Spring / Summer 2011 Program Guide

SPRING / SUMMER 2011
APRIL / AUGUST
Amazing things are happening!
community annual membership 5
7
Spring / Summer 2011
yoga for kids
Molw bubby, zaidy and grandkids brunch 9
10
Passover / Yom Ha’atzmaut
birthday parties
Lag B’omer / Shavuot
11
keyboarding for kids
12
tic tac two
nutrition
16
hebrew 24
lecture series 27
theatre and musicals 32

Shalom
REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERS IS NOW OPEN
REGULAR REGISTRATION STARTS SUNDAY, MARCH 13
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Sherman Campus / 4588 Bathurst Street / Toronto, ON / M2R 1W6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Spring/Summer • April/August 2011
Hours of Operation 2
Message from the Executive Director 3
Board of Directors and Staff 4
Membership Information 5
Program Registration / General Information 6
Family Programs 7
Birthday Parties 10
Computer Classes for Kids / Keyboarding 11
Prosserman JCC Daycare & Preschool 12
JCC Chai Sports 14
Fitness and Health / Specialty & Wellness 15
Fitness and Health / Active 55+ Programs 16
Fitness and Health / Adult Programs 17
Fitness and Health / Personal Training 18
Fitness and Health / Youth Programs 19 WELCOME TO

PROSSERMAN JCC
Centre Camp 20
Special Needs Programs 22 The Prosserman JCC is home to social,

Jewish Learning / Kolel 24 educational, cultural, health and wellness
programs rooted in Jewish values and
Adults and 55+ 26 innovative collaborations. We are an
Theatre and Musicals 32 inclusive community that supports the
growth of all persons in spirit, mind and
Computer Classes for Adults 35
body. We are dedicated to enriching the
Mind, Body and Soul 36 quality of life for individuals, for families,
for our neighbourhoods and for our city.
have a
Birthday
SAVE THE DATE
Bash! 10
MIND, BODY AND SOUL / JUNE 5, 2011
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for Seniors
For more information please contact Natalie

at 416.638.1881 x4016
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HOURS OF OPERATION
fitness
& health
FITNESS AND HEALTH REGULAR HOURS
pg. 15
Monday - Thursday 6 am - 9 pm
Friday 6 am - 6 pm
Saturday - Sunday 7 am - 7 pm (September 1 - April 30)
8 am - 4 pm (May 1 - August 30)
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE • APRIL - AUGUST 2011

Administration Fitness Daycare
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Monday, April 18 First Seder closes 3pm closes 3pm closes 2:30pm
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Tuesday, April 19 Passover closed closed closed
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Wednesday, April 20 Passover closed closed closed
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Friday, April 22 Good Friday closed 7am-7pm closed
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Sunday, April 24 Erev Yom Tov closed 7am-3pm closed
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Sunday, April 25 Passover closed closed closed
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Monday, April 26 Last Day Passover closed closed closed
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Monday May 9 Yom Hazikaron Open 6am-9pm closes 6pm
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Tuesday May 10 Yom Ha’atzmaut Open 6am-9pm closes 6pm
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Sunday, May 22 Lag B’omer closed 7am-7pm closed
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Monday, May 23 Victoria Day closed 7am-7pm closed
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Tuesday, June 7 Erev Shavuot closes 3pm 6am-6pm closes 6pm
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Wednesday, June 8 Shavuot closed closed closed
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Thursday, June 9 Shavuot closed closed closed
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Friday, July 1 Canada Day closed 7am-7pm closed
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Monday, August 1 Simcoe Day closed 7am-7pm closed
The Prosserman JCC is proud to be supported

by the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear friends of the Prosserman JCC
Shalom and welcome to the Spring/Summer edition of our program guide.

2011 got off to a tremendous start with wonderful additions to our program
repertoire. It began with the creation of an outdoor ice rink, a culinary
tour of Israel, a new free shuttle service for seniors, an action packed Tu-
B’Shvat and an amazing Family Day. The plan is to keep the momentum
going with many new and exciting programs, workshops, classes and
events for members of all ages.
As we step into spring, we recognize the importance of continuing with

our market research as our members are a vital piece of our future and
growth. We appreciate the feedback that we have received to date, and
while there will be more formal opportunities, please consider this your
invitation to continue to express your own vision of the Prosserman JCC.
Our doors are always open.
As a JCC professional for over 10 years, I am intimately familiar with

the impact that a Jewish Community Centre can have on the lives of its
members. As the new Executive Director, I am honoured to be at the
helm of the Prosserman JCC as we lead the way to a vibrant future in
Toronto - A future that supports Jewish culture, community, and educa-
tion while encouraging and enabling Jews of all ages and backgrounds to
engage in the joys of Jewish living.
We believe that this is your home away from home and it’s a delight to
keep seeing the familiar faces as well as meeting the new ones. I invite you
to browse through this guide and I look forward to seeing you around the
Prosserman JCC.
free
B’Shalom
Andrew Levy
shuttle
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Mel Lastman Square (Yonge North of Sheppard)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Laurie Cohen Peter Cohen

Shel Geller Daniel Klass
David Peltz Ron Prosserman
Jonathon Sherman Martha Simmons
STAFF
ANDREW LEVY Executive Director 416.638.1881 x.4101
ELIZABETH KATCHEN Executive Assistant 416.638.1881 x.4240
KAREN GOLDSTEIN Administrator of Programs and Collaborations and Kolel 416.638.1881 x.4255
DAVID BRINDER Director of Finance 416.638.1881 x.4369

GERRY WAISGLASS Business Office Manager 416.638.1881 x.4375
LILIANA SVARTMAN Accounts Payable Supervisor 416.638.1881 x.4243
GUSTAVO RYMBERG Director of Marketing 416.631.5835

ELLIOTT FIENBERG New Media Manager 416.631.5150
JANET KLEIN SLAVIN Coordinator 55+ and Adult Programs 416.638.1881 x.4259
RABBI ELYSE GOLDSTEIN Director of Jewish Learning Programs and Kolel 416.638.1881 x.4472
MONIQUE SHAPIRO Coordinator Family Programs 416.638.1881 x.4012

KAILAH RUBIN Director Daycare and Preschool 416.638.1881 x.4351
CHERI SZERESZEWSKI Assistant Director Daycare and Preschool 416.638.1881 x.4250
PHIL FAIBISH Director of Centre Camp 416.638.1881 x.4265
ELAINE RAIFMAN Centre Camp and Family Programs Administrator 416.638.1881 x.4378
ALEX VOIHANSKI Managing Director JCC Chai Sports 416.638.1881 x.4465

JEREMY BLUSTEIN Associate Director JCC Chai Sports 416.638.1881 x.4464
TERI NITSOPOULOS General Manager Fitness and Health 416.638.1881 x.4103

DOROTA BATKO Program Manager Fitness and Health 416.638.1881 x.4016
REBECCA KATZBERG Fitness and Sales Coordinator 416.638.1881 x.4104
SARAH GUIZZO Membership Sales Coordinator 416.638.1881 x.4105
RINA KRAUSE Customer Service / Receptionist 416.638.1881 x.4235

GISELLE POZO Customer Service / Receptionist 416.638.1881 x.4020
MARINA LITINSKY Customer Service / Receptionist 416.638.1881 x.4020
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to the community-at-large. We are committed to improving the quality of life in our
community. As members you are the direct beneficiaries of that commitment. We are dedicated to keeping
your Prosserman JCC membership valuable by offering a diverse spectrum of quality programs and services,
and offering you as many benefits as possible.
Stop by and experience first-hand our new facility and all that it has to offer to you and your family.
In order to best serve you, we offer 3 different types of memberships:
Community Annual Membership, 55+ Membership and Fitness & Health Full Membership.
COMMUNITY ANNUAL FITNESS & HEALTH

MEMBERSHIP FULL MEMBERSHIP
Individual $50 +HST Adult (19+) $75 +HST / month
Family $100 +HST (same mailing address) Senior (65+) $68 +HST / month
Student (19-26 years old, full time students)
For those who don’t want access to our fitness $55 +HST / month
facilities, you can still take advantage of value Youth (13-18 years old)
member prices on general programs and events. $35 +HST / month
- All prices are listed per member
Your Community Membership also opens the door - 10% off family credit is available
to over 300 JCCs across North America. - Community Annual Membership included
BENEFITS: Your Membership opens the door to over 300

- Early registration for some programs JCCs across North America.
- Member value pricing for programs and special
events YOUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
- Free member appreciation events - Unlimited access to a wide range of group
- 3 five day guest passes to the Prosserman JCC exercise classes each week including Group
Fitness and Health Centre (value $45) Cycle, Yoga, Pilates, Stretch & Strength, Group
- Free access to our social lounge PowerTM and much more.
- Free parking - 3 complimentary individual assessments that
- Bi-weekly e-newsletter cover all the components of health related
fitness including equipment demonstration.
- Complimentary monthly full-body massages
provided by our Hydromassagetm.
55+ ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP - Certified and highly trained instructors and
Individual $45 +HST trainers for all body types and ages.
- Cutting edge personal entertainment systems
BENEFITS: on all cardio equipment.
- Early registration for 55+ and social, recreational - Member value pricing on specialty fitness
and educational programs programs personal training and therapeutic
- Member value pricing for programs and special fitness.
events - Private showers and complimentary day use
- Free member appreciation events lockers.
- Free access to our social lounge - Complimentary towel service for members and
- Free parking their guests.
- Bi-weekly e-newsletter - Limited access to the Miles Nadal JCC fitness.

