Senior Club

SENIOR ADULT PROGRAM

Research proves the lifelong importance of exercising body and mind. For senior adults, the JCC offers resources to keep you engaged. Drawing on decades of experience — and input from JCC members — activities are available that address the social, cultural and physical needs of people over age 65. At the facilities both in New Orleans and Metairie, you can join exercise classes, discussion groups, or game clubs. The program is rounded out with guest speakers, performances, and trips to local cultural centers. Simcha Luncheons, held once a month, celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, the accomplishments of grandchildren — and anything else worth celebrating! Most of all, you celebrate the joy of giving and growing in a supportive circle of friends.

See below for a schedule of upcoming events or download a copy of the lastest or past issues of the JCC's Senior Newsletter - Southern Rims.

Regular Senior Club Programs

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS - EXERCISE

Because two days of exercise just isn’t enough, now you can exercise with the JCC seniors three times a week.  Join us on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.  This class is designed for seniors at all levels and abilities.  Either exercise from a chair or standing, according to your comfort level.  Class involves stretching, strength training and cardio work.  Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes.  Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday monthly
10:30 - 11:30 AM
$2.00

TUESDAYS - GAMES DAY

Bring your lunch on Tuesdays and stay for Games Day after the exercise class finishes.  We are still trying to put together a regular mah johngg game.  Rummy Q is going strong.  Coffee and desserts are provided.  Come out and spend the afternoon with your friends.

Every Tuesday of the month 
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM 

Upcoming Senior Club Programs

LUNCH AND LEARN WITH THE RABBI

Rabbi Loewy, from Gates of Prayer, will join us and lead a discussion close to his heart.  A light lunch will be served.   RSVP by Monday, April 29 to Rachel Ruth at 897-0143 x161 or rachel@nojcc.org.

Thursday, May 2

12:00 - 1:30 PM

$3 member / $5 non member

New Orleans JCC – Uptown

NOMA:  19th CENTURY LOUISIANA LANDSCAPES

Join your friends for a lovely afternoon of lunch and special exhibits at the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park.  Lunch and entrance are on you.  RSVP by Monday, May 6 to Rachel Ruth at 897-0143 x161 or rachel@nojcc.org.

Thursday, May 9

12:00 - 3:00 PM

New Orleans Museum of Art - City Park

MORRIS BART, SR. LECTURE SERIES AT THE J

Delicious New Orleans - The Food and People Who Created and Continue to Curate the Famous Cuisine of Our City

Poppy Tooker will look back to the city's beginnings  examining how the market system grew, inspiring the Creoles with dazzling ingredients that resulted in New Orleans originals like Oysters Rockefeller, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Etouffee and more.  She will introduce us to Elizabeth Kettenring Dutrey Begue, the woman who invented the brunch over one hundred years before the first breakfast was cooked at the Royal Street Brennan's Restaurant.  You will learn indigenous dishes you may have never heard of, much less eaten, and be ready for a full serving of what the Crescent City has to offer.  Lunch will be served.

RSVP by Monday, May 6 to Rachel Ruth at 897-0143 or rachel@nojcc.org.

Monday, May 13

11:45 AM - 1:30 PM

New Orleans JCC – Uptown

SHAVUOT PARTY

Celebrate Shavuot at the JCC.  Moshiko Balas, our Israeli shaliach, will lead a discussion on the meaning of the holiday and the role of feminism in Israeli history.  Lunche will be served.  RSVP by Monday, May 13 to Rachel Ruth at 897-0143 or rachel@nojcc.org

Thursday, May 16

12:00 - 2:00 PM

$5 member / $7 non member

New Orleans JCC - Uptown

HANNAH DANSKY LUNCHEON

Join us for an elegant, catered luncheon and fabulous entertainment by Jazz musicians Elizabeth Nicol and Matt Lemler.  There is no charge for this event, but reservations are required by Wednesday May 15.  RSVP to Rachel Ruth at 897-0143 or rachel@nojcc.org

Thursday, May 23

12:00 - 2:00 PM

New Orleans JCC – Uptown

MOVIE DAY: Stone of Destiny 

Based on true events of 1950, this comic adventure follows Scottish nationalist Ian Hamilton (Charlie Cox) and three other young men as they make a daring raid on Westminster Abbey in an attempt to return the historic Stone of Scone to Scotland. Hamilton and his cohorts must outwit British authorities in their mission to right a centuries-old wrong and revive Scottish national pride.  Movie snacks will be served.

Thursday, May 30

12:00 - 2:00 PM

NO CHARGE

New Orleans JCC - Uptown

MORRIS BART, SR. LECTURE SERIES AT THE J

Atlantic Crossings in the Age of Sail

Historian Erin Greenwald explores what life was like for passengers and crew during the Atlantic crossing from France to Louisiana. This talk focuses on shipboard ritual and reality during the first half of the eighteenth century.  Lunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, June 3 to Rachel Ruth at 897-0143 or rachel@nojcc.org.

Monday, June 10

11:45 AM - 1:30 PM

New Orleans JCC - Uptown

For Information on all Adult & Senior Adult programming, contact:

Rachel Ruth, Older Adult Director, at 897.0143 or rachel@nojcc.org.