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PROGRAMS Fall 2018 - Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
Fall 2018
PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS Fall 2018 - Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
CONTENTS                                                                           HOURS                               HOLIDAY HOURS

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                                                    After-School Program��������������������������������������34                      Irene Kaufmann Building             Labor Day, Monday, September 3
                                                    AgeWell at the JCC��������������������������������������������42                  Monday-Thursday, 5:30 am-10 pm      Centerfit open 8 am-2 pm
                                                    American Jewish Museum�����������������������������40                             Friday, 5:30 am-6 pm                Family Park in Monroeville, 11 am-7 pm
                                                    Aquatics������������������������������������������������������������������ 4        From 5:30-7 am: use Forbes        Rosh Hashanah
                                                    Aquatic Fitness����������������������������������������������������� 6              Garage Entrance
                                                                                                                                                                           Buildings close at 5 pm on Sunday, September 9
                                                    Basketball (Youth)���������������������������������������������17                 Saturday, 8 am-6 pm
                                                                                                                                                                           Closed Monday, September 10
                                                    Basketball (Adults)��������������������������������������������15                 Sunday, 8 am-6 pm
                                                                                                                                                                           Closed Tuesday, September 11
                                                    Camps��������������������������������������������������������������������24       Early Childhood Department
                                                    Center for Loving Kindness����������������������������41                                                              Yom Kippur
                                                                                                                                       Monday-Friday, 7 am-6 pm
                                                                                                                                                                           Buildings close at 5 pm on Tuesday, September 18

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                                                    Centerfit Platinum���������������������������������������������14
                                                    Children����������������������������������������������������������������34        Alex & Leona Robinson Building      Closed Wednesday, September 19
                                                    Dance ��������������������������������������������������������������������21      Monday-Thursday, 7 am-10 pm         Sukkot
                                                    Early Childhood��������������������������������������������������28               Friday, 7 am-6 pm
                                                                                                                                                                           Buildings close at 5 pm on Sunday, September 23
                                                    Early Childhood Camps�����������������������������������30                        Saturday, 8 am-6 pm
                                                                                                                                                                           Closed Monday, September 24
                                                    Emma Kaufmann Camp����������������������������������27                            Sunday, 8 am-6 pm
                                                    Fitness���������������������������������������������������������������������� 8                                       Shemini Atzeret
                                                                                                                                       Cashier Hours
                                                    Group Ex Classes������������������������������������������������12                                                    Buildings close at 5 pm on Sunday, September 30
                                                                                                                                       Monday-Thursday, 8 am-8 pm
                                                    J Cafe����������������������������������������������������������������������43                                        Closed Monday, October 1
                                                                                                                                       Friday, 8 am-6 pm
                                                    J&R Day Camp����������������������������������������������������25                                                    Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22
                                                                                                                                       Saturday, 8 am-6 pm

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                                                    Massage ���������������������������������������������������������������14
                                                                                                                                       Sunday, 8 am-6 pm                   Centerfit open 8 am-2 pm
                                                    Middle School Musical������������������������������������23
                                                    My Baby and Me������������������������������������������������32                  Membership Office Hours             Christmas Eve and Christmas
                                                    Noar and Bogrim Camp����������������������������������26                          Monday-Thursday, 8 am-8 pm          Monday, December 24: open 5:30 am-6 pm
                                                    Performing Arts Camp�������������������������������������23                       Friday, 8 am-5 pm                   Tuesday, December 25: open 8 am-6 pm
                                                    Personal Training������������������������������������������������� 9              Sunday, 9 am-5 pm                    ECDC closed
                                                    Physical Therapy������������������������������������������������14                                                    New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
                                                    PJ Library��������������������������������������������������������������33        FOR MORE INFORMATION
                                                                                                                                       Membership Sales and Services       Monday, December 31: open 5:30 am-6 pm
                                                    Preschool Sports �����������������������������������������������19
                                                                                                                                       412-697-3522                        Tuesday, January 1, 2019:
                                                    Shortstop Babysitting��������������������������������������13

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                                                                                                                                                                            Centerfit open 8 am-2 pm
                                                    SilverSneakers ����������������������������������������������������46             Financial Assistance
                                                    Special Needs������������������������������������������������������31             412-697-3525
                                                    Sports and Rec����������������������������������������������������15
                                                    Swim Lessons�������������������������������������������������������� 4            Employment                          FACILITY RENTALS AT THE JCC
                                                    Teens��������������������������������������������������������������������� 37     Jennifer DiGirolamo, 412-339-5418   The JCC is the perfect place to hold your
                                                    Tot Sports�������������������������������������������������������������19         TTY (hearing impaired)              special event. We have facilities that can be
                                                    Wellness ���������������������������������������������������������������11        412-208-9102                        customized for your event and meet your
                                                    Youth Fitness ������������������������������������������������������10                                                needs for 10 to 350 guests.
                                                    Youth Sports��������������������������������������������������������20            JCC South Hills
                                                                                                                                                                           Special pricing for JCC members.

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                                                                                                                                       412-278-1975
                                                                                                                                                                           Contact Stacey Davis, Rental Coordinator
                                                                                                                                                                           sdavis@jccpgh.org

                                                                                                                                                                           SAVE THE DATE:
                                                                                                                                                                           123RD JCC ANNUAL MEETING
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    On the cover: Jen, our fitness blogger, with her trainer Mike                                                                                                          6:30 PM
PROGRAMS Fall 2018 - Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
t For information                                                  CLASSES
                                                                                  Carla Likar, clikar@jccpgh.org
                                                                                                                                                     Parent & Child: ages 6-36 months
                                                                                  412-339-5429
                                                                                                                                                     Songs and games are used to build confidence
                                                                                                                                                     in the water.
                                                                                  SWIM LESSONS
                                                                                                                                                     Sundays������������������������������������������������������������9-9:30 am
                                                                                  Group Swim Lesson Prerequisites
                                                                                                                                                     Wednesdays�������������������������������������������������� 6-6:30 pm
                                                                                  Parent/Child: ages 6-36 months
                                                                                                                                                     Thursdays��������������������������������������������Noon-12:30 pm
                                                                                  Child must be at least 6 months of age; no swim
                                                                                  experience necessary
                                                                                                                                                     Toddler Tadpoles: ages 2-3
                                                                                  Toddler Tadpoles: ages 2-3
                                                                                                                                                     An introduction to organized swim lessons and
                                                                                  Child must be 2 years old; no swim experience                      water exploration. A teaching platform enables
                                                                                  necessary                                                          children to stand in the pool without assistance.
                                                                                  PreK Level 1: ages 3-5                                             Sundays������������������������������������������������������������9-9:30 am
                                                                                  Child must be 3 years old and comfortable in                       Sundays�������������������������������������������������������11-11:30 am
                                                                                  the water (not swimming yet)                                       Mondays������������������������������������������������������� 9:30-10 am
                                                                                  PreK Level 2: ages 3-5                                             Mondays��������������������������������������������������������� 5-5:30 pm
                                                                                  Child must be able to swim 2-3 body lengths                        Tuesdays�����������������������������������������������10:15-10:45 am
                                                                                                                                                     Tuesdays������������������������������������������������������ 11:30-noon
                                                                                  PreK Level 3: ages 3-5                                             Wednesdays����������������������������������������10:15-10:45 am
                                                                                  Child must be able to swim 5-10 body lengths                       Wednesdays�������������������������������������������������� 4:30-5 pm
                                                                                  and take a breath while continuing to swim                         Thursdays���������������������������������������������������� 11:30-noon
                                                                                  Youth Level 1: ages 6-12                                           Thursdays������������������������������������������������������� 3:30-4 pm
                                                                                  Child must be 6 years old; no swim experience
                                                                                  necessary                                                          PreK Level 1: ages 3-5
                                                                                  Youth Level 2: ages 6-12                                           Build confidence in the water, learn body
                                                                                  Child must be able to swim 5-10 body lengths                       positioning, floating and kicking.

