Week at a Glance

Fri. May 9, 2008

Calendar

Classes & Events:

A Crash Course in Jewish History-eve
A three week overview of Jewish history. What were the compelling issues that faced Jews and how has Jewish lie evolved over the ages?

A Day at the J for the Older Senior
This once a month program is for older adults who need assistance and wish to be involved in the JCC programs. We have Jewish films, music, entertainment, and holiday programs. Refreshment will be served. A catered Kosher lunch is available for an additional charge. Meetings will be April 9, May 14 and June 11. Call Geri Dorman if you or your group want to participate 435-3400 ext 303

Advanced Pilates
Advanced Pilates

Alphabet Soup Fri
Children are introduced to phonemic awareness-a crucial element in learning to read - through games, arts and crafts, songs, rhymes, and other play activities. We delve into phonics and complete the year with reading. This class is designed as a year long program for students who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2008. Each session builds on the previous session. No class 4/25.

Alphabet Soup Wed
Children are introduced to phonemic awareness-a crucial element in learning to read - through games, arts and crafts, songs, rhymes, and other play activities. We delve into phonics and complete the year with reading. This class is designed as a year long program for students who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2008. Each session builds on the previous session. No class 4/23.

Amped Abs
A high powered ab workout that blasts your abs in just 15 minutes!

Aquamania, Grade K
Designed to teach kids fun in the pool. Kids will be introduced to all types of pool games including Water Polo, Water Baseball and Sharks and Minnows. Members only. No class April 23.

Aquamania, Grades 1-3
Designed to teach kids fun in the pool. Kids will be introduced to all types of pool games including Water Polo, Water Baseball. and Sharks and Minnows. Members only. No class April 22.

Art Class: Crafts
Crafts with Lynn Kaplan

Art Class: Mixed Media Art Class (eve)
In this 3 hour class for students of all levels, you will learn skills required for painting in acrylic and mixed media, including layering, texturing, opaque and transparent techniques and collage. Space is limited! No class 5/26 (class to be another night that week) Bring your own materials and canvas.

Art Class: Mixed Media Painting Class
Mixed media painting, bring your own materials and canvas.

Art Class: Sculpture
Sculpture class with Lynn Kaplan

Art class:Mixed Media Painting Class (day)
This 3 hour class for students of all levels, you will learn skills required for painting in acrylic and mixed media, including layering, texturing, opaque and transparent techniques and collage. Bring your own materials and canvas. 5/26 no class, to be rescheduled another eve that week

Ballet for Tots Ages 3-4
An introduction to classical ballet taught in a creative and nurturing environment. Each class has upbeat music to begin the warm up and stretching. Attire: Ballet shoes are required. Leotard and tights are recommended. No class 4/25.

Ballet for Tots AGES 4-5
An introduction to classical ballet taught in a creative and nuturing environment. Each class has upbeat music to begin the warm up and stretching. Attire: Ballet shoes are required. Leotard and tights are recommended. No class 4/23.

Bhuya Yoga for tots ages 4-5
In a lively, loving and fun way, Bhuya Yoga explores and practices techniques for children to balance, strengthen and stretch the developing body enabling flexibility and a peaceful mind. This holistic learning program, designed for kids ages 4 - 5, promotes health, fitness, independence and well-being!! No class 4/22.

Bhuya Yoga II Grade K
A holistic learning program, Bhuya Yoga LLC, promotes health, fitness, independence and well-being. In a lively and fun way, kids explore and practice yoga postures, breath, sound and reflection techniques to balance, strengthen and stretch the body enabling flexibility and a more peaceful mind.

Bhuya Yoga II Grades1-3
A holistic learning program, Bhuya Yoga LLC, promotes health, fitness, independence and well-being. In a lively and fun way, kids explore and practice yoga postures, breath, sound and reflection techniques to balance, strengthen and stretch the body enabling flexibility and a more peaceful mind.

Biddy Baseball, Ages 3-4
For those entering Pre-K 2008. In this fun and interactive baseball clinic, participants will learn basic skills including base running, hitting, fielding, throwing, and more! No class 4/23.

