Riverdale Rising Stars present:
Oklahoma!
It is a perfect show for the holiday season!! Please join the Riverdale Rising Stars, the Y's Teen Theatre Group, in their first show of the season, Oklahoma!
You won't want to miss this fresh and exciting production with some of your favorite songs, "People Will Say We're In Love", "Cain't Say No", "Oh What A Beautiful Mornin'" and many more.
Featured in the cast are Elia Rangel, Mason Taub, Ariel Saul, Katleen Lozada, Alex Walton, Danny Berger, Russell Soifer-Gorelick, Philip Feldman, Elias Kampton, Sabrina Berfas, Emily Trambert, David Newman, Josh Prenner, Bobby Esnard, Cheryl Abramson, Charles Lerner, Ryan Esnard and newcomers, Jessica Lavery, Ben Hirschfeld, Michal Schoresch and Eric Berger. Under the direction of Laurie Walton, with light-hearted choreography by RRS Alumnus Emily Walton. Wiliam Bishop is the stage manager and Remy Kurs continues
as the RRS musical director.
Show dates are:
Saturdays at 8 pm
December 8
December 15 (Purchase tickets here...)
December 22 (Purchase tickets here...)
Sunday Matinees at 2 pm
December 9
December 16 (Purchase tickets here...)
Sunday evening at 7 pm
December 9
Thursday evening at 7:30 pm
December 20 (Purchase tickets here...)
Please call Laurie Walton at 718-548-8200, ext. 295 if you would like to arrange for your group to attend.
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 Thinking about holiday gift options?
 Feeling guilty about how the holiday buying madness is impacting our environment?
Now you can give without negatively impacting the environment by participating in the Riverdale Y's
Carbon-Free Gift Giving program
  Buy an Eco-Giving donation card for $25 to support vital community
needs such as Music School Scholarships, Riverdale Y Fund for the Arts, Greening Riverdale Fund, etc. You will also receive a voucher for one admission to any Resident Theater Production at the Riverdale Y. The Eco-Giving card is a wonderful Carbon-Free gifting opportunity: you or your loved one will enjoy a theater show, while your entire donation will be used towards a cause you want to support.
Act quickly and double the impact of your gift! The first 20 Eco-Gifting Donation Cards purchased will be matched through the generosity of an anonymous donor.
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First-Three-Stars Saturday Night Adult Film Experience and Cafe
January 5, 8 pm
"La Vie en Rose"
 From the slums of Paris to the limelight of New York, Edith Piaf's life was a battle to sing and survive, live and love. Raised in poverty, Edith's magical voice and her passionate romances and friendships with the greatest names of the period - Yves Montand, Jean Cocteau, Charles Aznavour, Marlene Dietrich, Marcel Cerdan and others
- made her a star all around the world. But in her audacious attempt to tame her tragic destiny, the Little Sparrow - her nickname - flew so high she could not fail to burn her wings.Starring: Marion Cotillard, Gérard Depardieu, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory.
Directed By: Olivier Dahan
January 26, 8 pm
"Safety Last" with Ben Model live on the piano
Yes, it's Harold Lloyd in his iconic climb up the side of the 12-story Bolton Building, in a return of silent film accompanied live by Ben Model, a silent film historian and accompanist for the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 1997 he founded "The Silent Clowns Film Series" with film historian Bruce Lawton. Ben composes all his own scores, and performs in a style that is both evocative of the silent era and also aware of a contemporary (and younger) audience's awareness of music and film scoring.
Ben composes and improvises all his own scores, and performs in a style that is both evocative of the silent era and also aware of a contemporary (and younger) audience's awareness of music and film scoring.
After each movie - come upstairs to our candle-lit cafe and enjoy complementary coffee, wine, and sweets before you go home for the evening.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door or online at the PerformanceSpace Box Office.
Early Childhood News
Wednesday December 19, 7 pm
2008-09 Early Childhood Open House
Learn about the Nursery School, PreSchool Day Camp, Parenting and Family Center programs planned for the upcoming semester and year. Click here for more info rand to RSVP
Priority Registration for Nursery School 2008-09
Y Members, Current Families begins December 15, 2007. To arrange for a tour of the school call Joan Tananbaum x 234
Nursery School and UPK Winter Vacation December 24- January 1, School resumes January 2, 2008
Vacation Programs for Kids this Winter
School’s closed -- what are you going to do on your vacation day?
Nursery School Winter Mini-Camp
December 24, 26, 27, 28, 31
Shalom Bayit (Peace at Home)
The thematic and enriched curriculum will include hands-on activities centered around a Jewish theme. As the winter holidays are focused around home and families, this year's winter theme of Shalom Bayit will afford our campers the opportunity to dip their own candles, create clay candleholders and feel the glow of "peace in the home." Stories, art projects and discussion will add to the fun.