Aquatics                                                                          and take a breath while continuing swimming
                                                                                  Youth Level 3: ages 6-12
                                                                                                                                                     Sundays��������������������������������������������������������� 9:30-10 am
                                                                                                                                                     Sundays�������������������������������������������������11:30 am-noon
                                                                                                                                                     Mondays�����������������������������������������������������10-10:30 am
                                                                                  Child must know the basics of freestyle and
JCC Aquatics is more than just a pool: we are an education center, a social                                                                          Mondays��������������������������������������������������������� 4-4:30 pm
                                                                                  backstroke and swim 10-15 yards continuously
                                                                                                                                                     Mondays��������������������������������������������������������� 5:30-6 pm
hub and a place for fun. Our friendly, qualified staff provides a clean, safe     Youth Level 4: ages 6-12                                           Wednesdays������������������������������������������������ 9:30-10 am
environment to educate the community on the benefits and importance of            Child must know the basics of rotary breathing                     Wednesdays������������������������������������������������� 3-3:30 pm
                                                                                  for freestyle and be able to tread for 30 seconds                  Wednesdays�������������������������������������������������� 5-5:30 pm
health, wellness, and safety in the water.                                        Swim Team Readiness: ages 6-12
                                                                                                                                                     Thursdays������������������������������������������������������� 3-3:30 pm
                                                                                  Child must know the basics of freestyle,
                                                                                  backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly                             PreK Level 2: ages 3-5
                                                                                                                                                     Learn the basics of front crawl, back crawl,
                                                                                  Adult Beginners
                                                                                                                                                     elementary backstroke and treading.
                                                                                  Must be age 13 or older; no swim experience
                                                                                  necessary                                                          Sundays�������������������������������������������������������10-10:30 am
                                                                                                                                                     Mondays��������������������������������������������������������� 4:30-5 pm
                                                                                                                                                     Tuesdays����������������������������������������������Noon-12:30 pm
                                                                                  CLASS DATES                                                        Wednesdays�������������������������������������������������� 3:30-4 pm
                                                                                  Sunday classes                                                     Wednesdays������������������������������������������������� 5:30-6 pm
                                                                                  September 9-December 16������������������������������� $180       Thursdays�����������������������������������������������������12:30-1 pm
                                                                                  Monday classes
                                                                                  September 17-December 17����������������������������� $144        PreK Level 3: ages 3-5
                                                                                  No class September 24 and October 1                                Learn and coordinate strokes taught in Level 2.
                                                                                  Tuesday classes                                                    Sundays�������������������������������������������������������10:30-11 am
                                                                                  October 9-December 18������������������������������������� $132   Wednesdays�������������������������������������������������� 4-4:30 pm
                                                                                                                                                     Thursdays������������������������������������������������������� 4-4:30 pm
                                                                                  Wednesday classes
                                                                                  September 12-December 19����������������������������� $168
                                                                                  No class September 19
                                                                                  Thursday classes
                                                                                  September 13-December 20����������������������������� $168
                                                                                  No class on November 22

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PROGRAMS Fall 2018 - Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
Youth Level 1: ages 6-12                                                        AQUATIC FITNESS                                                                     SQUIRREL HILL SWIM TEAM:                           Allegheny Group Sailfish: ages 7+
Build confidence in the water, learn body
                                                                                Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise                                               AGES 6-12                                          Swimmers should have some competitive
positioning, floating and kicking.                                                                                                                                                                                     background and meet USA swimming time
                                                                                Gentle movements increase joint flexibility and                                     Minimum Skills Day                                 standards of BB/B. Swimmers compete locally.
Sundays�������������������������������������������������������11-11:30 am      range of motion, while restoring or maintaining                                     Those interested in participating in this year’s
Thursdays������������������������������������������������������� 5-5:30 pm                                                                                                                                            Training will focus on all strokes, starts and
                                                                                muscle strength. Must have a physician’s referral                                   Squirrel Hill Swim Team must attend this           turns as well as aerobic swimming. Attendance
                                                                                to participate in this certified program.                                           program.                                           is taken.
Youth Level 2: ages 6-12                                                        Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays                                                        Wednesday, August 29                               $535
Learn proper form and specific elements of                                      Noon-1 pm���������������������������������������������������� Small pool           4-5:30 pm
front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke                                  No fee
and treading.                                                                                                                                                                                                          Pennsylvania Group Sailfish: ages 10-18
                                                                                                                                                                    Team Practice                                      Swimmers must have competitive background
Sundays�������������������������������������������������11:30 am-noon          Shake, Splash and Roll                                                              Coached by former college swim coach
Thursdays������������������������������������������������������� 5:30-6 pm                                                                                                                                            and meet USA swimming time standards of
                                                                                This low-impact aerobic class includes total                                        Carly Hicks, the team is designed to prepare       at least BB/B. Swimmers compete locally and
                                                                                body conditioning and toning.                                                       participants for a competitive swimming            regionally. Training will focus on all strokes,
Youth Level 3: ages 6-12                                                        Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays                                                        environment. Swimmers must attend the              starts, turns, race planning and faster set
Coordinate strokes taught in Level 2 with a                                     10:45-11:30 am�������������������������������������������� Small pool              Minimum Skills Day or be evaluated by              swimming. Attendance is taken.
focus on rotary breathing and circle swimming                                   No fee                                                                              appointment. Those who do not complete the
                                                                                                                                                                    Minimum Skills program can register for Swim       $620
longer distances.
                                                                                                                                                                    Team Readiness during the same time slot and
Sundays������������������������������������������������Noon-12:30 pm           Aqua Fit                                                                            join the team in January at a pro-rated fee.       U.S. Group Sailfish: ages 13-18
Thursdays������������������������������������������������������� 6-6:30 pm     This high-intensity aerobics class features water
                                                                                                                                                                    Mondays and Wednesdays                             Swimmers must have advanced skills and
                                                                                plyometrics and resistance equipment.
                                                                                                                                                                    September 12-December 19                           have the willingness to commit to excellence.
Youth Level 4: ages 6-12                                                        Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays                                                                                                           Swimmers will compete locally and nationally.
                                                                                                                                                                    4-5 pm
Build endurance by swimming elementary back                                     9-10 am����������������������������������������������������������Large pool        $180                                               Attendance is taken. Head Coach will have the
stroke, front crawl and back crawl. Learn the                                   No fee                                                                              No practice September 19, 24, October 1            final say as to who will be in this group.
basics of breast stroke and butterfly.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       $800
Sundays���������������������������������������������������������12:30-1 pm     SilverSplash
Mondays��������������������������������������������������������� 4-4:30 pm     Short bursts of cardiovascular aerobic exercise                                     JCC SAILFISH
                                                                                                                                                                    September 2018-August 2019                         U.S. National Group
Thursdays������������������������������������������������������� 4:30-5 pm     are combined with a series of strength,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Swimmers that have made Sectionals are
                                                                                flexibility and balance exercises using a specially                                 For more information about requirements and        eligible for this group. Swimmers compete
Swim Team Readiness: ages 6-12                                                  designed SilverSneakers® kickboard.                                                 practice times, days and locations, contact        locally and nationally. Swimmers must
Prepare for the swim team or refine all your                                    Tuesdays, Thursdays                                                                 Coach Al Rose, 412-906-2583 or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       demonstrate the high level of work required to
strokes.                                                                                                                                                            al@jccsailfish.org
                                                                                10:45-11:30 am�������������������������������������������� Small pool                                                                 stay in this group. Attendance is taken. Head
Sundays���������������������������������������������������������12:30-1 pm     No fee                                                                              Stroke School: ages 8-13                           Coach will have the final say as to who will be in
Thursdays������������������������������������������������������ 4:30-5 pm                                                                                          Learn the four competitive strokes and how to      this group.
                                                                                Aqua WalkOut                                                                        swim faster. Enrollment limited to 24 swimmers.    $820
Adult Beginners: ages 13+                                                       Enjoy gentle, slow movements in the warm                                            Tuesday, September 4:
It’s never too late to learn to swim. Learn basic                               water. Walk forward, backward and sideways as                                       Freestyle and Backstroke                           Masters
techniques and become a more confident,                                         arms assist your movements. Stay as long as you
                                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, September 5:                            For adults interested in competitive swimming
skilled swimmer.                                                                like—this group has the warm water pool space
                                                                                                                                                                    Breaststroke and Butterfly                         and harder workouts.
                                                                                for an hour.
Sundays����������������������������������������������������������� 1-1:30 pm                                                                                       Thursday, September 6:                             $380
Thursdays������������������������������������������������������� 6:30-7 pm     Tuesdays, Thursdays
                                                                                                                                                                    Review all strokes
                                                                                8-9 am������������������������������������������������������������� Small pool
                                                                                No fee                                                                              4-5 pm                                             Adult Conditioning
Private Swim Lessons                                                                                                                                                $90                                                For adults interested in fitness through
Group lessons don’t fit in your busy schedule?                                                                                                                                                                         swimming. Practices move outdoors to the
Try private lessons. Our instructors will work
                                                                                Aqua Dance
                                                                                                                                                                    Pittsburgh Group Sailfish: ages 7+                 Family Park in Monroeville from May to August.
with you or your child’s needs.                                                 Aqua Dance offers a fun, challenging water-
                                                                                based, body-toning workout, combining fast                                          For beginning competitive swimmers.                Sundays
$37/half-hour; 6 classes/$33 each                                               and slow rhythms with resistance training.                                          Swimmers learn all strokes, starts and turns and   $260
10 classes/$30 each                                                                                                                                                 compete locally. Summer practice is optional.
                                                                                Thursdays, 7-8 pm
                                                                                September 13-December 20                                                            $470
                                                                                $75; $6/drop-in

