Senior Department 

The Senior Adult Department of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center promotes Jewish cultural heritage and values by providing social, educational, and recreational programs. Through these programs, we strengthen our connections to our community and keep alive our history and traditions. The Senior Adult Program encourages us to learn, grow and enrich our lives among others who share our values.

For more information on events listed below, contact Melanie Rubin in the JCC Senior Department: 858.362.1141 or melanier@lfjcc.org.

 

Senior Department Programs

To see all upcoming events at the JCC, visit: https://www.lfjcc.org/about/upcoming_events.aspx

Treasures of the Jewish Music Collection


Thursdays, April 3 & June 5, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC

Step into the rich tapestry of Jewish musical heritage with Eileen Wingard and a community of music aficionados as they showcase and appreciate iconic musical gems from the Astor Judaica Library’s Jewish music collection.

April 3: Jewish Holiday Music- Pesach Music
JEWISH HOLIDAY MUSIC: Pesach Music, Guest: Cantor Lori Frank, Cantor Emeritus Temple Adat Shalom Step into the rich tapestry of Jewish musical heritage with Eileen Wingard and a community of music aficionados as they showcase and appreciate iconic musical gems from the Astor Judaica Library’s Jewish music collection.

June 5: Jewish Holiday Music- Shavuot Music JEWISH HOLIDAY MUSIC: Shavuot Music, Rabbi/Cantor Hanan Leberman: Step into the rich tapestry of Jewish musical heritage with Eileen Wingard and a community of music aficionados as they showcase and appreciate iconic musical gems from the Astor Judaica Library’s Jewish music collection.

Price: Complimentary

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Camp Cool Age Passover Experience


Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Bean
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for a fun and engaging evening as we explore the traditions of Passover! Bring your friends and discover the differences between Ashkenazi and Sephardic charoset while enjoying hands-on learning. Plus, get creative and paint your own Seder plate to take home after it’s been fired.

Price: $30 | JCC Members $25

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JCC Retirement Academy


Tuesdays, April 29 - June 17, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Lawrence Family JCC
The Retirement Academy is your guide to turning retirement dreams into reality. Led by experienced coaches, our 8-week program is your personal toolkit for embracing this exciting new phase. Whether you’re fresh off of a job or just thinking about retirement, we’re here to help you create a life filled with purpose, passion, and connection.

Price: $400 | JCC Member: $360
Financial assistance is available

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Retirement Academy

Jewish Poets - Jewish Voices


Tuesday, May 6 | 7:00 PM
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC

Jewish Poets--Jewish Voices presents an enriching evening as three talented California poets share their interesting presentations. The featured poets will be Stewart Florsheim, San Francisco-based poetry educator, Simon Patlis, translator of Ukranian poetry and Adam Shames, poetry editor. Following their readings will be a half hour of open mic, where you are invited to share your poetry. The evening will conclude with a reception.

Price: Complimentary

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Schmooze Room Social Hour


Wednesdays | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

The Schmooze Room Social Hour is a weekly opportunity to get together and provides stimulating programs for the mind and body.

Price: Free

Schmooze Room Social Hour


San Diego College of Continuing Education - Emeritus Classes

Spring Semester runs February 1- June 10, 2023. Click here for the schedule and to register, or for help with registration contact the Outreach Department at 619.388.1285. College Admin. staff will be at the JCC for drop-in assistance with registration on Tuesday, January 31 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm and Friday, February 3 from 9:00-11:00 am. Many Emeritus classes meet virtually; some are in person or a mixed modality. The following classes will be held in person at the Lawrence Family JCC for Spring Semester.