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Spring/Summer 2016 Programs At A Glance
GREAT JEWISH AMERICANS 101The Jewish American-Israeli Connection
TRIPSBalboa Park, San DiegoFestival of Arts & Sawdust Festival
LIFELONG LEARNINGTell Your StoryArt Classes with Lynne KaplanNews & ViewsBooks & Bagels
WELLNESSIntroduction to Tai ChiNEW! LaBlast- Dancing with the StarsWomen’s Connection LecturesGentle YogaGentle Yogalates & Meditation
GAMESMah Jongg Tournament & Lunch BridgePoker League
CLUBS & AFFINITY GROUPSThe View for WomenMen’s ClubMen’s Wine Tasting
Geri DormanPrimeTime Adult Director(949) 435-3400, ext. [email protected].
One Federation WayIrvine, CA 92603 www.jccoc.org
GREAT JEWISH AMERICANS 101
Sunday, September 18, 4- 5:15 p.m. Presented by John Rothmann
Americans who chose to live in Israel impacted both societies. Learn about the contributions of Mickey Marcus, Golda Meir, Michael Oren, Henrietta Szold, Naftali Bennett, Moshe Arens, Judah Magnes and others.
John Rothmann is a political commentator, radio personality and author. He is a foreign policy consultant specializing in the United States and Middle East who speaks across the US, Canada and Israel. He is a professor at Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco. Rothmann’s personal library of 15,000 volumes is one of the finest private libraries of American political history and biography.
$10 JCC Members, $12 Public, $50 priority seating with reception, $14 at the door.
Col. David “Mickey” Marcus
Golda Meir Naftali BennettMichael Oren
Henrietta Szold
Merage JCC PrimeTime Adult Programs & Activities Spring/Summer 2016
TripsBALBOA PARK SAN DIEGO –A LANDSCAPE OF ART & CULTUREFriday, June 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Balboa Park’s array of museums, landscape, gardens and historic architecture makes this a unique and memorable experience. Your admission will give you entry to a choice of any 4 of the 17 museums. Museums include San Diego Art Institute, San Diego Museum of Art, Timken Museum of Art, Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego Air & Space Museum and more. Architectural Heritage Tour and Docent Tour of San Diego Museum of Art are included.Bring a picnic lunch or order lunch in advance with us from Blueberry Hill. JCC members $90, Public $100, includes luxury coach and admission to 4 museums of your choice. Register by 5/31. Limited space.
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS FINE ART SHOW & SAWDUST FESTIVAL- LAGUNA BEACHWednesday, July 6, 5-10 p.m. As California’s premier fine arts show, the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts offers a breathtaking showcase for artists and art lovers. The Festival’s prestigious juried art show and the Sawdust Arts and Crafts Festival includes a wide variety of media such as paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass and much more. Enjoy live entertainment, art demonstrations, and outdoor cafes. The JCC bus will drop you off and pick you up so you don’t have to hassle with traffic and parking. JCC Members $25, Public $35, includes bus and tickets to both festivals. Register by 6/1. Limited space.
Lifelong LearningNEWS & VIEWSMondays, 10-11:30 a.m. Ongoing.Discuss local and world issues in this interactive class.Facilitator: Jesse Rosenblum. JCC members only: Free
News & Views Speaker Event Mendelssohn, Music and the Jews Monday, June 6Presenter Dr. Claudia Tornsäufer sets the story of Felix Mendelssohn against the background of Jewish society in Berlin in the early nineteenth century. Dr. Tornsäufer earned advanced degrees in Europe and received her MA in Music at San Diego State University and a PhD in Education. JCC Members only: Free RSVP by 5/31.
BOOKS & BAGELSTuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Meets once a month. Enjoy coffee and bagels while discussing the book of the month.
