May Bulletin 2012

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JCC Summer Swim Club OpenThe outdoor pool will be opening Tuesday, May 29, 12–5pm. We will be open daily from May 29-June 22, 12-5pmStarting Saturday June 23 hours will be 10am-6:30pm Monday–Thursday 10am–7pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6:30pm until Monday, Labor Day, September 3

As the summer swim season is about to get underway, please be reminded of the following rules for the pool areas and please go overthese rules with your children.For safety reasons as per American Red Cross, we will be enforcing no blow up flotation devices in the indoor/outdoor pool. This will in-clude arm floaties and rings for non-swimmers. Non swimmers must be accompanied into the pool by a guardian. Please use a U.S. CoastGuard flotation device for non swimmers. A JCC belt can be borrowed for swimmers who need a little help. All borrowed JCC equipmentmust have an ID card left with the lifeguards.**This rule will go into effect May 1st for the indoor pool.• The JCC is a Smoke Free Zone; there is No Smoking anywhere in the pool area or back parking lot.• Children 11 years and under must be accompanied by a guardian (16 and older) • Absolutely no glass containers on the pool deck or grass areas. • No food on the pool deck.• Only Kosher food allowed in facility.• No alcohol.• Chairs and lounges are on a first come first served basis, no saving seats allowed.• 1 towel per person on the weekends• Please use side entrance from locker rooms to outdoor pool and do not walk across indoor pool deck (especially with street shoes and carriages)• No noodles, kickboards, floats, etc… are permitted in outdoor pool• Must be able to swim before going onto slide. • Absolutely no goggles on face or around neck on the slide. • Pool diapers a must, plastic pants recommended. • No strollers on pool deck. Strollers are permitted in the lower grass area only.• Non-swimmers need to be accompanied in the pool with a guardian.• Proper Swim attire/Swim suits required. (no basketball shorts, etc…)• Guest Policy to be determined

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Summer session at the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute startsMonday, June 18. Students interested in taking lessons during summermonths may talk to their teachers. Those not enrolled, please contactEla Seeley, Music Institute Director at 718.475.5263 [email protected].

Please look for scholarship audition announcements for 2012-2013 school year A substantial scholarship program enables many students to receivefinancial help towards their musical studies at the Dorothy DelsonKuhn Music Institute. The Foundation for the Music Institute was es-tablished in 1978 to insure the continuity of this program. Auditionsare held in the late Spring and during the Summer. Scholarships areawarded on the basis of musical experience, ability and financial need.Students who are entering grades 5 through 12 and who have someprevious training on their instruments are eligible to audition. Youngerstudents with exceptional ability, with some previous training and ateacher recommendation, are also eligible. Audition Dates: Sunday, May 20, 9-11amMonday, May 21, 4-6pmWednesday, May 23, 6-8pmPlease call Ela, 718.475.5263 to schedule your audition time.

Open HouseSunday, May 20, 10am-2pmSchedule:10:30am Open Music Together Early Childhood Music Class11:30am Student & Faculty Recital1:00pm Suzuki Violin Class DemonstrationMeet the Institute’s Director, faculty and students.

Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music InstituteEla Seeley, Music Institute Director 718.475.5263 [email protected]

Music Together of Staten Island at the JCC Classes are on Tuesday and Sundays at 10:30am. Bernikow JCC. Please call, space is still available.

Jewish Music Month EncoresJewish Music Month at the JCC, betweenPurim and Pesach, returned to the JCC.During March, three special events werescheduled: the Viva Voce Ensemble in aprogram of music by Jewish composersand Jewish music, a recital by HenryCohen, clarinetist and klezmer specialist,and a lecture-demonstration by PeterSokolow.This last event, on March 28, was extraor-dinary. About eighty attendees weretreated to a truly authentic klezmer expe-rience. The audience was charmed by Mr.Sokolow. He demonstrated and per-formed on piano, clarinet, and saxophone and played excerpts fromhis prized collection of archival klezmer CDs. His historical and musicalexplanations and demonstrations were enlightening. His side remarks,sometimes in Yiddish, which he translated, punctuated his informativeand entertaining talk. A question and answer period followed. Later,one could purchase his CD, “Peter Sokolow, A Living Tradition,” onwhich he is heard playing all the instrumental parts: clarinet, bass, altosax, tenor sax, piano, synthesized accordion, bass, guitar, and vibes,thanks to the engineering skills of Ken Maltz. Special thanks to Neil Giniger, an associate of the Music Institute whohelped to arrange Mr. Sokolow’s appearance, and, of course, thanksto Music Institute Director Elzbieta (Ela) Seeley for producing anotherfine JCC program. -Bertha R. Mandel, Director Emerita

