Winter 2011 Program Guide

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WINTER’ 11
JANUARY - APRIL 2011
Amazing things are happening!
Members’ registration begins on Sunday, December 5

Non-members’ registration begins on Sunday, December 12
JCCs of North America
416.638.1881 x.4235 Register online

www.prossermanjcc.com
WELCOME TO THE PROSSERMAN JCC
Sherman Campus / 4588 Bathurst Street / Toronto, ON / M2R 1W6 / 416.638.1881
The Prosserman JCC is home to social, educational, cultural, health and wellness programs rooted in
Jewish values and innovative collaborations. We are an inclusive community that supports the growth
of all persons in spirit, mind and body. We are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for individuals,
for families, for our neighbourhoods and for our city.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Board of Directors

Hours of Operation 2 and Staff of the Prosserman JCC
Message from the Chair of the Board 3 wish you a
Board of Directors and Staff 4
Membership Information
Program Registration / General Information
Family Programs
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HAPPY
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iComputer for Kids 12 • NEW!
Birthday Parties 12
Saturday Night Kids’ Club 13 • NEW!
Prosserman JCC Daycare & Preschool 14
Centre Camp 16
JCC Chai Sports 17
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Fitness and Health / Specialty Programs 18
Fitness and Health / Older Adults 21
Fitness and Health / Youth Programs 22
Wellness Programs / Personal Training 23
Fitness and Health / Nutrition 24
Special Needs Programs 25
Jewish Learning / Kolel 28
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Jewish Learning / Other Courses 33
Adults and 55+ 34
iCompute for Adults 35 • NEW!
Mind, Body and Soul 43 • NEW!
The PJ Library 44
Register online at www.prossermanjcc.com or by phone at 416.638.1881 x.4235 / 1

HOURS OF OPERATION / JANUARY - APRIL
For more information please contact 416.638.1881 x. 4235
FITNESS AND HEALTH

REGULAR HOURS
Monday - Thursday 6 am - 9 pm
Friday 6 am - 6 pm
Saturday - Sunday
September 1 - April 30 7 am - 7 pm
May 1 - August 30 8 am - 4 pm
DATE: HOLIDAY ADMINISTRATION FITNESS DAYCARE

Saturday, Jan. 1st New Year’s Day closed 7 am - 3 pm closed
Monday, Jan. 3rd Lieu of New Year’s Day closed 7 am - 3 pm closes at 6 pm
Thursday, Jan. 20th Tu’Beshevat open 6 am - 9 pm closes at 6 pm
Monday, Feb. 21st Family Day closed 7 am - 7 pm closed
Sunday, March 20th Purim closed 7 am - 7 pm closed
Monday, April 18th Erev Passover closes at 3pm closes at 3 pm closes at 2:30 pm
Tuesday, April 19th Passover closed closed closed
Wednesday, April 20th Passover closed closed closed
Friday, April 22nd Good Friday closed 7 am - 7 pm closed
Sunday, April 24th Erev 2nd Days closed 7 am - 3 pm closed
Sunday, April 24th Passover closed closed closed
Monday, April 25th Passover closed closed closed
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
Shel Geller
What a difference a year makes!

HAPPY
As the Prosserman Jewish Community Centre enters its
second year, there are many things to celebrate, as well
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as many reasons for optimism.
Consider, for example, the following:

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• Enrollment in Prosserman’s Centre Camp is up from
last year. KA
• We remain the largest Jewish daycare in the city with a
10% increase in enrollment .
• The Goldie Fitness Centre continues to improve the

lives of its members on a daily basis.
The Prosserman JCC is quickly becoming one of the focal

points of our incredible community with programming
and classes for everyone, regardless of age or back-
ground.
Whether it’s programs for babies, young families, teens,

adults or seniors, some truly remarkable things are
happening here.
But, please remember, we depend on your ongoing

insights and opinions to help us create the best JCC
possible. Everything the Prosserman JCC has achieved –
and hopes to achieve in the future – simply can’t happen
without you. After all, you are the “community” in the
Prosserman Jewish Community Centre!
On behalf of the staff of the Prosserman JCC, I wish you

and your loved ones a Happy, Healthy Chanukah.
Shel Geller
Chair of the Board

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Peter Brown Laurie Cohen

Peter Cohen Shel Geller
Daniel Klass David Peltz
Ron Prosserman Martha Simmons
STAFF
SHERRY KULMAN Interim Executive Director 416.638.1881 x.4101

ELIZABETH KATCHEN Executive Assistant 416.638.1881 x.4240
KAREN GOLDSTEIN Administrator of Programs and Collaborations and Kolel 416.638.1881 x.4255
LES HORENFELDT Director of Finance 416.638.1881 x.4369

GERRY WAISGLASS Business Office Manager 416.638.1881 x.4375
LILIANA SVARTMAN Accounts Payable Supervisor 416.638.1881 x.4243
GUSTAVO RYMBERG Director of Marketing 416.631.5835

ELLIOT FIENDBERG New Media Manager 416.631.5150
JANET KLEIN SLAVIN Coordinator 55+ and Adult Programs 416.638.1881 x.4259
RABBI ELYSE GOLDSTEIN Director of Jewish Learning Programs and Kolel 416.638.1881 x.4472
MONIQUE SHAPIRO Coordinator Family Programs 416.638.1881 x.4012

KAILAH RUBIN Director Daycare and Preschool 416.638.1881 x.4351
CHERI SZERESZEWSKI Assistant Director Daycare and Preschool 416.638.1881 x.4250
ANDREW LEVY Director of Centre Camp & Youth and
Family Programs and Collaborations 416.638.1881 x.4265
PHIL FAIBISH Assistant Director Centre Camp 416.638.1881 x.4299
ELAINE RAIFMAN Centre Camp and Family Programs Administrator 416.638.1881 x.4378
ALEX VOIHANSKI Managing Director JCC Chai Sports 416.638.1881 x.4465

JEREMY BLUSTEIN Associate Director JCC Chai Sports 416.638.1881 x.4464
TERI NITSOPOULOS General Manager Fitness and Health 416.638.1881 x.4103

DOROTA BATKO Program Manager Fitness and Health 416.638.1881 x.4016
REBECCA KATZBERG Fitness and Sales Coordinator 416.638.1881 x.4104
SARAH GUIZZO Membership Sales Coordinator 416.638.1881 x.4105
RINA KRAUSE Customer Service / Receptionist 416.638.1881 x.4235

GISELLE POZO Customer Service / Receptionist 416.638.1881 x.4020
LEEILA PEKARSKY Customer Service / Receptionist 416.638.1881 x.4020

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
To become a member please contact 416.638.1881 x.4000 or www.prossermanjcc.com
Membership is open to the community-at-large. We are committed to improving the quality of life in our commu-
nity. As members you are the direct beneficiaries of that commitment. We are dedicated to keeping your Prosserman
JCC membership valuable by offering a diverse spectrum of quality programs and services, and offering you as many
benefits as possible.
Stop by and experience first-hand our new facility and all that it has to offer to you and your family. In order to best
serve you, we offer 3 different types of memberships: Community Annual Membership, 55+ Membership and
Fitness & Health Membership.
COMMUNITY ANNUAL 55+ ANNUAL

MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP
Individual $50 +HST Individual $45 +HST
Family $100 +HST (same mailing address)
As a 55+ Annual Member you will enjoy great benefits!
As a Community Annual Member you will enjoy great - Early registration for 55+ and social, recreational
benefits! and educational programs
- Member value pricing for programs and special events
- Early registration for some programs - Free member appreciation events
- Member value pricing for programs and special events - Free access to our social lounge
- Free member appreciation events - Free parking
- 3 five day guest passes to the Prosserman JCC Fitness - Bi-weekly e-newsletter
and Health Centre (value $45)
- Free access to our social lounge
- Free parking
- Bi-weekly e-newsletter
Your Community Membership opens the door to over

300 JCCs across North America
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20% Enrol your little ones in our full day or morning daycare and preschool
program and save a big 20% off a Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health
OFF Membership. / 416.638.1881 x.4000

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
To become a member please contact 416.638.1881 x.4000 or www.prossermanjcc.com
FITNESS AND HEALTH With a large variety of state-of-the-art

MEMBERSHIP equipment, programs and group classes,
we’ll make it easy to make fitness and health
Adult $75 +HST / month (19 years old +)
a part of your life.
Senior $68 +HST / month (65 years old +)
Student $55 +HST / month
(19-26 years old, full time students only)
Youth $35 +HST / month (13-18 years old)
- All prices are listed per member

- 10% off family credit is available
- Community Annual Membership included
Your Fitness and Health Membership includes:
- Unlimited access to a wide range of group exercise

classes each week including Group Cycle, Yoga, Pilates,
Stretch & Strength, Group PowerTM and much more.
- 3 complimentary individual assessments that cover
all the components of health related fitness including
equipment demonstration.
- Complimentary monthly full-body massages provided
by our Hydromassagetm.
- Certified and highly trained instructors and trainers for
all body types and ages.
- Cutting edge personal entertainment systems on all
cardio equipment.
- Member value pricing on specialty fitness programs
personal training and therapeutic fitness.
- Private showers and complimentary day use lockers.
- Complimentary towel service for members and their
guests.
- Limited access to the Miles Nadal JCC fitness.
Your Fitness and Health Membership

opens the door to over 300 JCCs
across North America
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PROGRAM REGISTRATION / GENERAL INFORMATION
Online: www.prossermanjcc.com / Phone: 416.638.1881 x.4235

In Person: Prosserman JCC Reception Desk / Sherman Campus / 4588 Bathurst Street
Registration for Prosserman JCC programs closes one week before the start date of the class. Your place in a
program can only be guaranteed when accompanied by payment. In order to receive the member value pricing
on programs, the Prosserman JCC requires that participants be active members at the time of registration and
throughout the duration of the program(s).
CANCELLATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER (www.prossemanjcc.com/about-the-jcc/cancellation-policy)

Please be advised that the Prosserman JCC operates on a JCC credit only policy and does not issue any refunds. JCC
credit applied to your JCC account can be redeemed for any program at the JCC (not including Centre Camp and
Prosserman JCC Daycare and Preschool), can be used by any family member on your account, and carries no
expiration date.
All Prosserman JCC programs and events are subject to change or cancellation. However in the event that the JCC
must cancel its own programs, full refunds will be issued. The Prosserman JCC reserves the right to adjust prices,
change dates and times, restrict enrollment or cancel courses. HST must be added to all fees. Refund policies may
vary per program.
Kashrut
GENERAL INFORMATION We uphold Jewish dietary laws and request your
cooperation when at the Prosserman JCC.
Code of conduct
The Prosserman JCC strives to provide a tolerant working
Privacy
environment for all people using and working at the
The Prosserman JCC respects your privacy. We protect
Prosserman JCC. The board and management expect all
your personal information and adhere to all legislative
persons to behave in a manner consistent with this policy
requirements with respect to protecting privacy. We do
while using or working at the JCC. The laws of the
not rent, sell or trade our mailing list. If you wish to be
Province of Ontario (including the Human Rights Code)
removed from our list, please contact us by telephone at
apply to how the Prosseman JCC conducts its programs
416.638.1881 x.4235.
and services and equally applies to how staff and
members behave while using the Prosserman JCC’s
Day passes
facilities.
We welcome guests to enjoy the Prosserman JCC
facilities. Fees for guest passes vary by category. Guests
Respect
must have valid photo ID. The Prosserman JCC reserves
We recognize the need for treating each other with
the right to limit the sale of passes.
respect regardless of religious affiliation, political
affiliation, social status, sexual orientation or level of
Visitors from other JCCs
ability/ disability.
Guest must have valid photo ID and their valid JCC
membership card.
Tolerance
We recognize the need for the Jewish community to be
tolerant of differences of opinion relating to religious
observance, Israel or other communal issues.
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
Monique Shapiro / 416.638.1881 x.4012 / moniques@prossermanjcc.com
The Prosserman JCC is a place where every generation can thrive, have fun and learn. It is a place where
kids can enjoy programs alone or with their parents or grandparents. At the Prosserman JCC, kids and
their families are a priority. Spend quality time with your kids, meet your neighbours and have some fun.
BABY AND ME SIGN CLASS KIDS LOVE TECH

