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Enjoy this fun weekend of Curator Talks, trivia quizzes, lectures, art activities, and more—all commemorating his legacy of peace and... 9:00 am Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Oct 8 @ 9:00 am Tickets Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 Artists’ Reception, Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 8 pm Kicking off the studio tours, a preview show September 29... 9:00 am Simply Sukkot and Simchat Torah @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Simply Sukkot and Simchat Torah @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 8 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Families, join us as we celebrate the joyous holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah. There will be fun activities, crafts, stories and more. Free for our ECC families, but registration required. Guests: $5 per child. 9:30 am Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Oct 8 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... 10:00 am Pumpkin and Chili Party @ Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party @ Schnepf Farms Oct 8 @ 10:00 am Tickets Pumpkin and Chili Party (Thur-Sun Oct 5-29). 10am-9pm Thur & Sun, 10am-10pm Fri-Sat. $20, under 2 free (discounted tickets available at Fry’s food stores). Hay rides, miniature golf, 10-acre maze, petting barn, inflatables, rides, climbing... 12:00 pm Syrian Cuisine Cooking Series @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Syrian Cuisine Cooking Series @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Oct 8 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Syrian Cuisine Cooking Series Chef Shahd will teach you to make Syrian delicacies as well as a sampling of her signature recipes. Chef Shahd?s single-session cooking classes at The J have been featured on Tucson?s... 4:00 pm Sukkot Concert with Billy Jonas @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Sukkot Concert with Billy Jonas @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Oct 8 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets All generations of the Tucson J are invited to join your voices together with renowned Jewish artist, Billy Jonas and local song leaders for a festive afternoon of music. We’ll sing, dance, hear a PJ... 7:30 pm Mamma Mia! @ Phoenix Theatre Mamma Mia! @ Phoenix Theatre Oct 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm Tickets A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Cleverly told through the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is loaded with non-stop laughs and familiar melodies. 2 pm matinee performances... 8:00 pm Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Phoenix Theatre Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Phoenix Theatre Oct 8 @ 8:00 pm Tickets A Co-Production with A/C Theatre Company Viciously funny and devastatingly heartbreaking, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a modern masterpiece! With an electrifying glam-rock score and high-voltage performances, this show is thrillingly progressive and thoroughly entertaining!	9:00 am Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Oct 9 @ 9:00 am Tickets Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 Artists’ Reception, Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 8 pm Kicking off the studio tours, a preview show September 29... 9:30 am Bridge at the JCC: Beginners @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Bridge at the JCC: Beginners @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Learn to play the world’s greatest card game! 9:30 am Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Oct 9 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... 10:00 am JFCS Creative Aging Class – READERS THEATRE @ Temple Beth Shalom & JCC of the No.W. Valley JFCS Creative Aging Class – READERS THEATRE @ Temple Beth Shalom & JCC of the No.W. Valley Oct 9 @ 10:00 am Tickets Classes for 60+ READERS THEATRE MONDAYS – 10 am-noon Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, and 23 (6 weeks) Temple Beth Shalom & JCC of the No.W. Valley 12202 N. 101st Avenue Sun City,... 10:30 am Sukkot Holiday Festival @ Smile on Seniors Sukkot Holiday Festival @ Smile on Seniors Oct 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Come join Smile on Seniors of Arizona in our large Sukkah (hut), and celebrate with friends and family! Enjoy snacks and the opportunity to fulfill the special mitzvoth performed on the Sukkot holiday… SHAKE…SHAKE…SHAKE!!! 12:00 pm Sukkah in the Sculpture Garden @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Sukkah in the Sculpture Garden @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Oct 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Monday, October 9, Noon – 1 pm Did you know that it is Jewish mitzvah to welcome guests?! All are invited to join Jennifer Selco in a discussion about the value of hachnasat orchim (welcoming guests) and the ushpizin, special...	9:00 am Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Oct 10 @ 9:00 am Tickets Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 Artists’ Reception, Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 8 pm Kicking off the studio tours, a preview show September 29... 9:30 am Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Oct 10 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... 10:00 am JFCS Creative Aging Class – READERS THEATRE @ Valley of the Sun JCC JFCS Creative Aging Class – READERS THEATRE @ Valley of the Sun JCC Oct 10 @ 10:00 am Tickets Classes for 60+ READERS THEATRE TUESDAYS – 10:00-11:30 am Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 (8 weeks) Valley of the Sun JCC 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 $50 Taught... ◢ 12:00 pm Parkinson’s Boxing at The J @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Parkinson’s Boxing at The J @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 10 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 11 @ 12:00 am Tickets Fight back against Parkinson’s in this 45-minute class that improves stamina, speed, coordination, postural imbalances and encourages deep breathing. Pre-registration required. Members: $50 Non members: $75 1:30 pm JCC Let’s Knit: Sit & Knit @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center JCC Let’s Knit: Sit & Knit @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 10 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets 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. 