Calendar

Feb
12
Sun
Tu B’Shevat Potluck Brunch Seder @ Arizona Jewish Historical Society, Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
Feb 12 @ 11:00 am

Tu B’Shevat Potluck Brunch Seder at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix at 11 am. Come meet the family! Event is free; reservations needed by Feb. 6. 480-865-4710 or oradaminfo@gmail.com.

Baby Boomer Baby @ Herberger Theater Center
Feb 12 @ 7:00 pm

Written by and starring National Lampoon’s Tommy Koenig. Tommy’s hilarious, insightful and wildly entertaining flashback through our times and the music that defined it. The Beatles, Madonna, Elton John, Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, James Brown, Santana, Bee Gees, Neil Young, Blondie, Duran Duran, The Ramones, The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Human League, RUN-DMC, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkel, plus original music and lyrics. Contains some adult language.

Times vary.

Feb
13
Mon
Creative Aging Classes – Creative Writing @ East Valley Jewish Community Center
Feb 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fun, stimulating and exciting classes in the arts for ages 60+. Taught by professional teachers – just $60 for 12 hours of classes.

Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 2TM @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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.

Understanding Dementia & Communication @ Chabad
Feb 13 @ 2:00 pm
Smile On Seniors presents:
Free Seminar for Family & Care Partners
Understanding Dementia & Communication
An interactive discussion by dementia expert,
Lori Nisson, MSW, LCSW.

Monday, February 13th, 
2:00pm
2110 East Lincoln Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Tips to Avoid Arguments
This workshop reviews changes in communication as dementia progresses and the common mistakes that caregivers make leading to arguments. A variety of alternative strategies are introduced and practiced during class so that caregivers can walk away with new techniques to immediately put into place.
Join us for this Free seminar and discussion.
Please RSVP to 602-492-7670 or email chani@sosaz.org.
Historic evening with Anne Frank’s Stepsister @ The Camelback Golf Club
Feb 13 @ 7:00 pm

Eva Schloss will share her experiences as the childhood friend and step sister of Anne Frank, including accounts of the publishing of Anne’s famed diary.

Feb
14
Tue
JEWISH STUDIES LECTURE SERIES AT BETH EMETH CONGREGATION – FEBRUARY @ Beth Emet Congrgation of the West Valley
Feb 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

You are all invited to attend the following classes and bring along your friends and neighbors with you, whether they are of the Jewish faith or not. These mini-courses will comprise of three sessions each, which will be held on Tuesday mornings.

 

FEBRUARY 14, 21, 28, 2017

 

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. The story of Joseph in the Quran and the Torah

 

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Dead Sea Scrolls

 

There will be no fee, but we ask you to sign up for each class by calling the office 623-584-7210, so that we may know how many handouts to prepare.

 

The classes will be taught by Rabbi Leo Abrami, MAHL. (contributed to the Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered, Robert Eisenman and Michael Wise)

“Enlightenment” with Rabbi Israel Becker @ Southwest Torah Institute
Feb 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 1TM @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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.

“Tree of Life” with Esther Becker (Tuesday Night Class) @ Southwest Torah Institute
Feb 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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