Shames JCC

Family Fun Night- Pool Party
2022-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
We are excited to announce our newest partnership with GiGi’s Playhouse of Westchester. Join us for a family pool party on Friday, October 28th 6-8pm. Spots will be limited and registration is required.
**Please note that someone in your party must have Down Syndrome as this is an event to celebrate this community.
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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.

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.

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!

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

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
2023-02-22 09:30 - 11:00
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
Join us for a tea party inspired by Alice in Wonderland. We will read the story of Alice in Wonderland, create a magical kid-friendly color-changing tea, and enjoy tasty tea party treats together. Then we will simply celebrate! We encourage you to wear a silly hat or even dress up. Led by Chef Stephanie Wright and Herbalist Rachael Sokolowski.
If your child has any food sensitivities or allergies, please email programs@shamesjcc.org

Soul Shuffle on the Hudson Line Dancing Party
2023-03-12 14:00 - 17:00
Learn the Wobble, Cupid Shuffle, and lots of original dances during our 3-hour line dancing extravaganza on March 12! R&B/soul line dancing instructor, Steve “The Fun Bunch” Dillard, and guest choreographers will lead you through easy-to-follow steps to music that will uplift your soul.
All ages and levels are welcome! If you’re new to line dancing and/or have kids in tow, we’ve reserved 2-3 PM for families and absolute beginners as dances will be taught more slowly.
Where: The Shames JCC Gymnasium: 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591
What to wear: Comfortable clothing and rubber-soled shoes
Cost: $10 for JCC members and all kids under 18; $15 for non-members
Water and light snacks will be provided
Line dancing is not only tons of fun, it’s a great workout, community experience, and lift for your spirits.
Questions? Reach out to cjacobs@shamesjcc.org.

Birdie’s Batch Pop-Up
2023-04-04 15:00 - 17:00
Birdie’s Batch Pop-Up
Back by popular demand, Birdie’s Batch will be selling Passover-friendly desserts including macaroons–all perfect to bring to or serve at your Seder! (Please note, Birdie’s is not a kosher-for-Passover kitchen but all ingredients will be made with kosher-for-Passover ingredients)

Mother’s Day Pop-Up: Fused Glasswares by Abe Rosenthal
2023-05-09 09:00 - 14:00
Mother’s Day Pop-Up: Fused Glasswares by Abe Rosenthal

Get your gifts for the mothers in your life here at the J! Member Abe Rosenthal will be selling beautiful blown-glass gifts: plates, bowls, coasters, hearts, and hanging vases

Mother's Day Pop-Up: Jewelry and Embroidery from Jewels of the East
2023-05-10 10:00 - 13:00
Jewelry and Embroidery from Jewels of the East
Get your gifts for the mothers in your life here at the J! Come peruse unique jewelry and shawls from all over the world from Jewels of the East. See more on their website.

Mother's Day Pop-Up: Jewelry from Ariane’s Jewel Box
2023-05-11 10:00 - 12:00
Jewelry from Ariane’s Jewel Box
Get your gifts for the mothers in your life here at the J! Find curated, trend-setting jewelry from Ariane’s Jewel Box. See more on their website.

Volunteer Opportunity: Baby Bundle Making
2023-05-19 10:00 - 12:00
Baby Bundle Making
For the past month, the JCC has been collecting items for a Baby Bundle for patients of Open Door Family Medical Center, the majority of whom live at or below the federal poverty line, and who must make the hard choice between paying bills and buying items their babies need. On May 19, we are gathering adult volunteers to package these items and write notes to the families.

Current Events Roundtable
2023-06-07 12:00
Come discuss the week’s events in our new roundtable series led by JCC members and staff. With timely and changing international, national and local issues from the news arenas of government, arts, sports, science and religion, we welcome all participants to voice their views in a moderated format. All points of view are welcome in this lively, thought-provoking, and civil discussion. Feel free to bring your lunch and/or a friend!
FREE for members and nonmembers

Summer Soirée for Adults
2023-06-11 17:00 - 20:00
Experience the Mind-Bending Magic of Ken Salaz: The Ultimate Mentalist and Magician!

