Calendar

Dec
16
Mon
Wine on the Vine Wine Tasting @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm

Join us in the art gallery from 6:00 – 6:45pm for a wine tasting featuring Wine on the Vine wines from Israel! Learn about Wine on the Vines and this new way people are engaging with Israel. Following the wine tasting, David Hazony will speaking as part of the UA Judaic Studies Pozez Lecture Series. Both programs are free and open to all.

Dec
17
Tue
Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim
Dec 17 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am

Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker, Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM and Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.

Winter Waterland
Dec 17 @ 9:00 am

Be part of the wonder and magic as OdySea Aquarium transforms into an enchanting Winter Waterland!

Create cherished holiday memories with loved ones while meeting real mermaids, a swimming Santa, Fairy Tale Princesses or even a live penguin at Arizona’s largest aquarium – home to over 6,000 animals, 370 incredible animal species and two million gallons of water! From special Character guest appearances to an awesome kid-friendly rockin’ New Year’s countdown — OdySea Aquarium makes this season the “most wonderful time of year!”

Tuesday 9 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday 9 AM – 6 PM
Thursday 9 AM – 6 PM
Friday 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday 8 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 8 AM – 6 PM
Monday 8 AM – 6 PM
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

This grassroots start-up group will meet at The J on each designated Tuesday of the month.

Free and open to the community –

Patient care not available during the group session.

For more information contact the Alzheimer’s Association – Desert Southwest Chapter at 1-800-272-3900 or alz.org/dsw

JBN Networking Lunch
Dec 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

On the first and third Tuesday of every month Jewish Business Network of Arizona (JBN AZ) members and their guests gather for lunch, education and networking in Scottsdale.

If you are Jewish and looking to network with other Jewish business professionals contact our event organizer about attending this meeting as a guest OR for information about membership.

To learn more about our group and our event speakers visit our website JBNAZ.org.

Knitting Circle at The J @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 17 @ 1:30 pm

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

Weight Loss Workshop: Busting Diet Myths @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join Dr. Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP of Scottsdale Weight Loss Center for this informative session to clarify diet confusion and bust many prevalent diet myths. He will discuss why some people gain weight, why people regain weight, how to prevent weight gain and which diet(s) are really best.

Free.

Goat Yoga @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Our mission is to create awareness and strength in the body, focus and curiosity of the mind with the addition of our goats to facilitate animal therapy. The goats help to further release stress, lift your spirits (oxytocin) and lower stress hormones (cortisol levels).  Join us for a joyous time laughing and interacting with our family of goats. Our class is great for beginners or experienced Yogi. Our goal is you leave with lifted sprits and energy of wellbeing.
Bring your own mat or a towel. Mats available for rent for $5 paid directly to Goats of Tucson (GOT) Yoga.
Dec
18
Wed
Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim
Dec 18 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am

Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker, Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM and Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.

Walkin’ Wednesdays-The J’s Walking Club @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Get Fit and make friends! Join the J Walkers for a brisk 1.5-mile walk through The J neighborhood. Bring water, wear your walking shoes and meet us every Wednesday morning at the flagpole. Strollers, dogs and all walking paces are welcomed.

Members: Free.

For more information, contact Kristina at 480.481.1797 or kristinab@vosjcc.org

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