New Horizons 60+ Group Plans Activities at the JCC

Taking care of body, mind and soul are the themes of activities being planned for August by the New Horizons 60+ group for active senior adults. Whether it be learning self-defense techniques based on TaeKwon Do, stretching muscles in Yoga for Seniors, or engaging in lively discussions with rabbis from Congregation Tifereth Israel, this month has several fun activities planned every week. All events will begin in Room 217 at the JCC unless otherwise noted. Those activities include:

Master Women Photographers
Friday, Aug. 1
11 a.m.
Room 217
Speaker: Alan Rubin

Ohio State Fair
Senior Day
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Departure: 11 a.m.
Cost: $10M/$12NM
Performers: The Four Freshmen
Includes: Fair admission, transportation, box lunch, and concert!
Wear a hat, good walking shoes, and sunscreen!

Rabbi Michael Ungar
Congregation Tifereth Israel
Thursday, Aug. 7
11:30 a.m.
Room 217

Fire Safety for Seniors
50 Year Plus Program
Part 3 - Fall Prevention
Friday, Aug. 8
11 a.m.
Room 217
Speaker: Firefighter Alonzo King

Discussion with Linda Fester, RD
LifeCare Alliance Dietician
Open to All!
Monday, Aug. 11
Smart Solutions for Sweet-tooths: Tips to avoid Cravings
11:15 a.m.
Room 217

Young at Heart
A Festival for Active Seniors
Tuesday, Aug. 12
10 a.m. Departure
Cost: $5 M/ $ 7 NM
Includes: Transportation & Box Lunch

Senior Sense
Sharing ideas on Medication Management
Learning through Games; Gifts, & Prizes
Thursday, Aug. 14
11:30 a.m. - Noon
Room 217
Speaker: Kevin Jay Carroll

Cantor Jack Chomsky
Congregation Tifereth Israel
Friday, Aug. 15
11 a.m.
Room 217

Self Defense for Seniors
American Free Spirit Karate Association - Grandmaster Jon Stephens
Friday, Aug. 15
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Room 218

Music in the Air
Performers: Jakob Freely
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Departure: 11 a.m.
Cost: $5M/$6NM
Includes transportation and picnic lunch
Bring folding chair, hats & sunscreen

Wii WEDNESDAY!
Come and play! Great Exercise! Lots of Fun!
Video-game versions of bowling, boxing and tennis!
First Wednesday of July!
Wednesday, Aug. 20
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Room: Lobby

Picnic by the Pool!
Wednesday, Aug. 20
11:15 a.m.
Pool Deck, west side of pool
Bingo! Poolside
*Bring your swim suit for open swim after lunch

Rabbi Harold Berman
Congregation Tifereth Israel
Friday, Aug. 22
11:15 a.m.
Room 217

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Celebrate August Birthdays!
Wednesday, Aug. 30
11 a.m.
Roth/ReslerTheater
Entertainment: Music & Rhythm Senior Review A Variety Show

ONGOING PROGRAMS

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
Kosher Delicious Lunch
Ongoing, Monday-Friday at 12 noon
$1.50 suggested donation for anyone 60+
Reservations one day prior
Call Delores at 231-2731, ext. 243.
In partnership with LifeCare Alliance

MAJ JONGG
Play, Nosh & Kibbitz the Afternoon away!
Mondays, Aug. 4 & 18
12:30 p.m.
Cost: $1 to Play
Include lunch: $2 (Reservation required!)
Room: 218
Instructor: Joni Sucan
Open to all but RSVP a must!
Call Debbie at 559-6214

DIETICIAN: Linda Fester, RD
LifeCare Alliance
Monday, Aug. 11
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
BY APPOINTMENT!
Conference Room/Adult Lounge

CURRENT EVENTS
Join this lively discussion group!
Every Monday throughout August
11:15 a.m.
Room: 217
Facilitator: Stan Sucan

BINGO
Ongoing every Wednesday and Friday
Win assorted prizes, challah with a full card!
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Wednesdays - Yiddish Bingo
Fridays - English Bingo

BRIDGE
Wednesday Evenings
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$5M/$6NM per game

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

EXERCISE CLASSES

CHAIR FIT
Ongoing, Tuesdays and Thursdays
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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!!
Cost: $4 per dancer
Room: Aerobic Room
Ongoing: Check with Debbie (614) 559-6214
Wear dancing shoes or sneakers.
Dance to Pop, Country, Rock and more!
NEW Instructor: Rosella Holly

YOGA FOR SENIORS
45 minutes of gentle movement
Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$4 per session
Instructor: Beth McCullough

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.