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| This month's programs, special offers, and schedule changes | September 2011 |
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Highlights This Month
September Open House  The Fitness Center is having an Open House on Saturday, September 17th from 10:00am-3:00pm. Admission to the Fitness, Aquatics and Tennis facilities is free to the public during the Open House, so if you're not a member, please come visit, and if you are a member, feel free to bring friends!
 We're also having a special Family Fitness Day on Sunday, September 18th from 1:00-4:00pm, for families with children. Complete a series of fitness activities at various stations around the JCC, getting your family's "passport" stamped at each one, and then take your completed passport to the pool for food, prizes, and free pool admission for the entire afternoon. Open to members and non-members.
New Online Tennis Reservation System
 The JCC has a new online tennis reservation system for Fulll Center Members. To get your username and password, send email to tennisreservation@svjcc.org with your J number and first and last name . To make online reservations, click here or visit the JCC website, or call the JCC Service Desk at 357.7429. Full Center Members can reserve courts up to 48 hours in advance, for up to 1.5 hour time slots. Patriot Day Activities  Sunday, September 11th is the 10th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, DC. Commemorate the day at the JCC on September 11th from 1:00-4:00pm by participating in an interactive art project (bring family photos or mementos to paste onto the JCC's own Statue of Liberty), using flags to pinpoint your family's journey to America on a giant map, and viewing an art exhibit featuring paintings of the Statue of Liberty. Free, and refreshments are provided.
Interfaith Commemoration of September 11th Wednesday, September 7th, 6:30pm at the McAfee Center for the Performing Arts in Saratoga The JCC is a co-sponsor of the local Interfaith Commemoration of September 11th, 2001, together with other local Jewish, Christian and Islamic organizations. See the Events web page for details or call 357.7492. JCC Annual Meeting All JCC members are invited to the JCC's Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 11th at 7:00pm. We'll review the year and elect new board members.  Jewish Holiday Activities
The Jewish holiday season starts at the end of September. Read on for information about the many holiday programs being offered this month... |
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This month's regular schedules:
Holiday Hours
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is September 29th and 30th. Like all Jewish holidays it starts in the evening, so the JCC will be closing early on September 28th. Here are the JCC's holiday hours:
Wednesday, September 28th: 5:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, September 29th: CLOSED
Friday, September 30th: Regular hours (5:00am-10:00pm)
On Thursday, September 29th, when the campus is closed, Full Center Members can use the fitness facilities at San Jose Athletic Club, 196 N. Third Street, San Jose (408-292-1141).
The Tennis Open House that was scheduled for September 10th has been cancelled (it was moved to August).
Fall Enrichment Classes
There have been a few changes to the fall class schedule for youth & adults programs since the JCC Fall Program Guide was mailed last month. Most dates & times are still the same, but to make sure you have the most up-to-date information, check the online version of our course catalog at http://www.siliconvalleyjcc.org/classes/.
Etiquette Corner
Please don't leave items for other members at the Service Desk. We can't guarantee that they'll get where they need to go! Thanks.
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Programs for Adults
Jewish Life
Fall Classes
The JCC's Center for Jewish Life & Learning has a great line-up of fall classes. Many of them start this month. For details, see the JCC website.
 R. Crumb's Book of Genesis: Tour at San Jose Museum of Art
Thursday, September 15th from 2:00-3:00pm
Join us on a trip to the San Jose Museum of Art to view R. Crumb's graphic-novel depictions of the book of Genesis. See our Arts web page for details, or call 357.7492.
 Dr. Marc Agronin: How We Age: A Doctor's Journey into the Heart of Growing Old
Thursday, September 15th at 7:30pm
Dr. Marc Agronin speaks of life at the nursing home at which he is a doctor, a place that some would dismiss as "God's waiting room." This is the first speaker in the Center for Jewish Life & Learning's 2011-12 Authors Series. $5 members, $7 non-members. More info: Visit the website or call 357.7411.