To celebrate the beginning of summer, the Shames JCC is hosting an elegant and fun evening featuring dinner, cocktails, dessert, and a show with renowned magician and mentalist, Ken Salaz. Ken has performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Early Show, and for numerous celebrity clients. Guests will enjoy good food, good company, and a performance you won’t forget! Members and non-members welcome. Please note, this evening is geared towards adults.
This event is made possible by a generous grant from Verve 55+ Living/UJA
Check out some of his performances here!

Pride Pop-Up: Sleepy Hollow Bookshop
2023-06-14 - 2023-06-17
Explore Sleepy Hollow Bookshop’s curated selection of children’s and young adult books featuring LGTBQ characters and authors, and celebrating differences. Books will be available for online ordering on-site!

JCC Potluck Picnic
2023-06-21 12:00 - 14:00
Bring a dish to share with friends new and not-new for a potluck picnic at the JCC! We’ll gather under the tent in the back field to celebrate a season of successful lunch outings. Drinks and dessert on us!
Important: Please bring a kosher-style dish (no shellfish, pork products, and meet/dairy combinations). Please include a list of ingredients with your dish in case of allergies.

WOW SUMMER SIZZLER
2023-06-21 18:30 - 19:30
Calling All WOW Warriors!
It’s been 6 months since the launch of our WOW program! We are grateful for the community we have built and look forward to seeing it continue to flourish!
Let’s celebrate our gains and kick off summer with a bang! Please join us at 6:30p outside at the J!
And don’t worry; we made it at 6:30p so you will have time to still attend our 5p WOW session on that day
*please bring food and beverage

Survey Says: Mingle!
2023-06-25 12:00 - 15:00
Join us for a special event for adults over 50!
Are you an adult 50+ looking to meet new people? Survey says….join us at Via Garibaldi in White Plains* for an afternoon of game show fun, lunch, wine, and mingling! This is a great way to expand your social circle in a low-pressure and entertaining environment.
The program will begin with a delicious buffet that includes appetizers, mains, dessert, wine, and more. After the meal, the fun begins! Free valet parking is included, and free transportation to and from the Shames JCC or JCC-Midwestchester is also available.
*Free valet parking is included, and free transportation to and from the Shames JCC or JCC-Midwestchester is also available.

Verve Book Club
2023-06-28 11:30 - 13:00
Verve Afternoon Book Club
Kings of Shanghai by Jonathan Kaufman
The Sassoons and the Kadoories stood astride Chinese business and politics for more than 175 years, profiting from the Opium Wars, surviving Japanese occupation, courting Chiang Kai-shek, and nearly losing everything as the Communists swept into power. Jonathan Kaufman tells the remarkable history of how these families ignited an economic boom and opened China to the world, but remained blind to the country’s deep inequality and to the political turmoil on their doorsteps.

Pop-Up: Handmade Ceramics by Maggie Chow
2024-02-08 09:00 - 13:00
Member Maggie Chow will be back at the J selling her beautiful handmade pottery. Come get your loved ones–or yourself–some Valentine’s Day gifts at the J.

Purim Pour
2024-03-20 16:00 - 19:00
Sample a selection of kosher wines from Aries Wine & Spirits and place orders for your Passover Seder to pick up at the J!

Birdie’s Batch Pop-Up
2024-03-22 15:00 - 17:00
Local favorite Birdie’s Batch will be at the J with delicious homemade hamantaschen and more!

