Calendar

Feb
11
Sat
The Pardes Gala – A Tribute to Jill Kessler @ Chateau Luxe
Feb 11 @ 7:00 pm

The Pardes fundraiser is honoring the long-time head of the school, Jill Kessler, who is stepping down after 14 years.

Each ticket includes dinner, cocktails, dancing, a silent auction and a very entertaining live auction.

Feb
12
Sun
Pickup Basketball @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Feb 12 @ 7:00 am – 11:30 am

Pickup Basketball Sun., Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26 Early Play: 7-9:30 a.m. & Late Play: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup basketball. Adults 18+. Free to J members. Information and registration: 480.481.7016 or sports@vosjcc.org.

Tu B’shvat Seder @ Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus
Feb 12 @ 10:30 am

Join Arizona Israel American Council for Tu Bshvat Seder on Sunday, February 12th at Ina Levine Jewish Community Center at 10:30 am.

Songs, activities, crafts and much more!

Free but you must register.

Tu B’Shevat in the Park @ Horizon Park & Community Center
Feb 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

FIRST ANNUAL CK COMMUNITY
TU B’SHEVAT IN THE PARK

Sunday, February 12, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Horizon Park & Community Center, 15444 N. 100th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 

PICNIC!

Kosher hot dogs, hamburgers & veggie burgers* with all the fixings,
plus sides, drinks & dessert

*must request veggie burger(s) with your RSVP

CLASSIC RELAY GAMES!

For kids of all ages

TU B’SHEVAT!

Hands-on learning fun

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.

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