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Welcome to the JCC Online gift store

     The JCC Just Judaica announces a new way to shop at our Just Judaica Gift shop.  If you like to shop from home you can go to our new web address at http://jewishwilkesbarre.judaicabeautiful.com.   There will be a monthly newsletter that you will receive via email blast, that  will make your shopping experience easier.  There will be holiday specials, sales, and wish lists as well as artist spotlights.  You can click, shop, schmooze, and explore our new site. When you shop online at Judaica Beautiful, they will donate 20% of the sale back to our JCC.
     Sherry Davidowitz, is still here for your JCC shopping experience, registry, and gift certificates.  Please stop in and see us.

BRIDGE

Regular Sessions
Monday 1:15 pm
Thursday 1:15 pm
Friday 1:00 pm

(Non-Life Master)
at the Jewish Community Center, W-B
Interested in playing call: Irv Lebowitz, bridge director • 824-4646
To get scores of games played go to http://nepab.com/ on the internet

for more information

L'Chaim Singles

Active Singles 55 years and older - Join us in forming a new group of Jewish Singles in NE PA.  more

JCC/JFS Community Forums

The JCC and JFS once again have combined efforts to offer the 2010-11 Winter/Spring Community Forums. The forum offers individuals the opportunity to learn about various resources in the great NE PA region, as well as meet and speak with community leaders. Lectures are open to all and follow the Congregate Lunch Program and begin at 12:15 in the JCC Weiss Auditorium.
 
Questions regarding the program should be addressed to Howard Grossman, Executive Director of JFS or Lois Gelb, JCC Senior Adult Director.
 

Healthy Steps For Older Adults (Our Program Continues...)

A Program at the Jewish Community Center to help adults 50 and over to stay active, be mobile, and free from falls.

Participants learn the steps they can take to reduce the risk of falling and learn how to do easy exercises for improving their balance and strength.

1/2 hour sessions. Classes will be held Tuesday and Fridays from 11:00-11:30 am.
Recuit family and friends to attend class with you. Program is open to adults age 50 and over.

This program is free- sign up at the JCC front desk.
For more infromation, contact Bill Buzza, Recreation Director or Barbara Sugarman, Adult & Cultural Director at 824-4646.

It’s Inter-City Time - Save The Date!!!!

The Lancaster Jewish Community Center Tuesday, October 12, 2010 11:30 am

Enjoy a fabulous lunch that will delight everyone! See an exciting program ‘ A Touch of Jazz’, a part of the Lancaster Senior Orchestra of the Lancaster Recreation Department! Lunch will be a choice of salmon or chicken. Cost is $25.00 per person for lunch & transportation. Put your name on our list now - $15.00 will hold your spot. Call Lois Gelb, Senior Adult Director Or Barbara Sugarman, Adult & Cultural Director 824-4646, if you have any questions?

JCC Book Club - The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister

Thursday, October 14 at 12 noon at the JCC

A "heartbreakingly delicious" national bestseller about a chef, her students, and the evocative lessons that food teaches about life. Once a month, eight students gather in Lillian's restaurant for a cooking class. Among them is Claire, a young woman coming to terms with her new identity as a mother; Tom, a lawyer whose life has been overturned by loss; Antonia, an Italian kitchen designer adapting to life in America; and Carl and Helen, a long-married couple whose union contains surprises the rest of the class would never suspect... The students have come to learn the art behind Lillian's soulful dishes, but it soon becomes clear that each seeks a recipe for something beyond the kitchen. And soon they are transformed by the aromas, flavors, and textures of what they create.

Call Barbara at 824-4646 to make a reservation. Join our group. Book available at Barnes & Noble King’s Wilkes-Barre Store on South Main Street. Be sure to mention the JCC to receive your discount.

Barnes & Noble King's Wilkes-Barre Store
Click here for more information

Calling All WWII Veterans!!!

