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SUMMARY:JCC Book Club: "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nThis New York Times bestseller follows Eleanor Oliphant\, a socially isolated woman who believes she’s perfectly fine living a rigid\, lonely life. After befriending a kind coworker and helping an elderly man\, she begins to confront her traumatic past and discovers she’s capable of more than just surviving—she can truly live.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/jcc-book-club-eleanor-oliphant-is-completely-fine-by-gail-honeyman/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T143136Z
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SUMMARY:Challah and Conversation: "Bastille Day and Jewish Identity"
DESCRIPTION:July 14\, 1789 marked a pivotal moment in the journey of the French people towards independence. While the theme is often celebrated through the music of Les Miserables)\, I am curious about how the Jews of France fit into that journey. Just wait until you see what the Jews of that era had to say about being a Frenchman and a Jew at the same time! Trust me\, their conversations are relevant for us today in 2025 America. \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://www.shamesjcc.org/event/challah-and-conversation-bastille-day-and-jewish-identity/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
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SUMMARY:92NY Live Presents: "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America"
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nJoin Wall Street Journal’s Josh Dawsey\, The New York Times’ Tyler Pager and The Washington Post’s Isaac Arnsdorf with Pulitzer Prize-winner Maggie Haberman for a conversation about their riveting book on Donald Trump’s stunning political comeback and what it means for America. \nNearly four years after Trump’s first turbulent presidency concluded in a violent attempt to overturn the election\, he made a political comeback on a scale that stunned the nation. Drawing on extraordinary access to the Trump\, Biden\, and Harris teams\, Dawsey\, Pager\, and Arnsdorf’s investigative reporting  brings us the definitive account of how he did it. \nIn a special conversation\, hear these award-winning journalists talk to Maggie Haberman about how the 2024 election is influencing Trump’s policy—and what it means for US democracy.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/92ny-live-presents-2024-how-trump-retook-the-white-house-and-the-democrats-lost-america/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T153000
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SUMMARY:Cooking with Amy: Great Grain Bowls
DESCRIPTION:Members: $10; non-members: $15 \nJoin resident culinary specialist Amy Pane as we uncover the mystery of grains! Together we’ll learn about the history\, health benefits\, and culinary uses of different delicious and versatile grains (both with and without gluten). Amy will demo how to prepare three grain salads to enjoy in class and everyone will go home with recipes.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/cooking-with-amy-great-grain-bowls/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
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SUMMARY:Verve Book Club: “The Alienist” by Caleb Carr
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nThe Alienist by Caleb Carr is a historical thriller set in 1896 New York City\, where psychologist (or “alienist”) Dr. Laszlo Kreizler teams up with journalist John Schuyler Moore to investigate a series of gruesome child murders. Using emerging forensic and psychological profiling techniques\, the team delves into the dark underbelly of the city to uncover the killer’s identity. As they face resistance from powerful institutions\, they confront the complexities of justice\, morality\, and the human psyche.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/verve-book-club-the-narrow-land-by-christine-dwyer-hickey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T150000
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SUMMARY:Voyages with Verve: A Taste of Uganda
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members\, includes regional snack \nJoin us for a virtual tour of the vibrant and bustling Nakasero market in Uganda’s capital city\, Kampala. Nestled among the city’s iconic seven hills\, Nakasero offers a glimpse into daily life in Kampala\, where bustling streets are alive with the energy of vendors and shoppers. As our guide leads us through the market\, we’ll encounter a kaleidoscope of colors and scents\, with stalls overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables\, showcasing Uganda’s rich agricultural heritage and learning more about this East African country’s unique culture. \n 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/voyages-with-verve-a-taste-of-uganda/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T201500
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
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SUMMARY:Foreign Affairs Discussion: The World’s Biggest Humanitarian Crises & the U.S. Connection
