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Arts + Ideas

Playground Meet-ups!
Geared for children ages 0-5 with adult
Free. Open to the entire community.

• Make friends for you and your kids!
• Socializing, activities and a snack

Mondays, June 28-August 9
10am - South of Braintree. Locations include playgrounds in Braintree, Weymouth, Norwell, Plymouth, Hanover and Hingham. Download weekly schedule and specific playground locations (pdf).

Tuesdays, June 22-August 10
10am – in Metro South. Locations include playgrounds in Canton, Sharon, East Walpole and Stoughton. Download weekly schedule and specific playground locations (pdf).

Contact south@jccgb.org or 781-795-0510 for more information.

Visit our New Mom's Group in Easton at Temple Chayai Shalom
Meet and share with other moms of new babies who are experiencing the joys  and challenges of parenthood. This group provides a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and share ideas with other mothers every Tuesday beginning December 8th. There is no charge for this group. For more information, please contact welcomebaby@jfcs.com.

                                     Tuesdays, 9:45 - 11:15am
                                     Temple Chayai Shalom
                                     239 Depot St. South Easton

Due to repairs at Temple Chayai Shalom, the New Mom’s Group will be temporarily relocated to Temple Sinai for the July 13 and 20 meetings:

Temple Sinai of Sharon
25 Canton Street
Sharon, MA
                                    
Open Gym Sessions at Gymboree
Gymboree Play & Music
Ages: families with children ages 0-5
Location: 95 Washington Street, Canton
Dates: July 12 and August 9
Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: $5/child or $8/family
 
Explore the large gym at Gymboree Play & Music in Canton with your little ones ages 0-5 years for open gym sessions. Children will enjoy playing on age appropriate slides, bridges, tunnels and tumbling equipment.
 
Contact south3@jccgb.org or 781-795-0510 to let us know you’ll be there!       

The PJ Library®
Ages:  Birth through age 5
Dates: Ongoing
Location: Books and music sent to your home
Free

The PJ Library (yes, PJ as in pajamas) is a Jewish journey through books and reading. Each participating family receives a monthly mailing of a Jewish children's book or musical CD. Selections feature a wide array of themes such as Jewish holidays, folktales and Jewish family life. Along with the books and music, families will receive parenting resources to enhance the reading experience.

The PJ Library is a national project created by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and is administered locally by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston, with additional generous funding from local donors.

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The PJ Library program of Greater Boston is available to children from birth through age 5 living in over 97 communities in the Greater Boston area.

Please contact pjlibrary@jccgb.org with any questions.

Diller Teens for Tzedek Fellowship
Ages: High school sophomores and juniors
Dates: January to October
Location: Metro Boston
Contact: diller@jccgb.org, (617) 558-6505

A prestigious national program that supports high school sophomores and juniors to develop leadership skills and commitment to service, including eight monthly events, three interactive weekend retreats, a community service program, weeklong hosting of Israel teen partners, and a three week cultural exchange in Israel.

Diller Teens for Tzedek Fellowship brochure (pdf)

Me’ah
Ages: Adults currently enrolled in a two-year program through June 2010
Dates: Through June 2010
Location: Temple Sinai, 445 Central Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
Contact: Raylea Pemstein, rpemstein@hebrewcollege.edu, (617) 559-8708

JCCGB is proud to be a South of Boston area host site for Me’ah, the two-year adult Jewish learning program sponsored by Hebrew College and Combined Jewish Philanthropies’ Commission on Jewish Continuity and Education. Taught by renowned professors and scholars, Me’ah gives students the opportunity to grow as literate students of Jewish life, and to join a growing community of adult learners. The program immerses students in core Jewish texts, providing them with a framework for understanding Jewish culture and civilization across four eras—biblical, rabbinic, medieval and modern.

Short Story Hour
Ages: Seniors
Dates: To be announced
Time: Noon
Location: Stoughton Public Library

Join Buddy Rossman in a lively discussion on a selected short story. We begin in March with "The Long Distance Runner" by Grace Paley.

Note New location -- Conference Room, Stoughton Public Library, 84 Park Street Stoughton MA

Super Tuesday
Ages: Seniors
Dates: Tuesdays, 9:30am-4:00pm
Location: Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
Contact: social-south@jccgb.org, (781) 341-2016 ext 288
 
Continuing a JCCGB tradition, seniors are invited to enjoy a day of lively discussions, games, lectures, and other programs—accented by a nutritious kosher lunchtime meal. 

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Early Learning

JCC Early Learning Center at Congregation Sha’aray Shalom, Hingham
Ages: 15 months-5 years
Dates: Registration open for September 2010
Location: 1112 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Contact: ecedir@jccgb.org, (617) 558-6586

Gilson JCC Early Learning Center, Sharon
Ages: 18 months-5 years
Dates: Registration open for September 2010
Location: Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon MA
Contact: sharon-elc@jccgb.org, 781-795-4900

Sabbath Delight
Ages: Seniors
Dates: Fridays, 10:30-am-12:30 pm
Location: Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Drive, Canton, MA 02021
Contact: social-south@jccgb.org, (781) 341-2016 ext. 288.