November 10 - 11, 2010

An Honor Roll reading is planned in conjunction with the upcoming exhibit When Humanity Fails, that will be on display in the Melberger Arts Center Gallery in Scranton. Click here for more information

Traditional Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Thursday, November 25, 2010 at 12 noon

The Jewish Community Center invites the community to a traditional Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at 12 noon.  Celebrate the Thanksgiving with your family and friends and enjoy a traditional dinner prepared by Steve Arnovitz. The menu will include: salad, roast turkey, stuffing, parslied red potatoes, green beans almondine, cranberry sauce, rolls, pie and beverages. Let us do the cooking while you enjoy the time with friends and family. Cost: $8.00 adult, children under 12 free. Your check is your reservation. Call Barbara Sugarman at 824-4646 to register or for any questions.
Senior Adult Programs
Director: Lois Gelb 824-4646 Ext.305

Who says Aging is not fun?

Our JCC Senior Adult Programs offer a wide choice of activities to keep you busy throughout the year.One can walk into our beautiful facility at any time and meet up with friends. Come early and exercise, stay for lunch and attend a lecture or play cards with friends.
Weekly and Daily programs :include Water Aerobics, Wise and Well, Chair Exercises, Sheltered Walking, Current Events discussion groups, and our well-known Congregate Meal program.
Our special events include: New Years Parties, July Concert series, Hometown Series, Glimpses into History and our Community Forums.
We work with the Luzerne County offices for Aging and Jewish Family Services to insure that our seniors receive services to help them age with dignity.

3rd Annual Lee Vincent Generation to Generation Concert

Sunday, Sept. 26th 2-6 PM Genetti's Hotel, Wilkes-Barre

You are cordially invited to an afternoon of music and dance honoring Essy and Bill Davidowitz and Family, Sandy and Arnold Rifkin and Family and the Jewish traditions from which they come at the Third Annual Lee Vincent Generation2Generation Dance. Sunday, September 26th, from 2 to 6 in the afternoon at Genetti's Hotel & Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Music by the Lee Vincent Tribute Band, Klezmer Band as well as Eddie Day and the Starfires. The Latino Dance group will perform. Casual Dress, Complimentary Admission to invitees and Food available for purchase.

Experience the World of Cleopatra

Wednesday, November 17th

Join us for a day in Philadelphia at the Franklin Institute. Cost is $68 which includes bus, ticket to Cleopatra exhibit, headset, and entrance to the Franklin Institute. Lunch on your own at Hamifgash Glatt, Israeli, Turkish, Vegetarian cuisine. Travel to Egypt on the big screen: see mummies in Imax. See the latest about the woman who has been on your mind for 2000 years. Listen to the voice of Cleopatra as you walk through the exhibit. Listen to her life and times. Deposit of $15 will hold your place. Call Barbara Sugarman, Adult and Cultural Director at 824-4646 with any questions.

Adult & Cultural Programs
Director: Barbara Sugarman, Ext. 246

Judaic Programming

The Jewish Community Center is dedicated to
embracing the "J" in JCC. We offer a variety of
Jewish Cultural and Educational activities that are appropriate for a variety of age groups, knowledge and skill levels. No previous knowledge is necessary - just a desire to learn and do!
Be sure to visit the "Reporter" or the upcoming events page for additional Upcoming Program's featuring speakers, art classes, opera classes, trips to New York, Atlantic City, museums, and other points of interest, cooking and young adult classes. We continue to welcome your suggestions and look forward to meeting you at the "J".

The JCC OF WYOMING VALLEY WANTS YOU!!!

Volunteer!!!!!

Make a difference in the future of the JCC!
 Become a JCC Volunteer!

Committees to choose from:

Ø  Adult: Programs, trips and special events for baby boomers.

Ø  Camp: State of the art programming for our day camp.

Ø  Children: Programs and events for kids grades K-5.

Ø  Special Events/ Fundraising: Major events and programs that support the JCC

Ø  Grand Buddies: Be a special friend to kids while they are at the Center or on Special Trips.

Ø  Marketing: Communication tools to promote the JCC.

Ø  Membership: Promotions to increase and maintain membership.

Ø  Sports & Fitness: Develop programs that utilize the gym and fitness center

Ø  And don’t forget… The JCC Knitting Bee & JCC Gift Shop needs your help!!!

The JCC of Wyoming Valley Wants You!
Please call Barbara Sugarman, Adult & Cultural Director
or Charlotte Klavonski, Chairperson
824-4646

Please be sure to leave us your name, phone/cell number where you can be reached!!