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PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Registration for Prosserman JCC programs
closes one week before the start date of the
GENERAL INFORMATION
class. Your place in a program can only be
Code of Conduct
guaranteed when accompanied by payment.
The Prosserman JCC strives to provide a tolerant working
In order to receive the member value pricing environment for all people using and working at the
on programs, the Prosserman JCC requires Prosserman JCC. The board and management expect all
that participants be active members at the persons to behave in a manner consistent with this policy
time of registration and throughout the dura- while using or working at the JCC. The laws of the Province
tion of the program(s). of Ontario (including the Human Rights Code) apply to how
the Prosseman JCC conducts its programs and services and
CANCELLATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER equally applies to how staff and members behave while
(www.prossemanjcc.com/about-the- using the Prosserman JCC’s facilities.
jcc/cancellation-policy)
Please be advised that the Prosserman JCC Respect
We recognize the need for treating each other with
operates on a JCC credit only policy and does
respect regardless of religious affiliation, political
not issue any refunds. JCC credit applied to
affiliation, social status, sexual orientation or level of
your JCC account can be redeemed for any
ability/ disability.
program at the JCC (not including Centre
Camp and Prosserman JCC Daycare and Tolerance
Preschool), can be used by any family We recognize the need for the Jewish community to be
member on your account, and carries no tolerant of differences of opinion relating to religious
expiration date. observance, Israel or other communal issues.
All Prosserman JCC programs and events are Kashrut

subject to change or cancellation. However in We uphold Jewish dietary laws and request your
the event that the JCC must cancel its own cooperation when at the Prosserman JCC.
programs, full refunds will be issued. The
Prosserman JCC reserves the right to adjust
Privacy
The Prosserman JCC respects your privacy. We protect
prices, change dates and times, restrict
your personal information and adhere to all legislative
enrollment or cancel courses. HST must be
requirements with respect to protecting privacy. We do not
added to all fees. Refund policies may vary rent, sell or trade our mailing list. If you wish to be removed
per program. from our list, please contact us by telephone at
416.638.1881 x.4235.
Day passes
We welcome guests to enjoy the Prosserman JCC facilities.
Fees for guest passes vary by category. Guests must have
valid photo ID. The Prosserman JCC reserves the right to
REGISTRATION limit the sale of passes.
FOR PROGRAMS Visitors from other JCCs
AND EVENTS Guest must have valid photo ID and their valid JCC
membership card.
Phone: 416.638.1881 x.4235

Online: www.prossermanjcc.com

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FAMILY PROGRAMS
The Prosserman JCC is a place where every generation can thrive, have fun and learn. It is a place where
kids can enjoy programs alone or with their parents or grandparents. At the Prosserman JCC, kids and their
families are a priority. Spend quality time with your kids, meet your neighbours and have some fun.
Baby And Me Sign Deborah’s Sing Along

Ages: 3-12 months Ages: Birth -4 Years
Babies have the ability to understand speech long Sing along as Deborah Maes and her guitar gently
before they can speak. Throughout the course of this guide your child through the earliest stages of
class you will learn ASL signs, songs and motivation musical development.
language strategies that you and your infant can
demonstrate in everyday life. Sign language for Tuesday, 9:30-10:15 am OR 10:30-11:15 am
infants reduces frustration, accelerates verbal April 5 - June 28 / No Class April 19
development and strengthens cognitive skills. Member Value $ 160/ Regular Fee $200
Instructor: Deborah Maes/Parents Participate
Monday, 10:00-10:45 am
April 4 – June 13 / No class April 25 Yoga for kids
Member Value Fee: $110/ Regular Fee: $150 Yoga is a fun and unique way for children to:
Instructor: Anne Harari / Parents Participate Create a healthy and strong body, strengthen
muscles, increase flexibility, become aware of their
Baby And Me Israeli Dance bodies, learn to relax and encourage balance at
Ages: 2-12 months school and at home.
Moms dance with their babies in their carriers to
the classic music of Israel. Each week you will learn Ages: 5-7 Years
a new dance. Come on out, meet new moms and Wednesday, 4:00–4:45 pm
strengthen your bond with your baby. April 6 - June 22 / No class April 20 and June 8
Member Value Fee: $130 /Regular Fee $170
Wednesday, 10:00-11:00 am Instructor: Tina Fargnoli
April 6 – June 22 / No Class April 20 and June 8
Member Value Fee: $110/Regular Fee: $150 Ages: 8-10 Years
Wednesday, 5:00-6:00 pm
April 6 - June 22 / No class April 20 and June 8
Member Value Fee: $130/Regular Fee $170
Instructor: Tina Fargnoli

Enrol your little ones in our full day or
20% off morning daycare and preschool program

and save a big 20% off a Prosserman JCC
Fitness & Health Full Membership.
416.638.1881 x.4000

FAMILY PROGRAMS
Shabbat Party Sports With Jay - Mighty
Ages: 1-4 Years Munchkins
Get ready for Shabbat with songs, stories, dances, Ages: 3-5 Years
games and a special Shabbat craft. Enhance your child’s motor skills and coordination
with cooperative games and a variety of sports in a
April 8 – June 17 / No class April 22 fun and supportive atmosphere.
Friday, 10:00 -11:00 am
Member value: $95 / Regular Fee $135 Drop Off Program:
Instructor: Danya Borenstein April 10 – June 19 / No class April 24th.
Parents participate Sunday, 10:00 - 10:45 am
Member Value Fee: $130 / Regular Fee: $170
Instructor: Sports With Jay
Welcome To The Lego Brand Brick
Club!
Ages: 5-8 and 9-12 Preschool Dance
In this new and exciting program, the Lego Brand Ages: 3-5 Years
Brick Club, we provide a creative leader, Lego This 45 minute class will cover the fundamentals
supplies and material for kids to imagine, create of dance and will give your child a new and enjoyable
and build. Kids will learn the history and interesting way of expressing their passion for music and
facts about Lego, discovering all the wonderful movement.
things they can create with it! Each week children
are introduced to a different theme, in which they Drop off program/ children must be toilet trained
must brainstorm, plan and build using Lego in a April 10 – June 19 / No class April 24th
team setting. Finished projects will be presented Sunday, 11:00 – 11:45 am
and photographed for parents and guardians. Member value fee: $130 /Regular Fee $170
Throughout sessions kids will be supported and Instructor: Brooke Soto
challenged by our creative leaders. You will be
amazed what your kids create each week.
Sports With Jay Martial Arts
April 10 – June 5 / No class April 24 Program
10:00-11:00am (Ages 5-8) Ages: 5-8 years
11:00am-12:00pm (Ages 9-12) The Children will learn the basic fundamentals of
Member Value Fee: $165 / Regular Fee: $205 martial arts including, stances, blocking, balance,
strengthening, and focus work all to enhance their
motor skill development, self-esteem and overall
community
coordination.
annual
Sunday, 1:00-2:00 pm
April 10 – June 19 / No Class April 24
membership
Instructor: Sensi Seymour Creighton
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pg. 18
FAMILY PROGRAMS
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Life With a Baby -

Parenting Confidently Inspirational exploration of issues through the prism of the mind,
Free program. body and soul. By harnessing the collective expertise of the partner
organizations, a broad array of topics will be addressed through
Space is limited must register.
wellness education and health promotion.
Parenting confidently is an informative and
practical informational series of topics that
free
enhance the confidence and reduce the anxiety
and nervousness that new parents face. Experts will
shuttle
teach and discuss various strategies to help guide
pg. 35
new parents. Topics will include: Infant first aid/CPR,
girls salsa
infant nutrition, infant massage, sleep nurturing,
pg. 19
moms health and PPMD and development.
NEW
Thursday, 1:00-2:30pm / May 5-June 16
No class June 9
For more information and to register contact
416.833.3860 or visit www.lifewithababy.com
BUBBY, ZAIDY
Pre - Natal Classes
AND GRANDKIDS
An experienced nurse from Mt. Sinai Hospital will BRUNCH PARTY!!!
teach you how to prepare for labour and delivery, as
well as infant and post natal care. free for members
April, 3 and 10 or July 10 and 17 A morning of fun and food with the ones you
Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm love. What could be better?
Regular Fee: $200
Activities/Crafts planned for children
ages 2-10 years
Baby and Me Fitness Sunday, April 3 / 10:00am - 12:00pm
Come and join us at the Prosserman JCC in our newly Regular Fee: $3/per person
renovated, spacious and bright rooms for pre and Regular Fee: Family of 4 people $10
post-natal classes through baby and me fitness.
For more information including classes, dates and Register in advance.
times and to register please call 416-604-2249. 416.638.1881 x4235
Instructors: Monique Shapiro
and Janet Klein Slavin
CHILDREN’S PASSOVER PARTY :

Free Program for Members. Please Register in advance.
Join us on April 13 from 10:00 - 11:15am at the Prosserman JCC as we celebrate with games, songs and tell
the story of Passover! Children of all ages will decorate their own matzah covers. We’ll sing the four
questions with Rabbi Elyse Goldstein and enjoy a special showing of It’s Passover, Grover!
Instructors: Monique Shapiro and Rabbi Elyse Goldstein

have a
Birthday
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Bash! We provide the ultimate “hassle-free” birthday party experience. Choose from a wide
variety of themes including: sports, magic, cooking, arts & crafts and more and we’ll
take care of the rest!!
All parties include two qualified and high energy staff, birthday cake, party room and
party supplies, chips and juice. Cheese pizza can be ordered for an additional cost. All
food and cakes are kosher and nut-free.
Each party is designed for 15 children and there is a charge of $12 for each additional
child. Party pacakages start at $300.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR PARTY, PLEASE CONTACT

