Enrichment Programs
EARLY CHILDHOOD
CLAY AND MORE 3 - 5 years
Using real pottery clay plus other homemade clay, children will have the opportunity to explore and investigate basic techniques or continue to develop their previously learned skills using clay tools and everyday items.
Instructor: Ashley Stanton
Starts March 15
Monday, 1:15 - 2 pm $68/M, 8 weeks, 10-1001-3
WOODEN WONDERLAND 3 -5 years
Get ready to glue, hammer and paint as you create a one of a kind, wonderful work of art. We will design and build our own structures out of wood, foam core and other materials.
Instructor: Katherine McEvilly
Starts March 16
Tuesday, 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $60/M, 7 weeks, 10-1003-3
SUPER SPECIAL CONCOCTIONS 3 - 5 years
There are fantastic things waiting to happen using familiar items that can be found in your own home. We'll turn the classroom into a laboratory and explore the mysterious world of science. We'll make mixtures that will creep, bubble and stretch your imaginations!
Instructor: Ashely Stanton
Starts March 17
Wednesday, 1:15 - 2 pm, $68/M, 8 weeks 10-1007-3
KALEIDOSCOPE 3 - 5 years
Come and release your inner Picasso. Come explore and experiment with techniques used in creating works of art. Using various materials, you will enjoy creating something different each week and learn something new.
Instructor: Tia Houde
Starts March 18
Thursday, 1:15 - 2 pm, $68/M, 8 weeks, 10-1008-3
BEGINNING OF TIME 3 -5 years
Do you love dinosaurs? Let's investigate what the first creatures looked like and explore their environment. We'll learn how they ruled the world. We'll use art materials to represent what we are learning and create an accurate time line.
Instrunctor: Melanie Tetros
Starts March 19
Friday, 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $68/M, 8 weeks, 10-1009-3
WHAT'S COOKING? 3 - 5 year
K - 6
LEGO ROBOTICS grades 2 - 6
Using the specialized technology developed by Lego and used in thousands of schools and colleges throughout the United States, children will learn to use "Lego" programming language to create Lego cars taht drive themselves or develop more sophisticated machines with previously learned skills. Be part of the Lego Nation at the JCC. All abilities welcome.
Limit 8 children.
Starts March15
Monday, 4 - 5 pm $68/M, $78/NM, 8 weeks, 15-1501-3
SCRAPBOOKING grades K - 6
If you like to use your imagination then come to our first scrapbooking class for kids. This is a great opportunity to learn about scrapbooking. Use your creativity to learn how to use different materials, pictures, and other accessories to create a book of memories.
Starts March 16
Tuesday, 4 - 5 pm $60/M, $70/NM, 7 wks. 15-1506-3
BRAIN...IACS!! grades K - 6
Make concoctions that you may have never seen before! Through a hands-on approach, learn and discover why things happen. Make some really cool discoveries and recreate whacky experiments. You can mix, pour, and stir to create mysterious solutions
Starts March 17
Wednesday. 4:00 - 5:00 pm $602M, $70/NM, 7 weeks, 15-1503-3
CALLING ALL CHEFS grades K - 6
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Make mouth-watering delights as you mix, measure, and bake each week. Sample your special treats as your compile delicious recipes in a book. Surprise your family with your culinary skills and enjoy your recipes at home in your own cookbook.
Starts March 18
Thursday, 4 - 5 pm $68/M, $78/NM, 8 wks. 15-1505-3
ART FROM NATURE grades K - 6
We will use nature to create art projects. There are many great ideas outside the JCC. Come check out some of the projects we have come up with and bring some of your ideas. We'll explore nature and show off our creative side.
Starts March 19
Friday, 4 - 5 pm, $68/M, $78/NM, 8 weeks 15-1507-3
ADULT
ZENTANGLE Teen/Adult/Senior Adult
Can you hold a pen? Then you can Zentangle! Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. Zentangle is simple to understand and easy to enjoy, even if you are convinced that you are not an artist. At first glance, a Zentangle can seem intricate and complicated. But when you see how it is done, you realize how simple it is. Not to mention that it's fun and relaxing!
Instructors: Kathy Freeman (of Temple Emanual) and Donna Conroy LaBoeuf
Fee includes materials - special pen, pencil, paper & tiles)
Sunday, March 14, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, $18/M, $22/NM, 50-2003-1
BOOK CLUB Adult/Senior Adult
There's nothing better than getting together to discuss a good book! So, if you are looking to join a book club please call Nancy Greenberg, Cultural Arts Director, 508-756-7109 x 232, ngreenberg@worcesterjcc.org, for more information. Meetings take the JCC Conference Room.
