Introduction to Journaling for Mental Health, Mindfulness and Memory with Jen Convissor
2022-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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.

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

Senior Social Club: Game Day
2022-05-25 11:30 - 13:30, 2022-06-08 11:30 - 13:30, 2022-06-22 11:30 - 13:30
Card games, scrabble, Mexican train dominoes, etc. If 4 people wish, we can also have Mah Jong.

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.

Chamber Music Performance -- Woodwind Quintet
2022-06-20 10:00 - 11:30
The Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians will be playing music written for chamber ensembles such as our woodwind quintet. They will also be performing music that has been arranged from larger works such as operas and hopefully the audience will recognize these familiar melodies. They will present to the audience a mix of styles and musical periods that they hope the audience enjoys.

Prenatal Yoga
2022-06-21 18:30 - 19:30
For more information click the link https://www.shamesjcc.org/programs/yoga/#overview
Please note that this is a drop-in class with a fee
Members: $22 Nonmembers: $25

River Friends First Day
2022-06-27 08:00 - 17:00
First day of camp

Camp Twelve Trails First day
2022-06-28 08:00 - 17:00

Senior Social Club: Madeline Finesmith from the JCY-Westchester Community Partner
2022-06-29 11:30 - 13:30
Madeline Finesmith from the JCY-Westchester Community Partners will speak to the senior club. She facilitates literacy mentorship programs at schools and libraries throughout the county. These are volunteer opportunities.

Social Senior Club: Game Day
2022-07-06 11:30 - 13:30, 2022-07-13 11:30 - 13:30

POSTPONED: SibSpace Lecture Series: Disability and Mental Health Panel for Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities
2022-07-12 17:00 - 19:30
The event will be rescheduled for some time in the early fall. We will let you know when a new date is set and registration is opened.
This lecture provides information and support from experts in the field on services available for adults with developmental disabilities and how adult siblings can best advocate for their brothers and sisters.