Dinner Theater at the J: Stories and Songs of Freedom
2024-04-14 16:00 - 18:00
Set the stage for Passover with an entertaining and uplifting evening featuring professional storytellers, live music, and a delicious dinner! Passover is a time for telling tales and we’re thrilled to welcome award-winning storytellers and performers Bill Gordh and Therese Folkes Plair to explore the themes of freedom as told through Jewish and African sources. They will be accompanied by violinist Lisa Gutkin from the renowned Klezmatics and other musicians. After the performance, guests will be prompted to share their own stories over a delicious kosher-style dinner by Jean-Jacques catering. Includes entertainment and dinner.
About the Performers:
Bill Gordh
Bill Gordh is an award-winning storyteller, author, educator, songwriter, and banjoist. He has performed with the New York Philharmonic, at the Clearwater Festival, The Museum of Natural History, the Tribeca Film Festival Family Day, Celebrate Brooklyn, the Byzantine Fresco Museum (Houston, TX), the Gerald Ford Amphitheater (Vail, CO) and for the last 3 years of the Clinton administration Bill was a featured storyteller at the White House Easter Egg Roll.
Lisa Gutkin
Recognized as violinist and vocalist for the groundbreaking Jewish Roots band, The Klezmatics, and as fiddler for the Downtown Celtic band Whirligig, Lisa is also known for her scoring, performance, and music direction in the two-time Tony Award winning play, Indecent. She has performed in Sting’s Broadway musical The Last Ship and her song “Gonna Get Through This World” – with words by Woody Guthrie – was hailed by Pete Seeger, as “a piece of genius.” Lisa’s playing and stories are fun and poignant, and her voice has been praised by the LA Times as “hauntingly emotional.”
Therese Folkes Plair
Therese Folkes Plair, an award-winning performing artist, is a classically trained singer who in 1979 changed her artistic direction from opera to world music and storytelling. Her research, performances, and teaching focus on the music and the oral and written literature of people of African descent. A graduate of in from Sarah Lawrence College, Ms. Plair has been on the forefront of developing arts education in Westchester Country and Tri-State New York areas since 1980. Her roles have included conducting residencies, integrating core curriculum with music, and storytelling for students of all ages.
This event is made possible by a generous grant from Verve 55+ Living/UJA Federation of NY.

Pop-Up Shop: Skincare by Born to Be Free
2024-05-07 09:00 - 12:00
Come shop natural skincare with eco-friendly packaging from Born to Be Free!

Pop-Up Shop: Jewels of the East
2024-05-09 10:00 - 13:00
Looking for mother’s day gifts for the mothers in your life? Support a local business that sells embroidery and jewelry from around the world.

Pop-Up Shop: Handmade Jewelry by Alla Stoyan
2024-05-11 09:00 - 11:00
Member Alla Stoyan will be selling homemade jewelry. Come get your loved ones a gift—or for yourself!

The W Connection Meet and Greet
2024-07-30 11:00 - 12:00
JCC members now have $50 off membership to the W Connection, a group that helps widows rebuild their lives after loss. Come learn more about what this group offers and meet Shelley Levy, a W Connection member and the J’s on-site facilitator.

Game Night with Desserts and Drinks
2024-10-10 20:00 - 23:00
Tara’s Tables is hosting Game Night with Desserts and Cocktails featuring Family (or friends) Feud! Enjoy a night of sweet treats, great drinks and a dash of friendly competition.
The evening will include an assortment of desserts from local bakeries, festive cocktails, and a chance to test your wits and have some laughs as we recreate the classic Family Feud game show at the JCC. Bring your competitive spirit and a sweet tooth. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!
Tara’s Tables is a locally owned company dedicated to curating beautiful and intentional “tablescapes,” unique themed table settings that transform any gathering into an unforgettable experience.
Ticket prices will cover the cost of the event. If you are able to make an additional donation, you will help the JCC provide amazing programs and services to many of our most vulnerable neighbors. If you’d like to donate, please choose the donation option in addition to your tickets. We greatly appreciate your support!

Pop-Up: Ceramics from Maggie Chow
2024-12-05 09:00 - 13:00
Explore handmade, functional ceramics with special designs, all created locally in Westchester and without any toxic materials.

Pop-up: Ariane's Jewel Box
2024-12-10 09:00 - 13:00
For the trendsetter in your life, explore this carefully curated collection of jewelry.
