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
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
CLICK HERE to register.
Questions, contact Risa Cohen at risac@minnesotajcc.org.
DROP-IN MAHJONG
GAME TIMES AT CAPP CENTER ST. PAUL:
Mondays • 3:30-5 PM
Tuesdays • 1-3:30 PM
Thursdays • 6:30- 8:30 PM
Fridays • 1-3 PM
GAME TIMES AT SABES CENTER MINNEAPOLIS:
Mondays • 1-3 PM
Wednesdays • 10-12:30 PM
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.
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.