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PROGRAM GUIDE
SPRING 2011 SOUTH HILLS

Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh VOL. 8 NO. 2

CONTENTS SUPPORT
THE JCC
You Can Make a Difference
Philip Chosky, Herbert G.
CONTENTS
SPRING 2011

Feldman, Virginia Kaufman and
Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Charles Kaufman have made a
Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 difference at the JCC.
Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Phil Chosky, who died in
Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 January, founded Rosedale
Early Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Technical Institute in Pittsburgh
Families. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 and the Electronic Institutes in
Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. His
K’hillah (Community) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
generosity supports The Philip
Personal Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Preschool Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Chosky Performing Arts
SilverSneakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Program at the JCC and Beit
Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Chosky/C.I.T. Housing at Emma
Sports & Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Kaufmann Camp, as well as
Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 many other Pittsburgh
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 organizations.
Youth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Building hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back page Herb Feldman appointed his
Membership rates . . . . . . . . . . JCCPGH.org friends David Rothbart and
Thanks to our Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mary Zielinski, who are now
deceased, and Clara Verbin, to
PESACH-MICHAL act as Directors of his
ART GALLERY foundation. Mr. Feldman’s
legacy has been supporting the
Works by local artists in the Atrium JCC Scholarship Fund since
2000 and this year will support
capital improvements as well.

For More Information Virginia Kaufman, who died in
2008, and Charles Kaufman,
Branch Director who died in September 2010,
Dan Garfinkel were devoted siblings. Both
412-278-1975, ext. 208 included substantial bequests
dgarfinkel@jccpgh.org
to the JCC as part of their
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG

Membership Services estate plans. Though they lived
Francine Cicco modestly, their estate gifts to
412-278-1975, ext. 509 the JCC are a lasting tribute of
fcicco@jccpgh.org their generosity to the Center.
Stacey Reibach, ext. 264
sreibach@jccpgh.org Philip Chosky, Herbert G.
Feldman, Virginia Kaufman and
Financial Assistance
Karen Clarke
Charles Kaufman made a
412-521-8011, ext. 224 difference—a difference that
impacts what the JCC provides
Employment the community every day.
Karen Kozel
412-521-8011, ext. 361 For more information on how
you can make a difference,
JCC South Hills Fax Number
412-446-0146
contact Mayda Roth, CFRE,
Director of Development, at
JCC Squirrel Hill Main Phone 412-521-8011, ext. 363 or
Number mroth@jccpgh.org.
412-521-8010
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MEMBERSHIP
JCC MEMBERSHIP

SPRING 2011
INCLUDES: TO LEARN ABOUT
FREE State-of-the art Fitness JCC MEMBERSHIP
Center with circuit training
FREE 25-yard indoor pool with VISIT JCCPGH.ORG
handicap accessible private
bathroom and water-powered
chair lift How to create your online account:
FREE Double-court gymnasium 1. Go to JCCPGH.org and click the
FREE Outdoor swimming pool at “Members” link at the top of the page
the Family Park in Monroeville next to the search box
FREE Group fitness classes 2. Click “Create an Account”
FREE Detailed orientation in the 3. Choose one of the three “Find Me”
Fitness Center options to locate your account
FREE Outdoor adaptive 4. Create your user ID and password
playground How to register for a program online:
FREE Wireless Internet 1. Search for programs by interest, age,
FREE Play time in Family Place group or department
FREE Kabbalat Shabbat 2. Log in to your account
FREE Bagels and coffee on Sunday 3. Select the person to register by
mornings changing “Buy For”
FREE Access to JCC Squirrel Hill 4. Check out
facility (Centerfit Platinum is Questions? Contact Membership
an additional fee) Services, 412-278-1975.
FREE Family programs

MEMBERSHIP GIVES
YOU ACCESS TO:
• Early Childhood Development Center
starting at 6 weeks of age
• Day camp and overnight camp MISSION
CALL 412-278-1975 TO REGISTER

• Private and group swimming STATEMENT
lessons, arthritis aquatic exercise The mission of the Jewish Community
program, water aerobics classes, swim Center of Greater Pittsburgh is to
team enrich our community by cultivating
• Sports leagues, classes, skills an inclusive, dynamic environment
training, one-on-one training for all built upon Jewish values, heritage
ages and culture. We offer programs of
• Dance classes starting at age 2 excellence that span the life cycle and
• Personal training strengthen the physical, intellectual
• School’s Out programs and spiritual well-being of individuals
and families from generation to
• Babysitting generation.

The JCC Program Guide is published
quarterly by the Jewish Community
Center of Greater Pittsburgh, 5738
Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

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K’HILLAH (COMMUNITY)
HOLIDAYS Passover
SPRING 2011

April 18-26
Shabbat Passover commemorates the
Shabbat is a day of rest and spiritual deliverance of the Jewish people from
enrichment. To sanctify the Sabbath, we slavery in Egypt and the birth of an
say a blessing over wine and eat a independent and free people. It is also
special braided egg bread, challah. known as Chag HaMatzot (the feast of
Shabbat is welcomed every Friday with unleavened bread) in remembrance of
a celebration by the Early Childhood the time when the children of Israel left
Development Center. Egypt so hurriedly there was no time for
Got Shabbat the dough to rise. We celebrate with a
Crafts, games, stories and songs festive, ritual meal called a seder.
followed by a traditional Havdalah
service and snack. Havdalah is a brief
service celebrating the end of Shabbat PROGRAMS
and preparing us for the week to come. Please RSVP to Rabbi Donni Aaron at
No fee or pre-registration required; RSVP daaron@jccpgh.org or call 412-521-8011,
is requested. ext. 215.
Saturdays
4-5:30 pm
Passover Crash Course for the
March 12, April 16, May 14 Jewish and Non-Jewish Parent
Learn everything you need to know to
make your Passover experience
Purim: Sunday, March 20 meaningful and memorable for your
Purim derives its name from the word entire family. Special emphasis on how
“Pur,” meaning lot. It recalls the lots that to engage your children in the Passover
Haman, Prime Minister of Persia, cast to Seder. Creative ideas in how to create a
determine the most favorable time for family friendly Seder. Make your
the execution of the Jews of Persia. This Passover engaging, compelling and
diabolical scheme was foiled by the interesting! Recipes will also be shared.
intervention of the Persian queen,
Esther, and her uncle, Mordecai, who Saturday, April 16
were both Jewish. Purim is a festival of 2:30-4 pm
joy, and young and old dress up in No fee
costumes to celebrate. Free babysitting will be available

Celebrate Purim and Shabbat with Us
Join the ECDC children as they celebrate Being a Non-Jewish Parent in a
Shabbat and Purim on Friday, March 18, Jewish Preschool
at 10 am in the lobby. They will sing and Come and join other parents in a
dance and parade in their costumes. We discussion about your thoughts and
will present an abbreviated version of strategies of being a non-Jewish parent
the Purim story complete with when your child attends a Jewish pre-
noisemakers. At the end of our program school.
we invite you to join us for a special Saturday, May 7
Purim treat. 3-4 pm
Seniors Purim Lunch and Celebration No fee
RSVP to Ann Haalman, ext. 204 Free babysitting will be available
Purim musical entertainment, kosher
luncheon, raffles and great company.
Co-hosted by Chabad of South Hills and
the JCC-South Hills
Wednesday, March 16
12:30 pm
Social Hall
$5 suggested donation
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K’HILLAH (COMMUNITY)
Foundations of Jewish Living: CULTURE, TRAVEL

SPRING 2011
Core Values of Jewish Parenting AND EVENTS
Presented by Rabbi Scott Aaron.
Developed by Hebrew University, the PJ Library
curriculum brings to life the master This program of the Jewish Federation
stories from our tradition and the of Greater Pittsburgh is open to any
profound messages they convey for family in the Pittsburgh community that
raising Jewish children. The experience has a child between the ages of 6
will provide an opportunity for parents months and 5 ½ years. Enrollment is
to bring the Jewish conversation home FREE. Each participating child will
to share with your young child. This will receive a high quality Jewish children’s
provide you with the learning, the book or CD every month, through age
language and the confidence to be a five. To sign up your child go to
teacher to your own children. Program http://www.pjlibrary.org/.
is sponsored by AJL(Agency for Jewish
Learning) and the JCC South Hills.
Amazing Journeys
Thursdays
The JCC and Amazing Journeys offer
March 10-May 26
vacations for Jewish singles and adults.
9:30-10:30 am
See page 24 for more information.
$150

