Senior Newsletter • January–February 2015 Volume 20 • Issue 1 Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS Melanie Rubin • Senior Department • (858) 362-1141 • [email protected] Cyber-Seniors: Connecting Generations Thursday, January 29 • 4:00 P.M. aT JCC’S GaRFIelD TheaTRe The JCC SenIOR aDUlT DePaRTMenT of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, promotes Jewish cultural heritage and values by providing social, educational and recreational programs. Through these programs we strengthen our connections to our community and keep alive our history and traditions. The Senior Adult Program encourages us to learn, grow and enrich our lives among others who share our values. Please contact Senior Adult Director, Melanie Rubin, at (858) 362-1141 or e-mail: [email protected] for more Join us for a free screening of a humorous and heartwarming documentary about the growing generation gap. Focusing on a group of seniors who take their first steps into cyber-space under the tutelage of teenage mentors, the film renders a thought-provoking look at a spirited group enriched by digitally re-connecting with their families and each other. Bring your grandchildren and families to this intergenerational event. Free! RSVP by January 19 to Melanie or Ilene in the JCC Senior Dept., (858) 362-1141 or [email protected]. information or write to the address below. The Jacobs/Yorysh Senior Endowment Fund is in memory of Shirley and David Jacobs, Josephine and Samuel Klein, Bertha and Abraham Berlin and Rose and Abraham Yorysh. This fund supports the programs of the Senior Adult Department and is a gift from Gary, Jerri-Ann, Adam, Sara, Beth and Mara Jacobs. Dr. Irwin Mark Jacobs Senior Scholarship Fund provides additional funding. SHOFAR is a bi-monthly publication of Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 Main Desk: (858) 457-3030 Fitness: (858) 362-1337 • www.lfjcc.org A Jewish Federation of San Diego County Funded Program San Diego Center for Jewish Culture’s 25th annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival FEBRUARY 5–15, 2015 A total of 5 theaters with 13 screens in the greater San Diego county area including several at the Lawrence Family JCC’s Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla/UTC area. Sponsored by InDex: Select from over 100 films that include a variety of documentaries, comedies, and dramas with Jewish themes. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.sdjff.org or call the JCC Box Office at (858) 362-1348. 25th ANNUAL SAN DIEGO Our lives projected On-going Activities ........................2 Specialty Classes & Events ............3-4 January Calendar ..........................5 February Calendar..........................6 Films & Trips....................................7 Tributes ............................................8 JanUaRY–FeBRUaRY 2015 OnGOInG aCTIVITIeS MONDAYS SenIOR DOUBleS TennIS Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:00 A.M. Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free Call JCC Fitness Desk (858) 362-1337. FIGURe STUDY PaInTInG Mondays, 8:30 A.M.–12:00 P.M. No fee. Gesture and long painting poses. Instr. Annette Paquet, SD Community College SenIOR aeROBICS Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:15–10:15 A.M. Improve your cardiovascular fitness, range of motion, flexibility, endurance, and energy level. Information: (858) 362-1337. Price: $12 per class; JCC Member Price: Free Pan CaRD GaMe Mondays & Thursdays, 11:45 A.M.–3:15 P.M. No fee. JCC Members Only. WaTeRCOlOR PaInTInG Mondays, 12:15–3:15 P.M. No fee. Color quality, theory, value and composition. Instr. Annette Paquet, SD Comm. College PIanO KeYBOaRD leSSOnS Mondays, 12:30–3:30 P.M. No fee. Basic skills and fundamentals, techniques in performance, improvisation and chord building. Instr. Naomi Hobbs, SD Community College WEDNESDAYS SenIOR DOUBleS TennIS Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays See Monday description for details. SenIOR aeROBICS Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:15–10:15 A.M. See Monday class for description. JOY OF OPeRa Wednesdays, 10:00–12:45 P.M. No fee. Discover operas from Monteverdi’s time to present. Enjoy study of complete operas and compare productions. Instr. Dr. Claudia Tornsäufer, SD Community College