Full-day campers will utilize the Y's indoor heated pool with excellent instruction daily.
This program is for current Nursery School 3's and 4's and children who attended this past summer's PreSchool Day Camp.
Click here for more information and online registration...
Riverdale Y Winter Camp for Kids Grades K-6
Kids in grades K-6, join us for fun trips and programs during school
vacations! See below for upcoming programs:
Magic at the Y
Monday, December 24
Click here for more information and online registration...
Exploring at the New York Aquarium
Wednesday, December 26
Click here for more information and online registration...
Arcades and Rides at Funtime America
Thursday, December 27
Click here for more information and online registration...
Mixed Media Workshop
Friday, December 28
Click here for more information and online registration...
**Click here to register for the entire week and save!**
Deadline for Registration is Friday, December 21st.
For more information call Barbara Beer at ext. 206 or Charlie Schiller at ext. 229.
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The Riverdale Y Recycles!
Plastics, glass, paper or garbage?
This is the question our members will be asking themselves a lot these days as they dispose of items in the new bins throughout the facility. On October 31st with the help of John Johnson III and David Hurd of the Mayor's Office of Recycling Outreach and Education, we set up recycling stations throughout the Y. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hurd also trained the Riverdale Y staff about why recycling is so important, stressing that this is one very effective concrete step that each of us can take in response to global
warming. They also gave us an update on what can be recycled in New York City (for example, when it comes to plastics you can only recycle items with necks, like jugs and bottles). The recycling stations throughout the building are the first step towards our becoming a recycling resource center for Riverdale. We look forward to offering bins for harder to recycle items like rechargeable batteries and used clothing as well as informational programs about how, what and why to recycle. Watch future newsletters and
check out our Greening Riverdale webpage or call Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield x237 for more information.
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Y Dance? Y Not Dance with Us?
As we move into the Spring Semester of our new Dance Department, we continue to revise our offerings to reflect our community's wishes. New classes include Mommy & Me (18-30 months) Sundays 11:00am, Beginning Ballroom for Teens Mondays 6:30pm, Theater Dance (9 & up) Thursdays 5:00pm, Beginner Ballet (12 & up) Thursdays 6:00pm. For adults, the Pilates/Ballet Barre is moved to Wednesdays at 10:30am and a Ballet Stretch class has been added to Thursdays at 11:00am following Lyrical Jazz at 10:00am, a
great combo of dance and stretch.
Our Creative Movement classes for 3-5 year olds on Mondays at 3:30pm and Wednesdays at 12:15 allow our children attending nursery school to enjoy an extra hour of activities before going home. Older children attending Kids Space have many afterschool classes to choose from and receive a discount on all dance classes.
Special Offer: Sign up for one semester of your chosen dance class and get a second class in the same semester for only $100. This applies to both children and adult classes.
Our next Saturday Night Ballroom Party is December 29th. We look forward to bringing in the New Year with an elegant evening of music, dancing and friends. Wine and food, party favors and good cheer will promise to make this a much anticipated annual event. Of course, our lovely Linda Andrews will be leading the evening with an hour of instruction from 7:30-8:30 followed by open dancing until 10:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 per person or $25 per couple. Whether you're an experienced
dancer or a brand new beginner, enjoy a musical evening out on the town and come dance the night away. (Click here for this event)
To sign up for our broad assortment of classes including Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop come to the Spring Semester Dance Department registration week Sunday December 16th through Friday December 21st. Dance department staff members will be available to answer questions.
For more information and online registration visit the Riverdale Y Dance School web page at www.riverdaley.org/dance
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Sports & Wellness
About our Specialty Staff
Eddie Anton (personal trainer)
Eddie is a certified Personal Fitness Trainer with 15 years in the fitness industry. Eddie not only trains an individual with specific goals, but he educates a person with information concerning healthy lifestyle. His strengths lie in strength development, cardiovascular wellness, and injury prevention.
Lisa Okochi (massage therapist)
Lisa is a licensed Massage Therapist with 4 years in the industry. She specializes in Deep Tissue/trigger point, Swedish, Reiki, Reflexology, Pregnancy Massage & Lymphatic Drainage.
For more information please contact: Lisa Bruskin 718.548.8200 ext.241 or e-mail LBruskin@RiverdaleY.org.
Riverdale Y Stanley Lane Youth Basketball League
New Super Pro Division on Full Court! More Games! More Instruction!
