Chazen Center for Adult Life | Spring–Summer 2024 Brochure

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SPRING–SUMMER 2024 ENJOY YOUR FULL ADULT LIFE BROCHURE ONLINE AT JCCROCKLAND.ORG/ADULT-LIFE/

The Israeli Society: More Unified, More Fractured, and More Ready for Change Than Ever Before.

TUESDAY, MAY 7 | 1 PM

Guest Speaker: Ari Rosenblum, Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Tea Talks with Carole H. King

Topic: How to Help a “Friend” with Depression

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 | 3 PM Refreshments Served FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | SPONSORED BY ROCKLAND JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE

Second Opinions Matter

Learn how being an active participant in one’s healthcare ultimately leads to more informed decisions and improved outcomes.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 | 12 PM Lunch Served

Guest Speaker: Richard Evans, MD, Director of the Expert Surgical Second Opinion Center at Good Samaritan Hospital. FREE TO MEMBERS

Music Lecture with Clint Edwards

Celebrating Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington

Clint Edwards returns for a lecture on the lives of two iconic Big Band performers

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 | 11 AM

$5 MEMBERS | $15 PUBLIC

Because the World is Round with Jane Saginaw

Saginaw’s memoir recounts a family trip around the world in 1970 with her mother who was wheelchair-bound from polio. Saginaw is an award-winning trial lawyer who also worked in the Environmental Protection Agency in the Clinton Administration. Saginaw will join us virtually for a discussion. Bagels served.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 | 11 AM

$10 MEMBERS | $15 PUBLIC

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Neil Dankman Sings Neil Diamond

THURSDAY, MAY 9 | 3 PM FREE TO MEMBERS | $15 PUBLIC

Summer Social Cool

Down Concert with Manny

THURSDAY, JULY 18 | 1:30— 3 PM Ice Cream Served FREE TO MEMBERS ONLY

FREE AND OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY

Open Art Studio

MONDAYS | 1 — 5 PM • WEDNESDAYS | 4:30 — 8:30 PM

Finance Club Select Tuesdays

MAY 14 • JUNE 4 • JULY 9 | 1 PM

JCC Book Club

Girl With Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee Store

TUESDAY, MAY 7 | 2 PM The Women by Kristin Hannah

TUESDAY, JUNE 18 | 2 PM

The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth

TUESDAY, JULY 30 | 2 PM

WEEKLY EVENTS

FREE TO MEMBERS ONLY

*Summer hours may vary during camp weeks. Check website or supplemental flyers for updates.

Women’s Views on the News

THURSDAYS | 11 AM – 12:30 PM*

Schmooze on the News

MONDAYS | 12:30 – 2 PM*

Men’s Discussion Group

THURSDAYS | 12:45 – 2:15 PM*

Knitting, Needlepoint and More THURSDAYS | 11 AM – 1 PM* Trivia

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS | 11 AM – 12 PM*

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W O R K S H O P S

How to Use Venmo, PayPal, Online Banking and Wallet

Instructor: Lou Sapperstein

MONDAY, MAY 20 • JUNE 3 • JUNE 10 | 11 AM

3 SESSIONS FOR $18 MEMBERS | $36 PUBLIC

Mastering Emails and Messaging

Instructor: Ed Fener

TUESDAY, JUNE 1 • JUNE 11 | 10 AM

2 SESSIONS FOR $15 MEMBERS | $30 PUBLIC

JTech Genius Drop-In Hours

Come to the JTech Lounge and work with a JTech Genius.

NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY FREE AND OPEN TO MEMBERS

May Drop-In Hours

THURSDAY, MAY 23 • MAY 30 | 12 PM — 2 PM

June Drop-In Hours

TUESDAYS, JUNE 4 • JUNE 11 | 12 PM — 2 PM

One-on-One with a JTech Genius

Schedule one hour of individualized instruction with a JTech Genius. $30/HR | $110 PACKAGE OF FOUR

Become a JTech Genius Tech-savvy adults needed to help members in the JTech Lounge.

Check website for updated JTech schedule and workshops at jccrockland.org/jtech or call 845.362.4400. 1 Ask Me.

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The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical

Penguin Rep Theatre

FRIDAY, MAY 10 | 2 PM

$39 MEMBERS | $47 PUBLIC Transportation is on your own.

Whitney Museum and Meatpacking District

Enjoy the beautiful Whitney Museum with a guided tour of the Whitney Biennial. Time to explore nearby Little Island, Pier 57, The High Line and more in the historic Meatpacking District.

Price includes round trip bus and guided tour and admission to The Whitney Museum. Lunch is on your own.

