Meet Marcus and Sandra Charles

A Most Tasty Partnership: Urban TableBy Michele Solomon, Event & Volunteer Manager

There’s a hint of an east coast accent when Marcus and Sandra Charles share their philosophy of life. “Health is more than wealth because all the money in the world can’t keep you healthy,” says Marcus. “Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.” Sandra, his wife of 35 years agrees, adding, “A healthy lifestyle is a life-long job.” And it’s a job the New York natives embrace. Ever since relocating to the Bay Area in 2008 to be closer to family, Marcus and Sandra have enjoyed many diverse interests that epitomize active California living.

That includes working out at the PJCC several times a week. A retired NYPD detective, Marcus loves to jump rope and swim while Sandra, a retired manager at a New Jersey fitness center, thrives with

Pilates Reformer and TRX classes. In his spare time Marcus teaches tennis as the Head Varsity Coach at Serra High School in San Mateo. He also draws upon his detective skills working at HighCom Security (which the PJCC employs) as a supervisor. “It’s a challenge fighting the urge to become sedentary,” he admits, “but being sedentary isn’t an option.”

Sandra, an avid gardener, recently joined the Board of Directors at the San Mateo Arboretum Society and also manages rentals for the Kohl Pumphouse. They both believe that their good health and longevity are a result of an active life. “The PJCC is a perfect fit for us,” Sandra says. “The friendly staff and members are a delight every time.”

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If you’ve spent Sunday mornings at the Center shopping for tasty produce or fresh flowers, you can thank the PJCC’s partner, Urban Table. Our union has resulted in providing our community with Foster City’s only Farmers’ Market.

Urban Table is a non-profit agency that establishes certified Farmers’ Markets in the Bay Area and supports a sustainable food system. The city’s first market was introduced in 2010, at the PJCC’s Second Annual Family Health & Fitness Day, and was a huge success. In fact, within four hours of the event, over 500 signatures were collected encouraging Foster City to move forward with an ongoing market managed by Urban Table.

Thus began the process of making this seasonal market a reality. One of the PJCC guiding principles is “Wholeness of Body, Mind and Spirit,” which dovetails with Urban Table’s goal to provide local communities with easy access to fresh, local and organic produce. Not only does a Farmers’ Market provide healthy foods, but it also nurtures an inviting environment conducive to a thriving neighborhood while also supporting positive interactions between residents and local farmers.

Discover the delectable goods you’ll find at our Farmers’ Market. It remains open Sundays, through November 6 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Hank Dagenais, Center member since 2008“That would be Coach Burt from Terra Nova High School in Pacifica. He taught me to be the person I am today; to be fair with people, be a good basketball coach. He was a real father-figure.”

Read about other favorite teachers inside!

Autumn 2011 Tishrei / Heshvan / Kislev 5772

Don’t miss visiting North Peninsula Scholar-in-Residence

Dr. Stephen BerkDecember 1 – 14, 2011For lecture schedules, visit www.pjcc.org.

McRoskey Mattress Company Kathy Miles Milk and Honey Catering,

LLC Mill Valley Massage Mindjet Modern Sailing School and

Club MORE Physical Therapy, IncMorty’s Restaurant Kari Mualmy The New Conservatory Theatre

Center Ma Nguyen Nothing But Hoops Nuance Design Jewelers Oakland Zoo Gail O’Brien Oregon Shakespeare

Festival Pacific Jewelry and Loan Pala Mesa Resort Pasta Primavera

Restaurant Peets Coffee Peninsula Dermatology Medical

Group, Inc. Perry’s Restaurant Pet Camp Peter Storm Jewelry Phyziquest Pier 39 PJCC Sports and

Recreation PJCC Youth and Family Podesta Construction Wendy Polonsky Lee Port The Prescott Hotel Mark Preys PTS Sholom Women

Beyond BirthrightCurator’s Corner

By Kimberly Gordon, PJCC Cultural Arts Director

There is always something new to learn at the PJCC, and this fall is no exception. Members and guests will enjoy the unique opportunity to learn from two remarkable master teachers: Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson and Dr. Stephen Berk.

