We wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving with family and friends. Thank you for making the J not only a place to work out, but also a real center of the community. We're glad you belong here!

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25 - Facility open 8 a.m.-1 p.m. BOTH DAYS
No babysitting services or group exercise classes except for the Turkey Burn
Friends & Family FREE - Friday, Nov. 25 only

Turkey Burn Thanksgiving Workout, Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25

Get fit before and after your Thanksgiving feast and join us for three hours of fun! On Thursday, burn off calories with two group exercise classes -- Kettlebell AMPD, 9-9:45 a.m., and TurboKick, 10-10:45 a.m., with Kris and on Friday, step up to the bike and spin with Chermanda, 9:30-11 a.m. FREE for J members and $5 for guests (includes both days). Please note no other group exercise classes will be offered Thursday and Friday. Questions? Call the fitness desk at 330-867-7850 or visit our website.

Friends & Family FREE! Friday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Shaw JCC members may bring their friends and family members to work out at our facility for FREE, Friday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. only. Your guests will have full use of the indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center and gym. It’s our way of saying “thank you” to our members. Guest(s) must check-in at the Fitness Desk upon arrival. Please note children and teens must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 330-867-7850.

Black Friday Basketball Clinic - Friday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-noon

Hosted by the National Basketball Academy, this clinic will focus on two skill areas - ball handling and shooting. Players will run through different drills and contests focused on the skill areas to make the program fun while helping players improve. This Black Friday, leave the shopping crowds to others and join us! Boys & girls, grades 2-8. Cost: $25 M/$35 G. Click here to register online.

Every day, you can help change someone’s life 
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate what we're thankful for, and if you're looking for a way to give back to your community, consider making a gift to the Families Supporting Families scholarship program. Last year, because of you...

• 11 children enjoyed a well-balanced, meaningful school age child care program;
• 134 families and seniors in the Akron community enjoyed exceptional services and programming at the J;
• 24 children flourished in a warm and nurturing environment at the Mandel Early Childhood Education Center; and
• 34 children experienced summer camp, learned to swim and played sports.

There are many more families in our community who need just a small change to experience a significant difference in their lives. Will you help change someone's life? Give back to Families Supporting Families.