December 2002
Annual Hanukkah Party
DECEMBER 2, 2002
5:30 P.M.
Come join us for our annual Hanukkah Party at the East Valley JCC! Special Live Entertainment - We have a professional ELVIS impersonator rocking the JCC, as well as a singing performance by our own JCC school children.and a Complete Latke Dinner!!
Donation is $6.00 per immediate family or $2.50 per individual, payable at the door.
Save the Date
Calling All 4th - 8th Graders!JCC Bandstand Dance Party
Presented by DJ Toda Bristol of
Interactive Entertainment
Sunday, January 12, 2003
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
$5.00
Newest, Latest, Badest, Most Awesome - Da Bomb!
Familiarize and perfect the group dances currently most popular for B'nai Mitzvahs, school dances and other social occasions.
"Car Wash," "Staying Alive," "Jim & Coconut," "Macarena," "Electric Slide," "It's Tricky."
Open Enrollment
Start out the new year by doing something wonderful for your child! Open enrollment for the second semester of preschool at the East Valley JCC begins December 9 at the JCC office. Limited openings on most days are available for younger and older twos and threes and in both pre-kindergarten classes as well. Call 897-0588 for registration information.School Closures
The TCJCC Preschool and TCJCC Day School will be closed
from December 23rd through January 3, 2003.
School resumes on Monday, January 6th.
All JCC facilities will be closed
December 25, 2002 and January 1, 2002.
Winter Camp
Two Camps — 3s - K & 1st - 6th Grade
9 am - 4 pm
Daily or Weekly Registration
It's that time again - Winter Break is upon us!! Give your kids something fun to do instead of sitting at home watching TV reruns! We have many special events and guests coming to visit us, including some field trips to great locations!!
| Camp Dates: | Week 1: Dec. 23, 24, 26, 27 Week 2: Dec. 30, 31, Jan 2, 3 |
Themes & Activities:
12/23 - Mad Science
12/24 - Sports Craze & Surfside Skate
12/26 - "And They're Off..." Race Day
12/27 - Hawaiian Leis, Luaus & Hulas!
12/30 - SNOW DAY!
12/31 - Happy New Years Party at Noon
1/2 - Crafty Critter Day & Out of Africa
1/3 - Bubble Mania
Fees:
Early Registration (before December 18th)
 |
JCC Members: | $24/day |
| $88/week | ||
| Non-Members: | $27/day | |
| $100/week |
Late Registration (after December 18th)
|
JCC Members: | $26/day |
| $98/week | ||
| Non-Members: | $29/day | |
| $110/week |
$3.30/hour
Call Lisa at 897-0588 for registration & information.
AROUND THE CENTER
Seniors' Terrific Tuesdays
Please join us for our "Terrific Tuesdays" where friends gather to enjoy presentations, shows and lectures. Held at the JCC each Tuesday morning, we are always looking for newcomers! The cost is a minimal $1.50 for JCC members and $2.00 for non-members. Please join us! Refreshments will be served.Tuesday, December 3 at 10:30 a.m. - Please bring a dish of your favorite holiday food to share with your friends and neighbors as we celebrate Chanukah, and enjoy the music of Bernie Stein and his accompanist.
Tuesday, December 10 at 10:30 a.m. - Our docent of the month program continues with "Studio Glass and Glass Art" presented by Marlene Smeed.
Tuesday, December 17 at 10:30 a.m. - Our guest speaker for today is Bruce Mason, Political Science Professor Emeritus of ASU, who will ask us to join him in an active discussion of "Democratic Party Politics."
Tuesday, December 24 at 10:30 a.m. - Felix Friedberg, just back from Israel, will bring us up to date on the situation and political climate of the country.
Tuesday, December 31 at 10:30 a.m. - Our very own "New Year's Eve" party, entertainment by Frank Sinatra, courtesy of Lindy Paul and brunch afterwards at a restaurant of choice. Each person is responsible for their own expenses.
