When the temperatures reach triple digits consistently, the best way to find some relief is to hit the water. Here are some places where you can cool off. COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTERS Cities open their pools in the summer for lessons and public swim time. These centers offer a variety of activities for visitors in the…
Ever dreamed of being a mermaid (or merman)? Two Scottsdale resorts offer mermaid classes to make that dream come true for guests staying onsite. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess 7575 E Princess Dr., Scottsdale 480-513-6014 or scp.magicmemories@fairmont.com Children ages 7-12 can flip their fins with Moon, the resort’s resident mermaid. Each 90-minute experience includes a monofin mermaid…
When the mercury climbs during the day, desert dwellers turn nocturnal. Here are some warm weather events happening in the cool of the night. Head to a higher elevation Movies on the Square (5 pm activities; movies 7:30-8 pm Saturdays through Sept 3). Each evening begins with entertainment from the community, music and a movie…
With summer now here, it is vacation time! Wherever you are headed, there is bound to be a Jewish community waiting to welcome you. And summer is a great time to explore those communities with your family. We have put together a sampling of Jewish events in popular vacation destinations this summer. Orange County, CA…
Whether you spend your summer lounging by the pool or on the beach, camping in the mountains or relaxing at home, a good book can enhance your pleasure. Here is a selection of the books that have come across my desk in recent months. I’ve dipped into a few while compiling this listing and have…
Ancala Country Club 11700 E Via Linda, Scottsdale 480-391-1000 • ancalacc.com The natural beauty of the McDowell Mountains and the Ancala Country Club Golf Course adds inspiration to this inviting setting for bar/bat mitzvahs, wedding ceremonies and receptions, holiday parties or corporate meetings. Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382 623-776-8400 •…
The Tucson Jewish Community Center is proud to host the only USA Triathlon Splash & Dash Youth Aquathon in the State of Arizona and in the Southwest, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. Tucson is one of 45 cities across the United States designated to host the special event created by the USA Triathlon, whose aim is…
Campers from the Valley of the Sun JCC Camp Shemesh visited the JFCS Senior Center on June 16 to share their enthusiasm and love of music. Campers and seniors divided into teams and competed in a music trivia competition. When songs were playing, seniors and campers danced and grooved to the tunes. Music from the…
Camp Shemesh at the Valley of the Sun JCC has a new camp director – Eric Schwartz. Eric has been working at the J in guest services for nearly a year since moving here from California to be closer to his family. He was recently named camp director and couldn’t be happier. Eric’s roots are…
A gorgeous waterfall greeted me as it cascaded down from a mountain filled with saguaro cacti. The water was mesmerizing. I shook my head in disbelief, not only at the beauty but also at the location. No standing in airport lines, no invasive and uncomfortable pat downs – only a smiling, happy person to greet…