ELAINE AT 416.638.1881 X.4378 OR ELAINE@CENTRECAMP.CA

NEW FAMILY PROGRAMS

Introduction to Keyboarding - the

ABC Method - THIS COURSE IS A MUST! Learn how to Keyboard the ABC
Children learn how to keyboard using Cindy Sachar’s way with Cindy Sachar!
unique A-B-C Method. In addition to keyboarding, Cindy Sachar has been teaching keyboarding
your child will learn to save documents, create and computer proficiency for over 16 years. She
folders, borders and cover pages. She/he will learn has designed curricula for students ages 5 and
to insert clip art and word art, to copy and paste up. Her experience ranges from children to
pictures from the internet as well as other basic corporations, executives and city of Toronto
word-processing skills. employees. Cindy has developed and taught
Ages 7 - 9 continuing education courses for teachers in
Sundays, April 3 - May 29 (No class April 24) Toronto and internationally to implement com-
11 am - 12 pm / 8 weeks puters in the classroom.
Ages 10 - 14
Sundays, April 3 - May 29 (No class April 24) She works with students to help them become
1 - 2 pm / 8 weeks proficient in the use of the computer, to enhance
Member Value Fee $120 / Regular Fee $170 their assignments, to support their school work
and to extend their computer expertise. She
Introduction to Computers has run after school programs focusing on
BE A COMPUTER MASTER! keyboar-ding skills and computer mastery.
Cindy’s method revolves around hands-on instruction. Teachers recommend her one-on-one services
The goal is to teach computer mastery by introdu- for students who have trouble with their pen-
cing students to skills and providing them with manship and would benefit from keyboarding
opportunities to practice and apply these skills in proficiently. Cindy is an easy going teacher, who
meaning- ful and relevant activity-based projects. is comfortable teaching people of all ages and
Introduction to Computers is based on strong educa- levels of computer proficiency. She always
tional principles and offers a program of the highest makes the lessons fun.
quality.
Ages 5 - 6 Why is keyboarding important?
Sundays, April 3 - June 26 (No class April 24) When students develop keyboarding proficiency,
10 - 10:45 am / 12 weeks it becomes an aid to the improvement of their
Member Value Fee $120 / Regular Fee $170 writing skills. It is recommended that all students
begin to learn correct placement of fingers on
SO COOL! - Microsoft PowerPoint, the keyboard as soon as they begin to use the
Presentations and Website Creation computer. Although students are exposed to
In this exciting 8 week course, your child will create a some keyboarding instruction at school, the
My Life presentation in PowerPoint to show to family practice time required to learn this skill is not
and friends. He/she will learn all the tools in creating always available. Schools teach the home row
exciting PowerPoint slide shows with pictures, technique, which is not intuitive. Teachers often
sounds and animations, and will display it on a per- rely on online keyboarding programs which do
sonal website which will be taught in the course. not reinforce proper finger placement. Students
Ages 7 - 9 need an intuitive, customized program, with a
Sundays, June 5 - July 24 or August 7 - Sept. 25 qualified, involved teacher who makes the les-
11 am - 12 pm / 8 weeks sons fun. This is accomplished keyboarding the
Ages 10 - 14 ABC way. The students learn quickly and are
Sundays, June 5 - July 24 or August 7 - Sept. 25 thrilled to implement their skills immediately into
1 - 2 pm / 8 weeks their school work.
Member Value Fee $120 / Regular Fee $170

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DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL
At the Prosserman JCC Daycare and Preschool, MORNING PROGRAMS
all children are raised in a Jewish atmosphere,
encompassing all the essential building blocks TIC TAC TWO
and values so important to living a happy, Must be 2 years by December 31st
healthy and successful Jewish life. Time: 9 – 11:30 am
September to mid-June / 2, 3 or 5 mornings/week
Our new facility is more than a bright, open Your toddler’s busy mornings will include exploration
space in which children learn, play and interact and discovery through Lego, play-dough and gym
with each other, the new daycare and preschool time as they build their fine and gross motor skills.
enhances each child’s individual learning Puzzles, music and other fun activities build social
experience. and emotional development while nurturing budding
young minds. A weekly Shabbat celebration and
Perhaps most importantly, Prosserman JCC other Jewish celebrations throughout the year lay
Daycare and Preschool recognizes that these the foundation for your child’s Jewish future.
early years of a child’s life are not only vital to
him or her, but to the entire family, as well. NURSERY SCHOOL
Must be 3 years by December 31st
Our experienced staff is always happy to Time: 9 – 11:30 am / September to mid-June
communicate with parents, and handles their 5 mornings/week
questions and concerns with sensitivity, Your child’s mornings will be full of fun and learning
compassion and respect. in our nursery program with music, arts and crafts,
Hebrew, yoga and monthly visits to the library and
When parents enroll their children in the media centre. By the end of the school year, you’ll be
Prosserman JCC Daycare and Preschool, they amazed at how much your child has learned – most
too become part of our warm, supportive and children will be able to recognize shapes, complete a
welcoming community that continues well after 10-piece puzzle, re-tell simple stories and recognize
your child’s gone home for the day. the first letter of their name.
The staff know that you’re entrusting them with JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN (JK)
your most important possession – your child. Must be 4 years by December 31st
And, like in any good, Jewish home, your chil- Time: 9 – 11:30 am / September to mid-June
dren will always be treated like one of our own. 5 mornings/week
Watch as your child’s Hebrew vocabulary expands
with twice weekly lessons in our JK program. Music,
gym, arts and crafts, Hebrew, yoga, monthly visits to
the library and media centre and other activities
round out the JK experience. Special focus is on
learning the numbers, the principles of time and
UPCOMING EVENTS measurement and teaching your child how to write
their name.
• Purim Celebrations / March 17 & 18
• Passover Seders / April 11 - 15
• Yom Ha’atzmaut / May 10
• Senior K Graduation / June 7

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DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL
SENIOR KINDERGARTEN (SK) DAYCARE: TODDLERS
Must be 5 years by December 31st Our active toddlers enjoy the same activities as
Time: 9 – 11:30 am children in the Tic Tac Two program. The focus here
Duration: September to mid-June is on social interaction, encouraging our toddlers’
5 mornings/week desire to explore and satisfy their ever curious
Our big kids’ days are jam-packed with learning as we minds.
prepare them for life beyond preschool. We equip our
SK kids with the reading and math skills they will need PRESCHOOL DAYCARE
to succeed in primary school. Visual discrimination, When children turn 2 1/2 they move to these
letter recognition and discerning patterns are exciting rooms filled with fun activities. Children
complemented by music, arts and crafts, gym time, are busy every day with a mix of social play and
Hebrew, yoga and monthly visits to the library and learning in a fun atmosphere.
media centre. Our well-rounded SK program also
includes twice weekly Hebrew lessons, Shabbat NURSERY DAYCARE
every Friday and participation in Jewish holiday Your child’s mornings will be full of fun and learning
celebrations. in our nursery program with music, arts and crafts,
gym and Hebrew.
FULL DAY CHILDCARE JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN (JK)

Watch as your child’s Hebrew vocabulary expands
18 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OLD with twice weekly lessons in our JK program.
Time: 7:30 am – 6 pm / Monday to Friday Children graduate with the skills to excel on SK
Duration: Year-round / 5 days/week expectations.
Busy parents looking for stimulating, educationally
enriched full time childcare need look no further than SENIOR KINDERGARTEN (SK)
our full day program. Our full day programs are an Preparation for life beyond preschool. By the time
extension of our morning school curriculum. After- your child is in SK, we’re equipping them with the
noons include a hot, nutritious lunch and are filled reading and math skills they will need to succeed in
with creative time, additional learning circles, outdoor primary school.
time and quiet time.
feminist
seder
girls salsa pg. 25
pg. 19
ADDED VALUE AT THE PROSSERMAN JCC

ACTIVITIES ARE ENDLESS AS YOUR CHILD’S IMAGINATION!
Gym time, Sports with Jay, hula hoops, balls and toys, activity room, library and learning
media centre are the places to be!
This is where kids have fun playing, learning, exploring and participating in organized activities. When we are
not indoors, we are busy playing and having fun in our universally accessible outdoor playground. With tricycle paths,
sandboxes, interactive play equipment, a drum centre and shade structures, we have more than enough equipment to
keep high-energy kids busy for hours.

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JCC CHAI SPORTS
BUILDING COMMUNITY ONE GAME AT A TIME!
JCC Chai Sports provides participants with the opportunity to develop sports skills in a fun and
exciting atmosphere. Players participate in a program designed for maximum participation and
individual skill development.
JCC Chai Sports strives to cultivate players with a strong sense of self, whose desire for excellence,
compassion for others and aspirations for self-betterment will make them valuable leaders and
contributors both on the field and in our community.
SOCCER
Group Ages Session Day Time Location Early Bird Regular
Learn to Play 2006-07 24-May / 11-Aug Tue or Thurs 6:00pm Numerous $200 $230
Novice 2004-05 24-May / 11-Aug Wednesday 6:00pm Numerous $200 $230
Atom 2002-03 24-May / 11-Aug Tuesday 7:00pm Numerous $200 $230
Peewee 2000-01 24-May / 11-Aug Thursday 7:00pm Numerous $200 $230
BASEBALL
Learn to Play 2005-06 24-May / 11-Aug Monday 6:00pm Numerous $180 $200
Rookie 2003-04 24-May / 11-Aug Monday 6:00pm Numerous $180 $200
Novice 2001-02 24-May / 11-Aug Monday 7:00pm Numerous $180 $200
FLAG FOOTBALL
Rookie 2001-02 9-May / 23-Jun Thursday 6:00pm Woodvalley $150 $180
Sophomore 1999-00 9-May / 23-Jun Thursday 7:00pm Woodvalley $150 $180
Junior 1997-98 9-May / 23-Jun Thursday 7:00pm Woodvalley $150 $180
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT

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FITNESS AND HEALTH
The Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health provides a holistic approach to health, wellness and lifetime fitness
activities. We provide opportunities for health, recreation and fitness programming, as well as special programming to
meet the needs of the community.
Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health offers over 50 FREE weekly group exercise classes exclusively for members. From
Yoga and Pilates to Group Cycle, Group PowerTM, and conditioning classes, we offer an unparalleled variety
of classes seven days a week for adults of all ages and teens 13 and over.
Come visit us at the Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health and check out our wide range of group exercise classes and
state-of-the-art equipment. Whatever your needs or preferences, we have the program to help you meet your goals
while meeting new friends.
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Looking for other ways to stay healthy, get in shape Ages: 18 – 55 and Active 55+
or simply learn new skills? Specialty programs offer Learn how to create intention for change in Your
a wide variety of fee based programs for everyone Life by setting SMART GOALS. Let us teach you
to keep your workouts exciting and improve your how to stay motivated and coach you through your
knowledge of fitness. These classes require pre-regis- fitness. Celebrate your intentions for optimal health.
tration. Available for all members and non-members. Find balance in your life.
Number of participants: min 8, max 10

