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Meet Your Verve Ambassador
Our Verve Ambassador Ellen Landau is focused on the needs of our senior community. She is excited to welcome you to the JCCMW community, and make sure you know all about the amazing Verve programs we offer! You may contact her with any questions at [email protected].
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Upcoming Programs
We offer a wide range of programming for older adults at the JCCMW. Many events are included in the Adult Membership Pass. Special discounts to other programs may be available.
Men’s Club
Friday, April 26, 9:30 AM
Join other men for lively conversation and comradeship on Wednesday (in person) and Friday mornings (on Zoom).
April Book Group: Metropolis
Friday, April 26, 1:00 PM
Join author B. A. Shapiro to discuss her latest suspense novel Metropolis, which follows a cast of unforgettable characters whose lives intersect when a harrowing accident occurs at the Metropolis Storage Warehouse in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Men’s Club
Wednesday, May 1, 9:30 AM
Join other men for lively conversation and comradeship on Wednesday (in person) and Friday (Zoom) mornings.
Game Day
Wednesday, May 1, 1:00 PM
Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons for free open-play game sessions! We will have mahjong, canasta, and Scrabble, but feel free to bring other games.
Functional Pilates Series
Thursday, May 2, 9:30 AM
Our new Functional Pilates series will include exercises developed to improve your balance, control, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being! Drop in for one or all sessions. Free for Fitness Members and JCCMW Nursery School parents!
Adult Watercolor Workshop
Thursday, May 2, 10:00 AM
Learn basic watercolor painting skills, and craft vibrant spring-themed greeting cards in our Friedland Makerspace.
Krav Maga Self Defense Workshop
Thursday, May 2, 1:00 PM
Carry yourself with confidence and security! Krav Maga is a powerful and effective modern martial art and self-defense system developed in Israel. This course, tailored for all levels, will teach you basic Krav Maga techniques and help you develop awareness in public spaces.
Men’s Club
Friday, May 3, 9:30 AM
Join other men for lively conversation and comradeship on Wednesday (in person) and Friday mornings (on Zoom).
Cell Phone Photography Class
Friday, May 3, 12:30 PM
Photographer Arnold Breisblatt will share his spontaneous and flexible approach to photography in our Friedland Makerspace. Using his tips and techniques, you’ll be able to capture stunning photos using just your cell phone camera.
Lunch & Learn: The Ladies of Television
Tuesday, May 7, 11:30 AM
Join us to celebrate the trailblazing women of television history and enjoy a lunch reminiscent of TV dinners!
Game Day
Tuesday, May 7, 1:00 PM
Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons for free open-play game sessions! We will have mahjong, canasta, and Scrabble, but feel free to bring other games.
Capturing the SPARK of Robin Williams: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 PM
Join us for a special viewing of the film SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia followed by a panel discussion.
Men’s Club
Wednesday, May 8, 9:30 AM
Join other men for lively conversation and comradeship on Wednesday (in person) and Friday (Zoom) mornings.
Art Talk & Photography Workshop with Artist Hadassa Goldvicht
Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 AM
Israeli artist Hadassa Goldvicht will discuss her latest project at the JCCMW, an art installation called "Seven Bridges," and then lead a photography workshop for adults. A kosher lunch will be provided.
Game Day
Wednesday, May 8, 1:00 PM
Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons for free open-play game sessions! We will have mahjong, canasta, and Scrabble, but feel free to bring other games.
Functional Pilates Series
Thursday, May 9, 9:30 AM
Our new Functional Pilates series will include exercises developed to improve your balance, control, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being! Drop in for one or all sessions. Free for Fitness Members and JCCMW Nursery School parents!
BREATH-BODY-MIND Workshop
Thursday, May 9, 10:00 AM
Learn the techniques of the BREATH-BODY-MIND™ practice, and enhance your physical and mental well-being.
Men’s Club
Friday, May 10, 9:30 AM
Join other men for lively conversation and comradeship on Wednesday (in person) and Friday mornings (on Zoom).
Israel Solidarity Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 10, 5:00 PM
Join us for wine, appetizers, and a kosher Shabbat dinner with music and conversation!
50 Shades of Torah: Judaism, Sex, and Power
Tuesday, May 14, 11:30 AM
In this lecture, we will explore the attitudes toward sexuality in Judaism and how sex has impacted the course of Jewish history.
Game Day
Tuesday, May 14, 1:00 PM
Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons for free open-play game sessions! We will have mahjong, canasta, and Scrabble, but feel free to bring other games.
