Past Events
Mystic Siren Woman's Voice in the Balance of Creation
August 3, 2008
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The JCC welcomes back Vanessa Paloma!
Featuring Gloria Abella Ballen and Vanessa Paloma
Mystic Siren, written from a Jewish point of view yet applicable to all faiths, shows the relationships between women, song, water, spirituality, and the fullness of creation. Paloma gives an in-depth analysis of the lyrics of the Spanish-Jewish song La Serena and carries the idea further to teachings about the eternal kindness of God toward all humanity. Her mother, Gloria Abella Ballen, an internationally celebrated painter completes the work with magnificent illustrations which will be on display.
This event is free, but please register if you plan to attend.
HOT FUN IN THE SUMMER SUN – Teen Pool Party & Hawaiian Luau
July 27, 2008
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Put on a Hawaiian shirt (or any ole t-shirt), grab your swimsuit, beach towel and suntan lotion. Next stop: JCC for hot fun in the summer fun. All teens are invited to enjoy the incredible outdoor pool facilities at the JCC! We’ll be having a Hawaiian luau with limbo dancing, karaoke, sun and swimming. See your all your old friends before school starts. - $5.00
Call Lauren Blacher at 508-2386 or Amy Stangel at 348-4518 for more information.
Finding the Artist through Self-Portraits:
June 29, 2008
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Overcome the "I can't draw" syndrome.
No previous art experience is necessary. This innovative class helps you find your ‘inner artist’, with an exciting and eye-opening step-by-step approach to drawing portraits. Through a combination of drawing skills, visualization, and guided imagery, we reach deep parts of ourselves previously unavailable. Together we create striking and meaningful works of art. Each participant will leave with a finished self-portrait (ready for framing) and a deep sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Amy Stein, MFA, is a New Mexico licensed art teacher based in Santa Fe. In addition to producing commissioned portraits and her own fine art pieces, she conducts self-imagery
workshops nationally for individuals, medical and educational organizations. She also serves as a courtroom artist for ABC News TV. Website: www.amysteinart.com
Fee - $60 and includes materials and lunch. For information more information call Amy Stangel at 348-4518.
Designer Home Showcase - Bluegrass & BBQ
June 28, 2008
6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
CLOSING EVENT featuring Swingrass playing Swing, Bluegrass & Jazz. The JCC Big Ticket Raffle Drawing and the Bundled Raffle Drawing. Mouth-watering BBQ Dinner. Don’t miss this fun-filled closing event! Casual dress. Tickets $10.
Jewish Singles at the Thunderbirds Concert
June 28, 2008
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
What:
The Fabulous Thunder Birds Concert at Civic Plaza downtown
When:
This Saturday, June 28th 6:00 p.m.
Where We're Meeting:
In front of the Hyatt (300 Tijeras Ave NW), which is directly across from Civic Plaza, by the bronze--or bronze-like--statues on the corner of the street.
Don't be late 'cause we won't wait and then you'll have to wander Civic Plaza looking for us!
Cost: $0
Who: Bring yourself, your friends, your parents, your children!
RSVP: either at http://singles.meetup.com/1856/ or to singles@jccabq.org.
Questions: E-mail Ellen at singles@jccabq.org
The Business of Film
June 22, 2008
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
From the JCC Cultural Department…Summer Workshops
The Business of Film: Everything You Want To Know About Breaking Into Film
This class in an informational class that will cover all aspects of working in film, terms you need to know, and a typical day on set. It will cover child labor laws, call sheets, headshots, set etiquette, agents, mangers, and casting directors. Learn what money is involved and how much you can expect to make in the industry.
JCC Members: $10
Non-members: $20
JCC 5th Annual Sportz Outdoor Offroad Triathalon
June 22, 2008
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This unique event will take place entirely inside of Albuquerque Academy’s grounds. This "mini" triathlon will have a Le Mans 50 yard running start to your bike then followed by a 12k mountain bike ride, followed by a 5K trail run, and will finish with a .4K swim at the Academy’s pools. The course is fun and non-technical so that even inexperienced racers can participate. If you have always wanted to try something new and challenging, this is your chance!
We are offering a team category for family fun or those who don't wish to do all three events. Teams can consist of two or three people and can be coed.
After the race, shower at the Academy or JCC (remember a towel), and refuel at the JCC awards ceremony down the street. Complimentary snacks will be served and the JCC café will be open. Those attending will receive a FREE week pass to the JCC fitness center and a chance to win door prizes!
For more information and registration, contact Nate Wylie, Health and Fitness Director, at 348-4521.
Designer Home Showcase - A Four Course Italian Dinner
June 18, 2008
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
It doesn’t get any better than this! Learn from the pros. Come be inspired as Vivace's premier chefs lead demonstrations in a state-of-the-art-kitchen. Tickets $50. Call Peggy at 348-4450 for tickets.