AGES: 3 - 15 MONTHS AGES: 5 - 11
This program runs for 8 weeks. Each class is 45 minutes A special course designed to introduce young children
in duration and are created for parent/ caregivers and to robotics and electronics through project building,
babies. experiments, games and arts and crafts. Under full super-
In a playful, educational and language - rich environ- vision and with step by step guidance the kids will build
ment, caregivers and children will build their American exciting electronic and robotic projects every week.
Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary through instruction, in- All educational kits, projects and tools are provided to
teractive games and songs. You will learn recommended children for in class use only.
first signs; we will discuss the benefits of using ASL with
infants and demonstrate easy techniques for successfully Ages: 5 - 11
integrating signs into everyday life. January 17 - February 14
Monday 5:00 - 6:00 pm
January 10 – March 21 / No class on Feb 21 (family day) Member Value Fee $75 / Regular Fee $115
Monday 10:00 - 10:45 am Instructor: Kids Love Tech Instructor
Member Value Fee $110 / Regular Fee $150
Instructor: Anne Harari / Parents Participate Ages: 8 - 11
January 17 - February 14
BABY AND ME ISRAELI DANCE Monday 6:00 - 7:00 pm
AGES: 2 - 12 MONTHS Member Value Fee $75 / Regular Fee $115
Moms dance with babies in their carriers to the classic Instructor: Kids Love Tech Instructor
music of Israel. Babies are introduced to the rhythmic and
vibrant sounds of Israeli music. DEBORAH’S SING ALONG
AGES: BIRTH - 4 YEARS
January 10 – March 21 / No class on Feb 21 (family day) Sing along as Deborah Maes and her guitar gently guide
Monday 11:00 - 11:45 am your child through the earliest of stages of musical
Member Value $110 / Regular Fee $150 development.
Instructor: Anne Harari / Parents participate
January 11 – March 29
Tuesday’s 9:30 - 10:15 am OR 10:30 - 11:15 am
KOLEL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG Member Value $160 /Regular Fee $200
PARENTS / CHECK PAGE 28 Instructor: Deborah Maes / Parents participate
OFF Membership. / 416.638.1881 x.4000

FAMILY PROGRAMS
DRAMA TOTS PRESCHOOL DANCE

AGES 18 MONTHS-3 YEARS AGES: 3-5 YEARS
Parents and children explore a new and exciting theme This 45 minute class will cover the fundamentals of dance
through storytelling, role play, games, movement, music and will give your child a new and enjoyable way of ex-
and crafts all in a fun and safe environment. pressing their passion for music and movement.
January 12 - March 30 Drop-Off Program / children must be toilet trained

Wednesday, 10:00 - 10:45 am January 13 – March 17
Member Value Fee $165 / Regular Fee $205 Thursday, 1:00 - 1:45 pm
Instructor: Elyssa Katz from Drama Mama’s Member Value $130 / Regular Fee $170
Instructor: Brooke Soto
KINDER DRAMA DRESS UP
AGES: 3-5 YEARS SHABBAT PARTY
Children will be introduced to a new and exciting theme AGES: 1-4 YEARS
each week. Students will create their own costumes and Get ready for Shabbat with songs, stories, dances, games
continue the adventure through dress up, role play, and special Shabbat crafts.
music, movement and games.
January 14 - March 18
Drop-off program Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 am
January 12 – March 30 Member Value Fee $95 / Regular Fee $135
Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Instructor: Danya Borenstein / Parents participate
Member Value Fee: $165 / Regular Fee $205
Instructor: The Drama Mamas WELCOME TO THE LEGO® BRAND
BRICK CLUB! AGES: 5-12
LITTLE SUPERSTARS PRE-SHABBAT In this new and exciting program, the LEGO® Brand Brick
MUSIC CLASS WITH MARKY Club, we provide a Creative Leader, LEGO® supplies and
WEINSTOCK material for kids to imagine, create and build. Kids will
Celebrate Shabbat and the holidays with singing, learn the history and interesting facts about LEGO®,
dancing, instruments and more! Learn new songs in discovering all the wonderful things they can create with
Hebrew and English and have fun while stimulating your pit! Each week children are presented with a different
child’s motor and language development. theme, in which they must brainstorm, plan and build
using LEGO® in a team setting. Finished projects will be
January 13 - March 31 presented and photographed for parents and guardians.
Thursday, 9:30 - 10:15 am OR 10:30 - 11:15 am Throughout sessions kids will be supported and
Member Value Fee $160/ Regular Fee $200 challenged by our Creative Leaders. You will be amazed
Instructor: Mark Weinstock what your kids create each week!
HAPPY
Ages: 5 - 8 and Ages: 9 - 12
WINTER’11 January 16 – March 6

Sunday, 10:00 - 11:00 am (Ages 5-8)
HANUKA
OR 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Ages 9-12)

FAMILY PROGRAMS
SPORTS WITH JAY - MIGHTY FREE WORKSHOPS

MUNCHKINS AGES: 3-4 YEARS FOR PARENTS:
Enhance your child’s motor skills and coordination with Limited Space to register for these workshops
cooperative games and a variety of sports in a fun and
please call 416.638.1881 x.4235
supportive atmosphere.
KIDS HAVE STRESS TOO

Drop-off Program
AGES: ADULTS ONLY PLEASE.
January 9 – March 13 For parents with children between the ages of
Sunday, 10:00 – 10:45 am 4-9 years old.
Instructor: Sports With Jay This is a two session program that helps parents
better understand stress and children. What is
PRESCHOOL DANCE “stress” for your child? How does stress affect
AGES: 3-5 YEARS OLD your child? How to help children deal with stress.
This 45 minute class will cover the fundamentals of dance
and will give your child a new and enjoyable way of ex- March 24 and 31
pressing their passion for music and movement. Thursday, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Drop-Off program / children must be toilet trained. AT HOME ALONE

January 9 - March 13 AGES: FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN 10-14
Sunday, 11:00 -11:45 am A fun family workshop to help families prepare
Member Value Fee $130 / Regular Fee $170 their 10-14 year olds to be home alone safely.
Instructor: Brooke Soto Increase safety knowledge. Develop an at home
alone plan together.
PRE-NATAL CLASSES
An experienced and certified nurse from Mt. Sinai Facilitated by a Toronto Public Health Nurse.
Hospital will teach you how to prepare for labour and Tuesday, March 29th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
delivery, as well as infant and post natal care. NO CHARGE, MUST REGISTER!
January 23 and 30 / February 20 and 27 / April 3 and 10

Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Value Fee $200 / Instructor: Nadia Prendergast
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BABY AND ME FITNESS: Come and join us at the Prosserman JCC in our newly renovated, spacious
and bright rooms for pre and post-natal classes through baby and me fitness. For more information on
classes /times and to register please call 416.604.2249

FAMILY PROGRAMS / iCOMPUTE
VIDEO GAME CREATOR / AGES 8-15

Watch out EB Games... iCompute’s Video Game workshop
will produce some great game makers! Students will
ANIMATION / AGES: 6-12 have the opportunity to work with talented instructors
Step aside Walt Disney, here you come! Using colored clay and our high end software to put their creativity to the
and your unique imagination, the opportunity to create test. Sound hard? It’s actually the complete opposite, first
your very own animated characters, scenes and stories is time users would have no problem creating a fun and
endless. You’ll be taught to use stop motion technology exciting game. Over the 8-weeks, students will have the
and cutting edge computers to bring your story and every- chance to create two games, their own CD covers and
thing in it to life. then we’ll put it all together to take home.
Sunday / 10 Weeks / Start Date: January 16 Wednesday / 10 Weeks / Start Date: January 12
11:00 am - 12:00 pm 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Member Value Fee $175 / Regular Fee: $215 Member Value Fee $175 / Regular Fee: $215
Participants: Min 7, Max 14 Participants: Min 7, Max 14
HAVE A BIRTHDAY BASH AT THE PROSSERMAN JCC
We provide the ultimate “hassle-free” birthday party

experience. Choose from a wide variety of themes including:
sports, magic, cooking, arts & crafts and more and we’ll take
care of the rest!!
All parties include two qualified and high energy staff,

birthday cake, party room and party supplies, chips and juice.
Cheese pizza can be ordered for an additional cost. All food
and cakes are kosher and nut-free.
Each party is designed for 15 children and there is a charge of

$12 for each additional child. Party pacakages start at $300.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR PARTY,

PLEASE CONTACT ELAINE AT 416.638.1881 X.4378 OR
ELAINE@CENTRECAMP.CA
FUN FOR KIDS, REALLY

EASY FOR THE PARENTS!
SATURDAY NIGHT
KIDS’ CLUB
Elaine / 416.638.1881 x.4378 / elaine@centrecamp.ca
ENJOY A GUILT FREE NIGHT OUT! SATURDAY, JAN

UARY 8
FORGET ABOUT THE BABYSITTER, F REE FOR MEMB
BRING YOUR CHILD TO THE PROSSERMAN JCC ERS
REGISTER IN ADV
AND HAVE FUN WHILE THEY ARE TAKEN CARE OF. ANCE!
January 8 - February 26
Saturdays, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ages 4 - 7 and 8 - 10 EACH NIGHT INCLUDES:
MOVIES, PIZZA AND POP-CORN
Member Value Fee per child: $20
Regular Fee per child: $30 AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
ICOMPUTE • ARTS AND CRAFTS
Member Value Fee per family (3 or more kids): $50 SPORTS WITH JAY • COOKING AND MUCH MORE!!!
Regular Fee per family (3 or more kids): $60 pj’s, pillows and sleeping bags are welcome!
Extra charges will apply if children are not

picked up by 10:00 pm
FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT www.prossermanjcc.com

or contact Elaine at 616.638.1881 x.4378
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
PURIM PARTY AT THE PROSSERMAN JCC

PROSSERMAN JCC DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL
Kailah Rubin / 416.638.1881 x.4351 / kailahr@prossermanjcc.com
It’s a scientific fact: from birth to age five, the human

