Spring Break Camp

Spring Camp is just around the corner! Sign up to enjoy all the fun, arts & crafts, sports and so much more!

Camp dates are March 15 - March 19
Camp hours are 9 am - 4 pm
Daycare hours are 7 - 9 am and 4 - 6 pm

Spring Camp is for children ages 3 (potty trained) thru 8th grade. Enroll by the day or for the whole week. Daily themes include: Animal Magnetism, Creepy Crawly, Rolling, Rolling, Rolling, Fun in the Sun and Name It.

Cost of camp is:
$25 / Day or $110 / Week for JCC Members
$27 / Day or $120 / Week for Non-Members
Daycare is $3.50 / Hour

The brochure is on its way - so be on the lookout!
Call Lisa (480) 897-0588 for more details

AROUND THE CENTER

For Women Only: "Unwanted Inheritance"

Dr. Coral A. Quiet, an expert in genetic counseling, will discuss the importance of family history as predictor for cancers and in particular breast and ovarian cancers. She will explain how genetic counseling benefits families who want to learn whether there is a hereditary link to cancers in the family and what steps you can take to reduce risks for yourself and your children. These links are even more pronounced in the Ashkenazi population.

Dr. Quite, a radiation oncologist, is the Medical Director of the Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center. She is also the Medical Advisor and Spokesperson for the American Cancer Society as well as Medical Director of the Arizona Institute for Breast Health.

The "For Women Only" Series presents this important program for every woman who is concerned with the statistical risks associated with these cancers. Scheduled at the East Valley JCC, 1521 S. Indian Bend Road in Chandler, on Tuesday, March 23 at 6:45 p.m. There is no charge for admission. Refreshments available. Please call (480) 897-0588 to RSVP.

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Women's Luncheon Reminder!

Keynote speaker Alan Derschowitz will headline the annual Challenges luncheon, sponsored by Women's Division of Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. This even is slated for March 5, 2004 at the Arizona Biltmore. Call Ilene for more information at 480-897-0588.

Terrific Tuesdays for Seniors

Please join us for our "Terrific Tuesdays" where friends gather to enjoy presentations, shows and lectures. The cost is a minimal $1.50 for JCC Members / $2.00 for non-Members. Please Join Us!

Tuesday, March 2nd at 10:30 a.m. Today our guest speaker is Carolyn Forbes, Assistant Director of ASU's Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict whose topic will be an "Interactive Religion and Conflict" discussion.

Tuesday, March 9th at 10:30 a.m. Annette Engel, Phoenix Art Museum docent will continue our Jewish artists series with one of America's leading social realist painters, Ben Shahn. His most well known work is the "Passion of Sacco and Vangetti."

Tuesday, March 16th at 10:30 a.m. Bring along your questions, we will have the answers, as our arthritis specialist, Ila Mackerman of the Arthritis Foundation is our speaker for today.

Tuesday, March 23rd at 10:30 a.m. "Elements of Art" is today's Phoenix Art Museum docent Mary Ehret presentation.

Tuesday, March 30th at 10:30 a.m. ASU's Hayden Library Collection specialist on Judaica, Rachel Leke-Mor, who catalogs and places Jewish and Yiddish materials. Please join us.

SCHOOL • YOUTH • CAMP

2004-05 School Registration Continues

Open registration for the 2004-05 school year has begun and inquiries about our programs are frequent.

If you are interested in receiving information about our school programs or would like to come in for a tour, please call Diane Umeda at 480-897-0588. Although you are welcome to drop in at any time, please check to see that the class you're interested in is not on a field trip that day.

We have a wonderful school program that has maintained an excellent reputation in this area since 1972. Our teachers are experienced, dedicated and committed to providing an exceptional educational and social environment for their students.

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Cynthia or Diane at the JCC for registration information. 480-897-0588.

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Clifford's Party a Success!

Clifford's Birthday party, Scholastic Book Fair, and pancake breakfast were a great success. Given that this was our first event of this kind, we were very pleased with the results.