Considered one of the rising stars of Jewish academia, Rabbi Artson is the Dean of the Ziegler Rabbinical School at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles. The PJCC is honored to have him as our keynote speaker at the Global Day of Jewish Learning on Sunday November 13. Using an ancient rabbinic teaching tale, Rabbi

Artson will guide us in examining how to create a meaningful personal identity. In a second session he will also teach the meaning and relevance of the Sh’ma, the central articulation of Jewish faith in the Oneness of God.

Our 2nd Annual North Peninsula Scholar-in-Residence program takes place from December 1–14 and features Dr. Berk. An expert in Holocaust Studies and Contemporary Jewish History, Dr. Berk is recognized as a superb and entertaining lecturer. In over 15 presentations throughout the community, Dr. Berk will discuss the history of the Holocaust and anti-

Semitism, the challenges of assimilation in contemporary America and making peace in the Middle East.

Don’t miss the opportunity to study with both these extraordinary teachers. For details and schedules, please visit www.pjcc.org.

A New Voice By Lavey Derby, Director of Jewish & Family Life

As fall approaches, Jews throughout the world prepare for the High Holy Days, a time of personal reflection, introspection and repentance.

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I share something in common with graphic novelist Sarah Glidden. Well, Sarah and 260,000 other Jews across 52 countries. We have all participated in a Taglit-Birthright Israel experience, offered by Taglit-Birthright Israel (www.birthrightisrael.com), a non-profit organization that provides free 10-day trips to Israel for Jewish young adults between the ages of 18-26. But what makes Ms. Glidden stand out is that she is the only alumna to have turned her Birthright Israel experience into a published graphic novel.

This fall, the PJCC is proud to present almost 25 original watercolor excerpts from Sarah’s new autobiographical travel journal turned graphic novel, How to Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less (published by Vertigo August 30, 2011). Ms. Glidden is

also loaning the gallery her original sketch pad and diary, which will be on display to help demonstrate her creative process.

The graphic novel provides an inventive and freeing format for illustrating the author’s non-verbal thoughts as she internally debates the complexities of the Israeli border, recounts dream sequences, and wisecracks about fellow travelers. While the story is all Sarah’s, the iconic scenery and unique situations (such as Dead Sea water in the eye) will be familiar to anyone who has visited the beautiful country of Israel.

How to Understand Israel in 60 days or Less will be on display through December 28 in the award-winning PJCC Art Gallery. Sarah’s book, of the same name, will also be available for purchase at the Welcome Center.

Sukkot: The Fall Harvest Festival

Tishrei 15 – 16, 5772 October 13 – 14, 2011

Shemini Atzeret: A Prayer for Rain

Tishrei 22, 5772 • October 20, 2011

Simchat Torah: Joy of the Torah

Tishrei 23, 5772 • October 21, 2011

Celebrate at the CenterRosh Hashanah:

Birthday of the WorldMonday, September 19 • 2:00 pm

High Holidays 101Friday, September 23

9:15 – 10:30 am

Pizza in the Hut: Family Dinner in the Sukkah

Tuesday, October 18 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year

Tishrei 1 – 2, 5772 September 29 – 30, 2011

Yom Kippur: The Day of Repentance

Tishrei 10, 5772 • October 8, 2011

In Appreciation to Our Donors for their Gifts and Contributions Donations May 1 through July 30, 2011

High Holy Days

Meet the artist on Wednesday, November 9:

2:00 pm Let’s Talk About It7:00 pm Guided Gallery tour and “Drawing from Your Own Life”workshop.

To register, call 650.378.2751 or visit www.pjcc.org.

PJCC GuIDInG PRInCIPleS

Ikkarim • עיקריםJewISH LIfe

Chavaya Yehudit • חוויה יהודית

weLCOMING ALL Hachnasat Or’chim • הכנסת אורחים

Our COMMuNITY Of fAMILY AND frIeNDS Kehilla u’Mishpacha • קהילה ומשפחה

wHOLeNeSS Of BODY, MIND AND SPIrIT Shleimut • שלמות

rePAIrING THe wOrLD Tikkun Olam • תקון עולם

It Pays to Be FitJust ask PJCC Personal Trainer, Karen Pinckard. This last spring, Karen traveled to China to complete the Great Wall Half Marathon. A seasoned marathoner, her accomplishment is remarkable because she had hip surgery just four months prior to the grueling run. Mazel tov, Karen!

