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Celebrations, fun activities, and opportunities to learn with friends are offered for adults of all backgrounds. With a multitude of options, our mission is to encourage senior adults to participate in educational, cultural, spiritual, fitness, and social programs to increase health, well-being, and connection to others.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ACTIVE ADULTS

 

 

JCC SENIORS CLUB

JCC SENIORS CLUB

 

Third Wednesday of each month, Room 238/239
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
$15 annual membership fee

 

Enjoy a montly meeting and catching up with friends over lunch while taking in a program!

 

With membership, you will receive a monthly newsletter with updates and information about programming including United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Simon Family JCC's Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival, Israel Today, Annual Virginia Festival of Jewish Film, the Konikoff Center for Learning, and much more!

JCC BOOK CLUB

JCC BOOK CLUB

 

Third Monday of each month, Kramer Board Room
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Price: Free

 

If you enjoy reading and discussing books with others, this group is for you. The discussions are lively, informative and at times, soul-searching. Join us!

CARD GAMES & ACTIVITIES

CARD GAMES & ACTIVITIES
 

Join us for a game of cards! Friendly or competitive, all skill levels are welcome. 
 

 

Scheduled Games

 

Bi-montly and weekly include Bunco, Bridge, Mah Jong, and Mexican Train.
Contact Mia Klein for the most current schedule.
 

Knitting


Tuesdays:  1:00PM, Klezmer Room, all ages welcome!

FITNESS FOR SENIORS

FITNESS FOR SENIORS

 

Enjoy fitness and aquatics to help improve your strength, cardiovascular health, balance, and flexibility in a fun, welcoming environment. See our group class schedule and learn about personal training!

 

Call 757-321-2338 with any questions about Silver Sneakers, ReNew Active, or to find which fitness classes are perfect for you!

 

 

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Kosher Meals on Wheels
 

Jewish Family Service provides the only Kosher Meals on Wheels in Tidewater.

 

If you have a need or know of someone who does, please call 757-459-4640 for details.

Jewish Family Service of Tidewater
 

JFS is a premier social service agency, helping families and individuals through life's transitions since 1946.  JFS provides support with transportation, health needs, mobility requirements, emotional concerns, home management, and more. If you have a need or know of someone who does, please call 757-321-2222 or visit JFSHamptonRoads.org for details.

SilverSneakers®
 

The Simon Family JCC is proud to be a SilverSneakers® provider! SilverSneakers® is a health and fitness program designed for adults 65+ that’s included with many Medicare Plans. With insurance reimbursement membership, you can enjoy access to fitness classes, social programs, and more!

 

Call 866-584-7389 or Check Your Eligibility here.

Mentor with Be A Reader (BeAR)

Volunteers and children read aloud once a week at elementary schools in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Beyond reading, the volunteers help students with spelling, vocabulary, and classroom reading assignments. They also provide these students with a sense of stability and become more of a mentor as the relationship progresses.  Contact Robin Ford to get involved.

TO LEARN MORE SENIOR PROGRAMS & OPPORTUNITIES

Contact Mia Klein, Program Department/Seniors Program Coordinator at MKlein@UJFT.org or (757) 452-3184.