MORNING PROGRAMS
brain develops most rapidly. What happens in a child’s
TIC TAC TWO
life in these early years can positively, or negatively,
Must be 2 years by December 31st
impact healthy development. That makes choosing the
Time: 9 am – 11:30 am
right childcare experience one of the most important
September to mid-June / 2, 3 or 5 mornings/week
decisions a parent has to make. And, add to the mix,
Your toddler’s busy mornings will include exploration
Jewish parents who not only want to ensure that their
and discovery through Lego, play-dough and gym time as
children’s early years are spent in that wonderful, healthy
they build their fine and gross motor skills. Puzzles,
and nurturing environment, but a Jewish one, as well.
music and other fun activities build social and emotional
development while nurturing budding young minds.
At the Prosserman JCC Daycare and Preschool, all children
A weekly Shabbat celebration and other Jewish celebra-
are raised in a Jewish atmosphere, encompassing all the
tions throughout the year lay the foundation for your
essential building blocks and values so important to living
child’s Jewish future.
a happy, healthy and successful Jewish life.
NURSERY SCHOOL
Our new facility is more than a bright, open space in
which children learn, play and interact with each other,
Time: 9 am – 11:30 am / September to mid-June
the new daycare and preschool enhances each child’s
5 mornings/week
individual learning experience.
Your child’s mornings will be full of fun and learning in
our nursery program with music, arts and crafts, Hebrew,
Perhaps most importantly, Prosserman JCC Daycare and
yoga and monthly visits to the library and media centre.
Preschool recognizes that these early years of a child’s life
By the end of the school year, you’ll be amazed at how
are not only vital to him or her, but to the entire family,
much your child has learned – most children will be able
as well.
to recognize shapes, complete a 10-piece puzzle, re-tell
simple stories and recognize the first letter of their name.
Our experienced staff is always happy to communicate
with parents, and handles their questions and concerns
JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN
with sensitivity, compassion and respect.
Time: 9 am – 11:30 am / September to mid-June
When parents enroll their children in the Prosserman JCC
Options: 5 mornings/week
Daycare and Preschool, they too become part of our
Watch as your child’s Hebrew vocabulary expands with
warm, supportive and welcoming community that
twice weekly lessons in our JK program. Music, gym, arts
continues well after your child’s gone home for the day.
and crafts, Hebrew, yoga, monthly visits to the library
The staff know that you’re entrusting them with your
and media centre and other activities round out the JK
most important possession – your child. And, like in any
experience. Special focus is on learning the numbers, the
good, Jewish home, your children will always be treated
principles of time and measurement and teaching your
like one of our own.
child how to write their name.
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PROSSERMAN JCC DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL
Kailah Rubin / 416.638.1881 x.4351 / kailahr@prossermanjcc.com
SENIOR KINDERGARTEN FULL DAY CHILDCARE

Time: 9 am – 11:30 am 18 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OLD
Duration: September to mid-June Time: 7:30 am – 6 pm / Monday to Friday
Options: 5 mornings/week Duration: Year-round / Options: 5 days/week
Our big kids’ days are jam-packed with learning as we
prepare them for life beyond preschool. We equip our SK Busy parents looking for stimulating, educationally
kids with the reading and math skills they’ll need to enriched full time childcare need look no further than
succeed in primary school. Visual discrimination, letter our full day program. Our full day programs are an
recognition and discerning patterns are complemented extension of our morning school curriculum. Afternoons
by music, arts and crafts, gym time, Hebrew, yoga and include a hot, nutritious lunch and are filled with creative
monthly visits to the library and media centre. Our time, additional learning circles, outdoor time and quiet
well-rounded SK program also includes twice weekly time.
Hebrew lessons, Shabbat every Friday and participation in
Jewish holiday celebrations. DAYCARE: TODDLERS (FULL DAY)
Our active toddlers enjoy the same activities as children
in the Tic Tac Two program. The focus here is on social
interaction, encouraging our toddlers’ desire to explore
and satisfy their ever curious minds.
PRESCHOOL DAYCARE (FULL DAY)

When children turn 2 1/2 they move to these exciting
rooms filled with fun activities. Children are busy every
day with a mix of social play and learning in a fun
ADDED VALUE AT THE atmosphere.
PROSSERMAN JCC
ACTIVITIES AS ENDLESS AS YOUR NURSERY DAYCARE (FULL DAY)
CHILD’S IMAGINATION! Your child’s mornings will be full of fun and learning in
our nursery program with music, arts and crafts, gym and
Gym time, Sports with Jay, hula hoops, balls and Hebrew.
toys, activity room, library and learning media
centre are the places to be! JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN (FULL DAY)
Watch as your child’s Hebrew vocabulary expands
This is where kids have fun playing, learning, with twice weekly lessons in our JK program. Children
exploring and participating in organized graduate with the skills to excel on SK expectations.
activities. When we’re not indoors, we’re busy
playing and having fun in our universally SENIOR KINDERGARTEN (FULL DAY)
accessible outdoor playground. With tricycle Preparation for life beyond preschool. By the time your
paths, sandboxes, interactive play equipment, child is in SK, we’re equipping them with the reading and
a drum centre and shade structures, we have math skills they’ll need to succeed in primary school.
more than enough equipment to keep
high-energy kids busy for hours.

CENTRE CAMP
Register online www.centrecamp.ca / 416.638.1881 x.4378
CENTRE CAMP, TORONTO’S LARGEST JEWISH DAY CAMP

IS NOW ACCEPTING CAMPER APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 23RD SEASON!
A summer at Centre Camp helps children build life skills HERE ARE SOME OF THE MANY OTHER FEATURES
and gain confidence; all while having fun and making YOUR CHILD WILL ENJOY AT CENTRE CAMP AT NO
new friends. Aside from general programming, Centre EXTRA CHARGE:
Camp offers specialty camps such as our preschool • Daily instructional and recreation swim at our two
K’tanim program, Centre Field Sports Academy and beautiful indoor pools
Centre Stage Performing Arts Camp. • Daily towel service
• Depot bus service across the city at no extra charge
What makes your child’s summer at Centre Camp truly (door to door bus service available)
unique is the opportunity to take part in activities such as • Healthy Kosher lunches (vegetarian options available)
Israeli dance, Israel Music, Israeli Culture, Judaic Arts and • Three baseball diamonds
Crafts and, weekly Oneg Shabbat activities, and other • Soccer and football fields
specialties that connect your children to Israel and Judaic • Camp wide dances every morning!
culture. • City of Toronto Discovery Hiking Trails
• Mini-golf course
• Ball hockey rink
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magic, music and more!
Give your child the most unique and inspiring summer

experience at Centre Camp’s beautiful Glenview Campus
located at Avenue Road and Lawrence Avenue.
For more information or to register,

call us at 416.638.1881 x4378 or visit us at
www.centrecamp.ca

JCC CHAI SPORTS
To become a member please contact
JCC Chai Sports provides participants with the opportunity to develop sports skills in a fun and exciting
atmosphere. Players participate in a program designed for maximum participation and individual skill
development.
JCC Chai Sports strives to cultivate players with a strong sense of self, whose desire for excellence, com-
passion for others and aspirations for self-betterment will make them valuable leaders and contributors
both on the field and in our community.
BUILDING COMMUNITY ONE GAME AT A TIME!
SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAMS / REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 30, 2011
SPORT GROUP AGES START END
Soccer Learn to Play 2006-2007 May 24 August 11

Soccer Novice 2004-2005 May 24 August 11
Soccer Atom 2002-2003 May 24 August 11
Baseball Learn to Play 2005-2006 May 24 August 11

Baseball Rookie 2003-2004 May 24 August 11
Baseball Novice 2001-2002 May 24 August 11
Flag Football Rookie 2001-2002 May 9 June 23

Flag Football Sophomore 1999-2000 May 9 June 23
Flag Football Junior 1997-1998 May 9 June 23
Youth Basketball Learn to Play 6-7 May 9 June 23

Youth Basketball Rookie 8-10 May 9 June 23
Youth Basketball Sophomore 11-12 May 9 June 23
Youth Basketball Junior 3 on 3 13-14 May 9 June 23
GTBL Basketball Adult 18+ March 6 June 23

GTBL Basketball Adult 18+ March 6 June 23
WINTER’11
FITNESS AND HEALTH / SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
Dorota Batko / 416.638.1881 x.4016 / dorotab@prossermanjcc.com
The Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health provides a holistic approach to health, wellness and lifetime fitness activities.
We provide opportunities for health, recreation and fitness programming, as well as special programming to meet
the needs of the community.
Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health offers over 50 FREE weekly group exercise classes exclusively for members. From
Yoga and Pilates to Group Cycle, Group PowerTM, and conditioning classes, we offer an unparalleled variety of classes
seven days a week for adults of all ages and teens 13 and over.
Come visit us at the Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health and check out our wide range of group exercise classes and
state-of-the-art equipment. Whatever your needs or preferences, we have the program to help you meet your goals
while meeting new friends.
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS

Looking for other ways to stay healthy, get in shape or
simply learn new skills? COMMIT TO BE FIT
Specialty programs offer a wide variety of fee programs Lose weight by joining this 12-week weight loss
for individuals and families outside of group fitness program. The program is designed to increase
classes to keep your workouts exciting and to help muscle tone and help you reach your weight loss goals.
you improve your knowledge of fitness. These classes This personalized and comprehensive program includes:
require pre-registration and appeal to a wide variety of - Weekly private Personal Training sessions
audiences. Available for members and non-members. - Individual counseling with a Certified Nutritionist
- Fitness Appraisals
- Weekly group cardio sessions
- Regular goal setting and motivational meetings
- Hydro Massage sessions
- Individualized goal setting/tracking journals
and more!
Number of participants: min 3, max 12

Level: All Levels / Duration: 12 weeks
Start Date: Monday January 10th
End Date: Thursday March 31st
Time: flexible
Member Value Fee: $80/week +HST
Regular Fee: $100/week +HST
Room: Fitness Centre
Instructor: Senior Personal Trainer/Certified
Nutritionist/Life Coach

THE BUDDY BOOTCAMP KRAV MAGA WORKSHOPS

Designed to shock your muscles and make fitness fun A reality-based ISRAELI SELF-DEFENSE system; it is a
again! Principles of fitness, injury prevention, methods of practical system which teaches you how to prevent, deal
training, safety, technique, target training zones and with and overcome all kinds of attacks and threats.
program design are explored with a use of The Lebert Build confidence, endurance, reflexes, and speed with
Buddy SystemTM. Includes both theory and practical intense cardiovascular training.
applications. Held in conjunction with the youth class.
10% off the family registration. DEFENSE AGAINST CLOSE RANGE KNIFE ATTACKS
Number of participants: min 6, max 12 Level: Beginner
Level: All Levels / Duration: 6 weeks Wednesday, February 2nd
Start Date: Monday, January 10th Time: 7pm - 9pm
End Date: Monday, February 14th Member Value Fee: $60 +HST
Time: 7pm-8pm Regular Fee: $90 +HST
Member Value Fee: $80/week +HST Room: B06 / Instructor: Chris Gagne
Regular Fee: $100/week +HST
Instructor: Erol Komina BELLY DANCING
This class is appropriate for any woman that has an
CAPOEIRA interest in belly dance whether for fitness or performing.
Work out the Brazilian way! Capoeira is a blend of In addition to learning basic belly dance movements, the
martial arts, sport, dance, culture and philosophy. class includes dance combinations and the fundamentals
Through its emphasis on community harmony, it of executing dance steps with accuracy, flexibility, grace,
promotes constructive, non-violent assertiveness with poise and smooth transitions. Applying basic belly dance
flexibility, strength, grace and balance. Held in steps to a variety of Middle Eastern rhythms is also
conjunction with the youth class. taught.
10% off the family registration
Number of participants: min 6, max 12 Level: Beginner
Level: Beginner / Duration: 10 sessions Start Date: Tuesdays, January 11th
Start Date: Sunday, January 9th End Date: Tuesday, March 15th
End Date: Sunday, March 13th Time: 7pm - 8pm
Time: 11am - 12pm Member Value Fee: $110 +HST
Member Value Fee: $110 +HST Regular Fee: $130 +HST
Regular Fee: $140 + HST Room: 112 / Instructor: TBA
Room: B06 / Instructor: Marcio Mendez
HAPPY
WINTER’11
HANUKA
SALSA FLAIR FITNESS LIVING A LIFE OF

SECTION A PURPOSE WORKSHOPS
Number of participants: min 6, max 18 Explore what a living a life of purpose means to you!
Level: Beginner / Duration: 10 sessions