JCC Maccabi Games® and
South Hills Limud (Study Day)
JCC Maccabi ArtsFest
For more information call Amy Karp, AJL,
The JCC holds tryouts and sends teens
(412) 521-1101.
to the games and ArtsFest each year.
This afternoon of community adult
study will be led by South Hills rabbis
and scholars. Children’s programming Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
and child care will be available. Raises funds to support Jewish-related
Refreshments will be served. sports programs in Western PA and
Participating organizations are AJL, Israel and honors high achieving Jewish
Beth El Congregation of the South Hills, athletes.
Beth Israel Center, Beth Samuel, Chabad The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame supports the
of the South Hills, JCC-South Hills and following programs: EKC Sports Equipment, Indoor
Temple Emanuel of South Hills. Triathlon, J&R Day Camp, Maccabi Youth Games,
Membership and Program Scholarships, Sailfish

Sunday, May 15 Swim Team, South Hills Camping and Early
2-4 pm Childhood Development Center.
JCC South Hills
Program is sponsored with support from the Pittsburgh Jewish
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
Music Festival
More information about programs and
SAVE THE DATE tickets at www.pjmf.net and
ProArtsTickets, 412-394-3353.
Israel Independence Day
Thursday, June 2
Community Celebration
7:30 pm
Wednesday May 11 Agnes and Joseph Katz
5-7:30 pm Performing Arts Center
• Musical entertainment 5738 Darlington Road, Squirrel Hill
• Crafts
• Petting zoo
• Supper/food Items to be sold
• Israeli dancing workshop
…and more
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
SPRING 2011

The JCC’s Early Childhood Development At ECDC, we promote Jewish values, en-
Center is a “home away from home” for courage children to appreciate diversity
children 6 weeks to 5 years old. At ECDC, and provide an environment that pro-
you can trust that your child is safe, motes acceptance and a sense of be-
secure and appropriately challenged, longing.
nurtured by professionals who
encourage your child to grow and
Programs
thrive.
• Infants: Full-time care, 7 am-
We offer a program predictable enough
6 pm and 9 am-3 pm, for babies
to satisfy a child’s need for routines yet
starting at 6 weeks through 14
diverse enough to broaden his or her
months old

horizons with exciting new experiences.
We believe that discovery and play are a • Tots: Full- and part-time options for
young child’s most important “work.” We 14 months to 2 years
provide countless opportunities for chil- • Toddlers: Full- and part-time options
dren to develop skills and confidence, as for 2-year-olds
well as the environment and freedom for • Preschoolers: Full- and part-time
children to have fun! options for 3, 4 and 5-year-olds
Our staff respect the uniqueness of each
child and consider parents our partners. Kindergarten Enrichment
We welcome your input and strive for Our enrichment program for
ongoing communication between home kindergartners has morning and
and school. Together, we can foster your afternoon options. Children explore
child’s feelings of self-worth, indepen- monthly themes such as Pittsburgh,
dence and success. Children Around the World, and Our
Amazing Selves through projects, field
trips and special visitors. The program
includes music and nature classes and
swim lessons. Space is limited.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD
What makes ECDC special FAMILY PLACE

SPRING 2011
• Indoor swimming pool with Kimberly Murray, Family Place
instructional swim Coordinator, teaches all classes.
• Double-court gymnasium with
physical education classes Family Place Flex Classes:
• Jewish holidays and customs ages 3-6
• Computers While you work out, take a class or relax,
let your child enjoy art, phonics, crafts
• Marci Lynn Bernstein outdoor and friendship. Classes meet in the
playground with wheelchair access lobby and are an hour in length.
• Escorts to JCC enrichment classes
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
• Nature program with Scott 9:30 am, 10 am, 10:30 am
Conservancy and Nature Don
• Music class with Katy Williams $8/class; $4/sibling
$50/8 classes
• Gym with Coach Stephanie Best value pass: $100 (20 mix and match
Muhleman one hour classes.)
• Activit-e—an online and in-class Register and pay at Front Desk
learning tool tailored for preschools
that enables parent communication
with teachers, easy access (safe and Tuesday Twogether:
secure) to school photos, ages 2-3
announcements, calendar of Children explore art through creative
events, newsletters, forms, play.
curriculum-related games and more. Tuesdays
Registration for the 2011-12 school March 22, 29, April 5, 12
year begins February 28. 11:30 am-12:15 pm
No fee; register at the front desk.
For more information or to schedule a
tour, please call Kathy Revesz,
Director, at 412-278-1975, ext. 211. Color My World Paint and Play:
ages 4-6
Music Family Fun Class: Discover the world around us through
ages 1-3 color and art.
Come join in this class with your Tuesdays

child(ren) for music, movement and 12:30 -1:15 pm
storytelling. Taught by Ms. Katy Williams March 22, 29, April 5, 12
and Whiskers the Cat. $45/member ; register and pay at
Front Desk
Wednesdays
March 23-May 18 Major funding for Early Childhood programming is
10:40-11:10 am provided by the Pittsburgh Jewish Pre-
Dance Studio Kindergarten Educational Improvement
$60/member family Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater
Pittsburgh and Keystone STARS/PA Early Learning
Keys to Quality. Additional support is provided by
Got Shabbat Massey Charitable Trust.
Family Fun and Havdalah
Saturdays
March 12, April 16, May 14
4-5:30 pm

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SUMMER CAMPS
Register Now for Summer! CHILDREN AND
SPRING 2011

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEENS
CAMPS Session Dates
Session 1: June 20-July 15
Camp K’Ton Ton: age 2 Session 2: July 18-29
Campers are introduced to the water Session 3: August 1-12
through weekly swim time in the pool Session 4: June 20-August 12
as well as through daily water play Before- and after-camp care is available
activities. They enjoy visits to activity for all campers.
specialists on a daily basis.
Camp Sabra: grades K-2
Session 1: June 20-July 15 Call Ann Haalman, ext. 204.
9 am-12:30 pm
Our traditional day camp features a
9 am-3 pm
variety of activities with an emphasis on
Two, three or five days a week
Jewish values and group dynamics.
Session 2: July 18-29 Campers receive Red Cross swim lessons
Session 3: August 1-12 daily. Activities may include: free swim,
9 am-12:30 pm sports, games, arts & crafts, nature,
9 am-3 pm drama, Judaics, Israeli culture and dance.
Two, three or five days a week Special event programming includes
carnivals, parades, holiday celebrations
Camp Yeladim and Olympic-type activities.
Yeladim campers are divided into age- Kindergarten will have a late night dur-
appropriate groups. They participate in ing the first camp session. First and sec-
both instructional swim lessons and free ond graders participate in an overnight
swim daily. Campers also enjoy a variety and field trip during the first session.
of additional specialist activities each Sessions 2 and 3 will each have a late
day. stay. Each camper selects from a variety
of chugim (hobbies) such as drama,
Ages 3-4
sports, arts-n-crafts, dance, camp news-
paper, jewelry making and nature.
Session 2: July 18-July 29
Session 3: August 1-12 Session 1: $1,200
9 am-12:30 pm Session 2 and 3: $625; Session 4: $2,300
9 am-3 pm

Three or five days a week Camp Chalutzim: grades 3-6
Age 5 by September 1, 2011 Call Ann Haalman, ext. 204.
Session 1: June 20-July 15 Chalutzim offers older campers
Session 2: July 18-July 29 traditional day camp activities: daily Red
Session 3: August 1-12 Cross swim lessons, free swim, sports,
9 am-12:30 pm arts & crafts, nature, drama, Judaics and
Five days a week Israeli culture, as well as an extended
For more information or to schedule a specialty period, which may include
tour, please call Kathy Revesz, newspaper, photography, drum karaoke,
Director, at 412-278-1975, ext. 211. Power Point and balloon art. Sessions 1
and 3 will include an EKC overnight;
Session 2 will include a late stay. Once-a-
week field trips include fishing in the
Allegheny River, PNC Park, ice skating,
and the zoo. Special event programs
may include carnivals, holiday
celebrations and Olympic-type activities.
Session 1: $1,300
Session 2 and 3: $725; Session 4: $2,500
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SUMMER CAMPS

