Classes
classes for adults of all ages
(teens invited)
January - May, 2013
all classes held at the GJCC unless otherwise noted
advance reservations required
www.nashvillejcc.org
Carrie Mills
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Meryl Kraft
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events
#104
Your Government...the Metro Council with:
Ronnie Steine, Councilmember at Large
Sheri Weiner, District 22 Councilmember
Fabian Bedne, District 31 Councilmember
Wednesday, March 6
7-8:30pm / GJCC
no charge
Join your council representatives for a fascinating evening discussing your govenment and your needs. Please bring questions.
Presenters: Fabian Bedne, Sheri Weiner, Ronnie Steine
www.nashville.gov/council
#106
Vanderbilt Lecture Series at the GJCC
Myths from the Margins: Jews and Judiasm in Latin American and Caribbean Literature
Wednesday, April 17
7-8pm / GJCC
no charge
Paul B. Miller will discuss some of the major Jewish writers and themes from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Presenter: Paul B. Miller, Assistant Professor of French, Caribbean and Latin American Studies, Director of Graduate Studies, Vanderbilt University
Part 2 of the Vanderbilt Lecture Series...
German Jewish Thought
date TBA
7-8pm / GJCC
no charge
Martina Urban will discuss 20th century German Jewish Thought. Her talk includes how Jewish thinkers addressed the problem of evil, and then bring it into discussion with American Jewish Thought.
Martina Urban, Associate Professor of Religious Studies/Jewish Studies Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of Religious Studies Vanderbilt University
art & crafts
#107
Oil Painting (for all levels)
Thursdays, Monthly Sessions
10am-12pm / GJCC
$75 per month (4 wks) GJCC members
($100 non- members)
+ supplies (list will be provided) / maximum 10
The class includes instruction in painting and drawing.
Instructor: Rhonda Wernick, Professional Artist
www.dancingart.com
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#108
Cocktails and Canvas
Monday, February 4
7-9 pm / GJCC
$35 GJCC members ($50 non-members)
includes canvas and paint, instruction, drinks, and snacks
Pre-registration required / limited to 15 participants.
Sip and paint with friends. You’ll paint your own version of a beautiful original painting by professional artist, Rhonda Wernick.
Instructor: Rhonda Wernick
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#109
Gallery Tour of Judaic and Netsuke Art...
the Fox Collection
Friday, February 8
1-2 pm / Fox home (directions will be provided)
No charge GJCC members ($10 non-members)
maximum 25
Visit and enjoy the Netsuke and Judaic collection at the home of Gil and Lois Fox. Collectors for many decades, the Fox family possesses a collection that is not to be missed!
Docent: Gil Fox, art collector
www.netsuke.org
#110
Papercutting Art Workshop
Sunday, February 17
1-4 pm / GJCC
$15 GJCC members ($30 non-members)
maximum 10
The art of papercutting dates back to at
least the 6th century in China. Join artist
and teacher, Kim Phillips for a fabulous
day learning to cut paper and produce a
beautiful piece of art. All materials will be provided.
Instructor: Kim Phillips, papercutting artist, teacher
#111
Art Studio Tour & Demonstration at Eva Marie and Gary Oglander’s
Friday, February 22
10am-12 pm / Oglander’s Studio
(directions will be provided)
No charge GJCC members
($10 non-members)
maximum 25
Enjoy tours and demonstrations with
clay artist, Ann Marie and painter, Gary.
They will show you how they produce their
beautiful pieces and can answer any questions.
Presenters: Eva Marie Oglander, clay artist & Gary Oglander, painter
#112
Shoe Decorating
Tuesday, April 23
7-8:30pm / GJCC
min. 10 / max. 15
$25 includes supplies except shoes - GJCC members ($35 non- members)
Bring an old pair of shoes and get ready to turn them into shoes everyone will be envious of!
Instructor: Rhonda Wernick, Professional Artist
www.dancingart.com
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Watch for dates...
Mosaic Stepping Stone Workshop
If you are interested in this class, please email
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Join world renowned mosaic tile artist, Sherri Warner Hunter and produce a family or individual masterpiece. Sherri’s work is included in numerous private collections and can be viewed publicly at many places around the United States including the Nashville International Airport (planes sculptures - outside lower level) and The Gathering at the Oasis Center. Sherri has published two mosaic art books. The class will include her expert instruction and all materials. You can choose between a cast stone or a reverse cast stone. Please feel free to bring “frost resistant” personal items to incorporate into your individual stepping stone. If you aren’t sure if the items will work, bring them and we’ll decide when you arrive.
Instructor: Sherri Warner Hunter, mosaic artist, author
www.sherriwarnerhunter.com
fashion
#113
The History of Fashion
Friday, April 5
11am-12pm / GJCC / no charge GJCC members ($10 non-members)
Take a look back at what makes fashion. This “not to be missed” session will be held during Nashville Fashion Week.
