Sid Jacobson JCC

Open House
2025-01-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
New year, new beginnings—take a tour and sample our programs!
EVENT SCHEDULE

10am-2pm: Membership Tours
10am-2pm: Family Fun in the Indoor Playground*
10am-2pm: Kids Tattoos in the Lobby
10am-1pm: Open Play Basketball in the Rosenman Family Gymnasium
10am-2pm: Workout in our Cardio and Conditioning Rooms**
11:30am-12:30pm: Shajam with Tkiya (ages: birth-3 years) in the Multipurpose Room*
12-12:50pm: Yoga with David**
12-12:50pm: Zumba with Desiree**
1-2pm: Family Bingo with Debbie Kessler in the Multipurpose Room*
1-1:50pm: Zumba with Desiree**

Sign up at the Open House and receive January and February for FREE, plus $50 SJJCC Bucks for our Health + Wellness Center, and a tote bag!
* All activities must have adult supervision for children ages 12 and under
** Must be 16+ years to use the cardio and conditioning rooms and take a group exercise class

Author Talks: Parenting Anxious Kids - Understanding Anxiety in Children by Age and Stage by Regine Galanti, PhD
2025-01-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
While it’s normal for children of all ages to experience fears and worries, if your child’s anxiety interferes with their daily life, it’s time to seek help. This accessible, research-based guide is filled with actionable steps to help your child conquer their anxiety. Presented in collaboration with our Dr. Gayle R. Berg Center for Psychological Resilience.
$20

BETTER HEALTH BEGINS IN THE KITCHEN
2025-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | NY, United States
Kickstart your journey to better nutrition with Karen Berg, RD.
Monthly nutrition workshops for those with a cancer diagnosis.
Introduction to Healthy Eating – Wednesday, October 23, 11am-12pm
Giving Thanks – Wednesday, November 20, 11am-12pm
Holiday Eating – Wednesday, December 18, 11am-12pm
Start the Year off Right – Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 11am-12pm

To register, please email Joy Rubel at jrubel@sjjcc.org

SIBSHOP (Ages 8-12)
2025-01-25 12:30 - 14:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
These are kid-friendly workshops where brothers and sisters of neurodivergent people can meet other siblings.
These sessions offer opportunities to discuss common joys, challenges, and unique concerns.
Held on Saturdays:
February 15, March 29, April 26, and May 10
Ages 8-12
2:15-3:45pm
$110 members / $90 nonmembers

Spotlight Speaker: The Joy of Costco by David and Susan Schwartz
2025-01-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Go on a whirlwind tour of Costco warehouses from around the globe with the Schwartz’s — two of the store’s biggest fans — who have visited at least one warehouse in 47 states and 13 countries!
Enjoy brunch at the event and “sample” all of your favorite Costco food!
$40

Boys 15U Maccabi Games Soccer Tryouts
2025-01-26 11:45 - 12:45 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Boys between the ages of 13-15 years (as of August 2, 2025) are invited to tryout for our 15U soccer team for the Maccabi Games, taking place at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, August 3-8.
Tryouts take place indoors, please wear appropriate footwear, and bring a soccer ball.

Boys Mini & Junior Maccabi Soccer Tryouts
2025-01-26 12:45 - 13:45 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Boys between the ages of 9-12 years (as of August 1, 2025) are invited to tryout for our soccer teams for the Mid-Atlantic Mini & Junior Maccabi Games taking place on Sunday, May 4 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Tryouts take place indoors, please wear appropriate footwear, and bring a soccer ball.

Teen Vision Board Night
2025-01-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Ages: 13-18 years
Join us as we set our 2025 goals and create personalized vision boards! Dinner will be served.
$5 members / $10 nonmembers

Movie Club: The Joy Luck Club
2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
In honor of Lunar New Year, join us to watch this emotional film about a group of Chinese women sharing family stories over a game of Mah Jongg.
Free for members / $5 nonmembers

Book Club: The Plot
2025-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Share your thoughts on Jean Hanff Korelitz’s New York Times bestselling thriller, The Plot, moderated by Nicole Yablans, an English teacher and library consultant.
$20 members / $30 nonmembers
