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THIS MONTH AT WESTSIDE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

May 2010
 

LOS ANGELES JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

Mark your calendar for the Fifth Annual Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival, a program of Westside JCC.  The Festival is an incredible program that celebrates Jewish life and culture through film. The Festival will highlight 20 films over 6 days.

                Festival:  May 8th - 13th        l         www.LAJFilmFest.org



DILLER TEEN FELLOWS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS

If you know of a teen  who is looking for a life-changing opportunity to learn, grow and lead, now is the time to nominate him or her for the program that offers all this and more: The Los Angeles Diller Teen Fellows Program.

The year-long program includes a trip to Israel, leadership development, social justice activities, and a joint project with a parallel teen program in Tel Aviv. 

Applications are now being accepted from teens entering the 11th grade in the fall of 2010.  Spaces are limited and applications must be received by May 28, 2010.

                Application forms & program info:
               
     www.jewishla.org/diller      l      email   SKane@WestsideJCC.org

The Los Angeles Diller Teen Fellows Program is sponsored and funded by the Helen Diller Family Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. It is operated by Westside Jewish Community Center.



LENNY K SWIM ACADEMY NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER LESSONS

Come experience one of the top swim schools in all of Los Angeles at Westside JCCFounded by 4-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg, The Lenny K Swim Academy teaches water safety and proper swim technique through their innovative SwimRight Method®.  The Swim Academy offers swimming lessons to people of all ages, some starting as young as 3 months, teens, and adults

                Pricing & schedule info:
           
    email   Info@LennyKSwim.com     l     www.LennyKSwim.com



ECE CENTER MITZVAH DAY

Come join Westside JCC’s Early Childhood Education Center and spend time giving to others at the ECE’s first Mitzvah Day - a variety of activities for the entire family.

    For adults           Blood Drive for Cedars Sinai Hospital*     click here         l      
                               R
egistration for the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation

    For Children       Cycles for Smiles event for Oren who attends the 
                              Beit Issie Shapiro School in Israel                                   l      
                              
Pencil box decorating for pediatric patients at Cedars Sinai

    Bring with you    Gently used baby gear and clothing for Baby 2 Baby 

                Sunday, May 16th              l        11 AM - 4:30 PM      l       
                
Information or *blood donation appointment: 
                Laura Zimmermann        phone   323.556.5250          l
                                                       email    LZimmermann@WestsideJCC.org          



A WORD OF SECRECY COMING TO WJCC

Westside JCC invites you to join us for the LA Premiere of A Word of Secrecy by Allan Havis. This serio-comedy is about an American Jewish retiree caught in a web of espionage based on many real events in a senior center in New Jersey last year.  Starring in the play are Edward Asner, Alexandra Moore, Alexander Zale, Suzan Brittan, and Gretchen Koerner.   Q & A with playwright Allan Havis will follow the play. 

                Sunday, May 16th              l         2 PM      l       
                Advance reservations available           l     Tickets are available at the door       l
                
phone 323.556.5225         l         Click here  for ticket information



SPRING SENIOR CONCERT

Join Westside JCC’s annual Senior Spring Concert - includes performances from The Sophisticated Swingers dance band, Westside Singers chorusActor’s Workshop, and Senior Chai Program.

                Tuesday, May 16th              l         12:45 - 2 PM      l       FREE      l
                Susan Nanus        phone   323.556.5231         l
                                 
           
email    SNanus@WestsideJCC.org 



WJCC TEEN HANG NIGHT

Join Westside JCCs Teen Program for a teen only hang night at WJCC! 

                pizza        l          drinks           l        X-BOX 360          l      
          
      karaoke   l   open gym time    l      arts and crafts      l

                Saturday, May 22nd                                    8 - 11 PM            l       
                
Info or RSVP - Rachel Hagar:     phone   323.556.5203      l
                                                                                email    RHagar@WestsideJCC.org



NOTES AND NEWS!

     Westside JCC’s ECE welcomes all summer campers ages 2 ˝ -5 interested
       in Camp Sameach

       The weekly themes will inspire the camper’s imaginations and provide
        enriching hands on activities Don’t be left out! 

                        Begins July 6th      l      8 fun filled weeks!       l
          
              Registration accepted until May 21st           l
 
                       Registration or Info  -  Ellen Greene     phone    323.556.5250      l      
                                                                                              email     EGeene@WestsideJCC.org           

    Returning to WJCC for its 6th summer is the very popular Super Duper Arts Camp.

       Activities include: 
       Art                              Music                    Dance                   Theater 
       Swimming                   Animation              Gymnastics            Yoga    
       Photography                Filmmaking            Puppetry                Painting 
       Pajama Parties            Sports                   Field Trips               Design   
       Cooking                       Improv                    Sculpture   
              Gardening
       Overnight Retreats       Theme Days           Carnival                    Circus         
 
       Magic                         Tae Kwon Do         Stunts                    Musical Theater
                                                                                           and Much, Much More!

                Ages 4 to 18    l    info & registration    www.SuperDuperArtsCamp.com

•   Congratulations to the 62 teen athletes who will be part of the “Team Westside” 
     delegation at the JCC Maccabi Games® this summer in Omaha, Nebraska!


     WJCC is now offering a special discounted “Unlimited Monthly” pass to those 
       who want to make water aerobics a part of their regular routine.  Morning water
       aerobics class
is a great way to stay in shape and enjoy the new Weinberg Aquatic 
       Center at Westside JCC.

       Special pricing for Seniors (ages 65 and over) is offered with the support of a special
       grant from the Jay and Rose Phillips Foundation.

                Classes: Monday through Friday       l       9:00 to 9:45 AM       l  
          
      Schedule, Pricing, Registration info:  Click here       l
          
      Lenny K JCC Swim Academy office    phone    323.525.0323

     The Creative Learning Place at WJCC will be offering classes to children ages 6 to 13: 
       ballroom dance, opera, yoga, poetry, service learning, and theatre. Creative learning
       place classes are offered during the day and are designed for children who are
       home-schooled.

                Registration or info:   phone 323.933.4614        l        email   KarGolden@aol.com         l
                                              
www.CreativeLearningPlace.com

     Westside JCC is offering Noon-hour swimming on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 
       from Noon to 1:30 PM.

       Morning lap swimming will continue to be offered Monday to Friday, from 7 - 9 AM.

     Ready to start a new workout that is completely different than everything else? 
       Boot Camp H2O is a HIGH INTENSITY water based fitness program that provides
       the benefits of a pool, with little to no impact on joints, and expands lung capacity,
       as well as the benefits of weight and resistance training of a traditional gym.

       Bootcamp H2O is fun, exciting and challenging!

               Info:      phone 323.774.1083        l       www.BootCampH2O.com