May 2002
Summer Camp 2002
Summer is just around the corner and registration is filling up fast. Everyone is excited about being "On the Road Again", which is our theme for this summer. Join us as we beat the heat and hit the road for a summer of fun at the East Valley JCC. Many new programs and ideas are being offered, along with our favorites from summers past. We anticipate the best Family Picnic ever (June 13), along with overnighters, and a week full of Maccabiah Games sure to ignite a spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship. The Israeli scouts will be on the road as well, and stopping at our camp on Israel Day (June 28). All are welcome to join us for that special event! Our third annual Mitzvah Mania Week is sure to be another great success, thanks to all the campers and their families who donate time, food, clothes, etc. We'll be "On the Road Again" for our annual Rock Show (July 18), with traveling tunes and costumes galore. Don't miss it!Our field trips look great. We've planned many new trips that compliment our favorite old trips which we always enjoy. They include two plays, "Annie" and "Winnie the Pooh", Makutu's Island, the Circus, Sunsplash, the Rock Gym, and much more. The road trips don't end there. We have away trips that the 5th - 8th graders will really enjoy. The first trip is to Las Vegas, as we splash around one of the best water parks in the country. The second trip will be to California, with many new adventures to enjoy (Tolerance museum, maybe a talk show, Knott's Berry Farm).
We have already spoken with our two new Shlichim (Israeli Staff), Sabrina Glasberg and Eilon Sasson. They seem perfect and we expect them to be a fabulous edition to our camp program. Sabrina is 21 years old and lives in Kiryat-yam in Israel. She was born in Argentina and moved to Israel when she was 7 years old. She is described as an outgoing, friendly person with a passion for dancing (ballet, Israeli folk, etc.) and also enjoys rollerblading, camping, volleyball, and much more. She is currently in the Israeli Army as an Artillery Soldier and plans to begin at University to become a "children's doctor". Sabrina will be our Israeli Culture Specialist for our 2002 season. Eilon is 21 years old and lives in Jerusalem, where he was born. He is described as highly motivated and very friendly, with a warm smile and great personality. When he was younger he lived in the U.S. for three years, two in N.Y. and one in San Francisco. He enjoys playing and coaching basketball as well as interests in many other sports and activities. Other hobbies include painting and sketching, camping, hiking, etc. He served in the Israeli Army as a Commander at a basic training camp and as a Combat Soldier. We look forward to meeting and working with Sabrina and Eilon, and anticipate having a great summer with them.
We are excited to introduce our new "OA Teen Travel" program, which offers Outdoor Adventures for young teens ages 13-15 years of age. There are six 1-week sessions to choose from, and space is limited to 12 campers per session. Call the JCC for more details!
We also have a new CIT program for 9th graders. This is a great program for any young teens who may want to become counselors themselves one day. They will gain practical experience in a fun, social setting while learning the basics of camp counseling and programming through workshops and other hands on projects. Some of there projects include: Maccabiah Games (programming, judging, evaluating, etc.), planning for the family picnic, and working on Mitzvah Mania Week. It's the perfect program to mold young teens into effective camp counselors.
Summerstock will be back with an exciting new production of the classic "Pinocchio". This after camp theatrical program is open to all children from kindergarten through 8th grade. It should be another summer of great fun rehearsing, creating, and performing. Please contact the JCC for more information.
Summer camp will begin at our current location on E. Hermosa Drive, but we will soon be "On the Road Again" and moving to a new location after camp begins. The new JCC address will be: 1515 S. Indian Bend Rd., Chandler, 85281.
This summer will prove to be one of the best summers ever and we're looking forward to being "On the Road Again."
AROUND THE CENTER
Terrific Tuesdays for Seniors
Tuesday, May 7th - 10:30 a.m. - Our guest today is Felix Friedberg, former El Al employee, and frequent visitor to Israel, who will give us his thoughts on the present Middle East conflict.Tuesday, May 14th - 10:30 a.m. - We will meet here at the JCC for our usual coffee and, then on over to the Tempe Historical Museum at 11 AM for a docent led tour. Join Us!!
Tuesday, May 21st - 10:30 a.m. - Professor Linda Vaughn, of ASU East Department of Nutrition, will present an informative program, good for our health and well being.
