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Bender Foundation makesgift to establish Sondra and Howard Bender Early Childhood Center2

Message from the CEO3

Health & Fitness/Pool Party4

Support5

Children & Families6

Camp, Youth, Tweens& Teens7

Arts & Culture8

Adults9

Summer Classes10

Tribute Contributions11

Upcoming Events 12

June 2015

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Cover photo: Sondra z”l and Howard Bender(story, page 2)

Photo courtesy Michael Bennett Kress Photography

jccgw.org/annualmeeting

jccgw.org/newJ

Renovation Kick-Off | June 2

A NEW J IS ON THE WAY!

Annual Meeting and

2 6125 Montrose Road • Rockville, MD 20852 • jccgw.org • 301.881.0100

ALL ARE WELCOMECENTER SCENE EDITORIAL STAFFTreva Bustow, Chief Marketing Officer | Mauricio Garcia, Production Artist/Design | Andrea Kronzek, Editor

Center Scene, the magazine of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, is issued monthly from September through June. The Center is a member of the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America, a beneficiary agency of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and receives support from the United Way and Combined Federal Campaigns.

For information on advertising in Center Scene, contact Treva Bustow at 301.348.3754 or [email protected].

Center Scene assumes no responsibility for the kashrut status of products advertised.

The JCCGW embraces and welcomes the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to seek meaning and fulfillment by participating in our rich programming inspired by our Jewish heritage. We open our doors to everyone, including people of all backgrounds, religions, abilities and sexual orientations, and interfaith couples and families.

Inclusion permeates our Center.Inclusion is belonging.

CENTER STORY

Bender Family Epitomizes Campaign Theme, “Here for Life”By Andrea Kronzek

As part of the Centennial Capital Campaign to build the JCC of tomorrow, we are making a major upgrade to the early childhood education center, including renovation of the preschool and transitional kindergarten classrooms and the Bender-Dosik Parenting Center. Our goal is to create a state-of-the-art early childhood facility that reflects and supports the excellent programming we offer. The Center is deeply grateful to the Bender Foundation for recently making a generous gift to establish the Sondra and Howard Bender Early Childhood Center.

In making the gift, Julie Bender Silver says that her family chose to establish the Sondra and Howard Bender Early Childhood Center to honor their parents and memorialize their mother, who died in 2012. “Recognizing that values are developed in the early years, our parents believed in the importance of early childhood education, supporting the community, and a living center which embodies Jewish values and culture. This early childhood center will help parents and their children to learn together, socialize,

connect and find support from professionals, other parents and community members.” The Bender family’s personal relationship to the Center dates back to the 1940s when, as a teen living in Washington D.C., Sondra would take a bus across town to get to the JCC (then located in Washington, D.C.) to meet other Jewish teens. That link has spanned four generations and continues today with Julie’s granddaughter taking swimming lessons at the Center. During these four generations, virtually every member of Julie’s immediate and extended family has been active at the Center in some capacity, including attending preschool and camp, working out in the health & fitness center, participating in the JCC Maccabi Games, and taking enrichment classes. But the Bender family’s involvement reaches beyond just participating in classes and activities at the Center. “From our earliest days, we learned from our parents what giving back to our community looked like, and this encouraged us to participate and support the JCCGW. It was important to them and became important to us as we grew older,” Julie reflects. In 1989, Julie co-founded, with Toni Goodman, the Bender-Dosik Parenting Center (named for Julie’s grandparents) with seed money and a matching grant provided by the Bender Foundation and approved by Sondra Bender, then president of the Bender Foundation. Together with the community matching the funds, this first of its kind parenting center was created. With a mission to provide young families with support and guidance to help assure the stability, growth and enrichment of future generations, the parenting center today remains a popular gathering place for expecting parents, new parents, young families, caretakers and grandparents, and is an important entry point to family life with Jewish values and culture at its core. The Bender family has also assured that we can welcome and include children of all abilities by establishing an endowment fund, the Stanley S. Bender Special Needs Inclusion Program at Camp

JCC. This fund helps provide vital ongoing support to enable children with special needs to have a fun-filled summer alongside their typically-developing peers in our nationally-recognized camp inclusion program. “It is so extraordinary to witness what the JCCGW does for children with special needs and their parents,” Julie states. The family’s commitment to the Center is evident not only through their financial contributions, but also through the sharing of their time and skills. Julie and her brother David each have served on the board for more than 20 years and are currently on the council of advisors. Julie’s sister Barbara has volunteered as a coach for the JCC Maccabi dance team and remains involved. Along with her husband David, Julie has chaired many events held to raise critically-needed funds for the Center and those we serve. “The Bender family has had an immeasurable impact on the Center and the community through their volunteer and philanthropic leadership,” says CEO Michael Feinstein. “Naming the early childhood center for Sondra and Howard will create a lasting legacy for generations of young families and children yet to come.”

