JCC Pittsburgh Winter 2012 Program Guide - South Hills

PROGRAM GUIDE
WINTER 2012 SOUTH HILLS

Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh VOL. 9 NO. 1

CONTENTS & HOURS
CONTENTS JCC-SOUTH HILLS
WINTER 2012

Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 BIRTHDAY BASH
Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 #13
Big Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Call Ann Haalman, ext. 204.
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
We’re having a birthday party
Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A wonderful birthday party!
Early Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Families. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Join us for the Moon Bounce, Mike the
Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Balloon Guy, crafts, free swim and
K’hillah (Community). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 gym time, free popcorn, lemonade,
Personal Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 birthday cake and much more. Bring
Preschool Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 your friends for a fun afternoon and
SilverSneakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 great deals on membership.
Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Do not miss out on Early Bird camp
Sports & Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 registration. A Birthday Bash $50
Summer Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 promotional discount will make the
Thanks to Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 deal even sweeter!
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Youth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sunday January 29
2-4 pm
No fee or pre-registration
PESACH-MICHAL
ART GALLERY
Works by local artists in the Atrium
HOURS
Regular Building Hours
SUPPORT THE Monday-Thursday, 5:30 am-9:30 pm
JCC SCHOLARSHIP Friday, 5:30 am-6 pm
Saturday, 8 am-6 pm
FUND Sunday, 8 am-6 pm
After meeting a group of visitors while
Early Childhood Department
doing her morning workout before Monday-Friday, 7 am-6 pm
heading to her office, a member was
inspired to write. HOLIDAY HOURS
“I am moved to write just to say how Saturday, December 24:
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG

important the JCC is to my life—the Open 8 am-6 pm
regular contact with older people, Sunday, December 25: Open 8 am-5 pm
families…people from all walks of Pitts- Monday, December 26: regular JCC
burgh. I particularly enjoy the Fitness hours
Center. The JCC is a miracle of good for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
the community. So here’s my testimo- Saturday, December 31:
nial to the Center that is so important Open 8 am-6 pm
to me and what I should have said Sunday, January 1, 2012:
when I saw you.”—Ms. B.K. Open 8 am-6 pm
Monday, January 2:
Fitness facilities open 5:30 am-
DONATE ONLINE: 9:30 pm
WWW.JCCPGH.ORG
Your gift makes a difference!
For information and to donate, call
Mayda Roth, CFRE
Director of Development at (412)521-
8011, ext. 363 or by email at
mroth@jccpgh.org.
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MEMBERSHIP
JCC MEMBERSHIP

WINTER 2012
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 Access to JCC Squirrel Hill 3. Select the person to register by
facility (Centerfit Platinum is changing “Buy For”
an additional fee) 4. Check out
FREE Family programs Questions? Contact Membership
Services, 412-278-1975.
MEMBERSHIP GIVES
YOU ACCESS TO:
• Early Childhood Development Center
starting at 6 weeks of age
• Day camp and overnight camp
• Private and group swimming
lessons, arthritis aquatic exercise
CALL 412-278-1975 TO REGISTER

program, water aerobics classes, VISION &
swim team MISSION
• Sports leagues, classes, skills STATEMENT
training, one-on-one training
for all ages To advance our vision of an exemplary,
thriving, engaged community rooted in
• Dance classes starting at age 2 Jewish values, the JCC of Greater
• Personal training Pittsburgh’s mission is to enrich our
community by creating an environment
• School’s Out programs
that strengthens the physical, intellectual
• Babysitting and spiritual well-being of individuals and
families.

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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EARLY CHILDHOOD
WINTER 2012

The JCC’s Early Childhood Development At ECDC, we promote Jewish values,
Center is a “home away from home” for encourage children to appreciate
children 6 weeks to 5 years old. At ECDC, diversity and provide an environment
you can trust that your child is safe, that promotes acceptance and a sense
secure and appropriately challenged, of belonging.
nurtured by professionals who
encourage your child to grow and Programs
thrive.
• Infants: Full-time care,
We offer a program predictable enough 7 am-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. • Tots: Full- and part-time options for

We believe that discovery and play are a 14 months to 2 years
young child’s most important “work.” We
• Toddlers: Full- and part-time options
provide countless opportunities for
for 2-year-olds
children to develop skills and confi-
dence, as well as the environment and • Preschoolers: Full- and part-time
freedom for children to have fun! options for 3, 4 and 5-year-olds

Our staff respect the uniqueness of each
Kindergarten Enrichment
child and consider parents our partners.
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

WINTER 2012
• Indoor swimming pool with All classes are taught by Kimberly Murray,
instructional swim Family Place Coordinator, ext. 520.
• Double-court gymnasium with
Family Place Flex Classes:
physical education classes
ages 3-6
• Jewish holidays and customs While you work out, take a class or relax,
• Two fenced-in age-specific your child can enjoy art, phonics, crafts
playgrounds for toddlers and ages 2-5 and friendship. Classes meet in the
• Marci Lynn Bernstein outdoor lobby and are an hour in length.
playground with wheelchair access Tuesdays, 9:30 am
• Escorts to JCC enrichment classes Wednesdays, 9:30 am or 10 am
Thursdays, 9:30 am or 10 am
• Nature program with Scott
Conservancy and Nature Don $8/class; $4/sibling; $50/8 classes
Value pass: $100
• Music class with Sally Matthews (20 mix and match one-hour classes.)
• Gym classes Register and pay at Front Desk or call
Registration for the 2012-13 school 412-278-1975.
year begins February 27. For more
information or to schedule a tour, FREE Tuesdays Together:
please call Kathy Revesz, Director, at
412-278-1975, ext. 211.
ages 2-3
Come and meet other parents while
children create a craft and play games.
Tuesdays
January 24, 31, February 7, 14
10:30-11:15 am
No fee; register at the front desk.

