Social Senior Club: Game Day
2022-12-07 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Card games, scrabble, Mexican train dominoes, etc. If 4 people wish, we can also have Mah Jong.

Mindfulness Meditation Workshop with The Meditation Lab
2022-12-08 09:15 - 10:15
Mindfulness Meditation Workshop with The Meditation Lab
This 45-minute workshop is designed to teach you about the principles of mindfulness and how you can apply them to increase your focus and productivity, make clearer decisions, improve communication and reduce stress. In addition to these benefits, you will gain an understanding of the practical applications of mindfulness and how it further enhances your overall health and well-being.
Mindfulness meditation is a powerful tool that can help you optimize the performance of your mind by raising your
awareness. During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to move towards stillness by exploring simple stretches to warm your body and settle your mind. From there, you will be led through some mindful breathing exercises and a guided relaxation and mindfulness meditation.
Free for members, $10 for nonmembers.

About the Meditation Lab
The Meditation Lab was founded in 2016 by longtime yoga and meditation teacher Jennifer Monness. Inspired by the impact practicing meditation had on her own ability to navigate the stress of working and raising a family, Jennifer began leading corporate workshops, sharing the benefits of a regular meditation practice along with simple ways to integrate the practice into one’s life.

Train To Be A Certified Lifeguard!
2022-12-09
Lifeguarding is the perfect job for anyone who loves to swim—high school students, college students, part-time workers who enjoy the flexibility and a work/life balance, and even retirees!
Become a certified lifeguard* by taking our American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course. This job is perfect for high school students, college students, part-time workers who enjoy the flexibility and a work/life balance, and even retirees! If you love to swim, community, and want to work in a welcoming and exciting atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity!

Creative Movement Workshop, Ages 3-5
2022-12-11 15:00 - 15:45
Creative Movement Workshop, Ages 3-5
Join us for an introduction to our creative movement class with Rivertown Dance Academy. This one-time workshop will introduce children to movement and basic classical dance in a creative way. They will also get a chance to meet our creative movement teacher, Luiza Karnas.

Jazz Forum Trip
2022-12-11 16:00 - 18:00
Jazz Forum Trip
Join your JCC friends for world-class jazz at Tarrytown’s beloved music venue Jazz Forum. You’ll listen to the incredible sounds of Sheila Jordan, a singer known for her sultry-elastic voice, innovative pitch changes, and flourishes.
Your ticket includes a 2-course meal and glass of wine, beer, or soft drink. Stay as long as you wish – your admission grants you access to the second set as well, which begins at 6 PM.
If you want to come but need a ride, we’re happy to arrange a carpool. Email info@shamesjcc.org and we’ll get you set up.

Yoga: A Reflective Practice in Honor of Hanukkah at the Mt Kisco Library
2022-12-12 10:00 - 11:00
Yoga: A Reflective Practice in Honor of Hanukkah at the Mt Kisco Library
Hanukkah is a time where we can reflect upon the light of the world and within ourselves. Join Emily Herzfeld for a yoga class for all levels that explores the messages of Hanukkah through movement and meditation. This class will stretch, strengthen, and soothe the body, mind, and soul, while re-jew-venating with tools and lessons that can be practiced beyond the class. Please dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat.

Film Screening followed by Q&A with Director Jeremy Newberger: Heading Home
2022-12-12 10:00 - 12:00
Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel.

Join us to watch this riveting David-and-Goliath story of Israel’s national baseball team as it competes for the first time in the World Baseball Classic.
After years of crushing defeats, Israel finally ranks among the world’s best in 2017. Its roster includes many Jewish-American major leaguers, most with a tenuous relationship to Judaism, barely any ever having set foot in Israel. Their odyssey takes them from the Holy Land where they are hailed as modern-day Maccabees to the tournament in South Korea where they must debunk their reputations as has-beens and wannabes. The connection to Israel that the players forge pushes them to unexpected heights as they represent the country on the world stage.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion with the director. Watch the trailer here.

