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All-day A Triathlon for the Whole Family @ Tucson JCC A Triathlon for the Whole Family @ Tucson JCC Apr 17 all-day Tickets A Triathlon for the Whole Family – First Wave starts at 8:00 am. April 17, 2016 – 8:00 am until the last wave finishes. Focused on introducing multi-sport to the next generation; youth and...
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Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale... 9:00 am Passover Family Workshop & Chocolate Seder at CAI @ Congregation Anshei Israel Passover Family Workshop & Chocolate Seder at CAI @ Congregation Anshei Israel Apr 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The community is invited to learn about the messages of Passover through activities, foods & a decadent chocolate seder. No charge to attend, but RSVP needed by Apr. 12 to Rabbi Ruven Barkan. 10:30 am Health & Fitness: Free Outdoor Yoga @ Lululemon @ Lululemon -Scottsdale Quarter Health & Fitness: Free Outdoor Yoga @ Lululemon @ Lululemon -Scottsdale Quarter Apr 17 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Free Outdoor Yoga @ lululemon Sun., April 3, 10, 17 and 24 Scottsdale Quarter Courtyard – 15257 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Join The J for a morning of exhilarating yoga in partnership with lululemon... 11:00 am Aqua Zumba @ Tucson JCC Aqua Zumba @ Tucson JCC Apr 17 @ 11:00 am Tickets Aqua Zumba is perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine. There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba class so you... 11:30 am Hadassah Southern Arizona Luncheon @ Country Club of La Cholla, 8700 N La Cholla Blvd., Tucson Hadassah Southern Arizona Luncheon @ Country Club of La Cholla, 8700 N La Cholla Blvd., Tucson Apr 17 @ 11:30 am Tickets Be inspired as Talya Fanger-Vexler tells her story of what happened after she was injured in a motorcycle accident at the age of 22. She revisits the past three pain-filled years and her ultimate decision... 12:00 pm Health & Fitness: Core Stress Release Yoga @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Health & Fitness: Core Stress Release Yoga @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Apr 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Tickets April 10-May 8 (no class april 24) 12-1:15 pm Let go of life stressors with this 75-minute psoas-release class. A sequence of yoga poses releases core holdings and habits in the physical, mental and energetic... 12:00 pm USY “Step-up” Day at CAI @ Congregation Anshei Israel USY “Step-up” Day at CAI @ Congregation Anshei Israel Apr 17 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets All kids 3rd – 12th Grades are invited to learn about CAI’s exciting youth programs. Step up & experience the next level. Whether USY is new to you or you’re in Kadima moving to Junior... 3:00 pm “Surviving Skokie” @ Ina Levine Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Raod, Scottsdale “Surviving Skokie” @ Ina Levine Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Raod, Scottsdale Apr 17 @ 3:00 pm Tickets Arizona premiere of “Surviving Skokie: A Heartwarming Tale of Community, Transformation and Discovery” Eli and Jack Handler will be introducing the film and participating in a moderated post-screening discussion with the audience.	◤ ◢ 12:00 am Caretakers & Art Makers @ Tucson JCC Caretakers & Art Makers @ Tucson JCC Apr 18 @ 12:00 am – Apr 19 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Work of Barbara Brandel Barbara’s work reflects a life-long interest in fiber arts and indigenous textiles. Her paintings pay homage to artisans from around the world and her painted collages, containing recycled world stamps... 9:00 am Seniors: Crystal Bridge- Supervised Play @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Seniors: Crystal Bridge- Supervised Play @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Crystal Bridge – Supervised Play Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25 – 9-11:30 a.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Supervised-bid play and learn with ACBL-accredited teacher and... 10:00 am Cong. Anshei Israel Open Mah Jongg Play @ Congregation Anshei Israel Cong. Anshei Israel Open Mah Jongg Play @ Congregation Anshei Israel Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets All levels welcome. Men are welcome, too. Come join the fun! 11:00 am Mindfulness Skills for Older Adults @ Tucson JCC Mindfulness Skills for Older Adults @ Tucson JCC Apr 18 @ 11:00 am Tickets Have you ever forgotten what you are doing or why you are doing it? Do you experience physical discomfort and then worry about it? Do you get lonely? Research studies have shown that when older... 11:00 am Seniors: Let’s Appreciate Art @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Seniors: Let’s Appreciate Art @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Apr 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Let’s Appreciate Art Mon., April 18 – 11 a.m. – noon Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Share the world of art with docents from the Phoenix Art Museum.... 