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New Horizons 60+ Group Plans Activities at the JCC

New Horizons
New Horizons Program Director Debbie Vinocur (top photo, left) and Russian Acculturation Director Raisa Patlashenko celebrated last year's July 4th holiday with many New Horizons friends (lower photo).

The New Horizons 60+ group for active senior adults is planning a variety of activities in the upcoming weeks at the JCC. All events will begin in Room 217 at the JCC unless otherwise noted. Those activities include:

4th of July Picnic Celebration
Thursday, July 3, 2008
11:15am
Pool Deck- west side of pool
Entertainer: Marsha Peterson
*Bring your swim suit for open swim after lunch!

Music in the Air
Performers: Controversary
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Departure: 10:30am
Cost: $5M/$6NM
Includes transportation and picnic lunch
Bring folding chair, hats & sunscreen

Fire Safety for Seniors
50 Year Plus Program
(1st in 3 part series)
Friday, July 11, 2008
11:00am
Room 217
Speaker: Firefighter Alonzo King

Wii WEDNESDAY!
Come and play! Great Exercise! Lots of Fun!
Video-game versions of bowling, boxing and tennis!
First Wednesday of July!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
11:00am
Room: Lobby

Discussion with Linda Fester, RD
LifeCare Alliance Dietician
Open to All!
Monday July 14, 2008
Don’t Get Caught in the Danger Zone: Keeping Picnic Food Safe
11:15am
Room 217

Beachball Bingo
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
11:15am
Room 217
Facilitators: Office of the Consumers Counsel

Westerville Periodontics
Free educational seminar:
Friday, July 18, 2008
Lecture: 11:00am
12 Noon Lunch (provided by Westerville Periodontics)
Room 217
Speaker: Dr. Benjamin Metz
For Reservations:
Delores - 231-2731 ext 243
Debbie - 559-6214

SHABBAT DINNER
Join with family and friends to celebrate Shabbat!
Friday, July 18, 2008
5:30pm
Cost: $5 M 60+/$6.50 NM 60+
$7.50 guests under 60/$5 children under 10
Reserve your spot at the dinner no later than Friday, July 11!
Entertainment: The Mazal Tones

Fire Safety for Seniors
50 Year Plus Program
(2nd in 3 part series)
Friday, July 23, 2008
11:00am
Room 217
Speaker: Firefighter Alonzo King

Music in the Air
Performers: Miss Molly
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Departure: 10:30am
Cost: $5M/$6NM
Includes transportation and picnic lunch
Bring folding chair, hats & sunscreen

CURRENT EVENTS
Join this lively discussion group!
Monday, June 30, 2008
11:15am
Room: 217
Facilitator: Stan Sucan

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Celebrate July Birthdays!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
11am
Room 217
Entertainer: Ray Pauken; Sing Alongs and a Hot Banjo

ONGOING PROGRAMS

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
Lunch - LifeCare Alliance at the JCC
Ongoing, Monday-Friday at noon
$1.50 suggested donation
Kosher lunch for anyone over 60
Reservations one day prior
Call Delores at 231-2731, ext. 243.
Want to bring a friend or relative under 60?

CURRENT EVENTS
Join this lively discussion group!
Every Monday throughout June
11:15am
Room: 217
Facilitator: Stan Sucan

Dietician: Linda Fester, RD
LifeCare Alliance
Monday, July 16, 2008
10:30am -11am
OR BY APPOINTMENT!
Conference Room/Adult Lounge

MAJ JONGG
Play, Nosh & Kibbitz the Afternoon away! Monday, July 7 & 21, 2008
12:30pm
Cost: $1
Room: 218
Instructor: Joni Sucan
Open to all but RSVP a must!
Join us for lunch at 12noon!
Call Debbie at 559-6214

Bingo
Win assorted prizes, challah with a full card!
Ongoing at 10:30am
Wednesdays - Yiddish Bingo
Fridays - English Bingo

Bridge
Wednesdays
6:30 - 8:30pm
$5M/$6NM per game

Yiddish Club
Summer Break
More Information contact Ann Rubin (614) 231-5838

Exercise Classes

Chair Fit
Ongoing, Tuesdays and Thursdays
11:00am
Exercise from your chair to music!
Improve: flexibility, strength, & circulation.
Instructor: Gail Rosenblum
COST: FREE
Room 218

Line Dancing
FUN, FUN, FUN! GREAT EXERCISE!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
NEW TIME AND DAY!!
Ongoing: Every Wednesday 10:45am
Cost: $4 per dancer
Room: Aerobic Room
Wear dancing shoes or sneakers.
NEW Instructor: Rosella Holly

Lunchtime Yoga for the Back
For healthy and injured backs alike
45 minutes of gentle movement
Tuesdays
12 noon
Instructor: Maria

And remember, you don't have to be a JCC member, nor do you have to be Jewish, to enjoy the camaraderie and the fun! For more information and to make reservations, contact Debbie Vinocur, JCC New Horizons program director, at (614) 559-6214 or dvinocur@columbusjcc.org.