September 13, 2018 -- 4 Tishrei, 5779
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Greetings!

Welcome to the latest edition of  CENTERSCENE , spotlighting programs and events happening at the J! Register for programs  online  or with our JCC App!
This Week at a Glance:
September 13 - September 20

  • Pooch Pond -- Sunday, September 16
  • Outdoor Pool Closes -- Sunday, September 16
  • Yom Kippur Begins -- Tuesday, September 18
  • Building closes at 6:00 pm
  • Yom Kuppur -- Wednesday, September 19
  • Building Closed
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Learn more about Yom Kippur, the day of atonement, here.
Outdoor Pool Closes This Sunday!
Pooch Pond 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Bring your favorite dog to end the summer season at the Outdoor Pool for the 11th Annual Pooch Pond! Admittance is $5/dog. All owners will need to bring their scoop to clean up after their pets. For more information, contact Jeanna Brownlee at 614-559-6274.
Jewish Mindfulness September 30
Join J-Reach at the Rosenfeld Pavillion at the College Ave. JCC at 3:00 pm to practice a no-experience-necessary opportunity for self reflection and meditation! This event is Free. RSVP to Becca Sigal. For more information, visit the J-Reach Facebook page.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Kidz Home Alone Class October 4 & 11
From 4:30 - 6:30 pm, children ages 9 - 12 will learn techniques for being home safely including answering the door and phone, reasons to call 9-1-1, first aid safety, fire escapes and severe weather planning. Register here or contact the Children's Department with questions at 614-559-6251.
Mighty Mites Monthly Options
Mighty Mites classes are now offered on a month to month basis! Sign up kids ages 2-5 for tennis, tumbling, gymnastics and sports! Children are welcome to join a program at any time during the season. Click here for full details on schedule and pricing. Register online.
Register now for Girl's Volleyball Clinics
The instruction Program begins September 26. 4th- 8th graders meet Wednesdays from 5:00 - 7:00 pm to work with Capital University Head Coach Amanda Hubbard! Save $20 by registering before September 21! Contact Jeanna Brownlee for more information at 614-559-6274.
Randy Kohn Youth Basketball League
Basketball season will be here before you know it! Sign up now for our youth league from October 28 - February 24 ! Click here for full details on dates and information! Contact Jeanna Brownlee with questions at 614-559-6274.
COBA Tryouts
Join the JCC/Bexley Basketball travel team! Tryouts for boys and girls 4th - 6th grade will be Sundays, October 17 and 14 and Tuesdays, October 9 and 16. Practices begin the week of October 29 with games through February. Click here for full information. Contact Jeanna Brownlee to register at 614-559-6274.
FITNESS PROGRAMS
September GRIT Special
Push yourself to the limit with High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) now with FREE registration for new participants ($40 value). GRIT is scientifically proven double or triple the results when compared to standard exercise in a motivating team environment. Learn more here or contact Austin Hudson at 614-559-6219 with questions.
New! Torah & Turf Men's Flag Football
Mondays at 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm, play in a new Flag Football league on the JCC Fields from October 7 - November 5. Cost: $50 for JCC members, Young Jewish Columbus members, and Kollel students. Learn more about Torah and Turf here. For more information on the JCC league, contact Jeanna Brownlee at 614-559-6274.
The Auxiliary Gym is closed now through September 21 to best welcome our Temple Israel friends for High Holiday Services.
Register for Mamanet 2018-2019 Season
Join Columbus Mamanet at College Ave., Northwest, in New Albany! Meet for weekly practices and games playing Cachibol, a variation of volleyball. All women are welcome! Learn more here. Register online or contact Jeanna Brownlee for more information at 614-559-6274.
PUSH at the JCC
PUSH (Persist Until Something Happens) is a CrossFit style class that teaches fundamentals through constantly varied, high-intensity, functional moves! Join CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Dan Sheerer for hour-long workouts that are sure to build strength and melt fat! Click here for full information and pricing.
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!
NEWSWORTHY
The seats in the Roth/Resler Theater are getting a makeover! After 35 years of serving patrons while they watch theater and other events at the JCC, the seats are being recovered and re-stuffed in time for opening night of Falsettos on October 13!

In honor of Gallery Players' landmark 70th season, the JCC will refresh and modernize aspects of the theater through generous sponsorships and support. Contributions made at the "Star" level and higher will receive a plaque on one of the new chairs.

This update to the theater seats is made possible through generous contributions from The Scheer Family Gallery Players Theater Fund, Barbara and Doug Davis, and Bonnie and Allan Finkelstein.

Thank you to our initial sponsors of the JCC Gala celebrating Gallery Players 70th Anniversary season!*
Tony Award Winner "Miracle of Miracles"
The Lewin Family/Hamilton Parker
The Sheer Family Gallery Players Theater Fund

Director "Sunrise, Sunset"
Barbara and Doug Davis

Choreographer "Matchmaker, Matchmaker "
Bonnie and Allan Finkelstein

Diva "Tradition"
Ron Blank
Joan and Marc Fishel
Lisa Newmark and Arnold Good
Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians Steven Hirsch, MD; Evan Tobin, M.D.; Roger Friedman, M.D.
Ruth and Joe Sniderman





*as of 9/13/18
For more information on how to become a sponsor, click here .
Star "To Life"
Jennifer and Seth Cammeyer
Carol and Jeff Folkerth
Carol and Fred Luper
Sound Touch Massage Therapy/ Nick Cirianni LMT
Sally Fingerett and Michael Stan

Supporting Actor "Sabbath Prayer"
Lavea Brachman and Andrew Smith
Ebner Properties
Denise and Mike Klapper
Karen and Jon Meyer
Dottie Rosenfeld Fund
Joanne and Richard Williams
Jim Winnegrad and Janice Manheim

Extra "Do You Love Me?"
Rabbi Howard L. Apothaker and Marcie Golden
Geri Ellman
Linda Katz and Jerry Hackman
Amy and Jason Judd
Shana and Michael Levin
Babs Miller
Perfect Balance LLC/Howard Schnitz
Joyce Bloch and Larry Samuels
Linda and Howard Schottenstein
Sadie and Seyman Stern
TRIBUTES
Tribute and memorial gifts are meaningful ways to honor a special occasion or the memory of a friend or loved one. Recipients will be notified of the thoughtful gift made in their name. To make a donation in honor or in memory of someone  click here  or call Sheila at 559-6225.  
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
See the local Jewish Community Calendar for  upcoming programs  scheduled around Columbus.