Major funding for Early Childhood PJ Library Story Time and
programming is provided by the Pittsburgh
Jewish Pre-Kindergarten Educational Activity: ages 2-3
Improvement Foundation of the Jewish Meet other parents as we read a
Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Keystone selection from the PJ Library and then
STARS/PA Early Learning Keys to Quality.

Additional support is provided by Massey
get crafty based on a theme from the
Charitable Trust as well as funding from the book.
Ginsberg Family Fund for Children's Programs, Third Tuesday of the month
the Miriam and Paul Kossis Early Childhood
January 17, February 21, March 13
Equipment Replacement Fund, the Marilyn
Kramer Memorial Fund and the Mark Allen 10:30 am
Robinson Day Care Center Endowment Fund. No fee

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PRESCHOOL SPORTS
Contact Chris Gilbert, ext. 262, or Little Dribblers Basketball:
WINTER 2012

cgilbert@jccpgh.org. age 3
Tiny Tumblers: ages 17-23 Your littlest star will learn the basic skills
months of basketball, with an emphasis on good
Focusing on gross motor skills and sportsmanship.
coordination, we will use parachutes, Wednesdays
yarn balls, bean bags and more. January 4-March 14
Maximum 5 children. 3-3:30 pm
$77
Mondays
January 9-March 12
11-11:30 am Little Rackets Tennis: age 3
$70 Beginner level skills are taught through
fun and games. Equipment provided.
Little Tumblers: age 2 Thursdays
Inside, outside, through and over! We January 5-March 15
will focus on many different gross motor 3:30-4 pm
skills using a variety of equipment and $66
lots of fun activities.
Wednesdays
Beginners Gymnastics:
January 4-March 14 ages 4-6
9:30-10 am Backward rolls, cartwheels, tripods and
$77 bridges are introduced in this tumbling
class.
Super Tumblers: age 3 Mondays
Pencil, log, frog, egg rolls and more. January 9-March 12
These are just some of the beginning 3-3:45 pm
tumbling skills that we will work on in $80
this class.
Mondays Gymnastics: grades K-3
January 9-March 12 For beginning and intermediate level
2:15-2:45 pm gymnasts. Learn how to properly
$70 execute rolls, kicks and combination

moves as well as the basics of floor
Little Kickers Soccer: age 3 exercises. The class includes music
Your little soccer star will learn the basic movement and body awareness.
skills of soccer with an emphasis on Mondays
good sportsmanship. January 9-March 12
5-5:45 pm
Tuesdays
$80
January 3-March 13
3:15-3:45 pm
$77 Basketball Stars: ages 4-6
Dribbling, passing, shooting and more.
Your athlete will learn the basic rules
and skills of basketball with a focus on
teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Wednesdays
January 4-March 14
2-2:45 pm
$77

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YOUTH SPORTS
Little Yoga: ages 4-6

WINTER 2012
Teaching a child yoga has many positive
benefits—body awareness, self-
discipline and calming techniques as
well as helping kids stay fit.
Wednesdays
January 4-March 14
11-11:45 am
$88

YOUTH SPORTS
Contact Chris Gilbert, ext. 262, or
cgilbert@jccpgh.org

Tennis: grades K-3
Learn the basic skills of tennis through
instruction and games.
Fridays
January 6-March 16
4:15-5 pm
$77

Floor Hockey: ages 4-6 Fun n’ Fit Sports Clinic
Your hockey enthusiast will begin to Your child will learn the basics of soccer,
learn the skills and rules of the game and tennis and basketball while receiving
apply them to game situations. sports related functional training from
Fridays certified personal trainer and coach
January 6-March 16 Scott Pastorius, CPT.
3-3:45 pm Sports skills, coordination, stamina and
$77 agility will be developed through drills,
games and functional training in a small

Big Rackets Tennis: ages 4-6 group setting.
Beginner level skills are taught and all Grades K-3
equipment is provided. Saturdays
Tuesdays January 7-March 17
January 3-March 13 1:30-2:30 pm
2-2:45 pm $132
$77 Grades 4-6
Thursdays
January 5-March 15
Soccer Stars: ages 4-6 6-7:30 pm
$165
Your little athlete will learn the basic
rules and skills of soccer with a focus on
teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Thursdays
January 5-March 15
2:30-3:15 pm
$88

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DANCE
PHILIP CHOSKY PERFORMING Creative Movement: age 2
WINTER 2012

ARTS PROGRAM Dancers will begin to develop motor
skills and a vocabulary of basic
Contact Chris Gilbert, ext. 262, or movement.
cgilbert@jccpgh.org
Fridays
Philosophy January 6-March 16
Our goal is to help your child gain poise, 3:15-4 pm
flexibility, strength and an appreciation $77
for the art of dance.
Instructor Fairy-Tale Princess Ballet:
Sherry Brallier has been teaching for ages 3-4
more than 30 years and is certified by Emphasizes balance, poise and grace,
Dance Educators of America and Dance while introducing stretching, rhythmic
Masters of PA to teach jazz, tap, ballet, exercise and easy ballet steps. Musicality
pointe, lyrical and acrobatics. and coordination are developed.
Fridays
Dress Code Requirements January 6-March 16
2:30-3:15 pm
Hair must be pulled back, longer hair $88
should be in a bun or pony tail
Girls
Tap/Ballet/Acrobatics: ages 4-6
• Ballet skirts are permitted
Focus on coordination, physical
• Ballet slippers required for ballet class development and building self-esteem
• Tap shoes required for tap class in a disciplined yet fun environment.
Boys
Tuesdays
• Ballet shoes required for ballet class January 3-March 13
• Tap shoes required for tap class 3:15-4 pm
$110

