Shames JCC

History of the Giants With Larry Hine
2022-05-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
May 6 will be Willie Mays’ 91st birthday. He is considered by most one of the two greatest ball players of all time (with Babe Ruth). Larry Hines will explore Mays’ amazing career as well as the history of the Giants and the eras of their five Hall of Fame managers.

New Parents, New Babies
2022-04-19 09:15 - 10:30
New Parents, New Babies
Drop-in: Members: $12, Nonmembers: $18
Please join us with your new baby (pre-crawling) for this weekly gathering of discussion and connection to support the transition to new parenthood. This group is intended to facilitate and build meaningful community and share resources, and it is open to anyone navigating a new parenting phase, whether or not it is your first child. As the facilitator, it is Tori Cronk’s intention to hold a brave and safe space so that each group member feels seen and heard in their unique experience of parenting.
Tori calls on her background in mental health training, yoga instruction, and meditation to foster an inclusive and nurturing environment. You are welcome just as you are. Tending to babies is a normal and welcome part of the group experience.
Click for more information: https://www.shamesjcc.org/programs/new-parents-new-babies/#overview

Tarrytown Police on avoiding Scammers
2022-05-04 11:30 - 13:30
“Scams, Computer Frauds and other cyberattacks. Detectives Kapica and McGee from the Tarrytown Police force will talk about how to stay cyber-safe.
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Women in Art with Suzanne Altman
2022-05-09 10:00 - 11:30
Long overlooked and underappreciated, women have been a force in art history for centuries. From Renaissance portrait painters to the still life painters of the Dutch Golden Age, to accomplished Impressionists to the many important 20th century women in Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Feminist Art, this lecture explores artists both obscure and well known. Names such as Artemisia Gentileschi, Rosa Bonheur, Mary Cassatt, Helen Frankenthaler and Georgia O’Keefe will be shown and discussed in this approximately 60 minute talk.

Senior Social Club: Westchester County's Salute to Seniors Celebration
2022-05-11 10:00 - 12:30
Westchester County’s Salute to Seniors Celebration. We are going to Ridge Road Park, 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale (by car from the JCC) to see the celebration. The county is providing a free box lunch if you sign up ahead of time. Celebration is from 10 to 12:30. Meet at JCC lobby to carpool at 10 AM and 11:30 (note the time changes from previous email). If you plan to attend and want lunch, please respond to Joanne Reed at Joreed578@gmail.com before May 4.

Water Safety Training for Au Pairs, Babysitters, and Caretakers
2022-05-15 13:30 - 14:30
Is your childcare provider ready for summer days at the pool and beach? Sign them up for this water safety course to equip them with essential knowledge and skills to prevent and respond to risks children face in the water. The course consists of an informative lecture and a recreational swim. Cost is $10 (please note that a swim cap is required to swim in the JCC pool. One can be purchased at the Welcome Desk for $5).

Yom Ha'atzmaut Carnival - Northern Westchester
2022-05-15 15:00 - 16:30
Come celebrate Israel with us while making a difference!
During the event we will take part in OPERATION SUITCASE
Help us fill a suitcase for a Ukrainian family by bringing in any of the following:
* Hygiene products
* Cosmetics
* Baseball caps
* Flip flops
* Underwear
* Bed sheets
* Summer clothes
* Socks
Free Admission
All ages are welcome! Please note that event guests who are age eligible will need to show proof of Covid-19 Vaccine.
Location: Sprout Westchester, 500 Yorktown Road Croton -On- Hudson NY, 10520

Violinist at Metropolitan Opera House with Sylvia Danburg
2022-05-16 10:00 - 11:30
Join Metropolitan Opera Orchestra violinist Sylvia Danburg for an exploration of life in a major American orchestra! Engage with unusual performance stories, the audition process, how a violinist pursues a profession in the arts, and the benefits of following a discipline that begins in early childhood. There will be live violin performance and investigation into the making a life following your passion, as well as the benefits of engaging in group-think musical performance at any age. Come, listen, ask questions!
Sylvia Danburg, a native of Houston, Texas, began her musical education at Rice University and completed her Bachelor of Music at Juilliard with Glen Dicterow, concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic. She made her New York debut at Alice Tully Hall in 1996, where she was lauded by the New York Times for “both lyricism and virtuosity”. Sylvia performs chamber music and solo recitals worldwide, and is a regular performer in the Met Chamber Musicians series at Carnegie Hall. She has held the position of Associate Principal Second Violin at the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra since 2000, and makes her home in Hastings-on-Hudson.

