October_Newsletter_2014

F IOctober 2014 (Av) 5774 News from The Riverdale Y!

In This IssueY!Notes 2Community in October 3Fall Fitness 4Y! Performances 5 Fall Swim & Sports 6Early Childhood 7After School 8Adults 60+ 9Scroll of Honor 10Best of the Y! 11

5625 Arlington AvenueBronx, NY 10471718.548.8200www.riverdaley.org

Special Hours over the Jewish holidaysplus

Sukkot at the — the sukkah goes up soon!

From our Chief Executive OfficerIt has always struck me that Fall is simultaneously the season of endings and the season of new beginnings. The end of summer and the beginning of a new school year, the end of the flowers and the trees and the beginning of the cool, crisp weather...but nowhere is this connection more evident than in the Jewish calendar.

This month marks the end of the solemnity of the Jewish High Holidays and the beginning of what is often referred to as the Season of Our Rejoicing. Sukkot, the Jewish holiday that begins the evening of October 8th, has both historical and agricultural significance. Agriculturally, Sukkot is the Fall harvest festival. Historically, Sukkot commemorates the 40-year period during which the children of Israel wandered the desert and lived in temporary shelters. We observe the holiday by temporarily erecting booths in which we eat, sleep and pray for the week. I hope you will join us in our own Sukkah (booth), lovingly decorated by the children in our early childhood and after school programs. The Sukkah will be in the rear courtyard from Wednesday, October 8th through Friday, October 17th.

On a personal note, this month also marks a new beginning for me as the Chief Executive Officer of the Riverdale Y. I am honored to be leading this tremendous organization, with its rich heritage. I have already had the pleasure of joining the nursery school students for their sing-along session with “Groovy Greg” and joining the seniors for a shofar blowing lesson and dancing session. I look forward to serving the entire Riverdale community, over the coming months, with the exceptional educational, recreational and wellness programs that the Y has to offer for all.

In the meantime, I wish you and your family Chag Sukkot Sameach (a joyous holiday).

Deann FormanChief Executive Officer

Meet us at the Y!

Introducing Daniel Peña, our new Sports & Recreation Director!

Daniel is former collegiate Division 1 athlete and comes to the Y! after teaching physical education and coaching football, basketball, and track and field for the past several years. His background in personal training guarantees that each child in his program will get the one-on-one attention he or she deserves, and he brings the energy and passion that motivates and inspires young athletes.

Daniel has scheduled a wide variety of sports activities for the fall-winter season. Youth Basketball clinics are now with Felipe Lopez and Sunday Youth Socceris back! Girls-only basketball, after-school sports, and gymnastics are all on the menu. Adults also get in on the action with evening pickup games. Stop by the gym and say hello!

See all the Y!’s sports offerings at riverdaley.org/sports or email [email protected]

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Bread AloneFresh baked breads and pastries

Ronnybrook FarmsKosher dairy products

Migliorelli Farm, LLCHomegrown vegetables and fruits

The Cheese Guy As seen in the NY Times!Organic kosher artisanal cheeses

Doc Pickle Fresh Kirbies, jalapeños & olives

Tova’s All-Natural Kosher, dairy & gluten-free French

pastries and handcrafted desserts

The Orchards of Concklin Fruits, vegetables, and pastries

Wright’s Orchard Fruits, vegetables,

Homemade baked goods & jams

e-Desserts Homemade desserts

Playful Events Hand-crafted Jewelry

Dines Farms Beef, sausages, chicken cuts &

more.

Santo Burritos Authentic burritos, wraps and

homemade foods

Jennifer Radin Original artwork

Beauty Boutique Fine Cosmetics

Holiday shopping at the Riverdale Sunday Market 10% OFF select vendors with your Y! card

Special Y! Sukkot Events:

Monday, October 13th10:30 AMSenior Center Sukkot program(free for senior center members!

Tuesday, October 14th5 PM Y! Early Childhood Center Family event (Y!ECC Families only)

Sukkot Holiday HoursThe Y! will have special closing times for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, but we’ve partnered with the Whitehall Club to make sure that our Y! card-carrying members can still get a workout — and its free! (NO classes)

Y! Sukkot ClosingsWednesdays, Oct. 8 & 15 Y! closes at 5:30 PMThursdays & Fridays, Oct. 9–10 & 16–17Y! Closed

Whitehall availabilityWednesdays, Oct. 8 & 15 6:30 PM Open to Y! membersThursday* & Friday, Oct. 9–10 & 16–17All-day open (*no pool 3–7 PM on Thursdays)

Join us in the Y! Sukkah! Every year after the Yom Kippur holiday, the Riverdale Y! erects its traditional sukkah on the back deck. Filled with handmade decorations from our young community members in the early childhood center and after school, we invite all of our members to join us to celebrate the Sukkot Holiday.