SPRING 2011
Camp Ozrim: Pre-CIT Program: C.I.T. Leadership Program:
grades 7-8 Grades 9-10
Call Stephanie Muhleman, ext. 207. Call Stephanie Muhleman, ext. 207.
New this summer! Ozrim combines Through training and weekly
traditional day camp activities with a workshops, counselors-in-training learn
counselor-in-training program. Campers the responsibilities of a day-camp
are placed with a group in the morning counselor, develop a spirit of
to learn the ins and outs of being a volunteerism, understand the impact

counselor. In the afternoons, they that they can have on their community,
participate in camp activities such as develop stronger social skills and
specialties and swimming. Once a week, develop their own strengths and skills
Ozrim will go on a field trip to such while working with children.
places as Hazelbaker’s Canoeing, the Counselors-in-training participate in
Pittsburgh Zoo or Idlewild. team-building exercises with their
Session 1: June 20-July 15 fellow CITs, share responsibility of a
Session 2: July 18-August 12 group of campers with a junior and
$1,300/session senior counselor, lead a weekly activity
with their group and participate in a
community mitzvah project.
Session 2: July 18-August 12
$600/session*
*After successfully completing their CIT
contract, a portion of the fee will be re-
turned.
Major funding for JCC camps is provided by The
Philip Chosky Charitable and Educational
Foundation, Massey Charitable Trust, the Morris
and Fannie Skilken Foundation and The Edith L.
Trees Charitable Trust.
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SUMMER CAMPS
SPRING 2011

PHILIP CHOSKY PERFORMING Challenger British Soccer
ARTS PROGRAM Camp: grades 2-6
Coaches from Challenger Sports British
Performing Arts Camp: Soccer emphasize individual skill
grades 2-6 development, fundamental tactics, goal
Call Stephanie Muhleman, ext. 207 scoring and coached scrimmages. They
Performing Arts campers develop provide lessons in respect,
creativity and gain confidence through responsibility, sportsmanship and
music, acting and dance as they work on leadership.
a theater production. There are swim June 20-24
lessons and free swim daily. $385
June 20-July 15
Performance: Thursday evening, July 14 Wet and Wild Camp:
$1,185 grades 3-6

Campers will experience many different
water thrills! Adventures may include
SPECIALTY CAMPS day trips to Sunset Beach, Moraine State
Call Stephanie Muhleman, ext. 207. Park and Settler’s Cabin Wave Pool. They
The Specialty Camp day is from 9 am- will travel to EKC for an overnight and
3 pm except when there are field trips enjoy lake activities. There will also be a
and overnighters. Lunch is provided. All canoe trip down the Yough at
camps include swim lessons when the Hazelbakers and they will learn to
schedule allows. Specialty campers SCUBA here at the JCC. There will be late
enjoy free swim, sports, arts & crafts, pick-ups on some days.
nature, Israeli culture and dance. A certified lifeguard will accompany
campers on all day and overnight trips.
June 27-July 1
July 5-8
$415/week
Both weeks: $760

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SUMMER CAMPS
Adventure Camp: grades 3-6 EMMA KAUFMANN

SPRING 2011
Campers travel every day to a new CAMP
destination. Adventures may include the
Pittsburgh Zoo, Carnegie Science Center, Contact Adam Baron, Assistant Director,
Settler’s Cabin Wave Pool, Idlewild or a ext. 209, or abaron@jccpgh.org.
Wild Things baseball game. There will be EKC, the JCC’s resident overnight camp,
late pickups on some days. is situated along Cheat Lake in
July 11-15 Morgantown, West Virginia, providing
August 8-12 opportunities for a myriad of sports and
$415/week recreational activities on land and water.
Both weeks of Wet and Wild and one EKC camping programs, with an
week of Adventure Camp: emphasis on Jewish values, are for kids
$1,110 entering grades 2 through 10. One- to
eight-week sessions include First
Experience and Specialty Camps
Ceramics Camp: grades 2-6
Char Bailey teaches campers the basics 2011 session dates
of painting and glazing cups, figurines 4 Weeks: June 19 -July 15
and a special camp project. Campers 3 Weeks: July 17-August 7
travel to Char’s Ceramics Art Studio 2 Weeks: June 19-July 1
daily. 1 Week: August 8-14

July 18-22
$385

Young Chefs Academy Cooking
Camp: grades 2-6
Campers travel to the Young Chefs
Academy daily to learn to slice, dice, stir
and prepare their own food. Directed by
owner Lauren Briner, we will explore a
variety of foods and ways to prepare
them.
July 25-29 HOSTS FOR
$385 ISRAELI
COUNSELORS

Ice Skating Camp: grades 2-6 Each summer, two Israelis come to
Winter fun in the summer! Learn ice JCC-South Hills day camp as
skating at Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink from a emissaries of Israeli culture. They
trained instructor. have had an extensive orientation in
August 1-5 working with American children and
$385 add ruach (spirit) that provides an
unforgettable experience for our
campers.
They will be here from June 10–
August 13. We are asking families to
host either one or both of our guests
for either one or two weeks.
If you would like to perform the
mitzvah of hachnasat orchim (the
welcoming of guests), and offer
Major funding for JCC summer camps is provided them a place to stay this summer,
in part by The Philip Chosky Performing Arts
please call 412-278-1975 and speak
Program, the Jewish Federation of Greater
Pittsburgh, Massey Charitable Trust, Morris & to either Ann Haalman, ext. 204, or
Fannie Skilken Family Foundation and the Edith L. Stephanie Muhleman, ext. 207.
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CHILDREN
Contact Ann Haalman, ext. 204, or SCHOOL’S OUT
SPRING 2011

ahaalman@jccpgh.org
FUN DAYS
BIRTHDAY PARTIES Grades K-6
Ages 4-12 When Mt. Lebanon and/or the Upper St.
Celebrate your child’s birthday at the Clair schools are not in session. Fun Days
JCC-South Hills. We set up, clean up, and include games, gym time, free swim,
supply paper products, invitations and special field trip and snack. Bring a dairy
supervision. Registration is on a first- lunch, beverage, swim suit, towel and
come, first-served basis. All parties are gym shoes. No extra spending money is
90 minutes long except for swim parties, necessary. Pre-registration required; no
which are two hours. Parties are priced drop-ins accepted. Flyers will be mailed
for up to 20 children. Additional guests: with program details.
$4 each for Sports and Swim; $10 each When school is canceled for
for Cooking and Crafts. inclement weather
New! Free One-Day Guest Pass for If school is canceled due to inclement
Families of Your Invited Guests. weather, we will conduct a School’s Out
Good for the day of the party only. Fun Day program. Please call the JCC at
7 am to verify. We follow the Mt.
Lebanon and Upper St. Clair school
Sports Party closings.
Whiffle ball, kickball, soccer, hockey,
relay races and more. 9 am-3 pm
$50/day/child
$210 $45: early registration discount fee
Upcoming dates (flyer with details will
Swim Party be mailed)
Enjoy open swim time and games with April 8, 18, 20-22, May 16-17
your birthday guests. Before Care (7-9 am): $8/day
$200 After Care (3-6 pm): $12/day
Before and After Care: $15/day
Craft Party
Choose a theme and we’ll come up with Before Camp Mini Camp:
the projects to fit. grades K-6
$225 Each day will include games, gym time,

free swim, crafts and a special field trip.
Children should bring a lunch and
Cooking Party beverage; swim suit and towel; gym
Children make special birthday treats. shoes and clothing appropriate for
Choose a theme and we’ll come up with outdoor play each day. Register for
the food to fit. individual days or all five days.
$225 June 13-17 (details will be mailed)
9 am-3 pm
$50/child
Create Your Own Party $45/child early registration discount
We provide the space, supervision and
Before Care (7-9 am): $8/day
party supplies—you provide the
After Care (3-6 pm): $12/day
program and refreshments.
Before and After Care: $15/day
Minimum fee: $200