Senior Social Club: Game Day
2022-05-18 11:30 - 13:30, 2022-05-25 11:30 - 13:30, 2022-06-08 11:30 - 13:30
Card games, scrabble, Mexican train dominoes, etc. If 4 people wish, we can also have Mah Jong.

Early Childhood Center Family and Friends Celebration
2022-05-22 14:00
Join us for a fun family afternoon at the JCC celebrating our ECC community. All ECC families are welcome and encouraged to bring a family that is new to the J.
Bring a blanket and relax on the field while enjoying:

Music with Joanna’s ‘n Bananas at 2:30 pm
Bounce house
Touch-a-truck with an ambulance and fire truck
Activities including obstacles courses, a bubble station, crafts and more
Light snacks
Raffles! You could win a free 3-month all-inclusive membership to the JCC, private 60-min personal training session or family photoshoot with Alison Sheehy Photography

Tickets are free with a suggested donation of $30 per family.
See you there!

Introduction to Journaling for Mental Health, Mindfulness and Memory with Jen Convissor
2022-05-23 10:00 - 11:30
It’s amazing what benefit one can get with just a notebook and pen! Jennifer Convissor, LCSW, author of Journaling For Non-Journalers: Your Expert Guide To Creating A Journaling Practice That Works For You, will teach you what you need to know to jumpstart your journaling, and how to stay motivated to keep up the habit.
Whether an avid journaler, never kept a diary a day in your life, or somewhere in between, this experiential workshop will leave you inspired to grab the nearest pencil and make time for yourself. Not only has journaling been proven to improve focus, hopefulness, self-awareness and memory, but it’s also a gateway to greater creativity, productivity and personal connection. Come see for yourself!
Jennifer is a psychotherapist in private practice in NY & CT. She teaches journaling for mental health and mindfulness for CEYou NY, educates clinicians at Westchester Center for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (WCSPP) on therapeutic journaling and has two online journaling courses. Jennifer is the former Shames JCC Partners-in-Caring social worker, where she taught a popular Creative Memoirs class and loves helping people create personalized journaling plans, so do come with your questions!
Supplies needed: Writing implement, notebook, a hard surface to lean on. Note – Choose a pen or pencil that feels comfortable in your hand and that does not bleed through the pages of your notebook.

The Community Wardrobe
2022-06-01
Local families in need: The Community Wardrobe has the following hours (below) for both dropping off donations and volunteering. Please sign up here to volunteer, and review the donation guidelines.
• Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
• Saturday, May 21, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
• Tuesday, May 31, 3:30 pm-5:30 pm
• Wednesday, June 1, 10:30 am–12:30 pm

Shavuot Pop-Up at the J with Bloomy
2022-06-01 11:00 - 13:00
Shavuot is the Jewish holiday where we eat dairy. What better way to celebrate a holiday tradition than to taste and buy delicious cheese from Bloomy Stock up on artisanal cheese along with accompaniments including handmade crackers, chocolates, olive oil and vinegar.
Items will be available on-site or you can preorder here. 10% of proceeds will go to the J!

Senior Social Club: Research analyst from Department of Senior Programs and Services, Westchester Count with Colette Phipps
2022-06-01 11:30 - 13:30
Colette Phipps, research analyst, Department of Senior Programs and Services, Westchester County. She will discuss various resources for seniors in the county such as intergenerational programs and family caregivers support grant programs. She is a social worker with many years of experience with the county

Covid 19 Booster Clinic at Shames JCC
2022-06-05 11:00 - 13:00
The Shames JCC on the Hudson, in conjunction with Marinelli’s Pharmacy, is hosting a Covid 19 vaccine booster clinic on Sunday, June 5, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. These boosters have now been approved for children 5-11 years old. Please select a timeslot below to sign up.
We will also have on hand some adult doses for community members ages 12 and up who need their first booster or ages 50 and up who are looking for their second booster.
Please indicate your age group in your sign-up and make sure to bring your Covid vaccine card to your appointment.
REGISTER

The Butterfly Project
2022-06-08 11:00 - 12:30
Come connect with others while participating in a meaningful remembrance project.
The Butterfly Project is a global program that uses the lessons of the Holocaust to recall the dangers of hatred and bigotry though the painting of ceramic butterflies to memorialize each of the 1.5 million children that perished in the Holocaust. Bring your creativity and have fun painting ceramic butterflies – and know that you are a part of a global memorial symbolizing renewed life. You do not need any background in art to participate.
Your butterflies will be displayed as part of a future installment at the Shames JCC. To see installations from communities all over the world, please visit here.
This program is free and open to ALL ADULTS. Space is limited – all participants must register!

