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 the events listed below, contact Guest Services: guestservices@lfjcc.org or 858.457.3030

 

Senior Department Programs

Click here for the San Diego College of Continuing Education Emeritus Classes held at the JCC. To see all upcoming events at the JCC, visit: https://www.lfjcc.org/about/upcoming_events.aspx

 

Spanish Conversation


Tuesdays Weekly, January 21 - March 11, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Participants practice, improve, and acquire confidence using their Spanish vocabulary with advanced grammatical points. Topics will be discussed from specific genres in literature, history, music, economic issues, social processes, indigenous American societies, arts, and current events from Latin America and Spain.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $150

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Beginners Spanish I


Tuesdays, January 21 - March 11, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Designed to provide a solid foundation of the Spanish language, this course will focus on daily greetings and basic conversation. Tailored to students with little or no background in Spanish. Take your first step towards Spanish today!

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $165

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Jewish Poets - Jewish Voices


Tuesday, January 21, March 4 & May 6 | 7:00 PM
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC

Celebrate the 17th season of Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices! Experience an enriching evening as three talented local poets, handpicked by the JP-JV committee, share their compelling presentations. Following their performances, indulge in a half hour of open mic, where you're invited to share your own voice. Join us for a captivating night filled with spoken word and moments of introspection.

Price: Complimentary

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Camp Cool Age


Wednesday - Friday, January 22 - 24, 2025 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Unleash your inner adventurer at this unique adult retreat. Engage in diverse activities from pickleball and dance to carpentry and meditation. Strengthen your core with Pilates, express yourself in arts and crafts, and enjoy sports, drumming, and trivia competitions. Dive into Jewish learning, and experience Shabbat. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Price (Includes Catered Lunch):
Individual: $440 | JCC Members: $400
Couple: $800 | JCC Members: $760

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Spanish for Communication


Mondays, January 23* - March 10, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

*Note: Because Monday, January 20 is a holiday, the winter semester will begin on Thursday, January 23

In a highly interactive and lively classroom environment, students will continue to develop their comfort level in speaking and understanding Spanish. Interactions will consist of learning about Hispanic hobbies, household chores, real-life pressures, etc. Exploring and discussing Hispanic American and Spanish culture will serve as a vehicle to exercise the grammar topics learned throughout the course.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $150

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Beginners Spanish III


Mondays, January 23* - March 10, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

*Note: Because Monday, January 20 is a holiday, the winter semester will begin on Thursday, January 23

Students will learn to discuss the near future, daily activities, and past experiences with confidence. They’ll master pronouns for known information, expand vocabulary, make comparisons, and communicate effectively using the past tense.

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Price: $185 | JCC Member Price: $150

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Remembrance Day Commemoration Event


Monday, January 27, 2024 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for an immersive artistic commemoration in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day. This evening will include film, poetry, a short play reading, and music.

Jewish Poets--Jewish Voices Committee members, Jane Zeer and Michael Horovitz will be reading, JCompany will be performing excerpts from THIN EDGE OF THE WEDGE by Phyllis Zimbler Miller which utilizes firsthand accounts of Holocaust survivors and saviors.

Price: Complimentary (4 Ticket Limit)

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Treasures of the Jewish Music


Thursdays, February 20, 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.

February 20: Jewish Holiday Music- Purim Music
April 3: Jewish Holiday Music- Pesach Music
June 5: Jewish Holiday Music- Shavuot Music

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