Bus departs JCC Rockland at 9am. Bus departs from Whitney at 4pm

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

$125 MEMBERS | $155 NON-MEMBERS

Bucks County Playhouse Presents The Last of the Red Hot Mamas

Price includes performance and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs JCC Rockland at 9am.

THURSDAY, JULY 11

$125 MEMBERS | $165 PUBLIC

The Notebook

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

$175 MEMBERS | $225 PUBLIC

The Great Gatsby

Price includes performance and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs JCC Rockland at 10am.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

$195 MEMBERS | $245 PUBLIC

SAVE THE DATE!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

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King Matt the First by Janusz Korczak

Brianimations Entertainment presents a new puppet play based on the beloved children’s book. Includes Q &A

THURSDAY, MAY 16 | 6:30 PM

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

RSVP by email to holocaustrcc@gmail.com

SPONSORED BY Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland, CSI Nyack and JCC Rockland

Summer Cinema at the J

Come in from the heat to enjoy a film at the JCC.

$10 MEMBERS | $15 PUBLIC

MAESTRO

TUESDAY

JULY 2 6:30 PM

Celebrate Israel Parade

JULY 23 6:30 PM

Join the Rockland Community in NYC. Price includes bus transportation and t-shirt. SUNDAY, JUNE 2 • BUSES DEPART 11:15 AM

$30 PER PERSON | $72 PER FAMILY

For more information contact Esther Schulman at eschulman@jewishrockland.org or 845.362.4200 x121.

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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MEL BROOKS BLAZING SADDLES TUESDAY
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Games of Mah Jongg, and Canasta and Bridge

Members form their own games or we help you join one. Open to Members Only.

MONDAYS – FRIDAYS | 12 PM – 4 PM*

*SUMMER HOURS MAY VARY DURING CAMP WEEKS.

Mah Jongg and Canasta Lessons

Open Bridge

All levels welcome | Ongoing Fridays | 1 PM

Poker

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays | 10 AM

*SUMMER HOURS MAY VARY

Learn a new game or develop new strategies and skills.

Canasta Beginner

6 WEDNESDAYS | BEGINNING MAY 1

10 AM — 12 PM

MEMBERS $125 | PUBLIC $140

Canasta Strategy and Hands

4 WEDNESDAYS | BEGINNING MAY 1

12:30 — 2:30 PM

MEMBERS $85 | PUBLIC $100

Mah Jongg Advanced Beginner

5 TUESDAYS | BEGINNING MAY 7

11 AM — 1 PM

MEMBERS $120 | PUBLIC $135

Mah Jongg Beginner Evening

5 MONDAY NIGHTS | BEGINNING MAY 13

(NO Class May 28) 11 AM — 1 PM

MEMBERS $120 | PUBLIC $135

Mah Jongg Beginner Summer Evening

5 MONDAY NIGHTS | BEGINNING JULY 8

6 — 8 PM

MEMBERS $120 | PUBLIC $135

GET READY FOR SUMMER!

JCC Rockland Camps will welcome over 500 campers to our campus this summer from June 27 through August 23.

Avoid long lines between 8:45am – 9:15am and 3:30–4:30pm as the driveway is extra busy with drop-off and pick-up of our campers.

SUMMER HOURS MAY VARY!

Hours for some Adult Life Weekly Events may vary during the camp season. Please check website or supplemental flyers for updated information.

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MAKE AN IMPACT TODAY!

The Wall of Giving

provides a distinctive recognition that celebrates our donors, our champions, who help meet the ever- changing needs of the community and help support our mission of enrichment and continuity of Jewish Life.

Save The Date WALL OF GIVING SUPPORTER CELEBRATION TUESDAY, JULY 9

JCC Rockland Legacy Society

To continue on your legacy, please consider including the JCC in your will or estate plan. By leaving a planned legacy gift, you can assure that the traditions and programs that mean so much to you today will exist for future generations.

Financial Assistance Fund

JCC Rockland relies on the community’s support to guarantee that JCC programs are available to those in need.

Contact Wendy Soos, Development Director 845.362.4400 ext 529 or wendys@jccrockland.org.

Become a Member. Join Today.
For more information about Community Membership, contact Membership at membership@jccrockland.org or call Marjorie Kornblau at 845.362.4400 x189. VISIT THE WEBSITE. REGISTER NOW. All programs require registration. Stop by the front desk or call 845.362.4400 to register. More information is available on our website: jccrockland.org/adultlife Barbara Lerche, Director of Adult Life barbaral@jccrockland.org
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