Calendar

Dec
7
Thu
Let’s Be Strong & Single at the JCC @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Are you a middle-aged woman who is recently widowed or divorced and finding yourself single again after many years?  These informative 60-minute workshops will hel you find the confidence to begin the next fabulous chapter of your life.

JFCS – IT’S A WRAP @ Ina Levine Jewish Communicty Center
Dec 7 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Friends of the Family Holiday Luncheon

JFCS has the only holiday program in the Valley that offers sponsorships for families in need for either Chanukah or Christmas.  These families, older folks and teens would not have anything special to look forward to during the holidays, if it wasn’t for JFCS Holiday Program sponsors!  

Once you have been assigned a family, older adult or teen bring your purchased items from their wish list and wrap them up while socializing with friends.  We will supply all the gift wrapping materials.

 

JCC 30-min Motion Cage Workout @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 7 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Get results fast with this rapid fat-loss program using interval training and our state-of-the-art Motion Cage!  Our professional staff lead you through fun and challenging exercises that spike your heart rate and help you reach your excess post-oxygen consumption in just 30 minutes.  Members: $99/month

Jewish Worship Group of the West Valley @ Grace Community Church
Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm

Jewish Worship Group of the West Valley is offering a series of monthly learning sessions taught by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz. The first one will be on the Jewish views of organ donation.  It will be held at 7 pm at the Grace Community Church, 16165 Mountain View Boulevard, Surprise.  There is no fee for the workshop; donations will be appreciated.  Dessert and beverages will follow the presentation. For more information, contact Carol Loewith at caledcon@aol.com.

Newsies @ Phoenix Theatre
Dec 7 @ 7:30 pm

Disney Theatrical’s beloved musical, Newsies, is a terrific show for the whole family! Packed with show-stopping choreography and a Tony® Award winning score, Newsies is an extravagant, high-energy celebration of song and dance!

Dec
8
Fri
Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat at Temple Kol Ami @ Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center
Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Join us every Friday morning for a fun and interactive, parent-child class at Temple Kol Ami’s Early Childhood Center. Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat is a wonderful opportunity for parents and tots to have fun and spend quality time together in a warm Jewish environment.

Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat is open to all moms and their children ages infant to 2 years.

More than just a play group or social event, this teacher-led class offers a wealth of opportunities for moms to connect and share experiences with each other while their children learn and grow.

Typical Mommy & Me activities include:

  • Jewish themes & songs
  • Music & movement
  • Arts & crafts
  • Interactive, developmentally-appropriate Tot Shabbat

Come meet other moms while kids learn about group dynamics and prepare for pre-school.

Mommy & Me classes are just $5 per class (or $35 for a 10 class pass) for Temple Kol Ami members.

Non-members pay $10 per class (or $75 for a 10 class pass).

For registration or more information, please contact Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center at 480-951-5825. You may also feel free to email tkaecc@templekolami.org.

About the Teacher: Highly-experienced educator Rachel Schneider (our Rabbi’s wife!) leads Mommy & Me each week. Rachel has been teaching for nearly 20 years. She has taught preschool through 12th grade, most recently at Pardes in Scottsdale. She holds two master’s degrees: one from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and one from the University of Southern California. Rachel and her husband, Rabbi Jeremy Schneider, have four children ages 8, 6, 2, and 4 months old.

Parkinson’s Support Group at the JCC @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can evoke a wide range of emotions.  A strong social support network can help.  You are not alone.  Come meet others who understand.  Share resources and support.  Learn from guest speakers with time for sharing and discussion.  Facilitated by Patty Hatton, CTRS, from the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute.

Jerusalem @ 50 @ Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus
Dec 8 @ 11:40 am

Jerusalem @ 50 at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale at 11:40 am. Mini-course that covers Jerusalem’s history, ruins and alleyways from the time of the ancient city of King David through Today. $26. For more information, visit bjephoenix.org.

Newsies @ Phoenix Theatre
Dec 8 @ 7:30 pm

Disney Theatrical’s beloved musical, Newsies, is a terrific show for the whole family! Packed with show-stopping choreography and a Tony® Award winning score, Newsies is an extravagant, high-energy celebration of song and dance!

Dec
9
Sat
Newsies @ Phoenix Theatre
Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm

SHOWS ON THIS DAY ARE AT 2 pm and 7:30 pm.
Disney Theatrical’s beloved musical, Newsies, is a terrific show for the whole family! Packed with show-stopping choreography and a Tony® Award winning score, Newsies is an extravagant, high-energy celebration of song and dance!

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