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Building Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday CLOSED
Evenings and Sundays -
Open for Special Events. For Dates and times, see below.
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Who Will Write Our History
Executive Producer Nancy Spielberg Film followed by Skype with Director and Filmmaker, Roberta Grossman
Yom Ha Shoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration
with special prayers for those involved in the terror attack at the Chabad congregation in Poway, California
May 2, 6 pm
Gather as a community to commemorate Yom HaShoah, beginning with a short service including prayers for those involved in the attack on the Chabad Synagogue of Poway, followed by the viewing of award-winning film produced by Nancy Spielberg,
Who Will Write Our History, and concluding with a question and answer session via Skype with film producer, writer and director, Roberta Grossman.
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Belly Laughs
Comedy and Cooking with Israeli Chef Lior Lev Sercarz and
Stand Up Comic Joel Chasnoff.
Sunday, May 5, 5 - 7 PM
FREE but reservations are REQUIRED.
Celebrate Israeli Independence Day (Yom HaAtzMaut) with the cooking and comedy of Israeli Chef Lior Lev Sercarz and Stand Up Comic Joel Chasnoff. The menu of Israeli treats will delight the palate and the jokes and fun will tickle your tummy.
FREE but reservations are REQUIRED.
Call 570-824-4646 or
Email
Barbara Sugarman
to reserve.
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Get Ready for Summer Fun with JCC Day Camp.
Have you registered your child for the JCC Day Camp yet?
Camp begins Monday, June 24th and runs to Friday, August 19th. Camp is open to girls and boys ages 2 to 14.
You can register by the day, week or full eight-week season.
For a tour of the camp site or more information, call Rick Evans at 570-824-4646.
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Volunteers Wanted!
Would you like to help shape the programs and events at the new Friedman JCC?
Contact
Paula Chaiken to join our Inaugural Year Programming Committee.
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Congressman Matt Cartwright
Guest Speaker at Temple Israel's 17th Annual Law Day Shabbat
Saturday, May 4th at 9:30 a.m.
The community in invited to attend this special service chaired by Attorneys Johanna Gelb and Barry Dyller.
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MODIFIED MOVES, MAXIMUM RESULTS
Enhance®Fitness
Program - started April 8th - join now
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Enhance Fitness is an evidence based fitness program geared toward older adults to help improve strength, flexibility and balance. The Friedman JCC has partnered with the Wilkes Barre YMCA for this program.
Enhance®Fitness is evidence-based fitness program geared toward older adults and those with a chronic condition, such as arthritis, to help improve strength, flexibility, and balance.
• Classes meet for 16 weeks; 3 times per week for 60 minutes each
• Exercises can be performed seated, standing, or using a chair for support.
• Participants move at a pace that is comfortable for them
• The class focuses on strength, flexibility, movement, and balance
• Participants can add soft wrist and ankle weights for additional challenge
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JCC MENS CLUB SPEAKERS
Join us on Tuesdays at 11:00. Remember to make your lunch reservations 24 hours in advance.
May 14 - Honorable William Amesbury
Guest speakers are on alternate weeks. Any questions speak to Harvey Rappaport.
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Walk With Ease Program
Starts Monday, May 6th for 6 weeks
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 - 10:00 am
The Arthritis Foundation's program is proven to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve your overall health.No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation's six week Walk With Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life.
Studies by the Thurston Arthritis Research Center and the Institute on Aging of the University of North Carolina show that Walk With Ease is proven to:
* Reduce the pain and discomfort of arthritis
* Increase balance, strength and walking pace
* Build confidence in your ability to be physically active
* Improve overall health
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EAT HEALTHY, BE ACTIVE
Six Month Program at the JCC
Monday, May 6, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, May 7, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
The Eat Healthy, Be Active Free community workshops are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. FREE TAKE HOME GIFT, food samplings and handouts will be provided at each class. The workshops will be instructed by Mary Kay D'Elia, RD, LDN, CDE, CEO Nutrition Educator.
Sign up today for your spot in this Free Program. Classes are offered the first Monday/Tuesday of each month for 6 months. Call Sharon Matylewicz Senior Resource/Wellness Coordinator at the Jewish Community Alliance for more information, 570-824-4646. Eat Healthy, Be Active
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High Tea at the OZ
Tuesday, May 7, 2pm
Congregation Ohav Zedek
242 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre
Please join Sisterhood for our 2
nd
High Tea at Ohav Zedek
RSVP by May 3 to 570-825-6619. All women are welcome!
Wear a fun hat to celebrate Kentucky Derby Weekend together in style.
