Drop your kids off at The J for a fun evening with friends. They will enjoy dinner, themed activities and a movie while you have a kid-free evening! Wear your comfiest PJs to snuggle up with hot cocoa by the fire (pits), play festive games and create snow globes to take home! Grades Pre-K-5. Members: $10; Guests: $20. Dinner and snacks provided. Movie: Happy Feet
Desert Melodies Presents Holiday Magic: Holiday Songs By Jewish Composers
Saturday, December 9 at 6:30pm
Enjoy this performance and history of Jewish composers who wrote holiday standards. Join Desert Melodies for a holiday celebration to remember: Desert Melodies is Tucson’s most eclectic vocal cover group, performing on live piano and drums with fabulous vocals make Desert Melodies memorable and thoroughly enjoyable!Did you know that most holiday songs were written by Jewish composers: Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”; “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Sammy Cahn (born Cohen) and Jule Styne (who also wrote “The Christmas Waltz” together); “Winter Wonderland” (composer Felix Bernard was born Felix William Bernhardt”; The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” by Robert Wells (born Levinson) and Mel Torme; and much more!
$10
Ballroom
Help your child with a make-and-take menorah! Includes worker’s apron, music and refreshments.
Jewish Federation Donor Appreciation Brunch at Pardes Jewish Day School, 12753 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale at 10 am. Jewish Federation donors are invited to attend a light awards brunch featuring key note by Senior Vice President for Public Policy and Director of the Jewish Federations of North America, William Daroff. Free for Federation donors, but must register by Dec. 8 at jewishphoenix.org/thankyoubrunch.
Mishpachah (Family) Program at Handmaker, 2221 N. Rosemont, Tucson at 10 am. Families with children of all ages welcome. Visit and play games together, then help the residents make holiday cards for their families. Free, RSVP to Nichole Chorny by Dec. 6 at 530-745-5550, ext. 228 or cantorialsoloist@caiaz.org.
Get the perfect gifts for your friends and family at The J’s Holiday Boutique & Fair. Kids’ cookie decorating and edible dreidels for Chanukah!
Explore your creative side and paint a beautiful canvas guided by artistyBrooke Foster.
Enjoy latkes and lattes.
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.
Share the pleasure of knitting, crocheting, etc. and help others with a project or pattern. Can’t knit? We can teach you! Every level welcome. No reservation necessary. No cost.
Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. No reservations required. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.