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members; $10 for non-members \nSudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing two of the largest\, deadliest humanitarian and human rights crises in the world. And while it might come as a surprise to many\, Americans hold deep economic connections to both countries. How can we use these connections to hold those responsible accountable and work towards achieving peace and respect for human rights? Join us for a conversation with John Prendergast\, renowned human rights activist\, New York Times bestselling author\, co-founder with George Clooney of The Sentry\, and proud JCC member. \n 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/foreign-affairs-discussion-the-worlds-biggest-humanitarian-crises-the-u-s-connection/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T130000
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SUMMARY:Third Act Circle: A Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nThose experiencing the stage of life referred to as “the third act” are invited to come together to talk\, laugh\, share stories\, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re navigating retirement\, dealing with health changes\, coping with loss\, or just looking to connect with others in a similar life stage\, this group offers a place where you can feel heard and understood. Facilitated by Rena\, the focus is on encouragement and community. Bring your lunch!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/third-act-circle-a-peer-support-group-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
CREATED:20250709T133629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T143130Z
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SUMMARY:Documentary Screening in The Ark: “Reckonings”
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members\nRunning time: 74 mins \nDirected by award-winning filmmaker Roberta Grossman\, Reckonings recounts the tense negotiations between Jewish and German leaders as they met in secret to arrange the unthinkable – compensation for Holocaust survivors. The film will be followed by a discussion with Rabbi Ron Symons. \nSee trailer here
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/documentary-screening-in-the-ark-reckonings/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
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SUMMARY:Community Art Workshop with Brice Garrett\, Artist in Residence
DESCRIPTION:Free\, drop in any time \nDrop in and make a contribution to our community sculpture “Surface Things.” Create a sculpture out of clay that our Artist-in-Residence Brice Garrett will scan and use in a large wall sculpture. Come contribute to this special project! \nSurface Things is a community art project that weaves personal narratives into a shared creation to explore the connections between objects\, memory\, and identity. This workshop will bring people together to shape meaningful objects out of clay\, fostering connection and reflection through the creative process. The clay pieces will be 3D scanned and digitally integrated into a large-scale wall sculpture that will serve as a collective portrait of the community.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/community-artist-workshop-with-brice-garrett-artist-in-residence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
CREATED:20250728T141505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T141505Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nDiscuss the month’s social and political issues with your fellow news enthusiasts. 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 ideas. All points of view are welcome in this lively\, thought-provoking\, and civil discussion. Feel free to bring your lunch and/or a friend!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/hot-topics-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
CREATED:20250723T133427Z
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SUMMARY:Third Act Circle: A Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nThose experiencing the stage of life referred to as “the third act” are invited to come together to talk\, laugh\, share stories\, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re navigating retirement\, dealing with health changes\, coping with loss\, or just looking to connect with others in a similar life stage\, this group offers a place where you can feel heard and understood. Facilitated by Rena\, the focus is on encouragement and community. Bring your lunch!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/third-act-circle-a-peer-support-group-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T120000
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CREATED:20250730T132122Z
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SUMMARY:Voyages with Verve: Jewish Slovenia
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nSlovenia once housed a thriving medieval Jewish community\, but today\, it has one of the smallest in Europe\, with only 150 Jews remaining. Slovenia’s Jewish community  survived cruel medieval expulsions and suffered the ravages of 20th century war\, only to find itself eroding even more during subsequent years of socialist rule. In this live\, virtual tour\, we visit sites within Ljubljana’s old Jewish Quarter\, discuss Jewish life in a Christian society\, and learn about the city’s notable Jewish residents. Our guide Mateja will share how some Jews managed to survive WWII\, and what happened to the Jewish community during Communism in Yugoslavia. Join us as we learn about the present and the past life of the Jewish community in Ljubljana.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/voyages-with-verve-jewish-slovenia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
