Senior Adult Classes

Two Bridge Workshops

Wednesdays, April 22-May 13 (4 weeks) Advanced Beginners/Intro to Intermediate

1:00-3:00 pm
If you have taken a beginner’s class but aren’t ready just yet to advance to the next level, then this workshop is for you. We will review hands from previous lessons to help students gain more confidence and prepare for Intermediate bridge.

Play & Learn

3:00-5:00 pm
Think your friends are better bridge players than you? Have some tutoring in your play! 

No textbooks needed for these workshops. Students can take one or enroll in both! A minimum number of students must be enrolled in each.
Please call Melanie Rubin, ext. 1141 to register by Monday, April 6.
$33/JCC Member; $40/Non-member (per workshop) 

Mah Jongg For Beginners

Wednesdays, March 18 & 25, 9:30-11:30 AM Learn to play this popular ancient Chinese tile game. Instructor: Rita Kahn. Advanced registration required. RSVP by March 11 to Melanie Rubin, ext. 1141. $38/JCC Member; $45/Non-member (includes Mah Jongg card)  

Beginning Bridge

Wednesdays, January 21-March 11, 2009 (8 weeks) 1:30–3:30 pm
Always wanted to learn how to play bridge? Now’s your chance! Better yet, bring a friend and learn together! The Audrey Grant Club Series book can be purchased on the first day from the instructor, Barbara Schulte, for $20. Register by January 13, 2009 to secure your spot!

$67/JCC Member; $72/Non-member

Aerobics for Everyone (All Ages)

Mondays

Improve your cardiovascular fitness, range of motion, flexibility, endurance, and energy level.

Gotthelf Dance Studio

Free/JCC Member; $10/Non-member

Fitness Front Desk, ext. 1337

H20 Aerobics (All Ages)

T/Th, 8:30am

Bring your swimsuit and towel and get ready for a water workout!

Friedenberg Olympic Pool

$7/JCC Member; $12/Non-member

Fitness Front Desk, ext. 1337

Feldenkrais (All Ages)

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am

Improve posture, flexibility, and coordination.

Garb Senior Activity Center

Free/JCC Member; $10/Non-member

Fitness Front Desk, ext. 1337

AARP Mature Driving Class (ages 55+)

Tuesdays, March 3 & 10 or Tuesdays, May 5 & 12.

Qualify for insurance discounts by attending this driver education class.

$12/AARP members or $14/non-members (check payable to AARP)
Advanced reservations required
Garb Senior Activity Center

Friday Forum (All ages)

Fridays, 10:15-11:45am

Speakers lead discussions on various topics such as Israel and the Middle East peace process, anti-Semitism, the Jewish community locally, nationally and abroad, health issues, and more.

Garb Senior Activity Center
$2/JCC Member; $2.50/Non-member


Free Classes

Offered by San Diego Community College
Spring session ends June 6, Summer session begins June 8.
Not all classes offered throughout the summer. Rooms subject to change.

Figure Study Painting

Mondays 8:30am-12:00pm (through June 1)

Study elements of and develop composition skills.

Taubman Drama Workshop

Law and the Retiree

Mondays, 9:15-11:15am

Discuss issues of interest to seniors, including: elections, court cases, law reform, tax cuts, foreign affairs, and more.

Epstein Music Studio

 Tai Chi/Qi Gong for Older Adults

Mondays, 11:00am-12:30pm (through June 15)

Simple moves to help increase energy, strengthen immune system, reduce stress and discover joy through movement.

Jaffe Aerobics Studio

Watercolor Painting

Mondays, 12:15-3:15pm (through June 1)

Color quality, theory, value and composition.

Wax Family Teen Activity Center

Piano Keyboard Lessons

Mondays, 12:30-3:30pm (through June 2)

Learn basic skills and fundamentals, techniques in performance, improvisation and chord building.

Taubman Drama Workshop

Watercolor Painting

Tuesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm (through end of July)

Enhance your skills - still life, flowers, landscapes & more.

Taubman Drama Workshop

Music Appreciation

Tuesdays, 9:45am-12:15pm (through June 2)

Study and appreciate different composers, hear and see great music performed.

Epstein Music Studio

Sumi-E Japanese Brush Painting

Thursdays, 12:00-3:00pm (through June 4)

Tuesdays, 12:15-3:15pm (starting June 9)

Learn Japanese brush painting, develop Zenga and spontaneity with flowers, animals, and more.

Taubman Drama Workshop

Joy of Opera

Wednesdays, 9:45am-12:00pm (through June 3)

Discover operas from Monteverdi's times to present, enjoy studying complete operas through video & audio.

Wax Family Teen Activity Center

Art Appreciation

Thursdays, 10:00am-12:00pm (through June 4)

Discuss various periods & personalities in art history as well as materials and processes used by artists.

Epstein Music Studio