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 table of contents summer 2010

Early Childhood Teens AgeWell’s

Amazing Afternoons . . . . . . . . .4 Center Folk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Independent membership
Babysitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Drivers Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Adult Services rates
Birthday Parties . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Gesher at EKC . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 ACAAA Programs . . . . . . . . . .18 Membership is for one year and
Child Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Lifeguarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 AgeWell Pittsburgh . . . . . . . .20 is non-refundable and non-
Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Personal Training . . . . . . . . . .12 Bereavement Support . . . . . . .20 transferable. There is a $99
initiation fee for new members
Early Childhood Development Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Blood Pressure Screening . . . .19 and reinstatements after a 90-
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Swim Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Bridge (Wechsler Program) . . .17 day membership lapse. General
Family Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Teen After-School Center . . . .11 Checkmates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Membership is required for a
Infant Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Teen Fitness Certification . . .13 Choral Group . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Centerfit Platinum upgrade.
Kindermusik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Travel Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Computer Classes . . . . . . . . . .17 Family
My Baby and Me . . . . . . . . . . .5 $86/month
Culture Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Science and Math Afternoons .4 Adults Current Events . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Individual
Summer Camps . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Acrylic Painting . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Ages 10-17 and 31-64
Elder Express Transportation .19
$59/month
Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Alexander Technique . . . . . . .13 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
American Jewish Museum . . .16 Young Adult Individual
New Americans . . . . . . . . . . .20 Ages 18-30
Children and Youth Babysitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Senior Adult Water Exercise . .10 $49/month
After-School Care . . . . . . . . . .9 Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 SilverSneakers® . . . . . . . . . . .15 Young Adult Family
Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Cardiac Rehabilitation . . . . . .13 Social Cards and Mahj . . . . .17 Ages 18-30
Birthday Parties . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Centerfit Platinum . . . . . . . . .15 T’ai Chi for Seniors . . . . . . . .19 $68/month
Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Court Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Senior Adult Individual
Day Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Group Exercise . . . . . . . . . . .13 Yiddish Conversation . . . . . . .19 Ages 65+
Emma Kaufmann Camp . . . . .7 Israeli Folk Dancing . . . . . . . .19 $49/month
Fun Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Jingle Your Joints . . . . . . . . . .10 General Information Senior Adult Couple
J&R Day Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Judaics and Discussion . . . . . .19 At least one is age 65+
Family Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
$68/month
One-week Specialty Camps . . .8 Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Hours of Operation . . back page
Noar/Bogrim Travel Camps . . . 6 Centerfit Platinum Upgrade
Master’s Swim Team . . . . . . . .3
Ages 18+
Performing Arts Camp . . . . . . .7 Muscle Activation (MAT) . . . .12 $30/month
Pre- and post-camp Fun Days .9 Personal Training . . . . . . . . . .12 Call the Membership Office
Shaddy’s League . . . . . . . . . . .11 Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 (412) 521-8011, ext. 176.
Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Pittsburgh Jewish Music Payment options and financial
Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 assistance are available.
Swim Lessons (private) . . . . . .10 Rollerblading Lessons . . . . . . .11
Swim Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Shortstop Babysitting . . . . . .14 donate to
Youth Personal Training . . . . .12 Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 the JCC
Families Sports & Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 The need for financial
Birthday Parties . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . .10 assistance in our
community is greater
EKC Family Weekend . . . . . . . .7 Tennis Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . .11 than ever.
Family Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
You can make a difference
I Made it! Market . . . . . . . . . . .5 Water Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . .10 in someone’s life.
My Baby and Me . . . . . . . . . . .5 Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Make your donation to the
Pittsburgh Jewish Music Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 JCC Support Fund by calling
Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Mayda Roth
Director of Development Center Scene is published quarterly
(412) 521-8011, ext. 363, or by the Jewish Community Center of
email mroth@jccpgh.org. Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes Ave.,
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

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 family park
The Henry Kaufmann Family Park in
Monroeville, a 100-acre wooded for swimmers Private Swim Lessons by
appointment
site, hosts our James & Rachel Call (412) 824-4740.
Levinson Day Camp and is open on $25/half hour
evenings and weekends for our
CHARLES M. MORRIS
members to enjoy an outdoor AQUATIC CENTER
Olympic-size pool and other recre-
ational facilities. Lots of special Adult Swim Meet
hours of
swimming and family activities add The JCC Long Course Masters Swim operation
to the fun! Meet is open to all adults. Opening Day:
Participants are not required to be
Saturday, May 29
Driving Directions from affiliated with any swim team.
1-8 pm
Swimmers may enter up to four
Pittsburgh events. Call Mary Beth Kish May 29-June 13
Take the Parkway East to the
to register. Saturdays, 1-8 pm
Business District/Route 22 Exit. Turn
Sunday, August 29 Sundays, 11 am-7 pm
right at the first entrance to
Monroeville Mall, bear right and 7:30 am-noon June 14-20 and
proceed past the Best Buy store. $10 August 14-September 6
Turn right at the stop sign and go Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays:
up the hill out of the mall complex. Family Fun @ Family Park Sailfish Competitive 12:30-7 pm
At the stop sign on top of the hill, Call Sarah Glascom, ext. 228. Swim Teams Wednesdays: 12:30-8 pm
turn left onto James St. and contin- Fridays: 12:30-6 pm
This program is geared to families Swimmers must meet time
ue to the light at the 5-way Saturdays: 1-8 pm
with children ages 4-10. On the first standards. Al Rose, Coach.
intersection. DO NOT take the sharp Sundays: 11 am-7 pm
Sunday of each month, there will be Sunday-Friday
right onto Monroeville Blvd. Take
the second right onto Rosecrest
a different activity for the whole Through August 13 June 21-August 13
family to participate in together. Mornings and evenings (J&R Day Camp in Session)
Drive. Follow Rosecrest through two
RSVP to Sarah no later than Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays:
stop signs; 200 yards after the sec-
Thursday of the preceding week. 4-7 pm
ond stop sign, Rosecrest Drive turns Adult Conditioning
sharply to the right and the Family Sunday, July 4 Wednesdays: 4-8 pm
Masters Fridays: closed
Park entrance is on the left. Independence Day Arts & Crafts;
For adults interested in competitive Saturdays: 1-8 pm
261 Rosecrest Drive bring items to tie-dye
swimming and fitness. Sundays: 11 am-7 pm
Monroeville, PA 15146-4041 Sunday, August 1
Through September 6 Holiday Hours
Phone: (412) 824-4740. Family Park Nature Appreciation; Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 am-noon
wear closed-toed shoes and hike- Tuesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-8 pm Memorial Day
appropriate clothing Thursdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-8 pm Monday, May 31
family Sunday, September 5 11 am-7 pm
End of Summer Track & Field Day; Independence Day
activities wear sneakers and comfortable Sunday, July 4
clothing 11 am-7 pm
My Baby and Me Swim Monday, July 5
Sundays Tell your friends
Time at Family Park 11 am-7 pm
2-4 pm about our Summer
Bring your little one and plenty of
No fee Labor Day
sunscreen. Miriam will be on hand Splash Pass Monday, September 6
each week with a fun summer craft, Non-members can use the 11 am-7 pm
snacks and drinks. RSVP to Miriam, Hot dog lunches Family Park facilities from
ext. 398, no later than Tuesday of Call Mary Beth Kish or Alan Memorial Day to Labor Day with
each week. Mallinger, (412) 824-4740. our special Summer Splash Pass.
Wednesdays Available for purchase Splash Pass (good for the
June 30–August 4 Sundays, noon-2 pm Family Park only)
10:30 am-12:30 pm Family $195; Individual $95
Family dinners Day pass $5
JCC Aquathlon Available for purchase To buy a pass, call the JCC
Coming in August Sundays membership office at
July 11, August 1, August 29 (412) 521-8011, ext. 176.

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 early childhood development center
ANNABELLE RUBINSTEIN
EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Children grow and thrive in a
program enriched with language,
reading, math, science, art, music
and fun. ECDC prepares children for
the academic challenges ahead.