12:30 pm Seniors: Crystal Bridge- Duplicate Games @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Seniors: Crystal Bridge- Duplicate Games @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Apr 18 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Crystal Bridge – Duplicate Games Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25 – 12:15 p.m. mini-lesson & 12:30 p.m. play Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Regular sanctioned ACBL... 7:00 pm VBM Class: “Spiritual Preparation for Passover” @ Temple Chai VBM Class: “Spiritual Preparation for Passover” @ Temple Chai Apr 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets	◤ ◢ 12:00 am Caretakers & Art Makers @ Tucson JCC Caretakers & Art Makers @ Tucson JCC Apr 19 @ 12:00 am – Apr 20 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Work of Barbara Brandel Barbara’s work reflects a life-long interest in fiber arts and indigenous textiles. Her paintings pay homage to artisans from around the world and her painted collages, containing recycled world stamps... 10:30 am Nutrition for Seniors @ Tucson JCC Nutrition for Seniors @ Tucson JCC Apr 19 @ 10:30 am Tickets April 5 10:30 am-1:00pm April 12 10:30 am-1:00pm April 19 10:30 am-1:00 pm Located in the Demo Kitchen $30 for 3 sessions As we age, our nutritional needs, food preferences and eating habits change. Enjoy... 1:30 pm Seniors: Let’s Knit @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Seniors: Let’s Knit @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Apr 19 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Let’s Knit Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26 – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects... 6:00 pm Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday @ Congregation Anshei Israel Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday @ Congregation Anshei Israel Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Learn about the law and lore in the “sea” of Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into the “who, what, where, when, why and how” of living Judaism.	◤ ◢ 12:00 am Caretakers & Art Makers @ Tucson JCC Caretakers & Art Makers @ Tucson JCC Apr 20 @ 12:00 am – Apr 21 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Work of Barbara Brandel Barbara’s work reflects a life-long interest in fiber arts and indigenous textiles. Her paintings pay homage to artisans from around the world and her painted collages, containing recycled world stamps... 9:30 am Cong. Anshei Israel Gentle Chair Yoga @ Congregation Anshei Israel Cong. Anshei Israel Gentle Chair Yoga @ Congregation Anshei Israel Apr 20 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Tickets Focus is on increased balance, strength and flexibility in a supportive group setting. Meditation and deep relaxation at end of each class leaves participants with positive healing energy and uplifted spirits. Dress comfortably.	◤ ◢ 12:00 am Caretakers & Art Makers @ Tucson JCC Caretakers & Art Makers @ Tucson JCC Apr 21 @ 12:00 am – Apr 22 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Work of Barbara Brandel Barbara’s work reflects a life-long interest in fiber arts and indigenous textiles. Her paintings pay homage to artisans from around the world and her painted collages, containing recycled world stamps... 5:00 pm Seniors: Let’s Eat Mature Mavens Dinner @ Phoenix, AZ Seniors: Let’s Eat Mature Mavens Dinner @ Phoenix, AZ Apr 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Let’s Eat Mature Mavens Dinner Thurs., April 21 – 5 p.m. Meet for dinner, socialize and make new friends. Dinner is separate checks. Please contact Bunneye at 602.371.3744 for current schedule of restaurants and to... 5:00 pm Sweet Tomatoes “Fun-Raiser” @ Sweet Tomatoes Sweet Tomatoes “Fun-Raiser” @ Sweet Tomatoes Apr 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Where are you taking your family for your last bit of hametz before Passover? Meet us at Sweet Tomatoes (6202 E. Broadway at Wilmot) for Fun-Raiser Night! Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of sales generated... 6:00 pm Community: NowGen Happy Hour @ Fez- Downtown Phoenix Community: NowGen Happy Hour @ Fez- Downtown Phoenix Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets NowGen Happy Hour Thurs., April 21 – 6-8 pm. Fez – Downtown Phoenix – 105 W. Portland St., Phoenix 85003 Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s NowGen for young Jewish adults. Engage, network and... 7:00 pm “The Diary of Anne Frank” @ Hale Centre Theatre “The Diary of Anne Frank” @ Hale Centre Theatre Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm Tickets This lovely, tender drama is based on true events. Anne Frank is a Jewish girl in hiding during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam in World War II. She, along with seven others, survive for two...	◤ ◢ 12:00 am Caretakers & Art Makers @ Tucson JCC Caretakers & Art Makers @ Tucson JCC Apr 22 @ 12:00 am – Apr 23 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Work of Barbara Brandel Barbara’s work reflects a life-long interest in fiber arts and indigenous textiles. Her paintings pay homage to artisans from around the world and her painted collages, containing recycled world stamps... 