2021 Fall Program Guide

FALL PROGRAM GUIDE 

2021 

Adults 

After School 

Children & 

Families 

Early 

Childhood 

Development 

Seniors 

Sports & Fitness 

Summer Camp 

Teens 

A place where everyone belongs. 

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JCC CAMP 

Joe & Lynne Romano 

Thank you for an awesome summer! 

Check out the inside 

back cover for more 

summer camp photos. 


Welcome 

315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org 

Marci Erlebacher 

Executive Director 

Erin Hart 

Executive Asst./ 

Office Manager 

Mission 

The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Syracuse is the nucleus 

of the Jewish community built on the foundation of Jewish ethics and values. 

We provide quality services and programs for all ages, serving everyone in the 

Central New York Region. 

Francis Zdanowicz 

Controller 

Nick Finlayson 

Membership Director 

Tammy Barzee 

Daytime Receptionist 

Will Wallak 

Marketing Director 

Gregory Earl 

Facilities Manager 

Deborah Stonecipher 

Evening Receptionist 

Contents 

KlezFest postponed................................4 

Contacts..........................................5 

Registration information ...........................6 

JCC made virtual learning easier.....................8 

Early Childhood Development Program..............9 

After School & School Age Programs ................11 

Membership......................................13 

Children’s Sports & Recreation Classes...............18 

Adults & Seniors ..................................21 

Neulander Family Sports & Fitness Center............23 

Tributes..........................................26 

2021–2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

President 

Vice-Presidents 

Treasurer 

Secretary 

Immediate 

Past President 

Past President 

Board Members 

Steven Sisskind 

Phillip D. Rubenstein, Howard M. Weinstein, M.D., Debbie Goldwein 

Sara Temes 

Roy S. Gutterman 

Alan E. Lipsy 

Andrea Knoller 

Kathleen Davis 

Linda R. Drimer 

Haley Dubnoff 

Adam DuChene 

Amira Goldberg 

Bud Greenman 

Peter Hall 

Karen Herrick 

Jillian Juni 

Gillian Budman 

Kanter 

Paula Faith King 

Michael A. Klein 

Jessica Malzman 

Helen Marcum 

Melissa Romano McAllister 

Davia Moss 

Sarah Rose Pinsky 

Jessica Rice 

Kevin I. Rosenberg, M.D. 

Philip Rothschild 

Anick Sinclair 

Josh Sisskind 

Jeffrey J. Tamburo 

Steven D. Wladis 

JCC of Syracuse | 2021 Fall Program Guide 3 



We’re all superheroes 

fighting this pandemic together 

Yes, we’ve all been superheroes navigating 

our way through the uncharted waters 

of this pandemic for the past 18 months. 

By wearing a mask where warranted, 

maintaining social distancing and 

following critical health and safety 

guidelines, you’ve worked hard to keep 

your friends and family safe. Just like the 

JCC has worked tirelessly to keep our 

members, visitors, staff and community 

safe by implementing appropriate 

protocols. It’s been a very draining and 

wild ride, and we’re not out of the woods 

yet, but we’re getting there and we’ll 

continue to do so by working together. 

Thank you for your commitment to 

the JCC and working with us to keep our 

campus community and the community 

at large safe. Your support during 

these trying times—whether through 

membership, registering your children in 

our programs or making a tax-deductible 

donation—has been tremendous and much 

appreciated. Working together has brought 

out the best superhero qualities in all of us. 

For the latest information on current 

COVID-19 protocols at the JCC, visit our 

website www.jccsyr.org. If you have any 

questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate 

to contact us at 315-445-2360 or 

info@jccsyr.org. 

A note about our photos... 

Some people pictured in this issue are not wearing masks because of different 

COVID-19 protocols at the time or the photos were taken pre-pandemic. 

2021 KlezFest CNY postponed until next year 

The organizers of KlezFest 

CNY, sponsored by the 

Jewish Federation of Central 

New York, have postponed 

this year’s September 19 

music festival to Sunday, 

September 18, 2022. This 

tough decision was made 

out of an abundance of 

caution to help protect the 

health and safety of the community due 

to the rapidly spreading COVID-19 Delta 

variant. The organizers thank the artists, 

sponsors and vendors who recently signed 

on and appreciate their understanding 

and flexibility as the festival works to 

come back bigger and better next year. For 

questions about the 2022 KlezFest CNY, 

please contact the JCC of Syracuse at 

315-445-2360 or pjcny@jccsyr.org. 

Got your 

JCC membership card? 

Please... 

Immediately report lost or 

stolen membership cards. 

Call 315-445-2360 or email info@jccsyr.org. 

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Hours 

FYIFOR YOUR 

INFORMATION 

JCC Main Entrance 

• Reception desk, Fitness Center 

Monday–Thursday. .. 6:00 am – 8:00 pm 

Friday. ............. 6:00 am – 6:00 pm 

Saturday ........... 8:00 am – 1:00 pm 

Sunday. ............ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 

The Fitness Center entrance will remain 

closed until further notice. Use the Main 

Entrance for the Fitness Center, exercise 

classes, track and basketball court. Locker 

rooms close 15 minutes after the fitness 

areas close. 

FOR THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF EVERYONE 

AT THE JCC, WE WILL STRICTLY ENFORCE THE 

FOLLOWING SAFETY MEASURES: 

• No cars may be parked in front of the main entrance 

without a driver present. 

• No parking in the handicapped spaces without proper 

authorization. 

• No parking in the loading area. 

• First offense will receive a written warning. 

• Second offense vehicles will be towed at the owner’s 

expense. 

Main. ....................................... 315-445-2360 

Direct Dial to Office Extensions .................. 315-445-2040 

Sports & Fitness Center. ........................ 315-234-4522 

Fax ........................................... 315-449-4539 

Email. ........................................info@jccsyr.org 

Staff 

Contacts 

Administration 

Marci Erlebacher. .....Executive Director. ................ x107 

Erin Hart .............Executive Assistant/Ofc. Manager. ...x112 

Francis Zdanowicz. ....Controller .........................x118 

Suzanne Bennett. .....Bookkeeper. ...................... x138 

Will Wallak. ...........Marketing Director ................ x108 

Nick Finlayson. ........Membership Director. ............. x140 

Gregory Earl. .........Facilities Manager. ................ x125 

Tammy Barzee. .......Daytime Receptionist. ............. x100 

Deborah Stonecipher. ..Evening Receptionist. .............. x100 

Adults and Seniors Program 

Cindy Stein 

Director of Adult and Senior Programming ................ x104 

Joni Paul 

Adult and Senior Programming Assistant. ................. x104 

Kitchen. ............................................... x124 

Children’s Programming 

Jerome & Phyllis Charney Early Childhood Development Program 

After School & School Age Programs • Teen Programs 

Pamela Ranieri........ Director of Children’s Programming.. x123 

Amy Bisnett............ Assoc. Dir. of Children’s Programming.. x122 

Early Childhood Development Program 

Christine Flynn...... Early Childhood Assistant Director....x120 

Alana Raphael 

Early Childhood Assistant Dir./Curriculum Support. ...... x120 

After School & School Age Programs 

Kevin Smith . .......School Age Program Manager. ...... x133 

Sports & Fitness 

Health, Physical Education & Recreation (HPER) 

Patrick Scott. .........Sports & Fitness Director. .......... x144 

Sherri Lamanna 

Director of Gymnastics, Dance & ECDP Phys. Ed. ........... x126 




REGISTRATION INFO 

How to register 

To enroll in classes, use the Class Registration 

Form on p. 16 of this booklet. Complete one form 

for each individual registration and return to: 

JCC of Syracuse 

5655 Thompson Rd. 

DeWitt, NY 13214 

Fax: 315-449-4539 

Full payment must be received with the enrollment 

form. Register early as some programs have 

limited space and classes fill up fast. JCC 

members receive enrollment priority. 

Automatic registration Auto registration may be 

made for the same ongoing class next semester. 

Please indicate this on the registration form and 

your credit card will be billed at that time. 

Cancellations, refunds & changes We do not 

send registration confirmations. We will notify you 

only if a class is cancelled. The JCC reserves 

the right to cancel a class due to insufficient 

registration. In such cases, a full refund or credit 

will be issued. Transfers from one class to another 

can only be made with prior JCC approval. 

Billing 

Membership JCC membership is a one-year 

commitment. Annual membership is nonrefundable 

and payment is due in full upon 

joining. Or, for your convenience, you may choose 

an alternate payment option such as monthly 

automatic payments from your credit/debit card or 

bank account. 

Program enrollment Bills for the Early Childhood 

Development Program (ECDP) and the After 

School Program will be issued on or about the first 

of every month. Payment may be made by mail, in 

person or via phone/fax by credit card. You may 

also choose monthly automatic payments from 

your credit/debit card or bank account. 

After School withdrawals, changes 

To ensure proper staffing ratios, changes or 

withdrawals must be made in writing to the After 

School Program by the 15th of the month prior 

to the month when the change will occur. If written 

notification is not received, you are responsible for 

the original billed amount. Increases in days are 

based on availability. 

ECDP withdrawals, changes 

Enrollment in ECDP is a commitment to our 

10-month school year which consists of three 

sessions: September–November, December– 

February and March–June. Any program 

withdrawals or enrollment changes must be made 

30 days before the start of a session. For further 

details, dates and deadlines, please contact the 

ECDP office at 315-445-2040, ext. 120. 