Through their past support of the JCCGW and by making this generous gift to establish the Sondra and Howard Bender Early Childhood Center, the Bender family helps to ensure that the JCCGW is Here for Life for future generations, as it has been for their family for more than 70 years.

“We hope to pass on to others our love of the JCCGW and the importance of supporting it and actively participating,” Julie states. “It truly is the Center of our community!” If you are interested in learning more about supporting the Centennial Capital Campaign and helping us to build the JCC of tomorrow, please contact Adam Tennen at 301.348.3815or [email protected], or visit www.jccgw.org/newJ.

Julie Bender Silver and David Silver (standing) with Julie’s parents, Howard and Sondraz”l Bender, at the JCCGW Gala in 2011, at which Julie and David received the Benjamin Ourisman Memorial Award for Civic Achievement. Sondra and Howard received the same award in 1995.

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COUNCIL OF ADVISORSDaniel H. AbramowitzDavid S. BenderStuart BindemanDean EisenBernard ForseterGreg FriedmanThe Honorable Douglas F. GanslerToni GoodmanEric KassoffMichael KayMark Lerner

PAST PRESIDENTSMorris Cafritz z”l

Marcella E. CohenScott M. Cohen The Honorable Stuart E. EizenstatBarry P. FormanRosalie B. Gerber z”l

Michael S. GildenhornCol. Julius Goldstein z”l

Simon Hirshman z”l

Lesley IsraelRosalyn Levy JonasEdward H. KaplanJoel S. Kaufman z”l

Harry King z”l

Fred Kogod z”l

Robert P. KogodSamuel Lehrman

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Michael Feinstein, Chief Executive OfficerTreva Bustow, Chief Marketing OfficerRuth E. Carski, Chief Financial Officer

Tracey E. Dorfmann, Chief Program OfficerAmy I. Gantz, Chief Operating Officer

Adam Tennen, Chief Development Officer

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUSRobert H. Weiner

Jeffrey Linowes Lawrence MannAlan MeltzerRobert PhillipsPamela Nadell, PhDHoward RossJulie SilverKathy SklarMarc SolomonRobin TaubMichael E. WinerSusan Zuckerman

Harry M. Linowes Steven D. LustigPhilip N. MargoliusCol. Benjamin Ourisman z”l

Sydney M. PolakoffRichard B. Reff, M.D.Leo Schlossberg z”l

Burnett Siman z”l

Beth C. SloanCharles E. Smith z”l

Andrew M. SternJohn D. VerStandigBernard M. WeiszBernard S. White z”l

Morton H. Wilner z”l

Donald E. Wolpe

z”l of blessed memory

OFFICERS Bradley C. Stillman, President

Felicia K. Gottdenker, President-ElectBrian Pearlstein, Vice President for

Administration/TreasurerHeidi Hookman Brodsky,

Vice President for DevelopmentMindy Berger, Vice President for

Member & Guest ServicesArthur Polott, Vice President for Programming

Neil Gurvitch, Vice President & General CounselMatthew Weinberg, Secretary

Andrew Chod, Assistant SecretaryDarryl Shrock, Assistant TreasurerMonique Buckles, Ombudsperson

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEERobert G. Epstein

Gilly ArieBrent Berger, MDRobert I. BlackNathan BortnickAndrew BridgeBrian GainesToby GottesmanHolli Beckerman JaffeRandi K. MeyrowitzCandace OurismanAdam Polsky

Helen RubinTracy Bloom SchwartzReed SexterAndrew P. ShulmanDale SingerMaurice VerStandigDavid WaghelsteinThe Honorable Jeff

WaldstreicherSharon Zissman

Beginning June 15, members and guests will need to use the side entrance to Health & Fitness (near the outdoor pool). Keep updated on the renovation at jccgw.org/newJ.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTScott M. Cohen

LEADERSHIP

I have received so much positive feedback about the Centennial Capital Campaign and renovation plans that I announced publicly in this column last month. Many members of the Center, program participants and others in the community have expressed genuine excitement about our plans to improve our facility, support program development and enhance our financial sustainability. The renovation, scheduled in three phases from this June through the end of next summer, has the potential to positively impact both the JCCGW and the community as we create a state-of-the-art center for Jewish life.