JCC members only.
New Members Welcome!!
Upcoming meetings:
-Monday, March 8, Appointment in Samarra by John O'Hara and The Moon and Sixpence by Somerset Maugham
-Monday, April 12, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
-Monday, May 10, Netherland by Joseph O'Neill
-Monday, June 14, Brooklyn by Colm Toibin
Mon. 10:30 am - 12 noon, no fee, program year
POTTERY/SCULPTURE Adult/Sr. Adult
Work with CLAY as a means of personal expression. Handbuilding, wheel throwing and sculpture techniques along with decoration and glazing will be covered.
All levels welcome.
Instructor: Rosalie Olds - well known Worcester sculptor.
Starts March 16
Tues. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $127/M, $165/NM 14 wks. 50-2000-3
COMPUTER CLASS - ALL LEVELS WELCOME Adult/Sr. Adult
All levels welcome!! Start at the beginning or becoming more proficient! Learn on our brand new state-of-the-art equipment.
Class size limited, so sign up early.
Instructor: Solo Avram, Computer Maven
4 Thursdays...April 8, 15, 22 and 29
Thursday, 10 AM - Noon, $46/M, $50/SCM, $55/NM 4 weeks 50-2002-1
PLAY MAH JONGG Adult/Sr. Adult
Experienced players!!! Meet at the JCC and play!!!
Please register by calling Nancy Greenberg, x 232 or Sue Granoff, x 273.
Thurs. 11:00 am - 2 pm no fee program year
MAH JONGG CLASS Adult/Senior Adult
There has been an increased resurgence of interest in the game of Mah Jongg, which loosely translates as "clattering sparrows". Learn how to play the American version of this fascinating and fun Chinese game, from a "pro" - Nita Bindman...and before long you will know your cracks from your bams!!
4 weeks. Classes...April 8, 15, 22 and May 6
Thurs. 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM $32/M, $36/SCM, $41/NM 4 weeks 50-2001-1
VIDEO SERIES & BROWN BAG LUNCH Adult/Sr. Adult
Great World Religions
Teaching Company DVD: Great World Religions: Christianity
...Resuming, Thursday, September 24, 2009
Perhaps at no other time in history has it been more important to understand others' religions. This new video series will survey the history and nature of the world's five major faiths: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.
This course covers:
-Christianity's birth & expansion across the Mediterranean world.
-The development of its doctrine.
-Its transformation after Christianity became the imperial religion of Rome.
-Its many and deep connections to Western culture.
-Tensions within Christianity today.
All are welcome!
Thurs. 12:15, On-going
Each video stands alone - so if you miss one, no worries!
Bring your lunch, watch the video, & discuss!!
No fee, drop-in. Questions? Nancy Greenberg, x 232
DUPLICATE BRIDGE Adult/Sr. Adult
Our cards, your talent. ACBL bridge game with Irene Myers, Life Master, certified ACBL Director.
No registration necessary. Bring a brown bag lunch.
Fri. 10 am - 1:30 pm ongoing $3/M, $5/NM/per week
Supervised play 10 - 11 am sanctioned game 11 am - 1:30 pm
JOYFUL SINGERS Adult/Sr. Adult
Learn new songs and relearn oldies. The group entertains at nursing homes and at other functions over the year. Our director, Christine Bergquist, is a multi-talented musician who teaches and directs a choir. Questions? Contact Sue Granoff, x 273
New members are always welcome to join the group.
Joyful Singers now meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
March 18, April 15 and May 20.
3rd Thurs. of month 10 AM - 11:15 AM, no fee, ongoing
POKENO Senior Adults
Play for pennies. Enjoy your friends!!
Mon & Wed., 12:30 - 3:00 PM, no fee, ongoing
MAN TALK Senior Adult
Meet for a light breakfast, lively discussion, provocative speakers, and camaraderie! NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME. Nancy Greenberg, Staff Facilitator.
Tues. 9:00 - 10:00 am $2.00/per week, ongoing
ANNUAL PASSOVER MODEL SEDER Senior Adult
This year our Annual Model Seder will be led by Rabbi Matthew Berger of Temple Emanuel. A full course typical seder meal will be served, from soup (matzah ball, of course) to nuts...gefilte fish, chicken, potato kugel, and sponge cake! Whether you are a "seder maven" or have never attended a seder, you will enjoy this special abridged version...at Bet Shalom Apartments, 475 Chandler Street, Worcester. Please reserve by Thursday, March 18, 508-756-7109, Nancy x 232 or Sue x 273.