Our Facility
ECDC is housed in a dedicated wing
of the JCC, a beautiful, fully secured
modern facility with indoor heated
pools, a full-size gymnasium, and an
enclosed outdoor playground:
MARCI LYNN BERNSTEIN
PLAYGROUND
Our Program
• The Creative Curriculum®
provides developmentally
appropriate play-based learning.
• An Ethical Start ® curriculum
based on the classical Jewish
text, Pirkei Avot (Ethics of Our
Fathers) makes Jewish values rel- • Infants: Full-time care, 6 weeks Amazing Afternoons: Registration is now
evant every day, for everyone. through 14 months old age 4 being taken for the Fall.
• Specialized instruction in • Tots: Full- and part-time options We explore a different theme—such For more information, please
swimming, music and physical ed for 14 months through 2 years as Our City, Children Around the call Kelly Gable-LaBelle
• Toddlers: Full- and part-time World and My Amazing Body—each
• Chalav u’ Dvash Hebrew
options for 2-year-olds month with classes, field trips and
EDWARD AND ROSE
language instruction and Judaics
programming • Preschoolers: Full- and part-time visitors pertinent to each theme. BERMAN DIRECTOR
• Escorts to extracurricular JCC options for 3- and 4-year-olds Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (412) 521-8011, ext. 209.
enrichment classes including tum- 1-3 pm To schedule a tour or to register,
bling, dance, music and sports Our Staff September 8, 2010-June 10, 2011 please call Jennifer Wright, Registrar,
• Amazing Afternoons and Science The ECDC staff are caring educators $775 (412) 521-8011, ext. 375.
and Math Afternoons enrichment with decades of professional experi- Major funding for Early Childhood programming is
provided by the Pittsburgh Jewish Pre-Kindergarten
ence. We support ongoing training Science and Math Educational Improvement Foundation of the United
BOOKEN FAMILY and maintain the highest standards Afternoons: age 4 Jewish Federation, Keystone STARS/PA Early Learning
Keys to Quality, and the Elizabeth Shiras Charitable
KABBALAT SHABBAT in early childhood education. We explore numbers, animals, maps, Trust administered by The PNC Charitable Trust Grant
the solar system, the earth, chem- Review Committee. Additional support is provided by
Celebrated every Friday All staff are trained in emergency Massey Charitable Trust as well as funding from the
During the school year: 10:30 am procedures, pediatric first aid and istry, machines and navigation. Ginsberg Family Fund for Children's Programs, the
These topics are made exciting with Miriam and Paul Kossis Early Childhood Equipment
During the summer: 9 am pediatric CPR and participate in Replacement Fund, the Marilyn Kramer Memorial Fund
annual mandatory PA Key training. books, classroom projects and and the Mark Allen Robinson Day Care Center
hands-on fun. Endowment Fund.
Comprehensive and JCC specialists teach our aquatics
Flexible Programming and phys ed classes. ECDC is visited Tuesdays and Thursdays
ECDC is a preschool with before- by a child therapist from Jewish 1-3 pm
and after-school extended day Family & Children’s Service. September 7, 2010-June 9, 2011
options, enrichment classes and $525
summer camps for children ages 6 An Ethical Start®
School
weeks to 5 years old. We offer a
wide range of scheduling choices
from 7 am-6 pm every weekday.

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 my baby and me
Contact Miriam Abramovich, Twodle and Play: Out and About—ABC Music Each of Us Has A Name
ext. 398, or ages 14-36 months and Me Collage Project
mabramovich@jccpgh.org Enjoy singing, reading, rhyming, Mondays (4 weeks) Join My Baby and Me and the
movement and a craft. Facilitated by July 12-August 2 American Jewish Museum for a
My Baby and Me programs are open children’s librarian Kristen Keller. 10:30 am collage-making activity inspired by
to families with children age four $64/member, $72/non-member, Barbara Broff Goldman’s illustration,
and under. Drop-in programs are Thursdays, 11:30 am
Through July 22; on hiatus during $44 for each additional child. Each of Us Has A Name, included in
held in Family Place unless Fee includes home materials the exhibit To Speak Her Heart.
otherwise noted. Advance August
(siblings under 6 months are free). Participants will make their own art-
registration is required for all No fee; JCC members only
Room 307 work inspired by the symbolism
classes and special events. Class behind their child’s name.
fees are non-refundable. Shabbat Shalom
Kindermusik Village Wednesday, June 9 • 11 am
Family Place Hours We celebrate the arrival of Shabbat
For children ages newborn to 18 No fee; open to the community
Mondays-Thursdays with songs, blessings, challah and
months (with a caregiver) Room 307
8:30 am-9:30 pm juice. Facilitated by Michal
Bring your baby!
Fridays: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Schachter from the JCC’s Early Busy Days
Saturdays: 1-6:30 pm Childhood Development Center. Add a little more Tchaikovsky to
Sundays: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Fridays, 11 am, through June 18 your “Twinkle, Twinkle” repertoire. I Made It! Market: A
JCC members only On hiatus until September Each lesson features activities and Birthday Party
No fee; members only songs for all the places baby and I Made It! Market is turning three
mom go together. Home materials: and celebrating at the JCC. Grown-
Baby Play:
Busy Day board book, CD, cage bell ups can enjoy shopping from 50+
age 3-14 months Abrakadoodle instrument and poster. local makers selling handmade
Singing, rhyming, movement and Children explore art through play,
Mondays, 9:30 am wares. Kids can enjoy FREE hands-
finger plays. using safe art materials. Fee
May 24-June 28 on projects: princess and pirate
Tuesdays, 10 am and 11 am includes all materials and frames. hat-making, cake decorating,
and/or July 12-August 9
Through July 27; on hiatus during Twoosy Doodlers: collage-making and more.
Room 307
August ages 18-36 months
$85/member/session Sunday, June 27 • Noon-5 pm
No fee; open to non-members Fridays, Room 204
$95/non-member, $55 for each addi- (Cake and balloons at noon)
June 25-July 30 No fee; open to the community
10-10:45 am tional child. Fee includes home
Walk & Talk materials. (Siblings under 6 months JCC Palm Court
Spend some time outside with your $90/member; $105/non-member
are free) $40 discount for families
little one this summer—join us for a who enroll in both summer sessions.
weekly stroll around town! We will
Manic Fatherhood
Kindermusik Family Time This is a companion program to our
burn a few calories, talk about par- For families with children ages new- popular series, Manic Motherhood.
enting a new baby and just enjoy
the company of other moms and
born to 5 (with a caregiver). In each
of our short Summer Adventures events Talk about kids and parenting from
a father’s perspective. Bring your
dads. classes, you and your child will play,
Swim Time infant or toddler with you. RSVP to
Wednesdays, 9:30 am learn, sing, dance, create, and share Miriam.
in the joy of music making. @ Family Park
June 2-23
Bring your little one and plenty of Thursday, July 15 • 9:30 am
Meet at the Darlington Avenue Creature at the Ocean sunscreen. Miriam will be on hand Bagel Factory, 5885 Forbes Ave.
entrance to the JCC Take a family trip to the ocean. each week with a fun summer craft, No fee; open to the community
No fee; open to non-members snacks and drinks. RSVP to Miriam
Mondays (5 weeks) Breakfast on your own
May 24-June 28 no later than Tuesday of each week.
PJ Library Story Time 10:30 am Wednesdays
We read a selection from the PJ
Pot Luck Picnic and
$85/member, $95/non-member, June 30–August 4
Library and then get crafty based on $55 for each additional child.
Storytime
10:30 am-12:30 pm Pack a picnic lunch and bring a
a theme from the book. Fee includes home materials
(siblings under 6 months are free). blanket; we’ll provide the stories.
Thursdays
June 24, July 29, August 26 Room 307 JUSTIN MARK LIBRARY Ms. Kristen will read to us, we’ll
make birdfeeders and enjoy being
11:30 am IN FAMILY PLACE together outside. Please note that
No fee; open to non-members this event starts at 11 am.
Thursday August 5 • 11 am
No fee; meet at the Darlington Road
entrance to the JCC

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 summer camps
early Camp K’Ton Ton:
ages 2-young 3
j&r day camp J&R/EKC Combo: campers
entering grades 2-5
childhood 9-11:30 am
Age 3-grade 5
J&R Day Camp provides campers
Enjoy a unique experience with your
friends as you get the best of both
Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500
camps Monday, Wednesday, Friday . . . $312
with an enriching summer filled
with sports, arts, nature, Judaics,
camping worlds. Please call Jayme
Vertullo, (412) 521-8011, ext. 852,
Call Kelly Gable-LaBelle, ext. Tuesday and Thursday . . . . . . . $245
cookouts, swimming, ropes course, or Stephanie Buzza, (412) 521-8011,
209. 9 am-3 pm biking, tennis and more. Our ext. 318, to register.
The JCC’s Early Childhood Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . $516 Olympic-size swimming pool, chal-
Monday, Wednesday, Friday . . . $345 Two weeks at EKC plus two weeks
Development Center offers two lenge ropes course, wooded hiking
Tuesday and Thursday . . . . . . . $260 at J&R: $2,499
summer camps: K’Ton Ton for two- trails and Drama, Crafts and
Includes kosher lunch Weeks 1–7 at J&R plus week 8 at
year-olds and young threes and Athletics Pavilion are camper
EKC: $2,780
Yeladim for older three-year-olds to Before and After favorites. Children participate in
five-year-olds. Camp K’Ton Ton age-appropriate activities with qual-
Our campers thrive in a safe and 7-9 am ified, professional supervisory staff BURSTIN FAMILY
and talented, caring counselors,
structured environment with a pro- Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . $222
many of whom came to J&R as
KARMIEL UNIT
gram that has a good balance of Monday, Wednesday, Friday . . . $133
campers themselves. At J&R we pro- A program of J&R Day Camp
outdoor and indoor activities. Your Tuesday and Thursday . . . . . . . . $90
Includes kosher breakfast mote an environment of respect,
children will have a great time:
3-6 pm cooperation and caring where chil-
• Swimming in our indoor training
pool with Red Cross Water Safety Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . $263
Monday, Wednesday, Friday . . . $158
dren can discover new interests and
talents every day. Fee includes lunch
noar/bogrim
Instructors
• Participating in outdoor nature
Tuesday and Thursday . . . . . . . $105 and bus transportation. travel camps
Includes kosher snack
activities Camp Noar: grades 6-7
Camp Dates
• Exploring with our science Session I: June 21-July 16 Noar campers learn independence
specialist Camp Yeladim: ages and cultivate friendships while trav-
older 3-5 Session II: July 19-August 13
• Being involved in music programs $1,150/4 weeks; $1,680/6 weeks eling to local attractions and
• Creating with our arts & crafts Monday-Friday $2,200/8 weeks faraway places. Whether at
specialist 9 am-1 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $720 Sandcastle in Pittsburgh or a ball
9 am-3 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 game at Yankee Stadium, Noar
• Playing and having a variety of J&R Stepping Stones
Includes kosher lunch campers can look forward to a safe,
physical activities in the gym Half-Day Camp: exciting and fun summer adventure.
• Visiting the library for reading Before and After Camp
Yeladim
ages 3 and 4
adventures
7-9 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $222 Monday-Friday, 9 am-1 pm Camp Bogrim: grades 8-9
• Climbing, sliding and running
Includes kosher breakfast The Stepping Stones program is a Camp Bogrim promotes individual
around in our private, enclosed
3-6 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $263 developmentally appropriate, half- growth, responsibility, leadership
outdoor playground
Includes kosher snack day camp at the JCC’s 100-acre and confidence. Bogrim campers
Camp-wide activities are connected travel in their own bus with charac-
to weekly themes and special Shabbat Fridays at J&R Day Family Park in Monroeville. Children
take a dedicated bus with seat belts ter-building activities and challenges
guests. Parents—look for weekly Camp for Yeladim campers
and bus counselors to and from the every step of the way.
updates in our ECDC camp calendar. On select Fridays the children,
accompanied by the Director, will JCC in Squirrel Hill. They follow a Two-week sessions:
take a bus with seat belts to the schedule that is suitable for young June 21-July 2
Camp Sessions JCC’s Family Park in Monroeville and children. Campers are in groups of July 6-16
Session I: June 21-July 16 10 to 12 with a senior counselor, a
participate in their own Shabbat $720/session; $1,375 both sessions
Session II: July 19-August 13 junior counselor and a counselor-in-
program, plus nature exploration,
Prices listed are per session. training and are part of our This summer’s 3-day Getaways:
arts & crafts and swim activities.
A deposit of $150 per camper for Pre-Kindergarten Unit, Karmiel. Session I: Columbus Zoo, Rock ‘n
each session is required at the time Lunch and snacks are included. Roll Hall of Fame, Kalahari Water
of registration. Park
Children can receive after-camp care
in our Early Childhood Development Session II: Virginia Beach, Six Flags,
Center from 1-6 pm. Please call for Washington, D. C.
more information.
$725/4 weeks; $1060/6 weeks
$1,375/8 weeks