JCC Father's Day 5k Walk/Run
June 15, 2008
8:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Join us for a fun healthy Walk/Run to start your Father’s Day. The entire family can participate together, with individual age group competition or the opportunity to walk or jog 3.1 miles at your own pace. All registered participants will receive post-race food, drinks, a goodie bag, race T-Shirt and a 7-day pass to use the JCC. This will be a fun event for the entire family!
For more information and registration, please contact Nate Wylie, Health and Fitness Director, at 348-4521.
JCC/ Congregation Albert Golf Invitational
June 2, 2008
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Congregation Albert and the Jewish Community Center invite you to participate in The Lexus of Albuquerque Golf Invitational at the Four Hills Country Club on Monday, June 2, 2008.
We have a fun-filled day waiting for you, including complimentary gifts, open driving range, dinner banquet, social hour, awards program, raffle prize drawing and a chance to win a 2008 Lexus. Whether you are a scratch golfer or a novice, this event promises to deliver a first rate golfing experience.
For more information and registration, please contact Peggy Hughes, Events Coordinator at 348-4450.
Nor Este Art Association Reception
June 1, 2008
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Show 5/29-6/29
Featuring the mixed media work of many Albuquerque fine artists
Designer Home Showcase - Baile en el Bosque
May 31, 2008
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Join us for the kick off event for the Designer Home Showcase fundraiser with music, salsa dancing & lessons, hors d'oeuvers and wine.
Tickets: $75
Online registration for this event will stop at 4:30 pm on Friday, May 30th. Please contact Peggy Hughes at 348-4450 to purchase tickets for that time onward.
Teens Invited to JCC Pool Opening Party
May 18, 2008
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
It’s time for the JCC’s annual pool opening party: hotdogs, a DJ, climbing wall, swimming, socializing. This year we are inviting all Jewish teens, whether or not you are a member of the JCC. We will have a ‘teen booth’ set up to give you information about Jewish teen organizations and the JCC’s upcoming “Hot Fun in the Summer Sun” scheduled for July 27th. So don’t miss this summer’s kick off if you’re between the ages of 13-17.
For further information contact Lauren Blacher, JCC Teen Coordinator, 332-4451 or email her laurenblacher@gmail.com.
Registration is free, but reservations are requested.
Membership Appreciation Day 2008
May 18, 2008
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pool Party and Barbecue!
• Free Hot Dogs and Drinks
• Rock Climbing Wall
• Water Slide and Jumper for Children
• Jam Session in Auditorium
• Pool Games and Contests for Prizes
(including races and belly flop contests)
• Fitness Demonstrations
• Music and Much More!!!
For more information call 348-4455.
The Spring Into Summer Jewish Singles Bagel Brunch
May 18, 2008
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
You asked for it, you got it:: a singles event on a weekend at the JCC. Not only is Sunday, May 18th JCC Member Appreciation Day and Pool Opening Party beginning at noon, but it's also the Jewish Singles Spring Into Summer Bagel Brunch featuring bagels, cream cheese and lox , plus juice, fruit, and coffee. Your prepaid reservation gets you a seat at the table—we'll have four areas of tables set up for the following age groups: 22-34, 35-49, 50-64, and 65 and over—and all the bagels and conversation you could ask for. There will be music too and a brief presentation by the JCC management team with a special membership offer just for Singles on this day.
At noon, the annual JCC Member Appreciation Cookout and Pool Party begins. If you're still hungry, hot dogs (kosher, of course), chips, and sodas/waters are on the menu as well as a DJ and swimming or sunning at the fabulous JCC pool. And feel free to join the JCC if you're so inclined. After all the food, you may find yourself wanting to take advantage of the JCC's state-of-the-art gym or an exercise class.
A note on children. Children over five are welcome to come during the brunch to hang out in the supervised youth lounge for free but you must make a reservation. Children of any age are welcome to participate in the J Membership Day activities without reservation, beginning at noon. Activities will include blow up bouncers, wet slides, and a climbing wall in addition to pool fun.
Cost: $9.00
RSVP: http://singles.meetup.com/1856/
Email: singles@jccabq.org
Questions: Ellen Dworsky, 332-0565 ext 4567
Living the Sacred Every Day Revisited
May 13, 2008
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Jewish Learning Series with Rabbi Chavah Carp
FREE, at Solomon Schechter Day School Library
Our days are filled with taking care of our jobs, families and one another, so how do we make an appointment with ourselves and keep it. This workshop will help you manage your time so that YOU are on the schedule every day.
Call SSDS at 232-2325 for more information.
Daddy and Me gym time. Oh, and Mommy too.
May 11, 2008
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
FREE, Ages 3+
Parents and their children come together for a structured gym game and refreshments. This is a great way for dads and moms with younger children to come meet others in a fun activity-based setting. Gym games will consist of obstacle courses, tag games, T-ball, throwing and kicking activities and other fun gym activities. (Parents must be present. ) Ongoing, every other Sunday per month. Meet in the gymnasium.
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY ISRAEL PARTY!
May 8, 2008
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Jewish Community Center and Solomon Schechter Day School present HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY ISRAEL PARTY! FREE Admission
Tickets for dinner: $9 for adults 12 and over, $5 for kids 11 and under.