The food was good and plentiful children's activities were enjoyed by all who participated, and photos with Clifford and silhouettes were very popular. Of course, the biggest hit was Clifford, himself, who delighted the children with his presence.

As in all large undertakings, the help of staff and volunteers was invaluable. Particularly notable was the weeks and weeks of effort that went into the planning and execution of this event by administrative assistant, Diane Umeda. Her contribution to the success of this event was immeasurable.

Our grateful thanks to everyone who helped - Sandra Johnson, Eric Kerr, Jonathon Andell, Allen Benedict, Kai Umeda, Marge Bowers, Sean Garrett, Amy Bley, Leigh Bauman, Keelan Bodow, Aron Weiss, Glenn Davis, and George Jacobson and to all of you who attended.

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Day School Family Picnic

A family picnic for the day school kids and their families will be held on Sunday, March 28 at Arrowhead Park. The Day School Committee is planning a fun social event to celebrate the Day School families being together. Starting at 4 p.m. families are asked to bring a picnic supper and drinks, Frisbees, soccer balls, etc. and meet in our reserved ramada. Dessert will be provided by the Day School Committee. See you there!

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Summer Camp Tie Dye Reunion

Hey all you Camp Shalom & Camp Pitzel campers, come see old friends, make new friends and Tie memories together for a lifetime at the East Valley JCC's Summer Camp Reunion! On Sunday March 21st from 12:30-2:30 come to the East Valley JCC and see some of your summer friends and favorite staff! We'll have Hot Dogs, Chips and Fruit Punch, plus a Moon Bounce and a Tie Dye table! You heard correctly! Our very own professional in house Tie Dyer Janet Weiss will be on hand to help you create a Tie Dye masterpiece of your own! Please bring 1 100% cotton item (white T-Shirt, 1 pair of white socks, white shorts, etc) with you and get ready to Tie your camp memories together!

Get your camp dates ready because camp registration will begin at this Reunion! Call Lisa at (480) 897-0588 to sign up for all the FREE fun!

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Summer Fun is Coming!

The excitement of summer and camp are just around the corner! And this summer promises to be just as fun as last summer! Our theme this summer is "Tradition". We are looking forward to seeing all our "old time" campers and meeting a few new campers too! Remember, we'll still have all of our traditional activities and events .... Sunsplash, Polar Ice, our annual Rock Show, swimming, away trips for the 3rd & 4th graders and the 5th thru 8th graders and the list goes on!

We are still offering the "Get Away Gang" and the CIT program. Our Get Away Gang is open for any 5th - 9th grader who's summer is so crazy and they are just too busy to attend camp everyday, but still want to go on fun and exciting trips! We are offering 2 exciting Getaway adventures this summer: Trip 1 - June 23 - 25 - Long Beach, Universal Studios and Beach Activities here we come! Trip 2 - July 21 - 23 - Flagstaff, Slide Rock and Lake Powell look out! And don't forget about our 9th grade CIT program! It promises to be a fun, learning hands-on experience.

Camp dates are June 1st - August 6th. Registration begins March 21st.

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Summer Stock 2004

Summer Stock is back for it's fourth season! This summer's production is "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"!

Summer Stock is an after camp theatrical experience that offers a unique, non-competitive ensemble for children entering Kindergarten on up. Julie & Mitch Solomon are directing again, and if you were there for any of their summer productions, "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown", "Pinocchio", "Snow White" or "The Wizard of Oz" you know that this will be an incredible experience with acting, dancing, singing, sets, lights, costumes and that special East Valley JCC twist. It should be another summer of great fun rehearsing, creating and performing.

Placement auditions will be held on Monday, June 14th starting at 4pm. Bring your imagination, your loudest voice and get ready to have some fun! Rehearsals begin Thursday June 17th and are held on Mondays & Thursdays (additional Wednesday rehearsals for selected roles) from 4:00 - 6:00pm. Two performances of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory will be held on Sunday August 1st. Cost is $165 per child (10% 2nd child discount).

Enrollment in the JCC Summer Camp is not a requirement. Call Lisa for more information.