CLASSES Tap/Ballet/Acrobatics: ages 6-9
Fun With Dance: ages 2-3 Focus on coordination, physical
This class introduces children to dance, development and building self-esteem

song and movement incorporating through the dance disciplines of tap,
counting, ABCs, taking turns, right and ballet and acrobatics.
left, locomotive movement, rhythm, Mondays
flexibility and coordination. January 9-March 12
Mondays 6-7 pm
January 9-March 12 $100
10:30-11:15 am
$80

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DANCE

WINTER 2012
Kids on Broadway: ages 7-9 Tap/Ballet/Jazz Combo:
Learn rhythm, timing and musicality ages 7-9 years
while learning ensemble choreography Classical ballet training is achieved
from hit musicals. Choreography will be through barre and floor work exercises.
taught from popular musicals including Correct body placement and technique
Annie, Peter Pan and High School Musical. are stressed. Tap emphasizes rhythm,
Space is limited for this new and timing and coordination through
exciting class. memorization exercises and listening
Tuesdays games with our feet. Jazz concentrates
January 3-February 28 on techniques, controlled body
4:15-5 pm movement and flexibility.
$90 Thursdays
January 5-February 23
Hip Hop: ages 7-9 years 4:30-6 pm
MTV and street-style jazz are taught in a $204

laid back setting. This class will be the
“American Idol” and “Dancing with the Private Dance Instruction:
Stars” of dance classes. all ages
Wednesdays Whether you would like to increase your
January 4-March 14 dance proficiency or prepare for an
5-6 pm audition or performance, each private
$120 lesson is personalized to meet individual
goals.
$45/hour; $325/8 one-hour sessions
$25/half-hour
$175/8 half- hour sessions
Duet dance lessons
$40/hour; $280/8 one-hour sessions
$20/half-hour; $140/8 half-hour sessions

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CHILDREN
Contact Ann Haalman, ext. 204, or SCHOOL’S OUT
WINTER 2012

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 9 am-3 pm
for Cooking and Crafts. January 16, 20, February 20
Get a Free One-Day Guest Pass for $50/day/child;
Families of Your Invited Guests. $45: early registration discount fee
Good for the day of the party only. Before Care (7-9 am): $8/day
After Care (3-6 pm): $12/day
Before and After Care: $15/day
Sports Party
Whiffle ball, kickball, soccer, hockey,
Winter Mini Camp: grades K-6
relay races and more.
Choose by the day or all seven days.
$225 Each day will include games, gym time,
free swim, crafts and a special field trip. .
Swim Party Friday December 23:
Enjoy open swim time and games with Ice Skating at Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink
your birthday guests. Monday December 26:
$225 Bowling at Princess Lanes
Tuesday December 27:
Craft Party Movie Day at the Theater
Choose a theme and we’ll come up with Wednesday December 28:
the projects to fit. Adopt-A-Bird at the National Aviary

$225 plus materials fee Thursday December 29:
Chuck E. Cheese
Cooking Party Friday, December 30:
Crazy Chemworks Mad Science
Children make special birthday treats.
of Pittsburgh
Choose a theme and we’ll come up with
the food to fit. Monday, January 2:
Movie Day at the JCC
$225 plus materials fee
9 am-3 pm
$45/child/day by December 16
Create Your Own Party $50/child/day after December 16
We provide the space, supervision and
When school is canceled for
party supplies—you provide the inclement weather
program and refreshments. If school is canceled due to inclement
Minimum fee: $225 weather, we will conduct a School’s Out
Fun Day program. Please call the JCC at
7 am to verify start time. We follow the
Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair school
10 closings.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES
All Night New Year’s Eve Party: Companion Program for participant’s

WINTER 2012
ages 5-12 (no exceptions) siblings ages 18-35 months
Why find a babysitter when you can Pizza supper, games, crafts, gym time,
bring your children to the JCC? We will movie and a snack, supervised by our
not be feeding them supper; however ECDC staff. No swimming.
there will be plenty of snacks $30/sibling
throughout the night as well as
breakfast on Sunday morning.
FAMILIES
Activities include swimming, gym
games, crafts, movies, storytelling, a Call Ann Haalman, ext. 204.
midnight toast and some sleep. Noise Got Shabbat?
makers, silly hats and balloons will be
provided. For families with children of all ages.
Crafts, games, stories and songs
What to bring: bathing suit & towel, gym followed by a traditional Havdalah
shoes, pajamas, sleeping bag and pillow, service and snack. Havdalah is a brief
favorite sleep-with item, toothbrush and service celebrating the end of Shabbat
tooth paste, and other grooming sup- and preparing us for the week to come.
plies as needed. If your child requires
medication during this time period, Saturdays
please bring it with you and give it to a February 11: Bring your bathing suit for
staff member with complete written in- family swim time
structions. We request that you do not March 17: Bring your tennis shoes for
allow your child to self-medicate. Please Family Olympics in the gym
inform us of any allergies by email to 4-5:30 pm
ahaalman@jccpgh.org prior to Decem- Free and open to the community.
ber 29. RSVP welcome but not required.

