Happy Thanksgiving

GIVE THANKS AT THE JCC

Wednesday, November 24, will find children and staff of the JCC School celebrating at the Annual Thanksgiving Feast. Children learn special holiday songs and create decorations for their classrooms and the dining tables. As we retell the story of the pilgrims and their difficult early months in this country, the plenty, which was enjoyed later on, reminds all of us how fortunate we are. Best wishes to all of you for a happy holiday.

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VETERAN'S DAY MINI CAMP

Please join us for our Veteran's Day Mini Camp on Thursday November 11th. We have two camps to choose from: 3's through Kindergarten, and 1st Grade through 8th Grade.

3's - Kindergarten Camp - This Veteran's Day Camp plan on bouncing the day away! That's right, the JCC will have a moon bounce here for our entertainment! Not only will we enjoy all the usual fun activities such as sports and arts & crafts, but we will also spend time jumping in the moon bounce!

1st - 8th Grade Camp - We're off to spend some time at Makutu's Island! Our morning will be filled with arts & crafts and games but in the afternoon get ready to have some fun at Makutu's Island! Space is limited to 13 kids.

Camp is from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Extended daycare is available from 7:00 - 9:00am and 4:00 - 6:00pm. The cost is $25.00 for JCC Members and $35.00 Non-Members for camp and the cost for extended daycare is $3.70 an hour.

Sign up today! Space is limited! Payment is required to reserve your spot! Call Lisa at (480) 897-0588.

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A WINNING NIGHT

Almost 250 party-goers attended the JCC "Bet On Our Future" Casino Night held at the Pollack's ranch. A fabulous silent auction, yummy food, lots of gaming tables, raffles galore, gorgeous weather, great company, lots to look at, a live band, valet parking, open bar and schmoozing with new and old friends made this year's event even better than last year's blow out.

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who contributed to the event's success, particularly the Casino Night Committee: Jon Marks, Daryl Edson, Jodi Berke, Leah Zilberman, Julia Miessner, Courtney Weintraub, Cynthia Benedict, Sonja Trontz, Lori Friedson and Shari Davis. Our appreciation goes to Blair Dworkin for designing the outstanding invitations, to Nancy, Lisa, Cyndy, Carol, Howard and Richard and to everyone who helped during the event. We wish to express our deep gratitude to Meg Gabay for her tremendous efforts and support, and to our hosts, Cheryl and Michael Pollack.

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DIRECT YOUR TAX DOLLARS

Arizona residents have the unique opportunity to contribute for scholarships to Jewish Day Schools. Our own East Valley Day School and JCC Kindergarten students are eligible to receive funds generated by the School Tuition Organization (STO). The amount you contribute simply reduces your state tax liability by the amount you donate up to $625. What a tremendous opportunity to direct your tax dollars toward Jewish Day School education. Envelopes for easy mailing are available at the front desk. Contributions may also be made by credit card.

AROUND THE CENTER

Terrific Tuesdays for Seniors

Join us, bring a friend, and enjoy! Join us, bring along a friend, and enjoy! Please join us for all our programs.

Tuesday, November 2nd at 10:30 a.m. - Docent Hugh Ruddock will present the program on "French Impressionism" for the Phoenix Art Museum.

Tuesday, November 9th at 10:30 a.m. - Our monthly "mitzvot" discussion will be led by Rabbi Lester Frazin. Please join us for an interesting morning.

Tuesday, November 16th at 10:30 a.m. - Ms. Seligman, Associate Curator at the David Orgler Dept. of Israeli Art, will present on Biblical Images In Israeli Art.

Tuesday, November 23rd at 10:30 a.m. - Special Agent Adam Angst of the FBI will talk about Terrorism, Domestic and Foreign, and its effect on the American people. A most timely subject.

SAVE THE DATE

EVJCC Chanukah Party
Thursday, December 9, 2004 at 5:30 PM at the EVJCC

Singer Noah Budin in Concert
Celebrate Chanukah with Noah Budin on Sunday, December 12 at 4:00 PM at Temple Beth Sholom

"The Pirates of Penzance" at Herberger Theatre
On January 9, 2005, join the JCC to see the matinee performance with pre-reserved tickets! Watch for upcoming information!!

JCC CLOSURES

November 11       Veteran's Day - CAMP
                                JCC School Closed
November 25       Thanksgiving - JCC Closed
November 26       JCC Closed

SCHOOL • YOUTH • CAMP

BOOK SALE

November is used book month at the "J." We will be setting up tables just outside the office, hopefully filled with used books for you to peruse and purchase.

We would love to add your used book donation to our currently dwindled supply. You will received a donation letter to apply to 2004 taxes and help support our school at the same time.

Adult and children's hardback and paperback fiction are welcome as well as working video cassettes or DVDs. No professional journals or textbooks, please!

Donations may be dropped off at the JCC office any weekday between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE KUDOS

A huge thank you to Diane Umeda for the Herculean effort she devotes each year to our annual garage sale.

Besides lugging all the donated items to her home, Diane sorts, washes and cleans if necessary, prices, displays and then works two days from the crack of dawn to sell as much as possible.

Her efforts have provided needed funding for those little "extras" for our classrooms.

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JEWISH BOOK MONTH

In celebration of Jewish Book Month, the East Valley JCC Day School in collaboration with the other valley day schools, the Bureau of Jewish Education and the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Presents:

Got Shabbat?

with
Rabbi Shawn Fields-Meyer

Sunday, November 21, 2004
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
at the King David School
12753 N. Scottsdale Road

No charge

Parents, join in this wonderful program filled with ideas of enhancing Shabbat for your family. Storytelling and activities will delight children ages Kindergarten through 3rd Grade.

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WINTER CAMP

Winter camp is just around the corner - December 20th -December 31st. We will have 10 fabulous days planned for your child's enjoyment! Don't forget about our annual Sports day and of course you can't forget about our Snow day - 4 tons of ice-cold snow! Be on the lookout for more information!

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YOUTH CLUBS

We have an exciting Youth Club activity scheduled this month! We're off to Stratum Laser Tag! Please sign up with Lisa as soon as possible! Here are all the details!

DATE:	Wednesday November 17th
TIME:	6:30 - 8:00pm
PLACE:	Stratum Laser Tag (just North of US 60 and Stapley) 1455 S Stapley Mesa, AZ 85204
GAMES:	Each person will play 2 games.
COST:	$10.00 per person
RSVP:	Reserve your spots with Lisa at (480) 897-0588 by Tuesday, November 16th. Call Lisa at (480) 897-0588 for more information.

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DADDY & ME

Hey dads, let's take the kids and go for a picnic and a hike! That's right, for this month's Daddy & Me we're off to hike Hole in the Rock at Papago Park (Located next to the Phoenix Zoo). We'll meet at the Ramada, eat a picnic lunch (dad's, just stop by McDonalds and pick something up!), and then hike up Hole in the Rock. It's sure to be a fun afternoon. Here are all the details.

DATE:       Sunday November 21st
TIME:       12:30pm
COST:       $2.00 per person

Call Lisa for more information or to sign up.