Senior Adult Classes
Mature Driving Classes (ages 55+)
Refresher Course (for those who have taken Full Course in last 3 years)
Tuesday, May 7, 9:30 A.M.–2:00 P.M.
Qualify for insurance discounts by attending this driver education class. Advanced reservations required by April 30.
Price: $14; AARP Member Price: $12
(bring check payable to AARP to first day of class)
Bridge Classes
ADVANCED BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE
Fridays, April 5-June 7 (8 weeks, no class on 5/3 or 5/10)
9:30-11:30 A.M.
If you’ve played before and would like to get back into the game, this is the perfect bridge class for you. Learn the modern Bidding Conventions such as Stayman, Transfer Bid, Weak 2’s, Pre-empts, etc.
Instructor: Scott Farr
Price: $150; JCC Member Price: $125
RSVP to Melanie (858) 362-1141.
Limited # of spaces so RSVP today!
Tai Chi/Qi Gong for Older Adults
Spring Session: April 29-June 10 (6 weeks)
Summer Session: July 1-29 (5 weeks)
Mondays, 10:45 A.M.–12:15 P.M.
Tai Chi/Qi Gong involves simple moves to help increase energy, strengthen immune system, reduce stress and discover joy through movement. Instructor Leslie Johnson-Leech has taught this class for over 20 years.
Spring Price: $36; JCC Member Price: $30
(sign up by Apr. 22 and save $5!)
Summer Price: $30; JCC Member Price: $25
(sign up by June 24 and save $5!)
(Drop-in option price: $6; JCC Member Price: $5
per class meeting)
Sacred Aging
Sacred Aging: Using Our Wisdom and Imagination to Help Us Grow Older Gracefully
Wednesdays, May 1-29 (4 weeks, no meeting on 5/15) at the JCC, 11:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Join others to discuss cultural and spiritual ideas about growing older with dignity and respect guided by Rabbi Aliza Berk from the Jewish Healing Center. Using spiritual teachings and ancient wisdom, we will discuss ways to use our inner wisdom and creative imagination to help us become more fully alive.
Price: $25;JCC Member Price: $18
Train Your Brain- Part 2
Thursday, May 23 • 1:30–3:00 P.M.
Our first workshop was so popular that we added another one! Come watch a demo of
websites to exercise your mind, to keep it activate and engaged. Instructor: Barbra Drizin, Start From Scratch Social Media Educators
Price: $10; JCC Member Price: $8
RSVP by May 17
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Wednesdays, May 22, 29; June 5, 9:30–11:30 A.M.
Learn to play this popular ancient Chinese tile game that involves skill, strategy, calculation and a little luck. In a few short weeks learn the rules
and strategies while making some new friends to play with!
Advanced registration required before May 10 so we can order the cards. Minimum # of
students must be enrolled to hold class.
Price: $60; JCC Member Price: $48
(2013 Mah Jongg card is additional $8.00 or large print $9.00)
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
Price: $10; JCC Member Price: Free
Fitness Desk, ext. 1337
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
Price: $12; JCC Member Price $7 per class
Fitness Desk, ext. 1337
Stretch for Flexibility
T/Th • 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 strain, tearing and
general soreness. Wear comfy clothes. JCC provides
mats if you don’t have one.
Gotthelf Dance Studio
Price: $12; JCC Member Price: Free
Fitness Desk, ext. 1337
Sit and Get Fit
Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Perfect for people who want to gently increase overall body strength, regain or improve flexibility,as well as challenge the body’s balance ability. Sections of class are standing to challenge balance and strength, while other sections are seated to increase flexibility.
Gotthelf Dance Studio
Price: $10; JCC Member Price: Free per class
Fitness Desk, ext. 1337
Feldenkrais (All Ages)
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Improve posture, flexibility, and coordination.
Garb Senior Activity Center
Price: $10; JCC Member Price: Free
Fitness Front Desk, ext. 1337
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
Price: $2.50; JCC Member Price: $2
Free Classes
Offered by San Diego Community College Continuing Ed
Spring Semester runs thru June 6; Summer Semester begins June 10-August 17 (dates subject to change).
Figure Study Painting
Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
(ends June 3, no summer class at JCC)
Study elements of and develop composition skills.
Taubman Drama Workshop
Watercolor Painting
Mondays, 12:15-3:15 p.m.
(ends June 3, no summer class at JCC)
Color quality, theory, value and composition.
Taubman Drama Workshop
Piano Keyboard Lessons
Mondays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
(ends June 3, no summer class at JCC)
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.
(ends May 14; resumes for summer June 11)
Enhance your skills - still life, flowers, landscapes & more.
Taubman Drama Workshop
Music Appreciation
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
(ends June 4, no summer class at JCC)
Study and appreciate different composers, hear and see great music performed.
Epstein Music Studio
Joy of Opera
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (ends June 5)
Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (June 11-Aug. 6)
Discover operas from Monteverdi's times to present, enjoy studying complete operas through video & audio.
Taubman Drama Workshop
Law and the Retiree/Current Events
Thursdays, 9:15-11:15 a.m.
Lively discussion lead by attorney/former newscaster on contemporary topics of interest to seniors including: healthcare, Social Security, Medicare, new laws and proposals for changes (e.g. taxes and estate planning), foreign affairs, future elections and ballot propositions, and recent court decisions, to name a few of the hot topics we will have fun exploring with this neutral moderator.
Astor Judaica Library
Sumi-E Japanese Brush Painting
Thursdays, 12:15-3:15 p.m.(Summer 12:30-3:30 P.M.)
Learn Japanese brush painting, develop Zenga and spontaneity with flowers, animals, and more.
Taubman Drama Workshop