Upcoming
Programs & Events
ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Food & Beverage: Please feel free to bring your own food and beverage of choice!
Free Yoga Class (Wednesday)
Free Yoga class with Megan Godfrey on the following Wednesdays: May 1, May 8th and May 15th at 11:00 am.
Bring your own mat / blanket & water bottle.
Donations graciously accepted, but not mandatory.
Al & Friends : Homegrown
Friday May 24th at 7pm ~ Al Burgasser & Friends : Homegrown
An evening of original songs written, arranged and performed by the talented singer/songwriters that are a part of the Western Connecticut Music Community.
Featured performers:
Al Burgasser, and friends . . .
Caroline Bennett
Kerri Anne Byrnes
Susanna Marker
Beth Obstgarten
Deb Oria
Nancy Setzler
Nancy Walsh
Paul Ducker – saxophone, etc.
Bob Fink - piano
Dave Wonsey - percussion
Milo's Mojo : Classic Rock Favorites
Milo’s Mojo ~ Classic Rock from the 80’s and beyond!
Milo’s Mojo is a six piece band playing mostly classic rock favorites from the 80’s on, with a wide variety of songs that provides a little something for everyone!
Band members include:
Dave Kilcourse on lead vocals
Dan McMillan on guitar
John Benzinger on guitar
Lee Raff on bass guitar
Dave Simas on Keyboard
Tim Goral on drums
RAM : Random Access Memory
Join us on Friday June 7th at 7pm for a fun night of 60’s and 70’s music with RAM : Random Access Memory featuring Gordon Titcomb, Lenie Colacino & George Potts
RAM = Random Access Memory - this band specializes in music from the late 1960’s and 1970’s!
Movie & Discussion : Mississippi Burning, Fred Zollo
It’s movie time at the JCC in Sherman! Join us as we welcome film producer Frederick Zollo … we will watch “Mississippi Burning” then have a wonderful discussion afterwards!
Rated R / Running Time 2 hrs 8 min.
Dinner & Music : George Mallas & David Ray
Dinner & Live Music at the JCC in Sherman featuring George Mallas & David Ray - Friday June 14th at 7pm
Summer BBQ Buffet Dinner, Coffee, Tea & Dessert - BYOB
Sunday Speaker Series : Melinda Elliott, author: No Swastikas in Southbury
Sunday Speaker Series featuring Melinda Elliott, author: No Swastikas in Southbury
Dinner & Music : Don Lowe & New Middle Class
Please join us for Dinner & Music on Friday May 10th at 7pm as we welcome local musician Don Lowe & special guest band New Middle Class (Barbara & Mike Borok)
Playfully serious, heartfelt and slightly bent middle-class pop/rock
Dinner theme: Mexican!
Sunday Speaker Series : Molly Garcia, Gardening
Molly Garcia, local Sherman gardener, homesteader, conservationist, and scout leader.
Come spend the afternoon learning about the world of gardening, tips and tricks, and gather ideas for your own home garden!
Girls From Away
The Girls from Away : featuring Nancy Walsh and Caroline Bennett, with special guest Charlie Stokes
Sound Bath Sunday
Sound Bath Sunday at the JCC in Sherman on April 28th at 1pm
Join Amber Vlangas of Mindful Art and Sound for an Immersive Sound Experience. What To Expect: Guided Meditation & Visualization Vibrations of Crystal & Tibetan Singing Bowls, Chimes and more.
Release, Relaxation & Balance
Participants should wear comfortable clothes, bring their own yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye covering and anything else to make themselves comfortable.
Dinner & Music : Mike Latini & Liam Cooley
Dinner & Live Music : Mike Latini with special guest Liam Cooley
This month's dinner theme : French Cuisine!
Chicken Marbella, Potato Gratin, Ratatouille (vegetarian), Salad Nicoise with Salmon
Coffee, Tea, Dessert ~ BYOB
Sunday Speaker Series : Terry Wrong
Join us on Sunday April 7th as we welcome Terry Wrong to speak about the current political / military situation in Israel / Palestine / Lebanon.
Terence Wrong has executive produced and directed over 300 hours of network prime time documentaries. His early career took him overseas, covering war and mayhem for Newsweek, NBC News and ABC News.
Red Dirt Girls
Join us on Saturday March 23rd at 7pm for an evening of live music with the RED DIRT GIRLS featuring Susanna Marker, Missy Alexander, and Pat Walker
Born at the Sherman Song Swap nearly 20 years ago, The Red Dirt Girls (RDG) are all about harmonies. Inspired by the classic trio work of Emmy Lou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and Dolly Parton, as well as Red Molly and the Wailin’ Jennys, these neighbors got together for the sheer joy of singing.
Susy Marker and Missy Alexander trade off on the lead vocals and high harmonies. They are the songwriters of the group, crafting lyrics that are sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, and often both. Pat Walker is the chief arranger, with a perfect ear, a passion for the unexpected, and a smoky bass line.
Best described as Americana (a blend of country & folk), their repertoire is an eclectic mix of original music and unexpected covers.
