Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 2TM Mon., Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This class includes PWR!Moves 1TM movements in addition to prone and supine floor exercises. Participants must be able to walk 100 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.
Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 1TM Tues., Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28 | 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: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
The Director of Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott, Kevin Nissen, will offer a very informative and helpful presentation and discuss all the emotional and physical benefits that children experience when they attend a summer sleepaway camp. All of your questions about sleepaway camp will be answered. Gifts and door prizes will be given. Every child who attends will also get treated to one free hour of jump time at AZ Air Time. 928-445-2128 or friendlypines.com.
Fun, stimulating and exciting classes in the arts for ages 60+. Taught by professional teachers – just $60 for 12 hours of classes.
This year, we will once again we celebrating all the wonderful things we do and test for at our annual Jewish Genetics Luncheon. As in past years, it will be held on Wednesday February 8th at the JCC from 11:30 to 1:30 and will once again include a delicious lunch, a fabulous array of items on our Raffle Bar, and time to catch up with old and new friends while learning about all we do and accomplish at our Genetics Center. After a satiating lunch, we will feature Rabbi Joe Black from Denver, who will share some personal stories with us. In addition, Rabbi Black is a very entertaining musician, and he will treat us to some of his uplifting music and song. This will be an afternoon not to be missed!
Jewish Genetic Diseases Annual Luncheon at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Rabbi Joe Black will share his personal story and perform his music. $54/person. To register, call 480-668-3347 or jewishgeneticsphx.org.
Cardiac Wellness at The J Wed., Feb. 8 | 5:30-7 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Join Cardiologist Wesley Tyree, MD, and learn how cardiac supplements and lifestyles changes can decrease the risk of cardiac disease. Presented in partnership with Belmont Village Scottsdale and Honor Health. Free, but registration is required: 623.580.5800 or honorhealth.org/events.
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