PROGRAM GUIDE

FALL 2010 SOUTH HILLS

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CONTENTS & HOURS
CONTENTS HOURS
FALL 2010

Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Regular Building Hours

Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Monday-Thursday, 5:30 am-9:30 pm
Children and Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Friday, 5:30 am-6 pm
Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Saturday, 1-6 pm
Early Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sunday, 8 am-6 pm
Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Early Childhood Department
Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Monday-Friday, 7 am-6 pm
Jewish Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Personal Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 HOLIDAY HOURS
Preschool Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Labor Day
SilverSneakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Monday, September 6
Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Fitness facilities open 8 am-2 pm
Sports & Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Family Park in Monroeville
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 11 am-7 pm
Youth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rosh Hashanah
Building closes at 5 pm on
PESACH-MICHAL ART Wednesday, September 8
GALLERY Closed Thursday, September 9
Closed Friday, September 10
Works by local artists in the Atrium
Yom Kippur
Building closes at 4 pm on
Friday, September 17
Closed Saturday, September 18
VISIT THE NEW Sukkot
JCCPGH.ORG! Building closes at 5 pm on
Wednesday, September 22
Our all-new website is full of the Closed Thursday, September 23
information you need about JCC Closed Friday, September 24
events, classes and programs. And,
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
now you can register online for Building closes at 5 pm on
programs and classes! To learn all Wednesday, September 29
about it, go to JCCPGH.org and under Closed Thursday, September 30
Featured, select Welcome to the JCC Closed Friday, October 1
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for a website overview. Thanksgiving

How to create your account: Thursday, November 25
1. Go to JCCPGH.org and click the Fitness facilities open 8 am-2 pm
Members link at the top of the Christmas
page next to the Search box Building closes at 5 pm on
Friday, December 24
2. Click Create an Account
Building closes at 5 pm on
3. Choose one of the three Find Me Saturday, December 25
options to locate your account
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
4. Create your User ID and Password Building closes at 6 pm on
Register for a program: Friday, December 31
Closed Saturday, January 1, 2011
1. Search for programs by interest,
age, group or department
2. Log-in to your account
Center Scene is published quarterly
3. Select the person to register by
by the Jewish Community Center of
changing Buy For
Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes
4. Check out Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
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MEMBERSHIP
JCC MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP

FALL 2010
INCLUDES: RATES
FREE State-of-the art fitness Call Francine Cicco, ext. 509.
center with circuit training Membership is for one year and
FREE 25-yard indoor pool with is non-refundable and non-
handicap accessible private transferable. There is a $99
bathroom and water-powered initiation fee for new members and
chair lift reinstatements after a 90-day
FREE Double-court gymnasium membership lapse. Payment options
and financial assistance are available.
FREE Outdoor swimming pool at
the Family Park in Monroeville Family
$86/month
FREE Group fitness classes
FREE Detailed orientation in the Individual: ages 10-17 and 31-64
$59/month
Fitness Center
Young Adult Individual: ages 18-30
FREE Outdoor adaptive
$49/month
playground
Young Adult Family: ages 18-30
FREE Wireless Internet
$68/month
FREE Play time in Family Place
Senior Adult Individual: ages 65+
FREE Kabbalat Shabbat $49/month
FREE Bagels and coffee on Sunday
Senior Adult Couple
mornings $68/month
FREE Access to JCC Squirrel Hill
facility (Centerfit Platinum is
an additional fee)
FREE Family programs

MEMBERSHIP GIVES MISSION

YOU ACCESS TO: STATEMENT
• Early Childhood Development Center
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The mission of the Jewish Community