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 summer camps
performing Gesher Program
Contact Adam Baron,
arts camp (412) 278-4184, ext. 209, or
grades 4-9 abaron@jccpgh.org.
The Gesher program serves high-
PHILIP CHOSKY functioning teens with special
PERFORMING ARTS needs. Gesher participants engage
in their favorite camp activities such
PROGRAM as ropes course, water-tubing and
For more information, call horseback riding. Campers learn
Kathy Wayne, Director, ext. 373. teamwork, independence and
Performing Arts Camp at the JCC in Jewish identity. Interaction with
Squirrel Hill offers a full day of train- other campers and integration into
ing in theater, music and dance. activities with groups of all ages
Campers stage a public performance is a focal point of our program.
at the end of their camp session. June 20-July 2
June 21-July 16 $1,590 - JCC members
$1,150 $1,800 - non-members
Major funding for the Gesher Program
is provided by The Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust.

emma EKC Campership Grant

kaufmann Get up to $1,000 towards EKC
Available for campers attending
camp Jewish overnight summer camp (of
at least 19 days or more) for the
Contact Stephanie Buzza,
first time. Jewish Day School stu-
ext. 318, or sbuzza@jccpgh.org. dents not eligible. This is not a
EKC is a co-ed overnight camp with need-based grant, and we strongly
an emphasis on Jewish values, infor- urge you to apply. To register, visit
KIRSHNER FAMILY Performing Arts Camp receives major funding from
The Philip Chosky Performing Arts Program.
mal education, Shabbat celebrations OneHappyCamper.org. If you meet EKC WEEKEND Additional support comes from the Dr. Paul S. and
Gertrude F.Caplan Fund in memory of Abe and Ida
and premiere programming and the criteria, you will be notified Contact Adam Baron, Forman supporting the Theater Arts Program, the
Ada and Stan Davis Young People's Theater Fund,
activities. Campers ages 7 to 16 may shortly of your status. (412) 278-4184, ext. 209, or the Lenny Litman Performing Arts Fund and the
attend from one- to eight-week ses- Please send an email to: abaron@jccpgh.org. Rhoda Lee Tabachnik Children's Theater Fund.
sions, including our First Experience mwerner@jccpgh.org to confirm JCC summer day camps are supported in part by
and Specialty Camps. Experience the excitement of camp- The Philip Chosky Performing Arts Program, Massey
that you have registered so that we ing with the whole family at Emma Charitable Trust, Morris & Fannie Skilken Family
• Four weeks: June 20–July 16 can track your registration and help Foundation and The Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust
Kaufmann Camp in Morgantown, with additional support from the Aviraz-Rosenfeld
• Two weeks: June 20–July 2 move the process along. WV. Start the weekend with Shabbat Family Enrichment Fund, Stanford and Ada Davis
Young People's Theater Fund, Dora and Joseph
(for campers entering grades 2–5) dinner, then enjoy lake activities, the Marcus Camp Scholarship Fund, Sally and Fred
• Two weeks: July 4–July 16 Rock Family Fund, Beatrice Schutte Foundation,
EKC Open House ropes course, arts & crafts, swim- Gladys & Abraham Shore Endowment Camp Fund,
(for campers entering grades 2–5) ming and much more. Families stay Max and Gussie Shore Children's Scholarship Fund,
Sunday, June 6 Sandy and Edgar Snyder Israel Experience Fund,
• Three weeks: July 18–August 8 in cabins and eat meals in the camp and the Rhoda Lee Tabachnik Children's Theater
11 am-3 pm
• One week: August 9–August 15 dining hall. If you can’t make it for Fund.
New campers and families are the entire weekend, join the fun on
(for campers entering grades 2–5) EKC is supported in part by grants from the Massey
encouraged to spend the afternoon Saturday. Charitable Trust, Morris & Fannie Skilken Family
First Experience provides a won- with us. Meet our supervisory and Foundation and the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust.
Out
derful opportunity for children to administrative staff, take a walking Aleph: June 11-13 Sold Additional funding is provided by the JCCA/Legacy
Heritage Fund, Ricky Lebovitz EKC Scholarship
experience a taste of EKC tour of camp, enjoy snacks in our Fund, Kirshner/Paradise EKC Scholarship Fund, S.J.
Bet: August 27-29 Noven Memorial Fund of The Pittsburgh
• One week: August 9–August 15 dining hall and take a dip in our Friday-Sunday Foundation, Harry Pearle Memorial Fund, Irving A.
Campers focus on outdoor adven- swimming pool. RSVP to Adam $200/family
Jaffe and Judith Jaffe Pollock EKC Scholarship Fund,
Claire and Vern Reingold EKC Scholarship Fund,
ture, land sports, arts & crafts, Baron, Assistant Director, at (412) Sally and Fred Rock Family Fund, Melanie
waterskiing or horseback riding 278-4184, ext. 209 or Saturday only Scheinberg EKC Scholarship Fund, Beatrice Schutte

abaron@jccpgh.org. June 12, August 28 Foundation, Gladys & Abraham Shore Endowment
EmmaKaufmannCamp.com $75/family
Camp Fund, Kenny Silverblatt Memorial Fund for
EKC, B. C. Weiner and Marjorie Ash Weiner
There is no fee to attend. Memorial Fund and the United Jewish Federation
Foundation.

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 one-week specialty camps
Call Sarah Glascom, ext. 228. July 26-30
Based at the JCC in Squirrel Hill, Tennis: grades 1-5
Specialty Camps run from 9 am- Learn backhand, forehand, serving
3:30 pm. Campers receive four skills and rules of the game from
hours of specialty time, as well as tennis pro Mark Haffner. Morning
recreational swim and choice time. sessions are held at an outdoor ten-
Lunch is included and after-camp nis court.
care is available. Specialty camps
may be cancelled if enrollment $275
requirements are not met. A five-day
notice will be given by phone. Mad Science NASA
Journey into Outer
July 19-23 Space: grades 6-8
Mad Science NASA Each day, campers will focus on dif-
Journey into Outer ferent components of astronomy,
Space: grades 1-5 from technology to space phenome-
Each day, campers focus on different na like meteors and satellites. The
components of astronomy, from instructor combines classroom August 2-6 August 9-13
technology to space phenomena like demonstrations, hands-on activities,
Daytrippers: grades 6-8 Mad Science Crazy
meteors and satellites. The instructor active games, journaling and take-
home items to give the children an
Don’t let summer pass you by with- Chemworks: grades 6-8
combines classroom demonstra- out exploring some of Pittsburgh’s Each day, campers will explore a dif-
tions, hands-on activities, active amazing scientific experience.
most fun hot spots. Each day, ferent aspect of chemistry, from
games, journaling and take-home Activities are tailored to middle
campers will take a different trip to acids and bases to fluorescence.
items. schoolers.
places such as Kennywood and PNC
$300 $300
$300 Park.
$350
Fiber Arts Camp: Fun and Fit: grades 3-6
Tennis: grades 1-8 Each day, campers will learn how to
Learn backhand, forehand, serving grades 1-5 USA Professional Karate: eat right and lead a healthier
skills and rules of the game from Work with professional artist and
grades 1-5 lifestyle. We’ll put the fun into exer-
tennis pro Mark Haffner. Morning instructor Adina DeRoy Stouffer with
Learn kickboxing, self-defense tech- cise with a variety of different
sessions are held at an outdoor such projects as yarn dying, crochet-
niques and self-discipline with activities, from organized sports to
tennis court. ing and finger knitting.
George Mowod and his black belt yoga and more.
$275 $325 instructors from the USA $300
Professional Karate Studio. No uni-
Challenger Sports Soccer form is required and beginners are
Metal Craft and Jewelry Golf: grades 1-5
welcome.
Making: grades 6-8 Camp: grades 1-5 Led by First Tee of Pittsburgh. Learn
Work with professional artist and Using a curriculum developed by $275
chipping, putting, driving and pitch-
instructor Adina DeRoy Stouffer to soccer experts, the official camp will ing with an emphasis on good
create unique pieces of jewelry and bring experienced instructors to the Mad Science Crazy sportsmanship. Campers can use the
metal sculptures. JCC to help build players’ confi-
Chemworks: grades 1-5 indoor simulator to practice skills.
dence and encourage teamwork. This program is for all levels. JCC
$325 Science is cool! Each day, campers
Children of all skill levels are will provide transportation to and
will explore a different aspect of
encouraged to register. Participants from Schenley Park.
chemistry, from acids and bases to
will get a Challenger Sports T-shirt
fluorescence. $300
and soccer ball.
$300
$300
August 16-20
Floor Hockey: grades 1-5
Learn the fundamentals and skills of
Old School Basketball
hockey through daily games and Camp: ages 6-13
training sessions. Campers are See opposite page.
responsible for providing their own
safety equipment; we provide the
sticks. Instructor: Mark Haffner.
$275