All children have the opportunity to play on organized teams, participate in structured practices and are encouraged to participate in basketball clinics. League fee includes T-shirt, trophies and the Youth Sports Awards Night. Practices will be held once per week on either Monday or Thursday evening.
Games Sundays: December 16, 23; January 6, 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10, 24; March 2, 9.
Junior Division (1st-2nd grade): 1:00-2:00pm
Varsity Division (3rd-4th grade): 2:30-3:30pm
Pro Division (5th-6th grade): 4:00-5:00pm
Super Pro Division (7th-9th): 5:00-600pm
Fees: Riverdale Y Members $130;*$175 Non-members (*Please add a $35 non member registration fee)
For more information and registration click here...
New
Girls Basketball League
Season starts
December 4 ends February 5
30 minute
practice and a 30 minute game each week. ½ court games with age appropriate
height baskets. All players will receive a T-shirt and trophy.
Junior Division
(1st-2nd grade) 6:00-7:00
pm
Varsity
Division (3rd-5th grade) 7:00-8:00
pm
Fees: Riverdale
Y Members $85; $100 Non-members
(Make checks
payable to: Riverdale Y)
For more information and registration click here...
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Senior Center
Calendar:
Dec. 10,
Savta¡'s Kitchen: Irene Sanders whips up sweet potato pancakes.
Dec. 11, 10:30 am
Birthday Concert features pianist Bernie Katzman playing Jazz, lite classical improvisation, and Chanukah favorites. Bernie has been a concert pianist and a cabaret performer for over 15 years.
Dec. 12, 10:30 am
Artist and art instructor Doug LeBlang provides a private art exhibition of framed works and prints, including pastels, acrylics, collage and computer. He will explain the techniques and mediums, and demonstrate pastel painting.
Dec. 17, 10:30 am
Nutrition: Eating Out: Making Healthier Choices. Eat right when dining out or eating in. They will also learn about portion control. 10-11 am ¡© Andria L. Cassidy
Dec. 17, 11 am
Blood Pressure Screening
Dec. 18, 10:30 am
The Work of Cole Porter, our most sophisticated composer. The kid from Indiana who became an international celebrity, composed some of the greatest popular music ever, including I Get a Kick Out of YOU, Night and Day, My Heart Belongs to Daddy. Martin Schwartz, PHD
Dec. 20, 10:30 am
The Phoenix Ensemble, a woodwind group of two clarinets and a bassoon, mix light classical and jazz pieces.
Dec. 21, 10:30 am
Baseball in 1941: One of the most amazing years in our national pastime¡¯s fascinating history includes the memorable exploits of Joe DiMaggio (56-game hitting streak), Ted Williams (.406 batting average) and the Brooklyn Dodgers¡¯ first-time-in-21-years National League Pennant win. Lecturer Bud Livingston is a teacher, historian and tour guide
Dec. 28, 10:30 am
How Technology Has Changed Our Lives, Evan Weiner, radio and TV commentator, author, opinion columnist and lecturer.
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The Y is Offering Babysitting!
Babysitting for children ages 6 months to 5 years is now
be available to Y members while they work out in our new Fitness Center, Monday,
Tuesdays, & Thursdays from 9:15am-11:45am and Mondays and Thursday evenings
from 5:30-8:00pm. The fee is $10 per hour per child. (each additional sibling
will be $6.) Ten one hour babysitting sessions can be purchased for
$70.
Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance to
ensure a space. Please call 718.548.8200 ext.200 (Walk-ins will be accepted
only if space is available.) Please provide the following information when
making a reservation: name, phone number, the age of your child, and the date
and time you wish to reserve.
Note: Cancellation must be made 24 hours in advance in
order not to be charged for the session.
For more information please contact: Lisa Bruskin at LBruskin@RiverdaleY.org.
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Alana Llama Film Club for Kids
Sundays at 10am
 Beginning in early January, we'll offer Sunday morning films -- the Alana Llama Film Club for Kids -- from a selection of great family movies. Tickets are $5 per person, per film, or a family pass for $50 for all of the films! At each film, Alana Llama will appear live to greet children in our lobby and a stuffed toy llama willbe
given to one lucky ticket holder at each film!
Tickets are $5 per movie at the door. A family pass to admit the entire family to all ten movies is only $50, and can purchased online at the PerformanceSpace Box Office.
January
6 Madagascar -- Come dressed as your favorite animal
20 Spy Kids -- Enjoy a scavenger hunt through the Y
27 Ice Age -- After the movie ... a cold ice cream treat
February
3 Wizard of Oz -- Sing along
10 Disney's Dinosaur with Pete the Paleontologist
17 Shrek
24 Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (the Original) After the movie .. a chocolate treat, what else??
