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Adult Life
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.
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
Mondays 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
Thursday at 12:45-2:15PM
For men only to openly discuss events affecting their lives.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERWomen's Views On The News
Thursdays at 11AM-12:30PM
Women come together for a lively discussion on events in the world.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERKnitting, Crocheting & More
Tuesdays 10AM–12PM
Thursdays 11AM–1PM
Bring your project and work alongside other members for guidance and conversation.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTER
One Day University
Spring 2023 Series
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. Series includes all EIGHT lectures.
All 8 Lectures for only $30
Available to Members Only
Mondays at 10:45AM
- May 15
- Inside the Score of Broadway’s Hamilton
- May 22
- The History of Children’s Literature: A 2000 Year History from Aesop to Harry Potter
- June 5
- Who Wore What and Why? The History of Fashion
- June 12
- Women in the Civil War: How They Shaped America’s Most Important War
Thursdays at 2:45PM
- May 11
- Paul Cezanne: The Father of Modern Art
- May 25
- The Spice Trade: Food as a Driving Force of Global History
- June 1
- Louis Brandeis: The People’s Justice
- June 8
- The Fabulous Fifties…or Were They?
Books & 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
Witness to History
From Vienna to Shanghai: A Memoir of Escape, Resilience and Survival by Paul Hoffman
Hear about the life of a man caught up in the tides of history, who witnessed and experienced the Nazi revolution in Europe, the Japanese invasion of China and the Communist victory in China in 1949.
Buy the Book
The Art of Felix Lembersky
and the Story of Taking it Out of Russia
A live conversation with Yelena Lembersky, the granddaughter and author of Like a Drop of Ink in a Downpour, which was named a National Jewish Book Awards Finalist. Refreshments served.
Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge
Mondays–Fridays at 12PM–4PM
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
Fridays at 1PM
Come join a game of bridge. Open to all levels of play.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
Poker
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 11AM
Players always needed to form games. Register to be on the phone list.
REGISTERTrivia
Tues. and Thurs. at 11AM-12PM
See how your knowledge can be tested during this fun-filled hour.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERNew Mah Jongg Card and Play
Monday, April 10 at 6–8:00 pm
Come learn the 2023 card with Instructor Stacy Budkofsky, and then play a few rounds of mah jongg. Open to all levels. Refreshments served.
Member $18 | Public $25
REGISTERMah Jongg and Canasta Classes
Now is your time to relax with learning a new game or improving your skills. Both daytime and evening sessions available.
Canasta
Beginner Lessons
Five Wednesdays
Feb. 22–Mar. 29 at 10AM–12PM
(No Class Mar. 8)
Member $99 | Public $120
REGISTERCanasta
Strategy and Special Hands
Five Wednesdays
Feb. 22–Mar. 29 at 1–3PM
(No Class Mar. 8)
Member $99 | Public $120
REGISTERWellness
Mondays
Active Balance and Strength Circuit with Sarah
Mind Body Studio
10:15–11:00 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 Lisa
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!
Tuesdays
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.
Wednesdays
Active Seated Yoga with Donna
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.
Fridays
Active Chair 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!
Online Fraud Protection
Guest Speakers: The Clarkstown Police
Wednesday, June 7 at 11AM
Free to All
Registration Required
20th Annual JCC Rockland International Jewish Film Festival
The Film Festival returns. This year, the films will be available in person at AMC Palisades IMAX and JCC Rockland.
April 18–May 9
The films will also be available virtually on select dates.
May 10–24
REGISTER TODAYRockland Celebrates Israel at 75
A community-wide celebration featuring an Israeli style market, a musical performance by The Maccabeats, an author lecture live from Israel, Israeli dancing and much more for the whole family.
Sunday, April 30 at 11AM–3PM
Free to All
Pre-registration requested.
Wine and Wise Cracks
Success in the world of comedy doesn’t come easily. Meet Jen Spyra, former writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and author of Big Time Stories.
Thursday, March 2 at 7PM
Member $25 | Public $30
REGISTER TODAYVashti’s Banquet
Honor the tragic heroine of Purim as we gather with music, belly dancing and Mediterranean food while raising awareness for domestic violence. Guest Speaker: Phyllis B. Frank, Center for Safety and Change
Wednesday, March 8 at 12PM
$36 per Person
REGISTER TODAYSponsored by JCC Rockland, Jewish Family Services, National Council of Jewish Women and Hadassah.
Books & Bagels with TV News Reporter, Jen Maxfield
Emmy-award winning journalist, author and professor, Jen Maxfield, revisits ten unforgettable news stories in her book, More After The Break.
Tuesday, March 14 at 11AM
Member $10 | Public $15
REGISTER TODAYRescuers & Resisters
Come hear the courageous, untold stories of women who carried out acts of defiance during Nazi occupation with Carol King, Adjunct History Instructor.
Tuesday, March 21 at 3PM
Free for Everyone
REGISTER TODAYSponsored by JCC Rockland and Jewish Family Services
A Musical Celebration of Women
Our tribute to Bold Women comes to a celebratory close with Cabaret Performer, Nancy Feldman and Pianist, Cheryl Woertz.
Thursday, March 30 at 2PM
Free to JCC Members | Public $10
REGISTER TODAYRegister for all events by calling the JCC at 845.362.4400. For more information, contact Staci Gelb at stacig@gmail.com.
NY Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall
Friday, June 9
Be among the first to experience a concert in the NEW David Geffen Hall, with outstanding acoustics and wrap-around style reflecting the best of European concert halls. Enjoy time for lunch on your own in the beautiful neighborhood surrounding Lincoln Center. Bus departs from the JCC at 9am for an 11am performance. Bus departs Lincoln Center at 3:30pm. Apres-Concert Q & A held the following week at the JCC with violist Kathy Greene for ticket holders only.
Bus Departs JCC 9:30am
Member $135 | Public $160
Includes a Q&A Reception with violist Kathy Greene at JCC on June 15 at 2 PM
RegisterMJ The Musical on Broadway
Wednesday, March 22 2023
Winner of four Tony Awards, see the musical about one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
Price includes orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch on your own. Bus departs at 9:30am from JCC.
Member $189 | Public $239
REGISTERA Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway
Wednesday, May 17 2023
Price includes orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch on your own. Bus departs at 9:30am from JCC.
Member $199 | Public $249
REGISTERParade on Broadway
Wednesday, July 12 2023
Price includes Orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs at 9:30AM from JCC.
Member $199 | Public $249
REGISTERSome Like It Hot on Broadway
Wednesday, August 16 2023
Price includes Orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs at 9:30AM from JCC.
Member $199 | Public $249
REGISTER
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.
Free to Members Only.
Registration Required.
Father’s Day Concert with Larry Siegel
Tuesday, June 13th at 3PM
FREE for members only.
SAVE YOUR SEATMeet the Violist Kathy Green
Kathy Greene shares insights of the NY Philharmonic. Refreshments served.
Thursday, June 15th at 2PM
$10 for members only | Free for Travel with the J Philharmonic Ticket Holders.
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.
JTech Drop-In Hours
Come to the JTech Lounge and work with a JTech Genius. No appointments necessary.
Thursdays 11AM–4PM
Free to Members Only
One x One with a JTech Genius
Schedule one hour of individualized instruction with a JTech Genius.
$30/session for Members Only
Become a JTech Genius
Tech-savvy adults needed to help members in the JTech Lounge.
For more information, contact Staci Gelb at stacig@jccrockland.org or 845.362.4400 x531.
JTech Workshops Coming Soon
- iPad Orientation
- What’s a Podcast?
- Listening to Music on the iPads
- TED Talks