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
Newcomers & Not-so-Newcomers Meeting
Monday, November 28, 2022 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
In Person
Lawrence Family JCC
New to San Diego, our JCC, or looking to meet people? Kickstart new friendships as we get to know each other, learn about what the JCC offers, and make community connections.
Price: Free
Art & Anti-Semitism
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual
Anti-Semitism has been expressed in visual art since the early Middle Ages, encouraged by political and religious powers. Through this thought-provoking lecture see an array of paintings, sculptures, reliefs, and gargoyles through the ages, each providing clear evidence of an anti-Semitic agenda.
In collaboration with Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael, CA).
Price: $12.50 early bird price (by Dec. 3) | $15 regular ticket
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Art & Anti-Semitism
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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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.