FYIFOR YOUR 

INFORMATION 

Kashrut policy 

The JCC kitchen is under the supervision 

of the Syracuse Va’ad Ha-ir. The kashrut 

policy requires strict adherence to the list 

of approved foods that may be brought into 

the kitchen. This list is available through 

program staff members. 

Room rental 

The JCC rents a variety of spaces at 

affordable rates. Our auditorium has 

computer presentation capabilities and we 

offer kosher catering. We also have various 

conference rooms that can be arranged to 

accommodate meetings, classes, parties 

and other events. For details, contact Erin 

Hart at 315-445-2040, ext. 112. 

Snow policy 

The JCC will make every effort to remain 

open during snowy and harsh winter 

weather conditions. Closings will be 

announced on our website www.jccsyr.org 

and on our Facebook and Twitter pages. 

Closings will also be listed on local TV 

Sept. 6, 2021 ...Closed – Labor Day 

Fitness Center and Pool only open. 

Sept. 7, 8 ......Closed – Rosh Hashanah 

Sept. 15. . . . . . . .Close at 5 pm 

Eve of Yom Kippur 

Sept. 16. . . . . . . .Closed – Yom Kippur 

Sept. 20 .......Close at 6 pm 

Eve of Sukkot 

Sept. 21, 22 ....Closed – Sukkot 

Childcare programs and Fitness Center only open. 


Eve of Shemini Atzeret 

Sept. 28 .......Closed – Shemini Atzeret 


Sept. 29 .......Closed – Simchat Torah 


Nov. 25, 26 .....Closed – Thanksgiving 

Fitness Center only open. 

Dec. 25 ........Closed 


2021-2022 Holiday Closings 

channels 3, 5, 9 and 10, and on radio 

stations 620 AM, 570 AM and 94.5 FM. 

Please call us for class or program 

cancellation information. 

In the event of school closings, the JCC 

will make every effort to remain open for 

childcare. This service is open to members 

and active program participants only. 

Please call ahead for the latest information. 

The JCC’s main office will be closed during Jewish holidays. For the convenience of our Fitness members and 

program participants, only our childcare programs (ECDP, After School) and Fitness Center will be open during 

select Jewish holidays as indicated below. Questions? Contact us at 315-445-2360 or info@jccsyr.org. 

Jan. 1, 2022 .....Closed – New Year’s Day 


April 15 ........Close at 5 pm 

Eve of Passover 

April 16, 17 .....Closed – Passover 


April 22 .......Closed – Passover 


April 23 .......Closed – Passover 


May 30 ........Closed – Memorial Day 


June 5 .........Closed – Shavuot 


June 6 .........Closed – Shavuot 

Childcare programs, Fitness Center and Pool only 

open. 

July 4 ..........Closed – Independence Day 




Supporting Your Center 


The JCC of Syracuse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your continued 

financial contributions, gifts, grants and endowments allow us to serve 

you, your family and the larger community six days per week, year round. 

Funds raised are critical to daily operations, special programming, future 

development and improvements, and scholarships and financial aid. 

End-of-year donation 

Public support is imperative to the JCC of 

Syracuse’s survival. The center depends on 

these donations for a full 7% of its annual 

budget. Information about making a taxdeductible, 

end-of-year contribution will 

be sent out in late fall. 

Matching gifts 

Many area companies have matching gift 

programs, which encourage charitable 

giving by their employees. Under these 

programs, companies match gifts—often 

dollar for dollar or even two dollars to 

one—that individuals make to nonprofit, 

tax-exempt organizations. Your gift to 

the JCC may qualify. Please check with 

your employer to determine eligibility 

requirements. 

Tribute cards 

To commemorate special occasions, 

including births, birthdays, graduations, 

anniversaries, marriages, Bar or Bat 

Mitzvah, or to celebrate and honor 

the memory of a loved one, the JCC 

welcomes tax-deductible gifts to one of 

our many endowment or special funds. 

(See the tributes on page 26.) The JCC 

will send an acknowledgement card to the 

individual (or next of kin) in whose name 

the contribution is made. Tribute cards 

recognize someone special and help the 

JCC. For more information, contact Erin 

Hart at 315-445-2040, ext. 112. 

Volunteer 

An agency such as the JCC is dependent 

on the enthusiasm and willingness of 

community members who volunteer their 

time and talents. Volunteers are invaluable 

in bringing vital perspective, experience, 

community and manpower to complement 

those of our staff members. 

Senior Adult Dining Program 

Our Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult 

Dining Program (see page 21) offers 

seniors a hot, nutritious kosher meal 

five days a week at a very affordable 

price. It’s our way of “giving back” to 

local seniors who form the foundation 

of our community. You can help 

keep this valuable program going by 

making a contribution or becoming a 

sponsor of our monthly senior newsletter. 

For more information, contact 

Erin Hart at 315-445-2040, ext. 112. 

Jewish Federation of CNY 

The JCC of Syracuse is a beneficiary 

agency of the Jewish Federation of 

Central New York. The JCC receives 

funding from the Federation and 

works in close partnership with it to 

provide the Jewish community with 

essential programs and services. 

JCC families and members can help 

by giving generously to the Jewish 

Federation of CNY campaign. 

Shabbat and Holiday 

Candle Lighting 

September 3 ......................7:17 pm 

September 6 .........holiday candles 7:12 pm 

September 7 .....holiday candles after 8:11 pm 

September 10 .....................7:05 pm 

September 15 ........holiday candles 6:56 pm 

September 17 .....................6:52 pm 


September 21 ....holiday candles after 7:45 pm 

September 24 .....................6:40 pm 


September 28 ....holiday candles after 7:32 pm 

October 1 .......................6:27 pm 

October 8 .......................6:15 pm 

October 15 ......................6:03 pm 

October 22 ......................5:52 pm 

October 29 ......................5:42 pm 

November 5 ......................5:33 pm 

November 12 .....................4:25 pm 

November 19 .....................4:19 pm 

November 26 .....................4:15 pm 

December 3 ......................4:12 pm 

December 10 .....................4:11 pm 




easier 

JCC made virtual learning 

The Club J All Day program, which ended in June, 

was one of the JCC’s many innovative responses 

to helping families during the pandemic. 

Starting in March of 2020, when the pandemic first hit, 

families were forced to figure out how to work and learn, 

all from home. When virtual leaning began, no one could 

imagine the toll this would take on the children and their 

education and emotional health. Often working parents 

struggled to continue their children’s learning while also 

working to provide for the family. 

The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center saw 

how difficult this was for working families and knew 

it needed to provide some type of programming. We 

were one of the only 

local summer camps 

to operate with all the 

COVID restrictions 

during the summer of 

2020. The new safety 

measures and protocols were intense, but with dedicated 

staff we were successfully able to operate a seven-week 

camp program for children. Both the children and the 

parents needed this program, not only for the children’s 

wellbeing and mental health, but so the parents could 

continue to work. 

By August of 2020 New York State announced the new 

mandates for schools and the dreaded hybrid learning 

idea came to fruition. Parents were at a loss of what to do. 

Both their child’s education and the ability to continue 

to work and provide for their families was at stake. Many 

jobs require 

parents to leave 

the house or, 

if working 

remotely, do 

not allow 

time for much 

assistance with 

the demands of 

virtual leaning. 

The JCC’s 

mission is to 

provide quality 

programs to fit the needs of its families and we soon 

realized those needs were dramatically changing. The 

children’s programming team came together last year 

and was able to start a new program called Club J All 

Day. This program allowed children from the Jamesville- 

DeWitt School District to attend virtually on days when 

not physically in school. Trained staff were onsite and 

worked with the children to adapt to virtual learning 

and support them through this new school structure. 

It seemed like a win-win for many families. Not only 

would their child be supported while virtual learning 

they would also get some social interactions with other 

children going through the same thing. 

To say Club J All Day was difficult was an 

understatement. Children are not meant to sit in 

front of a screen all day to learn. They crave the faceto-face 

engagement and interaction that expands on 

their learning. JCC staff were amazed at the children’s 

resiliency as they continued to adapt and staff worked to 

motivate them. 

When the JCC heard the news last spring that the 

school district was beginning to bring back its students 

in-person full time it was bittersweet. The JCC staff knew 

getting back to school was best for the children’s learning, 

but they had created their own “school” and worked 

together through the hard times. JCC staffers would miss 

helping the children each day but were excited to still get 

to be a part of their day during the JCC’s After School 

Program. 

Isabella Balash, 3rd grader at Moses DeWitt 

elementary school said it best when on her last Club J 

day last spring she stated, “School will be good, but I will 

miss coming to Club J.” Children returning to school 

in-person full time is a step in the right direction for 

hopefully getting back to our new normal soon. In the 

meantime, the JCC will continue to change and adapt to 

meet the needs of its families and the community at large. 




Early Childhood Development Program • After School & School Age Programs • Teen Programs 


Pam Ranieri 

Director of 


315.445.2040 x123 

pranieri@jccsyr.org 

Amy Bisnett 

Associate Director of 


315.445.2040 x122 

abisnett@jccsyr.org 

The JCC’s Early Childhood Program, After School & School Age 

Programs and Teen Programs all operate under the umbrella of our 

Children’s Programming department. This allows us to be highly 

flexible, responsive and autonomous in serving our members, 

families and the community. 