Saturday, December 31
7 pm through 9 am, January 1 Purim: More than Costumes,
$50/child; $40/sibling Noisemakers and Carnivals
Payment A MUST by Monday, December For families with children ages 3 and up.
26. Limited space available. It is a tradition on Purim to send baskets
of fruits, baked goods and candy to our
friends, relative and those in need.
SITTERS ON Join us in making these baskets

(mishloach manot). Each family will
SATURDAY make one to give to a relative or friend
Contact Ann Haalman, ext. 204, or and will make another for us to
ahaalman@jccpgh.org distribute to the Jewish residents of
Concordia-South Hills. And of course we
Ages 3-12 will all have the opportunity to taste-
Parents—have a night out while we test our handiwork.
entertain your children. We will have a Sunday March 4
pizza supper, swim, play games, do arts 1:30-3 pm
& crafts and watch a movie with a fun $10/family
snack. Children should bring a swim suit Pre-registration and payment required
and towel. Registration is required by by Wednesday February 29.
Thursday before the program. No drop-
ins accepted.
Saturdays
5-10 pm
January 14, February 18,
March 24, April 21
$30; $20/sibling; $35/guest
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SUMMER CAMPS
For information on all summer day CHILDREN AND
WINTER 2012

camps, call Ann Haalman, ext. 204.
TEENS
Session Dates
EARLY BIRD CAMP Session 1: June 18-July 13 (4 weeks)
REGISTRATION ENDS Session 2: July 16-27 (2 weeks)
JANUARY 31 Session 3: July 30-August 10 (2 weeks)
Session 4: June 18-August 10
Session 5: July 16-August 10
EARLY CHILDHOOD (Ozrim and CIT only)
CAMPS Before- and after-camp care is
available for all campers.
Session Dates 7-9 am and 3-6 pm
Session 1: June 18-July 13 (4 weeks)
Session 2: July 16-27 (2 weeks) Camp Sabra: grades K-2
Session 3: July 30-August 10 (2 weeks) 9 am-3 pm
Our traditional day camp features a
Camp K’Ton Ton: age 2 variety of activities with an emphasis on
Campers are introduced to the water Jewish values and group dynamics.
through weekly swim time in the pool Campers receive Red Cross swim lessons
as well as through daily water play daily. Activities may include: free swim,
activities. They enjoy visits to activity sports, games, arts & crafts, nature,
specialists on a daily basis. drama, Judaics, Israeli culture and dance.
9 am-12:30 pm Special event programming includes
9 am-3 pm carnivals, parades, holiday celebrations
Two, three or five days a week and Olympic-type activities.
Each camper selects from a variety of
Camp Yeladim: ages 3-4 chugim (hobbies) such as drama, sports,
arts-n-crafts, dance, camp newspaper,
Yeladim campers are divided into age-
jewelry making and nature.
appropriate groups. They participate in
both instructional swim lessons and free
swim daily. Campers also enjoy a variety Camp Chalutzim: grades 3-6
of additional specialist activities each Chalutzim offers older campers
day. traditional day camp activities: daily Red
Cross swim lessons, free swim, sports,

9 am-12:30 pm
9 am-3 pm arts & crafts, nature, drama, Judaics and
Two, three or five days a week Israeli culture, as well as an extended
specialty period, which may include
newspaper, photography, drum karaoke,
Power Point and balloon art. Every other
week field trips may include fishing in
the Allegheny River, PNC Park and ice
skating. Special event programs may
include carnivals, holiday celebrations
and Olympic-type activities.

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SUMMER CAMPS
Specialty Camps

WINTER 2012
The Specialty Camp day is from
9 am-3 pm except when there are field
trips and overnighters. Lunch is
provided. All camps include swim
lessons when the schedule allows.
Specialty campers enjoy free swim,
sports, arts & crafts, nature, Israeli
culture and dance. Camps for Summer
2012 include Wet & Wild, Adventure,
Ceramics, Science Camp and Ice Skating,
with more details to follow.

EMMA KAUFMANN
CAMP
Contact Adam Baron, Assistant Director,
ext. 209, or abaron@jccpgh.org.
EKC, the JCC’s resident overnight camp,
Ozrim (Pre-CIT Program): is situated along Cheat Lake in
grades 7-8 Morgantown, West Virginia, providing
Campers will be placed with a group in opportunities for a myriad of sports and
the morning to learn the ins and outs of recreational activities on land and water.
being a counselor. In the afternoons, EKC camping programs, with an
they participate in traditional day camp emphasis on Jewish values, are for kids
activities such as specialties and entering grades 2 through 10. One- to
swimming. Every other week, Ozrim will eight-week sessions include First
go on a field trip such as fishing in the Experience and Specialty Camps
Allegheny River, mini-golf or ice skating. 2012 session dates
7 Week Experience: June 17-August 5
C.I.T. Leadership Program: 4 Weeks (Session I): June 17 -July 13
grades 9-10 3 Weeks (Session II): July 15-August 5
2 Weeks (Sabra Aleph): June 17-29
Through training and weekly 1 Week (First Experience and Specialty
workshops, CITs learn about the Camps): August 6-12

responsibilities of a camp counselor,
develop a spirit of volunteerism and
develop stronger social skills while Major funding for JCC summer camps is provided
working with children. in part by The Philip Chosky Charitable and
Educational Foundation, the Jewish Federation of
Greater Pittsburgh, Massey Charitable Trust, Morris
PHILIP CHOSKY PERFORMING & Fannie Skilken Family Foundation and the Edith
L. Trees Charitable Trust.
ARTS PROGRAM
Performing Arts Camp:
grades 2-7
Performing Arts campers develop
creativity and gain confidence through
music, acting and dance as they work on
a theater production. Once again,
Helaine Labovitz will be directing our
production. There are swim lessons and
free swim daily.
June 18-July 13
Performance Thursday evening July 12
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K’HILLAH (COMMUNITY)
PROGRAMS WITH HOLIDAYS
WINTER 2012

RABBI DONNI Shabbat
AARON Shabbat is a day of rest and spiritual
For the listed programs, please RSVP to enrichment, a time to devote ourselves
Rabbi Donni Aaron at daaron@jccpgh.org to higher pursuits. Look for a Shabbat
or call 412-521-8011, ext. 215. message at the desks on Fridays.