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CHILDREN
PROGRAMS Sleepover at the Carnegie

SPRING 2011
Contact Ann Haalman, ext. 204, or
Science Center: grades 3-6
Bring your pj’s as we venture to the
ahaalman@jccpgh.org
Carnegie Science Center for a fun-filled
Sitters on Saturday: ages 3-12 night of learning and excitement, with
Parents—have a night out while we exclusive showings at the IMAX Theater
entertain your children. We will play in and Buhl Planetarium as well as full
the gym, swim, have supper, play access to all of the exhibits and
games, do arts & crafts and watch a SportWorks during Sunday hours (if
movie with a fun snack. Children should accompanied by an adult).
bring a swim suit and towel. Registration Saturday, March 26
is required by Thursday before the 5:30 pm: drop-off at the Science Center
program. No drop-ins accepted. Sunday morning pickup time TBA
Saturdays $75/child; $65 discount if registered by
5-10 pm March 15. You must register and pay by
March 26, April 2, 30, May 28 March 22 at 5 pm.
$25; $15/sibling
New! Sitters on Saturday Companion PHILIP CHOSKY PERFORMING
Program for participant’s siblings ARTS PROGRAM
ages 18-35 months
Games, crafts, gym time, supper, movie DANCE
and a snack, supervised by our ECDC
staff. No swimming. Call Stephanie Muhleman, ext. 207.

$25/sibling Fun With Dance: ages 2-3
Sitter on Saturday Guest Policy This class introduces children to dance,
A member may bring one guest, for a song and movement incorporating
fee of $30, to a Sitters on Saturday counting, ABC’s, taking turns, right and
Program. A child may only attend one left, locomotive movement, rhythm,
program as a guest. There is a limit of 5 flexibility and coordination.
guests per program. Members’ spaces Mondays
will not be sacrificed for guests. 10:30-11:15 am
March 7-May 2
After School Enrichment: $72; $68/ECDC
ages 5-7

Discover fun with games, art and new Dance Spring Fling
friends. Four- year-old siblings allowed.
All dance students will participate in the
Tuesdays Annual Dance Spring Fling. Come watch
4-5:30 pm our dancers tap, twirl and get their
March 22, 29, April 5, 12 groove on.
$32/member; $20/sibling Sunday, May 1
Register and pay at Front Desk 2-4 pm

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TEENS AND FAMILIES
TEENS FAMILIES
SPRING 2011

College Admissions Workshop Call Ann Haalman, ext 204.
Contact Ann Haalman, ext. 204 or Got Shabbat
ahaalman@jccpgh.org
For families with children of all ages.
Our informational seminar is for parents Crafts, games, stories and songs
who are now beginning to prepare and followed by a traditional Havdalah
guide their children for college. Some service and snack. Havdalah is a brief
topics covered in the discussion are: service celebrating the end of Shabbat
• Consideration for course selection and preparing us for the week to come.
• List of activities broken down by No fee or pre-registration required; RSVP
grade level is requested.
• Time line for standardized testing and Saturdays
alternatives 4-5:30 pm
• Creating a college list and preparing March 12, April 16
for visits May 14
• Interview, resume and college essay
• Financial aid Donations Wanted for
The seminar is presented by Frank Ker- Designer Days 2011
ber, a college counselor at Chyten of The NCJW needs your gently worn, high
South Hills, which provides tutoring, quality designer label clothing, shoes,
standardized test preparation and col- handbags, jewelry, vintage accessories,
lege admissions guidance. He was previ- gift items and more! Special curbside
ously a college counselor at Central pick-up will be available. Donations
Catholic and Georgetown Preparatory in made easy. We will unload and give you
D.C. and is a member of the interview a tax receipt. All items must be clean
committee for Georgetown University. and in salable, wearable condition. If
you wouldn’t wear it, we can’t sell it.
Wednesday, April 27
7-8:30 pm Sunday, April 10
No fee for JCC members 9 am-noon
$10/family for the community Questions? Call the NCJW Pittsburgh
Pre-registration is required by Monday, office at 412-421-6118
April 25

SPRING
SCHOLASTIC BOOK
FAIR
Books for people of all ages – not just
children!
Thursday March 24-Sunday April 3
Monday-Thursday
8 am-9 pm
Friday – Sunday
8 am-5:30 pm
Proceeds benefit early childhood and
children’s programming

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PRESCHOOL SPORTS
Call Stephanie Muhleman, ext. 207. Parent/Child Class
SPRING 2011

Mini Squirts: Tiny Tot Baseball: ages 3-5
ages 18-24 months Moms and Dads—be right there
learning the skills of baseball with your
Focusing on gross motor skills and
little athlete.
coordination, we will use parachutes,
yarn balls, bean bags and more. Sundays
Maximum 5 children. March 13-April 17
10-10:30 am
Mondays
$48; $44/ECDC
March 14-May 9
11-11:30 am
$64; $59/ECDC Baseball Stars: ages 4-5
The basics of baseball with a focus on
Little Squirts: age 2 teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Inside, outside, through and over! We Wednesdays
will focus on many different gross motor March 16-May 11
skills using a variety of equipment and 2:45-3:30 pm
lots of fun activities. $66; $61/ECDC
Thursdays
March 24-May 12 Little Rackets Tennis: age 3
9:30-10 am Beginner level skills are taught through
$48; $44/ECDC fun and games. Equipment provided.
Thursdays
Super Squirts: age 3 March 17-May 12
Pencil, log, frog, egg rolls and more. 3:15-3:45 pm
These are just some of the beginning $72; $66/ECDC
tumbling skills that we will work on in
this class. Big Rackets Tennis: ages 4-5
Mondays Beginner level skills are taught and all
March 14-May 9 equipment is provided.
2:15-2:45 pm
$68; $64/ECDC Tuesdays
March 22-May 10
2-2:45 pm
Giant Squirts: ages 4-6

$55; $50/ECDC
Backward rolls, cartwheels, tripods and
bridges are introduced in this advanced Fun & Fitness: ages 3-5
tumbling class.
We’ll explore flexibility, balance, agility,
Mondays coordination, rhythm and balance. We’ll
March 14-May 9 build our motor skills while getting
3-3:45 pm terrific exercise and having fun! Certified
$76; $72/ECDC instructor is Sherry Dusky-Brallier.
Fridays
Little Hitter Baseball: March 18-May 13
age 3 3:15-4 pm
Your littlest star will learn the basic skills $72;$66/ECDC
of baseball, with an emphasis on good
sportsmanship. Parent/Child Yoga: ages 4+
Wednesdays See page 23.
March 16-May 11
Wednesdays
2-2:30 pm
March 16-April 13
$64; $59/ECDC
6:30-7:15 pm
$60; $10/each additional child
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YOUTH SPORTS
Tennis: grades K-3 Challenger British Soccer Mini

SPRING 2011
Learn the basic skills of tennis through Camp: ages 3-6
instruction and games. Coaches from Challenger British Soccer
Sundays will teach skill development with an
March 20-April 17 emphasis on good sportsmanship,
1:30-2:15 pm respect and leadership. Each player will
$48 receive a T-shirt, soccer ball and an
evaluation. With the extended morning
option, each player will get a snack and
Yoga for the Next Generation: swim time. Register by April 1 and your
ages 4-7 player will receive an authentic soccer
Students learn sun salutations, breath jersey! Sign up now! Spaces are limited!
work, Kundalini Yoga and ways to focus June 13-17
and calm the mind while learning how Ages 3-4
to honor feelings in a healthy manner. $95/ Soccer only: 9-10 am
Tuesdays $160/Extended morning: 9-11:30 am
March 15-May 10 Ages 5-6
4-4:30 pm $105/Soccer only: 10-11:30 am
$77; $72/ECDC $160/Extended morning: 9-11:30 am