I have also heard both surprise and congratulations that we have already raised $10 million of our $12 million Centennial Capital Campaign goal, as the announcement seemed by many to have come out of nowhere. The truth is that our board of directors, campaign leadership and building task force have been hard at work for almost three years. While our campaign leadership, led by Scott and Jodi Cohen as general campaign chairs, developed a plan to raise the needed funds, our building task force, led by Andrew Chod as chairman, worked with our general contractor and architects to develop a master plan for our facility. Well over 100 lay leaders plus staff members devoted countless hours to reach the point when we could announce the campaign.

In my role as CEO, I have had a special vantage point, being involved in both the fundraising and renovation planning throughout this process. When I think back to early meetings, I clearly remember feeling nervous about my lack of experience in both fundraising for a capital campaign and in planning for a major facility renovation. But those first meetings were both meaningful and instructive as one donor after another shared how much the J meant to them and their families. Time and again I heard about how they benefited from our facilities and programs and the impact that they wanted to have by giving back. As we gained momentum, I learned three critical lessons.

First, we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. I did not have to reinvent the wheel. I spoke with the leaders of our 1999-2002 capital campaign and renovation teams to learn what worked and what they wish they had done differently. It was gratifying to see how their commitment to the Center remained even if they were no longer in active leadership roles. They became my mentors and agreed to share their experience with our current leadership, as well as help wherever they could.

Second, the lay-professional model of governing a nonprofit has “partnership” at its foundation. Through our committee structure, I have some of the best partners any executive director could hope for and I learned how to rely on them in new ways. A project of this magnitude requires a range of skill sets and experience beyond what we have on staff or can afford to pay for. I know that, at times, our board, campaign and building chairs feel as

though they have a second full-time job. Their steadfast commitment to the Center and its future, along with the support of all of our board and committee members, has directly led to the success we have so far achieved.

Third, from what I have seen, fundraising is not about “the ask.” I have noticed that when I meet with prospective donors, a conversation from the heart about what is important to them makes for the most meaningful moments. Those conversations have taken place in my office, over a cup

of coffee and even while in a towel in the men’s locker room (really). Without fail, the donor ends up feeling better about making the gift than I could ever feel in receiving it (and I do feel very good and appreciative). And this has been the case for donors at all levels. When we ask for support, we are giving someone the opportunity to fulfill a mitzvah. After all, what could feel better than knowing that you are going to have an impact on our community today and on future generations?

The renderings of our renovation plans that are in the lobby have brought our plans to life, and generated both interest and excitement about the future of the Center. Construction will begin in the next few weeks and that will make the project even more real. But we cannot rest on what we have accomplished so far. Our public announcement is only a new beginning. We have received a vote of confidence from almost 100 community leaders who have accounted for the $10 million raised so far. We still need to raise at least $2 million from many more members of our community. Ideally, we would like to exceed our fundraising goal so that we can accomplish more of our plans for our building and programming, and put the Center on a more financially sustainable path. Throughout the summer I will be working hand-in-hand with our lay leaders and staff toward this goal. It will take today’s community to build tomorrow’s JCC, and everyone can participate.

It Takes a Community Message from Michael

Michael Feinstein, CEO

Photo by Shmulik Almany

MAIN ENTRANCE UPDATE


**Food will be served from 6:15-7 p.m. while supplies last. Dietary laws observed.

Member AppreciationPool PartyDJ, music, games, food** and fun in honor of our wonderful members!

Wednesday, June 17* | 5-8 p.m.

For more information, call 301.348.3800.

*Rain date: Thursday, June 18

HEALTH & FITNESS

Rachmanus Rules at Mid-Atlantic Junior Games

The Kaiserman JCC in Philadelphia, PA was host to the 2015 Mid-Atlantic Junior Games on Sunday, May 3. Geared for athletes 10-12 years old, the Mid-Atlantic Junior Games are modeled after the JCC Maccabi Games®. More than 700 athletes from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey participate in this Jewish sports experience each spring.

The Team Greater Washington delegation of 74 athletes played with heart and passion, keeping the concepts

Help raise funds for and awareness of Parkinson’s disease, while celebrating the importance of movement for us all. For details or to register, please visit www.movingdaydc.org.

For information about the Parkinson’s wellness program at the JCCGW, please contact Michelle Reedy at 301.348.3710.

of good sportsmanship and rachmanus (compassion) at the forefront throughout the day.

