January 18, 2018 -- 2 Sh'vat, 5778
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Greetings!
Welcome to the latest edition of
CENTERSCENE, featuring programs and events happening at the J in the upcoming days and weeks. Register for programs
online or with our JCC App!
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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
January 18 - January 24
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Click to see a comprehensive list of all JCC programs
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This week's upcoming programs at the JCC:
- Shabbat Shaboom -- Friday, January 19
- Screenagers -- Sunday, January 21
- Pilates Reformer Basics -- Sunday, January 21
- An American in Paris -- Monday, January 22
Details below
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Celebrating Israel's 70th Year
Join us in celebrating Israel @ 70 with recipes, stories, activities and more! Each week leading up to Yom Ha'atzmaut on April 19, CenterScene will feature ideas, fun facts, trivia, and more to help you and your family celebrate with us or at home!
Want to stay out of this frigid weather and cozy up with a good book? Check out this great
list of suggested Israeli books available in English!
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(Pssst... don't forget to
Like us on Facebook for up-to-date information on programming!)
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Screenagers January 21
Parents and students grades 6th and up are invited to attend a FREE screening of the film
Screenagers about growing up in the digital age at 5:00 pm at the College Ave. JCC in partnership with the Columbus Community Kollel. Kosher pizza and ice cream will be served. For more info and to RSVP, email
Rabbi Kapenstein.
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Shabbat Shaboom January 19
Join J-Reach in its intergenerational Shabbat celebration of Tu B'Shevat for 0 - 5-year-olds and a special adult that includes crafts, singing, and snacks at 8:45 am at the JCC New Albany. FREE. For more information, contact Jeremy Arcus-Goldberg at 614-559-6215.
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The Power of Different February 12
Join Gail Saltz, MD, as she discusses the link between disorder and genius at 7:00 pm at the JCC College Ave - "The source of our struggles can be the origin of our greatest strength." To purchase tickets, click
here
or contact
Cheryl Dritz
with questions at 614-559- 6238.
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Movie Monday January 22
Spend Monday afternoon at the JCC watching a
FREE screening of the classic Academy Award-winning musical A
n American in Paris starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron
at 12:30 pm in the Roth/Resler Theater. For more information, contact
Cheryl Dritz at 614-559-6238.
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Have a friend who is not a member?
Share the news! Current annual members that refer a new member receive a $25 JCC gift certificate! Click
here for full information!
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Hall of Fame Nominations
The JCC is now accepting applications for its Jewish Sports Hall of Fame through February 1. To be considered for induction, a candidate must be Jewish, 35 years of age or older, have shown exemplary skills as an outstanding athlete, or coach in an amateur or professional athletics, and be a Columbus native or resident of the Columbus area for a significant portion of his or her life. For questions or an application, contact
Jeanna Brownlee
at 614-559-6274.
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WOW! Mark your calendars!
Details to come...
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Fit Tip of the Week
Join the JCC fitness staff each week to learn about proper form, gym etiquette, healthy lifestyle tips, and all the Diamond Family Fitness Center has to offer!
Click to listen to Austin discuss the great opportunities for group fitness at the JCC.
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Young Adults Racquetball League
Monday Night Challenge Ladder
Make new friends, get a great workout, and compete for the title of Young Adult Racquetball Champion from Mondays 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm from January 29 through March 19. For ages 21 - 39.
Register by January 21. Cost: $10 for members, $35 for guests. Contact
Nathan Fox for more information at 614-559-6286.
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-- Check out our NEW Indoor Pool lane schedule
here
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Pilates Reformer Basics January 21
Take advantage of special New Year pricing and get your sweat on for $40 (regular pricing $99)*. From 11:00 am - 1:00 pm learn the basics ready yourself for any Pilates Reformer class! Space is limited to five people - register on MindBody or by contacting
Carlie Snyder for more information at 614-559-6219.
*Offer good for NEW Pilates Reformer clients only.
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Looking for a fitness class or to stay heart healthy?
...Check out what the J has to offer!
Click
here for the fitness schedule or click MindBody to
sign up!
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Babies and Bubbles Sundays
Take your toddler to the ideal swim lesson for children under 2 years old at 10:30 am! This class allows parents to get in the water during lessons and helps the child to gain confidence, independence, coordination, and balance while introducing water safety and skills. Must be 6 months of age. For more information, contact
Jenna Kreider at 614-559-6213.
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J-
ZONE All Star Skills Night February 17
From 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, 6th - 8th graders can spend their evening at the JCC enjoying the NBA All-Star watch party, a skills obstacle course, a slam dunk competition, a pizza dinner and more!. Cost: $5, Special Maccabi athlete pricing available. RSVP by February 9 to
Nate Fox by 614-559-6286.
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February is Jewish Disability and Inclusion month! We are coordinating programs to promote awareness and inclusion all month long! Check out CenterScene each week in February for facts, themes, and activities honoring and highlighting inclusion.
Two programs promoting inclusion and discussion of JDAIM will take place at the JCC. The JCC Bookfair and Visiting Authoring Series will host Gail Saltz
February 12 at the JCC College Ave. to discuss the link between disorder and genius.
Gallery Players will open the regional premiere of Side Show on
March 3
which tells the story of
conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton in a moving portrait of the two women who became stars during the Depression whose extraordinary bondage brings them fame but denies them love.
For more information, click
here.
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Gallery Players Earns Seven Nominations
Gallery Players production of “Ragtime” received 7 Theatre Roundtable Award Nominations!
Allan Finkelstein -
Excellence in Music Direction
Ragtime -
Outstanding Production of a Musical
David Baghat -
Excellence in Direction of a Musical
Amari J Ingram -
Excellence in a lead role in a Musical-Male
Chris Rusen -
Excellence in a lead role in a Musical-Male
Kate Merrick -
Excellence in a lead role in a Musical-Female
Shauna Davis -
Excellence in a supporting role in a Musical
The JCC will host the Theatre Roundtable Awards on January 28. Good luck to all our nominees!
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JCC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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The JCC is currently hiring for the following full and part-time positions:
Preschool Teachers & Assistant Teachers, Housekeepers, Maintenance Techs, Recreation Coordinator, Lifeguards & Water Safety Instructors, and Personal Trainers.
JCC Employees enjoy competitive wages, fitness center membership and a range of benefits for both full-time & part-time employees, including paid time off.
A list of all open positions (with job descriptions) can be found
here
. Applicants can apply directly from the website. For more information, contact JCC HR Director,
Pamela J. Andrews
, PHR, SHRM-CP at 614-559-6287.
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Guest passes may be purchased during Member Service hours Sunday - Friday. Members must make arrangements in advance if they want to bring a guest on Saturdays
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Need a 2017 Dependent Care Statement for your taxes?
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
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See the local Jewish Community Calender for
upcoming programs
scheduled around Columbus.
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