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The mission of the East Valley JCC is to be a center for social, cultural and educational activities to engage families and individuals through Jewish values through their lifetime. We welcome you to come check out our programs! No membership required.
From our blog
Mindful walking trains the mind to be present in the moment
Every morning, at the crack of dawn, I'm out for my daily walk. I've got to get my exercise in before it gets too hot. Somewhere during this constitutional, my purpose changes. My pace slows down, my tummy relaxes and I begin to take deep breaths. I become more...
Organization celebrates and supports grandparents
There are several resources for parents in existence, including magazines, blogs and books, but how about for grandparents? In celebration of National Grandparents Day, which falls on Sept. 12, 2021, we thought we’d share some information about the Jewish Grandparents...
Introducing mindfulness
Wayne Benenson, Ph.D., aka "Dr. B," an educator and researcher on peer mediation, shares his practice of mindfulness with the East Valley JCC community. WAYNE BENENSON, PH.D. For several years, I have been a mindfulness teacher in a local public school and on Zoom. I...