This class includes PWR!Moves 1 & 2TM movements for a more advanced workout with instructor-guided exercise stations to improve cardio, strength, agility, coordination and balance. Participants must be able to walk 150 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.
Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, Chief of Health Innovations at Canyon Ranch, and Distinguished Professor at the University of Arizona will be speaking on “The Challenge of Brain Health in War and Peace,” as part of the 2017 Mel Sherman Institute on Mental Health lectures series hosted by JFCS of Southern Arizona.
A decorated combat veteran and police officer, trauma surgeon, professor of medicine, and public health advocate, Dr. Carmona will discuss the responsibility of caring for our military service members with war-related physical and psychological brain injuries as well as the challenges of dementia in an aging population.
Seating is limited. Please register by phone (520) 209-2435, or online:
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!
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 National Fund (JNF) will host its JNFuture Fall Fest on Thursday, November 16, 2017 beginning at 6:30 pm on the rooftop of the Liv North Scottsdale (15509 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85234).
The event is being held for current JNFuture members and young professionals new to Jewish National Fund to enable them to meet the JNFuture Phoenix Board, enjoy food and drinks, showcase the success of JNF’s work in Israel, and to share details about upcoming JNF trips and missions to Israel. The evening will also provide participants with information and opportunities on how to get involved with Jewish National Fund’s work for the land and people of Israel. In addition, there will be a raffle for JNFuture members, offering the chance to win two tickets to Shabbat in the Desert.
To RSVP for this event, please contact Leila Nouri at lnouri@ jnf.org. For more information about this event or how to get involved with Jewish National Fund, please contact Leila Mikal, JNFuture Campaign Executive, at lmikal@jnf.org, or call 480.477.8100 x987.
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!
Join us every Friday morning for a fun and interactive, parent-child class at Temple Kol Ami’s Early Childhood Center. Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat is a wonderful opportunity for parents and tots to have fun and spend quality time together in a warm Jewish environment.
Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat is open to all moms and their children ages infant to 2 years.
More than just a play group or social event, this teacher-led class offers a wealth of opportunities for moms to connect and share experiences with each other while their children learn and grow.
Typical Mommy & Me activities include:
- Jewish themes & songs
- Music & movement
- Arts & crafts
- Interactive, developmentally-appropriate Tot Shabbat
Come meet other moms while kids learn about group dynamics and prepare for pre-school.
Mommy & Me classes are just $5 per class (or $35 for a 10 class pass) for Temple Kol Ami members.
Non-members pay $10 per class (or $75 for a 10 class pass).
For registration or more information, please contact Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center at 480-951-5825. You may also feel free to email tkaecc@templekolami.org.
About the Teacher: Highly-experienced educator Rachel Schneider (our Rabbi’s wife!) leads Mommy & Me each week. Rachel has been teaching for nearly 20 years. She has taught preschool through 12th grade, most recently at Pardes in Scottsdale. She holds two master’s degrees: one from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and one from the University of Southern California. Rachel and her husband, Rabbi Jeremy Schneider, have four children ages 8, 6, 2, and 4 months old.
Fall Butterfly Exhibit (Sept 30-Nov 19). 9:30am-5pm. Included with admission: $24.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-17, ages 3 & under free. Butterflies and other beneficial insects join together for this fun new exhibit. From pollinators to predators, insects have amazing powers and play a variety of roles in the desert. Become a plant protector to support and help protect these beneficial insects. Join us every Saturday from Oct. 7 to Nov. 18, for family activities from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities change weekly and include Meet the Caterpillars, Garden Walks with a butterfly expert or learning about milkweed and the Great Milkweed Grow Out. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 480-941-1225 or dbg.org.
The 21st Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour, which takes place from 10 am to 5 pm during the last two weekends of November (Nov. 17-19 and Nov. 24-26). A signature event of the non-profit Sonoran Arts League, the free, self-guided tour features 44 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale.
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!