Day of Wellness Planned for JCC of Mid-Westchester

The JCC of Mid-Westchester and Camp Zeke will co-host a Day of Wellness to promote health and wellness in cooperation with the Westchester Road Runners Club and New Rochelle Parks and Recreation on Sunday, October 20. A 5K run for adults and a Family Fun Walk at 9:00 a.m. (registration begins at 8:00 a.m.) will kick off the day of activities for all ages, featuring a full schedule of programs in fitness, sports, cooking, nutrition, and a wellness-oriented comedy show.

Champion boxers Dmitriy Salita and Yuri Foreman will work out with participants, pro-basketball player Tamir Goodman (the "Jewish Jordan") will be on hand to shoot hoops with families in the JCC gym, and Kosher by Design author/ renowned chef Susie Fishbein will host a cooking lesson (fee: $15 in advance/$20 day of event). In addition, the hilarious Bible Players will provide comic entertainment in the JCC's Bendheim Performing Arts Center.

Throughout the day, the public is invited to join the JCC of Mid-Westchester's expert instructors for complimentary spin, yoga, Zumba, and strength-training classes, and a fun family swim in the JCC's pool. Healthy food selections will be available at an on-site farmers' market.

Admission for this community-wide event is free. Advanced registration for the 5K race is $15, or $20 on the event day. For event schedule or more information, contact Elana Rothschild rothschilde@jccmw.org, or visit http://campzeke.org/jccmw to register.