Tic Tac Go Fall Social
2022-10-30 15:45 - 17:45 (America/New_York)
We are excited to be partnering with the organization Tic Tac Go to host a Fall Social at the Shames JCC.
Tic Tac Go is a Facebook social group that has been created to encourage peer:peer connections for young adults with intellectual disabilities in Westchester County NY. The Fall social is being hosted to provide an afternoon for group members to enjoy festive music, delicious snacks, and spending time with friends!
Seasonal costumes are welcome!

Triangle Shirt Waist Factory Fire with Eugene Boesch
2022-10-31 10:00 - 11:30
On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory at Washington Square in New York City burned, killing 145 workers. It is remembered as one of the most infamous incidents in American industrial history as the deaths were largely preventable – most of the victims, young immigrant women, died as a result of neglected safety features and locked doors within the factory building. The tragedy brought widespread attention to the dangerous workshop conditions of factories of the day and lead to the development of laws and regulations that better protected the safety of workers.

Pickleball Clinics
2022-11-02 11:30 - 13:30, 2022-11-09 11:30 - 13:30
Learn pickleball or improve your game
4 weeks 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, & 11/9
Beginner: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Int./Adv: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
The most popular game in the past few years!
Learn quickly or take your game to the next level.
Paddles will be provided
Members: $100 Nonmembers: $120
Clinics are taught by certified pickleball instructors Joanne Dondero and Charlene Dundie
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Senior Social Club: Book Club
2022-11-02 11:30 - 13:30
Discussion of James Baldwin’s short story “Sonny’s Blues.” Click here to read ahead.

Challenging Time, Ageless Insights: Reproductive Rights: it’s not just about abortion
2022-11-04 10:00 - 11:30
“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.
This month will feature Rabbi David Holtz of Temple Beth Abraham: From Judaism’s very beginning, the issue of reproduction has been very down to earth, and also deeply connected with God and spirituality. Our tradition has always acknowledged that women do and should have a powerful voice when it comes to sexuality and their own bodies. We’ll explore the sometimes surprising views of the otherwise very male-centric rabbis, and discuss how they do and do not apply to reproductive rights today.

Improving Balance & Reducing Fall Risks with Glenn Eisen
2022-11-07 10:00 - 23:30
Explore balance improvement techniques to reduce falls with Tai Chi instructor Glenn Eisen. The likelihood of falling increases as we get older, and the fear of falling can actually increase the probability that a fall will occur. Glenn Eisen will provide helpful information and movement exercises that focus on balance improvement in accordance with The National Institute of Aging’s recommended balance program.

Senior Social Club: Game Day
2022-11-09 11:30 - 13:30
Card games, scrabble, Mexican train dominoes, and more! If 4 people wish, we can also have Mah Jong, so bring a friend!

It Takes a Village 10591 Information Session
2022-11-09 12:30 - 13:30
It Takes a Village 10591 Information Session

Looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity? Enjoy some bagels and learn about It Takes a Village 10591, a non-profit that offers transportation services all over Westchester to adults residing in the 10591 zip code. Whether you’re interested in signing up to be a driver, or could use some help getting around, learn about this fantastic organization.

Intro to Feldenkrais Workshop: All Levels Awareness Through Movement class
2022-11-13 12:30 - 13:30
Intro to Feldenkrais Workshop
All Levels Awareness Through Movement class
Discover how you can move more intelligently, comfortably, intuitively, freely, and powerfully in this all-levels workshop.
Join Feldenkrais Practitioner Doron Tadmor, as he introduces you to this fascinating, fun and transformative somatic education method that uses gentle movement and directed attention to help people learn new and more effective ways of living the life they want.
Participants have the choice of lying down on a mat to experience an Awareness Through Movement lesson, or you can sit on a chair, listen, and take it in. Feldenkrais is for every body!
Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat if you have one.

Famous African American Artists with Sue Altman
2022-11-14 10:00 - 23:30
From colonial times to the present day, African American artists have had an impact on the art world. This course covers the artists of the Harlem Renaissance including famous names like Jacob Lawrence, Augusta Savage, Faith Ringold, and Romare Bearden, and several self-taught or outsider artists. Also included are some contemporary standouts like Kehinde Wiley, Kara Walker, and Mark Bradford.
Suzanne Altman is an artist, art educator, and art historian who teaches and lectures throughout the Hudson Valley, New Jersey, and Connecticut. She also paints out of her studio in Ossining and exhibits her paintings frequently.

No Place Like Home Spanish Food Pop-Up
2022-11-15 11:00 - 13:00
No Place Like Home Latin Food Pop-Up

We will be hosting local business No Place Like Home for a Spanish-inspired pop-up! Grab an empanada after Guild’s class, treat yourself to chicken and green bean paella after getting toned with Toni at “Pure Strength”, and more!