YOM HA-ATZMAUT/STATE OF ISRAEL’S 60th ANNIVERSARY
May 4, 2008
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Art Exhibit Opening and Presentation
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque in cooperation with the Anti-Defamation League of NM; FBI Hate Crime Division and Jewish Federation of New Mexico presents two traveling art show exhibits: Holocaust Memorial and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Living the Sacred Every Day Revisited
April 29, 2008
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Jewish Learning Series with Rabbi Chavah Carp
FREE, at Solomon Schechter Day School Library
Our days are filled with taking care of our jobs, families and one another, so how do we make an appointment with ourselves and keep it. This workshop will help you manage your time so that YOU are on the schedule every day.
Call SSDS at 232-2325 for more information.
Passover Workshop
April 15, 2008
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Jewish Learning Series with Rabbi Chavah Carp
FREE, at Solomon Schechter Day School Library
Passover workshop sponsored by National Jewish Outreach Project. This workshop will teach you how to lead your own seder. The class is great for everyone, from the novice to the expert. Materials will be handed out at the class for you to take with you. You will also learn how to include your friends and family to make your seder come to life.
Call SSDS at 232-2325 for more information.
Passover Workshop
April 8, 2008
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Jewish Learning Series with Rabbi Chavah Carp
FREE, at Solomon Schechter Day School Library
Passover workshop sponsored by National Jewish Outreach Project. This workshop will teach you how to lead your own seder. The class is great for everyone, from the novice to the expert. Materials will be handed out at the class for you to take with you. You will also learn how to include your friends and family to make your seder come to life.
Call SSDS at 232-2325 for more information.
Teen Spin
April 6, 2008
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Come join us for a TEEN SPIN. Ages 13-18 years ONLY! Members are free, Non-members $5.
Sign in to save your space at the service desk on April 6! For more information call Cathy Driscoll at 348-4485.
BRIGHT SPECTRUM 2008 Art Reception
April 6, 2008
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Arts Olé Watercolor Studio in Corrales
Exhibit 3/28 – 4/29
Featuring Sylvia Gormley, Michaela Karni, and 4 other fine artists
Daring to Dream-Living the Sacred Every Day
April 1, 2008
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Jewish Learning Series with Rabbi Chavah Carp
FREE at Solomon Schechter Day School Library
Call SSDS at 232-2325 for more information.
The Vestibule
March 17, 2008
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Writer and performer Miriam Feder will be visiting from Portland Oregon bringing her one-woman show, "The Vestibule: life, love and tears through the midlife lens" to the JCC of Greater Albuquerque. In "The Vestibule," Miriam’s “stories explore life experiences common to most of us…with an order of sensitivity in a near poetic voice that finds the extraordinary in the ordinary passages of one’s life.” The Jewish Review of Portland, October 1, 2007. A dessert reception with the performer is included. Visit http://miriamfeder.com for more information about the performer.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, contact Phyllis Wolf, Program Director at phyllisw@jccabq.org or 505-348-4500
Music-4-Kidz - Frank Leto
March 16, 2008
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Frank Leto has innovated participatory music and movement for children, incorporating finger-plays, call & response, dance steps. Original songs with influences of Caribbean, Cuban, Brazilian and more!
To learn more about the artist copy and paste this URL into your web browser:
www.frankleto.com
$8.00 members
$10.00 non-members
Children 11 and under FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
92nd St. Y LIVE - Dennis Prager: The Case for Judaism
March 11, 2008
6:15 PM – 7:45 PM
Join us for this stimulating lecture series live via satellite from the 92 St Y in NYC. For more info, contact Phyllis Wolf, Program Director, 348-4500 or phyllisw@jccabq.org.
Described as "one of the three most interesting minds in American Jewish Life," by New York's Jewish Week, Dennis Prager is one of America's most respected radio talk show hosts. For ten years, Prager conducted a weekly interfaith dialogue on radio, with representatives of virtually every religion in the world. He has co-authored two major works about Judaism: The Nine Questions People Ask About Judaism and Why the Jews? The Reason for Antisemitism, regarded by many as the most persuasive explanation of anti-Semitism written. Since 1992, he has been teaching the Bible verse-by-verse at the University of Judaism.
$10/members (advance) $15/non members (advance)
New Strategies and Treatment Options for Arthritis
March 6, 2008
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
With Dr. Epstein, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon.
The JCC Pro Fitness Department will be hosting this Arthritis Foundation workshop in conjunction with Stryker Orthopaedics. Dr. Epstein will be discussing arthritis treatment options, medications, nutrition & exercise, joint replacement, and have time for Q & A. FREE!
The Girls from Brazil
March 5, 2008
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Special screening with Director Nili Tal
Israel, 2007, Film
87 minutes, Hebrew, Portugese, and English with English subtitles
$5 admission
For more information email phyllisw@jccabq.org or call 332-0565
Adopted in Brazil in the ‘80’s, four Israeli women returned there searching for their biological mothers and roots. Ayelet, who was adopted in Rio de Janeiro when she was four, supplied the director, Nili Tal, with a photo of hers, taken on the day of her adoption. Tal sent it to a Brazilian daily with the caption “do you know me?” The following day, the director received an email from a Brazilian woman. Daniela supposedly had her original adoption papers, but then she learns the truth is more complicated. Anna and Alma had the name and address of a woman in northern Brazil, but no way of getting there. Will all of them meet their biological mothers?
