Amherst Adult Engagement

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $5 | Non-Member: $36

Location: Lippman Lounge Benderson

Mah Jongg matches one’s playing pieces, called tiles, to a set of possible hands. It is a very social game played around a table with four players.

Open play is reserved for players who know how to play the game.

Instruction classes are offered separately. 

Groups are randomized and will play standardized games according to the National Mah Jongg League.

Seats cannot be held for others, please take any available seat when you arrive.

Please note there will be center is closed September 21st

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $5 | Non-Member: $36

Location: Lippman Lounge Benderson

Mah Jongg matches one’s playing pieces, called tiles, to a set of possible hands. It is a very social game played around a table with four players.

Open play is reserved for players who know how to play the game.

Instruction classes are offered separately. 

Groups are randomized and will play standardized games according to the National Mah Jongg League.

Seats cannot be held for others, please take any available seat when you arrive.

Please note there will be center is closed September 21st

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $167.45 | Non-Member: $197

Location: Art Studio Benderson

Instructor: Deb Meier

This class will introduce students to the various techniques used in watercolor painting and how they relate to subjects found in our surroundings. Each technique will be demonstrated, step-by-step, by the instructor Deb Meier, followed by student participation. No experience necessary, supplies included.

Please note there will be no class October 14th

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $167.45 | Non-Member: $197

Location: Art Studio Benderson

Instructor: Deb Meier

Advanced Watercolor is based upon basic techniques like gradient washes, beading, glazing, textures, and more! Each class will focus on a particular technique for a warm-up with the second half of the class spent on personal work. Our incredibly experienced and talented instructor Deb Meier will teaching. 

Please note there is no class October 14th

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $75 | Community Participant $100

Location: Chai Tech Lab

Instructor: Lolliath Tilley

Looking to begin your journey in Digital Art but unsure where to start? In this eight week program we will cover the basics of the digital application Affinity; Formatting, shortcuts, shapes, layers, effects, and more! Learn to make just about anything from flyers and logos to character art.

No AI will be used in this class.

Pricing Info: JCC Member $5 | Community $36

Location: Makerspace

Instructor: Lolliath

Join us weekly at the Benderson location for an evening of fun and games! Come and talk about the latest TTCG releases with your friends, meet with your DND group, or bring your gaming console to hook up to one of our TV's! We have plenty space and board games to provide, but if you have a favorite we encourage you to bring it.

This club will NOT be meeting Thursday November 26th due to scheduled building closure.

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $127.50 | Community $150

Location: Art Studio

Instructor: Deb Meier

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $5 | Non-Member: $36

Location: Lippman Lounge Benderson

Mah Jongg matches one’s playing pieces, called tiles, to a set of possible hands. It is a very social game played around a table with four players.

Open play is reserved for players who know how to play the game.

Instruction classes are offered separately. 

Groups are randomized and will play standardized games according to the National Mah Jongg League. Seats are first come first serve. No holding seats for others.

Pricing Info: JCC Member: Free | Community $18

Location: Benderson Board Room

Instructor: Dr. Robert Stall MD

Pricing Info: JCC Member $63.75 | Community $75

Location: Makerspace

Ever wanted to learn crochet, or pick it back up after a long crafting hiatus? We now offer a lower-stakes point of entry for our new and continuing learners! Join us weekly for a casual get together where you can learn hands on when it comes to new techniques, work singularly or collaboratively, and socialize amongst your peers.

Practice yarn will be available on the first day as well as a 4.0 mm hook, however; as the class continues yarn will not be provided for your individual projects. 

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $63.75 | Non-member: $75

Location: Lippman Lounge

Instructor: Sharon Serota

Mah Jongg matches one’s playing pieces, called tiles, to a set of possible hands. It is a very social game played around a table with four players.

Learn how to play with our experienced instructor!

Your registration includes the official Mahjong card needed to play the game.

Please note there will be no class October 26th 

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $157.25 | Non-Member: $185

Location: Art Studio Benderson

Instructor: Deb Meier and Sonia Gellman Young

In this “open-studio” class for adults, participants create in the medium of their choice. The instructors will guide and offer assistance in creating pastels, watercolors, pencils, charcoal, colored pencil, or other mediums. Beginners welcome! Must bring your own supplies.

Pricing Info: JCC Member: Free | Non-Member: $36

Location: Virtual on Zoom

Weekly virtual presentations with different speakers on many subjects. This group meets virtually on zoom. 

Sign-up and join the ones you can.

Please note there will be no class November 26th

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $63.75 | Non-member: $75

Location: Benderson Boardroom

Instructor: Macia

Mah Jongg matches one’s playing pieces, called tiles, to a set of possible hands. It is a very social game played around a table with four players.

Learn how to play with our experienced instructor!

Your registration includes the official Mahjong card needed to play the game.

Pricing Info: JCC Member: Free | Non-Member: $36

Location: Virtual on Zoom

Instructor: Arlene Burrows

Pricing Info: JCC Member $75 | Community $100

Location: Chai Tech Lab

Instructor: Owen Doud

Ever wonder about the creative process behind your favorite animated TV shows or Movies and how they come to be? Have you ever wanted to be a part of that collaborative magic yourself? With this NEW program debuting in the Fall of 2026, over 10 weeks you will cover the basics of storyboarding, timing, key frames, walk cycles, and even more!

No AI will be used in this class.

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $167.45 | Non-Member: $197

Location: Art Studio Benderson

Instructor: Deb Meier

Advanced Watercolor is based upon basic techniques like gradient washes, beading, glazing, textures, and more! Each class will focus on a particular technique for a warm-up with the second half of the class spent on personal work. Our incredibly experienced and talented instructor Deb Meier will teaching. 

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $167.45| Non-Member: $197

Location: Art Studio Benderson

Instructor: Deb Meier

This class will introduce students to the various techniques used in watercolor painting and how they relate to subjects found in our surroundings. Each technique will be demonstrated, step-by-step, by the instructor Deb Meier, followed by student participation. No experience necessary, supplies included.

Pricing Info: JCC Member: $127.50 | Community $150

Location: Art Studio

Instructor: Deb Meier