Let's Talk - Winter 2010

DEPARTMENT OF ADULT SERVICES, PROSSERMAN JCC

Let’s Talk

WELCOME TO THE PROSSERMAN JCC! November 6 marked four months since we have moved into the Prosserman JCC. And we can certainly say it has been eventful…exciting, new, clean, bright and beautiful….but definitely eventful. I would be remiss at this exact moment not to extend a sincere thank you for your understanding and consideration as we work our way through this time of change and as we continue to ask you to bear with us as we try to make each day a more enjoyable experience…and eventually become more of a smooth working, well oiled machine. WE’RE GETTING THERE and as we do, we will continue to offer programs, courses, lectures, celebrations and events of the utmost interest and quality so that we enrich and enhance your social, leisure and recreational experience while you enjoy yourself with friends and ‘bekannte’ while at YOUR community centre - the Prosserman JCC. So I encourage you to read this bulletin, which is filled with wonderful activities geared to our 55 years plus members, and invite you to sign up and try a new program. Or simply come by and observe what takes place in any of these programs. We’re happy you are here and hope that we can fulfill what you expect from your community centre. As always, my best wishes,

Janet

Janet Klein Slavin, Coordinator Adult Services

Notes * This bulletin covers most programs and events that will run from November 2009 through March 2010. Any additional programs and events we add will be sent to you via email so please either go to the reception desk or email [email protected] to provide us with your email address. * For more information or to register, call 416.638.1881 x 4235 * For room numbers please check the monitors located in the lobby of the Prosserman JCC or inquire at reception. * Members refers to senior social members and fitness members 55 plus * GST is included in all prices listed * REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK BEFORE THE START DATE OF THE CLASS * For more information concerning anything in this bulletin contact Janet Klein Slavin at 416. 638.1881 ext. 4259 or email [email protected]. Prosserman JCC 4588 Bathurst St. Toronto ON M2R 1W6 Visit us online, go to our website: www.prossermanjcc.com.

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Health and Fitness ZUMBA GOLD Get a great cardio work out while having fun. Move and groove to Salsa music, followed by 30 minutes of cool down through yoga and guided meditation. Wear running shoes and bring a bottle of water. Instructor: Dorry Korn Room: 123 Date: Tuesdays Jan 12 - Mar 2 (8 weeks) Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Price: $37 member/ $42 non-member NIA Nia is the first and most advanced form of fusion fitness, combining classic movement forms. It encompasses the martial arts, the healing arts (including yoga), and dance. Nia is adaptable to every level of fitness, every age and type of body, even those with special limitattions. Instructor: Bayla Rae Room: 112 Date: Fridays, Jan 15 - Mar 5 (8 weeks) Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Price: $37 members / $42 non-members Level: Beginner TAI CHI Whether you are recovering from illness or simply want to maintain a healthy lifestyle through light physical activity, Tai Chi will give you energy and a sense of well being. Daytime and evening classes offered. Classes are held twice a week, for five weeks. Instructor: Frank Ding Room: 112 Evening classes: Mon/Wed, Jan 11- Feb.10 and Feb 22-Mar.24 7:30-8:30 pm Daytime classes: Tues/Thurs, Jan 12- Feb.11 & Feb 23-Mar.25 Time: 1:30-2:30 pm Price: Daytime classes: $60 member / $75 non-member Evening classes: $100 member / $125 non-member Level: Gentle Age: All Adults

SOCIAL YOGA Develop strength, flexibility, endurance and corrrect body alignment. Instructor: Dorry Korn Room: 205 Date: Thursdays, Jan 14 - Mar 18 (10 weeks) Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Price: $46 member/$52 non-member

DAY TRIP to

CASINO RAMA Wednesday Jan 27th (includes $10 play and $5 meal coins) 9:30am depart, return approx 6:00pm. $3 Prosserman JCC members $6 non-members. Note: You must bring a Casino Rama players card or a current government issued photo ID

Writing MEMOIR WRITING Begin or continue to put your family stories on paper for your children, your grandchildren or just for yourself. Our experienced facilitator will create a rich and meaningful experience for you in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Various techniques such as meditation and “rapid write” will be used to help open up your creativity and improve your writing. Instructor: Barb Rosen Room: 205 Dates: Mondays, Jan 11- Mar 1 (8 weeks) Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Price: $50 member / $64 non-member Note: no previous writing experience necessary