New! PJCC Gift CardsSurprise family and friends with our brand new PJCC Gift Cards, good for spa services, programs and classes, personal training and more! On sale at the Welcome Center.

Thank you, eScrip MerchantsRegister your existing grocery loyalty cards, debit and credit cards with eScrip and earn money for the PJCC! Participating merchants make contributions to the Center based on your registered card’s purchase amount. Learn how you can help raise funds for the PJCC. Visit www.escrip.com.

Bring-a-Friend Friday September 9 • October 28 • November 18.

Health Insurance Counseling at the PJCC9:30 – 11:30 am 2nd and 4th Thursday of each monthHICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) is a state and federally funded program for Medicare beneficiaries and their families. To make your appointment at the PJCC, please call 650.627.9350 or 800.434.0222.

Your Center @ Work for You• New countertops in bathrooms and locker rooms • New flooring in JCare • New mirrors in locker rooms• New carpet in BAC hallway and women’s locker room

Ahearty mazel tov to Naftali Moed, son of PJCC facilities manager, Shelley Eisenman. The 16-year old Pacifica student has received the prestigious Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award, which is granted by the Helen Diller Family Foundation. The annual award honors teen efforts that exemplify Tikkun Olam (repair the world) through socially responsible or eco-friendly work. Out of 125 students, Naftali was one of just five teens to be recognized for their innovative, environmentally conscious endeavors. His project was a

school garden that will provide students with opportunities to garden, understand irrigation systems, explore renewable- energy sources, and study landscape construction and sustainable agriculture.

Teen Rewarded for Environmental Consciousness

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KNEES: Strengthens muscles and maintain joint flexibility.

BODY: Controls weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels.

From Head to Toe, Walking is the Way to Go!

Learn how you can customize exercise to suit your personal needs. Talk with a PJCC personal trainer at 650.378.2775.

leGS: Strengthens bones and reduces bone density loss.

HeAD: Increases blood circulation and boosts brain power.

BACK: Increases the stability of the spine and conditions the muscles that keep the body in the upright position.

Discover how walking helps every part of your body.

Over 200 PJCC members and staff participated in Healthy Strides, an 8-week walking challenge. Stay tuned for PJCC’s next fitness challenge!

This coming year promises to be full of challenges and adventure. The PJCC is developing a new, three-year strategic plan effective July 2012 through June 2015. A board

committee, along with staff representation, will be working on this ambitious project during the fall months. Kathy Reich, a PJCC Board Member and Vice President, is chairing the committee that will lay the groundwork to identify aspirations, ambitions and goals. I’m excited about

what the future holds. We hope to unveil our plan this coming January, so stay tuned!

Camp = Fun. Did you notice our camp’s new name? We thought Camp Keff (Hebrew for fun) was appropriate because when is PJCC summer camp not an absolute blast? And this summer was no exception, especially with exciting new teen camps like Glee, Soaked and Stoked, and Race the Bay. New specialties were also added, including Urban Beats and Urban Arts. This year, camp was particularly special for me because my niece, Abee, visiting from Vancouver, was a counselor-in-training (CIT). Thanks to her, I enjoyed an insider’s peak of a counselor’s daily routine, and confirmed

what I’ve always known: we have an incredibly talented, bright and caring staff.

Speaking of youth, after just one season, our new licensed after school program, Treehouse at the J, is expanding to accommodate public demand! We’re very proud of its success and invite you to check it out, if you haven’t already. Treehouse at the J is full this year, but it’s never too soon to get on the list for next year. Finally, we just opened Club J, a new drop-in childcare program with special activities for kids ages 5 – 12. Moving forward, we hope to continue expanding our after school program with new and exciting offerings.

looking Forward By Deborah Pinsky, Executive Director, PJCC

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Annual Benefit Corporate Sponsors

Redwood Kaiser Permanente

OakClub One, Inc. Koret Foundation Union Bank of California Wells Fargo

MapleFox, Shjeflo, Hartley and Babu,

LLC HighCom Security Services

Inc Payden and Rygel

WillowBernstein Global Wealth

Management CCI Financial and Insurance

Solutions Global Maintenance

Resources Cypress

Jamba Juice Levinson Benefits Group

LLC W. L. Butler Construction, Inc.

