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The Charlotte Jewish News - April 2002 - Page 22 JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF CHARLOTTE Membership Corner ^‘Sharing Our Stories'* The month of April features Michael Lieberman, a west coast convert and a regular face in the fitness center at the JCC. This column is a continuing series about current JCC members and what the Jewish Community Center of Charlotte means to them. I came tx) Charlotte in December, 1999 from Northern California. My company promoted me and moved me here. It was a major change in my life as I moved two teenagers, a 16 year old boy and a 14 year old girl. I had done research about the University system for NC, and was very pleased with , what I read. The quality of education seemed to be MflBPmHilHP as good as the high stan- California. I believe in ret- ; 'r respect that it was an excellent experience for my children to have lived on both coasts, and broaden their horizons. I joined the JCC in 1994 to supplement my outdoor running with weight training. I consider myself a regular in the ^ym as I am typically there five days a week, when I . am in town. The JCC has afforded me many friendships of people that I met there in my daily workouts. The best part was that this was not the intention, rather a very pleasant by product from all the time that I spend there. The JCC adds alot to the Jewish community, as it knows no^delineation between Reformed vs. Conservative Jew. One can hear on any given day, an eclectic mixture of opinions, backgrounds, politics, ideologies and philosophies. I have engaged in ■’ conversations which include sports, books, “"Judaism, travel, politics, restaurants, fitness and raising children at the JCC. The facility offers many activities outside from the fitness center for members of all ages and interests. I have been playing in the JCC Sunday morning Softball League for 8 years. We have a terrific group of guys who provide a competitive and friendly environment I know I could not get the same kind of bonding, if I was to join a Y or another Fitness Center, and for this I am very grateful for the JCC. ■ American Red Cross April 23rd BLOOD DRIVE Gorelick Hall at the JCC 12pm to 4:30pm Dr. Emily Seelbinder Oasis Enrichment Programs Welcomes back Dr. Emily Seelbinder from Queens College Oasis Enrichment Programs welcomes back Dr. Emily Seelbinder from Queens College, Friday April 19th from 1:00- 9:00pm. Dr. Seelbinder comes to the Jewish Community Center sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council, Speakers Bureau. The Speakers Bureau grants stipends to professional speakers, like Dr. Seelbinder, in order for non-profits, such as Oasis Enrichment Programs, to engage higher caliber lecturers. Dr. Seelbinder will discuss “Sleeping Single,” a lively reflection on being single in a coupled world. ■ Carolinas Healthcare System My Hopi /debuts May 4thl The Special Needs Committee at the JCC is pleased to announce a one day festival on Saturday, May 4th from 1 pm to 5pm at Camp Mindy at the JCC for children living with cancer and their families. In conjunction with Carolinas Healthcare System, Ray of Hope Festival will be a one day event where families oan have fun, learn and do arts and crafts together. There will be ail types of games with prizes and loads of activities. With music and surprises for the whole fami ly, it's a wonderful way to celebrate the children who are living with cancer and a terrific way for the entire family to have fun together. More details will be in the mail along with information on how you can sponsor a child for the Ray of Hope Festival. If you know of a child with cancer, please let their family know about this wonderful family event For more information on Ray of Hope or to volunteer please contact Ray of Hope Chair, Melissa Raphael at (704) 366-5560 or Kim Veith, Wellness Director at the JCC at (704) 944-6750 ■ HOOPSTER CHAMPS! The Maroon team (pictured left), won the Under 10 Hoopster League Tournament for the 2001-9009 season. The coaches were Scott Menaker, Jonathan Levine, and Lane Ostrow. ■ Congratulations ' to all our JCC basketball teams for a fantastic season!!! Plans Underway for the 2nd Annual Camp SOAR at the SOAR ’'cci "e/q, athJet;, One of the highlights of this past summer was the first annual Camp SOAR [Special Olympics Athletic Retreat) which was held during the first week of June at the J. The brainchild of long time Special Olympics volunteer Bob Bowler, Camp SOAR brought together athletes for three and half days to participate in vari ous sports and other activities. The J’s Barry Schumer assist ed in coordinating the camp JCC Member Lisa Frick gives big which was free of charge and hugs to special Olympians after a fantastic effort. Open to Special Olympic Athletes from eight years old and up. Among the events the athletes participated in were basketball, swimming, tennis as well as various arts and crafts projects. Many celebrity coaches were on hand to help out as well like Toronto Raptors star Dell Curry, Former NC State all- american, David Thompson and WBT radio talk host and Hornets Broadcaster, Gerry Vaillancourt. ^ ^ More than 60 athletes Former pro basketball player, David Thompson, instructs the kids about tOOk part in Camp SOAR the finer points of basketball. g sgccess! This year, Camp SOAR is once again taking place June 5th-8th, 2D02, at the JCC. As always with the Special Olympics, the focus of every program is on the athletes and their needs and this year will be no different. Applications for this year's Camp SOAR will be available in the next few weeks. Those interested in having their neme added to the list to receive one should call the Special Olympics Mecklenburg County office at [704] 358-1935, ext. 3. A unique opportunity will be available to JCC members this year... a chance to sponsor an athlete. Details will follow in the mail shortly. Front rovy(l to r) Gabe Gorelick, Rachel Dstrow. Jake'Vitale, and Denny .Q^trow Middle row(l to r) Max Menaker, Mason Sklut, Andrew Levine, and Ari Menaker. For more information on Camp Soar please contact Diana Ades, Special Needs Chair at [704] 5614918 or Camp Soar Chair. Marcia' Stern at [704] 366-0167. If you'can’t sponsor an athlete, we can always use volunteers for this special event! ■
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