The book selection is Thirteen Days in September by Lawrence Wright, with moderator Lily Brull. Book discussions are held once a month and are open to everyone. We discuss selected books by Jewish authors or with Jewish content, and share our experiences, reactions, and ideas. Moderators facilitate each discussion.
Pickup Basketball Sundays, April 3, 10 and 17 no play on April 24 Early Play: 7:30-10 a.m. & Late Play: 9 a.m. – noon Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 The J has pickup basketball games Sunday mornings for ages 18+. Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup. See you on the court! Free to J members; $10 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 7016 or sports@vosjcc.org.
Free Outdoor Yoga @ lululemon Sun., April 3, 10, 17 and 24 Scottsdale Quarter Courtyard – 15257 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Join The J for a morning of exhilarating yoga in partnership with lululemon at the Scottsdale Quarter. Enjoy the beautiful spring weather! Free! Just wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat and water bottle. For more information, contact 480.483.7121 ext. 7015 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Family Yoga & PJ Library Story Time Sun., April 3 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. yoga followed by storytime Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Age-appropriate yoga poses, animated breathing and soothing techniques awaken the inner-child of all participants in this light-hearted class for adults and children ages 5 and up. Open to adults without children and all levels are welcome. PJ Library story time immediately follows. Members are free. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 7015 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Come to the 1st Annual Information Fair for Seniors, Families, and Friends. presented by Select Care Managers, in conjunction with the Senior Task Force, at Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging on April 3. Find answers to your questions about making relevant decisions regarding life changes, financial and legal information, and services and agencies that can connect you with Jewish resources that will lead to aging with grace. Pre-registration encouraged.
A new calendar of events including social functions, cultural activities and entertainment is now available for Jewish singles ages 40 and up.
April begins with a dinner and theater event April 3 at the Arizona Center and the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. It will start with a dinner at Corner Bakery Café in the Arizona Center, followed by Arizona Theatre Company’s performance of John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” at the Herberger. Attendees may go to the dinner, the performance or both. There will be special ticket prices for the performance.
For complete details on this event and other upcoming events, contact singles@centurylink.net.
Crystal Bridge – Supervised Play Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25 – 9-11:30 a.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Supervised-bid play and learn with ACBL-accredited teacher and certified director Maddy Bloom. Earn master points in a friendly atmosphere. Games include mini-lesson, light refreshments and incentives for returning players. $10 per player. For information and reservations, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
It’s Not Just Lunch Mon., April 4 – Noon Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Join us for an informative lunch and learn how to prevent fall and making your home safer. Enjoy a full kosher lunch. $5 suggested donation. A collaboration with SOS. For more information and to register, contact Chani at 602.492.7670 or chani@sosaz.org.
Crystal Bridge – Duplicate Games Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25 – 12:15 p.m. mini-lesson & 12:30 p.m. play Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Regular sanctioned ACBL duplicate games for players with less than 500 master points. Led by ACBL-certified director Maddy Bloom. Enjoy light refreshments and a friendly atmosphere. $9 per player. For information and reservations, contact Harriet at 480.481.7030 ext. 7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.