- Open house/membership drive
- Sunday, November 2, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Referral program and new-member incentive
- Swag and giveaways
- Grand reopening of renovated Fitness Floor
Our “I Love The J Day” open house will showcase everything that makes The J such a vibrant and welcoming community hub. “Whether you’re a longtime member or visiting for the first time, we’ll have something for everyone to enjoy,” says Membership Recruitment Director Laycee Dorsett.
“Our goal for I LOVE THE J DAY is simple: we just want to share The J with as many friends and neighbors as possible,” she adds.
The event will be a great chance to introduce a friend to The J while meeting our staff, sampling our programs, and seeing firsthand how the J brings families, fitness, and community together. And current and new members will both benefit from our special referral program (see details below).
So bring your family, invite a friend, and come experience why we all love The J!
Check out more ‘I Love The J Week’ events
Sunday: I Love The J Day!
Monday: Swag giveaway: Spin The J Wheel
Members can spin our “J Wheel” for a chance to win J swag and goodies like t-shirts, branded stickers and lanyards, candy, and even a complimentary In-Body scan session.
Tuesday: Coffee & bagels
Start your morning right with fresh coffee and bagels from Crestline Bagel. Join us in the Library 7–10 a.m. for a community breakfast and a little laughter over the Jewish version of the game Apples to Apples.
Wednesday: J Wellness Day
Take time to recharge and focus on your well-being. Bring a friend for free and enjoy a variety of group fitness classes for the day.
Thursday: Community Art Project
Get creative with us! We’re inviting members to help build a collaborative art piece that reflects what The J means to you. Simply write three words on canvas that capture your connection to our community, and we’ll create something beautiful together.
Friday: Free Shabbat Kits
As we wrap up I LOVE THE J WEEK, pick up a free Shabbat kit —complete with individual challah rolls, juice, and candles — available to the first 50 members. It’s just our way of sending a little Shabbat warmth home with you.
‘I Love The J Day’ rundown
Family-friendly fun
We’ll be setting the vibe with balloons, music, bubbles, and even small inflatables in the auditorium. Free babysitting will be available for the entire event so that parents can explore while kids have a blast.
Informational fair
We’ll have loads of information set up for you in the auditorium, with staffers and members on hand to field your questions about:
- Group fitness, senior fitness, and personal training
- Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center
- The annual Sam Lapidus Montclair Run
- Summer J Camp, School’s Out Camps, and after-school care
- Mahjong players and the knitting group
- Jewish programming like “Questions With the Rabbi”
- Senior and inclusive programming
- Pickleball, tennis, basketball, and youth sports
- Aquatics and swim lessons
- Youth theater
- Facility rentals
- Financial assistance for memberships and programs
Interactive J Bingo
Grab a BINGO card at the welcome desk and complete fun challenges at each table — like telling the rabbi a joke, kicking a soccer ball into the goal, or sharing a rhyme with the knitters. It’s a playful way to explore everything we offer.
J Referral Card
Grab a referral card from the Welcome Desk for an opportunity to earn up to one year of free membership! Simply refer a friend, and when they sign up you’ll get a month of membership for free. Refer up to 12 friends*, for example, and get 12 months free. In addition, we’ll waive the $150 sign-up fee for new members.
Swag & giveaways
Win awesome J swag including t-shirts, stickers, water bottles, lanyards, snacks, and more.
Tours every 30 minutes
Join staffers Jacob or Laycee, or another member of the Shalom Squad for a guided tour of our facility. We’ll walk you through our brand-new fitness floor, aquatics, and community spaces.
Food & treats outside
Grab a bite at JJ’s Food Truck, enjoy delicious Eastern European teats from The Handel, or cool off with a sweet treat from Kona Ice.
Creative & outdoor fun
Head to the library courtyard for tie-dye, chalk art, bubbles, hula hoops, and cornhole. It’s all about letting kids (and parents!) tap into their creative and playful sides.
Bring your swimwear (and towel)
Dive into the fun at our pool party featuring our pool inflatables and music. Lifeguards will be on duty.
Fitness floor experiences and grand reopening
Explore our brand-new fitness floor and equipment (closed for renovation Oct. 13-23) while taking advantage of:
- Free InBody scans
- Pilates reformer demos
- “Ask-a-Trainer” sessions
- Equipment walk-throughs with our floor attendants
- Bring-a-friend access for group fitness classes
*Referral cards are limited to 12 new members per current membership.