WELLTH = WELLNESS + HEALTH
Good Health Leads to Your Wellth
Wellth Week is designed to educate J members and the community about the importance of living a wellthy life. J Wellth (Wellness + Health) is the signature program of the Lieberman Family Wellness Center (LFWC) at the J that empowers people to live life better by providing exceptional experiences in health, fitness, and wellness.
Wellth Week 2023: March 26-31
By popular demand, the J is once again ready to share the love with our fifth annual Wellth Week! Join us for our week of wellness sessions that kick off Wednesday, March 22, and run through Friday, March 31, 2023. During Wellth Week, the Lieberman Wellness Center will be providing, LIVE in-person sessions on topics to promote nutrition, anti-aging, exercise, social connectivity, sleep, and prevention. These free events are open to J Members.
This 2023 lineup includes an appearance by author Michael F. Roizen, M.D, co-sponsored by our Dallas Jewish Book Fest as well as workshops, demos, and group fitness classes that drive home investing in the future you. Reconnect with the people and the community you know and love during Wellth Week at the J.
Become a member and save: Join the J during Wellth Weeek and save 20% on Membership and only pay a $23 registration fee! Restrictions apply. Click Here for more information
March 26-31
Wellth Week is a week-long event from March 26-31, that shows the importance of living with wellness + health (wellth) through classes, speakers, breakout sessions, group fitness classes, and more! This year’s theme is centered around investing in the future you. Group Fitness class reservations can be made 7 days in advance.
The Dallas Jewish BookFest + Liberman Family Wellness Center
presents Michael F. Roizen
Wednesday, March 22 at 7:00 pm – The Great Age Reboot
Location: JCC Dallas | Mankoff Center
As the human lifespan expands and more people are living to 100 years and beyond, New York Times best-selling author Michael Roizen, M.D., explains how to prepare for a longer, healthier future.
Over the next decade, people living to 100, 120, or even 130 years old will become increasingly common – and life past 100 may not look like what you expect. In this groundbreaking narrative, best-selling author Michael Roizen reveals how current science and technology will revolutionize our ability to live longer, younger, and better.
Soothing Sound Harmony Yoga
Sunday, March 26 at 4:00 pm
Location: JCC Dallas | Instructor: Tanya Hardison
Turn back time by resetting your nervous system in this fusion of gentle movements, meditation, and sound bath. The stretch-based movements unlock the joints and will relax the body before we nestle into some longer-held poses. These poses are meant to support and relax the connective tissues. An energetic reset occurs with breath and meditation practices, intertwined with singing bowls, for a peaceful conclusion and full mind-body restoration. Walk away with a rejuvenating glow. See you there.
Adaptive wheelchair pickleball exhibition
Monday, March 27 at 1:00 pm
Location: JCC Dallas | Instructor: Laura Kemp
Connect with your friends by checking out our wheelchair pickleball exhibition game. The same rules for standing and seated players except the wheelchair players get 2 bounces. Watch for an around-the-post (ATP) shot from Miss Jamie Elliott. As Jamie says, “Where there is a wheel, there is a way”.
Led by Level 2 IPTPA Certified Instructor Laura Kemp & USA Pickleball Ambassador/IPTPA Certified Instructor Jamie Elliott
J Members – please reserve your spot on the MY J app under the Events category.
Not a member? Email Terri Arends, Wellness Director, at tarends@jccdallas.org to reserve your spot
Connect & Conquer the Court
Monday, March 27 at 2:00 pm
Location: JCC Dallas – Donsky Gym | Event Coordinator: Terri Arends
Make New Friends Monday! Did you know that social connection can add years to your lifespan? Join us on the indoor pickleball courts to make new friends or challenge your buddies. Whether you are a newbie to pickleball or ready to conquer the court we got a match for you!
J Members – please reserve your spot on the MY J app under the Events category.
Not a member? Email Terri Arends, Wellness Director, at tarends@jccdallas.org to reserve your spot
Light Up your Strength
Monday, March 27 at 5:30 pm
Location: JCC Dallas | Instructors: Christy and Barbara
Get ready to boost your reaction time, increase your brain power, and meet a new workout buddy in this mega-fun experience.
Take on Nutrition
Tuesday, March 28 at 1:00 pm
Location: JCC Dallas | Speaker: Leah Murgo
Join Leah Murgo for a nutritional lecture on eating clean. Clean eating is a term often used to describe consuming whole foods found in their most natural state with minimal processing. “Clean eating” concepts mirror the widely researched D.A.S.H. diet and Mediterranean diet patterns. The health benefits include longevity, heart health, and vitality. Human life expectancy cannot be measured on nutritional intake alone however, the evidence does point towards overall improved health with diet changes which could lead to a longer life! Don’t miss out on this educational opportunity.
