Adults of All Ages

games & cardsLecturesartswellnessspecial programs

Beginner Bridge Lessons

Intermediate Bridge Lessons

Beginner Canasta Lessons

Intermediate Canasta Lessons

Beginner Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg Strategy 2.0

Open Game Time

Monday-Friday, 9:30AM-5PM
The Esther Gitlow & Yvette Tekel Senior Program has tables available daily for Mah Jongg, Canasta, Rummy Q, Bridge, Scrabble and other games.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
Registration not required.

Knitting & Crocheting Circle

Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30AM
Create blankest, hats, sweaters and more. Some projects are donated, some are sold and some are created as gifts for family and friends. Instruction, encouragement and socialization. Novices welcome.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
Registration required for free events.

Myrna’s Art Group

Wednesdays, 12-1:30PM
Join us for a variety of art projects, including “adult” coloring books and air-dry clay—plus good conversation as we work.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
Registration required for free events.

Modern Judaism

Tuesdays, Oct 2 – Dec 25
10:30AM – 12PM
Facilitator: Shel Haas
FREE. JCC Members only

Films with Renee

Wednesdays each month
1PM-4PM

• Dec 12: The Heiress
• Jan 9: Funny Face

A retrospective of classic American films including a presentation with background information, analysis and discussion.
Facilitator: Renee Weiner
FREE. JCC Members Only.
Registration required for free events.

Book Review Club

Wednesdays
1PM-2:30PM

• January 23: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

Facilitator: Lucille Schroeder
FREE. JCC Members Only.
Registration required for free events.

Ongoing discussion groups

Armchair Aerobics

Active adult fitness classes offered at the JCC Wellness Center.
Complementary month of fitness and wellness for all community members.
Offerings include classes such as Tai Chi, Yoga and Active Adults in Motion as well as access to free weights, strength training, cardio machines and locker with full amenities. Contact Marjorie Kornblau about membership at 845-362-4400 ext. 189.

STERLING BANK ADULT 35+ WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Shabbat Study with a Schmear

Sponsored by Fountain View
Fridays, 12pm at JCC Rockland

Fees

Members $10
Public $18
Registration required.
*Please register early. Registrations taken the week of the event will be an additional $5.
Bagels and coffee served.
Register for all 8 sessions for $65.
Register for all 8 sessions

FEB 1
Kashrut, Culture and Community

From the laws of kashrut to the influence of the culture in which Jews have lived, “Jewish food” has evolved over time. Join us as we explore the ritual and symbolic meanings of Jewish food and how meals of Jews across the globe differ (Why do Yeminite Jews eat Jachnoon, Why do Polish Jews dine on gefilte fish?) and what all Jewish menus share(Please pass the challah.) Presented by Carol King. Samples provided.

MARCH 1
Fred Astaire, an American Icon

The presentation will discuss the legendary Astaire’s life and work with illustration and film footage. Marty Schneit will trace Astares seventy year performing career (which began in 1905 when at age six he debuted in vaudeville with his older sister Adele). Marty maintains that Astaire is one of the 20th century’s
greatest creative artists.
Register

MAY 3
Avalon

The third in Barry Levinson series of “Baltimore films” this movie tells the story of the inter-generational dynamic of a Jewish immigrants struggling to acculturate and seeking success while holding on to family values. The theme will be familiar to many. We will discuss the background and issues raised by this
film. Presented by Art Aldrich
Register

JUNE 7
Baseball In The American Culture

Baseball first popped up in the American culture in the mid-19th century but it was not until the mid-1880s that baseball achieved a level of prominence away from the field. Casey At The Bat was a poem that appeared in the San FranciscoExaminer and took on a life of its own. Take Me Out To The Ballgame is still sung 110 years after it was written. Abbott and Costello’s biggest routine was Who’s On First. Baseball has been a subject in books, on vaudeville stages, in a Broadway play, in song, in movies and television. Baseball cards played a role in kids growing up and Yogi Berra became an American icon. Join journalist Evan Weiner at this historic look at
America’s favorite pastime.
Register

A GREAT PLACE TO SOCIALIZE WITH FRIENDS AND MEET NEW ONES