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As the largest Jewish Community Center in North America, non-denominational and welcoming to all, the philosophy of inclusion serves as a compass for JCC Chicago. Celebrating 118 years in 2021, JCC Chicago — the largest ...
The integration of devices, education and research drive Therabody’s passion to improve everyone’s health and well-being. When Ben Nazarian first asked Therabody founder Dr. Jason Wersland to explain what Theragun is, Dr. Wersland said he ...
In the July/August 2021 issue, we spoke with Lori Cook, the director of marketing at the Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio, about marketing fall programs for parents. What are some of the fall classes and ...
How the YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing is fighting food insecurity through their Healthy Living Mobile Kitchen Bus. The YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing in Lansing, Michigan, has provided meals for families since 2007, but their ...
Recreation professionals share how they are creating inclusive spaces with their playgrounds and why your facility should too. Although playgrounds have been around since the 1800s, they have changed immensely. And while playgrounds have come ...
How two facilities are keeping the kids in their communities engaged via childcare and after-school programs. The coronavirus pandemic turned the world upside down. With businesses closed, schools going virtual and a plethora of regulations ...
Appealing to the Baby Boomer Generation in community recreation centers. The benefits and importance of exercise, especially when it comes to aging, are well known. Despite this, the American College of Sports Medicine reports only ...
Industry leaders share about their budgeting processes, top mistakes to avoid and cost-cutting tips for success. Every leadership team member knows budgeting 101 starts with forecasting. But the events of 2020 made it near impossible ...
Learning lessons from the YMCA of Metro Chicago when it comes to keeping facilities clean, safe and open. Cleaning and janitorial services have always been a priority for community centers nationwide, but never more so ...
In The Last Word, we sit down with an industry expert to share their wealth of knowledge. This issue, the conversation features Orly Lewis, the CEO of the Weinstein JCC in Henrico County, Virginia. 1. ...
