2015-16 Winter Program Guide
JCC of Syracuse newsletter and winter program guide. Check out our programs/services, upcoming classes and news!
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315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org<br />
Adults and Seniors <strong>Program</strong><br />
We strive to get adults and seniors throughout the community involved by offering<br />
various activities and events designed to meet a range of different interests. For<br />
seniors age 60 and older, we provide opportunities for socialization, fitness, good<br />
nutrition, entertainment, education and assistance. The program also incorporates<br />
Jewish culture through celebration, fellowship and weekly Shabbat experiences.<br />
Cindy Stein<br />
Director of Adult and<br />
Senior <strong>Program</strong>ming<br />
Gail Berlin<br />
Adult and Senior<br />
<strong>Program</strong>ming Assistant<br />
Chanukah senior luncheon<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 9, <strong>2015</strong><br />
12–1:30 pm<br />
Join us for latkes and a<br />
special holiday lunch as we<br />
celebrate Chanukah with<br />
the Keyna Hora Klezmer<br />
Band! $5.00 suggested lunch contribution for<br />
seniors age 60 and over. Lunch reservations<br />
are required. For questions and lunch<br />
reservations, call 315-445-2360.<br />
Home Fire Preparedness<br />
presentation<br />
Friday, Dec. 18, <strong>2015</strong><br />
12:30–1:30 pm<br />
Join us for this very<br />
important and informative<br />
presentation. Also, consider<br />
coming early for lunch<br />
at noon! There’s a $3.50<br />
suggested lunch contribution<br />
for seniors age 60 and over.<br />
Lunch reservations are required. This event<br />
is sponsored by the Red Cross. Future<br />
appointments may be scheduled for a Red<br />
Cross volunteer to check your home’s<br />
smoke alarms and develop a fire escape plan.<br />
For questions and lunch reservations, call<br />
315-445-2360.<br />
Defensive driving course offered Dec. 15 and <strong>16</strong><br />
The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community<br />
Center of Syracuse will host a defensive<br />
driving course on Tuesday, December 15,<br />
and Wednesday, December <strong>16</strong>, from 9 a.m.<br />
to noon both days here at the JCC. The<br />
class is open to licensed drivers of all ages<br />
and costs $25 per person. Attendees must<br />
come both days and bring their drivers<br />
license.<br />
This National Safety Council course<br />
focuses on practical defensive driving<br />
knowledge and techniques to help<br />
participants avoid collisions and traffic<br />
violations. The highly interactive class will<br />
include learning activities, discussions and<br />
videos with real-life driver simulations.<br />
The program offers participants a 10<br />
percent discount on the liability portion<br />
of auto insurance for three years and<br />
a reduction of points for recent traffic<br />
infractions.<br />
To register for the class, call 315-445-<br />
2360, email cstein@jccsyr.org or stop by<br />
the JCC of Syracuse front desk.<br />
Gearing up for 20<strong>16</strong> Purim Carnival family fun<br />
The 20<strong>16</strong> Purim Carnival will be held on<br />
Sunday, March 20, from noon to 4 p.m. at<br />
the JCC. Admission to the event is free and<br />
open to the public.<br />
Purim is a lively, joy-filled holiday,<br />
which is why many communities celebrate<br />
with a carnival. The Purim Carnival has<br />
become a tradition for many local families<br />
to join together for a fun-filled day at the<br />
JCC. The carnival features pre-school and<br />
school-age games, large inflatable toys and<br />
bounce houses, prizes, food, raffles and<br />
more. Event proceeds will benefit the JCC.<br />
For more information, including<br />
volunteer opportunities, contact Cindy<br />
Stein at 315-445-2040, ext. 104, or<br />
cstein@jccsyr.org.<br />
Noon Year’s Eve luncheon for seniors<br />
Thursday, Dec. 31, <strong>2015</strong><br />
12–1:30 pm<br />
Start your New Year’s<br />
celebration early at the<br />
JCC! Put on your party<br />
clothes and dancing shoes as we ring in 20<strong>16</strong><br />
with Ann Barnes our wonderful pianist. This<br />
special holiday luncheon for seniors age 60+<br />
is a $5.00 suggested contribution. Lunch<br />
reservations are required. For questions and<br />
lunch reservations, call 315-445-2360.<br />
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