We thank our volunteer coaches for their dedication to their teams over the past few months: Lauren Brodsky, Lenny Cheatham, Rami Kandel, Greg Karel, Mike Karel, Carol Levinson, Lisa and Brad Rosenthal, Michael Strickland, Josh VerStandig and Billy Woodward.

For results and more photos, please visit jccgw.org/jrgames.

Moving Day: A Walk for Parkinson’sSunday, June 7 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Washington Monument Grounds

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On May 27, Michael and Cathy Gildenhorn were honored with the Benjamin Ourisman Memorial Award for Civic Achievement in recognition of their outstanding contributions to our community. At this event, we raised critical dollars for scholarships at the JCCGW so we can make a difference for individuals and families who want to participate in Jewish life.

Our work, however, is not finished. If you were unable to attend or support the event, please consider making a contribution to the JCCGW’s Scholarship Fund.

The Center is honored to have received the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes (JFGH) Community Partner Award. It was presented at the 7th Annual JFGH Awards Luncheon on April 23 at Washington Hebrew Congregation.

The award is given annually to an outstanding not-for-profit agency whose support of JFGH clients through funding and/or services has helped maintain quality of life and independence for their clients and a sustainable future for JFGH.

The JCCGW was selected for the award in recognition of the Center’s decades of active engagement with JFGH residents and program participants.

In the past five years, the JCCGW has provided over $600,000 in scholarships to individuals and families for preschool, camp, after-school programs, JCC Maccabi Games and fitness memberships. Here are some highlights from the past year:

• 20% of preschool families benefited from the Step-by-Step scholarship program, receiving tuition assistance so they could send their children to explore Jewish life through our play-based curriculum.

• 30 camp families received scholarships through the Keep-a-Kid in Camp

scholarship program so their children could have a fun, fulfilling and meaningful summer experience at Camp JCC.

• $80,000 in financial assistance for membership was provided to struggling seniors, recent immigrants, and residents of group homes so they could be part of our community.

As you might guess, the requests we receive for financial assistance far exceed our available resources. However, YOU can make a difference today for an individual or family in need. Through your support of the JCCGW’s Scholarship Fund, we can continue to be true to our mission as a place that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone.

Three Easy Ways to Give:Online: www.jccgw.org/donate (select “Scholarship Fund”)Phone: Call Katya Pidgurskaya at 301.348.3855Mail: Send a check made payable to JCCGW to 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852

You Can Make a Difference Today

JCCGW Recognized for Partnership

SUPPORT

Photo by Samantha Karni Photo by Michelle Katzenstein Photo by Polina Fridman

Steven Rakitt, chief executive officer of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington; Jeremy Wittes, JFGH; Holly Snider Kopit and Lauren Snider Sachs, event chairs; Michael Feinstein, JCCGW chief executive officer; and Brad Stillman, JCCGW president


CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Off to Great PlacesMazel tov to the students who are graduating from our preschool this month. We wish you all the best as you embark on your exciting new educational journey!

The end of the school year is approaching, but preschool activities are still going strong. Below are photos from two recent events: Grandparents and Special Friends Day, and Truck Day.

Marilyn Pugach and her granddaughter Charlotte enjoyed spending a special morning together.

In the midst of all the activity during Grandparents and Special Friends Day, Adam Rawson and his daughter Alix shared a sweet moment.

These students were fired up about what this firefighter had to say.

This mail truck was clearly making some very special deliveries.Nothing like hanging out on a flatbed.

Preschool in Action

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CAMP, YOUTH, TWEENS & TEENS

SCHOOL REGISTER NOWfor after-school programs

for the 2015-16 school year.

NEW Before-school care is now also available!

jccgw.org/afterschool

Arts Alive Center for Jewish Enrichment Through the Arts is a Jewish learning and engagement program that merges experiential Jewish education with an arts-inspired curriculum. Jewish holidays, Shabbat, values, Hebrew, history, Israel, culture and Torah are explored through music, cooking, drama, dance, storytelling, literature and more. For more information, please contact Lisa Arber at 301.348.3757 or [email protected].

Registration for fall classes and programs opens

August 2 for membersAugust 16 for general public

Visit jccgw.org, or watch for the program guide to arrive in your

mailbox in early August.

All required forms are now due! Log on to CampMinder and click on the Forms and Documents tab.

DATES TO REMEMBER Sunday, June 7 | 10-11 a.m.Parent-only tour of CESJDS

Wednesday, June 10 | 7-9 p.m.Parent Orientation at JCCGW (parents only)

Sunday, June 21 | 3-5 p.m.Family Open House at CESJDS (families)

For more information, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

Sunday Morning Jewish Learning Program for Grade K-3

Jewish Enrichment through the ArtsArts Alive

Registration required by June 26 for 2015-16!