Prepare to greet Shabbat in the company of friends! We’ll break bread and enjoy the insights of guest speakers, with time for discussion and socializing.

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Health +Wellness

JCC Maccabi Games
Ages: Teens
Dates: August 2010
Location: Westchester, NY
Contact: games@jccgb.org, (617) 617 558-6441

NOTE: Admission to the Games is by application only. Please contact us for information.

Join teens from all over for an Olympics®-style athletic competition! But there’s more … the JCC Maccabi Experience also occurs off the field, when athletes experience home hospitality as week-long guests of host community families, and spend time at social and cultural events, evening activities, Day of Caring and Sharing, and Hang Time.

Active Thursdays
Time: 9:30am – noon
Location: Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Drive, Canton, MA 02021
Contact: social-south@jccgb.org, (781) 341-2016 ext 288

Designed for the active crowd, this new program will explore a wide-ranging set of topics and issues: current events, mind/body connection, Israel, the economy, and much more. We’ll get our minds and bodies moving while meeting and greeting old and new friends.

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JCC Grossman Camp (Day)
Ages: 4.5-15 years
Dates: Registration opens November 1 2009
Location: Winter: 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459; Summer: 604 Dover Road, Westwood, MA 02090. Bus and carpool assistance available. Financial assistance available.
Contact: JCC Camp Offices, (617) 244-5124

JCC Kaleidoscope Arts & Science Camp (Day)
Ages: Grades K-8 (plus CITs)
Dates: Registration opens November 1 for Summer 2010
Location: 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459. Bus and carpool assistance available. Financial assistance available.
Contact: JCC Camp Offices, (617) 244-5124, kaleidoscope@jccgb.org

JCC Maccabi Camp Kingswood (Overnight)
Ages: Grades 3-11
Dates: TBD
Location: Winter: 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459; Summer: Bridgton, ME. Bus available. Financial assistance available.
Contact: info@kingswood.org, (617) 558-6528

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Special Needs 

ADULTS

Cooking 101, Adults
This is a new class for young adults wishing to learn the basics of cooking and wanting to gain a sense of independence in the kitchen.  The participants will have an opportunity to plan and cook their own meals, discuss nutrition and allergies, and master related shopping skills .
Dates: Wednesday evenings
Location: SNCARC in Westwood
Fees: $30/meeting for two hour class meeting

Striar Adult Activity Group
Dates: Mondays (6:30-9:30pm)
Location: BAMSI Day Hab facility, Washington St., Stoughton
A monthly social group for adults with moderate developmental challenges, offering an opportunity for a variety of leisure time activities. The focus of the group will be on social and recreational activities such as dancing, craft projects, miniature golfing, and cooking.
Fees: $35/meeting

CHILDREN & TEENS

Social Skills
Ages: 8-12 with Aspergers Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (other diagnoses will be considered)
Dates: Thursday afternoons
Location: Braintree Teen Center
The social skills program is designed to meet the needs of children who could benefit from additional instruction in how to engage their peers in positive social interaction. This program is focused on meeting the needs of children diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome or Non Verbal Learning Disabilities, however, children with other diagnoses will be considered.  A screening interview is required prior to acceptance into this program
Fee: $30/class

Teen Challenge
Ages: 13 to 21
Dates: Thursdays (6:30-8pm twice per month)
Locations: Braintree Teen Center
Contact: southareaspecialneeds@jccgb.org or 617-558-6475
A unique program for teens with mild developmental challenges who miss some of the life skills that their peers seem to learn so effortlessly.  This program is appropriate for teenagers diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities.  These classes will include field trips into the community to practice the newly acquired skills
During the upcoming years the following topics will be addressed by the two current groups:
Group A:  Transition from high school and beyond
Group B:  Dating and all its complexities.
Fees: $40/class

Fun and Games
Ages: Class 1: Ages 2.9 to 5; Class 2: Ages 6 to 8
Dates: Sunday afternoons
Location: BAMSI Early Intervention site, Brockton
Contact: southareaspecialneeds@jccgb.org or 617-558-6475
A wonderful opportunity to learn skills related to playing games with one of our most popular instructors.  This program is designed to meet the needs of children who may benefit from a smaller class due to attentional issues or mild developmental concerns. 
Fees: $20/class                       

Teen Friendship Group
Ages: 13 – 21
Dates:  Offered monthly on Sunday afternoons (2-6pm)
Location: BAMSI Day Hab facility, Washington Street, Stoughton
Contact: southareaspecialneeds@jccgb.org or 617-558-6475
A friendship group designed to meet the social needs of teenagers who have mild to moderate developmental challenges. This fall, teens will meet monthly with group advisors to plan their leisure time activities. They will also participate in regular community field trips.  Past activities have included use of the JCC climbing wall in Newton, hiking at Blue Hills, bowling, and visits to the MFA and Fuller Art Museum.
Fees:  $40/class

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