Christine Flynn 

Early Childhood 

Assistant Director 

315.445.2040 x120 

cflynn@jccsyr.org 

Alana Raphael 

Early Childhood Assistant 

Dir./Curriculum Support 

315.445.2040 x120 

araphael@jccsyr.org 

Kevin Smith 

School Age Program 

Manager 

315.445.2040 x133 

ksmith@jccsyr.org 

Jerome and Phyllis 

Charney 


/ecdpjccsyr 

How to Register 

Registration for the 2021-2022 school year 

has been ongoing, and space is typically 

very limited. Each new school year requires 

registration. When a class is filled, based on 

New York State licensing requirements, a 

wait list is developed. Once the school year 

begins, children are admitted from the wait 

list on a space-available basis. 

There is a $36 wait list reservation fee. 

This does not guarantee placement in a 

classroom. We will notify you if a placement 

becomes available, and you will have 48 

hours to accept the placement. 

Withdrawals, changes 

Enrollment in ECDP is a commitment to 

our 10-month school year which consists 

of three sessions: September–November, 

December–February and March–June. Any 

withdrawals or enrollment changes must be 

made 30 days before the start of a session. 

For more information, and to schedule a 

tour, please call us at 315-445-2040, ext. 120. 

Infant Level 

We offer the highest quality of care to our 

youngest members in the Syracuse area. To 

maintain a developmentally appropriate 

environment for our infants, they are 

separated by age. 

The ECDP provides a responsive 

environment that supports and encourages 

exploration through a variety of classroom 

routines and experiences. Infant caregivers 

We are committed to developing the social, emotional, physical 

and intellectual well being of each child, allowing them to grow and 

flourish as productive members of the community. Our 

Hours 

Monday–Friday 

7 am – 6 pm 

focus on daily routines such as hellos and 

goodbyes, diapering and toileting, feeding, 

dressing and soothing to sleep as part of 

the curriculum. These one-on-one routines 

help to build positive relationships between 

infant and caregiver, promoting trust and 

allowing infants to feel secure in their 

environment. 

Once infants have developed a 

trusting relationship with their caregivers 

they will start to gain new skills and 

participate more actively in daily routines. 

The teachers are then able to provide 

intentional indoor and outdoor experiences 

that allow children to learn while imitating 

and pretending, connecting with music 

and movement, exploring with sand and 

water and creating with art. 

emphasis is on helping children become independent, 

self-confident, inquisitive and enthusiastic learners. 

Toddler Level 

• Must be 18-months old by September 9, 2021 

Toddler children are at an age when they 

establish secure attachments with their 

caregivers more quickly and are now eager 

to experience their world. They react to 

what they experience through their senses 

and physical activity. ECDP teachers 

provide intentional experiences for 

toddlers through a variety of indoor and 

outdoor experiences. 

Learning materials that match the 

children’s growing abilities and interests 

are provided and the children start to 

explore objects and begin to use them 

purposefully. While playing with toys, 

imitating and pretending, exploring 

sand and water, creating with art and 

going outdoors, the toddlers learn to 

communicate and socialize with peers and 

adults, to think mathematically and to 

discover like scientists. 

Toddlers start to enjoy special 

programming outside of the classroom 

setting, such as Toddler Tango and gym 

class. Toddlers are placed into classrooms 

according to their chronological age. 

Children do not need to be toilet trained, 

and when appropriate, toilet training will 

be incorporated into one of the goals for 

your child. 




Jerome and Phyllis 

Charney 


Calendar 

SEPTEMBER 

6 .............Closed – Labor Day 

7, 8 ...........Closed – Rosh Hashanah 

9 .............First day of school 

15 ............Close at 5 pm – Yom Kippur 

16 ............Closed – Yom Kippur 

NOVEMBER 

23 ............Thanksgiving Luncheon 

25, 26 ........Closed – Thanksgiving 

DECEMBER 

2 .............Chanukah Party 

24 ...........Close at 2 pm 

27–31 ........Vacation Camp (extra fee) 

Three-Year Old Level 

• Must be age 3 by December 1, 2021 

With kindergarten just two years away, 

this is an important time for every child 

to learn that the world is bigger than 

imagined. Children learn new skills 

and concepts through our thematic, 

hands-on approach to learning. Daily 

activities are carefully planned to 

promote children’s social, emotional and 

cognitive development. Our teachers are 

trained to recognize differences in rates 

of development within this age group, 

and individualize 

instruction to 

meet every child’s 

needs. Materials 

and activities are 

appropriately tailored 

in an effort to 

challenge children’s 

abilities while 

building their selfconfidence. 

Throughout the 

year, children will 

discover the wonder 

of the world they live in. All of our threeyear 

olds are actively engaged in group 

discussions, long-term studies, sensory 

play, cooking, process art and more. Our 

three-year olds are reading stories, singing 

songs and playing their way through the 

day. We also tailor gym time with our 

specialized gym instructor to the needs of 

our three-year olds. We play outside every 

day, weather permitting, on our beautiful 

fenced-in playgrounds. 

With all of these wonderful 

activities happening in our three-year 

old classrooms, the Early Childhood 

Development Program provides a well 

rounded and positive learning experience 

for your child. 

Pre-K Level 

• Must be age 4 by December 1, 2021 

Our oldest children explore the world 

through our hands-on, developmentally 

appropriate 

approach to 

learning. We 

include both 

child initiated 

play and 

teacher-directed 

academic 

experiences on 

a daily basis. 

Planned lessons 

and activities 

allow teachers 

to informally 

and continually assess each child in order 

to effectively modify and individualize 

instruction. 

Academically, we focus on exposing 

children to the skills and concepts needed 

to succeed in kindergarten. This includes 

creative expression, math and reading 

readiness, along with fine and gross motor 

skill development to help each child learn, 

grow and succeed. Each classroom is also 

equipped with a SMART board where the 

children are engaged in daily interactive 

lessons which promote creativity and 

critical thinking. 

Children at the Pre-K level attend field 

trips which coincide with what they are 

learning. In the fall our classes will visit 

the apple and pumpkin farms. Later in the 

school year the teachers will plan specific 

trips per their curriculums. 

FUNDRAISERS 

Square One Art 

In October the Early Childhood 

Department will be raising money using 

your child’s artwork! Parents can purchase 

coffee mugs, key chains, T-shirts and 

magnets that express their little one’s 

creativity. Order forms will be in your 

child’s mailbox. 

PJ Library 

PJ Library in CNY (PJ for pajamas), a JCC 

of Syracuse program, holds a monthly 

PJ Library day in ECDP. Children are 

encouraged to wear their pajamas to school 

when the PJ Library coordinator visits to 

read stories, sing songs and plan activities 

with the children. PJ Library offers free, 

high-quality Jewish books and music each 

month to parents raising Jewish children 

ages six months to eight years all across 

North America. 





Kindergarten – 

Sixth Grade 

We provide a dynamic array of programs and activities for school-age children 

in a safe, nurturing, flexible and welcoming environment that supports their 

families’ needs. Programming focuses on a healthy combination of constructive 

play, child- and counselor-led activities, active play and Judaic culture. Everyone 

is welcomed and encouraged to become vital members of our programs. 

After School Program Program 

September 9, 2021 

First day of the After School Program 

Calendar 

Sept. 6 ........Closed – Labor Day 

Sept. 7, 8. . . . . . . Closed – Rosh Hashanah 

Sept. 9 ........First day of 

After School Program 


Eve of Yom Kippur 

Sept. 16 .......Closed – Yom Kippur 

Oct. 11 ........Columbus Day vaca camp 

Nov. 11 ........Veterans Day vaca camp 

Nov. 24 ........Pre-Turkey Day vaca camp 

Nov. 25, 26 ....Closed – Thanksgiving 

Dec. 24–31 ....Winter Break vaca camp 

Dec. 24 ........Close at 2 pm 

Jan. 17, 2022 ...MLK Jr. vaca camp 

Feb. 21–25 .....February Break vaca camp 

April 11–15 ....Spring Break vaca camp 

May 30 ........Closed – Memorial Day 

Before School Care 

Give your Jamesville-DeWitt elementary 

student a safe and comfortable place to go in 

the morning before the school day begins. 

• Current JCC of Syracuse family 

membership is required to attend. 

• Attend up to 5 days per week 

Monday–Friday 

• Drop-off as early as 7 a.m. 

• Free busing to school 

• Before School Care monthly fee: $170 

(no prorated fee available) 

See how convenient, flexible and affordable 

our Before School Care can be for your 

family! 

What is the ASP all about? 

• Hours: Close of school to 6 p.m. on 

school days. 

• Children participate in activities and 

attend optional enrichment classes. 

• Everyone looks forward to Fridays to 

celebrate Shabbat and watch a movie on 

the big screen! 

• Pickup: Anytime by 6 p.m. from the 

JCC’s main lobby. 

• Absences: Call 315-445-2360 by 1 p.m. 

on the day of any absences. 

• Current JCC of Syracuse family 

membership is required to attend. 

