Monthly eNewsletter

To Purchase massages call:
(216) 831-0700 ext. 1340 or visit the Fitness Service Desk

We've got your back! Find out how you can get a FREE massage!
For every friend you refer that joins The Mandel JCC you’ll receive one free 55-minute basic massage.* And whose muscles couldn’t use a deep, relaxing, soothing massage?

Hurry this offer ends December 31, 2010.

*For those who don’t have time for a massage, as an alternative, you can select a deluxe wind-resistant umbrella. This offer is not valid with or in combination with any other offer(s). Massages must be used by December 31, 2011.

It’s Time for YOU to Become The Biggest Loser

The Mandel JCC’s Second Annual Biggest Loser competition kicks off January 3 and runs through February 28 Open to adult Mandel JCC members & employees 18 & older Fee: $30 Register by December 12        $40 December 13 – January

CLICK HERE for more details, or call Rich Zatta at (216) 593-6298 or email

SAVE $50 on a Personal Training Package through January 2
JCC Members ONLY!

Date: November 29 through January 2, 2011  Age: 18 and up Purchase any adult personal training package as an individual or a group, from 11/29/10 through 1/2/2011 and receive $50 off. This is limited to 1 package per member.

Contact Rich Zatta at 216-593-6298 or rzatta@mandeljcc.org with any questions

Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease with Dr. Caldwell  B. Esselstyn
Spend an evening with Dr. Esselstyn and find out how Former President Bill Clinton lost 25 lbs on Dr. Esselstyn's eating plan. Long time J member, and internationally known surgeon, researcher and clinician at the Cleveland Clinic,  explains how coronary heart disease can be prevented, reversed, and even abolished.

Date/Time: Thursday, December 16 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Location: Mandel Community Room
Age:  Adults
Cost: No fee Members   $10 Non-Members
To sign up contact Sue Marconi (216) 593-0448, smarconi@mandeljcc.org

Date/Time:Sunday, December 4 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Location:Stonehill Auditorium
Age:Teens & Adults with Disabilities
Cost:$5.00/person – no charge for staff
To sign up contact Sue Marconi at (216) 593-0448,or smarconi@mandeljcc.org

KIDS PROGRAMMING

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"My son had so much fun last year at the J's winter camp – count us in for this year!"

What are your kids doing over Winter Break? We've got the answer-The J's Winter Vacation Camp!

Date: December 20 through December 31, 2010
Time: 10:00-3:00*
Grades: K-6th Grade
Location: Multi Purpose Room

*AM and PM option available

Download the Brochure & Registration Form
Please remember to send your child with a swimsuit, towel, sneakers, and a lunch!

For more information contact Wendi Shapera at (216) 593-6249 or wshapera@mandeljcc.org

tNBA CAVS Holiday Hoop Zone Clinic

Cavs Three-Day Holiday Clinic Featuring The Cleveland Cavaliers Jamario Moon. Three days of basketball instruction for boys & girls led by the National Basketball Academy. Entrants receive a $27 ticket to a select Cavs regular season home game.

Date/Time: Dec. 27 - 29 from 9 am - 12 pm
Grades: 3-8
Location: Mandel JCC

To register call (216) 378-0932 or visit the website

Camp Wise... Voted BEST Overnight Camp!

Camp Wise Info Night
Prospective campers & parents are invited to come learn "s'more" about Camp Wise!
Date/Time: Tuesday December 7^th • 6:30 pm
Location: The Mandel JCC – Small Stonehill Room 
RSVP:(216) 593-6250 or wisekids@mandeljcc.org

The First-Ever Ohalim Winter Wonderland Weekend
All 2010 Ohalimers are invited to a magical return to Camp Wise this winter!

Date/Time: January 16-17, 2011
Location: Camp Wise, Chardon Ohio
Cost: $80
RSVP: (216) 593-6250 by December 22 wisekids@mandeljcc.org

It is not too early to begin thinking about summer day camp options for your children. The J offers camps to match every child's interests and talents.

