SHIMON AND SARA BIRNBAUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER IN BRIDGEWATER
TO HOST FOURTH ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK & POOL PARTY THURSDAY, JULY 25
Event To Benefit The JCC Scholarship Fund, Providing Financial Assistance
To Those In Need in the Community
Bridgewater, NJ — The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center (JCC) will be hosting its 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk and Pool Party on Thursday, July 25 at the JCC, located at 775 Talamini Road in Bridgewater. The 5K Run/Walk benefits the JCC Scholarship Fundand is open to the entire community. The registration fee is $25/adult when received by July 11 and $30/adult after July 11. All 5K runners and walkers who register by July 11 will receive a free moisture wick shirt included with their registration. The registration fee for runners ages 12 and under is $20/child. Registration begins at 6 pm and the Run/Walk starts at 7 pm. Prizes will be awarded to the first place winner in multiple age groups, male and female. A One Mile Family Fun Walk will also take place at 7pm; the registration fee is $10/Family. The fun continues after the 5K Run/Walk with a pool party at the JCC’s outdoor pool featuring a DJ and inflatable. All runners and walkers are invited to attend at no additional cost. The JCC’s Snack Bar will be open to purchase food. Online registration is available at www.ssbjcc.org or contact 908-725-6994 x201.
Event sponsorship opportunities are available. Early sponsors include: Barker Bus Company; Ameriprise Financial; Alan Zevin; Manhattan Bagel, Westfield; Money Mailer; Somerset Valley Urgent Care; and Strikeforce Sportswear.For additional information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Debbie Golden, Special Projects & Marketing Director at 908-725-6994 x210 or e-mail DGolden@ssbjcc.org
The JCC Scholarship Fund provides assistance to families with financial limitations so they can send their children to JCC Camp Ruach and the Blaustein Early Childhood Center. Scholarships Funds are also provided to families and individuals who require assistance for membership so that they can participate in health and wellness programs/activities. The JCC Scholarship Fund also provides support services to more than 200 seniors in the community, offering a kosher, hot nutritional lunch, exercise, cultural programming and the opportunity to socialize with one another. The JCC has awarded more than $1 million in financial assistance since opening its doors to the community in 1999.
The JCC provides fitness, recreational, social, cultural and educational programs for the entire community. The state-of-the-art facility includes indoor and outdoor salt based pools, gymnasium, fitness center, group fitness studios offering more than 60 group fitness classes per week (including Les Mills fitness programs, P90X Small Group Personal Training, Spin, Zumba, Water Fitness and more); Blaustein Early Childhood Center (ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten), JCC Camp Ruach (ages 15 months through 9th Grade), “J” Crew After School Program (Grades K-6), Bridgewater Tide Swim Team and JCC Summer Swim Club. For membership and programming information, contact the JCC at 908-725-6994 or e-mail info@ssbjcc.org.
The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC in Bridgewater is sponsoring its 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk & Pool Party on Thursday, July 25. The 5K is open to the entire community. Registration begins at 6pm and the race begins at 7 pm. A 1 Mile Family Walk option is available. Advance registration available on line at www.ssbjcc.org, or call the JCC at 908-725-6994 x201. Pictured are runners participating in the 2012 JCC 5K Race. (Photo by the JCC.)
Media Contact: Debbie Golden, Special Projects & Marketing Director
908-725-6994 x210, e-mail DGolden@ssbjcc.org