Start Date: Thursdays, January 13th Number of participants: min 8, max 20
End Date: Thursdays, March 17th Date: Thursday, January 20
Time: 7pm - 8pm Time: 11am - 1pm
Member Value Fee: $90 +HST / Regular Fee: $100 +HST Member Value Fee: $20 +HST / Regular Fee: $30 +HST
Room: 112 / Instructor: Hermes C. Room: 124 Culinary Studio / Instructor: Ruth Tamari
SECTION B
Start Date: Tuesdays, January 11th
End Date: Tuesdays, March 15th
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Member Value Fee: $90 +HST / Regular Fee: $100 +HST
Room: 112 / Instructor: Hermes C.
SECTION C
Start Date: Thursdays, January 13th
End Date: Thursdays, March 17th
Time: 1pm - 2pm
mind, body & soul

Inspiring healthy living
Inspirational exploration of issues through the prism of the mind, body and soul. By harnessing the
collective expertise of the partner organizations, a broad array of topics will be addressed through
wellness education and health promotion.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CHECK PAGE 43

FITNESS AND HEALTH / OLDER ADULTS
NEW / OLDER ADULTS SOCIAL YOGA

PROGRAMS 55+ Develop strength, flexibility, endurance and correct body
Older adults make up a significant part of the alignment.
Prosserman JCC community. We offer many programs
to satisfy a variety of interests. Come play a game of Number of participants: min 6, max 30
bridge, exercise, learn or just socialize in our beautiful Level: Beginner / Duration:10 sessions
new building. Start Date: Thursday, January 13th
End Date: Thursday, March 24th / No class on March 17th
NIA Time:10:30 am - 12pm
Nia is a form of fusion fitness, encompassing the martial Member Value Fee: $48 +HST
arts, the healing arts and dance. Nia is adaptable to Regular Fee: $53 +HST
every level of fitness, every age and type of body, even Room: 211 / Instructor: Dorry Korn
those with special limitations.
ZUMBA GOLD
Number of participants: min 6, max 12 Have fun while getting a great cardio workout. We’ll
Level: Beginner / Duration: 8 sessions groove to salsa music and then cool down with yoga and
Start Date: Fridays, January 7th guided meditation. Be sure to wear running shoes and
End Date: Friday, March 4th / No class on February 4th bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water.
Time: 10:30am -11:30am
Member Value Fee $40 +HST / Regular Fee $48 +HST Number of participants: min 6, max 30
Room: 112 / Instructor: Bayla Rae Goldman Level: Beginner / Duration: 8 sessions
Start Date: Tuesday, January 11th
NIA TORAH End Date: Tuesday, March 1st
Half an hour of Nia: a body-awareness movement Time:10:00 am - 11:30 am
class, followed by half an hour of Jewish medita- Member Value Fee $40 +HST / Regular Fee $45 +HST
tion. A perfect blend for body and soul. Room: 112 / Instructor: Dorry Korn
February 7 - March 21/ 6 weeks (No class Feb 21) THE CIRCLE OF LIFE – GET FIT
Monday 10:00 - 11:00 am WHILE YOU SIT!
Member Value Fee: $110 +HST This class is designed to improve endurance, strength and
Students and Seniors: $70 +HST flexibility. Ribbons, balls, and bands will be incorporated
Regular Fee: $150 +HST / Students and Seniors: $110 +HST into each class. Participants will perform exercises while
Instructor: Bayla Rae seated in a chair!
Instruction is geared towards all senior age groups and
fitness levels, including those not currently active. The
class is suitable for people with MS. Join us with your
friends and meet new friends too. A written referral
from your attending physician is required.
Appropriate for all ages

Duration: ANNUAL
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays at 11:30am -12:30pm
Annual Fee: $155 ANNUAL +HST

FITNESS AND HEALTH / YOUTH PROGRAMS
YOUTH PROGRAMS THE BUDDY BOOTCAMP

(7-17 YEARS)
YOUTH CAPOEIRA (7-17 YEARS) Designed to shock your muscles and make fitness fun
Workout the Brazilian way! Capoeira is a blend of again! Principles of fitness, injury prevention, methods of
martial art, sport, dance, culture and philosophy. training, safety, technique, target training zones and
Through its emphasis on community harmony, it program design are explored with a use of The Lebert
promotes constructive, non-violent assertiveness with Buddy Systemtm. Includes both theory and practical
flexibility, strength, grace and balance. applications. Held in conjunction with the youth class.
Held in conjunction with the youth class. 10% off the family registration.
10% off the family registration
Number of participants: min 6, max 12 Level: All Levels / Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Beginner / Duration: 10 sessions Start Date: Monday, January 10th
Start Date: Sunday, January 9th End Date: Monday, February 14th
End Date: Sunday, March 13th Time: 7pm - 8pm
Time: 11am - 12pm Member Value Fee: $60 +HST / Regular Fee: $80 +HST
Member Value Fee $80 +HST / Regular Fee $110 +HST Instructor: Erol Komina
Room: B06 / Instructor: Marcio Mendez
YOUTH SALSA FLAIR FITNESS
(7-17 YEARS)
Start Date: Thursdays, January 13th
End Date: Thursdays, March 17th
Time: 7pm - 8pm
TEEN OF STEEL (12-18 YEARS)

A weight training clinic for members ages 12-18 that
coves all the components of health related fitness to
assess your total fitness and give you a point to chart
your progress to make you more aware of where
improvements need to be made. Staff will also provide
exercise recommendations allowing you to have a great
start into your new routine and connect and develop a
trusting relationship with our fitness professionals.
For more information and prices contact

Dorota at 416.638.1881 x.4016 or
dorotab@prossermanjcc.com

WELLNESS PROGRAMS / PERSONAL TRAINING
YOGA FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS End Date: Thursday, March 17th

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MT. SINAI Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
HOSPITAL Member Value Fee: $140 +HST / Regular Fee: $180 +HST
This class is appropriate for people with chronic pain, Room: 123 / Instructor: Lauren Stein
fibromyalgia, arthritis, cancer recovery where persona-
lized attention is required. Using this ancient system of DROP-IN MEDITATION LOUNGE
breathing, grounding and releasing techniques, Kathy Come for a 5 minute break or the whole hour for a
helps others tap into new sources of energy and spirit. quiet seated meditation in a warm and comfortable
environment.
Instructor: Kathy Felkai
Age: 18+ Adults / Participants: Min 10, Max 25 Age: Teens and Adults
Dates: Fridays 12pm - 1:15pm Dates: Fridays 12:00 - 1:00pm / January 14th – April 1st
January 14th to March 18th FREE FOR MEMBERS ONLY
10 classes / no class on March 7th Room 205
No refund for missed classes / Room 112
PERSONAL TRAINING
INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS
MEDITATION SMALL GROUP TRAINING
Drawing from ancient traditions of self-inquiry and Whether it’s you and your friend or you and 3 friends,
healing this course will teach meditation, gentle yoga, small group training has all the benefits of working with
and breathing practices to understand the power of a personal trainer with the added benefit of sharing the
connectedness and spiritual wholeness that gives cost.
meaning and purpose to our daily lives. With a mindful Using a multitude of training techniques you can
approach we will practice deep listening, contemplation, combine the benefits of a trainer expertise with the
guided visualization, breath awareness, relaxation and social atmosphere of working out with your friends.
silence in order to compose the mind and open the heart. Once you participate in successful group training, you
will wonder you hadn’t tried it before!
Age: All / Participants: Min 10 Max 25
Dates: Tuesdays 12:30pm - 1:30pm RELEASE THE TENSION
January 25th – February 22th / 5 classes TEN minutes of Personal Assessment.
Member Value Fee $140 +HST / Regular Fee $180 +HST TEN minutes of Pain Relief Technique Application.
Room 112 / Instructor: Michelle Katz TEN minutes of PNF Stretching Technique Application.
MOVEMENT FOR THE MIND Do you suffer from a chronic pain? Did you know it is a
(7-17 YEARS) major health problem and is one of the most weakening
Maybe you will improve your social skills; maybe you effects of arthritis that comes from different factors?
will get assertiveness training; maybe you will become Let our senior personal trainer help you release the
more dateable. Either way, you will have fun! Discover TENsion and ease the pain thru series of 30 minute
“improve” like you’ve never known it. sessions.
Number of participants: min 10, max 20 For more information and prices contact
Level: Beginner / Duration: 8 classes Dorota at 416.638.1881 x.4016 or
Start Date: Thursday, January 13th dorotab@prossermanjcc.com

FITNES AND HEALTH / NUTRITION
NEW / NUTRITION LUNCH AND EATING FOR WELLNESS…

LEARN TRANSITION TO WHOLE FOODS
Using fun activities and self reflection in a group setting, These food demos will explore how to make the switch
the Nutrition Lunch and Learn 8 week program is to whole foods, by learning the basics of restocking your
designed to help you understand WHY you eat and teach kitchen with only the best and healthiest ingredients for
you how to be successful in making healthy choices. you and your family.
Get re-vitalized/energized over lunch for only $17 per Ages: Young Adult +
session! Instructor: Marni Wasserman, Natural Chef and Holistic
In this 8 week program you will learn: Nutritionist
- Demystifying Health Marni is a graduate of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in
- Understanding marcro and micronutrients Toronto as well as a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Culinary
- Exercise, the magic bullet Institute in New York and a certified Chef.
- Understanding blood sugar metabolism
- Body composition and its impact on your health Tuesday, January 18 / 7pm - 9pm
- Stress management Member Value Fee: $45.00 +HST for each class
- Understanding food labels Regular Fee: $65
- Strategies for eating out Participants: Min 8 Max 20 / Room: Culinary studio
Instructor: Dini Cohen YUMMY GLUTEN - FREE BAKING

Duration: 8 sessions Ricki Heller, author of “Sweet Freedom” shows us how
Start Date: Tuesday, January 11th to bake with alternative ingredients, perfect for those
End Date: Tuesday, March 1st / Time: 1pm - 2pm allergic to wheat. Her innovative recipes include two
Member Value Fee $140 +HST / Regular Fee $180 +HST bite brownies, coconut cupcakes and pumpkin seed
Number of participants: min 8 max 20 shortbread.
Room: Culinary Studio
Ages: Young Adult +
FOOD FOR LIFE CANCER Instructor: Ricki Heller, Registered Holistic Nutritionist
PREVENTION AND SURVIVORSHIP Dates: Monday, February 14 / 7pm - 9pm
This 4 week series will empower cancer survivors and Member Value Fee: $45 +HST / Regular Fee: $65 +HST
those wanting to prevent the disease with information Participants: Min 8 Max 20
on how to take advantage of the healing power of Room: Culinary studio
foods.
Instructor: Nimisha Raja

Age: 18 +
Dates: Sundays at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
January 16 - February 20 / 4 weeks
(No class on January 23)
Member Value Fee $125 +HST / Regular Fee $165 +HST
(includes food)
Participants: Min 8 Max 15 / Room: Culinary Studio

SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS
Tonya Faganely / 416.638.1881 x.4037 / specialneeds@ujafed.org
The Prosserman JCC is committed to inclusion and enhanced accessibility. The building has been
designed to ensure maximum access and accommodates people with special needs, with features such
as scooter accessible washrooms and interior signage that includes Braille.
MOVE AND MINGLE MS SUPPORT AND FITNESS GROUP

AGES: 13 TO ADULTHOOD AGES: 16 TO ADULTHOOD
This is an international and Israeli folk dance class for If you are living with MS or any other mobility disease,
young and older adults with special needs provided in a try one of our adapted fitness classes. This program is
supportive environment. Class is followed by a light designed to maintain independence, movement,
dinner, crafts and socializing. Individuals that require flexibility and confidence. Instruction is geared toward
one-to-one assistance should attend with a support limited mobility and senior age groups, including
worker. Co-sponsored by Yachad. those not currently active. A written referral from your
attending physician is required.
January 6 – February 24
Thursdays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm / Room 211 Year round program
Member Value Fee $80 +HST Mondays & Wednesdays 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Regular Fee $100 +HST (includes pizza dinner) Member Value Fee $155 +HST / Regular Fee $195 +HST
Instructor: Helen Winkler and volunteers Room 205
STROKE RECOVERY AND Generously supported by United Way of Greater

