Calendar

Dec
13
Sun
Pickup Basketball (Ages 18+) @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 13 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

The J has pickup basketball games Sunday mornings for ages 18+. Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup. See you on the court! Free to J Members, for non-members: $10. Information and registration: (490) 483-7121 ext 1283 or sports@vosjcc.org. Please note early play 7:30am- 9:00am and late play: 9:00am-12:00pm.

Shabbat Morning Services 101 @ Beth El Congregation
Dec 13 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am

Do you have a Simcha coming up or just need a refresher on the basics of Shabbat morning services? Join Rabbi Lavinsky to learn about Shaharit, Musaf, the triennial Torah Reading, Torah and Haftarah readings, how many and who are called up to the Torah, how to take an Aliyah, how non-Jews may participate, head coverings, tallit, and when to sit, stand, or bow. There are no prerequisites, and Hebrew reading skills are not required. This class is conveniently scheduled during religious school hours, and there is no charge. Bring your friends and family. For more information, please contact Alicia at 602.944.3359 ext. 113 or amoskowitz@bethelphoenix.com.

Instructional Pickleball Clinic @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing racquet sports in the country.  It’s easy and fun for beginners, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game for experience players. All ages and skill levels welcome. Free. For more information, contact (480) 483- 7121 ext. 1290.

Theatre Artists Studio: Cinderella @ Theatre Artists Studio
Dec 13 @ 2:00 pm

Theatre Artists Studio presents Cinderella.

A fresh new take on the fairytale favorite, this delightful new musical offers a rollicking good time for the whole family. Both Cinderella and Prince Bobby only want to dance – specifically TAP dance in a show! While his parents want him to find a wife, Bobby uses the “ball” as an audition to find a dancing partner. Join our tap-dancing Cinderella and her Prince; their Dance Instructor/Fairy Godmother, Madam Tatyana; the suave and debonair Armando and the rest of the zany cast for this fast-paced and fun musical romp. With numbers like I Just Wanna Dance, I Can Do Anything, Practice Makes Perfect and The Show Must Go on, you’ll be humming and toe-tapping all the way home.

Greatest Hanukkah on Earth!XVII – Making Miracles @ Temple Emanu-El
Dec 13 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Celebrate the miracle of lights with the torch lighting of our giant menorah, then a Hanukkah spectacular with music, songs, dance, skits, hilarious parodies, stories and more. For the finale we all light our own menorahs together. The Greatest Hanukkah on Earth! show is free and open to all. Following, the Temple Men’s Club caters a scrumptious kosher Hanukkah dinner with brisket and latkes, salads and desserts. Dinner of $25 for Temple members, $29 for non-members, $8 for kids 4-12, free for kids 3 & under; prepaid reservations required.

Dec
14
Mon
Let’s Get Healthy- Skin Cancer Awareness @ The Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Learn how to prevent skin cancer and what warning signs to look for. Includes a free skin cancer assessment. Presented by Mobile Skin Cancer Specialists, Dr. Edward Carrington and DC Professional Services & Consultants. Registration required: (480) 483-7121 ext.1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org

Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Mah Jongg Game
Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

OCTOBER 12 — NOVEMBER 9 — DECEMBER 14

The Monday Mah Jongg Game begins in October and meets the 2nd Monday of each month from 1 p.m. until 3:3o p.m.  Each player plays on her own and everyone changes tables during the afternoon.  For cost and location, contact Linda at perlmanlinda@q.com or 602.996.6341.

The Classic Mah Jongg League features an opening party, closing party, and prizes.  Players set up their own time to play monthly.  For cost, location and additional information, contact Stacy at stacyz11@yahoo.com or 480.284.0003.

Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Mah Jongg Group
Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

The Classic Mah Jongg League features an opening party, closing party and prizes.  Players set up their own time to play monthly.  For cost, location and additional information, contact Stacy at stacyz11@yahoo.com or 480.284.0003.

The Monday game meets the 2nd Monday of each month.  Each player plays on her own, and everyone changes tables during the afternoon.  For cost and location, contact Linda at perlmanlinda@q.com or 602.996.6341.

Dec
15
Tue
Let’s Design (Seniors) @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Learn everything about interior design from Bonnee Gruber IDS, IFDA. Topics change every month. Participants are encouraged to bring photos and floor plans. For more information, contact Harriet at (480) 483-7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org

 

 

Latkes, Vodkas, and Startups: A Chai-Tech Chanukah Celebration @ Uber Phoenix
Dec 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professional Groups’ Chai Tech for Chanukah celebration! Jewish engineering and technology professionals enjoy networking and a panel discussion regarding startups. Includes appetizers and cocktails. $18 per person. RSVP by December 8th at jewishphoenix.org

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