WELLNESS Level: All Levels / Duration: 8 weeks
Start Date: Tuesday, April 5
Funny Bone + Tone End Date: Tuesday, June 14 / No class on April 19,
Ages: Youth 12-17 years 26 and June 7 / Time: 6pm-7:15 pm
A gut busting and bursting way to work out! This Members Value Fee $140 / Regular Fee $170 + HST
workshop will include comedy, positive thinking, Instructor: Ruth Tamari
creative writing, cooking, core workouts to tone your
laughter muscles to make you stronger and so much Introduction to Mindfulness
more! Meditation
Ages: Adults 18-55 & Active 55+
Number of participants: min. 8, max. 16 Drawing from ancient traditions of self-inquiry and
Level: All Levels / Duration: 10 weeks healing this course will teach meditation, gentle
Start Date: Thursday, April 7 yoga, and breathing practices. Feel the power of
End Date: Thursday, June 16 / No class June 9 connectedness and spiritual wholeness that gives
Time: 6pm - 7pm meaning and purpose to our daily lives. With a
Member Value Fee $110 / Regular Fee $140 +HST mindful approach you will practice deep listening,
Instructor: Lauren Stein and Guests contemplation, guided visualization, breath
awareness, relaxation and silence in order to com
pose the mind and open the heart.

FITNESS AND HEALTH
Number of participants: min. 8, max. 16 You will learn how to activate the power within
Level: All Levels / Duration: 10 weeks yourself to purify and rejuvenate your body. Our
Start Date: Thursday, April 7 nutritional consultant Dini Cohen specializes with
End Date: Thursday, June 16 / No class on June 9 clients who experience the following health concerns:
Time: 12:30-1:30pm - Diabetes - Weight Management
Member Value Fee $120 / Regular Fee $150 + HST - Bowel Disorders - Food Allergies
Instructor: Michelle Katz - Food Intolerances - PMS & Menopause
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- Hypertension – Obesity
- Sugar/Starch Addictions
NUTRITION - Prenatal/ Pregnancy - Anti-Aging
- Longevity - Stress Reduction
Food and You 101 1 hour consultation
Ages: 18 - 55 and Active 55+ Member Value Fee $85 / Regular Fee $95 +HST
An interactive 10 week nutritional program that is 1/2 hour consultation
designed to give you the tools you need to make Member Value Fee $45 / Regular Fee $50 +HST
lasting lifestyle changes and understand WHY you
eat, give you back your energy and set you on the
road to health. ACTIVE 55+ PROGRAMS
Get vitalized and energized for only $18 per session! Creative Dance and Movement
- Demystifying Health. Why Diets don’t work? Ages: 18-55 years and Active 55+
- Eating for optimal energy Description: Creative Dance and Movement is a
- Understanding macro and micronutrients form of exercise that combines dance and creativity.
- The Skinny on Fats Each participant works according to their own
- Exercise, the magic bullet - boosting your abilities and comfort level while exploring movement
metabolism expressions in a fun interactive environment.
- Stress / Sleep and its impact on your health
- Understanding food labels Number of participants: min 8, max 12
- Strategies for eating out Level: Everyone is welcome / Duration: 8 sessions
- Organic vs. local Start Date: Tuesday, April 5
- Cooking made simple. Meal makeover End Date: Tuesday, June 14 / No classes on April 19,
26 and June 7/ Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Number of participants: min 10 max 20 Price: $50 members / $55 non-members + HST
Level: All Levels / Duration: 10 sessions Instructor: Bayla Rae Goldman
Start Date: Thursday, April 7
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End Date: Thursday, June 16 / No class on June 9 Social Yoga
Time: 6-7:15pm Description: Develop strength, flexibility,
Member Value Fee $180 / Regular Fee $210 + HST endurance and correct body alignment.
Instructor: Dini Cohen BA, RHN
Number of participants: min. 8, max. 30
One-To-One Nutrition Counseling Level: Beginner / Duration: 10 sessions
Ages: 18 - 55 and Active 55+ Start Date: Thursday, April 7
Description: Learn how to improve your lifestyle by End Date: Thursday, June 16 / No class on June 9
eating foods that will help you achieve optimal Time: 10:30 am – 12pm
health. Our nutritional consultant will meet with you Member Value Fee $50 / Regular Fee $55 + HST
to analyze your diet and assist in developing a food Instructor: Dorry Korn
plan and personalized menu for you.

FITNESS AND HEALTH
Zumba Gold ADULT PROGRAMS

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! (18 – 55 YEARS)
Have fun while getting a great cardio workout. We’ll
groove to salsa music and then cool down with yoga Commit To Be Fit!
and guided meditation. Be sure to wear running Lose weight by joining this 12-week weight loss
shoes, bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water. program. The program is designed to increase
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muscle tone, help you reach your weight loss goals
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Number of participants: min. 8, max. 30 and make those lifestyle changes you were
Level: Beginner / Duration: 8 sessions struggling for years with.
Start Date: Tuesday, April 5
End Date: Tuesday, June 14 This personalized and comprehensive
No classes on April 19, 26 and June 7 program includes:
Time: 10:00 - 11:30am - Weekly private Personal Training sessions;
Member Value Fee $45 / Regular Fee $50 + HST - Individual counseling with a Certified
Instructor: Dorry Korn Nutritionist;
- Fitness Appraisals;
The Circle of Life – Get Fit While - Weekly group cardio sessions;
You Sit! - Regular goal setting and motivational meetings;
This class is designed to improve endurance, - Hydro Massage sessions;
strength and flexibility. Ribbons, balls, and bands will - Individualized goal setting/tracking journals
be incorporated into each class. Participants will and more!
perform exercises while seated in a chair! Instruction
is geared towards all senior age groups and fitness Number of participants: min. 3, max. 12
levels, including those not currently active. The class Level: All Levels / Duration: 12 weeks
is suitable for people with MS. Join us with your Start Date: Apr. 4 / End Date: June 6 / Time: flexible
friends and meet new friends too. A written referral Member Value Fee: $80/week +HST
from your attending physician is required. Regular Fee $100/week +HST
Instructor: Senior Personal Trainer, Certified
Number of participants: no min max 10 Nutritionist and Life Coach
Level: All Levels / Duration: ANNUAL
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays at 11:30am -12:30pm Dynamic Duo – Equalize! Energize!
Member Value Fee $155 / Regular Fee $185 + HST Designed to make fitness fun again! Principles of
Instructor: Louise B. and Elv F. fitness, injury prevention, methods of training,
safety, technique, target training zones and
Living a Life of Purpose – Life After program design are explored with a use of The
Retirement 2 hours workshop Lebert Buddy Systemtm. Includes both theory and
Explore what living a life of purpose means to you! practical applications. Held in conjunction with the
Jersey Shore BOOTCAMP (7-17 years). 10% off
Number of participants: Min. 8 Max. 20 the family registration.
Thursday, April 14 / Time: 11am-1pm
Member Value Fee $20 / Regular Fee $30 + HST Number of participants: min. 6, max. 12
Instructor: Ruth Tamari Level: All Levels / Duration: 8 weeks
Start Date: Monday, April 4
End Date: Monday, May 30 / no class on April 25
Time: 7-8pm
Member Value Fee $90 / Regular Fee $120 + HST
Instructor: Erol Komina

FITNESS AND HEALTH
Capoeira PERSONAL TRAINING
Ages: (12-17 and 18-55)
Work out the Brazilian way! Capoeira is a blend of Small Group Training
martial arts, sport, dance, culture and philosophy. Whether it’s you and your friend or you and 3 friends,
Through its emphasis on community harmony, it small group training has all the benefits of working
promotes constructive, non-violent assertiveness with a personal trainer with the added benefit of
with flexibility, strength, grace and balance. Held in sharing the cost. Using a multitude of training
conjunction with the youth class. 10% off the techniques you can combine the benefits of a trainer
family registration expertise with the social atmosphere of working with
your friends. Once you participate in successful
Number of participants: min. 6, max. 12 group training, you will wonder you hadn’t tried it
Level: Beginner / Duration: 10 sessions before!
Start Date: Sunday, April 3
End Date: Sunday, June 12 / no class on April 24 Release the TENsion
Time: 11am-12pm TEN minutes of Personal Assessment
Member Value Fee $110 / Regular Fee $140 + HST TEN minutes of Pain Relief Technique Application
Instructor: Marcio Mendez TEN minutes of PNF Stretching Technique
Application
Belly Dancing
This class is appropriate for any woman that has Do you suffer from a chronic pain? Did you know it
an interest in belly dance whether for fitness or is a major health problem and is one of the most
performing. In addition to learning basic belly dance weakening effects of arthritis that comes from
movements, the class includes dance combinations different factors? Let our senior personal trainer
and the fundamentals of executing dance steps help you release the TENsion and ease the pain thru
with accuracy, flexibility, grace, poise and smooth series of 30 minute sessions.
transitions. Applying basic belly dance steps to a
variety of Middle Eastern rhythms is also taught
Number of participants: min. 6, max. 18 Krav Maga Workshops