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT AND Toronto and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
FITNESS GROUP
AGES: 16 TO ADULTHOOD DRAMA CLUB
A unique recreational and social program, suitable AGES: 7 TO ADULTHOOD
for people recovering from the effects of a stroke or The objective of this program is to have fun and be
diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease as well as other creative with peers. Participants will build confidence and
disabilities. This program includes specialized exercises, self-esteem by learning scripts, creating play sets, and
relaxation sessions, social support, holiday celebrations designing costumes while being a part of a group. All
and special outings in a warm and welcoming setting. participants will have a part in the final play and the last
session will be a performance for parents and friends.
Year round program
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays January 10 - April 11(no classes March 7 and 21)
9:00 am - 10:30 am / Room 123 Mondays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm / Room 123
Member Value Fee $155 +HST / Regular Fee $195 +HST Member Value Fee $150 +HST
Instructor: Eti Mazor and volunteers
Generously supported by United Way of Greater
Toronto and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
BECOME A COMMUNITY MEMBER & SAVE ON ALL OUR PROGRAMS


SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS
Tonya Faganely / 416.638.1881 x.4037 / specialneeds@ujafed.org
GIRLS’ CLUB JVIA NETWORK

AGES: 13 TO ADULTHOOD AGES: YOUNGER ADULTS
The objective of this group is to create a circle of friends A social group for young men and women with
that share the same interests. The Girls’ Club will be for visual impairments.
girls with special needs and the activities such as painting
nails, creating sticker/ scrap books, reading books and For more information please contact Bess at
watching movies will focus on bonding and building 905.508.2892
friendships.
JEWISH CLUB FOR THE VISION
January 11- March 1 IMPAIRED (FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm / Room 105 THE HEBREW CLUB FOR THE BLIND)
Member Value Fee $100 +HST Welcome! we are a social group for Jewish seniors living
Instructor: Eti Mazor and volunteers with blindness and/or low vision. Once a month we get
together to enjoy entertainment, refreshments and most
BOYS’ CLUB importantly the company of others. We also host several
AGES: 13 TO ADULTHOOD annual events including spring banquets, Summer picnics
The objective of this group is to create a circle of friends and a Channukah party. If accessibility presents a
that share the same interests. The Boys’ Club will be for challenge, trasnportation can be arranged through the
boys with special needs and the activities such as lego generosity of our sighted volunteers.
building projects, playing games, reading books and
watching movies will focus on bonding and building Year round program / First Monday of every month (no
friendships. classes in August) / 7:30 - 9pm / Room 107
January 12 – March 2 For more information please contact Bess at

Wednesdays 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm / Room 205 905.508.2892
Member Value Fee $100 +HST
Instructor: Eti Mazor and volunteers CHAI LIFELINE CANADA
FUN WITH FRIENDS
ENTREPRENEURS WE WILL AGES: 5 TO 12 (SIBLINGS WELCOME)
BECOME AGES: 13 TO ADULTHOOD Enjoy ceramics, art and gym with all your favorite Chai
The objective of this program is to teach people with Lifeline Canada friends and counselors! All activities are
special needs to create arts & crafts as well as foods to sell wheelchair accessible and fully inclusive. A delicious
and raise money. This program will teach the clients job kid-friendly dinner and one-way transportation are
skills that may transfer into an employment opportunity. included.
This program will consist of making things and selling
them. The participants will price the items together and For more information please contact Yaffi at
sell the items together. The sell off will be in the last 647.300.0985
session.
January 13 – March 3
Thursdays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm / Culinary Studio
Member Value Fee $100 +HST
Instructor: Eti Mazor and volunteers
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JEWISH LEARNING / KOLEL
Rabbi Elyse Goldstein / 416.638.1881 x.4472 / rabbi@prossermanjcc.com
Ongoing learning is a fundamental Jewish value and is a key to a lively, engaged life. The Prosserman
JCC is offering the community a broad range of Jewish learning options in an inspiring educational
environment - whether you want to learn Hebrew, expand your knowledge of Jewish tradition or
explore issues related to contemporary Jewish life.
CLASSES FOR PARENTS

@PROSSERMAN JCC MONDAYS
SUNDAYS RAISING A “MENTSCH”
DAYTIME CLASS
SUNDAY MORNING “ASK THE What Jewish values do you want your kids to have? How
RABBI”
can whatever Jewish observances your family does reflect
Any topic, any question! A great way to spend a half hour
those values? An opportunity for open dialogue and all
while your kids are in programmes. Ask about parenting,
questions answered!
Jewish holidays, G-d, history, death, Shabbat with young
SPECIAL: Prosserman JCC Daycare & Preschool Parents
kids, whatever.
10% off. ALL PARTICIPANTS: work out afterwards in
our beautiful fitness centre and get a full month free
Feb. 20 - April 3 / 6 weeks (No class March 20)
membership!
10:10 - 10:40 am OR 11:10 - 11:40 am
Pre-registration only / Please indicate which session when
Feb. 28 - April 4 / 6 weeks
registering
Monday 9:15 - 10:15 am
Here for both sessions?
Instructor: Rabbi Elyse Goldstein
Member Value Fee: $60 / Regular Fee: $90
Instructor: Rabbi Ilyse Glickman
NIA TORAH / DAYTIME CLASS
Half an hour of Nia: a body-awareness movement class,
followed by half an hour of Jewish meditation. A perfect
blend for body and soul.
February 7 - March 21/ 6 weeks (No class Feb 21)

Monday 10:00 - 11:00 am
Member Value Fee: $110 +HST
Students and Seniors: $70 +HST
Regular Fee: $150 +HST / Students and Seniors: $110 +HST
Instructor: Bayla Rae

BAMIDBAR TUESDAYS
An advanced Torah class, continuing through the book of
Numbers in Hebrew. Familiar and unfamiliar passages will HEBREW I / DAYTIME CLASS
be brought to life through a slow, systematic approach. Now is the time to get ready for the Seder - learn to read
New students welcome. Pre-requisite: Strong Hebrew Hebrew and follow the Haggadah for this year in a fun
reading and previous high-level study. daytime setting! In just 8 short weeks you’ll be reading
Hebrew!
Feb. 28 - April 4 / 7 weeks / Monday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Member Value Fee: $130 +HST Feb.15 - April 5 / 8 weeks / Tuesday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Students and Seniors: $90 +HST Member Value Fee: $170 +HST
Regular Fee: $170 +HST Students and Seniors: $130 +HST
Students and Seniors: $130 +HST Regular Fee: $210 +HST
Instructor: Rabbi Elyse Goldstein Students and Seniors: $170 +HST
Instructor: Carmella Cohen
ISRAEL: REFLECTIONS OF AN
INSIDER FROM THE OUTSIDE SONGS OF WAR, SONGS OF PEACE
Examine the leading challenges to Israel’s future in a We will study modern Israeli songs of war, peace, in-
systematic and reflective way, through the use of power- tifada, and peace process, using these songs as a lens
point, slides, and articles, and plenty of dialogue. The through which we can understand Israeli history as well
four sessions will cover a short history of Zionism and as the mindset of the average Israeli. Each participant will
then: women in Israel, the Arab-Israeli conflict including receive a CD with the songs we will explore in class, as
“settlements”, ethnic communities, and Israeli internal well as a booklet containing the song lyrics in Hebrew
politics including religious pluralism. and English. No Hebrew necessary.
March 7 - 28 / 4 weeks / Monday 8:00-9:30 pm Feb. 22 - April 5 / 6 weeks / Tuesday 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Member Value Fee: $90 +HST Member Value Fee: $130 +HST
Students and Seniors: $50 +HST Students and Seniors: $90 +HST
Regular Fee: $130 +HST Regular Fee: $170 +HST / Students and Seniors: $130 +HST
Students and Seniors: $90 +HST Instructor: Rabbi Irit Printz
Instructor: Rabbi Elyse Goldstein
NEW! CHUG IVRIT: HEBREW
FITNESS
Use it or lose it! A once a week opportunity to speak
“rak ivrit...” Read Hebrew newspapers, poems and sto-
ries, discuss current events, and work on new vocabulary
(including slang!) This course is intended for participants
who are already fluent or close to fluent in Hebrew.
(Ulpan level daled or higher).
Tuesdays Feb.15 - April 5 / 8 weeks / 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Moshe Oren

MUSSAR: JEWISH WISDOM FOR THURSDAYS

PERSONAL GROWTH
How do we ensure that our study and practice of Judaism CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW
takes us to where it is supposed to? The 19th century LEVEL TWO
Mussar movement sought to address this concern, but For graduates of level one or those who know some
was left nearly extinct after the Holocaust. Today, a spoken Hebrew. Continuing to use idioms and expre-
renewed interest in the wisdom of Mussar has made a ssions from everyday life, improving your ability to
deep impact throughout Jewish communities worldwide. express yourself in modern Hebrew.
This course will explore classical Mussar texts dealing with
the refinement of personal character traits like gratitude, Feb. 17 - April 7 / 8 weeks / Thursdays 7:30 - 9:30 pm
patience, honesty, equanimity, generosity and humility. Member Value Fee: $170 +HST
No Hebrew necessary. Students and Seniors: $130 +HST
Regular Fee: $210 +HST
Feb. 22 -March 29 / 6 weeks / 7:30 - 9:00 pm Students and Seniors: $170 +HST
Member Value Fee $130 +HST Book fee: $30 +HST
Students and Seniors $90 +HST Instructor: Naomi Nemerov
Regular Fee: $170 +HST / Students and Seniors $130 +HST
Instructor: Rabbi Michael Skobac
WEDNESDAYS CLASSES@MILES NADAL JCC

KOLEL COOKS! MONDAYS
JEWISH IDENTITY THROUGH FOOD
Learn all the basics: challah, kugel, hamentashen, HEARING OUR HEARTS: WOMEN’S
charoset, and more. What they are, why they are, what AND LGBTQ JEWS’ RITUAL AND
role they play in the celebration, and of course, how to LITURGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY
make them! A hands-on cooking and learning experience Investigate the diversity of expression within the
perfect for those new to Jewish food and how it connects liturgical community of contemporary liberal Jewish
to holiday and history. A real “taste of Judaism!” women and GBLTQ Jews. Study, discuss and wrestle with
specific new prayers and rituals both inside and outside
Feb. 16 - April 6 / 8 weeks / Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm synagogue worship.
Students and Seniors: $130 +HST Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Regular Fee: $210 +HST Feb. 7- March 21 (skip Feb. 21) / 6 weeks
Students and Seniors: $170 +HST Member Value Fee: $130 +HST
Materials fee per student: $100 +HST Students and Seniors: $90 +HST
Instructor: Suzanne Kaye Regular Fee: $170 +HST / Students and Seniors: $130 +HST
Instructor: Dr. Aviva Goldberg