Lunch Club: Venetian Delight
2022-11-16 12:30 - 14:00
Join your fellow foodies for our monthly Lunch Club! Our next outing takes us to Italian family restaurant Venetian Delight in Hartsdale.
For almost 50 years, this Westchester institution has been serving up delicious and homemade Italian classics; now you can enjoy them with your JCC friends! The multi-course meal will be served family style and includes options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
The cost is $32 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 Venetian Delight, 257 S. Central 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.

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Accessing the Services Your Child Needs with Attorney Lauren Weinberg
2022-11-17 18:30 - 20:00
Join us to learn how to get your child evaluated and understand the available services for those meeting eligibility requirements.
What do you do when your young child is developing a bit differently from others you see around you; a teacher has gently suggested your child is struggling with expected behavior; or you just have a hunch your child needs something but you can’t quite figure out where to start? This workshop will provide guidance on how to move from fear to action by providing valuable information on how to get your child evaluated through public programs that offer services for children 0-5. Lauren will also touch on what services are available should your child meet eligibility criteria, as well as private alternatives.
Lauren is a legal consultant who specializes in complex problem-solving and guidance for individuals and families facing challenges rooted in disability, mental health conditions, geriatric needs and incapacity. She is also Principal Attorney with the Mental Hygiene Legal Service where she represents individuals whose liberty interests are at risk based on an allegation of incapacity and potential risk of harm.
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Women's Circle: Seasonal Appetizers with Kate Sonders Solomon
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:30
Join instructional chef Kate Sonders Solomon for a holiday workshop to learn how to make three flavorful and vegetarian appetizers: crostini with fig jam, brie, thyme, and pickled cranberries; butternut squash fritters; and polenta bites with mushrooms and fontina.
Kate is a cooking instructor who provides a relaxed, hands-on cooking experience for adults and children of all ages. She began her culinary career as a cook in Cambridge, MA, and is a co-founder and producer of Rivertown Public Market, an open-air food festival in Westchester.

How to be a Mensch, by A. Monster—Read Aloud with Leslie Kimmelman
2022-11-19 10:30 - 11:30
Please note that this event is at the Mount Pleasant Public Library 350 Bedford Road in Pleasantville.
It may be hard for you to believe, but some people are afraid of monsters. While it’s true that monsters sometimes look scary, actually most of them are kind and helpful. Monsters can even be mensches! Come join a friendly monster guide as it demonstrates all the different ways of being a mensch, whether you have three heads–or just one. Then stay and practice to be a mensch yourself!
About the Author:
Leslie Kimmelman is the author of more than 50 books for children, including a large number with Jewish topics. Her books have won many national and state awards, and five of her books have been recognized by the Sydney Taylor committee, which presents annual awards for outstanding children’s books that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Leslie was a children’s book editor for decades and worked at Sesame Workshop for almost 25 years. She lives in Westchester County. Visit her at lesliekimmelman.com.

4 Walls Exhibit & Reception
2022-11-20 14:00 - 16:00
4 Walls Exhibit & Reception
Ongoing Exhibit, Reception Sun, Nov. 20 from 2-4 PM
Come and see our first juried exhibition, 4 Walls, in our community lounge, featuring local artists Donna Grande, Yona Gonen, Chloe Sikirica and Will Richman. Their work in painting and collage ranges from realistic to abstract, and everywhere in between. Join us for an artist reception Sun, Nov. 20 from 2-4 PM. Coffee and cake will be served.

From Ethiopia to Israel (at Mimi's Coffee House in Mt. Kisco)
2022-11-20 15:00 - 16:00
From Ethiopia to Israel:
Come learn about the Jewish Ethiopian Community, Beta Israel, and the Jewish Holiday of Sigd
Sigd is an Ethiopian Jewish Holiday that celebrates the evacuation of Ethiopian Jews in the midst of conflict and famine to Israel. Join us for a special conversation with Haftam, an Ethiopian Jew who herself experienced the crisis in Ethiopia and evacuation to Israel, as she shares reflections on her own experience and the cultural traditions that comprise this commemorative holiday. Sample Ethiopian coffee from Mimi’s and Haftam’s homemade traditional Ethiopian snack, kitta.
Location:
Mimi’s Coffee House
37 South Moger Avenue
Mount Kisco, NY 10549

World Folklore and Folktales
2022-11-21 10:00 - 11:30
World Folklore and Folktales
Join us for a presentation about all the different folklore and folktales from around the world!

About the presenter:
Actor/entertainer and acclaimed storyteller Richard Mann has performed at the New Jersey Storytelling Festival and was featured at the Morris World Storytelling Festival. His programs embrace many cultures and languages. He also has performed his Irish Balladeers show at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. Today he will present “World Folktales” and will regale you with stories and folklore from around the world and enchant your imagination!

