
help is needed! If you are willing and able
to provide one or more handmade blankets of washable material either knitted,
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James Joyce is widely regarded as the greatest writer in English of the 20th century.
In the Portable Joyce, we will read several of the “Dubliners” stories, two chapters of
Ulysses, and a paragraph from Finnegan’s Wake.
In his most recent book on the Psalms, Walter Brueggemann has written that most of the
psalms fall into two major categories – psalms of gratitude and praise and of lament and
complaint. We will explore both types with an eye to asking questions about what this
might suggest about human experience and the life of faith.
Required book: Any translation of the Bible
Membership
Kristina Haynes, Assistant Membership Director, [email protected] or 508-756-7109 x 236
Bring A Friend To The JCC
Refer friends and family to the JCC and receive a $50 credit, for each 12 month referral,
toward your annual membership renewal or $25 credit, for each 6 month membership
referral (no limit). Refer-a-friend credit is given on 12 & 6 month paid-in-full memberships.
J Alert Text Message
Sign up to receive opening/closing and other important informative text messages
via your cell phone. To enroll, visit worcesterjcc.org and click on Sign Up for J Alert.
Health Insurance Reimbursement
Does your health insurance provider reimburse your fitness benefit? If so, fill out our
form at the Front Desk and we will mail you a letter to submit to your insurance company.
Please allow 2 weeks for processing.
crocheted, quilted or hand-tied, please
contact Sue, x 273. These blankets will be
used as a source of security to children facing trauma or serious illness.
Joyful Singers
In September 1995 the Joyful Singers
under the direction of Christine Bergquist
became an integral part of the JCC family.
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People walking through the building on
rehearsal day always commented on how
nice they sounded. They picked a program
of show tunes at the beginning of the year,
and in the spring went on tour to brighten
the day in nursing and rest homes. If
you like to sing please contact me at
508.756.7109 ext. 273. We would like to
see this group revived with new voices!
Early Childhood
Sandy Scola
Early Childhood Director
x 258, [email protected]
Robin Burwick
Assistant Early Childhood Director
x 225, [email protected]
The preschoolers and toddlers will celebrate Tu B’shevat, the birthday of the
trees, on February 4. All the classes will
enjoy eating fresh fruit for snacks and
planting seeds in the classroom. For Tu
B’shevat, each classroom will plant orange,
lemon, and parsley seeds and document
the growth cycle of the plants. We hope
to use the parsley at Passover time. The
children are enjoying winter but dreaming
of spring.
Many exciting things are planned for our
February Vacation Week which is Monday,
February 16 to Friday, February 20… sign
up now before it’s too late. Don’t miss out
on the fun!
Monday, 2/17 – Camp Day at the J
Tuesday, 2/18 – Pajama Daze
Wednesday, 2/19 – Strange Science
Thursday, 2/20 – Starry Starry Night
Friday, 2/21 – Go Bananas with Big Joe
Health & Wellness
Elaine Drawbridge, Fitness Director
x 230, [email protected]
Snow Camp is provided for grades
K-6 when Worcester Public Schools are
cancelled due to inclement weather. Hours
are 8:30 am—5:30 pm
(extreme weather conditions may alter
the schedule). Children swim, gym play,
art and more.
Drop-ins are accepted on a space available
basis at the rate of $50/per day/members,
$60/per day/nonmembers.
NEW! Snowcamp is provided
at no charge to children
enrolled in the 5-day after
school program.
Aquatics
Kelly Sampson, Aquatics Director x 235,
[email protected]
Lifeguard Course
Starts March 21
Must be at least 16 years of age and pass a
swim test, which includes 500 yard continuous swim with combination of front crawl
and breaststroke, a 20 yard swim with a
surface dive to retrieve a 10 lb. brick in
10 feet of water then swim back 20 yards
in 1 minute 40 seconds. Course includes
First Aid and CPR/AED certification. Please
Note: in the event that a person does not
pass the pre-test on the first day of class,
NO REFUND will be given.
Dates: Saturday, March 21, Sunday, March
22, Sunday, March 29 and Saturday, April 4
Time: 9am—5pm
Member $400
Non-Member $450
Water Safety Instructor Course
Coming in February...A 12-Week Weight
Management program at the J.
Please contact me with interest in an
innovative 12 week program designed
by Fitness Director, Elaine Drawbridge,
M.S. Human Nutrition. After an initial
Microfit Fitness Evaluation, the group of
6 participants, will meet for an instructor
led individualized “interval type” treadmill
class, three times/week for 30 minutes. In
addition to monitoring your work output
and heart rate (using our Polar Heart Rate
monitors), every member will receive
a nutritional analysis along with guidelines and suggestions for changes in diet
and meal planning. At the end of the 12
weeks, another Microfit evaluation will be
done. Are you up for the challenge? Cost
- $500. Please contact Elaine Drawbridge,
[email protected] or x 230.
This class is designed to train participants
to be an American Red Cross Water Safety
Instructor. Participants who successfully
complete all requirements will receive a
Water Safety Instructor certification. The
focus is on planning, organizing, sequencing
and skill development. Pre-requisites are
proficient swimmer and at least 16 years
old. Along with training, candidates will be
required to complete 8 hours of practical
teaching during JCC swim lessons. Contact
Kelly with questions and for registration
information. A pre-test will be conducted
the first night of class.
