February 2003
Save the Date
Clifford Comes to the JCC!
On Sunday, February 23, the Early Childhood Department will host a pancake breakfast & birthday party for Clifford—every kid's favorite big, red dog!From 9-11 a.m., children ages 2-6 and their parents, are invited to join us for breakfast, storytime, a Clifford craft and raffle, special treats and photos with Clifford.
Cost for this event is $4.00 for adults, $2.50 for children. Reservations are required - please call 897-0588. And don't forget to wear red!
The Jewish 911
The Jewish 911: The Battle for the Jewish Soul - The Missionary Threat to the Jewish Community is the title of a lecture by Toronto-based Julius Ciss, Executive Director of Jews for Judaism. A dynamic speaker and leading counter missionary authority, Mr. Ciss, whose story was featured in the Jewish News and who has spoken at Temple Beth Israel, Young Israel, Hillel, Phoenix Community Kollel and the Valley of the Sun JCC comes to the East Valley JCC on Tuesday, February 18 at 7 p.m.Mr. Ciss has first hand experience in the devious methods used by missionaries to target Jews for conversion. For over five years, he was deeply involved in a "Jews for Jesus" organization based in Toronto. A child of Holocaust survivors, Ciss grew up in a traditional Jewish home and even attended cheder for 6 years. Through his difficult personal ordeal, he knows, too well, the emotional, spiritual and psychological vulnerabilities of the thousands of Jews who are being targeted by these missionaries day after day.
Suggested donation $5.00, all students are free. Please RSVP at 897-0588 or eastvalleyjcc@aol.com.
How Are Those New Year's Resolutions?
The TCJCC is offering a special benefit to our members who may be interested in losing weight, becoming more fit, and striving for better health.Pure Fitness is offering a special to all JCC employees and members. Membership is valid at any of the seven valley locations and will include the newest facility at Alma School and Elliot.
David Haynie will be at the TCJCC on February 16 at 2:00 p.m. to explain this special offer to our members and families.
The joining fee of $209 will be waived when you enroll at the special onsite time. No contracts, no obligations. Questions? Call 897-0588.
AROUND THE CENTER
Parenting Class
Who's In Charge? Please join the JCC, the Council for Jews With Special Needs and Joel Hanania PhD Psychologist on Wednesday February 26th at 7 pm. Dr. Hanania will focus his talk on "common sense" child discipline. Topics covered will include typical behaviors of toddlers and young children and the strategies to meet these challenges.This is a great topic for ALL parents and teachers who are interested in improving their disciplinary skills. The cost is $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple and will be held at the East Valley Jewish Community Center. Please call Lisa or Meg at (480) 897-0588 to sign up.
Be on the lookout for more "parenting" classes in March! On March 31st from 7-8:30pm Carol Weston, of Planned Parenthood, will be here with the topic "Starting the Conversation: Talking to your child about Growth & Development. Among other topics, Carol will teach us how to talk to our children about inappropriate touching.
Camp Shalom - Summer Camp Reunion
Come to the East Valley JCC on Sunday March 2nd to see some of your summer friends and favorite staff as we hold our first annual Summer Camp Reunion! Join us from 2:00 - 4:00pm for Hot Dogs, Chips, Cotton Candy, Rock Climbing, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Singing and a whole lot of fun!Come check out last year's Camp Memory Book! Did you already buy yours? If not we still have some for sale! This event is free for JCC Members and $5.00 for Non-Members. Call Lisa (480-897-0588) today to sign up for all the fun!
NOTICE
Selection of Board member candidates to serve the East Valley JCC for a two-year term has begun. If you are interested in serving on the Board, please see Ilene for information.
Judaism 101
The East Valley JCC is pleased to provide Rabbi Shoshan's popular series on the basic concepts of Judaism. Explore Judaism's central themes and practices presented in an organized and entertaining format. To register or for more information, call 897-0588 or 602-433-0300.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 / $2.00 for non-Members. Please Join Us! Refreshments will be served.Tuesday, February 4th at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Gary Goodman, psychologist, will be our speaker. The topic is up for discussion, chosen by you, questions and answers as well.
Tuesday, February 11th at 10:30 a.m. Our docent from the Phoenix Art Museum will be here with the first in a series of Art All Around Us. The Art of Chinese Ivory Carving. This lecture presents an overview of Chinese Ivory Carving from ancient times to the 19th century and explains how these carvings relate to the other art being provided in China.
Tuesday, February 18th at 10:30 a.m. A brief overview of rodeo history, from the golden age in the 1930's through today, presented by Dr. Frederick Leigh of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism of ASU.
Tuesday, February 25th at 10:30 a.m. Just in time for "Oscar Night," a past and present peek behind the Oscars. Our guest will be Critic Max McQueen of the Get Out Section of the Tribune. Sounds stimulating!
Adult Programs
Mensch of the MonthOur sincere appreciation to Harold Falk for teaching our new Friday seniors program. Harold donates his Judaic expertise, his charm and his funny jokes. Thanks, Harold, we are so happy you are at the TCJCC.
"Big Ten" Series Continues
The Ten Commandments, originally a three-part series facilitated by Harold Falk, continues into the month of February. The class meets each Friday morning 10AM - Noon. $3.00 fee includes light lunch. RSVP 897-0588.
