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Upcoming Holidays & Events
Summer Camps
Your Support
Membership
Cultural Arts
Fitness
Aquatics
Aquatics
Youth and Teen
Active Adults
Jewish Life
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Upcoming Holidays &Events
Tisha B'AvTisha B'Av begins at sundown on Saturday, August 13
and ends at sundown on Sunday, August 14.
Labor DayLabor Day The Center will be open from
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday, September 5 in
observance of the holiday.
Summer Camps
Summer may be winding down,Summer may be winding down,but our camps are s t i l l goingbut our camps are s t i l l goings t rong! s t rong! We've got a few spotsavailable for our Kids' Place Camp andfor our last few weeks of SpecialtyCamps. To register, call 285-6500.
And to wrap up another fun summer out at Camp Hilbert ,And to wrap up another fun summer out at Camp Hilbert ,we're look ing forward to our end of the summer show!we're look ing forward to our end of the summer show!Join us here at the Center next Thursday, August 11 for aspaghetti dinner at 5:00 pm followed by the performance at 6:15pm. We hope you will come and celebrate all of the good timesour campers have had this summer!
Camp Hilbert famil ies please note: Camp Hilbert famil ies please note: The Camp Hilbert lost and found from the last few weeks of campis downstairs in the Kids' Place Lobby. All items have beenwashed and are ready to be picked up. Please look through theitems and claim anything your child(ren) lost. Thanks!
Your Support
Want to make a dif ference in someone's l i fe? When you make a Want to make a dif ference in someone's l i fe? When you make a tax-deduc t ible gif t totax-deduc t ible gif t tothe Weins tein JCC, you do jus t that !the Weins tein JCC, you do jus t that ! Whether it's helping send a child in need to camp, enablingparents in hardship situations afford quality childcare, or providing enriching activities for isolatedseniors- the impact of your generosity is profound. The Weinstein JCC warmly welcomes andappreciates all donations. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference! THANK YOU.
Membership
Have you heard about our membership special? I f you refer a f riend I f you refer a f riendand they become a member, you'l l get one month ofand they become a member, you'l l get one month ofmembership f ree! And, the new member you referred wil l onlymembership f ree! And, the new member you referred wil l onlyhave to pay a $1 regis t rat ion fee and wil l also get a f reehave to pay a $1 regis t rat ion fee and wil l also get a f reemonth of membership.month of membership. It's a great deal! And, there's no limit to thenumber of people you can refer or the free months of membership youcan receive, so refer a friend today!
Look ing to advert ise your bus iness? Want to reach Weins tein JCC members?Look ing to advert ise your bus iness? Want to reach Weins tein JCC members?We are now accepting ads for the 2017 Weinstein JCC Community Directory. This importantpublication offers your business the opportunity to impact purchasing decisions for more than 4,000households. By placing an ad, your message will receive many impressions as our members andpartners reference this publication for their daily needs and communications. In addition, yourcompany will receive recognition as a Center supporter on our website. 100% of the proceeds from the Directory and other fundraising efforts will allow us to provideassistance to hundreds of children, families and older adults with limited means who otherwisewouldn't be able to participate in our high-quality programs. Be a part of our Directory and know that you are making an impact through your support.For more informat ion about our advert is ing opt ions , rates , f i le requirements and more,For more informat ion about our advert is ing opt ions , rates , f i le requirements and more,contac t Margret O'Keefe at contac t Margret O'Keefe at mokeefe@weins teinjcc .orgmokeefe@weins teinjcc .org or 545-8609. or 545-8609.
Do you enjoy seeing our photos on Facebook that we've taken at many of ourevents? Did you know that if you download a photo from Facebook, it's lower inquality and not great for re-printing? We've got just the solution! Visit our newSmugMug page where you can buy high-quality versions of your favorite photosthat are perfect for re-printing and even enlarging!
Questions about Membership? Contact Randi Amar at [email protected] or 545-8635.
Cultural Arts
We're f inishing the summer s t rong with several great cultural arts events ! Check outWe're f inishing the summer s t rong with several great cultural arts events ! Check outthe detai ls below, and make sure to be on the lookout for our 2016-17 POA Book whichthe detai ls below, and make sure to be on the lookout for our 2016-17 POA Book whichwil l be in homes the week of August 15!wil l be in homes the week of August 15!