Jazzin’ at the J: A Night to RememberThe Evening of Jazz in a packed Stolzenberg Social Hall was much more than what the pro-gram listed; it went beyond hearing the stellar Helen Sung and her Quartet, and the partici-pation of the Staten Island Tech Jazz Band. It was the culmination of concentratedcollaboration of staff and volunteers of the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute. This was anight to remember. Kudos to Elzbieta (Ela) Seeley, Music Institute Director, for pulling it alltogether.Led by the indefatigable Music Institute Committee Co-Chairs Terry Baver and Daniel Kuhn,the volunteers planned a program that held an audience of almost 200 in rapt and rhythmicattention. Among the contributions to the JCC solicited by the committee was a sizable dona-tion from the star singer Ingrid Michaelson, who had studied at the JCC Music Institute. Com-mittee member Amanda Schroeder, a student at Staten Island Technical High School, linkedthe planning committee with Robert Rams, the S.I Tech faculty director of the jazz band. Theband included musicians who had studied at the JCC music school. Thank you, Amanda! And

congratulations to the members of theMusic Institute Committee who made thismemorable event possible: Terry Baver, Daniel Kuhn, Daisy Aberlin, Donna Fisher, RichardKuhn, David Sappin, Amanda Schroeder, Daniela Schroeder, Michael Schroeder, KarenSoren, Tamra Walker.It is not too late to join the “ensemble” because the committee continues to plan for the future.For more information, please call Elzbieta Seeley at 718.475.5263.-Bertha R. Mandel, Director Emerita photos by Tamra Walker

Special Thanks to the Following Donors for their Support for the Dorothy Delson KuhnMusic Institute Jazzin’ @ the J Fundraiser Featuring Helen SungKuhn Charitable Foundation Trust, Kuhn & O’Toole, LLP, Bernstein Global WealthManagement, Ingrid Michaelson, Anonymous, Petrone Associates, LLC, Anonymous

Camp Glenn Wechsler, MSW, Camp Director 718.475.5231 [email protected] Stephanie Feldman, M.S., Ed., Asst.Camp Director 718.475.5232 [email protected]

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Look Who’s Coming to Camp campers registered from 3/8/12 - 4/29/12

Camp 2012 Summer Theme - Ecoworld Tour!Week 1 Mighty Jungle with a Jungle Jam, Finding Nemo and Safari Scavenger Hunt!Week 2 Under the Sea with Wild and Wet Relays, Buried Treasure Games and a Beach Bonanza Party!Week 3 Little House on the Prairie with Lumberjack Lolapalooza, Prairie Dog Extravaganza and Cowboy/girl Games!Week 4 Frozen Tundra with Frozen Frenzie, Arctic Blast, and Polar Bear Party!Week 5 Bright Lights/Big City with Sidewalk Games, Big City Building Battle & Broadway Songdown!Week 6 Desert Oasis with a Desert Trek, Sand Castle Contest and Sunny Piñata Party Week 7 Tropical Paradise with a Luau, Tropical Smoothies and Hula Bash!Week 8 Space Odyssey with Maccabi Games that include Rocket Relays, Alien Costume Contest, and Planet Rock Show!

Camp Open House DatesMeet the Directors, tour the magnificent campgrounds, learn about all the great things the JCC camp offers!HKC Campgrounds, 1131 Manor Rd.Sundays: May 20, June 3, 12-2pm

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Start Camp early with this fun program which includes choices such as swim, sports, crafts and cooking!Fee: $20M/$30NMSunday, May 20, 1:30-4:30pm

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food and a reduction of her carb in-take. (along with more fresh pro-duce). She started taking group exclasses like spin and Body Pump andswitched to the arc trainer for hercardio. She also swam from time totime. Since she started her exercise pro-gram she has lost 60 lbs and count-ing! Her children have talked abouthow much more fun she is and howmuch more energy she has. Staciehas said “this place has saved mylife!” She has written a poem to ex-press just how she how she has feltthroughout her ongoing experience.Yasher Koach Stacie!

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THE FITNESS CENTER AT THE JCCIS WELCOMING TO ONE AND ALLAT FIRST I WAS A LITTLE HESITANT

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I STARTED GOING ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO OH…LUCKY ME!!!

THE FITNESS STAFF IS THE BESTTHEY ARE KIND, CARING AND SWEET

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING THEM EVERY NIGHTIT IS ALWAYS MY SPECIAL TREAT

THERE ARE SO MANY CLASSES TO CHOOSE FROMZUMBA, BODY PUMP, SPINNING & MORE THE INSTRUCTORS ARE TOP NOTCH

WHEN I’M DONE WITH ANY OF THESE CLASSES…I CAN’T SEEMTO GET UP OFF THE FLOOR ☺

THE EQUIPMENT, POOL AND CLASSES AT THE JCCTHERE IS DEFINITELY NO BETTER

AFTER WORKING OUT AND GETTING INTO SHAPE EVEN DURING THE WINTER I THINK I’LL WEAR A T-SHIRT

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THE STAFF IS CONSTANTLY WASHING TOWELSTHEY’RE FOLDED NEATLY AND HANDED OUT WITH EVERY SCAN

IT’S AMAZING HOW THEY KEEP UP DURING THE SUMMERTHERE’S ALWAYS A TOWEL FOR EVERY CHILD,

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THEY WILL PUSH YOU TO YOUR LIMITWHILE WORRYING ABOUT YOUR MIND, BODY, AND HEART

