The City of Dunwoody is blessed to have a very active non-profit network of organizations, churches, synagogs, schools and even a few local colleges that provide programing to the community that the city government could never dream of duplicating. Below are a few events & classes happening in just the next two weeks at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center and they are all open to the public.
FYI:
I am in discussions with city staff to put an effort into cataloging all of the many "programs" available to the community. For example: If a new family wanted to know who offered basketball leagues for 8 yr old's or what Senior Activities were available; there should be one universal guidebook filled with copious amounts of information and a few ads to cover the printing charges. The guidebook could be available around town and in an electronic format, with updates several times through the year.
I guess my thinking is that if the City is not going to offer the programing, we should be consolidating and offering the information to the residents so that they are aware of what is available. Though the discussions are preliminary, an eventual joint Public / Private Directory of Services & Activities available in Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville & Peachtree Corners is a lofty goal to aspire to but one worth working on. The Dunwoody recreation
staffing model is lean but this project could easily be contracted out. John
Registration for MJCCA’s Youth Basketball Leagues
Registration closes Oct. 28.
Sports and Sports Events
Girls & Boys • Pre-K - 9th Grade
The
MJCCA is proud to offer the Youth Basketball Program presented by the
Atlanta Hawks for children of all ages! Our youth basketball
leagues afford your child the opportunity to learn essential basketball
fundamentals and enhance existing skills in a competitive, yet supportive
environment. Our youth basketball leagues stress both individual
development and teamwork, giving each child a thorough understanding of the
game while teaching core values and providing opportunities to develop
leadership skills. Our unique partnership with the Atlanta Hawks elevates our
league and what we offer to you.
More information: Contact Ethan Bagen at 678.812.4174
Edgewise Speaker Series
Thursday, October 17, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)
MJCCA Members: Free / Community and Silver Sneakers: $5
Jose Perez and Bryan Gilbert will host a discussion entitled, “Come
Explore Your Health Care Options,” geared toward seniors and looking ahead
at 2014.
MJCCA Welcomes the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company
Sunday, October 20, 2:30 pm AND
7:30 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park’s Morris and Rae Frank Theatre - 5342
Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)
Ticket prices: $10-$15
The MJCCA is pleased to welcome
the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company (or ARTC), for two shows, featuring
“War of the Worlds: The Untold Story” by H.G. Wells (adapted by Ron N. Butler).
The ARTC is dedicated to preserving, performing,
and educating people about the art of audio theatre (or radio drama). This
talented group of writers, actors, and sound technicians in Atlanta has
succeeded in maintaining this art and craft of audio drama in live shows, where
guests can see how they create adventures in sound by crafting their sound
effects and manipulating microphone placement.
Teen Drivers Ed
Sundays: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 - 12:00-6:30 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)
MJCCA Members and BBYO Members: $465 / Community: $495
The MJCCA is proud to offer fall Driver's Ed. 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 Program (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 15 years of age by the end of the
class.
Teen Babysitting Classes
October 20 and 27 -- 2 Consecutive Sundays from 2:00-6:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)
MJCCA Members: $125 / Community: $145
Safe Sitter®, an up-to-date and well-rounded youth development
program with a
medical basis, teaches young teen babysitters everything they need
to know to keep themselves and the children in their care safe.
This 8-hour, nationally-recognized, pediatrician-developed program
includes child care techniques, basic first aid, rescue techniques (like
choking infant and child rescue), babysitting as a business, and online and
cellphone safety. Students will also learn CPR.
Sex After 50
Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 am – 9:30 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)
MJCCA Members: $5 / Community: $10
Join Dr. Judie Manulkin for an engaging discussion about our
culture's myths, attitudes, and messages about sex and aging. Learn what's
working and what's not working and how to get the most joy in your life.
Bestselling Author Brad Meltzer
to Speak at MJCCA
Thursday, October 24, 6:45 pm
Brad Meltzer, an American political thriller novelist, non-fiction writer,
and TV show creator, is returning to the MJCCA for a special Prologue to the
Book Festival of the MJCCA event, as he presents his newest book, History
Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time.
Edgewise Speaker Series
Thursday, October 24, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)
MJCCA Members: Free / Community and Silver Sneakers: $5
Former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr will speak about private law
practice. Bob Barr represented the 7th District of Georgia in the
U.S. House of Representatives from 1995-2003, and now practices law in Atlanta.
Pianist Joe Alterman to Perform
Two Jazz Concerts
October 27, 5:00 pm AND 7:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park’s Morris
and Rae Frank Theatre - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)
Ticket Prices: $17-$22
The MJCCA is thrilled to welcome renowned pianist Joe Alterman, for two jazz
concerts, kicking off the MJCCA’s new 2013-14 Jazz at the JCC series.
Alterman has performed at venues around the world, including the Blue Note Jazz
Club in Milan and Preservation Hall in New Orleans. Both Oct. 27 concerts will
be produced in association with the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival.
Meals for Two Made Easy
Sunday, October 27, 4:00 am – 6:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)
MJCCA Members: $15 / Community: $25
In this hands-on cooking class, caterer and food blogger Lynda
Mahana will teach you how to pare down your meals to fit a table for two.
Perfect for newlyweds, empty-nesters and singles. Join us for a fun and
informative culinary adventure at the MJCCA. Advance registration required.
Social Media Workshop
Monday, October 28, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)
MJCCA Members: $5 / Community: $10
Come learn the ins-and-outs of social media and how to catch up
with friends old and new. This 1.5 hour workshop will teach you the basics of
social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Edgewise Speaker Series
Thursday, October 31, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)
MJCCA Members: Free / Community and Silver Sneakers: $5
David G. Maples will share from his years as a special GBI agent.
Maples is a 26-year veteran of the FBI. He has investigated bank frauds, served
on a swat team, and supervised major case squads including labor racketeering
and terrorism.
More information: Lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org,
678.812.4064
