Senior Adult Classes

Bridge Classes

Daytime Party Bridge

Fridays, 1:00 p.m. 

Novice and experienced players invited. Come with a partner or alone. 

$1/JCC Member, $2/Non-member 


Mah Jongg

Wednesdays • 12:00–3:15 P.M.

The sound of tiles moving across the table will
be magic to your ears. Mah Jongg enthusiasts
play weekly.

Garb Senior Activity Senior Center
Free/JCC Members only


Senior Doubles Tennis (Ages 55+)

M/W • 8:00–10:00 A.M.
Fridays • 7:30–9:30 A.M.

If you play tennis, take advantage our very
active and social Seniors Doubles Tennis
reserved tennis time.

Albert A. Hutler Tennis Center
Free/JCC Member; $5/Non-member
Fitness Desk, ext. 1337


Yiddish Circle

Every 1st Monday of the month, February 6,
March 5, April 2 • 1:30 P.M.

Lovers of Yiddish language get together for
discussions in Yiddish, songs, plays, readings,
and more.

Raquel Leisorek, (858) 678-8666.
$2/JCC Member; $3/Non-member


Mature Driving Classes (ages 55+)

 

Tuesdays, February 7 & 14 • 9:30–2:00 P.M.
(FULL COURSE- must attend both days)

OR

Tuesday, April 3 • 9:30–2:00 P.M.
(Refresher Course)
Qualify for insurance discounts by attending
this driver education class. Advanced
reservations required.

Garb Senior Activity Center
$12/AARP Member; $14/Non-member
(check payable to AARP)
Melanie Rubin, ext. 1141.


The Joy of Singing

Tuesdays, January 10–31 (4 weeks) • 1:00–3:30 P.M.

If you love to sing, this class is for you! Ear training,
proper singing, group harmony and more will be
covered while we sing some DooWop and songs
from the 50s & 60s with possible performances
by students. Singing experience preferred.

Taught by Helena Lind.
$50/JCC Member; $63/Non-member
RSVP to Melanie by January 3.


Aerobics for Everyone (All Ages)

M/W/F • 9:15–10:15 A.M.

Improve your cardiovascular fitness, range of
motion, flexibility, endurance, and energy level.

Gotthelf Dance Studio
Free/JCC Member; $12/Non-member
Fitness Desk, ext. 1337


Cane Fu Fitness

Thursdays, Jan. 19–Feb. 23 • 9:30–10:30 A.M.

Exercises, stretching and self-defense techniques
specifically designed for seniors or those with
physical limitations. Simple yet effective maneuvers,
seated and standing, to strengthen muscles and
improve range of motion.

$60/JCC Member; $75/Non-member
RSVP to Melanie by January 12.


Men's Poker Night

Tuesdays • 5:45–9:00 P.M.

Watch out for the sharks and have a great time
at our Poker Night.

Jack and Jo-Ann Jaffe Family Senior Lounge

Free/JCC Members

Henry, (858) 450-0750


H20 Aerobics (All Ages)

T/Th • 8:30 A.M.

Bring your swimsuit and towel and get ready for
a water workout!

Friedenberg Olympic Pool
$7/JCC Member; $12/Non-member per class
Fitness Desk, ext. 1337
Beginning Bridge Class


Stretch for Flexibility

Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9:15–10:10 A.M.

Reduce tension in your body by elongating your
muscles. This class combines a variety of stretching
techniques to open up your body. Adding stretching
to your life will prevent muscular strin, tearing and
general soreness. Wear comfy clothes. JCC provides
mats if you don’t have one.

Gotthelf Dance Studio
Free/JCC Member; $12/Non-member
Fitness Desk, ext. 1337


Sit and Get Fit

Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Perfect for those who want to gently increase overall body strength, regain or improve flexibility, as well as challenge the body’s balance ability.

Free/JCC Member; $12/Non-member

Fitness Front Desk, ext. 1337


Feldenkrais (All Ages)

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Improve posture, flexibility, and coordination.