REGISTRATION FORFALL CLASSES

jccgw.org/artsalive


ARTS & CULTURE

This annual concert highlights our dance students performing a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, lyrical and tap. The art department faculty and students will present a pre-show art exhibit from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.

Tickets for the dance performance, which are $12 for members and $15 for the general public, can be purchased online at jccgw.org. For more information, please contact Debbie Clark at 301.348.3777 or [email protected].

DANCE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS

On with the Dance Sunday, June 7 | 3:30 p.m.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency which believes that a great nation deserves great art. The JCCGW is also supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, the County Executive’s Ball for the Arts, and private sources.

YING QUARTET & ZUILL BAILEYString Quartet + Cello

October 11, 2015

VLADIMIR FELTSMANPiano

November 1, 2015

TRIO SOLISTI & RICHARD O’NEILLPiano Trio + Viola

December 6, 2015

JENNIFER KOH & SHAI WOSNERViolin + Piano

March 13, 2016

ORLI SHAHAMPiano

April 10, 2016

CLAREMONT TRIOPiano Trio

May 1, 2016

music to your earsGuitar • Piano • Violin • Flute Percussion • Voice • ClarinetSaxophone

Contact Janet Getz at 301.348.3779 or [email protected].

MUSIC LESSONS

Check out the Fall Guide this August for an expanded schedule of dance classes that start in September!

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ADULTS

Learn all you need to know about cataracts and how they impact one’s vision. This event will include exhibits on vision support resources and technology. The Brady Lecture will feature keynote speakers Dr. Rachel Bishop, National Eye Institute/NIH Cataract Consulting Service, and Dr. Steven Pappas, Jr., M.D., ophthalmologist/retina specialist.

This free event is co-sponsored by Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Metropolitan Washington Ear, Senior Beacon, and Prevention of Blindness Society.

Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Debbie Sokobin at 301.348.3760 or [email protected]. A light lunch will be served. (Transportation is available; contact Debbie to make arrangements.)

Hundreds of Montgomery County senior adults packed the Leisure World clubhouse on May 7 to attend “To Life,” the 6th annual Health & Wellness Expo presented by JCCGW’s Coming of Age in Maryland and Jewish Residents of Leisure World. The event featured health screenings, more than 50 exhibitors, live music, demonstrations, interactive workshops and a keynote speech by Susan Stamberg of NPR. A grand finale show with comedian Joel Chasnoff left the audience laughing, which is the best medicine of all!

Artists proudly displayed their amazing works at the May 10 opening reception of the exhibit, “A Lifetime of Perspective: Art by Older Adults.” This annual show features the work of amateur artists age 65 to 100. Chaired by Karen Kaplan, it was created by Deena and Jerome Kaplan and their family in memory of Deena’s parents, Eve and David Berliant. The exhibit is underwritten by the Kaplan family, the JCCGW’s Deena and Jerome A. Kaplan Fund for Senior Adult Programming, and the Berliant/Kaplan Fund of the United Jewish Endowment Fund of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.

Rachel J. Bishop, M.D.

Stephen S. Pappas, Jr., M.D.

Blood pressure testing was just one of the dozens of health screenings offered at the expo.

NIH Update: Vision Matters and More Tuesday, June 23 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | FREEat Shady Grove Adventist Hospital (Birch & Sycamore Rooms)9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville

A Robust Showing at the Health & Wellness Expo

Young at Art


SUMMER CLASSES

Registration is open! For descriptions and to register, please visit jccgw.org.

CLASS CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE mem/gen. public

AQUATICS Caroline Cardullo • 301.348.3890 or [email protected]

