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THE ARTS
BASIC CERAMICS
The basics of hand-building and wheel-throwing, glaz
ing and firing. Students with no experience, in
termediate or advanced experience welcome Individual
creative expression strongly encouraged
Instructor: Pat Siderman
10 Sessions. Starts Mon. Jan. 5. 10 am-12:30 pm
Fee; $40 members. $50 non-members
WHEEL THROWING
For students interested in developing skill on the wheel,
this course will involve throwing a variety of forms, at
tachments, lids, etc Some experience helpful, but not
necessary.
Instructor; Pat Siderman
20 Sessions M and Th. Starts Jan 5: 7-8 30 pm
Fee; $50 members. $60 non-members
HANDBUILDING AND SCULPTURE
For students with some experience who wish to work
toward larger, more complex forms Emphasis on con
struction. including firing and glazing
Instructor; Pat Siderman
20 Sessions. M and Th. Starts Jan 5, 8-9 30 pm
Fee; $50 members. $60 non members
FIGURE DRAWING
Beginners as well as experienced artists will sharpen
their understanding of the human figure by drawing
from live models.
Instructor; Ramona Morgan
6 Sessions. Starts Thurs. Jan. 15; 7;30-9;30 pm
Fee: $30 members. $45 non-members
DISCOVERING ACRYLIC PAINTING
- ONE MORE TIMEI
Projects designed to nurture the creativity of the begin
ning or intermediate art student; exploration of the
medium, technique and the dynamics of motion.
Instructor: Renee Gorelick
10 Sessions. Starts Tues Jan 6: 10 am-1 pm
Fee; $55 members. $65 non-members
The Game
American Contract Bridge League sanctioned Duplicate
Bridge game.
Instructor; Jerry Helms
Ongoing. Tuesdays 1:15-4 pm
Fee; $2.50 members, $3 non-members
Beginner’s Bridge
The basics of the game for absolute or near beginners.
Instructor: Janet Gallitz
6 Sessions Starts Tues., Jan 6; 10:30-12 30 pm or
Thurs Jan 8; 7:30-9:30 pm
Fee; $32 members. $40 non-members
8 student minimum
Beginner's Bridge - Part II
Bidding and play for the new or out of practice player
Instructor; Janet Gallitz/Jerry Helms
6 Sessions. Starts Tues. Jan 6; 7:30-9:30 pm
Fee. $32 members. $40 non-members
Intermediate to Advanced Duplicate Bridge
Instruction and Play - Continued
Lesson hands pre-duplicated for discussion and
analysis
Instructor: Jerry Helms
6 Sessions. Starts Thurs. Jan. 8; 7 30-9:30 pm
Fee $38 members, $45 non-members
Popular Bridge Conventions
Learn methods used by the experts ■ Stayman. Jacoby
Transfers. Weak Two Bids, Negative Dout>les and more.
Instructor: Jerry Helms
6 Sesstons Starts Tues Jan. 6; 11:30 am-12;30 pm
Fee $24 members. $30 non-nr>en^rs
DANCE & MUSIC
INTRODUCTION TO MODERN DANCE Teen/Adult
Beginning level of modern dance to train dancers in the
physical and expressive qualities of dance as an art
form.
Instructor: David Heustess
10 Sessions. Begins Mon Jan. 5; 4?00-5:30 or Wed
Jan 7; 7:30-9:00 pm
Fee; $35 members, $45 non-members
STRENGTH AND STRETCH Teen/Adult
For those involved in sports, on diets, or interested in
an exercise break. Designed to strengthen muscles and
increase flexibility.
Instructor: David Heustess
10 Sessions Begins Tues Jan. 6; 3 30-4:15 pm or Tues
Jan. 6: 6;00-7;00 pm or Thurs Jan 8. 6-7 pm or Sun
Jc'in 11. 10;30-11;30 am
INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ DANCE Teen/Adult
Beginning level of jazz instruction to tram dancers in
the physical and expressive qualities of jazz dance as
an art form Students will be introduced to musical
theatre and contemporary jazz styles
Instructor. David Heustess
10 Sessions Begins Thurs. Jan 8; 4 00-5:30 pm
Fee; S35 members, $45 non-members
DANCE WITH ME!
