Calendar

Oct
24
Tue
JCC 30-min Motion Cage Workout @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Get results fast with this rapid fat-loss program using interval training and our state-of-the-art Motion Cage!  Our professional staff lead you through fun and challenging exercises that spike your heart rate and help you reach your excess post-oxygen consumption in just 30 minutes.  Members: $99/month

Oct
25
Wed
Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden
Oct 25 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Fall Butterfly Exhibit (Sept 30-Nov 19). 9:30am-5pm. Included with admission: $24.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-17, ages 3 & under free. Butterflies and other beneficial insects join together for this fun new exhibit. From pollinators to predators, insects have amazing powers and play a variety of roles in the desert. Become a plant protector to support and help protect these beneficial insects. Join us every Saturday from Oct. 7 to Nov. 18, for family activities from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities change weekly and include Meet the Caterpillars, Garden Walks with a butterfly expert or learning about milkweed and the Great Milkweed Grow Out. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 480-941-1225 or dbg.org.

JFCS – CREATIVE AGING CLASSES STORY TELLING @ Congregation Beth Israel
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am

Classes for 60+

STORY TELLING WEDNESDAYS – 10 am-noon Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 (8 weeks)

Congregation Beth Israel 10460 N. 56th St. Paradise Valley, AZ  85253

$60.

Story Telling is all the rage. Learn writing and performance skills from Kim Porter, who has been writing and teaching Story Telling for nearly 10 years and was named New Times Story Teller of the Year.

JFCS – CREATIVE AGING CLASSES – VOICE @ Temple Chai
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am

Classes for 60+

WEDNESDAYS – 10 am – noon Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 (8 weeks) Temple Chai 4645 E. Marilyn Road Phoenix, AZ 85032

$60.

TEACHER:  Dan Kurek, who has an extensive background in opera performance himself, and who has served as musical director for theatres throughout the Valley, as well as being the choir director at Temple Chai for 8 years.

Mahjong at the JCC: Beginner @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Learn to play Mahjong!  Mahjong cards must be purchased before the first session.

Members: $75 Guests: $100

JCC Jewish Study Group @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Oct 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Nosh & Knowledge

Explore a variety of non-political Jewish topics, including people, history, current events, laws, culture, humor, food and Israel.  Each participant reads a section of a select article which is followed by spirited discussion.  No extensive knowledge of Judaism is required.  So, join the group and enjoy a little learning while making some new friends.  To ensure all group members have the opportunity to express themselves, the group is limited to 40 participants.  Register today!

Parkinson’s Hydrorider Aqua Cycling @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

Jump in our heated pool and cycle your way to safe and effective fitness.  Close-toed shoes and pre-registration required.  Members: $50 Guests: $65

Girly Girlz Club @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Oct 25 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Every Girly Girlz’s (and boys’) dream come true!  We will decorate our own fashion, get glammed up, learn hair twists, practice etiquette, make our own jewelry and more!  Be a part of the girliest club on earth!  Limited to 12 spots.  Members: $50 Guests: $75  Ages Kindergarten through Third Grade

Identifying, Investigating and Preventing Bias Crime @ Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm

Join the NowGen Men’s Club and Detective Kevin Ham of the Phoenix Police Department for an interesting and informative discussion regarding the prevention of and response to bias crimes (also known as “hate crimes”).

Free – Snacks Provided – Dietary Laws Observed

RSVP below by Monday, October 23

Oct
26
Thu
Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden
Oct 26 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Fall Butterfly Exhibit (Sept 30-Nov 19). 9:30am-5pm. Included with admission: $24.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-17, ages 3 & under free. Butterflies and other beneficial insects join together for this fun new exhibit. From pollinators to predators, insects have amazing powers and play a variety of roles in the desert. Become a plant protector to support and help protect these beneficial insects. Join us every Saturday from Oct. 7 to Nov. 18, for family activities from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities change weekly and include Meet the Caterpillars, Garden Walks with a butterfly expert or learning about milkweed and the Great Milkweed Grow Out. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 480-941-1225 or dbg.org.

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