Local Women Writers Share Secrets and More News...

Girls Night Out

Local women authors will share their secrets to writing on Thursday, Nov. 17, 6 pm at Kernwood Country Club in Salem as part of the JCC’s Jewish Book Month series.

Ellen Frankel of Marblehead and Dale Stanten and Wendy Polins of Swampscott will talk about the trials and tribulations of writing, along with moderator Phyllis Karas, a best-selling author from .  You’ll love the shopping boutiques, cocktails and delicious dinner. 

Tickets still available at JCCNS.ORG or 781-631-8330.

Murder and secret lives are the topics of the upcoming JBM events with authors Joseph Braude and David Schmahmann. Check out the full line-up at JCCNS.ORG.

Holiday Shopping at the J

The JCC is offering special gift packages for the holidays! Here's a sneak peek at just a few.

• Perfect Health: A one-month membership with
       a fitness assessment and two Personal Training sessions.
• New Year, New Me: Three Personal Training
       sessions and a massage!
• Starfish: Three private swim lessons
       and one Personal Training session.
• Happy Zumbatomic Holidays: One-hour Zumba class for
       you and four friends, snacks and one hour in a JCC party room.

Look for more details soon!

KnockOut Those Holiday Calories

Ready for Thanksgiving .. and beyond? Burn off your holiday feasts this season in KnockOut, our fabulous kickboxing with bags class run by 5th degree black belt Dennis Goldsmith. You'll tone muscles, improve strength, increase flexibility and relieve all that holiday stress. Mondays at 8:30am. Sign up today at 781-631-8330. Questions? Contact Maria at mcalla@jccns.com or ext 134.

Shoot Hoops and Save!

Premier Hoops is offering 10% off to JCC members who sign up for
Winter Basketball Skills & Drills classes. And siblings pay
1/2! Check out...

• Kiddie Hoops:  Kids ages 3&4 and 5&6 learn
  basketball concepts such as passing, dribbling, lay-ups, defense, rebounding and
  more! Sundays at 10:15am (ages 3&4) and 11:00am (ages 5&6).
• Shooting Guard Camp: Kids ages 7-13 will learn
  shooting form, how to use screens, how to create space for your shot and how to
  get your shot off quicker. Baskets are lowered for 7-8 year olds. Sundays
  at 12:00pm (ages 12-13), 1:00pm (ages 9-11) and 2:00pm (ages 7-8).

For more information, contact Andrew Dalton at 781-631-8330, ext
144. To take advantage of the special offer, you must register by
Nov. 15th.

Tennis for Kids

Serve up fun for your kids with JCC tennis coach Sharen Solomon! Children will play indoors with smaller nets and tennis balls with less bounce, to improve hand-eye coordination. Classes run Mondays.

• Grades K-2: 3:15-4:00pm
• Grades 2-4: 4:00-4:40pm

Sign up today at 781-631-8330. For more info, contact Andrew Dalton at adalton@jccns.com or ext. 144.

Fall Festival Big Fun

More than 150 families enjoyed the JCC’s FREE Early Childhood Fall Festival, with pumpkin painting, glitter art, hula hoop & dance contests, gym fun and a delicious pizza dinner. Don’t forget the donut on a string, game! The J is planning lots more family events throughout the winter. Stay tuned!

JCC Story & Music Hour at Wit & Whimsy

Early Childhood teachers will lead a fun Story Hour with Music by Marcy at
Abbot Library on Pleasant St. in Marblehead on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 10:15am.
Everyone is welcome, so tell your friends.

Look for our next JCC Story & Music Hour at Wit & Whimsy Bookstore in Marblehead on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10:00am.

Remember, refer a new family to the J's Early Childhood program and
you'll receive a FREE month of membership. The new family gets a free month, too. For more information, contact Early Childhood Director Amy Battinelli
at 781-631-8330, ext 107, or abattinelli@jccns.com.

Out of This World Book Fair

Be sure to stop by the JCC's Scholastic Book Fair, Monday-Friday,
Dec. 12-16. Get great holiday gifts and benefit the JCC Early Childhood
Program, too. Can't make it to the Fair? No problem. Starting Dec. 5th, you can
order on-line, too. Details coming soon.

Want Relief?

Learn from the experts! Our partner Spaulding Rehab is running an Ask the
Physical Therapist session on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 8:45-10:15am in the Fitness
Center. Stop by and get some answers about your aches & pains.