May 31: The Marriage of Opposites by Alice HoffmanJune 28: The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yishai-LeviJuly 26: Mazel by Rebecca GoldsteinAugust 30: The Intern by John S. DanielsSeptember 20: Saving Sophie by Ronald Balson
Facilitated by Dana Susson and Caryn AltmanJCC Members & JFFS: Free, Public $10
TELL YOUR STORYThursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 10-11:30 a.m.How to make your story or someone else’s into a novel. An introductory workshop where professional author and publisher, Marilyn Gould, will guide you in writing the story you always wanted to tell. Teacher: Marilyn Gould is an author of numerous books, her latest being Son of a Son. She has a BS from USC and a teaching credential from Northridge. She has also taught adult classes on writing for children at California State University, Fullerton and Learning Tree University.JCC Members: $25 Public: $35 for 3 classes. Register by 5/31.
ART CLASSES WITH LYNNE KAPLANOpen Studio: Tuesday & Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Art & Wine: Thursdays, 7-10 p.m.
Explore your creativity in mixed media, painting and ceramics with individual instruction from Lynne in technique, form and color.Single class: JCC Members $40, Public $454 class pass: JCC Members $145, Public $160
For information / reservations, contact Geri Dorman, PrimeTime Adult Director, at (949) 435-3400, ext. 303 or email [email protected]. Register online at www.jccoc.org
Spring/Summer 2016 Merage JCC PrimeTime Adult Programs & Activities
Contact Geri Dorman, PrimeTime Adult Director, at (949) 435-3400, ext. 303, [email protected]. Register online at www.jccoc.org
NEW!
Health & Wellness
WOMEN’S CONNECTION LECTURE SERIES Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.May 25, June 15, July 20, August 17Join a dynamic group of women promoting educational, social and Jewish interests for women at the JCC.
May 25 Just Listen! Steven Covey’s “5 Levels of Listening” scale is a powerful tool to connect with others and improve relationships. How well do you listen? Presented by Cindy Johnson, M.Ed., CPCC Life/Career Coach with Women’s Forward JFFSJune 15 Senior Scams: An Update, 10-11:30 a.m.Be alert to identity theft, telephone scams, mail fraud, charity scams and more. This talk will update you on falling victim to scammers. You will learn what scams are operating and what to do if you suspect a scam.Presenter: Dick Berg, Crime Prevention Unit of Irvine Police Dept.
JCC Members & JFFS Free, Public $15 each lecture
GENTLE YOGALATES & MEDITATION Mondays, 9-10:15 a.m.
Session 1: May 9 - June 27, 8 classesSession 2: July 11 - August 29, 8 classes
This class will integrate gentle core exercises with yoga & meditation to provide a complete and balanced experience. Instructor: El Vered RubinJCC Members only: $60, 8 classes
GENTLE YOGAWednesdays & Fridays, 8:45-9:45 a.m., or 10-11 a.m.This gentle approach to yoga helps you increase flexibility, improve circulation and experience more energy.Materials; Bring a yoga mat and strap. Instructor: El Vered Rubin. JCC Members only: Free
INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI MIND BODY HEALTH Tuesday, June 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Tai Chi has many benefits on a person’s health and healing including reduction of blood pressure, improving balance & flexibility, focus, relieving stress and more. This mind-body practice of well-balanced exercises with slow relaxing movement and fast movement for cardiovascular health has been shown to have positive benefits in testing by Dr. Lin.
Presenter: Dr. Shin Lin is a world renowned expert in Tai Chi and a faculty member of the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of California, Irvine. His highly successful classes have been taken by hundreds of people through the Samueli Center. He is a frequently invited presenter and keynote speaker at national and international conferences, and has appeared on many TV and radio programs.
JCC Members only. Free introductory class.
LA BLAST - BY DANCING WITH THE STARSTuesdays, June 7- 28, 4 classes7-8 p.m. Partner-free dance program8-9 p.m. Couples dance lessonsA dance and fitness program based on the dances from “Dancing with the Stars”. It is partner-free and uses a wide variety of music and dances such as Latin, pop, rock, hip hop, county and disco in a fun atmosphere. The dances are designed for all levels. This is an introduction to an ongoing series.
