B'Sghetti Bash 2012 - Tucson Jewish Community Center

Tucson Jewish Community Center 

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Volume 18 • Number 5 NOVember 2012 • Cheshvan/Kislev 5773 

B’Sghetti Bash 2012 

Mark Your Calendars for 

the 29 th Annual B’sghetti Bash! 

Sunday, December 9 • 3:30-6:30 p.m. 

Join us for the biggest event of the year – B’Sghetti Bash 2012. Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner 

prepared by Early Childhood Education parents while the kids enjoy jumping castles, face 

painting, a petting zoo, and entertainment from our favorite clown, 2-EEE. 

Fabulous Silent Auction 

Extravagant Gift Baskets 

Grand Prize Raffle* 

All proceeds go directly to the ECE program. 

Stop by the ECE office to purchase your dinner 

and raffle tickets. 

Adults: $10 advance/$12 at the door 

Ages 3-10: $6 advance/$7 at the door 

Ages 2 & under: Free 

*Raffle includes an exciting vacation at Walt Disney 

World. Drawing will take place at the “Bash”. 

Winner need not be present to win. 

Save the Date 

Lighting the 

J’s Way 

Saturday, March 16, 2013 

A special evening honoring 

Kenneth D. Light’s 27 years of service 

You may have heard, Ken Light, CEO/President 

of the Tucson JCC, is retiring in the spring of 

2013. Over the past three decades, Ken has been 

the guiding force behind the JCC, from shared 

offices and satellite locations, to today’s state-ofthe-art 

facility. 

We will celebrate Ken’s Tucson legacy 

with a gala party, Lighting the J’s Way, on 

Saturday, March 16, 2013 and would like you to 

join us. The event’s co-chairs are Lex Sears, Phil 

Pepper and Jill Rosenzweig. 

Proceeds from this event will create the Kenneth 

D. Light Endowment Fund and benefit 

the operations of the J. Please consider an event 

sponsorship or a special program tribute. 

For more information, contact Tana Jones, at 

299-3000 or tjones@tucsonjcc.org. 

photo: Dr. Larry Haas 

Inside this Issue 

New Members.................................... Page 2 

Special Needs Services...................... Page 2 

Program Guide.............................Pages 3-6 

Catering & Rentals............................ Page 6 

JCC Staff News.................................. Page 6 

Tributes.............................................. Page 7 

Winter Camp..................................... Page 8 

New Members Save Up to $216 * 

• $25 Reduced Annual Enrollment Fee 

• Free month with 12-month membership 

• Current members- refer a friend and 

receive a free month when they join 

*Restrictions apply. See the Membership Office for details. 

The Tucson Jewish Community Center is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, and a member of the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America. 

Center View is published five times annually by the Tucson Jewish Community Center.

Superior 

Care 

“Hospice care is the epitome of compassionate care. The 

expertise and support of hospice staff and volunteers at 

end of life is unsurpassed.” 

...because every day counts. 

– Carol Clark, Director of Volunteers 

Casa de la Luz Hospice has been Tucson’s hospice of choice for 

more than a decade, providing superior care to patients and their 

loved ones. Our highly skilled staff offers education, compassion, 

and comfort to patients and loved ones during the final phase of 

life. Contact us for more information. 

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Hospice services paid for by Medicare. 

Welcome! Shalom! 

The JCC is pleased to welcome 

the following new members: 