The Best Minds: A Conversation with Jonathan Rosen
Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 PM
Join acclaimed author Jonathan Rosen for a discussion of his recent paperback issue The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions, a haunting investigation of the forces that led his closest childhood friend from the heights of brilliant promise to the forensic psychiatric hospital where he resides since killing the woman he loved in 1998.
Men’s Club
Wednesday, May 15, 9:30 AM
Join other men for lively conversation and comradeship on Wednesday (in person) and Friday (Zoom) mornings.
Game Day
Wednesday, May 15, 1:00 PM
Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons for free open-play game sessions! We will have mahjong, canasta, and Scrabble, but feel free to bring other games.
Functional Pilates Series
Thursday, May 16, 9:30 AM
Our new Functional Pilates series will include exercises developed to improve your balance, control, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being! Drop in for one or all sessions. Free for Fitness Members and JCCMW Nursery School parents!
Men’s Club
Friday, May 17, 9:30 AM
Join other men for lively conversation and comradeship on Wednesday (in person) and Friday mornings (on Zoom).
Israeli Dancing
Sunday, May 19, 7:00 PM
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Israeli dance with instructor Shmulik Gov-Ari!
Henry Kissinger: The Early Years
Tuesday, May 21, 11:30 AM
Henry Kissinger lived for a century and left an indelible mark on American foreign policy and history. Join speaker Aytan Adler to learn more about the pivotal events that shaped his career and enjoy light refreshments!
Game Day
Tuesday, May 21, 1:00 PM
Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons for free open-play game sessions! We will have mahjong, canasta, and Scrabble, but feel free to bring other games.
Men’s Club
Wednesday, May 22, 9:30 AM
Join other men for lively conversation and comradeship on Wednesday (in person) and Friday (Zoom) mornings.
Game Day
Wednesday, May 22, 1:00 PM
Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons for free open-play game sessions! We will have mahjong, canasta, and Scrabble, but feel free to bring other games.
Functional Pilates Series
Thursday, May 23, 9:30 AM
Our new Functional Pilates series will include exercises developed to improve your balance, control, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being! Drop in for one or all sessions. Free for Fitness Members and JCCMW Nursery School parents!
Men’s Club
Friday, May 24, 9:30 AM
Join other men for lively conversation and comradeship on Wednesday (in person) and Friday mornings (on Zoom).
Beginning Drawing Class
Tuesday, May 28, 9:45 AM
In this six-week course in our Friedland Makerspace, you'll learn the fundamentals of form and shape, exploring concepts like values, tones, shading, negative spaces, and foreshortening.
The Benefits of Dance
Tuesday, May 28, 11:30 AM
Learn how dance can contribute to overall well-being and vitality at any stage of life!
Game Day
Tuesday, May 28, 1:00 PM
Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons for free open-play game sessions! We will have mahjong, canasta, and Scrabble, but feel free to bring other games.
Men’s Club
Wednesday, May 29, 9:30 AM
Join other men for lively conversation and comradeship on Wednesday (in person) and Friday (Zoom) mornings.
Game Day
Wednesday, May 29, 1:00 PM
Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons for free open-play game sessions! We will have mahjong, canasta, and Scrabble, but feel free to bring other games.
Functional Pilates Series
Thursday, May 30, 9:30 AM
Our new Functional Pilates series will include exercises developed to improve your balance, control, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being! Drop in for one or all sessions. Free for Fitness Members and JCCMW Nursery School parents!
Krav Maga Self Defense Workshop
Thursday, May 30, 1:00 PM
Carry yourself with confidence and security! Krav Maga is a powerful and effective modern martial art and self-defense system developed in Israel. This course, tailored for all levels, will teach you basic Krav Maga techniques and help you develop awareness in public spaces.
for older adults
Isolation to Connection
Accessing services is less overwhelming when there is a caring professional providing support at each step of the way. Through this free program, our warm and friendly connection specialist will work with isolated older adults to assess their needs and connect them to an array of community based services, including:
- Home-delivered meals
- Transportation
- Vaccine appointments
- Ongoing case-management programs
- Home-based medical services
- Telephone or in-person counseling
- Home care
- Social programming
For more information, please contact Natalie Pitheckoff, MS, MGS, at (914) 725-7300 x953 or [email protected].
This program is a collaboration between JCC Mid-Westchester and Westchester Jewish Community Services. Funded by UJA-Federation of New York.
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