June
2025 Programs & Events Discover more at sjjcc.org
YOUTH + FAMILY PRIDE MONTH RAINBOW CHALLAH BAKE Come together as a loving and harmonious community and show that hate and prejudice have no home at SJJCC. Create a rainbow challah to symbolize unity and joy. This event is fun for all ages. Plus, you’ll take home a beautiful challah to bake and enjoy! Tuesday, June 17, 6-7:30pm Free for children ages 12 and under $5 for students $18 members / $36 nonmembers per challah Advance registration required at sjjcc.org/social Brought to you by our Center for Community Engagement —Linda & Gerald Marsden Social Responsibility Pillar
Create your child’s legacy by inscribing a heartfelt message on a butterfly, displayed in our Early Childhood wing! Scan the QR code, or visit sjjcc.org/waystogive
YOUTH + FAMILY CHILDREN’S GROUP SWIM CLASSES We offer classes for a variety of ages and ability levels. If you’re unsure which class is the right fit for your child, or have any questions, please contact Elik Hirsch, 516.484.1545 ext. 108, ehirsch@sjjcc.org, to discuss. Children up to 3 years must wear swim diapers. Those 4-5 years must wear swim diapers if not toilet trained. Swimmers 5+ years must wear bathing caps. Infant Swim (ages 6-18 months) Toddler Swim (ages 18-36 months) Pre-Swimmer (3-5 years) Beginner Swim (5-10 years) Advanced Beginner (5-10 years) Intermediate Swim (6-11 years) Advance Swim (7-12 years) All classes run for 9 sessions Please visit sjjcc.org/aquatics for start dates $285 members / $415 nonmembers Brought to you by our Gershwind/Jacobson Health + Wellness Center
SWIM TRAINING Ages: 6-18 years Focus on endurance and skills training in this program fantastic for any swimming enthusiast, whether you’re coming from a team, or simply love to swim for exercise and conditioning! Prerequisite: You must be able to complete two non-stop laps of freestyle swim in order to participate. 7 weeks Begins Monday, June 30-Thursday, August 14 (Training will be Monday-Thursday) 6-7:15pm $425 members / $550 nonmembers Advance registration required at sjjcc.org/aquatics Brought to you by our Gershwind/Jacobson Health + Wellness Center
TEENS REGENTS REVIEW ONE-SHOT CLASSES Provides students with intensive preparation from top New York State licensed teachers for the June exams. Classes are subject to change Missed days cannot be substituted Each class is one day for four hours $350 members / $400 nonmembers ALGEBRA 1 Saturday, June 14, 10am-2pm
GLOBAL HISTORY
ALGEBRA 2 Sunday, June 22, 9:30am-1:30pm Tuesday, June 24, 5-9pm
LIVING ENVIRONMENT
CHEMISTRY Sunday, June 22, 10:30am-2:30pm
PHYSICS
ENGLISH Saturday, June 14, 10am-2pm GEOMETRY Sunday, June 8, 10am-2pm
Saturday, June 14, 2-6pm
Saturday, June 14, 10am-2pm
Monday, June 23, 5-9pm U.S. HISTORY Saturday, June 14, 10am-2pm
Brought to you by our Buslik/Levy Teen Services Center
*Must be 17-22 years. Proof of college ID or commitment letter required. Offer expires June 30, 2025 **Fees apply for these programs
JEWISH COMMUNITY SUPPORT WARM LINE
516.399.2350 Our Warm Line is a safe space to talk to a licensed social worker who cares about you and your unique needs. We’re here to listen, offer support, and help create personalized plans to improve your well-being. By combining Jewish values with modern social work techniques, we provide assistance, connections, resources, education, and more! Brought to you by our Jack Nadel Social Services Center, Funded by UJA-Federation of New York’s Jewish Community Support Services
TEENS+ MEN’S ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE Ages: 17+ years (‘A’ Division) and 35+ years (‘B’ Division) Perfect dribbling, refine shooting, and boost your endurance in our competitive league! The team fee includes: A guarantee of 7 games (not including playoffs and championship game) 2 referees Scorekeepers League jerseys for the first 8 players per team If you’re a “free agent,” contact us and we’ll help place you on a team! When registering for the league online, only one person needs to sign up for the whole team.
