Classes

classes for adults of all ages
(teens invited unless alcohol is served)
all classes held at the GJCC unless otherwise noted

advance reservations required
www.nashvillejcc.org
Carrie Mills This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Meryl Kraft This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
615.354-1623

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Events and Parties

***Beer Tasting

Thursday, June 20     7-8:30pm     GJCC Pool             

Limited to 40 lucky individuals!

Description:  Enjoy sipping some
great new beers with your friends.
We’ll even throw in pizza, salad
and dessert for dinner!

Hosted by the GJCC and Kurt Strickmaker,
the Beer Guy, Bounty Bev Distributers

Cost:  $15/GJCC members
$25/general public

***Murder on the High Seas

Check your bags and set sail for a night of adventure at the Captain’s Dinner Party!

Murder Mystery Party
Sunday, July 28           5:30-8pm            location TBA              

Description:  If you’re in your 30s and 40s...this one’s for you!
Join us for a night of dinner, drinks, and mystery on the “high seas. ”You’ll be a part of the crime and the solution, so RSVP early.

So, it’s all aboard for an arousing adventure filled with peculiar passengers and conspiring crewmembers.

Cost:  $18/GJCC members includes dinner, drinks, and mystery, $25/general public

Reservations: Limited to 30 individuals. RSVP no later than July 19.

***Mah Jongg Tournament

Tuesday, August 13           9am-3pm        GJCC
Description:  Spend the day playing  Mah Jongg at the GJCC. Enjoy breakfast and lunch, have a great day, and win prizes. Hosted by Michelle Tishler.

Cost:  $40 pp by Tuesday, July 30

Reservations: Your check/credit card
is your reservation. Please contact
Marilyn at 354-1679 with your credit card number or send a check to the GJCC, Attn: Meryl

***Golf Balls, Highballs  (and dinner)

Wednesday, August 28        
 7pm     Harpeth Valley Golf Range
 8pm    Dinner and drinks at {Pub}licity           

Description:  Hit a bucket of balls and
have a great dinner with friends. Bring
your own club or borrow one from the
driving range.

Cost:  $9 for a bucket of balls
and the cost of your dinner

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Classses

***Cupcake Baking & Decorating
Friday, June 21           10am-12pm           
Nashville Tech            

Description:  Learn to decorate cupcakes
like the pros. Part of our new Bake and
Take series.

Instructor:  Randy Rayburn Culinary School,
Nashville Tech culinary students

Cost:  $15/GJCC members, $30/general public
Supplies:  bring a cupcake tin and other supplies will be
provided

***Cooking with Herbs & Veggies from the Garden

Monday, July 29           12am-1:30pm           
GJCC & Stacy Kraft Community Garden                

Description:  Learn new ways to cook your fresh seasonal foods with herbs.  Enjoy tasting the delicious, fresh, available foods.

Instructor:  Chef from The Herb Society of Nashville

Cost:  $10/GJCC members, $20/general public
Supplies:  will be provided

***Rosh Hashanah Apple Monkey Bread

Friday, August 2           10am-12pm            GJCC Kitchen             

Description:  Learn to bake a delicious Pull Apart Apple Monkey Bread for Rosh Hashanah. Part of our new Bake and Take series.

Instructor:  Lauren Cooper, fabulous baker

Cost:  $10/GJCC members, $20/general public

Supplies:  we’ll provide them all

***Breast Health Lunch & Learn  

Monday, June 10            11:30am-12:30pm            GJCC              

Description:  Join us for a light lunch and learn to hear the most up to date information from St. Thomas Health Services.

Speaker:  St. Thomas Health Services

Cost:  $5/GJCC members, $15/general public

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***Mobile Mammograms

Monday, June 17           10am-2pm       
GJCC Pool            

Description:  Screening Mammograms
will be offered in the Mobile
Mammography coach at the GJCC
outdoor pool. Stop by and have yours.
You must be over 40 and bring your
insurance card.

Provider:  St. Thomas Health Services

Cost:  no charge with insurance

***Photography for Travelers

Tuesday, June 11            10am-11:30pm            GJCC          

Description:  Learn to shoot photos you won’t want to
delete. You’ll pick up great tips and practice shooting pictures
inside and outside.

Instructor:  Larry Fuldauer, photographer and instructor

Cost:  no charge/GJCC members, $10/general public
Supplies:   bring your camera
 

 
***Right Brain Drawing

Friday, June 14           11:30am-1:30pm            GJCC              

Description:  Bring out your inner talent with specific
exercises developed to help you see  draw in a different way.

Instructor:  Meryl Kraft, art instructor

Cost:  $5/GJCC members, $15/general public
Supplies:  will be provided. No prior experience necessary.

***Felted Bowls

Wednesdays, June 12 & 19            10am-12pm            GJCC              

Description:  Learn the art of knitting & felting. You’ll make
a beautiful bowl. A basic knowledge of knitting is required.

Instructor:  Kaarn Engle, professional artist

Cost:  $5/GJCC members, $15/general public
Supplies:   bring 1 skeen 100% wool yarn, circular needles

***Beaded Jewelry

Wednesday, August 7           10am-12:30pm            GJCC              

Description:  Make a beautiful beaded necklace. Learn the technique and you’ll have a new piece of jewelry for every outfit.

Instructor:  Natalie Bockian, instructor

Cost:  $15/GJCC members, $25/general public
Supplies:  will be provided. No prior experience necessary.

***Papercutting Workshop

Sunday, July 28           1-4pm            GJCC              

Description:  Back by popular demand! You’ll learn the art of
papercutting and will produce a beautiful work of art to take home.

Instructor:  Kim Phillips, artist, teacher www.hebrica.com

Cost:  $20/GJCC members, $40/general public
Supplies:  will be provided. No prior experience necessary.

***Oil Painting
Mondays
9-11am at the GJCC
$75 per month (4 wks) GJCC members
($100 non- members)
+ supplies (list will be provided)
The class includes
instruction in painting and drawing.
Instructor: Rhonda Wernick, Professional Artist
www.dancingart.com
 

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***Hot Topics Wednesdays

Each current events session includes a light lunch.
Cost:  $5/GJCC members, $15/general public
 

1  Wednesday, June 26         12-1pm            GJCC              
Moderator:  Mark Freedman, Executive Director of the Jewish
Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Description:  Enjoy a light lunch and discuss current events.
 

2  Wednesday, July 31         12-1pm            GJCC              
Moderator: Laurel Creech, Chief Service Officer at
Mayor Karl Dean’s office
Description:  Enjoy a light lunch and discuss current events.
 

3  Wednesday, August 21    12-1pm            GJCC              
Moderator: Rabbi Saul Strosberg, Rabbi, Congregtion Sherith Israel
Description:  Enjoy a light lunch and discuss current events.