Health and Science Section of Republican features “Community of Acceptance” at Springfield JCC Article Focuses on New Club for Adults with Special Needs The Springfield JCC is getting a lot of attention these days as it launched programs last month directed toward adults (ranging in ages between 22-75) who have special needs and are looking [...]
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Club Kehillah featured in Springfield Republican
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Winter Classes Lead to a Healthier you in 2013!
Kehillah kids, teens and adult classes offered for winter session Kids/Teens Basketball Coach Joe Phillips (alias Paige’s Dad and long time ) starts a new session this Thursday from 4:45 to 5:30. This co-ed 8 week class will get your teen or young adult dribbling, running and shooting baskets in drills and games. Wear sneakers and [...]
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A Kehillah Volunteer’s Perspective
Abbie Foster, age 14, shares her Kehillah volunteer experiences in a school essay Integrity Sunday is often day to relax or catch up on homework, but for me, Sunday is simply special. Each Sunday, I volunteer at the Kehillah program at my local Jewish Community Center. My time there has taught me the true meaning [...]
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Free Parent Education Series offered by New England Center for Children
Parent Education Series 2012-2013 The New England Center for Children (NECC) is offering a series of informational sessions for family members of children with autism. The presentations include topics of interest and importance seeking to help families to better understand, advocate, and care for children with ASD and their families as a whole. In [...]
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Our 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration
New Year’s Eve, Eve Party Sign Up Today! Celebrate 2013 on December 30th, 7 – 9pm There will be Munchies, Pizza, Music and Dancing with friends from DJST, “Don’t Just Sit There” and counselors from JCC Summer Camps. This inclusive dance party will rock! The cost of the event is just $15 for an awesome night [...]
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Sensory Sensitive Movie
Come See: Rise of the Guardians On Sunday, December 2nd at Rave Cinemas, West Springfield What this means for you: The auditorium lights will be left on, the aud itorium sound will be set to low levels, the movies have G, PG & PG-13 features, and tickets cost $5.00. The movie will be shown this SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2nd at 10am at ravecinemas in [...]
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Kehillah Program receives Stavros Award
Special Needs Classes Merit Paul Winske Honor On October 18th, Stavros, an organization dedicated to helping those with disabilities become more independent, awarded the Paul Winske honor to Kehillah, the Special Needs Department of the Springfield JCC. The award ceremony took place at the Log Cabin Restaurant and Kehillah was one of several recipients. The [...]
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Classes for Adaptive Aquatics
There are Openings for Adaptive Aquatics Classes- Classes range from one half hour to one hour swim lessons with instructors who are trained to work with children and adults with social, emotional or cognitive challenges. Friday classes are full; howeve, there are openings on Saturdays betweeen 12:30 – 3pm. Scholarships are available. Please contact lindal@jcca.org.
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Best Buddies Event Huge Success!
New Friendships forged through baking and t-shirt decorating. On October 14th, 45 high school aged students converged upon the JCC to make life long friendships. Through Best Buddies typical kids are paired with kids with special needs in order to provide social outlets. For almost two hours, the group learned about each other’s likes and dislikes, [...]
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Register for Fall Programs Now!
Kehillah…opening doors, enriching lives Our Fall program schedule is ready and full of exciting options. New classes such as Teen Community Social Group and Recyclable Art along with our returning favorites, Karate, Aquatics, Zumbatomics and more. Please check out our website for Fall schedules under Week at a Glance and class descriptions for more details. All are welcome [...]
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