WeCan!® Fitness Program: Challenger British Soccer
ages 8-12 Clinic: ages 7-10
This 6-week program works with Coaches from Challenger British Soccer
children and parents together to will teach skill development with an
encourage improved nutrition choices, emphasis on good sportsmanship,
physical activities and reduced screen respect and leadership.
time. This program is open to the Wednesdays
community. April 6-May 4
Mondays 6-7 pm
February 28-April 4 $65
5:30-7 pm
$50; $63/community Learn to Ice Skate: ages 3-7
We Can!® Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition and
the We Can! logos are registered trademarks of the U.S. Exclusive for JCC members only! Join us
Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). Major funding at Mount Lebanon Ice Rink for our own

is provided by UPMC Health Plan.
learn-to-skate program. Children learn
beginning ice skating and safety skills.
Martial Arts for Children: Please arrive early so you are ready to
ages 3-6 skate! Helmet required.
This class encompasses two different Sundays
styles. Kosen Judo has removed the March 13-May 15
dangerous throws and techniques of 2-3 pm
Judo. Muay-Thai emphasizes fitness, fun $120; skate rental included
and self defense. Instructor David Reese
has several black belts. With his child-
specific curriculum your child will learn
stand-up skills, grappling, fitness,
competition, manners and the first-ever
curriculum that focuses on playground-
appropriate self-defense training.
Thursdays
April 7-May 12
2-2:45 pm
$66
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AQUATICS
SWIM LESSONS Sundays
SPRING 2011

Contact Earleen Birkner, March 13-May 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72
ext. 216, or ebirkner@jccpgh.org Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9:30 am
We use the American Red Cross Learn- Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30-10 am
to-Swim program, which teaches
aquatic and safety skills in progressive Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10:30 am
levels. Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30-11 am
Toddler Tadpoles: recommended Level 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11:30 am
ages 2-4 Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon
An introduction to organized swim
lessons and water exploration utilizing
an elevated swim platform. Parents do Mondays
not get into the water. Enrollment is March 14-May 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72
limited to 6 toddlers.
Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10:30 am
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
Overcome fear, build confidence in the
water, learn body positioning and
Tuesdays
arm/leg action. March 15-May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72

Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-3 pm
Learn to float and recover to standing Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4:30 pm
position without support. Begin to learn
Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30-5 pm
alternating arm and leg actions with
face in the water without support. Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5:30 pm
Level 3: Stroke Development
Coordination of front and back crawl Wednesdays
without support. Learn to breathe on March 16-May 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72
side during front crawl. Introduction to
Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . 9:15-9:45 am
the butterfly stroke. Learn to do sit dives
and tread water for 30 seconds. Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-3 pm
Level 4: Stroke Improvement Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5:30 pm
Improve skills and strokes. Learn to Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6 pm
swim front crawl and back crawl 25
yards and butterfly 15 yards without
assistance. Learn breaststroke and Thursdays

elementary backstroke. Work on March 17-May 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72
kneeling dives and treading water for 1
minute Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 am
Level 5: Stroke Refinement Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am
Build endurance to swim front crawl 50 Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5:30 pm
yards with side breathing, back crawl 50
yards, butterfly and breaststroke 25 Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6 pm
yards. Learn flip turns for front and back Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6:30 pm
crawl, refine open turns for breaststroke Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-7 pm
and butterfly.
Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7:30 pm
Private Swim Lessons Level 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30-8 pm
Call to schedule.
$25/half hour
$225/10 classes (savings of $25)

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AQUATICS
AMERICAN Water Safety Instructor

SPRING 2011
RED CROSS Certification (WSI)
WSI certification allows you to teach
CERTIFICATIONS swim and water safety classes. You must
Call Earleen Birkner, ext. 216. be at least 15 years old and be able to
perform all strokes with proficiency. You
Lifeguard Readiness: ages 14+ must attend all classes.
Are you interested in becoming a
lifeguard, but not sure of your Tuesday-Friday
swimming skills? This class is designed May 31-June 3
to help you pass the prerequisite swim 4-9:30 pm
test given on the first day of lifeguard June 3: 4-6 pm
class. Participants will receive $15 off the $215/member; $225/community
price of the lifeguarding class (must be
taken in spring 2011). Recertifications
Mondays Lifeguarding and CPR/AED
March 14-April 4 April 16, May 17, 24, 26
7-7:45 pm 3:30-9:30 pm
$35/member; $45/community $90/member; $120/community
CPR/AED for Lifeguards
American Red Cross April 16, May 17, 24, 26
Lifeguarding 5:30-9:30 pm
Must swim 300 yards continuously using $50/member; $65/community
the following strokes—100 yards front
crawl, 100 yards breaststroke, 100 yards
either front crawl or breaststroke, WATER EXERCISE
surface dive to the bottom and retrieve Call Earleen Birkner, ext. 216.
a 10-lb brick, swim with brick to the
shallow end of the pool. Lap Swim Hour
Session 1 All six lanes will be available for
5-9:30 pm continuous swimming.
Tuesday, April 5 5:30-6:30 am
Thursday, April 7 Mondays-Fridays
Tuesday, April 12 No fee

Thursday, April 14
Session 2 Fitness Swimming
Thursday May 12, 5:-9:30 pm for Kids
Friday May 13, 4-6 pm
Saturday May 14, Noon-6 pm Refine strokes and build endurance to
Sunday May 15, Noon-6 pm become a stronger swimmer. We will
work on all strokes, flip turns, how to
$190/member; $210/community check heart rate, and use pull buoys and
kickboards. Must be able to swim 25
yards of each stroke.
Mondays, 4:15-5 pm
Wednesdays, 4:15-5 pm
March 14-May 11
Once a week: $75
Twice a week: $145

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AQUATICS
Cardio-blast Water Aerobics: FUN IN THE POOL
SPRING 2011

ages 15+
Great toning for the hips, thighs and
Kayak Nights
buttocks while increasing cardiovascular Open roll session to keep skills fresh.
fitness and flexibility using water Kayak must be clean and free of debris.
weights. Tuesdays
Mondays and Fridays 8-9:30 pm
1-2 pm $10 drop-in fee
$5/class; $75/20 coupons
NAUI Open Water
Silver Splash® Scuba Class: ages 10+
Call Chris Gilbert, ext. 262. Instructors from Pittsburgh Scuba
This group water fitness program is Center will teach you to become a safe
designed for SilverSneakers® members scuba diver. After you complete your
to enhance quality of life and daily pool sessions you will be required to do
function utilizing the properties of five training dives at a local quarry with
water. Using specially designed Pittsburgh Scuba Center or you may
SilverSneakers® kickboards, perform choose to do those dives while you are
water moves to develop strength, on vacation.
balance and coordination improving All equipment will be provided for pool
agility, range of motion and sessions. Students must purchase mask,
cardiovascular conditioning. No snorkel, fins and boots before their first
swimming ability is required for this training dive.
safe, fun, effective program.
Thursdays
Sundays, 12:30 pm March 10-April 14
Thursdays, 1 pm 6:45-9:30 pm
$299/member; $349/non-members
Arthritis Foundation
Aquatic Program TIDAL WAVE
Our heated pool is the ideal
environment for relieving arthritis pain
SWIM TEAM
and stiffness. Gentle movements Contact Jane Williams, 412-854-4845, or
increase joint flexibility and range of jewilliams4@verizon.net

motion, while restoring or maintaining Ages 5-21
muscle strength. Must have a physician's The JCC South Hills Tidal Wave is a
referral to participate in this certified competitive swim team for all levels of
program. experience. Tidal Wave competes at AMS
Mondays and Fridays swim meets throughout the year. Make
9-10 am new friends, build self-esteem and hone
your swimming skills with Coach Cindy
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Woods.
Thursdays
Noon-1 pm Training Schedule

$3/class/member GOLD AND SILVER: 3:35-5:45 pm
$5/class/community Practice 4-5 times/week

$50/20 classes/member BRONZE: 5:45-7:30 pm
$90/20 classes/community Practice 3 times/week
TSUNAMI: 5:45-7:15 pm
Practice 2-3 times/week
CYCLONE: 5:30-6:45 pm
Practice 2-3 times/week
TYPHOON: 4:30-5:30 pm
20 Practice 1-2 times/week