starting at 6 weeks of age
• Day camp and overnight camp
• Private and group swimming
lessons, arthritis aquatic exercise
program, water aerobics classes, swim
team
• Sports leagues, classes, skills
training, one-on-one training
• Dance classes starting at age 3
• Personal training
• School’s Out programs
• Babysitting
Center of Greater Pittsburgh is to
enrich our community by cultivating
an inclusive, dynamic environment
built upon Jewish values, heritage and
culture. We offer programs of
excellence that span the life cycle and
strengthen the physical, intellectual
and spiritual well-being of individuals
and families from generation to
generation.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD
FALL 2010
The JCC’s Early Childhood Development
Center is a “home away from home” for
children 6 weeks to 5 years old. At ECDC,
you can trust that your child is safe,
secure and appropriately challenged,
nurtured by professionals who
encourage your child to grow and
thrive.
We offer a program predictable enough
to satisfy a child’s need for routines yet
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diverse enough to broaden his or her
horizons with exciting new experiences.
We believe that discovery and play are a
young child’s most important “work.” We
provide countless opportunities for
children to develop skills and confi-
dence, as well as the environment and
freedom for children to have fun!
Our staff respect the uniqueness of each
child and consider parents our partners.
We welcome your input and strive for
ongoing communication between home
and school. Together, we can foster your
child’s feelings of self-worth, indepen-
dence and success.
4 swim lessons. Space is limited.
At ECDC, we promote Jewish values,
encourage children to appreciate
diversity and provide an environment
that promotes acceptance and a sense
of belonging.
Programs
• Infants: Full-time care, 7 am-
6 pm and 9 am-3 pm, for babies
starting at 6 weeks through 14
months old
• Tots: Full- and part-time options for
14 months to 2 years
• Toddlers: Full- and part-time options
for 2-year-olds
• Preschoolers: Full- and part-time
options for 3, 4 and 5-year-olds
Kindergarten Enrichment
Our enrichment program for
kindergartners has morning and
afternoon options. Children explore
monthly themes such as Pittsburgh,
Children Around the World, and Our
Amazing Selves through projects, field
trips and special visitors. The program
includes music and nature classes and
EARLY CHILDHOOD
What makes ECDC special
• Indoor swimming pool with
instructional swim
• Double-court gymnasium with
physical education classes
• Jewish holidays and customs
• Computers
• Marci Lynn Bernstein outdoor
playground with wheelchair access
• Escorts to JCC enrichment classes
• Nature program with Scott
Conservancy and Nature Don
• Music class with Katy Williams
• Gym with Coach Stephanie
Muhleman
For more information or to schedule a
tour, please call Kathy Revesz,
Director, at 412-278-1975, ext. 211.
Birthday Parties
See page 6.
ECDC Family Gathering
All ECDC families are invited to attend
an afternoon of fun, games and snacks
as we kick off our exciting new school
year. Enjoy spending time with old
friends, meet new families and get
acquainted with your child’s teachers.
Sunday, August 22
2-4 pm
Major funding for Early Childhood
programming is provided by the Pittsburgh
Jewish Pre-Kindergarten Educational
Improvement Foundation of the Jewish
Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Keystone
STARS/PA Early Learning Keys to Quality.
Additional support is provided by Massey
Charitable Trust as well as funding from the
Ginsberg Family Fund for Children's Programs,
the Miriam and Paul Kossis Early Childhood
Equipment Replacement Fund, the Marilyn
Kramer Memorial Fund and the Mark Allen
Robinson Day Care Center Endowment Fund.
FAMILY PLACE
FALL 2010
Kimberly Murray, Family Place
Coordinator, ext. 211.
Mommy and Me: ages 1-3
Child must be accompanied by a parent
or adult caregiver. Family Place is an
opportunity for you and your young
child to meet and socialize with other
families in an informal setting in our
spacious lobby.
Begins Wednesday September 15
10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoobies Storytime
11 am: . . . . . . Play group (toys provided)
No fee. Sign up at the front desk.
Family Place Classes: ages 3-6
Art, phonics, crafts and friendship.
Classes meet in the lobby and are an
hour in length.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:30 or 10:30 am
Wednesdays, 9:30 am
Begins Tuesday, September 14
$8/class; $4/sibling
$50/8 classes
Best value pass: $100 (20 mix and match
one hour classes.
Valid September 14-June 2, 2011.
Register and pay at Front Desk
New! Family Place Stay & Play
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Longer: ages 3-6
You can choose to have your child stay
in Family Place for the entire morning.
Register and pay at the Front Desk.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:15-11:45 am
$100/month
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CHILDREN
Contact Ann Haalman, ext. 204, or
FALL 2010
ahaalman@jccpgh.org
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Ages 3-12
Celebrate your child’s birthday at the
JCC-South Hills. We set up, clean up, and
supply paper products, invitations and
supervision. Registration is on a first-
come, first-served basis. All parties are
90 minutes long except for swim parties,
which are two hours. Parties are priced
for up to 20 children. Additional guests:
$4 each for Sports and Swim; $10 each
for Cooking and Crafts.
New! Free One-Day Guest Pass for
Families of Your Invited Guests.
Good for the day of the party only.
Sports Party
Whiffle ball, kickball, soccer, hockey,
relay races and more.
$210
Swim Party
Enjoy open swim time and games with
your birthday guests.
$200
Craft Party
Choose a theme and we’ll come up with
the projects to fit.
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$225
Cooking Party
Children make special birthday treats.
Choose a theme and we’ll come up with
the food to fit.
$225
Create Your Own Party
We provide the space, supervision and
party supplies—you provide the
program and refreshments.
Minimum fee: $200
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SCHOOL’S OUT
FUN DAYS
Grades K-6
When Mt. Lebanon and/or the Upper St.
Clair schools are not in session. Fun Days
include games, gym time, free swim,
special field trip and snack. Bring a dairy
lunch, beverage, swim suit, towel and
gym shoes. No extra spending money is
necessary. Pre-registration required; no
drop-ins accepted. Flyers will be mailed
with program details.
When school is canceled for
inclement weather
If school is canceled due to inclement
weather, we will conduct a School’s Out
Fun Day program. Please call the JCC at
7 am to verify. We follow the Mt.
Lebanon and Upper St. Clair school
closings.
9 am-3 pm
$50/day/child
$45: early registration discount fee
Upcoming dates:
October 8, November 1, 2, 12, 26
Before Care (7-9 am): $8/day
After Care (3-6 pm): $12/day
Before and After Care: $15/day
Winter Mini Camp
December 24, 27-31
SAVE THE DATE
All Night New Year’s Eve Party:
ages 3-12
December 31, 2010
CHILDREN & TEENS
PROGRAMS
Sitters on Saturday: ages 3-12
Parents—have a night out while we
entertain your children. We will play in
the gym, swim, have supper, play
games, do arts & crafts and watch a
movie with a fun snack. Children should
bring a swim suit and towel. Registration
is required by Thursday before the
program. No drop-ins accepted.
Saturdays
5-10 pm
August 28, October 2, November 6,
December 4, January 29
$25; $15/sibling
New! Sitters on Saturday Companion
Program for participant’s siblings
ages 18-35 months
Games, crafts, gym time, supper, movie
and a snack, supervised by our ECDC
staff. No swimming.
$25/sibling
Drop & Shop: ages 3-12
Give your child an afternoon of fun,
games, gym and swim time and a great
snack. Give yourself a break or some
“alone shopping time.” Some parents
have told us they painted their
bathroom and cleaned closets. Others
have gone to the movies or a quiet
lunch. We guarantee both you and your
child will have a wonderful time.
Saturdays
September 25, October 30,
November 20, December 18, January 22
1:30-4:30 pm
$15/child; $10/sibling
Registration and payment required by
Wednesday before the program date
Musical Theater Jr: ages 4-6
FALL 2010
Learn the basics of stage presence,
movement and characterization.
Directed by Jeremy Mangan (Camp
Drama Specialist), the class will
culminate in a musical review of Disney
songs at the end of the session.
Sundays
October 17-January 9
1-2:30 pm
$150
Performance: Sunday, January 9
TEENS
Is It Love? Creating Healthy
Teen Relationships and Ending
Dating Abuse
Call Ann Haalman, ext. 204
This program is designed for teens in
grades 9-12 AND their parents. Learn
what makes healthy teen relationships
and ways to prevent and end abusive
relationships. The program includes a
video, “When Push Comes to Shove, It’s
No Longer Love,” followed by separate
sessions for teens and parents facilitated
by professional staff. This program is
being co-sponsored by Jewish Children
and Family Service, Jacob’s Ladder
Committee of Temple Emanuel, Beth El
Congregation and the JCC-South Hills.
CALL 412-278-1975 TO REGISTER
Monday, October 4
6:45-8:30 pm
Temple Emanuel of South Hills
1250 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, 15243
No fee; refreshments will be served.
RSVP to Helaine Labovitz
412-279-7600, ext. 24
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FAMILIES
Call Ann Haalman, ext. 204. Community-wide Chanukah
FALL 2010