Level: Beginner / Duration: 8 sessions Ages: (12-17 and 18 -55)
Start Date: Tuesdays, April 5
End Date: Tuesday, June 14 “Defense Against Close Range Knife
no class on April 19, 26 and June 7 Attacks“
Time: 7pm -8pm A reality-based ISRAELI SELF-DEFENSE
Member Value Fee $100 / Regular Fee $130 + HST system; it is a practical system which teaches
you how to prevent, deal with and overcome
all kinds of attacks and threats.
Build CONFIDENCE, endurance, reflexes, and
taste of
speed with intense cardiovascular training.
judaism
Number of participants: min 6, max 20
movie pg. 24
Level: Beginner
mondays
Date: Wednesday, April 13 / Time: 7pm-9pm
Price: $60 members/$90 non-members + HST
pg. 33
Instructor: Chris Gagne

FITNESS AND HEALTH
YOUTH PROGRAMS Girls Salsa Flair Fitness

(12-17 years) Spice up your life with Salsa! A very enjoyable,
highly motivated progressive course focusing on
Youth Capoeira Street Style learning basic salsa steps, timing and rhythm,
Workout the Brazilian way! Capoeira is a blend of proper turning technique and how to lead and
martial art, sport, dance, culture and philosophy. follow well - all while having fun!
Through its emphasis on community harmony, it
promotes constructive, non-violent assertiveness Number of participants: min 6, max 18
with flexibility, strength, grace and balance. Learn to Level: Beginner / Duration: 10 sessions
defend your self, get stronger and have FUN. Held in Start Date: Tuesdays, April 5
conjunction with the adult CAPOEIRA class. 10% off End Date: Tuesday, June 28 / no class on April 19,
the family registration 26 and June 7
Time: 7pm -8pm
Number of participants: min. 6, max. 12 Member Value Fee $80 / Regular Fee $110+ HST
Level: Beginner / Duration: 10 sessions Instructor: Hermes C.
Start Date: Sunday, April 3
End Date: Sunday, June 12 / no class on April 24 Teens of Steel
Time: 11am-12pm A weight training clinic for members ages 12 – 18
Member Value Fee $80 / Regular Fee $110 + HST that coves all the components of health related
Instructor: Marcio Mendez fitness to assess your total fitness and give you a
point to chart your progress to make you more
The Jersey Shore BOOTCAMP aware of where improvements need to be made.
Find out how to get your GTL (glutes, tummy, legs) Staff will also provide exercise recommendations
pushed to the max? This 10 week boot camp is allowing you to have a great start into your new
designed to shock your muscles and make fitness routine and connect and develop a trusting relation-
fun again! Principles of fitness, injury prevention, ship with our fitness professionals.
methods of training, safety, technique, target
training zones and program design are explored with
a use of The Lebert Buddy Systemtm.
Held in conjunction with the Dynamic Duo –
Equalize! Energize! Adult class. 10% off the family
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registration.
classes
Number of participants: min. 6, max. 12
for beginners
Level: All Levels / Duration: 8 weeks
pg. 31
Start Date: Monday, April 4
hebrew
End Date: Monday, May 30 / no class on April 25
Time: 7-8pm
programs
Member Value Fee $80 / Regular Fee $110 + HST
pg. 24
Instructor: Erol Komina

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EXPERIENCE CENTRE CAMP
A Camping Experience
- for everyone!
Centre Fun for the campers that love it all!
- K’tanim preschool camp for our “little ones”
- Centre Stage for our aspiring young actors and actresses
- Centre Field Sports Academy is the perfect fit for your future athlete
- Counsellor in training is a fun and inspiring leadership camp for our younger teens
- Young Stars Hockey Camp led by AHL star Israeli born Oren Eizenman!
Israeli Culture
- 4 Shlichim from Israel infuse every day camp life with an Israeli flavour
- Weekly Oneg Shabbat with your entire unit!
- Camp Wide Israel Day! Experience Israel with 500 of your closest friends.
- Start your morning off every day with the singing of Hatikvah and the
“Hebrew word of the day!”

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CENTRE CAMP 2011
Red Cross
Instructional Swim
- Daily instructional and recreational swim!
- Free Towel Service for everyone
- Caring and qualified swim staff
- 2 heated indoor pools, we swim rain or shine!
Depot Busing!
- City wide bus depot service across the GTA included in all full day programs!
- Fun and creative activities to keep our campers entertained on their bus rides.
- New and improved bus service, courtesy of STOCK Transportation!
- Every bus is staffed with Centre Camp staff!
Some spaces are still available for July and August 2011.
Call to inquire or register online! 416.638.1881 x4378 or x4299
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SPECIAL NEEDS
Move and Mingle Jewish Club for The Vision Impaired
Ages: 13 to adulthood We are a social group for Jewish seniors living with
This is an international and Israeli folk dance class blindness and/or low vision. Once a month we get
for young and older adults with special needs. Class together to enjoy entertainment, refreshments and
is followed by a light dinner, crafts and socializing. most importantly the company of others. We also
Individuals that require one-to-one assistance host several annual events including spring banquets,
should attend with a support worker. Summer picnics and a Channukah party. If accessibil-
Co-sponsored by Yachad. ity presents a challenge, transportation can be
arranged.
March 3 – April 28 (no class April 21)
Thursdays 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Ongoing / First Monday of every month
Member Value Fee $80 / Regular Fee $100 +HST (no class in August) / 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Instructor: Helen Winkler and volunteers For more information please contact Bess at
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905.508.2892
Stroke Recovery and
Parkinson’s Support and Chai Lifeline Canada
Fitness Group Fun With Friends
Ages: 16 to adulthood Ages: 5 to 12 (siblings welcome)
A unique recreational and social program, suitable Enjoy ceramics, art and gym with all your favorite
for people recovering from the effects of a stroke Chai Lifeline Canada friends and counselors! All
or diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease as well as activities are wheelchair accessible and fully inclu-
other disabilities. This program includes specialized sive. A delicious kid-friendly dinner and one-way
exercises, relaxation sessions, social support, transportation are included. For more information
holiday celebrations and special outings in a warm please contact Yaffi at 647.300.0985
and welcoming setting.
Ongoing / Mon., Wed. & Fri. / 9:00 am – 10:30 am UNDER THE UMBRELLA TREE
Member Value Fee $155 / Regular Fee $195 +HST
Toronto Kids Sports Club CUBS
MS Support and Fitness Group Ages: 3 to 6
Ages: 16 to adulthood We work on co-ordination and timing skills with an
This program is designed to maintain independence, introduction to various throwing styles, catching,
movement, flexibility and confidence. Instruction is jumping and running. Our goal is to foster a positive
geared toward limited mobility and senior age attitude towards sports participation, fitness and
groups, including those not currently active. A staying healthy!
written referral from your attending physician is
required. Tuesdays and Thursdays / 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Ongoing / Mon. & Wed. / 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Toronto Kids Sports Club Lions
Member Value Fee $155 / Regular Fee $195 +HST Ages: 7+
Generously supported by United Way of Greater Lions are taught a variety of major sports to enhance
Toronto and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto hand-eye co-ordination, increase muscle tone, and
train your child to follow the rules of the game.
JVIA Network / Ages: Young adults
A social group for young men and women with Tuesdays and Thursdays / 5:00 - 6:00 pm
visual impairments. For more information please For more information please contact Lolly or
contact Bess at 905.508.2892 Jesse at 416-850-9980

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JEWISH LEARNING / KOLEL
Kolel programs and events are sponsored in part
by the KOLEL LEGACY FUND AT THE JEWISH
MONDAYS FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO.
Bamidbar
An advanced Torah class, continuing through the
book of Numbers in Hebrew. Familiar and unfamiliar
passages will be brought to life through a slow, WEDNESDAYS
systematic approach. New students welcome. “Taste of The Prayerbook”
Pre-requisite: Strong Hebrew reading and previous Always wanted to understand the “whys” of the
high-level study. service? The bendings and bowings? The meanings
behind the structure? This class is the place to start!
May 16 -June 6 / 4 weeks (no class May 23) We’ll explore the traditional prayerbook and also
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. contrast it with Reform, Conservative, and Recon-
Member Value Fee $90 +HST structionist prayerbooks to discover the differences
Students and Seniors $50 +HST and the reasons for those differences.
Regular Fee: $130 +HST
Students and Seniors $90 +HST Wednesdays May 4-25/ 4 weeks / 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Rabbi Elyse Goldstein Member Value Fee $90 +HST
Students and Seniors $50 +HST
Taste of Judaism Regular Fee: $130 +HST
A three week course to kick-start your Jewish Students and Seniors $90 +HST
journey. Explore the three pillars of Jewish belief: Instructor: Rabbi David Eligberg
God, Torah and Israel. What are they and how do
they form the “backbone” of Jewish practice? THURSDAYS
Conversational Hebrew Spring
May 2-May 16 / 3 weeks / 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. "Ulpan" Level One
Member Value Fee $65 +HST Learn to use idioms and expressions from everyday
Students and Seniors $40 +HST life, and start to express yourself in modern Hebrew.
Regular Fee: $100 +HST Focus on getting around and simple conversations.
Instructor: Dr. Ira Schweitzer May 5-June 16 (no class June 9)/ 6 weeks
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Member Value Fee $130 +HST
SPRING INTO HEBREW! Students and Seniors $90 +HST
Regular Fee: $170 +HST
TUESDAYS Students and Seniors $130 +HST
Learn to Read Hebrew Materials fee: $30 +HST
Learn to read Hebrew from “aleph”- for absolute Instructor: Naomi Nemerov
beginners.
May 3 -June 14 (no class June 7) / 6 weeks PROGRAMS AT MILES

7:30 - 9:30 p.m. NADAL JCC
Member Value Fee $130 +HST Conversations About Conversion
Students and Seniors $90 +HST Explores the history, challenges and rewards of
Regular Fee: $170 +HST conversion; family, ethnicity and community.
Students and Seniors $130 +HST For those considering conversion or already in a
Materials fee: $30 +HST conversion programme, alone or with a Jewish
Instructor: Maja Buium