Swim Lessons Waterbabies 14243 6-18 mos Su Jun 21-Aug 2 9-9:30 am $72| $86

Swim Lessons Watertots 14261 18 mos-3 yrs Su Jun 21-Aug 2 9:30-10 am $72 | $86

Swim Lessons Level 1 14257 3-5 yrs Su Jun 21-Aug 2 10-10:30 am $72 | $86

Swim Lessons Level 1 14255 3-5 yrs Tu Jun 23-Aug 4 4:15-4:45 pm $84 | $101

Swim Lessons Level 1 14263 3-5 yrs W Jun 24-Aug 5 4:15-4:45 pm $84 | $101

Swim Lessons Level 2 14259 4-6 yrs Su Jun 21-Aug 2 10:30-11 am $72 | $86

Swim Lessons Level 2 14260 4-6 yrs Tu Jun 23-Aug 4 5-5:30 pm $84 | $101

Swim Lessons Level 2 14296 4-6 yrs W Jun 24-Aug 5 5-5:30 pm $84 | $101

Swim Lessons Level 3 14241 4-7 yrs Su Jun 21-Aug 2 11-11:30 am $72 | $86

Swim Lessons Level 4 14242 6-14 yrs Su Jun 21-Aug 2 11:30 am-12 pm $72| $86

Pre-Team Swim Club 14249 6-14 yrs M & Th Jun 22-Aug 6 4:15-5:15 pm $124 | $151

Early Morning Masters Swim Club 14246 18+ yrs Tu & Th Jun 23-Aug 6 6:30-7:30 am $80 members only

Mid-Day Masters Swim Club 14258 18+ yrs M & W & F Jun 15-Sep 4 12-1 pm $207 members only

Mid-Day Master Swim Punch Pass - 10 Visits 14262 18+ yrs M & W & F Jun 15-Sep 4 12-1 pm $75 members only

FITNESS Megan Riggs • 301.348.3710 or [email protected]

Tai Chi 14253 12+ yrs M Jun 1-Aug 3 11:30 am-12:30 pm $99 | $149

Women on Weights 14297 16+ yrs M & F Jun 19-Aug 7 9:30-10:30 am $100 | $150

HEBREW Rivka Degani • 301.348.3810 or [email protected]

Intermediate Hebrew 14277 14+ yrs M Jun 29-Jul 27 7-9:30 pm $150

Intensive Beginning Hebrew 14278 14+ yrs Tu & Th Jun 16-Jul 30 7-9:30 pm $375

Advanced Hebrew 14279 14+ yrs W Jul 1-29 7-9:30 pm $150

Beginning Hebrew+ 14280 14+ yrs W Jul 1-29 7-9:30 pm $150

SPORTS Susan Fischer • 301.348.3892 or [email protected]

Kid Tiger Karate 14266 5-8 yrs W Jun 24-Aug 5 4-4:45 pm $135 | $156

Beginner/Intemediate Karate 14268 7-18 yrs W Jun 24-Aug 5 4:45-5:30 pm $135 | $156

Lil Dragons Karate 14270 3-5 yrs W Jun 24-Aug 5 3:15-3:55 pm $135 | $156

Advanced/Black Belt Karate 14271 7+ yrs W Jun 24-Aug 5 5:30-6:15 pm $135 | $156

Multi-Sports Class 14307 5-12 yrs W Jun 24-Jul 29 4:15-5 pm $60 | $72

Multi-Sports Class 14308 5-12 yrs Th Jun 25-Jul 30 4:15-5 pm $60 | $72

Parent and Tot Gym and Swim Class 14309parent with child 12-24

mosW Jun 10-Jul 29 10-11:15 am $168 | $208

ESOL Stacy Katz Olivera • 301.348.3889 or [email protected]

ESOL 14282 60+ Tu & Th Jun 23-Jul 28 10-11:30 am $15 | $20

BENDER-DOSIK PARENTING CENTER Lauren Dworkin • 301.348.3837 or [email protected] information about Shabbat Shalom Playgroup, please contact Lauren Dworkin.For information about the Parents and Tot Gym and Swim Class, please see the listing under “Sports” above.

MUSIC Private music lessons are offered year-round for students 5 years and older. Contact Janet Getz at 301.348.3779 or [email protected].

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TRIBUTE CONTRIBUTIONS

Thank You for Your SupportTribute gifts to the JCCGW are a meaningful way to celebrate a wedding, birthday, anniversary, birth or other significant milestone; honor the memory of a loved one; send wishes for a speedy recovery; or just to let someone know you are thinking of them.

With a minimum donation of $18, your friends and loved ones receive a personalized card informing them of your gift, and the tribute will be listed in Center Scene. For more information or to make a contribution, please visit jccgw.org/tribute or contact Katya at 301.348.3855 or [email protected].

This following list reflects gifts received from April 17 through May 15.