A Prenatal Gathering: Preparing for Birth Through Movement, Meditation, and Community
2022-06-08 18:30 - 19:45
A Prenatal Gathering: Preparing for birth through movement, meditation, and community
Wednesday, Jun 8, 2022, 6:30–7:45 pm
Members: $18, Nonmembers: $24
Join Tori Cronk and other expectant folks for an outdoor gathering designed to support the journey to birth.
The evening will begin with a brief voluntary check-in where participants are invited to introduce themselves. You will then be guided through a yoga and movement practice specifically designed to support the pregnant body and alleviate the discomforts of pregnancy. Participants will also be led in breathing and meditation practices. The combination of these practices is intended to support the mind, the body, and the heart as one prepares for both the physical and emotional aspects of birth and new motherhood.
The practice is suitable for all stages of pregnancy. No prior yoga experience needed.
There will be a rain date of 6/9 at 6:30 PM. Please bring a yoga mat.
REGISTER

HELP OUR GARDEN GROW !
2022-06-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-11 10:00 - 16:00
Join us to garden at the J! Purchase and plant pollinating flowers, paint and arrange rocks, and help us make our outdoor space bloom!
$10 per plant. Refreshments will be served.

Fitness and Italian Cuisine
2022-06-12 12:00 - 17:00
Day Of Fitness And Italian Cuisine At The JCC
Join us for an active and fun- filled day!
Exercise in the fitness room with a trainer
Prepare and enjoy some Italian dishes with friends
Sports, games, movement activities and great food
To Register:
http://www.sparcinc.org
Respite:$60
Non-Respite:$120
JCC Members receive a 15% Discount

Finding Hope, Finding Home: A Celebration in Honor of World Refugee Day
2022-06-12 15:00 - 17:00
Finding Hope, Finding Home with Live Storytellers
A Celebration in Honor of World Refugee Day
Join the Shames JCC on the Hudson and our partners, for an immersive, engaging event to learn about the refugee experience through stories and culture. On this year’s World Refugee Day, as forced displacement hits a record-breaking high, together we will celebrate resilience and support resettled families in our community.
When: Sunday, June 12; 3:00-5:00pm
Where: Shames JCC on the Hudson, 371 S Broadway, Tarrytown
Who: All ages
What: Storytelling, education and advocacy booths, live music and beautiful crafts and delicious international food for sale
This event will take place outside. Attendees ages 12+ needing access to the JCC facility will be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside to the JCC Gymnasium.

The Language of Gender Identities and Sexual Orientation
2022-06-13 10:00 - 11:30
As society progresses, our language evolves. New terms emerge and some words no longer have the same meaning. We live in a world where children, teens and adults identify as a range of genders and sexualities. We no longer can have the narrow view that “girls are girls and men are men”. Join us for a comprehensive introduction to the essential terminologies and definitions of gender identities and sexual orientation. What does LGBTQIA+ stand for? What is the difference between sex and gender? What are preferred pronouns? What does it mean to identify as queer? What is homophobia and gender discrimination? Learning these terms and definitions will pave the way for tolerance, respect and embracing the uniqueness that make us human.

Juliet Gobler is the principal of The Law Office of Juliet Gobler in White Plains, New York. Her practice focuses on Wills, Trusts & Estates. She has been a feminist social activist and community leader for the last fifteen years. Most notably, Juliet proudly served as the President of the National Organization for Women’s Suffolk County Chapter. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Stony Brook University in Women’s and Gender Studies, with a focus on Gender and Social Change, and her Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law.

Senior Social Club:10 Signs of Healthy Living with Jody Addeo
2022-06-15 11:30 - 13:30
Jody Addeo, MPH, Community Engagement Manager for Westchester and Rockland counties, involved in Alzheimer’s Association of Hudson Valley Chapter, will discuss: 10 signs of Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body.
