Schmooze & Pastry with Chani at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 11 am-noon. Enjoy homemade pastries and stimulating conversation with Chani. A collaboration with Smile On Seniors. Contact Chani at 602-492-7670 or chani@sosaz.org.
Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 1TM
Tues., Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 | noon – 1 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
This entry-level class features tailored exercises that target motor- and non-motor PD symptoms and improve functional movement. Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7015 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Let’s Knit |Sit & Knit Tues., Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 |1:30-3:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. No reservations required. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
Marty Brounstein is the author of Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust. He brings a true interfaith story of courage, compassion, and rescue about a Christian couple in the Netherlands named Frans and Mien Wijnakker who, despite much risk and danger, saved the lives of over two dozen Jews during the Holocaust and World War II. Marty also has a meaningful personal connection to this story and its heroes, which he reveals in his engaging storytelling presentation.
JANUARY 24th – MARCH 10th SPEAKING SERIES IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN ARIZONA
Jan. 24 AT 7 pm
Rhodes Junior High School
1860 S. Longmore, MESA, AZ 85202 -contact Gloria Chavez (480)472-2395
Jan. 25 at 12:30 pm
ARIZONA DEPT. OF EDUCATION
Workshop: The Power of Storytelling. $40 to register – BOOK INCLUDED
3300 North Central Avenue, PHOENIX 85012
Contact: Teresa DePadre Buri (602)542-4734
Jan. 29 at 11:30 am
CO-HOSTED BY CONGREGATION MERKAZ HA-LYR AND SHADOW ROCK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
at Shadow Rock Church
12861 North 8th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85029 Contact: Denise Kaye (602)708-8626
Feb. 8 at 6:30 pm
Valley Presbyterian Church, Encore University Program
6947 E. MCDONALD DRIVE
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ 85253 Contact: Becky Bennett (480)991-6424 x 165
Feb. 22 at 6:30 pm
TEMPLE EMANUEL (8th grade and parents, OPEN to community)
5801 S. Rural Road, TEMPE, 85283. Contact: Rabbi Jason Bonder (480)838-1414
Feb. 28 at 6 pm
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH
201 N. Picacho Street, CASA GRANDE, 85122 Contact: Lynn Wilson (520)350-6810
March 9 at 7 pm
ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY -Cutler & Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
122 East Culver Street, PHOENIX 85004 Contact: Larry Bell (602)241-7870
March 10, 6:30 pm DINNER, 7:15 pm PRESENTATION
FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
5230 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253 Contact Pastor Keith Matney (480)949-0901
Fun, stimulating and exciting classes in the arts for ages 60+. Taught by professional teachers – just $60 for 12 hours of classes.
Marty Brounstein is the author of Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust. He brings a true interfaith story of courage, compassion, and rescue about a Christian couple in the Netherlands named Frans and Mien Wijnakker who, despite much risk and danger, saved the lives of over two dozen Jews during the Holocaust and World War II. Marty also has a meaningful personal connection to this story and its heroes, which he reveals in his engaging storytelling presentation.
JANUARY 24th – MARCH 10th SPEAKING SERIES IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN ARIZONA
Jan. 24 AT 7 pm
Rhodes Junior High School
1860 S. Longmore, MESA, AZ 85202 -contact Gloria Chavez (480)472-2395
Jan. 25 at 12:30 pm
ARIZONA DEPT. OF EDUCATION
Workshop: The Power of Storytelling. $40 to register – BOOK INCLUDED
3300 North Central Avenue, PHOENIX 85012
Contact: Teresa DePadre Buri (602)542-4734
Jan. 29 at 11:30 am
CO-HOSTED BY CONGREGATION MERKAZ HA-LYR AND SHADOW ROCK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
at Shadow Rock Church
12861 North 8th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85029 Contact: Denise Kaye (602)708-8626
Feb. 8 at 6:30 pm
Valley Presbyterian Church, Encore University Program
6947 E. MCDONALD DRIVE
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ 85253 Contact: Becky Bennett (480)991-6424 x 165
Feb. 22 at 6:30 pm
TEMPLE EMANUEL (8th grade and parents, OPEN to community)
5801 S. Rural Road, TEMPE, 85283. Contact: Rabbi Jason Bonder (480)838-1414
Feb. 28 at 6 pm
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH
201 N. Picacho Street, CASA GRANDE, 85122 Contact: Lynn Wilson (520)350-6810
March 9 at 7 pm
ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY -Cutler & Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
122 East Culver Street, PHOENIX 85004 Contact: Larry Bell (602)241-7870
March 10, 6:30 pm DINNER, 7:15 pm PRESENTATION
FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
5230 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253 Contact Pastor Keith Matney (480)949-0901
TRADITION! It has been a 50-year tradition at ATC to bring you the best and most vibrant professional theatre Arizona has to offer. Our Golden Anniversary season will feature an epic production of the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof. Join us for this richly heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring such Broadway classics as “To Life,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” this uplifting 50th Anniversary Celebration production raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!
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