CAMPR. Andrew Helgeson “Heart of Gold” Memorial Endowment Fund for Camp JCC Counselor Awardsin memory of our son, Andrew

by Rita and Richard Helgesonin honor of Jennifer Helgeson

by Rita and Richard Helgesonin honor of Rita Helgeson

by Jennifer and Richard Helgesonin honor of Richard Helgeson

by Jennifer and Rita Helgesonin remembrance of the yahrzeit on August 9th of Bernard Samuel Feinstein, maternal grandfather of Andrew

by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgesonin remembrance of the yahrzeit on July 3rd of Rose Feinstein Brown, maternal great aunt of Andrew

by Rita and Richard Helgesonin honor of Dr. Robert and Mrs. Adrienne Camps and family

by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson get well wishes to Kathleen Collins

by Rita and Richard Helgesonmazel tov to Ruth Book on the birth of her granddaughter Alexandra, proud parents Victoria and Richard Lupia

by Rita and Richard Helgesonget well wishes to Dr. Victoria Vetter

by Rita and Richard Helgesonin memory of Andrew Helgeson

by Andrea Kronzekin honor of Andrea Kronzek

by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgesonmazel tov to Fara Gold and her family

by Rita, Richard and Jennifer Helgeson

CULTURAL ARTSCultural Arts Department in memory of Herbert Schwartz

by Cheryl and Michael Berman

Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum Music Endowment Fundin memory of Marcia Rothschild

by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaumin memory of Leora Goldberg

by Vera and Ralph Deckelbaum

EARLY CHILDHOOD Larry Osterman Nursery School Scholarship Fundin memory of Larry Osterman

by Nancy and Richard Alpher

Abraham and Anna L. Shulman Child Day Care Fund in honor of May Savage

by Cynthia Savage GENERAL SUPPORTAnnual Fund in memory of Roz Houseknecht’s brother

by Marsha and Leonard Raskin in memory of Paula Portnoy

by Ruth and Eph Levin in memory of Martin Robert Grunley

by Tracy and Alan Schwartzin memory of Tracey Dorfmann’s mother

by Randi and Marty Meyrowitzin memory of Michael Feinstein’s mother and stepfather

by Randi and Marty Meyrowitzin memory of Mel Schreiber

by Randi and Marty Meyrowitzin memory of Sylvia Minkoff

by Randi and Marty Meyrowitzin memory of Richard Conn

by Suzanne and Michael Feinstein; Irene and Edward Kaplanin honor of Susan Freed, Lisa Gunty, Robin Feldman, Syma Mendelsohn, Patty Steele, Jill Lesser, Heidi Brodsky, Jill Granader, Susan Wegner, Laurie Mackey, Jessika Wellisch and Debbie Dockser

by Lisie Gottdenker in honor of Amy Tomchin’s son’s birth

by Ruth Carski in honor of Rabbi Elyssa Auster’s son’s birth

by Ruth Carski in honor of Sam Shulimson’s graduation from Indiana University

by Debbie and Jonathan Sokobin in honor of Henry Weingartner’s bar mitzvah

by Debbie Sokobinin honor of Stefan F. Tucker, Esq. being the 2015 Distinguished Service Award recipient of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation

by Susan and Jerry Grossman

Imagine: A Night Supporting Scholarships at the Jin honor of Cathy and Michael Gildenhorn

by Tamara and Harry Handelsman; Rhea Schwartz and Paul Wolff; Rita Segerman

Scholarship Fundin memory of Joanne Olinsky’s mother

by Bernice Kosan in memory of Bernard Segerman

by Bernice Kosan in memory of Barbara Faigen’s mother

by Bernice Kosan in honor of Rhoda Klar’s great-grandchild’s birth

by Bernice Kosanin honor of Zach Russell’s bar mitzvah

by Bernice Kosan

JEWISH FAMILY LIVING & LEARNING Marcella and Neil Cohen Interfaith Endowment Fund in memory of Marcy Cohen’s father

by Janyse and Bernie Weisz

SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMSMarjorie and Martin Schwartzberg Fund for Senior Adult Programsin memory of Betty Egber

by Marjorie and Marty Schwartzbergin memory of Dr. Ronald Rosenberg’s mother

by Marjorie and Marty Schwartzberg

SPECIAL NEEDSAlma and Joseph B. Gildenhorn Endowment for Children with Special Needsin honor of Stephen Salny’s special birthday

by Alma and Joe Gildenhorn

David Lev Kandel Memorial Endowment Fundin memory of Bill Merriam

by Melanie and Rami Kandel and familyin honor of Rami Kandel

by Amy, Scott and Henry Gordon; Bennett Greenspun and family; Julie, Philip and Eli Kroskin; Rachel and Dan Schreiber

Special Needs and Inclusion Programin memory of Richard Conn

by Jodi and Scott Cohen

VOLUNTEER SERVICESJacob Siegel and Sarah Siegel Sacks Memorial Fund for Volunteer Servicesin memory of Howard Roseman

by Gloria Derkay

Donate your vehicle and support three agencies.