AJ Albritton, Michael Ambri, Lillian Armond, Alexis Baim, Kirstin 

Barlow, Geoffrey Barlow, Janet Belkin, Antonio Boggero, Sue Bromley, 

Pamela Brooks, Thomas Chaffin, Cori Cheung, Sophie Chuk, Nicole 

Churchill, Adam Churchill, Linda Closs, Kathy Colletti, Larry Copas, 

Sophia Cortes, Bobbie (Roberta) Damron, Paul Davenport, Mary 

Delfs, Rupinder Deo, Douglas Dimock, Nancy Dimock, Sydney Droll, 

Shauna Durbin, Joyce Edwards, Blanca Elson, James Elson, Melanie 

Esher, Kathryn Estrada, Ricardo Estrada, Wayne Evano, Mariette 

Francis, Roberta Franzheim, Patrick Freel, Shoumei Fu, Roger Gerard, 

Sandra Gerard, Carol Goldsmith, Joan Gould, Gerald Grundstein, Virginia 

Hambly, Edna Handleman, Julie Hart, Deborah Haynes, Julia 

Herrington, Kathleen Higgins, Graeme Hunt, Charles Hunter, Maria 

(Lupe) Jacques, Katharine Jefferson, Brian Jefferson, Sophia Kang, Shay 

Kerby, Brad Kerby, Lindsey Klastow, Herbert Krauss, Beatrice Krauss, 

Sheila Krishnan, Murali Krishnan, Yuet Wah Eva Kwan, Mark Labadie, 

Brad Langer, Ashley Larson, Cameron Lee, Selma Leff, Julia Levine, 

Annie Mackay, Robert Mackay, Hylah McGrane, Russell Moore, Michelle 

Moreno, John Morris, Jeramy Mosburg, Becky Mosburg, Josh 

Myers, Marian Orton, Alicia Padilla-Stark, Margery Parks, Ashley 

Payne, Patrick Payne, Rene Pesqueira, Elyse Pincus, Debroah Poccioli, 

Julie Poffenbarger, Marilyn Ramsey, Sebastian Rangel, Rajiv Rao, 

Henry Revane, Edward Rhee, Soo Rhee, Mary Rogers, Doug Rogers, 

Alice Rose, Sharon Ruiz, David Ruiz, Yaxha Ruvein, Gabriela Sanudo, 

Naomi Schuster, Frances Schwing, Buela Seaman, Forest Seaman, 

Wanda Sells, Kai Shao, Joshua Silva, Lee Small, David Smethers, Joan 

Smethers, Ellie Smith, Mariette Spence Ambri, Keith Stanton, Patricia 

Starr, Elsie Stoeckel, Kristina Stramler, Alvin Tarlov, Brittany Teufel, 

Michael Teufel, Jennifer Treusch, Calypso Upham, Marco Velasco, Veronica 

Villescaz, Shirley Maria Vindas, Jennifer Watt, Jonathan Watt, 

Terry West, Jerry Wilcox, Alexandra Wilcox, Trish Winter-Hunt, Jennifer 

Wojnar, (We apologize for any errors or omissions.) 

Special Needs Services 

Taglit Day Program for Young Adults 

Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Taglit is an individualized day program for young adults that focuses 

on building independent living skills for each participant. Our 

program includes health & wellness, volunteering, vocational skills, 

socializing, and having fun! We use the Youth Lounge as our base 

but venture into the community daily. For all Special Needs Services 

programs, please call Kristin at (520) 299-3000 x172 

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ProgramGuide 

November-December 2012 

Family programs are open to JCC members 

and non-members. Call the FYI 

Hotline for updates and other information 

at 299-3000 xFYI (394) or e-mail 

family@tucsonjcc.org 

Special Events: 

Parents’ Night 

Out Party 

One Saturday/month • 6-10 p.m. 

Grades K-6 

Nov. 17: P.J. and Game Night 

Dec. 15: Winter Wonderland 

Parents can relax and enjoy a night off 

while our J-Care staff provides a fun 

evening for children. Includes special 

programs, dinner, snack, games, dessert 

field trip for ages 8 and up, and a 

big screen movie with popcorn! 

A 48-Hour Advance Reservation Required! 

Price for first child $25, each additional 

sibling $20/Member price for first child 

$20, each additional sibling $15 

Family Dessert 

and Movie Night 

Movie Title: Bolt (PG) 

Sat., Nov. 10 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

JCC Ballroom 

(Havdallah service at 6:15 in the 

Sculpture Garden) 

ARTS 

Join us after dinner at the JCC for some 

family fun! Enjoy yummy desserts, 

milk, tea, and of course, popcorn…as 

we watch the family-friendly movie, 

Bolt. Bolt is a canine, action television 

star who believes his powers are 

real and embarks on an entertaining 

adventure! No RSVP required 

Price $5 per person (ages 2 and under are 

free)/Member price $3 per person 

Family Hanukkah Party 

ARTS 

Mon., Dec. 10 • 5-7 p.m. 

JCC Ballroom 

Co-sponsored by the Weintraub 

Israel Center 

Light the giant menorah (or chanukiyah); 

eat latkes, and sufganiot (donuts)! 

Enjoy family, friends and fun on the 

third night of Hanukkah 

Adults $10/Children $5 

Family Engagement 

B’Sghetti Bash 

Sun., Dec. 9 • 3:30-6:30 p.m. 

Families enjoy a spaghetti dinner, 

jumping castles, face painting, petting 

zoo, and clown entertainment by 

2-EEE. This event will feature a silent 

auction and a grand prize raffle drawing. 

Stop by the ECE office to purchase 

your dinner and raffle tickets. 

Save The Date! 

Putting on the Ritz… 

Cracker! 

Sat., March 2 • Havdallah: 6:15 

Event: 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Families w/children 

Catalina Ballroom 

Come dance the night away while enjoying 

desserts, a children’s specialty 

drink bar, Ritz Crackers with schmears, 

hors d’oeuvres, music, DJ, and much 

more. Invitations will be available 

March 2013. 

Hanukkah Menorah 

Lighting Celebration 

Daily, Dec. 10-14 •4:45-5:15 p.m. 

Front Entrance 

A great way to celebrate Hanukkah! 

Enjoy sing-alongs led by Shabbat Scott 

and Julie, followed by the lighting of the 

biggest menorah in Tucson. 

Free and open to everyone 

ARTS 

Just for Parents 

How to Talk So Kids Will 

Listen and Listen So 

Kids Will Talk 

5:30-7:30 p.m. 

Tuesdays, starting Nov. 6 

Join other parents in this six-week 

program to learn effective ways to 

speak with children ages 2-12. This 

curriculum embraces communication, 

respect, and patience to help parents 

approach situations with their children 

more productively and with less stress. 

