Classes & Clubs

The JCC offers classes, clubs and more that are geared specifically towards adults. Enjoy fun group outings to sporting events, shows, and museums. Enjoy hands-on culinary programs, behind the scenes events with special guest speakers, and a variety of programs that promote personal enrichment, enhancement of new skills, creative expression, and social connections.

 

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A Matter of Balance

  • Wednesday | 1-3pm | 9/3 - 10/29 (8 weeks) | No class 9/24
  • Ages: 50+
  • Price: Free

Do you have concerns about falling? Join A Matter of Balance, an award winning program offered by the Allentown Health Bureau designed to manage falls and increase activity level.  Contact: Simon Katz ([email protected]) | REGISTER


AARP Safe Driving Course

  • Thursday, September 25 & Friday, September 26
  • 11:30am-4pm
  • AARP Member Price: $20 | Non-AARP Members: $25

Join us at the JCC to refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Learn techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way, roundabouts, and even potentially save money on your car insurance. To register, please contact Gwen Herzog with AARP at 610-379-6823. Contact: Simon Katz ([email protected])


Learn to Play Mah Jongg

  • Fall Bootcamp: Sunday, September 14 | 9am-1:30pm
  • Thursdays | 6-8:30pm (9/4, 9/11 & 9/25)
  • Fridays | 9:30am-12pm (9/12, 9/19 & 9/26)
  • Price per session: $150 | JCC Members: $125

Come have fun and learn to play American Mah Jongg, an exciting four-player tile game with Chinese origins. Using 152 tiles depicting Chinese characters and symbols, players pick and discard in turn to form combinations found on the National Mah Jongg League’s annual card of hands. Strategy, skill and luck are needed to be the first player to complete a hand and declare “Mah Jongg!” | REGISTER


Learn to Play Canasta

  • Mondays | 6-8pm
  • 10/27 - 11/17 (4 weeks)
  • Ages: 13+
  • Non-Members/Participants: $150 | JCC Members: $125

This class is designed as an introduction to the game that will include skills, rules and strategies for play. At the conclusion of the four-week session, participants will be comfortable enjoying the basics of the game. | REGISTER


Leisure Game of Mah Jongg

  • Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm | Wednesdays, 1-3:30pm
  • Beginning 9/3
  • Price: $5 | JCC Members/Participants: Free

Come and play a leisure game of Mah Jongg! It’s more than just a fun game, Mah Jongg is a great ways to sharpen your mental acuity and socialize. Contact: Tracy Sussman ([email protected]) | Stop by or call the JCC at 610-435-3571 to register.


Jewish Film Nights

  • Tuesdays | 7:30pm | via Zoom
  • 7/22, 9/16, 10/21, 11/18
  • Price: Free

Join other film fans via Zoom to gather and discuss a Jewish interest film. Watch the films at your convenience and then join us for the discussion. For more information or to receive film updates, visit lvjcc.org/film. Contact: Dan Poresky ([email protected])


Friendship Circle

  • Mondays (September - May) | 11:45am-2pm
  • Ages: 50+
  • Annual Membership: $72

A biweekly social gathering including special programming. Programs vary and often include musical entertainment, special speakers, demonstrations or hands-on activities. Friendship Circle is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in the community. Kosher-style food will be provided (not under Rabbinic supervision). Contact: Simon Katz ([email protected])


Yiddish Club

Whether you know “a sakh” (a lot) or just “a bisl” (a little), if you love Jewish culture you’ll enjoy Yiddish songs, humor, recipes and fun conversation in the “mameloshn” (translations provided). Contact: Janis Mikofsky (610-435-3571 ext. 501)


Basic Yiddish Class

  • Thursdays | 4-5:30pm | via Zoom
  • No meetings on Jewish Holy Days
  • Price: Free

Current classes are closed to new enrollment of beginners. If you have some knowledge of Yiddish and can read the alef-beys, enrollment may be possible. Yiddish Book Center textbooks are available for purchase. Contact: Janis Mikofsky (610-435-3571 ext. 501)


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.

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