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Dear Families,
It’s opening night of Into the Woods JR and we are so excited for this incredible Jerry’s Habima Theatre production! If you haven’t already purchased your tickets, there are still a few seats left!
Don’t forget to sign up for our first-ever Silent Disco Purim Masquerade Dance on Saturday, March 23! This sensory-friendly event is going to be epic, with dancing, crafts, a photo booth, and lots of fun with friends...plus, you can control your own music levels!
Please see below, visit our website, or check out our monthly calendar to view all upcoming programs.
Reminder: the transformation of our MJCCA Zaban Park Campus may lead to more traffic and fewer parking spots. For more info, please visit atlantajcc.org/campusupdates.
Sincerely,
Sarah
Jerry’s Habima Theatre
Jerry’s Habima Theatre proudly presents Into the Woods JR!
March 7-17
This timeless story of magic, romance, and whimsy will take audiences on an enticing adventure that weaves together tales of some of your favorite storybook characters, including Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Little Red Riding Hood! For more than 30 years, actors with disabilities have showcased their unforgettable performances in Jerry’s Habima Theatre productions, Georgia’s one-of-a-kind professionally run theater company.
Social Activities
Monday Bowling Nights
March 18 & 25; April 1, 8 & 15; May 6, 13 & 20
Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Meet at Bowlero, 2175 Savoy Dr
Come bowl with your friends at Bowlero every Monday night! This is a drop-in event, so choose which Monday nights you want to come! Please check online to see dates we will not meet due to a holiday. We can’t wait to bowl with you!
Fee: $15/night for Members and the Community (includes shoes and 2 games of bowling)
Note: a one-time online registration is required to attend and payment will be processed on-site at Bowlero.
VSP Dinner Club
Thurs, Mar 21, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Meet at Marlow’s Tavern, 1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Suite 102
Join us for our monthly dinner gathering hosted at a variety of local restaurants. This month’s Dinner Club is at Marlow’s Tavern! Gather with us and enjoy an evening with friends and to meet new people.
Fee: Cost of food ($25 recommended)
Blonder Silent Disco Purim Masquerade
Sat, Mar 23, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Step into a one-of-a-kind experience! This event is designed exclusively for our special needs community, offering a unique and exciting night out to celebrate together.
Fee: $25
VSP Dinner Club
Thurs, Apr 4, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Meet at Politan Row Dunwoody, 4550 Olde Perimeter Way, Dunwoody
Join us for our monthly dinner gathering hosted at a variety of local restaurants. This month’s Dinner Club is at Politan Row in Dunwoody, a hip food hall with lots of different restaurants to choose from, so everyone can choose the style they want as we socialize with friends!
Fee: Cost of food ($25-$30 recommended)
VSP Social Group
Thurs, Apr 18, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Painting with a Twist, 6780 Roswell Rd NE D-120, Sandy Springs
Don’t miss this monthly gathering, where we’ll enjoy a Painting Party with friends! Meet up at Painting with a Twist for a fun, guided painting session, where we’ll chat, laugh, and create our own masterpieces!
Fee: $25
Debra “Debbie” Sonenshine SOAR Sports
SOAR Racquet Sports
March 26 - May 21
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
This year, we are combining pickleball and tennis into one SOAR racquet sports program! You will be able to participate in both sports, combining the best of both worlds, and on some days, you’ll get to choose your favorite!
Fee: $105 Member; $130 Community
Social Classes
Blonder Art Classes
March 27 - May 15
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Each week, we will express ourselves using a different medium. From drawing to painting to clay, we will work with a colorful variety of tools! This creative class will cumulate in an art show, where parents and friends are welcome to come see what you’ve worked on.
Fee: $120 Member; $145 Community
Blonder Cooking
March 27 - May 15
Wednesdays, 6:45 - 8:00 pm
Learn lifelong skills in the kitchen and some top-secret tricks to cooking! We will practice making several delicious recipes that can be followed at home. We will have the chance to cook and then, of course, eat our meal together!
Fee: $130 Member; $155 Community
Health and Safety Protocols
We ask for your assistance in creating a safe and enjoyable experience by adhering to the following guidelines:
- All participants must register online for programs prior to the deadline.
- Masks are optional.
- Parents and/or caregivers attending programs with a participant will be asked to remain in designated waiting areas, unless prior arrangements have been made with staff.
- Please continue to monitor your health. Do not attend Blonder Department programs if you have any symptoms or feel unwell.
All the precautions we’re taking are within our health and safety protocols to ensure all our participants enjoy a safe environment at the MJCCA. We must enforce these protocols to sustain programming that is enriching and safe for our community. We appreciate your support and flexibility and look forward to navigating this new normal with all of you.
Registration and Participant Information
Click on the buttons under each program to register, or call our registration team at 678.812.4010. RSVPs are required so that we can maintain a safe and fun program for all participants. All programs are held at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and are open to participants ages 16+, unless otherwise noted.
If you have additional questions, please call us. We are happy to help!
Be sure to also check out our Facebook group for virtual events, updates, and to chat!
If your email, phone number, or mailing address have changed, please let us know by emailing blonder@atlantajcc.org, or by calling 678.812.3886.
To learn more about financial assistance for our programming, please reach out to Barbara Vahaba at 678.812.4142 or barbara.vahaba@atlantajcc.org.
Important Program Fee and Membership Update
You may start to notice member and community pricing for several of our programs. If you are already a member of the MJCCA, you’ll have access to lower pricing for our activities. If you’re not a member, you can receive the best pricing for our Blonder programming by signing up for an MJCCA Blonder Membership for only $34 per month! If you participate in more than one program, the membership cost is covered, plus, your Blonder Membership gives you access to member-only programming and reduced program fees, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, basketball and pickleball courts, group exercise classes, and so much more. Please contact our Membership Department at membership@atlantajcc.org or 678.812.4060 to sign up
for a Blonder Membership today!
Contact Us
Sarah Koenig
Director, Blonder Family Department for Special Needs
678.812.3886
Bobby Newman
Adult Programming Manager, Blonder Family Department for Special Needs
678.812.4057
Leah Harty
Youth Inclusion Manager, Blonder Family Department for Special Needs
678.812.3691
Barbara Vahaba
Supervisor, Blonder Family Department for Special Needs
678.812.4142
The MJCCA assumes no liability or responsibility whatsoever for any participants (child or adult) who appears for any program for which he/she has not properly registered in advance. To register, visit atlantajcc.org.