4th Annual Artspace Gallery Summer Show 4th Annual Artspace Gallery Summer Show Artspace is a nonprofit art gallery here in Richmond,Virginia. Starting back in 1988, a group of artistswished for a way to get their original art work to reach alarger audience, and to develop a place for others to dothe same. Since then, they have been successful in promoting the understanding and awareness ofthe arts. Many talented artists, along with innovative styles and mediums, are featured in theirmonthly galleries, so there's always something new to see. The Weinstein JCC is thrilled to host the4th annual Artspace Gallery show here in the Sara D. November Gallery beginning with a reception at7:00 pm on August 18 and running through September 15.
Jewish Family Theatre Second Stage Jewish Family Theatre Second Stage Presents Presents Les Misérables : School Les Misérables : School Edit ion Edit ion In partnership with Firehouse Theatre Company
Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 65 million people worldwide, Les Misérablesis an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent tale of brokendreams, passion and redemption is set against a nation in the throes of revolution. Twenty-five ofRichmond's most talented youth will come together on stage to perform this classic musical. Directedby Debra Clinton with Musical Direction by Jason Marks.
Performance Dates : Performance Dates : Opening Night: Tuesday, 8/23 at 8 pmWednesday, 8/24 at 8 pm Thursday, 8/25 at 8 pm Saturday, 8/27 at 8 pm Sunday, 8/28 at 2 pm Thursday, 9/1 at 8 pm Saturday, 9/3 at 8 pm Sunday, 9/4 at 2 pm
All performances wil l be held at the Firehouse Theatre: A l l performances wil l be held at the Firehouse Theatre: 1609 W. Broad St . 1609 W. Broad St . Click here for t icketsClick here for t ickets . .
Les Misérables: School Edition is a production of Jewish FamilyTheatre Second Stage at the Weinstein JCC. The Second Stage Program is an educational, training-intensive class for youth ages 12 - 18, that culminates in a highly-visible, professional production inthe community.
Questions? Contact Erin Mahone at [email protected] or 545-8644 for more information.
Fitness
P lease note the fol lowing Group Exerc ise schedulePlease note the fol lowing Group Exerc ise schedulechanges for the month of August :changes for the month of August :
Insanity is back on the schedule on Sundays at 9:30 amand Fridays at 10:30 am
Click on the f lyer above for this month's completeClick on the f lyer above for this month's completeGroup Ex schedule. Group Ex schedule.
Have you tried one of our Family Yoga classes yet? If not,we've got one more in August! These classes are a great way for you and your family to exercisetogether. Bring your whole family out to the Center on Thursday , August 25 at 5:15 pm Bring your whole family out to the Center on Thursday , August 25 at 5:15 pmfor a night of relaxat ion and s t ress rel ief , and t ime together as a familyfor a night of relaxat ion and s t ress rel ief , and t ime together as a family . Click here formore information and to register.
Want more Yoga? Part ic ipate in our Yoga Challenge!Want more Yoga? Part ic ipate in our Yoga Challenge! For every yoga class you attend between July 20 and August25, your will name will be put into a raffle. We will keep trackof how many classes you attend by our sign-in sheets andplace your name into the raffle box. Please write neatly yourfirst and last name on the sign-in sheets. On August 26, wewill draw and announce the winner on our Facebook page. Thewinner will receive a 1-hour massage and a ½-hour PersonalTraining session. The more classes you attend, the betteryour chances of winning. And, here are a few chances whereyou can earn extra entries into the raffle:
3 entries for attending Family Yoga on August 25
2 entries for taking a selfie after class and posting it tosocial media using the hashtag#weinsteinjccyogachallenage
Looking to improve your fitness level? Take advantage ofTake advantage ofour Personal Training Spec ial f rom August 15 toour Personal Training Spec ial f rom August 15 toAugust 31 and buy your t raining sess ions before prices inc rease September 1.August 31 and buy your t raining sess ions before prices inc rease September 1. Buy any10 sessions and get 2 free, or buy any 5 sessions and get 1 free!
Questions? Contact Fitness Director Allison Snyder at 545-8638 or [email protected].
DDon't miss our August l iv ing4li fe news let ter out soon!on't miss our August l iv ing4li fe news let ter out soon!
Early Childhood
Once again, the Preschool wil l be sel l ing RoshOnce again, the Preschool wil l be sel l ing RoshHashanah pure kosher honey .Hashanah pure kosher honey . Commemorate this specialtime with friends and family by sending a gift of honey! Eachpackage contains 8 oz. of kosher honey and a personalmessage.
Proceeds benefit our Preschool and now you can place yourorder easily online! First, go to RHHoney.com. Then click"Shop Online" followed by "Order Honey." To finish, just addyour gift packages to the cart! This gift is an exceptionalvalue at $10. (You can even ship to multiple addresses.) BeBesure to enter and apply our coupon code sure to enter and apply our coupon code WJCC2016WJCC2016during checkout !during checkout !
