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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: 06/25/2013, 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
Young Israel of Brookline, Thursday, June 27 (2-4pm) How can the two largest Jewish communities - Israel and North America - better leverage resources, collaborate and work together to champion this historic blessing we share. Discussion with Rabbi Dr. Gershon Gewirtz (Young Israel of Brookline), Rabbi William Hamilton (Congregation Kehillath Israel) and Rabbi Sonia Saltzman (Temple Ohabei Shalom). Moderated by Barry Shrage, President of Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Kosher refreshments will be served. To register, contact 617-558-6443 or seniors@jccgb.org
Young Israel of Brookline, Thursday, June 27 (2-4pm)
How can the two largest Jewish communities - Israel and North America - better leverage resources, collaborate and work together to champion this historic blessing we share. Discussion with Rabbi Dr. Gershon Gewirtz (Young Israel of Brookline), Rabbi William Hamilton (Congregation Kehillath Israel) and Rabbi Sonia Saltzman (Temple Ohabei Shalom). Moderated by Barry Shrage, President of Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Kosher refreshments will be served. To register, contact 617-558-6443 or seniors@jccgb.org
Choate Park, Friday, July 12, 2013 10am Designed for children ages 0-5 years, with adult Make friends for you and your kids. Meet at the best playgrounds around Metrowest for socializing, activities and a snack. Look for the blue flag at the park to find Jewish Family Network at the playground. In case of inclement weather, we will meet at the JFS Children's Room, 475 Franklin Street, Framingham. Visit facebook.com/jewishfamilynetwork after 9am on Fridays for weather updates. No charge. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact metrowest@jccgb.org or 508-879-3300. Directions: From Route 109 westbound, from the signal at Holliston Street and Route 109, take the fourth right on Mechanic Street and then the first right on Oak Street which takes you directly into the park. The parking lot is past the tennis courts on the left from Mechanic Street.
Choate Park, Friday, July 12, 2013 10am
Designed for children ages 0-5 years, with adult Make friends for you and your kids. Meet at the best playgrounds around Metrowest for socializing, activities and a snack. Look for the blue flag at the park to find Jewish Family Network at the playground. In case of inclement weather, we will meet at the JFS Children's Room, 475 Franklin Street, Framingham. Visit facebook.com/jewishfamilynetwork after 9am on Fridays for weather updates. No charge. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact metrowest@jccgb.org or 508-879-3300. Directions: From Route 109 westbound, from the signal at Holliston Street and Route 109, take the fourth right on Mechanic Street and then the first right on Oak Street which takes you directly into the park. The parking lot is past the tennis courts on the left from Mechanic Street.
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Wednesday, July 17, 2013 5-6pm Designed for families with children ages 6 weeks-5 years The Bernice B. Godine JCC Early Learning Center preschool at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton will hold an open house for parents of infants, toddlers and preschool age children on Wednesday, July 17. Parents can meet the educators and the school’s director, tour the classrooms and register for summer 2013 or the fall 2013-2014 school year. The school accepts children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Options include flexible hours and days with full week or part week options, full year and school year programs, early drop-off and extended day, swimming lessons and optional in-house enrichment classes. The school is open to the entire community. For more information, contact 617-558-6420 or newton-elc@jccgb.org
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Wednesday, July 17, 2013 5-6pm
Designed for families with children ages 6 weeks-5 years The Bernice B. Godine JCC Early Learning Center preschool at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton will hold an open house for parents of infants, toddlers and preschool age children on Wednesday, July 17. Parents can meet the educators and the school’s director, tour the classrooms and register for summer 2013 or the fall 2013-2014 school year. The school accepts children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Options include flexible hours and days with full week or part week options, full year and school year programs, early drop-off and extended day, swimming lessons and optional in-house enrichment classes. The school is open to the entire community. For more information, contact 617-558-6420 or newton-elc@jccgb.org
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.
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.
Framingham Village Green, Friday, August 2, 2013 5:30-7pm Designed for families with children ages 0-5 years Celebrate Shabbat (welcoming of the Sabbath) with a summer outdoor picnic in a relaxed setting with family and friends. Please bring a picnic dinner. We will provide challah and grape juice. Stay for the Framingham Concert on the Green. In case of inclement weather, contact508-879-3300 ext. 10 after 4pm the day of the event. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact metrowest@jccgb.org or 508-879-3300.
Framingham Village Green, Friday, August 2, 2013 5:30-7pm
Designed for families with children ages 0-5 years Celebrate Shabbat (welcoming of the Sabbath) with a summer outdoor picnic in a relaxed setting with family and friends. Please bring a picnic dinner. We will provide challah and grape juice. Stay for the Framingham Concert on the Green. In case of inclement weather, contact508-879-3300 ext. 10 after 4pm the day of the event. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact metrowest@jccgb.org or 508-879-3300.
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 9-10am Designed for families with children ages 6 weeks-5 years The Bernice B. Godine JCC Early Learning Center preschool at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton will hold an open house for parents of infants, toddlers and preschool age children on Wednesday, August 14. Parents can meet the educators and the school’s director, tour the classrooms and register for summer 2013 or the fall 2013-2014 school year. The school accepts children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Options include flexible hours and days with full week or part week options, full year and school year programs, early drop-off and extended day, swimming lessons and optional in-house enrichment classes. The school is open to the entire community. For more information, contact 617-558-6420 or newton-elc@jccgb.org
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 9-10am
Designed for families with children ages 6 weeks-5 years The Bernice B. Godine JCC Early Learning Center preschool at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton will hold an open house for parents of infants, toddlers and preschool age children on Wednesday, August 14. Parents can meet the educators and the school’s director, tour the classrooms and register for summer 2013 or the fall 2013-2014 school year. The school accepts children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Options include flexible hours and days with full week or part week options, full year and school year programs, early drop-off and extended day, swimming lessons and optional in-house enrichment classes. The school is open to the entire community. For more information, contact 617-558-6420 or newton-elc@jccgb.org
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.