Adults at the J

Adults at the J events are geared towards adults who are 18 years and over. Enjoy fun group outings to sporting events, shows, and museums. Enjoy behind-the-scenes culinary events and a variety of programs that promote personal enrichment, enhancement of new skills, creative expression, and social connections.

For more information, or to register for events, please call 610.435.3571 or stop by the JCC Welcome Desk.

ARTS & CULTURE

Gallery at the J Exhibits

April 11: The Baum School
May 16: Marge Hill and Micki Auerbach Wechsler
July 18: Flora Pestcoe and Marcos Mario
September 19: David Ely Molloy
November 21: Lisa Fraenkel, Ceramics and Susan Smerker, Painter/Portraits

Mosaics Spring Sessions

In this class you will learn all of the skills needed to create your own beautiful mosaic art. Instructor Cindy Schneider will teach participants how to safely handle glass and how to use appropriate glass cutting tools. Whatever your art level, Cindy will support and encourage you to grow as an artist and designer. All materials are included in this course.

Session 1: Fridays, May 3 - May 24 (Four weeks)
9:30am - 12:00pm
Price: $149 | JCC Members: $99

Session 2: Wednesdays May 8 - June 26 (Eight weeks)
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Price: $285 | JCC Members: $190

AQUATICS & FITNESS PROGRAMS
Aqua Jogging Aqua Jogging is a unique exercise class that used aqua belt flotation devices to allow the swimmer to run in place in the water. This exercise is designed to help improve strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health through non-impact water resistance methods. Mondays, Wednesdays \| 10:00am - 11:00am Deep Water Aqua Exercise Water is a safe, ideal environment for relieving arthritis pain and stiffness. This class is a great way to exercise without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles. The gentle activities in warm water, with guidance from a trained instructor, will help you gain strength and flexibility. Mondays, Wednesdays \| 11:00am - 12:00pm Silver Splash Activate your urge for variety! Silver Splash offers fun, shallow-water movement to improve agility and flexibility while addressing cardiovascular, strength and endurance conditioning. No swimming ability is required, and a Silver Sneakers kickboard or other aquatic equipment is used to improve strength, balance, and coordination. Mondays, Thursdays \| 12:00pm - 1:00pm		Aqua Aerobics Water aerobics is often considered a low-intensity workout program appropriate only for pregnant women or the elderly. However, water aerobics actually offers multiple benefits for swimmers of any fitness level. Aqua aerobic exercise can help increase your energy, flexibility, stamina, and strength. Tuesdays, Thursdays \| 11:00am - 12:00pm Pickleball Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The game is played with a paddle and a wiffle ball on a short court. No prior experience is necessary. Equipment will be provided. Mondays - Fridays \| 12:30pm - 3:30pm Price: $3/Game \| JCC Member Value Price: $1/Game Aqua Yoga A certified instructor will guide the class through balance and gentle stretching poses. Fridays \| 11:00am - 12:00pm
SOCIAL/COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
J-DAYS Your very own “Connection Corner at the J.” Join other adults to experience similar interests such as Yiddish, mah jongg, knitting, recipe exchange, current events, tech talk, etc. This is a time to connect with others. The JCC will provide the space and light refreshments. Register for the year and participate in as many of the weekly “Connection Corners” as you would like. September 4, 2018 – August 30, 2019 Price: $5 per season, $18 per year JCC MVP: Free Friendship Circle Member: $5 per season, $10 per year Click here for a full list of weekly activities.

The JCC of the Lehigh Valley does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The JCC welcomes people from all walks of life. While we look at our program goals and objectives through a Jewish lens, we do not discriminate on the basis of economic, racial, cultural, ethnic, religious, linguistic or physical differences. We are open to all regardless of sexual orientation or political beliefs.