THE PROGRAM GUIDE People of All Faiths Cultures Welcomed Since 1914 J A N U A R Y M A Y 2 0 1 2 WELLNESS MEANING JOY jcckc.org t h e J e w i s h c o m m u n i t y c e n t e r o f G re a t e r K a n s a s c i t y 5 8 0 1 W. 1 1 5 t H s t. o V e r L A N d PA r K , K A N s A s 6 6 2 1 1 1 8 0 0 P 9133278000 F 9133278040

The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is to enrich our diverse community by cultivating an inclusive environment built upon Jewish values, heritage and culture. We offer programs of excellence that enhance wellness, meaning and joy from generation to generation. Register online at jcckc.org

GOOd NEwS The planned addition of new Early Childhood classrooms will alleviate the waitlist crunch. It was an excellent fall at the JCC. Coming off our biggest and bestattended camp season in years thanks to your feedback and our upgrades we continued our momentum by enhancing our programs and facilities. By now, I trust youre enjoying our locker room makeover, completed at no extra cost to Members. I also know that many of you are in better shape, thanks to our upgraded personal training pr

STAFF hOuRS EXECUTIVE STAFF Jacob Schrieber 9133278030 Executive Director jacobsjewishkc.org Barry Baumfalk 9133278018 Director of Fitness Sports barrybjewishkc.org Stu Goldstein 9133278094 Director of Marketing stugjewishkc.org Gayle Levin 9139818807 Director of Organizational Enrichment gayleljewishkc.org Jim Sluyter 9133278032 Director of Finance jimsljewishkc.org PROGRAM STAFF Krista Blackwood 9133278073 Director of Cultural Arts kristabjewishkc.org Debbie Gaunt 9133278015 Associate Directo

GENERAL INFORMATION How To RegisTeR FoR Classes Enroll by calling 9133278000, come by the JCC or go to jcckc.org and register online. Those participating in league and team sports must complete a release waiver form. Table oF ConTenTs lisT oF sTaFF HouRs 4 CHild developMenT CenTeR 6 youTH enRiCHMenT 7 sCHool age pRogRaMs 8 danCe gyMnasTiCs 910 youTH spoRTs 1113 youTH aquaTiCs 1416 adulT aquaTiCs 17 adulT spoRTs 18 gRoup exeRCise Classes 19 adulT FiTnessMassage Mindbody 20 JewisH liFe leaRn

chILd dEvELOpMENT cENTER PArty eVeNt AccommodAtioNs Make any occasion special with a party at The Jewish Community Center. We now offer a variety of options that allow you to create your own special event for any age. A minimum 2 week advance reservation is required. Ages 12 months walking to PreKindergarten Full time preschool plus extended hours 5 days, 700 am 600 pm Part time preschool 2 3 4 or 5 halfday, 900am 100pm, optional afternoons available The Child Development Center PreSchool

yOuTh ENRIchMENT advenTuRes in Cooking CoMpuTeRToTs Food preperation and techniques 36 yrs Instructor Amber Gerth Jan 9 Jan 30 Mon 400 500pm Feb 6 Feb 27 Mon 400 500pm Mar 5 Mar 26 Mon 400 500pm Apr 2 Apr 30 Mon 400 500pm No class 49 Tuition 75 With Member Discount 50 Clay FoR kids Pull, squoosh and knead clay into objects that will be fired and glazed. 47 yrs Instructor Linda Rubin Jan 12 Feb 2 Thur 400 500pm Feb 9 Mar 1 Thur 400 500pm Mar 8 Mar 29 Thur 400 500pm Apr 5 Apr 26

SchOOL AGE pROGRAMS vaCaTion days THe paRk Schools out and you need something to do We offer Vacation Day programming when schools are out for spring break, winter break, and nonschool days. All Vacation Days are planned in advance and will include either field trips or fun inhouse activities. Swimming is planned on all Vacation Days, even in the winter. On your childs day off, send them to the JCC where they will join friends and have a great day Call Nandita Jana at 9133278098 or email nandit

dANcE GyMNASTIcS Tiny ToTs danCe pRek TuMblinggyMnasTiCs Designed for students who are ready to get their legs moving Gross Motor Skills, handeye coordination, and basic movements will be covered with games, props, and most of all DANCE Dancers must be 3 years old and toilet trained. Ballet shoes required. Recital May 20, recital fee due February. 2 2 yrs Instructor Maggie Osgood Nicholls Jan 4 May 16 Wed 315 350pm Tuition 230 With Member Discount 180 Explore movement and flexibility in a