10-week season (including playoffs) Season runs from Monday, June 2-Monday, August 11, 8-10pm $1,350 members / $1,400 nonmembers per team (8-12 players) To register, visit sjjcc.org/basketballleague Brought to you by our Gershwind/Jacobson Health + Wellness Center
PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY Please bring your own paddle; no instructor on-site. Monday-Friday, 6-9:30am Saturdays, 12-1:30pm Sundays: June 1 , 12-1:30pm June 8, 12-1:30pm June 15, 12-1:30pm June 22, 11am-12:30pm June 29, 12-1:30pm Brought to you by our Gershwind/Jacobson Health + Wellness Center
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ADULTS Culture, Crafts, Community, and Connection! SINGLES CAFÉ V55: ICE CREAM SOCIAL Indulge in an evening of sweet treats, casual conversation, and a few good laughs at our next café! Mix and mingle as you expand your social circle in a fun and friendly environment. Pizza will also be served. Thursday, June 5, 6:30-8:30pm $15 members / $20 nonmembers Advance registration required at sjjcc.org/verve Brought to you by our Center for Adult Programming NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY Wear orange to elevate the voice of every American demanding an end to gun violence. Pick up an orange ribbon in our lobby. Friday, June 6, 10am-4pm No registration needed; just stop by! Brought to you by our Center for Community Engagement—Linda & Gerald Marsden Social Responsibility Pillar
BRIDGE CLASSES Learn in a small group setting with individualized attention from ACBL Certified Bridge Teacher Elliot Diamond. Come with a partner or without, singles are welcome. BEGINNER BRIDGE No prior knowledge of the game is needed. 8 weeks Begins Tuesday, June 10, 10:30am-12:30pm $230 members / $290 nonmembers
ADVANCED BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE Need to have knowledge of simple bidding and playing a hand. 8 weeks Begins Tuesday, June 10, 1:30-3:30pm $230 members / $290 nonmembers
Advance registration required at sjjcc.org/gameworkshops Brought to you by our Center for Adult Programming
ADULTS Culture, Crafts, Community, and Connection!
REEL PSYCHOLOGY: THE FULL MONTY Six unemployed British steelworkers hatch a bold plan to form a male striptease act in a bid to make ends meet. The Full Monty delves into themes of masculinity, self-esteem, and humor, demonstrating resilience and the strength found in community and self-expression. Refreshments served. Tuesday, June 17, 1:15pm Brought to you by our Gayle Berg Center for Resilience
MAH JONGG WITH A MISSION! YELLOW ROSE SOCIETY’S FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT Enjoy a day of strategy, skill, and camaraderie at our tournament, supervised by the Mah Jongg queen herself, Judy Umansky! Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place players, with a light breakfast and lunch for all participants. Proceeds benefit Sid Jacobson JCC to improve the lives of individuals with dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions and their care partners. 25% of ticket purchases are tax-deductible. Wednesday, June 18, 9:30am-3:30pm $100 members / $125 nonmembers Advanced registration required at sjjcc.org/mahjongg Brought to you by our Center for Adult Programming
ADULTS Culture, Crafts, Community, and Connection! JUNETEENTH Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in America. Stop by our table in the lobby to learn more about this significant day. Thursday, June 19, 10am-4pm Brought to you by our Center for Community Engagement —Linda & Gerald Marsden Social Responsibility Pillar
MOMS DEMAND ACTION USED BOOK DRIVE We are collecting gently-used books, in partnership with Moms Demand Action, to support children in need. Books for Pre-K through Grade 12 will be donated to local community organizations. Please drop all books in the bins at SJJCC’s Annex, 200 Forest Drive, Suite 11 Now through Sunday, June 22, 10am-12pm CURB YOUR MITZVAH FOOD DRIVE Stop by our curbside drive to help us stock the shelves of our Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank. The most needed items we are currently collecting include: Canned chicken Canned salmon Canned sardines Canned soup (preferably lower sodium) Canned tuna (solid white in water)
