2002 Outings Group Event Archive

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2002 Outings Group Event Archive

Sunday Dance Series
December 16 (2001) - January 20 - February 17 - April 7 (2002)
Swing - Tango - Salsa - Hustle - Rock - Funk - Electric Slide - Merengue

Four "fab" Sundays with a live band (except April 7), a basic lesson, fun, food, wine and dance entertainment. No partner or experience necessary. Free lesson at 7:00pm. Reba will get you moving with clear instruction that makes dancing easy and fun. Then start up the band and we'll party the night away to some of NY's finest swing, salsa and tango orchestras. At 9:00pm enjoy a demo featuring the finest of NY's pro dance talent. Come dance, enjoy the show, have a glass of wine at our Refreshment Bar, and meet old and new friends. You are guaranteed to have a great time! These dances are co-sponsored by B'nai Jeshurun and Ansche Chesed.  7:00 - 10:00pm at Ansche Chesed.

Buy a BOP 'TILL YA DROP Pass ($50 AC/BJ/MOMC members / $65 non-members) which includes admission to all four dances, comps, and other surprises. A series pass gives you entry to all 4 Sunday dances plus One Guest Pass for you to invite a friend for free on a night of your choice. For more info and/or to buy a pass call B'nai Jeshurun at 787-7600 x306.

Sensational Swing! (live band) Sunday, December 16 - It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing! Join the Swing craze that just won't quit! First-Timers - we will to turn you on to some powerful fun; Swing Kids - we want to see you rock! Shake it on the dance floor!!! - Swing's the Thing! Kick up your heels and dance.  Live music by Nick & the Flipped Fedoras Swing Band and 9:00pm show by the Sugarfoot Stompers. Drinks, refreshments, a free lesson (7:00pm) and plenty of opportunity to try new moves and old grooves. Cost: $15 AC/BJ/MOMC members / $20 non-members. No reservations necessary. Volunteers are needed (in return for free admission). Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to volunteer. 7:00 - 10:00pm at Ansche Chesed.

Buy a BOP 'TILL YA DROP Pass ($50 AC/BJ/MOMC members / $65 non-members) which includes admission to all four dances, comps, and other surprises. A series pass gives you entry to all 4 Sunday dances plus One Guest Pass for you to invite a friend for free on a night of your choice. For more info and/or to buy a pass call B'nai Jeshurun at 787-7600 x306.

Sensational Swing! (live band) Sunday, December 16 - It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing! Join the Swing craze that just won't quit! First-Timers - we will to turn you on to some powerful fun; Swing Kids - we want to see you rock! Shake it on the dance floor!!! - Swing's the Thing! Kick up your heels and dance.  Live music by Nick & the Flipped Fedoras Swing Band and 9:00pm show by the Sugarfoot Stompers. Drinks, refreshments, a free lesson (7:00pm) and plenty of opportunity to try new moves and old grooves. Cost: $15 AC/BJ/MOMC members / $20 non-members. No reservations necessary. Volunteers are needed (in return for free admission). Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to volunteer. 7:00 - 10:00pm at Ansche Chesed.

Tantalizing Tango! (live band) Sunday, January 20 - Learn the basics to this most romantic, intriguing and musical of dances. We make it easy (that's a promise)! Let yourself go - unlock the tango dancer in you! Kick up your heels and dance.  Drinks, refreshments, a free lesson (7:00pm) and plenty of opportunity to try new moves and old grooves. Cost: $15 AC/BJ/MOMC members  / $20 non-members. No reservations necessary.  Volunteers are needed (in return for free admission). Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to volunteer. 7:00 - 10:00pm at Ansche Chesed.

Sizzling Salsa! (live band) Sunday, February 17 -  Express your secret (or not so secret) Latin soul! Everybody has one - we just need to hear the music! The lesson will unravel the mysteries of Salsa and Merengue and give you license to party! Drinks, refreshments, a free lesson (7:00pm) and plenty of opportunity to try new moves and old grooves. Cost: $15 AC/BJ/MOMC members  / $20 non-members. No reservations necessary.  Volunteers are needed (in return for free admission). Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to volunteer. 7:00 - 10:00pm at Ansche Chesed.

Medley Mixed Dances (DJ music) Sunday, April 7 - Partner, freestyle and line dances, from Hustle to Funk, Swing to Rock, Merengue to the Electric Slide! Reminisce, rock out and recharge. Don't miss this fun evening! Go home happy! Drinks, refreshments, a free lesson (7:00pm) and plenty of opportunity to try new moves and old grooves. Cost: $15 AC/BJ/MOMC members  / $20 non-members. No reservations necessary.  Volunteers are needed (in return for free admission). Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to volunteer. 7:00 - 10:00pm at Ansche Chesed. 

Wilderness First Aid - Sundays, March 24 & April 7, 8:45am - 5:30pm at Ansche Chesed. This 16-hour program covers Wilderness vs. Urban First-Aid, Patient Assessment System, Shock & Bleeding, Soft Tissue Injuries & Burns, Musculoskeletal Injuries & Dislocations, Cold Injuries, Heat & Hydration, Lightning, and Allergic Reactions. Recognized by the American Camping Association, US Coast Guard, and various guides' licensing boards as meeting their first aid requirement. Taught by a SOLO certified instructor. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $109 ($99 - AC/MOMC/AMC members). Limited class size (we sold out when we last offered this class in 1999). Pre-registration required. No walk-ins. Click here for detailed course and registration information.