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Jewish Home Wilkes-Barre Branch Annual Luncheon
MUSICAL PRESENTATION with
RABBI LARRY KAPLAN and CANTOR AHRON ABRAHAM
Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 12:30 pm
Friedman JCC
Cost is $12.00
PLEASE RSVP by May 8th BY CALLING:
Charlotte Cutler 570-288-2434
Lila Kanter 570-287-7532
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Illumination Early Learning Center
Preview Day
Thursday, May 16, 9 AM - 7 PM
Opening in June of 2019, Illumination Early Learning Center is now enrolling for children infant- preschool age. With licensing for up to 70 children.
We invite the community to join us for a Preview day, May 16th from 9am – 7pm. The preview day will be an opportunity to see the center in person and register your children on site. Children are welcome to join their parents to preview the center.
Illumination will follow the Reggio Emilia approach to early education which values the child as strong, capable and resilient, rich in wonder and knowledge.
For more information about our philosophy please visit our
website
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Communicating with the Doctor
Tuesday, May 21st 12:15 pm
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR DOCTOR STARTS WITH YOU.
The relationship with a doctor is a very personal one, built on communication and trust. In choosing a doctor, the "chemistry" between the two of you must work. You must be able to trust, confide in and tell your doctor about your health problems, including all symptoms. Your doctor, in turn, should listen to you, give you options and feedback and have your best interest in mind. Learn ways to develop an effective and solid relationship with your doctor. The presentation will be given by Debby Miller, Community Relations Coordinator with Griswold Home Care.
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Opioids: PA's #1 Public Health and Public Safety Crisis
Thursday, May 23rd after lunch
Cohen Social Hall
Michelle L. Nutter, Education and Outreach Program Manager
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Josh Shapiro
This presentation will discuss what Opiates are, why citizens are at risk, proper storage and disposal of Opioids, and explaining what Narcan is. This presentation also discusses what PA is doing regarding the Opioid crisis.
Please remember to make reservations for lunch.
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Protein's Role in Aging: Older Adults Don't Get Enough of This Important Nutrient
Thursday, May 30th 12:30 PM after lunch
Why Older Adults Should Eat More Protein
Presented by Jill Stevens, MS,RD,LDN
Tuesday, June 25th 12:30 pm after lunch
Tasty and fun ways to add protein to your diet
Presented by Beth Rielly, DOD, CDM and Sharon Mayer, dietary supervisor
Contact
Sharon
with any questions.
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JCC BOOK CLUB
In the Midst of Winter
by Isabel Allende
Thursday May 30, 2019, 12:45 PM.
Note date change.
Worldwide bestselling "dazzling storyteller" (Associated Press) Isabel Allende returns with a sweeping novel about three very different people who are brought together in a mesmerizing story that journeys from present-day Brooklyn to Guatemala in the recent past to 1970s Chile and Brazil.
Lunch is available at 12 noon in the Cohen Social Hall, please make reservations for lunch at the front desk.
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Come play with us!
Rummique
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after lunch
Rummique is a tile-based game that is a combination of rummy and mahjong. It's easy to learn and we are happy to teach and new players! We have sets available.
Fun games are a great way to keep happy, engaged in life, and exercising our mind. A great way to make new friends.
See Barbara if you have any questions.
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Chair T'ai Chi
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 AM
T'ai Chi delivers a workout that is superior to any exercise program in use today. The slow, easy to learn routines can be practiced by anyone regardless of age or level of ability. The seated version of these exercises can be practiced in an easy chair or a wheelchair, and without the need for expensive equipment or special clothing. As a style of martial arts that emphasizes internal power, T'ai Chi provides a life-long exercise system that delivers improved health and greater strength the longer you practice it. Taught by Doreen Rakowski.
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Tallis Room
The looms are set up and ready in our beautiful new Tallis Weaving Room. We are ready to schedule weavers now, no experience necessary. Please call Barbara Sugarman at 570-824-4646 to begin the process. Stop by the weaving room on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Staff is normally there to answer questions.
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Save the Date - Israeli Scouts - June 26
Also,
Housing is needed for Israeli Scouts-One Night only-June 26. Please call or email
Barbara
and let her know you would like to host.
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We value your input and ideas. If you have any questions or ideas you would like to share, please contact the JCA at
b.sugarman@nepajca.org
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For additional information on any of the programs listed or to register, please contact 570-824-4646 or email the address listed below.
Len Zimmerman
Chief Operating Officer
ext. 200
Barbara Sugarman
Adult & Cultural programs
ext. 210
Rick Evans
Basketball, Recreation and Camp
ext. 214
Sara Pisarz
BBYO, Young Family & Adult programs
ext. 215
Sharon Matylewicz
Wellness & SRCC programs
ext. 211
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