WEDNESDAYS EVENTS
JEWISH PATHS INTO UNDER- BEYOND THE RED THREAD:
STANDING ILLNESS AND HEALING THE KABBALAH CRAZE
The experience of illness and the process of healing Kabbalah is the latest craze. But it really is a complicated
touches us all, body and soul, and Jewish tradition has a philosophical Jewish system with no easy answers.
rich store of responses to physical suffering. This class Come and explore the history and basic foundations of
uses a dynamic method of teaching that combines Kabbalah with no “hidden agenda.”
movement, writing, and storytelling exercises with the
study of traditional texts and images. Thursday, January 27
7:30 - 9:30 pm / Prosserman JCC
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm / February 2-23 / 4 weeks With Rabbi Elyse Goldstein
Member Value Fee: $90 +HST $10 at the door, no pre-registration necessary
Regular Fee: $130 +HST / Students and Seniors: $90 +HST “SEEN BUT NOT HEARD”
Instructor: Rabbi Miriam Margles Kolel together with the Koffler Centre of the Arts invites
you to an evening of voice, movement, art, and learning
THURSDAYS in anticipation of Purim. We’ll look at the “masks” we all
wear. Presented in conjunction with the Koffler Gallery
“DOING JEWISH”: JUDAISM 101 exhibition “Graphic Details: Confessional Comics By
Need a primer on the basics of Jewish life? Need to Jewish Women” at the Gladstone Hotel. Details to follow.
recharge your Jewish batteries? Join us for an overview
of the foundations of Jewish practice from a liberal Tuesday, March 15th, 7:30 pm / Gladstone Hotel
perspective.
KOLEL AND THE PROSSERMAN
February 3 - March 24 / 8 weeks / Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00 pm
JCC SUPPORT THE NCJW
PASSOVER FOOD DRIVE
Bring in kosher-for-Passover food items for the annual
Passover Food Drive and help perform this important
Instructor: Alena Strauss
mitzvah. A bin will be in the lobby of the Prosserman JCC
from March 23 till April 10.
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT
CONVERSION
Explores the history, challenges and rewards of conver-
sion; family, ethnicity and community. For those conside-
ring conversion or already in a conversion programme,
alone or with a Jewish partner. Come and speak freely,
ask, learn and share in a safe environment.
April 28 - June 2 / 6 weeks / Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Alena Strauss

KOLEL COOKS THE FEMINIST SEDER

WITH BONNIE STERN! Come and explore the “liberating” role women play in
PASSOVER WITH RABBI ELYSE the Passover story and the Passover experience, from a
GOLDSTEIN AND BONNIE STERN feminist and spiritual perspective. Our own 4 questions;
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 7 - 10 PM our own 4 cups; our own 4 daughters. This unique Rosh
Passover always seems so complicated. We are here to Chodesh evening includes creative readings, values-clari-
make it easier. Bonnie Stern of The Bonnie Stern School fication exercises, text learning, and opportunities to
of Cooking, National Post columnist, and award-winning dialogue on women’s issues across denominations and
cookbook author (the most recent being “Friday Night ages. This evening will spiritually energize you in
Dinners”) and Rabbi Elyse Goldstein, Director of Jewish preparation for the upcoming Pesach holiday.
programs and Kolel team up for a class with demo and Co-presented with the Miles Nadal JCC.
tastings that will explain, entertain, enlighten, and en-
liven your Passover! Tuesday, April 5 / 7:00 - 10:00 pm / Miles Nadal JCC
A complete menu will be presented, including both a $50 +HST advance registration only.
meat and vegetarian main dish. Space is definitely limited! With Rabbi Elyse Goldstein
$95+ HST includes a signed copy of Friday Night Dinners

(value $29.95), a $36 tax receipt, and a tasting of all the
dishes.
SPACE IS DEFINITELY LIMITED - REGISTER EARLY TIKKUN SHAVUOT
TUESDAY, JUNE 7 / 9 PM - 6 AM
AGEING AND SAGEING: Join us once again at Miles Nadal JCC for an all-night
A MINI-RETREAT FOR HEART AND community learnfest. Come for an hour or two or stay
MIND, FOR ADULTS IN THEIR 60’S the whole night and enjoy a variety of classes: story-
AND 70’S telling, Torah, theatre, Talmud, cooking, philosophy,
Kolel and Department of Adult Programs present a music and more, led by distinguished educators. Special
wonderful afternoon focusing on healthy ageing, a programmes for kids and teens. FREE PROGRAM.
positive outlook, broadened spirituality and intellectual
stimulation. Featuring discussion groups, yoga,
meditation, refreshments, and 2 lectures:
Biblical Models of Successful - and Unsuccessful! - Ageing;
and The Journey To Maturing Spirituality.
Space is limited!
Sunday, April 3, 2011 / 1:00 - 5:00 pm / Prosserman JCC

Advance registration only. Space is limited!
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JEWISH LEARNING / KOLEL OTHER COURSES
Rabbi Elyse Goldstein / 416.638.1881 x.4472
rabbi@prossermanjcc.com
TRAVEL KOLEL EDUCATIONAL MEKOROT CLASSES

EXPEDITIONS REGISTRATION FOR THESE CLASSES DIRECTLY
THROUGH MEKOROT, 416-877-2050 / www.mekorot.ca
FEB. 7-14, 2011:

ONLY A FEW SPACES LEFT! PEREK SHIRAH: MEDITATIONS ON
FOOD FOR THOUGHT 4 THE SONGS OF GOD'S CREATIONS
CO-LED BY BONNIE STERN & We will explore this fascinating text to mine the spiritual
RABBI ELYSE GOLDSTEIN. wisdom and philosophical lessons that are revealed.
An all-new itinerary focusing on Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and

Mondays, March 14 - April 4 / 4 weeks / 9:45 - 11:00 am
the Galilee, experiencing Israel’s ethnic side through its
new and traditional cuisine. Not for cooks only! Couples
Instructor: Rabbi Michael Skobac
and singles.
JUDAH HALEVI:
APRIL 29-MAY 8, 2011: POET, PILGRIM, ZIONIST?
TIKKUN OLAM: GUATEMALA! Through a close examination of his poetry, letters, and his
Co-led by Rabbi Elyse Goldstein theological treatise Sefer Kuzari, in English translation, we
and Adrienne Rosen will trace the arc of Halevi’s life, from his birth in Christian
(Director, Access Education Guatemalan
Spain, glory days in Al-Andalus and Egypt, to his mysterious
Children’s Fund).
end.
This unique “voluntour” will take you to gorgeous lakes,
cloudforests, ziplining and ancient Mayan ruins while Tuesdays, May 3-17 / 3 weeks / 8:00 - 9:15 pm
giving you the unique opportunity to meet indigenous Member Value Fee: $30 / Regular Fee: $45
native Jews, and most importantly, help build a school Instructor: Dianna Roberts Zauderer
which is critical to the children in a small rural village.
This tour will open hearts as well as our minds! Open to YESHIVA UNIVERSITY TORAH
couples and singles; space is limited. MITZION BEIT MIDRASH CLASS
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS DIRECTLY THROUGH
NOVEMBER 13-22, 2011: YESHIVA UNIVERSITY, 416.781.1777 or
NOW TAKING DEPOSITS! info@torontotorah.com
WOMEN’S INWARD BOUND 3
Rabbi Goldstein once again leads her very special physical KABBALAH: AN INTRODUCTORY
and spiritual women’s tour of hiking, biking, meditation, COURSE
yoga, dance, learning and laughter. For women only. What is the Kabbalah? How does the kabbalistic system
Space is limited. explain the Torah, and through Torah explain the universe
as well as the individual human being? Come examine and
For registration on all Israel tours call Michelle discuss primary texts to develop an understanding of this
at Payless Travel, 416.922.0116 x.1. nistar [hidden] layer of Torah, and how its lessons inform a
For Tikkun Olam tours call Access Education at Jewish approach to prayer, society and life.
416.537.9459
Wednesdays, Feb. 23 - March 30 / 6 weeks / 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Member Value Fee: $50+HST / Regular Fee: $90 +HST
Instructor: Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner, Rosh Beit Midrash
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ADULTS AND 55+
Janet Klein Slavin / 416.638.1881 x.4259 / janets@prossermanjcc.com
Adults and older adults make up a significant

CHAI DANCERS
part of the Prosserman JCC community.
Join this performing group of dedicated dancers who
We offer many progams to satisfy a variety
enjoy an excellent reputation and are highly regarded for
of interests. Come play a game of bridge,
their professionalism. CHAI dancers perform a diverse,
exercise, learn or just socialize in our
multicultural repertoire.
beautiful new state-of-the-art building.
Ongoing annual program
Monday and Wednesday, 1:30 – 3:30 pm / Room 112
TAX RETURN CLINIC FREE FOR MEMBERS
FREE professional assistance with your tax returns will Instructor: Teme Kernerman
be available starting in March. Sign up as of February to
reserve an appointment. LATIN DANCE
in partnership with Koffler Centre of the Arts
Appointment times: Learn salsa, meringue, cha-cha and more hot Latin
Monday, March 7,14 and 21 9 am - 12 pm dances!
Tuesday, March 8, 15 and 22 6 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday, March 9,16 and 23 1 pm - 4 pm January 12 – March 16 / 10 weeks
Room 105 Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:30 pm / Room 112
To qualify, your income must be: Member Value Fee $70 +HST / Regular Fee $120 +HST
- less than $20,000 (no dependents) Instructor: Sasha Tahiliani
- less than $30,000 (with dependents)
RECORDER
INTERNATIONAL AND ISRAELI Learn to play recorder in a group. Stimulates your brain
FOLK DANCING and improves breathing and posture. Reading music is
Experience exciting dances from Israel and many other not required. (Recorder available for purchase from the
nationalities. Move your feet to a multicultural beat. instructor $12).
January 26 - March 16 January 12 - March 2

and Mar 23 - May 18 (no class April 20) Wednesday, 12:30 - 1:30 pm / Beginner / Room 125
Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:30 am / Room: 211
Member Value Fee: $17 +HST / Regular Fee: $ 20 +HST Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00 pm / Intermediate / Room 125
FREE FOR MEMBERS / Regular Fee: $ 20 +HST
Drop-In classes Instructor: Judy Miskin
Member Value Fee: $2.75 / Regular Fee: $3.50
Instructor: Teme Kernerman and Sandy Starkman
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BECOME A 55+ MEMBER & SAVE ON ALL OUR PROGRAMS

ADULTS AND 55+
PLENTY-O-GEFILTEFISH
A DYNAMIC NEW GROUP FOR SINGLE JEWISH
“50-SOMETHINGS” - FREE MEMBERSHIP
In partnership with the Prosserman JCC
There are shuls, 30-somethings groups, and singles events out there. But where should a self-respecting, out-of-the-box-
thinking, earth-loving, Jewish “50’s-something” go to meet like minded people?
Plenty-o-Gefiltefish may be what you’ve been waiting for! If you are 50-something, Jewish and not your average Prince or
Princess, join us! We’d love to meet you! Look out for FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER event.
LET’S GET TOGETHER FOR FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER!

