Calendar

Jan
7
Thu
Easy Home Repair for Seniors @ VOSJCC
Jan 7 @ 10:00 am

Let’s Be Strong & Single – Easy Home Repair
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.

Jan
8
Fri
Downtown Shabbat Phoenix @ Beth Hebrew Synagogue
Jan 8 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon, the Armon Bizman Band (members of the indie-rock band Sun Bones) featuring Sam Golden, and soloist Lindsey O’Shea share the joy of Shabbat at the historic Beth Hebrew Synagogue at 333 East Portland St. in the first service at that synagogue in nearly 40 years. The oneg Shabbat will feature food from Crescent Ballroom/Cocina 10. The service is free and open to the entire community

Jan
10
Sun
Pickup Basketball @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Jan 10 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

Sundays, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Early Play: 7:30-10 a.m. & Late Play: 9 a.m. – noon
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
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; $10 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 1283 or sports@vosjcc.org.

Family Fitness & Fun Fair @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Jan 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm


Sun., Jan. 10 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC
– 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254

Get a healthy start for 2016 with a day of fitness and family fun. Fitness demonstrations, fun activities for the kids, 10% off youth sports and special one-day-only 20% off person training, nutrition and Pilates packages. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 1290 or membership@vosjcc.org.

Family Yoga & PJ Library Story Time @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Jan 10 @ 12:30 pm

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.

 

Family Yoga & PJ Library Story Time @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Jan 10 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm


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.

Passages Lecture Series – Gil Troy, PhD
Jan 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Jan
11
Mon
Let’s Be Strong & Single – Easy Home Repair @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am


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.

Maccabi Games information meeting @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Jan 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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.

Jan
12
Tue
Discussion with the Rabbi (Seniors) @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community
Jan 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm


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.

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