Active Adults

Research proves the lifelong importance of exercising body and mind. For adults 60+, the JCC offers resources to keep you engaged. Drawing on decades of experience, the JCC offers activities that address the social, cultural and physical needs of these members. Hope to see you at the J!

All programming takes place at the Uptown JCC unless otherwise stated.

For information, email aclanton@nojcc.org or call 504-897-0143

Download a copy of our monthly newsletter for April 2026.

Download a copy of our monthly newsletter for May 2026.

 

Bridge Online

Learn To Play Bridge Online

Want to join a game online? Click this link for more info: ClubKing Inc

Questions? Email info@ClubKingInc.com.

Intermediate through advanced players can join us for classes and online play here

Book Club

Book Club

Typically meeting the third Tuesday of each month from 1:30 - 3:00 PM at the Uptown JCC, the JCC Book Club offers engaging and insightful discussions in a laid back environment. Free and open to the community—all are welcome. Light snacks are served at all meetings.

We are pleased to work with local, independent, neighborhood bookstore Octavia Books for our book events. For more information or to RSVP any meeting, please contact Alice Clanton at aclanton@nojcc.org. 

FULL 2025-2026 BOOK CLUB LIST

May Book Club: An Inside Job
Tuesday, May 19 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm | Uptown JCC

Reviewer: Judy Steinberg

In “An Inside Job,” legendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon races against time to recover a stolen Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece. From the Venetian Lagoon to London galleries and the French Riviera, Allon navigates murder, corruption, and the shadowy world of the art market. Daniel Silva delivers a gripping, stylish thriller where greed, power, and intrigue collide, and the fate of a pope hangs in the balance.

RSVP HERE

Fitness Classes

Call (504) 897-0143 with any questions. All programs take place at the Uptown JCC.

BETTER BALANCE
Balance exercises, along with certain strength exercises, can help prevent falls by improving one's ability to control and maintain body position, whether one is moving or still. Join us for this invigorating, low-impact class. 

Wednesdays | 10:45 - 11:30 am 
No charge members | $2 non-members


DANCE FOR PARKINSON'S
This FUN, free creative movement classes are specially designed for people living with Parkinson’s. Caregivers and supporting family and friends are welcome, as are individuals with other movement or neurological challenges. Participants report benefits such as improved mood, balance, flexibility, and strength. No experience necessary.

Please join us and dance to LIVE MUSIC by accompanist Jeffrey Pounds!

Sponsored by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust, classes are modeled after the Dance for PD® program developed by the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group, whose network of affiliates now spans over 300 communities in 25 countries around the world!

Wednesdays | 10:30 - 11:45 am 
Pre-register onsite during class times, or in advance here. Visit NOBA for more information.


CHAIR YOGA & GUIDED MEDITATION 

This class is geared towards seniors and will take place on chairs. It begins with soft stretching and yoga, then moves into guided meditation. Led by Kelly Bond in the Mind/Body Studio.

Fridays | 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
No charge members | $2 non-members


SENIOR CHAIR EXERCISE
Designed for seniors at all levels and abilities, this class involves stretching and strength training. Either exercise from a chair or standing, according to your comfort level. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays | 10:45 - 11:45 am 

Games Day

Join us for mah jongg, Rummikub or bridge. Challenge your brain, meet new people and spend the afternoon with friends. Bring your lunch; dessert and coffee will be provided.

JCC - Uptown 
Tuesdays | 12:00  - 3:00 pm
Free and open to the community

Call (504) 897-0143 with any questions. 

 

Holiday Luncheons 

 
Shavuot Luncheon
Join us for a delicious catered, dairy luncheon celebrating the harvest holiday of Shavuot which is best known for the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. Learn about the holiday and how it is celebrated around the world.

Thursday, May 21 | 12:00 - 2:00
$3 members | $5 non-members
RSVP by Monday, May 18

Lunch & Learn

 

Lunch & Learn with the Rabbi - May

Join us for our monthly Lunch & Learn as we discuss interesting topics with a local Jewish leader. This month Rabbi Katie Bauman from Touro Synagogue will be joining us after we have a light lunch.

Thursday, May 7 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm
$3 members | $5 non-members
RSVP with this form by Monday, May 4

Morris Bart Sr., Lecture Series


Morris Bart Sr., Lecture Series: A Life in Frames: Photography and My Ethiopian-Israeli Journey
 
Monday, May 11 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm | Uptown
Free for members | $10 non-members
RSVP with this form by Thursday, May 7


This talk offers a personal look at how photography became the way Ephraim Wasse understands himself, his identity, and his place in the world. Through selected works and stories from his life, Ephraim will share how growing up as an Ethiopian-Israeli shaped his perspective and how his artistic practice explores questions of belonging, body, and self-definition through the lens. The lecture provides an intimate and visually engaging window into the experiences that continue to inform his work as an artist.
 

Movie Day

Ruth & Boaz

A gifted singer with a complicated past.  A winery owner with a generous heart.  Love shows up in unexpected ways in this modern spin on the Book of Ruth.  Starring Phylicia Rashad and others.

Thursday, April 30 | 12:00 - 2:15 pm
No charge members and non-members
RSVP with this form by Monday, April 27


Monster

A talented teen implicated in a robbery-turned-murder fights for his innocence and integrity against a criminal justice system that's already judged him. Starring Jennifer Hudson, Jeffrey Wright and more.

Thursday, May 28 | 12:00 - 2:15 pm
No charge members and non-members
RSVP with this form by Monday, May 25  

Museum Trips

MORE DATES TO COME

Peer-Led Groups

Special thank you to our peer facilitators: Dov Glazer, Jillian Richman, and Carol Tully

Call 504-897-0143 if you have questions. All groups take place Uptown.

Current Events Group

Meet others to discuss current news and events. No particular viewpoint is required, just an interest in what's going on in the world. Bring an open mind. This group will meet on the second Tuesday of each month.

Tuesdays 
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Free and open to the community

RSVP with this form 


Men's Group

The JCC Men's Group is a monthly discussion group for retired gentlemen to create community and conversations. Meeting on the first Friday of each month, this group provides an opportunity for men to come together to connect, reminisce, and explore a range of topics with their peers.

Fridays 
12:45 - 2:00 pm
Free and open to the community   

RSVP with this form


Knit One, Crochet Too

Come and knit and crochet along with us. Beginners are welcome; we will get you started. Already an expert? Share your expertise with the group. Bring your works in progress and some show and tell items. Other handcrafts are also welcome. 

Every Monday
10:00 - 11:00 am
Free and open to the community

RSVP with this form

 

 

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