Calendar

Feb
13
Mon
Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 2TM @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 2TM Mon., Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This class includes PWR!Moves 1TM movements in addition to prone and supine floor exercises. Participants must be able to walk 100 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.

Understanding Dementia & Communication @ Chabad
Feb 13 @ 2:00 pm
Smile On Seniors presents:
Free Seminar for Family & Care Partners
Understanding Dementia & Communication
An interactive discussion by dementia expert,
Lori Nisson, MSW, LCSW.

Monday, February 13th, 
2:00pm
2110 East Lincoln Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Tips to Avoid Arguments
This workshop reviews changes in communication as dementia progresses and the common mistakes that caregivers make leading to arguments. A variety of alternative strategies are introduced and practiced during class so that caregivers can walk away with new techniques to immediately put into place.
Join us for this Free seminar and discussion.
Please RSVP to 602-492-7670 or email chani@sosaz.org.
Historic evening with Anne Frank’s Stepsister @ The Camelback Golf Club
Feb 13 @ 7:00 pm

Eva Schloss will share her experiences as the childhood friend and step sister of Anne Frank, including accounts of the publishing of Anne’s famed diary.

Feb
14
Tue
JEWISH STUDIES LECTURE SERIES AT BETH EMETH CONGREGATION – FEBRUARY @ Beth Emet Congrgation of the West Valley
Feb 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

You are all invited to attend the following classes and bring along your friends and neighbors with you, whether they are of the Jewish faith or not. These mini-courses will comprise of three sessions each, which will be held on Tuesday mornings.

 

FEBRUARY 14, 21, 28, 2017

 

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. The story of Joseph in the Quran and the Torah

 

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Dead Sea Scrolls

 

There will be no fee, but we ask you to sign up for each class by calling the office 623-584-7210, so that we may know how many handouts to prepare.

 

The classes will be taught by Rabbi Leo Abrami, MAHL. (contributed to the Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered, Robert Eisenman and Michael Wise)

“Enlightenment” with Rabbi Israel Becker @ Southwest Torah Institute
Feb 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 1TM @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 1TM Tues., Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This entry-level class features tailored exercises that target motor- and non-motor PD symptoms and improve functional movement. Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.

“Tree of Life” with Esther Becker (Tuesday Night Class) @ Southwest Torah Institute
Feb 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Feb
15
Wed
Creative Aging Classes – Dance @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Feb 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fun, stimulating and exciting classes in the arts for ages 60+. Taught by professional teachers – just $60 for 12 hours of classes.

Single Meet and Mingle
Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm

Single Meet and Mingle with Project Jewish Love at Sapparo, 14344 n Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale at 6 pm. Social gathering for single Jews 40+. Contact admin@projectjewishlove.com or projectjewishlove.com.

Celebration of Heritage Concert Series @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Feb 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Enjoy a selection of talented music by local groups and individuals in a variety of musical genres, while celebrating the

multicultural mosaic of our heritage. Hosted by Roza Simkhovich. 

 

Wednesday, February 15 at 6:30 pm. 

The Arizona Symphonic Winds under the direction of László Veres with a tribute to Jewish American composers Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein and

others.

 

Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30 pm

Cantor Janece E. Cohen along with a choir

will perform a range of Jewish music from

Cantorial to Klezmer to Israeli and Yiddish

Folk Songs

 

Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 pm

Camerata Sonora choir will perform “Shir

Hamidbar”, a musical journey through

time and culture, all centered around the

idea of Jewish identity.

 

Wednesday, May 17th – 7 pm

“Remembering Mr. Cole – A Tribute to Nat

King Cole” featuring Joe Bourne, and The

Trio with pianist/arranger Angelo Versace,

bassist Scott Black and guitarist Matt

Mitchell.

$40/$36 members, $10 Drop in nonmember/$9 member

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