Family Yoga & PJ Library Story Time
Sun., Jan. 10 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. yoga followed by storytime
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Age-appropriate yoga poses, animated breathing and soothing techniques awaken the inner-child of all participants in this light-hearted class for adults and children ages 5 and up. Open to adults without children and levels are welcome. PJ Library story time immediately follows. Members are free. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 1281 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Sun., Jan. 10 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. yoga followed by storytime
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Age-appropriate yoga poses, animated breathing and soothing techniques awaken the inner-child of all participants in this light-hearted class for adults and children ages 5 and up. Open to adults without children and levels are welcome. PJ Library story time immediately follows. Members are free. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 1281 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Thurs., Jan. 7 – 10-11 a.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
This informative workshop helps middle-age, newly single women to find confidence and begin the next fabulous chapter of their lives. This month focuses on easy DIY home repairs. Presented by Reverse Cinderella and A+ Resumes & Career Coaching. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
The summer JCC Maccabi Games are just around the corner and the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center is forming its team for the 2016 games in St. Louis. Interested parents and teens are invited to an informational meeting on Jan. 11, 6:30-7:15 p.m. at The J.
“We were thrilled that our teams brought home five medals last summer and we cannot wait for this year’s games,” said Alexa Wollach, director of sports and recreation at The J. “We invite parents and teens to come on January 11 and learn about all the amazing things the The JCC Maccabi Games were first held in 1969 and has grown to become the largest annual Jewish teen event in the nation. It is a once-in-a-lifetime Olympic-style experience to compete, collaborate and grow with Jewish teams from around the world. ”
Team Phoenix sports include boys basketball and flag football, girls softball and volleyball, boys and girls basketball, golf, tennis, table tennis, swimming, dance, soccer and track and field. Star reporter positions are also available.
Limited spots are available. For more information and to register for the Jan. 11 meeting, contact The J at 480-483-7121 ext. 1283 or sports@vosjcc.org.
Tues., Jan. 12 – 11 a.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Join Rabbi Levi Levertov for stimulating discussion on Judaism. A collaboration with SOS. For more information and to register, contact Chani at 602.492.7670 or chani@sosaz.org.
Thurs., Jan. 14 – 8:30-10:30 a.m. OR 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Dafna Michaelson Jenet visited one state each week for a year to find ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities. She shares their stories to change the mirror we use to reflect who we are as a society and to inspire others to action. Part of the Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy Power of You Speaker Series in partnership with the Jewish Book Council. $25- includes light refreshment. Registration required by Jan. 12: jewishphoenix.org/thepowerofyou.
Beth Emeth Congregation Sisterhood – Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 11:30 AM – will
be hosting a Luncheon/Game Day
Open to the Public – ALL Men and Women are welcome – PAID RESERVATIONS
ONLY.
Beth Emeth Congregation Sisterhood will be sponsoring a Luncheon/Game Day on
Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 11:30 AM at Beth Emeth Congregation, 13702 West
Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375
If you are bringing a group of people, please let them know and list their names on a
separate sheet.
Menu: Fabulous homemade sandwiches, Coffee, Tea and Dessert.
Cost is $10.00 per person, checks payable to Beth Emeth Sisterhood, attention:
Marilyn Newberg. Reservation deadline is Friday, January 8, 2016. For further
information, and reservations please contact the Beth Emeth Congregation office at
623-584-7210.
Thurs., Jan. 14 – 1-3 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Learn the basics of pole walking with Jayah Faye Paley. Jayah presents hiking, walking and fitness seminars for national and state park associations and trains people of all ages, abilities and with physical conditions such as Parkinson’s, MS, arthritis and peripheral neuropathy. Free. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 1281 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
8:30 am OR 6:30 pm
Dafna Michaelson Jenet took a year to travel to each of the 50 states and Washington, DC, a state a week! She set out to discover and share the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things within their communities. She captured the stories in her book, It Takes a Little Crazy to Make a Difference. Her quest was featured in several news outlets, including CBS Sunday Morning.
On Thurs., Jan. 14, Michaelson Jenet shares her journey and the amazing stories she discovered as part of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Women’s Philanthropy The Power of You speaker series. She seeks to inspire others into action.
“Amongst the incredible stories I gathered of 500 people from all walks of life solving problems and making a difference in their communities, I enjoyed crunching the numbers and discovering that 65% were women,” Michaelson Jenet says. “The impact of women on our communities is undeniable. As I share these stories I love watching the minds of the audience begin to spin with solutions they too can implement in their communities.”
The community is invited to hear this dynamic speaker. Participants can choice from a morning session, 8:30-10:30 a.m. or an evening session, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is $25 and includes light refreshments. A book signing follows the presentation and books are available for sale at the event.
“We’re excited to welcome Dafna to our community; we’re looking forward to hearing her amazing stories of those who make a difference, because that is at the heart of our Women’s Philanthropy as well,” said Robin Loeb, director of Women’s Philanthropy and donor relations. “I am also grateful our speaker series chairs Gail Ober and Suzanne Swift for their passion and dedication to Women’s Philanthropy and its programs.”
The event takes place on the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road.
The Power of You speaker series is presented in partnership with the Jewish Book Council and Women’s Philanthropy sponsors Allstate Appliances and The Healing Path Day Spa. For registration and information, please visit jewishphoenix.org/thepowerofyou.