The MJCCA Announces Dedication Ceremony of its Besser Gymnastics Pavilion
The MJCCA recently held a dedication ceremony for the newly named Besser Gymnastics Pavilion, in recognition of Marlene Gelernter Besser and Abe Besser. Mr. and Mrs. Besser are also the benefactors of the MJCCA’s Besser Holocaust Memorial Garden, one of the preeminent Holocaust memorials in the Southeast. For information, contact Lora Sommer at 678.812.4078, lora.sommer@atlantajcc.org.
“We are so pleased to recognize Marlene and Abe for their longtime friendship and loyal support of the MJCCA,” said Doug Kuniansky, President of the MJCCA. “This generous commitment was made in support of the MJCCA’s Framework for our Future Capital Campaign, which the agency recently completed.”
About the Besser Gymnastics Pavilion
The MJCCA's state-of-the-art, 7,000 square-foot Besser Gymnastics Pavilion houses its extensive gymnastics program including early childhood, youth, and adult gymnastics classes; Perimeter Gymnastics competitive teams; tumbling and cheerleading; birthday parties; and the MJCCA’s outstanding gymnastics summer camps. Sports and Sports Events
All of MJCCA’s classes are led by highly trained professional coaches.
Last year, there were more than 1,100 participants in the MJCCA’s Perimeter Gymnastics program, ranging in age from infants (in the crawlers and tots class) through the adult class (which is open to the community). This number also includes gymnastics summer camp, which served approximately 360 campers over 7 weeks. Last year Perimeter Gymnastics produced 9 state champions and 3 regional champions.
“The Besser Gymnastics Pavilion enables us to offer a broad array of gymnastics programs and provides the space and equipment to house what has become one of the largest gymnastics programs in the Dunwoody/Sandy Springs area,” explains Gail Luxenberg, MJCCA CEO. “It was a lovely dedication ceremony and we are so pleased to have this beautiful facility carry the name of such a special family.”
About The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA), "The Center of the Community," is committed to strengthening the quality of life in Atlanta and is recognized as one of the most highly-regarded Jewish community centers in the nation. From preschoolers and teens, to young adults and seniors – the MJCCA offers unique and engaging programs, events, and services for every member of the community. For more information, please visit us online at atlantajcc.829stage.com.
Contact Information
Media Inquiries: Lora Sommer, MJCCA Public Relations Manager at 678.812.4078, lora.sommer@atlantajcc.org.
MJCCA Gymnastics: 678.812.4046, atlantajcc.829stage.com/gymnastics.