First of all, hand drumming is good for you, just ask any occupational therapist. It’s also a great way to be social, and it’s fun, and challenging. In this class, we will be learning how to play west african and caribbean rhythms, In order to play these rhythms, we will also have to learn the three basic sounds that a hand drum makes: open tone, slap, and bass tone. Primarily, we will be playing conga drums, as well as bell, shekere, low drums, blocks and claves. Playing together is the real magic, of course…..and we will do a lot of that.
$30 rental fee for conga drum due on the first day of class. Student will have that drum for the duration of the class.
Instructor: George Rowe
Back by popular demand, great food, speaker and new topics each month. Topic this month: Finances. Enjoy a full kosher lunch and stay for the current events discussion at 2pm. Suggested donation: $5. For information contact Chani at 602.492.7670 or chani@sosaz.org.
A fun-filled stationary cycle workout to music that awakens areas of the brain effected by PD while strengthening the lower body and improving motor skills. Participants must be able to walk 150 feet on their own with or without a cane or walker, get up and down from the floor on their own with or without the use of a chair, get on and off equipment independently and follow group instructions independently. Please arrive 10 min early to prepare on the bike. Members: Free; Guests: $8; or $50 for 10 classes. Information and registration: 480.481.7015 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Play mah jongg with all levels of players. Everyone is welcome. Bring your 2018 Mah Jongg League card and a set if you have one. Snacks are provided. Contact Alicia at 602.944.3359 ext. 113 or amoskowitz@bethelphoenix.com for more information.
Bill Adler leads stimulating discussion each month on current events. Bring your ideas to share with the group. Free. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
We all dine out occasionally, so come and dine with us at the Wildflower Bread Company at the Chandler Mall and a portion of your bill with be donated to Hadassah.
Have you hit a wall in your playing? Trapped in the first 3 frets of the guitar? This class will break you out of that, and have you playing lead and rhythm guitar all over the neck. Class will be blues heavy, with it being understood that jazz, rock and country can be approached in much the same way. Movable chords, pentatonic scales and the ability to use them are still some of the most important tools in a guitar player’s tool case.
Instructor: George Rowe
Join us for a new free EVJCC workshop for adults that explores ways to enhance your Jewish cultural connection through music, food and hands-on activities that boost your understanding of each month’s topic. Taught by Andre Ivory, EVJCC program director.
The Oct. 3 topic is “Shabbat: The Difference Between Holiness and Everything Else.”
Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein’s breakout musical comes to life onstage at Phoenix Theatre. When Tony falls for Maria, it seems like love could conquer all…until their rival gangs go to war. They’ll risk everything to be together, and they may have to.