Biddy Baseball, Ages 4-5
For those entering K 2008. In this fun and interactive baseball clinic, participants will learn basic skills including base running, hitting, fielding, throwing, and more! No class 4/23.

Black Top Floor Hockey grades 1-3
Learn the fundamentals of the exciting fast paced game of Black top Hockey. Students will practice passing, dribbling, scoring with helpful eye of the J coaches. Sticks are provided.

Bodyworks
A complete workout utilizing resistance bands and other methods to strengthen, sculpt and define your entire body. This class helps to improve your bone density and keeps your body fit and strong. All classes are 50 min.

Bridge: Advanced Beginner Bridge Lessons
Learn the exciting, social, and stimulating game of bridge.

Bridge: Drop In Bridge
Bring a partner and meet others to play bridge

Cartooning Grades 4-5
Learn the steps to create your own cartoon characters. In this fun class you will use basic cartooning techniques to draw a variety of characters. In addition you will be encouraged to use your creativity and imagination to develop your own cartoon characters and story line to go with the characters designed.

Check Mate II Grade K
Children will learn the fundamentals of chess from the pieces to the strategies! Ready set check mate!

Check Mate II Grades 1-3
Children will learn the fundamentals of chess from the pieces to the strategies! Ready set check mate!

Clay Time Ceramic Ages 4-5
Through the creative process children learn about the many properties of clay. Working with clay assists in the development of fine motor skills, manual dexterity and encourages imagination and creativity. Materials fee included in class fee. No class on 4/24.

Clay-Mania, Grade K
Create your own clay sculptures. We will study how to hand paint the final touches of a sculpture while studying famous artists. There is a $25 material fee. No class April 24.

Clay-Mania, Grades 4-5
Create your own clay sculptures. We will study how to hand paint the final touches of a sculpture while studying famous artists. There is a $25 material fee. No class April 24.

Club Sports Grade K
Interactive sports classes that promote the development of gross/fine motor skills and social interaction with peers. Children will learn rules, fundamentals, interactive hand/eye coordination games, agility and have fun! The coaches will supervise and help children develop these skills while introducing them to a wide variety of sports including hand ball, capture the flag, gaga, kickball, ultimate football and Frisbee. Members only.

Club Sports Grades 4-5
Interactive sports classes that promote the development of gross/fine motor skills and social interaction with peers. Children will learn rules, fundamentals, interactive hand/eye coordination games, agility and have fun! The coaches will supervise and help children develop these skills while introducing them to a wide variety of sports including hand ball, capture the flag, gaga, kickball, ultimate football, Frisbee and more. Members only

Club Sports Grades 1-3
Interactive sports classes that promote the development of gross/fine motor skills and social interaction with peers. Children will learn rules, fundamentals, interactive hand/eye coordination games, agility and have fun! The coaches will supervise and help children develop these skills while introducing them to a wide variety of sports including hand ball, capture the flag, gaga, kickball, ultimate football, and Frisbee. Members only.

Costume Magic - Grade K
The best part of the day just got better in Costume Magic! As your favorite Disney stories come magically to life by you, dress up and act out Disney's magical world here at the J!

Creative Crafts ages 3-5
Experience various art media including paint, collage, printing, 3 dimensional art projects and a whole lot more! Children take home works of art weekly. Materials fee included in class fee. No class 4/23.

Cycle by the pool
Cycle by the Pool. All classes are 50 min

Cycling
A low impact, cardio challenging cycling class

Cycling
Spin class

Cycling
Spinning class

Cycling
Spin class with Helen

Dance: Learn to Dance Like the Stars
Learn to dance, have fun , socialize and burn calories. All levels welcome. No class May 15

Extreme Cycle
You are out of the saddle the entire class. All classes are 50 min.

Extreme Stretch
Stabilize your joints, elongate your muscles and develop new ranges of motion.

Gaga and Handball Grades 4-5
Practice your GaGa and Handball skills with your Club J friends. Learn the skills necessary to be the GaGa/Handball champ. GaGa is an exciting new game that teaches basic sports skills and encourages social interaction with their peers. Children must use agility, hand/eye coordination, and quick thinking in order to excel in this game while having fun! Handball is a game that uses quick maneuvers, strong focus, and hand/eye coordination while getting a great cardiovascular workout. Like racquetball, handball is played by hitting a soft ball against a wall while trying to make a return shot for the other players. Players need to use strategy for setting up shots so their opponents won't get there in time. Coaches will supervise, teach rules and fundamentals as well as develop skills, techniques, and strategy while having fun!