Presenter: Kara Myer, author of two fashion blogs
www.frockpaperscissors.blogspot.com
www.thefrenchteacup.blogspot.com
Nashville Fashion Week
What’s hot...what’s not? Do you love fashion? Do you need some new tips and tricks? Watch for an additional program at the GJCC during Nashville Fashion Week.
food & wine
#114
Where Can I Eat?...Nashville Restaurants with
Carrington Fox
Thursday, January 31
7-8pm / GJCC
$5 GJCC members includes wine and cheese ($15 non-members)
Looking for new places to eat? Join us for wine, cheese and a talk about Nashville restaurants from local food writer, Carrington Fox. Carrington in the restaurant writer for the Nashville Scene. In addition to her weekly review in the Scene, she writes a monthly column in HER magazine and contributes to publications including NFocus magazine and Esquire.
Presenter: Carrington Fox, restaurant critic
#115
Israeli Cooking...ShakShuka
Tuesday, February 5
6-9pm / GJCC
$18 GJCC members ($36 non-members)
Enjoy a cooking lesson complete with dinner and Israeli wine. Hadar and Kevin will teach us how to make versions of the famous Israeli dish, shakshuka, one of the most popular egg dishes in Israel. You can help cook or just relax and enjoy.
Chef: Hadar Moskovitz, Israeli Shicha, Jewish Federation
Chef: Kevin Alexandroni, SOVA catering, {Pub}licity
#116
Baking Challah
Wednesday, February 6
10:30am-12pm / Congregation Beit Tefilah
$15 GJCC members ($25 non-members)
Enjoy a challah baking lesson from Esther Teichtel in the beautiful new kitchen at Congregation Beit Tefilah.
Instructor: Esther Teichtel, fabulous baker
#117
Iron Skillet Cooking (keep the iron skillet)
Monday, March 4
6-9 pm / Kitchen TBA (West Nashville)
$45 pp GJCC members ($50 non-members)
Learn to prepare and cook in your own iron skillet.. Eat and sip wine as you pick up great recipes and the tricks of the trade. You can help cook or just sit back and watch.
Chef: Kevin Alexandroni, SOVA Catering
www.sovafood.com
gardening &
social responsibility
A Day in the Herb Garden...a 2-Part Series
(attend one or both sessions)
#118
Designing, Planting, and Using an Herb Garden
Wednesday, February 13
10-11am / GJCC
$5pp GJCC members includes materials
($15 non-members)
Do you love herbs and want to grow them
in your garden? Join us and learn how to
design your garden, plant your own herbs,
care for herbs, and use herbs.
Presenters: The Herb Society of Nashville
www.herbsocietynashville.org
#119
Cooking with Herbs
Wednesday, February 13
11:30am-1:30pm / GJCC
$15pp GJCC members includes materials ($25 non-members)
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme...they’re not just the title of a song from the past anymore. Learn how to cook with herbs. You will receive samples of delicious foods, fabulous recipes, and a day you won’t forget.
Presenters: The Herb Society of Nashville
www.herbsocietynashville.org
#120
Earth Day! Nashville Greenway Walk and Talk
Monday, April 22
10:30am-12:30pm / Greenway location (directions provided)
no charge GJCC members ($10 non-members)
Enjoy a Nashville Greenway walk and talk. Learn about the greenway expansion and spend a beautiful spring day outside (in case of rain, we will reschedule). Wear your walking shoes and get ready for a mile and a half stroll.
www.greenwaysfornashville.org
#121
Planting an Organic Garden
Wednesday, May 8
11:30am-1:30pm / Meet at Gardens of Babylon in Farmer’s Market
no charge GJCC members
Learn what to plant to make your summer garden beautiful and bountiful. Bring your questions. You might even want to stay for lunch at Farmer’s Market.
Presenters: Gardens of Babylon
www.gardensofbabylon.com
#122
Help Plan the Garden at the
GJCC Stacy Leigh Kraft Community Garden
Tuesday, May 14
11:30am-12:30pm / Meet at GJCC Stacy Leigh Kraft Community Garden
no charge
Be part of the community! Learn what a real community garden is all about. Bring your lunch and help determine what should be planted in the garden this summer.
www.nashvillejcc.org
health, wellness, & fitness
#123
Kickstart Your Fitness in 2013
Wednesday, January 23
7-8:30pm / GJCC
no charge
Enjoy a “semi”private session with the fabulous GJCC fitness trainers. They will show you around the updated fitness center, explain upcoming classes and programs, and help you with your personal fitness goals.
Presenters: Blayne Lipman, GJCC Fitness Director and the GJCC Personal Fitness Trainers
#124
Parents...Keep Your Family Safe
Tuesday, March 5
9:30-10:30am / GJCC
no charge
Drop your kids at school and join us! Refresh your memory and pick up a few things that will help keep your family safe. Don’t miss this very important session.