Space is limited—this series can hold 

up to 14 participants. 

Price $10 per person 

All They Do is Play 

Thur., Dec. 6 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

This workshop will discuss the importance 

of play in a young child’s learning 

and what they learn from playing. 

Understand enriching environments 

and what children gain from activities 

such as block building, climbing, and 

running. 

Free 

Enrichment 

Classes 

Classes are open to everyone. Prices 

listed are for each session and sessions 

run for six weeks unless otherwise noted. 

Classes in progress can be prorated. 

J-Care students receive 5% discount off 

member price. 

Mondays 

Teena’s Lunch Bunch 

12:15-1:15 p.m. • Ages-3-5 

Starts Nov. 5 

(No class Nov. 12) 

Instructor: Teena Sterlachini 

Children learn to prepare their lunches 

from scratch and then have the pleasure 

of eating with Teena. This is a hands-on 

experience. 

Price $88/Member price $72 

Ballet 

1:15-2 p.m. • Ages 4 & 5 

2:15-3 p.m. • Ages 2 & 3 

Starts Nov. 5 


Instructor: Kirby Haaksma 

Children explore creative movement 

and get an introduction to ballet terminology, 

barre exercises, and movement 

across the floor. 


Mighty Mites Tennis 

Mon. & Wed., 4-5 p.m. 

Grades K-2 

Sports 

Starts Nov. 19 

&Wellness 

Children hit the courts and learn 

basic tennis skills in an exciting, fun 

environment. 


Beginning & 

Intermediate 

Group Guitar 

Beginner 3:50-4:20 p.m. 

Intermediate 4:30-5:10 p.m. 

Grades K-6 

Starts Nov. 5 


ARTS 

Sports 

&Wellness 

ARTS 

Instructor: Leandra Hubka, Tucson 

Academy of Music and Dance 

Introduce (and continue) your music 

enthusiast to the fundamentals of 

guitar playing, including note reading, 

open chord positions, tuning, and 

simple chord patterns. Guitar required. 

The final class will be a recital. 


Expressions in Art 

4-5 p.m.* • Grades K-4 

Art Studio • Starts Nov. 5 


Instructor: Gerrie Young 

Each lesson is based on a style, movement, 

time period, artist, or individual 

piece of artwork. Classes will teach 

students the elements and principles 

of design, which builds creativity. All 

supplies included. 


*THA Students escorted from school at release 

time. 

Tuesdays 

Basketball 

1:30-2:30 p.m. • Ages 4-6 Sports 

&Wellness 

Starts October 16 (4 Weeks) 

Shoot, dribble, pass, and learn all the 

“FUN”damentals of basketball. 


Fine Arts 

3:45-5 p.m.* • Grades 5-8 

Art Studio 

Starts Oct. 23 


Students will explore different media 

with a focus on drawing, printmaking, 

calligraphy and watercolors. This class 

focuses on developing technical skills 

and ability, as well as learning about 

creativity and self-expression. 


*THA students escorted from school at release 

time. 

Beginning Golf 

4-5 p.m. • Grades 2-6 

Enclosed Grassy Area 


Instructor: David Zucco 

Learn the technique, style, language 

and etiquette of the wonderful world of 

golf. Each student gets a tee, a golf ball, 

and certificate at the end of session. 

Price $80/Member Price $55 

Key to Listings 

Look for these symbols 

throughout the Program 

Guide to help you find classes 

and events that match your 

interests among the various 

JCC departments. 

Sports 

&Wellness 

Family 

Engagement 

ARTS 

ARTS 

Sports 

&Wellness 

ARTS 

Note that most classes have 

a discounted price for JCC 

members. 

JCC Center View • November 2012 • Page 3

Family Engagement 

Cooking with Flair 

4-5 p.m. • Grades K-6 

Upstairs Cooking Area 


Instructor: Cook Jordan Hitchye 

Learn a new recipe and get creative 

with taste and design. Learn the joys of 

cooking, including cooking safety, food 

preparation and presentation, healthy 

eating, dining etiquette and more. 

Special field trip to OPA Restaurant! 


Wednesdays 

Computers 

1:15-4 p.m. (30-minute classes) 

Ages 3-6 


Next Session: Starts Nov. 28 (4 Wks) 

Instructor: Todd Detry 

Sharpen your kid’s computer skills 

as they learn to use the mouse and 

keyboard. They will also do other exercises, 

including drawing and coloring. 


Hip-Hop Kids and 

Freestyle Dancing 

1:15-2 p.m. • Ages 3-6 



Energetic, amusing, playful and fun, 

this class allows kids to make new 

friends, learn teamwork and practice 

all of the latest hip-hop moves! 


Tiny Tots Tennis 

3-3:45 p.m. • Ages 3-4 



Kids get court time developing handeye 

coordination, motor skills and 

motivation for future development. 


Martial Arts 

Mighty Tigers: 3-4 p.m. 

Ages 4-6 

Mighty Warriors: 4-5 p.m. 