Corporate Donations Access Door Solutions Cim Air, Inc. Greystone West Company,

Inc. The Signworks

Individual SponsorsRedwood

Phyllis Friedman Sissy and Tedy Geballe Sonny and Steve Hurst

Oak Anne and David Steirman

Maple Ellen and Bruce Gellman Sharon and Scott Hartley Alison and David

Wagonfeld

Willow Martha and Michael Adler Jane Blumberg-Goldberg The Garb and Shelton

Families Ruth Krumbein Fran and Bobby Lent Deborah Pinsky Jane and Jon Post Larry and Marjorie

Schlenoff Kathy and Don Williams

CypressLuba Abascal and David

WeinsteinKaren Alexander and

Ross WeinerAnn Bear Betsy and Michael Berman Katherine and Roy

Bukstein Roxanne and David Cohen Lael Culiner and Josh

Smith Nancy Evans and Art Wolf Brittany and Daniel FeitelbergMelissa and Jeff Hessekiel Christy and Eric Jeck Janel and David Lehman Susan and Scott Maltz Frankie and Avner Naggar Xuan-Vu Nguyen and

Todd Braman Lynne and Bruce

Pasternack Peter Pollat, MD Amy Rabbino and Neal

Rubin Kathy Reich and Ken

Meyer Marilyn Taubman

Ellen Weinstein and Fred Weiner

Jodi and Rob Zwiebach

OliveAnonymous Cathy and Tom Brown Kristin Byrd and Jeff

Peachin Rabbi Lavey Derby Judy Edelson Debbie and David Goren Susan Hamlin Mary Hartley Deborah Kelman and Rabbi

Marvin Goodman Jack Klein Linda and Moshe

Oberstein Sandy and Barry Oberstein PJCC StaffMarit and Amikam

Shmargad Anne Culiner Sipes and

David Sipes Yash SniderSelma and Sandy

Tandowsky Lisa Wachtell-Miner and

Michael Miner

Individual Donations Alice Akahoshi Susan Ammons Dana and Brian Ascher Janice and Dennis

Berkowitz Judy and Jordan Bloom Ellen Brosbe Mireille and

Wahib Costandi Rochelle and

Mervyn Danker Sherry and Howard FruchtermanAnna Mae and Eugene Garb Marilyn and Bert Gelder

Barbara and Joel Gereboff Paula and Simon Goren Janet Harris and Bradley

Rudolph Laurie and Mark Hepler Deborah and Craig

Hoffman Vicky and Hal Kalish Janice and Irving Katz June and Jeff Kaufman Dyanne and Michael

Krasow Marta LevisonMelissa and Richard Lukin Janet A. MartinMaureen Murphy and

Elan Scheinman Sung Park and Matthew

Moskewicz Cindy Rose Quackenbush Amber and Jeffrey RosenEdith and Leon RosenthalLisa and Mark Rosenthal Natalie Rothschild Ellen and Jerry Saliman Emily and Jim Scheinman Florette and William

Schwartz Lorna Siepser and Steve

Klebe Maryanne and David

Silber Honit and Daniel Simon Amy and Wayne Sosnick Marian Soss Betty and Nat Starr Cindy and Phil Strause

Fund-a-NeedLuba Abascal and

David Weinstein Ann Bear Betsy and Michael Berman Eve Bernstein and Alex

Gersznowicz

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PJCC Benefit Blooms with Success Thank you to the generous sponsors and individuals who made From Seeds to Success, the PJCC’s 2011 Annual Benefit, a rousing success. The evening included a special tribute to beloved Preschool Director Judy Garb for her 25 years of service to the PJCC. Many thanks for making this occasion a most memorable event.

