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JCC Releases Schedules for Adult Events, Classes
West Orange Venue Announces Jewish Film Festival.

11th Annual New Jersey Jewish Film Festival
March 23-April 3 · Evening and Matinee Screenings
Location: Essex County
All ages, see website for appropriate films
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See website for prices njjff.org
Contact: New Jersey Jewish Film Festival Hotline at (973) 530-3417
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SUN.,
3/27
1:00pm
LIVE & BECOME
Feature
Temple B'nai Abraham Livingston
SUN., 3/27
7:30pm
PRECIOUS LIFE
Documentary
JCC MetroWest
MON., 3/28
12:30pm
LENIN IN OCTOBER
Feature
Preceded by PINHAS
Short
JCC MetroWest
MON., 3/28
7:30pm
ANITA
Feature
JCC MetroWest
MON., 3/28
7:30pm
MARY LOU
TV Sitcom
B'nai Keshet
Montclair
TUE., 3/29
12:30pm
THE MATCHMAKER
Feature
JCC MetroWest
TUE., 3/29
7:30pm
LA RAFLE
Feature
Preceded by
MY FATHER, JOE
Short
JCC MetroWest
WED., 3/30
12:30pm
LA RAFLE
Feature
Preceded by
MY FATHER, JOE
Short
JCC MetroWest
WED., 3/30
7:30pm
AHEAD OF TIME
Documentary
JCC MetroWest
THU., 3/31
12:30pm
AHEAD OF TIME
Documentary
JCC MetroWest
THU.,
3/31
7:30pm
BROTHERS
Feature
Preceded by PRINZ: THE COURAGE TO SPEAK
Short
JCC MetroWest
SAT., 4/2
9:00pm
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Feature
JCC MetroWest
SUN., 4/3
NJJFF Family Day Double Header
12:30pm
THE YANKLES
Feature
SEVENTH INNING STRETCH
(2:30pm-3:15pm)
JEWS & BASEBALL:
AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY
Documentary(3:30pm)
JCC MetroWest
SUN., 4/3
Closing Night & Reception
7:30pm
MY SO-CALLED ENEMY
Documentary
JCC MetroWest
LECTURES:
The Vietnam War
Monday, April 4 · 1:30p.m.
Location: Cooperman JCC
Age: 55+
Cost(s): $12 NCJW/JCC Member · $15 Guest
The Vietnam War began over 50 years ago. Examine the causes, the fighting, the results, and the lessons we have learned. Eugene Lieber, Associate Professor Emeritus at Essex County College, lectures extensively at the JCC and in the North Jersey area.
Contact: Sharon Gordon at 973-530-3480 (sgordon@jccmetrowest.org)
Raising Taxes, Cutting Programs: The Politics of Giving the People What They Want
Wednesdays, April 6 & 13 · 1:30p.m.
Location: Cooperman JCC
Age: 55+
Cost(s): $24 NCJW/JCC Member · $30 Guest
Come to learn more about the politic stances on taxes - what is important to each party and what they think should be cut. Phil Mundo, Professor of Political Science at Drew University, teaches courses on American Politics and Public Policy.
Contact: Sharon Gordon at (973) 530-3480 (sgordon@jccmetrowest.org)
Special Guest: Margie Gelbwasser, Author of Inconvenient
Tuesday, May 10 · 6:00 p.m.
Location: Cooperman JCC
Age: Parents & Teens
Cost(s): $8 Member/$10 Guest
Margie Gelbwasser will be here to discuss her new book, Inconvenient, followed by a Meet & Greet and book signing.
Contact: Samara Grossman at (973) 530-3410 ( sgrossman@jccmetrowest.org)
Personal Training in the Pool
By appointment
Location: Cooperman JCC
Age: 13 years - Adult
Whether you are looking to improve your cardiovascular endurance or rehabilitate a chronic source of pain, working out in the water is the answer. Take advantage of these Group Personal Training in the Pool Sessions or make an appointment for a Personal Training Session in the Pool and get an individually designed program that includes both resistance and aerobic training while reducing direct impact on the joints.
Anti-Gravity Small Group Personal Training
(3 person minimum-5 person maximum per session).
Monday - 9:15 a.m. - Kathy Pucci
Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. - Kathy Pucci
Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. - Carol Kane
Friday - 9:15 a.m. - Andi Hopkins
First 3 sessions - $75 (limited to one package per client)
10 session package - $300
Anti-Gravity Individual Personal Training Sessions
Single One-to-One Session - $75
Ten One-to-One Sessions - $650
Personal Trainers
Kathy Pucci
Cynthia McConnell
Andi Hopkins
More information: www.jccmetrowest.org/adultaquatics
Contact: Kathy Torre at (973) 530-3522 (ktorre@jccmetrowest.org)
Indoor Soccer
Sundays · 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. & Wednesdays · 8-9:45 p.m. (on-going)
Location: Cooperman JCC, Margulis gymnasium
Age: 18+
Cost: Free
Join us for pick up socccer in the Margulis Gymnasium. Our soccer program offers a great chance to get in some exercise and take part in friendly competition. No fee and no advance registration required.
