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A Publication of the Riverdale YM-YWHA (A Division of the YM-YWHA of the Bronx)
5625 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 /(718) 548-8200 Fax 796-6339
March (Shevat/Adar), 2008 /5768
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Sunday, March 16 10 am - noon Arts & Crafts and Game Booths FREE For children ages 2-5. Led by the Y's early childhood education teachers.
10 am - noon Fun in the Gym FREE
Noon - 1:00 pm Luncheon Cafe
1:30 pm Silly Tales by Theater Ariel
$8 per person.
PerformanceSpace Presents: "Benny Goodman" Concert Saturday, March 1, 8 pm
BalletNeo
Come experience this cutting edge ballet troupe, dedicated to creating new works on point. The Company consists of some of Manhattan's finest classical dancers and is directed by Kate Thomas.
An evening of music, comedy and more. Rock to the music of Celtic Cross, laugh with comedian Fiona Walsh and enjoy a great night for the Irish (and everyone!) in Riverdale!
Enjoy a fun eclectic mix of jazz, cantorial and classial music presented by members of the award-winning Contrasts Quartet, flutist Daniel Reading, and the amazing jazz band D-vash! Music by famous composers such as Rabbi Israel Goldfarb, pulitzer-prize winning Aaron Jay Kernis, Aaron Copeland, Paul Shoenfield as well as jazz arrangements by D-vash. Jazz singer, Amy Michelman and concert pianist Evelyne Luest bring together a powerful group of talented musicians to present the many worlds of Jewish music in one
concert!
Zombie Prom is coming to the Y!Get out your scariest costumes, grab the kids and come to see the Riverdale Rising Stars spring production of ZOMBIE PROM. This is a campy look at the 1950's which tells the story of teenage love gone wrong. The "good" girl, Toffee, is forbidden from seeing her true love, the "rebel", Jonny. In despair he throws himself into a nuclear wasteplant. True love prevails, though, and Jonny comes back from the dead as a Green Teenage Zombie! Zaniness ensues as we follow Jonny and the teens as they fight to get Jonny back in high school, despite the loud protests of Principal Delilah Strict who has a big secret of her own. Ace reporter Eddie Flagrante is determined to make sure the public knows that Jonny should not be discriminated against just because he's a green zombie!
Tickets are $18, $12 for seniors and students. You may purchase tickets online with no service charge at www.RiverdaleY.org or by phone order; call 718-548-8200, ext. 295. You must leave your credit card number and expiration date PLUS your address and phone number in order for a phone purchase to be completed. Please contact Lwalton@riverdaley.org or 718-548-8200, ext 209 with questions but NOT with ticket requests. Thanks -- see you at the Prom! Come in costume!
Our Inclusion Initiative Begins
In an effort to serve the entire community and the diverse population which makes up Riverdale, the Y has begun to create programming for individuals with special needs and their families. This initiative is happening in collaboration with the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services. We will provide these supports through several different venues, including staff training, resource sharing, and program adaptation. Furthermore, the Y will now provide social skills training groups for children and support
groups for their parents. These groups will begin at the end of February. In addition, the entire staff at the Y will attend a sensitivity training on March 19th conducted by Pat Grossman from the Westchester Jewish Community Services. A family brunch will be available beginning, at 10:30 AM, followed by a fabulous, riotous fun event appropriate for children up to 8 years old and their families! This concert is the annual fundraising event benefiting the Riverdale Y Nursery School music and movement enrichment programs. Tickets available online.
Social Skills Groups Forming The Riverdale Y is starting social skills groups for children with special needs. The purpose of these groups is to provide an opportunity for children to interact and practice using their social skills. Playmates will be for children age three to five and will take place Sundays from 9:30am to 11:00am. Friends for Fun will serve kids age six to eight and will occur on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Both groups may be comprised of children with variable levels of functioning. Intake interviews are now open to children with a wide range of developmental disabilities, including but not limited to autism, Down syndrome, mental retardation, ADD/ADHD, and speech and language delays. The final decision about group composition will come at the end of the intake process, to insure that a child is not placed in a group that would be a poor match for him or her. For more information or to set up an intake interview, please call Sandy Mislow at 718-548-8200, ext. 230 or email her at smislow@riverdaley.org.
