Sooner or later our fall weather will hit, but we do intend to keep things hot here at The J.
It is football season so let’s have some fun. Pick the winner and the score of the Cardinals/49ers game and win a free month of membership. Email me your guess to jayj@valleyofthesunj.org. Entries are due by 9am on Sunday, September 27.
Refer a Friend
Know someone who just might be interested in joining The J? Bring them and we will gladly provide them a guest pass to “try us out.” When (yes, being positive😊) they join and let us know that you referred them, you will receive one month of membership at no cost, a $50 account credit, and 5 additional guest passes. A true win-win!!
Personal Training
It is not too early to beat the holiday pounds. Our personal trainers can help you do just that. Whether you are just getting started, would like to modify your program, or just work out in a different manner, we have a trainer for you. Ready to get started? Contact Boone at boonee@valleyofthesunj.org.
Pickleball
If you are into Pickleball, starting in October, we have a league for just about everyone. Check them out here or contact sports@valleyofthesunj.org for additional information.
2026 J Gala
Our annual Gala “Midnight In Monte Carlo” is set for December 5. The honorees are Barry Markson (The Irv Shuman Award) and Erika Strempel (Maya Schulder Rising Star Award). With amazing honorees, great entertainment and lots of extras, it will be a great, great night. We are excited to announce that evening’s entertainment will be mentalist, Jason Suren. According to Ben Stiller, “Jason is that unique mentalist who makes you laugh uproariously while making you question everything in the universe.” The event is chaired by Tiffani and Dan Bachus, Michelle and Bryan Kort and Jennifer and Steven Schwarz and will be at The J. Visit thejgala.org for ticket and sponsorship information.
Project Heroes
On Sunday, October 18 from 3-5pm, the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix and Valley of the Sun J will bring the community together to mark the third anniversary of October 7 through Project Heroes, a powerful multimedia concert experience led by internationally acclaimed Israeli musician and storyteller Gilad Segev. The program will honor and remember the victims, heroes, survivors, hostages, and families impacted by October 7 while bringing our community together in remembrance and solidarity.
With live music, documentary footage and firsthand stories it promises to be incredibly impactful. To register or for additional information go to: phoenixcjp.org/projectheroes (location provided upon registration).
Corporate Partners
Our corporate partners play a very key role in helping us meet the needs of the community and we cannot thank them enough. We welcome the following new corporate sponsors:
- Victor Goldman – Goldbook Financial
- Comprehensive Pain Management – Dr. James KellerShabrokh
- Dr. Janet Melvin – Samaritan Psychiatry and Wellness
- Carmit Ferency – Hebrew School Lessons and Tutoring
- Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates – Dr. Akash Makkar
- Sunrise Senior Living – North Scottsdale
And as always, thank you for being a part of our J family. Please know how much it is appreciated and as we move on into fall our commitment remains – to meet and hopefully exceed your expectations each and every time you come into the facility.
– Jay