Grades 1-6 

Aerobics Room 

Starts Oct. 24 (8 Weeks) 

Instructor: Black Belt 4 Life 

ARTS 

Sports 

&Wellness 

Sports 

&Wellness 

Sports 

&Wellness 

Build skills and confidence in this beginner 

martial arts class. Learn martial 

arts steps, enjoy kung-fu based games, 

self-defense, and most of all, have fun! 

The last class will be a performance. 


Story Hour 

JCC-Brandeis Partnership 

Wed., Sept. 12 – Nov. 21 

3–4 p.m. • Grades K-2 

This class will introduce children to a 

wide array of literature and genres and 

will encourage discussion and exploration 

of story plot, story sequencing, and 

characterization. Volunteers from the 

Brandeis National Committee, Tucson 

Chapter will select literature and lead 

this class. Children will be actively 

involved in responding to the literature 

through discussion and shared writing. 

Free for JCC Members 

Thursdays 

Zumbatomics 

1:15-2 p.m. • Ages 4-5 


Instructor: Kirby Haaksama 

Zumba gets kids shaking with moves 

choreographed to music. 


Soccer 

1:30-2:30 p.m. • Ages 4-6 



Kids get out and exercise while learning 

the basics of soccer. 

Price$80/Member price $64 

Creative Clay 

4-5:15 p.m. • Grades K-6 



Develop technique, experiment with 

hand-building clay creations, design 

with glaze, and learn to throw a pot on 

the wheel. Lots of take-home art. Supplies 

included. Please bring a smock. 


Dance and 

Zumbatonic 



&Wellness 

Instructor: Kirby Haaksma 

Learn fun Zumba/hip-hop moves choreographed 

to music that gets children 

moving. This class also includes across 

the floor moves to facilitate balance and 

body control. 

Price $88/Member $60 

Fridays 

Shalom Baby Stay & 

Playtime 

Fridays: Nov. 9, 23, Dec. 7, 21 

Bring your baby or toddler to the JCC 

Gallery for Shabbat led by Shabbat 

Scott and playtime on the ECE outdoor 

playground. The whole family is 

welcome! RSVP to alowe@jfsa.org or 

577-9393 x130. 

Free 

Sports 

&Wellness 

Sports 

&Wellness 

ARTS 

ARTS 

Sports 

ARTS 

Spanish Through 

Music & Play 

Ages 2-3: 1:30-2 p.m. 

Ages 4-5: 2:30-3 p.m. 



Hola friends! Come and join us for a 

fiesta of Spanish where children are exposed 

to verbal language skills through 

music and games. 


Clay 

1:45-2:45 p.m. ARTS 

Ages 4-6 



Instructor: Gerry Young 

Children learn to tap into their creative 

energy by creating art painted with 

glazes, acrylic paints or watercolors. 

Price includes materials. 


Crazy Science 


Library 



Instructor: Science Guy Jesse Mueller 

Join us for fantastic science exploration! 

Children will enjoy wacky experiments 

and build creativity through 

scientific discoveries, during inquirybased, 

hands-on lessons. 


Teen Services 

Youth Lounge 

Mon.-Thurs. 3:15-6 p.m. 

Closed Fridays 

Sundays 12:30-5:30 p.m. 

Grades 6-12 

ARTS 

Sports 

&Wellness 

Come hang out in the TJCC Youth 

Lounge to finish your homework or enjoy 

video games, T.V., pool, pinball, and 

much more with your friends! Be sure 

to check out our new weekly events: 

Sports In The Gym- Tues., 4-4:45: 

Basketball, racquetball, and more. 

Teen Cycle- Wed., 4:10-4:45: Upstairs 

in the spin room. 

Weekly Tournaments- Thurs., 4:15- 

4:45: Pool, pinball, or video game 

tournaments for brags and prizes. 

Low-cost JCC Teen Membership 

options available. 

Price $2 (with punch card)/Members free 

ARTS 

Youth Leadership 

Development in Israel 

A program partially funded through 

the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona. 

This new program will culminate 

in sending up to 10 youth, ages 14-17, 

to Israel in the summer of 2013. For 

more information, call Scott Zorn at 

299-3000 x192. 

Wed., Nov. 17 • 5-7:30 p.m. 

Life on a Kibbutz. Giving Tzedakah. 

Visit from an Israeli youth about life 

in Israel. 

BBYO 

Mondays • 7-8:30p.m. ARTS 

Jewish 9th-12th graders 

(Closed during Winter Break) 

If you are looking for a way to make 

new Jewish friends, help your community, 

embrace your Judaism and, most 

of all, have a great time, then we are the 

group for you! For more information, 

please contact teen@tucsonjcc.org or 

call 299-3000 x175. 

In the Gallery: 

A portion of all Gallery sales supports 

Arts & Culture Programming at the 

JCC. 

Tucson Pima Arts Council 

Open Studio Preview 

Continuing through Nov. 8 

Artists’ Reception: 

Thurs., Nov. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

Celebrations 

Paintings by Faigee Niebow 

with 

Abstract Mania 

Paintings by Mickey Eigen 

(in the JHC) 

Nov. 9-Dec. 12 


Sun., Nov. 11 • 2-4 p.m. 