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PROGRAMS Fall 2018 - Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
PERSONAL TRAINING                                       Trainer vs Trainer New Competition
                                                                                   Bill Herman, wherman@jccpgh.org                         Join Team Shawn or Team Zach for an 8-week
                                                                                   412-697-3238                                            program of small group training, with 16
                                                                                                                                           training sessions, unlimited group ex classes, a
                                                                                   One-on-One Private Workout                              nutrition consult, two mini-competitions and a
                                                                                   We will design a personalized exercise program          party at the end for all competitors.
                                                                                   to help you reach your goals. Your trainer will
                                                                                   motivate you, keep you on track and make sure           Team Shawn
                                                                                   your workouts are safe, enjoyable and effective.        Wednesdays, 7 pm and Saturdays, 9:30 am
                                                                                   Physician’s approval may be required. By                Team Zach
                                                                                   appointment only.                                       Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 am
                                                                                                                                           October 2-November 26
                                                                                   Youth Personal Training                                 $250; $225/Centerfit Platinum
                                                                                   A private workout session with a certified
                                                                                   professional trainer or exercise physiologist.
                                                                                   Weight management and sports-specific
                                                                                                                                           Jump Start Your Weight Loss
                                                                                   training also are available.                            Work with a personal trainer and a dietitian for
                                                                                                                                           a workout and eating plan to get you closer to
                                                                                                                                           your goal.
                                                                                   Fitness Foundations Small Group Training
                                                                                   For anyone who wants to kickstart their journey         3 personal training sessions
                                                                                   to a healthier self, this small group training is for   1-hour appointment with a JCC dietitian plus a
                                                                                                                                           30-minute follow-up

Fitness
                                                                                   you! Led by Michael Kroll, JCC Personal Trainer.
                                                                                                                                           $215; $199/Centerfit Platinum
                                                                                   Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 pm                            (20% savings by bundling these services)
                                                                                   October 2-25
Enriching the lives of every body by providing innovative fitness and wellness     Maximum of 8 participants
programming, reflective of Maimonedes’ 12th-century words, guf bari v’shalem—      $165/general member; $150/Centerfit Platinum            FITNESS CLASSES
                                                                                                                                           Laurie Wood, lwood@jccpgh.org
the health of the soul cannot be achieved without taking care of the body.           Personal Training Fees
                                                                                                                                           412-697-3509
                                                                                                                                           No Classes on September 10, 11, 19, 24,
                                                                                     Centerfit Platinum         Hour       Half            October 1 and November 22
                                                                                     4-11 sessions              $62        $40             Boot Camp
                                                                                     12-47 sessions             $57        $36
                                                                                                                                           A structured, high-intensity workout modeled
                                                                                     48+ sessions               $52        $32
                                                                                                                                           after military-style training. For the exerciser
                                                                                     General Member             Hour       Half            who wants additional motivation and a huge
                                                                                     4-11 sessions              $68        $44             calorie burn.
                                                                                     12-47 sessions             $63        $40
                                                                                                                                           Tuesdays and Thursdays��������������������������� 6-6:45 am
                                                                                     48+ sessions               $58        $36
                                                                                                                                           September 4-November 15
                                                                                     Ages 17 and under          Hour       Half            Kaufmann Gym
                                                                                     4-11 sessions              $54        $35             $200; $120/Centerfit Platinum
                                                                                     12-47 sessions             $52        $33             November 27-December 20
                                                                                     48+ sessions               $50        $31             $80; $48/Centerfit Platinum
                                                                                     Single Sessions (hour)
                                                                                     Centerfit Platinum         $64                        TRX Class
                                                                                     General Member             $72                        The TRX Suspension Trainer is the original, best-
                                                                                     Ages 17 and under          $56                        in-class workout system that leverages gravity
                                                                                     Payment options                                       and your body weight to perform hundreds of
                                                                                     • Choose the number of sessions, either               exercises. You’re in control of how much you
                                                                                       single sessions or purchase 4 or more               challenge yourself on each exercise, because
                                                                                       for a discounted rate.­                             you can simply adjust your body position to add
                                                                                     • You may make up missed appointments                 or decrease resistance. Space is limited.
                                                                                       as long as you call 24 hours in advance             Fridays������������������������������������������������������������� 8-8:45 am
                                                                                       to cancel.                                          September 7-November 16
                                                                                     • Contracts (if greater than one month)               $110; $90/Centerfit Platinum
                                                                                       may be paid in monthly installments.