FelDenKRaIS Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 A.M. Awareness through movement. Price: $12; JCC Member Price: Free Instructors Roanne Gotthelf and Marge Palmer. Info: (858) 362-1337. Mah JOnGG GaMe Wednesdays, 12:00-3:30 P.M. No fee/JCC Members Only. nUTRITIOn & healTh FOR OlDeR aDUlTS Wednesdays, 1:30–3:00 P.M. (starting spring semester, 1/28-6/4) No fee. Theory and practice in nutrition specifically related to maintaining the physical and cerebral health of adults 55+. Learn latest nutrition topics, simple ways to plan FIlM FanS & FIlM FaVORITeS Mondays, 1:30 P.M. Movie buffs watch more and prepare balanced meals and consumer recent films and an older “Film Favorite” on education.Instr. Anna Araujo-Anderson, SD last week. Brief discussion sometimes follows. Community College Popcorn, cookies and coffee served. Refer to page 7. Price: $3; JCC Member Price: $2. h2O aeROBICS YIDDISh CIRCle Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30 A.M. Every 1st Monday, 1:30 P.M. (1/5 & 2/2) See Tuesday class for description. Lovers of Yiddish language have discussions, laW & The ReTIRee/CURRenT eVenTS share stories, sing & celebrate holidays. Thursdays, 9:15 A.M. –11:15 A.M. No fee. Price: $3; JCC Member Price: $2 Lively discussion on contemporary topics (e.g. healthcare, Soc. Sec. & Medicare, laws & proposals for changes, foreign affairs, future elections, recent court decisions, and h2O aeROBICS more). Instr. Rick LeVine, SD Comm. College Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30 A.M. Pan CaRD GaMe Price: $12; JCC Member Price: $7 Mondays & Thursdays, 11:45 A.M.–3:15 P.M. Information (858) 362-1337. See Monday for description. WaTeRCOlOR PaInTInG SUMI-e JaPaneSe BRUSh PaInTInG Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M. No fee. Thursdays,12:15-3:15 P.M. No fee. Learn Landscape, still life, flowers. Instr. Japanese brush painting, develop Zenga Kathleen Fitzsimons, SD Comm. College and spontaneity with flowers, animals MUSIC aPPReCIaTIOn and landscapes. Instr. Takashi Ijichi, Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M.–12:45 P.M. No fee.Study SD Community College of eras, styles and composers through listening to music and discussion. Instr. Dr. Claudia Tornsäufer, SD Community College THURSDAYS TUESDAYS FRIDAYS Men’S POKeR nIGhT Tuesdays, 5:45–9:30 P.M. Information: Don Davidson (619) 977-6044. Free/JCC Members only. SOCIal BRIDGe Tuesdays, 7:00 P.M. Social bridge game for intermediate & advanced players. Chicago scoring. Bring a partner. Info: Renee Roessing (619) 528-8398. Price: $3; JCC Member Price: $2 SenIOR DOUBleS TennIS Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays See Monday description for details. SenIOR aeROBICS Mon., Wed. & Fri., 9:15–10:15 A.M. See Monday class for description. FRIDaY FORUM Fridays, 10:15 A.M.–12:00 P.M. See side box. –2– DaYTIMe PaRTY BRIDGe Fridays, 1:00 P.M. Bridge game for new and experienced players. Bring a partner, come alone, or arrange your own table of four. Cookies & coffee served. Price: $2; JCC Member Price: $1 FRIDAY F O R U M Fridays, 10:15 a.M. Price: $2.50; JCC Member Price: $2.00 Refreshments served after discussion. Speaker is subject to change without notice. Jan. 2 No Forum today (Happy New Year!) Jan. 9 Dan Schwimmer (former chair of San Diego AIPAC-American Israel Public Affairs Committee), An Update on Israel & AIPAC Jan. 16 Linda Schneider (Physical Therapist, Scripps Health), Pelvic Floor Wellness for Men & Women: incontinence, habits, causes, and exercises Jan. 23 Don Harrison (Author & Editor, San Diego Jewish World), A History of Jewish San Diego Jan. 30 Mark Silberstein (former PR Director for Israeli Consulate in LA), Current Events in the Middle East Feb. 6 No Forum today (Enjoy the San Diego Jewish Film Festival) Feb. 13 No Forum today (Enjoy the San Diego Jewish Film Festival) Feb. 20 Chris Moline-Messick (Scripps La Jolla nurse manager of the Cardiac Treatment Center), Cardiac Health Updates Feb. 27 Brett Frankenberg (Founder, Institute for Quality in Senior Living), Myths & Facts About Senior Living: Housing, Medicare, Legal Documents & more The views expressed by any of the speakers are not necessarily those of the LFJCC or its affiliates. Special Classes & Events For more information or to register for any of these classes, call Melanie or Ilene, (858) 362-1141 unless otherwise noted. Teen Technology Tutors available — Get your phone and/or computer questions answered for free at the JCC! Wednesdays, February 25–March 11 (3 weeks), 10:30 A.M.