Thrive at the JCCMW: Fitness, Wellness, and Community News and Programs

News

Your path to well-being starts at the JCCMW! Our wellness workshops, community groups, and fitness classes are designed to lift your spirits, nurture your mental clarity, and enhance your physical and emotional well-being.

UnitedHealthcare Renew Active at the JCCMW
Are you a member of a UnitedHealthcare Medicare plan? The JCCMW is now participating in the Renew Active program, the gold standard in Medicare fitness programs. This means that you can be a Fitness Member at NO extra cost! Learn more about how you can stay active and healthy at UHCRenewActive.com.

JCCMW Fitness Membership
Not a member of UnitedHealthcare? No problem! Our updated Fitness Membership will cost only $35 per month for ages 65+ and $65 per month for other adults. It will include the use of our newly revamped fitness center and all group fitness classes, including aqua fitness. Krav Maga, many lectures, adult book groups, and weekly community programs will also be included with this membership.

Add-Ons
If you’re a lap swimmer or would like access to the pool for free swim time, you can add the pool to either membership for $40 per month. Personal training is available at an additional fee.

Learn More
Fitness Members will receive an equipment orientation at no additional cost. For more information or to set up a tour, please contact Erin Davis at [email protected] or Iris Hulse at [email protected].

Wellness Workshops

BREATH-BODY-MIND Workshop
Thursdays, April 25 and May 9
10:00–11:00 AM
Admission: $18 per workshop; free for Fitness Members
Learn the basics of the BREATH-BODY-MIND™ practice to enhance your physical and mental wellbeing. You can use these techniques to turn on your body’s natural healing capacities and calm your emotions!
Register for April workshop
Register for May workshop

The Benefits of Dance
Tuesday, May 28, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Admission: $10; free for Fitness Members
In this informative lecture, Aaron Thao, director of the Dance School, will draw upon his medical background to show how dance can contribute to overall well-being and vitality at any stage of life!
Register now

Lunch & Learn: Foods That Boost Your Mood
Tuesday, June 4, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Admission: $10; free for Fitness Members
Whether you’re feeling a bit down or just need a pick-me-up, your grocery choices can make all the difference. Join us to learn more about foods that will boost your mood and lift your spirits. A kosher vegetarian lunch will be served.
Register now

Fitness

Fitness Center Hours
Mondays–Thursdays: 6:45 AM–9:00 PM
Fridays: 5:45 AM–6:30 PM
Saturdays: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sundays: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

Functional Pilates Series
Four Thursdays: April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9,
9:30–10:15 AM
Free for Fitness Members and JCCMW Nursery School parents

Our new four-session Functional Pilates series will include exercises developed to improve balance, control, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being! Drop in for one or all!
Learn more

Fitness Class Schedule
Sundays
Tai Chai: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Mondays
Aqua Pilates: 10:00–10:50 AM
Gentle Yoga: 11:15 AM–12:30 PM
Tai Chi: 12:30–1:30 PM
Tuesdays
Zumba / Dance Cardio: 9:30–10:15 AM
Chair Yoga: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

Wednesdays
Body Sculpt: 9:45–10:45 AM
Gentle Yoga: 11:15 AM–12:30 PM

Thursdays
Aqua Stretch: 10:00–10:30 AM
Aqua Aerobics: 10:30–11:35 AM
Chair Yoga: 11:45-12:45 PM

Fridays
Body Sculpt: 9:45–10:45 AM
Yogalates: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Pilates: 1:30–2:15 PM

Community Groups

Women’s Club Introductory Session: Sunday, June 23, 4:00–5:00 PM
Men’s Club: Wednesdays (in person) and Fridays (via Zoom), 9:30–11:00 AM
Free for all

At the JCCMW, we believe that friendship and a strong community are critical for our overall health and well-being. Our Men’s Club and new Women’s Club offer opportunities to forge meaningful connections, share experiences, and navigate life’s joys and challenges together! No RSVP is necessary for Men’s Club sessions.
RSVP for Women’s Club