Contact: Matt Fox at (973) 530-3404 (mfox@jccmetrowest.org)
Women's Basketball Class
Tuesdays, March 22 & 29; April 5 & 12; May 3 & 10 · 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Location: Cooperman JCC
Age: Women 18+
Cost(s): $90 Member/$120 Guest
Class is perfect for the individual looking to learn this great game and for the person looking to play some basketball while also getting a good workout. Class led by former Division 1 college basketball player Quentin Jordan.
Contact: Emily Einhorn at (973) 530-3496 (eeihorn@jccmetrowest.org)
Yamuna Body Rolling Workshop: Foot Fitness
Sunday, March 27 · 11:15 a.m.
Thursday, March 31 · 9 a.m.
Location: Cooperman JCC, Schofel Conference Room
Age: 18+
Cost(s): $10
Learn how to heal foot pain and prevent foot problems by developing toned, strong, flexible feet using Yamuna's amazing Foot Wakers and Foot Savers. Free your feet from the restrictions created every day by your shoes!
Contact: Sharon Tobey (stobey@jccmetrowest.org)
Scuba Diving with Underwater Adventures
March, April, May
Location: Cooperman JCC
Age: 13 years - Adult
Cost(s): $315 Member/$365 Guest
Learn how to dive and enjoy the wonder of the underwater world! JCC Course taught by Underwater Adventures Dive Center Certified PADI instructors.
Sunday Class - March 27, April 3, 10, & 17
Weekend Class - April 1, 2, & 3
Weekend Class - April 29, 30 & May 1
To register, call Underwater Adventures at 973-258-1300
www.underwater-adventures.com
Contact: Kathy Torre at 973-530-3522 (ktorre@jccmetrowest.org)
Golf Lessons - Beginner & Intermediate
Saturday April 2-May 7 · 1:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: East Orange Golf Course
Age(s): 18+
Cost(s): $195 Member/$215 Guest
Learn the fundamentals of golf in a fun and relaxed atmosphere: grip, alignment, stance and posture, backswing, downstring, and follow-through. Acquire the feel of the swing and develop dexterity through drills and exercises. Discussion will touch on rules, etiquette, safety, golf lingo, equipment, and history of the game.
Contact: Sherri Feldscher at (973) 530-3425 (sfeldscher@jccmetrowest.org)
Masters Swim Program
Location: Cooperman JCC
This program is designed for adults in college and older to provide fun, fitness, and optional friendly competition in a positive environment of athletic encouragement.
Swimmers meet:
Sundays · 7:15 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
Mondays · 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays · 8-9 p.m.
Fridays · 5:45 a.m.-6:45 a.m.
Sessions are offered quarterly:
July - September
October - December
January - March
April - June
Fees:
One Day a Week
Member: $90 · Guest: $150
Two Days a Week
Member: $145 · Guest: $235
Three Days a Week
Member: $180 · Guest: $297
Four Days a Week
Member: $225 · Guest: $375
More information: www.jccmetrowest.org/mastersswim
Contact: Kathy Torre at 973-530-3522 (ktorre@jccmetrowest.org)
Jewish Learning
New Beginnings Program
Sunday, April 10 · 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Cooperman JCC, M6
Age: 55+ (widow/widower)
Cost(s): $6 Member/Guest
Speaker: Etzion Neuer, Regional Director NJ ADL
Topic: Anti-Semitism in 2011: Global to Local Trends provides a sweeping analysis that will touch on Europe, the Arab world, the United States, college campuses, and cyberspace.
Contact: Rhonda Lillianthal at 973-530-3519 (rlillianthal@jccmetrowest.org)
Special Needs
Club JCC Fitness Club
Thursdays thru April 14 · 6-8 p.m.
Location: Cooperman JCC
Age: 16-30 with special needs
Cost(s): $175 Member/ $210 Guest
Sports and recreation program including yoga and swim, targeted to teens 16+ and young adults 21-30 yrs of age with Asperger's syndrome and ADD/ADHD.
Contact: Rebecca Gallanter at 973-530-3478 (rgallanter@jccmetrowest.org)
Adult Saturday Night Trip
Saturday, March 26 · 6:15-9:30 p.m.
Location: Cooperman JCC/SOPAC, S. Orange
Age: 18+ with special needs
Cost(s): $60 JCC Member/ $70 Guest
Join us as we go to see the Chinese Acrobats of Hebei at SOPAC, South Orange. Leave JCC at 6:15pm, return 9:30pm.
Contact: Rebecca Gallanter at 973-530-3478 (rgallanter@jccmetrowest.org)
Trips:
Trip to National Museum of American Jewish History
Wednesday, May 4 · 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Age: 55+
Cost(s): $65 Member/$75 Guest
Trip to new museum including bus transportation, kosher lunch, admission, and docent tour.
Contact: Lenore Rattner at 973-929-2928 (lrattner@jccmetrowest.org)
3 Day Trip to Washington, DC
Tuesday, May 24-Thursday, May 26
Location: Washington, DC
Age: 55+
Cost(s): From $499 Member/$529 Guest
Spend 3 active and fun days in our nation's capitol - price includes bus, hotel, most meals, cruise on Potomac, museum admission, JCC escort, and more!
Contact: Lenore Rattner at (973) 929-2928 (lrattner@jccmetrowest.org)
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