Sukkah Decorating Celebration

Join with your South Hills friends from
Come help us decorate the JCC sukkah.
the JCC, Beth El, Temple Emanuel,
For families with children ages 3+.
Chabad, Beth Israel Center, Beth Israel
Sunday, September 19 Congregation, and the Carnegie Shul for
9:30 am-12:30 pm
candlelighting, songs, light dinner,
No fee; no pre-registration required
crafts, and lots of fun for the entire
family!
Scholastic Book Fair
Date TBA
Proceeds support JCC early childhood
and children/family programs.
Mitzvah Menorah
October 15-28
Bring in a holiday gift for a child. The
During Center hours
gifts will be distributed by the Squirrel
Hill Food Pantry.
Biggest Tailgate Party Ever…
November 6-30
Join us for an afternoon of
“tailgating” and fun! Bring your friends—
non-members welcome. Activities
include Mike the Balloon Guy, Bounce
House, crafts and more, plus super
membership and camp offers.
Sunday, October 10
(No Steelers game that day)
1-4 pm
No fee or registration

NCJW Designer Days Curbside

Drop-Off
We unload and give you a tax receipt. Be
proud of what you send. If you wouldn’t
wear it, we can’t sell it.
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Sunday, October 10
9 am-noon

Holiday Bazaar
GIVE YOUR CHILD
Sunday, November 14
9 am-5 pm THE GIFT OF
Monday, November 15 SUMMER FUN
8 am-7 pm
Shop for your Chanukah needs. Candles, Chanukah Day Camp
dreidels, toys and assorted gift items. Promotion
Vendors wanted: call Ann Haalman to Early Bird Pricing plus our Chanukah
reserve your table at 412-278-1975, present to you—an additional $50
ext 204. discount if you register during the
Holiday Bazaar, November 14-15.

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DANCE
PHILIP CHOSKY PERFORMING
ARTS PROGRAM
Contact Stephanie Muhleman, ext. 207, or
smuhleman@jccpgh.org
Philosophy
Our goal is to help your child gain poise,
flexibility, strength and an appreciation
for the art of dance.
Dress Code Requirements
Hair must be pulled back, longer hair
should be in a bun or pony tail
Ages 3-4
• Pink or Black leotard
• Pink tights
• Ballet slippers required for ballet class
• Tap shoes required for tap class
Ages 5 and up
• Pink or black leotard
• Ballet skirts are permitted
• Jazz pants permitted
• Pink or black tights
• Ballet slippers required for ballet class
• Tap shoes required for tap class
• Jazz shoes required for jazz class
Boys
• Black pants or tights
• White T-shirt
• Ballet shoes required for ballet class
• Tap shoes required for tap class
CLASSES
FALL 2010
Creative Movement: age 3
Young dancers develop their motor
skills during fun and creative
activities.
Mondays
September 13-October 25
2:30-3 pm
$63; $60/ECDC
Pre-ballet/Tap: age 4
Dancers will learn an entire ballet barre
and basic floor work exercises. Tap will
consist of memorizing exercises,
listening games and exploring feelings
with tap sounds.
Mondays
September 13-October 25
3-4 pm
$74; $70/ECDC
Ballet/Tap I: age 5
This class teaches basic ballet barre and
floor stretch. The tap portion consists of
memorizing exercises; playing listening
games with our feet and expressing
feelings with tap sounds.
Tuesdays
September 14-October 26
3-4 pm
$77; $74/ECDC
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Ballet/Tap II: grades K+
Dancers will expand upon basic ballet
barre exercises and tap sequences.
Wednesdays
September 15-October 27
3-4 pm
$81;$77/ECDC
Boys only Dance: ages 3-5
In this boys-only dance class, our
gentleman dancers will develop motor
skills through fun and creative dance
activities.
Mondays
September 13-October 25
2-2:30 pm
$63; $60/ECDC
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PRESCHOOL SPORTS
Call Stephanie Muhleman, ext. 207. Basketball Stars: ages 4-5
FALL 2010

Mini Squirts: Dribbling, passing, shooting and more.

ages 18-24 months Your athlete will learn the basic rules
and skills of basketball with a focus on
Focusing on gross motor skills and
teamwork and good sportsmanship.
coordination, we will use parachutes,
yarn balls, bean bags and more. Wednesdays
Maximum 5 children. September 15-October 27
2:45-3:30 pm
Mondays $58; $54/ECDC
September 13-October 25
11-11:30 am
$56; $52/ECDC Games Galore: ages 3 ½-5
Cookie Monster? Bug Catchers? Messy
Little Squirts: age 2 Backyard? These are just a few of the
games that your child will learn while
Inside, outside, through and over! We
focusing on good sportsmanship and
will focus on many different gross motor
tons of fun!
skills using a variety of equipment and
lots of fun activities. Thursdays
October 7-November 4
Thursdays
2:30-3 pm
October 7-November 4
$40; $37/ECDC
9:30-10 am
$40; $37/ECDC
Little Rackets Tennis: age 3
Super Squirts: age 3 Beginner level skills are taught through
fun and games. Equipment provided.
Pencil, log, frog, egg rolls and more.
These are just some of the beginning Thursdays
tumbling skills that we will work on in October 7-November 4
this class. 3:15-3:45 pm
$40; $37/ECDC
Mondays
September 13-October 25
2:15-2:45 pm Big Rackets Tennis: ages 4-5
$60; $56/ECDC Beginner level skills are taught and all
equipment is provided.
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Giant Squirts: ages 4-6 Tuesdays

