Fit-N-Fun Day Camp at Xtreme Gymnastics, 15821 N 79th St. #3, Scottsdale from 9 am-3 pm; extended hours available. Gymnastics, trampoline, group challenge activities, obstacle courses, team sports, inflatables and more. For ages 3-12. Half- and full-day options. $49-62 daily rate; $199-$256 weekly rate. Reservations required. 480-596-3543 or xtreme@xtremegymnastics.com.
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 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.
Let’s All Go to The Movie: “Indignation” at Harkins Shea 14 Theatre, 7354 E Shea Blvd., Scottsdale at 7 pm. Join Or Adam for a movie and discussion of James Schamus’ film at the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival. $11/person; reservations needed by Feb. 10. 480-865-4710 or oradaminfo@gmail.com.
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)
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.
Exploring Psalm 23
Join Rabbi Cohn for a close reading of Psalm 23 (“The Lord is my shepherd…”), and explore how it can speak to each of us personally.
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
Cardozo Society General Counsel Forum at Perkins Coie, 2901 N Central Ave. #2000, Phoenix from 7:30-9:30 am. Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professionals Groups for an informative panel featuring in-house attorneys for mid to large companies. Panel moderated by Eliot Kaplan, partner at Perkins Coie. Jewish professionals and students in the legal field welcome. $36 professional; $18 student. Includes breakfast. Dietary laws observed. Register by Feb. 21 at jewishphoenix.org.
NEW! Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 3TM Thurs., Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This class integrates PWR!Moves 1 & 2TM movements into a more advanced workout with instructor-guided exercises to improve functional movement. Participants must be able to walk 150 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.