Painting SENIOR’S SOCIAL PAINTING Would you like to learn to paint? Are you already an experienced painter? Both the beginner and the experienced painter receive individual attention and instruction in this course. Instructor: Lil Goldman Room: 123 Date: every Monday until June 2010 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Price: FREE with membership

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Music RECORDER Learn to play recorder in a group. Stimulates your brain and improves breathing and posture. Not required to read music. (purchase recorder from instructor- $12) Instructor: Judy Miskin Room: 125 Date: Wednesdays, Jan 13- Mar 3 (8 weeks ) Time: 1:00-3:00 pm Price: FREE for Prosserman JCC members $20 non-members THE SHALOM SINGERS Perform multicultural melodies in Hebrew, Yiddish, English, French, Hungarian, Italian and Russian. Under the direction of Esther Ghan-Firestone, this group is a well-respected performing choir. Instructor: Esther Ghan-Firestone Accompanist: Regina Kutnovsky Room: 112 Date: Thursdays, all year Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Price: FREE with membership

Card Games BEGINNER BRIDGE If this game is in the cards for you, here’s where to learn about basic and more sophisticated bridge techniques. Supervised play. Instructor: TBC Room: 211 Date: Thurdays, Feb.11- Apr 1 (8 weeks) Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Price: $75 member / $80 non-member Age: All Adults BEGINNER MAH JONG Learn to play and gain the confidence to play in a group. Instructor: Amy Brock and Elaine Pludwinski Date: Wednesdays, Jan 13 – Mar 3, (8 weeks) Room: 123 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Price: $60 members / $70 non-members Level: Beginner Age: All Adults Department of Adult Services, Prosserman JCC |

SOCIAL BRIDGE AND MAH JONGG Don’t sit home, come out to play, meet new people while having lots of fun. Date: ongoing all year Room: 105 Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Price: FREE with membership

Dancing INTERNATIONAL & ISRAELI FOLK DANCING Experience exciting dances from Israel and many other nationalities. Move your feet to a multiculttural beat. It’s great exercise, educational, and fun. (10 weeks) Instructor: Teme Kernerman & Sandy Starkman Room: 211 & 211a Date: Wednesdays, Nov 25-Jan 27, Feb 3-Apr 7 (no class Mar31) April 14- June 16 (no class May 19) Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Price: $20 members / $25 non-members Single drop in classes: $2.50 members / $3.50 non members CHAI DANCERS Join this performing group of dedicated dancers who enjoy an excellent reputation and are highly regarded for their professionalism. Chai Dancers perform a diverse, multicultural repertoire that includes dances from Israel, South America and North America. Instructor: Teme Kernerman Room: 112 Date: Mondays & Wednesdays, all year Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Price: FREE with membership LATIN DANCE Learn salsa, meringue, cha-cha and more hot Latin dances! Instructor: Sasha Tahiliani Room: 114 Date: Thursdays, Jan 14 - Mar 4 (8 weeks) Time: 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Price: $100 members / $120 non-members Age: All Adults

