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Mary Bunker Park, Friday, June 21, 2013 5:30-7pm Designed for families with children ages 0-5 years Celebrate Shabbat (welcoming of the Sabbath) and the first day of summer with Jewish Family Network. Bring a picnic dinner and we will provide the challah and juice. Be entertained by the Bubble Music Man. Parking is limited. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. In case of inclement weather, contact 508-879-3300 ext. 10 after 4pm the day of the event. For more information, contact metrowest@jccgb.org or 508-879-3300.
Mary Bunker Park, Friday, June 21, 2013 5:30-7pm
Designed for families with children ages 0-5 years Celebrate Shabbat (welcoming of the Sabbath) and the first day of summer with Jewish Family Network. Bring a picnic dinner and we will provide the challah and juice. Be entertained by the Bubble Music Man. Parking is limited. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. In case of inclement weather, contact 508-879-3300 ext. 10 after 4pm the day of the event. For more information, contact metrowest@jccgb.org or 508-879-3300.
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/23/2013, End Date: 08/25/2013, Time: 6:15 PM-8:15 PM Build your repertoire and take your knowledge of Israeli dances from multiple decades to new heights in this faster-paced class. Teaching and learning of more intricate circle and line dances of the debka, yemenite, and hora styles will be emphasized. Instructor: Latishya Steele
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/23/2013, End Date: 08/25/2013, Time: 6:15 PM-8:15 PM
Build your repertoire and take your knowledge of Israeli dances from multiple decades to new heights in this faster-paced class. Teaching and learning of more intricate circle and line dances of the debka, yemenite, and hora styles will be emphasized. Instructor: Latishya Steele
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/24/2013, End Date: 08/12/2013, Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM (Beginners) For people who do not know how to bid or play Bridge. Develop the skills needed to enjoy playing in a social setting. Basics will be covered, including point counting, opening bids, responses, overcalls, bidding to contract, and basic elements of playing the hand. Instructor: Sam Seicol
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/24/2013, End Date: 08/12/2013, Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
(Beginners) For people who do not know how to bid or play Bridge. Develop the skills needed to enjoy playing in a social setting. Basics will be covered, including point counting, opening bids, responses, overcalls, bidding to contract, and basic elements of playing the hand. Instructor: Sam Seicol
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/25/2013, End Date: 08/13/2013, Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM (Beginners/Intermediates) Designed for Social Bridge players who know how to bid to contract and would like to improve their play. Improve declarer play at No Trump and Suit contracts; defender leads and signals; and tips for planning the play. Advanced bidding techniques will be explored. Duplicate players welcome. Instructor: Sam Seicol
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/25/2013, End Date: 08/13/2013, Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
(Beginners/Intermediates) Designed for Social Bridge players who know how to bid to contract and would like to improve their play. Improve declarer play at No Trump and Suit contracts; defender leads and signals; and tips for planning the play. Advanced bidding techniques will be explored. Duplicate players welcome. Instructor: Sam Seicol
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/25/2013, End Date: 08/27/2013, Time: 7:00 PM-9:30 PM Israeli dance is fun, heartfelt, and great exercise. You will be introduced to a variety of steps, styles and rhythms as participants develop a repertoire that will keep everyone moving through the entire class. Instructor: Latishya Steele
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/25/2013, End Date: 08/27/2013, Time: 7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Israeli dance is fun, heartfelt, and great exercise. You will be introduced to a variety of steps, styles and rhythms as participants develop a repertoire that will keep everyone moving through the entire class. Instructor: Latishya Steele
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/25/2013, End Date: 08/13/2013, Time: 8:00 PM-9:30 PM While klezmer music, a centuries-old folk art from Eastern Europe, is emphasized we will also explore the multi-faceted palate of Jewish music. Almost any instrument (winds, brass, strings, voice and piano) can be worked into this ensemble. Includes coaching and historical background with occasional performances. Instructor: Barry Shapiro
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/25/2013, End Date: 08/13/2013, Time: 8:00 PM-9:30 PM
While klezmer music, a centuries-old folk art from Eastern Europe, is emphasized we will also explore the multi-faceted palate of Jewish music. Almost any instrument (winds, brass, strings, voice and piano) can be worked into this ensemble. Includes coaching and historical background with occasional performances. Instructor: Barry Shapiro
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/27/2013, End Date: 08/08/2013, Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Learn the fundamentals necessary to play the game using National Mah Jongg League offical rules. Enjoy the game, camaraderie and ritual that goes along with this traditional pastime on the comeback. Instructor: Amy McLoughlin
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/27/2013, End Date: 08/08/2013, Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Learn the fundamentals necessary to play the game using National Mah Jongg League offical rules. Enjoy the game, camaraderie and ritual that goes along with this traditional pastime on the comeback. Instructor: Amy McLoughlin
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/27/2013, End Date: 08/15/2013, Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM (Beginner/Intermediate) Learn to see and interpret the world around you in paint. Explore fundamental techniques of painting and utilizing color. Emphasis will be on understanding the use of light, value and form while developing drawing skills as a framework. Still life, photos and art of the masters will provide sources for projects. Instructor: David Wells Roth Materials list available upon registration
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/27/2013, End Date: 08/15/2013, Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
(Beginner/Intermediate) Learn to see and interpret the world around you in paint. Explore fundamental techniques of painting and utilizing color. Emphasis will be on understanding the use of light, value and form while developing drawing skills as a framework. Still life, photos and art of the masters will provide sources for projects. Instructor: David Wells Roth Materials list available upon registration
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/28/2013, End Date: 07/26/2013, Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM (All levels, pastel, oil, acrylic) Designed to address the challenges of painting outdoors, finding compositions, changing light, color in direct light and shadow, as well as finding values outside. Weather permitting, sites may include Elm Bank Horticultural Society in Wellesley, South Natick Fall among others. First class and backup studio at JCC. Materials list supplied at registration. Instructor: Susan Kelley
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/28/2013, End Date: 07/26/2013, Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
(All levels, pastel, oil, acrylic) Designed to address the challenges of painting outdoors, finding compositions, changing light, color in direct light and shadow, as well as finding values outside. Weather permitting, sites may include Elm Bank Horticultural Society in Wellesley, South Natick Fall among others. First class and backup studio at JCC. Materials list supplied at registration. Instructor: Susan Kelley
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/28/2013, End Date: 08/16/2013, Time: 12:30 PM-3:30 PM (Intermediate-Advanced) Bring your style to new frontiers using diverse painting media (oils, acrylics, collage) and a wide range of special effects. Color theory, composition and drawing skills are an integral part of this course. Learn to communicate your ideas and to critique your work in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Materials list available upon registration. Please note schedule change, there will be no class on August 9 or August 16. Instructor: Marjorie Gerber Gold
LSJCC, Start Date: 06/28/2013, End Date: 08/16/2013, Time: 12:30 PM-3:30 PM
(Intermediate-Advanced) Bring your style to new frontiers using diverse painting media (oils, acrylics, collage) and a wide range of special effects. Color theory, composition and drawing skills are an integral part of this course. Learn to communicate your ideas and to critique your work in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Materials list available upon registration. Please note schedule change, there will be no class on August 9 or August 16. Instructor: Marjorie Gerber Gold
Tennis lessons, camps and classes all summer with USPTA tennis pro and JCC tennis director Doug Maynard. For details, contact 617-558-6453 or sports@jccgb.org.
Soccer, tennis, Pilates, painting, bridge, PJ Library events and more. Summer classes for children and adults begin June 23. Search the JCC's new, interactive program guide.