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 call Guest Services at 858.457.3030

Senior Department Programs

To see all upcoming events at the JCC, visit: https://www.lfjcc.org/about/upcoming_events.aspx

JEWISH POETS-JEWISH VOICES: The Magic of Spoken Word

Tuesdays | 7:00 PM
Lawrence Family JCC

Celebrate the 19th season of Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices! One program will be devoted to two Jewish Poets of the Past. During the other three programs, experience an enriching evening as three talented local poets, handpicked by the JP-JV committee, share their compelling presentations. Following their performances, indulge in a half hour of open mic, where you're invited to share your own voice. Join us for a captivating night filled with spoken word and moments of introspection.

Nov 17
Jewish Poets of the Past: Malka Tussman, Ukrainian-born American Yiddish Poet, Haim Hefer, Polish-born Israeli songwriter. Their poetry and songs will be performed in English translation and the original language. The Ohr Shalom Choir, under the direction of Elisheva Edelson, will participate in the program.

Jan 12
Featuring three local poets, followed by a half hour of open mic. Open mic topic, nature, in honor of Tu B'Shvat.

Mar 9
Three local poets, open mic

Apr 6
Three local poets, open mic

Price: Complimentary

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TREASURES OF THE JEWISH MUSIC COLLECTION EXPLORE THE MUSIC OF THE ASTOR JUDAICA LIBRARY

Thursdays | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC

Step into the rich tapestry of Jewish musical heritage with. Eileen Wingard and a community of music aficionados as they showcase and appreciate iconic musical gems from the Astor Judaica Library’s Jewish music collection.

The 2026-27 season will feature six complimentary programs of music by Jewish-born Classical Composers.

October 29, 2026:
Composers from Russia's Jewish Folksong Society. Guest: Ph.D candidate, Ilana Shapiro

December 3, 2026:
French-Jewish Composers, Meyerbeer, Halevy, Alkan, Milhaud. Guest: Paris-born David Gmach

February 25, 2027:
Composers Gustav Mahler, Friedrich Gernsheim. Guest: Pianist Enrique Lombroso

April 15, 2027:
Composers Arnold Schoenberg, Ernest Bloch. Guest, Conductor David Amos

May 13, 2027:
Composers Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Lukas Foss. Guest: Michael Buczazer

Price: Complimentary

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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.