–12:00 P.M. Who do you turn to when you have questions about your computer and/or smartphone? Your grandkids? Never fear if they’re not here, we have teens for you! This free service is a collaboration between the JCC Senior & Teen Depts. thanks to a grant from the Jewish Women’s Foundation. Time: Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 P.M. Dates: Jan. 8, 22, & Feb. 5 in the JCC’s Astor Judaica Library Please RSVP with date to the Senior Dept., (858) 362-1141. Bring your charged device, or the teens can demonstrate from theirs. Co-sponsored by Adult Jewish Education and Senior & Adult Dept. Do you know who the first person was to write Jewish music? Or what composer/singer of Jewish music was a good friend of Bob Dylan? Or what cantor was made a knight by his emperor? For answers to these and other questions, take a musical journey from Temple times to today. Through readings, slides, and music you’ll learn about the Instruments of the Middle East in Temple times, the music in the synagogue and church from the Middle Ages to the Baroque Era, Jewish music in modern times, and more! Lecturer: Allan Endy Price: $40; JCC Member Price: $32 Register by February 18 to Senior Dept. Docent Tour of Gotthelf Art Gallery at JCC Hanan Harchol: Jewish Food for Thought Tuesday, January 27 • 1:30 P.M. Explore our latest exhibit that combines thousands of years of Jewish wisdom on topics such as apology, forgiveness, love, fear, and others, through Hanan’s art- animations and cartoon panels of arguments between he and his Israeli father—illustrating moral lessons and the religious text from which they were inspired. Free. RSVP by January 20 TECHNOLOGY CLASSES FOR SENIORS Taught by Barbra Drizin of Start From Scratch Social Media Educators Thursdays, 1:30–3:00 P.M. January 15- What is Social Media Anyway? Wonder what they are talking about when you hear the words Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Skype, Facebook and more? Learn the vocabulary and can get in on the conversation! Beginners Bridge Review Price: $10; JCC Member Price: $8. RSVP by Jan. 8 Thursdays, January 15-February 12 10:30 a.M.–12:30 P.M. (5 weeks) February 26 & March 5 (2-part class) Make Friends with Your iPad Review the Rules of Bridge, Scoring, Basic Hand Evaluation, Basic Bidding Guidelines, and Basic Playing Guidelines with instructor Scott Farr. Learn about the basics you can do with your iPad- camera, mail, music, organizing your life, talk with Google, news, weather, fun apps and more! Bring your charged iPad and know your Apple ID and password. Price: $95; JCC Member Price: $76. RSVP by January 6. Price: $20; JCC Member Price: $16. RSVP by Feb. 19 Tour of new San Diego Central Library and Brunch Wednesday, February 18 • Depart 9:00 A.M., Return 1:00 P.M. The JCC and On the Go are teaming up for a one-hour tour of our fabulous new nine-story San Diego Central Library. The library took three years to build and is truly awe-inspiring! The tour will include visits to the 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th floors. After the tour, we’ll have a no-host brunch at the Mission Restaurant downtown, with great reviews and an interesting and varied menu. Space is limited!! Price: $25 (Brunch is not included) RSVP with payment to On the Go at (858) 637-7320 by February 13 (must be enrolled prior to deadline. On the Go enrollment fee of $20 is waived for JCC Members) –3– The JCC Senior Department would like to thank einstein Bros.® 4150 Regents Park Row, La Jolla Phone: (858) 458-0392 Fax: (858) 458-0692 For our weekly Friday Forum bagels! Please patronize this location and say “Thank You” as well Questions about Medicare? HICAP Counselors will be at JCC on 3rd Tuesday of each month for one hour appointments from 12:00-3:00 P.M. Call HICAP for appt. at (800) 434-0222 or (858) 565-8772 The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides individual and confidential counseling related to Medicare and long term care insurance. State certified HICAP counselors can help you with these and more: • Understand your Medicare benefits • Review Medicare Advantage options (HMO, PPO, PFFS) • Compare