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 children and teens
preschool Swim Party
Open swim time, games and relay summer clubhouse
dance races in our beautiful indoor pool.
Party can be held at the Family Park
fun days after-school
outdoor pool during the summer. Call Sarah Glascom, ext. 228.
Creative Movement:
ages 3-4 $275 J&R Pre-Camp:
program
Call Jayme Vertullo, ext. 852.
Tuesdays Awesome Arts & Crafts Party June 7-18
June 22-August 10 Projects may include “wearable Before camp begins, spend the week Each day children are met at their
4-4:30 pm art,” sand art and tie-dying. Choose with us. Please provide a dairy buses, escorted to their
$72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS the theme and we’ll come up with a lunch, swimsuit and towel daily. homerooms, given a healthy
creative party. snack assisted with homework
June 7-11, 14-16: at the JCC and provided with a variety of
Pre-ballet: ages 4-5 $300 June 17: Creative Reuse Pittsburgh activity choices. Monthly snack
June 18: Pittsburgh Zoo calendars, club schedules and
Tuesdays Creative Cooking Party
Fun Days are subject to cancellation newsletters are available, so that
June 22-August 10 Become a “chef” for the day. Learn if enrollment requirements are not both you and your child are well-
4:45-5:30 pm easy and fun recipes and then taste- met one week prior to event. informed.
$72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS test them with your friends!
$300 Children are grouped into age-
J&R Post-Camp: appropriate homerooms, with a
Ballet/Tap I: grade K Spa Party August 16-September 3 focus on nurturing the emotional,
Thursdays Pamper yourself with homemade Camp may be over but summer physical and social well-being of
June 24-August 12 face masks, manicures and excitement is still here! Please pro- each child. We provide various
4:15-5 pm pedicures. vide a dairy lunch, swimsuit and activities such as organized gym
$84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS towel daily. games, art projects, cooking, free
$300
grades PreK-6 swim, pen pals, recycling and
Create Your Own Party
9 am-4 pm board games. We visit the library,
birthday Call us and we’ll make the arrange-
ments. Examples: bead party, flower $65/child/day; $60/per sibling, celebrate Shabbat every week
and have monthly birthday
Clubhouse 2010-11 member/day
parties fairy party, bug party, royalty for a
day and tropical beach party. After-care: 4-6 pm, $12 per child
celebrations.
Grades PreK-7
$275-$300, depending on supplies No charge for Clubhouse 2010-11 Transportation
Call Sarah Glascom, ext. 228. members Free transportation is provided by
Dance Party Pittsburgh Public School buses.
Let the JCC take care of your child’s Learn new dance games and enjoy $15 discount if you register by
birthday party. Our staff enthusiasti- old favorites. Don’t forget your 5 pm the previous day. Register for the Fall
cally leads your party from dancing shoes! Package rate: $225/week; Early Bird prices through
beginning to end. You book it, arrive $200/Clubhouse 2010-11 members June 30
and enjoy! The price is for up to 15 $275
You must register in advance to get 1 day/week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $845
children and includes juice, paper the package rate. 2 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,575
goods, set-up and clean-up, bal- 3 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,910
loons, kosher cake and staff
supervision. There is an $18 charge
teens Old School Basketball 4 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,285
Call Sarah Glascom, ext. 228. 5 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,605
for each additional child. Camp: ages 6-13
Learn the fundamentals with JCC Contact Jayme Vertullo at
Superstar Sports Party: age 6+ Drivers Education: (412) 521-8011, ext. 852, or
expert and College Hall of Famer
Wiffleball, kickball, soccer, hockey, ages 15-18 Charles Sheeley. Practice proper jvertullo@jccpgh.org
relay races and more. Counselors 30 hours of classroom instruction JCC membership is required to
techniques in shooting, defense,
enthusiastically lead you and your and six hours of driving instruction. become a “member” of
dribbling and passing, as well as
friends in a day of play. Students MUST have their learner’s Clubhouse. Scholarships are avail-
work ethic, sportsmanship and a
$275 permit within one month of the last able for those who qualify. For
winning attitude. Campers must
course date. more information about scholar-
Games Galore: ages 4-5 bring their own lunch.
Monday-Friday ships, please contact the
A sports party for the younger set. Monday-Friday
June 21-July 2 Membership Office at
Parachute play, Mr. Fox, Red August 16-20
9 am-noon (412) 521-8011, ext. 534.
Light/Green Light and Duck Duck 9 am- 3:30 pm
$375/member; $475/non-member Clubhouse is supported in part by the Massey
Goose. $200/member; $275/non-member Charitable Trust and the Weiner Family Foundation
Teen programming is supported in part by the Massey with additional funding from the Curtis & Joelle
$275 Charitable Trust. Krasik and Scott & Laurie Krasik After School Care
Fund.

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 aquatics
swim lessons Level II: ages 4-5
Learn front crawl, elementary back-
Level VI: Skill Proficiency
Continue refinement of strokes and
lifeguarding
for children stroke, back crawl and treading. swim with greater efficiency, power
and smoothness over greater dis-
ages 15+
This course teaches lifeguarding
Call Mary Beth Kish, ext. 276. Sundays, 10:30-11 am
tances. skills, first aid and CPR for the pro-
June 20-August 15
fessional rescuer. Must pass the
No Class July 4-5 $68 Sundays, 12:30-1 pm
pre-test requirements: swim 300
June 20-August 15
Water Babies: Mondays, 3:30-4 pm
$68
yards continuously using the follow-
ages 6-36 months June 21-August 16 ing strokes—100 yards front crawl,
Emphasis is on comfort in the water. $68 Mondays, 5:30-6 pm 100 yards breaststroke, 100 yards
Mondays, 7:30-8 pm June 21-August 16 front crawl or breaststroke—surface
Sundays, 9-9:30 am $68
June 21-August 16 dive to bottom and retrieve a
June 20-August 15
$68 10-pound brick.
$68
Private Swim Lessons by $175/member/session
Mondays, 6-6:30 pm
Level III: Stroke appointment $200/ non-member/session
June 21-August 16
$68 Readiness $25/half hour Monday, June 14-
Learn and coordinate front crawl, Wednesday June 16
Tuesdays, noon-12:30 pm
back crawl, elementary backstroke 4-7 pm, JCC Squirrel Hill
June 22-August 10
$68
and treading water.
water Thursday, June 17-Friday, June 18
Sundays, 11-11:30 am Family Park in Monroeville
Toddler Tadpoles:
June 20-August 15 exercise 11 am-7 pm
$68 Call Mary Beth Kish, ext. 276.
ages 2-3
A toddler swim class for children Thursdays, 5-5:30 pm
June 24-August 12 Jingle Your Joints
who have passed Water Babies. A This water exercise class is specially
teaching platform enables children $68
designed for those with arthritis.
to stand and swim without assis-
tance. Parents are permitted to Level IV: Stroke Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
observe the class on the deck. June 2-August 30
Development: ages 6-12 Noon-1 pm
Sundays, 9:30-10 am Build endurance by swimming ele-
$45
June 20-August 15 mentary backstroke, front crawl and
$68 back crawl. Learn the basics of
breaststroke and sidestroke. Senior Adult Water
Mondays, 6:30-7 pm
June 21-August 16 Sundays, 11:30 am-noon Exercise
June 20-August 15 Overall conditioning and toning
$68
$68 exercises in the small pool.
Thursdays, noon-12:30 pm
Thursdays, 5:30-6 pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
June 24-August 12
June 24-August 12 9-9:45 am
$68
$68 Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:45-11:30 am
Level I: ages 4-5
Level V: Stroke No fee
Emphasis on water comfort, floating
and kicking. Refinement
Sundays, 10-10:30 am Coordination and refinement of Water Walking
June 20-August 15 strokes; introduction to butterfly. Tuesdays and Thursdays
$68 Sundays, noon-12:30 pm 8-9 am
June 20-August 15 Space is limited; call Mary Beth at
Mondays, 3-3:30 pm
$68 ext. 276 to register.
June 21-August 16
$68 Mondays, 5-5:30 pm
Mondays, 7-7:30 pm June 21-August 16
June 21-August 16 $68
$68

