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

Spanish Literature

Mondays, August 11 - September 29, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
(Monday, September 1 is a holiday, class will be held Thursday September 4 at the same time.)
Lawrence Family JCC

Literary critiques are the goal of this class; to go beyond the written word and the literal meaning. Students will use critical and analytical thinking to formulate questions about the assigned text to be discussed in class. The course requires whole-class participation to master an essential component of Communication, which is interaction.

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $155

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event.

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Intermediate Spanish

Mondays, August 11 - September 29, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
(Monday, September 1 is a holiday, class will be held Thursday September 4 at the same time.)
Lawrence Family JCC

Classwork will include practical real-life situations such as being able to explain your symptoms to a doctor, haggling over prices in a market, inviting a friend to a movie, and retelling past experiences. Dialogues and visual stimuli will engage students and provide a backdrop for meaningful conversations between student and teacher, and between fellow students!

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $155

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event.

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Spanish Beginners I

Tuesdays, August 12 - September 30, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
(Tuesday, September 23 is a holiday, class will be held Thursday September 25 at the same time.)
Lawrence Family JCC

Designed to provide students with 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 fluency!!

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $150

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event.

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Spanish Beginners III

Tuesdays, August 12 - September 30, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
(Tuesday, September 23 is a holiday, class will be held Thursday September 25 at the same time.)
Lawrence Family JCC

Students will be able to use the near future tense to confidently discuss daily routine activities. Students will also learn how to use pronouns. By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss daily activities with an ample vocabulary, make comparisons, and communicate experiences using the past tense.

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $150

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event.

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Jewish Spirit Song Jam with Adam Shames

Wednesdays, August 13, 20 & 27, 2025 | 11:30 - 12:30 PM
Lawrence Family JCC

Join song leader Adam Shames for an interactive session of live music, creative expression, and community singing. With guitar in hand, Adam will guide a joyful mix of classic and contemporary Jewish songs in Hebrew and English. Bring your voice, instruments, and rhythm makers - or use ours - as we sing, drum, and improvise together. Limited to 24 participants.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event. Price: $36 | JCC Member $30

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Rhythms of Wisdom

Thursday,September 4 - September 25, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us this year for a drumming class centered on gratitude. Meditate to the drumbeat, create rhythms to give thanks for the past year's blessings, and learn a Middle Eastern rhythm. Experience the joy of playing in sync and connecting with the community. No prior experience necessary; all instruments provided. Celebrate gratitude through rhythm and music.

Price: $45 | JCC Member Price: $36

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San Diego College of Continuing Education - Emeritus Classes

Spring Semester runs February 1- June 10, 2023. Click here for the schedule and to register, or for help with registration contact the Outreach Department at 619.388.1285. College Admin. staff will be at the JCC for drop-in assistance with registration on Tuesday, January 31 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm and Friday, February 3 from 9:00-11:00 am. Many Emeritus classes meet virtually; some are in person or a mixed modality. The following classes will be held in person at the Lawrence Family JCC for Spring Semester.