"BET ON OUR FUTURE"

EAST VALLEY JCC CASINO NIGHT

MICHAEL & CHERYL POLLACK'S "PARTY RANCH"

11032 E. Victoria Street in Chandler, AZ

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2004

7PM - 11PM Dietary Laws Observed / Open Bar

Join your friends at an absolutely awesome event at Michael Pollack's Party Ranch. This fabulous fundraiser and social event benefits the children's programs at the JCC. "The Bet On Our Future" Casino Night will feature a variety of activities which all add up to a winning evening. Included in the $50 per person ante will be a barbeque dinner, casino and arcade games, open bar, silent auction, and a grand prize raffle featuring a 3-day Carnival Cruise to Mexico for two with airfare to LAX. New this year will be the Michael Pollack Band performing in the upstairs lounge for your listening and dancing enjoyment.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Home, Sweet Home

After 32 years, we will finally have a place to call our own and we're EXCITED! The first step in our transformation has already been accomplished. Our site has been identified and is located at the southwest corner of Alma School and Ray Road, a central and easily accessible address in the East Valley. The existing building, which is over 25,000 sq. ft. will be renovated inside and out. Our architect, Ilan Baldinger, is working with us to plan the interior spaces and playgrounds. He has already designed a beautiful, classy exterior elevation and a sharp new logo. The building sits adjacent to 4 acres of vacant land which will allow us to expand and grow.

The interior of the building will be designed to accommodate all our current services with plenty of space to develop a full-service JCC. Renovations will begin this winter which will prepare the building for programs and services in August 2005.

A ground-breaking ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 26th at 4:00 p.m. at the Alma School and Ray location. This will kick off our Capital Funds Drive. Our Board and Capital Campaign Committee are very enthusiastic and have held regular planning meetings for weeks. If you would like to become involved or volunteer your help, call Committee Chair, Ben Benedict or Board of Managers President George Jacobson at (480) 897-0588.

Together, we can work miracles!

Afternoon
at the Herberger

Sunday, October 24, 1:00PM Matinee

THE IMMIGRANT
Celebrate 350 years of
Jewish Life in America
1654-2004

In this new musical, "The Immigrant," a Jewish immigrant in 1909 arrives in the U.S. through Galveston, Texas and decides to become a peddler in his adopted state. With an old cat, a few bananas, and a pair of unexpected benefactors, he builds a new life in Texas of all places!

The JCC has reserved a limited block of discounted seats for this musical celebration of 350 years of Jewish life in America. Matinee tickets will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Ilene for more information at 480-897-0588.

AROUND THE CENTER

SENIORS' TERRIFIC TUESDAYS

Join us, bring a friend, and enjoy!! All East Valley residents are welcome. Membership in the JCC is not a requirement for attendance. $1.50 for JCC members / $2.00 for non-members. Please Join Us! Refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, October 5th at 10:30 a.m. - The Phoenix Art Museum opens its new season with "Traditional Chinese Painting" presented by docent Fran Schauer.

Tuesday, October 12th at 10:30 a.m. - Just back from a trip to Russia, Sam Coppersmith, local attorney and former congressman, will discuss the recent elections held in that country and the effect on our upcoming election.

Tuesday, October 19th at 10:30 a.m. - Docent Judy Washor of the Phoenix Art Museum is the speaker of the day. Her subject, "Founding the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA).

Tuesday, October 26th at 10:30 a.m. - Holder of the Knight chair and interim director of the ASU Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, former journalist, Stephen K. Doig, will discuss the role that the press plays in the upcoming presidential election. Please join us for these interesting and current topics.

ASU Dept. of Jewish Studies
& the East Valley JCC

Are Honored to Present
Ms. Seligman
Associate Curator at the
David Orgler Dept. of Israeli Art
& Art Advisor to the President of Israel
Biblical Images in Israeli Art

Open to all Community Members
November 16, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at the EVJCC
No Admission Charge

Tributes

To Karen Andell, best wishes for a speedy recovery, from Cynthia and Allen Benedict

To Jeff Thompson's family, in memory of Jeff, from Cynthia and Allen Benedict

To Emily Zappa, in memory of her grandmother, from Marni Pinkwasser

To Emily Zappa, in memory of her grandmother, from Cynthia and Allen Benedict

To Emily Zappa, in memory of her grandmother, from Ilene and Alan Blau

New Members

Jacob and Iris Fisher

Parents Night Out - Sat. October 23rd

Parents Night Out is back! For those of you who have no idea what Parents Night Out is let me tell you! This is your chance to spend an evening away from your children and leave the babysitting up to the JCC! We provide the staff, snacks and fun while you go out for a night on the town!

WHEN: Saturday October 23rd
WHERE: Tri-City JCC, 1521 S Indian Bend Rd, Tempe 85281
TIME: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
COST: $3.00 per hour per child

A $5.00 Non-refundable deposit (This will be deducted from your total cost.) per child is required to reserve a space. Parents must supply diapers and formula for those children requiring them.

To sign up or for more information call or see Lisa.