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 special needs sports & rec
The JCC serves individuals with spe- EKC Gesher Program for Call Kelly Young, ext. 220. Rollerblading Lessons
cial needs by mainstreaming them Teens with Special Needs Tennis Lessons
into regular JCC programs such as See page 7. Men’s Summer
day camp as well as providing pro- Basketball League Call the Cashier, ext. 202.
grams dedicated to their needs. We Tuesdays, begins June 8 Mark Haffner, Instructor.
encourage every interested person Shaddy’s League $560/team; $80/individual $35/hour; $25/half-hour
with a disability to participate. Call Shaddy’s League, The Sanford N.
Liza Baron, ext. 241. Robinson Sr. Challenger Baseball Over 21 Recreational
Basketball
League, gives children and young
adults with special needs the oppor- Tuesdays • 5-7 pm court sports
EARL LATTERMAN tunity to play the sport. Created by No fee for members Call Alan Mallinger, ext. 272, or
FAMILY J.S.S.N. his family to honor his memory, email amallinger@jccpgh.org
(JEWISH SINGLES Shaddy, as he was known to his Men’s Over 30 Basketball
friends, loved children and baseball. Members may reserve a court up to
SUPPORT NETWORK) Sundays • 8-10 am
This league combines both into an seven days in advance. For reserva-
A social group for young adults, No fee for members
activity that is the only one of its tions, call (412) 521-8011, ext. 372.
ages 20 and up, with mild to moder- kind in the city. All children in the Court time fee is $4/hour and must
ate developmental disabilities. This community are welcome to play in Women’s Basketball be paid in full, at the Centerfit desk,
group meets weekly for program- Shaddy’s League. Wednesdays • 6-7 pm prior to play. Centerfit Platinum
ming meetings overseen by a staff No fee for members
Sundays members play at no charge. A gen-
advisor and enjoys programs they
New dates: May 16-June 20 eral member or a guest must pay a
have developed.
1-2 pm $2 court fee when playing with a
$10 Centerfit Platinum member.
Centerfolk Non-members welcome
A social and recreational group for
teens to adults with special needs.
Teaching and reinforcing appropri- Teen After-School Center
ate social skills are strongly Call Liza Edelstone Baron,
integrated into all programs. Age- ext. 241.
appropriate programs are held at
Teens and young adults ages 13-21
the JCC and other venues. Fee by
with special needs can come to the
activity. If you would like to be
JCC after school for a variety of
added to our mailing list, please call
activities including sports, cooking,
ext. 852.
community service and swimming.
This includes focused one-on-one
VIOLET AND JOSEPH attention to each participant’s
growth and development of life
SOFFER FOUNDATION skills.
AND FAMILY SPECIAL
September-June
OLYMPICS Early Bird prices until June 30
Call Ellen McBride, $990/one day a week
(412) 731-6185. $1,650/two days a week
Individualized training for Special $1,975/three days a week
Olympics. Special Olympics is for $2,370/four days a week
anyone over age 8 with cognitive $2,635/five days a week
delays. Please call for start dates. The Special Needs Department is supported in part by
a grant from the Herman and Rebecca Fineberg Fund
Basketball for Exceptional People with additional support from
the Edna and Larry Abelson Fund for Special Needs,
Sundays the Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and
11:30 am-1 pm Charitable Foundation, the Ralph Davidson Special
Needs Fund, the Zola Hirsch Fund for Special Needs
No fee and the Robert Spiegel Memorial Endowment Fund.

Swimming
Tuesdays
5-6 pm
No fee

summer 2010 call 412-521-8010 or 412-521-8011 plus the extension 11

 fitness/wellness
LEATRICE AND
JOHN M. WOLF
CENTERFIT

personal
training
Call Laurie Wood, ext. 260.
One-on-One Private
Workout
One of our dedicated fitness experts
will design a personalized exercise
program to help you reach your
goals and see results. Your trainer
will motivate you, keep you on track
and make sure your workouts are
safe, enjoyable and effective.
Physician’s approval may be
required. By appointment only.

One-on-One Youth
Personal Training
Call Matt Proskin, ext. 152.
A private workout session with a
Contract Fees
Centerfit Platinum Members
programs Muscle Activation
Techniques
certified professional trainer or Hour ½ hour Massage Call Laurie Wood, ext. 260.
exercise physiologist. Weight 4-12 weeks $54 $35
Call ext. 267 for an Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT)
management and sports-specific 13-47 weeks $48 $31
48+ weeks $42 $27
appointment. is designed to correct body align-
training also are available. ment and improve functional
General Members A variety of massage techniques are capabilities, thereby decreasing pain
Payment system Hour ½ hour available, from Swedish massage to and reducing the risk of injury.
4-12 weeks $60 $39 the deep-tissue sports massage to a
• You may choose an agreement of Our MAT-certified specialist Joe
13-47 weeks $54 $35 traditional Men’s Health Center rub-
one month, three months or 12 DeAntonis, MS, is one of four MAT-
48+ weeks $48 $31 down. Make your appointment at
months. certified specialists in Pennsylvania.
the Centerfit desk.
• The minimum number of sessions Ages 17 and under He is available for appointments by
per month is four. The maximum Hour Massage Fees for calling ext. 260.
number is unlimited. 1 month $46.50 General Members
Half hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 $85/member
• You may make up missed 3 months $43.50
Full hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 $100/non-member
appointments as long as you call 12 months $40
Half-hour table massage . . . . . . $30
24 hours in advance to cancel.
One-hour table massage . . . . . . $50
• Your contract (if greater than one Single Sessions
Couples massage . . . . . . . . . . . $120
month) may be paid in monthly Centerfit Platinum $56
installments. General Member $62
Youth $48

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 fitness/wellness
Alexander
Call Jeanne Ronschke, ext. 362.
Youth Dimensions
Level 1
TOTAL BODY
Enhance muscular strength, range of yoga/pilates
Call Matt Proskin, ext. 152.
movement, balance and stability Call Patti Sciulli, ext. 273.
Learn to use your body in more using various pieces of equipment
relaxed and efficient ways by focus- Introduces fitness concepts and Centerfit Platinum members
ing on your self-perception of ZUMBA $100/20-session punch card
safety in a fun and interactive
movement. Carolyn Johnston, atmosphere with the use of games, Dance your way to a fitter you with (get one session FREE with filled
instructor. video tools and technologically exciting and unique Latin moves card)
advanced equipment designed and rhythms. $50/10-session punch card
Thursdays
9:30-11 am specifically for youth. $7/drop-in
June 3-July 22 Wednesdays Group Exercise and General members:
$80/member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS 6 pm Spinning Fees $140/20-session punch card
$100/non-member $40/4-week session $5/class (get one session FREE with filled
$45/book of 10 card)
$80/book of 20; $53 for teens $70/10-session punch card
JCC Healthy Heart
Phase lll Cardiac group $9/drop-in
$12/non-member
Rehabilitation Group Centergy
Call Marsha Mullen, ext. 380.
exercise A 60-minute journey of yoga and
Yoga Therapy
With a physician’s approval, you are classes pilates while moving to music,
designed to help you center your Yoga can be an effective method of
able to exercise in the JCC Centerfit Call Patti Sciulli, ext. 273. energy, reduce stress and smile. healing sore joints, tight muscles,
area under medical supervision. JCC unhealthy posture patterns and
employee Marsha Mullen, MS ATC, Please see the monthly schedule Summer Launch chronic pain, as well as speeding
will guide you through an individu- (available online or at the Friday, July 9 • Noon recovery from surgery. Call
alized exercise program designed Centerfit Desk) for up-to-date ext. 273 to schedule your
using both your physician’s recom- days and times. Group Power appointment.
mendations and screening results as This 60-minute barbell program First session FREE
well as American College of Sports NEW ENERGY strengthens all your major muscles $50/1-hour session
Medicine guidelines. Fun and energizing, the perfect class in an inspiring, motivating group $90/2 sessions
Supervised times: if you’re older, out of shape or new environment with simple, athletic $60/share your session with a friend
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to exercise. Includes warm-up, easy- movements such as squats, lunges,
8:30 am-noon to-follow low-impact routines, as presses and curls.
well as strengthening, stretching One-on-One Pilates
$48/month for non-members Summer Launch Focus on increasing flexibility and
and balance.
$25/month for SilverSneakers Sunday, July 18 • 11 am strength to build more defined,
$20/month for seniors GROUP CENTERGY
longer, leaner muscles. Engage your
$125/year/Centerfit Platinum Yoga and Pilates while moving to
music.
Group Kick mind and body allowing you to
members Group Kick brings it on! This electric experience a new awareness of
GROUP KICK 60-minute fusion class of martial muscle function and control. Mat
Fusion class of martial arts and box- arts and boxing movements will kick and Reformer training available.
Teen Fitness Certification
ing movements your cardio fitness to the next level. $60 per 1-hour session
Learn to use the facility safely and
effectively. This 3-part orientation GROUP POWER Summer Launch $110/two sessions
comprised of testing, cardio instruc- Squats, lunges, presses and curls Sunday, July 18 • 9:30 am The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame supports the following
tion and weight room instruction with barbells. programs: EKC Basketball Court, Equipment for South
Hills Children's Programs, the Indoor Triathlon, J&R
MUST be completed by teens prior INTERVAL BENCH Ropes Course/Special Needs Enhancement, Maccabi
to using the facility. All three por- Youth Games, Membership and Program Scholarships
High-intensity bench or cardio alter- and the JCC Sailfish Swim Team.
tions must be completed before
nating with intense muscle toning
certificate is awarded. Another
segments.
option for certification is two
personal training sessions with a SPINNING
trainer. Contact Matt Proskin at A cardiovascular workout per-
ext. 152 or mproskin@jccpgh.org to formed to music on a specially
schedule. designed stationary bike.
$45/three-part orientation class
$90/two sessions with a trainer