GaGa and Handball, Grades 1-3
GaGa is an exciting new game that teaches basic sport skills and encourages social interaction with peers. Children use agility, hand/eye corrdination and quick thinking in order to excel in this game. Handball is a game that uses quick maneuvers, strong focus and hand/eye coordination while getting a great cardiovascular workout! Members only. No class April 23.

Gentle Yoga (ongoing)
This gentle approach to yoga is ideal for helping to experience the benefits of increased flexibility, improved circulation and energy. Bring your own yoga mat. JCC fitness members: no charge. Sr. Ambassadors: monthly fees due the first week of the month - $12/month for 1 class weekly and $24/month for 2 classes weekly.

Golf Tournament- Individual
This registration is for an individual sign for the tournament. Golf tournament proceeds help make it possible for us to continue helping deserving families with scholarships for the Merage JCC's Preschool, Summer Camps and Children's After School Enrichment Programs.

Gymnastics Ages 12-36 months
With active parent participation, toddlers improve their motor skills, body awareness, and perceptual development. Children are introduced to gymnastics apparatus designed specially for them. No clasee on 4/23.

Gymnastics for Tots Ages 3-4
Children will play gymnastics games and work with an expert on gymnastics fundamentals including gross motor skills, tumbling, stretching, movement and more. No class 4/23.

Gymnastics for Tots Ages 4-5
Children will play gymnastics games and work with an expert on gymanstics fundamentals including gross motor skills, tumbling, stretching, movement and more. No class 4/23.

Hebrew:Advanced Beginner's Hebrew
This course is a continuation of our Beginnning class and is for those not yet ready for Intermediate. No class 4/22 and 5/6

Hebrew:Advanced Hebrew
This course provides students an opportunity to work on verbal and written accuracy and fluency. Reading and writing are used to enhance the student's opportunity to acquire and use new vocabulary and structure. No class 4/24 and 5/8

Hebrew:Beginning Hebrew
This course is designed to develop the fundamentals of communicating in Hebrew, including listening comprehension, reading, and basic conversation. no class 4/22, 5/6

Hebrew:Intermediate Hebrew
This course is designed to further a student's ability to comprehend and converse in Hebrew and to expand his/her reading and writing skills.No class 4/24 and 5/8

Hip Hop Grade K
Enjoy this fast pace dance class! Working on rhythm beat and your dance moves.

Homework Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-5
Drop in any day to our homework clinic. Do your homework in a quiet, supervised work environment. No classes 4/21 - 4/24.

Hoop it up!, Grades 1-3
Improve your basketball skills as you work on dribbling, shooting, passing, defense and playing games. Members only. No class April 24.

Indoor Soccer Grades 4-5
Kids will learn the basics of soccer in a team environment while perfecting their kicking, passing, dribbling and shooting skills.

Indoor Soccer Grade K
Kids will learn the basics of soccer in a team environment while perfecting their kicking, passing, dribbling and shooting skills.

Interval Crunch
Resistance training and a quick burst of cardio in between. Built on weights and things such as jacks, skipping or hops. Interval Crunch will get you trimmed and toned like never before.

J Chefs II Grade K
Learn to cook your favorite dishes! We will be making and sampling our favorite treats, learning dining etiquette and how to set a table. Join the fun. What could be more fun than cooking treats and eating them too!

J Chefs II Grades 1-3
Learn to cook your favorite dishes! We will be making and sampling our favorite treats, learning dining etiquette and how to set a table. Join the fun. What could be more fun than cooking treats and eating them too!

J Explorers, Grade K
Explore the wonderful world of science. Experiments, potions and projects make this a class not to miss! There is a $25 materials fee.

J Explorers, Grades 1-3
Explore the wonderful world of science. Experiments, potions and projects make this a class not to miss! Materials fee of $25.