PERSONAL TRAINING
PERSONAL Fitness Assessment

SPRING 2011
TRAINING We evaluate cardiovascular fitness,
muscular strength, endurance and
Call ext. 203. flexibility, in addition to testing blood
One-on-One Private Workout pressure and body fat composition.
Your trainer will motivate you, keep you $20; $10/retest
on track and make sure your workouts $5/body fat composition only
are safe, enjoyable and effective.
Physician’s approval may be required. By Workout Prescription
appointment only.
Receive the advantage of professional
training, but work out on your own
Small Group schedule. Two one-hour sessions with a
Personal Training JCC nationally certified personal trainer
Groups of two to four people can enjoy who will assess your current fitness
a fun, personal and supportive training levels and limitations. Based on the
session at a fraction of the cost of one- trainer’s evaluation, a short-term
on-one personal training. Prices start as program will be designed that addresses
low as $6.50/session. your specific needs and goals. Unlimited
spot fitness assessments included for
the entire year after purchase of
Personal Training Contracts prescription.
• You may choose a contract of one $110
month, three months or 12 months.
• The minimum number of sessions per
Pilates Reformer Training
month is four. The maximum number
of sessions is unlimited. Achieve natural muscular balance, core
strength and flexibility; reduce joint and
• You may make up missed
lower back tension, and increase
appointments as long as you call 24
circulation, energy and awareness.
hours in advance to cancel.
Contact Kinsey at ext. 217 to set up your
• Your contract (if greater than one appointment. Various contract options
month) may be paid in monthly are available with training starting as
installments. low as $45/session.

Contract Fees

Hour ½ hour
4-12 weeks $60 $36
13-47 weeks $50 $32
48+ weeks $45 $28
Ages 17 and under
Hour ½ hour
4-12 weeks $45 $27
13-47 weeks $40 $24
48+ weeks $45 $21

Single Sessions
Adult $65
Youth $50

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FITNESS
GROUP
SPRING 2011

EXERCISE CLASSES
Call Kinsey Rishor, ext. 217.
• Absolute Abs*
• Cardio-Blast*
• Boot Camp
• Group Kick*
• Group Power*
• Morning Recharge*
• Pilates
• Step/Aerobics*
• Yoga
• Yoga-lates
• Yoga Tone
• Zumba*
*Free Group Exercise Classes
These classes are included with your JCC
membership: Absolute Abs, Boot Camp,
Cardio Blast, Group Kick, Group Power,
Morning Recharge, Step/Aerobics and
Zumba.

Absolute Abs
Forget those ordinary old sit-ups. Get a
core you adore!
Mondays: 5:30 pm
Tuesdays: 6:30 am
Wednesdays: 5:30 pm
Zumba
Thursdays, 6:30 am

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms
and easy-to-follow moves to create a
Group Kick dynamic fitness program.
This fusion class of martial arts and
Tuesdays, 7 pm
boxing will kick your cardio fitness to
Wednesdays, 9:30 am
the next level.
Thursdays, 8 am
Tuesdays, 7 pm Sundays, 11:30 am
Thursdays, 7 pm
Spring Launch: Zumba Gold
Sunday, May 22 Thursdays
11 am
Group Power
This 60-minute barbell program Pilates
strengthens all your major muscles with $8/class
simple, athletic movements such as $120/book of 20
squats, lunges, presses and curls.
Spring Launch: Sunday, April 24
10:30 am

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FITNESS

SPRING 2011
Yoga Tone Kundalini Yoga for Seniors
Focus on building abdominal strength Combining breathing, movement,
and flexibility, as well as improving stretching and sound, Kundalini Yoga is
range of motion and postural balance. a safe, comprehensive technique that
Light weight training sculpts and tones can be practiced by anyone regardless
for a total body workout. of age or physical condition. Instructor:
Thursdays Heather Ferri.
9:30 am Mondays, 2-3 pm
$7/class $3/class

Yoga-lates Parent/Child Yoga: ages 4+
Enjoy the relaxation of yoga with the Parents and children benefit from yoga
toning core exercises of Pilates. This by stretching, breathing and doing yoga
class targets your trouble areas and sets. These help build a strong body and
changes your body. mind.
Saturdays, 1 pm Wednesdays
$7/class March 16-April 13
6:30-7:15 pm
$60; $10/each additional child
GOODMAN SHORTSTOP
BABYSITTING Feel the Bootcamp Burn
Register by calling ext. 210. 600 calories/hour—Have your cake and
Babysitting is available for children 6 burn it too! Take your training to
weeks to 5 years of age only. Buy another level and feel the results.
coupons at the Front Desk; advance Bootcamp will make it happen. Meet
reservations are required. athletic trainer Mary Cobzaru each
Tuesday morning for a heart pumping,
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 am-noon
power-packed hour of athletic drills and
Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am-1 pm
challenges that will make your sweat.
Monday-Thursday . . . . . . . . . 5:30-8:30 pm
No sissies allowed!
New fees: $5/child/hour; $48/12 hours
Wednesdays
Parents must stay on JCC property.
9:30 am

Evening Yoga
Tai Chi For Senior Adults
Take a softer approach to fitness with
Improve balance and strength.
yoga, a blend of stretching,
Movement sequences are done slowly
strengthening and slimming moves for
with a minimum of force to promote
your body. Allow your body to detoxify
fluidity, concentration, coordination and
and reenergize with regular practice.
body awareness.
Experience all levels: beginner to
advanced. Your instructor will guide you Tuesdays
through new challenges each week to 11 am
maximize your yoga experience. $3/class
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6 pm
$7/class

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FITNESS TRAVEL
SPORTS AND REC TRIPS FOR
SPRING 2011

Call Stephanie Muhleman, JEWISH SINGLES
ext. 207. (20s-50s)
Contact Bill Cartiff, (412) 278-4184, ext.
JAMES AND LORI J. 242, or bcartiff@jccpgh.org.
www.amazingjourneys.net
RUTTENBERG MEN’S
PICK-UP BASKETBALL
Costa Rica
Sundays, 8-10 am
For Jewish singles in their 30s, 40s
Wednesdays 8-9:30 pm
and 50s. An eco-tour for adventurous
No fee for members
travelers
April 7-17, 2011
Adult Tap
It's never too late to learn to tap dance!
Get a fun cardio workout while you tap Mediterranean Cruise to
your troubles away! Israel, Greece and Turkey
Thursdays, ongoing
and 50s. Pre-cruise in Athens and
Beginners: 7-8 pm
post-cruise in Israel
Advanced: 8-9 pm
$11/class May 6-16, 2011

Coed Pickup Volleyball British Isles Cruise
Mondays For Jewish singles in their 30s, 40s
8-9:30 pm and 50s. Ireland, Scotland, Wales and
No fee for members England.
August 4-15, 2011
Table Tennis
The JCC has two Stiga ST4000 End of Summer Bermuda
tournament-caliber tables. Tables are Cruise
available in the Social Hall at the
following times:
and 40s. Five nights of blissful tropical
Sundays: 8-9:30 am; 3-6 pm fun aboard Royal Caribbean’s

Mondays: remarkable resort at sea, Explorer of
5:30-7:30 am, noon-1 pm, the Seas.
2-5:30 pm and 8-9:30 pm August 27-September 1, 2011
Tuesdays and Thursdays:
5:30-8:30 am, 11 am-noon, French Polynesia
3-6:30 pm For Jewish singles in their 30s, 40s
Wednesdays: and 50s. Paradise to the extreme! Join
5:30-7:30 am; 2-5:30 pm us on this 10-night luxury cruise
aboard the 6-star deluxe m/s Paul
Fridays: 5:30-7:30 am; 3-6 pm
Gauguin. Bora Bora,Tahiti, Tuamotus
Saturdays: 1-5 pm and much more, including roundtrip
air from Los Angeles.
October 19-29, 2011

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SPECIAL NEEDS
Call Liza Baron, 412-521-8011, ext. 241. Teen After-School Center