Celebrate Sukkot with IHOUSERiverdale Israelis & Friends!

Monday, October 13th5:30 PMPopular Hebrew and English songs! Traditional food!$10 per person $25 per familyriverdaley.org/ihouse

9:00am to 2:00pm MS/HS 141 at Independence Ave & W 237 St

Sundays through November 23rd

riverdaley.org/market

Indoor Triathlon season begins! September kicked off the start of the Y!’s popular indoor triathlon program. Whether you’re testing your competitive skill, or looking for something new to try, our friendly-competitive event is the best way to have fun being fit. The Riverdale Y! Indoor Tri is broken up into three evenly-timed segments: Swim, Bike, and Run. All Tri’s start on the pool deck.


Kid’s Holiday Tri’s 8–10 year olds: 10 min swim, (10 min transition), 10 min bike, (5 min transition), 10 min runRegister for heats at 2:00 PM; 2:20 PM; and 2:40 PM11–13 year olds: 15 min swim, (10 min transition), 15 min bike, (5 min transition), 15 min runRegister for heats at 3:00 PM; 3:25 PM; and 3:55 PM*Pre-Registration is required — only 5 children per heat!Medals for all Kid finishers

Adult Tri’s:20 minutes of Swim (10 minute transition)20 minutes Biking (5 minute transition)20 minutes of RunningStaggered start times are by gender. Women’s Only start at 5 & 5:30 PM - max 6 women per heatMen’s Only start at 6 & 6:30 PM - max 6 men per heatNext Indoor triathlons are: Sun., Oct. 26 & Nov. 16

Rosh HaShana Personal Training DealTime for start on your new year’s resolution! In honor of the Jewish New Year, the Y! is offering 5775 introductory personal training packages at 5774 prices — 3 sessions for $99!Purchase in the month of October and redeem by November 30.

Post-Holiday training — Modest MusclesJoin Yonit Yermish-Seadano, the Y!’s newest personal trainer for women’s only small-group training. Yonit trained at Wingate Institute for Physical Education and Sports where she focused on injury, prenatal and postnatal physical training. A mother of two, she understands the struggles of full-time work and family while trying to fit in a workout. Yonit is excited to bring her passion and knowledge to the community and start working with her neighbors and friends to help them reach their fitness goals.

Rules & Guidelines:• Please bring a towel, swim cap, goggles, workout attire, sneakers and a lock• No shoes on pool deck…ONLY flip flops or water shoes• No wet clothing allowed on any fitness equipment• We will not tolerate anyone who uses foul language or misbehaves• Have FUN!

FITNESS

There’s still room for more Tweens and Teens in Action!The Riverdale Y! offers a specially designed ‘boot camp’-style workout throughout the school year.Classes twice a week — enroll in one, or both!Tweens and Teens in Action at the Riverdale Y! (age 8–15)

Wednesdays this fall 7–8 PM Tweens and Teens in Action at SAR Academy (Grades 5–8)

Mondays this fall 5–6 PM

Interested in registering for any of these special programs? Contact Lisa Bruskin, Director of Fitness and Wellness at the Riverdale Y: [email protected]

March 7–21, Multi-generational

show!


June 4–14, 2015Jr. Rising Stars

ages 7 & 8

April 18–26, 2015Riverdale Rep

Multi-generational show!

January 15–18, 2015Jr. Rising Stars

ages 7 & 8

December 6, 2014–January 4, 2015

Riverdale Rising Stars

December 18–21, 2014with

Poor Mouth Theater

March 2015

January 31–February 8, 2015Jr. Rising Stars

ages 9–11

May 9–17, 2015Riverdale Rising Stars

November 1–16, 2014Riverdale Repertory

Company

2014-2015 Theater Season

A Holiday

Pantomime

Annual BROADWAY

Gala

Riverdale Rising Stars Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2014-2015!