Enrichment classes and class care 

We offer many popular enrichment classes 

such as sports, dance and gymnastics 

during After School Program hours. If 

your child is enrolled in a 45-minute or 

longer class, a class care fee will be added 

to the class fee. On class days, your child 

will be supervised before class with other 

After School Program children and can be 

picked up after class. 

Fall, winter and spring class sessions 

each run about 12 weeks. See the fall 2021 

class schedules starting on p. 18. Discount 

for JCC members. 

For more information please contact 

Sherri Lamanna at 315-445-2040, ext. 126, 

or slamanna@jccsyr.org. 

Transportation 

J-D Schools transports students directly 

to the JCC. This must be coordinated with 

the specific school by the parent. The JCC’s 

own bus can transport students from some 

Syracuse City and F-M district schools, 

including private schools, at no extra cost 

if we reach a minimum enrollment. Please 

contact us for scheduling. The JCC bus is 

only reserved for children enrolled in JCC 

programs. 

Program monthly rates 

After School Program rates are NOT prorated 

for months with varying number of 

school days or for participant absences. 

After School Program monthly rates 

Days per week 

Cost 

5 $268 

4 $231 

3 $200 

2 $147 

1 $100 

5% sibling discount. Discount applies to lower 

priced enrollment on each additional child. 

Billing, changes and withdrawals 

Billing is monthly. To ensure proper 

staffing, submit all enrollment changes/ 

withdrawals in writing by the 15th of the 

month (or next business day) prior to the 

month when the change will occur. 

Register today! 

Please fully complete and submit the 

School Age Programs registration 

form along with a $36 non-refundable 

registration fee and a $50 deposit applied 

to the first month. Questions? Please 

contact us at 315-445-2360 or 

info@jccsyr.org. 





Kindergarten – 

Sixth Grade 

Vacation camps 

The JCC’s vacation camps offer safe and 

engaging programming for school-age 

children during regularly scheduled school 

breaks. We make it easy and convenient 

for your child to enjoy fun and creative 

indoor/outdoor activities such as sports, 

games, arts and crafts, field trips and more. 

The camp day runs from 9 a.m. to 4 

p.m. with early/late care available to extend 

each day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Half-day 

options are also available most days. Fullday 

campers are asked to bring a nonmeat 

lunch. An afternoon snack will be 

provided. 

Vacation camps require separate 

registration and the cost is not included in 

the monthly After School Program rates. 

2021-2022 VACATION CAMPS 

Registration flyers will be sent home with all 

regular After School Program participants 

a few weeks prior to each vacation camp. 

Information will also be posted on the JCC 

website www.jccsyr.org. Our activities vary 

greatly and we keep things exciting and fun 

for our vaca-campers. 

Times 9 am – 4 pm 

Early/Late Care* 7 am – 6 pm 

Prices 

Full Day $55 members, $65 non-mem. 

Early/Late Care $2 members; $3 non-mem. 

Schedule 

Columbus Day ............Monday, 10/11 

Veterans Day .............Thursday, 11/11 

Pre-Turkey Day .........Wednesday, 11/24 

Winter Break (weekdays) .....12/24–12/31 

M.L.K. Jr. Day ............Monday, 1/17/21 

February Break .................2/21–25 

Spring Break ....................4/11–15 

Camp care for other days off from school 

If you need care for your grade K-6 child 

during other incidental days off from 

school such as district-wide superintendent 

days, conference days, half-days and even 

unexpected snow days, we’ve got you 

covered. The JCC offers camp care on 

these days with the same types of cool 

activities as our school break vacation 

camps. These camp days run from 9 a.m. 

to 4 p.m. with early/late care available to 

extend each day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

We’re here when you need us 

Even if you’re not a JCC After School 

Program participant, you may bring your 

school-age child to the JCC on these 

incidental days off from school. Please call 

ahead for the forms and details. 

Questions? Call us at 315-445-2360. 

We serve the Syracuse City School District (select schools), Jamesville-DeWitt, 

Fayetteville-Manlius and area private schools. If your child attends school in 

these districts or has a school closure that coincides with one of these public 

school districts, you may take advantage of these days. 

TASTY FUNDRAISER 

Get your kosher challah at the JCC every Friday! 

It’s quick and convenient to get your challah at the end of 

each work week. Challah is currently available for presale 

only. Pre-order your challah by downloading our order form at 

www.jccsyr.org or pick one up at the main office. Pre-orders 

must be placed by noon on Wednesday for Friday pick up. All 

proceeds benefit the JCC’s School Age Programs. 



Your JCC of Syracuse Membership Department is dedicated to developing and 

maintaining relationships with current and prospective JCC members. We’re 

all about strengthening the JCC through member participation and support by 

providing individualized service and attention as well as accountable actions. 


Membership 

Join the JCC! 

The JCC of Syracuse offers a variety of flexible membership options to 

anyone in the community. Members enjoy use of the center, the outdoor 

heated pool, access to the fitness facilities and program exclusives and 

discounts. Specific benefits vary depending 

on whether you join as a Full-Facility 

(Fitness) or Non-Fitness member. Please see 

the chart at right for details. 

Benefits 

You do not have to be Jewish to become a 

member of the JCC of Syracuse. Your JCC 

membership is a one-year commitment 

Sports & Fitness Center 

and automatically renews each year unless 

cancellation notice is given in writing. 

Annual membership is non-refundable and 

payment is due in full upon joining. Or, for 

your convenience, monthly payment plans 

are available including automatic payments 

from your credit or debit card. Enroll today 

by completing pages 14–15. 

Dedicated to serving our community 

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community 

center, our mission is to serve our 

community. We occasionally offer 

membership allowances on a case-by-case 

basis to accommodate those with special 

needs and financial circumstances. Contact 

our Membership Director for additional 

details. 

Questions? 

For more information about joining the JCC 

of Syracuse, please contact our Membership 

Director at 315-445-2040, ext. 140. 

JCC MEMBER BENEFITS** 

Full-Facility 

(FF) 

Non-Fitness 

(NF) 

Member Rates on Programs & Svcs. • • 

Pool Membership • • 

• 

Non- 

Member 

Group Exercise Classes* • ¢ ¢ 

Personal Training ¢ ¢ ¢ 

Fitness Assessment • ¢ ¢ 

Massage ¢ ¢ ¢ 

Nutritional Counseling ¢ ¢ ¢ 

Special Fitness Packages ¢ ¢ ¢ 

Indoor Running/Walking Track 

Towel Service 

• 

• 

Member Reciprocity • • 

Open Gym & Leagues • ¢ ¢ 

Campus Play Grounds & Courts • • • 

Senior Lunch Program ¢ ¢ ¢ 

Access to Early Childhood 

Development Program (ECDP) 

• • 

Room/Space Rental ¢ ¢ ¢ 

• Included with membership 

¢ Additional fees or restrictions may apply 

*Per class fee applies to Tap and Ballroom Dance. 

**Some benefits may not be available at this time due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Trial and discounted promotional memberships are not eligible for child care or other program 

discounts. 




Please complete and submit this form along with the Membership Application form on page 15. 

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS 

5655 Thompson Rd., DeWitt, NY 13214 


Membership Options & Rates 

RATES (ANNUAL / MONTHLY) 

FULL-FACILITY 

CATEGORY CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 

(FITNESS) NON-FITNESS 

Family A 2-Parent Family 

2 adult caregivers, children and dependent students within a 

single household $823 / $71 $441 / $40 

Family B 1-Parent Family 1 adult caregiver, children and dependent students $598 / $54 $334 / $32 

Couple C Adult Couple 1 adult couple with no dependants living at home $711 / $63 $399 / $37 

Individual D Individual Adult* 1 adult age 18+ $520 / $47 $299 / $27 

Student E Individual Student* Any student age 14+ with valid student ID $329 / $30 N/A 

Senior F Senior Adult 1 adult age 60+ $463 / $42 $129 / $14 

Senior G Senior Special 1 adult age 60+, weekdays only $261 / $25 N/A 

Senior H Senior Couple 2 married adults, one is age 60+ $643 / $57 $199 / $19 

*Individuals age 35 and younger may add a spouse to a Full-Facility (Fitness) membership for an additional $99/year. 

ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION 

I Mitzvah Monetary tax-deductible contribution in addition to any membership Any amount 

J Silver Monetary tax-deductible contribution in addition to any membership $100 

K Gold Monetary tax-deductible contribution in addition to any membership $200 

L Platinum Monetary tax-deductible contribution in addition to any membership $300 

LOCKER RENTAL (Full-Facility memberships only; optional) 

M Small Annual cost for a small personal locker; limited availability $95 

N Large Annual cost for a large personal locker; limited availability $195 

ONE-TIME ENROLLMENT FEE (New and lapsed memberships only) 

Full-Facility (Fitness) members – A, B, C, D $50 Non-Fitness members – A, B, C, D $30 

Full-Facility (Fitness) Student/Senior – E, F, G, H $25 Non-Fitness Senior – F, H $15 

PLEASE FULLY COMPLETE... 

In the spirit of 

Tzedakah, please 

consider making 

a tax-deductible 

contribution 

along with your 

membership 

payment. 