Climb Aboard the SS JCC
"Cruising the Mediterranean" Progressive Dinner proved to be smooth sailing for the 60+ revelers who participated in the JCC's Progressive Dinner held November 16. Although the start was a bit "choppy" due to construction and traffic on Chandler Blvd., the first stop at the Dworkin's was well worth the effort. The wonderful appetizers, décor, music and especially the delightful belly dancer set the ambience for a wonderful evening of eating, drinking and socializing.Thanks to the creative committee of Jill Barenbaum, Virginie Polster, Jodi Stoken, Meta Rosen, Andrea Falk, Shari Davis, Ilene Blau, Lorraine Swartz, Blair Dworkin and chair Maira Zanrosso who set the stage for the gastronomical adventure. Hosts for the "Captain's Table" dinners were the Swartz's, Falks, Stokens, Blaus, Rosens and Zanrosso's where participants were randomly assigned and sumptuously feted.
The last port of call featured an impressive dessert buffet at the home of Andrea & Michael Waxman where everyone met again to enjoy the spectacular desserts. Kudos to Jill Barenbaum for her luscious dessert contributions. A huge thank you to all the families for graciously hosting this wonderful event.
United Way Designations
Did you know that the TCJCC receives United Way funds? This year, however, the Mesa United Way only gave us dollars that have been directly marked as designated to come to the East Valley JCC. The JCC uses these United Way dollars for those who require financial assistance for child care. If you or anyone you know gives to Mesa United Way, please mark #2480 to designate your gift directly to the JCC.December Book Club
"Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold
Meet at Ruffino's
Monday, December 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for the Third Annual "End of the Year" Book Club Dinner & Discussion at Ruffino's Restaurant. Call the JCC to RSVP for dinner. Bring Jewish Book donations for the JCC School Library.
Men's Club
Abe Chanin
"The Jewish Settlement of Phoenix"
Sunday, December 8, 2002 at 9:30 am
Bagels & Lox Breakfast, $7.00
Abe and his wife, Mildred, are favorites of the TCJCC Men's Club. A prolific lecturer and author,
Abe will share his expertise of the
Jewish Settlement of the Western States.
R.S.V.P. 897-0588 or eastvalleyjcc@aol.com
Fed up with Latkes?
Drowning in Sour Cream? It is hereby declared that Thursday, December 19th is Pizza Night at Pappa John's Pizza, 7650 S. McClintock (SW Corner of Elliot & McClintock). The JCC will receive a percentage of all take-out and delivery orders placed that day between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Make it easy on yourself! Make December 19th Pizza Night and help the JCC earn some dough!Mitvah Day
Make a difference and get involved on Sunday, December 8. Thousands of community volunteers will be working on service projects throughout the Valley. The TCJCC will host a gift wrapping session between 2 and 4 p.m. on that Sunday. Volunteers will wrap gifts which will be given to children in shelters and other community organizations. New gifts may be dropped off at the JCC through December 8th. Please plan on helping with this worthwhile project. Just let Meg or Ellen Forte know you will be there on Mitzvah Day, December 8th.Tributes
From the Day School to Jodi Stein on her recovery.From the Day School to Dawn Birnbaum on her recovery.
From Judy & Robert Greenwood in honor of Joan & Jeff Nieman's wedding.
To Mike Gotschall on a speedy recovery from friends & staff at the JCC.
To Peter & Ena Brown, in memory of Ena's mother, Shirley Kurlancheek.
SCHOOL • YOUTH • CAMP
Thank You
Many thanks to all of you who participated in the fall fundraising projects for the Early Childhood Department.We had sales of gift wrap, Constructive Playthings, all-occasion cards, Discovery Toys & Silhouettes. We appreciate your donations of used books and the mountains of items for our garage sale. Thanks, also, to those who placed ads, tributes and birthdays in the 2003 School Calendar.