1:30 pm Let’s Knit at the JCC: Sit & Knit @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Let’s Knit at the JCC: Sit & Knit @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 10 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Can’t knit? We’ll teach you! Every level welcome. Free 6:30 pm JCC 30-min Motion Cage Workout @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center JCC 30-min Motion Cage Workout @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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... 7:00 pm Celebrating Felix Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn Classical Concert At The J! @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Celebrating Felix Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn Classical Concert At The J! @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Celebrating Felix Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn Classical Concert At The J! Tuesday, October 10, 7:00pm Ballroom Join us for an unforgettable program featuring Anna Gendler and Alexander Tentser in a violin and piano duo. The...	◤ 12:00 am Parkinson’s Boxing at The J @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Parkinson’s Boxing at The J @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 11 @ 12:00 am – 12:45 pm Tickets Fight back against Parkinson’s in this 45-minute class that improves stamina, speed, coordination, postural imbalances and encourages deep breathing. Pre-registration required. Members: $50 Non members: $75 9:00 am Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Oct 11 @ 9:00 am Tickets Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 Artists’ Reception, Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 8 pm Kicking off the studio tours, a preview show September 29... 9:30 am Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Oct 11 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... 10:00 am JFCS – CREATIVE AGING CLASSES STORY TELLING @ Congregation Beth Israel JFCS – CREATIVE AGING CLASSES STORY TELLING @ Congregation Beth Israel Oct 11 @ 10:00 am Tickets Classes for 60+ STORY TELLING WEDNESDAYS – 10 am-noon Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 (8 weeks) Congregation Beth Israel 10460 N. 56th St. Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 $60. Story... 10:00 am JFCS – CREATIVE AGING CLASSES – VOICE @ Temple Chai JFCS – CREATIVE AGING CLASSES – VOICE @ Temple Chai Oct 11 @ 10:00 am Tickets Classes for 60+ WEDNESDAYS – 10 am – noon Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 (8 weeks) Temple Chai 4645 E. Marilyn Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 $60. TEACHER: Dan Kurek,... 10:00 am Mahjong at the JCC: Beginner @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Mahjong at the JCC: Beginner @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Learn to play Mahjong! Mahjong cards must be purchased before the first session. Members: $75 Guests: $100 11:00 am JCC Jewish Study Group @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center JCC Jewish Study Group @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Nosh & Knowledge Explore a variety of non-political Jewish topics, including people, history, current events, laws, culture, humor, food and Israel. Each participant reads a section of a select article which is followed by spirited... 12:00 pm Parkinson’s Hydrorider Aqua Cycling @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Parkinson’s Hydrorider Aqua Cycling @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Tickets Jump in our heated pool and cycle your way to safe and effective fitness. Close-toed shoes and pre-registration required. Members: $50 Guests: $65 12:30 pm Mahjong at the JCC: Intermediate @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Mahjong at the JCC: Intermediate @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 11 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Learn strategies and techniques to improve your game. Members: $75 Guests: $100 4:30 pm Girly Girlz Club @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Girly Girlz Club @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 11 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Every Girly Girlz’s (and boys’) dream come true! We will decorate our own fashion, get glammed up, learn hair twists, practice etiquette, make our own jewelry and more! Be a part of the girliest club... 6:00 pm Painting the Still-Life with Daniel Keys @ First Christian Church of Scottsdale Painting the Still-Life with Daniel Keys @ First Christian Church of Scottsdale Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Scottsdale Artists’ School is excited to present a still life painting demonstration with the award-winning young master, Daniel Keys. Daniel will share his knowledge and explain his technique while painting from a still life set-up.... 7:30 pm Mamma Mia! @ Phoenix Theatre Mamma Mia! @ Phoenix Theatre Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm Tickets A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Cleverly told through the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is loaded with non-stop laughs and familiar melodies. 2 pm matinee performances... 8:00 pm Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Phoenix Theatre Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Phoenix Theatre Oct 11 @ 8:00 pm Tickets A Co-Production with A/C Theatre Company Viciously funny and devastatingly heartbreaking, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a modern masterpiece! With an electrifying glam-rock score and high-voltage performances, this show is thrillingly progressive and thoroughly entertaining!	