240.283.6000www.car-j.org

• jewish Foundation for group Homes

• jewish community center of greater washington

• jewish council for the aging

Contact Adam Tennenat 301.348.3815 or

[email protected]


UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE JCCGW

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 p.m. JCCGW Annual Meeting.

301.348.3714

FRIDAY, JUNE 512 p.m. New Friends, a social

group for individuals age 60+. 301.348.3760

SUNDAY, JUNE 79 a.m.-1 p.m. Moving Day: A

Walk for Parkinson’s (page 4)10-11 a.m. Camp JCC parents-

only tour at CESJDS (page 7)10 a.m.-12 p.m. Books &

Fellowship for Jewish singles age 45+. 301.348.3778

3:30 p.m. Dance School concert: “On with the Dance” (page 8)

MONDAY, JUNE 811 a.m. Hurwitz Internal

Light Low Vision Support Group meets at Ring House. 301.348.3760

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 101:30-3:30 p.m. Coming of Age

movie matinee at Leisure World Clubhouse II: “A Touch of Spice.” 301.348.3832

7-9 p.m. Camp JCC parent orientation at JCCGW (page 7)

THURSDAY, JUNE 111-2:30 p.m. JCCGW/Hadassah

Book Club: “The People of Forever Are Not Afraid” by Shani Boianjiu. 301.348.3778

FRIDAY, JUNE 1212-3:30 p.m. School Out Day

for CESJDS. 301.348.3767

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 175-8 p.m. Member Appreciation

Pool Party (page 4)6 p.m. JCRC Annual Gala at

Beth Shalom Congregation and Talmud Torah

SUNDAY, JUNE 213-5 p.m. Camp JCC family open

house at CESJDS (page 7)

TUESDAY, JUNE 2310 a.m.-2 p.m. Vision seminar

at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital: “NIH Update: Vision Matters and More” (page 9)

1:30-3:30 p.m. Coming of Age movie matinee, “Flory’s Flame,” at Leisure World Clubhouse II, and live concert with Flory Jagoda and Susan Gaeta. 301.348.3832

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2412:30-3 p.m. Coming of Age

Food & Fun at Brio Tuscan Grille. 301.348.3832

THURSDAY, JUNE 251:30-3:30 p.m. Howard Lessoff

History Club meets at the JCCGW. 301.348.3760

7:30 p.m. Mix & Mingle singles group for age 50+. A friendly atmosphere to meet others, share experiences, and discuss topics vital to our lives and times. Meets the 4th Thursday of each month. $3. 301.348.3808

TUESDAY, JUNE 2910:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Coming

of Age Day @ the Ring with entertainment by Seth Kibel, Lena Seikely and Sean Lane. 301.348.3832

HEALTH & FITNESS HOURSMon.-Thur. 5:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.Fri. 5:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.Sat. 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Sun. 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

The building closes ½ hour after the H&F Department closes.

SELMA SWEETBAUM SENIOR SATELLITE PROGRAM301.348.3760MondaysTemple Solel in BowieRing House in Rockville

1st & 3rd Wednesday Of Each MonthYoung Israel Shomrei Emunah

Congregation in Silver Spring

2nd & 4th Wednesday of Each MonthHar Tzeon Congregation in Wheaton

ThursdaysHar Tzeon Congregation in WheatonRing House in Rockville

SUNDAYS9 a.m.-12 p.m. Elie Ronen Scott Family Gym

MONDAYS11 a.m. Women’s Connections 7:15 p.m. Duplicate Bridge

TUESDAYS1 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group2:30 p.m. Chess

WEDNESDAYS10-10:30 a.m. Storytime Singalong. Age 5 and under with parent/caregiver2 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group

THURDAYS10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Senior Adult Chorus at Ring House10:45 a.m. Seniors Organized for Change at Ring House1 p.m. Scrabble3 p.m. Drop-in Discussion in Hebrew

FRIDAYS10-11 a.m. Shabbat Shalom Age 6 mos.-3 yrs.10 a.m.-12 p.m. Chess

WEEKLY ONGOING PROGRAMS

Lap Swim Open SwimMonday – Friday 6- 9 a.m. 1-8 p.m.Saturday & Sunday 7- 9 a.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

OUTDOOR POOL HOURS

June 2015 Center Scene

Documents

Transcript of June 2015 Center Scene