Backward rolls, cartwheels, tripods and September 14-October 26
bridges are introduced in this advanced 2-2:45 pm
$63; $58/ECDC
tumbling class.
Mondays
September 13-October 25
Parent/Child Class
3-3:45 pm Tiny Tot Basketball:
$67; $63/ECDC ages 3-5
Moms and Dads—be right there
Little Dribblers Basketball: learning the skills of basketball with
age 3 your little athlete. Dribbling, passing and
more will be taught.
Your littlest star will learn the basic skills
of basketball, with an emphasis on good Sundays
sportsmanship. September 12-October 24
10:30-11 am
Wednesdays $56; $52/ECDC
September 15-October 27
2-2:30 pm
10 $56; $52/ECDC
YOUTH SPORTS
Little Dragons Martial Arts Parent/Child Yoga

FALL 2010
Program: ages 4+ For children ages 4 and up and their
Students will learn the basics of balance, parents. Parents and children will
timing and coordination as well as other benefit from Kundalini Yoga by
introductory martial arts skills. stretching, breathing and doing Yoga
Thursdays sets. These help build a strong body and
October 7-November 11 mind.
2-2:45 pm Wednesdays
Includes first white belt October 6-November 10
$143; $139/ECDC 7:15-8 pm
$75/parent and child
Games Galore II: grades K-3 $10/each additional child
attending with same parent
Children will learn Capture the Flag,
Basketball Bowling and much more,
with a focus on good sportsmanship Private Basketball Lessons
and fun. One-on-one instruction from Julius
Tuesdays Page. JCC members only. Call Stephanie
September 14-October 26 at ext. 207.
3-3:45 pm
$58; $54/ECDC

Tennis: grades K-3

Learn the basic skills of tennis through
instruction and games.
Sundays
September 12-October 24
2:30-3:15 pm
$67; $63/ECDC

Yoga for the Next Generation:

ages 5-10
Students learn sun salutations, breath
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work, Kundalini Yoga and ways to focus

and calm the mind while learning how
to honor feelings in a healthy manner.
Mondays
September 13-October 25
4-5 pm
$77; $72/ECDC

The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame supports the

following programs: Maccabi Games, Emma
Kaufmann Camp, J&R Day Camps, South Hills
Day Camps, Fitness Equipment for Squirrel Hill
and South Hills, the Women’s Centerfit Platinum
and Membership.
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AQUATICS
SWIM LESSONS
FALL 2010
Contact Earleen Birkner,
ext. 216, or ebirkner@jccpgh.org
We use the American Red Cross Learn-
to-Swim program, which teaches
aquatic and safety skills in progressive
levels.
Parent and Child Aquatics: ages 6-36
months
Parent and Child explore the water and
begin to learn safe behaviors in the pool
with songs and games. Swim diaper
required.
Toddler Tadpoles: ages 2-4
An introduction to organized swim
lessons and water exploration utilizing
an elevated swim platform. Parents do
not get into the water. Enrollment is
limited to 6 toddlers.
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
Overcome fear, build confidence in the
water, learn body positioning and
arm/leg action.
Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Learn to float and recover to standing
position without support. Begin to learn
alternating arm and leg actions with
face in the water without support.
Level 3: Stroke Development
Coordination of front and back crawl
without support. Learn to breathe on
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side during front crawl. Introduction to
the butterfly stroke. Learn to do sit dives
and tread water for 30 seconds.
Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Improve skills and strokes. Learn to
swim front crawl and back crawl 25
yards and butterfly 15 yards without
assistance. Learn breaststroke and
elementary backstroke. Work on
kneeling dives and treading water for 1
minute
Level 5: Stroke Refinement
Build endurance to swim front crawl 50
yards with side breathing, back crawl 50
yards, butterfly and breaststroke 25
yards. Learn flip turns for front and back
crawl, refine open turns for breaststroke
and butterfly.
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Sundays
Session I
September 12-November 14 . . . . . . . . $80
Session II
November 21-December 12 . . . . . . . . . $35
Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9:30 am
Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30-10 am
Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10:30 am
Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30-11 am
Level 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11:30 am
Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . 11:30 am-noon
Mondays
Session I
September 13-November 15 . . . . . . . . $80
Session II
November 22-December 13 . . . . . . . . . $35
Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10:30 am
Tuesdays
Session I
September 14-November 16 . . . . . . . . $80
Session II
November 23-December 14 . . . . . . . . . $35
Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-3 pm
Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4:30 pm
Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30-5 pm
Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5:30 pm
Wednesdays
October 6-December 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . $80
No class December 1
Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9:30 am
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-3 pm
Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5:30 pm
Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6 pm
Thursdays
October 7-December 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . $80
Parent and Child Aquatics. . . . . 4:30-5 pm
Toddler Tadpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5:30 pm
Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6 pm
Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6:30 pm
Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-7 pm
Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7:30 pm
Level 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30-8 pm
AQUATICS
Fitness Swimming WATER EXERCISE

FALL 2010
for Kids Call Earleen Birkner, ext. 216.
Refine strokes and build endurance to
become a stronger swimmer. We will Lap Swim Hour
work on all strokes, flip turns, how to All six lanes will be available for
check heart rate, and use pull buoys and continuous swimming.
kickboards. Must be able to swim 25 5:30-6:30 am
yards of each stroke. Practice twice a Mondays-Fridays
week. No fee
Mondays, 4:15-5 pm
Wednesdays, 4:15-5 pm “Get Wet, Get Fit”
Session I: Personal Water Workout
September 13-November 17 Work out one-on-one with our
$160 experienced staff. Learn exercise
Session II: techniques, brush up on swim strokes or
November 22-December 15 do an intense half-hour workout.
$65 Schedule your workout with Earleen at
ext. 216.
Private Swim Lessons $25/half hour session
Call to schedule.
$23/half hour Cardio-blast Water Aerobics:
$200/10 classes (savings of $30)
ages 15+
Great toning for the hips, thighs and
AMERICAN buttocks while increasing cardiovascular
RED CROSS fitness and flexibility using water
weights.
CERTIFICATIONS
Mondays, Fridays
Call Earleen Birkner, ext. 216.
1-2 pm
Water Safety Instructor $5/class; $75/20 coupons
Certification (WSI)
WSI certification allows you to teach Aqua Zumba
CALL 412-278-1975 TO REGISTER

swim and water safety classes. You must
be at least 15 years old and able to
perform all strokes with proficiency. You
must attend all classes.
Monday-Thursday
December 27-30
4-9:30 pm
$200/member; $225/non-member
It’s a pool party that is exercise in
disguise. This safe, effective and
challenging class integrates the Zumba
dance/fitness formula and philosophy
into traditional aquatic fitness
conditioning. Participants dance in
chest-deep water—no swimming ability
required.
Wednesdays
1-2 pm
$5/class; $75/20 coupons