CREATED:20250723T140205Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch Outing: RaaSa Indian Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:$35 cash per person (taxes and gratuity included)\n145 Central Ave\, Elmsford\, NY 10523\n \nFine dining restaurant RaaSa is a Westchester gem that attracts customers from all over the tri-state area for its “memorably vivid flavors\,” according to the New York Times. Your lunch includes a selection of appetizers\, entrees\, rice\, naan\, chutneys and other accompaniments\, and dessert. The meal will be served family style and can be spiced to your taste. \nPlease bring $35 cash to pay at the restaurant; this covers all food costs\, tax\, and tip. \nNOTE ON TRANSPORTATION: This event will be taking place at Raasa Indian Restaurant\, 145 Central Ave\, Elmsford\, NY 10523 where there is an attached parking lot. If you need a ride to and from the restaurant from the JCC\, please email rdelevie@shamesjcc.org when you register.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/lunch-outing-raasa-indian-restaurant/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T173000
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SUMMARY:Summer Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members\nAll ages welcome (21+ to drink)  \nUnwind on the Quad with lawn games and a refreshing summer drink! Choose from “tinto verano\,” a chilled wine-based drink popular in Spain\, or our non-alcoholic option. \nNo registration required\, just stop by!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/summer-happy-hour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
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SUMMARY:W Connection Step Out: Private Tour of Untermyer Gardens
DESCRIPTION:JCC and W Connection members: $20; non-members: $25 \nJoin us for a special “W Connection Step Out” at the stunning Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers for a private\, docent-led tour. This outing offers widows a meaningful opportunity to connect with others experiencing a similar life circumstance while exploring one of Westchester’s most beautiful and historic sites. \nOur expert docent will guide us through the gardens while sharing stories about Samuel Untermyer’s life\, legacy\, and notable support for Jewish causes. \nEnjoy a morning of beauty\, history\, and community in a welcoming and supportive environment. \nPlease note: The terrain includes uneven pathways\, involves a good amount of walking\, and offers limited shade. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes\, bringing a water bottle\, and wearing a sunhat or other sun protection. Transportation is not provided; participants are responsible for getting to and from the gardens.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/w-connection-step-out-private-tour-of-untermyer-gardens/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
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SUMMARY:Verve Book Club: “Isaac’s Storm” by Erik Larson
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nJoin us to discuss the gripping true story of the 1900 Galveston hurricane\, told through the eyes of Isaac Cline\, a meteorologist caught between science and disaster. Larson’s critically-acclaimed book skillfully weaves history and suspense into a powerful tale of nature’s fury and human error.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/verve-book-club-isaacs-storm-by-erik-larson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
CREATED:20250723T133516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T133516Z
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SUMMARY:Third Act Circle: A Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nThose experiencing the stage of life referred to as “the third act” are invited to come together to talk\, laugh\, share stories\, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re navigating retirement\, dealing with health changes\, coping with loss\, or just looking to connect with others in a similar life stage\, this group offers a place where you can feel heard and understood. Facilitated by Rena\, the focus is on encouragement and community. Bring your lunch!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/third-act-circle-a-peer-support-group-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T161340Z
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SUMMARY:92NY Live Roundable: The Constitution: Separating Fact from Fiction
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nToday the public square is alive with politically charged debates about our Constitution: Does the Establishment Clause mandate the separation of church and state? What do the impeachment clauses really mean? And what would the founders think about presidential power today? \nThis virtual lecture by university professor and author Andrew Porwancher rescues the Constitution from its frozen amber and places it back in its historical moment to help us understanding it’s meaning. By returning to the founding generation\, we find that many hidden truths are buried within the Constitution and that many enduring myths continue to shroud our understanding of its text. We’ll follow the evidence where it leads and uncover the real origins of our constitutional democracy. \nAbout the presenter: Andrew Porwancher is a professor of history at Arizona State University. His fifth book is “American Maccabee: Theodore Roosevelt and the Jews” (Princeton University Press\, 2025). Porwancher previously served as the May Fellow at Harvard\, the Horne Fellow at Oxford\, and the Garwood Fellow at Princeton. His writing has appeared in the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. \n 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/92ny-live-roundable-the-constitution-separating-fact-from-fiction/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
