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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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