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AQUATICS
Silver Splash®
FALL 2010
This group water fitness program is
designed for SilverSneakers® members
to enhance quality of life and daily
function utilizing the properties of
water. Using specially designed
SilverSneakers® kickboards, perform
water moves to develop strength,
balance and coordination improving
agility, range of motion and
cardiovascular conditioning. No
swimming ability is required for this
safe, fun, effective program.
Sundays, 12:30 pm
Thursdays, 1 pm
Pre-register with Bonnie Livingston at
ext. 262.
Arthritis Foundation
Aquatic Program
Our heated pool is the ideal
environment for relieving arthritis pain
and stiffness. Gentle movements
increase joint flexibility and range of
motion, while restoring or maintaining
muscle strength. Must have a physician's
referral to participate in this certified
program.
Mondays and Fridays
9-10 am
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
Noon-1 pm
$3/class/member
$5/class/non-member
$50/20 classes/member
$90/20 classes/non-member
FUN IN THE POOL
Kayak Nights
Open roll session to keep skills fresh.
Kayak must be clean and free of debris.
Tuesdays
8-9:30 pm
Begins September 7
$10 drop-in fee
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NAUI Open Water
Scuba Class: ages 10+
Instructors from Pittsburgh Scuba
Center will teach you to become a safe
scuba diver. After you complete your
pool sessions you will be required to do
five training dives at a local quarry with
Pittsburgh Scuba Center or you may
choose to do those dives while you are
on vacation.
All equipment will be provided for pool
sessions. Students must purchase mask,
snorkel, fins and boots before their first
training dive.
Thursdays
Call for dates
6:45-9:30 pm
$299/member; $349/non-members
TIDAL WAVE
SWIM TEAM
Contact Jane Williams, 412-854-4845, or
jewilliams4@verizon.net
Ages 5-21
The JCC South Hills Tidal Wave is a
competitive swim team for all levels of
experience. Tidal Wave competes at AMS
swim meets throughout the year. Make
new friends, build self-esteem and hone
your swimming skills with Coach Cindy
Woods.
Training Schedule
GOLD AND SILVER: 3:35-5:45 pm
Practice 4-5 times/week
BRONZE: 5:45-7:30 pm
Practice 3 times/week
TSUNAMI: 5:45-7:15 pm
Practice 2-3 times/week
CYCLONE: 5:30-6:45 pm
Practice 2-3 times/week
TYPHOON: 4:30-5:30 pm
Practice 1-2 times/week
PERSONAL TRAINING
PERSONAL Fitness Assessment

TRAINING
Call Ryan Barr, ext. 203.
One-on-One Private Workout
Your trainer will motivate you, keep you
on track and make sure your workouts
are safe, enjoyable and effective.
Physician’s approval may be required. By
appointment only.
Small Group
Personal Training
Groups of two to four people can enjoy
a fun, personal and supportive training
session at a fraction of the cost of one-
on-one personal training. Prices start as
low as $6.50/session.
Personal Training Contracts
• You may choose a contract of one
month, three months or 12 months.
• The minimum number of sessions per
month is four. The maximum number
of sessions is unlimited.
• You may make up missed
appointments as long as you call 24
hours in advance to cancel.
• Your contract (if greater than one
month) may be paid in monthly
installments.
FALL 2010
We evaluate cardiovascular fitness,
muscular strength, endurance and
flexibility, in addition to testing blood
pressure and body fat
composition.
$20; $10/retest
$5/body fat composition only
Performance Nutrition
Counseling for Athletes
This half-hour consult will answer
important sport-specific performance
nutrition questions. By appointment.
$30/half hour
Workout Prescription
Receive the advantage of professional
training, but work out on your own
schedule. Two one-hour sessions with a
JCC nationally certified personal trainer
who will assess your current fitness
levels and limitations. Based on the
trainer’s evaluation, a short-term
program will be designed that addresses
your specific needs and goals. Unlimited
spot fitness assessments included for
the entire year after purchase of
prescription.
$110
CALL 412-278-1975 TO REGISTER

Pilates Reformer Training

Contract Fees Achieve natural muscular balance, core
strength and flexibility; reduce joint and
Hour ½ hour
lower back tension, and increase
4-12 weeks $60 $36
13-47 weeks $50 $32 circulation, energy and awareness.
48+ weeks $45 $28 Contact Kinsey at ext. 217 to set up your
appointment. Various contract options
Ages 17 and under
are available with training starting as
Hour ½ hour
1 month $45 $27 low as $45/session.
3 months $40 $24
12 months $45 $21

Single Sessions
Adult $65
Youth $50

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FITNESS
GROUP Morning Recharge
FALL 2010

EXERCISE CLASSES Includes alignment, stability, mobility,

conditioning and static flexibility
Call Kinsey Rishor, ext. 217.
exercises. Recharge your batteries for
• Absolute Abs* the rest of the day. Begins at a
• Cardio-Blast* comfortable pace but gradually picks up
speed.
• Group Kick*
Thursdays
• Group Power*
8 am
• Morning Recharge*
• Pilates Zumba
• Step/Aerobics* Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms
• Yoga and easy-to-follow moves to create a
dynamic fitness program.
• Yoga-lates
Mondays, 9:30 am
• Yoga Tone Tuesdays, 7 pm
• Zumba* Thursdays, 11 am
*Free Group Exercise Classes Fridays, 8 am
These classes are included with your JCC Sundays, 11:30 am
membership: Absolute Abs, Cardio Blast,
Group Kick, Group Power, Morning Pilates
Recharge, Step/Aerobics and Zumba. $8/class
$120/book of 20
Absolute Abs
Forget those ordinary old sit-ups. Get a Yoga Tone
core you adore! Focus on building abdominal strength
Mondays: 5:30 pm and flexibility, as well as improving
Tuesdays: 6:30 am range of motion and postural balance.
Wednesdays: 5:30 pm Light weight training sculpts and tones
Thursdays, 6:30 am for a total body workout.
Thursdays
Group Kick 9:30 am
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This fusion class of martial arts and $7/class

boxing will kick your cardio fitness to
the next level. Yoga-lates
10:30 am Enjoy the relaxation of yoga with the
Tuesdays, 9:30 am, 7 pm toning core exercises of Pilates. This
Thursdays, 7 pm class targets your trouble areas and
Fridays, 9:30 am changes your body.
Fall Launch: Saturdays, 1 pm
Sunday, November 14 $7/class

