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UA Hillel Annual Benefit: An Evening with The Capitol Steps! @ The Fox Tucson Theatre

Feb 27 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Join UA Hillel for an Evening with The Capitol Steps!

The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.

The group was born in December, 1981 when some staffers for Senator Charles Percy were planning entertainment for a Christmas party. Their first idea was to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn’t find three wise men or a virgin. So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day, and they created song parodies & skits which conveyed a special brand of satirical humor. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom (“Don’t quit your day job!”), and although not all of the current members of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of eighteen Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience.

Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded over 30 albums, including their latest, Mock the Vote. They’ve been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard twice a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials.

Feb

28

Sun

Pickup Basketball @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center

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Feb 28 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

Pickup Basketball
Sundays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28
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.

Yoga Immersion @ Tucson J

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Feb 28 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Yoga Training Program with Joseph Lauricella, ERYT 500

Yoga Immersion-“The Yoga Practice”
Journey into the wonderful world of yoga! This program is designed to educate while transforming body and mind. Build a solid foundation for your personal practice and create a powerful shift in your life. Completion of this 4 week intensive allows students to put these 40 hours of training towards becoming a nationally Registered Yoga Teacher.
February 20 – March 13
Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm
$450/$395 members

Yoga Instructors are Welcome!
Go to www.TucsonJCC.org to sign up
Or call 520-299-3000 x 251 if you have questions.

NowGen 2016 Kickoff @ Windgate Ranch

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Feb 28 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix NowGen program for a kid-and-dog-friendly event to kick off the 2016 program year. Open to young adults ages 22-45, their family and friends. Kosher brunch buffet, games, music, activities for the kids and much more! Free, but registration required: jewishphoenix.org/nowgen.

Self-Defense @ Valley of the Sun JCC

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Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Self-Defense
Sun., Feb. 28 – Noon – 2 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254

Learn basic self-defense and fundamental safety tips. Minimum age: 13. Members: $30 | Non-Members: $40. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 1281 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.

Feb

29

Mon

Seniors: Crystal Bridge- Duplicate Games @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center

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Feb 29 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Crystal Bridge – Duplicate Games
Mondays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 – Noon-3:30 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Regular sanctioned ACBL duplicate games for players with less than 500 master points. Led by ACBL-certified director Maddy Bloom. Enjoy light refreshments and a friendly atmosphere. $9 per player. For information and reservations, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

JAC Comedy Night @ Hilton Scottsdale Resort

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Feb 29 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Jewish Arizonans on Campus (JAC) for a night full of laughs with comedian Dan Naturman. We will be honoring community leaders Dr. Nathan and Judy Laufer for their steadfast commitment to Jewish education and JAC programing. All proceeds from the event support JAC and J-LIVE programs!

6:30pm – Dessert Reception
7:30pm- Program

$54 per ticket
$25 student rate
Sign up today at www.myjac.org/comedy

Mar

1

Tue

Seniors: Let’s Move On- Exploring Relocation & Transition @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center

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Mar 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Let’s Move On – Exploring Relocation & Transition
Tues., March 1 – Noon-1:30 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
This informative, two-part discussion covers the financial and care options to consider when moving into a senior living community. Sponsored by Atria Senior Living and James Wexler Realty Group. Free. Reservations recommended. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org. Includes complimentary kosher lunch.

Seniors: Let’s Knit @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center

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Mar 1 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Let’s Knit
Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 – 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 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.