Music-4-Kidz - Sheila Fox of the Kosher Red Hots
February 24, 2008
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
NEA award winning Yiddish, Ladino performer Sheila Fox of Seattle based Kosher Red Hots will be joined by local klezmer band Rebbe's Orkestra on Sunday, Feb. 24th from 3-4pm. Singing, dancing, story, this show is sure to be a crowd pleaser for young and old.
To learn more about the artist copy and paste this URL into your web browser:
www.sheilajfox.com
$8.00 members
$10.00 non-members
Children 11 and under FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
Jewish Teen Convention 2008
February 17, 2008
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun-Mon, 2/17 - 2/18, $60, grades 9-12
his year’s new and improved Jewish Teen Convention (JTC) will be an opportunity of a lifetime. The JTC, formerly known as the 505, has been bringing together Jewish teens across New Mexico since 2005.
The JTC’s mission is to bring teens together to learn about and celebrate their Jewish identity. This year’s conference will take place Sunday and Monday, February 17-18th, President’s Day weekend. This year the weekend will be geared towards high school students, grades 9 -12. A separate event will be planned for 7th and 8th graders later in the year.
This year’s theme will be “Combating Anti-Semitism.” Susan Seligman, Regional Director of the ADL-NM chapter, will present an in-depth interactive workshop on Sunday afternoon which will include video clips of HS and college students dealing with anti-Semitism. Teens will also participate in role-plays and discussions which will provide them with the tools to deal with this hard-pressing issue.
Packed with sports, art, music, social and Tikkun Olam activities, this year’s JTC is a unique experience that should not be missed by any NM Jewish teen. Participants will arrive at the Jewish Community Center in Albuquerque on Sunday at noon and remain until the next day at 3 PM. Extensive adult supervision will be provided.
The cost of this weekend will be $60 per teen and will include (4) meals and snacks. Teens should bring sleeping gear, change of clothes, toiletries and musical instruments. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the JCC Teen Coordinator, Lauren Blacher at 505-332-0565.
A Taste of Honey
February 10, 2008
12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
We welcome you to A Taste of Honey, the Jewish community’s annual, exciting, social, cultural and educational event that offers an opportunity to savor Jewish life at its best.
We open with Keynote Speaker, Judith Fein, who will take the audience on a virtual journey to hidden
Jewish communities around the world which she and her husband Paul Ross have visited, photographed and written about.
Participants will next attend two of 28 mini-courses.
The day concludes with a closing session, including a talk given by the Press Officer of the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest discussing “Israel at 60”, and a presentation of gifts to the minicourse leaders.
Presentation for Parents about Camp Charles Pearlstein
February 3, 2008
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Learn about Camp Charles Pearlstein. The sleep-away camp is owned and operated by Congregation Beth Israel in Scottsdale, and is located in the cool pines of Prescott, AZ. CCP is the Southwest’s premier Jewish resident camp. Children in grades 2-12 have an opportunity to live, learn, and grow in a uniquely Jewish environment. FREE
JCC Superbowl Party
February 3, 2008
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Why sit at home and yell at your t.v.?
Join us instead for Super Bowl Sunday. Come join many others as we watch the “big game” on our beautiful Projection Screen w/surround sound. Our auditorium will be set up with couches, comfortable chairs and food to make the experience like home, but with lots more people, no kids and a very big screen. We will have free raffle prizes at the end of each quarter. Call Jacob Haner at 332-0565 for more information or buy tickets at the Membership Office.
Date: Sunday, February 3rd
Time: Kick off starts at 4:30 pm.
Place: JCC auditorium
NM Watercolor Society Art Reception
February 2, 2008
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
In 1969 a group of artists with a passionate interest in watercolor painting founded the New Mexico Watercolor Society. Today as in the past, a large number of the membership are nationally recognized and award winning artists.
The society holds monthly meetings at the Albuquerque Museum where members and guests attend stimulating programs focused on water media painting. In addition, workshops, paint-outs/ins and alternative venues for non-juried exhibits are offered as a means of education, growth and public awareness. The NMWC sponsors two juried shows a year.
Visit their website: http://www.nmwatercolorsociety.org/Fall07show/fall07show.htm
92nd St. Y LIVE - C. Hitchens & S.Boteach in Debate: Does God Exist?
January 30, 2008
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join us for this stimulating lecture series live via satellite from the 92 St Y in NYC. For more info, contact Phyllis Wolf, Program Director, 348-4500 or phyllisw@jccabq.org.