J Members – please reserve your spot on the MY J app under the Events category.
Not a member? Email Terri Arends, Wellness Director, at tarends@jccdallas.org to reserve your spot
Wake Up & Get Wellthy - Physical Wealth
Wednesday, March 29 at 10:00 am
Location: JCC Dallas | Speaker: Sue Mintz
Join Certified Retirement Transition Coach, Sue Mintz, and Wellness Director, Terri Arends, as they discuss creating a lifestyle plan. This plan can lead to overall fulfillment and longevity through good health, remaining socially engaged, finding a purpose that is meaningful to you, and a few other factors you may not be aware of. Tune in at 10 am on the JCC Facebook Page.
Yoga FaceLift
Wednesday, March 29 at 1:00 pm
Location: JCC Dallas | Instructor: Debbi K. Levy
Join Yoga Instructor, Debbi K. Levy, as she intentionally invites you to get upside down. The Yoga practice teaches poses that are called “inversions.” Inversions are one of the best ways to offer yourself a face lift! All that fresh blood making its way to your brain, and your face. Releasing the tension in your neck as you fold yourself in half…all these rich, luxurious poses lead your face into an expression of release and contentment. Come see for yourself! Participants will look in our class party-favor mirrors before and after we practice!
Full Body Release
Wednesday, March 29 at 7:00 pm
Location: JCC Dallas | Instructor: Barbara Edes
Active Stretching is the new restoration. Let’s get well balanced with Personal Trainer,Barbara Edes, during her 30-minute clinic. Experience the hottest trend – active stretching and release. Is your body feeling tired? Muscles tight? Joints hurting? Using a proprietary band, you will be guided through a series of band assisted movements that will leave you feeling refreshed, re-energized, and ready to meet your next challenge!
Yoga Face Lift
Thursday, March 30 at 9:30 am
Location: JCC Dallas | Instructor: Debbi K. Levy
Join Yoga Instructor, Debbi K. Levy, as she intentionally invites you to get upside down. The Yoga practice teaches poses that are called “inversions.” Inversions are one of the best ways to offer yourself a face lift! All that fresh blood making its way to your brain, and your face. Releasing the tension in your neck as you fold yourself in half…all these rich, luxurious poses lead your face into an expression of release and contentment. Come see for yourself! Participants will look in our class party-favor mirrors before and after we practice!
Open House – Recovery Suite
Thursday, March 30 at 9:30 am
Location: JCC Dallas | Instructor: Marco Delossantos
Join Certified Stretch Expert, Marco Delossantos, to learn & discover many of the J’s hidden recovery gems. Join Marco for this open house to become educated education about the freebee amenities that we offer in our recovery suite. There will be Demos on all of the equipment: Hyperice, Hypersphere, Vyper & NormaTec Compression Sleeve. Leave feeling regrouped, recovered and refreshed!
Cle de Peau Beaute Specialist Skincare Expert
Thursday, March 30 at 9:00 -11 am
Location: JCC Dallas | Presenter: Lorri Hillman
Lorri Hillman, Licensed Esthetician, and Cle de Peau Beaute Specialist Skincare Expert will have a table set up so make sure to stop by to gain tips and learn anti-aging product knowledge when it comes to skincare. Lorri has been promoting self-care and brand awareness for Cle de Peau for over a decade in the DFW market. “Elevate your self-care and experience your skin’s radiance within”
Stop by for a skincare consult and receive our amazing skincare samples to try! Along with a drawing for a complimentary Cle de Peau facial!
*Partnering with Neiman Marcus
Sound Bath Yoga Deep Stretch
Friday, March 31 at 10:15 am
Location: JCC Dallas | Instructor: Renee Austin
Sleep is underrated! Do you have difficulty sleeping? Our sound bath and deep breaths may help you settle into a good night’s sleep. Join Renee to experience a sound breath-healing experience. These tones are experienced on a cellular level, as our bodies are made up of 60% water. By adding deep stretch to this practice, it allows the energy center of our body to be more receptive and open. This class will provide better sleep, reduce your stress and leave you in a better mood. Closeout Wellth Week with a good night’s sleep and add a little endurance to your weekend.
Giveaway
Friday, March 31 | Time: TBA
Location: JCC Dallas
Drop your name into the raffle to win a SleepBzzz Pro, the most comfortable sleep mask with built in headphones. During Wealth Week, we spend time educating our community on the is importance of sleep as it is related to aging gracefully. According to the CDC, A third of US adults report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep so make sure you enter your name for the chance to win!
