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The Middlesteins

Newtonville Books, Tuesday, June 4 (7pm)

With pitch-perfect prose, huge compassion, and sly humor, Jami Attenberg has given us an epic story of marriage, family, and obsession. The Middlesteins explores the hopes and heartbreaks of new and old love, the yearnings of Midwestern America, and our devastating, fascinating preoccupation with food.

Meet author Jami Attenberg at Newtonville Books.

Jonathan Franzen (Freedom) says: “The Middlesteins had me from its very first pages, but it wasn’t until its final pages that I fully appreciated the range of Attenberg’s sympathy and the artistry of her storytelling.”

Co-sponsored by the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Boston Jewish Book Fair.
 

Happy 5th Birthday PJ Library, Newton

Special concert with Josh and the Jamtones

Leventhal-Sidman JCC West Lawn, Sunday, June 9, 2013 10-11:30am

Designed for families with children ages 2-6 years
Celebrate five years of PJ Library in Greater Boston with the JCC and CJP. Enjoy an DJ with games and dancing, bouncy houses, face painting, crafts and a special birthday concert with Josh and the Jamtones. Pre-registration required and by doing so, you will be entered in a drawing to win exciting prizes. In case of inclement weather, this event will be indoors with limited availability. Please pre-register to ensure your space. PJ Library, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, is a gift from the JCCs of Greater Boston with generous support from CJP and valued community partners such as Congregation Or Atid, Temple Emanuel and Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston. For more information, contact pjlibrary@jccgb.org or 617-558-6587.

PJ Library Shabbat Splash Party at the JCC Outdoor Pool, Newton

JCC Outdoor Pool at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Friday, June 14, 2013 11:30am-1pm

Designed for families with children ages 2-6 years
We'll have the pool to ourselves. Swim, socialize and enjoy the kiddie pool and the zero-depth entry main pool. Program will include PJ Library story and Shabbat craft. Stay after the event and continue to enjoy the pool. Dessert provided. Dushez Snack Shack will not be available. Children ages 3.5 years and under must wear a swim diaper and waterproof vinyl swim pant (available for purchase at the event). Limited space available. Everyone welcome. All JCC arts and humanities offering are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information and in case of inclement weather, contact pjlibrary@jccgb.org or 617-558-6587.

PJ Library Goes to the Beach

Powisset Pond at JCC Grossman Camp, Sunday, July 21, 2013 10am-1pm and Sunday, August 4, 2013 10am-1pm

Designed for families with young children
Join your friends from PJ Library for a family beach party at JCC Grossman Camp's waterfront. Splash in the lake, build sandcastles and enjoy a summer sing-along. Bring a dairy picnic lunch. Snack provided. Event will be happening on two dates - come for one or both - Sunday, July 21 from 10am-1pm and Sunday, August 4 from 10am-1pm. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact pjlibrary@jccgb.org or 617-558-6587.


Spotlight

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.

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.