Part D drug plans ee FR VICe R Se DINE AROUND CLUB LEGAL SERVICE FOR SENIORS 3rd Friday of each month 1/16 & 2/20 30–minute sessions. Call Melanie at JCC to set up an appointment (858) 362-1141. Every last Wednesday of the month seniors meet for dinner in various restaurants around town. Call Anita at (858) 450-1582 by the preceding Friday to RSVP and for time and location. Create a Jewish Legacy Luncheon Presentation Monday, January 26 • 12:00 –1:00 P.M. Your legacy can reflect everything that is most important and meaningful to you. You can give a future planned gift in many ways to organizations that hold a special place in your heart. The legacy planning process can engender heartfelt conversations with your family and build bonds with your partners in the community, such as the Lawrence Family JCC. By including a gift to the JCC after your lifetime, you will be acknowledged as a member of the Joan & Irwin Jacobs JCC Jewish Legacy Society and included in exclusive events and programs. Elise S. Wald, JD, LLM, Charitable Planning Officer of the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, will offer a short presentation about the Create a Jewish Legacy program and answer your questions about legacy planning. Please contact Melanie Rubin or Ilene Greenspan, 858-362-1141, by January 19 to RSVP. – 4 – FREE L unc a t J CC h ! WARM UP THIS WINTER WITH NEW PROGRAMS AND CLASSES TO EXERCISE YOUR MIND AND YOUR BODY To RSVP for any of these events, call Melanie or Ilene (858) 362-1141. Don’t miss all the fun that the JCC Senior Department has to offer in winter 2015! (All events take place at the Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, unless otherwise noted). Refer to the Shofar newsletter for more details (also online at www.lfjcc.org). Advanced reservations required; programs subject to cancellation if minimum # not met, so RSVP early to Melanie or Ilene in the Senior Dept., (858) 362-1141 unless otherwise noted. SPECIAL EVENTS: (Also see CLASSES on reverse) Cyber-Seniors: Connecting Generations Thursday, January 29 • 4:00 P.M. Join us for a free screening in our JCC’s Garfield Theatre of a humorous and heartwarming documentary about the growing generation gap. Focusing on a group of seniors who take their first steps into cyber-space under the tutelage of teenage mentors, the film renders a thought-provoking look at a spirited group enriched by digitally re-connecting with their families and each other. Bring your grandchildren and families to this intergenerational event. Free! RSVP by January 19 Classical Connections A great way to enjoy theatre and music programs in San Diego! Join us for three exciting matinee performances! Get more details about each show in the Shofar newsletter. Price includes ticket and bus from JCC. NEW TO SAN DIEGO? NEWLY SINGLE? Wednesday, February 4, 1:30 P.M. Sunday, March 1, meet bus at JCC at 12:45 P.M. for show at Old Globe Theatre Meet new people and get to know each other for book and movie discussions, game partners, lunch outings, or things to do around San Diego together. (Not a dating service). Coffee and cookies will be served. Price: $60; JCC Member Price: $50 Free but please RSVP! “Murder for Two” Zukerman in Concert with San Diego Symphony Wednesdays, Feb. 25–Mar. 11 • 10:30 A.M.–12:00 P.M. Sunday, March 29, meet bus at JCC at 1:00 P.M. for concert at Copley Symphony Hall Price: $50; JCC Member Price: $40 Take a musical journey from Temple times to today. Co-sponsored with CJC’s Adult Jewish Education program. Price: $40; JCC Member Price: $32 RSVP by February 18 Romeros 55th Anniversary Concert Senior Model Seder Sunday, April 12 meet bus at JCC at 12:45 P.M. for concert at Poway Center for the Performing Arts Friday, March 27 • 12:00 P.M. Celebrate Passover a little early with your friends and JCC family! Rabbi Scott Meltzer leads this annual event that gives us new perspectives on the traditional rituals of Passover. Light lunch served with ceremonial foods. Price: $57; JCC Member Price: $46 Price: $15; JCC Member Price: $11 RSVP by March 20 DON’T MISS CLASSES ON REVERSE SIDE! CLASSES: (Also see SPECIAL EVENTS on reverse) (Minimum # of students required for each class- please enroll in advance!) REMINDER: All events take place at the Lawrence Family JCC unless otherwise noted. Refer to the Shofar