Today’s Date: Full Name: Date of birth: 

REGISTRATION CODE AMOUNT 

Membership Type (A–H) 

Additional Tax-Deductible Contribution (I–L) 

Locker Rental (Full-Facility only; M–N) 

Enrollment Fee (If applicable) — 

TOTAL 

PAYMENT METHOD q Check (Payable to JCC of Syracuse) q Cash (Do not send cash in the mail) 

q Credit Card (MC, Visa, Discover, Amex) 

Acct. #: Exp. Date: Security Code: 

Please complete 

the Membership 

Application on 

the next page. >> 

Cardholder Name: 

Signature: 




Please complete and submit this form along with the Membership Options & Rates form on page 14. 

PRIMARY MEMBER 

Title q Mr. q Mrs. q Dr. q Ms. Gender q Male q Female 



Membership Application 

Last Name First Name Date of Birth 

Address City State Zip 

Home Phone Cell Phone Email 

Occupation Employer Employer Phone 

Emergency Contact Name Phone Relationship 

Synagogue Affiliation (optional) q No Affiliation q Not Applicable 

How did you hear about us? 

MEMBER #2 

Title q Mr. q Mrs. q Dr. q Ms. Gender q Male q Female 

Last Name First Name Date of Birth 



Occupation Employer Employer Phone 

CHILDREN/DEPENDENT STUDENTS 

Last Name First Name Gender Date of Birth School Grade/Year 

q Need to list additional children? Please use a separate sheet. 

AGREEMENT/SIGNATURE 

q M 

q M 

q M 

q M 

q F 

q F 

q F 

q F 

I, the undersigned primary member, for myself and all 

persons listed above, hereby agree to the following: 

I am applying for membership with the Jewish 

Community Center (JCC) of Syracuse. I agree to 

abide by its rules and bylaws. I understand that all 

members 18 years and older may participate in the 

JCC’s annual meeting. 

I understand that membership dues are payable in full 

at the time of joining or renewal unless a payment plan 

has been approved in advance. A payment plan only 

specifies the manner in which payments will be made 

and does not reflect a month-to-month membership 

commitment. If paying by monthly automatic payments 

from a credit card, I authorize the JCC of Syracuse to 

automatically charge my credit card account for each 

consecutive month of the plan. 

I understand that membership dues are automatically 

renewed each year unless I give notice in writing. 

Note that the JCC of Syracuse reserves the right to 

cancel a membership for any reason at any time with 

appropriate notice. I understand that membership 

is not transferable and membership dues are 

non-refundable. 

Trial and discounted promotional memberships are not 

eligible for child care or other program discounts. 

I have read and agree with these membership terms 

as acknowledged by my signature below. 

Primary Member’s Signature 

Date 




BILLING INFORMATION (parent/guardian if applicable) 



Class Registration & Emergency Authorization 

Last Name 

First Name 



PARTICIPANT(S) AND CLASS SELECTION(S) 

Name Class Day(s) Time Fee 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Payment: q Cash q Check q Credit Card (Visa, MC, Discover, Amex) Total Amount Enclosed _______________________ 

Card # _______________________________________________________________________________________ 

Exp. Date __________________________ 

Cardholder Signature _______________________________________________________________________ JCC Member? q Yes q No 

EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION 

PLEASE NOTE: The JCC must have a current Emergency Authorization for medical treatment of minors on file for each participant in its programs. 

I hereby appoint the appropriate JCC staff members to act on my behalf in authorizing unexpected medical, dental or surgical care and/or 

hospitalization for the below named minor(s) during the period of Sept. 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022, in the event of my unavailability. 

Name Date of Birth Allergies/Special Conditions 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Medical/dental/hospitalization coverage for above named minor(s): 

Insurance company/government program ____________________________________________________________ 

Family physician _______________________________________________________________________________________ 

ID/contact/group # ____________________________________ 

Phone # ________________________________________________ 

PUBLICITY RELEASE 

I hereby q give q do not give 

permission for my above named child(ren) to be used in any JCC of Syracuse photos, videos, publicity or promotional pieces. 

AGREEMENT/RELEASE SIGNATURE 

I recognize that participating in athletic/recreation programs have certain 

inherent risks for which the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, Inc., 

is not liable. I hereby, for myself, executors and administrators, waive and 

release any and all claims for damages I may seek against the JCC or places 

used by the JCC in conjunction with this athletic/recreation program. I also 

recognize that medical expenses I may incur in connection with participation 

in this athletic/recreation program are my own responsibility. I hereby appoint 

the appropriate JCC staff to act on my behalf in authorizing unexpected 

medical, dental, surgical or hospital care should I be unable to do so. I have 

read the preceding paragraphs as acknowledged by my signature below. 

Signature 

Date 



JCC wraps up another successful summer camp season 


With the relaxing of COVID-19 

restrictions at the start of this summer, 

things finally began to feel more “normal” 

again for the Sam Pomeranz Jewish 

Community Center’s summer camp. 

Hundreds of campers ranging in age from 

infants to school-age children—including 

many new faces—descended upon the 

JCC campus from June 28 – August 20 for 

the JCC’s Camp Joe and Lynne Romano. 

After last year’s “pandemic summer,” the 

children were excited to get back to being 

children again. “We were extremely pleased 

this summer to offer more offsite specialty 

camps for school-age children, schedule 

several outdoor field trips to public places 

after not offering any last summer, and to 

bring back our teen Counselor in Training 

(CIT) and Camp Aide programs,” said 

Pamela Ranieri, JCC director of children’s 

programming. From arts and crafts, games 

and swimming to water fun and more, 

there were plenty of laughs and excitement 

to go around 

for all JCC 

campers. 

PJ LIBRARY IN CNY – A JEWISH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP 

JCC ONLINE PORTAL 

Check your balance, make 

payments and more! 

Set up your JCC online portal account today! 

It’s quick and easy to access your account at 

your convenience. 

For instructions on setting up your 

JCC online portal account, visit: 

www.jccsyr.org/daxko-portal.html 

Questions? 

Contact Will Wallak at 

315-445-2040, ext. 108, or 

wwallak@jccsyr.org. 

Serves 9–11 year olds by 

offering choice and creative 

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pjlibraryradio.com 

FREE 

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stories & songs 

for families raising Jewish children 

Sign-up online today! 

PJ Library in CNY serves children from 6 months to 

8 years old in Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and 

Oswego Counties. www.pjlibrary.org 

Connect with us for the latest updates. 

/PJLibraryCNY 

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PJ Library in CNY 

is a program of the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center. 




Children’s Classes 

Sports School & of Fitness 

[ Gymnastics ] dance 

Preschool & School Age 

We work with pre-K to pre-teen children to teach physical education, 

teamwork, sportsmanship and cooperation. 

Sherri Lamanna 

Director of Gymnastics, Dance and 

ECDP Physical Education 


Fall CLASSES 

ENROLL TODAY! 

• Masks must be worn while 

inside the building. 

School Age Classes 

• If you are registering your child 

for a class plus Before Class 

Care, please indicate this on the registration form and enter the correct fee amount. 

• Questions? Contact Sherri Lamanna at slamanna@jccsyr.org or 315-445-2040 x126. 

Gymnastics Beginners and 

Intermediate 

Age: Grades K–6 

Day: Wednesday 

Time: 3:15–4:15 pm 

Dates: 9/15–12/1 (not 9/22, 9/29) 

Fee: $165 members, $175 non-members 

Beginning gymnastics foundations taught 

on floor, beam, bars and vault in a safe and 

encouraging environment. 

Gymnastics Beginners and 

Intermediate 



Time: 4:30–5:30 pm 

Dates: 9/15–12/1 (not 9/22, 9/29) 


Beginning gymnastics foundations taught 

on floor, beam, bars and vault in a safe and 

encouraging environment. 

Ballet – School Age 


Day: Monday 

Time: 4:30–5:15 pm 

Dates: 9/13–11/29 

Attire: Girls: Leotard and tights 

Boys: Shorts and T-shirt 

Shoes: Pink ballet shoes (girls) 


Team/Pre-Team Gymnastics 

Day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 

Choose your schedule! Pick 2 days, 

3 days or 4 days to attend each week 

from the days above (must specify 

which days on registration form) 

Time: 3:45–5:30 pm 

Dates: 9/13–12/3 (not 9/16, 9/21, 9/28, 

11/25, 11/26) 

Fee: 2 days – $350 mbrs, $375 non-mbrs 

3 days – $450 mbrs, $475 non-mbrs 

4 days – $525 mbrs, $550 non-mbrs 

Participants will be accepted on the pre-team/ 

team through tryouts or approval from coach. 

Gymnast will compete against other gymnastics 

programs in the area. Some additional fees 

will be incurred. 

Jazz and Tap – School Age 


Day: Thursday 

Time: 4:15–5 pm 

Dates: 9/23–12/2 (not 11/25) 

Attire: Girls: Shorts or leotard 

Boys: Shorts and T-shirt 

Shoes: Black jazz shoes and tap shoes 


Ballet, Tap and Jazz form the curriculum of the JCC Dance Program. Girls and boys are invited to 

participate in this program and gain flexibility, strength and coordination while having lots of fun. 

We have some dance shoes available for our students at no cost. Please ask for details. 

Junior Sports – School Age 


Day: Monday 

Time: 3:15–4 pm 

Dates: 9/13–11/29 


Throwing, catching, kicking and running made 

fun through skills training. We’ll be playing 

floor hockey, baseball, basketball and soccer. 