Presenter: Yvonne Hall, GJCC Aquatics Director, Red Cross Instructor
history, politics, & travel
#125
An Insider’s Look at Israeli Politics
(includes a light lunch)
Wednesday, February 27
12-1pm / GJCC
$5 GJCC members ($10 non-members)
Discuss what’s going on in Israel. Get the real information about the political system.
Hadar Moskovitz , Israeli Shicha, Jewish Federation
#126
Archaeology of the South Harpeth
Wednesday, January 30
1-2pm / GJCC
no charge GJCC members ($10 non-members)
Prehistoric Archaeologist Aaron Deter-Wolf will discuss his recent re-examination of an archaeological site excavated in 1985 along the South Harpeth River in Williamson County. The main site occupation dates to approximately 1300 BC and has produced new dates and information about prehistoric settlement in Middle Tennessee.
Presenter: Aaron Deter-Wolf, Prehistoric Archaeologist,
TN Division of Archaeology www.tennessee.gov/environment/arch/
#210
“I Didn’t Know That” with Karlen Evans
Thursday, March 7
12:45-1:45pm / GJCC
no charge (this TGIT program for 65+ is open to all ages)
Join the former co-host of Teddy Bart’s “Round Table” for a fabulous discussion about her collection of words and phrase origins now on NPR. Karlen is the author of cookbooks and currently serves as a practitioner with Nashville’s Center for Spiritual Living.
Presenter: Karlen Evans,
writer, producer, journalist, farmer
#127
Visit an Open Archaeological Dig Site with Archaeologist, Aaron Deter-Wolf
Wednesday, March 13
10am-12pm
Dig Site (directions will be provided)
no charge GJCC members ($10 non-members)
The Glass Mounds site west of Franklin, TN
consists of two earthen mounds constructed
approximately 200 AD during the Woodland
Period of Tennessee’s prehistory. The mounds
were excavated by Harvard’s Peabody Museum
in the late 19th century, and most of the
surrounding site area has been destroyed
by modern development. The Tennessee
Division of Archaeology, with the assistance of students from MTSU, will be conducting limited excavations at the sitein support of a nomination for the National Register of Historic Places. This trip will give participants an opportunity to see archaeologists at work and learn more about the site and Middle Tennessee’s prehistoric past.
Presenter: Aaron Deter-Wolf, Prehistoric Archaeologist,
TN Division of Archaeology www.tennessee.gov/environment/arch/
#128
Current Events: What’s Happening In Israel?
Wednesday, April 24
12-1pm / GJCC
$5 GJCC members ($10 non-members)
Discuss what’s going on in Israel. Learn the most recent facts and information.
Hadar Moskovitz , Israeli Shicha, Jewish Federation
www.jewishnashville.org
#215
Cuba: a Talk by Mark Freedman
Thursday, April 25
12:45-1:45pm / GJCC
no charge (this TGIT program for 65+ is open to all ages)
Back from the Jewish Federation trip to Cuba, Mark Freedman will share his thoughts and pictures with you.
Presenter: Mark Freedman, Executive Director, Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
www.jewishnashville.org
investing
#129
Rental Property Investing...The How To’s
Monday, January 28
7-8pm / GJCC / no charge GJCC members ($10 non-members)
Thinking of investing in property? This class is for you. Join Mark Hill and Keith Kraft for a look at how to choose, buy, renovate, rent and sell property. Learn tricks of the trade from the experts.
Presenter: Mark Hill, CCIM, Principal Broker, 1031 Exchange Agent, Owner Tandem Realty
www.tandemrealty.com
Presenter: Keith Kraft, Principal Broker, Owner Regency Management Company
www.hamptonterraceapartments.com
music & theater
#130
“The Magic Flute,” Nashville Opera Dress Rehearsal and Talk
Wednesday, April 3
3-5pm / Noah Liff Opera Center / no charge GJCC members ($10 non-members)
Enjoy a fascinating talk and a dress rehearsal performance of a portion of “The Magic Flute.” The genius of Mozart shines bright in this masterfully diverse mix of unforgettable melodies, majestic choruses, and stratospheric, show-stopping coloratura singing. Follow the adventures of Prince Tamino and Papageno the Bird Catcher as they set forth to save the captured Princess Pamina. One of the most imaginative entertainments ever created, The Magic Flute blends myth, enchantment, and the fight between good and evil to deliver the life-affirming message: love conquers all. The performance will be held at TPAC April 11 & 13, 2013.