Group Power
This 60-minute barbell program
strengthens all your major muscles with
simple, athletic movements such as
squats, lunges, presses and curls.
Fall Launch: Sunday, October 17
10:30 am
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FITNESS TRAVEL
Tai Chi
Improve balance and strength.
Movement sequences are done slowly
with a minimum of force to promote
fluidity, concentration, coordination and
body awareness.
Tuesdays
September 14-November 16
11 am
$25/10-week session; $3/class
Silver Strut
This low-impact cardio class for active
seniors will keep your heart pumping
non-stop for 30 minutes followed by
body toning with light weights.
Wednesdays
11 am
JCC FIT CLUB:
8-WEEK WEIGHT
LOSS CHALLENGE
Let us help you reach your personal
fitness goals. Join the JCC’s 8-week
Weight Loss Challenge and you’ll
receive:
• JCC certified personal trainers will
take you through team workouts
every week based on a customized
program designed for you.
• All group exercise classes including
Pilates and yoga are free for the
duration of the challenge.
• Team nutrition counseling
• Private team exercise classes
Participants will be divided into
competing teams. Prizes will be
awarded. The overall biggest loser will
receive a grand prize as well as a full
refund to put toward JCC programming.
Begins Sunday, October 17
$200
Contact Bill Cartiff, 412-521-8011,
FALL 2010
ext. 849, or bcartiff@jccpgh.org.
www.amazingjourneys.net
The JCC and Amazing Journeys
offer vacations for Jewish adults,
singles and couples—customized
tours, unforgettable memories and
a brand of fun you will not find
with any other group.
Journey to Prague &
Budapest
For Adults of all Ages
October 8-17, 2010
Pre-Tour Option to Poland: October
5-8
Grand tour with a Jewish focus
Australia
For Jewish singles in their 30s, 40s
and 50s. Sydney; Cairns, the gate-
way to the Great Barrier Reef; and
Ayers Rock
October 31-November 14, 2010
New Zealand
For Jewish singles in their 30s , 40s
and 50s. An adventurer's play-
ground, New Zealand is also rich in
Maori history, thermal wonders
and scenery to die for.
November 14-21, 2010
CALL 412-278-1975 TO REGISTER
New Years Eve Hawaii
Cruise
For Jewish singles in their 30s, 40s
and 50s. Five islands, seven nights,
plus a New Year’s celebration that
will rock your boat!
December 25, 2010–January 1,
2011
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SPORTS & REC
Call Stephanie Muhleman, Table Tennis
FALL 2010

ext. 207. Call Ryan Barr, ext. 203.

Basketball League The JCC has two Stiga ST4000
Sign up now for the fall season. Teams tournament-caliber tables. Tables are
must be registered by September 16. available in the Social Hall at the
Includes team T-shirts, referees and following times:
championship prizes. Sundays: 8-9:30 am, 3-6 pm
Ages 30+ Mondays: 5:30-7:30 am, noon-1 pm, 2-
Thursdays, 8 pm 5:30 pm and 8-9:30 pm
Begins October 7
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
$825/team
5:30-8:30 am, 11 am-noon,
Ages 18+ 3-6:30 pm
Tuesdays, 8 pm
Wednesdays: 5:30-7:30 am,
Begins October 5
2-5:30 pm
$750/team
Fridays: 5:30-7:30 am, 3-6 pm

JAMES AND LORI J. Saturdays: 1-5 pm

RUTTENBERG MEN’S PICK -UP
BASKETBALL GOODMAN SHORTSTOP
Sundays
BABYSITTING
8-10 am Register by calling ext. 210.
No fee for members Babysitting is available for children 6
weeks to 5 years of age. Buy coupons at
Coed Volleyball League the Front Desk; advance reservations are
Fall season starts September 20. Teams required.
must register by September 13. Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 am-noon
Championship prizes awarded. Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 am-1 pm
Mondays, 7 pm Monday-Thursday . . . . . . . . . 5:30-8:30 pm
$250/team $3.50/child/hour; $30/12 hours
Parents must stay on JCC property.
Adult Tap
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG

It's never too late to learn to tap dance!

Get a fun cardio workout while you tap
your troubles away!
Wednesdays
Begins October 6
8:15-9:15 pm
$11/class

Adult Dance Class

Learn several styles of dance, such as
ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop, with
instructor Heather Ferri.
Mondays
Classes start September 13
6-7 pm
$11/class

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SILVERSNEAKERS
Call Bonnie Livingston, ext. 262. Talks On Tuesdays

FALL 2010
Classes Let’s have lunch and meet for
educational programs, discussion and
Muscular Strength & Range of Motion speakers once a month. Check the
(MSROM) SilverSneakers bulletin board for details.
A chair-based class designed to increase
Tuesdays
muscular strength, range of motion and
October 19, November 16
functional activities of daily living. With
12:30-2:30 pm
an optional seated format, exercises can
be adapted for various fitness levels.
Flu Shots
Cardio Circuit
Registration required at least one week
A standing class alternating segments of
in advance by signing up in person at
low-impact cardio movement with
SilverSneakers table in the lobby.
muscular strength and flexibility
exercise. Friday, October 8
Noon-4 pm
Yoga Stretch
Exercises are performed either seated in
a chair or standing and include postures, Ping Pong and Pizza
stretching and movement combined Come play ping pong and have pizza for
with restorative breathing. dinner with SilverSneakers friends.
SilverSplash Fridays
A group water fitness class to increase October 29, November 19
4-6 pm
agility, range of motion and
$4/person
cardiovascular conditioning. Kickboards
are provided; no swimming ability is
necessary.