Got Shabbat?
Chanukah: Begins at sundown,
For families with children of all ages.
Crafts, games, stories and songs
December 20
followed by a traditional Havdalah Daily candle-lightings with singing and
service and snack. Havdalah is a brief other activities are held at the JCC.
service celebrating the end of Shabbat
and preparing us for the week to come. Tu B’Shevat
Saturdays Wednesday, February 8
February 11: Bring your swimsuit for fun Tu B’shevat (15th day of Shevat) is the
in the pool New Year of the tree, marking the start
March 17: Bring your tennis shoes for of spring in Israel. School children there
Family Olympic Fun plant thousands of saplings.
4-5:30 pm Traditionally in the Diaspora we eat
Free and open to the community. dried fruit symbolizing the fruits of
RSVP welcome but not required. Israel.

Judaism 101: Come and Learn Purim
the Basics Thursday, March 8
For anyone interested in Judaism, this Purim derives its name from the word
class will give you a chance to learn “Pur,” meaning lot. It recalls the lots that
some of the basics such as: the calendar, Haman, Prime Minister of Persia, cast to
holidays, Shabbat, prayer and life cycle determine the most favorable month
rituals. and day for the execution of the Jews of
Persia. This diabolical scheme was foiled
Thursday, February 9 by the intervention of the Persian
1-2 pm queen, Esther, and her uncle, Mordecai,
No fee who were both Jewish. Purim is a

festival of joy, and young and old dress
Judaism 102: But Wait… up in costumes to celebrate.
There’s More
For anyone who is familiar with the ba-
sics of Judaism; a chance to study: Bible,
rabbinic texts, theology, Jewish denomi-
nations and Israel.
Thursday, February 16
1-2 pm
No fee

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saturday, march 3, 2012 • 7:30 PM
YRAM AND MERRIS GROFF, CHAIRS
HONOREE: PHILIP CHOSKY FOUNDATION

Big Night: All Aboard JCC’s Love Boat will Why the big splash? We need you to be
be the Jewish Community Center of part of our crew. Big Night raises a large
Greater Pittsburgh’s sixth annual Big portion of the JCC’s Annual Fund for
Night fundraising event, held at the Irene scholarships and to support critical
Kaufmann Building in Squirrel Hill. programming such as child and after-
school care and special needs and older
This Big Night will celebrate the JCC’s adults programs. Corporate and
anchor role in the lives of so many individual sponsorships for Big Night, as
individuals and families. We’ll have lavish well as the goodwill produced by the
shipboard dancing and entertainment, a event, provide vital support for the JCC
Captain’s Banquet on the quarter deck year-round.
and fun for all passengers.
Come on board and sail with us!

Event Tickets: $100
Ad sizes for Program Book:
❒ $500/Full Page ❒ $325/Half Page ❒ $200/Quarter Page ❒ $100/Business Card
Please contact Rhonda Epstein at (412) 521-8011, ext. 234 or repstein@jccpgh.org for tickets or to
buy an ad.

AQUATICS
SWIM LESSONS Sundays
WINTER 2012

Contact Earleen Birkner, January 8-March 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90
ext. 216, or ebirkner@jccpgh.org Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon
We use the American Red Cross Learn- Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9:30 am
Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30-10 am
to-Swim program, which teaches
Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10:30 am
aquatic and safety skills in progressive
Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30-11 am
levels. Level 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11:30 am
Toddler Tadpoles: ages 2-4
An introduction to organized swim Mondays
lessons and water exploration utilizing January 9-March 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90
an elevated swim platform. Parents do
Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10:30 am
not get into the water. Enrollment is
limited to 6 toddlers.
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
Tuesdays
Overcome fear, build confidence in the January 3-March 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99
water, learn body positioning and Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-3 pm
arm/leg action. Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4:30 pm
Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30-5 pm
Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5:30 pm
Learn to float and recover to standing
position without support. Begin to learn
alternating arm and leg actions with
Wednesdays
face in the water without support. January 4-March 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99

Level 3: Stroke Development Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9:30 am
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-3 pm
Coordination of front and back crawl
Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5:30 pm
without support. Learn to breathe on Level 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6 pm
side during front crawl. Introduction to
the butterfly stroke. Learn to do sit dives
and tread water for 30 seconds.
Thursdays
January 5-March 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99
Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Improve skills and strokes. Learn to Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5:30 pm
Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10:30 am
swim front crawl and back crawl 25
Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6 pm

yards and butterfly 15 yards without Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30-11 am
assistance. Learn breaststroke and Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6:30 pm
elementary backstroke. Work on Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-7 pm
kneeling dives and treading water for 1 Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7:30 pm
minute Level 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30-8 pm
Level 5: Stroke Refinement
Build endurance to swim front crawl 50
yards with side breathing, back crawl 50
yards, butterfly and breaststroke 25
yards. Learn flip turns for front and back
crawl, refine open turns for breaststroke
and butterfly.