Fiber Artists of 

Southern Arizona 

Dec. 13-Jan. 2, 2013 


Sun., Dec. 16 • 2-4 p.m. 








Sports 

&Wellness 

Family 

Engagement 

ARTS 



members. 


Special Events 

Opera dell’Arte: The 

Craft of Opera 

Nov. 7: Roméo et Juliette & Tosca 

Mar 6: Il Trovatore & The Marriage 

of Figaro 

Performances begin at 10 a.m. 

Jewish Heritage Center 

Presented in conjunction with the 

Arizona Opera Company, this series 

delves into the history, story and 

behind-the-scenes details of each opera 

in the company’s 2012-2013 season. 

Each one-hour program features both 

lecture and live performances. 

Free 

4 th Annual Sculpture 

Garden Exhibition 

Reception 

Sun., Nov. 4, 1-3 p.m. 

This year’s show features more than 

a dozen artists from Tucson and 

across the country whose work has 

been chosen by David Hoyt Johnson, 

deputy director of the Tucson Pima 

Arts Council. 

Free 

Classes 

Family Pottery 

Class 

Sundays, Nov. 18-Dec. 16 

2:30-4:30 p.m. 

Parent & Child (Ages: 5-12) 


Family 

Engagement 

Learn clay techniques while enjoying 

some family fun time. 

Price $100 with one child/ 

Member price $85 

$20 1-time Materials Fee. Each additional 

parent or child one-time fee of $10 

Anyone Can Paint 

Mondays and Fridays 

9:30 a.m.-Noon 

Instructor: Murray Keshner 

Beginners & experienced artists explore 

their creative spirit using various 

media. Demonstration & instruction 

at each session. Bring pencil & paper. 

Price $75/Member Price $65 per fourclass 

card 

The Clay Experience 

Clay Sampler or 

Sculpture 

Tuesdays, Nov. 27- Jan. 8 

9 a.m.-Noon or 6-9 p.m. 


Sculpture or various hand-building 

techniques plus glazing. Potter’s wheel 

demonstration. Six classes. 


(plus a $20 material fee) 

Art Birthday Parties for 

Adults 


Invite your friends and have a unique 

birthday celebration at the JCC. Have 

fun in the art studio creating with clay. 

Evening or Sunday dates & times available. 

Includes 2 hours of hand building, 

glazing and a wheel demonstration. 

Call 299-3000 x147 for details. 

$110 for up to 10 people. 

New! Free Introductory 

Guitar Classes for 

Adults and Kids 

Sundays, Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 

1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Ages 14+ • J-Care Room 

Instructor: Ian Zickler 

Beginning/Intermediate group lessons. 

$60NM/Members Free 

($20 for CD and text, paid to instructor) 

Hebrew Classes 

Tuesdays • Eight-week sessions 

Beginning Hebrew: 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Hebrew I: 7:30-8:30 p.m. 

Instructor: Sara Golan-Mussman 

For details and class dates, call 

299-3000 x147. 


Israeli Dance 

Tuesdays • Ongoing sessions 

Wood-Floor Aerobic Studio 

Beginners 7:30 p.m. 

Intermediate 8:15 p.m. 

Open Dance 9 p.m. 


Mah-Jongg Lessons 

Beginner Level 

Mondays, 10 a.m.-Noon/Noon-2 p.m. 



Interest Groups 

AARP Driver Safety 

Course 

Thur., Nov. 15 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Refresher course for drivers 50+. 

Completion of course may entitle participants 

to a discount on their auto 

insurance. Space is limited. 

$14NM/$12 AARP Members 

To register, call Betty at 730-8792. 

Boot Camp for the Brain 

Wednesdays, Nov. 28, December 

5 & 12 

10 a.m.–Noon 

Presenter: Paul Fisher, speaker, presenter 

and accomplished researcher. 

Exercise your brain with lateral thinking, 

riddles, rebuses and puzzles 

mentally, visually and interactively. 

Reservations required by Nov. 26. 


Price for 3 sessions $47.50/Member price 

$37.50 

Arts & Culture 

Family 

Engagement 

Sports 

&Wellness 

Current Events 

Mondays • 12-1:30 p.m. 

Moderated by rotating facilitators. 

Coordinator: Les Burgman 

Provocative, controversial, and never 

dull! Come discuss timely local, national 

& international topics. 

Free 

Eastside Chess Club 

Wednesdays • 6-9 p.m. 

Recreational & competitive play for all 

ages and skill levels. Call John at 331- 

9981 with questions. 

$2NM/$1 children/Members Free 

Financial Times @ the “J” 

10 –11 a.m. 

Nov. 21: “The Economic Outlook,” 

Matthew Harrison, Adjunct Lecturer, 

Eller College of Management 

December 26: TBA 

Join your peers in an informal setting 

to schmooze about various financial 

topics. Enjoy a complimentary continental 

breakfast. 


Free 

Great Excursions 

Wed., Dec. 19 

10-11 a.m. 