American Girl Doll Pop-Up
2022-12-12 12:00 - 17:00
American Girl Doll Pop-Up
Looking to start your holiday shopping? We have a great opportunities that support our members, the J, and an organization with a wonderful mission.
Girl AGain will be at the J selling refurbished American Girl Dolls and accessories made by women from Yes She Can Inc., a nonprofit that helps young women with autism develop vocational skills. Come support them and purchase your loved ones various American Girl Doll items!

Senior Social Club: Favorite Travels in the US
2022-12-14 11:30 - 13:30
Share your standout travel experiences in the United States. I have visited or want to visit.

Out to Lunch with the JCC: Hunan Village II in Hartsdale, NY
2022-12-15 12:30 - 14:00
Out to Lunch with the JCC: Hunan Village II in Hartsdale, NY
While some folks celebrate Christmas with a traditional feast, others of us head straight to the closest Chinese restaurant. Join us for our next lunch outing to Hunan Village II in Hartsdale where you’ll dine on a feast that includes 2 appetizers, your choice of entrée, dessert, and cold beverage. Meals can be spiced to taste and include options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Bring your appetite!
The cost is $30 per person, tax and gratuity included. Bring a friend or come make new ones! Advance registration required.
NOTE ON TRANSPORTATION: This event will be taking place at Hunan Village II, 222 E. Hartsdale Ave. in Hartsdale, NY 10530. If you need a ride to the restaurant from the JCC or have room in your car for others, please email cjacobs@shamesjcc.org when you register.

Step One Consulting Workshops: From Diagnosis to Solutions
2022-12-15 18:30 - 20:00
Attorney Lauren Weinberg will lead a series of workshops designed to help individuals and families navigate the complexities of supportive services and mental health systems for children and adults with disabilities or functional limitations.
From Diagnosis to Solutions
Your child has received a disability diagnosis. How can you set them up for success and independence? This workshop will provide an overview of OPWDD (Office of People with Developmental Disabilities), eligibility requirements and steps to access this system, and the array of benefits it provides for children and adults.

Women's Circle: Winter Solstice Yoga and Acupuncture
2022-12-15 19:00 - 20:30
Welcome the winter solstice with an evening of embodied movement and acupuncture. We will be tuning into our winter energy: how it gets sent down to root, germinate, and rest. Tori Cronk, yoga instructor and Chryssa Tsakiris, acupuncturist will guide you through a gentle yoga flow and into a restorative practice. We’ll be adding harmonious, stress-relieving ear acupuncture seeds, with two optional calm-inducing acupuncture points on the head. No prior yoga experience is required. This offering is intended for all levels and all bodies, including the pregnant body.
Tori lives in Tarrytown and has been teaching yoga and facilitating women’s circles for the past 7 years. Tori combines her background in mental health and yoga and meditation that allows her to facilitate an experience where people feel seen and heard.
Chryssa is the owner and lead acupuncturist at Well Collab in Sleepy Hollow with a dedication to adolescent health, fertility, and women’s health. She has a special interest in anti-patriarchy and intersectional feminist health work.

Hanukkah Celebration & Hastings Flea
2022-12-18 10:00 - 14:00
Join us on December 18 for a day at the J full of community events and celebration of the festival of lights.
We are thrilled to be hosting the Hastings Flea from 10am-2pm, so come by to get special, unique holiday gifts for your loved ones. Stay for our community menorah lighting at 2pm!
For young children, we have a host of activities to keep them entertained. The WonderSpark Puppets will be bringing us a special show, The Lost Latkes, that will use story and songs to delight children while promoting themes including persistence and conflict resolution. Our friends from the Early Childhood Center, River Friends Day Camp, and Camp Twelve Trails will lead arts and crafts projects, and we’ll have Hanukkah sweet treats for all!
Register for the puppet show

Protect Yourself Online with Roberta Goodman
2022-12-19 10:00 - 11:30
Even the savviest of consumers can still be compromised by online scams. Attorneys from the Pace Women’s Justice Center will highlight current tech scams to help you protect yourself online, especially during the busy holiday season. You’ll come away with helpful tools to safely use the internet while protecting your online identity.

