Sunday, April 19 - Saturday, April 25
Dear JCC Members,
 
Even though the campus remains closed, work has been continuing on various renovation projects. We are very excited about what will be waiting for our members when the facility is able to reopen. Great progress is being made on the new family changing area, group exercise studios and indoor leisure pool. You're going to love it! In the mean time, here is a sneak peak...

Additional Updates & Notes

Programming
• We continue to work hard to bring you a steady stream of live and on demand content via the Virtual J . I f you haven't checked it out yet, please do so!
• All April programming has been cancelled or rescheduled. Credits will be issued to those registered for cancelled programs. Credits can be applied to future JCC programs.
• The status of May programming will be determined soon.

Registration Process
• At this time only Summer Camp and Summer Swim & Dive Team registration is open.
• Camp registration can be done online or by emailing jberkey@jccomaha.org .
• If any camp is cancelled and not able to be rescheduled refunds will be issued.
• Virtual Personal Training can be purchased through Johanna at jberkey@jccomaha.org .

Connecting With Us
During the campus closure, staff may not be in their offices or at the desk to receive your call or voicemail. The best way to get in touch with our staff during this time is via email.
Staff information can be found here . Membership or business representatives can be reached by emailing jccmembership@jccomaha.org .

Membership Status
With the temporary closure of our facility, we have received many questions regarding the payment of membership dues. Given the uncertainty of when it will be safe to reopen, we have established some new options regarding your membership. D etails on these options were sent out in an email on March 26th and April 3rd. You can review them here .
If you haven't already, please indicate your selected option by clicking the corresponding link on the website .

We will continue to email updates and information as needed. Past updates can be found on the announcements page of the JCC website.

Please continue to stay safe and healthy. We look forward to welcoming you back to the JCC as soon as we can. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any member of the JCC staff. We're here for you.
Social distancing but united. The JCC staff is working hard for you!
Facebook Live Classes & Events for April 19-25

Select programs and classes are now being broadcast on Facebook Live ! Watch and follow along from the comfort of your own home. To watch a live broadcast, simply log into Facebook and visit the page of the agency holding the event (JCC, JFO, etc) on the day and time the event is going live.
Sunday, April 19
Join Ron Lugasy Omaha Shlicha to celebrate the end
of Passover and learn how to make Mufletah.

Monday, April 20
9:00 a.m. - Yoga
12:00 p.m. - HIIT Class

Tuesday, April 21
9:00 a.m. - Boot Camp
11:00 a.m. - Heather's Kitchen
6:00 p.m. - Boot Camp
Wednesday, April 22
9:15 a.m. - Yoga
10:30 a.m. - Buns / Core / Thighs
7:00 p.m. - Yom HaShoah (IHE)
Community Holocaust Commemoration by the Institute for Holocaust Education

Thursday, April 23
10:00 a.m. - Barre
10:00 a.m.- Youth Dept.- Songs
11:00 a.m. - Master Fitness

Friday, April 24
6:00 a.m. - Boot Camp
12:00 p.m. - HIIT Class
12:00 p.m. - Preschool Shabbat
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Yom HaShoah, the 27th of Nisan, is a day of Holocaust and heroism remembrance. This day of commemoration recognizes the approximately six million Jews that perished during the Holocaust and also recognizes the resistance movements carried out by the oppressed. This year our community is recognizing Yom Ha Shoah through a virtual event via Facebook Live on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 7:00 pm . Please join the Institute for Holocaust Education on the IHE Facebook page to attend.

Group Exercise Class Descriptions
If you want to watch a Group Ex class, join the JCC Omaha Fitness Group on Facebook prior to the start of the class. A link to join can also be found on the main JCC Omaha Facebook page.
Yoga
Low - Moderate Intensity
Designed for all levels. Class will go through a series of yoga poses and breathing techniques.

High Intensity Interval Training
High Intensity
HIIT combines bursts of strength, plyometric & athletic training.

Boot Camp
Moderate - High Intensity
A total body workout with cardio, strength & core.

Heather’s Kitchen
Join Heather Bucksner as she talks about nutrition and shares some healthy recipes.
Buns / Core / Thighs
Moderate - High Intensity
Moves will be traditional sculpting moves focused on your core.

Barre
Low - Moderate Intensity
Barre integrates elements of Pilates and dance training. Focus on your glutes, hips, abs, & arms.

Masters Fitness
Low Intensity
A great way for active older adults to stay in shape. Class focuses on cardio and strength.

Group Exercise classes will reoccur each week.
All class times are subject to change
Join the Jewish Federation of Omaha at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 23rd for their weekly webinar. This week's topic will be "Parenting Through the Pandemic" with Dr. Michael Cohen. Use the Zoom link listed above to join in on this informative talk.
JCC Members can now purchase and participate in Virtual Personal Training. All sessions will be 30 minutes long and will utilize body weight movements or basic items that you have in your house. No special equipment is needed. Sessions are a great way to connect and prioritize your fitness.

Once purchased and scheduled, training appointments will be completed via video call with a JCC Personal Trainer.
Virtual Personal Training
 Members Only
One 30-minute session...........$30
Five 30-minute sessions..........$140

Purchase Virtual Personal Training by emailing Johanna at jberkey@jccomaha.org

Questions? Contact Maggie Thomas at mthomas@jccomaha.org
Check out our on demand section of the Virtual J. This virtual library is where you will find videos and resources by department. New content is posted frequently. Visit today and see what's new! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notifications of our latest posts!
FITNESS
The Fitness section our Virtual J is where you can find home workouts, recipe links and resources to keep you active.

This Week's Featured Video:
Master Fitness - Join Heather for a quick, low impact workout.

NEW! Need some direction? Check out the new On Demand Workout Plan.
SPORTS & REC
The Sports & Rec section our Virtual J is where you can find games to keep kids active, ways to practice sport skills and much more.

This Week's Featured Video:
Hallway Soccer - Coach Mason shows us how to play hallway soccer and soccer bowling!
CULTURAL ARTS
The Cultural Arts section our Virtual J is where you can find dance classes, acting games, and musical theater inspiration.

This Week's Featured Video:
One Word Stories - Join Ms. Esther and Ms. Jessica as they lead us in this fun acting game. Please share your stories with us! They can be so much fun for all!
YOUTH
The Youth Activities section our Virtual J is where you can find fun ideas for crafts, experiments, games and family activities.

This Week's Featured Video:
Walking Water Experiment - Ms. Amanda shows you a fun experiment to do at home called Walking Water.
AQUATICS
The Aquatics section of our Virtual J is where you can go to practice your swimming skills (yes, even on land!), learn Red Cross safety tips, and more.

This Week's Featured Video:
Coach Sarah shows us how to move a stable victim to the recovery position.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
The Early Childhood section of the Virtual J is where you can find resources and activities for kids, ages 5 and under.

This Week's Featured Video:
Watercolor Cards with Ms. Shannon - Join Ms. Shannon as she shows us how to make watercolor cards!