Adult Life
Director
The Chazen Center for Adult Life is alive with weekly groups to join, special events to attend and an inviting place to socialize with other members. Come explore what’s right for you. All activities require registration. Stop by the front desk or call 845.362.4400 to register.
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A comfortable way to meet other members and explore interests in (mostly) member-led groups.
Free to members only unless noted.
Schmooze On The News
Summer Hours at 12:30–2PM
For men and women who want to openly share their viewpoints on current events.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERMen's Discussion Group
Summer Hours at 1:30–2:45PM
For men only to openly discuss events affecting their lives.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERWomen's Views On The News
Summer Hours at 12–1:15PM
Women come together for a lively discussion on events in the world.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERKnitting, Crocheting & More
Summer Hours at 12–2PM
Bring your project and work alongside other members for guidance and conversation.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
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Tea Talks with Carole H. King Friendship Helps
A discussion about how to support a friend dealing with depression.
Wednesday, May 8 at 3PM
Free and Open to the Public
REGISTER TODAYLunch & Learn Second Opinions Matter
Learn how being an active participant in one’s healthcare ultimately leads to more informed decisions and improved outcomes.
Speaker: Richard Evans, MD, Director of the Expert Surgical Second Opinion Center at Good Samaritan Hospital. Lunch served.
Wednesday, May 15 at 12PM
Free to Members Only | Registration Required
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Clint Edwards Music Lectures Celebrating Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington
Clint Edwards returns for a lecture on the lives of two iconic Big Band performers.
Friday, June 7 at 11AM
$5 Members | $15 Public
REGISTER TODAYBooks & Bagels
Enjoy a bagel and coffee while authors representing many genres and
topics visit the JCC. Read the book in advance or wait to be inspired by the author.
$10 Per
Session—Available to Members Only
Because the World is Round with Jane Saginaw
Tuesday, June 11 at 11AM
Saginaw’s memoir recounts a family trip around the world in 1970 with her mother who was wheelchair-bound from polio. Saginaw is an award-winning trial lawyer who also worked in the Environmental Protection Agency in the Clinton Administration. Saginaw will join us virtually for a discussion. Bagels served.
Member $10 | Public $15
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Insights Into Israel is a new, ongoing lecture series to raise awareness of and bring a unique perspective to the ongoing events in Israel.
Free and Open to the Public
Registration Required
For more information, contact Staci Gelb at stacig@jccrockland.org or 845 362-4400.
Tuesday May 7 at 1PM
Guest Speaker: Ari Rosenblum, Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County
The Israeli Society: More Unified, More Fractured, and More Ready for Change Than Ever Before.
Register Here
One Day University
Winter Series I & II
EACH SERIES $36 for Members Only
Virtual lectures from top university professors on history, politics, arts, science and more. Watch the lecture at the JCC and participate in an in-person discussion or watch from home at your convenience.
Winter Series II
- Monday March 4 at 10:45AM
- A Two-Hundred-Year Problem: The Environmental Effects of the Industrial Revolution
- Thursday March 7 at 2:45PM
- The Rise and Rise of the National Football League
- Monday March 11 at 10:45AM
- Psychological Effects of Money
- Thursday March 14 at 2:45PM
- Women in Comedy: A Subversive History
- Monday March 18 at 10:45AM
- What's So Great About Ballet?
- Thursday March 21 at 2:45PM
- Image and the Gerald Ford Presidency
- Monday March 25 at 10:45AM
- England's Homefront: Civilian Courage in World War II
- Thursday March 28 at 2:45PM
- Funny Hollywood: Essential Comedies From Some Like it Hot to Lady Bird
Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge
Summer Hours at 12PM
Bring your own group to play or let us help you join one. All levels are welcome.
Looking to join a game? We will help form games for playing Mah Jongg, Canasta and Bridge. Please fill out this form to get started.
SIGN OUR FORMOpen Bridge
Summer Hours at 1PM
Come join a game of bridge. Open to all levels of play.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
Poker
Summer Hours at 12PM
Players always needed to form games. Contact Barbara at barbaral@jccrockland.org or 845-362-4400 ext 179 to join.
Trivia
Summer Hours at 12PM
See how your knowledge can be tested during this fun-filled hour.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERMah Jongg, Canasta and Bridge Classes
Now is your time to relax with learning a new game or improving your skills. Both daytime and evening sessions available.
New! US Open
Wednesday, August 28th
Spend the day at the US Open for the second round of the tournament. Price includes Day Session Ticket to Arthur Ashe Stadium, additional access to all courts and full grounds, and round trip transportation.
Bus departs at 9:30AM from JCC.
Member $190 | Public $240
REGISTERBuck’s County Playhouse Presents The Last of the Red Hot Mamas
Thursday, July 11
Price includes performance and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs at 9AM.
