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JCC Health Fair
WED, 10/13,9am–3pm, FREE
Find out how healthy you are and how you can improve. Chiropractics, acupuncture, massage, heart screenings, hearing screening, bone density, body fat, fitness testing, blood pressure, heart rate testing, spinal screenings, blood typing, and gait testing are only a few of the things that will be offered. Contact: Susanna Pier 348-4521
Online Registration is not available for this program.
Book Fair – Children’s books + Author Selections
SUN, 10/17, 10am - 2pm, FREE
The Book Fair is co-hosted by BookWorks and selections will include the best in children’s contemporary and classic Jewish literature as well as all of the Fest authors’ books. Indulgence Café will be open for lunch.
Online Registration is not available for this program.
It’s Time: Book Festival Family Day at the JCC
Loren Kahn Puppet and Object Theatre
SUN, 10/17, 10:30 am, $7.50 members/$10 non-members, Children under 11 are FREE, Ages: 1-5
“It’s Time” is a new theatre production employing objects, sounds, mime and humor for the very young. A character, dressed all in gray, arrives in her workshop. In this quiet gray nest, color is born, feather by feather. A yellow feather: the sunrise? A blue feather: storm of blue sky? Story fragments create a bird, then an egg – what color will it be? Simplicity and tranquility are explored in this performance, which was created for the age when each moment is a discovery and magic is in the emotions. This show is the American cousin of Qui Dit Gris, a French show co-created by Isabelle Kessler, who will perform it.
The performance will last approximately 30 minutes.
Who is Isabelle Kessler? Object Theater Creator and Director Isabelle Kessler is a talented veteran of European and American theater. She exercises her creative talent with everything from classic stage productions to toddler-friendly romps, to grand street theater involving 15 brides and 22 movie projectors. Isabelle started in her native France 25 years ago, and has produced around 40 plays since then.
Loren Kahn Puppet & Object Theatre is based in Albuquerque, but it has performed for every age, venue, and schedule throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.
Natalia: Book Festival Family Day at the JCC
Loren Kahn Puppet and Object Theatre
SUN, 10/17, 1:00 pm, $7.50 members/$10 non-members, Children under 11 are FREE. Ages 6 to adult
“Natalia” is a vignette of a Jewish grandmother, who tells intriguing tales, riddles and dreams. This show will be performed by Loren Kahn. The performance will last approximately 30 minutes.
Who is Loren Kahn? Loren Kahn started out as an anthropologist, but departed academe in 1973 to travel through the western US, working as a street puppeteer. She never looked back. Loren has collaborated with several puppet companies, performed solo and as an artist-in-residence, and now she directs her own puppet theater in Albuquerque. In 1994, Loren was performing at two international puppet festivals in Germany, when she saw "Homage," an object theatre play for ages four to seven, created by Isabelle. Loren and Isabelle have been working together ever since.
Loren Kahn Puppet & Object Theatre is based in Albuquerque, but it has performed for every age, venue, and schedule throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.
Daddy & Me Gym Time & Mommy too!
Every other SUN, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, FREE to members
Parents and their children play a structured gym game and have refreshments. Gym games will consist of obstacle courses, tag games, T-ball, throwing and kicking activities and other fun gym activities. Parents must be present. Contact: Tom Gallagher 348-4511
Online Registration is not available for this program.
Parents' Night Out
SAT, 8/21,9/11, 10/16, 6-10pm, $20 per child/$10 additional, $25nm/$10 additional nm, Ages 5-12
This awesome Saturday evening service that gives parents the opportunity to drop off their children at the JCC and enjoy a night out. The activities for the children will always be fun and exciting. Contact: Tom Gallagher 348-4511
Mixed Media Art for 7-11 year olds
MON, 9/13-10/25 4:30–6pm, $75 mem/$90nm
(No class on 10/4 and 10/11)
No prior experience necessary, just a willingness to engage in the exciting world of making art! Materials included. Instructor: Claire Lissance. Contact: Amy Stangel 348-4518
MESSY MANOS
THU, 9/16–10/21, 11–11:45am, $75mem/$90nm, Ages 3–6
If your child loves to draw and paint and is not afraid to get ‘messy’, then this class is a must! We will create large messes with various art materials, but we will also be exploring new ways to express ourselves through singing, reading, and exploring basic Spanish language such as colors, numbers, and objects around the classroom. Arrangements can be made to pick-up/drop-off your child from the FEC or drop-in daycare. Class fee includes materials, but bring own smock to class. Instructor: Veronica Brazell.
