Fall Butterfly Exhibit (Sept 30-Nov 19). 9:30am-5pm. Included with admission: $24.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-17, ages 3 & under free. Butterflies and other beneficial insects join together for this fun new exhibit. From pollinators to predators, insects have amazing powers and play a variety of roles in the desert. Become a plant protector to support and help protect these beneficial insects. Join us every Saturday from Oct. 7 to Nov. 18, for family activities from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities change weekly and include Meet the Caterpillars, Garden Walks with a butterfly expert or learning about milkweed and the Great Milkweed Grow Out. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 480-941-1225 or dbg.org.
SENIOR CHORUS –
THURSDAYS – 10 – 11:30 am Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan. 4 & 11 (12 weeks)
Performance Sunday, Jan. 14 Temple Chai 4645 E. Marilyn Road Phoenix, AZ 85032
$80.
Senior Chorus – Join with us as we create a group not only to have fun singing, but also to help “spread sunshine.” This group will build a repertoire of Broadway, Standards, Rock & Roll and more with plans to provide musical joy around the Valley.
Teacher: Dan Kurek, who has an extensive background in opera performance himself, and who has served as musical director for theatres throughout the Valley, as well as being the choir director at Temple Chai for 8 years.
Discover your inner swan in a ballet class geared for seniors! Lead by faculty from Ballet Tucson – Tucson’s Professional Ballet Company. No experience necessary. Gain flexibility, agility, coordination, stamina and grace as you explore the beauty of ballet.
Ballet classes for seniors have been shown to keep the body nimble and improve overall posture and mobility. The structure of a ballet class with movement to music helps to increase mental stimulation and is a great way to stay physically active at any age. Most importantly you’ll have fun and enjoy the sense of wellbeing that dance can bring. Wear comfortable clothes. No refunds for missed classes; No class due to holidays 11/23
Gather together with Rabbi Levi Levertov for a stimulating discussion on an issue relevant to Judaism in contemporary society. Bring your questions; he has answers! Free. For information contact Chani at 602.492.7670 or chani@sosaz.org.
This class includes PWR!Moves 1 & 2TM movements for a more advanced workout with instructor-guided exercise stations to improve cardio, strength, agility, coordination and balance. 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.
Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, Chief of Health Innovations at Canyon Ranch, and Distinguished Professor at the University of Arizona will be speaking on “The Challenge of Brain Health in War and Peace,” as part of the 2017 Mel Sherman Institute on Mental Health lectures series hosted by JFCS of Southern Arizona.
A decorated combat veteran and police officer, trauma surgeon, professor of medicine, and public health advocate, Dr. Carmona will discuss the responsibility of caring for our military service members with war-related physical and psychological brain injuries as well as the challenges of dementia in an aging population.
Seating is limited. Please register by phone (520) 209-2435, or online:
Make new friends as you meet for dinner and socialize. Dinner is separate checks. Please contact Bunnye at 602.371.3744 for our current schedule of restaurants and reserve your place!
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 National Fund (JNF) will host its JNFuture Fall Fest on Thursday, November 16, 2017 beginning at 6:30 pm on the rooftop of the Liv North Scottsdale (15509 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85234).
The event is being held for current JNFuture members and young professionals new to Jewish National Fund to enable them to meet the JNFuture Phoenix Board, enjoy food and drinks, showcase the success of JNF’s work in Israel, and to share details about upcoming JNF trips and missions to Israel. The evening will also provide participants with information and opportunities on how to get involved with Jewish National Fund’s work for the land and people of Israel. In addition, there will be a raffle for JNFuture members, offering the chance to win two tickets to Shabbat in the Desert.
To RSVP for this event, please contact Leila Nouri at lnouri@ jnf.org. For more information about this event or how to get involved with Jewish National Fund, please contact Leila Mikal, JNFuture Campaign Executive, at lmikal@jnf.org, or call 480.477.8100 x987.
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!