Member $125 | Public $165
REGISTERThe Notebook on Broadway
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Price includes orchestra seats and transportation. Bus departs JCC at 10AM.
Member $175 | Public $225
REGISTERSuffs on Broadway
Wednesday, July 24
Price includes orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs JCC Rockland at 10AM.
Member $215 | Public $265
REGISTERNew! Museum of Jewish Heritage
Wednesday, September 18th
Join us at the Museum of Jewish Heritage for a guided tour and captivating journey through Jewish history and culture.
Bus departs at 9:15am from JCC.
Member $115 | Public $155
REGISTERThe Great Gatsby on Broadway
Thursday, September 26
Price includes performance and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs at 10AM.
Member $195 | Public $245
REGISTERHell’s Kitchen on Broadway
Wednesday, October 23
Price includes orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs JCC Rockland at 10AM.
Member $195 | Public $245
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Live Music At The J Featuring piano music, jazz, pop hits from the 50’s on up and much more. Relax outdoors during warm weather or come indoors to enjoy music and dancing with your friends.
Registration Required.
Summer Social Cool Down Concert with Moshe Katzburg
Thursday, July 18 at 1:30-3PM
Ice Cream Served.
FREE for members only
SAVE YOUR SEATCome Hear Friends of Israel Scouts
Friday, August 9 at 1PM
FREE and Open to Members and Public
Registration Required.
For more information, contact Michelle Warsoff at michellew@jccrockland.org or at 845 362-4400 x531
SAVE YOUR SEATPast Concert Series
Songs By The Sukkah With Evan Kremin
Friday, September 24 2021 at 2pm
Come gather by the sukkah to hear the soothing music of NYC singer/songwriter, Evan Kremin.
Singing And Swinging To The Music With The Music Of Manny
Thursday, October 21 2021 at 2pm
Manny returns to the JCC to bring you some favorite hits of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s while performing on the conga drums. Manny’s music has a Latin beat with a lot of groove that will have you singing and swinging to the music.
Concert & Conversation with Musicians from The New York Philharmonic
Tuesday, November 9 2021 at 3:15pm
An intimate string concert with Violist and Chair, Katherine Greene, and Violinist, Anna Rabinova, of the New York Philharmonic. The musicians will perform and share stories of the classical music industry.
The Clint Edwards Show
Wednesday, Jan 26 at 2pm
Winner of the 2019 Broadway World Award for Best Independent Album Release, Clint Edwards brings you a program of light classical, jazz and Broadway in his solo piano concert. An accomplished pianist and composer, his pieces have premiered in Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall.
American Songbook with Bonnie Rapp
Wednesday, March 2nd at 2PM
Broadway performer Bonnie Rapp will entertain us with her beautiful voice as she transports us back in time with The American Songbook. Live at the JCC.
Passover Concert Featuring Israeli/American Vocalist, Ron Tal
Tuesday, April 12 at 3pm
Israeli/American performer, Ron Tal who performed in Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof, will perform a concert to welcome in Passover.
Outdoor Mother’s Day Concert
Thursday May 5th at 3pm
We celebrated all the women in our lives with a guitarist playing the soft sounds of The Beatles, Carole King, James Taylor and more.
Grandpa Band
Wednesday, June 1 at 3pm
These Grandpas from the JCC were kids growing up at the dawn of Rock & Roll and now love keeping old time rock and roll, blues, country and western standards, and folk alive. Come out and share the joy of music with these fun-loving musicians.
One on One with a JTech Genius
Schedule one hour of individualized instruction with a JTech Genius.
$30 per One-hour Session
$110 for Package of 4 Sessions
Available to Members
Only
Fitness & Wellness
Classes This Week
Monday
Active Strength and Balance with Diva
Mind Body Studio
10:15–11 AM
A low-impact total body workout designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and gait patterns. The perfect way to get functionally fit!
Active seated Circuit with Christine
Aerobics Studio
11:10–11:55 AM
A seated and effective workout designed to elevate your heart rate, while improving balance, strength and cardiovascular health. Everyone is welcome!
Tuesday
Active Cardio Fusion with Diva
Mind Body Studio
10–10:45 AM
This format will keep your muscles challenged, burn fat, and challenge your mind, increase flexibility, and balance. This class is for adults and young at heart.
Wednesday
Active Seated Yoga with JCC Staff
Aerobics Studio
11–11:45 AM
A gentle and modified form of yoga postures while seated in a chair. Create a happy mental state while improving mobility, circulation, and strength.
Friday
Active seated Zumba GOLD with Theresa
Aerobics Studio
11–11:45 AM
This is a gentle form classic Zumba, which is a fusion of Latin and international rhythms creates an intoxicating environment to dance your calories away in this highly energetic dance class. Moves are done seated or standing. Everyone is welcome!
Update: Power has been restored and we will be open for normal operating hours tomorrow, June 20th. Thank you for your patience.
