J.Connection 4-29 - Your Virtual J

April 29, 2020 | 5 Iyar 5780

Dear Springfield JCC Members,

Giving Tuesday Now is a global day of giving and unity, set to take place May 5, 2020, as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The day is designed to drive an influx of generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropy activation, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world.

During the Pandemic, the J has been offering to its members and community complimentary virtual programming .

But our income has largely ceased.

Please help fund the continuation of the Springfield JCC’s efforts to keep our community active, engaged and healthy through our online programs, and ensure a seamless reopening when it is safe for everyone to return to the physical J.

Your financial assistance allows the J to keep the members of our diverse community including those of all ages and abilities connected online during this challenging time as well as ensure a seamless reopening of the J once it is safe to return.

Michael Paysnick

Executive Director

J Member Corner:

Meet Nicole Collins

"We (our family) miss using the fitness center, the pool, seeing friends, attending events, and having that ‘Let's meet at the J’ part of our days. We wish everyone good health, and are really looking forward to when the J is again a space to meet in person!”

Adult Connection...

Waiting for the Golf Clubs to Reopen?

J Trainer Kelly Perla longs for the opportunity to golf again. While you anticipate the opportunity to once again play 18 holes, prepare yourself with Kelly's golf workout below.

Kelly's Golf Clip on Facebook

Kelly's Golf Prep Workout

Split up these exercises, repeating each set a couple times a week

in sets (of 10-15, three times):

Shoulder Rotation – holding band or towel, one side each hand
Lunge, add a twist (towards front leg)
Plank
Side Plank (add rotation inward for more of a challenge)
Band Walks (bands around ankles – front, back, side to side)
Russian Twist
Glute Bridges
Squats
Wall Sits
Stretching! – World's greatest stretch, good mornings, hip flexor stretches, etc…

Say Hello to Kelly or Ask a Question

JCC Book Club - Virtual Meeting

Monday, May 4 at 11:00 am via Zoom

Looking for a way to connect with fellow book lovers? Join us for our next JCC Book Club meeting. We'll be discussing The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar. Not a member of the JCC Book Club? No worries. All are welcome to join the conversation, and there's still plenty of time to read the book.

Virtual Book Club

CORRECTION:

King Arthur Bread Baking Class/Trip

Please note: the correct date for this trip is

Thursday, October 1.

Learn more...

Health & Wellness Connection...

Virtual 5K/10K with YOUR J!

May 4 - May 7 , complete a 5k or 10k at your own pace. You can track this distance on your activity watch or from an app on your phone, etc. Click the "Virtual 5K/10K" button to learn more.

Virtual 5K/10K

Home Fitness Challenge with Sean*

J Health & Wellness Trainer Sean Martin has a challenge for those who are seeking an advanced workout. In the beginning, Sean also offers modifications.

Home Workout Challenge

Exercise LIVE with the J Health & Wellness*

Visit J Health & Wellness Facebook page or Click the Zoom Link

Sunday, May 3:

09:00 am | Workout with Janet | Zoom (no password required)

Monday, May 4:

09:30 am | Fitness LIVE with Doug | upper/lower combo | Zoom Password: 510576