Senior Social Membership includes programming and services on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at no additional charge. For more information contact Membership Director Marla Itzkin at ext. 236 or Senior Adult Services Director Nan Statton at ext. 207.
Senior Social Programs & Course Offerings
MONDAY
Current Events
26001
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Join us for informal conversation about local, national, and international events with a thought-provoking moderator.
Fees: No charge for Senior Social Members
$10/Members, $15/Community Participants
Hands-On Art
26008
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Explore various media and techniques while creating projects that inspire pride. No previous art experience required; beginners and experienced artists are welcome.
Fees: No charge for Senior Social Members
$10/Members, $15/Community Participants
Exercise
26002
11:15 a.m. – Noon
Boost energy and improve balance while halting or reversing bone loss and strengthening muscles. This program helps promote health and well-being, and includes stretching, strength training, range of motion exercises, and endurance work. Exercise to music using light weights and other equipment.
Fees: No Charge for Senior Social Members
$10/Members, $15/Community Participants
Music
26003
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Explore your musical side in a variety of ways. No previous piano or music experience required.
Fees: No Charge for Senior Social Members
$10/Members, $15/Community Participants
Jewish Culture
26004
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Discussions range from the political situation in Israel to Jewish holidays, Jewish authors and poets, or anything related to past or present Jewish culture.
Fees: No Charge for Senior Social Members
$10/Members, $15/Community Participants
TUESDAY
Drawing
26005
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Join this easygoing and fun class to learn shadowing, contour, perspective, and proportion techniques. Different drawing tools will be used. No experience necessary.
Fees: No Charge for Senior Social Members
$10/Members, $15/Community Participants
Language and Literature
26006
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Read and discuss short stories, poems, and essays on a wide variety of topics. Learn and practice many forms and techniques of writing. Inspiration, fun, and support are all part of the class! All stories are read out loud by the teacher and discussed by class participants.
Fees: No Charge for Senior Social Members
$10/Members, $15/Community Participants
Exercise
26007
11:15 a.m. – Noon
See Monday’s listing for course description and fees.
Knitting Group
26014
11:15 a.m. – Noon
Come socialize and knit. This group is for beginners or advanced knitters. Knit for your own enjoyment, or contribute to large projects such as blankets and baby hats to be donated.
Fees: No Charge for Senior Social Members
$10/Members, $15/Community Participants
WEDNESDAY
Exercise
26011
11:15 a.m. – Noon
See Monday’s listing for course description and fees.
Weekly Torah Portion
26012
11:15 a.m. – Noon
Discuss the highlights, lessons, and values to be derived from the Parsha.
Fees: No Charge for Senior Social Members
$10/Members, $15/Community Participants
Therapeutic Exercise
26010
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Designed for those with orthopedic and/or cardiovascular concerns. Blood pressure and heart rate are monitored during the class.
Fees: No Charge for Senior Social Members
$10/Members, $15/Community Participants
Drama – Theater Games
26009
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Have fun while improvising and playing theatrical games.
Fees: No Charge for Senior Social Members
$10/Members, $15/Community Participants
FRIDAY
Mah Jongg
26013
12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Play the absorbing and sociable game of Mah Jongg. Bring your own foursome and set, or we will help you join a group.
No Fee
Ongoing Programs for Older Adults
Trips
Day trips for adults age 60+ are featured throughout the year. Previous trips have includes excursions to Grounds for Sculpture, Princeton Art Museum, Museum of the Moving Image, and the Culinary Institute of America. For more information, please check the JCC website or contact Nan Statton at ext. 207.
Coffee, Tea, and Conversation
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Meet new and old friends in an informal social gathering.
Fees: Free for Senior Social Members
Birthday Celebrations
Third Tuesday of the month
Noon
Share a hot lunch and a slice of birthday cake in honor of all those who celebrate their birthdays in the month.
Fees: $2.75
Blood Pressure Screening
Blood pressure screening is available at no fee to Senior Social Members on Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m.
Special Events for Older Adults
Jewish Art and Artists: A Three-Part Lecture Series
Wednesday, October 10, 24, 31, 10:30 a.m.
Noted art educator Barbara Israel Bortniker, M.F.A., will present lectures on the following topics:
October 10 —Famous (and not so famous, but still fabulous) Jewish Artists of the 20th Century
October 24—Rembrandt: His Fascination and Affection for Jews and the Bible
October 31—Art and Artists of Modern Israel
Fees: $5/Individual program, $10/Three-part series
This lecture series is made possible with funding from the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. It is co-sponsored by the Cultural Arts & Education and Senior Adult Services Departments.
Day Trip to the Philadelphia Art Museum
Thursday, November 1
Travel by coach bus for a day trip to this acclaimed museum. The highlight of the trip will be a chance to view the exhibit of Renoir landscapes. Bus leaves the JCC at 8:30 a.m. Attendees are responsible for their own lunches.
Fees: $50/Members, $55/Community Participants
Thanksgiving Celebration
Wednesday, November 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Senior Adult Services Department is sponsoring this festive luncheon celebration of the holiday, complete with traditional dishes like turkey, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, vegetables, and beverages.
Fees: $7/Senior Social Members, $7.50/JCC Members, $8.50/Community Participants
Senior Resources
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for residents of Union County. The Union County Para-Transit System, the Red Cross, and the JCC provide transportation.
The JCC works closely with Jewish Family Services, the Union County Para-transit system, the Union County Division on Aging, and other agencies to provide a full range of services to participants. Following are some links that might be helpful.