Born in Portsmouth, England, Christopher Hitchens received a degree in philosophy, politics and economics from Balliol College, Oxford. Hitchens has published more than a dozen books, most recently Love, Poverty, and War: Journeys & Essays. A contributing editor to Vanity Fair, he also writes a monthly column for The Atlantic, and his work regularly appears in The NY Times Book Review, The Nation, Harper's, Slate, and The NY Review of Books.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach is the founder of the Oxford University L'Chaim Society. He is currently the host of the TV show Shalom in the Home and the international best-selling author of 18 books, including Judaism for Everyone and Hating Women: America's Hostile Campaign Against the Fairer Sex.
$10/members (advance) $15/non-members (advance)
FILM SCREENING: The Forgotten Refugees
January 16, 2008
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join us for a provocative film and Mideast desserts/coffee.
The Forgotten Refugees explores the history and destruction of Middle Eastern Jewish communities, some of which had existed for over 2,500 years. Employing extensive testimony of survivors from Egypt, Yemen, Libya and Iraq, the film recounts the stories – of joy and of suffering – which nearly a million individuals have carried with them for so long.
$8 member/ $12 nm
Music-4-Kidz - Songs From the Boombox Judy and David
January 13, 2008
3:00 PM
All the rage across Canada. Judy and David are hip, frequently hilarious.... first-rate original music ...infectious pop-rock tunes and ballads...laughs at every turn from preschool to parental.
To learn more about the artist copy and paste this URL into your web browser:
www.judyanddavid.com
$8.00 members
$10.00 non-members
Children 11 and under FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
92nd St. Y LIVE - MALCOLM GLADWELL
December 10, 2007
6:00 PM
Live via stellite!
Malcolm Gladwell is the author of two bestsellers: The Tipping Point,which revolutionized our understanding of how and why changes happen; and Blink, which analyzes snap judgment and explores the power of successful decision making.
Gladwell is a staff writer for the New Yorker. In 2005, Time named him one of its 100 Most Influential People. He discusses what he has been up to latelyand given his wide-ranging curiosity and breakthrough ideas, the
possibilities could lead nearly anywhere.
Tickets: $10/JCC members; $15/non members
92nd St. Y LIVE - STEVE MARTIN
December 9, 2007
5:30 PM
Live via satellite!
Steve Martin is a celebrated, writer, actor and performer. His film credits include The Jerk, Father of the Bride, and Parenthood, as well as Roxanne, L.A.Story, and Bowfinger, for which he also wrote the screenplays. He has won an Emmy for his television writing and three Grammy’s.
In addition to several plays, he has written collections of comic pieces, Pure Drivel and Cruel Shoes, and the novels Shopgirl and The Pleasure of My Company. His recent book is a memoir, Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life.
Tickets: $10/JCC members; $15/non members
Chanukah Festival
December 2, 2007
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join us for the Jewish Community Center
Annual Chanukah Festival!
• “Miracles Aren’t Just Magic” Play
• Rabbi Joe Black Concert
• Albuquerque Thunderbirds appearance with
mascot, dancers and players
• Children’s games & activities
• Nemo Super Slide • Face Painting
• Klezmer Bands & Dancers • Vendors (art,
books, jewelry & Judaica)
• Latkes and food for purchase
• Free parking shuttle
Sponsored by: Denise & Terry Levine, MTWW, Inc., Ned A. Miller, Inc., Judy & Peter Weinreb, Linda & Marty Fisher, Leo Neufeld, Jewish Federation of New Mexico, Solomon Schechter Day School.
$5(18+), $3(3-17), $15 (families, 2 adults + up to 4 children), FREE(2 and under)
Reggio Emilia: Vision & Practice
November 30, 2007
6:30 AM – 10:00 AM
~a conference for early childhood educators~
COST $10 in advance $15 at the door Free to JCC members
The conference will take place at the 92nd Street Y in New York City and will be broadcast LIVE to the Albuquerque JCC. Meet in the Auditorium.
SCHEDULE
6:30 Sign in, breakfast and networking
7:05 Welcome
7:15- 8:00 am MST
All Children Are Intelligent. A Truth, An Aspiration, A Commitment: The experience of Reggio Emilia. Dr. Carla Rinaldi
8:00 to 8:45 am MST
The Uniqueness of the Infancy Period: How Infants Develop and How That Development is Best Facilitated
Dr. Ron Lally
8:45-9:15 Break
9:15-10:00 MST
Empathy: The Reality and the Wish- In, Among, and Between Young Children
Dr. Kyle Pruett
Contact: Janet Stewart Director, Early Childhood 348-4491.
JCC/Stryker Health Fair
November 20, 2007
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Find out just how healthy you are! The JCC is partnering with a number of health specialists to bring you a comprehensive Health and Wellness Fair. We will have over 30 exhibitors in the main lobby and auditorium who will offer FREE screens, informational demonstrations and flu shots. In addition there will be FREE massages and healthy food from our deli.
Flu shots $25
FREE SCREENINGS
Vision • Glaucoma • Osteoporosis • Body Fat • Blood Pressure • Postural Analysis
MINIMAL FEE SCREENINGS
Cholesterol • Prostate • Thyroid • Glucose
92nd St. Y LIVE - ALAN DERSHOWITZ in Conversation with JEFFREY TOOBIN
November 11, 2007
5:30 PM
Live via satellite!
