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Remembering Gerard Carter July 31 marked the anniversary of the death of Police Officer Gerard Carter, who was killed in the line of duty 22 years ago. We are proud that our Gerard Carter Community Center carries on its namesake's legacy through its dedication and service to the North Shore community. Read more about Police Officer Gerard Carter here. - "Flowers of Our People" Artists from the Thrive Collective recently painted an amazing mural titled "Flowers of Our People" on the walls of our Stapleton Senior Center. Senior Center participants and other Stapleton locals offered ideas for the mural, which features images of community members tending a beautiful garden together. Read more about the mural here! - 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:
- We have 2 specialty summer camp programs starting next week and there are still a few spots left! Sign up today! Performing Arts Camp August 10 - August 14 Have you heard about our NEW Performing Arts Camp? The program, run by IlluminArt Productions, will transport campers to an imagination zone where they will build self-confidence as they delve into all aspects of theater. Activities will include improvisation, acting, dance, and music. Campers will also create an original play to perform for other campers and family members. Learn more and sign up here! Core 24 Stars Up Camp We are excited to announce a new one week basketball camp session! Our Core 24 Stars Up Camp will take place the week of August 10-14 from 9am-3pm at the Bernikow Building (1466 Manor Road). The camp is for children ages 10-14 and will include special guest instructors, outdoor pool time, and lunch packages. We can't wait to see your kids on the court! Register here! WELLNESS Total Body Couch Workout While you're waiting for the gym to re-open, you might have to get creative with your workouts. This couch workout turns the comfiest place in your house into your fitness center to work on your arms, legs, and core! - 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! - The New York Road Runners have a great schedule of virtual wellness classes!
Zoom Webinar ID: 821 0818 0913 You can also access the classes at the NYRR Striders Facebook group If you do not have digital access to view the classes, you can call-in to listen to the workouts as indicated above. Dial In Number: 1-929-205-6099 Webinar ID for Call: 821 0818 0913 SUNRISE DAY CAMP Camp in a Box We'd like to give a huge shout out to the Emergency Children's Help Organization (ECHO) for sponsoring our Camp in a Box packages! Our campers are so excited to receive these weekly boxes. As Camp Director Sandy Haft says, the Camp in a Box program is "like getting a holiday gift every week for two months!" Thank you, ECHO! - Sunrise Circle of Friends We could all use a visit from "Mr. Golden Sun," so check out this video and sing along with Music with Patrick! If you loved this performance from our Sunrise Circle of Friends show, please donate here to bring some sunshine to the kids of Sunrise Day Camp! 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 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 This 2-part lecture series presented by 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. - Can You Guess the Artwork? Test your art knowledge with this quiz from Google Arts & Culture! The quiz will show you close-up views of 12 pieces of art and you'll have to guess which famous artists created them! - 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 Brazilian Drumming Workshops Bring your own drum and join call-and-response games, learn new techniques and rhythms, and play along with a world-renowned educator and performer of samba percussion, Philip Galinsky.Virtual classes will be held on Wednesdays, beginning August 12. The workshop for children ages 6-10 will take place at 4pm. The workshop for adults will take place at 5pm. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Register here. - NEW: Virtual Music Classes! In addition to our Brazilian Drumming Workshops, we have several other virtual music classes starting this month!
Sign up here! Zoom links will be provided after registration. - Music Trivia Challenge This week's music trivia asked... During World War II, Leonard Bernstein wrote the music for a wildly successful ballet on a contemporary theme that inspired a successful Broadway musical and, later, a film. What was the name of the ballet, and what was the name of the musical and film inspired by it? In 1944, Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) collaborated with choreographer Jerome Robbins on the ballet Fancy Free, the dance–adventure of three US sailors on shore leave in New York City. This popular work was expanded the into the Broadway musical On the Town, for which Betty Comden and Adolph Green wrote the libretto and lyrics. Five years, later Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Jules Munshin starred in a lively film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Watch the film's opening number here! A renowned conductor, pianist, author, and lecturer as well as one of America’s foremost 20th century composers, Bernstein was the first great musical communicator in the age of television and created unprecedented new audiences for many kinds of music. A number of Bernstein’s symphonic, choral, and instrumental compositions have entered the modern repertoire—though he may be best remembered for his score for the groundbreaking musical West Side Story (1957). 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. Practice 30 with the New York Philharmonic The New York Philharmonic invites you to take the Practice 30 Challenge! Practice your music for 30 days straight and join in their online community to celebrate music-making and uplift others who are practicing at home too! Check out this video from the New York Philharmonic and follow along with them on social media for practice tips and motivation from Philharmonic musicians and other special guests. Share your practice videos with us by emailing them to us at jcc@sijcc.com for a chance to be featured on our social media! Happy practicing! 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. Caring and Sharing at Camp At JCC Day Camp, we pride ourselves on not only providing a fun and memorable camp experience, but on promoting positive values like kindness and giving. We were thrilled when one of our camp families shared this photo with us. Shana is emptying her bank to fill the tzedakah box she made at camp. She decided that she wants to use the money to help buy food for homeless people because she thinks everyone should have food to eat. Way to go, Shana! Summer is in full swing! Our camp season started one month ago and we are having lots of fun so far! We can't wait for all the exciting activities we have in store for this month! Check out some photos from the past few weeks of 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 Rube Goldberg Machines Have you ever seen a Rube Goldberg machine in action? These zany contraptions use many objects to accomplish a simple task in an overly complicated way, requiring creativity, brain power and, often, a sense of humor! Join some friendly faces from Sesame Street to learn all about Rube Goldberg Machines in this video. If you're feeling inspired, get the whole family involved and try to create one at home! 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! U.S. Census 2020 Deadline: September 30th If you haven’t filled out the census yet, now is the time to do it! 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 or by calling (844) 330-2020. Civil Service Job Information Webinar Tuesday, August 11, 10:30am Have you ever thought about or are interested having a Civil Service job? Do you know which Civil Services test you need to take and how to find the right exam? Connect with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and see where your professional journey can take you! Register for the webinar 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.
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