Bottle Drive
2024-06-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
JCC Maccabi Team Alberta Bottle Drive
Donate your refundable beverage containers to help send our JCC Maccabi athletes to compete in Detroit this summer.
Drop off at the Paperny Family JCC.
For more information email Danielle Braitman.
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Golden Age Summer BBQ
2024-06-23 11:30 - 14:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Celebrate summer with food, fun, entertainment, and games!
Member: $10 • Public: $15
For more information email Nessie Hollander or call 403-690-2449.

PJ Library® Book Nook Grand Opening
2024-06-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join PJ Library and the Paperny Family JCC to officially open our Book Nook and play space!
For more information email Sydney Truax or call 403-537-8592.
This space was made possible by a grant from Calgary Foundation.
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Friend Day
2024-07-18, 2024-08-18, 2024-09-18, 2024-10-18 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Everything is better with a friend!
Members can bring a friend for FREE every 18th day of the month.
For more information call our Customer Service Desk at 403-253-8600, x0.

S'mores, Songs and Shabbat Bonfire
2024-07-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join us as we gather as a community around the bonfire to sing your favourite tunes, make delicious s’mores, and welcome Shabbat together! Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on! S’mores and Water will be provided – if you would like other snacks/drinks please feel free to bring what you like!
For more information contact Sydney Truax or Yanina Rabinovich.
This event is brought to you by PJ Library® and Paperny Family JCC Arts & Culture, and is open to the whole community!
In the event that the city of Calgary implements a fire ban, this event will be rescheduled.

Small Group Training Sale
2024-07-28 - 2024-08-02 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Explore small group training at the JCC! It’s a perfect blend of camaraderie, personalized attention, fitness, and fun! And because it’s a shared adventure, it’s a more affordable way to get the dedicated support and expert guidance of one
of our experienced and certified professional trainers.
Grab a friend (or two!) and transform YOUR fitness journey.
From July 28 to August 2
Receive 10% off 2-on-1 or 3-on-1 personal training packages of 4, 8 or 16 sessions*
Receive 7% off 1 -on-1 personal training packages of 4, 8 or 16 sessions*
Purchase your packages at our Customer Service Desk.
*Offers not valid on staff pricing or 24-session packages
Learn more about the benefits of small group training

Casino Day - August 2024
2024-08-01 10:15 - 14:00 | Deerfoot Inn and Casino
Join us for a fun time at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino!
Leaving at 10:15am sharp. Returning at 2:00pm.
$12 per person. Includes transportation on the JCC bus and lunch at the casino – space is limited.
Register at the Customer Service Desk or call 403-253-8600, ext.0

Join the Club - Contemporary Calgary
2024-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
JOIN THE CLUB for an afternoon at Contemporary Calgary – a significant visual arts destination dedicated to modern and contemporary art. We will meet at the Paperny Family JCC and either carpool or Uber.
Wednesday, August 7 • 1:00pm
If interested, please join us at Karen’s Café at 11:45am for lunch (not included in the price)
From 1:30 to 3:00pm, we will receive a docent led tour of:

Marcel Dzama – Ghosts of Canoe Lake
Originially from Winnipeg, a contemporary artist who draws from folk vernacular and art historical and contemporary influences.
Winnie Truong – Curious Nature
The exhibition features Truong’s characteristic dioramas and explores harmony, conflict, and play between a figure and its environment.

Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased at the JCC Customer Service Desk or by calling 403-253-8600 x0. Please register early for this event as only 18 tickets are available.

Casino Day - September 2024
2024-09-05 10:15 - 14:00 | Deerfoot Inn and Casino

Golden Age Luncheon - September 2024
2024-09-10 11:45 - 14:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join us for a lovely afternoon with friends – both old and new – in a warm and friendly atmosphere at the JCC.
Enjoy a three-course meal in addition to wonderful entertainment by Romel.
$10 for members and $12 for the public. Register at the Customer Service Desk at 403-253-8600, ext.0 by Tuesday, September 3.
Sponsored in part by Lenny and Faigel Shapiro.

Welcome Shabbat - Welcome Back Edition
2024-09-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Everyone is welcome to celebrate Shabbat at the JCC with songs, candle lighting, Kiddush, and hamotzi.

Let's Make Babka Together
2024-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Golden Age and Arts and Cultural departments of the JCC, and JAC invite you to join us tomake babka for Rosh HaShanah. Filled with cinnamon and sugar or chocolate, infuse your home with the sweet aroma of baking babka after making and shaping the dough at the JCC.
For 1 Babka
Member: $18 • Public: $20
For 2 Babkas
Member: $36 • Public: $40
Code 10123
Register online, go to the Customer Service or call 403-253-8600 x0.