newsletter for more details (also online at www.lfjcc.org/seniors). To reserve your space for any of these activities, call Melanie or Ilene at (858) 362-1141. Technology Classes for Seniors Unless otherwise noted, price per workshop: $10; JCC Member Price: $8 RSVP prior to one week before each workshop *Bring your Apple ID and password and January 15 March 19 your charged device to class. WHAT IS SOCIAL MEDIA ANYWAY? *PHOTOS WITH YOUR IPHONE February 26 & March 5 (2-part class) *MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR IPAD Price: $20; JCC Member Price: $16 THURSDAYS, 1:30–3:00 P.M. April 30 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR COMPUTER May 21 & 28 (2-part class) *MAKING FRIENDS WITH YOUR IPHONE Price: $20; JCC Member Price $16 Smart Driving Courses Qualify for insurance discounts by attending this newly revamped driver education class. REFRESHER (Must have taken Full Course within past 3 years) Wednesday, January 14 • 11:00 A.M.–4:30 P.M. FULL COURSE Wednesdays, April 22 & 29 11:00 A.M.–3:30 P.M. (must attend both days) Price: $20; AARP Member Price: $15 for either class RSVP required one week prior to class date Beginners Bridge Review Thurs., Jan. 15–Feb. 12 (5 wks) 10:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M. Review the Rules of Bridge, Scoring, Basic Hand Evaluation, Basic Bidding Guidelines, and Basic Playing Guidelines. Price: $95; JCC Member Price: $76 Register by January 6 Spanish Lessons! Are you ready to learn Español? Tuesdays, February 3-March 31 (9 weeks) Price per class: $150; JCC Member Price: $120 (Absolute Beginners class book additional $16) RSVP by January 20 - classes fill up fast. Spanish for Absolute Beginners • 3:00–5:00 P.M. Tailored to students with little or no background in Spanish, learn short dialogues and basic functional vocabulary for use in daily life. Advanced Beginners Spanish • 12:30–2:30 P.M. In addition to continuing to practice oral proficiency, students will also learn grammar and vocabulary. Their dialogue skills will continue to progress and, as they develop a native-like accent, they will better understand the importance of good pronunciation. Tai Chi/Qigong Mondays, February 2-April 27 (13 weeks) 10:45 A.M.–12:10 P.M. Tai Chi/Qigong involves simple moves to help increase energy, strengthen immune system, reduce stress and discover joy through movement. Price: $78; JCC Member Price: $65 (save $5 if paid by January 26) Price for Single Class Drop-in: $6; JCC Member Drop-In Price: $5 DON’T MISS SPECIAL EVENTS ON REVERSE SIDE! Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center • JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS 4126 Executive Drive • La Jolla, CA 92037 • www.lfjcc.org Monday Tuesday Wednesday 25 19 18 Docent Tour of Art Exhibit, 1:30 P.M. 27 H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Men’s Poker, 5:45 P.M. Social Bridge, 7:00 P.M. 20 H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Watercolors, 9:00 A.M. Music Appreciation, 10:00 A.M. HICAP appt., 12:00–3:00 P.M. Men’s Poker, 5:45 P.M. Social Bridge, 7:00 P.M. 13 H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Watercolors, 9:00 A.M. Music Appreciation, 10:00 A.M. Men’s Poker, 5:45 P.M. Social Bridge, 7:00 P.M. 6 H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Watercolors, 9:00 A.M. Music Appreciation, 10:00 A.M. Men’s Poker, 5:45 P.M. Social Bridge, 7:00 P.M. Create a Jewish Legacy San Diego OperaLunch, 12:00 P.M. La Boheme, 4:30 P.M. Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Film Favorites, 1:30 P.M. 26 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Film Fans, 1:30 P.M. Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Figure Study Drawing, 8:30 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Watercolors, 12:00 P.M. Piano Keyboard, 12:30 P.M. Film Fans, 1:30 P.M. 12 11 Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Figure Study Drawing, 8:30 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Tai Chi, 10:45 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Watercolors, 12:00 P.M. Piano Keyboard, 12:30 P.M. Film Fans, 1:30 P.M. Yiddish Circle, 1:30 P.M. 5 4 28 Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Joy of Opera, 10:00 A.M. Feldenkrais, 10:30 A.M. Mah Jongg, 12:00 P.M. Nutrition & Health, 1:30 P.M. 21 Cyber-Seniors Film 4:00 p.m. 29 H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Law & the Retiree, 9:15 A.M. Beginners Bridge Review, 10:30 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Japanese Brush Painting, 12:15 P.M. Teen Technology Tutors, 4:00 P. M. 22 H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Law & the Retiree, 9:15 A.M. Beginners Bridge Review, 10:30 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Japanese Brush Painting, 12:15 P.M. What is Social Media Anyway?, 1:30 P.M. Smart Drivers Refresher Course, 11:00 A.M. Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Joy of Opera, 10:00 A.M. Feldenkrais, 10:30 A.M. Mah Jongg, 12:00 P.M. H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Law & the Retiree, 9:15 A.M. Beginners Bridge Review, 10:30 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Japanese Brush Painting, 12:15 P.M. 15 Teen Technology Tutors, 4:0 0 P. M. 8 H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Law & the Retiree, 9:15 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Japanese Brush Painting, 12:15 P.M. 1 JCC Closed haPPY neW YeaR! Thursday Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Joy of Opera, 10:00 A.M. Feldenkrais, 10:30 A.M. Mah Jongg, 12:00 P.M. 14 7 Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Joy of Opera, 10:00 A.M. Feldenkrais, 10:30 A.M. Mah Jongg, 12:00 P.M. San Diego Community College Continuing Ed classes begin Spring Semester on Wednesday, January 28 (no classes Jan. 26 & 27 for instructors to prepare) RSVP now for Cyber-Seniors documentary on January 29! Sunday Shofar Calendar - January 2015 5:01 P.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Friday Forum, 10:15 A.M. Daytime Party Bridge, 1:00 P.M. 30 Tennis, 8:00 A.M. 4:54 P.M. Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Friday Forum, 10:15 A.M. Daytime Party Bridge, 1:00 P.M. 23 4:48 P.M. Legal clinic By appointment Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Friday Forum, 10:15 A.M. Daytime Party Bridge, 1:00 P.M. 16 4:41 P.M. Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Friday Forum, 10:15 A.M. Daytime Party Bridge, 1:00 P.M. 9 4:36 P.M. Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. 2 Friday 31 24 17 10 3 Saturday 22 16 15 Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Figure Study Drawing, 8:30 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Tai Chi, 10:45 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Watercolors, 12:00 P.M. Piano Keyboard, 12:30 P.M. Film Favorites, 1:30 P.M. 23 PRESIDENTS’ DAY Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Tai Chi, 10:45 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Film Fans, 1:30 P.M. Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Figure Study Drawing, 8:30 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Tai Chi, 10:45 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Watercolors, 12:00 P.M. Piano Keyboard, 12:30 P.M. Film Fans, 1:30 P.M. 24 H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Watercolors, 9:00 A.M. Music Appreciation, 10:00 A.M. Adv. Beginners Spanish, 12:30 P.M. Beginners Spanish, 3:00 P.M. Men’s Poker, 5:45 P.M. Social Bridge, 7:00 P.M. San Diego Opera Don Giovanni, 5:45 P.M. 17 Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Joy of Opera, 10:00 A.M. Feldenkrais, 10:30 A.M. Mah Jongg, 12:00 P.M. Nutrition & Health, 1:30 P.M. 11 Newcomers’ Meeting 1:30 P.M. Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Joy of Opera, 10:00 A.M. Feldenkrais, 10:30 A.M. Mah Jongg, 12:00 P.M. Nutrition & Health, 1:30 P.M. 4 Wednesday H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Law & the Retiree, 9:15 A.M. Beginners Bridge Review, 10:30 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Japanese Brush Painting, 12:15 P.M. 12 Make Friends with Your iPad, 1:30 P.M. 26 H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Law & the Retiree, 9:15 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Japanese Brush Painting, 12:15 P.M. H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Law & the Retiree, 9:15 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Japanese Brush Painting, 12:15 P.M. 19 5:07 P.M. Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Daytime Party Bridge, 1:00 P.M. 7 Saturday 5:20 P.M. Legal clinic By appointment Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Friday Forum, 10:15 A.M. Daytime Party Bridge, 1:00 P.M. 5:26 P.