IN THE NEWS
U.S. Census 2020 Have you filled out the census yet? If not, now is the time to do it! The deadline is September 30th, and it is vital that we are ALL counted to secure funding for housing, transportation, schools, and other services we rely on. It takes less than 10 minutes and is confidential. You can fill it out by mail, online here, or by calling 844.330.2020. If you need help completing the form, please call us at 718.517.7445 and we can assist you. - Save the Date: 40th Annual Golf & Tennis Classic With everything changing around us, one theme has stayed consistent—the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island remains committed to helping children in our community. Funds raised at our Annual Golf & Tennis Classic allow us to award camp and day care scholarships to children who are desperately in need. We are excited to announce the new date for this event—Monday, October 19—and hope you will join us! Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available here. Please contact Evett Shulman at 718.475.5256 with any questions. - Grab & Go Meals and Meal Deliveries Update Grab & Go meals and meal deliveries for seniors will end on August 20. We continue to offer our other free services remotely from the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island, including:
WELLNESS Pop-up Outdoor Fitness Class Thursday, August 13 and Sunday, August 16 Bernikow Soccer Field, 7am Join us outside at the Bernikow Building for a pop-up fitness class led by Lisa! Please bring your own yoga mat, sunscreen, bug spray, and mask. Our Mind and Body classes are designed to give you a workout and a sense of total well-being. Mind and Body exercises can help reduce your stress levels and improve posture, balance, and flexibility. It combines Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi to build flexibility and strength and leave you feeling calm and centered. Social distance guidelines will be followed. Space is limited, so registration is required. Class is open to active WellPro members. Sign up here! - Good Morning Workout Wake up your body with this low-impact workout! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We have several virtual wellness classes throughout the week! From exercise to nutrition to medical care questions and more, there's sure to be a class to help you stay well and stay connected during this time! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sunrise Circle of Friends Check out this special clip of Steve the Magician's performance from our Sunrise Circle of Friends show! You can help make some magic too by supporting Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! If you enjoyed Steve's performance, please consider donating here. AQUATICS Dryland Workout This dryland workout is great for building strength! Complete four rounds of the following exercises. Take minimal rest between exercises and two minutes of rest between rounds. Click on the exercise for a demonstration.
SPORTS Sports Camp There are still a few spots open in our basketball, soccer, and gymnastics camp! If you're looking for a fun way for your child to stay active this summer, sign up here! ARTS AND CULTURE THIS WEEK: August Book Club Meeting Thursday, August 13, 12:30pm We hope you'll join us for our next Book Club meeting! We will be reading When Time Stopped and will be joined by author Ariana Neumann for a special discussion. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 881 8145 5140 Password: 9QEPWe - SAJE Presents: The 'Jewish American Princess' in Hollywood Movies: From Stereotype to Role-Model Wednesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 26, 12:30pm In this 2-part lecture series presented by the Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE), Dr. Julia Wagner will examine the evolution of the Jewish American Princess (JAP) character-type in Hollywood movies, from its misogynistic origins to unlikely heroines. Part 1 on August 19th will discuss the cultural environment which gave rise to the negative stereotype of the Jewish American Princess and look at some early representations in popular culture. Part 2 on August 26th focuses on the development of the JAP in post-1980s movies including Private Benjamin, Dirty Dancing and Clueless, exploring the ways in which female filmmakers have embraced the character with nuance, affection and respect. *Zoom link will follow your registration Tickets can be purchased here. - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Presents: Love Stories Check out this special performance from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater! This three-part ballet, set to music by Stevie Wonder, celebrates the heritage of African-American social dances and brings together styles such as the Philly bop, hip-hop, Caribbean, West African, and modern dance techniques. The performance will be available to stream for free here until Thursday. - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Guitar and Ukulele Classes We have two great classes for kids ages 9-12 starting this Friday! Learn the basics of guitar and ukulele in these interactive programs with instructor Fred Crisson. The classes meet on Fridays for 4 weeks, beginning August 14. Ukulele lessons take place at 2pm, followed by the guitar session at 3pm. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Register here. - NEW: Virtual Music Classes! In addition to our introductory Guitar and Ukulele classes, we have several other virtual music classes starting this month!
