For more information on any of our fitness or recreation programming, please call Bill Buzza, JCC Recreation Director at 824-4646, ext. 232.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for the River st. run/Walk on Sunday, May 19 and the Wilkes-Barre duathlon on Sunday, June 16.  All interested should contact Bill buzza at 824-4646, ext. 232. 

 

 

 

 

54th Annual Milton Brown Memorial Golf Tournament

Monday, June 10, 2013

"Shotgun" starting at 1:00 pm - Fox Hill Country Club

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2013 River Street Run & Walk 3-mile Run & Walk

Fitness

Healthy Steps at the J

A program at the JCC to help adults 50 years and over to stay active, be mobile and free from falls. Participants learn the steps they can take to reduce the risks of falling, and learn how  to do easy exercises for improving their balance and strength. Classes are Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11 am-11:30 am. There is no cost for this program.

Personal Training at the JCC

First Two Sessions Free

Personal trainers can help anyone, regardless of physical condition or age. Do you want to bulk up? Do you want to simply add some definition? Or do you just want to get in shape? Are you recovering from an injury and need to exercise? Do you want to improve your athletic performance?

A personal trainer can help with all that and more. This person is a coach, role model, educator and cheerleader who will customize a program to fit your needs and schedule. Some people may want to use a trainer several times a week. Others may just want an occasional check-in with a trainer to get feedback. It's all up to you! Call Bill Buzza for package prices at 824-4646, ext. 232

Zumba

Join the party!! The Zumba Nation has arrived at the JCC

Let's face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial. Working out can be lots of things, but it's never been known to be an exhilarating experience...until now!

The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to crate a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you way. Our goal is simple: We want you to work out, to love working out, and to get hooked. Zumba fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life.

The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba class.

Jody Nogin is a certified Zumba instructor and brings classes to the Cohen Gymnasium on Monday mornings  from 9:30 am-10:30 am (through the camp season, Zumba will begin at 8:45 am on Mondays through August 8) and Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 6 pm-7 pm. Family Zumba will be held on Sundays at 9:30 am.  The fee is $2.00 for JCC members and $5 for non-members. Call for package deals.
2013 JCC Samuel Harrison Memorial Slo-Pitch Softball League

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration is now being taken for the JCA Samuel Harrison Memorial Slo-Pitch Softball League.

Open to anyone 8th grade and up

Cost of the league is $50.00 payable at the JCA, 60 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre.

Starting Sunday, june 23rd, softball games will be played at the JCC Camp in Idetown, near Harvey's Lake.  Games will start at 10:15 am on the lower softball field.  Bring the whole family!

After the game you can put on your swimsuit in the newly renovated changing facilities, and the cool off in the pool, or just relax in the shade or on the grass.

The Sanck Shack will be grilling up all of your summertime favorites.  Play some hoops or volleyball on the newly resrufaced courts.

It's a great place to bring the family on a sunny Sunday! 

You can sign up at the JCA front desk or call Bill Buzza at 824-4646, ext. 232.

JCC Youth Fitness

Mission -  Our mission is for kids getting healthy, keeping fit, and having fun. This program guides and motivates participants to be healthy and fit. Sessions will provide a proper safe environment for youth to exercise and gain nutritional knowledge. This program focuses on overall fitness, flexibility, strength, and nutrition.
When - Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6-7 Tuesday 4-5
Where - Wilkes-Barre JCC 
Who - Ages 8-16 
Contacts - Bill Buzza Recreation Director Chris Corbett Instructor at 824-4646 ext. 232
Only $7.50 a session sign up now at JCC front desk


Fitness (cont.)

Youth Fit

September through May

The JCC Youth Fit program is for ages 8 through 15. Children attending should select two non-consecutive days to work out. Children will be instructed in weightlifting utilizing proper form and technique; cardiovascular conditioning is also included in the program. Call Bill Buzza at 824-4646, ext 232 for details.
 
Time: 4 pm-6 pm Monday-Thursday or by appointment.
Fee: $8.00/class of 10 for $75.00.

Spinning

Spinning has many health benefits, including weight loss, cardiovascular and muscle building. Many spinners agree that spinning is the best cardio workout you can do. During a 30 minute spin class you can burn 500 calories. In a short amount of time you can burn a lot of calories, thus affecting your health. Most other exercises would take at least double the time to burn so many calories. If you are looking to lose weight, there is no better option. IT's also no impact by nature so your fee and knees won't hurt. This makes spinning a great workout for people of all ages, even older adults with joint problems. Spinning even helps increase lung capacity and cardiovascular health. Classes are being held Tuesday and Thursday 6 am at the YMCA and on Sundays from 7 am-8 am at the JCC. There is no charge for JCC and Y members.

Yoga

Yoga classes teach correct breathing and correct posture, increase flexibility and build strength. Practicing yoga will enhance your awareness of the mind body connection and improve your overall health inside and out. Yoga will also help you adapt a more positive outlook and help you to center yourself. If you have any medical conditions, just check with you doctor. This class is taught by Colleen Walsh, a certified yoga teach who has been teaching for 2 years and practicing for over 10 years. Classes are held on Thursday nights at 6:00 pm in the multi-purpose room. Please bring your own mat.

Get Fit at the J!

Nothing is more important than your good health and nothing helps to insure your good health and vitality more than the regular exercise and fitness programs available at the JCC. The Center's facilities include a four-lane 20 yard indoor heated swimming pool; a fully equipped exercise room including a full line of strength training equipment; men's and women's locker facilities with showers; a complete men's and women's health club with dry sauna and steam rooms; and a six lane professional bowling alley.

Pool / Swimming

Swim Lessons At The JCC

The JCC will be offering swim classes starting the week of January 7th.  Classes will be instructed by Stephanie Husey and will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 5:30pm until 7:00pm, or by appointment with Stephanie. Classes will be for ages 3 years old and up.  Each session will be seven weeks and the cost will be $300 per session for members and $330 for non-members.  Classes will be approximately ½ hour long.  For more information, please contact Stephanie at: 574-8577.

Swimming Pool Hours

 

Monday-Friday 6 am-8 am Lap Swim

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am-10:15 am Rec/Lap Swim

Monday & Thursday 10:15-11 am, and Wednesday Evenings 5:15 pm Water Aerobics

Monday-Friday 11 am-1 pm Rec/Lap

Monday-Thursday 3 pm-5 pm Rec/Lap

Monday-Thursday 5 pm-7 pm Rec/Lap

Sunday 7 am-12 noon

Pool closed Tuesday -Thursday 9 am-10:15 & Tuesdays 10:15-11 am
Fitness Center Hours

Monday-Thursday 5:45 am-7:00 pm

Friday 5:45 am-4:00 pm

Sunday 7:00 am-1 pm
Wellness

Wise and Well Program

Directed by Debbie Grossman: This program is designed for those adults not participating in any sort of fitness program. Participants work with a fitness trainer on strength, balance and endurance to achieve their goals. Call Bill Buzza for more information at 824-4646, ext 232.

Scranton JCC 5K/10K Race & Walk/

Massage Therapy

Our professionally trained therapists are available on an on call basis.  We offer the following massages: Sports rejuvenating massage: Performed with deeper pressure; includes range of motion assessment and stretching. Therapeutic: A firmer massage for clients with chronic or acute discomfort.  Helps to relieve “knots”. Ultimate relaxor:  This is a slow, gentile massage to relieve stress and tension.  This light touch will relax your mind and body and promote circulation. Pre-natal: Done by a trained and certified Prenatal Massage therapist to help alleviate muscular discomforts, sore feet, swollen ankles and tension.  Abnormal pregnancies must consult a physician first.