Playland Day Camp Entering Prekindergarten and Kindergarten
Anisfield Day Camp Entering Grades 1-6
Anisfield Maccabi Sports Village Entering Grade 2-6
Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Playmakers Performing Arts Camp Entering K – Grade 9

Important Dates
December 13 • Very Important Camper
Registration begins for you (2010 Camper, with current Mandel JCC Membership)
January 3 • Registration for Mandel JCC members
January 10 • Registration open to the community
June 20 • Yay!! First day of camp 2011!

For more information or to discuss which camp would be best for your child please contact Wendi Shapera at (216) 831-0700. ext 1349 or daycamp@mandeljcc.org

Date: Saturday, December 11
Time: 6:45 - 9:00 pm
Grades: Grades 1-6
Location: Multi Purpose Room
Cost: Members $15 / Non-Members $20 • Siblings: Members $10 / Non-Members $15

For more information contact Hayley Ryshen at (216) 593-6222 or hryshen@mandeljcc.org

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! 

Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to Cleveland! This musical is a family must-see!

Performances

Date/Time:
Thursdays, December 9 and 16 at 7pm
Saturdays, December 11 and 18 at 7pm Note New Time
Sundays, December 12 and 19 at 2pm and 7pm
Location:
Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple
23737 Fairmount Blvd. Beachwood
Tix: $10 Adults, $8 JCC Members, Seniors, Students

For reservations, please call Linda Joynt at (216) 831-0700, x1230 or ljoynt@mandeljcc.org. Limited seating available.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress.

Children of all levels of talent are encouraged to audition!
Auditions: Open to grades 8-12
Date/Time: Monday, January 3 • 6:30 pm
Location: Fairmount Temple
For more information please call the box office at (216) 831-0700 ext.1230 or email ljoynt@mandeljcc.org 

Date/Time: Saturday, January 29 at 7:30 pm 

For information on ticket prices (including patron levels and sponsorship opportunities) contact Bonnie Marks at (216) 831-0700, x1301 or bmarks@mandeljcc.org.

Date/Time: Mondays, January 24 – March 21 from 6 – 9 pm
Age: 25+
Location: Mandel JCC Gymnasium

Registration deadline:Thursday, January 13
Late registrations:Thursday, January 14 (fee for late registration)
Captains Draft Meeting:Sunday January 16 at 10 am

For more information, registration, or to inquire about serving as a captain or co-captain please call (216) 378-0932 or visit tNBA website at: www.thebasketballacademy.com

Calling all Serious and Casual Athletes...
The Mandel JCC Indoor Triathlon

Register today, last year's event SOLD OUT!
An afternoon of Swimming, Cycling and Running for Casual Athletes, Families and serious Triathletes. Adults and children – ages 10 and up – can join in the fun by competing individually or as a team.

Date/Time: Sunday, February 13 • noon - 5:00 pm

For More Information CLICK HERE or contact Bonnie Marks (216) 593-6201 Or bmarks@mandeljcc.org

Date/Time: Sunday, December 5, from noon – 6 p.m.
Location: The Mandel JCC

Join Ohio University Jewish students, alumni and staff for a simple cheek swab and be among the thousands of possible donors in the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). You can save a life!

For more information and to volunteer for the drive, contact Rabbi Danielle Leshaw, Director, Hillel at Ohio University at 740.592.1173 or leshaw@ohio.edu. For more information CLICK HERE

Wednesday 11 am – 4 pm
Sunday 9:30 am – noon
Tuesday & Thursday – 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am – 4 pm
By Appointment Call Mary Ellen Saltzman (216) 464-2909

If you can't open a link, or have any thoughts or questions about any Mandel JCC program or service, please drop us an email or give us a call info@mandeljcc.org or (216) 831-0700, ext 0 and we will do everything we can to assist you. We look forward to hearing from you.