dANcE GyMNASTIcS dANcE GyMNASTIcS 1sT2nd gRade JaZZHip Hop CoMbo 3Rd5TH gRade JaZZHip Hop CoMbo 5 This Hip Hop class is open to all students with or without prior dance experience. It provides a structured method of learning various Hip Hop routines in a funfilled class environment Students must wear dance attire. Tan jazz shoes required. Recital May 20, recital fee due Feb. Instructor Maggie Osgood Nicholls Jan 2 May 14 Mon 415 500pm Tuition 275 With Member Discount 230 Students build on

yOuTh SpORTS yOuTh SpORTS youTH baskeTball The JCC offers a variety of youth basketball programs throughout the year for children of all ages and levels of play. youTH soCCeR The JCC offers soccer programs for children from 3 years old through 4th grade all based on high quality, consistent coaching using age appropriate equipment in a positive, nurturing environment. skill buildeRs baskeTball aCadeMy The JCC Skill Builders Basketball Academy offers high quality instruction from experienced,

yOuTh SpORTS youTH baseball kaRaTe The JCC youth baseball programs feature an emphasis on high quality instruction led by trained staff utilizing age appropriate equipment in a positive, nurturing environment. Detailed information will be available at jcckc.org by February 1. Baseball programs run mid May mid July and will include BlastBall BlastBall teaches all five basic skills of baseball and softball hitting, throwing, catching, running and fielding in a fun, fast action packed format. T

yOuTh SpORTS FunaTiCs spoRTs Classes Enrichment class combining sports skills, motor skill development and FUN. Classes are offered in monthly sessions. Children in CDC and HBHA are picked up and brought to the gym and then returned to CDCAKK as necessary. baskeTball January, February soCCeR March, April, May 34 year olds Jan 11 Feb 1 Feb 829 Mar 728 Apr 425 May 223 45 year olds Jan 11 Feb 1 Feb 829 Mar 728 Apr 425 May 223 Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed 130 2pm 130 2pm 130 2pm

yOuTh AquATIcS pResCHool 1 Basic introduction to the water for children who have had very little or no experience in the water. 2 5 yrs Instructor Staff Jan 5 Feb 23 Thur 600 630pm Jan 8 Mar 4 Sun 130 200pm Mar 1 May 3 Thur 600 630pm Mar 11 May 13 Sun 130 200pm May 10 Jun 28 Thur 600 630pm Jun 3 Jul 29 Sun 130 200pm Jun 5 Jul 31 Tue 600 630pm Tuition 96 With Member Discount 64 aqua ToTs 1 Parent and child class for children ages 6 months 2 years that serves as a basic introduct

yOuTh AquATIcS level 2 level 5 Students must have successfully completed or demonstrate Level 1 skills. New skills will be performed without support. See skills checklist for learning objectives. 5 12 yrs Instructor Staff Jan 5 Feb 23 Thur 630 700pm Jan 8 Mar 4 Sun 1230 100pm Mar 1 May 3 Thur 630 700pm Mar 11 May 13 Sun 1230 100pm May 10 Jun 28 Thur 630 700pm Jun 3 Jul 29 Sun 1230 100pm Jun 5 Jul 31 Tue 630 700pm Tuition 96 With Member Discount 64 Students must have successfully

yOuTh AquATIcS bsa liFesaving CpRaed pRo TRaining Participants will work on the requirements to earn the Boy Scout Lifesaving Merit Badge, with a registered BSA Merit Badge Counselor. 8 18 yrs Instructor Luke Young Feb 1 Feb 22 Wed 530 7pm Mar 7 Mar 28 Wed 530 7pm Apr 4 Apr 25 Wed 530 7pm Tuition 75 With Member Discount 65 bsa swiMMing Participants will work on the requirements to earn the Boy Scout Lifesaving Merit Badge, with a registered BSA Merit Badge Counselor. 8 18 yrs Instruct

AduLT AquATIcS pRivaTe seMi pRivaTe swiM lessons Do you prefer onetoone instruction or twotoone instruction Does your busy life conflict with group swim lesson times Highly qualified instructors will coordinate with you to schedule private lessons. Call 9133278012 to schedule your lessons today Private Lesson Cost per 30 minute lesson Single Lessons 5 Pack 10 pack 37 172 300 With Member Discount 25 With Member Discount 115 With Member Discount 200 Semi Private Lesson Cost per 30 minute les

AduLT SpORTS adulT baskeTball league Sunday Open Players 16 and older sign up individually and JCC Staff form teams to create parity. Rosters are small and games are played 4 on 4 to maximize playing time for all participants. Referees and scorekeepers are provided for all games. Standings are kept. There is a one time 15 jersey fee. Jerseys may be used for all JCC basketball leagues. Jan 8 Mar 25 Sun 9 am 12pm April 1 May 20 Sun 9 am 12pm No games on 311 Tuition 80Winter Session 65Spring Se

