Calendar

Dec
19
Tue
Let’s Knit at the JCC: Sit & Knit @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 19 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Can’t knit?  We’ll teach you!  Every level welcome.

Free

8 Nights, 8 Lights Hanukkah Party @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm

8 Nights, 8 Lights Hanukkah Party at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson at 6 pm. Dress in white to glow bright as part of our glow-in-the-dark celebration! Celebration begins with lighting the hanukkiah (bring your own if you’d like). Enjoy a black light performance, glow sticks, festive food including latkes & donuts, a performance by CAI’s Adult & Youth Choirs led by Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny, play dreidel games and activity stations.
$6.13 per person (all ages) with paid RSVP thru Dec. 12; $13 after and at the door. RSVP at caiaz.org/hanukkah-party-dec-19-2017.

JCC 30-min Motion Cage Workout @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 19 @ 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

Jewish Heritage Night @ Gila River Arena
Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm

Celebrate Jewish Heritage Night with the Arizona Coyotes.

Package includes: lower lever ticket, menorah lighting, Coyotes souvenir, postgame group photo.

Dec
20
Wed
Mahjong at the JCC: Beginner @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 20 @ 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
Dec 20 @ 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!

Jewish Alcoholics & Addicts JACS Support Group @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 20 @ 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.

Newsies @ Phoenix Theatre
Dec 20 @ 7:30 pm

Disney Theatrical’s beloved musical, Newsies, is a terrific show for the whole family! Packed with show-stopping choreography and a Tony® Award winning score, Newsies is an extravagant, high-energy celebration of song and dance!

Dec
21
Thu
JFCS – CREATIVE AGING CLASSES SENIOR CHORUS @ Temple Chai
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am

SENIOR CHORUS –

THURSDAYS – 10 – 11:30 am Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan. 4 & 11 (12 weeks)

Performance Sunday, Jan. 14 Temple Chai 4645 E. Marilyn Road Phoenix, AZ  85032

$80.

Senior Chorus – Join with us as we create a group not only to have fun singing, but also to help “spread sunshine.” This group will build a repertoire of Broadway, Standards, Rock & Roll and more with plans to provide musical joy around the Valley.

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.

Let’s Eat: Mature Mavens Dinner @ TBD
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm

Make new friends as you meet for dinner and socialize.  Dinner is separate checks.  Please contact Bunnye at 602.371.3744 for our current schedule of restaurants and reserve your place!

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