Sign up here! Zoom links will be provided after registration. - Music Trivia Challenge This legendary performer successfully devoted his life to developing the guitar as a concert instrument in the twentieth century. Who was he? - Virtual Instrumental Lessons As you have heard, our virtual lessons have been extended through the summer months! Many of our students adjusted to virtual lessons quickly and are continuing to learn their instruments. You can sign up for lessons here! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Mostly Mozart Festival It's time for Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival! While the events cannot be held in person due to the pandemic, Lincoln Center is teaming up with WQXR to present the festival over the radio. Click here for more details on the festival schedule and to find out how to tune in! - Scholarship Auditions We are currently holding scholarship auditions for the 2020-2021 school year! If your child is ages 12-18 and has some prior music training, please email a 1-2 min video of your performance (to include a scale and musical selections) to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. Summer is in full swing! CAMP Have you been following along with our campers' summer adventures? Check out the latest pictures from camp here! - Summer in the Cloud If you aren't planning on sending your child to camp this summer, we have a great virtual opportunity for you! We are proud to partner with Camp Settoga, New Country Day Camp, and Camp Twelve Trails for a collaborative New York area JCC experience: Summer in the Cloud. Summer in the Cloud is a unique virtual summer experience bringing together the best of our camp staffs, values, and programming for Summer 2020! Learn more here KIDS AND FAMILIES Tangled: The Musical Get ready to have the "Best Day Ever!" when you see the beloved Disney film Tangled re-imagined as a Broadway-style musical! Disney is bringing the magic to you at home with this special presentation from its cruise line! COMMUNITY EVENTS Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Summer Dance Lessons Tuesdays, August 11-September 1, 7-8pm Put on your dancing shoes! Our friends at the Asheville JCC are offering a 4-week online dance class for couples! The class, which costs $40 per couple, will cover East Coast Swing, Cha-Cha, and Salsa. Click here for more information. COVID-19 and Mental Health: Spatial Distancing, Not Social Distancing Wednesday, August 12, 4pm The limiting of face-to-face contact with others has helped reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Yet the physical distancing required to keep the virus at bay may invite unwanted emotions such as loneliness, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness. Join the American Lung Association for a free webinar, where top experts will review coping strategies and techniques to manage your mental health while maintaining your physical health. Register here. Health & Safety: Tips & Tricks for Parents & Kids—Back 2 School Edition Saturday, August 22, 1pm Hear from Staten Island University Hospital experts as children and families prepare to return to school. Community partners will share information about hygiene and safety, resources available to parents, and tips for communicating with children. Register here by August 8 for details and to reserve a children's PPE kit (which can be picked up on August 25 at the Central Family Life Center) Virtual JCC with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC During these challenging times, the entire JCC community across North America has come together to share unique, engaging content with members. You can make a free Virtual JCC account to access a variety of live, virtual events. We'll be sure to keep sharing our favorites with you! Check it out here! Dr. Ruth's Journey from Holocaust Orphan to Fame Thursday, August 13, 8pm Dr. Ruth will share her story of how she moved to the United States and started her career. She will discuss the philosophies that guide her in life and how her new documentary, Ask Dr. Ruth, revealed a side of her life that even her own children never fully understood until recently. Watch here! SOCIAL SERVICES Resumes – Renewing, Revising, Refreshing Thursday, August 13, 10am Join the Education Alliance for a Zoom meeting to talk about the purpose of a résumé, how to find and use the keywords in job descriptions to write your resume for your new job and make “the fit”. They will share best practices, answer questions and redraft a bullet or two on your resume. Register here. Get Ready to Zoom Interview Thursday, August 27, 10am Have you interviewed via Zoom? Zoom, Skype, Teams, WebEx are the primary means for interviewing candidates. Join the Education Alliance to get ready for virtual interviews, craft answers to the usual questions and “What did you do during COVID-19.” You will also learn how to strategize about setting your stage, body language, what to wear and more. Register here. - Every year, the JCC serves over 6,000 people in crisis. This year, that number will grow as Staten Islanders experience hardships related to COVID-19. Without the help of the JCC, many people would not have food, legal services, health insurance, mental health services, and other critical services. We want to be able to continue to provide these services to anyone who needs them, but we need your help. Donate to our Families in Need campaign here.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
November 2021
Categories |
LocationSBERNIKOW/MID-ISLAND
1466 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10314 718.475.5200 ABERLIN/NORTH SHORE
485 Victory Blvd Staten Island, NY 10301 718.475.5290 |
AVIS/SOUTH SHORE
1297 Arthur Kill Road Staten Island, NY 10312 718.475.5270 BERMAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
2221 Richmond Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 718.475.5100 |
|