Contact: Amy Stangel 348-4518
Children's Dance - Pre-Dance
SUN, 9/12–10/17, 12–12:45pm,$60mem/$85nm, Ages 3–5
Introduction to dance with an emphasis on dance foundations, coordination, and basic dance terminology. Have fun in a highly energized, upbeat class. Contact: Sarah Westerlund 348-4466
Children's Dance - Dance I
SUN, 9/12–10/17, 1–1:55pm,$60mem/$85nm, Ages 6–8
Combines ballet, tap, and jazz. Continued introduction to dance with emphasis on dance foundations, coordination, basic dance terminology, and learning dance etiquette. In addition, basic tap & jazz steps will be introduced. Dancers will develop strength, technique, and correct body placement, in a creatively challenging atmosphere. Contact: Sarah Westerlund 348-4466
Children's Dance - Hip Hop
SUN, 9/12–10/17, 2–2:55pm, $60mem/$85nm, Ages 5–10
Hip Hop is a more contemporary form of dance. It utilizes complex rhythms, and the most current video/street dance styles. Dancers will learn these funky synchronized skills as well as basic jazz steps in an upbeat and fun environment. Contact: Sarah Westerlund 348-4466
HIP-ity, HOP-ity Dance Class
TUE, 9/14–10/19 11–11:45am, $60mem/$85nm, Ages 3–6
This cool hip-hop class will teach young children body awareness, motor skills, rhythmic skills, flexibility, coordination, strength, and endurance. Arrangements can be made to pick up and drop off your child from either the drop-in child care or FEC. Contact: Amy Stangel 348-4518
Just for Kicks - Taekwondo
FRI, Ongoing, 3:15-4pm & 4:15-5pm, $45/month, Ages 4-12
Adaptive Taekwondo program for children with special needs, ie: ADD, ADHS, speech and language difficulties, Aspergers, and Sensory Integration Dysfunction. The class will consist of 10 students with special needs and 5 peer models.
Instructor Logan Gillespie has a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo and Hapkido.
For more information, call Lolli Villanueva, Group Exercise Coordinator, at 348-4473.
Individual Basketball Clinics
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Join Coach Tom as he works with you 1 on 1 to improve your basketball skill and techniques. $15 per 30 minute session (clients need to call in advance to schedule).
Call Thomas Gallagher, Assistant Director of Sports and Camps, at 348-4511 to set up your appointment.
Online Registration is not available for this program.
Wednesday Fun Day
WED, Beginning 9/8, 2-6pm, $40mem/$50nm, Ages 5-12
No class during APS Winter or Spring Break.
Need to get back to work on Wednesdays? Drop your child off with us on their Wednesday early days. Your child will have a structured environment of fun gym time, snack (provided), arts and crafts, study time & of course time to play and relax in our youth lounge. Contact: Tom Gallagher 348-4511
Youth Resistance Training Course
MON/WED, 9/13-11/3, 5:15-6pm, $80mem/$120nm, Ages 8-12
This 45 minute class is a great way to get your children a fun and developmentally appropriate workout. Class is taught by Profitness staff and children will use medicine balls, dumbbells, bands and a good workout is guaranteed! Participants will learn proper weight lifting techniques while having fun. Classes run for 8 weeks.
Youth Fit & Games Class
TUE/THU, 9/14–10/19, 4:15–5pm, $70mem/$85nm, Ages 5-12
Participants will engage in a variety of activities ranging from cardio circuits to strength training programs involving plyometrics and agility training. There will also be fun team games for a great cardio workout. This class will also involve an evaluation, preparation, and testing session in accordance with the Presidential Fitness Challenge. Contact: Matt Westerlund at 348-4466
Sports 101: Sports Extravaganza
SUN, 9/5–10/24, 12–12:45pm, $75mem/$90 nm, Ages 5–12
In this 7-week class, kids will try a variety of activities like basketball, kickball, t-ball, and croquet. This class builds gross motor skills and coordination while emphasizing fair play in a relaxed learning environment.
Contact: Matt Westerlund at 348-4466
JCC After-School Fun and Activity Program
MON-THU, Beginning Tuesday 9/7/2010 (1st -5th Graders), 4-6pm, $65 member/$75 nm for a 4 week punch card.
No class during APS Winter or Spring Break.
When the dismissal bell rings and school is done, do your kids dread going home to hours of boredom? The JCC has the PERFECT solution! Your kids will participate in sports activities, arts & crafts and be given time to finish homework with help from our counselors. Contact: Tom Gallagher 348-4511