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JFCS – CREATIVE AGING CLASSES STORY TELLING @ Congregation Beth Israel
Sep 6 @ 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
Sep 6 @ 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.

Gentleman Enjoying Leisure Group at the JCC @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Meet monthly for discussions and fun extracurricular activities.  Adult men welcome.

JCC Jewish Study Group @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 6 @ 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!

It’s Not Just Lunch at the JCC @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Back by popular demand, the It’s Not Just Lunch program.  Great food, speaker and new topics each month.  Enjoy a full kosher lunch and stay for Let’s Talk at 2pm.  Suggested donation: $5

Parkinson’s Hydrorider Aqua Cycling at the JCC @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 6 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

Jump in our heated pool and cycle your way to safe and effective fitness.  This non-impact, 45-minute class improves endurance, strength and flexibility.  Close-toed shoes and a minimum of 3 participants and pre-registration required.  Members: $50 Guests: $65

Let’s Talk at the JCC: Current-Events Discussion Group @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Bill Adler leads a stimulating discussion each month on the events of the week.  Bring your ideas to share with the group.  All-new program format!

Red Rocks Music Festival @ Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
Sep 6 @ 3:00 pm

Sunday, September 3rd, 3:00pm
Dueling Piano Divas, Andria Fennig & Ashley Snavley – “Americana Treasured Masterpieces”. Works by: Barber, Bernstein, Copland, Gershwin and MacDowell

General admission: $25

Wednesday, September 6th, 7:30pm
“World Music”- Balkan & Klezmer Music, including an Arizona premiere by Ante Grgin. Featuring: Nikola Djurica, clarinet, David Ehrlich and Anna Kazepides, violins, Nokuthula Ngwenyama, viola and Jan Simiz, cello.

General admission: $25

Thursday, September 7th, 7:30pm
“Classical Jewels” – Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A major, K.581 and Schubert Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 – “Trout” David Ehrlich, Anna Kazepides – violins, Nokuthula Ngwenyama – viola, Jan Simiz – cello, Michael Kazepides – double bass, Teresa Ehrlich – piano, Nikola Djurica – clarinet.

General admission: $25

Sunday, September 17th, 3:00pm
“Tempest to the Silver Age” – Pianist, Mikhail Yanovitsky. Works by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Scriabin.

General admission: $25

Sunset Yoga at the JCC @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a beautiful yoga practice as we enjoy the Arizona sunset.  Classes held outside.  Dress appropriately and bring water.  Free for members.

Jewish Alcoholics & Addicts JACS Support Group @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

This group provides hope, strength and support for Jewish alcoholics and addicts, as well as their families and friends. All are welcome-affiliated (from reform to orthodox) or unaffiliated-with Judaism; connected or alienated.  Spouses and children of addicts, parents dealing with the pain of their loved one’s addiction, and addicts who are struggling or celebrating sobriety from across the spectrum of Jewish life come together to create a strong spirit of unity.

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