AduLT SpORTS the following classes on the Group exercise schedule and the Water Aerobics schedule are Free with your paid membership schedules including class descriptions, days, times and instructors are available at the Jcc reception desk, member experience desk, and online at jcckc.org. Guest fee 10 Group exercise class descriptions All aerobic classes contain 7 10 minutes warmup, 5 8 minutes cooldown stretching. Participants should work at their own pace during class. Modifications are gi

AduLT FITNESS kinesis 16 yrs up Kinesis is a hot alternative form of personal training emphasizing controlled movements. It enhances strength, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. The classes are guided by a Certified Personal Trainer using stateoftheart equipment. The Kinesis equipment works in multiplane motion patterns in over 500 movements to improve your flexibility and total fitness. With an emphasis on core training, your muscles work together as an integrated unit. For pric

jEwISh LIFE LEARNING ayeka i daily living HiTCHHikeRs guide To THe Through text study and guided discussions in a safe space, this workshop enhances they way you listen to others and relate to the world around you. By applying lessons learned, you will lead a holier, kinder, and more joyful life. Instructor Edna Levy Location JCC Jan 18 Mar 14 Wed 100 230pm No class 125 Instructor David Horesh Location BIAV Jan 18 Mar 7 Wed 700 830pm BOTH CLASSES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Tuition 125 If you ev

jEwISh LIFE LEARNING JewisH peRsonal disCoveRy paRT 1 MelTon yR 1 aM uniT 3 RiTes oF In the first of 2 FEED YOUR MIND sessions, JCC Executive Director Jacob Schreiber leads a textbased discussion of God not as Judge or Father, but as a creative source of life whose power is contained within each of us. Free bring lunchplease rsvp. Instructor Jacob Schreiber Feb 9 Thu 1200 115pm Gain insights into rituals associated with Jewish living and historical events that have molded our identitymarriag

jEwISh LIFE LEARNING Tuesdays wiTH MoRey ku osHeR liFelong leaRning insTiTuTe Digging Through the Cairo Geniza Rabbi Morey Schwartz shares current and often unexpected information and insights gained from the contemporary study of ancient writings found in the Cairo Geniza. Instructor Morey Schwartz Location Village Shalom Mar 6 Apr 3 Tue 830 1000am Tuition 75 Medicine in the Talmud Rabbi Morey Schwartz guides students in a textbased study of Jewish perspectives on the value of human life

hERTAGE cENTER 65 dRaMa CeRaMiCs With over twenty years experience as a drama instructor and director, Marilyn Harrison leads this interactive and fun class. Participants role play and read scripts of creative short plays. New attendees are always welcome. Mon 1100am Conf Rm A Tuition Free Students work with raw clay to create individual works. Cost of class includes the supplies. Sixteen weeks to complete 12 classes. Instructor Patricia Caviar Location Ceramics Room Feb 6 May 21 Mon 1000 11

hERTAGE cENTER 65 exeRCise punCH CaRd pRaCTiCal TRaining FoR bRainbody Purchase a 5, 10 or 20 punch card and utilize it for the Heritage Center exercise classes listed below. Participants no longer need to register for each class session. Just bring your punch card to class and the instructor will take care of the rest. Cards may be purchased at the JCC main reception desk. 5punch 18 10punch 30 20punch 60 Concentrate on specific exercises and games for sharper cognitive functioning that can be

cOMMuNITy pROGRAMMING SAVE DATES AND WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE MUSTSEE EVENTS An AuthorIllustrator Event Honoring the Memory of Gloria Gershun, a librarian, avid reader, and light to the Jewish and general community Author Norton Juster and Illustrator Jules Feiffer present a familyfriendly presentation celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Phantom Tollbooth Saturday, March 3 730 900pm White Theatre This is a FREE event for children at least 8 years of age and their parents. Chil

UM KCs 11 OClock Jazz Band January 21 February 11 26 January 21, 2012 don t miss the rest of the sea son at white theatre S rings An A rn n ith March 4 White Theatre 5801 W. 115th Street Overland Park 9133278054 jcckc.orgboxoffice The Laramie Project And The Laramie Project Ten Years Later April 21 31 June 10, 2012 May 31 June 10 May May 6 July 14 July 14 29, 2012 29

T h e Je w hC is ommun it Gr ea ter Kansas 5801 W. 115th Street, Suite 101 Overland Park, KS 662111800 An official Corporate Sponsor of the Jewish Community Center ity y C en ter Kansas City, MO Permit No. 1332 Register online at jcckc.org of C A summer of excitement, challenges, friends and fun Look for special traditions and new opportunities June 11 August 10 Lots of Variety for campers entering Grades 16 Camp brochures will be available first of February. LOOKING FOR A SUMMER J

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