Whether singing around the kitchen table or on local stages, this trio of friends aspires to share the magic that a perfect chord creates.
Cookie Decorating Workshop
Spring is in the air! Come to our very 1st Cookie Decorating event at the JCC in Sherman. We warmly welcome Danielle from Sugar Blooms Bakery to guide you in decorating these adorable & delicious cookies.
Your ticket includes: six cookies, icing, all decorating supplies, as well as a box to take your cookie creations home in!
Please feel free to BYOB!
The Clams: A Celebration of 60s & 70s R&B, Classic & British Rock
The Clams : "A Celebration of 1960's and 70's R'n'B, Classic & British Rock" w special guests.
The Clams are a NY band, Made up of Jimmy Ekizian: Lead vocals and trumpet, Bruce Peeters: Keyboards, Saxophone and vocals, John Langworthy: Bass guitar and vocals, Bobby Bauer: Drums and vocals and Rory Gordon: Guitar and vocals.
Dinner & Music : Ali Ryerson & Larry Ham Jazz Duo
Friday March 8th at 7pm : Join us for our monthly Dinner & Live Music event at the JCCS!
A Homecoming: The Ali Ryerson & Larry Ham Jazz Duo Internationally renowned jazz artists, flutist Ali Ryerson and pianist Larry Ham, team up to perform a beautiful and exciting program of jazz standards, selections from the Great American Songbook, and some Brazilian favorites. A sweet "homecoming" for Ali - the Ryerson family lived at Holiday Point in the 1960's - it is sure to be a special evening!
All tickets include : buffet dinner, dessert, and live music!
This month’s theme is Irish!
Traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage w potatoes
Irish Soda Bread / Butter
Garden Salad
Assorted St. Paddy’s Day Cupcakes / Coffee & Tea
BYOB
Sunday Speaker Series : Ted Hollander
Please join us on Sunday March 3rd at 1:00pm for our Sunday Speaker Series featuring Ted Hollander : Step Forward America
Potters Field
Join us for a fantastic music concert featuring Potters Field:
Adam Carley, Janet Taylor, Jake Tolson and Steven Trinchillo!
For over ten years, the local musicians in the band Potters Field have been playing music for audiences in Litchfield and Fairfield Counties and beyond. Their original music and unique versions of cover songs have a soulful, acoustic sound, complimented by some of the best vocal harmonies you’ll ever hear live! Their variety of styles will have their audience listening intently at times and later up and dancing to the groove. Potters Field music and stage presence create a fun, positive vibe. They are sure to make everyone feel good and have a great time!
Influences: The Beatles, Neil Young, The Indigo Girls, Dave Matthews, James Taylor, Paul Simon, The Wood Brothers, The Grateful Dead, Jackson Browne and so many more.
Create & Connect : Mindful Art Circle
Join Amber Vlangas, MAT from Mindful Art & Sound for a monthly Mindful Art & Connection Circle that will engage participants in mindful, meditative art practices and circle sharing to help relieve stress, unlock creative potential, and foster peer connection in a safe and uplifting space one Sunday per month.
You need not be an artist to participate!
Different materials will be explored during each circle.
CREATE&CONNECT
Art materials are provided, though participants may bring their own if they wish.
Limited spots are available - register soon!
Erik Friedlander's THE THROW
Join us on Saturday February 24th at 7pm for an evening of live music with Erik Friedlander’s THE THROW
The Throw : Uri Caine, piano; Mark Helias, bass; Ches Smith, drums; Erik Friedlander, cello
Dinner & Music : Lumos
Join us for our Friday evening Dinner & Music event featuring Lumos (Susanna Marker & Al Burgasser) with special guest Dan Lyon.
This month's dinner theme is : Mediterranean!
Mezze Platter including baba ganoush, hummus, kalamata olives, feta, stuffed grape leaves & grilled pita. Chicken Souvlaki, Stuffed Salmon, Lemon Toasted Orzo, Quinoa Tabbouleh, Greek Goddess Salad, Artisan FlatBreads.
All tickets include buffet dinner, dessert, and live music! Feel free to BYOB. Tickets : $50
Sunday Speaker Series : Free Speech, Nadine Strossen & Jeffrey Toobin
“Free Speech and its Limits: Should it protect event antisemitic hate speech, advocacy of terrorism, and social media disinformation?”
Join us on Sunday February 4th at 1:00pm ~ Sunday Speaker Series featuring Nadine Strossen in conversation with Jeffrey Toobin
Former ACLU president and First Amendment expert Nadine Strossen will discuss her new book, Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know®, with best-selling author and TV legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin.
All are invited to enjoy dessert, coffee and conversation about the local and national work of the ACLU at a short after-reception hosted by Chuck & Beth Schorr Lesnick.
ACLU representatives will be on hand to answer questions and share information. Please RSVP to avlangas@acluct.org if you plan to attend the after-reception
Dinner Theatre : Golda's Balcony
Dinner Theatre at the JCC in Sherman!
Golda’s Balcony featuring Dandy Barrett as Golda Meir.