SPRING 2011
The following programs are offered at Teens and young adults ages 13-21 with
the Squirrel Hill branch of the JCC unless special needs can come to the JCC after
otherwise noted. school for a variety of activities
The JCC serves individuals with special including sports, cooking, community
needs by mainstreaming them into reg- service and swimming. This includes
ular JCC programs such as day camp as focused one-on-one attention to each
well as providing programs dedicated to participant’s growth and development
their needs. We encourage every inter- of life skills.
ested person with a disability to partici- September-June
pate. $1,020/one day a week
$1,700/two days a week
$2,035/three days a week
EARL LATTERMAN FAMILY $2,445/four days a week
J.S.S.N. (JEWISH SINGLES $2,715/five days a week
SUPPORT NETWORK) Fee pro-rated if joining in the middle of
the year.
A social group for young adults, ages 20
and up, with mild to moderate
developmental disabilities. This group Gesher Program at Emma
meets weekly for programming Kaufmann Camp
meetings overseen by a staff advisor Contact Adam Baron,
and enjoys programs they have 412-278-4184, ext. 209, or
developed. abaron@jccpgh.org.
The Gesher program serves high-
VIOLET AND JOSEPH SOFFER functioning teens with special needs.
Gesher participants engage in their
FOUNDATION AND FAMILY favorite camp activities such as ropes
SPECIAL OLYMPICS course, water-tubing and horseback
riding. Campers learn teamwork,
Call Ellen McBride,
independence and Jewish identity.
412-731-6185.
Interaction with other campers and
Individualized training for Special integration into activities with groups of
Olympics. Special Olympics is for anyone all ages is a focal point of our program.
over age 8 with cognitive delays. Please
The Gesher Program is supported in part by The
call for start dates.

Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust.
Basketball
Sundays
11:30 am-1 pm
Summer Camp for Children
No fee with Autism
If you have a child with autism and you
Swimming
would like them to attend a summer day
Tuesdays
camp…the JCC (both in the South Hills
5-6 pm
and Monroeville) has a program for you.
No fee
In collaboration with the John Merck
Program of Western Psychiatric Institute
and Clinic we provide a summer of fun
The Special Needs Department is supported in for children with special needs. Many
part by a grant from the Herman and Rebecca school districts support this program
Fineberg Fund for Exceptional People with with an ESY grant. For more information
additional support from the Edna and Larry
call Jodi Toscolani at the Merck Program,
Abelson Fund for Special Needs, the Raymond
and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable 412-235-5405.
Foundation, the Ralph Davidson Special Needs
Fund, the Zola Hirsch Fund for Special Needs and
the Robert Spiegel Memorial Endowment Fund.

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SILVERSNEAKERS
Call Chris Gilbert, ext. 262. EVENTS
SPRING 2011

Talks On Tuesdays
CLASSES Let’s have lunch and meet for
educational programs, discussion and
Muscular Strength & Range of speakers once a month. Check the
Motion (MSROM) SilverSneakers bulletin board for details.
A chair-based class designed to increase
Tuesdays
muscular strength, range of motion and
March 15, April 12, May 17
functional activities of daily living. With
12:30-2:30 pm
an optional seated format, exercises can
be adapted for various fitness levels.
Kentucky Derby Party
Cardio Circuit Save the date for this festive spring
event. Join your friends for mint juleps
A standing class alternating segments of
(non-alcoholic) southern food, games
low-impact cardio movement with
and prizes for the best derby hat.
muscular strength and flexibility
Registration with payment required at
exercise.
the front desk by April 29.
Saturday, May 7
Yoga Stretch 4-7 pm
Exercises are performed either seated in $10/person
a chair or standing and include postures,
stretching and movement combined
with restorative breathing.

SilverSplash
A group water fitness class to increase
agility, range of motion and
cardiovascular conditioning. Kickboards
are provided; no swimming ability is
necessary.

New! CardioFit
CardioFit is geared for participants who

are fit and active, as well as those who
want a safe, effective and energizing
activity. Hand-held weights or elastic
tubing with handles can be used for the
strength training segment that follows
the cardio segment. The SilverSneakers
chair offers stability or support options
for abdominal and stretching exercises
from the floor.
Sundays, 9 am

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®

SILVERSNEAKERS

SPRING 2011
SILVERSNEAKERS® SCHEDULE
SUNDAY 9:00 am Cardio Fit Bonnie
10:00 am MSROM Desiree
11:00 am Yoga Stretch Desiree
12:30 pm SilverSplash Desiree
MONDAY 8:00 am Cardio Circuit Soad
9:00 am MSROM Soad
10:00 am Cardio Circuit Bonnie
11:00 am MSROM Tami
TUESDAY 9:00 am Cardio Circuit Bonnie
10:00 am MSROM Bonnie
WEDNESDAY 8:00 am Cardio Circuit Soad
9:00 am MSROM Elaine
10:00 am Cardio Circuit Elaine
11:00 am MSROM Chris
1:00 pm Yoga Stretch Desiree
THURSDAY 9:00 am Cardio Circuit Desiree
10:00 am MSROM Desiree
1:00 pm Silver Splash Bonnie
FRIDAY 8:00 am Cardio Circuit Desiree
9:00 am MSROM Elaine
10:00 am Cardio Circuit Tami
11:00 am MSROM Tami
SATURDAY 10:00 am MSROM Chris

AGEWELL PITTSBURGH
Call 412-422-0400 or visit AgeWellpgh.org Government support is provided by the Allegheny
County Area Agency on Aging, the City of
AgeWell Pittsburgh offers a one-stop
Pittsburgh Community Development Block Grant,
resource that links older adults, their family Luke Ravenstahl, Mayor, Council President Doug
members, friends and caregivers to Shields, and Councilman Bill Peduto, and the
solutions for issues related to aging. Pennsylvania Department of Community and
AgeWell Pittsburgh is a collaborative program of Economic Development of the Commonwealth of
the Jewish Association on Aging, the Jewish Pennsylvania through Senator John Pippy and
Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh and Senator Mike Stack.
Jewish Family & Children's Service. The goal of the Funding for the AgeWell Independent Adult Services
collaborative is to provide seamless delivery of Department is provided by grants from the Buncher
service to Pittsburgh's older adults supporting their Family Foundation, the Hyman Family Foundation,
ability to live as independently as possible. the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the
Major funding for AgeWell Pittsburgh is provided in Amelia Miles Foundation through The PNC
part by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee.
and the United Way of Allegheny County.
Additional funding is provided by a grant from The
Fine Foundation and an anonymous donor.
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ADULTS
Call Ann Haalman, ext. 204 AARP Driver Safety Program
SPRING 2011

for Adults over 50
ART
• Tune up your driving skills and update
Watercolor Painting your knowledge of the rules of the
Work with artist Kathleen Zimbicki, who road.
received a Lifetime Achievement Award • Learn about how to adjust your
from the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. driving for normal age-related
Supplies are not included; materials list physical changes.
is available at the Front Desk, or by
• Reduce your traffic violations, crashes
calling 412-278-1975. Payment required
and chances for injuries.
by the Friday before class begins.
• Get an insurance discount.
Wednesdays
Call for new dates Monday and Wednesday, April 4 and 6
Noon-3 pm 12:30-4:30 pm
$80/member; $100/community $12/AARP member; $14/non-AARP
members
Reservation required at front desk by
GAMES March 28. Bring payment of cash or
check, made out to AARP, first day of
Duplicate Bridge class. Credit cards will not be accepted.
Sanctioned master classes led by Don
Averbach, Gold Life Master, for serious
bridge players. CULTURE CLUB
Tuesdays Call Jeanne Ronschke, 412-521-8011,
6:30-9:45 pm ext. 362.
Thursdays
Evita
12:15-4 pm
$6 This powerful Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim
Rich musical collaboration follows Evita’s
early life, rise to power, charity work,
Novice Bridge Game feminist activism and eventual death.
Join Darlene Mannheimer, Bronze Life This Tony Award-winning rock opera
Master, and other players with 0-199 made its debut in London’s West End in
master points for weekly games. 1978, and has been a favorite around
Partners are available, or bring your the world ever since.
own.