As classic as a black dress with pearls, the elegance
of ballroom dancing will be the most exciting new of
fering at the J. Foxtrot, waltz, rhumba, disco, the shag,
the fabulous Tango Argentina - join us for a delightful
"evening out."
Instructor: The Dancewnght Studios
10 Sessions. Starts Wed. Jan. 7; 7:30-8:30 pm
Fee: Couples - $50 members. $60 non-members
Singles - $30 members, $40 non-members
JCC CHOIR
Open to all who love to raise their voices — in song*
This group will promote enjoyment of the Jewish
musical heritage throughout the community. The choir
will also prepare contemporary pop tunes, old standards
and show tunes.
Instructor: Kathleen Schattner
10 Sessions. Starts Mon. Jan. 5; 7:30-9 pm
Fee: $25 members, $35 non members
10 student minimum
COOKING
CHINESE COOKING WITH BARRY Teen/Adult
Barry Hantman, the JCC and Foundation Director, will
share his extensive knowledge of gourmet Chinese wok
cooking during this four session workshop. Barry will
teach us to prepare such delicious Chinese entrees as
beef and mixed Chinese vegetables, Moo Goo Gai Pan,
Won Ton Soup, fried Won Tons. Hunan Chicken and
Pineapple
Instructor: Barry Hantman
4 Sessions. Begins Sun. Feb. 1; Feb. 8; Feb. 15; Feb.
22; 12:30-2:00 pm
Fee: $25 members, $40 non-members
INTERNATIONAL GOURMET
Learn the secrets of preparing exotic dishes from China.
France, Israel, Greece and Turkey Enjoy convivial din
ing out as you savor your gourmet creations.
Instructor: Minoo Hauck
3 Sessions. Wed. Jan. 28; Feb. 25; March 25; 10 am-
noon or 6-8 pm
Fees; $40 members, $50 non-members for the series
$15 members, $20 non-members per session
I-Around the World in 2 Hours; Chinese rice noodles (yes.
there is an alternative to spaghetti) with chicken and
vegetables, French puff pastry.
II-Challah 'n Soup Make a feast with a variety of challahs
and delicious Turkish wedding soup
III-Creative Filo Cooking The many uses of delicate filo
hors d oeuvres Spamkopiia apple strudel
WE RE GOING OUT!
Try the J's Cultural Sampler. Join us tor wine 'n cheese
at Shalom Park. (oHowwd l)y opening night o» "Ain’t
Mistwhavin’” at the Little Theatre o Ct>arione on Thurs
day evening March 12 On April IS, we're going to the
Symphony lo hear piar>st Mictiael Pbnli Tckets are $16
for each event.
Jom your friends for two evenings o( CharkXle's finest
cultural odenngs, lopped off t>y a pre-performance
cocktail party. Jackie Firman at 366-5007 to
reserve your spot on this cuftural outing.
For Your Mind
MINDWORKS
Workshops Designed to Make You Smarter
The workshops will be taught by the Executive Direc
tor of MINDWORKS. Charleen Swansea
MEMORY FOR KEEPS
Can't keep up with your car keys? Or your wallet? Are
they saying you repeat yourself? If you don’t learn to
use your memory correctly, you are going to lose it! In
this two part workshop, you will use crayons and rhym
ing and other playful techniques as you learn the
memory experts' systems Program yourself to be the
opposite of absent minded. Learn to demonstrate your
thoughtfulness and your intelligence by remembering
names and dates. Learn how to put names and faces
together Learn to study well and retain what you read
"Vou are also going to hear about the newest medical
findings and the recommendations of doctors about
how to care for your memory. A workbook will be pro
vided for easy future review The success of this pro
gram in the l^all has demanded a repeat.
Mon., Tues Feb. 23. 24; 7-10 pm
Fee; $40 member. $55 non-member
UNBLOCK YOUK CREATIVE SELF
Don't stay bogged down Break out of traditional ap
proaches and set free the powers of your imagination.