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JEWISH LEARNING / KOLEL
partner. Come and speak freely, ask, learn and share Tikkun Shavuot / Free Event
in a safe environment. Join us once again at Miles Nadal JCC for an
all-night community learnfest. Come for an hour or
Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. two or stay the whole night and enjoy a variety
April 28 -June 2 / 6 weeks of classes: storytelling, Torah, theatre, Talmud,
Member Value Fee $130 +HST cooking, philosophy, music and more, led by
Students and Seniors $90 +HST distinguished educators. Special programmes for
Regular Fee: $170 +HST kids and teens.
Instructor: Alena Strauss Tuesday, June 7 / 9 p.m.- 6 a.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Feminist Seder
Come and explore the “liberating” role women play KOLEL EDUCATIONAL
in the Passover story and the Passover experience, EXPEDITIONS
from a feminist and spiritual perspective. Our own 4
questions; our own 4 cups; our own 4 daughters. This April 29-May 8
unique Rosh Chodesh evening includes creative Tikkun Olam: Guatemala!
readings, values-clarification exercises, text learning, Co-led by Rabbi Elyse Goldstein and Adrienne Rosen
and opportunities to dialogue on women’s issues (Director, Access Education Guatemalan Children’s
across denominations and ages. This evening will Fund). This unique “voluntour” will take you to
spiritually energize you in preparation for the gorgeous lakes, cloudforests, ziplining and ancient
upcoming Pesach holiday. Co-presented with the Mayan ruins while giving you the unique opportu-
Miles Nadal JCC. nity to meet indigenous native Jews, and most
importantly, help build a school which is critical to
Sunday, April 10 / 7:00-10:00 p.m. / Miles Nadal JCC the children in a small rural village. This tour will
$50 +HST; advance registration only. open hearts as well as our minds! Open to couples
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Space is definitely limited! and singles; space is limited.
With Rabbi Elyse Goldstein and Annie Gilbert
Ageing and Sageing: November 13-22

A Mini-Retreat for Heart and Mind, Women’s Inward Bound 3
for Adults in Their 60’s and 70’s Rabbi Goldstein once again leads her very special
Kolel and Department of Adult Programs present a physical and spiritual women’s tour of hiking, biking,
wonderful afternoon focusing on healthy ageing, meditation, yoga, dance, learning and laughter.
a positive outlook, broadened spirituality and For women only. Space is limited.
intellectual stimulation. Featuring discussion groups,
yoga, meditation, refreshments, and 2 lectures: INFORMATION SESSION:
Biblical Models of Successful—and MONDAY APRIL 4, 8 p.m. AT PROSSERMAN JCC.
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Unsuccessful!—Ageing; and The Journey BY RSVP ONLY 416-922-0116 x1.
To Maturing Spirituality. Space is limited!
For information and itineraries on all trips
Sunday, May 15 / NOTE NEW DATE!! contact Rabbi Goldstein at 416-638-1881 x4472
1:00-5:00 PM Prosserman JCC or rabbi@prossermanjcc.com
$50+HST member Value Fee; $65+HST regular Fee
Advance registration only. Space is limited!

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ADULTS AND 55+
PLENTY-O-GEFILTEFISH (POG) Committee for THE CENTRE FOR
A DYNAMIC NEW GROUP FOR DYNAMIC LEARNING (CDL)
SINGLE JEWISH This committee develops programs to meet the
“50-SOMETHINGS” needs of members and/or the larger community who
are 50+. The committee for the Centre for
There are shuls, 30-somethings groups and singles Dynamic Learning brings together a network of
events out there. But Plenty-o-Gefiltefish may be individuals with a variety of experience and
what you’ve been looking for! expertise allowing for development of peer led
interactive workshop, discussions and study groups.
If you are Jewish, “50 something”, single and The committee plans to launch the first set of
want to meet like-minded people visit programs under the moniker Prosserman JCC,
www.meetup.com/plenty-o-gefiltefish to register. Centre for Dynamic Learning for fall 2011.
Free POG membership.
The committee is looking for more members who are
For more information please contact Janet Klein interested in making this concept a reality.
Slavin, janets@prossermanjcc.com or visit Please come to the next meeting and get involved.
www.prossermanjcc.com Dates for future meetings will be posted on our
VISIT BOTH WEBSITES FOR MONTHLY SPECIAL EVENTS website as well as in the CJN What’s New column.
Next Meeting - Thursday March 10 / 1:30-3:00pm

Facilitator: Arlene Smith
girls salsa
pg. 19
MAY IS VOLUNTEER MONTH
jcc chai
We wish to extend a heartfelt and sincere
THANK YOU to all the volunteers that help
sports
the Prosserman JCC Department of Senior
pg. 14
Adult Programs run so smoothly.
teens
of steel
pg. 19
PURIM DROP IN PARTY
Come join us for some hamentashen
and coffee while you listen to a
belly
wonderful entertainment.
dancing
Thursday March 17 / 1:00 - 2:00 pm.
Everyone is welcome. NO CHARGE.
pg. 18
Co-sponsored by Amica of Thornhill

ADULTS AND 55+
FILM MUSIC: THE NEGLECTED ART
One of the most misunderstood and least
appreciated aspects of moviemaking is the film
score. Even though music has been an integral part
of movies since the silent era, many believe that the
best film score is the kind that you don’t notice. In
this course, instructor Kevin Courrier addresses
that perception by tracing the long and fascinating
history of movie music, while also examining the
works of many of the art form’s great and varied
composers. From the piano player in the theatre pit
RYERSON UNIVERSITY
to the European exiles who created the golden
CHANG SCHOOL OF CONTINUING
years of Hollywood, the course will explore the
EDUCATION LECTURE SERIES
relevance of movie music and whether or not a
good score can save a bad picture (or whether a
AMERICA, WHAT WENT WRONG?
bad score can ruin a good one). The class will also
Why are there so many problems and such anger
examine the impact of pop music on films and the
related to government in the United States?
renaissance of orchestral music in the late 70s with
The search for answers will examine several topics
“Star Wars”. Including film clips that illustrate how
including: politics and politicians, the welfare state,
the film score works, this course bring to students
religion, media, debts and deficits, immigration and of
an added awareness of the strong impact music can
course, the November elections.
have on movies.
Thursdays, April 7-April 28 (4 weeks)

Wednesdays, March 23- April 13 (4 weeks)
1:00 - 3:00 pm / Room 105
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Member Value Fee: $40 / Regular Fee: $50 +HST
Lecturer: Hugh Innis
Lecturer: Kevin Courrier
WOMEN IN MUSIC IN THE WESTERN WORLD:

FORBIDDEN DESIRES: THE FILMS OF ALFRED
FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO TODAY
HITCHCOCK AND BRIAN DE PALMA
Women's music-making has always been a profound
Voyeurism has always been an integral part of the
part of human life, from the singing of lullabies to
appeal of motion pictures. But what film directors
infants to the ritual keening for the dead. Yet women
Alfred Hitchcock and Brian De Palma did in their
have been severely restricted as professional
work was to make it an acceptable dramatic
musicians in most societies. This course will introduce
strategy. In the thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock (The 39
and celebrate some of the inspiring women who
Steps, Strangers on a Train, Vertigo, Psycho), he
nevertheless flourished within the “classical” music
was able to manipulate our responses by pulling
tradition: composers, virtuosi and in some cases
the rug out from under our expectations of
passionate activists, from the 12th-century visionary
conventional drama. Brian De Palma (Carrie,
Hildegard of Bingen to Toronto composer Ann
Dressed to Kill, Blow Out) later borrowed
Southam (1937-2010). Each class will include listening,
Hitchcock's cinematic language to take us deeper
and the lecturer will provide insights into musical
and further into more contemporary issues of
language of each era under discussion.
sexual fear and political unrest. This course
examines how both directors, with cunning intent,
Tuesdays, May 3 - May 31 (5 weeks)
force us, the viewing audience, to face our hidden
1:00 - 3:00 pm / Room 205
fascination with our own perverse fantasies, our
own forbidden desires.
Lecturer: Tamara Bernstein

ADULTS AND 55+
Wednesdays, April 27- May 25 (5 weeks) the independent artist continually in conflict with the
1:00 – 3:00 pm world of commerce.
Lecturer: Kevin Courrier Wednesdays, July 20 – Aug 17 (5 weeks)
1:00 – 3:00 pm
ROADS TO PERDITION: Member Value Fee: $50 / Regular Fee: $60 +HST
NEW
THE DARK ALLURE OF FILM NOIR Lecturer: Kevin Courrier
For over 70 years, moviegoers have been drawn to
the ambiguous and cynical world of film noir. In
this lecture series, critic and author Kevin Courrier WOMENS
examines the reasons for the genre's longevity. DISCUSSION GROUP
Derived from hardboiled crime fiction (The Postman This program is offered in partnership with The North
Always Rings Twice, Double Indemnity) in the years York Women's Centre (NYWC) Programs and services
following World War II, film noir has its roots in are planned to provide a safe, supportive place where
German expressionist films of the early 20th women can voice their concerns, share experiences,
Century. Courrier will trace these origins, delve into gain information, learn skills and build friendships
classic noirs (The Big Sleep, Detour and Strangers with other women. Examples of topics covered
on a Train) and show how this cinematic tradition include:
continues in contemporary works, such as L.A. Women in Society
Confidential, Mulholland Drive, and The Big This discussion explores society's representations
Lebowski. of women and how these representations affect our
personal lives. In a supportive space we'll discuss
Wednesdays, June 15- July 13 (5 weeks) our roles as women, our relationships, behavior,
1:00 – 3:00 pm self image and the meaning we give to our daily
Member Value Fee: $50 / Regular Fee: $60 +HST encounters.
Lecturer: Kevin Courrier
Anger and You
THE ENIGMATIC GENIUS OF ROBERT ALTMAN This discussion will focus on anger as a positive
Although film director Robert Altman worked in emotion. You will increase self-awareness and learn
Hollywood for most of his career, he didn't make methods of accepting and dealing with anger.
typical Hollywood movies; even his non-Hollywood,
As well as Healthy Relationships, Intro to Tai-Chi,
low budget productions (Secret Honour) differed
and Assertiveness.
from conventional independent fare. Because his
films transcended their genre, they rarely became May 3- June 7 (6 weeks) / Tuesdays 10am-12 noon
hits. Despite this, Robert Altman was one of Free Program / Facilitator: Carol Bornstein
the most prolific and idiosyncratic of American PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
directors. Based on the success of this program we will run
Film critic Kevin Courrier will examine how Altman a 2nd discussion group June 14 - July 19
redefined the genre picture in the war film 10 - 12 noon
(M*A*S*H*), the western (McCabe and Mrs. Miller),
the detective story (The Long Goodbye), the
musical (Nashville), murder mystery (Gosford Park),
and theatre (Come Back to the Five and Dime,
Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean). We will also examine
how his movies worked between the lines of con-
ventional story-telling to give us compelling and Several programs listed have been co-sponsored
elliptical dream worlds, revealing the struggles of by Diversicare Four Elms