Our Rummage Sale was of course a HUGE success, thanks to all of you wonderful folks who donated baby items, clothing, household goods and more. The funds earned from this worthwhile event will help us in purchasing new playground equipment for our children. Special thanks to Jodi Brumble, Eric Hizme, Diane Burns and others who donated time & energy to help set up.
The reality is that without fundraising, we wouldn't have the resources to both replenish and purchase new materials and equipment. We are excited at the prospect of purchasing a piece of playground equipment and other things to enhance the program. You made it possible!!
What You Didn't Learn in Hebrew School
A three part series offering an in-depth study of the Ten Commandments will be featured on consecutive Fridays beginning January 10 from 10 a.m. - noon. What you always wanted to know about the Ten Commandments and what your Hebrew teacher didn't tell you will be presented by Harold Falk. Falk, a native of Sioux City, Iowa comes to the Valley more recently from Houston, Texas with his wife Fran and to the TCJCC as "Grandpa."Harold's avocation has been teaching Jewish high school students and also adults where he has lived. He offers to share his knowledge and deep commitment to Judaism.
Open to all community members, a light lunch will follow class. $3.00 per person donation requested. Please R.S.V.P. to 480-897-0588.
Adults Only
Join your JCC friends at a special, free musical performance. The Memoirs of Gluckel of Hamelyn at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4th at Beeloe's Café and Underground Bar on 5th Street & Mill in Tempe.Based on the memories of a 18th century German woman who married at 14 and had 12 children before becoming a widow at 44. Drowning in debt, she took on the family business, built her own factory, traveled to fairs throughout central Europe and skillfully arranged marriages for all children. She also took up writing and for the next 24 years wrote of her life, her beliefs, and her dreams. The only pre-modern Yiddish text written by a woman, the "Memoirs" have become a classic in Jewish, European and Women's studies. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Seating is limited, so reservations or early arrival is recommended.
School Mitzvah Projects
The JCC School thanks the many families who donated non-perishable food items for our November mitzvah project - Feeding the Hungry. Food collections were donated to St. Mary's Food Bank which is in dire need of groceries to stock their near empty shelves. Every little bit helps.December's mitzvah project will involve collecting donations for the Humane Society's wish list. Needed items include dog & puppy food, cat & kitten food, gently used towels, pillow cases and fuzzy toilet seat covers. These things are vital in caring for animals at the Humane Society's new campus facility. Donations may be dropped off at the JCC through December 13. We encourage you to drop off any of the items listed above between November 18th & December 13th. You will be doing the mitzvah, TZA'AR BA'ALAY, Caring for Animals. Questions? Call Cynthia or Diane at 480-897-0588.
Don't Forget!
Don't forget to send your check to the Jewish Community Day School Scholarship Fund. This Arizona tax credit opportunity helps the valley's day schools and kindergartens while affording you to direct your state tax dollars. These dollars directly benefit our kindergarten and day school. Married couples can direct up to $625. Other tax credit opportunities include $200 for The Working Poor which can be sent to the Jewish Family & Children Services or Kivel Campus and $200 to any public school.Choir Concert & Sabuddy's Dinner
Mark your calendars. Thursday December 12th is our Sabuddy's dinner and Choir concert. We will be inviting our Kindergarten class to join us. The night will be filled with Israeli food and wonderful music. The evening is an opportunity for the Day School choir to show off their skills as well as a chance for the Kindergarten parents to get to know us a little better. We look forward to meeting all the Kindergarten families and enjoying a great evening of fun and entertainment.Day School Maccabia
The East Valley JCC Day School, along with Pardes, King David, the Phoenix Hebrew Academy, and Jess Schwartz High School, will be joining together at the new Ina Levine campus on Tuesday, December 3rd for Maccabia Day.The day will consist of two types of competition by school and then mixing the children together and dividing them into groups. The theme for the day is Miracles. There will also be creative activities around the theme for them to do together as well. It should be a great day to meet new children and enjoy the wonderful weather.