Let’s Knit Tues., April 4, 18 & 25 |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 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
Savers Donation Drive at 1106 N Arizona Ave, Chandler from 11 am-2 pm. Bring unwanted items to donate. Proceeds benefit Devorah Hadassah. Hadassah.evinfo@cox.net.
Parkinson’s Health & Fitness Day Thurs., April 27 | noon – 1:15 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
A free event open to the community with PWR!CIRCUIT TM classes, Parkinson’s nutrition tips, balance and brain training, healthy snacks, raffle prizes and more. Presented in partnership with Barrow Neurological Institute Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center and Belmont Village Scottsdale. Free, but registration is recommended: membership@vosjcc.org.
Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 3TM Thurs., April 6, 13, 20 & 27 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
This class includes PWR!Moves 1 & 2TM movements for a more advanced workout with instructor-guided exercise stations to improve cardio, strength, agility, coordination and balance. Participants must be able to walk 150 feet on their own with or without a cane or walker. Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Shabbat Rocks! Service & Family Shabbat Dinner at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N Country Club Road, Tucson from 5:30-8 pm. Shabbat dinner at 5:30 pm of kosher chicken and sides (vegetarian upon request). Then an energetic, musical Shabbat service for the whole family at 6:30 pm, featuring the Avanim Rock Band, followed by dessert oneg. All are welcome; please RSVP for the dinner. Dinner is $12/adults, under 13 free. 520-327-4501 or mila@templeemanueltucson.org.
Congregation M’kor Hayim “Thinking About Israel” Friday, April 28th Service 7:00pm at Tucson Hebrew Academy More info: 520-904-1881
Congregation Bet Shalom Think Tank Discussion: “Social & Cultural Trends in Israeli Society Today” Saturday April 29th 12:40 – 2pm Facilitated by Dr. David Graizbord and Rabbi Dr. Howard Schwartz More info: 520-577-1171
Celebrate with your Temple community at our 40th anniversary gala: “40 Years, Better Together.” The evening will include dinner, dancing and a silent auction. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate this milestone for the largest Reform congregation in the Southeast Valley.
The evening will honor the clergy who have served Temple Emanuel since its founding, including Rabbi Marvin Resnikoff (z”l), Rabbi Emeritus David Pinkwasser, and Rabbis Andrew Straus, Dean Shapiro and Jason Bonder. We will recognize the foresight of our founding families and celebrate the strength of our congregation as we came together to support the Ellis family who were targets of a hateful act during Chanukah.
Proceeds will directly support our programming, including our preschool, religious school and adult education; young-adult, empty-nester and senior activities; as well as community and social justice activities.
“The Art of Paying Attention” – Illustrator and writer Beth Surdut displays her nature-inspired illustrations accompanied by true stories.