Tag: JCC Indianapolis
Group Ex Grit
Back row: Camille, Cindy, Gwen, Gloria, Yvonne A.Front row: Chloe, Gina, Yvonne Y., Reatha Come to the J on Monday evenings, and you’ll see what looks like a family reunion. Every week, a group of 10+ women gather to attend Tim Bass‘s Total Body BoxJUMP class, then make their way down to the Mordoh Fitness […]
Looking Forward to Spring at the JCC
As an unseasonably warm February draws to a close, our staff at the JCC Indianapolis is looking forward to spring! As always, the JCC community center is chock full of events and activities to keep you and your family busy and active all year round. Read on to learn about our February events as well […]
Nautical Nadiya
Nadiya, age 11, has been a JCC member since before she can remember. Her family came to the U.S. in 1996 from Donetsk, Ukraine, and received assistance from the JCC as Jewish immigrants. At the JCC, the family has enjoyed a place of belonging and are welcomed by all, something they weren’t used to feeling […]
Walter Bishop Runs Again
Walter Bishop has always been a runner. “Thirty years ago I used to run a lot – half-marathons, all kinds of things,” he said. But as he’s gotten older, it’s gotten harder. When he started training solo for a 5K in 2021, he ended up injuring his hamstring. His do-it-yourself rehab attempts were unsuccessful, so […]
December Happenings at the JCC
December and January are great times to check out the JCC Indianapolis. As we head into winter break and school is out, there are still events and classes to take advantage of in addition to the Festival of Lights. Celebrate Chanukah, then get a jump start on your New Year’s resolutions and new habits by […]
JCC in Early December
As 2022 reaches its final month, events are still taking place at the JCC Indianapolis. Through the end of the year, there are still quite a few cultural, informational, and inspirational sessions to take advantage of. In early December we are offering several events focused on fitness and children.
Chanukah at Dorit Paul’s
The Jewish COMMUNITY Center “There wasn’t much going on in town when I got married in the 1950s,” Dorit Paul said. So in that regard, joining the then-Kirshbaum Center (at the time located at 23rd and Meridian) for the social activities was a no-brainer, especially because her in-laws were already members. Then when the JCC […]
Keeping the Lights On
Help the J receive matching funds! A Note from Mark and Mary Grove You may have seen us around the J – we’re in almost every day, sometimes twice! We’ve been members for almost 30 years, and while our health insurance plan would cover the cost of our membership at some other fitness centers in […]
JCC in early November
Early November is an exciting time full of many events at the JCC Indianapolis. The Ann Katz Festival of the Arts and Books kicked off on October 24 and runs through November 13. The festival features a variety of authors, film screenings, and art exhibitions. Today, we are highlighting some of the festival’s feature events.