Join Al Bleecker, avid traveler, as he 

shares his experiences in Scandinavia, 

Germany, and Russia. Enjoy a complimentary 

light snack. 


Free 

New! Movie Matinee @ 

The J 

Everything Is Illuminated 

Thurs., Nov. 29 

12:30 – 2:30 p.m. 

(Comedy/Drama, PG-13) 

With the help of an eccentric local, a 

young Jewish American man travels 

to a Ukrainian village (ultimately 

razed by the Nazis) in search of the 

woman who saved his grandfather 

during WWll. 

Free 

Perspectives 

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-Noon 

Nov. 8: Dr. Ali Baaj, Surgeon, UAMC 

Dec. 13: Mark Cline, “Market Volatility” 

Jan. 10: Arizona Attorney General’s 

Office, “Crime & Fraud Prevention” 

Coordinator: Les Burgman 

Become enlightened and educated with 

informative lectures on various topics 

from experts in the field. 

Free 

Social Bridge 

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12-3 p.m. 

Looking for knowledgeable players. 

Free 

Social Mah-Jongg 

Tues. • 1-4 p.m. 

Wed. & Fri. • 12-3 p.m. 

Fri. • 9:30 a.m.-Noon 


Free 

Spouse Bereavement 

Support Group 

Tuesdays • 10-11:30 a.m. 

If you have lost a loved one, you may 

find comfort in meeting others who 

have shared this experience. Cosponsored 

by Widow to Widowed Inc. 

For more information, call Marvin 

Bernstein at 885-2005. 

Free 

Tucson Jewish 

Genealogy and Oral 

History Group 

Second Sunday of each month 

12:30-2:30 p.m. 

Contact Andy Rosen at 237-6470 or 

arosen2@cox.net 

U of A Museum of Art at 

the TJCC 

Wednesdays • 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

November 14: “Just A Taste,” presented 

by Museum Docent, Carolyn Rivers. 

The University of Arizona’s permanent 

collection has over 6,000 paintings, 

sculptures, prints, and drawings—including 

everything from works of art 

by great Renaissance artists to Andy 

Warhol and Georgia O’Keefe. 

December 12: “Remember Me: 

Exploring Topics of Portraiture,” presented 

by Olivia Miller, UAMA Curator 

of Education. This presentation 

explores questions that surround the 

genre of portraiture. 

Free 

Yiddish Group 

First Wednesday of each month 

through May 1 • 1-2 p.m. 

Join the Yiddish Winkel! Mir vellin redden 

a bisl yiddish. Meet for fun, fellowship, 

songs, stories, and more! For more 

information call Frieda Liebeskind at 

577-1243 or Sheldon Clare at 546-6058. 

Free 

Save the Date! 

Family 

22 nd Engagement 

Annual Tucson 

International Jewish 

Film Festival January 

10-20, 2013 

Ten days of the most entertaining, 

educational, and evocative films in 

contemporary Jewish cinema await 

you! Buy your tickets now—early birds 

can get their season passes at last year’s 

price of $85. Prices increase to $100 

after December 1. 

Shalom Tucson Coffee 

Breaks 

Thurs., Nov. 1, Nov. 15 (Held at 

Atria Campana del Rio, 1550 E. 

River Rd.), Dec. 6 

10:30 a.m.-Noon. 

Fine Art Gallery 

Are you new in town and want to connect 

with others? Join us for coffee, a 

nosh, and great information. Sponsored 

by Shalom Tucson and the TJCC. 

Please RSVP to Anne Lowe, alowe@ 

jfsa.org or 577-9393 x130 

Free 


Arts & Culture 

Bagel Brunch 

Gateway to our 

Community 

Sun., Jan.13 

10:00 a.m.-Noon 

For newcomers and anyone interested 

in the Tucson Jewish community. 

RSVP to Anne Lowe at 577-9393 x130. 

Free 

Sun., Dec. 2 

1-3 p.m. 

Park Place Mall 

Shalom Tucson will sponsor its annual 

Hanukkah celebration with arts and 

crafts projects for children. Hanukkah 

Mall Madness is one of Shalom 

Tucson’s most popular FREE Sunday 

happenings with holiday singing, and 

fun-filled activities. People of all ages 

are welcome. 

Free 

Young Jewish 

Tucson 

Make new friends and learn more 

about the community. New to Tucson, 

or native-born, if you’re 22-45, we 

want to meet you for cultural, social 

and educational events. Find out more 

about YJT by contacting Sarah Langert 

at 577-9393 or slangert@jfsa.org. Check 

out our Facebook group, “Young Jewish 

Tucson,” and stay up to date on 

upcoming programs. Join our e-mail 

list by mailing YoungJewishTucson@ 

tucsonjcc.org. YJT is a collaboration 

of the Jewish Federation of Southern 

Arizona and the JCC. 

YJT Shabbat with 

Congregation Anshei 

Israel 

Fri., Nov. 9 • Services 5:45 p.m. 

Dinner 6:45 p.m. 

Celebrate the Jewish Holiday that happens 

every week with food and friends! 