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Group Cycling Challenge                                                                                                                                            Sailfish Strength Training: ages 13+              Next Steps
Geared toward endurance cyclists and                                                                                                                               Build total body strength using traditional       Jason Stowell, jstowell@jccpgh.org
competitive athletes, with an emphasis on                                                                                                                          weight training exercises to enhance swim         412-697-3521
endurance, cadence, climbing and sprints, as                                                                                                                       performance with special attention to injury      This post-rehabilitation exercise program
well as team exercises. Taught by endurance                                                                                                                        prevention of the shoulder. By appointment.       helps you transition from physical therapy to
athlete Dan Holland.                                                                                                                                                                                                 long-term wellness. Our staff will work with
                                                                                                                                                                   $150/10 sessions
Tuesdays and Thursdays��������������������������� 5:45-7 am                                                                                                                                                         your physical therapist to develop an exercise
October 30-December 20                                                                                                                                                                                               program tailored to your needs.
$150—Community members can try one class                                                                                                                           WELLNESS PROGRAMS                                 $33 per half hour /10 half-hour sessions.
for $15—fee reimbursed if you join!                                                                                                                                Alexander Technique
                                                                                                                                                                   Call Darlene Cridlin, 412-697-3517                Online Weight Loss Course
High Intensity Interval Training                                                                                                                                   Learn to use your body in more relaxed            This 8-week course is conducted online with
High Intensity Interval Training is 45 minutes                                                                                                                     and efficient ways by focusing on your self-      one phone or in–person meeting with
of short intense exercise followed by recovery                                                                                                                     perception of movement. Carolyn Johnston,         Deborah Brooks, MS, RD.
periods. KettleBell Cardio targets all your major                                                                                                                  instructor.
muscle groups. TRX® Suspension Trainer™                                                                                                                                                                              $125: Start your 8 weeks any time
                                                                                                                                                                   Thursdays, 9:45-11:15 am
leverages gravity and your body weight to
                                                                                                                                                                   Robinson Dance Studio                             Nutrition Counseling
enable hundreds of exercises for every fitness
                                                                                                                                                                   September 20-November 8
goal.                                                                                                                                                                                                                Determine what you should be eating, based on
                                                                                                                                                                   $80/member; $100/community
Saturdays������������������������������������������������������������ 8:30 am                                                                                                                                       your individual concerns.
                                                                                     Upper Deck: ages 13-16                                                        November 29-December 20
Sundays��������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 am                                                                                 $40/member; $50/community                         $55/one-hour session; $30/follow-up session
Mondays������������������������������������������������������������� 8:30 am        Small group training with more advanced
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     5 follow-up sessions: $140
Tuesdays�������������������������������������������������������������������6 pm     weight training techniques in addition to boot
                                                                                     camp and HIIT training.                                                       Healthy Heart Phase lll
Wednesdays������������������������������������������������������ 8:30 am
                                                                                                                                                                   Cardiac Rehabilitation                            PWR!MovesTM
Thursdays�������������������������������������������� 9 am and 6 pm                 By appointment; minimum group of 3
                                                                                                                                                                   Call Marsha Mullen, 412-339-5415.                 Parkinson’s Exercise Program
September 2-December 22                                                              $60/8 sessions
                                                                                                                                                                   With a physician’s approval, you can exercise     Call Marsha Mullen, 412-339-5415.
$170; $140/Centerfit Platinum                                                                                                                                                                                        PWR!Moves is an evidence-based exercise
                                                                                                                                                                   in Centerfit. Marsha Mullen, MS ATC, will guide
Take as many classes as you like!                                                    Fencing: ages 5+                                                              you through an individualized exercise program    program geared to people with Parkinson’s,
                                                                                     This is a great introduction to Olympic Fencing.                              using your physician’s recommendations.           designed to counteract its major symptoms,
                                                                                     All equipment is provided; please wear athletic                                                                                 restore function and improve quality of life.
YOUTH FITNESS                                                                        clothing (long pants) and athletic shoes. The                                 Supervised times:
Laurie Wood, lwood@jccpgh.org                                                        instructor is Iana Dakova, a professional fencer                              Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays                   Mondays and Thursdays, 11 am
412-697-3509                                                                         and a member of the Bulgarian National Team                                   9:30-11:30 am                                     October 8-November 15
                                                                                     from 1984-1991.                                                               $25/month for SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit and      Mondays, Kaufmann Dance Studio
Teen Fitness Certification                                                                                                                                                                                           Thursdays, Levinson Hall
                                                                                                                                                                   JCC general members
This 1½-hour orientation MUST be completed                                           Tuesdays���������������������������������������������������4:30-5:30 pm                                                        $72/member; $96/community
                                                                                                                                                                   $125/year/Centerfit Platinum
by teens ages 13-15 prior to using the facility;                                     October 2-November 20                                                                                                           $10/drop-in
                                                                                                                                                                   $48/month/community
another option is one hour with a personal                                           Katz stage, Robinson Building
trainer.                                                                             $120
                                                                                                                                                                   Mechanotherapy                                    Reiki
$45/certification class                                                                                                                                                                                              To schedule an appointment, call 412-697-3544.
                                                                                                                                                                   Mechanotherapy corrects body alignment and
Monday, September 17�����������������������������5-6:30 pm                          Girls on the Run: grades 3-5
                                                                                                                                                                   improves functional capabilities, decreasing      Reiki is a natural Japanese healing technique
Saturday, October 13���������������������11 am-12:30 pm                             The program nurtures confidence through
                                                                                                                                                                   pain and reducing the risk of injury. Make an     that promotes stress reduction and relaxation. It
Monday, October 22�����������������������������������5-6:30 pm                      dynamic lessons and running games,
                                                                                                                                                                   appointment with specialist, Joe DeAntonis, MS,   is an energy-based touch therapy that liberates
Monday, November 5��������������������������������6-7:30 pm                         culminating with a celebratory 5K run.
                                                                                                                                                                   at 412-697-3509.                                  the body’s natural healing abilities.
Monday, November 19����������������������������� 4-5:30 pm                          Mondays and Wednesdays����������������������4:30-6 pm
Thursday, December 6�������������������������������5-6:30 pm                                                                                                      $95/hour/member; $120/community                   $70/one-hour session; $60/Centerfit Platinum
                                                                                     September 17-December 6���������������������������������KDS
Saturday, December 15������������������������ 10-11:30 am                                                                                                         5 sessions: $450; 10 sessions: $850
                                                                                     $160; register at www.girlsontherun.org
                                                                                                                                                                   $55/half-hour/member                              T’ai Chi
OR $60/private session with a trainer                                                beginning September 5
                                                                                                                                                                   5 sessions: $250; 10 sessions: $450
                                                                                     No class September 19 and 24, October 1                                                                                         Call Darlene Cridlin, 412-697-3517
Deck Time: ages 10-13                                                                                                                                                                                                Learn a traditional t’ai chi form and experience
Have fun exercising with your friends in                                             Teen TRX: ages 10+                                                                                                              the proven benefits to mind and body while
Centerfit. A JCC fitness instructor will lead you                                    The TRX Suspension Trainer™ leverages gravity                                                                                   enjoying a pleasurable, relaxing group
through a Workout of the Day.                                                        and your body weight to perform hundreds of                                                                                     experience. Doris Putkovich, Instructor.

Tuesdays and Thursdays���������������������������������4-5 pm                       exercises. Space is limited.                                                                                                    Wednesdays, 1-1:45 pm
Begins October 4                                                                     Wednesdays��������������������������������������������������������6-7 pm                                                       Kaufmann Dance Studio
$5/session; $45/10 visits                                                            September 26-November 14                                                                                                        September 5-November 14,
                                                                                     $80                                                                                                                             No class September 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     $30/members; $35/community

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Pilates and Yoga Therapy
                                                                                                           One-on-One Pilates                                   STEWART S. WEINBAUM
                                                                                                           Focus on increasing flexibility and strength to      SHORTSTOP BABYSITTING
                                                                                                           build more defined, longer, leaner muscles.          Nurturing staff care for children ages 6
                                                                                                           Mat and Reformer training available. Call            weeks to 5 years while parents exercise. Buy
                                                                                                           412-697-3507 to schedule your appointment.           monthly or annual passes at the Centerfit
                                                                                                                                                                Desk. Space is limited. Located in the
                                                                                                           Yoga Therapy                                         Kaufmann Building upper level.
                                                                                                           Yoga can be an effective method of healing
                                                                                                           sore joints, tight muscles, unhealthy posture        Monday-Friday��������������������������������������8 am-1 pm
                                                                                                           patterns and chronic pain, as well as speeding       Monday-Thursday��������������������������� 5:30-8:30 pm
                                                                                                           recovery from surgery. Call 412-697-3507 to          General Members
                                                                                                           schedule your appointment.                           $50/month/child; $576/year/child
                                                                                                                                                                Centerfit Platinum Members
                                                                                                           Spinning                                             $35/month/child; $396/year/child
                                                                                                           A high intensity, sweat-inducing workout on a
                                                                                                           stationary bike that imitates a real ride (minus     Drop-in
                                                                                                           the breaks) with climbs, sprints and coasts.         $12/hour/child; no-show fee: $15
                                                                                                           Reservations are required and may be made up         Reservations are required at 412-697-3544.
                                                                                                           to seven days in advance. Two hours advance
                                                                                                           notice of cancellation required; “no shows” will     You must remain in the building while using
                                                                                                                                                                JCC babysitting.

group ex classes
                                                                                                           be charged $5.