Featured Speakers & Instructors
About Michael F. Roizen
Michael F. Roizen, M.D., is the Emeritus Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic, a professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, Chief Medical Consultant on The Dr. Oz Show, and author of four #1 New York Times best-selling books. He has written more than 190 peer-reviewed scientific articles and has been recognized with Elle, an Emmy, and the Paul G. Rogers Award from the National Library of Medicine for Best Medical Communicator. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.
About Tanya Hardison
About Laura Kemp
About Jamie Elliott
Jamie is sponsored athlete of CNP and Paddletek, She enjoys teaching pickleball, volunteering, and of course playing in tournaments, as well as recreational play.
About Barbara Edes
Barbara Edes is a highly experienced personal trainer and group fitness instructor across multiple disciplines, including spinning, strength training, and yoga. She applies over a decade of fitness industry experience and education, plus skills from her previous careers as Army soldier and computer network engineer, to build solid fitness programs designed to inspire and empower. Adding the mindful approach of a yoga teacher, Barbara rounds out her programming to deliver more than a class or a session, but a new outlook on self.
About Christy Harder
About Leah Murgo
Leah Murgo is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist practicing in DFW. She grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island NY before moving to Texas to attend school at UT Arlington. Leah worked in the finance sector at Goldman Sachs before changing careers to healthcare. She received her post-baccalaureate from TWU and completed her internship and Master of Science at Abilene Christian University. She currently works as a consultant and clinical dietitian at Baylor Irving Medical Center, where she provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for critically ill patients as well as outpatient nutrition education for chronic illness management.
(Optional) Some Fun facts! Leah is 1st generation American. her family moved from the former Soviet Union in the late 1970s, and she speaks Russian fluently. She is a lover of all animals, especially dogs. Leah’s favorite exercise is dance fitness. She has 2 children; boy and girl, both in swim classes here at the J! Leah is also a member at Temple Emanuel Synagogue. Her nutrition philosophy incorporates intuitive eating practices that are sustainable, enjoyable, and geared towards wellness for the whole family.
About Debbi K. Levy
Debbi is a registered yoga teacher and is also certified as a crystal alchemist, a Reiki practitioner, and a Mindfulness Instructor. Debbi’s teaching has been heavily influenced by her love of Judaism, and you will often find her at congregations in Dallas teaching through a Jewish lens. Debbi is currently on a path to ordination as a Priestess, studying with the Kohenet Priestess Institute. Debbi is also a monthly contributor to the Texas Jewish Post.
About Sue Mintz
Certified Retirement Transition Coach During Sue Mintz’s career at a Fortune 500 company, she excelled in leadership development training and career coaching. Since retiring, she became the founder of Retirementhood™. She is a Certified Retirement Transition Coach, speaker, writer, and workshop facilitator, focused on educating and guiding soon to be, or recent retirees on the importance of planning for the non-financial side of retirement. Sue offers a structured process for planning a lifestyle that is purposeful, healthy, enjoyable, and fulfills long awaited goals. She is not a financial adviser. She received her retirement coaching certification through Retirement Options, a division of Career Partners Intl, LLC., and she has also been certified as an Authorized “Now What®” Coach/Facilitator. Additionally, she remains an active member of the Retirement Coaches Association. For more information about Sue, the services she offers, and her publications, visit https://www.retirementhood.com/ or contact her at suemintz@retirementhood.com.
About Marco Delossantos
Marco is a lifelong mover who was trained in classical ballet. As a dancer, he learned the importance of self-care. Through injuries, he saw the correlation of physical performance and proper stretching. After years of teaching fitness and yoga Marco developed a passion for helping individuals use their bodies more efficiently. This passion led him to the stretch to win the institute. Under the leadership of Ann and Chris Frederick, he learned how moving the connective tissues could improve flexibility, mobility, and mental health. After certification, Marco began to see clients in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
About Lorri Hillman
Lorri Hillman Cle de Peau Beaute Specialist Skincare Expert Licensed Esthetician. A professional Makeup Artist, Lorri has been promoting self-care and brand awareness for Cle de Peau for over a decade in the DFW market. “Elevate your self-care and experience your skin’s radiance within”
About Renee Austin
Renee says that “Yoga is therapy.” She believes we come to our mats with all sorts of stuff and nonsense that life hands to us. Our mats, help us connect with ourselves, through our bodies and our breath. Renne has taught yoga for seven years but has been practicing for (almost) forever. She loves finding ways to help people feel better in their bodies. Her classes lean towards light-hearted, challenging, and fun with yoga wisdom sprinkled throughout.