Let's Go to The Mountains
2024-09-19 08:45 - 16:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Enjoy a day in Canmore plus a Cochrane ice cream stop! RSVP by Friday, September 13.
$18/members $20/public

Rosh HaShanah Market
2024-09-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day filled with tradition, taste, and togetherness. Add the perfect amount of sweetness to theNew Year with our holiday market!
Savour a gourmet honey tasting from local Alberta beekeepers, and immerse yourself in community spirit while discovering the perfect gift – be it a mezuzah, jewelry, decorations, or more!
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Yanina Rabinovich by Thursday, September 5.
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Bouncy Castle Day September 2024
2024-09-29 11:30 - 13:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Bring the family for a great time in our giant bouncy castle!
Free for members | Drop-in fee for public.
For more information, email Cherlene Magnuson or call 403-444-3159.

Honouring National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
2024-09-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Everyone is welcome to join our special guest Susan Bare Shin Bone, Cultural Facilitator and Indigenous Engagement Lead at Hull Services, who will lead us in songs, stories, and games as we recognize this day.
Show your commitment to learn by wearing orange in your outfit.
Hull Services is a Calgary-based non-profit agency focusing on children’s mental and behavioural health.
For more information email Yanina Rabinovich or call 403-537-8596.

Lunch and Learn High Holiday Edition
2024-09-30 11:30 - 13:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join us for a session to learn about the meaning and traditions of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Facilitated by Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides.
Member: $10 | Public: $12
Register by September 25 online or at Customer Service Desk

A Global Moment of Silence
2024-10-07 10:10 - 10:11 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
In these challenging times, it’s crucial for the global Jewish community to unite in sorrow and solidarity. We invite you, our JCC family to join with us — and encourage others to do the same — in A GLOBAL MOMENT OF SILENCE on Monday, October 7 at 10:10am MDT, as JCCs across North America and Jewish organizations worldwide pause in reflection.
This day honours those we have lost, stands with those still in captivity, and reflects the resilience of the Jewish People and supportive allies. Together, our shared silence will send a powerful message of unity and strength to the world.
Please note that there will be an increased police presence in and around the JCC on October 7. This is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in the community. Thank you to our District 6 CPS partners.

Marking One Year
2024-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Beth Tzedec Congregation, 1325 Glenmore Trail SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Please join us for our community commemoration as we mark one year since October 7 and the horrific terrorist attacks against Israel.

Building Hours - Erev Yom Kippur
2024-10-11 05:30 - 16:00 | 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Paperny Family JCC will be opened from 5:30am-4:00pm on Erev Yom Kippur.

Building Closed on Yom Kippur
2024-10-12 | 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Paperny Family JCC will be closed on Yom Kippur.

Bouncy Castle Day October 2024
2024-10-13 11:30 - 13:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada

Embracing Menopause: Unlock Your 2.0
2024-10-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
A transformative workshop designed to empower you during this pivotal life stage . Mindfulness and emotional intelligence trainer Shauna Kelly creates a supportive and engaging environment to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence and optimism. Gain personal insights, redefine societal narratives, and see this phase as a launchpad for your most fulfilling years. Join us – and start your journey towards a vibrant and empowered future!
Member: $30 | Public $40
Code: 10616
About Shauna Kelly
Shauna Kelly is a mindset and transformational trainer, and has journeyed through various professional realms to uncover this 2.0 version of herself. With a background in journalism and a penchant for storytelling, Shauna understands the intricate threads that weave through our lives, connecting past experiences to present realities. She firmly believes that understanding our personal narratives is key to unlocking our true potential and living authentically. Shauna recently became a published author in the collaborative book Heal to Lead: Stories to Turn Your Wounds Into Wisdom. She is a certified teacher of the research-backed CIJ Clarity Catalyst program based on Stanford University’s prestigious Creativity in Business Master’s curriculum.
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Open Sukkah 2024
2024-10-16 10:00 - 2024-10-23 20:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Our beautiful sukkah is open for the community to enjoy sharing a meal or simply hanging out.
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Private functions and community agencies are welcome to book the sukkah by emailing Yanina Rabinovich. Donations welcome.

Welcome Shabbat - Welcome Sukkot Edition
2024-10-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Everyone is welcome to celebrate Shabbat at the JCC and Sukkot with us.

Zuppa in the Sukkah 2024
2024-10-20 12:00 - 14:00 | 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 4V7, Canada
Sukkot is a special time for friends and family to come together at the JCC
Bring your friends and family to celebrate the fourth day of Sukkot and to “shake it” with live music in our sukkah.
Join us and shake more than just the lulav and etrog. Enjoy a hearty soup and sandwich, connect with the community, and experience the warmth and spirit of this special holiday!
Please register before October 16.
Member: $12 | Public: $17
Code: 10303

People and STUFF: A New Play About Getting Rid Old Things
2024-10-20 12:00 - 18:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join the Club 55+ presents: People and STUFF: A New Play About Getting Rid Old Things
People and STUFF is a captivating new play that explores the sentimental value we attach to objects and the memories they hold. Get ready to embark on a nostalgic journey as the talented cast brings this heartwarming story to life.
Meet at the JCC: 12pm
Lunch in Canmore: 1pm
Play starts: 3pm
Cost: $40 per person
Please register by October 16, online or contact the JCC Customer Service Desk at 403-253–8600 x0.
Need a ride or happy to carpool? Let us know at registration.
