basketball player alex halpern travels an all-star celebration!
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center HEALTH & FITNESS<br />
Representing the JCCGW with Pride<br />
This summer, Team Greater Washington traveled to Israel; Springfield,<br />
Massachusetts; <strong>an</strong>d Philadelphia, Pennsylv<strong>an</strong>ia to participate in the JCC Maccabi<br />
Games, <strong>an</strong> Olympics-style event for Jewish youth between the ages of 13 <strong>an</strong>d<br />
16. Although athletic competition is the focus, the Games promote community service<br />
involvement, sportsm<strong>an</strong>ship <strong>an</strong>d religious pride. The enthusiasm <strong>an</strong>d excitement that<br />
the Games generate make it a me<strong>an</strong>ingful <strong>an</strong>d memorable experience for <strong>all</strong> who are<br />
involved, from the athletes <strong>an</strong>d volunteers to the coaches <strong>an</strong>d host families. To find out<br />
how you c<strong>an</strong> be a part of Team Greater Washington at the 2012 JCC Maccabi Games,<br />
contact Caroline Cardullo at 301.348.3890 or ccardullo@jccgw.org.<br />
We th<strong>an</strong>k sponsor Rockville SportsPlex for their<br />
generous support of the 2011 JCC Maccabi Games.<br />
7 6125 Montrose Road • Rockville, MD 20852 • jccgw.org • 301.881.0100<br />
Free Clinic<br />
Gives Runners<br />
a Second Wind<br />
Tuesday, November 8 • 4-6 p.m.<br />
Rachel Miller, PT, OCS <strong>an</strong>d the physical<br />
therapists at ProAction Physical Therapy<br />
will offer FREE individual running<br />
assessments for JCCGW members.<br />
Particip<strong>an</strong>ts will receive <strong>an</strong> individual<br />
evaluation of their running style, as well<br />
as advice about improving speed without<br />
causing injury, footwear, strengthening<br />
<strong>an</strong>d stretching, <strong>all</strong> tailored to each runner’s<br />
individual needs. Those interested in<br />
participating must sign up for a time slot<br />
by c<strong>all</strong>ing 301.881.2273.<br />
Dip Into Aquatic<br />
Physical<br />
Therapy<br />
ProAction Physical Therapy is now offering<br />
aquatic physical therapy, a specialized<br />
service with limited availability in the<br />
DC area, at the JCCGW. This form of<br />
therapy is <strong>an</strong> excellent method of treating<br />
numerous conditions <strong>an</strong>d injuries—such<br />
as back pain, arthritis, bal<strong>an</strong>ce difficulties,<br />
chronic pain, neurological disorders,<br />
fibromyalgia, <strong>an</strong>d for those who have<br />
undergone surgical procedures such as<br />
total joint replacements—for people who<br />
c<strong>an</strong>not tolerate the usual treatment on<br />
l<strong>an</strong>d.<br />
Aquatic PT is covered by most insur<strong>an</strong>ces,<br />
including Medicare. For more information,<br />
please c<strong>all</strong> 301.881.2273 or visit<br />
proactionpt.com.
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