Cold cereal Jelly Pasta Pasta sauce Peanut butter
Sunday, June 22, 10am-12pm At Sid Jacobson JCC Annex 200 Forest Drive, Suite 11 For more information, visit sjjcc.org/curb All donations benefit our Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank
ADULTS Culture, Crafts, Community, and Connection! MOVIES WITH A MISSION: JULIA SCOTTI: FUNNY THAT WAY With breathtaking emotional honesty, this tender, funny, and powerful portrait of transgender comedian Julia Scotti explores the unrelenting courage and humor it takes to be herself. In the comedy boom of the 1980s, Rick Scotti was a busy guy—appearing in clubs across the country, on bills with Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld, when he came to the dawning realization that nothing felt right. At a time when terms like gender dysphoria and gender reassignment surgery were rarely spoken, Rick's awakening at age fortyseven led to a new identity as Julia Scotti. Shot over a period of five years, the film follows Julia's triumphant return to the stage and the complex process of reuniting with her children, as comedy becomes the shared language of identity, healing, and joy. Sunday, June 22, 3pm Brought to you by our Center for Community Engagement —Linda & Gerald Marsden Social Responsibility Pillar
MOVIE CLUB: MILK This film traces Harvey Milk's career from his 40th birthday to his death. He leaves the closet and New York, opens a camera shop that becomes the salon for San Francisco's growing gay community, and organizes the community’s purchasing power to build political alliances. He runs for office with lover Scott Smith as his campaign manager. Victory finally comes on the same day Dan White wins in the city's conservative district. The rest of the film sketches Milk's relationship with White and the 1978 fight against a statewide initiative to ban gays and their supporters from public school jobs. Wednesday, June 25, 7pm Brought to you by our Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts
ADULTS Culture, Crafts, Community, and Connection! CRAFT A MOMENT FOR SELF-CARE Layer sand in different patterns to produce unique and mesmerizing pieces that bring a sense of calm and beauty to your space. Thursday, June 26, 2:30-3:30pm Register at sjjcc.org/crafts Brought to you by our Gayle Berg Center for Resilience
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ADULTS Discover and Discuss: Expert-Led Workshops and Support CARE PARTNER CONNECT DINNER An evening of delicious food, laughter, and inspiration for care partners of those facing Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, or another neurodegenerative illness. With special guest Michelle Wachter, author of the heartwarming book Once Upon a Wishbone, who will share meaningful stories from her journey. Wednesday, June 4, 5:30-7:30pm At The Bristal 1001 Axinn Avenue, Garden City Advance registration required to Lindsay Pernick, LMSW 516.484.1545 ext. 131, lpernick@sjjcc.org Brought to you by Family Care Connect Powered by National Mah Jongg League
WELLNESS GARDEN WORKSHOP For those with a cancer diagnosis Join us for a hands-on workshop and discover how growing your own food supports health and well-being during and after cancer treatment. Learn about regenerative gardening and its benefits for health and community Gain simple tips for growing your own veggies Plant your own vegetables to take home and continue the journey Led by organic gardener Cassidy Kirch, Senior Supervisor of Farm and Gardens at Island Harvest Food Bank.
Thursday, June 5, 11:30am-1pm Advance registration required to Joy Rubel, LMSW jrubel@sjjcc.org Brought to you by our Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center
ADULTS Discover and Discuss: Expert-Led Workshops and Support SOUND HEALING WITH CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER ANDONIA FTHENAKIS For those with a cancer diagnosis Experience the therapeutic power of sound in this guided workshop designed to elevate well-being and bring your body, mind, and spirit into harmony. This immersive session uses crystal singing bowls and other healing instruments to promote deep relaxation and inner peace.
