That in our 8th year of Project RIDE, we have already tuned-up 95 trikes for our cyclists? Thanks to our volunteer bike mechanics from Family Bike, Fit to Ride and Bradway Financial! It may sound too good to be true, but it is!! We are celebrating our 8th year and at our March 18th Tune-Up [...]
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Project RIDE Tune-Up – did you know…?
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Club Kehillah featured in Springfield Republican
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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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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Best Buddies Alert! Check out our FABULOUS Photo Gallery!!
It was a great day for Best Buddies, complete with sweets and treats and all that goes with having great buddies! Check out our photo gallery here! Who has the cutest cookie?
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Best Buddies Holiday Party Huge Success
Thirty-five Buddies and their Peers Crowded Bertucci’s for a Festive Get Together The room was filled with joy and laughter as 35 Best Buddy members met for dinner on Saturday, December 8th to celebrate both Hanukah and Christmas. The high school students participated in a yankee swap, ate pizza then decorated ginger bread cookies. As the celebration [...]
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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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JCC Announces Arrival of Trevor Smith, Kehillah’s New Director of Adult Programming
Smith will formally launch the adult program in November, 2012 The JCC is proud to announce that Trevor Smith will join the Kehillah Department as the new director of programming for adults with special needs. Trevor has extensive experience coordinating social and recreational activities for adults with traumatic brain injury and he has served as a [...]
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