Wellness Showcase on June 9, 2025. Click here to learn more about this complimentary event for adults 60+ and caregivers.
Senior Planet: Google Workspace
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Curious about the free tools from Google? Learn about
some of Google's most popular productivity tools that are
for personal use, as well as work-related ones. This
lecture will introduce Docs, Sheets, Slides, Photos, and
Drive. We'll explore some practical and creative uses and
demonstrate how to make the most out of Google's many
free templates.
Learn to Play Bridge - Part 2
Tuesdays, June 3 - July 15, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learn the fundamentals using Audrey Grant’s better bridge series.
Cost: $36.85 Member/$47.08 Program Guest. Price includes a copy of Bridge Basics 2: An Introduction by Audrey Grant.
Gardening in a Changing Climate
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Hear the latest news about our climate and the changes that will affect you. Learn how to adapt your gardening practices and how to mitigate your effect on the environment.
About the Speaker:
Martie Teumim has been an Albany County Master Gardener since 2001. She is a retired high school English teacher and software trainer. Her latest interest is in native and pollinator plants. She is a member of the Capital Region Chapter of Wild Ones, a native plant and natural landscape organization. She has two grown daughters and two grandchildren. She lives in Delmar with her husband and two cats.
Day Trip to New York City
Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
- Registration is first-come, first-serve
- Each registration includes round-trip transportation to New York City on a chartered bus and one ticket in the orchestra section to “The Great Gatsby: A New Musical” at the Broadway Theater. The orchestra section does not have any stairs and is accessible for those with walkers and/or canes.
- You will have time to explore Times Square and have lunch before the theater. Lunch is not included in the price of the trip.
- Snack bags will be provided for the trip home.
- No refunds. This trip is rain or shine.
- This trip is for adults 60+ years.
Cost: $94.16 Albany JCC/NNORC Members or $112.59 Program Guests.
Capital Region JCC's Heart Walk Team
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Join us for the Annual Heart Walk! Enjoy a day filled with fun and camaraderie while raising awareness about heart health. Register by May 1, 2025 to receive a Capital Region JCC Heart Walk Team Shirt!
Wellness Showcase
Monday, June 9, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:30 pm
This complimentary event is designed to connect adults aged 60 and older, along with their caregivers, to vital community resources. A free boxed lunch will be provided to the first 30 individuals aged 60 and above who register to attend.
Senior Planet: Chrome Essentials
Tuesdays, June 10-July 15, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
This 5-week course will cover the essentials of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who just want to use the internet. Chromebooks are fast, secure and cost-effective computers that run the Google Chrome operating system.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a foundation for using the device to navigate the internet. You’ll also learn to send and receive email.
Prerequisites: A Gmail address. This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device.
Albany NNORC Breakfast Club
Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
The Albany JCC welcomes the NNORC breakfast club! Please contact the Albany NNORC for more information at 518-516-1114 or nnorc@jfsneny.org
Golden Groove
Mondays, Starting June 16, 2025 from 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Move to the rhythm, sweat with purpose, and have a blast doing it. Our Golden Groove sessions combine fun choreography with cardio to help you stay fit and feel amazing. Free for ages 60+ years.
Botanical Drawing with Colored Pencils- Clematis
Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
In this 2 ½ hour class students will continue to practice the process of Botanical Drawing, which begins with gradual toning with simple geometric shapes. We will begin our forms by layering neutral tones and putting on top color with colored pencils. This process will make your piece three dimensional and pop off the page. By the end of class participants will have created a beautiful Clematis Flower.
Materials Needed:
- Drawing Pencils (HB, H, 2H)
- Dark Sepia Colored Pencil (Faber- Castell , Prismacolor or Caran D ache)
- Kneaded Eraser and Soft White PVC free Eraser
- Ruler
- Colored Pencil Sharpener
- Colored Pencils: Set of 24-36 Count is sufficient. (Faber- Castell , Prismacolor or Caran D Ache, Arteza)
- A Pad of 9x12 Bristol Smooth Paper by Strathmore or Canson
Cost: 24.56 JCC Members/$28.66 Program Guests plus materials.
Jules and Paula Stein Live and Learn Lunch Series - The Golden Age of Broadway with Jill P. Smith and Michael Clement
Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Join vocalist Jill P. Smith & pianist Michael Clement for the music and stories of the amazing Broadway team Rodgers & Hammerstein! Learn about the Golden age of Broadway, and how the team's Jewish background and identity led to the creation of some of the most iconic Broadway musicals in History. And enjoy performances from such classics as: Oklahoma, South Pacific and more! Plus you'll get a turn to sing some of your favorite songs during the sing a long portion. Kosher-style* lunch from the Healthy Café will be served immediately following the performance. Cost: $10.24 Albany JCC or Albany NNORC Members/$12.28 Guests.
*Kosher lunch available by request
Eye on the World: Thatcher Park
Monday, July 7, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Discover Thatcher Park at the Albany JCC!
Registration coming soon!
BINGO with Albany NNORC
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Get ready to shout "BINGO!" and win some fantastic prizes. Light refreshments and snacks.
Know Your Consumer Rights: Staying Safe Online
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Our digital footprint is growing as we become more and more online. While it is convenient to pay bills online and book doctor's appointments, it also leaves our personal information more vulnerable to fraudsters and data brokers. Join NYS Division of Consumer Protection to learn how to minimize your digital footprint and protect your data when interacting online.