Reduces stress and anxiety Supports pain relief Promotes restful sleep Boosts the immune system Restores natural energy flow Thursday, June 12, 11:30am-1pm Advance registration required to Joy Rubel, LMSW, jrubel@sjjcc.org Brought to you by our Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center
COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE A NETWORKING EVENT Enjoy a night of cocktails and giving back, hosted by our Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank. Network with like-minded individuals while learning about the Bank’s impactful work to ensure food security for those in need across Long Island and Queens. Sponsored by Peter Janowsky All monetary contributions and donations of non-perishable items are welcome. Wednesday, June 25, 6:30-8pm To register, visit sjjcc.org/cocktails Brought to you by our Center for Community Engagement
ADULTS Culture, Crafts, Community, and Connection! ARTSPACE ON DISPLAY: IMMIGRANTS...UNTOLD STORIES BY RITA WILMERS
Who do you see as you gaze at me? What story runs through your mind? I may be of a different color, the shape of my eyes unlike yours, and wear different garments. I may be of a different religion and speak in a foreign tongue, and ask you…do we not all have a heart that beats? I begin anew in a foreign country, leaving or fleeing my home for a safe and better life. On display through July Brought to you by our Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts
ROAD TO EARLY DETECTION Brain Tumor Foundation Offers Free MRI Brain Scans Take advantage of this incredible opportunity for early detection! The Brain Tumor Foundation is bringing its Road to Early Detection initiative to the JCC, offering FREE MRI brain scans to the public. Get a potentially life-saving scan—at no cost, with no hassle. Early detection plays a critical role in the fight against brain tumors. This event empowers you to take charge of your health. Sunday, June 15–Friday, June 20 Scans are available by appointment only To make an appointment, visit scanbtf.org Brought to you by our Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center
ADULTS Discover and Discuss: Expert-Led Workshops and Support
COFFEE + CONNECTION Join fellow cancer survivors in a safe, supportive space to share your journey, create beautiful art projects, and connect with others who truly understand. Talk, listen, or simply be in the presence of a welcoming community—we're here with open arms. Thursday, June 19, 1-2:30pm Advance registration required to Joy Rubel, LMSW, jrubel@sjjcc.org Brought to you by our Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center
PLAN. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROVIDING PEACE OF MIND! This informative seminar, led by elder law attorney Wendy K. Goidel, Esq., is designed to help you plan ahead to protect yourself, your loved ones, and the legacy you’ve worked so hard to build. Wednesday, June 25, 10:30am-12pm At The Bryant Library 2 Papermill Road, Roslyn Advance registration required to Lindsay Pernick, LMSW 516.484.1545 ext. 131, lpernick@sjjcc.org Brought to you by Family Care Connect powered by National Mah Jongg League
MEMBERS! With every referral, earn one free month—up to 12 per year! Terms & Conditions apply. For details, stop by and talk to our Membership Team in person, or visit sjjcc.org/summerspecial
June
EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE 01 GAME ON for Autism* 02 Men’s Adult Basketball Leagues begin
18 Yellow Rose Society’s Friendship Circle Mah Jongg Tournament
04 Care Partner Connect Dinner*
19 Juneteenth
05 Cancer Wellness: Wellness Garden
19 Cancer Wellness: Coffee + Connection
05 Singles Café V55: Ice Cream Social
20 Get Moving Fridays: Boxing
06 National Gun Violence Awareness Day
22 Curb Your Mitzvah
06 Get Moving Fridays: Boxing
22 Movies with a Mission:
08 Israelfest Celebrate Israel Concert* 10 Bridge Classes begin 10 REACH for Spring Luncheon*
Julia Scotti: Funny That Way 25 Plan. Prepare. Protect. Providing Peace of Mind!*
12 Cancer Wellness: Sound Healing
25 Cocktails for a Cause
13 Get Moving Fridays:
25 Movie Club: Milk
Dance Party for Parkinson’s
26 Craft a Moment for Self-Care: Sand Art
15 Road to Early Detection Free MRI Scans
30 Summer Swim Training begins
17 Reel Psychology: The Full Monty
*Program takes place at an off-site location
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