Jane and Jeff Boyarsky Karen and Bob Brodersen Cathy and Tom Brown Mandy and Dennis Eisner Barbara Engler Sandra and Daniel Feder Joan and Michael Fox Phyllis Friedman Debbie and David Goren Sharon and Scott Hartley Melissa and Jeff Hessekiel Christy and Eric Jeck Mara and David Langer Beverly and Jack Levine Sharon and Alan Levins Eva Chernov Lokey Susan and Scott Maltz John and Jennifer Minton Suzanne Moore Irene and Jay Muzio Sandy and Barry Oberstein Lynne and Bruce

Pasternack Pearlstein Family

Foundation Deborah Pinsky Jane and Jon Post Kathy Reich and Ken

Meyer Alissa and Danny

Rozansky Michele and Sheldon

Rubin Karin and Marlin Segal Naomi and Jeff Silk Yash Snider Anne and David Steirman Tracy and Aaron Stettner Selma and Sandy

Tandowsky Judy Thalheimer and

Brian Kirshner Lisa and Eran Tzur Marie and John Violet Barbara and Robert Voss Kevin Waldman Elissa and Kevin Whorl Kathy and Don Williams

Auction ItemsA Cut Above A Runner’s Mind Luba Abascal and David

Weinstein Accel Gymnastics of

Burlingame Acqua Pazza Ristorante Adventure Cat Sailing

Charters African Eyes Travel Allegro Music and Dance

School Allura Skin and Laser Center,

Inc. Alpha Omega Winery American Conservatory

Theatre American Girl Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria Anchor and Hope Aperto Restaurant Aquarium of the Bay

Armadillo Willy’s Asian Art Museum Astaria Restaurant Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Atlas Diamond Company,

Inc. AvantGard Spa Avenir Restaurant Group Avia Napa Hotel B.R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil

Company Bach Dancing and Dynamite

Society Bailey Rug Company Banana Seed Books Bay Area Discovery

Museum Beach Blanket Babylon Bella Nails Ana Belo Ben and Jerry’s San

Francisco Berkeley Repertory

Theatre Bette’s Oceanview Diner Medina Bey Big Paw Sales Blackhawk Museum Bluelight Cinemas Bohannon Foundation Books Inc. Burlingame Books Inc. Palo Alto Boulevard Dr. Jeff Bragman Broadway by the Bay Buck’s of Woodside Bundy Opticians Burke Williams Day Spa and

Massage Center Burlingame Optical Marian and Allan Byer Byington Winery and

Vineyards Café at the J Cafe La Scala California Academy of

Sciences California Film Institute California Janitorial Supply California Shakespeare

Theatre California’s Great America Cameron Hughes Winery Cartoon Art Museum Chalet Ticino Chapin Court Salon Chas School of Film and

Television Cheeky Monkey Toys Children’s Discovery

Museum Children’s Fairyland City Arts and Lectures Claradon Properties, LLC Classic Kids Photography Cline Cellars Club Quarters Concannon Vineyards The Contemporary Jewish

Museum

Costco, Redwood City CowaBunga Creamery Coyote Point Museum Craig and Co. Crepevine Daffy Dave Sharon Davis Andrea DeGraff Rabbi Lavey Derby Design Detail diPietro Todd Salon Disneyland Resort Dona’s Hallmark Douglass Results Down Etc. Dream Dinners Rabbi Dennis Eisner Electronic Arts Elephant Bar Elias Emergui Eminence OrganicsBarbara EnglerThe English Rose Esther Gokhale Wellness CenterRabbi Nat Ezray Fairfield Inn and Suites,

Marriott Rabbi Daniel Feder Office of Senator

Dianne Feinstein Blair Fingerhut The Fish Market 49 Square Miles 49ers Foundation Four Seasons Hotels and

Resorts Four Seasons Residence Club

Aviara Four Seasons Hotel Silicon

Valley Stephanie FranceschiFriends of the PJCC Jenny Frix Garden Court Hotel Denise Gershenson GlowDebbie Goren Gould-Jacobson