Free Speech Then and Now
Alan Dershowitz, a distinguished Harvard Law School professor and defender of individual liberties, discusses his passion for free speech, his hero Thomas Jefferson, and the odyssey that began when he came across an almost unknown letter from Jefferson in a bookstore.
Dershowitz is the author of a new book, Finding Jefferson: A Lost Letter, A Remarkable Discovery, and The First Amendment in an age of Terrorism, which considers the position Jefferson would take on freedom of speech in the context of terrorism in our world today.
Jeffrey Toobin is CNN’s senior legal analyst, a staff writer for The New Yorker and the author of Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court.
Tickets: $10/JCC members; $15/non members
Music-4-Kidz - Agalu
November 11, 2007
3:00 PM
Agalu of Nigeria is an ensemble of remarkable dancers and drummers. With dazzling versatility and vitality, they keep alive traditional Yoruba stories, rituals and mythology through exciting drumming and dances.
To learn more about the artist copy and paste this URL into your web browser:
www.agalu.com
$8.00 members
$10.00 non-members
Children 11 and under FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
Sound Sleep, Sound Mind
November 7, 2007
11:00 AM
FEATURING: DR. BARRY KRAKOW
Author of "Sound Sleep, Sound Mind: 7 Keys to Sleeping through the Night"
Lecture at 11 am is FREE.
Lunch Served at 12pm for $7
We will be selling copies of his book at the event and Barry will be autographing copies.
RSVP by Tuesday, November 6th.
Harold Kushner - at Hoffmantown Church
November 4, 2007
7:00 PM
Author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People speaking on his latest book, Overcoming Life’s Disappointments
SEATING IS LIMITED!
Advance ticket purchase recommended.
General Seating: $20
Preferred Seating: $50
At the door: $25/$60 (if available)
Tickets may be purchased by calling 348-4463, or in person at the JCC or at Hoffmantown Church, or at the door before the event.
As of 10/29/07 tickets purchased online will be held at the will call desk at Hoffmantown Church. Books purchased online will need to be picked up at the JCC by Friday 11/2/07 or at the event on 11/4/07.
Eric de Boer Reception
November 4, 2007
2:00 PM
2-5 pm
Artist Reception featuring oils and giclees by Dutch painter, Eric de Boer (stop by before the Kushner lecture) at the JCC.
Crossroads Concert
October 28, 2007
4:00 PM
Eclectic music, stunning voices, fascinating rhythms - from Chile, Israel, France, Switzerland and Venezuela. Encompassing Latin, Jewish, Brazilian, Ladino and Jazz cultures.
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque and the New Mexico Jazz Workshop proudly presents The Crossroads Ensemble performing at the Albuquerque Academy’s Simm’s Auditorium (6400 Wyoming Blvd. NE).
For further information, contact Phyllis Wolf, JCC program director at 348-4500 or phyllisw@jccabq.org
92nd St. Y LIVE - BOB WOODRUFF in Conversation with JAMES F. HOGE
October 21, 2007
6:00 PM
Live via satellite!
In January 2006, while reporting in Iraq, ABC’s Bob Woodruff was seriously injured by a roadside bomb. Woodruff discusses the role of the war correspondent and reflects on America’s role in the world. Woodruff has covered major stories for ABC News since 1996. He was named co-anchor of World News Tonight in December 2005. He and his wife co-wrote a memoir, “In an Instant” chronicling his recovery and how their family persevered.
Tickets: $10/JCC members; $15/non members
Stroke Prevention Lecture
October 10, 2007
11:00 AM
A professional from Life Line Screening will be at the JCC of Greater Albuquerque to speak on behalf of Stroke Prevention and appropriate testing. Stroke is the number # 3 cause of death in the U.S., 2nd among women. Stroke is the #1 cause of nursing home residency. Unfortunately, half of all stroke victims have no warning signs before a stroke occurs.
Call 348-4486 for more information.
Seeing Through Three Eyes Reception
September 30, 2007
2:00 PM
Come meet artists Sylvia Ortiz-Domney, Augustine Romero, and Bill Tondreau and view their works.
92nd St. Y LIVE - ALAN ALDA with ROGER ROSENBLATT: Talking About Talking
September 23, 2007
5:30 PM
Actor and director Alan Alda is the bestselling author of the memoir, Never Have Your Dog Stuffed. He played Hawkeye Pierce in the television series
M*A*S*H and has acted in, written and directed many feature films. His most recent book is Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself.
Roger Rosenblatt is an award-winning essayist, author and playwright.
Tickets: $10/JCC members; $15/non members
Music-4-Kidz - Clan Tynker
September 16, 2007
3:00 PM
Clan Tynker combines magic, juggling, music-- creating a cross between renaissance fair, vaudeville and family circus!! Back by popular demand, don't miss the fun!