Sunday, March 6
Tuesdays 2 pm
Noon-3:30 pm Pittsburgh Playhouse
Thursdays, $15/member; $18/community
6-9:30 pm
$6
Michael Feinstein:
The Sinatra Project
ENRICHMENT Five time Grammy-nominated artist
Michael Feinstein joins Marvin Hamlisch
Yiddish Conversation and the PSO to perform the beloved
Join Sol Toder and others as we share songbook of Frank Sinatra.
memories and meet new friends. Sunday, June 19
Fluency is not required; come on in and 2 pm
schmooze! $48/member; $56/community
First Sunday of every month
10-11:30 am
No fee/member
$3/community

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ADULTS
EVENTS Fall Prevention: Pennsylvania’s

SPRING 2011
Healthy Steps Program
Donations Wanted for Call Chris Gilbert, ext. 262.
Designer Days 2011
Learn about ways to prevent falls
The NCJW needs your gently worn, high through indoor and outdoor safety.
quality designer label clothing, shoes, Nutrition, medication safety and stress
handbags, jewelry, vintage accessories, management will also be covered.
gift items and more! Special curbside Refreshments provided. Advance
pick-up will be available. Donations registration required by March 22.
made easy. We will unload and give you
a tax receipt. All items must be clean Tuesday March 29
and in salable, wearable condition. If 1-3pm
you wouldn’t wear it, we can’t sell it. Social Hall

Sunday April 10
9 am-noon Senior Health Fair
Questions? Call the NCJW Pittsburgh Call Chris Gilbert, ext. 262.
office at 412-421-6118 Come to the JCC for a day full of
information, giveaways, health
Central Blood Bank screenings, demonstrations,
Community Blood Drive presentations and health food. The goal
is to keep aging adults healthy and fit.
Do not stand idle while your neighbor Open to the community.
bleeds. (Lev. 19:16)
Please call for an appointment at Wednesday, May 25
412-278-1975, ext. 204. It takes about 10 am-3pm
one hour to donate. Walk-ins are Free and open to the community.
welcome (possible wait time) if you are
unable to make an appointment. Free Blood Pressure Screening
Sunday, March 27 This is a free service. No registration
9:30 am-1:30 pm necessary.
Second Wednesday of every month
The 10 Keys to Healthy Aging 9:30-11:30 am
Call Chris Gilbert, ext. 262.
Join us for an afternoon tea presented
by the Jewish Association on Aging and
CHECKMATES

Home Instead Senior Care. Learn useful CheckMates recruits volunteers ages
tips for successful aging including 60+ and welcomes referrals of loved
staying active, preventing bone loss and ones and friends in the community who
muscle weakness and staying socially could benefit from a weekly phone call.
active. Refreshments will be served. If you know of an older adult who would
Advance registration required by appreciate a weekly, friendly phone call
March 1. or would like to volunteer for this
Thursday March 3 special peer-led telephone reassurance
2-3 pm program, please call Amy Gold at
Social Hall 412-521-8011, ext. 207.

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JCC Fiscal Year
THANKS TO OUR YEAR-LONG SPONSORS 2009-2010

$5,000+ $1,500+ Marcia Gumberg
Lovin’ Spoonful Strawberry Fields Darryl Hall
Anonymous Ahmie E. Baum CFP®, UBS Hefren-Tillotson, Inc.
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Financial Services Inc. Henderson Brothers, Inc.
Del Monte Foods BPU Investment Invitations Unlimited / Robin
Fifth Third Bank Management, Inc. Gordon
First Niagara Bank CIBER, Inc. Jacobson Associates Inc./
Full Bowl Catering Dunkin’ Donuts Wagner Agency
Giant Eagle Caryle and Mark Glosser James P. Goldman, AIA–
Ina and Larry Gumberg Lori & Richard Guttman and Sports Facility Consultant
The Hurwitz Family and Guttman Oil Lieber Hammer Huber
BL Sour Cream and Dips Herrmann Printing & Bennington
Hyman Family Foundation HMS Marketing Catherine and Mark Loevner
Ellen and Jack Kessler Jennifer and Larry Honig Louis Plung & Company
Jeffrey Markel and Susan Berman and MedExpress
Carol Robinson Doug Kress Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP
NuGo Nutrition Cindy Goodman-Leib and Parkvale Bank
Oxford Development Scott Leib Audrey Russo and
Company Robert and Celia Liss Joseph Parrish
Lori and James Ruttenberg McCrory & McDowell LLC Penn Fixture & Supply
Suzanne and Brian Schreiber Elliott Oshry Company
Trust-Franklin Press Co. S&T Bank Perspectives
Nancy Bernstein and Pittsburgh Oral Surgery, P.C.
$2,500+ Robert Schoen PJ Dick/Trumbull
Sugar Magnolia Sir Speedy Printing–Oakland Pollock Begg Komar &
A&L Motor Sales University of Pittsburgh Glasser LLC
Meryl & David Ainsman Veritas Contracting LLC The Prop Shop
and Ainsman, Levine & Walnut Capital R&B Mechanical, Inc.
Drexler, LLC Richard E. Rauh
Aladdin Food Management $1,000+ Robert I. Glimcher Family
Services Crimson & Clover Foundation
Cheryl Gerson and Bruce Alpha Graphics Amy and Steven Rock
Americus Alpha Screen Graphics Karen and Tony Ross
Marc and Betsy Brown B&R Pools & Swim Shop Rudolph Family
CleanCare BBR Services In Honor of Jerome Segal
ColdCypress, LLC big Burrito Restaurant Group Shady Side Academy
designspace BNY Mellon Wealth Linda and Ken Simon
Groff Orthopaedics Management Smallman Street Deli
Iron City Uniform Rentals Sidney and Sylvia Busis Songwhale
ISS Facility Services Barbara and Gerald Chait Strassburger McKenna
Ellen and Gregg Kander Common Plea Catering Gutnick & Gefsky
Carole and Jerry Katz Concept Art Gallery Toshiba Business Solutions
Lynn and Larry Lebowitz Create Studio Typecraft Press
Lindenmeyr Munroe Desmone & Associates Winchester Thurston School
Littles Architects
Mosaic Linens Dollar Bank Media Sponsors
Northwestern Mutual Eyetique Lamar Advertising
Financial Network Fast Signs Pittsburgh City Paper
Square Café Federated Investors The Jewish Chronicle
UPMC Cancer Centers Foundation, Inc. Whirl Publishing
Witt Pest Management Fort Pitt Capital Group
Franklin Interiors
Jack and Karen Friedman

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Thanks to
Big Night Premier Sponsor

Highmark/
SilverSneakers® Fitness
Program
for their 2011 support
of the JCC

Building a healthy future

UPMC Health Plan is proud to support the
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh.

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HOURS Non-profit Org.
MEMBER-GET-A- U.S. Postage
Regular Building Hours PAID
MEMBER Monday-Thursday, 5:30 am-9:30 pm Permit No. 290
Pittsburgh, PA
Friday, 5:30 am-6 pm
REFER YOUR FRIENDS TO Saturday, 8 am-6 pm Jewish Community Center
THE JCC FOR BIG SAVINGS Sunday, 8 am-6 pm of Greater Pittsburgh−South Hills
345 Kane Boulevard
Early Childhood Department Pittsburgh, PA 15243
YOU get one month FREE for each JCCPGH.org
Monday-Friday, 7 am-6 pm
membership referral. We’ll honor as
many as 12 referrals for 12 months FREE.
HOLIDAY HOURS
EACH FRIEND gets one month FREE upon
joining (General Membership). Passover
Monday, April 18: Close at 5 pm
Be sure your friends give us your name Tuesday, April 19: Closed
when they join. Wednesday, April 20: Partial Opening
5:30 am-10 pm (ECDC, Senior Programs,
For more information, please call
Fitness Center)
412-278-1975, ext. 509.
Sunday, April 24: Close at 5 pm
Valid for new members or lapsed memberships of Monday, April 25: Closed
greater than one year. Not valid for SilverSneakers® Tuesday, April 26: Partial Opening
Spring 2011
5:30 am-10 pm (ECDC, Senior Programs,
Fitness Center)
Memorial Day: Monday, May 30
Fitness Center open 8 am– 2 pm
Family Park open 11 am–7 pm
JCC membership is open to everyone regardless of
race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or
sexual orientation.
The JCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of
any status or condition protected by applicable
federal or state law.
Major funding for the JCC is provided by the Jewish
Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the Jewish
Healthcare Foundation.

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