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 travel
Call Bill Cartiff,
babysitting
Journey to Prague (412) 521-8011, ext. 849, or
bcartiff@jccpgh.org.
www.amazingjourneys.net STUART WEINBAUM
& Budapest The JCC and Amazing Journeys offer
unique vacations for Jewish adults,
singles and couples—exclusive
events, customized tours, unforget-
SHORTSTOP BABYSITTING
Babysitting is available for children 6
weeks to 5 years of age.
Buy coupons at the Centerfit Desk.
table memories and a brand of fun Space is limited to 16 children per
you will not find with any other hour.
group.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Please call ext. 267.
Scandinavia and Russia
For Jewish singles in their 30s, 40s
and 50s. Cruise from Amsterdam to Expanded Hours
Copenhagen, Stockholm, St.
Petersburg, Berlin, Helsinki and
New Pricing
Tallin. Monday-Friday
July 3-15, 2010 (optional pre-cruise 7:30 am-1 pm
in Amsterdam July 1-3) • $10/month/child
• $110/year/child
Alaska Cruise-Tour • Drop-in fee $6/child
For Jewish singles in their 40s, 50s
and 60s. Bear watching, dog sled- Complimentary
ding, glacier helicopter landings, Babysitting
hiking, biking and more. Monday through Thursday from
August 6-13, 2010, plus optional 6-8 pm for group exercise
land tour to Alaska’s interior August participants only.
13-17 Reservations are required. Please call
ext. 267. Space is limited.
October 8 - 17, 2010 Australia
For Jewish singles in their 30s, 40s
Babysitting services are
available only while you are in
and 50s. Sydney; Cairns, the gate- our facility.
For Adults of All Ages way to the Great Barrier Reef; and
Ayers Rock
Pre-Tour Option to Poland: October 31-November 14, 2010
Optional add-on to New Zealand:
October 5 - 8 November 14-21

Grand Tour with a Cruise Hawaii

New Years Eve Cruise
For Jewish singles in their 30s, 40s

Jewish Focus and 50s. Five islands...seven nights,

plus a New Year’s celebration that
will rock your boat!
December 25, 2010–January 1, 2011

For more information

Contact Bill Cartiff
(412) 521-8011, ext. 849, or
bcartiff@jccpgh.org
www.amazingjourneys.net

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 centerfit platinum
Centerfit Platinum Massage Services Therapeutic Massage Massage Fees for Centerfit
A combination of massage tech- Platinum Members
Call the Membership Call ext. 267 for an
niques designed to help relieve Half hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25
Office, ext. 176, to join. appointment. Full hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
chronic joint pain and benefit the
Massage at Centerfit Platinum is a skeletal/muscular system by improv- 10 half-hour coupons . . . . . . . . $225
Additional $30/monthly debit relaxing and rejuvenating experi- ing circulation, increasing joint Half-hour table massage . . . . . . $20
Centerfit Platinum includes: ence, far removed from life’s flexibility, promoting quicker healing One-hour table massage . . . . . . $40
• VIP locker rooms with steam fast-paced environment. Our facili- of injured muscle tissue, and 10 half-hour table massage coupons
room, sauna, whirlpool, lounge, ties include three newly renovated, improving posture and body $180
towel service and grooming private massage rooms and a new mechanics Couples massage . . . . . . . . . . . $110
amenities coed massage room.
Basic Table Massage Guest Fees
• Unlimited free fitness classes, Swedish Massage Traditional Men’s Centerfit Platinum General Members. . . . . . . . . . . . $10
including aerobics, stretching, The most common form of massage, rubdown increases circulation and Non-members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
abdominal work and body shap- used to promote general relaxation, promotes relaxation
ing (discounted fee for yoga and improve circulation and ease every-
Pilates ) Couples Massage Mother-Daughter Days
day aches and pains
Two massage therapists provide a Enjoy Centerfit Platinum with your
• Access to massage
Sports Massage couple, mother and daughter, or two mother, daughter or granddaughter.
(discounted fee)
A deep tissue massage using specif- siblings or friends with individual- Children must be at least 13 years
• Unlimited free court time to play ic strokes to help athletes obtain old.
ized massages while the clients
racquetball, handball and squash maximum performance and physical relax in each other’s company. Sundays
conditioning by increasing power,
June 6, July 11, August 8
endurance and mobility both before
4-6 pm
and after an event or exercise
No fee

silversneakers®
Call Holly Carter, ext. 225. Muscular Strength and Cardio Circuit Senior Circuit Class
This program is free to seniors who Range of Movement This is a more intense workout. The Use the Human Sport cable-based
use Highmark® Security Blue, (MSROM) format includes standing non- strength system to help improve
Freedom Blue, Medigap Blue or This class is designed to increase impact choreography alternating strength, balance and posture.
Health Options Program through the muscular strength, range of move- with standing upper body strength Trainers will guide you through a
Public School Employees Retirement ment, and activity for daily living work with hand-held weights, safe and effective group workout.
System as their insurance provider. skills. Hand held weights, elastic tubing bands and a ball. A fun and
8-week session, once a week
Participants receive a general mem- tubing with handles and a ball are safe workout! Note: This class is for
Call Holly for dates
bership to the JCC, which includes offered for resistance, and a chair is people who are comfortable
$56/member; $72/non-member
the walking track, pool, Cardio used for seated and/or standing standing to exercise for 30-40
Deck, weight room and general support. minutes at a time.
locker rooms. Mondays, 9 am
Hot Fun In the Summer
Mondays, 9 am Time: Annual Pool &
Tuesdays, 9 am, 10 am, 1 pm Tuesdays, 11 am
Thursdays, 9 am Field Day
Thursdays, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm
Fridays, 9 am Fridays, 11 am Call Holly Carter, ext. 225.
Enjoy lunch and snacks by the pool
at the Family Park, take a Zumba
Yoga/Stretch Class class, play croquet or tennis or just
Using a chair for support, you’ll sit and lounge.
increase flexibility, build endurance
Sunday, June 27
and learn how to relax and think
12:30 pm-3:30 pm
more clearly.
$5/age 60+; $8 with transportation
Mondays or age 59 and under
11-11:45 am Register by Monday, June 21
Wednesdays
9-9:45 am
Fridays
10:15-11 am

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 american jewish museum

THE ANNA L. AND IRENE

V. CAPLAN EXHIBIT
Interested in exploring the interplay
between historical and popular cul- pittsburgh
ture references, Lederer suffuses the
illustrations with a combination of
jewish music
To Speak Her Heart
Leslie Golomb and
playfulness and scholarly examina-
tion. She tackles the issue many
festival
Barbara Broff Goldman contemporary Jewish artists face: 100 Years of Jewish Theater
Through June 30 how to be an artist and not break Music: From the Yiddish Stage
Fine, Perlow, and Weis Gallery the Second Commandment, “Thou to the Klezmer Revival,
shall not make a graven image.” Featuring Zalmen Mlotek with
To Speak Her Heart is an exhibit of
Between Heaven and Earth demon- Susan Leviton
mixed-media artists’ books, litho-
graphs, and installation art by Leslie strates that her work is an organic Artistic Director of The National
A. Golomb and Barbara Broff extension of her religious curiosity, Yiddish Theater-Folksbiene,
Goldman that highlight the artwork and affirms her adroit skills as both America's only Yiddish theater,
from an illustrated anthology of a scholar and illustrator. Mlotek is an internationally recog-
Jewish women’s prayers and poems nized authority on Yiddish folk and
they compiled. The exhibit includes theater music. Accompanied by
Each of Us Has A Name vocalist Susan Leviton, this histori-
more recent artwork by the artists Collage Project
not in the anthology. The artwork cally informed program features a
Leslie Golomb, Leave the Pot Behind, illustrates prayers and poems of Wednesday, June 9 slide show and English supertitles.
(detail) 2008, image courtesy of the Jewish women in the Diaspora and 11am Thursday, June 10
artist. in Israel from biblical to modern Rogal Room, Kaufmann Building 7:30 pm
times. See page 5 for details. Katz Theater
The artists’ anthology is the first of “Yiddish Meets Klezmer”
its kind to bring devotional writings I Made It! Market with Adrienne Cooper, Marilyn
to the public, making them accessi- A Birthday Party Lerner, and Alicia Svigals
ble to diverse audiences. The artists, Sunday, June 27, noon-5 pm Preeminent Yiddish concert diva
trained in traditional printmaking See page 5 for details. Adrienne Cooper, klez-jazz fusion
and bookbinding, bring the writing pianist Marilyn Lerner and Alicia
to life through time-honored print- Svigals, a founding member of the
Celebration: Associated Klezmatics.
making processes combined with
new technology and various book-
Artists of Pittsburgh
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Monday, June 14
binding methods. 7:30 pm
(AAP) is celebrating their 100th year
This program has been supported in part by the
exhibiting AAP artists in venues Katz Theater
Pennsylvania Humanities Council, the Federal-State
Partner of the National Endowment for the throughout the city. $20 general admission, $15 sen-
Humanities. iors,$10 students
July 28-August 25
Barbara Broff Goldman, Who Clothes More information at www.pjmf.net
Berger Gallery
the Naked, (detail) 2008, image Between Heaven and Tickets available at www.proart-
Earth: Ilene Winn Lederer Opening reception stickets.org
courtesy of the artist.
Through July 20, 2010 Thursday, August 5 • 6:30-8:30 pm (412) 394-3353
Berger Gallery Reception sponsored by Donald Robinson. The Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival is co-sponsored
Support for the American Jewish Museum is provided by the United Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh,
Between Heaven and Earth show- by the Allegheny Regional Asset District, the Anna L. JCC of Pittsburgh, Temple Emanuel of South Hills, and
Rodef Shalom Congregation. The Pittsburgh Jewish
cases examples of illustrations from Caplan & Irene V. Caplan Philanthropic Fund of the
Music Festival is made possible in part by
United Jewish Federation Foundation, Pennsylvania
Ilene Winn Lederer’s newly released Partners in the Arts, the regional arts funding Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts, The Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts, the Diskin Music Fund, and the
publication, Between Heaven and partnership of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts,
Heinz Endowments Small Arts Initiative.
a state agency and the Pennsylvania Humanities
Earth: An Illuminated Torah Council. Media sponsorship is provided by
Commentary. Lederer depicts each WDUQ 90.5 FM.

