Seniors Overview
The Senior Adult Department of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, promotes Jewish cultural heritage and values by providing social, educational, and recreational programs. Through these programs we strengthen our connections to our community and keep alive our history and traditions. The Senior Adult Program encourages us to learn, grow and enrich our lives among others who share our values.
To sign up to receive the bi-monthly senior newsletter, The Shofar, call 858.362.1141.
Contact Melanie Rubin, 858.362.1141, for more information on events in this section.
Unless otherwise noted, events will take place at the JCC.
Trips & Special Events
View pictures from Senior Prom in June 2010
Newcomers Meeting
Monday, February 20 at 11:30 a.m.
New to San Diego? Newly Single? Meet new people and get to know each other for book discussions, movie discussions, game partners, things to do around San Diego together, lunch outings, travel buddies, or whatever your interests. (This is not a dating service). Come to the JCC and kick start your new friendships!
Free! Call Melanie to RSVP (858) 362-1141 (also call if you cannot make it that day but still want to get involved).
Classical Connections
A great way to enjoy San Diego! Bus transportation from the JCC available. JCC members will receive first priority for tickets and transportation. To RSVP contact Melanie Rubin (858) 362-1141.
• Salome w/San Diego Opera - Tues. eve., Jan. 31
• Itzhak Perlman Recital w/San Diego Symphony -
Sat. eve., February 18
• Moby Dick w/San Diego Opera - Tues. eve., Feb. 21
• Don Pasquale w/San Diego Opera-
Tues. eve., Mar. 13
• A Room with a View at The Old Globe -
Sun. matinee, Mar. 18
• The Barber of Seville w/San Diego Opera -
Tues. eve., Apr. 24
• Respect at the Lyceum Theatre -
Thurs. eve., May 17
• The Scottsboro Boys at The Old Globe -
Sun. matinee, June 3
Economy Under Conflict: Is Economic Co-existence a Path to Peace in the Middle East?
Friday, January 13 • 10:15 A.M.
Elad Morad, an Israel Education Ambassador
with StandWithUs, will discuss this important
topic crucial to Israel and the world. (Part of
Friday Forum)
$2.00/JCC Member; $2.50/Non-member to cover
refreshments served afterward)
Trolley Expansion Update
Friday, January 27 • 10:15 A.M.
Hear from Councilmember Sherri Lightner
and staff from SANDAG about plans for the
expansion of the San Diego Trolley to the
UTC area. (Part of Friday Forum)
$2.00/JCC Member; $2.50/Non-member to
cover refreshments served afterward)
Physical Activity and Brain Health
Wednesday, January 25 • 1:30–3:00 P.M.
Research demonstrates that it may be possible to
keep our brains healthy through regular physical
exercise. Identify activities that may strengthen
brain cells, participate in trainer-led exercise, and
develop a personal exercise regime. Presented
by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Free!
RSVP by January 18 to (858) 492-4400.
Senior Model Seder
Thursday, March 29 • 12:00 P.M.
Rabbi Scott Meltzer of Ohr Shalom Synagogue
leads this annual event that gives us new
perspectives to the traditional rituals of Passover.
Light lunch served with ceremonial foods.
$11/JCC Member; $15/Non-member
RSVP to Melanie with payment by March 22.
Services Offered
If you need a ride to the JCC, contact “On the Go” Transportation Solutions for Older Adults. A program of the Jewish Senior Services Council, delivered by Jewish Family Service. Call toll free at 1-877-634-6537. Limited service area.
Rides to synagogues, medical appointments, shopping and more also available through
“On the Go”.
Visit the “On the Go” website.
Legal Services for Seniors
3rd Friday of each month (mornings, by appointment)
Free legal guidance
Garb Senior Activity Center
Contact Melanie Rubin, ext. 1141
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Please stop by the Senior Department offices or the Fitness Front Desk to fill out an "Emergency Form." These will only be used just in case something should happen to you while participating in a JCC program or working out in our facility, and we need to know whom to contact on your behalf (closest relative, preferred hospital, doctors number, etc.). If you have filled one out in the past, please complete a new one so that we have the most current information available.