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Arts Unlimited THE NEW MEL BROOKS MUSICAL YOUNG FRANKENSSTEIN Wednesday, Mar 24 2:00 pm price $70 Canon Theatre 244 Victoria St., Toronto Don’t miss the sensational cast delivering all your favourite moments from the classic film, plus brand-new show-stopping numbers for the stage, including Transylvania Mania, He Vas My Boyfriend FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Wednesday, Jan 6 1:30 pm price $70 and Puttin’ on the Ritz. This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the FrankensCanon Theatre 244 Victoria St., Toronto stein legend follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein FEATURING CHAIM TOPOL, STAR OF THE ORIGINAL (that’s Fronkensteen) as he attempts to create a MOTION PICTURE IN HIS FAREWELL TOUR monster—but not without scary and hilarious comp“Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as... a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.” So says Tevye plications. the humble milkman from the village of Anatevka. And so begins a tale of love and laughter, devotion GLORIOUS - STAGEWEST Wednesday, Apr 14 and defiance, wit and wisdom and the enduring Price: $58 member / $62 non-member strength of family and tradition. Includes transportation and buffet (bus leaves Prosserman JCC at 10:30am) LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Florence Foster Jenkins had a passion for singing Wednesday, Feb 17 2:00 pm price $62 but her voice left Canon Theatre audiences crying with 244 Victoria St., laughter. This is a Toronto true, heartwarming LITTLE HOUSE story about a group of ON THE PRAIRIE eccentric friends who has remained lived their dreams and one of the most supported Florence all beloved celebratthe way to her ultimations of early ate triumph at New Americana since York’s Carnegie Hall. the appearance of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic books 70 years ago. In this uplifting new musical, Melissa Gilbert, who THE WEDDING SINGER - STAGEWEST played Laura in the much-loved television series, Wednesday, May 26 continues her legacy, starring as “Ma.” You will Price: $58 member / $62 non-member enjoy these life-affirming stories of struggle and triumph and the celebration of the pioneer spirit— Includes transportation and buffet (bus leaves a spirit that still resonates within each of us today. Prosserman JCC at 10:30am) Robbie Heart is New Jersey’s favourite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiaBLUISH ancée leaves him at the alter. Devastated Robbie Wednesday, Mar 3 1:00 pm price $18 The Toronto Centre for the Arts ( Studio Theatre.) makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. 4050 Yonge Street, Toronto And for the 2010/11 year. Joseph and the AmaziA comedy by Janece Shaffer ing Technicolor Dreamcoat, music by Andrew Lloyd When Ben’s gentile fiancée finds out that she is Webber. This show is not on sale with this season’s really Jewish, Ben and his family each react diffferently to her enthusiastic total immersion in her line up…..but something to look forward to! new-found tradition. Enjoy theatre and great company when you join the Prosserman JCC’s member theatre group. The balance of our line-up includes Fiddler on the Roof, Little House on the Prairie and at Stagewest - The Wedding Singer! Price: $8 for Arts Unlimited membership.

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Ryerson/Chang Lecture Series Partnership with the G.Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University. To get information on the courses to be offered from Jan 2010- August 2010 contact our registration desk and provide your email address. All upcoming classes will be e-mailed in our monthly e-newsletter. OBAMALAND: THE NEW UNITED STATES The United States has great strengths, but the new president must change American policy to make progress in areas such as the economy, the environment, healthcare, poverty and terrorism. Bitter, partisan politics must give way to a new commitment to the high ideals of the original republic. This course will be offered through lectures and discussion. Instructor: Hugh Innis Room: 125 Date: Mondays, Jan 11- Feb 1 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Price: $50 Prosserman JCC & Ryerson/Chang membbers / $60 non-members Age: 55+ WORKSHOP: LEARNING TO LEAD Focusing on today’s interest in preserving and impproving our brain, we will look at how older adults learn, what works best for our own learning style and then consider what options and opportunities are available to volunteer and lead programs using our professional skills, talents and hobbies to enggage and stimulate others. In this workshop you will be guided through the process of building and leading an older adult interest course. Workshop Leader: Sandra Kerr Room: 125 Date: Tuesday, Jan 19 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Price: $65* (includes a light lunch) Age: 45+ * - $25 rebate to graduates who propose and are recruited to volunteer - lead a course in the new Prosserman JCC for sessions as of fall 2010. Department of Adult Services, Prosserman JCC |

INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE OLDER FAMILY — NEW FRONTIERS This course will examine the changing demoggraphics of families today and the implicattion this has for the interaction among the generations as families age: inccreased longevity of the oldest generation, fewer adult childdren from the low birthrate of the baby boomer generattion, more adult children remaining or returning to parents’ home, remarrriage/repartnering of older parents as well as the adult children, and the multigenerattional extended families that all these factors create. Against this changing demographic, this course will explore changing independence and dependeence needs of these generations, as well as efffective interpersonal communication styles in planning and supporting these needs. Instructor: Rheta Rosen Room: 125 Date: Fridays, Jan 15 - Feb 5 Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm Price: $50 members and Ryerson/Chang members /$60 non-members Age: 55+ AMERICAN MOVIES AND THE POLITICS OF IDEALISM Using film and discussion, this course probes, from the dashed optimism of the Kennedy era through to its renewal in the early years of the Obama periiod, how key American movies from the last forty years have soaked up the political and cultural ideals of the time they were made. For example, The Manchurian Candidate (1962) foreshadowed the tragedy of Dallas a year later, In the Heat of the Night (1966) reflected the racially troubled Johnson era. American movies came to echo the secret aspirations and dashed expectations of the country’s deeply divisive elements. Many of the movies we’ll examine also shape – and reflect – much of American public thinking and discourse. Instructor: Kevin Courrier Room: 205 Date: Wednesdays, Jan 13- Mar 10 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Price: $65 members and Ryerson/Chang members $75 non-members To register call 416.638.1881 ext. 4235 | Page 