Men's Club

Join our monthly breakfast club which
features a variety of speakers each month.
Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, October 24th at 9:30 a.m.
New Times Writer, John Dougherty
"Rise of Fall of Sheriff Joe Arpaio"

RSVP to Ilene at 480-897-0588
Bagels & Lox Breakfast $8.50

Grandparents Shabbat

October 22nd is the date for Grandparent's Day at the JCC School. An annual event, grandparents are invited to join their grandchildren in class for a special project, story and activity. Afterward, they will attend Kabbalat Shabbat services with the school children and staff. Threes through kindergarten will celebrate preparing for the Sabbath together, while the two year olds will have their own developmentally appropriate program.

This wonderful event provides an opportunity for our children to share classroom activities, introduce their friends to grandma and grandpa and treat them to a lovely service complete with blessings, songs, challah and juice. Shabbat Shalom!

Rummage Sale

Start cleaning out those closets, sweeping out the garage, and emptying those attics! It's time for the EVJCC Annual Rummage Sale! All donations are welcome. Items may be brought in beginning October 4th. Larger items, such as furniture, stoves, dishwashers, etc., will need to be delivered to the Rummage Sale site in Tempe. The Rummage Sale will be held October 29th & 30th. Please see Diane for directions.

SCHOOL • YOUTH • CAMP

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

The 2004-05 school year has gotten off to a great start. Lots of wonderful children eager to learn and have new experiences.

All our classes have been spending time learning about the fall Jewish holidays through music, art, stories and food. During the month of October, we will welcome Chabad rabbis who will bring a lulav and etrog to enhance our Sukkot holiday and Rabbi Straus from Temple Emanuel will talk to our children about Simchat Torah.

October is National Fire Prevention month. Beverly Burns from the Tempe Fire Department will visit our school to talk to the children about fire safety. If we're lucky, a fire truck may delight the children as well.

Now that it's fall (on the calendar anyway), we're enjoying the respit from scorching temperatures and hoping for the glorious cool days of autumn. The staff and children of the JCC school wish you all a happy holiday season.

Mommy & Me at the JCC

Mommy and Me, a class for moms and their children (aged 14-30 months) will be meeting at the East Valley JCC on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Leah Zilberman, an experienced educator and substitute teacher at the JCC facilitates the class.

With a special focus on Judaic holidays and themes, children will experience crafts, music, circle time, stories, snacks and more. The charge for this class is $6 for JCC and area temple members, and $8 for non-members. Call Cynthia at the JCC or Leah at 491-3646 if you are interested in participating or for additional information.

DAY SCHOOL NEWS

Our day school is very happy to have both Rabbi Deitsch and Rabbi Straus come this month to talk about the holidays. The first and second grade will be taking a trip to Temple Emanuel while the 3-6th graders will take a trip to Temple Beth Israel.

The 3-6th grade will be taking a trip to the Phoenix Art Museum and the 1st & 2nd graders are going to get some culture at the symphony. What an art-filled month! Each class has been hard at work. The 5th/6th grade class has impressed us all with their lessons in algebra. The 3rd/4th graders have been solving multi-step word problems and the 1st/2nd graders are moving right along with their own math lessons.

The 3rd/4th grade class has started a current events wall. Everyone has been clipping photos and articles to add to the wall. The 5th/6th graders learned how to write in hieroglyphics. Their name plates are so cool!

Fall Break Camp

Join the East Valley JCC for another fun-filled Fall Break Camp! The dates are Oct 11th-15th. You may sign up for the day or week. Our daily themes are:

Mon. Oct 11th - Happy Fall Y'all
Tues. Oct 12th -A Day at the Races
Wed. Oct 13th - Don't Be a Turkey
Thurs. Oct 14th - Color Me Purple, Red, Green...!
Fri. Oct 15th - Games Galore!

Camp hours are 9:00am - 4:00pm with extended daycare hours from 7:00 - 9:00am and 4:00 - 6:00pm. The cost is:

$25.00 / Day or $115.00 / Week for JCC Members
$27.00 / Day or $125.00 / Week for Non-Members
The cost for extended daycare is $3.70 / Hour
10% discount for the second child

Please call Lisa at (480) 897-0588 to sign up.

Youth Clubs (Club 12, Club 34 & Teens & Tweens)

How high can you climb? Let's find out on Tuesday October 26th! We will meet at the Phoenix Rock Gym at 6:30pm for one and a half hours of climbing fun! The cost is $13.00 per person. If older brothers, sisters and parents would like to stay and help belay it would be greatly appreciated! Call Lisa at (480) 897-0588 for more information or to sign up.

Me and My Mom

Mom, it's your turn to spend some quality time with your child(ren)! We will meet at Kids Town Play Center located in Tempe. Kids Town is a place where children can use their imagination to play in child size play houses. Each house has themed dress-up clothes & toys. Your child can even drive through the town on Kids Town's ride on cars!

Please join us on Sunday October 24th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. The cost is $8.00 per child (Moms are free!) We must have a minimum of 20 kids to hold this event. Call Lisa at (480) 897-0588 for more information.

SAVE THE DATE:

LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER
DAY SCHOOL CHOIR CONCERT

JCC CLOSURES

October 1 JCC Closed
October 7 & 8 JCC Closed