JCC Volleyball Training Workshop
This incredible volleyball workshop is designed to improve your volleyball skills including serving, setting, passing, blocking, defense and strategy. Our professional trainers will use plyometrics, power training and much more to enhance your speed, agility, coordination, strength and endurance. 4 sessions

Konstructo Kidz, Grades 4-5
In this really kool klass you will be the general contractor in charge of construction as you build an architectural model of a city or house made of creative are pieces and pre-cut parts. There is a $25 material fee. No class April 23.

Krafty Kids Grade K
Be creative and krafty and learn how to create art pieces with fun materials, make paintings using bottle caps, wood, sand and more! There is a $25 materials fee.

Low Impact Water Aerobics
Increase your strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning through water exercises without putting stress on your joints and muscles. Low impact class geared for people with arthritis or osteoporosis. JCC Fitness Center Members only.

Magnet to Magpies Ages 4-5
Children will explore both natural and physical sciences through fun hands on experiments and projects. No class 4/24.

Mah Jong Refresher
Practice or brush up on your skills at our supervised play session.

Mah Jongg: Drop In Mah Jongg
Join in our weekly game. Come with friends or meet new people. We welcome anyone interested in joining our friendly growing group. All levels welcome.

Mah Jongg: Learn to Play Mah Jongg (day)
Learn to play mah jongg

Mah Jongg: Learn to Play Mah Jongg-Couples
The tile game that your mothers used to play is now enjoyed by people of all ages. Come join the fun as you learn this great game, have fun and meet new people. no classes 6/10

Manners Matter, Grades 1-3
Enjoy this fun, informative etiquette experience. This class will teach the basics of social conduct, introductions, dressing and personal habits, party and table manners too. Parents will be so proud of what you haved learned in Manners Matter! No class April 24.

Mat Pilates
Pilates is a total body conditioning approach, designed to improve your core strength, flexibility and posture. This class strengthens your core and conditions your muscles while keeping them long and lean. All classes 50 min

Mat pilates
Pilates is a total body conditioning approach, designed to improve your core strength, flexibility and posture. This class strengthens your core and conditions your muscles while keeping them long and lean. All classes 50 min

Men's 21+ 4 on 4 Basketball
Sign up for the Merage JCC Men's Basketball League. Teams will consist of a maximum of 6 players.

Men's Club At The J
This men's club encourages the intellectual, recreational and social bonding of our community. Meet other people with common interests. A variety of programs and activities are developed by the Men's Club.

Men's Social Poker
Ongoing

Messy, Messier, & Messiest Ages 16-36 months
Who doesn't love finger-paint, shaving cream, and everything messy? Let's get dirty like we don't dare at home. Developmental and age appropriate materials are provided to you and to your child for enhancing tactile stimulation, gross and fine motor development and socialization. Materials fee included in class fee. No class 4/23.

Mini Hoops, Grade K
Improve your basketball skills as you work on dribbling, shooting, passing, defense and playing games. Members only. No class April 24.

Mini Indoor Soccer ages 3-4
In this fun and interactive soccer clinic, tots will work on motor skills, kicks, passing and fun games. No class 4/22.

Mini Indoor Soccer ages 4-5
Kick a goal and have a blast with your friends from the J! In this fun and interactive soccer clinic, tots will work on motor skills, kicks, passing and fun games. No class 4/22.

Nature Art, Grades 1-3
Each week a different material will be used, charcoal, pastels, watercolors, markers, and crayons combined with natural materials to create marvelous creations. There is a $25 material fee. No class April 22.

Nature Art, Grades 4-5
Each week a different material will be used, charcoal, pastels, watercolors, markers, and crayons combined with natural materials to create marvelous creations. There is a $25 material fee. No class April 22.

News and Views
This class is for everyone who loves to discuss current events and the news. Come debate and discuss loyal and world issues in an interactive format where participation is encouraged. JCC Members Only- Ongoing

NFL Flag Football Clinic Grades 2-3
With NFL Flag you become part of a well organized national program emphasizing football education, participation and sportsmanship. The league is made up of three age divisions. You will practice with your coach for the first half hour and then play games against other teams the rest of the time. This is a great way to learn the skills, fundamentals and rules of football.

