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
JCC Retirement Academy
Thursdays, February 15 - April 4, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Lawrence Family JCC
Fridays, February 16 - April 5, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Temple Solel; Encinitas
The Retirement Academy, a cohort-based experience, explores life after work for those recently retired or preparing to retire. Retire on your own terms through experiential learning from top-notch educators and professionals, social programming, and a robust alumni network. Two cohorts will be taking this 10-week program starting in February
Price: $400 | JCC Member: $360
Financial assistance is available
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Senior Social Hour
Wednesdays, March | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC
Spend time with old friends and make new ones in our weekly chats on various topics. Advanced registration requested. Resgerister below or email the Senior Dept. at melanier@lfjcc.org the date(s) you plan on attending.
Price: Free
March 20
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March 27
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Drumming Up Joy & Gratitude
Monday, March 25, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC
Increase joy, strengthen your immune system, and generate gratitude during this drumming
workshop with Galit Shezifi. Beginners welcome; instruments will be provided or bring your own.
Price: $20 | JCC Member: $15
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Docent Tour of the Mingei International Museum
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC
Hop on our bus from the JCC to head down to Balboa Park for a docent tour of the Mingei to explore various types of art from many different countries, plus some time for perusing on your own. RSVP by March 18.
Price: $33 | JCC Member: $26
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American Mah Jongg for Beginners: Supervised Play
Five Weeks: Tuesdays, March 26 - April 30, 2024 (no class April 23) | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC
Learn tips, tricks and strategies for choosing hands, playing faster and learning the new 2024 National Mah Jongg league card with instructor Sandra Novack.
Price: $160 | JCC Member $140
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Spanish Conversation
Tuesdays, March 26 - May 14, 2024 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC
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.
Contact Melanie at melanier@lfjcc.org for an assessment appointment and to inquire if space is available in the class.
Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $150
Spanish Conversation
Beginner's Spanish I
Tuesdays, March 26 - May 14, 2024 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm
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!
New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.
Contact Melanie at melanier@lfjcc.org for an assessment appointment and to inquire if space is available in the class.
Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $150 (book is additional cost)
Beginner's Spanish I
Treasures of the Jewish Music Collection: Beloved Voices
Thursday, February 22, 2024: Music of Theodore Bikel | 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Thursday, April 4, 2024: Music of Debbie Friedman| 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Thursday, June 6, 2024: Music of Cantor Sheldon Merel | 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC
Join Eileen Wingard and other music enthusiasts as they showcase iconic musical gems from the Astor Judaica Library's Jewish music collection.
Price: Free
April 4 | Music of Debbie Friedman
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June 6 | Music of Cantor Sheldon Merel
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Jewish Poets of the Past
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC
Season 16 of Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices concludes with Jewish Poets of the Past featuring the works of Yiddish poet, Abraham Sutzkever, and Israeli poet, Dahlia Ravikovitch. Various readers will recite the original works in Hebrew and Yiddish along with English translations, plus song performances by Elisheva Edelson.
RSVP by May 1.
Price: Free
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Camp Cool Age
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, May 13, 15 & 17, 2024 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Optional Happy Hour Monday & Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:00 pm)
Lawrence Family JCC
Unleash your inner adventurer at this unique adult retreat. Engage in diverse activities from pickleball and dance to carpentry and meditation. Strengthen your core with Pilates, express yourself in arts and crafts, and enjoy sports, drumming, and trivia competitions. Dive into Jewish learning, and experience Shabbat. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
Price (Includes Catered Lunch):
Individual: $400 | JCC Members: $360
Couple: $760 | JCC Members: $680
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Camp Cool Age
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Tuesdays, February 13 - March 19, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC
Learn to play American Mah Jongg with instructor Sandra Novack. Class will cover how to play the game, rules, vocabulary, getting to know the card, strategies and more.
Price: $190 | JCC Members: $165
Large Mah Jongg Card: $15 (or purchase on your own)
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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.