Sports & Athletics a "Go" this Fall

As families settle into the school year, it's time to reserve spots on our wonderful kids athletic teams offered here at the Simon Family JCC. First up: Winter Swim Team for kids ages 5 - 18. Practices are Mon -Wed and all meets will be virtual this year! Which means no travel — the team will compete against other JCCs virtually and safely. Deadline for signup is Nov 1, first practice Nov 8. 

Youth Basketball kicks off with a 3 week pre-season clinic (Mondays, Nov. 8 - 22). Kindergarten - 2nd graders are 4:30 - 5:15 PM; 3rd - 5th graders are 5:30 - 6:30 PM.

Youth League starts with a draft on Nov. 29 with all practices on Wednesdays and games on Sundays, through March 6, 2022. Volunteer coaches are needed for both. 

For more information contact Tom Edwards, TEdwards@UJFT.org

Baby & Me Lake Walk, Oct. 8 

On Friday, October 8, we invite our JCC community to walk our own Lake Sandler with strollers and babies from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM. Presented by PJ Library, this new program will take place around our beautiful water feature and surrounding walking trail. Children under two and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers are all welcome. It's a great way to start the day and connect with your little one, while enjoying fresh air and friends in a safe, outdoor environment. Coffee and pastries will be available. 

For more information contact Nofar Trem, NTrem@UJFT.org 

Fall Into Yoga with JFit at the JCC

The JFit Wellness team has launched a brand new program for autumn called "Fall Into Yoga." Open to all, this is great for both experienced yoga practitioners who want to perfect their form as well as new-to-yoga people who have been too intimidated to take that first leap. Each month, our 3 certified instructors will focus on a different aspect of yoga, and deep dive for 4 weeks. There will be opportunities for suggested reading, too. This is a prime chance to see what type of yoga is for you. For more information speak to Tom Purcell, Director of Wellness: TPurcell@UJFT.org or speak with the front desk.

Actor & Author Noa Tishby Here Oct. 13

The Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Simon Family JCC, & Community Partners' 11th Annual Israel Today & Simon Family JCC’s Lee & Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival kicks off with Israeli American actress, activist and author Noa Tishby, who will share her insights of utilizing twitter and other social media platforms to advocate for Israel. The program is free and open to the community, yet RSVP is required. For more information, visit www.JewishVA.org/IsraelToday or contact Elka Mednick at emednick@ujft.org or 757-965-6112.

Want to Work at the JCC? 

We have a few positions open for employment here at the Simon Family JCC and UJFT on the Sandler Family Campus. From lifeguards for Fall/Winter (a perfect after-school job for teens or recent college grads), to an account executive at the Jewish News, to a designer or event marketing associate within the marketing department... take a look at our current open roles. Contact Taftaleen Hunter for more information or how best to apply: THunter@UJFT.org