ADULT PROGRAMS at the J
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Aging Well
A vibrant community where curiosity, connection, and lifelong growth come together.
Our mission is to inspire members to discover new passions, engage in meaningful conversations, and embrace an active, healthy lifestyle—while building lasting friendships and a strong sense of community. We support adults at every stage of life and across diverse relationships by offering programs that foster intellectual curiosity, creative expression, personal growth, and social connection. We also create meaningful opportunities to give back through active volunteerism.
Our diverse offerings include classes in literature, current events, discussion groups, and the arts, as well as a dynamic weekly lecture series and engaging day trips. Registration is easy and can be completed online or through a Member Services Representative.
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Explore Your Creativity:
A Vibrant Variety of Art Programs for Every Skill Level
Discover a dynamic selection of painting, drawing, and creative arts programs designed to inspire and engage artists at every stage of their journey. From guided instruction in popular mediums like watercolor and pencil to flexible, open-studio environments where participants can explore their own artistic interests, these offerings encourage both skill-building and personal expression.
Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or continuing a lifelong passion, the programs provide a welcoming, supportive space to learn new techniques, experiment with different materials, and connect with others through creativity.
Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or continuing a lifelong passion, the programs provide a welcoming, supportive space to learn new techniques, experiment with different materials, and connect with others through creativity.
Connect, Learn, and Play:
Engaging Mah Jongg Programs for All Experience Levels
Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, Mah Jongg offers a fun, social way to stay sharp and connected. With welcoming instructional sessions for beginners and relaxed open-play opportunities for experienced players, participants can build confidence, develop strategy, and enjoy friendly competition in a supportive environment.
Played around the table with others, Mah Jongg fosters meaningful interaction, mental engagement, and a strong sense of community—making it a perfect blend of learning and leisure.
Played around the table with others, Mah Jongg fosters meaningful interaction, mental engagement, and a strong sense of community—making it a perfect blend of learning and leisure.
Move, Express, and Thrive:
Dynamic Dance Programs for Every Level
Step into a welcoming and energetic environment where movement, creativity, and community come together through dance. These adult dance programs offer a diverse range of styles and skill levels, allowing participants to build technique, improve coordination, and express themselves through music and motion.
Whether you’re exploring dance for the first time or returning to a longtime passion, classes are designed to be both engaging and accessible, guided by experienced instructors in a supportive setting. With a focus on confidence, physical wellness, and artistic expression, these programs provide a fun and inspiring way to stay active while connecting with others.
Whether you’re exploring dance for the first time or returning to a longtime passion, classes are designed to be both engaging and accessible, guided by experienced instructors in a supportive setting. With a focus on confidence, physical wellness, and artistic expression, these programs provide a fun and inspiring way to stay active while connecting with others.
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LEARN MORECafé Europa
Social programs are important for the well-being of survivors. Because of their shared wartime experiences, they share a common bond.
The Claims Conference provides support to individual social services agencies worldwide to host luncheons, dances, talks, and community events called Café Europa. These programs are for Holocaust survivors to meet over a meal and form a community. The name comes from a cafe in Stockholm, Sweden, where survivors would meet after the war to try to find family and friends.
Many survivors feel genuinely comfortable only among others who have shared similar experiences and instinctively understand one another. Days before each program, agencies receive telephone calls from attendees eagerly anticipating the event. Survivors dress in their best clothes and use Café Europa as an opportunity to have their hair styled.
Such experiences nourish the soul and are as important to the survivors’ well-being as any of the other services provided. Café Europa immeasurably enhances their quality of life and, in many cases, gives them the emotional strength to keep going.
It is truly a highlight of the year for them.