To learn more about the artist copy and paste this URL into your web browser:
www.clantynker.com
$8.00 members
$10.00 non-members
Children 11 and under FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
SINGLES End of Summer Almost New Year Bash!
September 9, 2007
4:00 PM
End your summer by mingling with other singles in the community.
$7 - includes BBQ and Beverages.
Please RSVP to Phyllis Wolf phyllisw@jccabq.org or call 348-4500
Managing Your Joint Pain Lecture
September 6, 2007
6:00 PM
Topics will include Arthritis treatment options, medications, nutrition and exercise and joint replacements. Local surgeons will be present to discuss treatment options and to answer your questions. This FREE seminar is sponsored by the New Mexico Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. FREE refreshments will be provided!
6-8 pm
92nd St. Y LIVE - Modern Anti-Semitism: A Conversation with ABRAHAM FOXMAN and STUART EIZENSTAT
September 6, 2007
5:30 PM
5:30 PM Dinner; Telecast 6-7:30; discussion led by Susan Seligman 7:30 -8 PM
Anti-Semitism is on the rise, here and abroad. In academia, disagreements over Israel sometimes mask a subtle anti-Semitism. Graffiti in France and Iran’s conference on Holocaust denial display anti-Semitism openly. Are these modern expressions of anti-Semitism different from those of the past? How seriously should we take them?
Two leading observers of political and global trends, Abraham Foxman, the longtime executive director of the Anti-Defamation League, and diplomat and former presidential advisor Stuart Eizenstat hold a wide-ranging conversation on anti-Semitism in the modern world and its implications. Thane Rosenbaum is a professor of human rights and law and literature at Fordham University Law School and the author of The Myth of Moral Justice,among other books.
Tickets: $20/JCC members; $25/non members: includes dinner/wine, dessert/coffee, program and
discussion.
Jewish Parenting for the 21st Century Lecture
September 4, 2007
5:30 PM
Rabbi Chavah Carp and Dr. Kathryn Weil of Solomon Schechter Day School will discuss ways to make your (Jewish and/or interfaith) home peaceful and enjoyable for both parents and children using Jewish values. For more information contact Phyllis at 348-4500 or phyllisw@jccabq.org. FREE
Nor Este Art Association Reception
August 19, 2007
2:00 PM
Come meet the artists of the Nor Este Art Association and review their works.
We are very pleased to invite you to see our art exhibit of Oils, Watercolors, Acrylics, Pastels, Photography, and more.
The show will run from August 18 until September 20.
Vanessa Paloma
August 8, 2007
11:00 AM
Lecture/Concert on Music of the Crypto-Jews from the Spanish Inquisition until Modern Times
Vanessa Paloma is active as a soloist, performance artist, writer and lecturer based in Los Angeles. She’s a Fulbright Senior Research Fellow for 2007-2008 in Morocco. She founded and co-directs Flor de Serena, a Judeo-Spanish ensemble based in Los Angeles. Paloma began her musical studies at a young age at the San Juan Children’s Choir in Puerto Rico and later continued at the Andes University in her native Bogotá, Colombia. After moving to the United States, Paloma studied at Indiana University’s School of Music where she received a Master of Music in Early Music performance, specializing in the music of medieval Spain. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see/hear her!
Hike in Sandia Foothills
July 22, 2007
9:00 AM
TAKE A HIKE!!
We will be meeting at the JCC at 9 am and setting out for the foothills at 9:15. We will provide a map of the area.
Please bring water and sun screen. Wear good walking shoes and a hat.
We will return to the JCC at 11:30 am.
For more information contact Phyllis Wolf at 348-4500 or phyllisw@jccabq.org
Imagination and Innovation - Art Reception
July 15, 2007
4:00 PM
Greater Albuquerque Roller and Press Society
Sunday July 15 • 4-7 Wine, cheese, fruit, veggies,
Reception with 7 artists: Janet Yagoda Shagam, Joanne Weiss, Adela Johnson, Nancy Wiedower, Barbara Shapiro, Aaron Bass, Helen Cozza
Breakfast at Wimbledon
July 8, 2007
7:00 AM
Come enjoy bagels & shmear; strawberries & cream, juice and coffee while watching the live broadcast of The Wimbledon Men’s Tennis Final on our huge screen. $6.00 per person. RSVP by Thursday 7/5/07.
For more information call Phyllis Wolf at
(505) 348-4500.
KABBALAH: A Lecture and Book Signing with Arthur Kurzweil
July 2, 2007
5:30 PM
Arthur Kurzweil: Author of the Nov. ’06 published book: Kabbalah for Dummies
Free/Members and $5/nonmembers. For questions, email phyllisw@jccabq.org or call 348-4500.
BOOK FOR SALE IN ADVANCE $20. CONTACT PHYLLIS WOLF AT 348-4500.
Sportz Outdoor Offroad Triathlon
June 24, 2007
8:00 AM
This unique event will take place entirely inside of Albuquerque Academy’s grounds. This "mini" triathlon will have a Le Mans 50 yard running start to your bike then followed by a 12k mountain bike ride, followed by a 5K trail run, and will finish with a .4K swim at the Academy’s pools. The course is fun and non-technical so that even inexperienced racers can participate. If you have always wanted to try something new and challenging, this is your chance!