                                                                                                           Group Active
                                                                                                           One class that gives you all the training           Group Power
                                                                                                           you need—cardio, strength, balance and
                                                                                                                                                               This 60-minute barbell program strengthens all
FALL PREVIEW WEEK                                                                                          flexibility—in just one hour. Activate your life
                                                                                                                                                               your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating
SEPTEMBER 2-8                                                                                              with Group Active.
                                                                                                                                                               group environment with simple, athletic
A great opportunity to try everything that we                                                                                                                  movements such as squats, lunges, presses and
have to offer, plus lots of surprises and prizes,   GROUP EX CLASSES                                       Group Blast                                         curls.
pop-up classes, fusion classes—all FREE for         We’re committed to improving the quality of            60 minutes of cardio training using The Step
JCC members and your guests.                        your life through group exercise. We will get you      to improve fitness, agility, coordination and
                                                    motivated and keep you motivated! We will deliver                                                          Zumba
                                                                                                           strength.
                                                    a memorable experience each and every time! We                                                             Exciting Latin moves and rhythms.
t For information                                   will improve your mobility, strength, flexibility,     Blast 30
Patti Sciulli, psciulli@jccpgh.org                  balance and endurance. We will get you moving          30 minutes of high energy cardio training.
412-697-3507                                        and keep you moving!                                                                                       FEES
                                                                                                                                                               Group Exercise & Spinning
                                                    Please see the monthly Group Excercise                 Group Centergy                                      Centerfit Platinum: No fee
FALL GROUP EX LAUNCHES                              schedule for an up-to-date list of classes, days       A 60-minute journey of yoga and Pilates while
Try these classes for FREE and bring a friend                                                                                                                  General Members:
                                                    and times. Available at the Centerfit Desk or          moving to music, designed to help you center        $80/20 adult coupons
• Group Power                                                                                              your energy, reduce stress and smile.
                                                    online at JCCPGH.org                                                                                       $53/20 teen coupons
  Monday, September 17 • 9:15 am
• Group Centergy                                                                                                                                               Drop-in: $5
  Wednesday, October 3 • 9 am                       Pilates                                                Group Core                                          Yoga and Pilates Classes
• Group Fight                                       Create a body that is long and lean with flat          Trains you like an athlete in 30 action-packed      Centerfit Platinum: No fee
  Friday, October 12 • 6:15 am                      abdominals and a strong back.                          minutes and challenges you like never               General Members:
• Group Active                                                                                             before. Prevent back pain, improve athletic         $140/20-session punch card
  Friday, October 12 • 9:15 am                                                                             performance and get ripped abs.                     (get one session FREE with filled card)
                                                    Yoga
• Group Blast                                                                                                                                                  $70/10-session punch card
                                                    Improve strength and flexibility through
  Wednesday, October 17 • 9 am
                                                    stretches, postures and breathing techniques.          Group Fight                                         Drop-in: $9/member; $12/community
• Group Core                                                                                               Group Fight brings it on! This electric 60-minute
  Friday, October 19 • 10:15 am                                                                                                                                Fees for One-on-One Pilates and Yoga Therapy
                                                                                                           fusion class of martial arts and boxing             Centerfit Platinum:
                                                    Yoga Flow                                              movements will kick your cardio fitness to the
                                                    Seated meditation, breathing exercises and                                                                 $60/1-hour session; $110/two sessions
Special class: Turkey Burner                                                                               next level.                                         3-5 sessions: $50/session
November 22 • 9-10:30 am                            a variety of postures. Suitable for all students
                                                    from beginners and up.                                                                                     General members:
                                                                                                                                                               $66/1-hour session; $122/two sessions
                                                                                                                                                               3-5 sessions: $56/session

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centerfit platinum
                                                       Aromatherapy
     JOIN TODAY FOR THESE                              Plant materials and aromatic oils, including
     BENEFITS                                          essential oils, and other aromatic compounds
     • Adults-only spa-style locker rooms,             are used to enhance psychological and physical
       concierge services and discounts                well-being.
     • ALL Group Exercise, Yoga, Spinning and          Reflexology
       Pilates classes are FREE                        Pressure is applied to certain points on the foot
     • FREE Racquetball/Squash/Handball                corresponding to organs and systems in the
       Court time                                      body.
     • DISCOUNT of up to 10% off Personal              Pregnancy
       Training Contracts
     • DISCOUNT up to 20% on Massage
     • Steam, sauna and whirlpool
                                                       Reduces stress and anxiety, decreases swelling
                                                       and relieves aches and pains.
                                                       Chair
                                                                                                                                                  sports and rec
     • Towel service, hair dryers and toiletries       Chair massage reduces stress and headaches                                                 t For information                                                                 PRIVATE LESSONS
                                                       while relaxing the muscles of your neck, back                                              Jeremy Kelley, jkelley@jccpgh.org                                                 Call the Cashier, 412-697-3526.
     • Free coffee and tea
                                                       and arms.                                                                                  412-697-3538
     To join, contact the Membership Office,                                                                                                                                                                                        Rollerblading
     412-697-3522 or membership@jccpgh.org             Massage Fees                                                                               SPORTS                                                                            Learn from teaching professional Mark Haffner.
                                                       Centerfit                                                                                                                                                                    By appointment.
                                                                                                                                                  Over 21 Recreational Basketball
                                                       Half Hour���������������������������������������������������������������������$27         Drop in for organized pick-up games.                                              $46/hour; $28/half-hour
                                                       Hour������������������������������������������������������������������������������$54
MASSAGE                                                Aromatherapy�����������������������������������������������������������$70                Tuesdays��������������������������������������������������������������� 5-7 pm
Call 412-697-3544 for an appointment.                                                                                                             Saturdays����������������������������������������������������10 am-noon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tennis
                                                       10 Half-Hour Coupons (Platinum only)��������� $250
                                                                                                                                                  Sundays��������������������������������������������������������������� 8-10 am   Learn from teaching professional Mark Haffner.
Swedish                                                General members: add $10
                                                                                                                                                  No fee for members                                                                By appointment.
The most common form of massage, used to               Community: add $20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    $46/hour; $28/half-hour
promote general relaxation, improve circulation
and ease everyday aches and pains.                     Mother-Daughter Days                                                                       Over 45 Recreational Basketball
                                                       Enjoy Centerfit Platinum with your mother,                                                 Drop in for organized pick-up games.                                              Private Basketball Lessons: ages 10 +
Trigger Point
                                                       daughter or granddaughter. Children must be                                                Saturdays������������������������������������������������������������ 8-10 am    Work closely with a qualified JCC instructor to
Also known as myotherapy or neuromuscular
                                                       at least 13 years old. Schedule massages for                                               No fee for members                                                                improve your game. Contact Jeremy Kelley at
therapy, concentrated pressure is applied to
                                                       the two of you on these days and enjoy a 20%                                                                                                                                 412-697-3538 to schedule your session.
“trigger points” (painful irritated areas in the
                                                       discount!                                                                                                                                                                    Ages 13+: $46 for a one-hour lesson
muscle) to break cycles of spasm and pain.                                                                                                        Larry Ruttenberg Adult Basketball League
                                                       Sundays                                                                                    Wednesdays                                                                        Ages 12 and under: $28 for a half -hour lesson
Deep Tissue
                                                       September 2, October 7, November 4,                                                        Begins October 10
Chronic patterns of tension in the body are
                                                       December 2                                                                                 $625/team; open to the community
released through slow strokes and deep finger
                                                       4-6 pm                                                                                                                                                                       COURT SPORTS
pressure on contracted areas in the deeper                                                                                                                                                                                          Contact Alan Mallinger, 412-697-3545, or
layers of muscle tissue.                                                                                                                          Coed Volleyball                                                                   amallinger@jccpgh.org.
Sports                                                                                                                                            Thursdays
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Our two indoor courts are used for racquetball,
Whether you are a serious athlete or just trying            PT@THE JCC                                                                            7-10 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    handball and squash. Members may
to get in shape, a sports massage can help you             Dr. Scott Rosen, Physical Therapist,                                                   No fee for members
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    reserve courts up to seven days in advance.
recover faster and prevent injuries.                       Clinical Director. Located on the lower                                                                                                                                  Reservations are taken during regular JCC hours
                                                           level of the JCC across from the Centerfit                                             Pickleball                                                                        at the Centerfit desk, or call 412-339-5411.
Restorative
                                                           Desk. Open to the community.                                                           Call Alan Mallinger, 412-697-3545.
Perfect for runners or cyclists training for a race,                                                                                                                                                                                The fee for court time is $4/hour and must
this massage allows you to recover faster and              To schedule, call 412-697-3505.                                                        It’s a paddle sport for all ages and all athletic                                 be paid in full at the Centerfit desk prior to
train harder with less injury.                             Monday through Friday appointments.                                                    ability levels. Played on a badminton-sized court                                 play. Centerfit Platinum members play for no
                                                                                                                                                  with a tennis style net, it has very simple rules                                 charge. A general member or a guest must pay
Pre- and Post-Event                                                                                                                               and is easy to learn and play. Think oversized
A short, stimulating massage 15-45 minutes                                                                                                                                                                                          a $2 court fee when playing with a Centerfit
                                                                                                                                                  ping pong!                                                                        Platinum member.
before your big event is directed toward the
parts of your body that will be involved in the                                                                                                   Tuesdays, 11 am-1 pm
exertion. Post-event massage, given within an                                                                                                     Fridays, 10:30 am-12:30 pm                                                        Tots, Preschool and Youth Sports: page 19
hour or two of the event, helps normalize the                                                                                                     Kaufmann Gym
body’s tissue.                                                                                                                                    No fee for members

