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Famous TV Newsman Reports to JCC - Plus More News from the J

NBC TV Newsman Reports to the JCC -- Plus Lots of New Family Programs & Activities at the J! Details here..

NBC Special Correspondent Coming to JCC

The JCC's popular author series has started and everyone’s excited about NBC special correspondent Martin Fletcher’s appearance at the J on Thursday, Nov. 3rd, at 8:00pm.  Fletcher will speak about his new novel, The List.. which is based on his own family’s history in post-Holocaust Europe. It also looks at the beginnings of the Israeli state. (Meet Fletcher at a cocktail reception at 6:30pm.)

There are many inspiring authors and events throughout Jewish Book Month in November. Don’t miss Girls Night Out with local women authors at Kernwood Country Club talking about the trials and tribulations of writing.  You’ll love the shopping boutiques, too!  For information about all JBM events – and to get your tickets today – go to JCCNS.ORG. You can also call 781-631-8330.

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Registration Starts NOW for New Swim Session

All JCC Swim Classes are registering now! Parents and children love ourexperienced, nurturing instructors.  Adults can work on their strokes with Aquatics Director Andrew Dalton on Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00am, and Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm.  First session is FREE! For more information, contact Andrew at 781-631-8330, ext 144.

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Winter Weather Arrives Early, Come Play Inside!

Bring the kids to these FREE indoor gym classes.

  • Mini-Sports Rangers (3-5 yrs): 12:30-1:15pm, Thursdays, Nov 3&11
  • Sports Rangers (grades 1-3): 3:30-4:15pm, Wednesdays, Nov 2 & 9
  • Hoop Hot Shots (grades 1-3): 4:15-5pm, Wednesdays, Nov 2 & 9

 

New Session of Indoor Soccer

Kids loved the J’s Outdoor Soccer season. Sign up now for a NEW, INDOOR session! This 6-week program is for preschool and kindergarten kids. Come learnsoccer basics in a fun class run by Coach Karl Mayer. Saturdays, 1:00pm,beginning Nov. 5.

Father/Son Derby Race

It’s a great way for dads and sons to bond while building the fastestcar at a race! Join us at the JCC on Sunday, Nov 6th, 1:00-4:0pm,and receive a car kit with tools, paint and decorations. You’ll race against other father-son teams to find out who built the fastest car. Register today at781-631-8330.  JCC members $20, Community $30. (Prices are for two people.) Light snack provided.

Early Childhood Fall Festival

Bring the family to the JCC’s Early Childhood Fall Festival coming up Saturday, November 5, 5:30-8:00pm.  Enjoy fall crafts, games and special activities like face painting! Pizza dinner will be served. FREE for Early Childhood families, $18 for other families.  Save your spot by contacting Amy Battinelliat 781-631-8330, ext 107, or abattinelli@jccns.com.

Early Childhood Refer-a-Family Offer

Remember the JCC’s Early Childhood Refer-a-Family offer…  Refer a new family to the JCC Early Childhood program and when they join, you’ll receive a FREE month of membership. The new family gets a FREE month, too.  For more information, contact Amy at 781-631-8330, ext 107, or abattinelli@jccns.com.

Get Fit, Have Fun

Need to shake-up your fitness routine? Try these classes starting soon…

  • A new session of TRX Suspension Training begins Tuesday, Nov. 1, and spaces are filling fast! TRX is a total-body resistance workout developed by a Navy Seal. TRX exercises combine functional strength, flexibility, balance and core stability to provide an amazingly efficient workout!
  • KnockOut, our popular kickboxing with bags class, starts Monday, Nov. 7, at 8:30am. Put on some boxing gloves and get ready to sweat and burn off those calories with Dennis Goldsmith, 5th degree black belt and personal trainer.

 

AND FOR KIDS..

  • Dennis Goldsmith leads Tae Kwon Do on Wednesdays starting Nov. 2, for ages Kindergarten and up.
  • Try Zumbatomic, our popular kids’ dance class for ages 4-8. Starts Monday, Nov. 7, at 3:15pm with Kim Crowley!

 

For more information on all of these classes, contact Maria Calla, Group Exercise Manager at 781-631-8330, ext 134, or mcalla@jccns.com.

JamRoom Rocks

The JCC’s new JamRoom is open so come down and make music! JamRoom is a dedicated space for teens in grades 8-12 to come play our guitars,keyboards, drums and more. We’re open Monday-Thursday, 3:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday 3:00-6:00pm and Saturday/Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm. JamRoom is FREE and open to all… so bring your friends. More info at JCCNS.ORG. Look for details about Coffee Houses and Open Mics soon.

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