Events Calendar
February 16, 2012

23 Sh'vat 5772


       

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What's Happening This Month at the JCC
This feature enables our members to see all the different events and activities happening at the JCC each month.
February 2012>>

 

Jewish Local Greens
Adamah, a Hazon-affiliated farm in northwestern CT, will be selling shares of organically grown produce - enough vegetables for a family of 4 for a whole week. More info & Registration>>

 

Leap Day at the J - February 29
February 29 only comes along every 4 years. Celebrate it with special offers, including a membership special and spa deal, or participate in fun 29-themed activities. More info>>



 

February Fitness Frenzy Challenge
Try our new fitness challenge in February and earn prizes! Family Challenge and Teen/Adult Challenge available. Free for all JCC members. 860-236-4571. More info>>

 

Small Group Training Session Launch
Small Group Training Sessions have begun, with lots of great fitness classes including Bootcamp, TRX, Kettle Bell and more. Space is limited; reserve your spot today at the Member Services Center, 860-236-4571.

 

Lifeguard Training
Become a certified lifeguard with this training course, Monday, February 20-Thursday, February 23. Students must attend all classes to receive certification. More info>>

 

Dizziness and the Ear
Free seminar on Wednesday, February 29, hosted by Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, with speaker Benjamin Wycherly, M.D. Learn more about inner ear dizziness and treatments. More info>>

 

Aqua Boot Camp
Session 2 of Aqua Boot Camp begins Thursday, March 1. Sign up for an intense workout alternating cardi and strength training with water and land exercises. More info>> 



 

Jews in Sports
The Jewish Book Festival presents Jews in Sports on Sunday, March 11, featuring Mark Kurlansky, the author of Hank Greenberg: The Hero Who Didn't Want to Be One, and Doug Stark of The SPHAS: The Life and Times of Basketball's Greatest Jewish Team. Tickets on sale now. More info>>

 

Jewish Film Festival Swings – March 17-27
What's your favorite, tango, klezmer or tap? Three new Hartford Jewish Film Festival features - Lea and Daria;The Klezmatics - On Holy Ground; and Tango, A Story With Jews will have you clapping, dancing and swinging to a lively beat. Tickets on sale now! Visit www.HJFF.org, download our free iPhone App here, or call 860-231-6316.



Early Bird Deadline - March 15!
Now's the time to save on registration at The Swim & Tennis Club, Camp Shalom, Sports Jams, Theater Camp, Arts Camp and Campareenah. View the Summer 2012 Brochure online. Early Bird Registration runs now through March 15. You can register with the Member Services Center, 860-236-4571.
 

Campareenah - New Flexible Schedules
This summer, Campareenah offers flexible scheduling, extended summer hours and more for children ages 3-5. Registration is now open. Gen Delay-Pasternak, 860-231-6343, gdelay@mandelljcc.org. Ages 3-4 Registration Form>>
Ready, Set, Kindergarten Registration Form>>



 

February Vacation Camp
School may be out, but the Mandell JCC is in! February 20 and 21 our Youth Department is offering a fun-filled program for children grades K-5. Ronit Krieger, 860-231-6334, rkrieger@mandelljcc.org. More info & registration form>>

 

Andrew Pinnock Football Clinic Returns
Former NFL player, Andrew Pinnock, returns to the Mandell JCC on Monday, February 20 for a morning of football drills for children grades 2-6. Space is limited. More info>>

 

Ray Romero Baseball Clinic
Children ages 7-12 can practice and cultivate their baseball skills during February Vacation with the Ray Romero Baseball Clinic, Tuesday, February 21. More info>>

 

Children's Sports & Fitness - Session 2
Winter Session 2 fitness and sports classes for Birth to Five and Youth begins the week of February 26. Registration is now open at the Members Services Center, 860-236-4571.

 

David The Movie - Teen Screen March 18
Special Teen Screen event Sunday, March 18, 4 pm at the Mandell JCC for teens in middle through high school will feature David - The Movie. Dinner with the two stars and film director, along with West Hartford native Noam Wienberg, a co-star in the film. Download our iPhone App hereMore info>>



 

PuriMania! - March 10
Celebrate Purim with dress-up fun for the whole family on Saturday, March 10 at PuriMania. Games, a DJ, bounce inflatables and holiday fun with Queen Esther. More info>>



  Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Learn different approaches to dealing with stress, chronic pain and illness with Jeryl G. Brown, MSW, LCSW in this 6-week course. First session begins Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 pm. More info>>
  B’not Malka Women’s Rosh Hodesh Circle
Rabbi Debra Cantor, from B’nai Tikvoh-Sholom in Bloomfield, hosts this women’s group at the beginning of each Hebrew month. Next meeting is Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 pm. Elana MacGilpin, 860-231-6327, emacgilpin@mandelljcc.org. More info>>
 

Women’s Seder with Julie Silver
Join women from across the Greater Hartford Jewish community on Wednesday, March 14, as we come together for a joyous pre-Passover event. Register now to secure your seat! Limited seating available. More info>>



 

Koopman Library
The Koopman Library has a new Facebook page. Their goal is to reach 100 "likes" by Passover. You can post book reviews and answer survey questions on the page too. The library is located next to the Chase Family Gallery. 860-231-6375, sfried@jewishhartford.org. Website>>



 

Upcoming Digiplex Bloomfield 8 Events
Here's a look at the upcoming events from Mandell JCC Partner, Digiplex Bloomfield 8 Theater. Prices and showtimes vary. Tickets are on sale at the Digiplex Box Office at 860-242-3456. More info>>



 

      Feed Me Seymour!

Hilarity mixes with a touch of scary at the Mandell JCC's upcoming Teen Theater Production of Little Shop of Horrors. The musical opens Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 pm, with two more performances on Saturday, March 3 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, March 4 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are on sale at the Member Services Center, 860-236-4571 or online.

Pictured L-R: Alyssa Barzach (Audrey), Emily Weiser (Audrey II),
and Jacob Shivers (Seymour)

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