Weinstein JCC News & Happenings – December 2011

WEINSTEIN JCC ANNUAL JEWISH BOOK FAIR & GIFT SHOP
Now through December 19th
Come visit the Weinstein JCC during book fair for the largest selection of gifts, books and author visits. Registration is now open to all author events:

Wednesday, December 7th at 12:00 p.m. – COMMUNITY READ
Pam Jenoff, The Things We Cherished
Two attorneys fall for each other as they defend the brother of a Holocaust hero against allegations of WWII-era war.
$12 M / $15 NM (lunch) Co-sponsored by Hadassah
Click here to purchase tickets.

Monday, December 12th at 7:30 a.m.
Steven Levy, In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works and Shapes our Lives
Drawing on unprecedented access to Google’s top management, Levy tells the inside story of the astonishing success, influence and ambition – as well as the embarrassing blunders – of Google.
$3.50 M / $5 NM (light breakfast) Co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s Enterprise Circle Affinity Group
Click here to purchase tickets.

Tuesday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m.
Ronda Robinson, Beyond Politics: Inspirational People of Israel
This book features 18 amazing Israelis and is designed to show life in Israel behind the headlines.
$18 M / $23 NM (Israeli dinner)
Click here to purchase tickets.

Friday, December 16th at 10:00 a.m.
Story Time with Dawn
Preschool – 2nd Grade
A Horse for Hannukah
Dawn Kowal will read the humorous story of Golda, the Hebrew speaking horse, wreaking havoc in a hilarious unfolding of the Rosenbaum Family´s Hanukkah celebration.To pre-order a book for your child, contact Lisa Looney at llooney@weinsteinjcc.org or 545-8608.

12TH ANNUAL BASKET EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE WEINSTEIN JCC
Thirteen beautiful baskets loaded with hundreds of dollars of valuable gift items and gift certificates along with Silent Auction items are on display now through December 12^th in the Richard A. Arenstein Lobby of the Weinstein JCC. The drawings for basket winners and final silent auction bid will take place on the final day.

This year’s basket themes include Books! Books! Books! and Much More; Date Night; Everything Baby; Everything Jewish; European Delights; Family Game Night; Gift Certificates Galore; It’s All Organic!; ; Just for Him; Kitchen Kapers; Movie Night; Pamper Yourself; Coffee, Tea, Wine & Lots of Chocolate!

Outstanding gift certificates and items have been donated by many area museums, restaurants, entertainment venues, retailers and service providers.

Tickets are $2 each or 10 for $18 and you need not be present to win. All proceeds benefit the Weinstein JCC Preschool.

For more information, contact the Preschool at 545-8615 or wjccpga@hotmail.com.

WEINSTENI JCC’S JEWISH FAMILY THEATRE PRESENTS HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
From the authors of “Guys And Dolls” comes one of the most delightfully irreverent musicals of all time. A satire of big business and all it holds sacred, “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high powered executive. This musical is present through special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Tickets are now on sale with a preview performance and Chanukah dinner on Wednesday, December 7^th and our official opening December 8^th. Shows run the 8^th through the 18^th, Thursday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m. and a special closing Sunday evening performance on December 18^th! For tickets and more information call 285-6500.

MEMBER APPRECIATION!
There will be homemade breakfasts, snacks, the Wheel of Fortune, gifts galore and so much more as we show our members how much we appreciate them at Member appreciation now through Sunday, December 11^th. Watch for a schedule of events!

KIDS’ PLACE WINTER CAMP FOR MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS
While school is out December 19^th – 30^th for Winter Break, kids from Grades K – 8^th can come to the Weinstein JCC for field trips, swimming, arts & crafts, sports and fun. We will be heading to Fredericksburg and Williamsburg and you don’t want to miss out on our annual Sock Hop! Contact Anita Hall at 545-8630 or ahall@weinsteinjcc.org for more information or to register.

PRESCHOOL WINTER WONDERLAND MIN-CAMP FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS !
The Preschool Winter Wonderland Mini-camp is offered to ages 2 – 5 to come and join in on the fun while preschool is on Winter Break December 19^th -22^nd and 27^th – 29^th. Children bring a diary lunch, milk is provided. $45 M / $60 NM per day, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Contact Preschool at 545-8615 to register.

WEINSTEIN JCC FAMILY FUN DAY – DECEMBER 25TH
Come to the Weinstein JCC for Family Fun Day Sunday, December 25^th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Kids can jump on the inflatables while parents relax and all can participate in Bingo and painting ceramic menorahs ($5 per menorah). The children will also be watching “Mr. Popper’s Penguins”. Cost is $5 for members and $6 for non-members ($20 max per family/members – $24 max per family/non-members). Call 285-6500 to register.

AVAILABLE FREE TO FITNESS CENTER MEMBERS!
BeWell Fitness brought to you by Bon Secours Virginia Health System
Contact Kelly Cohen at 545-8641 or kcohen@weinsteinjcc.org for more information.

MAKE AMAZON PURCHASES THROUGH THE WEINSTEIN JCC WEB SITE!
In doing your online holiday shopping – please use the Amazon link on the Weinstein JCC home page (www.weinsteinjcc.org) to visit this popular shopping site! By using the link from our home page, the Weinstein JCC earns a percentage back on each purchase and helps to support your community! Thank you for giving back during this festive season!