Second Night Hanukkah Party for Adults
2022-12-19 18:00 - 20:00
Hanukkah isn’t just for kids! Drop by the Mind Body Studio between 6-8 PM for crispy latkes and other holiday nosh while we celebrate and toast the second night of Hanukkah together.
BYO Hanukkah menorah for a community lighting. To give back, please consider bringing a small can of tomato soup and /or tuna fish for the food pantry boxes we will be assembling on our MLK Day of Service!.
This event is free for Shames JCC members and $12 for non-members. Pre-registration required.
See you there!

Sibspace Lecture Series: Disability + Sexuality (Virtual)
2022-12-23 19:00 - 20:15 | Virtual
Sibspace Lecture Series: Disability + Sexuality
Hear from experts Michelle Ballan and Christine Barker on the topic of Disability and Sexuality. Presentation will include information on communicating about sexuality; future planning; supported decision-making and guardianship, as it applies to sexuality; assessments for sexuality; and the perspective of a self-advocate. We are looking forward to hosting this unique opportunity for information, support, and dialogue surrounding how adult siblings can best support and advocate for their brothers and sisters.

Discussion: Looking on The Bright Side
2023-01-04 11:30 - 13:30
What were some of the positive events in your life in 2022?

It can be easy to focus on the negative when looking at the state of the world these days. But today we’re going to talk about the good stuff. Join us for a discussion about positive experiences you had in 2022. Did you celebrate a life cycle event with your family? Win Wordle in one guess? Anything goes!

R&B/Soul Line Dancing with the Fun Bunch: FREE Intro Class
2023-01-04 18:30 - 19:30
New to line dancing? This class is for you! Join us for our 8-week series with Fun Bunch instructor, Steven Dillard. Your first class is free!
Using an upbeat and fun soundtrack as a backdrop, Steven will break down easy line dances that allow everyone to learn at a comfortable pace. You’ll learn basic steps, rhythms and routines choreographed to music. Not only is line dancing fun, it helps improve your memory, coordination, and balance at the same time.
Come for fantastic music and a great time!

Challenging Time, Ageless Insights
2023-01-06 10:00 - 11:30
Challenging Time, Ageless Insights
We live in highly polarized times. But one of the Jewish people’s greatest strengths is our ability to simultaneously hold conflicting ideas and opinions. What wisdom can we draw from our Jewish tradition in order to help us better engage productive, rather than destructive, conversation over the fault lines that divide us? Join Temple Beth Shalom’s Rabbi Daniel Reiser for this insightful discussion.
“Challenging Times, Ageless Insights” offers participants the opportunity to engage with clergy in exploring contemporary issues through a Jewish lens. These discussions will provide insights, debate, and if we are successful, even more questions.

Pre-Scribblers Art Workshop
2023-01-08 10:00 - 10:45
Pre-Scribblers Art Workshop
Pre-Scribblers Art Class (Ages 3-4)
Make art with Scribble and meet teacher Sioux at this Sunday workshop.

Ukraine and the Power of Music with Irena Portenko
2023-01-09 10:00 - 11:00
Ukraine and the Power of Music with Irena Portenko
Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine nearly one year ago, internationally renowned Ukranian concert pianist and music teacher Irena Portenka has raised more than $70,000 by organizing and performing in concerts to assist displaced Ukrainian musicians and to support displaced families. She will draw from research and her own personal experience, to speak on how the transformative power of music affects people inside and outside Ukraine. This presentation includes a lecture and music listening experience.
About the Presenter:
Named to a “select circle” of pianists by The New York Times, Irena Portenko, DMA is a sought-after concert pianist, music educator and mentor. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Dr. Portenko first displayed a talent for the piano at age three, making her debut performing Haydn’s Keyboard Concerto in D Major with the Ukrainian National Orchestra at the age of eight.
Dr. Portenko has served as piano faculty at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut and at The Music Conservatory of Westchester in New York, teaching music history and theory classes and piano instruction. She received her bachelor’s degree from the Kyiv National Academy of Music, followed by her postgraduate degree from the Ukrainian National Academy of Music. She received her master’s and doctoral degrees in music and piano performance from the University of Michigan School of Music. She currently resides in Dobbs Ferry, New York.

Social Club: Games Day
2023-01-11 11:30 - 13:30
Games Day
Join us for card games, Scrabble, Mexican train dominoes, Mah Jongg, and more.

