Lectures and Classes

Monday, September 6, Labor Day-SJCC Closed
H&PE open 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

Thursday & Friday, September 9, 10-SJCC Closed, Rosh Hashanah

 

Sunday, September 12, 10:30 a.m. The Active Seniors Club Presents:
Meet the author: Henriette Mendels
Local author Henriette Mendels, also known as Harriet Weiss, will lead a discussion of her book, Intermezzo for Solo Viola. Books, which are free of charge with a donation to the Anne Frank Center in New York City, will be available at all events sponsored by the Active Seniors Club prior to that date. They can also be obtained by contacting the author at: www.HarrJet@aol.com. Or phone: (206)236-4635. Set in New York's International House in the tumultuous years right after World War Two, the novel explores how racial and cultural differences both unite and divide the residents, and how they must cope or be destroyed while living  in the greatest city in the world.

Coffee, Tea, Bagels and cream cheese will be served. Cost: $1 for members, $2 for non members.
Please RSVP with SJCC Adult Programs Coordinator, Roni Antebi at RoniA@sjcc.org or 206-388-0832.

Monday, September 13, *1 p.m.: Current Events Discussion Group
Don’t miss our monthly current event roundtable. This month Al Ziontz will lead a lively discussion about: “What is Islamophobia?” Come and share your opinions. Please RSVP with SJCC Adult Programs Coordinator, Roni Antebi at RoniA@sjcc.org or 206-388-0832.
    * Please note: New time

 

Round Challah Baking - Wednesday, September 15, 7-9 p.m.
$5 SJCC Members
$10 Non SJCC Members
Learn how to make round challah for the high holidays. Making challah is more than just baking bread: it is a Jewish way to nourish your soul and spirit.
For more information, Contact SJCC Adult Programs Coordinator, Roni Antebi at RoniA@sjcc.org or 206-388-0832.Register now >> 

 

Thursday, September 16, SJCC Annual Meeting
6:30 reception, 7-8 meeting
Please join us as we look back at this past year, look ahead to the future, and thank our outgoing Board members, and welcome our incoming Board members. Rusty Federman will take the helm as SJCC Board President, accepting the gavel from Lindsey Schwartz who will officially become our Past President.  Our short program will also include the presentation of service awards to deserving volunteers and recognizing SJCC staff on their special employment milestones.  Light refreshments will be served.

There is no charge to attend, but for security reasons all guests must be pre-registered.
Register now >>

 

Friday, September 17-Erev Yom Kippur-SJCC Closed at 5 p.m.

 

Saturday, September 18-Yom Kippur-SJCC Closed

 

Monday, September 20, *1-2 p.m. - Al Ziontz’s memoir
This month Al Ziontz will share from his personal memoirs the story titled "Ethical Dilemmas". Please join us!   * please note: new time

 

Wednesday, September 22, 10:30 a.m.: The Active Seniors club presents : Musical performance

Please join us for a special performance by Louie Richmond, founder of the Northwest Chamber Orchestra and former cellist of the National symphony orchestra, accompanied by Judith Gordon on the piano.

Richmond plays every Monday afternoon for the residents at the Kline Galland Home and he also plays twice a month for the Wallingford Food Bank Program. Gordon and Richmond also give regulars concerts at The Summit for the residents and invited guests. 

Louie Richmond - Richmond studied cello with Orlando Cole, attended the Eastman School of Music, and received a Masters Degree In Cello Performance from Temple University studying with Lorne Monroe.  He was a member of the National Symphony in Washington, D.C.  Richmond came to the Northwest to teach cello and chamber music at the University of Puget Sound and was the founder and Musical Director of the Northwest Chamber Orchestra for seven years.

A special thank you to Betty Ann, Louie's wife, for her support and encouragement.

Betty Ann has always been deeply involved with the JCC, was the Director of Early Childhood Services in the late 70’s and early 80’s and she is a Therapist in Private Practice in Seattle.

Judith Gordon – Like her mother Dorothy, who lived at The Summit from November 2007-April 2008, Judith is an enthusiastic amateur musician. She studied piano starting at age 8, and played violin and viola at the High School of Music and Art in New York City. After several decades away from music she began playing piano again and now studies with Jane Harty of Music Northwest in Seattle. She has attended Music Northwest Chamber Music Camp for 3 years. Judith practices psychology when she is not playing music.  Coffee,tea and refreshments served, cost $1 members, $2 non members.
Please RSVP with SJCC Adult Programs Coordinator, Roni Antebi at RoniA@sjcc.org or 206-388-0832.

Wednesday, September 22, Erev Sukkot-SJCC Closed

Thursday, Friday, September 23 & 24, Sukkot- SJCC Closed

Monday, September 27, Lunch and music at The Summit
The Summit will provide transportation from the JCC. Pick up is at 11:30.  Lunch will be served at 12:30 and 1:30, for a musical program.  Bus will return to the JCC by 3:30.  Contact Roni for reservation at ronia@sjcc.org

 

Wednesday, September 29, Erev Shemini Atzeret-SJCC Closed at 5 p.m.

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SAVE THE DATE
Flu Shots at the J
Monday, October 4, 1-2 p.m.
For more information contact SJCC Adult Programs Coordinator Roni Antebi at RoniA@sjcc.org or 206-388-0832.

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The Stroum JCC is proud to present the internationally known documentary "Circumsise Me: The Comedy of Yisrael Campbell."

Wednesday, September 29
noon
SJCC Mercer Island

Yisrael Campbell started his life as Chris Campbell, the son of an ex-nun and a Catholic schoolteacher. Three conversions to Judaism later (first Reform, then Conservative, then Orthodox), Campbell discovered his Jewish soul in stand-up comedy. His revealing documentary has been screened at more than 50 film festivals across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia.

$8 for sjcc members,  $10 non-members
Seating is limited; reservations required.
Lunch served.

Register now online >>
If you need special arrangements, please register with Adult Programs Coordinator Roni Antebi at roniA@sjcc.org or 206-388-0832.

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Don't Forget Our Ongoing Programs

Mondays/Thursdays
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cards in the Polack Room
10:15-10:45 a.m. Senior Chair Exercises (free for Basic members)
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Senior Water Exercise (open to Fitness members only)

Wednesdays
12-3:30 p.m. Mah Jongg

Fridays
12:30-3 p.m. Mah Jongg (free for members, $2 for non-members)
1-3:30 p.m. Bridge (free for members, $2 for non-members)

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We would like to know if you want to continue receiving our printed monthly senior newsletter. In an attempt to be more environmentally friendly, please consider receiving our newsletter by email. Please contact Adult Programs Coordinator Roni Antebi by email or at 206-388-0832 if you will help this green effort.