7:00 pm “The Diary of Anne Frank” @ Hale Centre Theatre “The Diary of Anne Frank” @ Hale Centre Theatre Apr 22 @ 7:00 pm Tickets This lovely, tender drama is based on true events. Anne Frank is a Jewish girl in hiding during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam in World War II. She, along with seven others, survive for two... 7:00 pm Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley Annual Passover Seder @ Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley Annual Passover Seder @ Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley Apr 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley, 13702 W. Meeker Blvd, Sun City West, invites you to join us at our annual Passover Seder on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 7:00 PM. The Seder... 7:15 pm Communal Seder @ Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life Communal Seder @ Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life Apr 22 @ 7:15 pm Tickets Of course, some things don’t change: a delicious meal, traditional songs and the Four Questions. 7:15 pm Community Passover Seder @ Chabad of Paradise Valley Community Passover Seder @ Chabad of Paradise Valley Apr 22 @ 7:15 pm Tickets Join us for warm and interactive Seder with delicious, traditional food and inspiring insights into the Hagaddah. Celebrate the Holiday of Freedom at a Seder experience you will remember for a lifetime! Featuring: The Great...	◤ ◢ 12:00 am Caretakers & Art Makers @ Tucson JCC Caretakers & Art Makers @ Tucson JCC Apr 23 @ 12:00 am – Apr 24 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Work of Barbara Brandel Barbara’s work reflects a life-long interest in fiber arts and indigenous textiles. Her paintings pay homage to artisans from around the world and her painted collages, containing recycled world stamps... 11:30 am Passover Seder @ Atria, Campana Del Rio Passover Seder @ Atria, Campana Del Rio Apr 23 @ 11:30 am Tickets Saturday, April 23, 2016 11:30 Doors Open for Sign-In and Socializing 12:00 Begin reading of Haggadah complete with traditional Seder plate accompaniments and stories of our ancestors and other people, ancient and modern, who have... 11:30 am Secular Humanist Jewish Circle Seder @ Atria Campana del Rio Secular Humanist Jewish Circle Seder @ Atria Campana del Rio Apr 23 @ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Tickets We Hope You’ll Join Us!!PASSOVER IS FAST APPROACHING—CELEBRATE YOUR SEDER WITH US,THE SECULAR HUMANIST JEWISH CIRCLE!! Saturday, April 23, 2016 11:30 Doors Open for Sign-in and Socializing 12:00 Begin reading of Secular Humanist Haggadah complete... 5:00 pm Passover Seder for All @ Or Adam Congregation Passover Seder for All @ Or Adam Congregation Apr 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Enjoy warm fellowship with family, friends & neighbors in a cultural non-religious setting Meaningful Celebration of Freedom , Justice and Peace through a fresh modern Haggadah Catered Traditional dinner with 4 glasses of wine or... 6:00 pm Second Night Congregational Seder @ Temple Solel Second Night Congregational Seder @ Temple Solel Apr 23 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Second Night Seder catered by Arizona Catering Company. Open to the communty. Conducted by Rabbi John Linder and Cantorial Soloist Susan Colin. 6:00 pm Second Night Seder @ Temple Emanuel of Tempe Second Night Seder @ Temple Emanuel of Tempe Apr 23 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Passover Second Night Community Seder led by Rabbi Dean, Rabbi Jason and Cantorial Soloist Emily Kaye. 6:30 pm 2nd Night Seder in the Tucson JCC Sculpture Garden @ Tucson JCC 2nd Night Seder in the Tucson JCC Sculpture Garden @ Tucson JCC Apr 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Tucson JCC and Congregation Chaverim present the 2nd NIGHT SEDER in the Tucson JCC Sculpture Garden Saturday, April 23 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Tucson Jewish Community Center (Tucson J) and Congregation... 6:30 pm Second Night Passover Seder @ Fountain View Village Second Night Passover Seder @ Fountain View Village Apr 23 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Second Night Passover Seder presented by Congregation Beth Hagivot of Fountain Hills. In keeping with tradition, Marty Brown will be leading the service. 7:00 pm “The Diary of Anne Frank” @ Hale Centre Theatre “The Diary of Anne Frank” @ Hale Centre Theatre Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm Tickets This lovely, tender drama is based on true events. Anne Frank is a Jewish girl in hiding during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam in World War II. She, along with seven others, survive for two... 7:00 pm Second Night Passover Seder at CAI @ Congregation Anshei Israel Second Night Passover Seder at CAI @ Congregation Anshei Israel Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets Participate in one of Judaism’s most beautiful and meaningful festivals. Share great dialogue, family participation; supervised children’s play; traditional dinner by Handmaker Catering. CAI Members: adult $45; child $30; Non-members: adult $55; child $40; College...

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