Presentors: The Nashville Opera
www.nashvilleopera.org/FLUTE
#131
Cabaret... A Day with the Tennessee Rep
Monday, February, 18
TBA/GJCC
no charge
Join us for an inside look into the Tennessee Repertory Theatre’s production of Cabaret (February 16 - March 9). The director will talk about the storyline, and actors will perform short excerpts from the musical. Willkommen to the Kit Kat Club. Take your seat at a bar table, order a little something from your fetching cocktail waitress, and immerse yourself in the musical theatre event of a lifetime.
Presenters: Kristin Horsley, Education Director, TN Rep, the director and actors
www.tennesseerep.org
#132
The Industry From the Inside Out...
A Must for Everyone That Appreciates Music with Charlie McCoy
Thursday, April 25
7-8pm
no charge
A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Charles “Charlie” Ray McCoy is an American session musician noted for his work on a wide variety of instruments. In his career, McCoy has backed several notable musicians including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Tom Astor, Elvis Presley and Ween. He also worked with Ringo Starr, Al Kooper, Gordon Lightfoot, John Stewart, Paul Simon, Joan Baez, Kris Kristofferson, Leon Russell, and Steve Young. McCoy played many years with Barefoot Jerry.
Presenter: Charlie McCoy, musician
www.charliemccoy.com
social media, cards, & games
#133
Pinterest Interest
Friday, January 25
11am-12pm / GJCC / no charge GJCC members ($10 non-members)
Learn things you never knew about this content sharing service that allows you to “pin” images, videos and other objects to your pinboard.
Presenters: Kara Myer & Marilyn Rubin, avid Pinterest users
pinterest.com
#134
Bridge Class for Intermediate Players
Wednesdays (ongoing)
10am-12pm / GJCC
no charge GJCC members (only for GJCC members)
Janet will walk you through the basics of bridge while you play each week.
Instructor: Janet Bender, Bridge Instructor
#135
Mah Jongg Lessons with Lee Becker
Email
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to schedule a class.
$10 pp + $8 card GJCC members ($20 non-members)
Gather a group of friends and learn to play!
Instructor: Lee Becker, Fabulous Mah Jongg Instructor
#136
Sudoku for Beginners
Monday, February 11
7-8:30pm / GJCC / no charge GJCC members ($10 non-members)
Join Sudoku player, Howard Pink for a session that will show you how to get started with Sudoku. It’s great for your brain!
Instructor: Howard Pink, Sudoku expert
writing, recording,
& literature
#137
“Everyone Has a Story and a Legacy.
What’s Yours?”
Tuesdays - Feb. 12, & 26, March 12, April 9 & 23, May 14 & 28
12:30-1:30pm / GJCC
no charge members ($6 per class non-members)
Molly will teach us how to share our stories (or help other family members share theirs) whether in writing, or on video. She will help show you how to make interviewees feel relaxed, comfortable and ‘at home’--something that is essential when encouraging people to share their most intimate, treasured moments.
Instructor: Molly Secours, Founder of Lasting Legacies Video and One Woman Show Productions, writer, director and editor Molly has produced PSA’s, TV ads, music videos and numerous short form documentary videos.
www.lastinglegaciesvideo.com
#138
Write Your Life Stories
Tuesdays (ongoing) - beginning January 22
10-11:30am / GJCC
no charge members ($6 per class non-members)
Write your own stories with instruction from Elaine Parker. You will have a weekly topic and can write your own version. Join us for one, two or as many classes as you would like. We will put all the stories together at the end. New students should attend the first and third Tuesdays and continuing students the second and fourth Tuesdays.
Instructor: Elaine Parker
#139
GJCC Book Club
Fridays - 1-2pm / GJCC
no charge GJCC members ($6 non-members)
Jan. 25 - “Homecoming” Bernhardt Schlink
Feb. 22 - “Home to Roost: Chasing Chickens Through the Ages” Bob Sheasky
March 22 - “The Adventures of Kavalier and Klay” Michael Chabon
April 26 - “The Liberated Bride” A.B. Yehoshua
May 24 - “Stranger in a Strange Land” Robert Heinlein
Open to everyone. Drop in and enjoy the discussion.
Leader: Victoria Cohen-Crumpton, Group Moderato
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Classes are sponsored by the Gordon Jewish Community Center (GJCC) and underwritten by the Sol Stern & Rose Stern Adult Fund, the Leah Rose Werthan Designated Fund of the Jewish Foundation, the Meryl Kraft Discretionary Fund, The Jewish Federation, and the GJCC.
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ONGOING CLASSES
Wednesdays
Bridge
10-12 no charge
Instructor: Janet Bender
Thursdays
Oil Painting (1 month sessions) 9-11 $75 mo. + supplies
Instructor: Rhonda Wernick
Everyday
Fitness & Aquatics Classes
check the schedule
no charge
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2012-2013 TPAC Broadway Series
Sunday 1:00 Matinees
- Catch Me If You Can, January 27
- Traces, February 24
- Flashdance, March 24
- The Lion King, May 12 or 19
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