Little Rising Stars — ages 5–7Sundays at 11 AM10 sessions starting Oct. 19, ending Jan. 11Introduce your child to the fun and exploration of acting, singing and movement for the theatre!Students will play games and sing songs to unleash their inner actor/singer. Young performers learn to create crazy characters and tell stories as they work together as an ensemble in this super fun, high-energy class.Class culminates in an intermission performance during Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.$405 / $375 Y! Members

‘Twelfth Night’ in Twelve Nights — ages 16+Wednesday nights at 7 PM10 sessions starting Oct. 22, ending Jan. 28This workshop gives students the tools to find their way in Shakespeare’s text. We’ll approach Shakespeare’s style through scenes and monologues from the comedy “Twelfth Night.” This workshop will also culminate in a performance where students get to show off their knowledge of the verse!$295 / $265 Y! Members


Mark your calendars for the 2014-2015 swim meet season!The Riverdale Y! Rapids are the Y!’s comepetitive swim team for ages 8–17. To try out, please contact Felicha Bennett at [email protected]

LEARN TO SAVE LIVES!Fall-Winter Lifeguarding courses

Session 1Wednesday evenings 6–9 PM

October 22–December 10Session 2

Sundays 9 AM–2 PMNovember 2–30

Gymnastics is back!Ages 4–5Wednesdays, Oct. 22–Dec. 175:00 PM–5:50 PM$180 / $135 Y! Members

Ages 5–6Thursdays, Oct. 23–Dec. 184:00 PM–4:50 PM$160 / $120 Y! Members

Ages 6–7Thursdays, Oct. 23–Dec. 185:00 PM–5:50 PM$160 / $120 Y! Members

2014Sunday, October 26 AWAY 10-and-under Relay Carnival in Ossining 8:30 AM Warm upSunday, November 23 HOME Rapids vs. Tarrytown 2:30 PM Warm upSunday, December 7 HOME Rapids vs. White Plains

2015Sunday, January 4 AWAY Distance Meet @ Mark TwainSunday, January 11 AWAY Rapids vs. Greenwich 10:30 AM Warm up

Sunday, January 18 AWAY Rapids vs. White Plains 2:30 PM Warm upSunday, January 25 AWAY Rapids vs. Harrison 1 PM Warm upSunday, February 8 AWAY Rapids vs. Scarsdale 4 PM Warm up

Monday, February 23Tuesday, February 24Wednesday February 25Thursday, February 26AWAY WFSL Swim Trials @ Mark Twain

Sunday March 1 AWAY WFSL Championships @ Mark Twain Only for qualifying swimmers

SportsIntroducing our new Sports & Rec Director, Daniel Peña! Daniel is a former collegiate Division 1 athlete and comes to the Y! after teaching and coaching for the past several years, with a notable background mentoring young athletes and providing one-on-one attention to each child in his programs.Daniel has kicked off the Fall season with an exciting new twist to our pre-league basketball clinics on Sundays — Special Coach Felipe Lopez! He has also started a special Girls’-only hoops clinic on Tuesday evenings. Kicking the ball more your game? Join us for a special new Sunday soccer clinic!Daniel has also created an action-packed after-school sports schedule for sports seekers throughout the week — now open for registration!

Grades 1 & 2MondaysField GamesTuesdaysFloor HockeyBasketballWednesdaysSoccer

Grades 3–5MondaysUltimate FrisbeeFlag FootballBasketballWednesdaysSoccerTeam Handball

Pool CleaningOur swimming pool will close at 5:15 PM

on Tuesday, October 7 for cleaning, and will reopen on Sunday, October 12.

Swim


The Riverdale Y! welcomed Milissa Finkel to the Y! Early Childhood Center at the beginning of this school year. (Learn more about Milissa next month as our November Meet us at the Y! staffer.) We were also delighted to offer the community a new educational opportunity this fall with Full Day Universal Pre-Kindergarten, Mayor DeBlasio’s new city-wide initiative to provide quality early education to 4 year olds.In keeping with this theme, the Y! is creating a Jewish enrichment program, Kitah l’Kulanu (A Class For All of Us) for 3- and 4-year-olds in our Early Childhood Center. This special afternoon class is an interactive educational experience introducing the Jewish holidays, basic Hebrew language and Jewish traditions through song and crafts.Fall semester runs 9 Tuesdays from 3:30–4:15 PM, October 28–December 23.$135 / $118 Y! Members. Open only to Y!ECC students.Please email [email protected] to learn more.