Live Performance and Lecture from Yiddish Musical Theater
2022-11-28 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for a live performance that takes you on a journey through the music and history of a bygone era but one whose effects are still felt today. Native Yiddish speaker, Dr. Diane Cypkin, will sing and discuss the wonderful songs made famous by legends like Molly Picon and Menasha Skulnik, while discussing the great Yiddish songwriters and anecdotes from the Yiddish stage.

Senior Social Club: Discussion- What's Your Hobby?
2022-11-30 11:30 - 13:30
What’s your hobby? Are you a photographer? Writer? Dabbler? We’ll get to know each other through you hobbies and interests. Bring samples of your work!

Challenging Times, Ageless Insights: Intersectionality and Jewish Diversity with Rabbi Mara Young
2022-12-02 10:00 - 11:30
Challenging Times, Ageless Insights: Intersectionality and Jewish Diversity with Rabbi Mara Young
FREE for members and non-members
Rabbi Young from Woodlands Community Temple will discuss the concept of intersectionality and what it means for how we approach racism, misogyny, and antisemitism, both within and outside of the Jewish community.
“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.

R&B/Soul Line Dancing with the Fun Bunch: FREE Intro Class
2022-12-02 12:00 - 13:00
New to line dancing? This class is for you! Join us for a free introductory class at the start of our new 8-week series.
Line dance is a form of dance in which memory and execution come together. Dancers learn basic steps, rhythms and routines choreographed to music, thereby improving memory and balance
Steve “Fun Bunch” Dillard breaks down easy line dances that allow everyone to learn at a comfortable pace. Come for great music and a great time!

Winter Immunity Boost: Elderberry Bonanza
2022-12-04 15:30 - 17:00
Winter Immunity Boost: Elderberry Bonanza
Join us with your child (4+) to make elderberry syrup and explore fun ways to enhance your culinary creations with this special herb to prevent illness and support health this winter.
Get your body prepared for winter in this class! Instructors Rachel Sokolowoski and Stephanie Wright will teach you how to integrate Ayurvedic and herbalist practices into your daily life. We will taste, eat, and create recipes using elderberries. We’ll teach you how to use this plant during the winter as an herbal preventative and support for overall health. In addition, we will teach you fun ways to enhance your culinary creations with elderberry including Syrup, Teas and Spritzers.
Bring your own mason jars! Participants will need 1 24 oz jar for this class. Cost of the workshops covers the rest of the materials for 1 child and 1 adult.

Music of The Great Migration
2022-12-05 10:00 - 11:30
In one of the greatest mass migrations in history, between 1910 and 1970 an estimated six million American blacks left the rural South for the industrial cities of the North . Their music came with them and was transformed and vitalized by the sounds and energy of the big cities. In this lecture we will listen to and discuss some of the songs that reflected the dreams, romance, and homesickness felt by those who boarded the trains for new places and new lives that would change them and music forever.

Fused Glass Pop-Up with Abe Rosenthal
2022-12-06 09:00 - 13:00
Fused Glass Pop-Up with Abe Rosenthal
Back by popular demand, JCC member Abe Rosenthal has been working with fused glass since he retired ten years ago, and will be setting up a pop-up shop selling a beautiful selection of homemade objects in our lobby! From large plates to trinket dishes, necklaces and paperweights, come see and purchase new items to treat yourself or buy a gift for a special someone.
Abe has promised us he is hard at work making new items, and will generously be donating a portion of sales to the J.

Project Genesis: An Interfaith Conversation Between Two Clergy
2022-12-06 11:30 - 12:30
Project Genesis: An Interfaith Conversation Between Two Clergy

The same story can have multiple meanings. The books of the Old Testament in particular are ripe with symbol, metaphor, and character, providing the reader with the opportunity to unpack and analyze the meanings. In Project Genesis, we will discuss different interpretations of some of the beloved stories we learned as children and now revisit as adults. Two clergy friends with insight from different faiths will serve as your guides: Reverend Gareth Evans of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and Rabbi Jay M. Stein of Greenburgh Hebrew Center.

Work for Good, Good for Work: A Broad River Gathering
2022-12-06 18:30 - 20:00
Work for Good, Good for Work: A Broad River Gathering
Learn about the joys and benefits of community service in our work and our lives.
The positive impact on the community of our volunteer service work is usually very clear. For the volunteer, there are many sometimes unexpected benefits from a career and professional experience as well. Tonight’s panelists have all been engaged in community work for many years in a variety of capacities. They will be talking about how their community service experiences have not just enriched their lives and the lives of others but also benefited their businesses and careers. We invite you to join us in the conversation – bring your questions and share your experiences.
This event is facilitated by Laurie Hirsch Schulz with guests Elissa Hecker and Joanne Taylor.

Social Senior Club: Game Day
2022-12-07 11:30 - 13:30
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.
