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This Week at the J

Sunday, September 13-Saturday, September 19 

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Sunday, September 13 | All JCC Facilities Closed

 
kickboxing gloves

New Kickboxing Class | Music Boxing every Monday from 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages: 16+

A FUN, high-intensity boxing/kickboxing group exercise class involving pad rounds, bag work, lunges, jump rope, box jumps, pushups, and more. Exercises follows the rhythm of the music including high and low BPM. Class is led by new Personal Trainer Corey B. Gloves provided.

Group Exercise classes are part of your JCC Membership. We offer over 70 free group exercise classes each week at no additional cost. Due to capacity limits, reservations on Daxko are strongly encouraged. Class times are subject to change.

Reserve your spot
 
kids pickleball clinic

Kids Pickleball Clinic: Monday, September 14 from 6-7 pm 

Ages: 6-14
JCC Member: $10
Non Member: $20

Join us for a night on the court learning all about pickleball. Learn all the rules, how to play, recreate different games like scenarios, and battle on the courts with your friends! No experience necessary.

Register for Kids Pickleball Clinic
 
soccer stars rec league

Soccer Stars Rec League Starts This Week

Pre-K-2nd Grade
JCC Member: $210 | Non Member: $240
Seven Tuesday practices starting September 15
Six Sunday games starting September 20

PreK/Kindergarten Division: 8 player maximum per team. 1st/2nd Grade Division: 10 player maximum per team. Times based on age range. Sign up as a team for $1,200 flat rate and get a discount on your overall registration. Teams that register with this rate will need to provide their own coach and jerseys.

Register for Soccer Stars Rec League
 
inclusive sports event

This Wednesday! Inclusive Sports Evening 

Wednesday, September 16 | 5-6:30 pm
Ages 8-19 | FREE (registration required)

The Violet Hour Foundation and Play It Forward are local non-profits that serve children and teens with disabilities. This special evening of sports will focus on basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Participants are encouraged to attend with a guardian who can act as their helper. If no guardian is available, please email Anna Palubecki at anna@violethourfoundation.com, and she will pair participants with a volunteer helper.

Register for Inclusive Sports Evening
 
Cooking Around The World

Cooking Around The World

Wednesday, September 16 | 4:30-5:30 pm
Ages 8-11
JCC Member: $12
Non Member: $18

Children get to travel the world without leaving the kitchen! They will make recipes from around the world, while learning about kitchen safety, cultures, traditions and foods!

Register for Cooking Around The World
 
ditmars orchard

First Fall Kids Night Out This Saturday, September 19 | 5-9 pm

Ages: 3-12
JCC Member: $40
Non Member: $60

Parents can enjoy a night off knowing their kids are being cared for by our professional staff and enjoying a fun "themed" evening with dinner, organized activities, free play, and wind down with a movie and popcorn at the end the night. Young children must be potty trained to participate. 

Register for Kids Night Out
 
ditmars orchard

Registration Closes September 18 for Ditmar’s Orchard Excursion

Ages 55+ | Tuesday, September 22 | 1-3:30 pm
$25 with wine tasting | $15 without tasting

From apple cider donuts to hayrack rides, Ditmar’s Orchard & Vineyard provides no lack of fall fun. Next Chapter will be meeting up to take in the fall atmosphere and do a wine tasting together. Pricing is with and without the wine tasting. Transportation is not provided.

Register for Ditmar's Orchard Excursion
 

Men’s Lower Locker Room Closed for Maintenance Tuesday, September 22–Saturday, September 26

  • Male members must use the Family Locker Room during this time, located down the hall by the indoor aquatic facilities.
  • The Family Locker Room will be closed to all female members with young children during this time.
  • Female members with young children must use the Women’s Locker Room.
  • The Men's Locker Room will reopen on Sunday, September 27.
  • Contact Member Services at 402.334.6426 with questions.
 

Lions Basketball Fall Season Starts Thursday, October 1

ditmars orchard

3rd-8th Grade Boys & Girls

Teams will be formed and coaches assigned prior to the start of the season. No tryouts are required and spots are available for all players who register. Participants must be in their current grade as of Fall 2026.

Register for Lions Basketball
 

This Week's Building Hours

SUN

CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAH

MON-THUR

5 am-9 pm

FRI

5 am-7 pm

SAT

7:30 am-7 pm

Open Gym Times

Open gym times are not a guarantee. Check with Member Services for the most up-to-date schedule.

SUN

CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAH

MON

5 am-12 pm
1-9 pm

TUE

6:30 am-9 pm

WED

5 am-12 pm

1–4:45 pm

6:30–9 pm

THUR

5-11:45 am
1-9 pm

FRI

6:30-12 pm
1-7 pm

SAT

7:30 am-7 pm

This Week's Indoor Pool Hours

Reservations are required for Saturday/Sunday Family Swim.

SUN

CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAH

MON-THUR

5 am-8 pm | Adult Lap Swim & Programs (Lap Pool)
9-11 am | Adult Water Walking (Baker Family Leisure Pool)

4:30-7:30 pm | Family Swim (Baker Family Leisure Pool)

FRI

5 am-6 pm | Lap Swim & Programs (Lap Pool)

9-11 am | Adult Water Walking (Lazy River)

SAT

7:30 am-6 pm | Lap Swim & Programs (Lap Pool)

9-10 am | Adult Water Walking (Baker Family Leisure Pool)

10 am-6 pm | Family Swim (Baker Family Leisure Pool) Reservation Required

 

Ongoing Programs 7 Days a Week

The J provides continuous programming for all walks of life, from six weeks old to seniors in their 90s. We proudly serve everyone in the Omaha metro area community with our state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding programs, and highly dedicated staff.

Visit the JCC Website
 

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