Comparative Religion Class Begins
Following the successful conclusion of the Ten Commandments, a series taught by Harold Falk on the major religions of the world will continue in the 10AM - Noon slot on successive Friday mornings. $3.00 fee. Refreshments.
Cultural Art Series
Join Dr. Michael Rubinoff, a specialist in Modern history and a member of the faculties at ASU and the University of Phoenix, for the second of a three-part series on Modern Israel. Part II, Britain, the Zionists and the Birth of Israel begins with the end of World War I and a mandate for the creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. As Jews returned, conflict immediately broke out with the local Arabs. This session deals with Britain's struggle to maintain peace in the region throughout the creation of Israel by the United Nations. Fee $8.00. Wednesday, February 19 at 7:00 PM.
"If I Were A Rich Man"
That's right! On Sunday February 23rd The East Valley JCC has reserved 42 seats for the performance of "Fiddler On The Roof" at the Broadway Palm West Dinner Theatre in Mesa. The afternoon begins at 11:45am for a buffet style lunch and the show begins at 1:15pm. The cost of the show is $35.00 for adults and $18.00 for children 12 and under. This price includes your lunch, ticket to the show, tax and gratuity.Reservations for the show are required with payment no later than February 10th.
To make your reservation, please give your check or Visa/MC number to either Lisa or Meg, or mail your check to the East Valley JCC at 1521 S. Indian Bend Road; Chandler, AZ 85281. The tickets will be given on a first come first served basis.
SCHOOL • YOUTH • CAMP
Library Update
Progress toward the opening of the JCC School Library has been made. The designated room has been painted and carpeted. Bookshelves will soon be situated in the room along with a book cart, study tables and chairs. Volunteer, Sharon Bayer, is hard at work affixing book pockets and other necessary supplies have been ordered. We welcome your donation of new or gently used children's books or a monetary gift at any time and will gladly provide a donation letter for tax purposes.Sincere thanks to the many friends of the JCC who have supported the library project through monetary and other donations, carpeting by Marvin and Barbara Chassin, the Andell family for facilitating the painting and installation of carpeting in the library through the donated materials and labor of Dave Brown at Floor Art and Ted Diepstraten of Metro Valley Painting.
Additional thanks to Jodi Brumble who made it possible for the adjacent art room to be freshened with new paint through the donated supplies and workmanship of Bob Goodwill at Goodwill Painting.
With "a little help from our friends," we'll soon have a fledgling library of our own.
President's Day Mini Camp
Join us on Monday February 17th
for our annual President's Day Mini Camp!
Our 3's - Kindergarten will stay at the J to play games, make fun arts & crafts projects, and just have a day filled with excitement!
Our 1st - 6th graders are off to the JCC in Scottsdale to also play games, but with a slight twist - you create the rules! We'll supply the materials (balls, games, drama stuff etc) and you make up the rules and tell the staff how to play!
Space is limited; please call Lisa to sign up.
Camp hours: 9 am-4 pm
Daycare hours: 7-9 am & 4-6 pm
Cost: Camp - $25/JCC Members; $35/Non-Members
Daycare - $3.30 per hour
Camp Scholarships
The Jewish Community Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of need based camp scholarships for the 2003 season. If you or a relative or friend may be interested in a Jewish summer camp experience at the East Valley JCC this summer, and may quality for a scholarship, call the Bureau of Jewish Education at (480) 634-8050. Applications are also available for overnight camps. Deadline for applying is March 28th. Application information is strictly confidential.Youth Club
This month we're off for
a few games of Laser Tag!
Stratum Laser Tag
on Monday, February 24th.
$14 per person,
1st - 7th graders are invited to play!
Call Lisa to RSVP
and get more information!
480-897-0588.
2003-04 School Registration Begins
Registration for 2003-04 school year began February 3. After a two-week period reserved for current school and Centercare children and their siblings, open registration will begin. Openings in our 2,3,4 year old and kindergarten classes will be filled on a first-come, first served basis. Early registration offers the best opportunity to secure the school schedule of your choice. Call Cynthia or Diane at 480-897-0588 for additional information.What's New?
Beginning with the 2003-04 school year, program hours for all half-day classes have been increased by one half-hour daily. Formerly a 9-11:30 a.m. schedule, morning programs for twos, threes and fours will run from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This will allow more time for teachers to implement curriculum and work on socialization and readiness skills.With funds raised at our November garage sale we have ordered a new piece of playground equipment; a Bridge and Tunnel Clubhouse Climber, appropriate for children aged 2-8. Look for it on our playground in 4-6 weeks.
Second Toddler Room in the Works
Work has commenced on the development of a second Toddler Room for our Centercare program. Thus far, the infrastructure work of bringing a water line into the room, hooking up to a sink with a changing area, and placement of storage units has been completed.Our next step is to set up the room with toys, manipulatives, cots, tables and chairs, a refrigerator, etc., and apply for licensing from the Department of Health Services. This addition will make room for additional toddlers and will allow us to divide our toddlers into more developmentally appropriate age groupings.
We welcome any donations of toddler age toys, puzzles, books, a microwave oven and refrigerator.