CREATED:20250825T155722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T155817Z
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SUMMARY:JCC Closed for Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:The JCC will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/jcc-closed-for-labor-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
CREATED:20250728T141554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T204541Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nDiscuss the month’s social and political issues with your fellow news enthusiasts. 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 ideas. All points of view are welcome in this lively\, thought-provoking\, and civil discussion. Feel free to bring your lunch and/or a friend!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/hot-topics-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T200000
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SUMMARY:Through Other’s Eyes
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nCome experience an insider view of the way Jewish and Arab Israelis can embrace a spirit of cooperation and conflict resolution. In this project from Givat Haviva–an organization dedicated to promoting a spirit of co-existence and mutual respect between Israeli communities–two Jewish Israeli and Arab Israeli teens will reflect on a year-long photography project in each other’s neighborhoods that allowed them to engage in dialogue and mutual understanding.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/through-others-eyes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
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SUMMARY:Clergy Talk: Inside Chabad with Rabbi Benjy Silverman
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nRabbi Benjy will pull back the curtain on Chabad and provide an honest look at the beliefs\, mission\, and daily reality of being a Chabadnik.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/clergy-talk-inside-chabad-with-rabbi-benjy-silverman/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T120000
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SUMMARY:Tech Angels
DESCRIPTION:Every other Sunday beginning September 7\nDrop in—no registration required. \nHaving trouble with your iPhone\, Android\, tablet\, or laptop? Struggle with email\, texting\, apps\, Zoom\, or technology in general? Bring your device and your questions to the J and savvy volunteers from Irvington High School will help you at no cost!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/tech-angels/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
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SUMMARY:"New York Times" Puzzle Love: Behind the Scenes
DESCRIPTION:Students (under 18): $20; members: $30; non-members: $36 \nNew York Times puzzles have become a cultural phenomenon\, with millions of people playing them daily\, sharing their scores\, and having competitions with friends and family. In this lively conversation\, you’ll hear from the minds behind your favorite puzzles. Will Shortz of the famous daily crossword and Wyna Liu of the newer challenge\, Connections\, will discuss how they found their way to becoming puzzle creators and give a peek behind the curtain at the process required to get the puzzles we love out the door daily. Bring your playful spirit and be ready to participate in some live word games!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/puzzle-love-behind-the-scenes-with-new-york-times-game-editors/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
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SUMMARY:Retreat to the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open!\n  \nRegister\n  \nCome experience the joy of camp as an adult! Our 2nd Verve retreat brings active adults ages 55+ from four metro JCCs* together for three days of fun (and truly excellent meals!) at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp (BHEC) in Copake\, NY. Offerings include fitness classes\, yoga & meditation\, tennis\, pickleball\, aqua aerobics\, water sports\, lectures\, Jewish programming\, and lots of free time to connect and enjoy nature. And that’s just during the day! Nighttime brings community-building entertainment and s’mores around the campfire. Bring a friend or come make new ones! \nCosts: \n\n$500 per person for a shared double room (with private bathroom)\n$650 per person for a private room (with private bathroom)\nOptional Add-On: $40 for a 90-minute culinary workshop.