The creative ingenuity that characterizes top executives
and gifted artists is available to everyone. Learn how
to initiate creative thinking in a series of exercises that
stimulate risk taking and reawaken your sensual
responses Discover yi/hich brain hemisphere dominates
your reflex thinking and how to maximize this natural
inclination Learn to see old problems in fresh ways Ex
perience brainstorming and mmd mapping as tools to
develop new ideas Rekindle your enthusiasm and
refresh your days by unlocking your creative approach
to life
Wed., Thurs. Feb 25, 26; 7-10 pm
Fee; $40 member $55 non-member
THE J BOOK CLUB
Join us once a month at the J to read and discuss t>ooks
dealing with contemporary Jewish issues. Come to the
first session prepared to discuss When Bad Things
Happen to Good People by Harold Kushner
Refreshments and social time will follow.
3 Sessions. W&d. Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11. 7:30 pm
Fee: $6 members, $8 non-members
GREAT DECIJ
Great Decisions is a nution,
acquaint citizens with some ol
fronting the United States m tr
policy The six week series wi
by guest lecturers, followed by c
from the audience Participani
page Great Decisions briefing
nonpartisan Foreign Policy Ass
in-depth background on each
Topics will include; The Cc
Policy, Defense And The Feder;
United States, South Africa. Fo
United States, Dealing With F
The lecture series is offered
UNCC Center For Internation,
general public is $15. Cost fo
Registration at JCC Desk
Tuesdays 7;30-9;00 pm
February 10, 17, 24, March 3,
FOUR IN THE
Cosponsored with Jewish
Sundays 10 30 a
PARENTING - CHALLEN
Feb 15, Patterns for Healtl
Johnson, Family Life Agency
Feb. 22, Parents, Ves You Car
and Communication Lynn Ba
thood of Greater Charlotte. In
March 1 Primary Preventior
Susan Nixon, Drug Education
March 8 Parents as Partners
Help Vbur Child At Home Ca
Mecklenburg Schools
Fee $2 members, $3 non-me
$6 members, $9 non-membet
THE WORLD O
Learn a language that expres!
humor and 'nvonlivenes* Bo
advanced students welcome ‘
and the Charlotte Yiddish vn'
Starts Wed Jari 7 (first wet
7:30 pm
Fee no charge
BEGINNING TO INTER!
Develop reading, writing and i
skills in modern Hebrew If \
Israel, make this class the fir
Instructor Amalia Warshenb
10 Sessions Starts Mon Jai
Fee; $35 members. $50 non
THE JOINT ADULT I
OF JEWISH STI
Thursday evenings at
Adult studies in Hebrew, Bas
American Literature. Israi
Philosophy and Ethics, ar
registration. Call the JCC
information
For Yourself
SINGLE PARENTING - TAKING GOOD CARE
Co-sponsored with Jewish Family Service*
Taking good care of your children as well as yourself
This group will focus on healthy family functioning,
reasonable expectations and practical parenting skills.
Instructor: Irv Edelstein, ACSW
4 Sessions. Starts Tues. Jan. 20; 7:30-9 pm
Fee: $25 members, $35 non-meml>ers
WOMAN AND WILL
Principles of estate plannir>g with the particular con
cerns of women in mind.
Instructor; Meg Goldstein, Atty.
One Session. Wed Feb. 4; 10 am-noon or Wed Feb. 11.
7:30-9:30 pm
Fee: rK> charge, but registration required.
FRESH START
The American Cancer Society's Stop Smoking Clinic.
A straight-forward, no-nonsense quit snK>king program.
Instructor; American Car>cer Society personnel
4 Sessions. Mon., Wed., March 2,4,9. 11. 7:30-8:30 pm
Fee; $25 members or non-members, refurxlable upon
compJetton of clinic.
BEYOND STRESS MANA(
Nurturing the Child WIthi
Tired of workshops? Try a "
nurturing environment exp
for increasing seKonfidenc
and personal power The f(
body, mind and spirit.
Instructors: Diane Swartho
Stypmann, MSW
Sat. Feb. 14; 7:30-9:30 pm
Saturday evening introduct
This session is required fo
Fw; $30 members. $45 m
WOMANREACH AT THE J
Provocative and stimulating
on the concerns of contemp
Thursdays Jan. 22. Feb 1^
No Charge
THE CAROLINA BRASS
Thursday Evening
February 19. 1967
8 PM
CaH the J for ticket inkxmatton