Ninja Warrior – School Age 


Day: Friday 

Time: 3:15-3:45 PM 

Dates: 9/17-12/3 (not 11/26) 

Attire: Shorts or sweatpants. No shorts or 

pants with snaps or buttons. 


Build strength and agility by jumping, swinging, 

climbing, hanging, balancing and leaping 

through our fun, ninja-style obstacle course! 

Karate – School Age 


Day: Tuesday 

Time: 4:30–5:15 PM 

Dates: 9/14–11/30 (not 9/21, 9/28) 


Students in this course will progress through 

the beginning ranks of CNY Karate Gojoryu 

style. Karate enhances motor skill progression 

and self discipline. Additional fees may be 

incurred for uniform and sparring equipment. 

BEFORE CLASS CARE FEE 

If your child is taking one or more classes 

each week and is not enrolled in the JCC’s 

After School Program, the following one-time 

fees apply for the fall session. 

1 class/week: $60 3 classes/week: $120 

2 classes/week: $100 4 classes/week: $130 








Preschool Classes 

Open to JCC members and non-members. Discount for members. 

• Masks must be worn during class. 

• Registration for our Early Childhood Program students is by classroom. Please select 

the correct class based on your child’s classroom. Non-members may register for any 

available open class. 

• Questions? Contact Sherri Lamanna at slamanna@jccsyr.org or 315-445-2040 x126. 

SPORTS & MORE 

Rookie Sports I – Room 7 

Age: 3 


Time: 1–1:30 pm 

Dates: 9/15–12/1 (not 9/22, 9/29) 

Limit: 8 



fun through pre-sports skills training. Miniature 

equipment is used with an emphasis on fun 

and good sportsmanship. 

Rookie Sports I – Room 8 

Age: 3 

Day: Friday 

Time: 12:45–1:15 pm 

Dates: 9/17–12/3 (not 11/26) 

Limit: 8 






Rookie Sports II – Room A 

Age: Pre-K 


Time: 1:45–2:15 pm 

Dates: 9/15–12/1 (not 9/22, 9/29) 

Limit: 8 






Rookie Sports II – Room B 

Age: Pre-K 


Time: 2:30—3:00 pm 

Dates: 9/15–12/1 (not 9/22, 9/29) 

Limit: 8 






Rookie Sports II – Room 2 

Age: Pre-K 

Day: Thursday 

Time: 1–1:30 pm 

Dates: 9/23–12/2 (not 11/25) 

Limit: 8 






Ninja Warrior – Room A 

Age: Pre-K 

Day: Thursday 

Time: 1:45–2:15 pm 

Dates: 9/23–12/2 (not 11/25) 

Limit: 8 







Ninja Warrior – Room B 

Age: Pre-K 

Day: Thursday 

Time: 2:30–3 pm 

Dates: 9/23–12/2 (not 11/25) 

Limit: 8 







Ninja Warrior – Room 2 

Age: Pre-K 

Day: Friday 

Time: 2:30–3 pm 

Dates: 9/17–12/3 (not 11/26) 

Limit: 8 














Preschool Classes 

Open to JCC members and non-members. Discount for members. 

DANCE 

Ballet, Tap and Jazz form the curriculum of the JCC Dance Program. Girls and 

boys are invited to participate in this program and gain flexibility, strength 

and coordination while having lots of fun. Dance classes are held in the dance 

aerobic studio with mirrors, dance bars and wood flooring. We have some 

dance shoes available for our students at no cost. Please ask for details. 

Pre-Ballet – Rooms 7 & 8 

Age: 3 


Time: 1–1:30 pm 

Dates: 9/15–12/1 (not 9/22, 9/29) 

Shoes: Ballet slippers 

Attire: Leotard with no tutu or leggings and 

T-shirt. Hair must be pulled back. 


This Pre-K class is an introduction to ballet 

techniques and terminology. Using imagination 

and creativity as a key classroom element, 

students will work on coordination, flexibility, 

strength and the joy of movement! 

Pre-Ballet – Room A, B & 2 

Age: Pre-K 


Time: 1:45–2:15 pm 

Dates: 9/15–12/1 (not 9/22, 9/29) 





This Pre-K class is an introduction to ballet 

techniques and terminology. Using imagination 

and creativity as a key classroom element, 

students will work on coordination, flexibility, 

strength and the joy of movement! 

Jazz and Tap – Room A, B & 2 

Age: Pre-K 

Day: Thursday 

Time: 3:15–4 pm 

Dates: 9/23–12/2 (not 11/25) 





GYMNASTICS 

The JCC offers a wonderful program that 

introduces preschoolers to gymnastics at 

times designed to be convenient for parents. 

Tumbling Tots I – Room 7 

Age: 3 

Day: Monday 

Time: 1–1:30 pm 

Dates: 9/13–11/29 

Limit: 8 




Pre-gymnastics skills for 3-year olds! Emphasis 

on safety using the beam, bars and tumble trac. 

Tumbling Tots I – Room 8 

Age: 3 

Day: Tuesday 

Time: 1–1:30 pm 

Dates: 9/14–11/30 (not 9/21, 9/28) 

Limit: 8 




Pre-gymnastics skills for 3-year olds! Emphasis 

on safety using the beam, bars and tumble trac. 

Tumbling Tots II – Room A 

Age: Pre-K 

Day: Monday 

Time: 1:45–2:30 pm 

Dates: 9/13–11/29 

Limit: 8 




Pre-gymnastics skills. Emphasis on safety 

using the beam, bars, vault and tumble trac. 

Tumbling Tots II – Room 2 

Age: Pre-K 

Day: Tuesday 

Time: 1:45–2:30 pm 

Dates: 9/14–11/30 (not 9/21, 9/28) 

Limit: 8 




Pre-gymnastics skills. Emphasis on safety 

using the beam, bars, vault and tumble trac. 

Tumbling Tots II – Room B 

Age: Pre-K 

Day: Friday 

Time: 1:30–2:15 pm 

Dates: 9/17–12/3 (not 11/26) 

Limit: 8 




Pre-gymnastics skills. Emphasis on safety using 

the beam, bars, vault and tumble trac. 

Classes begin the week of 

September 13. Please use 

the registration form on page 16. 

Questions? Contact Sherri Lamanna 

at 315-445-2040, ext. 126. 





We strive to get adults and seniors throughout the community involved by offering 

various activities and events designed to meet a range of different interests. For 

seniors age 60 and older, we provide opportunities for socialization, fitness, good 

nutrition, entertainment, education and assistance. The program also incorporates 

Jewish culture through celebration, fellowship and weekly Shabbat experiences. 

Cindy Stein 

Director of Adult and 

Senior Programming 

Joni Paul 

Adult and Senior 

Programming Assistant 

Donna Carullo 

Chef 

Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program 

Flu Shot 

Clinics at the JCC 

October 13 

11:30 am – 2:30 pm 

October 27 

11:30 am – 1:30 pm 

Provided by Wegmans Pharmacy. 

Sponsored by the 

Green Family Foundation 

Must be 18 or older. 

Medicare and most insurances accepted. 

Reservations requested. 

Call 315-445-2040, ext. 104. 

There’s no better place to go for a 

delicious, well-balanced, kosher meal 

in the company of friends. Meals are 

prepared fresh in our kosher kitchen. 

Our Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult 

Dining Program is one of the only senior 

nutrition programs outside of New York 

City serving kosher meals five days a 

week. The program is funded in part by 

Onondaga County Adult and Long Term 

Care Services, New York State Office for 

the Aging, and the Jewish Federation of 

Central New York. 

JCC Senior Kosher Lunch – in-person dining 

The JCC of Syracuse’s Senior Kosher Lunch Program has restarted 

in-person dining effective Monday, August 23, 2021. Takeout and 

curbside pickup are no longer offered. Everyone dining in-person 

must show their COVID vaccination card the first time they come. 

Wearing a mask is recommended when not eating. 

Who: For seniors age 60+ 

When: Monday–Friday at noon 

Menu: Posted online at www.bit.ly/jccsrmenu 

How: Proof of COVID vaccination and reservation required. 

To make a reservation, please call 315-445-2360 by noon at 

least one business day before the meal date. 

Cost: $4.25 suggested contribution. 

Cash or JCC Senior Meal gift certificate only. 

Meal Site gift certificates 

Meal Site gift certificate booklets make a great gift! Each certificate 

is good for a delicious JCC lunch. For more information, contact 

Cindy Stein at 315-445-2040, ext. 104, or cstein@jccsyr.org. 





NEW! ADULT CLASSES 

Free beginner computer 

classes coming to the JCC 

Connect. Learn. Have fun. 

Mah Jongg 

Mah Jongg players finally returned to 

the JCC this summer after more than a 

yearlong hiatus. The games have been fun 

and engaging, and the players were glad to 

finally be back. 

Join the fun! Come play Mah Jongg 

at the JCC on Thursdays from 11 a.m. 

to 2 p.m. Proof of COVID vaccination 

required —please show your vaccination 

card the first time you come. New players 

are always welcome! For more information, 

call Cindy at 315-445-2040, ext. 104. 

Presentations 

Informational presentations by our 

Neighborhood Advisor and other speakers 

on topics of interest to seniors will soon 

be returning. Check our monthly menu or 

website www.jccsyr.org for updates. 

