Dwares JCC dedication festivities include activities for all ages

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island will celebrate the reopening and dedication of the newly renovated Bonnie and Donald Dwares JCC, located at 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, on Wednesday, May 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. 

This celebration is open to the public and will feature festivities for all age groups. 

Families are invited at 5 p.m. to hear from special guest, Nate Ebner, U.S. Olympic Rugby team member and New England Patriots Second Team All-Pro and Special Team Player. He will talk about his experiences in the Super Bowl and Olympics. There will be a question-and-answer session with Ebner, a skills competition for children, PJ Library stories and songs, a jumpy house, and more – all in the Nelson & Sapinsley Families Gymnasium. Light refreshments will be served.

Then, at 6:30 p.m., the building rededication becomes official with a ribbon cutting and mezuzah hanging in the newly named Sandra and Richard Bornstein Entrance Way, followed by remarks and a dessert reception in the renovated Victor and Gussie Baxt Social Hall. 

The Jewish Alliance’s Dwares JCC is a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to connect, exchange ideas, learn and grow together. Building improvements are ongoing, with a second stage of renovations starting in summer 2017. During all renovations, programs and services will continue for members and the  community at large.  Come see the transformation; everyone is welcome to attend this very special evening.

Submitted by the Jewish Alliance