When: Friday, November 26
Where: Chez Laurent, 4965 Yonge Street (21/2 blocks north of Sheppard) 416.590.0909
Time: 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat (Crudités, schmoozing and order your meal) / 7:00 pm Dinner
Fee: $27. For details of the evening menu and for parking information visit www.meetup.com/Plenty-o-Gefiltefish.
For more information and registration please visit www.prossermanjcc.com

or www.meetup.com/Plenty-o-Gefiltefish/
Have any problems registering, please call Karen at 416.638.1881 x.4255 and leave your phone number.
iCOMPUTE FOR ADULTS

SOCIAL NETWORKING
Facebook, Twitter, My Space, Linked in??!!!
Terms you’ve heard but have no idea what it is or
how to work it. This 10 week course will be a great
introduction into the world of Social Networking.
You’ll learn about safety & security, picture
uploading, messaging & profile management.
Monday / 10 Weeks / January 16 / 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Member Value Fee $175 / Regular Fee: $215
Participants: Min 7, Max 14
Sunday / 10 Weeks / January 15 / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Member Value Fee $175 / Regular Fee: $215
Participants: Min 7, Max 14

ADULTS AND 55+
THE SHALOM SINGERS HABIMA PLAYERS THEATRE

In partnership with Koffler Centre of the Arts ENSEMBLE
Perform melodies in Hebrew, Yiddish, English, French, In Partnership with Koffler Centre of the Arts
Hungarian, Italian and Russian. This well-respected The Habima Players Theatre Ensemble is inviting you to
performing group entertains at various institutions build and practice your theatre skills. Create your own
within the community. Jewish-themed theatre piece inspired by your personal
stories and life experiences. Under the supportive
Ongoing Program / Thursday, 10:00 - 11:30 am guidance from the director, you will develop the skills
Room 205 / FREE FOR MEMBERS and confidence to perform for small and large audiences.
Instructor: Esther Ghan-Firestone
Accompanist: Regina Kutnovsky January 11- March 15 / Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
MAH JONGG BEGINNERS - Regular Fee: $125 +HST
INTERMEDIATE Room 123
Learn to play and get confidence in a group.
MEMOIR WRITING
January 12 - March 2 / Wednesday, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Begin or continue to put your family’s stories on paper
Room 105 for your children, your grandchildren or just for yourself.
Various techniques such as meditation and “rapid write”
January 10 - February 28 / Monday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm will be used to help open up your creativity and improve
Room 105 your writing.
Value Member Fee: $58 +HST / Regular Fee: $68 +HST
Instructor: Amy Brock and Elaine Gordon January 10 - February 28 and March 7 - May 2
Monday, 1:00 - 2:30 pm / Room 105
SOCIAL BRIDGE AND MAH JONGG Member Value Fee: $48 + HST / Regular Fee: $62 +HST
Don’t sit home, come out to play and meet new people Instructor: Barb Rosen
while having lots of fun. No previous writing experience necessary
Ongoing / Wednesdays in the Lounge / Room 107 SENIOR SOCIAL ART

Everyday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Join Lil Goldman for a full range art experience! Hands
Room 125 / FREE FOR MEMBERS on creativity in media of your choice, discussions, gallery
visits and more. Participants are responsible for supplies.
CURRENT EVENTS
ONGOING / Monday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm / Room 123
Join this in-depth discussion of world issues in an
FREE FOR MEMBERS / Instructor: Lil Goldman
enjoyable social atmosphere.
January 13 - ongoing / Thursday, 12:45 – 2:15 pm

Room 205
Facilitator: Peter Diamant and /or Alex Amigo

ADULTS AND 55+
RYERSON UNIVERSITY,
CHANG SCHOOL OF CONTINUING
EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR 50+
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PROSSERMAN JCC
ADULT PROGRAMS
LECTURE SERIES
WHAT'S SO FUNNY? THE COMPLEX answers will examine several topics including: politics
WORLD OF COMEDY and politicians, the welfare state, religion, media, debts
Just about everyone loves a good comedy, but what and deficits, immigration and of course, the November
makes a good comedy? After all, people don't always elections.
laugh at the same things. What one person finds hilari-

January 13 - February 3 / 4 weeks
ous, another just doesn't get it. In What's So Funny - The
Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm / Room 105
Complex World of Comedy, film critic Kevin Courrier
examines a variety of comedy genres, including the silent
Lecturer: Hugh Innis
world of Chaplin and Keaton, the romantic and screwball
comedies and slapstick. What's So Funny? sets out to
WOMEN IN WESTERN MUSIC: FROM
illustrate why our response to humour is often very
THE MIDDLE AGES TO TODAY
subjective.
Women’s music-making has always been a profound part
January 12 - February 9 / 5 weeks of human life, from the singing of lullabies to infants to
Wednesday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm / Room 205 the ritual keening for the dead. Yet in the privileged
Member Value Fee: $50 +HST / Regular Fee: $60 +HST world of Western art music, women were long subjected
Instructor: Kevin Courrier to numerous forms of repression and prejudice - lack of

education, exclusion from both the concert stage and
YOU TALKIN’ TO ME? THE history books, denial of access to publishing and more.
REVOLUTION OF METHOD ACTING Drawing on decades of corrective scholarship, this course
When we hear the names Marlon Brando, Julie Harris, will introduce and celebrate 13 brilliant women of the
James Dean, Diane Keaton, Robert de Niro and Ed “classical” music tradition: composers, virtuosi and in
Norton, we know they’re method actors. But do we really some cases passionate activists, from the 12th-century
know what method acting is? In “You Talkin’ To Me?” visionary Hildegard of Bingen to contemporary Toronto
Kevin Courrier introduces us to a distinctly American composer Ann Southam. Each class will include listening,
acting style that has transformed both the manner of and the lecturer will provide insights into musical
screen performances and the subject matter of movies language of each era under discussion. Each class will
themselves. include lecture, listening to recordings and discussion.
February 16 - April 13 / 9 weeks Two series sets / 5 weeks each / Room 205
Wednesday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm / Room 205 January 11 - February 8 / Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Member Value Fee: $70 +HST / Regular Fee $80 +HST February 15 - March 15 / Tueaday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Kevin Courrier Member Value Fee: $50 +HST / Regular Fee: $60 +HST
Buy two series:
AMERICA, WHAT WENT WRONG? Member Value Fee: $90 +HST / Regular Fee: $100 +HST
Why are there so many problems and such anger related Lecturer: Tamara Bernstein
to government in the United States? The search for

ADULTS AND 55+
JOKERS CLUB HUMOUR GROUP ARTS UNLIMITED

Co-Sponsored by Amica of Thornhill Enjoy the best theatre in town at group rates with great
Do you love to laugh? Do you enjoy people? Then this company.
social club is for you!
Joseph & the Amazing Dreamcoat - STAGEWEST
Ongoing Annual Program (No session in December) Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Third Wednesday of each month ONGOING Member Value Fee: $65 / Regular Fee: $75
7:30 – 9:00 pm / Room 205 (includes buffet lunch and transportation)
Member Value Fee: $1 at the door / Regular Fee: $2 Bus leaves the Prosserman JCC at 10:30 am
LINE DANCING Billy Elliot - Canon Theatre

Enjoy a variety of dance styles. Gentle and effective way In partnership with Bernard Betel Centre
to exercise to music. Great for beginners and those Wednesday, March 2, 2011
already familiar. Bus leaves the Prosserman JCC at 12:15 pm
January 14 - March 18
Friday, 10:30 - 11:30 am / Room 112 Tuesdays With Morrie - STAGEWEST
Member Value Fee: $2.50 per class / $20 per session Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Regular Fee: $4.50 per class / $40 per session Member Value Fee: $65 / Regular Fee: $75
Instructor: Susan Steckel (includes buffet lunch and transportation)
Bus leaves the Prosserman JCC at 10:30am
PRO – PROFESSIONAL RETIREE
ORGANIZATION Contact Janet Klein Slavin before December 15
Calling all professional retirees (retired within the past 5 if you are interested in a trip to Casinorama in Mid
years) to participate in discussions, enjoy guest speakers, February and in Early April
partake in social action projects and get involved in
community enhancement and enrichment programs.
Regular monthly meeting dates to be determined. SOCIAL LOUNGE

FOR MEMBERS ONLY
Socialize with your friends, bring your lunch and play
cards or Mah Jongg. From time to time the lounge will
HAPPY CHANUKAH also be used for special programs.
TO ALL OUR PROSSERMAN JCC
MEMBERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS. Drop by, take a break and learn about what’s new!
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU AT
OUR CHANUKAH DROP IN PARTY!
Join us for LATKES and entertainment from
wonderful pianist SHAYA PETROFF
Sunday, December 5 / 12 - 2:00 pm
Social Lounge and Culinary Arts Studio
FREE / EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Co-sponsored by Diversicare Four-Elms

ADULTS AND 55+
BRIDGE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS LUNCH’N LEARN

Always wanted to learn how to bid and play bridge? WITH RABBI MOSHE STERN
Well now is your chance to join our basic bridge class. First Friday of each month - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Please purchase Bidding in the 21st Century - The Club FREE PROGRAM
Series. Author: Audrey Grant. Bring your lunch - coffee and tea are free
November 3 - December 22 / 8 weeks Please contact us to confirm the session is running that
Wednesday, 10 - 12 pm / Room 105 day. 416.638.1881 x.4235
Regular Fee: $60 +HST
Instructor: Rina Melnick
February 1 - March 22 / 8 weeks / GO ORGANIC

Tuesday, 10 -12 pm / Room 205 COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE AT THE
Member Value Fee $45 +HST PROSSERMAN JCC
Regular Fee $60 +HST Support local farms and participate in this great
Instructor: Rina Melnick community initiative. Contact the farm directly to get
more information and to order your fall / winter shares
Plan B Organic Farms “organic food at its freshest!”
www.planborganicfarms.ca
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HAPPY Contact 905.659.2572 / info@planborganicfarms.ca
HA AGEING AND SAGEING:

A MINI-RETREAT FOR HEART AND
MIND, FOR ADULTS IN THEIR 60’S
AND 70’S
NU
Kolel and Department of Adult Programs present a won-
derful afternoon focusing on healthy ageing, a positive
outlook, broadened spirituality and intellectual stimula-
tion. Featuring discussion groups, yoga, meditation,
refreshments, and 2 lectures:
Biblical Models of Successful - and Unsuccessful! - Ageing;
KA
and The Journey To Maturing Spirituality.
Sunday, April 3, 2011 / 1:00 - 5:00 pm / Prosserman JCC /

Advance registration only. Space is limited!
Several programs listed have been co-sponsored by Diversicare Four-Elms

ADULTS AND 55+
TREASURES IN JEWISH TUESDAY, MARCH 15

LITERATURE 2010-2011 “THE MAN IN THE WHITE SHARKSKIN SUIT” BY LUCETTE
In Partnership with Koffler Centre of the Arts LAGNADO (2007) / REVIEWED BY JANNA NADLER
Refreshments 1:00 - 1:30 pm Lucette Lagnado, an investigative reporter at The Wall

Program 1:30 - 3:00 pm Street Journal, gives us a deeply affecting portrait of her
family and its journey from wartime Cairo to the New
Member Value Fee: $16 / program $58 +HST series World. She conjures a vanished world with elegiac ardour
(advance registration is required) and uncommon grace, and calculates the emotional costs
Regular Fee: $18 per program / $65 +HST series of exile with an unsentimental but forgiving eye. This is
not simply the story of a well-to-do family’s loss of its
TUESDAY, NOV 16 home, its privileges and its identity. It is a story about
“MEMORY” BY PHILIPPE GRIMBERT (2007) how exile indelibly shapes people’s views of the world, a
REVIEWED BY CYNTHIA GOOD story about the mathematics of familial love and the
wages of memory and time.
Philippe Grimbert has written a gripping novel about the
hidden memories that dominated his parents’ lives. A TUESDAY, MAY 17
bestseller in Europe, “Memory” is the story of a family “SOMEONE TO RUN WITH” BY DAVID GROSSMAN (2004)
haunted by the secrets of their past: an illicit love affair, REVIEWED BY ANNA SHTERNSHIS
a lost child and a devastating betrayal dating back to
the Second World War. A spare, erotic and ultimately Author of six novels and three works of nonfiction,
cathartic narrative, this book is a mesmerizing tale of Grossman is one of Israel’s finest and most provocative
coming to terms with one’s shameful past through the writers. “Someone to Run With” is set during the waning
unraveling of a series of dark desires. days of the Oslo era, shortly before Grossman’s hopes for
peace were dashed by the outbreak of the second in-
tifada. The story follows Israeli teenagers Assaf and
Tamar, and Dinka, a golden Labrador that eventually
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brings them together. Grossman’s fluid prose translates
well into English and carries the reader smoothly from
scene to scene.
crEATivity Club JANUARY 26
In Partnership with Koffler Centre of the Arts WRESTLING WITH ANGELS AND ARTISTS
The recent reinstallation of Nathan Rapoport’s sculpture,
Last Wednesday of every month / Noon – 1 PM Jacob Wrestling the Angel, as part of the redevelopment
FREE PROGRAM of Sherman Campus offers an opportunity for new
Join us at lunchtime in the Lounge of the Prosserman JCC appreciation of the monument in light of Rapoport’s
for a unique mix of arts, culture and fun. You bring your major commissions found all around the world. The
lunch and we’ll provide nourishment for the soul… and Koffler’s Head of Programs and Exhibitions, Evelyn
beverages too! Tauben will interpret the sculpture, looking at it in
relation depictions by other artists of the theme of
Jacob’s nightlong struggle with a divine being.