Dermatology Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort and

Spa Grand Hyatt New York Grand Hyatt San Francisco Leila Gray Audra and Andrew

Greenspan Sheryl and Avram

Greenspan Grgich Hills Estate Guittard Chocolate Gumbinger Avram Architects,

Inc. Gymtowne Habitot Children’s Museum Halekulani Hampton Inn and Suites

Poughkeepsie Happy Hollow Park and ZooHarrah’s Reno Hotel and

Casino Have Your Cake

Heffernan Investment Advisors

Rosalie Helsel Melissa Hessekiel Hillbarn Theatre Hiller Aviation Museum Hilton Garden Inn Hobee’s Hotel Andaluz Hotel Griffon Hotel Santa Fe Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf Hyatt Grand Champions Resort

and Spa Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Hyatt Regency San

Francisco Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Airport Hyatt Regency Vancouver Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort

and Spa Hyatt Summerfield Suites Ice Center InterContinental San Francisco

Hotel J. Crew Jim Jaffe Joel Jaffe Christy Jeck J’me Boutique Judd’s Hill K and L Wine Merchants Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Dr. and Mrs. Harvey

Kaplan Kathy’s Kreative Kakes Kenwood VineyardsKerns Fine Jewelry Kimpton Hotels and

Restaurants The Kleid Group Klucid, LLCKorbel Champagne Cellars L Salon L4 Strategies, Inc. Ladera Garden and Gifts Lake Merced Golf Club Laurel Street Arts Lawrence Hall of Science Le Boulanger, Inc. Leaf and Petal Sheila Lederer Fran and Bobby Lent Neta Levi Lexus of Serramonte Little River Inn Resort and

Spa Little Tweets Boutique Loews Regency Hotel J. Lohr Vineyards and WineryLove This Life Lunardi’s Mad Science of the Bay

Area Susan and Scott Maltz Mandarin Oriental Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Vicki McGrath Lori McLaughlin

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McRoskey Mattress Company Kathy Miles Milk and Honey Catering,

LLC Mill Valley Massage Mindjet Modern Sailing School and

Club MORE Physical Therapy, IncMorty’s Restaurant Kari Mualmy The New Conservatory Theatre

Center Ma Nguyen Nothing But Hoops Nuance Design Jewelers Oakland Zoo Gail O’Brien Oregon Shakespeare

Festival Pacific Jewelry and Loan Pala Mesa Resort Pasta Primavera

Restaurant Peets Coffee Peninsula Dermatology Medical

Group, Inc. Perry’s Restaurant Pet Camp Peter Storm Jewelry Phyziquest Pier 39 PJCC Sports and

Recreation PJCC Youth and Family Podesta Construction Wendy Polonsky Lee Port The Prescott Hotel Mark Preys PTS Sholom Women

Putnam Lexus Quail Lodge Resort and Golf

Club Raley’s Supermarkets Randall Museum Friends Ravenswood Winery The Reading Bug Real Mex Restaurants Ripley’s Believe It or Not

Museum Ristorante Capellini Ristorante Rocca Roger Reynolds Nursery and

Carriage Stop Rojon Productions, Inc. Christina Rosas Nancy Rosas Ross Dress For Less Round Table Pizza S.E.A. Constuction Safeway Inc. Salon Le Rouge Salt House Restaurant Natalie and Jim Sammet San Francisco Ballet San Francisco Film Society San Francisco Giants San Francisco Jazz

Festival San Francisco Marriott

Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco Museum of

Modern Art San Francisco Opera San Francisco

Performances San Francisco Symphony San Jose SaberCats Sand June Activewear Sanrio Irene Schlesinger

Ruth Schlesinger Nathan Schmidt Charles M. Schultz Museum and

Research Center See’s Candies Cheryl Selman Sharona’s Chocolate Shop Sheraton Hotel Palo Alto Nicole Shifrin Sibby’s Cupcakery Simonian Oriental Rug

Cleaners Simply Homemade

Cakes Renee Sims Anne and David Sipes Skin Care by Mona Anna Slavitt Patti Smurthwaite Sofitel San Francisco Bay Sonesta Hotel Sous Kitchen Sports Basement Starbuck’s Coffee

Company Starfish Therapies Stella and Dot The Stuart Rental

Company Summit Financial Group

LLC Sylvan Learning Center Kristen Sze/ABC7 Ten Toes The Cakery The Carlton Hotel The Kitchen Table TheatreWorks Silicon

