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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-23-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T120000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Do you care for a family member with chronic illness or special needs? Join our conversation circle to connect with others in a similar situation. Whether you are responsible for a child with special needs\, a spouse with cognitive or physical decline\, or any other situation that fits\, we welcome your participation. The group will be facilitated by longtime social worker\, Joanne Reed. Coffee and tea will be served.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/caregiver-conversation-circle-13-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T100000
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SUMMARY:Tech Angels
DESCRIPTION:Every other Sunday \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-9-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T113000
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SUMMARY:Joy in Creative Movement
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nThis class is an invitation to reconnect with the simple pleasure of moving your body through music\, rhythm\, breath\, and gentle play. Together we’ll explore creative movement that encourages laughter\, curiosity\, connection\, and a sense of freedom—no dance or yoga experience required. We’ll gently tap into the playful side of ourselves\, remembering that joy\, creativity\, and lightheartedness are qualities we can nurture at any age. Come as you are\, leave expectations behind\, and discover how joyful movement can awaken energy\, ease\, and a renewed appreciation for your body. \nAbout the instructor: Sharon Bridson is a certified 500-hour yoga instructor\, occupational therapy assistant (retired)\, and founder of Wings of Opportunity. Her work integrates yoga\, mindfulness\, and executive functioning support. Sharon leads women’s retreats\, and works with individuals of all abilities on executive functioning\, social\, community\, life\, self-regulation and mindfulness skills. Her teaching is rooted in compassion\, joy\, playfulness\, accessibility\, and authenticity.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/joy-in-creative-movement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T123000
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SUMMARY:Lunch Outing: DeCiccos & Sons Sleepy Hollow
DESCRIPTION:1 Legend Drive\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY 10591 \nJoin us for a relaxed lunch at our favorite local market! Order a pizza\, burger\, or salad from the bar menu upstairs or grab something from the buffet downstairs—whatever suits your taste! We’ll gather on the second floor terrace for great food and conversation. Participants are responsible for buying their own lunch on site. \nNOTE ON TRANSPORTATION: This event will be taking place at DeCiccos where there is a large attached parking lot and elevator to the second floor. If you need a ride to and from the restaurant from the JCC or your home\, please email info@shamesjcc.org or call the Welcome Desk at 914.366.7898 when you register.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/lunch-outing-deciccos-sons-sleepy-hollow/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T110000
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SUMMARY:All-Abilities African Drumming Workshop
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nJoin musical teaching artist Kevin Winebold for an African drumming workshop! Kevin brings the energy and tradition of African drumming to life through this interactive\, hands-on experience and cultural connection. This workshop invites participants of all levels and abilities to experience the power and joy of making music together.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/all-abilities-african-drumming-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T113000
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SUMMARY:Verve Book Club: The Zorg\, by Kara Siddarth
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members\nFull lineup here \nThis speculative novel explores technology\, power\, and what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world. Combining imaginative world-building with sharp social commentary\, it raises questions that linger long after the final page. \n 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/verve-book-club-we-will-be-jaguars-by-nemonte-nenquimo-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T100000
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SUMMARY:Tech Angels
DESCRIPTION:Every other Sunday \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-9-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/
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SUMMARY:Learn to Skateboard Clinic with the OnBoard Initiative & Adaptive Sports Foundation (ages 5+)
DESCRIPTION:Session Options: 10:00–11:30 am or 11:30 am–1:00 pm\n$50 for Members | $60 for non-members  \nJoin professional skateboarders from the OnBoard Initiative for a one-day Learn to Skateboard Clinic\, hosted in partnership with the Adaptive Sports Foundation at the Shames JCC! Designed for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities\, this clinic welcomes participants of all experience levels ages 5 and up. Participants may choose the 1.5-hour session that best fits their schedule. Beginners will learn the fundamentals\, while experienced skaters will receive one-on-one instruction to develop new skills and work toward a personal goal. Skateboards\, helmets\, and all protective gear will be provided. \nIf you have a complex physical disability and are wondering whether skateboarding is an option for you\, please contact Tony at the Adaptive Sports Foundation at tony@adaptivesportsfoundation.org. \nParticipant Form: LINK – This is our general form for demographic\, disability\, and contact info. It helps the instructors prepare if they know what students are non-verbal\, have sensory needs\, triggers\, etc. \nWaivers: Liability – LINK  Photo/Video – LINK \n10:00–11:30 am Registration\n11:30 am–1:00 pm Registration
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/learn-to-skateboard-camp-with-onboard-adaptive-sports-foundation-ages-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T131500
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SUMMARY:Film Screening:  “Three Identical Strangers” (Dir. Tim Wardle)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 26; 11:30 am–1:15 pm (running time 96 mins)\nFREE members and non-members \nWatch the remarkable true story of three young men who unexpectedly discover they are identical triplets who were separated at birth. As they learn more about their shared past\, the film explores questions of identity\, family\, and the influence of nature versus nurture. Stay afterward for a discussion about the surprising issues the documentary raises.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/film-screening-hidden-figures-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T170000
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SUMMARY:Group Outing: As You Like It at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Aug. 27; 5:00 pm–11:00 pm\, Garrison\, NY\, transportation included*\n$85 for members; $100 for non-members \nJoin us for a memorable evening watching As You Like It with the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival\, one of the country’s most respected Shakespeare companies\, in their stunning new open-air theater that allows the natural beauty of the setting to become an integral part of each production. Your ticket includes round-trip transportation from the JCC\, an unlimited farm-to-table buffet dinner at Folio\, the festival’s on-site restaurant\, and reserved seating for the performance. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy one of the Hudson Valley’s premier cultural destinations–all without the hassle of driving. \nSchedule: \n5:00 pm: Bus departs JCC\n6:00 pm: Farm to table buffet dinner at onsite restaurant and time to explore the grounds\n7:30-10:00 pm: Performance (2.5 hrs including intermission)\n10:15 pm: Bus departs HVSF\n11:00 pm: Bus arrives back at JCC \n*Participants may use our transportation program to take a taxi to and from the JCC for $5 each way. You may also drive on your own.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/group-outing-as-you-like-it-at-hudson-valley-shakespeare-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
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SUMMARY:Evening Book Club: The Names by Florence Knapp
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nA mother is confronted with an impossible situation that leads to different possible versions of her family’s future. The narrative explores how a single choice can ripple outward and reshape identity\, relationships\, and fate. It’s a thoughtful\, emotionally layered story about grief\, love\, and the paths not taken.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/evening-book-club-the-winemakers-wife-by-kristin-harmel/
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