The Valley of the Sun JCC offers the community four free yoga classes on June 21 to celebrate the International Day of Yoga.
“Yoga has so many benefits for both the mind and body that we wanted to take this opportunity to invite the community to experience it at no cost,” said Denise Krater, fitness director. “Regular yoga practice improves strength, balance and flexibility while releasing tension and stress.”
The J’s yoga offerings on June 21 include:
9:30 am: Yoga Flow – flowing movements paired with breath to release mind and body
11 am: Restorative Yoga – uses blankets and bolsters rejuvenate the body
Noon: Gentle Yoga – gentle postures strengthen core and increase flexibility. Great for beginners
6 pm: Power Yoga – Challenging poses increase strength and stamina
The classes are free and open to the community.
Participants should wear comfortable clothes and bring water.
Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., children ages 4‒12 and their families are invited to learn the stories of the Western trailblazers by charting the trail of Lewis and Clark, crafting a personal journal to take home and learning about families of the Old West. Storytelling by living history interpreter Michelle Martin will take place at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the theater. Cost: $5 per person. Free to museum members. All children must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP recommended; call 480-686-9539 ext. 212 or email education@scottsdalemuseumwest.org with the subject line “Summer Program RSVP.”
Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28 – 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. No reservations required. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
The Talmud is an extensive compilation of teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis over the centuries, covering matters of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, customs, and more. We are currently studying Tractate Megillah. Learn about the law and lore in the Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into living Judaism. Open to all. No charge to attend.
(no camp June 13 & July 4)
All children 2- to 6-years-old are welcome! Enjoy water play, creative movement, stories, playground time, singing with a music specialist, arts & crafts, and weekly guests (with wildlife, music, instruments, theatre, movement, puppets and more).
Secure facility with modern, park-like shaded playground. Snacks provided.
M-F; Full days 9:00am – 3:00pm; Half days 9:00am – 12:30pm. Before/After Care 8:00-9:00am and/or 3:00-4:00pm daily for $6 per child, per hour.
See form for pricing; call for space availability.
An Evening with Reserve Colonel Danny Tirza, The Architect of Israel’s Security Barrier
Facing an endless stream of terror attacks during the early 2000s, Israel turned to Col. Dr. Danny Tirza to design a barrier to protect the Jewish State.
Learn firsthand from Dr. Tirza why the barrier was necessary for Israel to protect her citizens.
(no camp June 13 & July 4)
All children 2- to 6-years-old are welcome! Enjoy water play, creative movement, stories, playground time, singing with a music specialist, arts & crafts, and weekly guests (with wildlife, music, instruments, theatre, movement, puppets and more).
Secure facility with modern, park-like shaded playground. Snacks provided.
M-F; Full days 9:00am – 3:00pm; Half days 9:00am – 12:30pm. Before/After Care 8:00-9:00am and/or 3:00-4:00pm daily for $6 per child, per hour.
See form for pricing; call for space availability.
Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., children ages 4‒12 and their families are invited to learn the stories of the Western trailblazers by charting the trail of Lewis and Clark, crafting a personal journal to take home and learning about families of the Old West. Storytelling by living history interpreter Michelle Martin will take place at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the theater. Cost: $5 per person. Free to museum members. All children must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP recommended; call 480-686-9539 ext. 212 or email education@scottsdalemuseumwest.org with the subject line “Summer Program RSVP.”
Join Chief Curator Tricia Loscher as she discusses the compelling career of contemporary Blackfeet Indian artist Lone Wolf (Hart M. Schultz; 1883-1970), whose artwork bridged the diverse cultures of the Old and New West. The presentation will examine Lone Wolf’s significant role in capturing the accounts of the individuals and events that shaped the American frontier during the first half of the 20th century. Question-and-answer session to follow.
(no camp June 13 & July 4)
All children 2- to 6-years-old are welcome! Enjoy water play, creative movement, stories, playground time, singing with a music specialist, arts & crafts, and weekly guests (with wildlife, music, instruments, theatre, movement, puppets and more).
Secure facility with modern, park-like shaded playground. Snacks provided.
M-F; Full days 9:00am – 3:00pm; Half days 9:00am – 12:30pm. Before/After Care 8:00-9:00am and/or 3:00-4:00pm daily for $6 per child, per hour.
See form for pricing; call for space availability.