$5 first 15 RSVPs/$10 thereafter 

Pre-Thanksgiving Happy 

Hour with YJT 

Tues., Nov. 20 • 5:30 p.m. 

The Depot 

Get ready to spend a weekend with family 

by hanging out with your friends! 

Free/Cash Bar 

Hanukkah Party and 

Latke Cook-Off 

Sat., Dec. 8 • 7:30 p.m. 

Private Home 

Get your fill of oil for the Festival of 

Lights. Details to come via e-mail. If 

you’re not signed up, e-mail youngjewishtucson@tucsonjcc.org 

and we’ll add 

you to the list. 

Hike the Latkes 

Off with YJT! 

Sun., Dec. 16 • 10 a.m. 

Sabino Canyon 

Family 

Engagement 

Hanukkah Mall Madness 

Family 

Engagement 

Sports 

&Wellness 

Time to work off all of those delicious 

latkes. Get your heart pumping and get 

to know some new people. 

Carpool or pay to park at Sabino 

Canyon 

Sports & Wellness 

Girls Softball Camp With 

Jackie Vasquez and 

Callista Balko Family 

Dec. 26, 27, 28 

Engagement 

Arizona All-State All-Americans Jackie 

Vasquez and Callista Balko will head 

up this girls softball camp. For more 

information, call 299-3000 x118. 

Sports Leagues 

We offer leagues for adults of all ages. 

Sports include: men’s softball, co-ed 

softball, co-ed volleyball, and basketball. 

All of our leagues run year-round 

so get a team together today and signup. 

For details, call Jason Apodaca at 

299-3000 x119 or Luke Avants at x251. 

Masters Swim 

Jan. 2-Apr. 30 

Mon., Wed., Fri. • 5:30-7 a.m. 

Sun. • 7:30-9 a.m. 

Ages: 18+ 

An organized team-style workout by 

a professional, experienced masters 

coach. Not for beginners. Members 

and non-members welcome. For more 

information, call 299-3000 x118. 


Infant Survival Rescue 

One-on-one instruction focused on 

water safety. This is a survival skill class 

and will teach the child how to survive 

(float-swim-float) in the water to prevent 

drowning. For more information, 

call Sheryl at 444-6440. Family 

Engagement 

Private Swim Lessons 

Any Age 

Family 

30-minute sessions Engagement 

Swim year-round in our heated swimming 

pool with great swim instructors! 

Perfect for any age, from the most fearful 

to the most advanced competitive 

swimmer, we can accommodate your 

needs. To schedule a lesson, call 299- 

3000 x118. 

$40NM/$30M 

Pilates Reformer 

Training 

Instructor: Nancee Wood 

Nancee has her B.S. in Kinesiology and 

is a certified Pilates and Yoga Instructor. 

If this is your first time taking 

Pilates Reformer at the JCC, you are 

eligible for a $30 discount for a package 

of 5 single sessions! For more information, 

call 299-3000 x118 








Sports 

&Wellness 

Family 

Engagement 

ARTS 



members. 

New Staff at the J! 

Youth and Family Engagement 

welcomes new Youth Coordinator, Mitch Kellman 

Born and raised in Tucson, Mitchell Kellman attended 

Northern Arizona University and received his bachelor’s 

degree in elementary education with a content emphasis 

in physical education/health. He has worked with the 

JCC intermittently since finishing high school in 2004. 

Last summer, he was the unit head for Sports Camp. 

Mitchell looks forward to building a strong and effective 

teen program, and the J is happy to welcome him as a 

regular member of the team! 

New Communications Director Trish Winter-Hunt 

We are excited to announce that Trish Winter-Hunt has 

joined our team as the Director of Communications, 

Marketing, and Public relations. Raised in Tucson, she 

earned her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies 

from the University of Arizona. Her experience includes 

building integrated marketing communications strategies 

for local, regional, and national companies. Trish is 

thrilled to be a part of the J! 

J-Star Award for Staff Excellence: 

July 2012 

Dilfuza Binaliyeva (ECE) 

Ashley Elias (ECE) 

Amanda Hoskin (Children & Youth) 

Stacy Ramsower (ECE) 

Dylan Sutton (Administration) 

August 2012 

Skye Lowe (ECE) 

Bronny Oliver (Sports & Wellness) 

Sponsor 

Book Your Special Event at the JCC! 

It’s not too late to reserve space for your next holiday party. 

The JCC is typically half the cost of other event spaces and it’s the 

perfect opportunity to show your employees appreciation for a successful 

year. Several openings are still available seven days a week. 

First-time customers receive 25% off events through the end of 2012. 

Contact Shelley at 299-3000 x121 

and book your event today! 


TRIBUTES 

Marlyne Freedman 

Our condolences go out to you. 

Carol and Lex Sears 

The Family of Paul Ash 

In memory of Paul Ash. 

Alice and Paul Baker 

The Yasmer Family 

Jodi Bain and John Sundt 

The Family of 

William Freedman 

In memory of Bill Freedman. 