Live entertainment 

Look for monthly live entertainment to 

return to our Senior Kosher Lunch in the 

near future! Check our monthly menu 

or website www.jccsyr.org for upcoming 

announcements. 

Free nutrition counseling for seniors at the JCC 

Want to eat healthier to be healthier? If 

you’re age 60 or older or a caregiver for 

a senior, you are eligible to receive free 

nutrition counseling at the JCC. 

Nutrition counseling 

appointments are available the 

third Monday of every month 

from 11 a.m. to noon and from 

1–2 p.m. Registered Dietitian 

Laurie Zirilli, MA, RD, CDN, 

is a consulting dietitian for the 

Onondaga County Office for 

Aging and will provide this service at the 

JCC. 

Whether you are newly diagnosed with 

an illness that requires you to alter your 

eating habits, or just need to discuss proper 

nutrition, Zirilli is available 

to help. Again, there is no 

charge for this service, however 

voluntary contributions are 

accepted and appreciated. 

A nutrition counseling 

appointment is required to meet 

with Zirilli. To schedule an 

appointment, contact Cindy 

Stein at 315-445-2040, ext. 104, or email 

cstein@jccsyr.org. 

Do you know how to “Google” something, 

setup your email or keep track of 

appointments using an online calendar? If 

you’d like to become more proficient with 

these skills and many more computer, tablet 

or smartphone tools, then look to the JCC 

of Syracuse. 

Starting in November we’ll be rolling 

out our “Digital Basics” classes to help 

adults and seniors of any age become 

more proficient and confident in their use 

of technology. Each class will focus on a 

different aspect of your digital life—from 

Web browsing and email, to contacts and 

calendars. Learn what “The Cloud” is and 

how to best organize and find your files. 

The first set of Digital Basics classes will 

focus on using Google’s free software as 

an intro into the digital world with no 

extra purchase cost needed. Learn simple 

tricks and workflows that will help save 

you time and frustration. Look for future 

announcements and information posted 

on our website www.jccsyr.org about 

upcoming classes. For more information 

and suggestions on classes and content, 

contact Cindy at 315-445-2040, ext. 104, or 

cstein@jccsyr.org. 

More adult classes 

to be announced... 

Look for art classes, lectures 

and more coming soon! 



Neulander 

Family Sports & Fitness Center 


Hours (COVID affected) 

Mon. – Thurs. ............. 6 am – 8 pm 

Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 am – 6 pm 

Saturday ................. 8 am – 1 pm 

Sunday .................. 9 am – 5 pm 

315.445.2360 

We provide fitness and health education, training and programming to individuals of 

all ages in order to help promote permanent, healthy lifestyle patterns and enhance 

overall physical and emotional well-being. 

/jccsyrsf 

Patrick Scott 

Sports & Fitness Director 

Michael S. Knapp 

Personal Trainer 

Things are still a bit different 

due to COVID-19—yet we remain 

open 7 days/week! 

Locker Rentals 

• Large $195/year 

• Small $95/year 

Paula Pacini 

Group Exercise Coordinator 

OPEN GYM 

Please see the schedule at the Fitness desk or 

view it online at www.jccsyr.org/sf-gym-cal.html. 

BASKETBALL 

Member’s Pickup Basketball 

(18 and older) 

Days & Times: Sundays 9–11 am 

Cost: Free—open to Fitness members only 

Gym Rentals 

We rent out our collegiate size gymnasium at 

affordable rates to local groups who run 

volleyball and basketball leagues as well as 

other sporting events. For more information, 

please contact Patrick Scott at 315-445-2040, 

ext. 144, or pscott@jccsyr.org. 

Although things are still a bit different 

around the JCC Fitness Center because of 

the pandemic, we remain open daily for 

in-person workouts, exercise classes and 

more. 

Reservations are no longer required to 

workout at the Fitness Center! However, 

reservations are still required for in-person 

TRX classes and all Zoom classes. 

Please continue using the JCC 

main entrance when you come to 

use the Fitness Center. The Fitness 

entrance will remain closed until 

further notice. 

Please wear a mask (regardless of 

vaccination status) while inside the 

JCC’s common areas and classrooms 

(ages 2 and older). Also, anyone 

unvaccinated must wear a mask at all 

times while in the building (ages 2 

and older). 

When entering the JCC we will 

ask you some basic health screening 

questions. If you are sick, feel ill or 

have symptoms of COVID-19, please 

do not come to the JCC. 

Included here and on the 

following pages is an overview of 

everything that is currently open at 

the Fitness Center and the protocols 

in place to help keep everyone safe and 

healthy. Of course, because the situation 

and health regulations may change rapidly, 

please visit our website www.jccsyr.org 

or call us at 315-445-2360 for the latest 

updates. 

Questions? Contact Patrick Scott at 

315-445-2040, ext. 144, or pscott@jccsyr.org. 

Everything you need in one 

state-of-the-art facility 

• Open 7 days per week. 

• Over 25 cardio machines. 

• Keiser M3 bikes. 

• Banked indoor running/walking track. 

• Comprehensive free-weight area and 

strength training machines. 

• Clean showers and locker rooms (towel 

service suspended during the pandemic). 

• Wide variety of in-person and Zoom 

group exercise classes offered weekly 

including free regular TRX classes. 

• Collegiate-sized gymnasium. 

• Free orientation by our professional staff. 

• Free fitness assessments. 

Not already a fitness member? 

Call 315-445-2360 today for a tour! 




Neulander 


Seniors: Does your health insurance plan include a 

gym membership? 

Did you know that if you have a certain 

type of health insurance plan, you can 

workout at the JCC for little or no cost? 

The JCC’s Neulander Family Sports & 

Fitness Center is a participating gym in 

the following gym 

membership plans for 

seniors. 

SilverSneakers is 

an insurance benefit 

included in more than 

65 Medicare health 

plans. Many health 

plans from companies 

such as Humana, Aetna, 

MVP, UnitedHealthcare 

and others, as well as 

group retirement plans, 

provide SilverSneakers 

gym memberships to 

their insureds, at no 

additional cost. For further information, 

visit www.silversneakers.com. 

Silver&Fit is another gym program for 

seniors that is similar to SilverSneakers. 

One-on-One Personal Training 

As low as $27 per half-hour. Stop by the 

Fitness desk for details and to set up a time. 

Rates 

60 minutes 

1 session ..................$60 

5 sessions .................$290 

10 sessions ................$550 

20 sessions ................$1,060 

50 sessions ................$2,500 

30 minutes 

1 session ..................$35 

5 sessions .................$165 

10 sessions ................$320 

20 sessions ................$600 

50 sessions ................$1,350 

Group Training 

More fun for everyone! 

Rates 

1 session ..................$80 

5 sessions .................$370 

10 sessions ................$700 

PERSONAL TRAINING 

Silver&Fit is offered through various 

health insurers including Excellus 

BlueCross BlueShield. For details, visit 

www.silverandfit.com. 

RenewActive by UnitedHealthcare is 

available with select 

Medicare Advantage 

plans. It replaced the 

UnitedHealthcare 

Optum program. 

RenewActive supports 

fitness for body 

and mind. For more 

information, visit www. 

uhcrenewactive.com. 

For more 

information about 

these programs and 

to confirm eligibility, 

contact the JCC’s Nick 

Finlayson, membership 

director, at 315-445-2040, ext. 140, or 

nfinlayson@jccsyr.org. 

FREE Fitness Assessments 

Stop by the Fitness desk today to schedule 

your complimentary 60-minute fitness 

assessment. 

Fitness Assessments Include: 

• Overhead squat assessment 

• Goal setting 

• Nutrition counseling 

• Machine help 

• Exercise advice 

Start developing your road to a healthier you! 

Speed up your results! 

Workout with one of our 

experienced trainers. 

Call 315-234-4522 today 

for an appointment! 

JCC MASK POLICY AS OF 

AUGUST 2021 

Please wear a mask (regardless of vaccination 

status) while inside the JCC’s common areas 

and classrooms (ages 2 and older). Also, 

anyone unvaccinated must wear a mask at all 

times while in the building (ages 2 and older). 

Because the situation may change rapidly, 

please visit our website www.jccsyr.org or call 

us at 315-445-2360 for the latest updates. 

IN-PERSON WORKOUTS 

Our indoor workout facilities are currently open 

to Fitness members for in-person workouts 

and personal training. Reservations are not 

required and currently there are no capacity restrictions 

in place. Showers are open, however 

towel service is not available at this time. 

BASKETBALL COURT 

JCC Fitness members may use the basketball 

court for basic drills and/or shoot-around. 

Reservations are not required and there are 

currently no capacity restrictions. Please bring 

your own basketball. 

Basketball court hours 

Monday–Thursday ..........6 pm – 8 pm 

Friday ....................CLOSED 

Saturday ..................8 am – 1 pm 

Sunday ...................9 am – 4 pm 

Members Basketball is open on Sundays from 

9–11 a.m. (see page 23). 

IN-PERSON GROUP EXERCISE 

CLASSES 

• All classes are free for Fitness members 

• $10 per class for non-Fitness members, $15 

per TRX class for non-Fitness members. 

We offer a good number of indoor in-person 

group exercise classes. Reservations are not 

required (except for TRX) and currently there 

are no capacity restrictions. See the schedule 

of classes here www.bit.ly/jccsyripc. 