SILVERSNEAKERS® SCHEDULE
SUNDAY 10:00 am MSROM Desiree
11:00 am Yoga Stretch Desiree
12:30 pm SilverSplash Desiree
CALL 412-278-1975 TO REGISTER

MONDAY 8:00 am Cardio Circuit Soad

9:00 am MSROM Soad
10:00 am Cardio Circuit Bonnie
11:00 am MSROM Tami
TUESDAY 9:00 am Cardio Circuit Bonnie
10:00 am MSROM Bonnie
WEDNESDAY 8:00 am Cardio Circuit Soad
9:00 am MSROM Elaine
10:00 am Cardio Circuit Elaine
1:00 pm Yoga Stretch Desiree
THURSDAY 9:00 am Cardio Circuit Desiree
10:00 am MSROM Desiree
1:00 pm Silver Splash Bonnie
FRIDAY 8:00 am Cardio Circuit Desiree
9:00 am MSROM Elaine
10:00 am Cardio Circuit Tami
11:00 am MSROM Tami
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ADULTS
Call Ann Haalman, ext. 204
FALL 2010
ART
Watercolor Painting
Work with artist Kathleen Zimbicki, who
received a Lifetime Achievement Award
from the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
Supplies are not included; materials list
is available at the Front Desk, or by
calling 412-278-1975. Payment required
by the Friday before class begins.
Tuesdays
September 21-October 26
November 16-December 21
Noon-3 pm
$80/member; $100/non-member
Beaded Jewelry
Kathy Shomo, author of Anyone Can
Bead! Easy Techniques For Making
Jewelry, is the teacher. Make necklaces,
bracelets, earring , watches, book marks
and more. Quality beads will be
available such as Czech and Indian glass,
semi-precious stones and other beads
made of glass metal, clay and porcelain.
Wednesdays
October 6-27
1:30-3:30 pm
$60; materials fee/week: $20
Registration and payment required by
Wednesday, September 29
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
GAMES
Duplicate Bridge
Sanctioned master classes led by Don
Averbach, Gold Life Master, for serious
bridge players.
Tuesdays
6:30-9:45 pm
Thursdays
12:15-4 pm
$6
20
Novice Bridge Game
Join Darlene Mannheimer, Bronze Life
Master, and other players with 0-199
master points for weekly games.
Partners are available, or bring your
own.
Tuesdays
Noon-3:30 pm
Thursdays,
6-9:30 pm
$6
ENRICHMENT
Town Hall Meeting with State
Rep. Matt Smith
State Representative Matt Smith will be
our guest for a Town Hall Meeting. He
will review current issues in Harrisburg
and take questions from the audience.
Thursday, September 16
7:30-9 PM
No fee; pre-registration requested by
contacting Ann Haalman, ext. 204 or
ahaalman@jccpgh.org
Connecting as Jewish Women
with Rabbi Amy
Call Ann Haalman, ext. 204.
Rabbi Amy Greenbaum of Beth Israel
Center in Pleasant Hills conducts this
exploration of women’s views of
Judaism. Co-sponsored by the AJL
(Association for Jewish Learning).
Wednesdays
October 6-November 24
10:15-11:15 am
$140
Registration required by Wednesday,
September 29. Call Amy Karp,
Adult Education Coordinator, AJL
412-521-1101, ext. 3204
ADULTS
AARP Driver Safety
Refresher Course
Call Bonnie Livingston, ext. 262.
For adults over 50 who have already
taken the eight-hour course. Fulfills
requirements for a continuing insurance
discount from any auto insurer doing
business in Pennsylvania. You must
bring evidence of previous course
completion to receive a certificate.
Please register at the front desk by
Monday, November 8.
Monday, November 15
12:30-4:30 pm
$14; $12/AARP members
Yiddish Conversation
Join Sol Toder and others as we share
memories and meet new friends.
Fluency is not required; come on in and
schmooze!
First Sunday of every month
10-11:30 am
No fee/member
$3/non-member
Free Blood Pressure Screening
This is a free service. No registration
necessary.
Second Wednesday of every month
9:30-11:30 am
CULTURE CLUB
Call Jeanne Ronschke, 412-521-8011,
ext. 362.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
South Pacific
Benedum Theater
The breathtaking new production
features a cast of 34 and full orchestra.
Sunday, November 7
1 pm
$60/member; $68/non-member
Rags To Ritzes: The Music Of
FALL 2010
Irving Berlin
Jack Everly conducts an all-star cast in a
stirring program of Irving Berlin’s
greatest music.
Sunday, November 14
2 pm
$48/member; $56/non-member
CHECKMATES
CheckMates recruits volunteers age 60+
and welcomes referrals of loved ones
and friends in the community who
could benefit from a weekly phone call.
If you know of an older adult who would
appreciate a weekly, friendly phone call
or would like to volunteer for this special
peer-led telephone reassurance
program, please call Amy Gold at
412-521-8011, ext. 207.
AGEWELL
PITTSBURGH
Call 412-422-0400 or visit AgeWellpgh.org
AgeWell Pittsburgh offers a one-stop
resource that links older adults, their
family members, friends and caregivers
to solutions for issues related to aging:
AgeWell Pittsburgh is a collaborative program
of the Jewish Association on Aging, the Jewish
CALL 412-278-1975 TO REGISTER
Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh and
Jewish Family & Children's Service. The goal of
the collaborative is to provide seamless delivery
of service to Pittsburgh's older adults, providing
support to live as independently as possible.
AgeWell Pittsburgh is supported in part by The
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc., the
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the
United Way of Allegheny County. Additional
funding is provided by the Allegheny County
Area Agency on Aging, the Buncher Family
Foundation, the City of Pittsburgh's Community
Development Block Grant Program, Mayor Luke
Ravenstahl, City Council President Doug Shields
and Councilman Bill Peduto, The Fine
Foundation, the Hyman Family Foundation, the
William V. & Catherine A. McKinney Charitable
Foundation and the Pennsylvania Department
of Community and Economic Development
through State Senator Mike Stack.
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JEWISH LIFE
The JCC aspires to be a center of
FALL 2010
learning, joy, growth and respect for
diversity regardless of how or whether
one worships.
The JCC-South Hills plays a large role in
Jewish life in the region, hosting Torah
study weekends, Chanukah celebrations,
and Israel Independence Day festivities.
HOLIDAYS
Rosh Hashanah
September 9-10
Rosh Hashanah is a time for serious
introspection. According to tradition,
G-d decides our fate for the following
year. We eat apples and honey in the
hope that we will have a sweet year.
Yom Kippur
September 18
The Day of Atonement is the most
important day of the Jewish calendar. It