Prefer to order the traditional way? Just complete the formbelow at the right and return it to Carol Smoot in the PreschoolOffice. For details contact Carol at 545-8615. Deadline forDeadline foral l orders is August 29.al l orders is August 29. Questions? Contact Early Childhood Director Donna Peters at 545-8617 or [email protected]
Aquatics
Beginning Monday, August 22 and continuing through Tuesday,September 6, we will be replacing the tiles in the Lewis Pool. As aAs aresult , the pool wil l be c losed during this t ime (Theresult , the pool wil l be c losed during this t ime (TheSternheimer Pool wil l also be c losed the day of Monday,Sternheimer Pool wil l also be c losed the day of Monday,August 22).August 22). We have arranged for our members to have the option ofusing the University of Richmond lap pool while ours is closed. Click onthe flyer to the right for more information, including directions to thepool and pool hours. The Lewis Pool should reopen as usual onThe Lewis Pool should reopen as usual onWednesday, September 7.Wednesday, September 7.
Looking for something fun for your child to do during the school year tohelp him/her stay active? Have you thought about signing him/her upfor swim team? I f so, make sure to I f so, make sure to mark your calendars for ourmark your calendars for ourOpen Houses on Sunday, August 21 at 4:00 pm Open Houses on Sunday, August 21 at 4:00 pm or Tuesday ,or Tuesday ,August 30 at 6:00 pm where we wil l be discuss ing groups ,August 30 at 6:00 pm where we wil l be discuss ing groups ,prac t ice schedules , prices and more.prac t ice schedules , prices and more. (We will also be holding swim evaluations to determineyour child's appropriate group placement on Sunday, August 21.) The coaching staff looks forward tomeeting you!
I t 's hard to bel ieve that summer is almost over and it 's t imeI t 's hard to bel ieve that summer is almost over and it 's t imeto s tart think ing about fal l c lasses !to s tart think ing about fal l c lasses ! Our full list of aquaticsclasses is available via our Fall Activity Guide which will be in homesbeginning next week. But, as a sneak peek, check out a few of theclasses we'll be offering--Lunch and Fun Swimming and PreschoolAquatics Levels I, II & III. For more information or to register for any ofthese classes, visit our website. Click on the flyer to the right for moreinformation. We look forward to seeing you and your child(ren) on thepool deck!
Questions? Contact Aquatics Director Kelly Johannsen at 545-8640 or [email protected]
Youth and Teen
Kids' Place Camp begins August 22 and runs throughSeptember 2. This full-day camp is an exciting field trip-basedexperience for campers to make summer last just a little longer, whilegetting to explore the best Richmond has to offer. In addition to the travel,kids swim daily, have cooking class, arts and crafts, music, gym andmore. Limited spaces are available, so call 285-6500 to reserve a spotnow!
Kids' Place After-School Program begins Tuesday September 6. If youhave not returned your packet, please do so ASAP to MelanieMarks, Kids' Place Operations Manager, to make sure your spothas been reserved.
For more information about Kids' Place, contact Kids' Place Director LaVenus Harried at 545-8639 or [email protected].
Active Adults
Our next EnRich for Life program is Monday, September12. The Food for Thought segment will begin at 11:30 AM andwill feature guest speaker Dr. John T. Kneebone from the VCUDepartment of History. He will discuss World War II on theHome Front: An American Turning Point. Lunch will beprovided.
The EnRich Sessions will begin at 1:30 PM, and participants will have the opportunity to choose fromthe following tracks:
1:30 PM Challah Baking Class with Rivkah Bart OR1:30 PM Laughter Yoga with Heather Umberger
Please RSVP to the Central Services Desk at 285-6500 or to Adult Programming Coordinator
Shari Menlowe-Barck at 545-8611 or [email protected].
Jewish Life
Have you marked your calendar for our monthly Luncht ime LearningHave you marked your calendar for our monthly Luncht ime Learningc lasses in partnership with Richmond Hadassah?c lasses in partnership with Richmond Hadassah? In this free monthlylunchtime program, presenters will engage participants in interesting discussions onvarious topics relating to Jewish life in our modern world. We will welcome localRabbis, Jewish Educators, Community Leaders and others to share their uniqueexperiences and exciting stories. Lunchtime learning is an educational, entertainingand inspiring experience to share with friends old and new!
2nd Wednesday of the month2nd Wednesday of the month11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Questions? Contact Erin Mahone at 545-8644 or [email protected].
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