HAPPY CHANUKAH Happy Chanukah to all our Prosserman JCC members, family and friends. We would love to see you at our CHANUKAH DROP IN PARTY! Join us for LATKES and entertainers

Stella Rudolph, Alex, Dorry and Perry of the SINGING VOICES, MARVIN ROSENSHEIN and MIKHAEL KHINKIS Date: Thursday, Dec. 10 Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Rooms: The lounge (room 107) & The Culinary Arts Studio Price: FREE

Stay Informed CURRENT EVENTS In-depth discussion of world issues in an enjoyable social atmosphere. Instructor: Peter Diamant Room: 205 Date: Thursdays, starting Jan 14 - ONGOING Time: 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm There is no class on the last Thursday of each month Price: $1 members / $2 non-members Age: All Adults LUNCH N’ LEARN Bring your lunch to discussions on Judaic topics. Coffee and tea will be served. Instructor: Rabbi Moshe Stern Room: 107 Date: First Friday of each month, starting Feb 5 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Price: FREE

Treasures In Jewish Literature

Co-Sponsored by Constantia Retirement Residence YOUR SAD EYES AND UNFORGETTABLE MOUTH by Edeet Ravel Reviewer: Cynthia Good Date: Tuesday, Nov 17 SONGS FOR THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER by Peter Manseau Reviewer: Nick Maes Date: Tuesday, Mar 16 THE FUNERAL PARTY by Lyudmila Ulitskaya Reviewer: Anna Shternshis Date: Tuesday, Apr 20 LIGHT FELL by Evan Fallenberg Reviewer: Janna Nadler Date: Tuesday, May 25 Room:211 and 211A Refreshments: 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Program: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Price: $15 per session at the door Age: All Adults

Join us for the remainder of this five-session seriies in which well-known reviewers discuss the best ALL BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN AT THE in contemporary Jewish literature. In partnership PROSSERMAN JCC RECEPTION DESK. with the Koffler Centre of the Arts. Page  | Department of Adult Services, Prosserman JCC |

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Computers World Partnership with the Prosserman JCC’s 55+ Adult Services and the New Media Studio. GETTING STARTED ON YOUR COMPUTER This course is a “must” for all future PC computer users! Become comfortable and familiar with operating your computer. Students learn to turn the computer on and off, manage Microsoft Windows, manage files and folders, practice word processing, cut, copy and paste information, print documents and use the various help features in Windows. Prerequisites: None Date: Wednesdays, Jan 06 - Jan 27 (4 weeks) Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Date: Tuesdays, Feb 16 - Mar 09 (4 weeks) Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Price: $65 member $85 non-member USING THE INTERNET AND E-MAIL This course covers the Internet Explorer browser to surf the ‘World Wide Web’, using the common search engines to search for information, and using e-mail programs and Webbased accounts. Prerequisites: Participants should have a basic understanding of a computer’s operating system. Date: Wednesdays, Jan 06 - Jan 27 (4 weeks) Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Date: Tuesdays, Feb 16 - Mar 09 (4 weeks) Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Price: $65 member / $85 non-member INTERNET SAFETY & MAINTAINING A HEALTHY COMPUTER This course covers the many types of software that we need today such as anti-virus programs, firewalls, spam blockers and spyware removal tools. You will also learn to surf safely which is critical to using the Internet. To maintain a healthy computer you will be taught how to download, install, update and remove programs as well as to troubleshoot and fix minor problems and organize your desktop. Department of Adult Services, Prosserman JCC |