is dedicated to fasting, reflection, prayer
and penitence. Traditionally it is
believed to be the last opportunity to
seek forgiveness from those we have
wronged during the past year.
Sukkot
Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah
September 23-October 2
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Sukkot is a time to celebrate the harvest.
In honor of the workers who used to live
in the fields, we build a sukkah, a three-
sided temporary booth that has no real
roofs or doors. We decorate it with
branches, fruits and vegetables. We
remember that when the Jewish people
wandered in the desert after being freed
from slavery in Egypt, they built sukkot
for shade and rest.
Sukkot is an 8-day holiday. The last two
days are called Shemini Atzeret and
Simchat Torah. Simchat Torah marks the
day we finish reading the last section of
the Torah in the synagogue and begin
reading the first section over again.
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Chanukah, December 1-9
This eight-day holiday commemorates
the victory of Judah Maccabee over
Syrian King Antiochus, who tried impose
Greek religion on the people of Israel.
Once the Maccabees prevailed, they
entered the desecrated Temple and
found an untainted jar of oil sufficient to
light the Temple lamp for only one day.
But a miracle occurred and that small
amount of oil lasted for eight days.
To commemorate that miracle, we light
a Chanukah menorah for eight nights
and eat foods cooked in oil. Daily
candle-lighting services are held at JCC
facilities.
Shabbat
Shabbat is a day of rest and spiritual
enrichment . To sanctify the Sabbath, we
say a blessing over wine and eat a
special braided egg bread, challah.
Shabbat is welcomed every Friday with
a celebration by the Early Childhood
Development Center.
CULTURE, TRAVEL
AND EVENTS
Amazing Journeys
The JCC and Amazing Journeys offer
vacations for Jewish singles and adults.
JCC Maccabi Games® and
JCC Maccabi ArtsFest
The JCC holds tryouts and sends teens
to the games and ArtsFest each year.
Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Raises funds to support Jewish-related
sports programs in Western PA and
Israel and honors high achieving Jewish
athletes.
Jewish Music Festival
Annual summer concert series devoted
to Jewish-themed music by Jewish
composers and influenced by Jewish
musical traditions.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Call Liza Baron,
412-521-8011, ext. 241.
The following programs are offered at
the Squirrel Hill branch of the JCC unless
otherwise noted.
The JCC serves individuals with special
needs by mainstreaming them into
regular JCC programs such as day camp
as well as providing programs dedicated
to their needs. We encourage every
interested person with a disability to
participate.
EARL LATTERMAN FAMILY
J.S.S.N. (JEWISH SINGLES
SUPPORT NETWORK)
A social group for young adults, ages 20
and up, with mild to moderate
developmental disabilities. This group
meets weekly for programming
meetings overseen by a staff advisor
and enjoys programs they have
developed.
Centerfolk
A social and recreational group for teens
to adults with special needs. Teaching
and reinforcing appropriate social skills
are strongly integrated into all
programs. Age-appropriate programs
are held at the JCC and other venues.
Fee by activity. If you would like to be
added to our mailing list, please call
412-521-8011, ext. 852.
VIOLET AND JOSEPH SOFFER
FOUNDATION AND FAMILY
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Call Ellen McBride,
412-731-6185.
Individualized training for Special
Olympics. Special Olympics is for anyone
over age 8 with cognitive delays. Please
call for start dates.
Basketball
Sundays
11:30 am-1 pm
No fee
Swimming
FALL 2010
Tuesdays
5-6 pm
No fee
Teen After-School Center
Teens and young adults ages 13-21 with
special needs can come to the JCC after
school for a variety of activities
including sports, cooking, community
service and swimming. This includes
focused one-on-one attention to each
participant’s growth and development
of life skills.
September-June
$1,020/one day a week
$1,700/two days a week
$2,035/three days a week
$2,445/four days a week
$2,715/five days a week
Gesher Program at Emma
Kaufmann Camp
Contact Adam Baron,
412-278-4184, ext. 209, or
abaron@jccpgh.org.
The Gesher program serves high-
functioning teens with special needs.
Gesher participants engage in their
favorite camp activities such as ropes
course, water-tubing and horseback
riding. Campers learn teamwork,
independence and Jewish identity.
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Interaction with other campers and
integration into activities with groups of
all ages is a focal point of our program.
The Gesher Program is supported in part by The
Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust. The Special Needs
Department is supported in part by a grant
from the Herman and Rebecca Fineberg Fund
for Exceptional People with additional support
from the Edna and Larry Abelson Fund for
Special Needs, the Raymond and Elizabeth
Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation,
the Ralph Davidson Special Needs Fund, the
Zola Hirsch Fund for Special Needs and the
Robert Spiegel Memorial Endowment Fund.
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412-278-1975, ext. 509. 412-521-8011, ext. 361
Valid for new members or lapsed memberships of JCC South Hills Fax Number
greater than one year. Not valid for SilverSneakers® 412-446-0146
Fall 2010
JCC Squirrel Hill Main Phone Number
412-521-8010
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“If you think you’re too small to make a
difference… you’ve never spent a night
JCC membership is open to everyone regardless of race,
alone in a room with a mosquito. Never color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or sexual
orientation.
give up trying to make a difference. You
The JCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does
can.”—Ken Burnett, author, Relationship not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status
Fundraising or condition protected by applicable federal or state
law.
Make your gift by calling Mayda Roth, Major funding for the JCC is provided by the Jewish
Development Director, 412-521-8011, Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the Jewish
Healthcare Foundation.
ext. 363, or email roth@jccpgh.org.