ADULTS AND 55+
CURRENT EVENTS CHAI DANCERS

Join this in-depth discussion of world issues in an Join this performing group of dedicated dancers
enjoyable social atmosphere. who enjoy an excellent reputation and are highly
All Adults are welcome. regarded for their professionalism. Chai dancers
perform a diverse, multicultural repertoire.
Thursdays, ongoing / 12:45pm – 2:15pm
Member Value Fee:$1 / Regular fee $2 Free for members / Annual Program
Facilitator: Peter Diamant and /or Sam Helfenbaum Appropriate for 55+
Mondays & Wednesdays / 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Instructor: Teme Kernerman
SENIOR SOCIAL ART
Join Lil Goldman for a full range art experience!
Hands on creativity in media of your choice, LATIN DANCE
discussions, gallery visits and more. Learn salsa, meringue, cha-cha and more hot Latin
Participants are responsible for supplies. dances!
ONGOING until June 27 / Monday, 1:00 - 3:00 pmF Appropriate for All Adults
REE FOR MEMBERS / Instructor: Lil Goldman Member Value Fee $70 / Regular Fee $120 +HST
Wednesdays, March 23- June 1 (no class Apr 20)
Students Painting Exhibit on June 27 / 1 - 3pm 10 weeks
Everyone is welcome.
Wednesdays, July 6- Aug 24 / 8 weeks
INTERNATIONAL AND ISRAELI 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
FOLK DANCE Instructor: Sasha Tahilianni
centre
Experience exciting dances from Israel and many
other countries. Move your feet to a multicultural
camp
beat.
pg. 20
Wednesdays, March 23 - May 18 ( no class April 20)
Wednesdays, May 25 - July 20 ( no class June 8)
Wednesdays, July 27 – Sept 14
life with
8 weeks
a baby
Member Value Fee $17 / Regular Fee $ 20 +HST
pg. 9
Drop-In classes:
Member Value Fee: $2.75 / Regular Fee: $3.50
feminist
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Instructor: Sandy Starkman, Teme Kernerman
seder
pg. 25

ADULTS AND 55+
NEW
MEDITATION AND Thursdays, Apr. 21, 28 and May 5,
SPIRITUAL WRITING 7:30 pm-9:30 pm
What connects you to a higher Hands on: design and create your ring
power or makes you feel spiritual; nature,
preparing your favorite recipe for family, an object Member Value Fee $96 / Regular Fee $120 +HST
of beauty, an early memory, etc. Use meditation to Material costs: $20 - $25
open yourself up and express your spirituality in Instructor: Anat Kaplan - (ANOUK Jewelry)
writing.
Appropriate for all adults
No previous writing experience necessary RECORDER
Learn to play Recorder in a group. Stimulates your
Section A / 8 weeks brain and improves breathing and posture. Recorder
Mondays, March 14 - May 16 available for purchase from the instructor for $12
(no class Apr. 18 and 25) / 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Appropriate for: 55+
Section B / 8 weeks Not required to read music
Tuesdays March 15 - May 17 FREE for members / Regular Fee $25 +HST
(no class Apr. 19 and 26) / 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Section A (Beginners)
Member Value Fee $48 / Regular Fee $62 +HST Wednesdays, Mar 9 - May 11 ( no class Apr 20 and 27)
Instructor: Barb Rosen May 18- July 6 (no class June 8)
NEW
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
JEWELERY MAKING Section B (Intermediate)

Create Your Own Ring Wednesdays, Mar 9 - May 11 (no class Apr 20 and 27)
In this introductory program you will May 18- July 6 (no class June 8)
learn the basics of lost wax carving, texture 1:30 - 3:00 pm
designing, a little bit of history and about different Instructor: Judy Miskin
ring types. In the end your creation will be cast in
sterling silver for you to wear or give as a gift!
THE SHALOM SINGERS
Section A / 5 weeks Perform melodies in Hebrew, Yiddish, English,
Mondays, Apr. 4 and 11 / 10:30am - 11:30am French, Hungarian, Italian and Russian. This well-
Lecture – From Ancient Treasures to respected performing group entertains at various
Contemporary Designs; Jewelry Tells a Story institutions within the community.
Mondays May 2, 9 and 16 Appropriate for All adults / Free for members
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Every Thursday, ongoing program
Hands on: design and create your ring 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Instructor: Esther Ghan Firestone
Section B / 5 weeks Accompanist: Regina Kutnovsky
Thursdays, Apr. 7 and 14
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Lecture– From Ancient Treasures to
Contemporary Designs; Jewelry Tells a Story

ADULTS AND 55+
SOCIAL BRIDGE AND MAHJONGG TREASURES IN JEWISH

Don’t sit at home, come out to play! LITERATURE 2010-2011
Meet new people while having lots of fun. In partnership with Koffler Centre of the Arts
Refreshments 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Appropriate for All adults / Free for members Program 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Wednesdays, ongoing / 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Member Value Fee: $16 Regular Fee: $18
TUESDAY, MAY 17
BRIDGE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS “SOMEONE TO RUN WITH” BY DAVID GROSSMAN
Always wanted to learn how to bid and play bridge? (2004) / REVIEWED BY ANNA SHTERNSHIS
Well now is your chance to join our basic bridge Author of six novels and three works of nonfiction,
class. Please purchase Bidding in the 21st Century - Grossman is one of Israel’s finest and most
The Club Series. Author: Audrey Grant. provocative writers. “Someone to Run With” is set
during the waning days of the Oslo era, shortly
8 weeks + intro class before Grossman’s hopes for peace were dashed by
Tuesdays, May 3- June 28 / 10:00 am – 12:00 pm the outbreak of the second intifada. The story fol-
Member Value Fee: $45 / Regular Fee $60 +HST lows Israeli teenagers Assaf and Tamar, and Dinka,
Instructor: Rina Melnick a golden Labrador that eventually brings them to-
PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT EVENING CLASSES gether.
Next season 2011-2012 BOOK TITLES

MAHJONGG will be released mid June
BEGINNERS / INTERMEDIATE Member Value Fee: $16 at the door
Learn and gain the confidence to play in a group. $58 +HST series
Regular Fee: $18 at the door / $65 +HST series
Appropriate for All Adults / 8 weeks (advance registration required for series)
Section A
Wednesdays, March 23- May 18 (no class April 20)
Wednesdays, June 15 – August 3 (no class June 8)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
daycare &
Section B
preschool
Mondays, March 21 - May 23
pg. 12
(no class April 25 and May 16)
Mondays, June 13 – August 15
community
(no class July 4 and August 1)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
annual
membership
hebrew
Instructor: Amy Brock and Elaine Pludwinski
programs
pg. 5 pg. 24

ADULTS AND 55+
THEATRE AND MUSICALS HAIRSPRAY
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BERNARD BETEL CENTRE
HAPPY DAYS - STAGEWEST Get out your hairspray and prepare to sing at the
Goodbye grey skies hello blue! Based on the hit TV musical.
Series, this show is full of songs and energy from
those happy days of the late 50’s. THURSDAY, JUNE 2 / The St. Jacobs Playhouse
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Bus leaves the Prosserman JCC at 9:15 am.
Prices include buffet lunch and transportation. 9T0 5
Bus leaves the Prosserman JCC at 10:30 am. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BERNARD BETEL CENTRE
What A Way to Make A Living. The musical tells the
ZERO HOUR story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take
Direct from Broadway, this award winning show is control of their company and learn there’s nothing
brilliantly entertaining. The play is an explosion of they can’t do even in a man’s world. Outrageous,
memory, humor, outrage and juicy backstage lore thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
about the 3 time Tony Award winning actor. ZERO
MOSTEL; one of the most colorful characters in the WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 / Toronto Centre for the Arts
American theatre. Member Value Fee: $70 / Regular Fee: $80
Bus leaves the Prosserman JCC at 12:15 pm.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
Al Green Theatre at Miles Nadal JCC BLOOD BROTHERS
750 Spadina Avenue IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BERNARD BETEL CENTRE
Member Value Fee: $37 / Regular Fee: $45 Blood Brothers tells the story of twins brothers,
separated at birth who reunite and become friends in
SOUTH PACIFIC their childhood, unaware of their relation to each
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BERNARD BETEL CENTRE other or of the consequences their relationship will
Set on a tropical island during World War II, the bring out.
musical tells the sweeping romantic story of two
couples and how their happiness is threatened by THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 / The St. Jacobs Playhouse
the realities of war and by their own prejudices. Member Value Fee: $70 / Regular Fee: $80
Bus leaves the Prosserman JCC at 9:15 am.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
Toronto Centre for the Arts MEMPHIS
Member Value Fee: $70 / Regular Fee: $80 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BERNARD BETEL CENTRE
Bus leaves the Prosserman JCC at 12:15 pm. Pack up your bags, we’re headed to: Memphis - the
Musical. Inspired by the real-life story of a 1950s rock
TO LIFE ‘n’ roll deejay, Memphis is about the man who
A joyous musical revue in celebration of life told brought black music to white listeners in the
through songs from Broadway hit musicals such as segregated South.
Funny Girl and Fiddler on the Roof. Through great
music love and humour we raise a glass. To Life! TUESDAY, DEC. 20 / Toronto Centre for the Arts
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 / Jane Mallett Theatre Bus leaves the Prosserman JCC at 1:15 pm.
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts / 27 Front St. East