of the Torah’s 54 portions with a

vibrant and fresh interpretation. The
exhibit includes a selection of illus-
trations as well as excerpts, in
Hebrew and English, from their
respective Torah portions. This is the
first time illustrations from this pub-
Ilene Winn Lederer, Between Heaven
lication are displayed as an exhibit.
and Earth book cover, 2009; photo
courtesy Pomegranate Press

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art Duplicate Bridge

Advanced bridge for serious
Internet 1 & 2
Learn how to connect to the
“Phantom of the Opera”
Benedum Theater
Call Jeanne Ronschke, ext. 362. players. Please bring a partner. Internet and navigate your way The “Phantom of the Opera” will
Marge Tamres, Director. around the World Wide Web, down- make its final appearance in
Acrylic Painting load programs, search effectively,
Learn mixed media techniques and Wednesdays, ongoing Pittsburgh before it takes its final
11:45 am-3:30 pm store favorites and avoid viruses. bow in Los Angeles. Limited number
collage. Success for everyone.
Lila Hirsch Brody, Instructor. $6 Fridays of tickets.
July 16, 23 Thursday, August 26
Wednesdays 9:30 am-11:30 am
June 30-September 1 Social Cards and Mahj 1 pm
$52/member; $57/non-member Special discounted price!
9 am-noon: $170 A congenial atmosphere for socializ-
12:30-3:30 pm: $170 ing and playing. JCC membership $25/member; $35/non-member
required. Basic Digital Cameras
Lila Hirsch Brody’s Acrylic
Painting Class Annual Show Mondays-Fridays, ongoing 1&2 Cruisin’ Down The Rivers:
Noon-3 pm This class will give you plenty of Gateway Clipper
August 5–25
No fee time to practice using a digital cam-
Fine, Perlow and Weis Gallery Luncheon Cruise
era and learn what you need to
Opening Reception: August 5 Call Jeanne Ronschke, ext. 362.
know before you buy a camera as
well as what to do after you pur-
WECHSLER BRIDGE computer chase one. Learn how to take
Cruise the rivers while enjoying a
concert with a Patsy Cline imperson-
PROGRAM classes pictures, transfer them to your com-
puter, edit them and send them to
ator. Take in the sights on the river
while savoring a delicious buffet
Call Jeanne Ronschke, ext. 362. Call Jeanne Ronschke, ext. 362. your friends and relatives. Digital lunch and socializing with your
camera provided in class. friends.
Summer Bridge Clinic Basic Word 1 & 2
Weak two bids, the Jacoby transfer, Prerequisite: Basic Computers 1 & 2 Fridays Friday, July 30
the negative double, and new minor or equivalent knowledge. You will August 13, 20 10 am-4 pm
suit forcing are included. Judi learn how to create new documents, 9:30 am-11:30 am $44/members; $55/non-members
Sonon, Instructor. edit your work, change font sizes, $52/member; $57/non-member Register by Friday, July 23
Wednesdays shapes, alignment, and more. Word
June 2-July 21 allows you to create letters, record
9:30-11:30 am important information, and write
stories with greater ease than ever
culture club events
$50/member; $65/non-member Join us as we travel to plays, con-
before. Students will also learn to Comedy Night with
certs, exhibits and performances.
save and retrieve documents Rabbi Chuck
Brush-Up Bridge I Enjoy these events with old friends
effectively.
Sharpen your bridge skills by and meet new people, while viewing Call Nicole Mezare, ext. 278.
reviewing Standard American basic Fridays top cultural events around the city.
May 21, 28 Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner and
bidding, responses, leads and sig- You must be registered for Rabbi Chuck’s funny stories and
nals. Judi Sonon, Instructor. 9:30-11:30 am
OPT to use our transportation. jokes. We’re partnering with
$52/member; $57/non-member
Tuesdays, Congregations Tree of Life and Or
August 10-October 5 A Salute to America with L’Simcha.
7-9 pm Basic Computers 1 & 2
Learn how to turn a computer on
Marvin and B.E. Taylor Wednesday, June 23
$55/member 5:30-7:30 pm
$70/non-member and off, open programs, use a Heinz Hall
$12/member; $15/non-member
mouse and keyboard, search menus, Raise the flag for a patriotic salute
Register by Wednesday, June 16
input information, correct typing to America. Classic American songs
Intermediate Bridge: errors and insert and delete text. including: ”This Land is Your Land”
“Bridge Defense” “The Star Spangled Banner” along
Course focuses on defensive strate- Fridays
June 11, 18 with Taylor’s moving rendition of
gies such as third hand play, The Pledge of Allegiance.
signaling, attitude, count, suit pref- 9:30 am-11:30 am
erence, leads and discards and Rule $52/member, $57/non-member Sunday, June 20
11. Judi Sonon, Instructor. 2 pm
$48/member; $56/non-member
Wednesdays
August 11-October 6
9:30 am-11:30 am
$55/member; $70/non-member

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 AgeWell’s independent adult services
Hot Fun In the Summer Wine & Dine: Summer Birthday Parties Wednesday Afternoon
Time: Annual Pool & Dinner & Cinema Club Celebrate monthly lunchroom birth- at the Cinema
Field Day Call Nicole Mezare, ext. 278. days with a song, a dessert and Come view newly released and old
Call Nicole Mezare, ext. 278. good wishes. favorite movies on our 52-inch
Stay cool indoors this summer while plasma screen television with
Enjoy lunch and snacks by the pool enjoying a delicious dinner and
at the Family Park, take a Zumba Shabbat Celebration surround sound.
watching an exciting newly-released
class, play croquet or tennis or just movie. Movie schedule will be avail- Welcome the Sabbath in the lunch- Wednesdays, 1:15 pm
sit and lounge. able in Room 201. room with singing and celebration. Room 202
Sunday, June 27 Fridays, noon No fee
Wednesdays
12:30 pm-3:30 pm June 2, July 14, August 11
$5/age 60+; $8 with transportation PALS Book Club
$8/age 59 and under
6-9 pm Legal Services
$12/age 60+; $15/age 59 and under By appointment only. An attorney The discussion is led by a guest
Register by Monday, June 21 librarian from Carnegie Library.
visits the JCC to assist with legal
issues. Call Jeanne Ronschke, Fourth Wednesday of the month
Celebrate—It’s Shabbat!
Call Nicole Mezare, ext. 278.
programs ext. 362, for an appointment on the
second Friday of each month.
1-2 pm
Room 202
Call Sybil Lieberman, ext. 135. No fee
Celebrate Shabbat with your friends
The following programs are support- Transportation PALS Book Clubs are supported by Highmark and the
and family. Enjoy dinner and live Allegheny County Library Association.
ed by Allegheny County Area Agency Register for OPT/ACCESS, bus passes
music; listen and reflect with guest
on Aging (ACAAA) and are open to and Elder Express in Room 201. You
Rabbis.
anyone who is 60 years of age and must present a form of ID that Book Review with
Friday, July 16: older and a resident of Allegheny
Register by Friday, July 9
indicates your date of birth. Helen-Faye Rosenblum
County. A one-time registration must Tuesdays
Friday, August 20: be completed in Room 201. Bring a
Voter Registration May 25, July 13
Register by Friday, August 13 form of ID that includes your date of
1-2 pm
5-6:30 pm birth. Register to vote, change your party
Room 202
$12/age 60+; $15/age 59 and under or change your address with the
Dine with Friends Department of Elections in
No fee
Lunch Program Room 201.
Senior Idol- Be A Star! The only kosher lunch site in the
Vocal/Theatrical
Workshops
county. Reservations are required by
noon of the previous business day Special Events live and
Call Nicole Mezare, ext. 278 and can be made by calling
ext. 111.
Any dinner or program that is
co-sponsored by ACAAA requires a
be well
Learn ways to improve your vocal
Monday-Friday
one time ACAAA registration. JACOB WOLHENDLER
and theatrical skills with a profes- Register in Room 201.
sional vocal coach. Daily workshops 11:30 am-12:30 pm WELLNESS PROGRAM
will be offered including rehearsing Levinson Hall
$1.25 suggested donation Mind-Full Mondays Revitalize Your Life
for an informal show at the end of
Join us on Monday afternoons for Call Nicole Mezare, ext. 278.
the week. Classes take place in July. BIG NEWS! varied educational programs,
Call by June 14 to be on the interest The JCC’s Senior Lunch Program is The JAA Centers for Rehabilitation
discussions and speakers.
list. (Fee TBD). getting a facelift! Including: offers a monthly program address-
Mondays, 1-3 pm ing flexibility, memory, living with
• New Name
Levinson B joint and back pain, medical assess-
Zumba Movin’ • Menu Alternatives No fee ments, relaxation techniques,
Call Nicole Mezare, ext. 278 • Greater Flexibility emotional health, strengthening
Enjoy this series of dance classes • Environmentally “green” Creative Arts Club physical skills, fall prevention and
which lead to a dance show at the And much more! more. Registration required. Register
Coming in the Fall, 2010
Call Nicole Mezare, ext. 278. in room 201.
end of the week! Enjoy an invigor-
ating week of exciting music and Participate in a variety of
First Monday of every month
exercise! Classes take place mid- participant-led creative arts such as
1-3 pm
August. Call by July 12 to be on the jewelry making, homemade crafts,
No fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . Levinson Hall
interest list. (Fee TBD) art history, and reading and writing
techniques.
Tuesdays
1-2 pm
No fee