HEAVY BREATHING IS EXPECTED SWEAT IS DEFINITELY PART OF THE DEALAFTER BOXING, T.R.X AND SPINNING

I KNOW MY BODY IS GETTING IN SHAPE FOR REAL

MY AMAZING TRAINER AND THE FITNESS CENTERHAS CHANGED MY LIFE IN MANY WAYSWORKING OUT IS A BIG PART OF MY DAY

I WILL MAKE SURE THIS IS NOT JUST A PHASE

I LOOK FORWARD TO THE NIGHT TIMEBECAUSE I KNOW I’M GOING TO SEE

THE BEAUTIFUL STAFF AT THE FITNESS CENTER AFTER A SHORT TIME I FEEL THEY ARE MY EXTENDED FAMILY!

THE JCC PUTS A SMILE ON MY FACE AND LOVE IN MY HEART

I AM THANKFUL FOR ALL THE FRIENDS I HAVE MET HEREI RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO JOIN AND START ☺

REMEMBER YOUR HEALTH IS IMPORTANTDOESN’T MATTER YOUR AGE, HEIGHT, OR WEIGHT

THE JCC FITNESS STAFF AND PROGRAMARE AWESOME, CARING, AMAZING AND GREAT!!!

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Fundraising & DevelopmentAnita Bruckmeir, Development Director 718.475.5234 [email protected]

TributesWishing a Speedy Recovery to Dylan Rabinovich- Susan Sappin, David Sorkin, the Board and Staff of the JCC

In Memory of Stanley Goldberg, Beloved Uncle of Arlene & DavidSorkin- Ruth & Myron Lasser

In Honor of Marie Ellner, thinking of you and wishing you a speedyrecovery- Linda Brill

In Honor of Susan & Allan Perel on the Bar Mitzvah of their son,Evan- Susan Sappin, David Sorkin, the Board & Staff of the JCC

In Honor of Florence Werb on the Marriage of her Granddaughter, Dr. Dorian Schuman-Werb to Dr. Ben Jacobs- Susan Sappin, David Sorkin, the Board & Staff of the JCC

To honor or remember someone in this way, please contactChana Cilento, Development Associate at 718-475-5243 or [email protected].

Community News

Temple Israel will “Rock the House,” transforming erev Shabbatservices into an interactive musical experience. The idea for RockShabbat is to infuse a feeling of enthusiasm and spirit for Jewishworship by using rock-style music. Friday, May 18, 8pm

Blood DriveStaten Island Physician Practice, 2791 Richmond AvenueTuesday, May 8, 11am

Treasure Your IslandFree family fun. Community information, Fort tours, book signings,historical figures, student performances and more. Gateway NRA- Fort WadsworthSunday, May 20, 11:30am-4pm

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Avis FitnessMelissa Kraker, r 718.475.5274 [email protected]

Carol’s CornerCan adults over 50 start an exercise program even if they have been physically in-active? Today there is an increased amount of older adults wanting to or startingto exercise. For most healthy older adults with the approval from their physicians,exercise is a safe and effective way to maintain your health and improve your qual-ity of life. Here at the Avis we have highly experienced and knowledgeable trainersand instructors to help you on your way to becoming happier, healthy and feelinggreat both inside and out through our fitness programs. We offer specially designedage appropriate group classes and if you desire one on one session we also offerour highly motivated and certified trainers to help you to reach your fitness goalsand take you to a higher level of fitness.Here are some of the valuable benefits to your health that can be achieved throughexercise programs:• Improves cardio vascular system (heart healthy) • Improves blood pressure and cholesterol levels • Helps to improve or reverse osteoporosis • Helps to improve or reverse effects of diabetes • Improves reaction time • Improves balance (less of a chance of injury due to falls) • Positive behavioral changes (feeling happier and better about yourself) • Overall improvement of quality of life

Try some of our fun and motivated classes geared to active adults Monday 10:30am with Diane "Latin Style Mix" (aerobics) Tuesday 11:30am with Tiffany "Swinging Silver" (aerobics and strength training) Wednesday 12:45pm with Connie "Tai/Chi" Thursday 10:30am with Carol "Pep" (aerobics and strength) Friday 10am with Noel "Yoga"

Instructor Spotlight: Sophia Ling is a reg-istered yoga teachercertified through At-mananda in 2006 (avinyasa style). Shebrings her form ofPower Yoga using amat to de-stress andrealign your body.Teaching for over adecade to private andgroup classes (vary-ing from children toseniors), Sophia ap-proaches each classas if it were her first, with knowledge that all of us areunique individuals deserving special attention. An interme-diate class format tailored to participants welcomesnovices and allows advanced students to enjoy the basicposes and simple principles of Yoga. Take some time outfor yourself and join us at 6:30pm every Monday and leaveour egos behind. Namaste.

Memorial Day: The Avis/South Shore Fitness Center will be open onMemorial Day, May 28,8:30am-12:30pm.

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