March
9 Cinderella -- Come as your favorite Princess or Prince
30 Movie TBA
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Artists’ Beit
Midrash
Join other artists in a newly formed
cooperative learning community where we will explore the theme of “Darkness and
Light” in Jewish sources. As we look at the interface between aesthetics and
Judaism you will create your own visual commentary on our sacred texts. Starting
from the second session, share your work with other artists.
Co-facilitators are Rabbi Barry Dov
Katz, CSAIR, and Harriet Balaran Finck, a noted painter/collagist and college
instructor. Harriet’s work is a powerful example of how classic Jewish stories
can inspire artists to create their own interpretations, mirroring the depth of
our classical commentaries.
Classes will be held at CSAIR, 475
West 250th Street in Riverdale. At the end of the program, artists
will exhibit their works in a group show at the Riverdale Y.
Wednesday
Evenings, 7:45-9:30 PM
6 Sessions:
Nov. 7 and 21, Dec. 5 and 19, and
Jan. 9 and 23
Open to all artists: painters,
sculptors, potters, fiber artists etc.
No knowledge of Hebrew required.
Fee: $125
Call to reserve a place:
718-543-8400
Co-sponsored
by the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale and the Riverdale
Y
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Six for 60!
Join us for a community celebration of Israel's 60th Birthday co-sponsored by the Riverdale Y, B'nai Brith, P'nai and the RJCC. Six events will take place over six days, so mark your calendars now: March 8-13, 2008. Events will include:
-"SWEET MUD" an acclaimed Israeli film about Kibbutz life in the 1970's
-Shalom Sesame in collaboration with Sesame Street Workshop
-Two episodes of the popular Gesher Film Fund Israeli mini-series Jerusalem Brew (Meurav Yerushalmi)
-INVESTING IN ISRAEL: A panel discussion about supporting the fiscal health of Israel
-Shira B'Tzibbur: THE HIR CHOIR leads a sing-a-long, followed by Israeli Dancing and Birthday Cake
And more!!!
For more information please contact: Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield, director of Program Development and Jewish Life (718) 548-8200, ext. 237.
Need a door-to-door ride to the Riverdale Y?
We'll pick you up!
Available daily in the Riverdale area only, advance reservations required. Call Helen 718-548-8200, ext. 225
There is a minimal charge for this service.
“U’zeroh Netuyah: With An Outstretched Arm”
Funded by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Fund for Programs for the Aging of UJA/Federation of New York
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Riverdale Rising Stars Junior Present....
Dear Edwina!
Follow the adventures of advice- giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple as she directs the kids in the neighborhood in production number after hilarious production number in her "Advice-A-Palooza" extravaganza. Written in the style of Schoolhouse Rock Live! and You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Dear Edwina is a kid power musical for a new generation.
Starring:
Talia Cohen, Kaitlyn Sheehan, Tristan Blaisdell, Fiona Hanrahan, Samuel Piland, Jacob Roy, Ben Markbreiter, Claire Wegh , Murphy Harr, Breffni Ward, Leah Moore, Talya Gelfand, Esperanza Rosenbaum, Harrison Gale, Alison Adler, Alex Debard, Mayte Gamory, Gianni Chiovetta, Zachery Yarosh, Leora Einleger, Natasha Perdomo, Sara Friedman, Shara Zierler, Amelia Perdomo
Miranda Ditmore, Lea Cohen, Lili Gelfand, Jenna Baker, Sophie Pickman, Lily Cohen, Kristen Sheehan, Katie Kilcommons, Miranda Rodgers, Rebecca Thaler, and Elizabeth Hope Rivera .
Show dates:
Thursdays at 7 pm
January 10and 17
Saturdays at 8 pm
January 12 and 19
Sundays at 2 pm
January 13 and 20
Tickets (available online -- Performance Space webpage -- with no service charge!):
Adults: $16
Seniors and Students: $12
Children under 10: $10
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Opera Scenes Workshop
Coach, prepare and perform staged opera scenes at the Riverdale Y in a 12-week opera workshop. This workshop is perfect for budding professionals wishing to expand their role offerings, college students and advanced high school students seeking to build their resumes and any serious adult singer seeking a performance opportunity. Scenes will be chosen and cast based on audition and will reflect the level and voice type of the participants. During the rehearsal process you will address role preparation,
musical style, diction, character development, and acting techniques. Rehearsals will be twice a week for approximately 12 weeks culminating in a spring performance with piano accompaniment. Gayla Bauer Blaisdell, professional voice instructor, will direct the program. For the audition, please bring two contrasting arias or musical theater selections - at least one in English.
Please call ext. 261 for information on auditions.
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