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Upcoming heart-healthy events at Marblehead's JCC

Print | Comments () Posted by Susannah Blair February 22, 2012 10:00 AM

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The following was submitted by the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore:

Come hear cardiologist Dr. Lawrence Block speak at the JCC about Heart Health on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6:30-7:30pm. Dr. Block practices at North Shore Cardiovascular Associates and is Medical Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at North Shore Medical Center. This program is FREE and open to all, so bring your friends!

The J is hosting many exciting, FREE events during Heart Health Month in February. Here’s a quick look at the schedule.

Family Fitness Classes

Family Drums Alive, Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 4:00pm
Family Cycle, Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 11:00am
Family Zumba, Friday, Feb. 24 at 1:00pm

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, Feb. 23, 10:00am-3:00pm

FREE Diabetes and Blood Pressure Check with Partners Health Care at Home

Friday, Feb. 24, 9:00am-12:00pm

Lower Your Blood Pressure With Weight Training

Friday, Feb. 24, 7:00-8:00am

One-on-One Heart Healthy Food Sessions with Registered Dietitian Marianne Heffrin

Monday, Feb. 27 12:00-12:30pm
Thursday, March 1, 8:30-10:00am
Friday, March 2, 2:30-4:00pm
Saturday, March 3, 9:00-10:30am

Piloxing® at the J

Come experience what the stars are raving about! Piloxing® is the first program that blends the best of Pilates, boxing and dance into a high-energy interval workout. Piloxing® is a fun, fat-blasting and muscle-toning workout guaranteed to whip you into shape. Join us…

Mondays at 12:00pm
Tuesdays at 9:30am
Thursdays at 5:30pm
Fridays at 8:30am

Fit Kids

New sessions of Tae Kwon Do start Wednesday, February 29, for kids ages kindergarten and up! Spaces sell out quickly. Sign up today!

Everyone knows Lisa Faia! She’s teaching Hip Hop & Jazz for ages 4-8 on Thursdays at 3:30pm. Sign up for the next session starting March 1.

TRX

Still trying to lose those extra winter pounds? TRX will get you absolutely ripped! Sign up now for our new sessions starting Tuesday, February 28 at 9:15am, Wednesday, February 29 at 5:35am and Friday, March 2 at 9:15am. Call 781-631-8330.

Dive In!

The JCC’s new Swim Team Course begins Wednesday, February 29. Our expert coaches will train kids in competitive strokes. In the spring, we’ll have in-house competitions! Practices run Wednesday & Thursday 5:00-6:00pm and Friday 4:00-5:00pm. Sign up at 781-631-8330.

Get Your Costumes Ready!

You’re invited to the Chagenu Community Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 4, here at the JCC. Bring the family for games, rides, lunch and more. 11:00am-1:30pm. Prizes will be handed out for creative costumes! Stay later for Family Swim 1:30-2:30pm. Tickets will be available for games, rides and food. Please bring cash or checks. The carnival is brought to you by the JCC of the North Shore, Jewish Federation of the North Shore, Cohen Hillel Academy, Temple Sinai, Temple Emanu-El and Congregation Shirat Hayam.

Summer Dreamin’ Camp Open House

Mark your calendars – Sunday, March 18th is the Summer on the Hill Camp Open House at the JCC. Come meet our directors and counselors and learn about our enriching camps for toddlers to teens, right here on our beautiful 11-acre campus. Ask about our new Classic Camp offering. Bring your swimming suit and sneakers… we’ll be in the pool and the gym. Check out the Camp Guide at www.jccns.org and register today! Look for the 10% Early Bird Discount, too!