Marcus JCC events open to the entire Dunwoody Community

CALENDAR LISTINGS FROM THE MARCUS JCC OF ATLANTA

Exciting Programs… Open to the Entire Community!

Summer Driver's Ed

July 29-August 2
All classes are Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:30 pm and will include a lunch break. 

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

MJCCA Members and BBYO Members: $465; Non-Members: $495

Driver's Ed classes are designed to produce safer, more confident, and more experienced teenage drivers. Each student will attend 30 hours of classroom training, which includes the State-required Alcohol and Drug Awareness (ADAP) training. Students will also complete 6 hours of private individual behind-the-wheel training with a licensed driver training instructor. Graduates are eligible for up to 10% reduction in insurance premiums and parents are eligible for a $150 Georgia Income Tax Credit. All students must be at least fifteen years of age by the end of the class. 

More information: Stacie Graff, stacie.graff@atlantajcc.org,678.812.3972.

Edgewise Speaker Series: Miki Bell

Thursday, August 1, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Member: Free; Silver Sneakers & Non-Member: $5

Edgewise is a weekly speaker series that touches on a multitude of relevant topics from politics and religion to Hollywood to history. Adults of all ages are invited to join the discussion. On August 1, Miki Bell, who served in the Israeli Police Force and Army and worked for El-Al, will speak about her book A Life of Many Colors: From Israel to America.

More information: Lilly Mahana, lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org,678.812.4064.

Doubles Pickleball Tournament

Sunday, August 4, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Member: $15; Non-Member: $25

Beat the heat and join us for an indoor tournament at the MJCCA! This tournament is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. In addition to a great day of friendly pickleball competition, all registered players are welcome to take advantage of all MJCCA facilities for the day. Players registered as singles will be paired with other unmatched players. Tournament will consist of 2 groupings (recreational and competitive, with prizes awarded to the winner of each grouping). Players are guaranteed a minimum of three games in their grouping. The top teams in each grouping will advance finals and a chance to play for the championship. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st place team in each grouping. Advanced registration required. Fee includes: Tournament entry, one-day MJCCA facilities pass, drinks, snacks, and prizes for the winners.

More information: Lilly Mahana, lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org,678.812.4064.

Edgewise Speaker Series: Seymour E. Goodman

Thursday, August 8, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Member: Free; Silver Sneakers & Non-Member: $5

Edgewise is a weekly speaker series that touches on a multitude of relevant topics from politics and religion to Hollywood to history. Adults of all ages are invited to join the discussion. On august 8, Seymour E. Goodman, Professor of International Affairs and Computing at Georgia Tech, will discuss cyber security and provide an overview of why we are all at risk and how much of it is beyond our control.

More information: Lilly Mahana, lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org,678.812.4064.

Atlanta Writers’ Academy: Teen Creative Writing Workshop

Sundays, August 11, 18, 25, 2:00-5:00 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Ages 13-16; Member: $175; Non-Member: $225

Instructor: Lisa Baron Shore

Under the guidance of award-winning and best-selling writer Lisa Shore, this course lets writers between the ages of 13 and 16 unleash their creativity while gaining important knowledge about the tools of the trade like voice and story. These emerging authors will gain an education on the different types of fiction and non-fiction. This provides them the opportunity to discover which genre they like best.  Fun and pressure-free, students will foster valuable writing skills to help them become stronger writers – a skill they’ll need in school and beyond!

About the Instructor: Lisa Baron Shore is an award-winning writer and author of the acclaimed political memoir: Life of the Party. Lisa has appeared on MSNBC's "The Martin Bashir Show"; "The Dennis Miller Show"; "The Alan Colmes Show"; "Culture Shocks"; "On the Block with Tim"; "The Judith Regan Show"' and participated in Vanity Fair's exclusive Writer's Reading series.

More information: Pam Morton, pam.morton@atlantajcc.org, 678.812.3981.

Edgewise Speaker Series: Dick Higgins

Thursday, August 15, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Member: Free; Silver Sneakers & Non-Member: $5

Edgewise is a weekly speaker series that touches on a multitude of relevant topics from politics and religion to Hollywood to history. Adults of all ages are invited to join the discussion. On August 15, Dick Higgins, Director at Seniors Enriched Living in Roswell, will discuss “Germans in America.”

More information: Lilly Mahana, lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org,678.812.4064.

BBYO Connect Kickoff Pool Party

Sunday, August 18, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

6-8th Graders

Fee: $10 (by 8/12); $15 (after 8/12)

Join us for BBYO Connect's Kickoff Pool Party! Teens will enjoy fun in the sun, pool games, and snacks to end the summer and start off the school year. You do not need to be a member to attend!

More information: Stacie Graff, stacie.graff@atlantajcc.org,678.812.3972.

Edgewise Speaker Series: Lecia Brooks

Thursday, August 22, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Member: Free; Silver Sneakers & Non-Member: $5

Edgewise is a weekly speaker series that touches on a multitude of relevant topics from politics and religion to Hollywood to history. Adults of all ages are invited to join the discussion. On August 22, Lecia Brooks, Director of Outreach at the Southern Poverty Law Center, will present on the topic “Fighting Hate, Teaching Tolerance, and Seeking Justice.”

More information: Lilly Mahana, lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org,678.812.4064.