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Enjoy new and reopened programming

Including outdoor group exercise classes, Pickleball, private adult and youth swim lessons, basketball court, youth recreational and family opportunities!

Our indoor facility is clean, safe and provides private, individual exercise space. Personal training sessions are available virtually, outdoors, or in an indoor dedicated space.

We understand that your students will be returning to the J. Beginning November 22, any student (aged 13-23) looking to return to the J will be asked to show a negative COVID-19 test result (within 72 hours of returning) before being allowed access to the inside of the building. This includes both students looking to purchase a short term holiday break membership AND students that are part of an active family membership.

"Face Masks Required"

Please keep your mask on while moving about the building. Masks are required for ALL INDOOR activity including basketball, weight lifting, cardiovascular exercise, pickleball and indoor group exercise.

UPDATE
In response to the rise in Covid cases and our top priority being your health and safety, we will be suspending the ability to purchase guest passes for INDOOR ACTIVITY until further notice. We do, however, welcome guests to purchase a day pass to participate in any outdoor group exercise class.

Please review opening plan for J Members here, as well as important information and protocols below…

Reservations REQUIRED for the Pool, Group Exercise, Pickleball, Basketball.

Walk-ins welcome for use of fitness equipment.

Please print this form, fill it out, and bring it with you to the J... If you are unable to print a screening form, we will have them available at the registration table.

Use SignUpGenius to view schedule and reserve your spot…

Winter Group Exercise Schedule

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Just using our socially distanced fitness equipment?

Come on in!

Hours of Operation (subject to change):

Monday thru Thursday: 5:30 am to 6:30 pm
Friday: 5:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 7 am to 3 pm

SignUpGenius Steps

Step 1: Go to SignUpGenius.com and create an account using the same email address you use for Springfield JCC e-newsletters.
Step 2: You will see “Sign Ups I’ve Been Invited To.”
Step 3: Click to sign up for outdoor group exercise classes, Pickleball, Basketball, lap swim, family swim lane or to use the baby pool.

Locker Room Protocols

Locker Rooms Protocols:

J Members will enter the main entrance of the J (Converse Street parking lot, green awning)
Face covering and social distance required
Swimmers will access pool from the locker room with their mask on until entering the pool
Spa members will resume towel service ($1 per day if you are not a spa member)
Face covering required in locker room except when showering
Maximum of 20 members at a time in the locker room
Do not linger in the locker room
Disinfecting wipes are available for you
When the J Health & Wellness Center closes, locker rooms will close to allow for proper cleaning and overnight disinfecting. Plan your visit accordingly.

Virtual Programs @ Your J

J Health & Wellness Program On Campus…(June 2020)

Read J Post News…

Virtual J Program Schedule

Sundays:

09:00 am | Exercise LIVE with Janet | Zoom Meeting ID: 795 422 0555 Passcode: 12345
| H&W Facebook

Mondays:

10:30 am | Pilates with Mary Ryzcek | Zoom Password: 5k6SQC

Tuesdays:

06:00 am | Exercise LIVE with Janet | Zoom Meeting ID: 795 422 0555 Passcode: 12345| H&W Facebook
10:00 am and 3:00 pm | Screen Time with Sonia | By appointment
04:00 pm | Cooking LIVE with Tina | Kehillah Facebook
Kehillah Facebook Feature: Strengthening Exercises

Wednesdays:

10:00 am and 3:00 pm | Screen Time with Sonia | By appointment
12:00 pm | Outdoor Adventure | Kehillah Facebook
04:30 pm | Teen Social Group | Kehillah Facebook
07:00 pm | Zendoodle | Jewish Life Facebook | Zoom | Meeting ID: 873 3774 5782 | Password: Doodle
Kehillah Facebook Feature: Sensory Activities

Thursdays:

06:00 am | Exercise LIVE with Janet | Zoom Meeting ID: 795 422 0555 Passcode: 12345 H&W Facebook
10:00 am and 3:00 pm | Screen Time with Sonia | By appointment
10:30 am | Pilates with Mary Ryzcek | Zoom Password:6uH97w
04:30 pm | Inclusion Camp Reunion | Kehillah Facebook
05:00 pm | Adult Social Group | Kehillah Facebook
07:00 pm | Theater Thursday | Jewish Life Facebook
Kehillah Facebook Feature: Music with Rusty

Fridays

04:00 pm | Shabbat Singalong | Jewish Life Facebook

Saturdays:

Shabbat Shalom!

Outdoor Fitness @ Your J

Use SignUpGenius to view schedule and reserve your spot…

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Review Opening Plan for J Members…

Download and Print Screening Form…

If you can not print a screening form, we will have them available at the registration table.

Questions? Contact Susan Whirty via email.

J Social Media Channels

J Social Media Platforms…

If you want a general connection to the J, please like us at facebook.com/JCCSpringfield.
Additional social media J.Connections are listed below…

From the Los Gatos JCC:

Mommypoppins
This one has lots of connections to many different organizations. Most are free.
https://mommypoppins.com/family/coronavirus-pandemic-update-indoor-activities-resources-kids

We Are Teachers and Popsugar
These two sites have links to museums and other places you could normally visit. For all ages.
https://www.weareteachers.com/best-virtual-field-trips/
and
https://www.popsugar.com/family/virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-kids-47315476

Art Bar
This has suggestions for open ended, developmentally appropriate art projects and activities for preschool to elementary school aged kids.
https://www.artbarblog.com/art-and-play-activity-guide-for-kids-in-quarantine/

My Bored Toddler
This is a website with many ideas for activities and projects for toddlers and younger preschoolers.
https://myboredtoddler.com/toddler-activities-collection/

Raising Dragons
This website is full of activities and ideas to keep children as young as 18 months old engaged and learning.
https://raisingdragons.com

Parents Place: Supporting Your Family During Coronavirus
Parents Place is offering many online resources about talking to children about what is happening and how to handle the disruption in their lives.
https://mailchi.mp/jfcs/a-lifeline-to-parents-during-coronavirus?e=b86bead1c5

“Homeshuling” Jewish Videos
Here’s a resource for fun Jewish videos for virtual learning:
https://reformjudaism.org/blog/2020/03/17/homeshuling-under-quarantine-fun-jewish-videos-virtual-learning

Fitness Resources

Springfield JCC Fitness Facebook Page

Springfield JCC Fitness YouTube Page

Free ‘Les Mills’ Workout Videos

YogaLates

Full Body Workout

Barre Fitness

Hartford JCC Workouts

Stamford JCC Workouts

Silver Sneaker Workouts

More Workouts!

Covid19 Resources

Check Your Syptoms with BuoyHealth

How to Talk to Your Children About Coronavirus

My Coronavirus Story – Flipbook by Illinois Autism Partnership

PJLibrary

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Corona Virus Covid-19 Global Cases

Virtual Highlights of the Springfield JCC

Virtual JCCs Across the Country

JCC Virtual Fitness Disclaimer

JCC video content is for entertainment only. The JCC is not a medical organization and its instructors or staff cannot provide medical advice or diagnosis.

Physical exercise in all forms, even without equipment, is a strenuous physical activity. As such, you should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this fitness program or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for you. If you are predisposed to a medical condition that may be worsened by physical exercise, please do not start this fitness program. Do not start this fitness program if your physician or health care provider advises against it. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time while exercising you should stop immediately.

If you think you are having a medical or health emergency, call your health care professional, or 911, immediately.