Neulander 


Fall Tap Dance classes returning Oct. 5 

ZOOM GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES 

• All classes are free for Fitness members 

We continue to offer a nice variety of live group 

exercise classes virtually via Zoom. See the 

schedule of classes here www.bit.ly/jccsyrzc. 

Reservations are required—make your online 

reservation here www.bit.ly/jccsyrzcr. 

INDOOR TRACK 

Our indoor running/walking track is open to 

JCC Fitness members. Reservations are not 

required and there are no capacity restrictions. 

Indoor track hours 

Monday–Thursday ..........6 am – 8 pm 

Friday ....................6 am – 6 pm 

Saturday ..................8 am – 1 pm 

Sunday ...................9 am – 5 pm 

ONLINE EXERCISE VIDEOS 

Workout at your convenience with our videos 

featuring our very own JCC group exercise 

instructors. Anyone (members and non-members) 

may access the videos from our website 

here www.bit.ly/jccsyroev. 

Personal Training 

Have you gained a few pounds since the 

pandemic began? Start getting back into shape 

with some help from one of our personal 

trainers! We offer both one-on-one and group 

training. Want to learn more? Come in for a 

FREE fitness assessment to talk about your 

goals and see how personal training may help 

you. See box at left for details. A mask or face 

covering and social distancing is required. 

Nutritional Counseling 

Consult with JCC Sport & Fitness Director 

Patrick Scott to develop a healthy nutrition program. 

With a master’s degree in applied clinical 

nutrition, Patrick can help review and recommend 

specific foods to promote healthy living. 

Whatever your goals are, from losing weight to 

improving sleep, a proper nutrition program is 

a must. Call 315-234-4522 today to schedule 

your complementary 30-minute consultation! 

Tap is coming back! After taking nearly 

two years off because of the pandemic, 

instructor Barry Shulman is bringing back 

adult Tap Dance classes with some help 

from a second instructor, Angela Saturno. 

The JCC’s Neulander Family Sports & 

Fitness Center will hold weekly adult Tap 

Dance classes this fall on Tuesdays and 

Wednesdays from 6:30–8 

p.m. starting Oct. 5 at the 

center on 5655 Thompson 

Rd., DeWitt. Shulman will 

teach the Advanced Tap 

Dance class on Tuesdays and 

Saturno will teach Beginner 

and Intermediate Tap on 

Wednesdays. The classes will 

run through Nov. 24. 

If you’ve ever wanted to 

try tap dancing, now is a great time. The 

JCC’s Tap classes are open to anyone age 

12 and older. No prior dance experience is 

necessary. The cost is $5 per person each 

night. Advance registration is not required, 

although tappers are asked to arrive early 

to sign in. A limited number of tap shoes 

are available to borrow at no cost each 

night on a first come, first served basis. 

Plenty of free parking is available. 

The Tap classes are taught “New 

York City” style. Students do not need to 

commit to every class and can attend as 

much as they’d like. 

Local attorney and choreographer 

Barry Shulman will lead 

the Wednesday class. He 

has held spring and fall 

Tap classes the JCC for 

many years. Shulman has 

taught principal dancers on 

Broadway and with national 

tours. 

Saturno is a board 

certified behavior analyst 

and has been teaching dance 

for over 20 years. 

For more information about the adult 

Tap Dance classes, contact the JCC’s 

Patrick Scott at 315-445-2040, ext. 144, or 

pscott@jccsyr.org. 

Free beginners running program starts Oct. 6 

The Syracuse Chargers Track Club’s 

Everyone Can Run Beginners Running 

Program starts on Oct. 6 at the Sam 

Pomeranz Jewish Community Center’s 

Neulander Family Sports & Fitness Center. 

Greg Tuttle of the Syracuse Chargers, a 

USA Track & Field-certified coach, will 

lead the sessions 

which will be held 

every week on 

Wednesday from 

5:30–6:30 p.m. 

through Nov. 3. 

The free five-week 

program will be held 

at the Fitness Center’s 

indoor track. 

Patrick Scott, the JCC’s sports and 

fitness director, says this program is for 

everyone and that people of all fitness 

levels are welcome. 

“The Chargers do a great job of 

teaching people how to run properly,” he 

says. “The strength of your leg muscles, 

your bones, your body posture, your gait— 

all of these affect your stamina. By the end 

of the program, you will be able to run for 

30 minutes with relative ease.” 

The class will start with walking and 

the number of running intervals will 

increase every week 

on a set schedule. 

Each participant 

will also be given a 

Syracuse Chargers 

pedometer and a twoweek 

trial pass to the 

JCC’s Fitness Center. 

Registration forms 

are available at the JCC reception desk, 

on the Syracuse Chargers website www. 

syracusechargers.org and the JCC’s website 

www.jccsyr.org. For more information, 

contact Patrick Scott at 315-445-2040, ext. 

144, or pscott@jccsyr.org. 




Tributes 

The following tributes were received from May 2, 2021 to August 6, 2021. 

TO FROM TO FROM 

BEN MELTZER ENDOWMENT FUND 

Trudy Rubin Sadinoff 

In honor of our dear friend, Sy Sadinoff, devoted 

husband of Trudy Rubin Sadinoff. He will live on 

in the kindness he showed and the love that he 

brought into the lives of his wife and two 

daughters. 

Dr. Arthur E Brown & Mrs. Jo Frances Brown 

Keith Alexander, Eric 

To honor the memory of Linda Alexander. She 

Alexander & Karen Pomerantz leaves an extraordinary legacy—both her family 

and her committed work in Syracuse Jewish 

Communal Service. She will live on in the 

kindness showed and the love that she brought 

into so many lives. 

Dr. Arthur E Brown & Mrs. Jo Frances Brown 

GENERAL OPERATING FUND 

Family of Sidney Paul Lesser In memory of Sidney Paul Lesser, beloved 

husband, father and grandfather. 

Partners and staff of D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP 

Neil Rube 

Mazel tov on your special birthday! Wishing you 

all the best! Much love, 

Neil & Robin Goldberg 

JCC SENIOR ADULT DINING PROGRAM 

Karen Roberts & family In memory of Herb Roberts, he will be missed at 

lunch. I have wonderful memories of him. 

Michele Stirt 

Joe & Sue Bombard 

In memory of your mother. 

Mark & Marci Erlebacher 

Kelly Scalzo 

In memory of your mother. 

Dr. & Mrs. Erlebacher 

JCC SENIOR ADULT DINING PROGRAM (cont.) 

Helen Marcum 

To honor your upcoming birthday! 

Marjorie Carter 

JEROME AND PHYLLIS CHARNEY 

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 

Mindy Lorenz 

In memory of Zach Lorenz. 

Andrew Molloy 

Celebrate, honor and remember 

To commemorate special occasions —births, birthdays, 

graduations, anniversaries, weddings, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or 

to perpetuate the memory of a loved one—the JCC welcomes 

tax-deductible gifts to one of our many endowments and 

special funds. The JCC will send an acknowledgement card to 

the individual (or next of kin) in whose name the contribution 

was made. Some of our funds are listed below. For further 

information, please contact Erin Hart at 315-445-2040, ext. 112. 

Ava & Irving Raphael Maccabi Endowment Fund 

Ben Meltzer Endowment Fund 

Erlebacher Family Cultural & Education Fund 

General Operating Fund 

Ida Rubin Senior Adult Nutrition Endowment Fund 

Jeffrey Sussman Athletic Scholarship Fund 

Leadership Development Fund 

Morris & Dorothy Cohen Endowment Fund 

Sydelle Rothman ECDP Scholarship Fund 

New member 

referral program* 

Get a friend to join, get a FREE month 

added to your JCC membership! 

What’s in it for you (our current member) 

Refer a friend or family member who joins the JCC 

Sports & Fitness Center and get one month added to 

your annual JCC membership term. 

What your friend or family member gets 

15% off the first year of any JCC of Syracuse Sports & 

Fitness Center annual membership. 

Questions? Stop by the Fitness desk or call 

315-445-2040, ext. 140. 

* Referral must be a made by a current JCC of Syracuse member in good standing. 

The JCC Neulander 

Family 


at the JCC of Syracuse 




JCC CAMP 

Joe & Lynne Romano 


5655 Thompson Rd. 

DeWitt, NY 13214 

NONPROFIT ORG. 

U.S. POSTAGE 

PAID 

SYRACUSE, NY 

PERMIT NO. 2392 

A place where 

everyone belongs. 

With programs and services for all ages, there’s something for everyone at the JCC! 

You don’t have to be Jewish to become a member. Call today for a tour. 

Adults & Families 

• Classes, social, entertainment 

After School & School Age Programs (K-6) 

• Vacation camps, snow days, school breaks, 

before school care (J-D) 


• Dance, gymnastics, sports and more 

Early Childhood 

• Preschool, toddler/infant care 

Outdoor Heated Pool 

• Swim lessons and aquatics programs 

Seniors 

• Kosher meal program, holiday luncheons, 

informational presentations, Mah Jongg 

and more 


• Basketball courts, exercise classes, gym, 

indoor track, personal training and more 

Summer Camps 

• Preschool – teens 

Teen Battle of the Bands 

315.445.2360 • www.jccsyr.org 

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2021 Fall Program Guide

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