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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DOWNLOADA comfortable way to meet other members and explore interests in (mostly) member-led groups.
Free to members only unless noted.
Mondays at 12:30—2PM
For men and women who want to openly share their viewpoints on current events.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERThursday at 12:45-2:15PM
For men only to openly discuss events affecting their lives.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERThursdays at 11AM-12:30PM
Women come together for a lively discussion on events in the world.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERThursdays 11AM–1PM
Bring your project and work alongside other members for guidance and conversation.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERJoin this member-led book club for conversation and friendship. The club will meet on select Tuesdays at 2pm approximately every 6 weeks. Register to receive updated information.
FREE. JCC 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.
Learn about the art of storytelling and have time to share your story.
Four Wednesdays at 1PM
September 13, 27, October 11, 25
$10 includes all FOUR sessions. Members Only.
REGISTER TODAYEnjoy 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
Tuesday, September 19 at 11AM
Meet Allison Gilbert, who co-authored the first biography of newspaper columnist, Elsie Robsinson, which reveals the struggles and triumphs of this long-forgotten pioneer from the Hearst media empire. Bagel and coffee served.
$10 for Members only
REGISTER TODAYTuesday, November 28 at 11AM
Member $10 | Public $18
REGISTER TODAY
Mondays at 12–4PM
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 FORMFridays at 1PM
Come join a game of bridge. Open to all levels of play.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 11AM
Players always needed to form games. Register to be on the phone list.
REGISTERTues. and Thurs. at 11AM-12PM
See how your knowledge can be tested during this fun-filled hour.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERLooking to play? Come by and join games on any dates below. All levels are welcome!
Wednesdays Sept 13, Sept 27, Oct 11, Oct 25
11AM–1PM
FREE for members only.
Registration Required
Now is your time to relax with learning a new game or improving your skills. Both daytime and evening sessions available.
September 26–October 24 at 11AM–1PM
Member $99 | Public $120
REGISTEROctober 2–October 30 at 6–8PM
Member $99 | Public $120
REGISTERNovember 7–28 at 11AM–1PM
Member $85 | Public $99
REGISTERNovember 6–December 4 at 6–8PM
Member $99 | Public $120
REGISTERSeptember 19–October 24 at 6–8PM
Member $120 | Public $140
REGISTERSeptember 20–October 18 at 10–12PM
Member $99 | Public $120
REGISTERSeptember 20–October 18 at 12:30–2:30PM
Member $99 | Public $120
REGISTERNovember 1–December 6 at 10–12PM
No Class November 22
Member $99 | Public $120
REGISTERNovember 1–December 6 at 12:30–2:30PM
No Class November 22
Member $99 | Public $120
REGISTERSeptember 22–October 27 at 10AM–12PM
Member $120 | Public $140
REGISTER
Friday, September 8 at 11AM
Make a traditional round challah to bake at home for Rosh Hashana
$15 for members | $20 public
REGISTER TODAYTown Hall with David Harris
Thursday, September 21st at 7PM
at JCC Rockland
RSVP HERE
Wednesday, September 6 2023
Bus Departs from JCC at 9:30AM.
Member $165 | Public $199
REGISTERThursday, October 12 2023 1PM–3PM
Transportation to this local museum on RCC campus is on your own. All monies collected will be donated to the Holocaust Center.
Member $18 | Public $36
REGISTERWednesday, October 18 2023
Price Includes Orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch on your own. Bus departs from the JCC at 9:30AM.
Member $205 | Public $255
REGISTERThursday, November 2
Includes a tour and round trip transportation.Lunch is on your own. Bus departs JCC at 9AM.
Member $125 | Public $155
REGISTERLive 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.
Tuesday, September 12 at 3PM
FREE for members only.
SAVE YOUR SEATWalter Block was a man of modest means but of great generosity. His example shows that one need not be a millionaire to make a difference, but one truly can be a “philanthropist on a shoestring”. The JCC is grateful for the support from The Walter Block Memorial Endowment Fund.
Tuesday, October 10th at 2PM
Join outdoors on the stage to see how these JCC Grandpas can rock!
FREE for members only.
SAVE YOUR SEATFriday, September 24 2021 at 2pm
Come gather by the sukkah to hear the soothing music of NYC singer/songwriter, Evan Kremin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Learn photo skills using your iPhone or iPad.
2 Thursdays | September 14 & 21 at 10–11:30AM
$20 for Members Only
REGISTERLearn about listening to the right podcasts for you.
Tuesday, October 17 at 12–1:30PM
$10 for Members Only
REGISTERMonday, September 18 at 11AM–12:30PM
$10 for Members Only
REGISTERTech-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.