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judaics and
discussion
Call Jeanne Ronschke, ext. 362.
Yiddish Conversation
Join group leader Mary Marks and
improve your Yiddish skills.
Tuesdays, ongoing
10-11 am
No fee

JCC Choral Group

Open to JCC members who like to
sing. The group performs in the
community as a mitzvah.
Thursdays, 10 am
Keeping Up With Tai Chi Healthy View Workshop No fee
Dr. Paul Caplan Wednesdays Contact Amy Gold, ext. 207, or
May 26-July 28
Call Sybil Lieberman, ext. 135. e-mail agold@jccpgh.org. Current Events
August 4-October 6
Dr. Caplan brings a world of knowl- 1-1:45 pm Do you have an ongoing health con- Stimulating discussions on politics,
edge and expertise to medical and $30/members; $35/non-members dition that affects your daily life? both domestic and international.
wellness topics. This free 6-week workshop was Fridays, ongoing
Beginner’s Drop-in Class
Third Monday of the month designed by Stanford University to 10:30-11:30 am
Sponsored in part by ACAAA.
1:15-2:15 pm, Room 202 help you learn to: No fee
1:45-2:30 pm, ongoing
No fee $1/class suggested donation • Manage symptoms such as pain
and fatigue
Israeli Folk Dancing
• Use relaxation techniques
Ask the Doctor Blood Pressure Call Jeanne Ronschke, ext. 362.
• Eat well to be well
Call Nicole Mezare, ext. 278 Screenings Cherie Maharam leads a class for
• Talk to your doctor about your
Learn from Dr. Andrea Fox, Call Jeanne Ronschke, ext. 362. health beginners and then a dance-by-
Gerontologist and Director of the Every other Wednesday request session.
• Maintain or improve your
Squirrel Hill Health Center. 10:30-11:30 am Thursdays, ongoing
strength, flexibility and endurance
Fourth Monday of the month No fee Registration is required; space is 7:30 pm
1-2 pm Facilitated by a registered nurse from Jewish limited. $3 suggested donation
Association on Aging Centers for Rehabilitation, a
program of AgeWell Pittsburgh. Thursdays
Strong Seniors 1-3 pm
Stay Young Health Care Reform Dates TBA elder express
Build strength in your arms and Room 204 Elder Express provides regularly
legs. All participants must be regis-
Forum
scheduled van service to people
tered with ACAAA. Call Amy Gold, ext. 207. age 65 and older. If you live in the
Wednesdays, ongoing Silas Russell, Regional Field Director 15217 zip code and are registered
10 am, Levinson B of Organizing for America, and Ted with Access, you will automatically
$1/class suggested donation Zimmer, Community Organizer of be registered for Elder Express. Ride
Sponsored in part by Allegheny County Area Agency
the Consumer Health Coalition, will all day for $2. For more information,
on Aging. give a broad overview of the new call Jeanne Ronschke, ext. 362.
law and discuss what it means for Elder Express, a project of AgeWell Pittsburgh, is
seniors: closing the “donut-hole,” supported in part by the Charles A. Brooks and Ann
Cloyd Brooks Foundation and the Amelia Miles
extending the life of Medicare, Foundation through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant
increasing access to preventative Review Committee.
services, etc.
Thursday, June 10
1 pm
Room 202

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 AgeWell’s independent adult services
new support LOREN R. HIRSCH
MEMORIAL
Caregiver Champions
Caregiver Champions helps informal
americans groups BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM
caregivers better care for them-
selves and reduce stress. Network
Call Sybil Lieberman, ext. 135. Call Sybil Lieberman, ext. 135. Facilitation provided by Forbes with other caregivers. Discover new
Hospice. Please call Kevin Henry, tools. Learn simple tips that can
Russian Language Media General Bereavement facilitator, before attending: help simplify your life. Gain the con-
The New Russian Word (Novoye Support Group (412) 325-7251. fidence and control to balance your
Russkoye Slovo) newspaper is avail- Facilitation provided by Sivitz Jewish Bereavement for life and better care for your loved
able in the JCC main level corridor. Hospice of the Jewish Association Adult Children ones by attending Caregiver
Supported in part by a grant from the Buncher Family on Aging. For more information or Third Wednesday of each month Learning Circles.
Foundation. to register, call Jan Kellough, MA, 7-9 pm
(412) 422-5700. Registration What are Caregiver Learning
The Loren R. Hirsch Memorial Bereavement Program is
required. Circles?
Russian Language supported in part by Ruth and Burton L. Hirsch.

Library • A series of six free two-hour

Last Tuesday of the month
sessions
Mondays, 11 am-noon June 29, July 27, August 31
Wednesdays, 11:30 am-1 pm 4-5:30 pm
Room 204
agewell • Informal learning in a casual
setting
Thursdays, 5-6 pm
Supported in part by a grant from the Buncher Family Meeting to remember our fathers pittsburgh • A dialogue with topic experts and
fellow caregivers
Foundation. Thursday, June 17 AgeWell Pittsburgh offers a one-
3-4:30 pm stop resource that links older adults, • A network of information, tools
Room 204 their family members, friends and and resources
ESL (English as a Second
Language) Classes caregivers to solutions for issues Respite services are available at no
For New Americans from the former Recently Bereaved related to aging: cost to you while you attend.
Soviet Union, ages 60 and older. Support Group: Healing • Recreational, social and wellness Begins June 15
Additional classes are available to activities
Hearts Every other Tuesday at 1 pm
prepare senior adults for the citizen- This group is for individuals who • Geriatric assessment Room 204
ship exam. For times, proper have experienced the loss of a loved • Caregiver services Pre-registration required
placement level or to volunteer, one in the past year. Facilitation pro- • Adult day services To register, contact Beth at
call ext. 362. vided by Sivitz Jewish Hospice of the (412) 594-2569 or
• Residential care options
Supported in part by a grant from the Buncher Family Jewish Association on Aging. For Polonchak@jhf.org
Foundation. • Transportation–ElderExpress
more information or to register, call Sponsored by Jewish Healthcare Foundation
Jan Kellough, MA, (412) 422-5700. • Lunch programs, food pantry or AgeWell Pittsburgh is a collaborative program of the
home-delivered meals
IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE Thursdays
Jewish Association on Aging, Jewish Community
Center of Greater Pittsburgh and Jewish Family &
• Counseling and support groups
PROGRAM Group resumes in the fall Children's Service. Major funding for AgeWell
Pittsburgh is provided by The Harry & Jeanette
3-4:30 pm Call (412) 422-0400 or visit our Weinberg Foundation, Inc. with additional support
SUPPORTED IN PART BY A GRANT FROM from The Fine Foundation, the William V. & Catherine
ANITA AND SAM MICHAELS Room 204 website at AgeWellpgh.org
A. McKinney Charitable Foundation, the Pennsylvania
Department of Community and Economic
Development through State Senator Mike Stack, The
Pittsburgh Foundation and the United Jewish
Federation Foundation. The AgeWell website is

checkmates supported in part by Rita J. Gould.

AgeWell’s Independent Adult Services department is
supported by a grant from the Allegheny County Area
Call Amy Gold, ext. 207. Agency on Aging with additional support from the City
of Pittsburgh through the Community Development
If you know an older adult who Block Grant Program, Luke Ravenstahl, Mayor, Doug
would appreciate a weekly, friendly Shields, President of City Council, Bill Peduto,
Councilman, and the Pennsylvania Department of
phone call or would like to volun- Community and Economic Development.
teer for this peer-led telephone
reassurance program, please contact
Amy Gold at (412) 521-8011,
ext. 207. CheckMates respects the
confidentiality of program
participants.
CheckMates is supported by a grant from the Hyman
Family Foundation.

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Centerfit: 8 am-2 pm Saturdays: 1-8 pm
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