Lunch Club at Chutney Masala in Irvington, NY
2023-01-12 11:30 - 13:30
Join your fellow foodies for our next lunch outing to the highly rated Indian restaurant, Chutney Masala where you’ll dine on a multi course feast. Meals include options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Bring your appetite!
The cost is $37 per person, tax and gratuity included. Bring a friend or come make new ones!
This event will be taking place at Chutney Masala, 76 Main St., Irvington, NY 10533. If you need a ride to the restaurant from the JCC or have room in your car for others, please email cjacobs@shamesjcc.org when you register.

MLK Day of Service 2023
2023-01-16 09:30 - 17:00
MLK Day of Service 2023
This MLK Day, January 16, 2023, the Shames JCC is joining UJA and a variety of partners from across New York to work together toward a stronger future for all.
Join us at the J for meaningful volunteer opportunities that will make a difference in the lives of individuals, our community, and the greater community to which we all belong.
We will have opportunities for all ages:
Decorate and pack “Blizzard Boxes”, which contain the makings of a complete meal, for food pantries around Westchester and the Bronx (family- friendly).
Sort medical supplies that the Afya Foundation will distribute to crisis settings around the world (adults and teens)
If you cannot come in person to our event but would like to contribute, we would appreciate donations of supplies from our Amazon Wishlist.
SIGN UP FOR DAY-OF ACTIVITIES

Lecture by John Gaccione, Westchester Dept. of Consumer Protection
2023-01-18 11:30 - 13:30
Lecture by John Gaccione, Westchester Dept. of Consumer Protection
Deputy Director John Gaccione will speak about what the Westchester Dept. of Consumer Protection does and how it is adapting to a changing marketplace.

Kids Yoga
2023-01-22 15:00 - 15:45
Through creative movement, sounds, and storytelling, your children will practice the valuable skill of breath and body awareness and self-love, all while having fun.

"The Diversity of Westchester Birds: From Eagles to Warblers."
2023-01-23 10:00 - 11:30
Join the Executive Director of the Saw Mill RIver Audubon as she shares beautiful images, sounds, videos of Westchester birds across the seasons and in various county birding hotspots. Tips on how to start birding and how to have bird-friendly, bird-safe properties whether residential, business or community-owned will also be covered.

Women's Circle Art Night: Collage + Printmaking
2023-01-25 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for an artmaking workshop led by Shannon McDonough of The Smokestack, a nomadic artmaking series here in Westchester.
We will use recycled materials and paint to make textured papers with a simple and fun printmaking method called mono-printing. Our printed papers will be used to create collages in a design of your choice. You will be able to make greeting cards or a small artwork by the end of the session. No experience necessary!
$20 for members and $28 for non-members.

Carnegie Hall Group Trip: We are Here: Songs from the Holocaust
2023-01-26 17:45 - 22:30
“We Are Here: Songs From The Holocaust” is a concert featuring songs written in the ghettos and concentration camps of Nazi-occupied Europe and the former Soviet Union. In the years after the Holocaust, Jewish artists collected and published fourteen songbooks of wartime music. From heart-wrenching folk ballads to up-tempo satire, these songs present a powerful spectrum of the human experience, interspersed with true stories about the artists? lives. This concert serves to honor the memory of those murdered during the Shoah and pay tribute to the artists who, in the worst of times, continued to create.
The concert will feature performances from Broadway stars such as Harvey Fierstein and Chita Rivera, pop artists, renowned Cantors, and a choir of New York City students.
Comfortable transportation to and from Carnegie Hall will be provided. The bus will leave the JCC at 5:45 PM and return after the event at approximately 10:30 PM. Space is limited to 14.
This event is generously subsidized by UJA/Verve 55+ Living. For more information about the concert go to https://www.wearehereconcert.com/

Family Workshop: Infused Honey Making + Tasting
2023-01-29 15:30 - 16:30
Family Workshop: Infused Honey Making + Tasting
In this interactive family workshop you will taste a variety of botanically infused honeys, make your own infused honey, and learn simple and fun applications.
Each family will leave with one customized infused honey creation and enjoy tasters on site. Please bring one small 4 oz mason jar for this class.
Registration is for one adult and one child 5+
