enrichment & learning
The Minnesota JCC creates a wide range of day programs to add to your knowledge, deepen your curiosity and connect you to the community. Fitness programs, enrichment classes, field trips, speakers, enlivening Jewish education and social opportunities help you to stay active and engaged. No matter where your interests lie, we have something for you.
Whether in-person or virtual, we are here for you!
For more information, please feel free to contact: Irit Vinitsky at iritv@minnesotajcc.org.
ongoing programs
CREATIVE WRITING GROUP
MONDAYS • 10:30 AM – NOON
Winter Group Enrollment (January, February, March)
This class meets every Monday in January through March 10:30 AM-12 PM.
Do you have a passion for words? Join like-minded writers in this supportive and uncritical weekly creative writing group.
$65/3-MONTH • $50 MEMBER VALUE PRICE/3-MONTH
CLICK HERE to register.
For questions contact Irit Vinitsky at iritv@minnesotajcc.org
OPEN ART STUDIO – FOR THE ARTIST IN YOU
TUESDAYS • 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM • SABES CENTER
Learn Painting & Drawing in this supportive and fun class for those with no previous art experience and for those who wish to perfect their art techniques. Participants may bring their own subject matter or use a still life that will be provided. Instructor, Lou Kotlarz will offer guidance and advice per participant’s request. Please bring your own supplies. Reservations not required.
$48/MONTH • $40 MEMBER VALUE PRICE/MONTH
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Questions, contact Irit Vinitsky at iritv@minnesotajcc.org.
DROP-IN MAHJONG
TUESDAYS • 1-3:30 PM • CAPP CENTER ST. PAUL
THURSDAYS • 6:30 TO 8:30 PM • CAPP CENTER ST. PAUL
FRIDAYS • 1-3 PM • CAPP CENTER ST. PAUL
Drop in to play Mahjong! All levels welcome to join, even if you have not had formal lessons, but know how to play. No cost, just community building and fun! No registration required.
FREE
Questions, contact Irit Vinitsky at iritv@minnesotajcc.org.
VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB
4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH • 10 – 11 AM
Our Book Club reads a wide variety of texts: novels, memoirs, non-fiction, short stories and everything in-between! The conversations are enlightening and fun; the people are engaged and enthusiastic. Everyone is welcome to attend at any time.
January Book: True Biz: A Novel
by Sara Novic
An enlightening coming-of-age tale that takes place in a boarding school for Deaf students. Sometimes fiction is pure escapism and other times, you do learn about another culture and a way of life.
Group Discussion: January 23 • 10 AM
NEW! COST: $10 for members/$15 for non-members.
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February Book: The Monsters We Defy
by Leslye Penelope
A woman able to communicate with spirits must assemble a ragtag crew to pull off a daring heist to save her community in this timely and dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history, and romance.
Group Discussion: February 27 • 10 AM
COST: $10 for members/$15 for non-members.
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HINENI: ADULT JEWISH LEARNING AND CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICES
PIRKE AVOT: ANCIENT RABBINIC WISDOM FOR TODAY’S WORLD
1ST & 3RD FRIDAYS • 11 AM – NOON ON ZOOM
The imperative to live life from your true self, as the image and likeness of God, flowers in the words of the early Rabbis (250 BCE–250 CE) who captured God’s call to be holy in Pirke Avot – a collection of pithy sayings on how best to live an ethical life. Come study this ancient work with much to say to our lives today. Drop in, no experience is necessary.
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JFCS MEMORY CAFE
JFCS Memory Café is a gathering for people with memory loss andtheir caregivers. Café members meet twice per month for activitiesand socialization in a comfortable, supportive environment.
Guest facilitators from the community, along with JFCS staff, will lead the group in activities including music, art, movement, reminiscence and conversation.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Memory Café will be held:
• Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-3p.m. twice each month
• Community Room at JFCS – 5905 Golden Valley Rd
The program is free to attend; registration is required. It will be facilitated by JFCS Senior Services staff and volunteers.
REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE
The Café is open to people with memory loss and their caregivers. Anyone needing personal assistance must attend with a caregiver. Café is open to people from the Jewish and
broader community.
Group is limited to 12 pairs of people with memory loss and caregivers. If we receive more registrations than space available, we will place people on a waitlist.
Please contact Lindsay Kant at 952.417.2116 or lkant@jfcsmpls.org for program dates and to register.
