Sunday, March 29 - Saturday, April 4
Dear JCC Members,

On March 16th we made the difficult decision to temporarily close our building due to the covid-19 pandemic. Our original intent was to re-open April 1. Now, unfortunately, state and local agencies are telling us that is no longer advisable. We miss seeing you and can’t wait to welcome you back, but for now, our facility will remain temporarily closed.
 
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 Thursday, March 26th. You can review that information here .
If you haven't already, please indicate your selected option by clicking the corresponding link on the website .
Beyond the membership news listed above, there are a few additional pieces of information I can share with you at this time:

New Programs & Services
• Certain Group Exercise classes will be going LIVE soon. Watch the Virtual J for details.
• New Virtual Personal Training sessions will also be available soon. (Details below.)
• Those registered for dance classes and piano lessons can participate in classes virtually.
• New, on demand, videos are continuously being posted to the Virtual J .

Program Status
• All April programming has either been cancelled or rescheduled. Credits will be issued to those registered for programming that has been cancelled. Credits can be applied to future JCC programs. There will be no refunds.
• The status of May programming will be determined in the coming weeks.

Registration Process
• At this time only Summer Camp and Summer Swim & Dive Team registration is open.
• The April 6th "Early Bird" registration deadline for camp is still in effect and will not be extended. Camp registration can be done online or by emailing jberkey@jccomaha.org .
• 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 .

We will continue to email updates and information as needed. Past updates can be found on the announcements page of the JCC website. 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!
New videos posted frequently
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and visit the Virtual J to see what's new!
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:
Cardio Circuit I - Alyssa takes you through a cardio circuit of six moves for a quick and effective workout.
More Virtual Fitness Options Are on the Way!


NEW! Virtual Personal Training Coming Soon
Soon JCC Members will be able to purchase and participate in Virtual Personal Training.
Once purchased and scheduled, training appointments will be completed via video call with a JCC Personal Trainer. 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.

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
NEW! Live Group Ex Classes Coming Soon
We are excited to announce that more virtual fitness options are on the way! Starting soon, select Group Exercise classes will be going LIVE. Members will be able to watch and follow along from their home. Full details will be announced soon. Watch the Virtual J for more info.
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:
Minute to Win It: Cookie Face - What could you do in one minute? Amanda shows you the skill of "cookie face" in this fun Minute to Win It challenge.

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:
Dry Land Swim Practice - No pool? No excuses! Join Coach Renee (with the help of Coach Sarah and Sharky) as they show you some exercises you can do on dry land to keep moving and in shape until you can get back in the pool.
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:
Basketball Drills - Coach Mason takes you through some simple basketball drills that will keep your skills sharp.
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:
Music & Movement - Esther leads a Music & Movement class perfect for kids ages 5 and under.
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:
Paper Links Craft - Ms. Lisa demonstrates how to make paper links at home. She encourages kids to make a paper link every time they miss being at school with their friends and teachers.

Renovation Work Continues
At this time, campus renovation work is continuing. We look forward to sharing the progress with you when our facility reopens!

We sincerely thank our members for their patience and understanding as we complete our campus transformation project. While we know this process is causing temporary inconvenience, we are certain you will be absolutely amazed with the outcome. You can learn more about the Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus Transformation project here . If you have any questions please e-mail Alan Potash at alanpotash@jewishomaha.org or Mark Martin at mmartin@jccomaha.org .