Reva Gornbein 

Laura and David Pedrick 

Sophie Rosengard 

The Family of 

Arnold Hollander 

In memory of Arnie Hollander. 

Lee and Earl Surwit 

Lois and Ken Jacowsky 

George Youngerman 

Wishing you a speedy recovery. 

The Board and Staff of the 


Deborah Oseran 

and Bobby Present 

We are so sorry to hear of the passing 

of your beloved mother, Bess Oseran. 

May her memory be a blessing. 

Marcia and Ken Light 

Justine Confino and Tom Warne 

The Board and Staff of the 


Elinor and Yale Palchick 

Honoring your special 65th 

anniversary. 

Arleen and Jerry Goldstein 

Connie McNamara 

We are so sorry to hear of the 

passing of your beloved mother. 


In loving memory 

of John Kenneth Taylor. 

Susan Taylor 

Sheldon Trubatch 

and Kate Phillips 

Thank you so much for your 

hospitality, generosity and 

friendship. Wishing you a happy 

and healthy New Year. 

Lillian Radomsky 

In memory of Gene Shafer. 

Cherilyn Typaldos 

Sally and Bob Crawford 

Our deep condolences on the loss of 

Sally’s mother. 


Joanne and Howard Adams 

Congratulations on the birth of your 

granddaughter. 

Brenda and Bill Viner 

BETH STERN 

MEMORIAL TRIBUTE 

The Radon Family 

Mazel Tov on the birth of 

your new “LITTLE MAN.” 

Carol and Al Stern 

Deborah Oseran and Family 

We grieve with you the loss of your 

beloved mother, grandmother and 

great-grandmother. 


Brenda Landau 

Congratulations on your selection as 

Professional of the Year – 

a well- deserved honor. 


ERIN SCHOENBERG 

MEMORIAL TRIBUTE 

Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Berman 

Mazel Tov on the new grandchild! 

Susan and Billy Schoenberg 

Lynn and Doug Bultman 

Mazel Tov on the new grandchild! 

Susan and Billy Schoenberg 

What do you 

give the friend 

or family 

member who has 

everything? 

Make a tribute gift in their honor 

and support the JCC. This is a 

great way to celebrate holidays, 

to honor someone special or to 

memorialize a loved one. Tribute 

gifts are meaningful, personal 

and have a lasting impact while 

supporting the future of the JCC. 

When you make a tribute 

donation, we send a card to 

inform the family or beneficiary 

of your considerate gift. Your 

personalized message will 

also appear in the next issue of 

Center View. All donors who 

make tribute gifts also receive 

a charitable tax receipt for the 

full amount of their donation for 

income tax purposes. Suggested 

minimum gift amount is $10. 

Visit www.tucsonjcc.org to make 

your gift, stop by the Welcome 

Desk or contact Lori Maurer at 

lmaurer@tucsonjcc.org or 299- 

3000 x212. 


JCC Hours 

Building Hours: 

Sun........................................7 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Mon-Thur..................... 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 

Fri....................................5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Sat....................................... 7 a.m.-6 p.m.* 

*Sports &Wellness Only. Use Café Entrance. 

Find us on Facebook 

Facebook.com/tucsonjcc 

Follow Us on 

twitter.com/TucsonJCC 

Visit our 

website. 

Don’t know how to scan a QR 

code with your smart phone? 

Go to www.mobile-barcodes. 

com/qr-code-software/ 

with your smart phone and 

download a QR code reader. 

It’s just that simple! 

Babysitting Hours: 

Sun........................................ 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Mon-Fri...........................8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Mon-Thurs........................ 4:15-7: 00 p.m. 

Saturday............................... 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

$4.50 per hour; $2.25 per hour each 

additional child. Parent(s) must be on the 

Jewish Community Campus while using 

babysitting. 2-hour time limit. 

Café @ the J Hours: 

Breakfast 

Mon-Fri....................................... 7-10 a.m. 

Lunch, Dinner and Snacks 

Sun........................................9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Mon-Thurs....................11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 

Fri....................................... 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Please Note: 

Sports & Wellness closes 15 minutes 

before the building closes. 

Spectacular Winter Camp 

Dec. 21–Jan. 4 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

(Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) 

Open to JCC members and non-members 

Winter Break has never been more exciting at the JCC’s Winter 

Camps. Enjoy fun-filled days that include activities such as: 

sports, field trips, arts & crafts, and myriad special programs to 

turn your winter break into a memorable one. Camps offered for 

kids from 2 years to 8th grade. 

Camps: 

• ECE Winter Camp (ages 2-5) 

• Winter Camp Shalom (grades K-2) 

• Winter Wonder Days (grades 2-5) 

Winter Camp Tiyul (grades 5-8): Dec. 26-28 only! 

• NEW - Overnight Travel Camp – White Mountains with a day of 

skiing (grades 4-8): Jan. 2-4 only! 

Choose full weeks or individual days (except travel camp). 

Sign up for five days or more and receive extra discounts. 

Brochure available at the Welcome Desk or online at 

www.tucsonjcc.org. Contact Scott at camp@tucsonjcc.org 

or call 299-3000 x192 for more information.

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