ADULTS AND 55+
MOVIE MONDAYS WITH JANUARY 31

LARRY ANKLEWICZ TRIUMPH OF THE SPIRIT (1989), 120 MIN., U.S.A.
MONDAY, 1:30 PM (Doors Open at 1:00 PM) Willem Dafoe, Wendy Gazelle, Edward James Olmos,
Fee $5 per movie at the door and $50 for the series Robert Loggia / Directed by Robert M. Young
In 1938, Salamo Arouch is a young Greek waterfront
NOVEMBER 29 tough. His loves are his family, boxing and lovely Alegra.
WATERMARKS (2004), 80 MIN. Israel. In 1943 captured by the Nazis, Arouchis now forced to
Hebrew and English / Directed by Yaron Zilberman. fight for the entertainment of the S.S. officers. His
Watermarks is the story of the champion women survival and his family depends on his winning. Based on
swimmers of the legendary Jewish sports club, Hakoah a true story.
Vienna. After the political unification of Nazi Germany
and Austria in 1938 the Nazis shut down the club, but the FEBRUARY 21
swimmers managed to flee the country before the war THE CHOSEN (1981) 108 MIN. U.S.A.
broke out. Sixty-five years later, director Yaron Zilberman Rod Steiger, Robby Benson, Maximilian Schell,
meets the members of the women's swim team in their Barry Miller / Directed by Jeremy Paul Kagan
homes around the world, and arranges a reunion in their The Chosen explores the friendship between two Jewish
old swimming pool in Vienna, a journey that evokes youths growing up in Brooklyn during WWII. Their
memories of youth, struggle and triumph. relationship is almost destroyed by the idealogical
differences of their loving but strong-willed fathers.
JANUARY 17
NOWHERE IN AFRICA (2001), 141 MIN. Germany. MARCH 28
German with English subtitles / Directed by Caroline Link. FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION (2006) 86 MIN. U.S.A.
The Jewish family Redlich emigrates to Kenya in 1938, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley, Jr., Christopher Guest,
where Walter Redlich, a lawyer, works on a farm as a Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Harry
caretaker. While his wife Jettel, a daughter from a Shearer, Fred Willard / Directed by Christopher Guest
bourgeois home, finds it difficult to adjust to their new "For Your Consideration" focuses on the making
life, their shy daughter Regina blossoms. She learns the of an independent movie and its cast who become victims
local language and customs and finds a good friend in of the dreaded awards buzz. Like Guest's previous films,
the cook Owuor. The loss of their home and relatives, as "Waiting For Guffman", "Best In Show" and "A Mighty
well as their inability to talk about this, endangers the Wind", this latest project will feature performances from
marriage of Jettel and Walter. his regular ensemble, including co-writer Eugene Levy.
MAY 16
CROSSING DELANCEY (1988) 97 MIN. U.S.A.
Amy Irving, Peter Riegert, Sylvia Miles, Jeroen Krabbe /
Directed by Joan Micklin Silver
NOWHERE IN AFRICA A Manhattan book store manager concentrates
Tuesday, January 18 on life among the New York literate until her European
grandmother hires a flamboyant matchmaker to find her
Evening viewing 7:30 pm
a husband. The owner of a local pickle stand turns out to
(Door opens at 7:00 pm) be the man of her dreams.
Ticket: $8.00 at the door

ADULTS AND 55+
JUNE 20 AUGUST 29
THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS (2008) 93 MIN. U.S.A. JUST AN ORDINARY JEW (2005) 89 MIN. GERMANY
Asa Butterfield, Zac Mattoon O'Brien, Domonkos Ben Becker, Siegfried W. Kernen, Samuel Finzi
Németh, Henry Kingsmill, Vera Farmiga, Cara Horgan, Directed byOliver Hirschbiegel
Zsuzsa Holl, Amber Beattie, László Áron Journalist Emanuel Goldfarb (Ben Becker) is invited to
Directed by Mark Herman speak to a class of school children on the topic of being a
Set during World War II, a story seen through the German Jew living in Germany today. Goldfarb can¹t
innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the imagine what would be of interest to kids regarding
commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden his very ordinary life. He is more than annoyed by the
friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the invitation and enters into an amazingly intense mono-
camp fence has startling and unexpected consequences. logue being forced to do some soul searching. As he
confronts his mask of an ³ordinary² Jew, he recognizes
JULY 11 that his life, along with his Jewish heritage, is very
HELLO GOODBYE (2008) 99 MIN. FRANCE unordinary.
Fanny Ardant, Gerrord Depardieu, Jean Benguigui,
Lior Ashkenazi, Sasson Gabai / Directed by Graham Guit SEPTEMBER 12
Romantic comedy about a Parisian couple in their fifties KEEPING UP WITH THE STEINS 90 MIN. U.S.A.
who share a comfortable life, a beautiful home, a posh Daryl Sabara, Jami Gertz, Jeremy Piven, Garry
country club and a midlife crisis. Following a dream Marshall / Directed by Scott Marshall
vacation to Israel where Alain (Depardieu) explores his Benjamin Fiedler is preparing for his bar mitzvah without
Jewish roots, Gisèle (Ardant) insists they change their any understanding of its meaning or of its significance.
life and move to Tel Aviv. While Gisèle, a Jewish convert, His parents are planning a lavish party, but Benjamin
finds her new life inspiring; Alain fights to embrace wants his dad to give him some space. So Benjamin
Hebrew, Jewish tradition and a new circumcision. gets an idea. He will invite his grandfather, who left the
family years ago and for whom Benjamin's dad has an
intense dislike, to come two weeks early. Thanks in part
to grandpa - and to the immediate family's love -
Benjamin may have a shot at figuring out what it means
to be a man.

MIND, BODY AND SOUL
Natalie Rashkovan / 416.638.1881 x.4036 / natalier@prossermanjcc.com
Inspirational exploration of issues through the prism of the mind, body and soul. By harnessing the
collective expertise of the partner organizations, a broad array of topics will be addressed through
wellness education and health promotion.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
TWO-PART SERIES, FREE, SIGN UP FOR ONE OR BOTH
Thursday, February 10, 2011 / 7:00 – 10:00 pm Spring 2011 / Date TBA / 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Mind Body and Soul Series Mind Body and Soul Series
HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTION AWARENESS AND SKILLS FOR PROMOTING
DEALING WITH LIFE’S CHALLENGES HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Community Wellness Presentation: Community Wellness Presentation:

Chronic Disease Management Nutrition/Dietitian
Diabetes Nourishing the Soul
Cancer Smoking Cessation
Cardiovascular Disease Public Health Presence
Arthritis
Depression Physical Activity/Recreation:
Spiritual Wellness Physical Workout
Workout your Mind
mind, body & soul

Inspiring healthy living
The mind. body and soul program is made possible through the support of the following organizations:
Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport, Jewish Family and Child, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto,
Prosserman Jewish Community Centre, Mount Sinai Hospital and United Way Toronto
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
PURIM PARTY AT THE PROSSERMAN JCC

The PJ Library in York Region sends your family FREE Jewish
books & music every month.
Live in York Region with children 6 months-5 ½ years?

Register for free at www.pjlibrary905.ca
Don’t live in York Region?

Jewish books & music are available FREE to borrow at The Prosserman JCC.
The PJ Library in York Region is a pilot project brought to you through the generosity of
Gabi Weisfeld, the Weinbaum Family Foundation, Phyllis & Ab Flatt, the Community Fund of the
Jewish foundation of Toronto and UJA Federation.
KOLEL COOKS WITH BONNIE STERN!

PASSOVER WITH RABBI ELYSE GOLDSTEIN AND BONNIE STERN
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 7 - 10 PM

Passover always seems so complicated. We are here to make it easier. Bonnie Stern of The Bonnie Stern
School of Cooking, National Post columnist, and award-winning cookbook author (the most recent
being “Friday Night Dinners”) and Rabbi Elyse Goldstein, Director of Jewish programs and Kolel team up
for a class with demo and tastings that will explain, entertain, enlighten, and enliven your Passover!
A complete menu will be presented, including both a meat and vegetarian main dish.
$95+ HST includes a signed copy of Friday Night Dinners (value $29.95), a $36 tax receipt, and a tasting
of all the dishes. SPACE IS DEFINITELY LIMITED. REGISTER EARLY!
For registration please call 416.638.1881 x.4235

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Amazing things are happening!

Members’ registration begins on Sunday, December 5

416.638.1881 x.4235 Register online

The Board of Directors

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FITNESS AND HEALTH

DATE: HOLIDAY ADMINISTRATION FITNESS DAYCARE

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What a difference a year makes!

Consider, for example, the following:

• The Goldie Fitness Centre continues to improve the

The Prosserman JCC is quickly becoming one of the focal

Whether it’s programs for babies, young families, teens,

But, please remember, we depend on your ongoing

On behalf of the staff of the Prosserman JCC, I wish you

Register online at www.prossermanjcc.com or by phone at 416.638.1881 x.4235 / 3

Peter Brown Laurie Cohen

SHERRY KULMAN Interim Executive Director 416.638.1881 x.4101

LES HORENFELDT Director of Finance 416.638.1881 x.4369

GUSTAVO RYMBERG Director of Marketing 416.631.5835

MONIQUE SHAPIRO Coordinator Family Programs 416.638.1881 x.4012

ALEX VOIHANSKI Managing Director JCC Chai Sports 416.638.1881 x.4465

TERI NITSOPOULOS General Manager Fitness and Health 416.638.1881 x.4103

RINA KRAUSE Customer Service / Receptionist 416.638.1881 x.4235

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COMMUNITY ANNUAL 55+ ANNUAL

Your Community Membership opens the door to over

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FITNESS AND HEALTH With a large variety of state-of-the-art

- All prices are listed per member

Your Fitness and Health Membership includes:

- Unlimited access to a wide range of group exercise

Your Fitness and Health Membership

Online: www.prossermanjcc.com / Phone: 416.638.1881 x.4235

CANCELLATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER (www.prossemanjcc.com/about-the-jcc/cancellation-policy)

BABY AND ME SIGN CLASS KIDS LOVE TECH

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DRAMA TOTS PRESCHOOL DANCE

January 12 - March 30 Drop-Off Program / children must be toilet trained

Ages: 5 - 8 and Ages: 9 - 12

WINTER’11 January 16 – March 6

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SPORTS WITH JAY - MIGHTY FREE WORKSHOPS

KIDS HAVE STRESS TOO

Drop-Off program / children must be toilet trained. AT HOME ALONE

January 23 and 30 / February 20 and 27 / April 3 and 10

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VIDEO GAME CREATOR / AGES 8-15

HAVE A BIRTHDAY BASH AT THE PROSSERMAN JCC

We provide the ultimate “hassle-free” birthday party

All parties include two qualified and high energy staff,

Each party is designed for 15 children and there is a charge of

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR PARTY,

FUN FOR KIDS, REALLY

ENJOY A GUILT FREE NIGHT OUT! SATURDAY, JAN

Extra charges will apply if children are not

FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT www.prossermanjcc.com

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It’s a scientific fact: from birth to age five, the human

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SENIOR KINDERGARTEN FULL DAY CHILDCARE

PRESCHOOL DAYCARE (FULL DAY)