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We appreciate the support of Dawn Creighton and Dan Flynn from Liberty Bank, who share our commitment to community enrichment and wellness.

B’shert or bashert…no matter how you spell it, it seems that the arrival of the Interim CEO Karen Jarmoc, on September 11 was meant to be.

Functional fitness is type of exercise that focuses on improving your ability to perform everyday tasks safely and efficiently. It is aimed at building strength, flexibility, and balance by practicing movements that are necessary in real life.

Meet Evan Pycko, who started his position this week as the Springfield JCC’s new Wellness and Recreation Director!

Some of the children arriving at the J for a fun-filled summer camp experience may never have met Violet Uretsky, but thanks to a fund created by her daughters, they will benefit directly from her legacy of helping others.

"The JCC was the only organization I found in my research that actually had a real program." Andrea Klanderman says the Kehillah special needs programming available from the Springfield Jewish Community Center sold her on the area. "I investigated many summer camp programs. Although some were receptive to supporting an inclusive environment, the JCC was

"When we walked through the front door, it immediately felt like family." Sue Marusak is Mom to Gabe, a Kehillah participant for twelve years, who wants people to know about the JCC. "I don't even remember how we heard about Kehillah, but Gabe first started with the program as a six-year-old. He's 18 now." Gabe participates in the Best Buddies program,