Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center Silicon Valley

Address:	14855 Oka Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, USA
Phone:	+1 408-357-7429
Site:	apjcc.org
Rating:	4.1

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Amit Seth

The JCC in Los Gatos is where you go to if you want to be demeaned and disrespected if you are a tennis player. While they have tennis facilities, it is deemed to be not worthy of the JCCs responsibilities of cleanliness, maintenance, or such. Example issues: - The courts are so dirty that even the public courts seem shiny and clean - Health hazards abound in the form of bird and rodent feces splattered all over the courts and benches - Leaves all over the courts in Fall which remain there as a hazard to playing, as the courts are never cleaned - When lights get fused it takes months (in plural) to fix, after multiple folks requesting multiple times each - Staff makes up stories to insinuate and bring down tennis players; staff is openly disrespectful to players, eg. Erin who takes it upon herself to humiliate tennis players - Broken nets take months of complaining to fix/replace. The last time the nets were replaced, they were left hanging lower than the requisite height and it took the staff many months (in plural) to fix the heights of the nets The two biggest issues to highlight are: (a) it feels really icky and unhealthy to play at the courts because of the amount of bird and rodent poop on the courts and on the benches, (b) on every complaint through the last few years to the leadership there is an answer (a lie to ward us off) that the issue will be taken care of (for example, wash the court), but it never ever gets done.

Rebecca Geshuri

I have been a member of the APJCC for many years, and it is our "second home". The preschool is incredible and the summer camp is my kids favorite place to be every summer. Both are excellent because of the wonderful, caring staff and fantastic programming. I work out at the gym almost every day as well and the trainers/instructors are helpful and fun. The equipment is state of the art. In addition, the overall programming at the J is interesting, stimulating, and much of it is free or low cost for members. Some of my favorites: Jewbillee, the Jewish Music Festival, Readers Theater, South Bay Teen Idol, and this year, Hannukkah on Ice. I could go on and on!

Carrie McCarthy

There are many things to love about the JCC other than the outstanding fitness facilities, including after school classes for kids, adult classes and a truly outstanding preschool. Because I have two children in elementary school, my favorite things are the family-friendly events: The Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival, Float Nights during the summer, Jewbilee, holiday celebrations, etc. The Summer Camp program is also excellent. My children have been attending for the last 5 years and though we sometime try other camps, this is by far their favorite and the one they want to spend most of their summer at.

Ayelet Hirshfeld

I love the JCC and love the diverse atmosphere. I am worried that any feedback communicated to the JCC which is intended on helping them improve their offerings especially their summer camp is then redirected as criticism towards ones family. So, beware of providing your feedback or be ready to deal with the consequences such as them showing you the door out. I am hopeful that the JCC will adopt a more open stance so that families will feel welcome at the campus.

Avery Kaufman

We moved to Los Gatos from Montreal, Canada in 2006 and the SVJCC made our transition a pleasure. The facilities are excellent, the environment is welcoming and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Two of our children have attended the excellent preschool and we have another child starting in 2014. It really has become our home away from home! I highly recommend becoming a member of this amazing community center.

Jack Moore

I have been an APJCC member for several years. I enjoy the programming and special events, and am a big fan of the Wellness Center. The Center has all the equipment and classes I want. The place is not crowded, and I am able to get on the equipment I want with no issues. The Center is clean and well maintained. I give high marks to the trainers, massage staff, and the recent locker room/shower upgrade.

Sil Leon

Pilates is the only good thing. For the rest, the employees are not really kind and some of them dont even acknowledge patrons, they just scan your member card and keep chatting among themselves. Tennis is the worst ever. The director needs to learn some tennis etiquette. My partner and I just cancelled our membership.

A Private User

Apparently they have plenty of members and donors. Employees are extremely cocky and impolite. After been a member from the construction of the site I am considering to cancel my membership and moving to another club and the reason is not the price.

Ken Wirt

SVJCC is great. State-of-the-art fitness center, sauna, steam. Great trainers. Friendly staff. Outdoor pool is great for laps because the water is pretty warm (83 degrees). Only issue is that sometimes the parking lot is crowded.

Barbara Ledig

I love this place. It is bright, clean, airy, and has wonderful classes and instructors. Everything you want under one roof and with a friendly and courteous staff. Whats not to love?

dorothy nadle

If you like low key workouts this is the place. Not too big. Not too many muscle men. The lockers are so clean and easy to use. Very nice showers and the saunas are the best.

Roobilax

The employees seem to care and the facilities are nice and well maintained. You have to remember though, it is in Los Gatos, so there are some snobs.

A Private User

Yes, it is very good center for Jewish. I have joined after paying $99. I am happy with atmosphere and machines. Lets see what happen next :)

Amanda Satulovsky

Impressive, immaculate facility with incredibly friendly staff. So many activities to chose from, and plenty of parking.

Osama Hussain

Great experience every time, very clean, lots of equipment, many different facilities and wonderful staff.

Al Eagle

Great club. Lots of weights, machines, aerobic equipment and a big swimming pool. Staff is very friendly.

Harvey Belsky

Very clean Great steam room that works. Value investment for the Los Gatos Monte Sereno