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AQUATICS
Fitness Swimming Lap Swim Hour

WINTER 2012
for Kids All six lanes will be available for
Refine strokes and build endurance to continuous swimming.
become a stronger swimmer. We will 5:30-6:30 am
work on all strokes, flip turns, how to Mondays-Fridays
check heart rate, and use pull buoys and No fee
kickboards. Must be able to swim 25
yards of each stroke. Practice twice a Silver Splash®
week.
Using specially designed SilverSneakers®
Mondays and Wednesdays kickboards, perform water moves to
4:15-5 pm develop strength, balance and
Wednesday, January 4- coordination improving agility, range of
Wednesday, March 14 motion and cardiovascular conditioning.
$99/once a week; $189/twice a week No swimming ability is required for this
safe, fun, effective program.
Private Swim Lessons Sundays, 12:30 pm
Call to schedule. Tuesdays, 1 pm
$25/half hour Thursdays, 1 pm
$225/10 classes (savings of $25)

TIDAL WAVE
WATER EXERCISE SWIM TEAM
Call Earleen Birkner, ext. 216. Contact Jane Williams, 412-854-4845, or
Arthritis Foundation jewilliams4@verizon.net
Aquatic Program Ages 5-21
The JCC South Hills Tidal Wave is a
Our heated pool is the ideal
competitive swim team for all levels of
environment for relieving arthritis pain
experience. Tidal Wave competes at AMS
and stiffness. Gentle movements
swim meets throughout the year. Make
increase joint flexibility and range of
new friends, build self esteem and hone
motion, while restoring or maintaining
your swimming skills with Coach Cindy
muscle strength. Must have a physician's
Woods.
referral to participate in this certified

program. All swimmers are evaluated and placed
Mondays and Fridays in groups based on ability and age.
9-10 am Practices are offered daily to most
groups.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays
Noon-1 pm
$3/class/member
$5/class/community
$50/20 classes/member
$90/20 classes/community

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AQUATICS
American Red Cross
WINTER 2012

Lifeguarding
Must swim 300 yards continuously using
the following strokes—100 yards front
crawl, 100 yards breaststroke, 100 yards
either front crawl or breaststroke,
surface dive to the bottom and retrieve
a 10-lb brick, swim with brick to the
shallow end of the pool.
Wednesdays
5-9:30 pm
March 21, 28
April 4, 11
$190/member; $210/community

FUN IN THE POOL
Kayak Nights
Open roll session to keep skills fresh.
Kayak must be clean and free of debris.
Tuesdays
AMERICAN 8-9:30 pm
RED CROSS $10 drop-in fee
CERTIFICATIONS
Call Earleen Birkner, ext. 216. Party in the Pool
Open to children ages 4+ or those who
Water Safety Instructor have passed Level 2. Lifeguards will
Certification (WSI) supervise the children as they splash the
WSI certification allows you to teach afternoon away.
swim and water safety classes. You must
Fridays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1:45 pm
be at least 15 years old and able to January 6-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20
perform all strokes with proficiency. You February 3-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20
must attend all classes. March 1-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20

Monday-Thursday
December 26-29
4-9:30 pm NAUI Open Water
$200/member; $225/community Scuba Class: ages 10+
Instructors from Pittsburgh Scuba
Center will teach you to become a safe
Lifeguard Readiness: ages 14+
scuba diver. All equipment will be
Are you interested in becoming a
provided for pool sessions. Students
lifeguard, but not sure of your
must purchase mask, snorkel, fins and
swimming skills? This class is designed
to help you pass the prerequisite swim boots before their first training dive.
test given on the first day of lifeguard Thursdays
class. Participants will receive $15 off the Call for dates
price of the lifeguarding class (must be 6:45-9:30 pm
taken in spring 2012). $299/member; $349/community
Mondays
February 20-March 12
7-7:45 pm
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PERSONAL TRAINING
PERSONAL Fitness Assessment

WINTER 2012
TRAINING We evaluate cardiovascular fitness,
muscular strength, endurance and
Call Bonnie Livingston, 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
Personal Training Fees schedule. Two one-hour sessions with a
Single Sessions JCC nationally certified personal trainer
who will assess your current fitness
Hour ½ hour
levels and limitations. Based on the
Adult $62 $40
trainer’s evaluation, a short-term
Youth $48 $32
program will be designed that addresses
Hour ½ hour your specific needs and goals. Unlimited
4-12 sessions $60 $39
spot fitness assessments included for
13-47 sessions $54 $35
48+ sessions $48 $31 the entire year after purchase of
prescription.
Ages 17 and under
Hour ½ hour $110
4-12 sessions $45 $30
13-47 sessions $40 $28 Pilates Reformer Training
48+ sessions $45 $26 Achieve natural muscular balance, core
strength and flexibility, reduce joint and
Small Group lower back tension, and increase
Personal Training circulation, energy and awareness.
Groups of two to four people can enjoy Contact Kinsey at ext. 217 to set up your
a fun, personal and supportive training appointment. Various contract options
session at a fraction of the cost of one- are available with training starting as

on-one personal training. Prices start as low as $48/session.
low as $7/session.
Pilates Reformer Fusion
Experience one of the hottest fitness
trends! Get all the strength and core
toning benefits of the Reformer with
bursts of cardio, plyometrics and mat
work. Share the experience with a
friend, spouse or neighbor. Sign up
today and receive FREE mat classes for
the duration of your contract. Madonna
and Gwyneth do it, now you can afford
it too! Sessions as low as $31.

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FITNESS
GROUP Zumba
WINTER 2012

EXERCISE CLASSES Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms
and easy-to-follow moves.
Call Kinsey Helou, ext. 217.
Tuesdays, 6 pm
• Absolute Abs* Thursdays, 8 am
• Cardio-Blast* Sundays, 11:30 am

• Cardio Insanity!*
Zumba Gold
• Group Kick*
Appropriate for beginners and
• Group Power* active seniors
• Core Conditioning* Thursdays, 11 am
• Pilates
• Step/Aerobics* New! Zumba Toning
• Yoga Make body-sculpting a party with this
calorie-burning, strength-training class.
• Yoga-lates
You'll learn how to use weighted,
• Yoga Tone maraca-like Zumba Toning Sticks to
• Zumba* enhance rhythm, build strength and
*Free Group Exercise Classes tone all the target zones.
These classes are included with your JCC Wednesdays 9:30am
membership: Absolute Abs, Cardio In-
sanity, Cardio Blast, Group Kick, Group
Pilates
Power, Core Conditioning, Step/Aerobics
and Zumba. $8/class; $120/book of 20

