Holiday Hours: Monday 9/21: Yom Kippur - CLOSED | Friday 9/25: Erev Sukkot - Close at 5pm | Saturday 9/26: Sukkot - CLOSED | Friday 10/2: Hoshana Raba - Close at 5pm Saturday 10/3: Shemini Atzeret - CLOSED

Special Events

 
 
ARTS | FUN & GAMES | FITNESS & WELLNESS | HOLIDAY EVENTS

ARTS
 
Broadway Bus Trip: DOLLY: A True Original Musical
  • Sunday, February 28
  • Depart the JCC at 8:45am
  • Return around 8:30pm
  • Registration closes November 2

Join the JCC as we travel to NYC on a private charter bus. Your day includes a show ticket to the 3pm matinee, grab and go breakfast, and a snack bag on the return trip. | REGISTER

DOLLY: A True Original Musical takes us on a journey through the life of this rhinestone in the rough, from her barefoot beginnings in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee to performing in platform heels under the bright lights of Hollywood. Featuring all her beloved hits, including "I Will Always Love You", "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors",  and "9 to 5" as well as new songs written by Dolly, this joyful and moving new musical will take you inside the literal rags-to-riches story of Dolly Parton and give you new insight into her triumphs, trials, and trailblazing.


FUN & GAMES

Mahj in the Mountains Woodloch Weekend Retreat

  • Friday, March 5 - Sunday, March 7
  • Woodloch Pines Resort (731 Welcome Lake Rd, Hawley, PA 18428)

Join the JCC at the award-winning Woodloch Pines Resort for a two-day, exclusive mahjong retreat! Soak in the beauty of the outdoors while enjoying shared meals, great friends, unforgettable fun, and of course… endless mahjong. Contact: Tracy Sussman ([email protected]) | LEARN MORE & REGISTER


FITNESS & WELLNESS
 
POUND Drumming Class
  • Wednesday, September 30 | 6-7pm
  • Saturday, October 24 | 9:30-10:30am
  • Non-Member/Participants: $20 | JCC Members: $15
Release your inner rockstar in this electrifying cardio jam session where the music leads. Rockout to your favorite soundtrack as you combine cardio, strength training and plyometrics with the sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. | REGISTER

Tai Chi Class
  • Thursday, October 1 | 11am-12pm
  • Price: $10 | JCC Members & Participants: $5

Tai Chi is a holistic exercise that helps reduce stress and promote physical well-being using slow, flowing movement to coordinate breath and enhance strength, balance, and calmness. | REGISTER


Nutrition Presentations with Cedar Crest College
  • Thursday, September 24 | 11:30am - 12:10pm
  • Free for JCC Members and Participants - Advance Registration is Required
Join Cedar Crest College's Allen Center for Nutrition for a presentation about processed foods and an introduction to and understanding the Nova Scale. | REGISTER

Navigating the Fitness Center
  • Tuesday, September 29 | 4pm-5pm
  • Ages: 13+
  • Advance registration is required
Learn the ins and outs of the fitness center; how to properly use machines and how to adjust them specifically for you. | REGISTER

Fitness Intro Classes
  • Wednesday, September 16 | 11am-12pm or 4-5pm
  • Free for JCC Members and Participants - Advance Registration is Required
  • Ages: 13+

Join us for introductory classes on how to use the BOSU ball in our Fitness Center & Group Exercise Studio. | REGISTER


Fall Wellness Workshops with Coach Jared

  • Price per Workshop: $10 | JCC Members: $5
  • All sessions will include a lecture with time for Q & A

Jared is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Delaware. He's passionate about using evidence-based practice to understand how the body grows and adapts through the interplay of physical training, nutrition, and mindset.

Nutrition 101: Monday, September 28 | 6-7pm
Coach Jared is here to help you learn the basics of nutrition and how to meet your goals.  | REGISTER

Nutrition for Muscle Recovery: Tuesday, October 13 | 6-7pm
Coach Jared will teach you how to maximize muscle recovery through proper nutrition. | REGISTER

Should You Trust an AI Personal Trainer?: Wednesday, October 28 | 6-7pm
Coach Jared and Danielle will help navigate your fitness goals and explain the pros and cons of AI as it relates to fitness and personal training. | REGISTER


SAVE THE DATE: Wellness Day

  • Sunday, November 8 | Ages: 13+
  • Price: Free 

Join us in all things wellness! Enjoy demo classes from GROUPx and aquatics, as well as nutrition info from Cedar Crest College. 


HOLIDAY EVENTS

Community Hanukkah Candlelighting

  • Tuesday, December 8 | 5:30-6pm
  • Price: Free - Advance Registration is Required.

Join us in the JCC lobby to light the menorah, sing Hanukkah songs, and eat some latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly donuts). Non-Members over 18 should bring photo ID for check-in. | REGISTER


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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