Under the direction of Robin Frome
Flourish : 4 Hour Mini Retreat
New year - new you! Treat yourself to an immersive mind-body wellness experience at the JCC in Sherman.
Participants will relax, connect, and rejuvenate to unlock their inner potential, power, creativity, and balance. The retreat will include an opening connection circle, a mindful meditative art process, a community acupuncture or tuning fork session, sound bath and closing circle.
Participants should wear comfortable clothes, bring their own yoga mat, pillow and blanket. Art supplies, water and healthy snacks will be provided.
The Chase
The Chase is a Fairfield County, CT based band that offers a unique take on the finest rock, folk and country music of our generation.
The band also performs original music with vocals and harmony a key feature.
*Tickets will not be emailed. Just give us your name at the door!
Dinner & Live Music
Join us on Friday January 12th for our 1st Dinner & Live Music event!
Keep your calendars open because we will host this awesome event on the 2nd Friday of each month! January's dinner theme is Italian!
On the Menu : Garden Salad Caprese, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, Penne ala Vodka, Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Pesto Root Vegetables, Eggplant Parmesan.
Beverage, Coffee & Tea, Dessert.
On the Mic : local musicians Charlie Stokes & Rob Brereton
Ticket includes : Buffet Dinner, Beverage, Dessert, Coffee/Tea - Feel free to BYOB
*Tickets will not be emailed. Just give us your name at the door!
Sunday Speaker Series : Nadine Strossen with Jeffrey Toobin
“Free Speech and its Limits: Should it protect even antisemitic hate speech, advocacy of terrorism, and social media disinformation?” featuring Nadine Strossen in conversation with Jeffrey Toobin.
Former ACLU president and First Amendment expert Nadine Strossen will discuss her new book, Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know®.
All are invited to enjoy dessert, coffee and conversation about the local and national work of the ACLU at a short after-reception hosted by Chuck & Beth Schorr Lesnick. ACLU representatives will be on hand to answer questions and share information.
Please RSVP to avlangas@acluct.org if you plan to attend the reception.
New Year's Eve Party!
Join us for a NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY : SUNDAY DECEMBER 31ST
Doors open at 7:30pm. There will be appetizers, a buffet style dinner, beverages, coffee/tea and dessert! Live music performed by: Chicks on Fire and Holly McCreary!
Please purchase your tickets in advance!
Menu:
*Winter Crudites with Hummus
*Artisan Cheese Board with Fruit & Crackers
*Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip with Crostinis
Buffet Style Dinner
*Grilled Chicken Piccata with Lemons & Capers
*Basmati / Quinoa Wild Rice Pilaf
*Pasta al Forno
*Meatballs Marinara
*Garden Salad, Bread & Butter
Coffee, Tea, Dessert ~ Feel free to BYOB!
The Four Horsemen & Friends Holiday Show
Just what you've been waiting all year for: The Four Horsemen & Friends are returning to the JCC in Sherman for their annual Holiday Show!
Fundraiser & Raffle benefitting the new Sherman Food Pantry!
The Four Horsemen Band members include: David Ray, Mike Latini, Dave Goldenberg and George Mallas. All four are singer-songwriters, each with their own unique style!
"A Life Apart : Hasidism in America" - Film & Talkback with Oren Rudavsky, Filmmaker
On Sunday December 3rd at 2:00pm, the JCC in Sherman presents a FREE afternoon showing of “A Life Apart : Hasidism in America” with special guest Oren Rudavsky, Producer.
The documentary "A Life Apart: Hasidism in America" begins and ends with the complex spectacle of a big, ritualized wedding within the world of Hasidic Jews. It's a tribute to the film's illuminating powers that this ceremony is liable to seem quite different by the end of 96 minutes than it does at first.
Sunday Speaker Series : The Literature & Art of Genocide, Jane Gangi
Sunday Speaker Series on November 19th at 1:00pm
Bearing Witness : The Literature and Art of Genocide with Jane Gangi
John Denver Music Tribute
Please join us on Saturday November 18th at 7pm for a John Denver Music Tribute featuring Nancy Walsh, Al Burgasser, Rob Brereton, Charlie Stokes, Susanna Marker, and Dave Wonsey.
Jazz Standards & Stories from the Great American Songbook
Please join us on Saturday November 11th at 7pm for JAZZ STANDARDS AND STORIES - FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK featuring Christopher Louis and the “In the Pocket” Jazz Band
The “In the Pocket” Jazz Band is a collective of world-class musicians from the greater New York and Connecticut areas.
This performance will feature:
Christopher Louis - Vocals and Trombone
Jeff Gruzinski - Piano
Bentley Lewis - Guitar
John Lang - Upright Bass
Larry Davis - Drums
Movie & Discussion : TILL with Frederick Zollo
Join us for an intimate afternoon with award winning American film & theatre producer Frederick Zollo.
Enjoy an exclusive screening of the movie "Till" and a talk-back afterwards with one of the movie's producers, Frederick Zollo.
The true story of Mamie Till-Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who was brutally lynched in 1955 while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.