Absolute Abs Yoga Tone
Forget those ordinary old sit-ups. Get a Focus on building abdominal strength
core you adore! and flexibility, as well as improving
range of motion and postural balance.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 am Light weight training sculpts and tones
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 pm for a total body workout.
Thursdays, 9:30 am
Group Kick

$7/class
This fusion class of martial arts and
boxing will kick your cardio fitness to
Yoga-lates
the next level.
Enjoy the relaxation of yoga with the
Tuesdays, 7 pm toning core exercises of Pilates. This
Thursdays, 7 pm class targets your trouble areas and
Winter Launch: changes your body.
Sunday, February 12, 10:30 am Wednesdays, 6 pm
$7/class
Group Power
This 60-minute barbell program Arthritis Foundation
strengthens all your major muscles with Tai Chi Program
simple, athletic movements such as The program uses the Sun style of Tai
squats, lunges, presses and curls. Chi, which includes agile steps and
Winter Launch: exercises to improve mobility, breathing
Sunday, January 15 and relaxation.
10:30 am Tuesdays
11 am
20 $3/class/member; $5/community

FITNESS
12 Weeks of Wellness Marathon Madness

WINTER 2012
Call Bonnie Livingston, ext. 203. Running Series
Join personal trainer and wellness coach Ready, Set, GO! With the Pittsburgh
Bonnie Livingston for a 12- week guided Marathon months away, it’s time to
nutrition and lifestyle management swap your snow boots for your running
course that will help you make slimming shoes. Trainer Connie Baker will guide
down fun. The course provides a you on your training adventure with
support network, nutritional guidance, runs, cross-training and tips to keep you
organized group discussion, workout healthy and injury free.
guidelines, comprehensive heart-rate Cross Training: Wednesdays at 7pm
training, delicious and healthy recipes, a Training Runs: Saturday mornings
few good laughs, weekly email support Free one-on- one prep talk with Connie
and motivation. Baker
JCC Running T-Shirt
Call Bonnie Livingston to schedule January 25-May 6
$120/member $160 (no drop-ins)
No fee for Personal Training participants

Resilience
New! Small Group
Definition: the ability to return to the
Training/Cardio Coaching original form, position, etc., after being
Ready to shed calories in a hurry? Work bent, compressed or stretched.
as a team of 4 on treadmills, bikes and
elliptical machines and be coached to After years of living, the body loses
strength, posture, flexibility and the abil-
the limit with this new cardio session.
ity to balance. This class is designed for
Groups begin training after January 1. fit adults, without physical limitations,
Please contact Bonnie Livingston, ext. who desire a challenging, progressive
203 for details. functional workout. Come rediscover
your youthful form using progressive ex-
Chakra Yoga Series for Weight ercises to improve total functional per-
formance. Balance balls, steps, mats and
Loss and Stress-Relief
resistance tools will be used in this class.
Experience a life of balance. Allow
Instructor Connie Baker to give you an Fridays
January 13 –March 2
understanding of your chakras, or

8-9 am
energy centers. With each class she will $8/class; $50/8-week session
explore techniques and poses that help
you find balance in your life and
practice. This progressive series will
teach techniques for weight loss and
stress relief.
Thursdays
January 19-March 8
6-7 pm
$56 (no drop-ins)

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SPORTS & REC
Contact Chris Gilbert, ext. 262, or Table Tennis
WINTER 2012

cgilbert@jccpgh.org. The JCC has two Stiga ST4000
Men’s Basketball League tournament-caliber tables. Tables are
Sign up now for the spring season. usually available in the Social Hall at the
Teams must be registered by February following times (please call to confirm):
27. Includes team T-shirts, referees and Sundays: 8-9:30 am, 3-6 pm
championship prizes. Mondays: 5:30-7:30 am, noon-1 pm,
Mondays, 5:30 pm 2-5:30 pm and 8-9:30 pm
Begins March 5 Tuesdays & Thursdays:
$750/team 5:30-8:30 am, 11 am-noon,
3-6:30 pm
JAMES AND LORI J. Wednesdays: 5:30-7:30 am,
RUTTENBERG MEN’S 2-5:30 pm
PICK -UP BASKETBALL Fridays: 5:30-7:30 am, 3-6 pm
Saturdays: 1-5 pm
Sundays
8-10 am
Wednesdays GOODMAN SHORTSTOP
8-9:30 pm BABYSITTING
No fee for members
Register by calling ext. 210.
Babysitting is available for children 6
Adult Tap
weeks to 5 years of age. Buy coupons at
It's never too late to learn to tap dance!
the Front Desk
Get a fun cardio workout while you tap
your troubles away! Please note new times and fees.

Thursdays, ongoing Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 am-noon
7-8 pm Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 am-noon
$11/class Monday-Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8:30 pm
$6/child/hour
New fee option:
$25/month unlimited usage (one per
child)

The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame supports the JCC-South Advance reservations are required.
Hills Camping Program and the Fitness Department.
Parents must stay on JCC property.

22

SILVERSNEAKERS
Call Chris Gilbert, ext. 262.

WINTER 2012
CLASSES
Muscular Strength & Range of
Motion (MSROM)
A chair-based class designed to increase
muscular strength, range of motion and
functional activities of daily living. With
an optional seated format, exercises can
be adapted for various fitness levels.

Cardio Circuit
A standing class alternating segments of
low-impact cardio movement with
muscular strength and flexibility
exercise.