9:00 am Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Oct 12 @ 9:00 am Tickets Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 Artists’ Reception, Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 8 pm Kicking off the studio tours, a preview show September 29... 9:30 am Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Oct 12 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... 10:00 am Pumpkin and Chili Party @ Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party @ Schnepf Farms Oct 12 @ 10:00 am Tickets Pumpkin and Chili Party (Thur-Sun Oct 5-29). 10am-9pm Thur & Sun, 10am-10pm Fri-Sat. $20, under 2 free (discounted tickets available at Fry’s food stores). Hay rides, miniature golf, 10-acre maze, petting barn, inflatables, rides, climbing... 7:30 pm Mamma Mia! @ Phoenix Theatre Mamma Mia! @ Phoenix Theatre Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm Tickets A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Cleverly told through the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is loaded with non-stop laughs and familiar melodies. 2 pm matinee performances... 8:00 pm Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Phoenix Theatre Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Phoenix Theatre Oct 12 @ 8:00 pm Tickets A Co-Production with A/C Theatre Company Viciously funny and devastatingly heartbreaking, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a modern masterpiece! With an electrifying glam-rock score and high-voltage performances, this show is thrillingly progressive and thoroughly entertaining!	5:30 am Sunrise Yoga Flow at the JCC @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sunrise Yoga Flow at the JCC @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 13 @ 5:30 am – 6:30 am Tickets Join us for a beautiful yoga practice as we enjoy the Arizona sunrise. Class is held outside. Dress appropriately and bring water. 9:00 am Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat at Temple Kol Ami @ Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat at Temple Kol Ami @ Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center Oct 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets 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... 9:00 am Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Oct 13 @ 9:00 am Tickets Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 Artists’ Reception, Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 8 pm Kicking off the studio tours, a preview show September 29... 9:30 am Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Oct 13 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... 10:00 am Parkinson’s Support Group at the JCC @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Parkinson’s Support Group at the JCC @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets 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... 10:00 am Pumpkin and Chili Party @ Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party @ Schnepf Farms Oct 13 @ 10:00 am Tickets Pumpkin and Chili Party (Thur-Sun Oct 5-29). 10am-9pm Thur & Sun, 10am-10pm Fri-Sat. $20, under 2 free (discounted tickets available at Fry’s food stores). Hay rides, miniature golf, 10-acre maze, petting barn, inflatables, rides, climbing... 7:30 pm Mamma Mia! @ Phoenix Theatre Mamma Mia! @ Phoenix Theatre Oct 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm Tickets A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Cleverly told through the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is loaded with non-stop laughs and familiar melodies. 2 pm matinee performances... 8:00 pm Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Phoenix Theatre Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Phoenix Theatre Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm Tickets A Co-Production with A/C Theatre Company Viciously funny and devastatingly heartbreaking, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a modern masterpiece! With an electrifying glam-rock score and high-voltage performances, this show is thrillingly progressive and thoroughly entertaining!	9:30 am Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Fall Butterfly Exhibit @ Desert Botanical Garden Oct 14 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... 10:00 am Pumpkin and Chili Party @ Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party @ Schnepf Farms Oct 14 @ 10:00 am Tickets Pumpkin and Chili Party (Thur-Sun Oct 5-29). 10am-9pm Thur & Sun, 10am-10pm Fri-Sat. $20, under 2 free (discounted tickets available at Fry’s food stores). Hay rides, miniature golf, 10-acre maze, petting barn, inflatables, rides, climbing... 12:00 pm Simchat Shabbat @ Congregation Beth Israel Simchat Shabbat @ Congregation Beth Israel Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Join Gesher Disability Resources (formerly Council For Jews With Special Needs) for our monthly Simchat Shabbat service. This month we will be at Congregation Beth Israel. Simchat Shabbat is a FREE and fun service where... 7:30 pm Mamma Mia! @ Phoenix Theatre Mamma Mia! @ Phoenix Theatre Oct 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm Tickets A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Cleverly told through the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is loaded with non-stop laughs and familiar melodies. 2 pm matinee performances... 8:00 pm Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Phoenix Theatre Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Phoenix Theatre Oct 14 @ 8:00 pm Tickets A Co-Production with A/C Theatre Company Viciously funny and devastatingly heartbreaking, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a modern masterpiece! With an electrifying glam-rock score and high-voltage performances, this show is thrillingly progressive and thoroughly entertaining!

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