Senior Department
The Senior Adult Department of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 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.
For more information on events listed below, contact Melanie Rubin in the JCC Senior Department: 858.362.1141 or melanier@lfjcc.org.
Senior Department Programs
To see all upcoming events at the JCC, visit: https://www.lfjcc.org/about/upcoming_events.aspx
Conversation Cafes
Wednesdays, July 20, August 17, October 19, November 16, December 14, 2022 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Lawrence Family JCC
Are you a non-native English speaker, or do you speak other languages? Join us for conversations in other languages in our monthly coffee chats.
July 20 - Spanish
August 17- Yiddish
September 21 - Hebrew
October 19 - Russian
November 16 - German
December 14 - French
Price: Free
Conversation Cafe | December 14, 2022
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Senior Hanukkah Party
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Rehearsal Room
Lawrence Family JCC
Celebrate the Festival of Lights while enjoying some homemade latkes and lunch, entertainment, and the company of other seniors!
RSVP by December 14, 2022
Price: $20 | JCC Member: $16
Senior Hanukkah Party
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Senior Lounge
Meets Weekly
October: Thursdays | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
November: Fridays (except 11/25) | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
December: Mondays | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC
Spend time with old friends and make new ones in our weekly chats in the Senior Lounge!
Days/times change monthly.
Price: Free
Senior Lounge: December -Mondays
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Trolley Adventures
Wednesday, December 28, 2022 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC & Around Town
Let’s meet at the J and learn how to use the trolley system, hop on board the blue line at the Executive Drive station and head off for an adventure! We’ll stop for lunch and to explore/shop and then head back to the J together. Active walking involved.
Register by Dec 21, 2022
Price: $10 | JCC Member Price: $5 (trolley fare, lunch and shopping at your own expense)
Trolley Adventures
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Spanish Conversation
Tuesdays, January 10 - February 14, 2023 (6 week session)
In Person: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Or
Virtual: 2:30 - 4:30 pm (Zoom link will be sent to registered students prior to first class)
Using advanced grammatical points, practice, improve, and acquire confidence using Spanish vocabulary. Topics include: genres of music, literature, history, current events and Indigenous Hispanic American societies.
Instructor: Luz Toledano.
New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment to ensure the appropriate class is selected.
Price: $130 | JCC Member Price: $110
Spanish Conversation
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Intermediate Spanish
Thursday's, January 12 - February 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Garb Senior Activity Center
Lawrence Family JCC
This class will introduce further verb tenses, more vocabulary and structures that can be used in different situations such as obtaining information through interrogatives, telling others about oneself and understanding short stories. This course is designed for students who have some understanding of Spanish.
New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment to ensure the appropriate class is selected.
Price: $130 | JCC Members: $110 (book is additional cost)
Intermediate Spanish
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Beginner's Spanish
Thursdays, January 12 - February 16, 2023 (Six week session) | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Garb Senior Activity Center
Lawrence Family JCC
Designed to provide a solid foundation of the Spanish language, this course will focus on daily greetings and basic conversation. Tailored to students with little or no background in Spanish. Take your first step towards Spanish today!
Price: $130 | JCC Members: $110 (book is additional cost)
Beginner's Spanish
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Mah Jongg Lessons
Four weeks (2-hours each); Dates and times to be arranged based on participants’ availability.
Virtual
Want to learn how to play Mah Jongg, or sharpen your game? Sign up with friends or meet new people during these interactive virtual lessons for beginners and beyond with the School of American Mah Jongg.
Requirements: video and audio; Chrome, Firefox, or Safari browser; desktop computer, laptop w/external mouse, tablet, or iPad, and Mah Jongg card
Price: $175 | JCC Member: $150
For more information and to register contact Melanie Rubin.
Mah Jongg Lessons
San Diego College of Continuing Education - Emeritus Classes
Fall Semester runs September 6, 2022-January 28, 2023. Click here for the schedule and to register, or for help with registration contact West City Campus at 619.388.1873. Many Emeritus classes meet virtually; some are in person or a mixed modality. Registration closes Sept. 28 for certain classes. The following classes will be held in person at the Lawrence Family JCC for fall semester.