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Camp Yeladim
Camp Haverim
Camp Yofi Resident Camp
School's Out Fun

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Fitness Classes
Adult Sports Leagues
Personal Training / Massage
Aquatics

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Week at a Glance

Register Now for Camp Haverim & Camp Yeladim

Camp Haverim is all about fun and friendships. At our incredible facility, your child can participate and excel in sports, swimming, science, arts and crafts, theater and Judaic activities. Under the watchful eyes of our caring experienced staff, campers will develop new skills and have a memorable summer of fun.

Camp Haverim: Grades K-10
Camp Yeladim: Ages 2-4
Session 2: July 14 - August 1
Session 3: August 4 - 22
Mini camp: August 25 - August 29

The Merage JCC on the Samueli Jewish Campus
One Federation Way, Ste. 200
Irvine, CA 92603

Tel: (949) 435-3400
Fax: (949) 435-3401

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Mon, Sep 1st
Labor Day Pool Party
Labor Day Open House Pool Party! Come register for Club J and say goodbye to summer at our annual Labor Day pool party. Open to the Community. Receive a Free Kids Night Out!
Time: Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tue, Sep 2nd
Jewish 101
This course covers the various approaches and the many movements of Judaism, Israel and the Jewish lifecycle rituals for the Jewish holidays and Shabbat.
Time: Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$50 for members, $75 for the general public.

Fri, Sep 5th
Collage Workshop
Create a stunning collage of family photos or keepsakes that you will be proud to display of give as a gift.
Time: Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$35 for members, $45 for the general public.
Instructor: Lynne Kaplan

Sat, Sep 6th
Ice Cream Social Grades K-3
Spend the evening with your friend at the J. Enjoy dinner and then make your own ice cream sundae!
Time: Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
$20 for members, $30 for the general public.

Movie Night Grades K-3
Enjoy dinner, games and a super flick on the big screen! Register by Sept 4. Online registration is not available after that date.
Time: Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
$20 for members, $30 for the general public.

Studio 4-5 Nights, Grades 4-5:
Come hang out with the 4th & 5th graders . . . eat pizza, play pool, air hockey, playstation, games and have fun! Exclusively for 4th and 5th graders!
Time: Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
$20 for members, $30 for the general public.

Mon, Sep 8th
Family Art Stop: Make Your Own Rosh Hashana Cards
For parent and child ages 2-12. Artist Lynne Kaplan will help you create a unique work of art that will be photographed and made into cards. Jill Jacobs will be on hand to explain the many symbols associated with Rosh Hashanah. Cost includes photography and putting artwork into a card. Cards need to be purchased separately.
Time: Monday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
$20 for members, $28 for the general public.

Wed, Sep 10th
Bridge: Seminar 1 with Chris Larsen
Focus on Card Play and Defense
Time: Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$18 for members, $27 for the general public.

Sun, Sep 14th
Noah's Ark at the Skirball
Family trip: A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People Take the bus, enjoy a private docent tour and catered lunch. Appropriate for ages 4+ accompanied by parents or grandparents. Children's tickets 12 and under are $20
Time: Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$48 for members, $63 for the general public.

Tue, Sep 16th
How to Write your Memoirs
Everyone has a story to tell. Join this fun workshop and learn how to write your life story!
Time: Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
$15 for members, $20 for the general public.

Wed, Sep 17th
Cooking Jewish
Meet cookbook author Judy Bart Kancigor and join us for a lunch of her wonderful Rosh Hashanah recipes.
Time: Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
$25 for members, $30 for the general public.

Sun, Sep 21st
Opening Concert of the Merage JCC Symphony Orchestra
Save the date! Join us as the JCC Symphony welcomes our new conductor and director Valerie Geller in an evening of light classics. Watch for more details...
Time: Sunday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Mon, Sep 22nd
Football 101 for Women
Get ready for the football season with this cram session on football. Learn the rules of the game, the teams, the players and the offensive and defensive plays.
Time: Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Eddie Priesand

Tue, Sep 23rd
Men's Club Monthly Wine Tasting
Gents if you love wine, this is not to be missed. RSVP required to Sid Field at 949 464-9939 or bacchus1961@cox.net
Time: Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sun, Oct 26th
Hal Linden : A Walk in the Woods
Celebrity Stage Play Reading directed by Alexandra More, A Walk in the Woods starring Hal Linden followed by an elegant high tea. A Walk in the Woods is based upon real events in Geneva in 1983 about Cold War confrontations and the human facotrs that may ultimately lead to nuclear disarmament. It also is the story of an unlikely friendship that grows between an American Diplomat and his Soviet Counterpart who learn to see each other as men not just statesmen.
Time: Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
$30 for members, $35 for the general public.

Sun, Nov 9th
Merage JCC Classic Car Show
Free Admission for Spectators! Music! Food! Awards! Enter your car for $30 which includes goody bag and event T shirt! Contact special events@jccoc.org or call 949 435-3400 ext 306 for info
Time: Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

JCC Holiday Boutique
Toys*Gifts*Handmade Items*Health and Beauty Products* Clothing* Jewelry*Housewares*Seasonal Items and much more! To be a vendor contact specialevents@jccoc.org
Time: Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.