Garb Senior Activity Center

Free/JCC Member; $12/Non-member

Fitness Front Desk, ext. 1337


Dine Around Club

Last Wednesday of each month
Senior couples meet for dinner in various
restaurants around town.

Film Fans & Film Favorites

Mondays • 1:30 P.M. and last Friday

of the month • 12:30 P.M.

 

Watch films for entertainment and discussion.
Popcorn, cookies and coffee provided. Refer to
The Shofar newsletter for movie titles.

$2/JCC Member; $3/Non-member


Friday Forum (All ages)

Fridays, 10:15-11:45 a.m. 

Speakers lead discussions on various topics such as Israel and the Middle East peace process, anti-Semitism, the Jewish community locally, nationally and abroad, health issues, and more.

Garb Senior Activity Center

$2/JCC Member; $2.50/Non-member


 

Free Classes

Offered by San Diego Community College
Fall Semester runs September 6, 2011-January 28, 2012. All classes on break the entire week of Thanksgiving. Winter break starts December 19, 2011-January 2, 2012 with classes resuming Tuesday, January 3. Music Appreciation and Joy of Opera start break a week earlier, and therefore will not meet on December 13 or 14 either. Rooms subject to change.


Figure Study Painting

Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Study elements of and develop composition skills.

Taubman Drama Workshop


Our Stories, Our Lives: Life Story Writing

Mondays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Apply life stories to theories of life development. 

Epstein Music Studio


Tai Chi/Qi Gong for Older Adults

Mondays, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Simple moves to help increase energy, strengthen immune system, reduce stress and discover joy through movement.

Jaffe Aerobics Studio


Watercolor Painting

Mondays, 12:15-3:15 p.m.

Color quality, theory, value and composition.

Taubman Drama Workshop


Piano Keyboard Lessons

Mondays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Learn basic skills and fundamentals, techniques in performance, improvisation and chord building.

Epstein Music Studio


Watercolor Painting

Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Enhance your skills - still life, flowers, landscapes & more.

Taubman Drama Workshop


Music Appreciation

Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Study and appreciate different composers, hear and see great music performed.

Wax Family Teen Activity Center


Pan Card Game

M/Th • 11:45–3:15 P.M.

Play a game of Pan with other lovers of the game.
Garb Senior Activity Center

Free/JCC Members only


Joy of Opera

Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Discover operas from Monteverdi's times to present, enjoy studying complete operas through video & audio.

Wax Family Teen Activity Center


Law and the Retiree

Thursdays, 9:15-11:15 a.m.

Discuss issues of interest to seniors, including: elections, court cases, law reform, tax cuts, foreign affairs, and more.

Wax Family Teen Activity Center


Sumi-E Japanese Brush Painting

Thursdays, 12:15-3:15 p.m.

Learn Japanese brush painting, develop Zenga and spontaneity with flowers, animals, and more.

Taubman Drama Workshop


 

Online Music & Opera Appreciation Classes

With European trained instructor Claudia Tornsäufer
After these introductory sessions, continue in the convenience of your home and at your own pace.

Each week new course material is released & available until the end of the semester. Each week, the topics are accompanied by a discussion forum, listening assignments and weekly virtual class meetings (via Elluminate).

Mandatory orientation meetings are either on Thursday, September 8 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (Library), 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, 619-388-1873. or on Friday, September 9 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at West City Campus, Room 205, 3249 Fordham Street, 92110, 619-388-1873. For questions e-mail instructor Claudia Tornsäufer at cltornsa@sdccd.edu


Online Music & Opera Appreciation

Joy of Music

This course introduces students to perceptive listening and provides an engaging introduction to the great composers, musical elements, forms, stylistic periods and how it weaves into the fabric of cultural history. This is the course for the classical music lover who wants to hear more when listening.

Joy of Opera

Enhance your enjoyment of the wonderful Met HD operas thanks to a better understanding of each opera, its back ground, its musical particulars, its composer and times. Included Operas: Donizetti’s Anna Bolena, Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Wagner’s Siegfried, Glass’s Satyagraha, Handel’s Rodelinda, Gounod’s Faust & The Enchanted Island.