Tuesday, May 28th - 10:30 a.m. - Our last meeting of the season, one we look forward to, for having a social lunch with our friends and neighbors. Suggestions welcome! See you there!!
East Valley Jewish Community
END OF THE YEAR FAMILY POOL PARTY
Sunday, May 19th
5:30-7:30 p.m.
West Chandler Aquatic Center
250 S. Kyrene Road, Chandler
Reserved Just for Us!
Only $3.00 per family
Everyone is Invited!!
Bring your own picnic or food will be available for purchase.
Sponsored by: Temple Emanuel, Temple Beth Sholom, and the East Valley JCC.
Annual Meeting
All adult members of the TCJCC are invited to attend the Center's Annual Meeting which will be held on Monday, June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be David Lubowitz, KTAR talk show host.Elections for those individuals who will serve on the Board of Managers for the next term as well as the proposed slate of Board officers will be held. Awards for outstanding service will be given to deserving Board, Staff and community members. Complimentary desserts will be served. RSVP to Meg at 480-897-0588.
Adult Tie Dye Night
The day has finally arrived! Please join us on Tuesday, May 21st, at 6:30 p.m. for a night of Tie Dye! Our own in-house professional "Tie Dyer," Janet Weiss will be on hand to teach you all the different techniques and designs. Bring your own T-shirt or whatever you wish to dye, along with $5 per person to the JCC. Please RSVP to Lisa at (480) 897-0588.Men's Club
Film Maven - Julian Reveles
The History of Arizona Film Making
Julian will explore well-known movies
filmed right here in Arizona.
$6.50 - bagels & lox
RSVP 480-897-0588
May Book Club
Monday, May20th
7:00 p.m.
"In My Mother's Image"
by Eugene Pogany
Hosted by Lisa Wright
RSVP to Lisa at 838-5871
by May 17th
Tributes
General Fund
In memory of Rochelle HalperinFrom Susan & Allan Wachter & Family
In loving memory of Lisa Edson's father, Marcy Goldstein
Cynthia & Allen Benedict
Maira & Don Zanrosso
In loving memory of Bennit Scheck
From Jon and Syndi Scheck and family
To John & Syndi Scheck in memory of John's father
Allen & Cynthia Benedict
To Henry & Maria Stein in memory of Maria's mother
Ilan & Hadassah Baldinger
Building Relocation Fund
To Henry & Maria Stein in memory of Maria's motherEileen & Judd Bayer
Births
Congratulations to Sharon & Gregg Hayes on the birth of baby girl, Darby Adele on 3/29/02. Big brother David is in Elissa's class.SCHOOL • YOUTH • CAMP
Pre-School & Kindergarten Graduation
The annual graduation program for preschool and kindergarten children will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31st. Children will sing traditional graduation songs; each class will have a presentation of its own as well. Diplomas will be given to kindergarten children during the program. All preschoolers will receive certificates afterward. There will be a special guest performance by our dayschool students in song and sign.This will be a bittersweet occasion as well celebrate the conclusion of a successful school year and bid goodbye to the facility that has been our home for 18 years.
Spring Open House
The JCC's Annual Open House, Pizza Dinner & Quilt Raffle was held on April 23rd and enjoyed by the many families who attended. The classrooms beautifully decorated with student's art and projects were visited after a pizza dinner and quilt raffle where the lucky families went home with a wonderful keepsake of their child's school year.Our special thanks to Diane Umeda and Diane Burns for constructing the beautiful quilts.
"Get a Job"
Looking for a rewarding way to spend the day, get JCC membership and a generous discount on your child's school tuition and/or daycare? You might be just the people we're looking for! If you're interested in working as a teacher, aide or caregiver during the 2002-03 school year, give Cynthia a call at 480-897-0588.Our 2nd/3rd grade class is looking for a part-time, morning only aide for the 2002-2003 school year.
Day School News...
On Wednesday, April 17, our Day School joined all the Day Schools in the valley for a Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) celebration. It was a lot of fun to be with other Jewish students from around the valley.On Tuesday, April 30, we will have a Lag b'Omer celebration at the school. Parents are invited to come see what their children have learned in tefillah (prayers) and then we will have a breakfast followed by a parent-child kickball game. It should be lots of fun!
On May 14, we will have our science fair. I encourage everyone to come see the tremendous effort our students are putting forth.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer.
L'hitraot