Art News 4 Tuesdays (March 4, 10, 17 and 25), 7-9 pm Ages 15-Adult Do you have a desire to write or illustrate children's picture books? This class is an introductory and advanced course all rolled into one. The course will help you explore your unique voice, along with some nuts and bolts about presenting your work to publishers. You may use original or borrowed texts and illustrate your book project. The course will focus on visual pacing and storytelling and some practical aspects of children's book publishing, such as query letters, agents, portfolios and contracts. $100 members/$130 non-members Julia Gran's work has appeared nationally and internationally in products, magazines, newspapers and advertisements. She is Author and Illustrator of Big Bug Surprise, Princess Penelope, Princess Penelope Takes Charge (Scholastic), Hocus Pocus Magical Cook Book (Chronicle), With All My Heart: Reflections on Love Cut-out novelty book (Andrews McMeel) Julia's Awards include: Society of Illustrators, Society of Illustrators (West Coast) Communication Arts, Print.
Sunday, March 16, 3-4 pm Come to the opening reception of Gallery 18's Purim art show of masks, entitled "Masquerade".
Dance DepartmentOur Saturday night Ballroom Parties continue to grow in leaps and bounds. March 15 is the last party of the winter season. We hope to start Sunday afternoon Teadances in the coming months to keep all our ballroom dancers moving through the warmer months. Our younger children's classes are thriving; our little dancers are having a wonderful time. We'd love to see more teenagers dancing up a storm within our studios. Remember we have ballet, jazz, tap, ballroom and theatre dance for that age group. Parents - it's so important to get those kids off the couch and away from the computer and TV into a physical activity like dance. To all our wonderful RRS Seniors and Juniors - remember how important it is to be able to move well on stage. Additionally, dance training makes you a stronger singer and gives you the endurance you need to get through a long show with energy to burn. It's never too late to try one of our classes.
New Fitness Staff Welcome! Welcome our new Group Fitness Staff ~ Rachel Charlop-Powers will be teaching Cardio Kickboxing on Sundays. Wendee Corsino will be teaching Silver Sneakers Strength & M.O.D. on Monday & Fridays. Asaf Breier will be teaching Krav Maga on Wednesday evenings. Jory Stillman will be teaching Kripalu Yoga (beg.) Wednesday evenings. New members: This is a reminder to book your fitness ORIENTATION in the fitness center by calling ext.222. Introductory personal training 3 packs for $99 and introductory massage therapy 3 for $150 are still available.
JCC Maccabi Games 2008:
Boys Basketball & Girls Basketball & Individual Sports (swimming, tennis, and more) To be eligible to compete in the Games, athletes must be Jewish and between the ages of 13 to 16 as of July 31, 2008. Cost: $1,700 / $1,600 for Riverdale Y members Want to see what the national movement is doing? Go to www.jccmaccabi.org. Check out the new JCC Maccabi Israel website www.jccmaccabiisrael.org. The JCC Maccabi Games have been offering a life- and personality-shaping experience to Jewish teenagers ages 13-16 years old since 1982. At this Jewish Olympic-style event, each athlete has the chance to participate in competitive sporting events, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The JCC Maccabi Games can be called the Olympics for Jewish teens, but they serve a larger purpose than athletic competition. The Games also promote community involvement, teamwork, and pride in being Jewish. Interested in becoming a part of this year's delegation? Contact the Health & Fitness Dept., (718) 548-8200, ext. 210.
Aquatics News Welcome to the spring session of classes offered in Aquatics. We offer "learn to swim" lessons for all ages and abilities. Classes start the third week of April; we also offer private individual and group lessons. Sign up now, space is limited. If you are interested in taking CPR or First Aid classes look in our lobby or on the website for the schedule, which rotates every Tuesday from 6pm-10pm.
Looking for a Lifeguard course, summer about to start? A five day crash course will be offered at the Y the week after the conclusion of the spring term. Look for this class the end of June; contact Aquatics Director Paul Taylor (x239) for more information.
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Clarinet virtuoso and band leader Peplowski, chosen by Goodman himself for his final touring orchestra, has been entertaining audiences for more than 30 years. Peplowski has been a featured performer with the American Jazz Orchestra and has appeared at Carnegie Hall
and Lincoln Center. He has performed regularly in New York's major clubs, such as the Blue Note, Fat Tuesday's, Eddie Condon's and Jimmy Walker's.
Carrick-on-Hudson Irish Heritage Night
Come see this stirring Academy-Award-Nominated Israeli film.
We're looking for players ...
The Alana Llama Film Club for Kids concludes this month with our last film of the season on March 9 with "Cinderella". Come dressed as your favorite Princess or Prince!