RitLab (Ritual Laboratory): High Holidays
Thursday, September 22nd from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Make your personal Judaica more meaningful by creating it yourself! Join the Contemporary Jewish Museum for a painting and collage workshop in which you'll make a personal, magnetic sculpture to express your feelings about the coming year. Free ($5 suggested donation). More info: 357.7411 or cjll@svjcc.org .
 Honey for Rosh Hashanah
Back by popular demand, Marshall's Honey will be selling honey in the JCC lobby again this year on September 21st and 23rd. 10% of the proceeds are donated to the JCC, and they will also be raffling off a $100 gift basket. The hours will be approximately 9:00am-6:00pm; watch for a sign at the Service Desk that will give exact hours soon, or contact Colin Braslin, JCC Membership Concierge, at colinb@svjcc.org or 357.7402.
Surviving Your Yom Kippur Fast
Tuesday, Sept. 27th, from 7:00pm-8:00pm
If you're like most people you find that fasting on Yom Kippur is not only difficult but also can lead to headaches, frustration and moodiness. Figure out the right foods to eat not only the meal before the fast begins but also in the days before the fast. Full Center Member & Social Members: FREE. Non-members : $15.
More info: leahf@svjcc.org
 Cantor Andres Levy at the JCC
Save the date! Andres Levy, a nationally famous cantor, will be giving a free performance at the JCC on Sunday, October 2nd at 7:00pm. Cantor Levy is known for performing Jewish music in English, Hebrew, Ladino and Yiddish. Don't miss this great opportunity to hear some of the best Jewish music available today! More info: 357.7492.
Arts & Culture
San Jose Opera Guild Lectures
This year at the JCC, the San Jose Opera Guild is offering a series of lectures and performances reflecting San Jose Opera's current season. The series is held in the JCC Auditorium and is FREE for JCC members and Opera Guild members; $10 for the public. This month's lectures are on September 6th, 20th, 23rd, and 27th at 10:00am. For details, see the Arts web page or call 357.7492.
Fitness New Fitness Equipment: VIPR  VIPR is a new way to work out! It may look like a large hollow rubber tube with holes in it, but it can revolutionize the way you exercise. It provides an effective whole-body workout. VIPR stands for VItality, Performance, and Re-Conditioning. For more information, contact Deborah Rothschild, Assistant Director of Wellness, at deborahr@svjcc.org or 357.7440.
Tennis News The third JCC/USTA tournament will be held on September 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th at the JCC courts. More info: http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=96663Â Junior and Adult tennis ladder matches are beginning! Members interested in participating in the ladder may do so by emailing Coach KV at kv@svjcc.org with your contact info and current level of play/rating. Fitness Clothing Sale SandJune Activewear in the fitness hallway on Tuesday, September 13th from 9:00am-1:30pm for the latest and greatest in yoga and activewear.
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Programs for Youth & Families
Fall After-School Programs Are Starting
Many of our fall after-school programs have begun, but you can still sign up. For details, visit our online class listings at www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/classes.
Calling all Hip Hop Dancers!
Sammy Ramirez from Season 5's 'So You Think You Can Dance,' will be teaching an AMAZING 2 hour workshop at the JCC! Learn how to pop and lock and dance to the most popular style of dance on Saturday, September 10th from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Contact Kim Delli Santi at kim@svjcc.org for details and to register! This in one class you don't want to miss!
Middle School Pizza Night
Wednesday, September 21st from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Join fellow middle school students as we enjoy pizza, soda, and snacks while playing pool, air hockey, and video games. Free! More info: 347.7497 or jason@svjcc.org.
 Teen Sports Nutrition Workshop
Sunday, Sept. 25th 2:00pm-3:00pm
With all of the time spent practicing and training for club or school sports, it is important to understand how to fuel your body to reach your highest potential. You'll learn what to eat before, during, and after practices, games and events. For boys and girls 6th grade through 12th grade and their parents. Full Center Members: $40 Non-members/Social Members: $55. More info: leahf@svjcc.org.
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