The book selection is The Unamericans by Molly Antopol. Book discussions are held once a month and are open to everyone. We discuss selected books by Jewish authors or with Jewish content, and share our experiences, reactions, and ideas. Moderators facilitate each discussion.
Pickup Basketball
Sundays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27
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.
The Schmooze Singles Hike and Brunch is at 9:00 am on Sunday, March 6th. We are hiking the Gateway Loop at 18333 North Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. We will meet at 9:00 am for a 4.5 mile moderate hike. People should bring plenty of water and snacks if they wish. Brunch will follow at Wildflower Bread Company at 15640 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (Frank Lloyd Wright and the 101).
You can RSVP for this event and get more information through the Schmooze Facebook page or Meetup page.
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.
Family Yoga & PJ Library Story Time
Sun., March 6– 12:30-1:30 p.m. yoga followed by story-time
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.
Seated Meditation
Sun., March 6 – 2-3:30 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Learn the basics of meditation and feel more centered. An all-levels yoga practice is followed by controlled breathing exercises and meditation. Members: $25; Non-members: $35. For more information, contact 480.483.7121 ext. 1281 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org
Friends of Israel SLJC and the EVJCC
presents
Acclaimed author Yamit Armbrister
On March 6, 2016 at 3:00PM, The Friends of Israel SLJC and the East Valley JCC will present Yamit Armbrister, the author of A Moroccan Woman, From Egypt to Caanen and Daughter of Ouzel. A Moroccan Women was recently selected by the Israeli Department of Education to the list of most recommended books for all High School students.
Yamit graduated with a BA in Social Sciences from Bar Ilan University in Israel and holds an MBA from Walden University in Maryland.
One Moroccan Woman, inspired by actual events in 1951, is the story of Tamar Ben Zaken who is forced, due to strive between Moroccan Jews and Muslims, to emigrate to Israel, under very challenging circumstances.
One reviewer notes “This is an intimate story about a young girl and about the decisions she had to make through the turmoil of her life. You, the reader, go along with her step by step, feeling close and affectionate towards her. This is enjoyable and an important read.”
Yamit will briefly review the Moroccan situation from which Tamar fled and describe the challenges she and her family faced arriving in Israel in the early 1950s. She will also compare Tamar’s experience to those of Jews making Aliyah in more recent times. . She will share stories that have been passed down within the family that are beyond the scope of the book.
Please join us to hear Yamit Armbrister, on March 6, 2015, at 3:00 PM at the Chapel Center at 9240 E Sun Lakes Blvd N, 85248. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. There will be no solicitations.
Crystal Bridge – Supervised Play
Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 – 9-11:30 a.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Supervised-bid play and learn with ACBL-accredited teacher and certified director Maddy Bloom. Earn master points in a friendly atmosphere. Games include mini-lesson, light refreshments and incentives for returning players. $10 per player. For information and reservations, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
Crystal Bridge – Duplicate Games
Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 – 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.