Prerequisites: Participants should have a basic understanding of a computer’s operating system and Internet. Date: Wednesdays, Jan 06 - Jan 27 or Tuesdays, Feb 16 - Mar 09 (4 weeks) Time: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Price: $55 member / $70 non-member ONLINE PHOTO SHARING Always wanted to share photos with your family online? After this course you will be able to organize and edit your digital photos, create online albums and share them with your friends and family to create online memories for future generations. Prerequisites: Participants should have a basic understanding of a computer’s operating system and Internet. Date: Wednesday, Dec 23 or Feb 10 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Price: $15 member $20 non-member Wii WILL ROCK YOU The Wii console is here. This form of virtual exercise has been proven to be a great, gentle workout. Come and play your favourite games, improve your bowling techniques, your golf swing, your tennis serve all while playing the game you enjoy. Great way to exercise and have social interaction. Room: 123 Date: Mondays, Jan 04 - Jun 28 Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Date: Thursdays, Jan 07 - Jul 1 Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Price: FREE Special workshops such as How to Use Your Digital Camera, Image Presentations using PowerPoint, Instant Messaging, Family Tree, Roots Research Online and others are available monthly. Call the Prosserman JCC to find out more or check it out online at www.prossermanjcc.com/nms. To register call 416.638.1881 ext. 4235 | Page 

Special Events CHANUKAH; The Overblown Holiday Date: The last Wednesday of every month Rabbi Moshe Stern from Synagogue Shaarei Tefillah January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28 will discuss Chanukah as it is celebrated today….is Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm it an overblown holiday? Price: FREE Date: Tuesday, Dec.15 Room: 205 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Price: FREE CREATIVITY CLUB Once a month join us for a unique mix of arts, culture and fun. You bring your lunch and we’ll provide nourishment for the soul… and beverages too! Presented by the Koffler Centre of the Arts and the Prosserman JCC.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Social Lounge 9:00am - 3:30pm Room 107

TAX RETURN CLINIC FREE professional assistance with your tax returns will be available starting in March. Sign up as of February to reserve an appointment. Appointment times: Mon- March,8,15 and 22 -9am-noon, room 125 Tues.- March 9, 16 and 23 - 6pm-9pm, room 123 Wed. – March 10,17 and 24 1pm-4pm, room 211A To qualify, your income must be: -less than $17,000 (no dependents) -less than $25,000 (with dependents)

WEEK AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Social Lounge 9:00am - 3:30pm Room 107

Social Lounge 9:00am - 3:30pm Room 107

Social Lounge 9:00am - 3:30pm Room 107

Social Lounge 9:00am - 3:30pm Room 107

Social Bridge and Mah Jongg 9:30am-3:30pm Room 105

Social Bridge and Mah Jongg 9:30am-3:30pm Room 105

Social Bridge and Mah Jongg 9:30am-3:30pm Room 105

Social Bridge and Mah Jongg 9:30am-3:30pm Room 105

Social Bridge and Mah Jongg 9:30am-3:30pm Room 105

Wii 11:00am - 12:30pm Room 123

Zumba Gold 10:00am - 11:30am Room 123

The Shalom Singers 10:00am -11:30am Room 112

NIA 10:30am - 11:30am Room 112

Painting 1:00pm - 3:00pm Room 123

Treasures inJewish Literature (see inside for dates) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Room 211&211A

Wii 1:00pm - 3:00pm Room 112

Lunch ‘n Learn 12:00pm - 1:00pm First Friday of each month (next Feb 5) Room 107

Memoir Writing 1:00pm - 2:30pm Room 205 Chai Dancers 1:30pm-3:30pm Room 112 Tai-Chi 7:30pm - 8:30pm Room 112

Special EventsMonthly Speaker 1:00pm-2:30pm Tai- Chi 1:30 pm - 2:30pm Room 112

Folkdancing: Israeli and International 10:00am -11:30am Room 211&211A Recorder Classes 1:00pm - 2:30pm Room 125 Beginner Mah Jong 1:00pm -3:00pm Room 123 Chai Dancers 1:30pm-3:30pm Room 112 Tai-Chi 7 :30pm - 8:30pm Room 112

Yoga 10:00am - 11:30am Room 205 Beginner Bridge 1:00pm - 2:30pm Room 211 Current Events** 12:45pm - 2:15pm Room 205 Tai- Chi 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room 112 Latin Dance 8:30pm - 9:30pm Room 114

Prosserman JCC 4588 Bathurst St. Toronto ON M2R 1W6 416.638.1881 www.prossermanjcc.com

NOTE- Ryerson/Chang Lecture Series days and times varies each term. Please see insside for details ** Except last Thursdday of each month.