Instructor: Jennifer Bagwell Kay is a Dancing with the Stars certified La Blast instructor. She is artistic director and owner of Pacific Performing Arts. Jennifer is a top level competitive ballroom dancer JCC Members: $75, Public: $90, each 4 class series
Clubs & Affinity GroupsTHE VIEW FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGESTuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Ongoing. Enjoy coffee, chat, and share your ideas while discussing topics of interest to women. Facilitated by Michelle Walot & Ro ProbolskyJCC Members Free, Public $5 per session
MEN’S CLUB AT THE JFridays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Ongoing. Enjoy coffee and bagels while discussing issues of the day. Club members share views on current news items and thought-provoking topics. Drop in guests welcome. Coordinator: Arnie Mensch JCC Members only: Free. Drop in and join.
MEN’S WINE TASTINGTuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Monthly. May 24, June 21, July 19, August 23, September 13. RSVP required to Sid Field, coordinator, at (949) 464–9939 or [email protected]. JCC Members only: Free.
For information / reservations, contact Geri Dorman, PrimeTime Adult Director, at (949) 435-3400, ext. 303 or email [email protected]. Register online at www.jccoc.org
Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County1 Federation Way • Irvine, CA 92603 • 949.435.3400 • www.jccoc.org
GamesMah Jongg
MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT & LUNCHEON Thursday, June 2, 8:30 a.m.-3p.m.All levels welcome. Enjoy a continental breakfast and delicious lunch. Friends of members pay member price! For a beginner table contact Geri at (949) 435-3400 x303.JCC Members $38, Public $44. Register by 5/ 27.
DROP-IN MAH JONGGMondays, 7-9 p.m. Ongoing.Bring your JCC friends and meet other Mah Jongg players.JCC Members only: Free.
LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONGGMondays, 7-9 p.m.
July 11 - August 29, 8 classes
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.July 13 - August 31, 8 classes
Learn to play in a small, friendly class setting. Instructor: Joan Samson Per session: JCC Members $150, Public $160, Card $9, Minimum: 6
MAH JONGG REFRESHERFridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Series 2: May 27 - June 17, 4 classesSeries 3: July 8 - July 29, 4 classesSeries 4: August 5 - August 26, 4 classes
Practice and brush up on your skills at our supervised play session. Instructor: Joan Samson Per session: JCC Members $80, Public $90. Minimum: 6
Bridge
BRIDGE: BEGINNER SUPERVISED PLAY WITH ANN CRESSMANTuesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.July 12 - August 9, 5 classes Improve your play through supervised instruction and analysis of hands.(Must know how to play)Instructor: Ann Cressman, ACBL certified instructor, Gold Life Master. JCC Members $110, Public $125 per session.
BRIDGE: INTERMEDIATE SUPERVISED PLAY WITH ANN CRESSMANTuesdays, 1-3 p.m.July 12 – August 9, 5 classes Improve your play through supervised instruction and analysis of handsInstructor: Ann Cressman, ACBL certified instructor, Gold Life Master. JCC Members $110, Public $125 per session.
Poker
POKER LEAGUE 2016 – TEXAS HOLD’EMHalf Yearly League: July to December 2016Sundays, 1 p.m.July 17, August 14, September 25, November 6, December 4 The more often you play the more chance you have to win fantastic prizes. 5 games will earn you points to the grand prizes in December. Gift certificates for league winners. Each game day the top 2 winners earn gift certificatesLeague: JCC Members $99, Public $125Individual game: JCC Members $25, Public $30 (not eligible for league prizes).
An Evening with Donny Most
Donny Most sings and swings: Sinatra, Dino, Darin and more!
Saturday, September 10, 7 p.m.Merage JCC Myers Theatre
