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 the events listed below, contact the JCC Senior Department team:
Melanie Rubin - melanier@lfjcc.org or 858.362.1141
Alyssa Micklos - alyssam@lfjcc.org or 858.362.1136
Senior Department Programs
Click here for the San Diego College of Continuing Education Emeritus Classes held at the JCC. 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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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
Docent Tour of the David Labkovski Project- Documenting History Through Art
Monday, April 1, 2024 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC
Experience the remarkable journey of Jewish survival and renewal through the extraordinary artwork of David Labkovski. Our knowledgeable student docents from Torah High share insights, stories, and interpretations, offering a unique perspective on his life and legacy. Join us for this group tour and Holocaust education workshop. RSVP by March 29.
Price: Free
Docent Tour of the David Labkovski Project- Documenting History Through Art
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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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Senior Model Passover Seder
Friday, April 12, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC
Celebrate Passover a little early with your JCC family! Rabbi Scott Meltzer gives us insights into the themes, stories and traditions, including some modern practices. You can learn something new if this is your first or 100th Seder! Light lunch served with ceremonial foods.
Price: $20 | JCC Member Price: $16 (RSVP by April 5)
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Intergenerational Passover Celebration
Monday, April 29, 2024 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lawrence Family JCC
Seniors are invited to assist Nierman Preschoolers with various stations set up for a hands-on Passover experience. RSVP by April 22
Price: FREE
Intergenerational Passover Celebration
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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
Jewish Poets-of the past
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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
Spanish Conversation
Tuesdays, May 21 - July 9, 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, May 21-July 9, 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
Sizzling Summer Grooves: Drum Jam with Refreshing Rhythms
Monday, June 3 & 10 ,2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Lawrence Family JCC
Immerse yourself in the world of percussion, where vibrant rhythms like Samba & Ajaja await, alongside a refreshing experience with rain sticks and ocean drums. Craft personalized, relaxing rhythms to enjoy on your own, with or without instruments. No prior drumming experience necessary. Instruments provided by instructor Galit Shezifi. RSVP by May 24
Price: $40 | JCC Member Price: $32
Sizzling Summer Grooves: Drum Jam with Refreshing Rhythms
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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)
Mah Jongg Card
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