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Friday Forum, 10:15 A.M. Daytime Party Bridge, 1:00 P.M. 27 Tennis, 8:00 A.M. 20 5:14 P.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Daytime Party Bridge, 1:00 P.M. 13 Tennis, 8:00 A.M. 28 21 14 More! More! More! Check out the colorful insert for even more classes and special events that we couldn’t fit into this Shofar! And visit our website www.lfjcc.org history of Synagogue Music, 10:30 a.M. Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Joy of Opera, 10:00 A.M. Feldenkrais, 10:30 A.M. Mah Jongg, 12:00 P.M. Nutrition & Health, 1:30 P.M. 25 Downtown library Tour & lunch, 9:00 a.M. Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Joy of Opera, 10:00 A.M. Feldenkrais, 10:30 A.M. Mah Jongg, 12:00 P.M. Nutrition & Health, 1:30 P.M. 18 6 Friday S a n D I e G O J e W I S h F I l M F e ST I Va l Teen Technology Tutors, 4:00 P.M. H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Law & the Retiree, 9:15 A.M. Beginners Bridge Review, 10:30 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Japanese Brush Painting, 12:15 P.M. 5 Thursday S a n D I e G O J e W I S h F I l M F e ST I Va l H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Watercolors, 9:00 A.M. Music Appreciation, 10:00 A.M. HICAP appt., 12:00–3:00 P.M. Adv. Beginners Spanish, 12:30 P.M. Beginners Spanish, 3:00 P.M. Men’s Poker, 5:45 P.M. Social Bridge, 7:00 P.M. 10 H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Watercolors, 9:00 A.M. Music Appreciation, 10:00 A.M. Adv. Beginners Spanish, 12:30 P.M. Beginners Spanish, 3:00 P.M. Men’s Poker, 5:45 P.M. Social Bridge, 7:00 P.M. Sign up now for trips to the downtown library, Old Globe (Murder for Two), and the Zukerman and Romeros Concerts! S DJ F F 9 8 Online Music & Opera Orientation, 5:00–8:00 P.M. 3 H20 Aerobics, 8:30 A.M. Watercolors, 9:00 A.M. Music Appreciation, 10:00 A.M. Adv. Beginners Spanish, 12:30 P.M. Beginners Spanish, 3:00 P.M. Men’s Poker, 5:45 P.M. Social Bridge, 7:00 P.M. Tennis, 8:00 A.M. Figure Study Drawing, 8:30 A.M. Aerobics, 9:15 A.M. Tai Chi, 10:45 A.M. Pan Cards, 11:45 A.M. Watercolors, 12:00 P.M. Piano Keyboard, 12:30 P.M. Film Fans, 1:30 P.M. Yiddish Circle, 1:30 P.M. 2 Tuesday Monday 1 Sunday Shofar Calendar - February 2015 FIlM FanS & FIlM FaVORITeS neW SeRIeS OF “FIlM FanS” FIlM FanS on Mondays – 1:30 P.M. and FIlM FaVORITeS last Monday of the month - 1:30 P.M. Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, Ca 92037 Brief discussion will sometimes follow. Please note films are subject to change without notice. Admission Price: $3; JCC Member Price: $2, to help cover refreshments. January-Mondays, 1:30 P.M. January 5 – Last Vegas (2013), 105 min. Four sixty-something pals gather in Las Vegas to celebrate one of their pal’s upcoming nuptials with the intention of running wild for four straight days. But Sin City has gotten a lot crazier than they could’ve ever imagined. Starring: Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas, Kevin Kline. January 12 – The Fault in our Stars (2014), 126 min. A teenager who has pushed people away since her cancer diagnosis, reluctantly joins a support group, where she bonds with a boy in the support group. Together, they face the challenge of building a relationship under the shadow of terminal illness. Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, Willem Dafoe, Laura Dern. January 19 – Maleficent (2014), 97 min. Turning the classic fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty” on its head, this fantasy drama retells the story from the point of view of evil godmother Maleficent. While defending her homeland from invaders, the young Maleficent is dealt a cruel blow by fate. Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Sam Riley. February 23 – (FIlM FaVORITeS) – Romeo and Juliet (1968), 138 min. Falling in love against the wishes of their feuding families, star-crossed lovers Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet defy their destiny and elope in secret, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy. Starring: Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Milo O’Shea. CLASSICAL CONNECTIONS A great way to enjoy San Diego! Bus transportation from the JCC available. JCC members will receive first priority for tickets and transportation. To RSVP contact Melanie (858) 362-1141. Price includes ticket & bus from JCC. San Diego Opera 2015 Seasonleave the driving to us! The JCC Senior Dept. has a bus for the Tuesday night performances, so reserve your bus seat by calling Melanie or Ilene at the JCC. Purchase your own tickets through San Diego Opera at (619) 533-7000 or at www.sdopera.com. Bus fee per show: Price: $15; JCC Member Price: $10 January 27 – La Boheme with special back stage tour and pre-opera lecture with Dr. Reveles (meet at JCC 4:30 P.M.) January 26 (FIlM FaVORITeS) – The Birdcage (1996), 119 min. Longtime lovers Armand and Albert own a Miami drag club, but when Armand’s son announces his intent to marry the daughter of a stuffy U.S. senator, the gay couple feels compelled to pass themselves off as a “normal” family in this wild farce. Starring: Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest. February 17 – Don Giovanni (meet at JCC 5:45 P.M.) March 17 – Nixon in China (meet at JCC 5:45 P.M.) SAVE THE DATES: (Price includes ticket and bus from JCC. RSVP today as tickets will sell out fast!) Sunday, March 1 matinee – Murder for Two at the Old Globe Theatre, meet at JCC at 12:45 P.M. February-Mondays, 1:30 P.M. February 2 – The Million Dollar Arm (2014), 124 min. Looking to save his failing business, sports agent J.B. Bernstein launches a reality show to find India’s best cricketers, with the goal of turning them into professional baseball players and signing them to Major League contracts. Starring: Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Bill Paxton, Alan Arkin. Price: $60; JCC Member Price: $50 Sunday, March 29 matinee- Pinchas Zukerman plays with and conducts the San Diego Symphony at Copley Symphony hall. Meet at JCC at 12:45 P.M. Price: $57; JCC Member Price: $46 Sunday, april 12 matinee- The Romeros 55th anniversary Concert at the Poway Center for the Performing arts. Meet at JCC at 12:45 P.M. February 9 – no Film Fans Today (Enjoy the San Diego Jewish Film Festival) February 16 – The Untouchables (2011), 113 min. A quadriplegic aristocrat’s world is turned upside down when he hires a good-humored ex-con as his caretaker. The unlikely duo overcomes adversity of every flavor as they shatter preconceptions of love, life and each other. Starring: François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot. –7– Price: $50; JCC Member Price: $40 Payment required with reservation. Sorry, no refunds unless the JCC cancels. You are responsible for finding a replacement if you cancel. TRIBUTES Issues with night-time driving? Freeway driving? Parking? Leave the driving to us! Upcoming Excursions Honor a special occasion (birthday, wedding, retirement, baby, etc.) or in memory of a person with a tribute in the next issue of the Shofar. Submit your greeting before February 1, 2015 to be included in the March/April issue. Minimum of $18. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037-1348 Attn: Shofar Tributes Stone Brewing Company Escondido • Friday, January 9, 2015 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista • Sunday, February 1, 2015 Collage 2015 Innovation Balboa Park • Sunday, February 8, 2015 Tour of the San Diego Central Library and Brunch Co-Hosted with the JCC • Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Newcomers’ Meeting We want your suggestions for future Excursions! Wednesday, February 4, 1:30 P.M. Reservations & Information New to San Diego? Newly Single? Meet new people and get to know each other for book discussions, movies, game partners, things to do around San Diego together, lunch outings, travel buddies, or whatever your interests. Come to the JCC and kick start your new friendships! (This is not a dating service). (858) 637-7320 www.jfssd.org/onthego Central Pick Up in University City Free Enrollment for JCC Members Must be Enrolled to Participate RSVP by Jan. 28 to JCC Senior Dept. (858) 362-1141 A Division of Charitable Adult Rides & Services, Inc. January–February 2015 Volume 20 • Issue 1 Mandell Weiss Eastgate City Park 4126 Executive Drive La Jolla, CA 92037-1348 Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center of San Diego County JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE P A I D PERMIT 58 SAN DIEGO CA
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