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SUMMARY:Goat Yoga (Adults Only)
DESCRIPTION:Members: $35; non-members: $42 \nExperience relaxation and joy as gentle yoga meets playful goats! Ridge Ranch\, a small family farm located in Patterson\, NY\, will be bringing their herd of goats that will roam\, cuddle\, and climb\, adding laughter and spontaneity to your practice. Perfect for all skill levels and all abilities\, this unique session promotes mindfulness\, stress relief\, and a connection with nature. Whether you’re here for the yoga\, the goats\, or both\, you’ll leave feeling refreshed and uplifted. \nClass will be located in our back field. Please bring a mat and towel or blanket to put underneath it.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/goat-yoga-adults-only/
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SUMMARY:Goat Yoga (All Ages)
DESCRIPTION:Members: $35; non-members: $42 \nExperience relaxation and joy as gentle yoga meets playful goats! Ridge Ranch\, a small family farm located in Patterson\, NY\, will be bringing their herd of goats that will roam\, cuddle\, and climb\, adding laughter and spontaneity to your practice. Perfect for all skill levels and all abilities\, this unique session promotes mindfulness\, stress relief\, and a connection with nature. Whether you’re here for the yoga\, the goats\, or both\, you’ll leave feeling refreshed and uplifted. \nClass will be located in our back field. Please bring a mat and towel or blanket to put underneath it.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/goat-yoga-all-ages/
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SUMMARY:Goat Yoga (All Ages)
DESCRIPTION:Members: $35; non-members: $42 \nExperience relaxation and joy as gentle yoga meets playful goats! Ridge Ranch\, a small family farm located in Patterson\, NY\, will be bringing their herd of goats that will roam\, cuddle\, and climb\, adding laughter and spontaneity to your practice. Perfect for all skill levels and all abilities\, this unique session promotes mindfulness\, stress relief\, and a connection with nature. Whether you’re here for the yoga\, the goats\, or both\, you’ll leave feeling refreshed and uplifted. \nClass will be located in our back field. Please bring a mat and towel or blanket to put underneath it.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/goat-yoga-all-ages-2/
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Sexuality Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:This thoughtful workshop offers an informative look at the broad spectrum of human sexuality\, with a focus on understanding contemporary terms and evolving perspectives. Through guided discussion and respectful conversation\, participants will explore how concepts of sexual orientation and identity have expanded over time. Rena DeLevie aims to foster awareness\, empathy\, and open dialogue in a welcoming\, judgment-free environment.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/understanding-the-sexuality-spectrum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T100000
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SUMMARY:A Cup of Tea? with Rabbi Ron Symons
DESCRIPTION:Discuss with Rabbi Ron Symons what you want the next year of Jewish Life programming to look like at the J. Topics include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhat would you like to learn?\nHow would you like to help our Rivertowns community through tikkun olam\, repairing the world?\nWith whom would you like to connect across differences?\nWhat day of the week and time is best for you to do any of the above?\n\n 
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/a-cup-of-tea-with-rabbi-ron-symons/
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SUMMARY:Member Mingle
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nWe want to give you the opportunity to meet and make meaningful connections with others who have also recently joined the J. This dedicated time will also give you the chance to ask questions or get more information that you may need to get the full experience of your membership. Stop by the Community Room to have some small bites and refreshments.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/member-mingle-3/
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SUMMARY:92NY Live presents "Falling Up: Leslie Odom\, Jr. in Conversation with Kara Young"
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nJoin us for a new monthly virtual program that brings the esteemed 92NY to The Ark! In this first conversation\, Tony Award-winners Leslie Odom\, Jr. and Kara Young discuss life under the Broadway lights\, achieving your dreams\, and Odom’s remarkable career\, including his recent book\, Failing Up. \nBreaking out in the original role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway hit musical Hamilton\, Leslie Odom\, Jr. has since become a household name — performing for sold-out audiences\, singing for the Obamas at the White House\, and winning a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. But getting there wasn’t easy. In Failing Up\, Odom tells his story and inspires his fans to reach their own highest potential and achieve their goals — even when they seem impossible. Don’t miss him and Young in a special conversation about life in the theater\, seeking the work it takes to succeed\, and more.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/92ny-live-presents-falling-up-leslie-odom-jr-in-conversation-with-kara-young/
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SUMMARY:Medicare Demystified: What’s True\, What’s Not\, and What Matters
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nAvoid costly mistakes and navigate Medicare decisions with clarity and confidence. This presentation will debunk myths and misconceptions\, address the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on plans\, and provide the facts you need to make informed choices. \nTopics include: \n\nTypes of Medicare Plans—and what they really mean for you\nBalancing cost vs. risk when choosing coverage\nHow NY State law is different and why it matters\nRules for changing plans\nWhat to know if you’re turning 65 soon\nWhether to stay on your employer plan or switch to Medicare\nWhat to consider during Annual Enrollment (Oct 15–Dec 7)\nHow to avoid lifetime penalties
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/medicare-demystified-whats-true-whats-not-and-what-matters/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T103000
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SUMMARY:Challah and Conversation: "Hatikvah and the Star-Spangled Banner—Among Other National Anthems"
DESCRIPTION:As the American Calendar marks Flag Day (June 14)\, Rabbi Ron Symons invites you to engage in a conversation about the content of national anthems and the values they represent of the national founders even in these changing times. \nIn the Challah and Conversation series\, Rabbi Ron Symons\, Shames JCC Sr. Director of Jewish Engagement\, leads interactive guided conversations about life that weave the world around us with general spirituality through Jewish and other  lenses. We begin our time together by lighting candles and end with a little grape juice and challah… all in a very inclusive way. Neighbors of all backgrounds are welcome. These are on the 2nd\, 3rd\, 4th\, and 5th Fridays of each month.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/challah-and-conversation-hatikvah-and-the-star-spangled-banner-among-other-national-anthems/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:A Cup of Tea? with Rabbi Ron Symons
DESCRIPTION:Discuss with Rabbi Ron Symons what you want the next year of Jewish Life programming to look like at the J. Topics include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhat would you like to learn?\nHow would you like to help our Rivertowns community through tikkun olam\, repairing the world?\nWith whom would you like to connect across differences?\nWhat day of the week and time is best for you to do any of the above?\n\n 
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/a-cup-of-tea-with-rabbi-ron-symons-2/
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