EVENTS
Glow Up at the J
January 10, 2026
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6:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Light up your Saturday night at Glow Up at the J! Join us for a community Havdalah and an evening packed with glowing fun for every age — from crafts and games to sports, music, and a magical movie under the stars.
Free Members-Only Event | Registration Required
✨ Community Havdalah (For Everyone)
We’ll begin together at 6:45 PM with a joyful Havdalah ceremony — marking the end of Shabbat and the start of an unforgettable night at the J.
🎨 Adult Crafts & Vision Boards (Adults Only)
Bring your own creative project — knitting, sewing, or crafting — or make a vision board for the year ahead using materials we’ll provide. Relax, connect, and create in this adults-only space.
🧩 Kids Crafts & Sensory Play (Preschoolers & School-Age Kids with Families)
A colorful and hands-on area for kids to explore, craft, and play! Families can enjoy creative sensory fun designed for curious minds and little hands.
🍫 Willy Wonka Scavenger Hunt (All Ages)
Step into a world of pure imagination! Hunt for hidden clues in our Willy Wonka-themed scavenger adventure and win sweet prizes along the way.
🎲 Game Room & Bingo (All Ages)
Enjoy a massive game room featuring kids’ favorites, family classics, adult games, and everyone’s favorite — Bingo! Prizes and laughter guaranteed.
🏀 Open Gym: Basketball & Pickleball (Teens & Adults)
Shoot hoops or play a match — with courts dedicated to adult basketball, teen basketball, and open pickleball games all evening long.
🀄 Mahjong Room (Adults Only – Reservation Required)
Join a table for friendly competition or an evening of relaxation with friends. Reservations are required to secure your seat for Mahjong.
⚽ Kids Sports Zone (School-Age Kids)
An active play space for school-age kids featuring fun physical challenges and group games led by our recreation staff.
🎧 Silent Disco (All Ages)
Dance the night away with glowing headphones and three music channels to choose from!
🕗 Once the movie begins, teens get exclusive access to the Silent Disco or the gym for their own night of fun.
🌙 Naturescape After Dark (Preschoolers & Families)
Explore the Early Childhood Naturescape aglow with lights, glow necklaces, and hot chocolate. A cozy and magical outdoor experience perfect for little ones.
🎥 Movie: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (All Ages)
At 8:30 PM, settle in for the classic film that inspired the night! Popcorn provided — bring blankets, pillows, and get comfy for a family-friendly screening.
🍕 Margot’s Café Open for Dinner & Treats (All Ages)
Stop by Margot’s Café for pizza, fries, desserts, and other tasty treats to enjoy throughout the evening.
VIEW TRAILER
New Year Reset — 10-Day Challenge
Set Your Intention
Kavanah — intentional and focused awareness
Set 1 personal wellness goal: Drink more water, sleep 8 hours a night, take a walk daily.
Shana Tova to All
We are closed for this special day of the Jewish year—a meaningful time to spend in synagogue and at home with family.
Move Your Body
Tashlich — tradition of throwing away 'sins' (symbolized by bread crumbs) to prepare for the new year.
Attend a group fitness class or join a friend for a walk or workout! Dance, run, stretch—just get your body moving!
Hydration & Nutrition
Shmirat HaGuf — literally to care for your body.
Decide on your daily water intake goal (e.g., 64 oz or aiming to drink one more glass than usual for a week). Eat a healthy snack today, have it replace an unhealthy snack.
Digital Detox
Taharah — to cleanse and purify. This is usually about spirituality but today we do need to detox from our digital world.
Take a tech-free hour: no phone, no internet. Examples: read a book, journal, do a craft, walk and talk with a friend, take some mindfulness time.
Shana Tova to All
Shabbat — a day of rest is a true gift. We step back from doing to reflect.
Spend some time on yourself today; give time for your body and mind to rest.
Community & Connection
Kehillah — we live in community and recognize that we need others and are needed.
Check in with a friend; say hi to someone you’ve never met before.
Declutter & Organize
Teshuvah — to repent or to return and by returning to our better selves, we grow.
Dedicate one hour today to declutter and organize your spaces. Try to spend a little time each day to clean and declutter.
Nourish Your Mind
Limud — study and learning which is a key value to incorporate into our lives.
Do a self-guided meditation or breathing workshop.
Gratitude Practice
Hakarat Ha Tov — literally means 'recognizing the good'. To be truly grateful, we must recognize all that we have in our lives that we are thankful for.
Show your gratitude! To others, to yourself, to your body. Write down three things you're thankful for each day, let someone know how grateful you are to them.
Yom Kippur
We are closed for this most sacred day of the Jewish year. We fast, pray and reflect.
Celebrate Your Wins
Simchah — means joy & gladness but more deeply, it is about a feeling of well-being.
Reflect on your challenge: how did you do?! Journal your thoughts and feelings about it.
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