Our Fall After School programs are in full swing — there are only a few spots left!

After school enrichment classes are now open!Join the Y! for special after school classes, including our most popular offering — Lego Robotics!Also available: after school sports, swim classes for every level, theater, dance, and more.

To learn more about after school, enrichment classes for every age, camps, and how to bring RY!C to your school, visit us at

riverdaley.org/afterschool

Save the Date! Tuesday, October 14th at 5 PMY!ECC Family Sukkot Celebration

Come together for a special evening of song, learning and play in the Riverdale Y! Sukkah!

After School

Early Childhood


Highlights in October

Medicare Part D Enrollment Period CounselingThe Medicare Part D open enrollment period runs from October 15th to December 7th. This period gives Medicare beneficiaries the opportunity to review their Medicare coverage and ensure their medications will continue to be covered in the next year and make changes, as necessary.The New York Legal Assistance Group’s Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program will be at the Y to help eligible members with this process. You’re welcome to join the Senior Center Friday, October 31, 10:30 AM at the Riverdale Y where an expert from NYLAG will give a short presentation and answer any questions you may have. You can also arrange individual, private sessions by contacting our Social Worker, Marie Sevy, at 718-548-3200 x204.

SocialSukkot ProgramOctober 13th @ 10:30 AM Join us in the Riverdale Y! sukkah for holiday celebration and songFREE

LectureOctober 28th @ 10:30 AM The Life of Lucille BallLouis Coppola, reflect on his performance with the star + video.FREE

Field TripOctober 30th, leaving at 9:30 AMThe Glass House, A Guided TourA guided tour of the building and galleries in New Canaan CT.FEE. EVENT

For information about the Riverdale Y!’s programs for the 60+ visit riverdaley.org/over60

Building Beautification — Work is underway!The Y! is excited to announce new improvements to the front of our community center: the Glass Block Restoration Project. This project will include replacement of our glass blocks, which, among many other improvements, will increase the overall appearance of our building. The project will be carried out in three phases: Cleanup, Demolition, and Restoration.PROJECT START DATE: Phase 1 complete!PROJECT DURATION: Phases 2 & 3 will last approximately 6 weeks each. The project should be completed before the winter months.AFFECTED AREAS: Work is being done on the South-East quadrant of the building. The majority of the work will be done externally.

Stay up to date on this project at riverdaley.org/glass block.Should you have any questions, email our COO — [email protected]

Recently, members of our Social Adult Day Program enjoyed a September excursion and picnic lunch at Wave Hill.Social Adult Day is an older adult program for persons who would benefit from a structured setting

For more information and fee structure, call Ronnie Zackman at 718 548-8200 x226.


Amy Pryor at Gallery 18The Riverdale Y!’s October Artist of the Month is Bronx-based multimedia artist Amy Pryor. Her exhibit As Much As Needed opens October 1st and runs through the month.An opening reception will be held Sunday, October 5th 1-3:30 PM at the Riverdale Y!, with the artist present to talk about her work and answer any questions.Amy Pryor is a Bronx-based artist who works in a variety of media, including printmaking, collage and installation to create works that both evoke and reflect on contemporary landscapes. Pryor’s work has been exhibited at numerous venues including the Bronx Museum of Art, the New Haven Museum, the Islip Museum, Mixed Greens, NY, Bronx River Art Center, and the 92Y TriBeCa.

Music at the Market12:30 PM at the Market. In case of inclement weather, performances at the Y!

Arts Studies at the Y!The Riverdale Y! is excited to offer 4 arts classes this Fall. Visit us at riverdaley.org to learn more & register.

Stained Glass WorkshopWeds. nights, 7–9 PM First class: October 228 classes Explore the fundamentals of stained glass layout, cutting and assembly in an introductory level class taught by Ron Zwerdling

Teen/Adult CeramicsThursdays, 7:30–9:30 PM Ages 15 to AdultBeginners to advanced All levels. Explore clay using the potter’s wheel and handbuilding techniques, as well as glazing.Instructor: Barbara Flam

American Abstract Art & the Jewish Connection with Stephen Epstein Thurs. nights, 7–8:30 PM First Class: October 97 Classes

Writing Poetry: From Inspiration to Creationwith Odilia Rivera-Santos Weds. nights, 7–8:30 PM First Class: October 17 Classes

in partnership with Lehman College:


Platinum “Nedivim” ($10,000 or more)January and Harold AkselradHarvey BekerThe Derfner FoundationBradd GoldMiriam and Alan GoldbergThe Geoffrey Gund FoundationRobert JacobsDaniel Rose, Rose Associates Inc.Janet and Gilbert SpitzerGold “Bonim” ($5,000-$9,999)William AbramsonArthur BloomHarry FederGerald GoldsmithJack GormanSarah GundSusan HinksonJoan and Jerome R. Jakubovitz FoundationEsther JoelJudy KaufthalDavid LibmanHenry Nias FoundationMiriam WestheimerSilver “Shomrim” ($2,500-$4,999)Dr. Paul HertzBruce Lane

Bronze “Machzikim” ($1,000-$2,499)Educational Jewish Center and Talmud Torah, Inc.The New Kalman Sunshine FundKeelan KavanaghThe Schorsch Family

Thank you for a wonderful year of giving in 2013-2014. Your contributions make our agency’s programs, scholarships, repairs and renovations possible. Thank you for helping us keep our community strong and vibrant.It is with gratitude we thank our growing list of major supporters for the 2014-2015 fiscal year:

If you are interested in pledging a gift to support Riverdale Y programming, please contact our CFO, Kenneth Tauber at [email protected].

What could be a better tribute than supporting your Jewish community center? A card will be sent to those you honor, telling them of your gift to support the Y’s important programming.

For information, contact Marilyn Raider [email protected] or (718) 548-8200, ext. 211.

OfficersBradd Gold, PresidentWilliam Abramson*, ChairmanGerald P. Goldsmith, Vice President Janet Spitzer, Vice PresidentDavid Libman, TreasurerSusan Hinkson, Secretary

TrusteesArthur BloomHarry Feder*Jack GormanRobert JacobsEsther JoelJudy Kaufthal* Miriam Westheimer*

President’s Advisory CouncilHarvey BekerJeffrey A. Moerdler*Daniel Rose*

Honorary TrusteesAndrew CohenRuben Diaz, Jr.Jeffrey DinowitzJune EislandEliot Engel Adriano EspaillatG. Oliver Koppell* Past President

Senior Management StaffDeann Forman Chief Executive OffficerJacob Rosenberg Chief Operating OffficerKenneth Tauber Chief Financial Officer

Donors “Tomchim” (under $1,000)Michael AdlerAnne Claire Lester FoundationPhyllis BookspanNaomi EricksonMichael Michalofsky

In Memory of Helen CohenJanet and Gilbert Spitzer

4Sabbath

12 days left of Bring a Friend to Dance

2Riverdale Community Board Meeting — open to all, 7:00 PM

3Be the first to find out about new Y! events — subscribe to our email list.

5Get your game face on for sports

6Lego Robotics at the Y!

7Girls’ Basketball

8Erev Sukkot — Whitehall fitness center and pool open to Y! members from 6:30 PM

9Sukkot/Whitehall fitness center open to Y! members

10Sukkot/Whitehall fitness center and pool open to Y! members

11Sabbath

12Sunday at the Market

13Kids’ Indoor Tri, begins 2:00 PM/ I House Sukkot Karaoke Party begins 5:30 PM

14Y!ECC’s Special Sukkot Evening(exclusively for Y!ECC families)

15Erev Shmini Atzeret — Whitehall fitness center and pool open to Y! members from 6:30 PM

16Holiday/Whitehall fitness center open to Y! members

17Holiday/Whitehall fitness center and pool open to Y! members

18Sabbath

19Traveling Jewburys at the Sunday Market at 12:30 PM/ RPAC Little Rising Stars

202 days left to sign up for Session 1 Lifeguarding Course

21Stained Glass class begins 7:00 PM

22Gymnastics 4–5 begins 5:00 PM

23Gymnastics 5–6 begins 4:00 PM, 6–7 begins 5:00 PM

24Stay & Play is back! Runs from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

25Sabbath

26Adult Indoor Triathlon begins 5:00 PM/ Sunday Market

27Meeting led by Councilman Andrew Cohen, 7:00 PM(open to the whole community)

28Lecture: The Life of Lucille Ball with Louis Coppola in the Senior Center, 10:30 AM(free for Senior Center members)

29Last day of swim class. Spots still available for session two, which begins November 2!

30Senior Center trip to The Glass House, leaving Y! at 9:30 AM, returning 5:00 PM

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