ADULTS AND 55+
CREATIVITY CLUB
In partnership with Koffler Centre of the Arts
Last Wednesday of the month / Noon – 1 PM
FREE PROGRAM
Join us at lunchtime in the Lounge of the Prosserman

JCC for a unique mix of arts, culture and fun. You
bring your lunch and we’ll provide nourishment for
the soul… and beverages too!
Next sessions - March 30 and May 25
MOVIE MONDAYS
WITH LARRY ANKLEWICZ
Co-sponsored by Thorne Mill on Steeles
JOKERS CLUB HUMOUR GROUP
MONDAY, 1:30 PM (Doors Open at 1:00 PM)
Co-sponsored by Amica of Thornhill
Fee $5 per movie at the door, Movie, intro, review
Do you love to laugh? Do you enjoy people? Then this
and Q&A
social club is for you!
MARCH 28 / FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

Appropriate for All adults / Ongoing Annual Program
(2006) 86 MIN. U.S.A.
Member Value Fee $1 / Regular Fee $2
Bob Balaban, Ed Begley, Jr., Christopher Guest,
Third Wednesday of the month (no session in April)
Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey,
Next session March 16 / 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Harry Shearer, Fred Willard / Directed by Christo-
pher Guest
AGEING AND SAGEING:
"For Your Consideration" focuses on the making
A MINI-RETREAT FOR HEART AND
of an independent movie and its cast who become
MIND, FOR ADULTS IN THEIR 60’S
victims of the dreaded awards buzz. Like Guest's
AND 70’S
previous films, "Waiting For Guffman", "Best In
Kolel and the Department of Adult Programs present
Show" and "A Mighty Wind", this latest project will
a wonderful afternoon focusing on healthy ageing,
feature performances from his regular ensemble, in-
a positive outlook, broadened spirituality and intellec-
cluding co-writer Eugene Levy.
tual stimulation.
Featuring discussion groups, yoga, meditation,
MAY 16
refreshments, and 2 lectures:
CROSSING DELANCEY (1988) 97 MIN. U.S.A.
Amy Irving, Peter Riegert, Sylvia Miles, Jeroen
Biblical Models of Successful - and Unsuccessful! -
Krabbe / Directed by Joan Micklin Silver
Ageing; and The Journey To Maturing Spirituality.
A Manhattan book store manager concentrates on

Sunday, May 15, 2011 / 1:00 - 5:00 pm
life among the New York literate until her European
grandmother hires a flamboyant matchmaker to
Advance registration only. Space is limited!
find her a husband. The owner of a local pickle
stand turns out to be the man of her dreams.

ADULTS AND 55+
JUNE 20 / THE BOY IN THE STRIPED SEPTEMBER 12
PAJAMAS (2008) 93 MIN. U.S.A. KEEPING UP WITH THE STEINS 90 MIN.
Asa Butterfield, Zac Mattoon O'Brien, Domonkos U.S.A. / Daryl Sabara, Jami Gertz, Jeremy Piven,
Németh, Henry Kingsmill, Vera Farmiga, Cara Garry Marshall / Directed by Scott Marshall
Horgan, Zsuzsa Holl, Amber Beattie, László Áron /
Directed by Mark Herman Benjamin Fiedler is preparing for his bar mitzvah
without any understanding of its meaning or of its
Set during World War II, a story seen through the significance. His parents are planning a lavish party,
innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of but Benjamin wants his dad to give him some space.
the commandant at a concentration camp, whose Benjamin will invite his grandfather, who left
forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other the family years ago and for whom Benjamin's dad
side of the camp fence has startling and unexpected has an intense dislike, to come two weeks early.
consequences. Thanks in part to grandpa - and to the immediate
family's love Benjamin may
JULY 11
HELLO GOODBYE (2008) 99 MIN. FRANCE
daycare &
Fanny Ardant, Gerrord Depardieu, Jean Benguigui,
preschool
Lior Ashkenazi, Sasson Gabai / Directed by Graham
Guit
Romantic comedy about a Parisian couple in their pg. 12
NEW
fifties who share a comfortable life, a beautiful
home, a posh country club and a midlife crisis.
Following a dream vacation to Israel where Alain
(Depardieu) explores his Jewish roots, Gisèle
(Ardant) insists they change their life and move to BUBBY, ZAIDY
Tel Aviv. While Gisèle, a Jewish convert, finds her
new life inspiring; Alain fights to embrace Hebrew, AND GRANDKIDS
Jewish tradition and a new circumcision.
BRUNCH PARTY!!!
AUGUST 29 / JUST AN ORDINARY JEW (2005)
89 MIN. GERMANY
free for members
Ben Becker, Siegfried W. Kernen, Samuel Finzi / Di- A morning of fun and food with the ones you
rected by Oliver Hirschbiegel love. What could be better?
Journalist Emanuel Goldfarb (Ben Becker) is invited Activities/Crafts planned for children
to speak to a class of school children on the topic ages 2-10 years
of being a German Jew living in Germany today. Sunday, April 3 / 10:00-12:00
Goldfarb can’t imagine what would be of interest Regular Fee: $3/per person
to kids regarding his very ordinary life. As he con- Regular Fee: Family of 4 people $10
fronts his mask of an “ordinary” Jew, he recognizes
that his life, along with his Jewish heritage, is very
Register in advance.
unordinary.
416.638.1881 x4235
Instructors: Monique Shapiro and
Janet Klein Slavin

ADULTS AND 55+
NEW
COMPUTER CLASSES LUNCH’N LEARN

WITH RABBI MOSHE STERN OR
SEND AND SURF RABBI MEIR ROSENBERG
An introduction to e-mail and internet use for First Friday of each month - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
beginners.
Students will learn how to create a web-based e-mail FREE PROGRAM
account ( hotmail, yahoo, gmail), send and receive Bring your lunch - coffee and tea are free
messages and attachments and organize files. Please contact us that day to confirm the session is
Students will also learn how to access the internet, running. 416.638.1881 x.4235
find resources such as local web-sites and informa-
tion portals, create bookmarks and favourites, and
“surf” for business or pleasure. No previous GO ORGANIC
experience with e-mail, internet or computers is COMMUNITY SUPPORTED
required. AGRICULTURE
Support local farms and participate in this great
Tuesdays, April 5 - June 21 / 10 weeks community initiative. Contact the farm directly to
(No class Apr. 19 and 26) / 1:00 – 3:00pm get more information and to order your fall / winter
Member Value Fee: $60+HST / Regular Fee: $90+HST shares Plan B Organic Farms “organic food at its
Instructor: Dianne Erdos-Rush freshest!”
www.planborganicfarms.ca
THE SHOW MUST GO ON contact 905.659.2572 / info@planborganicfarms.ca
An introduction to the basics of Microsoft
NEW
PowerPoint
Students will learn the basics of PowerPoint- how
to develop a presentation, create slides, insert text
and pictures and make use of simple effects. This
SHUTTLE OFF TO THE
course is suitable for those with intermediate com-
PROSSERMAN JCC
puter experience and will empower those looking to
improve their position in the workplace. This course
The Prosserman JCC is making it easier than
is not only suitable for those needing to make
ever for seniors to enjoy its rich array of
presentations but also for those wishing to create
cultural, entertainment, educational and health
slideshows for personal purposes (family and friends,
programs.
vacations etc.
Our new, free shuttle van service, will pick up
Fridays, April 8 - June 17 / 10 weeks those registered in a program or who are
(No class Aprl 22) / 10:00am – 12:00pm members from five locations: Carscaden and
Member Value Fee: $60+HST / Regular Fee: $90+HST Bathurst (SW corner), Bathurst and Sheppard
Instructor: Dianne Erdos-Rush (NW corner), Driveway to Prosserman JCC
(4588 Bathurst), Wilmington Plaza and
feminist
Prosserman JCC main entrance.
centre seder
The shuttle is not handicap accessible.
camp pg. 25
pg. 20
For more information please call
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SPRING / SUMMER 2011

community annual membership 5

Molw bubby, zaidy and grandkids brunch 9

theatre and musicals 32

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Message from the Executive Director 3

Board of Directors and Staff 4

Program Registration / General Information 6

Computer Classes for Kids / Keyboarding 11

Prosserman JCC Daycare & Preschool 12

JCC Chai Sports 14

Fitness and Health / Specialty & Wellness 15

Fitness and Health / Active 55+ Programs 16

Fitness and Health / Adult Programs 17

Fitness and Health / Personal Training 18

Fitness and Health / Youth Programs 19 WELCOME TO

Special Needs Programs 22 The Prosserman JCC is home to social,

For more information please contact Natalie

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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE • APRIL - AUGUST 2011

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Dear friends of the Prosserman JCC

Shalom and welcome to the Spring/Summer edition of our program guide.

As we step into spring, we recognize the importance of continuing with

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05.29.2011 UJA WALK WITH ISRAEL

COMMUNITY ANNUAL FITNESS & HEALTH

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Spring/Summer • April/August 2011

Baby And Me Sign Deborah’s Sing Along

05.29.2011 UJA WALK WITH ISRAEL

20% off morning daycare and preschool program

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Life With a Baby -

CHILDREN’S PASSOVER PARTY :

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Introduction to Keyboarding - the

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FULL DAY CHILDCARE JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN (JK)

ADDED VALUE AT THE PROSSERMAN JCC

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SPECIALTY FITNESS The Life Coaching Clinic mbs

Number of participants: min 8, max 10

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