NFL Flag Football Clinic Grades 4-6
With NFL Flag you become part of a well organized national program emphasizing football education, participation and sportsmanship. The league is made up of three age divisions. You will practice with your coach for the first half hour and then play games against other teams the rest of the time. This is a great way to learn the skills, fundamentals and rules of football.

NFL Flag Football Clinic Grades K-1
With NFL Flag you become part of a well organized national program emphasizing football education, participation and sportsmanship. The league is made up of three age divisions. You will practice with your coach for the first half hour and then play games against other teams the rest of the time. This is a great way to learn the skills, fundamentals and rules of football.

NJB Lightning Basketball League: Grades 1 & 2
Represent the Merage JCC on the Merage JCCOC Lightning Basketball Team! This league is an extension of the JCC NJB regular season. Play on Sundays against other teams in the county including Irvine Youth Basketball League Chapter, Newport Mesa League Chapter, and Aliso Laguna Niguel Chapter. Continue to practice and improve your game to get ready for Division 2 basketball next season! Teams will have between 8-10 players per team. There will be 5 games, no game on May 11. Game times will vary between 1 to 4 pm. Please sign-up ASAP.

On the Ball
A total body conditioning approach, designed to improve your core strength, flexibility and posture. Strengthen your core and condition your muscles using a stability ball for additional challenge. 50 minute class

Origami Grades 1-3
Fold, fold and fold! And its a turtle, a fan, a box...its origami folding fun time! There is a $25 materials fee.

Painting with Color
Children love to paint. This class will explore color blending, types of paint, applications and surfaces. Be prepared to have a special corner for these creations! Material fee included in class fee. No class 4/21, 5/26.

PATHS: Social Skills for Preschoolers
The PATHS program, taught by a licensed school psychologist, is designed to develop and to strengthen skills and abilities necessary for positive and effective contact with other children. Skills such as sharing negotiating,building of empathy, and appropriate expressive communication are taught in a fun way. Geared toward those children entering Kindergarten 2008. No class 4/22.

Perfect Painters, Grade K
Dash, splash and create as you use a different medium to paint masterpieces to last a lifetime. There is a $25 material fee. No class April 24.

Perfect Painters, Grades 1-3
Dash, splash and create as you use different medium to paint masterpieces to last a lifetime. There is a $25 material fee. No class April 24.

Pilates and On the Ball
Pilates and On the Ball

Plyo Works
If you like body works, this class is a winner! Not only is it a complete and total body work out but is also a great way to get your heart rate up!

Shabbat Club, Ages 3-5
Let's get ready for Shabbat! Arts and crafts, cooking, story time and songs will fill this fun class. Material fee included in price. No class April 25.

Sketch, Etch and Draw grades 1-3
Children will have the opportunity to draw amazing things. A variety of materials and art media will be available and a new subject matter will be introduced every week ranging from animals to landscapes to still life and even art history. There is a $25 materials fee.

Sports-A-Rama Level 2, Ages 4-5
For those entering K 2008. Prerequisite is completion of a Sports-A-Rama class. Work on the specialized skills needed to improve your game while having fun! Extend your knowledge of different sports while learning the rules, fundamentals, and strategy needed to be successful and interact with peers on the same skill level. Participate in a real game at the end of each class. No class 4/24.

Steps Together: Beginning Steps Ages Birth to Walking
Come share your child's first explorations of the world as he/she touches, tastes, smells, hears, and sees new objects and materials in a group setting. Parents share the experience together and learn side by side. No class 4/21 and 5/26.

Steps Together: Celebrate Shabbat Ages 12-36 months
Its time to celebrate Shabbat together. Parents and children will bake challah, sing Shabbat songs, dance, play and create Shabbat crafts. Participants are invited to join the ECLC Shabbat Sing-a-long before class begins at 10 am. What a wonderful way to prepare for Shabbat. No class 4/25.

Steps Together: More Steps Walking-24 mths
Discover your child's new walking world in a group setting where parents and children have fun growing and moving together. No class 4/21 and 5/26.

Storybook Cooking Ages 3-5 Monday
Children explore the worlds of literature AND cooking as they prepare dishes enjoyed by various story book characters. Activities include cooking and baking, story time and art. Material fee included in class fee. No class 4/21, 5/26.