\n\nYour cost includes: \n\nRound-trip transportation from your JCC by coach bus\nPrivate or shared double room in lodges (all rooms have private bathroom and A/C)\nOrganic kosher meals\, unlimited snacks\, and non-alcoholic beverages (wine and espresso drinks are available for purchase)\nAll activities\, including fitness classes\, boating\, swimming\, pickleball\, use of indoor spaces\, and more (culinary workshop is extra)\nNighttime entertainment and s’mores around the campfire\nAll linens\, pillows\, and towels\nSouvenir canvas tote bag\nUnlimited use of WiFi (cell service is intermittent)\n\nSee sample schedule below. \n \n  \nSample Schedule (subject to change) \nTuesday September 9 \n12:00 PM  Check-in\, lunch available\n2:00 PM–5:00 PM  Lake and pool open for watersports\n3:00 PM  Choice of yoga class or en plein air art workshop\n5:00 PM  Wine and cheese mingle / ice breaker activity\n6:00 PM  Dinner\n7:30 PM   Trivia Night\n9:00 PM   S’mores & Campfire \nWednesday September 10 \n7:30 AM  Morning Meditation\n8:00 AM  Vinyasa Yoga\n8:00 AM–9:30 AM   Breakfast\n9:00 AM  Pool\, lake\, pickleball courts open for the day\n10:00 AM  Choice of fitness classes\, cooking workshop\, or Torah study\n11:00 AM  Aqua Aerobics\n12:30 PM  Lunch\n2:00 PM   Choice of art\, cooking workshop\, fitness classes\n5:00 PM   Gentle Yoga / Sound bath\n6:00 PM   Dinner\n7:30 PM   Evening entertainment\n9:00 PM   Campfire \nThursday September 11 \n7:30 AM   Morning Meditation\n8:00 AM   Gentle Yoga\n8:00 AM–9:30 AM   Breakfast\n9:00 AM   Lake\, pool\, pickleball courts are open\n9:30 AM   Book Club discussion\n10:00 AM   Choice of cardio dance\, art workshop\, lecture\n11:00 AM   Aqua Aerobics\n12:00 PM   BBQ Lunch\n2:00 PM    Checkout / board buses for home \n  \n \n \n \n  \n\n*This retreat is co-hosted by Shames JCC\, JCC Mid-Westchester\, Suffolk Y JCC\, and Sid Jacobson JCC\, and is made possible by a generous grant from Verve/UJA-Fed NY. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. \n**No refunds after August 9
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/retreat-to-the-berkshires-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
CREATED:20250723T133550Z
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SUMMARY:Third Act Circle: A Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nThose experiencing the stage of life referred to as “the third act” are invited to come together to talk\, laugh\, share stories\, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re navigating retirement\, dealing with health changes\, coping with loss\, or just looking to connect with others in a similar life stage\, this group offers a place where you can feel heard and understood. Facilitated by Rena\, the focus is on encouragement and community. Bring your lunch!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/third-act-circle-a-peer-support-group-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
CREATED:20250813T160820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T184358Z
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SUMMARY:Community Service Hour: Tarrytown Department of Public Works Employee Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:During this month of Labor Day\, we have the opportunity to show our appreciation to those neighbors who see to our highways\, water\, sewers\, sanitation and recycling duties. While they are often overlooked\, now is the time for us to do something kind for them. Join us to assemble appreciation bags for each employee along with a note of thanks.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/community-service-hour-tarrytown-department-of-public-works-employee-appreciation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034335
CREATED:20250808T161311Z
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SUMMARY:92NY Live presents "Malcolm Gladwell in Conversation with Angus Fletcher: Primal Intelligence"
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nJoin Malcolm Gladwell\, bestselling author of The Tipping Point and Blink\, for a visionary conversation with Angus Fletcher about the hidden roots and untapped potential of human intelligence as described in his new book\, Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Think You Know. \nHow are some people so much smarter than the rest of us? Where do visionaries like Abraham Lincoln\, Maya Angelou\, Nikola Tesla\, Marie Curie\, Albert Einstein\, Warren Buffett\, and William Shakespeare get their extraordinary intelligence? In 2021\, Angus Fletcher and a research team set out to find out the answer—and what they learned has enormous implications for human intelligence in the age of AI. Primal Intelligence\, as Fletcher calls it\, expands our definitions of intelligence to value intuition\, imagination\, and emotion as much as reason and logic. \nTested and adopted by the US Army\, Primal Intelligence training has allowed people to cope better with change and uncertainty\, experience less anger and anxiety\, and make better decisions. Fletcher’s new book is a guide to an expanded sense of what the human mind can do. \nIn this special conversation\, hear Gladwell and Fletcher discuss Fletcher’s groundbreaking research—and find out how this new neuroscientific approach to imagination\, emotion\, and common sense can tap into a new wellspring of genius\, help human beings gain an edge on AI\, and much more.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/92ny-live-presents-malcolm-gladwell-in-conversation-with-angus-fletcher-primal-intelligence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T201500
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CREATED:20250729T154016Z
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SUMMARY:JCC Book Club: "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nThe Vanishing Half follows twin sisters who grow up in a Southern Black community but run away as teenagers. Eventually\, one returns home with her dark-skinned daughter\, while the other passes as white and severs ties from her family. This New York Times bestseller explores the themes of identity\, race\, family\, and the consequences of choice.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/jcc-book-club-the-vanishing-half-by-brit-bennett/
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