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Older Adults Programs

Welcome to JCC East Bay's hub for Jewish social life for folks 60+!

From our weekly groups and monthly programming, to our special events and holiday celebrations, we aim to provide you with meaningful and fulfilling experiences throughout the year.


Questions about Older Adults programming?
Contact our Community Engagement Manager, Noah Curtis-Goldstein: noah.curtisgoldstein@jcceastbay.org.

Upcoming Events

Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Thursday, April 10
11am-12:30pm

In partnership with The Center for Independent Living, we’re excited to offer our second annual Emergency Preparedness Workshop. Learn how to stay safe during disasters, make emergency plans, find resources in our community, and more.

 

Register here.

Passover Luncheon
Thursday, April 17
11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $25 per person

Mark your calendars for our annual Passover Luncheon! Join us for a delicious Kosher for Passover meal, a text study themed around the holiday, and an opportunity to engage meaningfully with your community. Registering in advance is required.

Register here.

Remembrance, Resistance, and Resilience
Thursday, April 24
11:30am-1pm

The JCC East Bay will be hosting a special screening of the annual Yom HaShoah program. The program will include a welcome from Mayor Adena Ishi, inspirational stories from survivors Eva Lukacs and Ella Fickler, and music from clarinetist Asaf Ophir and accordionist Josh Horowitz. Boxed lunch, coffee, tea, and desserts will be served.

Register here.

More events coming soon!

Older Adults Book Club

Our book club will usually meet on the third Thursday of each month, typically before our monthly Nosh With Your Neighbors gathering. The group will collaborate to decide which book to read based on the members’ interests and preferences! Participation in the book club is free and folks are encouraged to join at any time.

 

Please RSVP:
April 24: Register here
May 15: Register here

Nosh With Your Neighbors

Each month we invite you to join us at the JCC East Bay to enjoy lunch with your community! This is a BYOL (bring-your-own-lunch) with delicious dessert, coffee, and tea provided.

JCC East Bay
1414 Walnut St
Berkeley, CA


RSVP is required:
May 15: Register here

Weekly Groups

Intermediate Mah Jongg
Mondays
1 – 4pm

This group is for newer players or those wanting to practice playing in community. Join for good company and a delightful game of Mah Jongg!




RSVP via email

Canasta Group
Tuesdays
11am – 1pm

Let’s play Canasta! Whether you’re an experienced player or a new and looking to learn, you are encouraged to join us. 

JCC East Bay
1414 Walnut St
Berkeley, CA


RSVP via email

Advanced Mah Jongg
Wednesdays

10am – 1pm

This group is for experienced players or those wanting to sharpen their competitive edge. Join for tea and fierce games of Mah Jongg. 

JCC East Bay
1414 Walnut St
Berkeley, CA

RSVP via email.

Yiddish Conversation
Wednesdays
10:30 – 11:30am

Participants will take turns reading various Yiddish passages aloud. Keep the art of the Yiddish language alive through laughter and connection!

JCC East Bay
1414 Walnut St
Berkeley, CA

RSVP via email

Contact Us

Noah Curtis-Goldstein
Community Engagement Manager
noah.curtisgoldstein@jcceastbay.org