Storybook Cooking Ages 3-5 Tuesday
Children explore the worlds of literature AND cooking as they prepare dishes enjoyed by various story book characters. Activities include cooking and baking, story time and art. Material fee included in class fee. No class 4/22.

Storybook Sports a Rama Ages 3-4 Thursday
Explore the world of sports and literature each week by reading stories about different sports and your favorite athletes. Play the sport you just read about including warm ups, stretching, development of teamwork and sportsmanship, soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, football and more! No class 4/24.

Storybook Sports-a-rama Ages 3-4 Monday
Explore the world of sports and literature each week by reading stories about different sports and your favorite athletes. Play the sport you just read about including warm ups, stretching, development of teamwork and sportsmanship, soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, football and more! No class 4/21, 5/26.

Storybook Sports-a-rama Ages 4-5 Monday
Explore the world of sports and literature each week by reading stories about different sports and your favorite athletes. Play the sport you just read about including warm ups stretching, development of teamwork and sportsmanship, soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, football and more! No class 4/21, 5/26.

Studio Cycle
Challenge yourself in a high intensity low impact workout on a stationary bike. Strengthen your lower body while you get an incredible cardio workout. Variations to classes include hill climbing, sprints, jumps and endurance building. 50 min classes

Sunrise Cycle
Challenge yourself in a high intensity low impact workout on a stationary bike. Strengthen your lower body while you get an incredible cardio workout. All classes are 50 min long.

T-Ball, Grade K
This class will focus on hitting, throwing, catching, base running, teamwork and most of all fun! Coaches will supervise and teach the fundamental skills and strategies needed, while developing a growing interest in the game! Members only. No class April 23.

Tae Kwon Do for Tots ages 4-5
Tae Kwon Do focuses on enhancing self esteem and building self-confidence through practicing the philosophical meaning of martial arts. This age-specific class demonstrates how the lessons of Tae Kwon Do can be applied to every day life. No class 4/24.

Tae Kwon Do Grade K
The martial arts training exercises develop the entire body as well as motor skills, life skills, self discipline, respect, control, attention span and safety. There is a $25 materials fee.

Tae Kwon Do Grades 1-3
The martial arts training exercises develop the entire body as well as motor skills, life skills, self discipline, respect, control, attention span and safety. There is a $25 materials fee.

The View: A Weekly Discussion for Women of All Ages
Distinctive women, different viewpoints. Come for coffee and conversation and share your ideas while discussing topics of interest to women. Ongoing

Tumblers, Grade K
This is a fun way to learn fundamentals of sport activity and build self-confidence in a well-rounded exercise program. Kids will learn new ways of jumping, skipping, turning and somersaulting through traditional and rhythmic gymnastics. Members only. No class April 23.

Tumblers, Grades 1-3
This is a fun way to learn fundamentals of sport activity and build self-confidence in a well-rounded exercise program. Kids will learn new ways of jumping, skipping, turning and somersaulting through traditional and rhythmic gymnastics. Members only. No class April 23.

Ultimate Frisbee Grades 4-5
Play the game of Ultimate Frisbee, half football, half frisbee as you run, dive and catch the flying frisbee. Members only.

Water Pilates
Water pilates

Yoga flow
Offers yoga postures, vinyasas, moving meditation and basic philosophies. Engage in a safe yoga practice emphasizing health benefits, mindfulness and self care along with strength, stability, comfort and ease. Also introduces yogic breathing and relaxation, perfect for stress relief and overall relaxation.

Zumba
This is a fast pace exciting dance class! It incorporates several Latin dance moves that make it fun and high energy. Burns many calories and move your body in ways you thought you never could! 50 min classes

Zumba
This is a fast pace exciting dance class! It incorporates several Latin dance moves that make it fun and high energy. Burns many calories and you'll move your body in ways you never thought you could.

Zumba Kids ages 4-5
Love to Zumba? Now your child will too! Zumba kids combines Latin music with dance movements to create a festival atmosphere. These fun, easy workouts help develop gross/fine motor skills as participants have fun dancing and exercising all at the same time. No class 4/21, 5/26.