Los Gatos JCC Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Get ready to party, because the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Silicon Valley will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a gala on Saturday, November 15th, 2014 at 6:00pm. The JCC is located at 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos.

The gala promises to be a night to remember, with dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions to support JCC programs.

Diana Schnabel, the JCC’s Director of Hospitality and Special Projects, says, “The gala will be a fun and memorable event for the entire community. From unique auction items to fabulous food to an amazing DJ, this gala promises to be a celebration of 40
wonderful years of giving back to our community.”

Tickets for the gala are available for purchase at an “early bird” price of $118 if purchased by October 12. After October 12, ticket prices go up to $160. Tickets can be purchased online at www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/gala.

The Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center (JCC) was founded in 1974 in San Jose, and moved to Los Gatos in 1984 with the purchase of the old Berry Elementary School. The JCC built a pool and tennis courts and opened a preschool that quickly
became popular with Jews and non-Jews alike. In 2005, a new building went up, housing a 20,000 square foot fitness center, basketball gymnasium, an auditorium, and classrooms, and providing space for several other Jewish organizations as well as
the JCC. The JCC’s facilities are open to all, regardless of religious faith or background.

Jewish Community Centers in America date back to the 1850s, when they began providing cultural and athletic facilities for Jewish immigrants to the United States. Over time, they also began to offer summer camps, preschools, informal education, and services for the aged. Today JCCs serve the entire community and welcome people of all faiths.