Postcard from the Mandell JCC - The Rescuers
Between April 16-20, Executive Producer Joyce Mandell, along with David Jacobs and Michael King, attended three screenings in Europe for the documentary The Rescuers. You can read about their journey here>>

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.
May Calendar>>

Play This May at the J
Enjoy free programs, classes and giveaways throughout the month of May. More info>>

97th Annual Meeting
The Mandell JCC's Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26, We’re celebrating 50 years on Bloomfield Avenue with a birthday party following the meeting. More info>>

Mother’s Day Gift Certificates
Looking for a unique gift for Mother’s Day? How about a Mandell JCC gift card? For details, pricing or to purchase certificates, visit the Member Services Center, 860-236-4571, jveloric@mandelljcc.org.

New! Water Safety Instructor - Date Change!
Learn to become a swimming instructor with ARC Water Safety Instructor (WSI) classes, now starting Sunday, June 3. WSI Certificate awarded upon completion. Participants must attend all sessions. More info>>

Mother’s Day at the JCC
On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, we invite all adult female members to relax and enjoy the amenities in the Women’s Spa for the day. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day! More info>>

Dance Mania
Join our Zubma team and dance in support of Leukemia Research on Sunday, June 3. Donations encouraged. More info>>

New! Doggie Duathlon/Doggie Dash
Save the date! On Sunday, September 9, we will be hosting this family event for you and your dog. Sponsorship positions are now available. If your business is interested in sponsoring the event, contact Bonnie Hittleman-Lewis, 860-231-6361, blewis@mandelljcc.org. Deadline for sponsorship registration is May 30.

Party & Play – Youth Open House Tomorrow
Learn about the great children’s programming offered at the JCC tomorrow, Friday, May 11. Includes a look at our Kids Korner After School Program, Youth Birthday Parties, and various kids classes. More info>>

Happy Mother’s Day! - From PJ Library
Donate to the PJ Library of Greater Hartford and give a special gift this Mother's Day, May 13. The PJ Library wants to honor mothers, grandmothers and other important women in your life with a tribute note to be sent in recognition of each donation. More info>>

Spring Tennis for Kids & Adults
Our spring tennis program at The Swim & Tennis Club begins the week of May 14. The program features private and group lessons offered for beginners to advanced players, along with singles, doubles, and mixed doubles leagues. More info>>

Shavuot at TCBY – Sunday, May 20
Celebrate Shavuot with the JCC and PJ Library on Sunday, May 20 at TCBY in Simsbury. Enjoy PJ Stories and frozen yogurt. More info>>

Real Life 101 - Life After High School
Join the conversation about life after high school and the "real world" with experts and peers on Sunday, May 20. Free and open to the community. More info>> 

Mandell JCC Israel Family Trip 2012
Celebrate Israel's upcoming 65th birthday with Israel Boarding Pass, a ten-day family trip to Israel this December. Find out more on Sunday, May 20 at the home of Brad and Lauren Drazen. More info>>

5th Annual Kids Triathlon Challenge
Kids will swim, bike and run in this Triathlon Challenge on Sunday, June 3. No previous triathlon experience needed. Medal and T-shirts given to all participants. More info>>

2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck
Touch-A-Truck returns on Sunday, June 10. Children and families get behind the wheel of some of their favorite vehicles. In consideration of the special needs community, there will be a no honk time from 9:30 -10:00 am. More info>>

New! Durelle Brown Basketball Camps
The Mandell JCC has partnered with Durelle Brown to offer Basketball Camps for children grades 1-8, and Workshops for grades 9-12 during the summer 2012 season. More info>>

Sports Jams Camps
Get sporty this summer with the Mandell JCC Sports Jams camps. Programs include tennis, golf, soccer, football, baseball, competitive swimming, Sport-A-Palooza, and basketball. More info>>

Camp Shalom – View the Fun!
Jump into the Summer of Wow at Camp Shalom. See for yourself how lifelong friendships and memories are made: view our new Camp Shalom Yearbook Video. More info>>

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>> 

Petition for the Munich 11
The International Olympic Committee has an online petition to hold a minute of silence during the London 2012 Olympics for the Munich 11. For details, or to sign the petition, visit here>>

Koopman Library
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day by checking out Israel for Beginners by Angelo Colorni. Features over three decades of Israeli life. The library is located next to the Chase Family Gallery. 860-231-6375, sfried@jewishhartford.org. Website>>

Israeli Parliament Group
Get the inside scoop on all things Israel with Ronny Siegel on Monday, May 14. Free and open to the community. More info>>

Fun, Fitness & Fashion
Wine, dine and enjoy fashion during this cocktail party fundraiser on Tuesday, May 15 with Mistress of Ceremonies, WFSB’s Kara Sundlun. Proceeds benefit the Adult Special Needs Program. RSVP by April 24 to Ilene Schloss, 860-231-6355, ischloss@mandelljcc.org. More info>> 

Rosh Hodesh
Join Rabbi Debra Cantor, from B’nai Tikvoh-Sholom, on May 21 to celebrate the new moon and explore texts about remarkable women from the Bible. Free and open to all faiths. More info>>

JCC Book Lovers Club
Discussion on The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides on May 22 in the Koopman Library. Free and open to the community. RSVP to Kathy Fishman, kathypfishman@gmail.com.

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>>

Camp Laurelwood
The state’s only Jewish overnight camp is turning 75, and will be hosting a birthday party bash in August. More info>> 

      Brooks Knows Books

Last night, Pultizer Prize-Winning author, Geraldine Brooks, closed out the 19th Annual Mandell JCC Jewish Book Festival to a full house. Geraldine signed books and met with her fans after her keynote speech. The event also marked Roxanna Booth Miller's last term as festival Chair, and welcomed in Co-chairs Becky Azia and Michalee Meritt. Thank you for a wonderful season, and we look forward to next year's 20th Annual Mandell JCC Jewish Book Festival!

Pictured from L-R: Lauren Tafrate; Gearldine Brooks, guest author; Roxanna Booth Miller, Festival Chair; Abby Alter.

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