Adult Learning Institute
Sheila Sturmer,
Director, 472-3300 x351 Email:
sturmers@jccmw.org
About the Director
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The JCC welcomes adults
who are seeking intellectual, cultural and social programming. We also run day trips and special events several times a year. Please call to be put on our
mailing list, if you are not already on it, so that you won’t miss out on these occasions. Some adult programs can be tried once for free, so don’t hesitate
to come in and see what we’re all about.
Evening Adult Programs
MAH JONGG: Beginner’s
NEW!
For All Ages
Join the growing ranks of those playing this popular game of skill and
chance. The course follows the National Mah Jongg League rules. An easy game
to learn. After completion of this class the student will be comfortable
with the Mah Jongg game language and ready to play with others. Class time
includes actual playing segments. Fun and mentally stimulating! Materials
provided but feel free to bring your own set. Alex Pollack, National Mah
Jongg League rules teacher Thursdays 7:15-9:15pm 8 Sessions begins October
16 – December 11 $150 plus a one time $6.50 materials fee Advance
registration required by October 10th Minimum of eight for the class to run
/ Meet a group or bring your own group.
Daytime Adult Programs
Book Club
Join this monthly book discussion group to share your thoughts and reactions as you look beneath the surface of contemporary fiction. Debbie Rapaport,
Moderator, Linda Flaxer, Coordinator, ext. 227
Debbie Rapaport, Former Chair, Friends of Scarsdale Library, and a long-time book club participant, has
previously hosted a cable TV show, worked in adult educational programming and is an active Scarsdale community volunteer.
Linda Flaxer, as former head of
the JCC's Adult Learning Institute, started the JCC book Club seven years
ago and has been a loyal participant and co-leader ever since.
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2008 Schedule |
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Tuesdays, Monthly
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10:00am -11:15am |
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Series: |
$45 |
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Single Session: |
$5 |
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2008 |
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September
9 |
The Distant Land of My Father by Bo Caldwell |
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October 7 |
North River by Peter Hamill |
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November 4 |
The Man in the White Shark Skin Suit, by Lucette |
| December 9 |
Gravedigger’s Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates |
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2009 |
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January 6 |
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson |
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February 3 |
The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar |
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March 10 |
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan |
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April 14 |
Nine by Jeff Tobin |
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May 12 |
Author, Author by David Lodge |
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June 9 |
The Book Thief by Marcus Zuzac |
Connections
A cultural, social and informational day. Morning and afternoon programs, led by outstanding professionals, offer a variety of
stimulating subjects, including current events, art, music, book reviews, intellectual
social and Jewish issues. Periodically a trip is planned to visit
museums, theatres, historical sites and other places of interest (at an
extra fee). The group socializes over kosher style brown bag lunches brought from
home. Light refreshments served.
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Sessions: |
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10:30am - 2:15pm |
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2008 |
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September/October |
9/11, 9/25, 10/16,
10/23 |
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November/December |
11/6, 11/20, 12/4,
12/18 |
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2009 |
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January/February |
1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19 |
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March/April |
3/5, 3/19, 4/2,
4/23, 4/30 |
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May/June |
5/14, 5/28, 6/11,
end of year program TBA (extra cost) |
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$28 every two months, $9 per day |
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Plays on Film
Expand your appreciation of theatre and film, by viewing adaptations of famous theatre pieces for the screen.
Viewings will
begin with a review of the play, playwright, movie director and actors and discussion of the unique nature of the adaptation.
Barbara Lavery, Instructor
Barbara Lavery has served as Managing Director of the Bendheim Performing
Arts Center since its inception ten year ago. Previously, at Iona
College, she taught speech and theatre and ran student activities and
cultural events, following an early career as an actress, singer and theatre
director.
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Sessions:
2008/2009 |
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Thursday,
September 11: The Bad Seed |
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10:30-2:15pm |
New dates
and titles coming |
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$9:
Free to Connections members |
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Playreading
Sampler
Melodrama as we love it! Learn about the theatre, important plays and
playwrights and have fun reading their works!
Barbara Lavery, Instructor
Barbara Lavery
has served as Managing Director of the Bendheim
Performing Arts Center since its inception ten years ago. Previously, at
Iona College, she taught speech and theatre and ran student activities and
cultural events, following an early
career as an actress, singer and theatre director.
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Sessions: 2008/2009 |
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Thursday, October
23: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie |
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10:30-2:15pm |
New dates
and titles coming |
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$9:
Free to Connections members |
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ART & ANTIQUES
NEW!
Antiques: The Forgeries
and Counterfeits
Hannan Wexler, instructor, former Westchester antiques
dealer and appraiser.
Thursdays,10:30am-noon
$4.50; free to Connections members
9/25/08 - Are They
Authentic?
Discover how incredible forgeries and counterfeits have been perpetrated in
the world of antiques
11/20/08 - Relics of History
See and touch the actual historical objects that have figured in the story
of civilization.
Art: The Stories Behind the Great
Masterpieces
Barbara Wexler, instructor, Art Historian and Museum Educator
Thursdays, 12:45-2:00pm
$4.50; free to Connections members
9/25 - Paintings that
Created a Scandal
11/20 - The Feminine
Mystique
Female nudes as represented by the society mores of their time.
Third Tuesdays
NEW!
This series offers diverse
programs for the inquisitive mind!
Third Tuesday morning of the month, generally 10:30am-noon.
See Jewish Culture and
Learning for more information.
TRIPS
NEW!
A series of trips to museums, galleries, cultural performances, and
other interesting sites. A cooperative program with the JCC of
Mid-Westchester and the PALs – People at Leisure program of the JCC
on the Hudson.
Trip # 1
Urban Glass: Visit a unique not-for-profit facility in Ft.
Greene, Brooklyn. Take a guided tour of the studio and workshop and
watch a glass blowing demonstration.
Thursday, October 16,
9:30am - 4:00pm
$72; $62 Connections members
Fee includes transportation, admissions, gratuities (lunch at
individual's expense)
Paid reservation deadline 9/25/08. Priority reservations
for Connections members, wait list other reservations.
Trip # 2
Henry
Moore Sculpture Exhibition
Enjoy the beautiful
sculpture exhibition at the Bronx Botanical Garden. Lunch and
shopping on Arthur Avenue to follow.
Thursday, October 30, 9:30am - 4:00pm
$64; $54
Connections members (lunch at individual’s expense)
Paid reservation deadline 10/1/08. Priority reservations for
Connections members, wait list for other reservations.
Mail your check made
out to JCC of Mid-Westchester to the JCC, attn: Sheila Sturmer.
Questions? Call Sheila Sturmer 472-3300 ext 351 or email
sturmers@jccmw.org
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Senior Men's Club
Join other Senior Men for weekly meetings which provide opportunities for
lively conversation and comradeship. Bagels and more are served. Special
discussions and social events are also offered.
Wednesdays ongoing, 9:30-11:00am
Fridays ongoing, 9:00-11:30am
$30/quarter, $115/season
Adult Art Classes
Adult Dance Classes
Jewish Culture and Learning Courses
Bendheim Performing Arts Center
 About
the Director, Sheila Sturmer
A former New York City teacher and JCC Day Camp Director,
Sheila has headed up Jewish programming at the JCC for more than 20 years,
providing the community with a range of stimulating educational and cultural
programs. She is active in the Jewish community beyond the JCC, and is a
member of the JCCA Jewish Educators’ Forum.
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