Hiking - Sunday, April 14. Wyanokie High Point - an approximately 6 mile (4.5 - 5 hours) hike of medium difficulty. Bring hiking boots, lunch, water (2+ liters), daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 6:00pm Monday, April 8. Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Click here for detailed trip information including driving directions.

Hiking - Sunday, May 19.  Breakneck Ridge - an approximately 4.75 mile (4+ hours) hike with 1350+ foot elevation gain on difficult terrain (multiple rock scrambles, experienced hikers only - no beginners please, not for those with a fear of heights, hiking boots required). Bring hiking boots, lunch, water (2+ liters), daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 6:00pm Monday, May 13. Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Click here for detailed trip information including driving directions.

Memorial Day Weekend - Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27 - at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. A fun filled weekend which attracts many people from the Ansche Chesed Outings Group and Young Professional's groups.  Registrations must be received by 5:00pm on May 16 and prices start as low as $220 for registrations postmarked by May 3. Click here for more details and for a registration form. 

Whitewater Rafting - Sunday, June 23 - On the Lehigh River (Class II & III whitewater - it's a dam release day!), Limited to the first 42 paid reservations. Over 60 people wanted to come last year. No experience necessary. "Our most fun trip of the year." Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. $49. Paid reservations due by Friday, May 31. Click here to check out photo's from last year's trip. Contact Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) for payment information (prior to sending payment!). Meeting time in NYC is 6:00 a.m. Detailed trip information including what to bring and driving directions

Hiking - Sunday, July 14 - West Mountain & Nuclear, two options: 7.4 or 12 miles (4 or 6+ hours) on terrain of moderate difficulty with some hilly sections. Bring hiking boots, lunch, water, daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 6:00pm Monday, July 8. Contact Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Detailed trip information including driving directions

Canoeing - Sunday, August 4 - On the Delaware River (Class I & II whitewater), $35. No experience necessary. Paid reservations required by Sunday, July 28. Contact Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) for payment information prior to sending payment. Car-pooling (reserve early!). Detailed trip information including what to bring and driving directions.

Hiking - Sunday, August 11 - Delaware Water Gap - 9+ miles (5.5 - 7 hours) on terrain of moderate difficulty with some challenging hills. Bring hiking boots, lunch, water, daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 6:00pm Monday, August 5. Contact Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Detailed trip information including driving directions

Hiking - Sunday, August 18 - Mombasha High Point - 7.3 mile (5+ hours) hike on terrain of moderate difficulty (some hilly sections). Bring hiking boots, lunch, water, daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 6:00pm Monday, August 12. Contact Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Detailed trip information including driving directions

Hiking - Sunday, October 20 - Schunemunk Mountain, 9 miles on terrain of moderate to strenuous difficulty (1360' vertical rise, 7 hours of hiking, some rock scrambling, this is not an easy hike). Bring hiking boots, lunch, water, daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc.  Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 6:00pm Monday, October 14. Contact Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Detailed trip information including driving directions

Hiking - Sunday, October 27 - Lake Skenonto - 6.5 mile (5.5+ hours) hike on terrain of moderate difficulty (some hilly sections). Bring hiking boots, lunch, water, daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 6:00pm Monday, October 21. Contact Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Detailed trip information including driving directions.

Dance Sundays - Live Bands
Swing - Square - Salsa - Tango
December 8 (2002), February 9, February 23, March 30 (2003)

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7:00 - 10:00pm at Ansche Chesed. Co-sponsored with B'nai Jeshurun. Meet great people! Expert instruction (Reba Perez & Eric Hollman) - no experience necessary - "If you can walk, you can dance". Swing, Salsa and Tango dances also includes fabulous Stellar Dance Performances! Free refreshments. Cost is $20 ($15 AC/BJ/MOMC members) per dance. No reservations necessary. Volunteers are needed (in return for free admission). Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to volunteer.

December 8: SWING BACK IN TIME - Get out your zoot suit, silk stockings & bobby socks - and rock the night away with LIVE Big Band music from Nick & The Flipped Fedoras (the same band that wowed us last year)! Put on your dancing shoes and boogie! Our fun Basic Swing lesson/Social Mixer will have you dancing the night away! Lesson starts at 7:00pm.

February 9: SQUARE DANCING (it's back!). Do-Si-Do! Swing your partner! This dance starts at 7:15pm.

February 23: SIZZLING SALSA FIESTA! Ride the Latin wave! Our fun basic lesson includes all three popular Latin dances: spicy salsa, cheeky chacha, and rockin’ merengue. Then party to the sensational sounds of a live Salsa Band and a fantastic dance presentation by the Empire Dancers! Lesson starts at 7:00pm.

March 30: NOCHE DE TANGO! One of our most popular events. The lesson makes tango easy and fun. Learn about the many sides of tango, from playful to passionate! It’s like no other dance and may be habit-forming! Live Tango Orchestra and Tango Exhibition. Lesson starts at 7:00pm.