Dates: February 23—March 30
Time: Monday, 5—9pm
Member $300
Non-Member $350
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After School Program
Megan Catlin
After School Program Director x 238
[email protected]
Vacation Programs
Vacation Days - programs for children
in K-6 (member & nonmembers) on the
following dates that the Worc. Public
Schools are closed:
February Vacation: Feb 16—20
Holden 1/2 Days - programs for children
in K-6 (member & nonmembers) on these
days that Holden Schools are closed:
The program is 12:30-5:30pm.
Transportation available from Dawson,
Davis Hill, and Mayo to the JCC.
March 4 - 1/2 Day
April 1 - 1/2 Day
May 6 - 1/2 Day
Birthday Parties
For children ages 4-12
Saturdays and Sundays 1-2:30
Party Options: Pool Party..Movin Party...
Gym Party ...Create Your Own Theme Party
…(additional fee may apply)
Fee: $190/M $235/NM (up to 15 children)
Additional fee for additional guests
Fee includes: Cake, juice, supervision by
the Birthday Party Crew, party supplies
(cups, plates, napkins, table cloth and
utensils) set up/clean up and FUN!
Contact Megan for more information.
Teens
Talia Mugg, Teen Director x 245, tmugg@
worcesterjcc.org
February Vacation Programs
Grades 7 and 8 join us for field trips during
our vacation program days! Every day we
will depart from the JCC for a fun two
hour activity off-site. While here at the JCC
teens will partake in games, swimming,
snacks and more!
Movie Day, Monday, February 16
“Just Paint“ Studio , Tuesday, February 17
Archery Plus in Spencer, Wednesday,
February 18
Holden Martial Arts, Thursday, February 19
Cornerstone Riding Ranch in Princeton,
Friday, February 20
This program is partially funded by the
Cutler Foundation.
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Celebrating the Jewish Year - Tu B’shevat
Tu B’shevat is the New Year of the Trees. This year Tu B’shevat
is celebrated on Wednesday, February 4. Its name means “the
fifteenth day of (the Hebrew month) Shevat. On this holiday we
celebrate the first signs of spring in Israel, where trees are just
beginning to show their new buds, even though in North America
it is still winter! We celebrate Tu B’shevat by planting trees in Israel
through the Jewish National Fund (JNF), or here in our communities. We can plant
parsley to use for Passover. We can have a Tu B’shevat Seder, tasting a variety of
fruits, nuts and wines (juices). Tu B’shevat is a wonderful opportunity to think about
the environment and care for the earth. (The Chocolate Chip Challah Activity Book)
Community News
Jewish War Veterans Breakfast
The Jewish War Veterans will meet on Sunday, February 22 from 9:30am to 11am
for a discussion and light breakfast at the Worcester JCC. Our meeting is open to
all Jewish Veterans from WWII, National Guard members or retirees.
PJ Library Goes to Pardes Saturday, February 7, 10:15 am—11:00 am
Worcester JCC Pre-School, 633 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Free.
Join PJ Library and Pardes for a monthly Storytime for parents and their children
ages 6 months - 6 years. “NETTA AND HER PLANT”. A Celebration of Tu B’shevat.
Bring a sample of your favorite, unique fruit with you!
Interfaith Seder – Save the Date!
Travel with the JCC and Collette
America’s Music Cities: New Orleans,
Memphis, and Nashville. Visit the French
Quarter, New Orleans School of Cooking,
Graceland, Grand Ole Opry Show &
Backstage Tour, Country Music Hall of Fame
October 11-18, 2015
(Other departure dates available)
8 Days, 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Double $2799 ($2899 after 4/10/15),
includes cancellation insurance, round trip
air from Logan, hotels
For more information contact Nancy
Greenberg, [email protected]
The Worcester JCC and the Worcester Senior Center invite you to join us for an interfaith seder on Tuesday, March 24 at 12 noon at
the Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence Street, Worcester.
The Passover Seder celebrates the exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. This message of hope and freedom is
universal. People of all faiths are invited to share this inclusive and welcoming Passover seder experience along with a traditional
holiday meal. The seder will be led by Rabbi Valerie Cohen of Temple Emanuel Sinai, Worcester. The holiday meal will be catered
by the Jewish Healthcare Center.
This event, including the holiday meal is free, but advance registration is required, by Monday, March 16. To reserve call Nancy
Greenberg or Sue Granoff at the JCC, 508-756-7109 or Suki Lapin at the Senior Center, 508-799-1232. Round trip transportation
available from the JCC. Sign up in advance with Nancy or Sue.
JCC TRIBUTES...The Worcester JCC wishes to extend our appreciation to the following people during the
month of December for your generous donations. We thank you for your continued involvement and support!
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND to:
HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER FUND to:
Roger Price from David and Ellen Meyers
- in memory of Mrs. Diane Price
Nancy and Harold Benjamin and Family from Nancy Epstein
- In memory of your beloved father Al Garber
SENIOR ADULT FUND to:
JEFFREY S. EDINBERG MEMORIAL FUND to:
Janet Slovin from Gladys and Murry Rudnick
- Mazel Tov to Janet’s birthday
Phyllis Edinberg from Eliot and Paula Summer
- In memory of Jeff
The JCC is open to all regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or economic condition.
The Center is handicapped-accessible. We reserve the right to correct typographical errors.