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t For information                                                             Little Champ Super Hoopers: grades K-2
                                                                                    Jeremy Kelley, jkelley@jccpgh.org                                             Participants learn the fundamentals of
                                                                                    412-697-3538                                                                  basketball including dribbling, passing and
                                                                                                                                                                  shooting throughout this 14-week program.
                                                                                                                                                                  Teams are formed with an emphasis on learning
                                                                                    Little Rookies Skills Clinic: grades K-2
                                                                                                                                                                  and having fun. T-shirts for all players.
                                                                                    This 6-week program places an emphasis on fun
                                                                                    and teaches fundamental skills necessary for                                  Sundays
                                                                                    younger players to learn to play the game the                                 November 4-February 24, 2019
                                                                                    right way. All players receive a T-shirt.                                     $160; $220/community
                                                                                                                                                                  Kindergarten�������������������������������������������������������1-2 pm
                                                                                    Sundays • 2-2:45 pm                                                           Grade 1������������������������������������������������������2:15-3:15 pm
                                                                                    September 9-October 14                                                        Grade 2������������������������������������������������������3:30-4:30 pm
                                                                                    $75; $95/community

                                                                                                                                                                  Harry B. Davis Basketball Clinic and League:
                                                                                    Youth Skills Clinic: grades 3-8                                               grades 3-8
                                                                                    Get back on the court and ready for the
                                                                                                                                                                  This 16-week program teaches the game using
                                                                                    upcoming basketball season! Our JCC coaches
                                                                                                                                                                  a combination of skills, drills and instruction
                                                                                    will get you back in game shape and ready to
                                                                                                                                                                  and includes exhibition games and league play.
                                                                                    be your best. Skills, drills, competitions and
                                                                                    games are included in this exciting mini-camp.                                Players are evaluated by trained coaches and
                                                                                                                                                                  administrators and then placed onto teams
                                                                                    Sundays • 4-5 pm
                                                                                                                                                                  based on grade and skill level. Regular season
                                                                                    September 9-October 14
                                                                                                                                                                  games are followed by playoffs, championships
                                                                                    $75; $95/community
                                                                                                                                                                  and an end-of-season awards ceremony for all

Basketball                                                                          N.B.A. (No Boys Allowed) Skills Clinic:
                                                                                    grades 3-8
                                                                                                                                                                  players.
                                                                                                                                                                  Coaches and referees are in high school, college
Basketball and the JCC have gone hand-in-hand for over a century in the city                                                                                      and older, and selected by an interview process.
                                                                                    High energy, enthusiasm and tons of fun create                                They take part in a pre-season training program
of Pittsburgh. We understand and appreciate the value that organized sports         a clinic experience that girls of all ages and skill                          as well as in-season training sessions.
                                                                                    levels will love. Female coaches are role models
can play in people’s lives, no matter their age or skill level. Our experienced     in a competitive environment designed to instill                              Saturdays
                                                                                    self confidence.                                                              November 3-Monday, March 4, 2019
coaches—both adult volunteers and young adult staff members—include many                                                                                          $200; $250/community
                                                                                    Sundays • 3-4 pm
who have come up through the program themselves and have experienced                September 9-October 14                                                        Grades 3-4������������������������������������������������������������1-2 pm
                                                                                    $75; $95/community                                                            Grades 5-6������������������������������������������������2:15-3:15 pm
first-hand what the JCC basketball program is all about.                                                                                                          Grades 7-8������������������������������������������������3:30-4:30 pm
                                                                                    Explosive and Power Training with the                                         League Only
                                                                                    Scoring Factory: ages 10-18                                                   December 1-Monday, March 4, 2019
                                                                                    The well-respected local Scoring Factory brings                               $160; $200/community
                                                                                    their training program to the JCC. The Explosive
                                                                                    program helps players develop their ability to                                New! N.B.A. (No Boys Allowed) Winter
                                                                                    rapidly change direction, improve short-burst                                 Clinic and League: Girls ONLY Grades 3-8
                                                                                    explosiveness and increase jumping ability. The                               For the first time, our N.B.A. (No Boys Allowed)
                                                                                    Power program increases upper-body strength                                   program will include a winter session similar to
                                                                                    with intense exercises.                                                       the Harry B Davis Clinic. This 14-week program
                                                                                    Tuesdays                                                                      will teach girls the game of basketball by
                                                                                    Power�������������������������������������������������������� 6:45-7:40 pm   focusing on the fundamentals in a social yet
                                                                                    Explosive���������������������������������������������������7:45-8:40 pm     competitive environment. Female coaches
                                                                                    Begins August 14; no class September 11, 18                                   and role models will facilitate drills, games and
                                                                                    $35/class; $175/7-week session                                                activities designed to build self-confidence on
                                                                                    $50/both classes; $225/7-week session                                         and off the court. This league combines great
                                                                                                                                                                  teaching, high energy, enthusiasm and tons of
                                                                                                                                                                  fun into a clinic experience girls of all ages and
                                                                                    Private Basketball Lessons: ages 10 +
                                                                                                                                                                  skill levels will love.
                                                                                    Work closely with a qualified JCC instructor to
                                                                                    improve your game. Contact Jeremy Kelley at                                   Sundays, 4:30-6 pm
                                                                                    412-697-3538 to schedule your session.                                        November 4 –February 24, 2019
                                                                                                                                                                  $160; $220/community
                                                                                    Ages 13+: $46 for a one-hour lesson
                                                                                    Ages 12 and under: $28 for a half -hour lesson