We are offering a team category for family fun or those who don't wish to do all three events. Teams can consist of two or three people and can be coed.
Race bags include a race T-shirt and other goodies.
After the race, shower at the Academy or JCC (remember a towel), and refuel at the JCC awards ceremony down the street. Complimentary snacks will be served and the JCC café will be open. Those attending will receive a FREE week pass to the JCC fitness center and a chance to win door prizes!
For more information call Sportz Outdoor
JCC Annual Meeting
June 19, 2007
6:30 PM
6:30 pm: Dedication of the City of Albuquerque Public Art project, the Michael Naranjo sculpture, “All Things are Possible.” The artist and city officials will join us.
6:50 pm Refreshments in main building followed by annual meeting and installation of officers.
RSVP to Sarahk@jccabq.org • 505-348-4463
JCC Father’s Day 5k Walk/Run
June 17, 2007
8:00 AM
Join us for a fun and healthy Walk/Run to start your Father’s Day. The entire family can participate together with individual age competitions or the opportunity to walk or jog 3.1 miles at your own pace. All registered participants will receive food, drinks, a goodie bag, race shirt, and a FREE one week pass to the JCC. After walking/running with or in support of your father, plan on staying for a fun packed day at the Jewish Community Center. We are open for everyone’s enjoyment. Visit the fitness center on the second floor or simply relax in our steam room after taking a refreshing dip in one of our pools. This day is for you so enjoy it!
For more information call (505) 332-0565.
Sponsored by Denise & Terry Levine of MTWW.
Member Appreciation Day
May 20, 2007
12:00 PM
FREE Pool Party and BBQ
Sunday May 20, 2007
12 noon – 3 PM
Food, Games & Fun… For the Whole Family!
Be Sure to Bring Your Swimsuit, Towels & Sunscreen. Enjoy Kosher Hot Dogs, Chips, Snow Cones & Drinks! Play Water Games, Bouncy Toys & Slip-n-Slides & much more!
For More Information contact the JCC or your Synagogue.
Lexus of Albuquerque Golf Invitational
May 7, 2007
12:00 PM
We have a fun-filled day waiting for you, including complimentary gifts, open driving range, silent auction, dinner banquet, social hour, awards program, raffle prize drawing and a chance to win a 2007 Lexus. Whether you are a scratch golfer or a novice, this event promises to deliver a first rate golfing experience.
For more information on sponsorship and participation call Jeremiah Karl at (505) 348-4486.
Israel Independence Day Celebration
April 23, 2007
5:00 PM
Schedule:
5:00 – 6:00 PM Café Israel - Israeli (dairy/vegetarian) Buffet outside in courtyard.
$9/adults; $5/children under 11 - by prepaid reservation
6:00 – 6:20 PM Children’s Candle Procession (59 candles for 59 years); Koleinu and
Joint Jewish-Christian Chorus are led in song by Cantors Finn and
Bromberg
6:20 – 8:00 PM Children depart to Solomon Schechter Day School for interactive
activities including “visiting” regions of Israel and a mini-Kibbutz
6:20 – 7:00 PM “Tour of Israel” DVD/Slide Presentation by Elliot Framan
7:00 – 8:00 PM Yaron Deckel, Washington Bureau Chief for the Israel Broadcasting
Authority, “How Israelis View American Jewry.” Followed by Q&A
8:00 PM Children and Adult Programs Conclude
Free admission with ticket
For more information, dinner reservations and general admission tickets:
Phyllis Wolf at (505) 348-4500 or phyllisw@jccabq.org
Use of Internet Media - Seminar
March 20, 2007
6:00 PM
Led by Barbara Waxer, author of Internet Surf and Turf Revealed
Cost $5 includes pizza and soda
This seminar is about what students and others can do with media on the Internet. Open to High school students, college students and all interested professionals
Learn:
• How to use digital media correctly
• About the exceptions to copyright laws
•How to access video, images, and sound you can use in online and digital projects.
Young People's Concert
March 18, 2007
1:30 PM
~JAKA Music with Wild Marimbas Ensemble~
High energy dance music combining modern instruments and styles with African mbiras & marimbas.
At 1:30 Wild Marimbas Ensemble made up of teen players will perform in the lobby, followed by JAKA Music.
Tickets for 12 and over are $7/members;
$12/non-members and Kids are Free when accompanied by an adult.
For more information call Phyllis Wolf at (505) 348-4500.
Holy Land in the Heartland
March 11, 2007
6:30 PM
Traveling Israeli Film Festival
Join us when we visit your community for a family friendly and spiritually uplifting experience!
For more information:
www.holylandheartland.com
Gala Tribute Dinner
March 10, 2007
6:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Join us in honoring Meryl & Ron Segel and Michael R. Stanford of First Community Bank, recipients of the Harold B. Albert Community Service Award.
Call Marian Greher at (505) 348-4450 for more information.