Valley Tommy Toy’s Cuisine

Chinoise

Topper Jewelers Town Hall Restaurant Trapeze European Cuisine Traveling Tea Parties Trellis Restaurant Becca Tru Turtle Bay Restaurant 231 Ellsworth UK Hair Underwater Company United Studios of Self

Defense Universe Nail Spa Valley of the Moon

Winery Vampire Tour of San

Francisco Vichy Springs Resort Vince Tarry Studios Vivace Ristorante VJB Vineyards and Cellars Michael Wachtell Lisa Wasson Wax Museum Fisherman’s

Wharf The Westin San Francisco

Airport Whole Foods Market Kathy and Don Williams Art Wolf Wondersitter Yank Sing Yerba Buena Center for the

Arts Yumi Yogurt Zeum Jodi Zwiebach Zwillinger and Co.

Jewelers

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Celebrate at the CenterRosh Hashanah:

Birthday of the WorldMonday, September 19 • 2:00 pm

High Holidays 101Friday, September 23

9:15 – 10:30 am

Pizza in the Hut: Family Dinner in the Sukkah

Tuesday, October 18 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm

In Appreciation to Our Donors for their Gifts and Contributions Donations May 1 through July 30, 2011

PJCC Programs Adult

Jewish Community Federation

Mary Hanson Janet A. Martin

Camp Chiara and Chris Carthy Rebecca Litwin Kim and Andrew Rosivach

Early Childhood EducationBureau of Jewish Education

Tiny Tots Class in honor of Teacher Marcy

Get Up and Go Kaiser Permanente

Anonymous Dolores Bracht Lyuda Lerner Alice Stern

United Way Anonymous

General OperatingPPG Industries Foundation

in honor of Yash Snider

Judy Edelson in memory of Burt Miller in memory of Aylon Engler

Lyra Ghose Eunice Kenner Eva Chernov Lokey Marilyn and Charles Meier Rebecca Ryan Sand June Activewear Rebecca Wixon

PJCC Funds Annual Appeal Gifts

Anonymous Corey and Rod Cherkas Adella and Jonathan

Feinberg Joan Goldenberg Sally Gradinger

Art Hirschhorn Gabriele Korn Ally and Rick Lenat Ralph Levin Evelyn Marcus Helen Miller Anne and Rodney

Pearlman Anita and Jack Popik Grace Rosenberg Marina Sedova and

Andrey Klishin Rolly L. Slatt Anita and Ronald Wornick

Annual Appeal Gifts for Children, Youth and Family

Anonymous Judy and Michael Garb

in memory of Harvey Herman

Linda and Bruce Park in memory of Jerry Chaiken

Annual Appeal Gifts for Senior Bus Fund

Anonymous Jan and Ed Austin Marge and Bernard

Chaknova Janice and Richard

Freeman Google Matching Gift

Program Jean Kohn Shirley Lerner

in honor of Susan Ammons

Sarena Lubarsky in memory of Suzanne

Roussille Sharon and Gregory Miller Barbara and Dolph

Shapiro Eunice Shephard Alan Sicherman

in memory of Bess Booth Marilyn Simon Rolly L. Slatt Dorothy Wexler

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Byer Athletic Center Holiday Hours • Sept / Oct / Nov 2011

Wednesday, September 28 Rosh Hashanah (Erev) 5:00 am – 5:00 pmThursday, September 29 Rosh Hashanah (1st Day) ClosedFriday, September 30 Rosh Hashanah (2nd Day) ClosedFriday, October 7 Yom Kippur (Erev) 5:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday,October 8 Yom Kippur ClosedThursday, November 24 Thanksgiving 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

*Pools close 30 minutes prior to the close of the Byer Athletic Center.

Happiness, Health and a Very Sweet YearShana Tovah (Happy New Year) 5772

From your friends at the PJCC

Shana Tovah

Attention MembersTemporary Closure Indoor Pool, Whirlpool & Family Changing Room for RenovationsNovember 21, 2011 – January 3, 2012Flyers with detailed information are available at the Welcome Center or Aquatics Office. Or call 650.378.2782 or visit www.pjcc.org/notice

Don’t miss visiting North Peninsula Scholar-in-Residence

Dr. Stephen BerkDecember 1 – 14, 2011For lecture schedules, visit www.pjcc.org.

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