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PROGRAMS Fall 2018 - Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
tots and preschool sports
                                                                                                                                              t For information                                                              PRESCHOOL
                                                                                                                                              Brandi D’Amico, bdamico@jccpgh.org
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Fall Sports Sampler: ages 3-5
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Participate in a different sport every week.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Sports include tumbling, tennis, hockey,
                                                                                                                                              TOTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             basketball and soccer.
                                                                                                                                              Tiny Tot Soccer: Strong walkers up to age 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Thursdays�������������������������������������������������������3-3:30 pm
                                                                                                                                              Children learn basic soccer skills while focusing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Thursdays�������������������������������������������������3:45-4:15 pm
                                                                                                                                              on enhancing their motor, team and social skills.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Fridays ������������������������������������������������������������3-3:30 pm
                                                                                                                                              Fridays������������������������������������������������������� 9:30-9:50 am   September 6-28
                                                                                                                                              October 19-December 14                                                         $40; $35/ECDC and Clubhouse
                                                                                                                                              $80; $70/ECDC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Little Penguins Hockey: ages 3-5
                                                                                                                                              Tumbling Tots: Strong walkers up to age 2                                      Shoot and score! Children learn the basics of
                                                                                                                                              Children learn basic tumbling skills while                                     stick handling, passing, shooting and defense.
Travel Teams: grades 5-12                                                           LEAGUES                                                   focusing on their motor, team and social skills,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Mondays���������������������������������������������������������3-3:30 pm
Selected players represent the JCC in                                                                                                         with an emphasis on coordination and balance.
                                                                                    Middle School Fall League:                                                                                                               October 15-December 10
competition against other organizations                                                                                                       Fridays�������������������������������������������������������� 10-10:20 am   $90; $80/ECDC and Clubhouse
                                                                                    Boys and Girls grades 5-8
throughout the greater Pittsburgh area. Teams                                                                                                 October 19-December 14
                                                                                    Teams will be formed, with league games and
play 1-2 games and have 1-2 practices per                                                                                                     $80; $70/ECDC
week throughout the season, October through
                                                                                    playoffs to follow. All players receive a team                                                                                           Tiny Tumblers: ages 3-5
                                                                                    shirt.                                                                                                                                   Children are introduced to the basics of
March.
                                                                                    Tuesdays and Thursdays������������������Robinson Gym                                                                                    gymnastics in a fun and structured atmosphere.
In addition to practices and games,
                                                                                    September 4-October 25
                                                                                                                                                  CECILE GOLDBERG LEVINE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Tuesdays���������������������������������������������������������3-3:30 pm
7th-graders and up will take part in an in-season
                                                                                    No games on September 11 and 18                               FAMILY OPEN GYM: AGES 1-5                                                  Tuesdays���������������������������������������������������3:45-4:15 pm
weight training program in JCC Centerfit to                                                                                                       Play in the gym with balls, bikes and other
                                                                                    Games at 6 pm and 7 pm                                                                                                                   October 16-December 11
supplement their on-court training throughout                                                                                                     equipment.
                                                                                    $75/member; $95/community                                                                                                                $90; $80/ECDC and Clubhouse
the season.
                                                                                                                                                  Sundays, 10-11:30 am
All players MUST attend one tryout session to                                                                                                     No fee; no registration required
                                                                                    High School Fall League:
be considered for selection. There is no fee to
try out; team fee is for those who are selected.
                                                                                    Boys and Girls grades 8-12
Team members must purchase uniforms for an                                          Teams will be formed, with league games and
additional fee. All teams compete in a post-                                        playoffs to follow.
season tournament in early March at the JCC.                                        Tuesdays and Thursdays������������������Robinson Gym
Tryouts for Boys: Sunday, October 7 and                                             September 4-October 25
Tuesday, October 9                                                                  No games on September 11 and 18
Boys: grades 5-6�������������������������������������������6-7:15 pm               Games at 8 and 9 pm
Team fee������������������������������������������������������������������� $175   $50/member; $60/community

Boys: grades 7-8�������������������������������������7:15-8:30 pm
Team fee������������������������������������������������������������������� $225
                                                                                    Basketball Coaches: grades 9-12
                                                                                    Coaches must be 16 years old as of
Ace Aizenberg Boys Varsity and JV                                                   November 1, 2018. Coaches attend mandatory
Grades 9-12�������������������������������������������������8:30-10 pm             training sessions throughout the season.
Team fee������������������������������������������������������������������� $300   Contact Jeremy Kelley at jkelley@jccpgh.org if
Tryout for Girls: Monday, October 8                                                 you are interested.
Girls: grades 5-6������������������������������������������ 6-7:15 pm
Team fee������������������������������������������������������������������� $175
Girls: grades 7-8�������������������������������������7:15-8:30 pm
Team fee ������������������������������������������������������������������ $225

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preschool and youth sports
Super Shooters Soccer: ages 3-5
Goal! Children develop motor, team and social
skills while learning basic soccer skills and rules.
Wednesdays��������������������������������������������������3-3:30 pm
Wednesdays��������������������������������������������3:45-4:15 pm
October 17-December 12

                                                                                                                                                                 performing arts
$90; $80 ECDC and Clubhouse

Tiny Stars Tennis: ages 3-5
Children learn tennis skills and partner play
through fun games and activities. Emphasis
is on balance, movement and eye-hand                                                                                                                             PHILIP CHOSKY PERFORMING                            • Ballet slippers (no foam slippers) required for
                                                                                                                                                                 ARTS PROGRAM                                          ballet class
coordination.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Black tap shoes required for tap class
Thursdays�������������������������������������������������������3-3:30 pm                                                                                       t For information                                   • Black jazz shoes required for jazz class
Thursdays�������������������������������������������������3:45-4:15 pm                                                                                          Kathy Wayne, kwayne@jccpgh.org
October 18-December 13                                                                                                                                                                                               Boys
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$90; $80/ECDC and Clubhouse                                                                                                                                                                                          • Black jazz pants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • White T-shirt
No class November 22                                                                                                                                             DANCE                                               • Ballet shoes required for ballet class
                                                                                                                                                                 Philosophy                                          • Tap shoes required for tap class
Tiny Hoopers Basketball: ages 3-5
                                                                                                                                                                 Our goal is to help children gain poise,
Children learn the basics of basketball:                                                                                                                                                                             Registration
                                                                                                                                                                 flexibility, strength and an appreciation for the
dribbling, passing and shooting, plus the rules                                                                                                                                                                      • Participants must be registered before the
                                                                                                                                                                 art of dance.
of the game.                                                                                                                                                                                                           first class begins.
                                                                                                                                                                 Director                                            • If your child is in Level 3 or above, please call
Fridays�������������������������������������������������������������3-3:30 pm
                                                                                                                                                                 Kathy Wayne, Dance Director, is a graduate of         the Director to discuss your child’s placement.
October 19-December 14
                                                                                                                                                                 Point Park College with a B.A. in dance. Her
$90; $80/ECDC and Clubhouse                                                                                                                                                                                          Dance Recital
                                                                                                                                                                 professional credits include Tokyo Disneyland,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Our annual dance recitals are held in
                                                                                                                                                                 Caesar’s Atlantic City and many productions
                                                                                 Youth Tennis: grades 3-6                                                                                                              May/June.
YOUTH                                                                            Learn the skills and rules of the game from
                                                                                                                                                                 with the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Costumes are mandatory for participants in
Girls on the Run: grades 3-5                                                     certified instructor Mark Haffner.                                              Dress Code Requirements                               the dance recital and must be purchased by
The program nurtures confidence and a lifetime                                                                                                                   Hair must be pulled back in a bun; shorter hair       parents in January.
                                                                                 Fridays                                                                         back with a headband.                               • Students must be registered by January to
appreciation of fitness through dynamic                                          Introductory��������������������������������������������������������4-5 pm
lessons and running games, culminating with a                                                                                                                                                                          participate in the dance recital.
                                                                                 Intermediate�������������������������������������������������������5-6 pm      Ages 3-4
celebratory 5K run.                                                              October 19-December 14                                                          • Pink leotard (no attached skirt)                  Ballet
Mondays and Wednesdays����������������������4:30-6 pm                           $100; $85/Clubhouse members                                                     • Pink tights                                       Barre and center floor exercises; students
September 17-December 5���������������������������������KDS                                                                                                     • Pink ballet slippers (no foam slippers)           advance based on their ability to perform given
$160; register at www.girlsontherun.org                                                                                                                            required for ballet class                         steps.
                                                                                 Private Tennis and Rollerblading Lessons                                        • Black tap shoes required for tap class
beginning September 5                                                                                                                                                                                                Tap
                                                                                 Learn from certified instructor Mark Haffner. By
No class September 19 and 24, October 1                                                                                                                          Ages 5 and up: any style leotard in the following   Rhythm, musicality and sound clarity skills are
                                                                                 appointment.
                                                                                                                                                                 colors:                                             introduced; dancers learn a vocabulary of tap
                                                                                 $46/hour; $28/half hour                                                         • Ballet/Tap Level 1: White leotard                 steps to be used to develop fun choreography.
                                                                                                                                                                 • Ballet/Tap Level 2: Pink leotard
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Jazz
                                                                                                                                                                 • Ballet/Tap Level 4: Lilac leotard
                                                                                                                                                                 • Ballet/Tap Level 5: Baby blue leotard             Jazz dance incorporates many styles, from
                                                                                                                                                                 • Ballet/Tap Level 6: Royal blue leotard            modern dance, Broadway musicals and
                                                                                                                                                                 • Ballet/Tap Level 7: Burgundy leotard              Hollywood movies to street, folk and popular
                                                                                                                                                                 • Ballet/Tap Level 8: Navy leotard                  dance. Students must be at least 7 years old.
                                                                                                                                                                 • Ballet/Tap Level 9: Black leotard                 KDS: Kaufmann Dance Studio
                                                                                                                                                                 • Black jazz pants are acceptable for jazz and      RDS: Robinson Dance Studio
                                                                                                                                                                   hip hop
                                                                                                                                                                 • Pink tights for ballet classes

