Enjoy the rewards of variety:
get or stay in shape, meet others with similar or different interests and backgrounds, take advantage of opportunities to delve deeply in much-loved areas, and try new things.
Classes and Programs
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LSJCC,
Start Date: 04/09/2013, End Date: 06/11/2013, Time: 7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Israeli dance is fun, heartfelt, and great exercise. You will be introduced to a variety of steps, styles and rhythms as participants develop a repertoire that will keep everyone moving through the entire class.
Instructor: Latishya Steele
LSJCC,
Start Date: 04/09/2013, End Date: 06/18/2013, Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Socialize, dine out, work out in the gym, see a show! A group for adults with mild special needs. Group members decide their own leisure-time activities with the assistance of an advisor. Particpants pay for outside activities.
LSJCC,
Start Date: 04/09/2013, End Date: 06/11/2013, Time: 8:00 PM-9:30 PM
While klezmer music, a centuries-old folk art from Eastern Europe, is emphasized we will also explore the multi-faceted palate of Jewish music. Almost any instrument (winds, brass, strings, voice and piano) can be
worked into this ensemble. Includes coaching and historical background with occasional performances.
Instructor: Barry Shapiro
LSJCC,
Start Date: 04/21/2013, End Date: 06/02/2013, Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Social, cultural and recreational activities for young adults with mild/moderate challenges. Includes a variety of leisure-time activities taking place within and outside the JCC, chosen by the group members with assistance from their advisors. Participants pay for outside activities.
LSJCC,
Start Date: 04/22/2013, End Date: 06/10/2013, Time: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Beginners
For people who do not know how to bid or play Bridge. Develop the skills needed to enjoy playing in a social setting. Basics will be covered, including point counting, opening bids, responses, overcalls, bidding to contract, and basic elements of playing the hand.
Instructor: Sam Seicol
BAMSI Day Habilitation,
Start Date: 04/22/2013, End Date: 06/17/2013, Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
STRIAR ADULT ACTIVITY GROUP
A monthly social group for adults with moderate development challenges, offering opportunities for a variety of leisure-time activities such as dancing, craft projects, miniature golf, and cooking.
ELC Brookline,
Start Date: 04/28/2013, End Date: 06/09/2013, Time: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
A program for adults with mild/moderate special needs, focusing on enhancing social and community skills and celebrating Jewish holidays. Activities include outings to museums, parks, the beach and concerts. Meetings are held at the JCC Early Learning Center in Brookline and in the community. Participants pay for outside activities. The group leaders are Frank McManus and Rebecca Brigham.
MetroWest,
Start Date: 04/28/2013, End Date: 06/09/2013, Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Join other adults with mild special needs for dining, mini-golf, movies and other leisure time activities. The group members decide their own activities with the assistance of advisors. Participants pay for community-based activities. The group leaders are Lisa Dwinnells and Charlotte Ruskin.
LSJCC,
Start Date: 05/10/2013, End Date: 05/31/2013, Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
(All levels, pastel, oil, acrylic)
Designed to address the challenges of painting outdoors, finding compositions, changing light, color in direct light and shadow, as well as finding values outside. Weather permitting, sites may include Elm Bank Horticultural Society in Wellesley, South Natick Fall among others. First class and backup studio at JCC. Materials list supplied at registration.
Instructor: Susan Kelley
LSJCC,
Start Date: 06/03/2013, End Date: 06/24/2013, Time: 6:30 PM-7:25 PM
In the comfort of the JCC's peaceful, sunlit Pilates Studio flatten, tone and strengthen abs; combine strenth with flexibility and boost stability, balance and coordination. Class is geared for all fitness levels, no prior Pilates experience required.