Tuesday, March 25th, 12 Noon, $8 fee (and well worth it!).
WOMEN'S DISCUSSION GROUP Senior Adult
One Wednesday per month. If you are looking for stimulating, mind enriching discussions, good company, interesting speakers, this is for you! All are welcome! The more the merrier!
Wed./month, 10 - 11 am, $1.00/per meeting, ongoing
LUNCH-OUT Senior Adult
A delicious Kosher meal is served every Tuesday & Thursday at Bet Shalom Apartments, 475 Chandler Street, Worc. All are welcome...you need not reside at Bet Shalom! The best kept secret in Worcester! Reserve by 10:00 AM on Monday for Tuesday lunch and 10:00 AM on Wednesday for Thursday lunch, by calling 508•756•7109, Sue x 273 or Nancy x 232.
Transportation available.
Tues. & Thurs., 12:00 noon $3 fee, ongoing
RED HAT SOCIETY Adult/Senior Adult
Become an official member of the JCC’s Chapter! The Red Hat Society takes its name from the poem “Warning” by Jenny Joseph in which the author threatens “to wear purple clothing and a red hat which doesn’t match,” when she gets older! The Red Hat Society’s mission is to empower women over the age of 50 to come together to enjoy friendship and frivolity!
Annual Chapter dues, $15. Program fees additional.
To add your name to the mailing list, call Nancy, x 232 or Sue, x 273.
JCC AUTHOR SERIES Adult/Senior Adult
Free & open to the public. Dessert reception follows lecture and book signing.
RSVP appreciated, by calling Nancy Greenberg, 508-759-7109 x 232. Tentative schedule...
March 11, 2010 (Thursday), 7:00 PM at the Worcester JCC.....The Man Who Flies with Birds by Carole G. Vogel
March 20, 2010 (Saturday), 7:30 PM at the Deli Diner & Lecture at Weintraub's, 126 Water Street, Worcester
March 21, 2010 (Sunday), 12 Noon at the Deli Diner & Lecture at Weintraub's, 126 Water Street, Worcester.....Save the Deli: In Search of Perfect Pastrami, Crusty Rye, and the Heart of Jewish Delicatessen by David Sax
JCC FREE SUNDAY FILM SERIES Adult/Senior Adult
Watch the JCC's monthly newsletter, "CenterNews", for further information on Sunday showings of Jewish films at the JCC.
JCC GALLERY All ages
The JCC Art Gallery is located in the lobby and main corridors of the JCC. Each program year features 5 exhibits by local artists. The gallery provides members and visitors with an extraordinary visual experience. Work that has been displayed includes, painting, collage, sculpture, and ceramics, and both black and white and color photography, and even an occasional JCC member show. Most art work is for sale and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Cultural Arts Department - so you can purchase art while supporting the Arts at the JCC!
For additional information about the gallery or to submit your portfolio for consideration by the Cultural Arts Committee, please call Nancy Greenberg, Cultural Arts Director, x 232.
Ron Rosenstock.....New Work......March/April
Larry Broder.....Color Photographs...........May/June
TRAVEL WITH THE JCC...Adult/Senior Adult
Did you know if you, friends, or family would like to travel to destinations other than those being offered by the JCC, please be sure to contact Nancy Greenberg at 508-756-7109 x 232. Through Collette Vacations, we are able to offer ANY TRIP, ANYWHERE, in the world, at a discount price, if you make the connection through the Worcester JCC. See the JCC monthly CenterNews for details of these upcoming trips:
-NORTHERN NATIONAL PARKS - June 18 - 25, 2010
-BEIJING CITY STAY - October 26 - November 3, 2010
-CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH - November 9 - 14, 2010
-CULTURAL TOURS OF MOROCCO - February 6 - 15, 2011
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Adult/Senior Adult
The Adult Department offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. If you have time to spare, we will match your talents to our needs! Volunteers are needed as phone friends, friendly visitors, nursing home visitors, drivers, foster grandparents, mailings, hostesses and hosts at congregate meals, nursery school aides and more. If you would like to be
involved call Sue, x 273.
PROVIDING SECURITY THROUGH BLANKETS Teen/Adult/Senior Adult
Your help is needed! If you are willing and able to provide one or more handmade blankets of washable material either knitted or crocheted, quilted, or hand-tied, please contact Sue, x 273. These new blankets will be given to seriously ill and traumatized children as a source of security. A true “Mitzvah”.
INFORMATION & REFERRALS Adult/Senior Adult
Sue Granoff, Director of Volunteer Services, is available to you for information and referrals to local resources, including housing, health and social issues. Call Sue, x 273.