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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.

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

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.

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 and Thursday mornings from 9:30 am-10:30 am and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm-7 pm. fee is $2.00 for JCC members and $5 for non-members. Call for package deals.

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.

Wise and Well Program

Sponsored by Advanced Pain Management Specialists

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.

2010 Benjamin August Memorial 3-Mile Run & Walk

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Runners & Walkers-Registration fee before September 26 is $15.00; after September 26 or on race day the fee is $17.00. Preregistration race packets may be picked up starting at 9:15 am. Race day registration will be held at the JCC beginning at 9:15 am. Registration closes 10 minutes prior to the race start. Please make checks payable to: Jewish Community Center. Mail pre-entry fee and official entry form to: Bill Buzza, Recreation Director; JCC, 60 South River Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. Phone: 570-824-4646 for more information. Official Entry Form

Northampton St. Basketball League

Bill Buzza, Recreation Director, Dan Messinger, Basketball Director

The Northampton St. Basketball League is organized by the Wilkes-Barre JCC and the YMCA recreational staffs for girls and boys ages 5 – 12 years old. Practice sessions and Sunday games are held from November through March. In April, the Mendy Rudolph Memorial Basketball Banquet will be held in the Weiss Auditorium at the JCC. Steve Taren, founding father of the league and Bruce Weinstock, chairman have been instrumental in developing the combined leagues.

Participants are members of the WB JCC or WB YMCA and pay a league fee to play. The program is divided by age groups.

5 & 6 Year Old Clinic: This clinic is a setting for young boys and girls to receive instruction on basketball basics such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense. The clinic is run by the JCC and YMCA staff as well as volunteer collegiate players from Wilkes University and King’s College. The children play on lowered baskets and have fun while learning the skills needed to play basketball. Every participant receives a team shirt.

7 – 9 Year olds: This division is played by boys and girls on eight foot baskets. There is no press defense or three point shooting allowed. Because of the participants youthat this level the officiating is more lenient as players attempt to fine tune their skills in preparation for play at the next level. Moreover, the official often provides on court instruction for players teaching them how to line up for free throws properly and how to correctly move with basketball in hand. There is also an emphasis on the “team” concept as coaches establish a positive rapport with their teams providing instruction at both games and practice. For most players, this is their first experience playing the game of basketball.

10 – 12 Year Olds: The varsity division is played on 10 foot baskets. Three point shots and press defenses are limited to the end of each half. There are two officials assigned to each game at this level. Coaches promote the idea of teamwork by guiding their teams through games and practices. Attendance for both games and practices is expected as players begin to rely on each other. This division is more competitive than the 7 – 9 year olds; however children are encouraged to play regardless of basketball ability.

JCC High School League

This league is for boys and girls ages 8th through 12th grade. The fee is $65 and games are played on Monday nights from 6:30pm – 8:30pm in the JCC gym.

JCC Senior Men’s League

This is an open division for college age players and up. The fee is $80.00 and games are played on Wednesday nights from 7:00pm – 9:00pm in the JCC gym. Bruce Weinstock is the commissioner.

Lou Gutterman Memorial College Tournament

The Lou Gutterman Memorial College Tournament is held during the holiday break. The tournament involves two games, college B vs. JCC Varsity, and college A vs. Senior Men’s All Stars. This tournament is dedicated to Lou Gutterman for his dedication to our JCC Basketball program. Uniforms are donated by Bruce Gutterman and the college A Team is coached by Bruce Gutterman.

5:30 Club: A group for the “over 50” members. Games are played Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at 11:30 am in the JCC gym and there is no fee.

Fitness Classes

Landau Fitness Center Hours of Operation

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

Friday 5:45 am-4:00 pm

Sunday 7;00 am-1 pm

Fortinsky Pool Schedule

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 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

Water Aerobics

Toning, stretching and aerobic exercise will be done to music. An invigorating workout! Classes are Monday and Thursday from 10:15 am-11 am. Cost is free with membership. For more information contact Bill Buzza.

Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons

The JCC Aquatic Department is offering private and semi-private swim lessons for ages six months through adult. Lessons vary in time and day in accordance to members' schedules. Cost of private lessons is $15 per half hour session. Semi-private lessons cost $10.00 per half hour session.

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.

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.

Youth Fit

September through May

Fee: $8.00/class of 10 for $75

Time: 4 pm-6 pm Monday-Thursday or by appointment

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.

JCC Flag Football League

THIS LEAGUE WILL BE FOR FOR ALL INTERESTED MEMBERS WHO ARE 16 YEARS OR OLDER. THE COST IS $25 PER PLAYER AND THE LEAGUE WILL RUN TENTATIVELY FROM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th THROUGH SUNDAY OCTOBER 24th. USFFA RULES WILL BE USED FOR ALL GAMES.