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PRESCHOOL DANCE CLASSES                                                    Ballet/Tap/Jazz 6: ages 10-12
No classes on Monday, September 24,                                        Tuesdays, 4:15-5:45 pm����������������������������������������� RDS
Monday, October 1 and Thursday, November 22                                October 9-December 18������������������������������������� $187
                                                                           October 9-May 17 ������������������������������������������������ $493
Creative Movement: ages 3-4
Mondays, 12:30-1 pm�������������������������������������������� KDS       Ballet/Tap/Jazz 7: ages 11-13
September 17-October 22������������������������������������$50
                                                                           Thursdays, 4:15-6:30 pm��������������������������������������� RDS
October 29-December 17����������������������������������� $100
                                                                           September 13-October 25 �������������������������������� $168
September 17-May 13���������������������������������������� $345
                                                                           November 1-December 20�������������������������������� $168
Thursdays, 3-3:30 pm��������������������������������������������� KDS     September 13-May 16 ���������������������������������������� $736
September 13-October 25 �����������������������������������$88
November 1-December 20�����������������������������������$88
                                                                           Ballet/Tap/Jazz 8: ages 12-14
September 13-May 16 ���������������������������������������� $368
                                                                           Mondays, 5:15-7:15 pm����������������������������������������� RDS
                                                                            Ballet and Jazz
Pre-Ballet: ages 4-5                                                       Wednesdays, 6:45-8:45 pm���������������������������������� RDS
Thursdays, 3:30-4 pm��������������������������������������������� KDS      Ballet and Tap
September 13-October 25 �����������������������������������$88            September 17-October 24��������������������������������� $135
November 1-December 20�����������������������������������$88              October 29-December 19����������������������������������� $216
September 13-May 16 ���������������������������������������� $368         September 17-May 15����������������������������������������� $806

Pre-Ballet/Tap: ages 4-5                                                   Ballet/Tap/Jazz 9: ages 13-18
Mondays, 4:30-5:15 pm����������������������������������������� KDS        Tuesdays��������������������������������������������������������������������� RDS
September 17-October 22������������������������������������$52             Jazz����������������������������������������������������������� 5:45-6:45 pm         PERFORMING ARTS CAMP                               Faculty
October 29-December 17����������������������������������� $104             Ballet�������������������������������������������������������� 6:45-7:45 pm                                                             The camp faculty includes professionals in a
September 17-May 13���������������������������������������� $360           Tap������������������������������������������������������������ 7:45-8:45 pm         t For information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     variety of fields from the Pittsburgh theater
                                                                           Thursdays, RDS: Ballet�������������������������������� 6:30-8 pm                      Kathy Wayne, kwayne@jccpgh.org                     community
Tuesdays, 3:15-4 pm����������������������������������������������� RDS
                                                                           September 13-October 25 �������������������������������� $165                         412-339-5414
October 9-December 18������������������������������������� $143
October 9-May 14�������������������������������������������������� $348   November 1-December 20�������������������������������� $210                           Pre-Professional Program for                       Skill-Building Workshops
                                                                           September 13-May 16 ���������������������������������������� $928                     Young Performers                                   Special workshops are led by local experts.
                                                                                                                                                                  Acting • Dance • Voice
SCHOOL AGE DANCE CLASSES                                                   Lyrical Jazz: ages 11-18
                                                                                                                                                                  Grades 4-10                                        Performances
No classes on Monday, September 24,                                        Mondays, 7:15-8:15 pm����������������������������������������� RDS                    Monday-Friday, 9 am-3:30 pm
                                                                           September 17-October 22������������������������������������$60                                                                           Performances are held at the JCC during the last
Monday, October 1 , Wednesday, September 19                                                                                                                       June 17-July 12, 2019
                                                                           October 29-December 17����������������������������������� $120                                                                           week of camp.
and Thursday, November 22.                                                                                                                                        Robinson Building
                                                                           September 17-May 13���������������������������������������� $420                      Hone your craft with expert faculty and theater
Ballet/Tap 1: ages 5-6
Mondays, 4:15-5:15 pm����������������������������������������� RDS
                                                                                                                                                                  arts professionals. Lunch is provided.             MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL
September 17-October 22������������������������������������$60            Hip Hop: ages 7-11                                                                                                                        Don’t miss the JCC’s Middle School Musical
October 29-December 17����������������������������������� $120            Fridays, 4-4:45 pm��������������������������������������������������� RDS             Acting                                             directed by Kathy Wayne. Anyone in grades
September 17-May 13���������������������������������������� $420          September 14-October 26��������������������������������� $105                         Theater games as well as drama and vocal           5-8 who is interested in auditioning should call
                                                                           November 2-December 21�������������������������������� $105                           exercises help campers learn to express            Kathy Wayne at 412-339-5414.
                                                                           September 14-May 17����������������������������������������� $429                     themselves. Workshops with professionals from
Ballet/Tap 2: ages 6-7                                                                                                                                                                                               Audition Date
                                                                                                                                                                  the Pittsburgh theater community may include:      Sunday, September 23������������������������������ 1-4:30 pm
Wednesdays, 4:15-5:15 pm���������������������������������� RDS
September 12-October 24������������������������������������$90            Beginner Acro for Dancers: ages 7-11                                                   Acting for the Camera, Stage Combat, Makeup,
                                                                                                                                                                  Shakespeare and more.                              Call Back Date
October 31-December 19 ��������������������������������� $105             Fridays, 4:45-5:45 pm��������������������������������������������� RDS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Sunday, September 30������������������������������ 1-4:30 pm
September 12-May 15����������������������������������������� $438         September 14-October 26��������������������������������� $120
                                                                           November 2-December 21�������������������������������� $105                           Dance                                              Show Dates
                                                                           September 14-May 17����������������������������������������� $462                     Through the study of technique and                 Wednesday, December 12��������������������������������� 7 pm
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 4: ages 7-8
                                                                                                                                                                  choreography, campers learn how to break           Thursday, December 13�������������������������������������� 7 pm
Fridays, 4:15-5:45 pm��������������������������������������������� KDS
                                                                           Ballet Variation                                                                       down a complicated routine into manageable         Saturday, December 15��������������������������������� 7:30 pm
September 14-October 26��������������������������������� $120
                                                                           Must be approved by the Director                                                       steps. They gain flexibility, strength and         Sunday, December 16������������������������������������������ 2 pm
November 2-December 21�������������������������������� $105
                                                                           Thursdays, 8-9 pm��������������������������������������������������� RDS              stamina, explore various dance styles, and learn
September 14-May 17����������������������������������������� $465
                                                                           September 13-October 25 �������������������������������� $120                         how to survive a dance audition.                   Richard E. Rauh
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 5: ages 8-10
                                                                           November 1-December 20�������������������������������� $105                                                                              Senior High Musical
                                                                           September 13-May 16 ���������������������������������������� $448                     Voice                                              Stay tuned for audition date announcements
Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 pm���������������������������������� RDS
                                                                                                                                                                  Campers work on music skills and musical           coming this fall.
September 12-October 24��������������������������������� $102
                                                                                                                                                                  theater repertoire, which are showcased in the
October 31-December 19 ��������������������������������� $119
                                                                                                                                                                  final production.
September 12-May 15����������������������������������������� $496

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