Yoga Stretch
Exercises are performed either seated in
a chair or standing and include postures,
stretching and movement combined
with restorative breathing.
EVENTS
SilverSplash SilverSneakers International
A group water fitness class to increase Potluck Dinner
agility, range of motion and Bring your favorite meatless
cardiovascular conditioning. Kickboards international dish, share your
are provided; no swimming ability is international travel stories and have fun
necessary. learning some dance moves from
distant lands. Register at the
CardioFit SilverSneakers table by March 12

CardioFit is geared for participants who Monday, March 19
are fit and active, as well as those who 5:30-8 pm
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.

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

Thanks to
Big Night Raffle Sponsor

Henne
Jewelers

for their support
of the JCC

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ADULTS
Call Ann Haalman, ext. 204 ENRICHMENT
WINTER 2012

GAMES Watercolor Painting
Work with artist Kathleen Zimbicki, who
Duplicate Bridge received a Lifetime Achievement Award
Sanctioned master classes led by Don from the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
Averbach, Gold Life Master, for serious Supplies are not included; materials list
bridge players. is available at the Front Desk, or by
Tuesdays calling 412-278-1975. Payment required
6-9:30 pm by the Friday before class begins.
Thursdays Wednesdays
12:15-4 pm January 11-February 15
$6 Noon-3 pm
Novice Bridge Game
Join Darlene Mannheimer, Bronze Life
Learn to Love Your
Master, and other players with 0-199
Personal Computer
master points for weekly games. Call Chris Gilbert, ext. 262.
Partners are available, or bring your Tuesdays
own. 9:30-11:30 am
Tuition includes four hours of
Tuesdays
Noon-3:30 pm instruction and a booklet.
Thursdays, Basic Computers 1 and 2
6-9:30 pm Learn basic computer skills.
$6
January 17 and 24
Register by January 10
CULTURE CLUB $48/member $52/community

Call Jeanne Ronschke, 412-521-8011, File Management 1 and 2
ext. 362. Prerequisite: Basic Computers 1 and 2 or
equivalent knowledge. You will learn
Marvin & the Movies with how to easily save information and find
Dave Koz, Saxophone it on your computer. You will also learn

Saxophonist Dave Koz joins Marvin how to install new programs and
Hamlisch and the PSO to perform
customize your computer.
memorable songs from the silver screen.
Hear Marvin’s own Academy Award- February 14 and 21
winning song, “The Way We Were,” as Register by February 7
well as other classics from “Wizard of Oz,” $48/member $52/community
“West Side Story,” “Hunt for Red October” Basic Digital Cameras 1 and 2
and more.
Prerequisite: Basic Computers 1 and 2 or
Sunday, January 29 equivalent knowledge. You will learn
2 pm how to take pictures, transfer pictures to
$48/member; $56/community your computer, edit your photographs
and send photos to your friends.
Funding for the Adult Department is provided by
grants from the Jack Buncher Foundation, the Hyman Practice digital cameras provided for
Family Foundation, the Jewish Federation of Greater class.
Pittsburgh and the Amelia Miles Foundation through
the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee. March 13 and 20
Register by March 6
$48/member $52/community

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ADULTS
Email 1 and 2 AARP Driver Safety

WINTER 2012
Prerequisite: Basic Computers and ability Course
to search the internet. Learn how to Call Chris Gilbert, ext. 262.
create, send, receive and open email.
This 8-hour course fulfills requirements
Learn how to attach files and avoid
for an insurance discount from any auto
viruses.
insurer doing business in Pennsylvania.
April 17 and 24 Please register at the SilverSneakers
Register by April 10 Table by March 19. Pay the instructor
$48/member $52/community with cash or a check made out to AARP.
No credit cards.
Golden Age of Dance Class Monday, April 2-Tuesday, April 3
Stay fit and have fun while learning 12:30-4:30 pm
classic dance choreography from the $14; $12/AARP members
30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. Jitterbug, Swing,
Twist and Mash Potato your way to
fitness. CHECKMATES
Tuesdays CheckMates recruits volunteers age 60+
January 10-February 28 and welcomes referrals of loved ones
11:30 am and friends in the community who
$6/class could benefit from a weekly phone call.
$40/8-week session
If you know of an older adult who would
appreciate a weekly, friendly phone call
Yiddish Conversation or would like to volunteer for this special
Join Sol Toder and others as we share peer-led telephone reassurance
memories and meet new friends. program, please call Amy Gold at
Fluency is not required; come on in and 412-521-8011, ext. 207.
schmooze!
First Sunday of every month
10-11:30 am
AGEWELL
No fee/member PITTSBURGH
$3/community Call 412-422-0400 or visit AgeWellpgh.org
AgeWell Pittsburgh offers a one-stop

Free Blood Pressure Screening resource that links older adults, their
This is a free service. No registration family members, friends and caregivers
necessary. to solutions for issues related to aging.
Second Wednesday of every month AgeWell Pittsburgh is a collaborative program
9:30-11:30 am of the Jewish Association on Aging, the Jewish
Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh and
Jewish Family & Children's Service.
Better Choices, Better Health
Major funding for AgeWell Pittsburgh is
FREE Workshop® provided in part by the Jewish Federation of
Call Amy Gold at 412-521-8011, ext. 207. Greater Pittsburgh and the United Way of
Allegheny County. Additional funding is
Discover better nutrition and exercise
provided by a grant from The Fine Foundation,
choices, understand new treatment The Pittsburgh Foundation and an anonymous
options, and learn better ways to talk donor. Government support is provided by the
with your doctor and family about your Area Agency on Aging, Department of Human
Services, Allegheny County.
health.
Wednesdays
February 22-March 28
1-3:30 pm
No fee
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