Watercolor Workshop with Theresa Samaio Harvey
Tuesdays, July 22 to August 19, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
In this class we will explore the medium of watercolor and how to use it creatively and with confidence. We will discuss watercolor materials and techniques, such as controlling water flow and brush effects. We will discuss color mixing, washes and glazes, resist, negative painting, wet-on-wet, and dry brush. Additionally, general aspects of painting and drawing, such as composition, perspective, line, value and texture will be considered as we develop original paintings. We will paint from still life's, photographs and our imagination. Classes will consist of brief explanations or demonstrations followed by a painting session. All levels are welcome.
Materials: A list will be provided via email. Please email LisaM@albanyjcc.org if you would like to view the list before you register for the program.
Cost: $97.23 JCC Members/$116.68 Program Guests
Pastel Workshop with Theresa Samaio Harvey
Wednesdays, July 23 to August 20, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Pastels are an easy, enjoyable art medium. They can be used like pencils, crayons or paint and provide the artist with endless possibilities. In this class, students will develop their drawing skills and color mixing knowledge while learning to ?paint? with the rich medium of soft pastel. Working from a variety of subjects, students will learn various pastel techniques. They will learn to "see" color and form more artistically. If you like rich, vivid color, you may fall in love with pastel!
Classes will consist of a brief discussion, demo and/or handouts of a topic, followed by a painting session.
Materials: Bring your own set of soft pastels (the more colors the better) or use student grade sticks provided. You can bring your own paper or purchase sanded surface paper pack (4 different types of paper) from the instructor for approx. $12.
Cost: $97.23 JCC Members/ $116.68 Program Guests
Healthy Cooking Demo & Tasting
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Jillian from Capital Region SNAP-Ed will:
- Demonstrate a delicious recipe that is quick, easy and affordable
- Provide the recipe and cooking instructions
- Offer samples of the recipe prepared during the demonstration*
*Food is prepared kosher-style
Registration coming soon.
BINGO with Albany NNORC
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Get ready to shout "BINGO!" and win some fantastic prizes. Light refreshments and snacks.
Mah Jongg Lessons
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Learn how to play American Mah Jongg, a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles. Over six lessons, Criss Macaione will teach players the basics of understanding the tiles and current Mah Jongg card and how to select and strengthen a winning hand. Cost: $18.42 for JCC Members or $36.85 for Program Guests.
All players need a current National Mah Jongg League card. The card may be purchased from Criss.
Albany JCC Community Chorus
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Come & Sing with Sherri Strichman! Participants must be able to carry a tune and take direction. Free for JCC Members! $18.42 per quarter for Program Guests.
Walk with Ease with Albany NNORC
Check back for Summer 2025 session.
**Please note: this program meets three times a week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday**
The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease.
Walk with Ease will help you:
- Motivate yourself to get in great shape
- Walk safely and comfortably
- Improve your flexibility, strength and stamina
- Reduce pain and feel great
Jules and Paula Stein Live and Learn Lunch Series with Duo Envol (Laura Melnicoff & Melanie Chirignan)
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Experience the captivating melodies of Duo Envol! Their name, "Envol," translates to "flight" and "soaring" in French—perfectly capturing the spirit of their music. Inspired by the beauty of nature and the transcendent power of music to transport us, their performances promise to take you on a journey like no other. Kosher-style* lunch from the Healthy Café will be served immediately following the performance. Cost: $12.24 Albany JCC or Albany NNORC Members/$12.28 Guests.
National DPP Lifestyle Change Program
Mondays (Virtual) or Wednesdays (In-person)
In this program, you'll get a full year of support and learn how to eat healthy, add physical activity to your routine, manage stress, stay motivated, and solve problems that can get in the way of your goals. This program is proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
Please note: This program is for adults who are at risk or have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes only. We'll meet weekly for the first six months then transition to once a month.
Email LisaM@albanyjcc.org to join one of the groups.
Aging Mastery
Check back for Fall 2025 dates.
Build your personal playbook for aging well! This fun, innovative program empowers you to take key steps to improve your well-being, add stability to your life and strengthen ties to your community. Meet new friends and provide encouragement to one another as you take the Aging Mastery journey together.
Co-sponsored by JFS, Albany NNORC and CDPHP.
Healthy Bones for Life Exercise & Education Program
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The Healthy Bones for Life Exercise and Education Program is a community- based program designed for men and women who are 55+. The exercise program consists of weight-bearing exercises, muscle strengthening, flexibility, posture training, and balance exercises. Cost: Free for Members/$10.24 per quarter for Program Guests.
Class Cancellation Policy
We understand that life brings many surprises to us all, and sometimes people must cancel their class or workshop registration. Please help us continue to offer these wonderful classes and workshops, at the most affordable costs possible, by reading and adhering to our cancellation policy.
Low Enrollment
Classes or workshops may be cancelled when enrollment minimums are not reached. Cancellations are determined no later than 2 business days before the class starts. If the Albany JCC cancels a class or workshop, the participant will have the option to transfer to another class, as long as space is available, or receive a 100% refund.
Refunds
If a participants chooses to cancel their registration for a class or workshop, the refund policies are as follows:
- 100% refund with seven or more days' notice prior to the start date of the class unless specified otherwise*
- No amount refunded after that time. However, you may transfer your registration to another individual not currently registered for the class or workshop*
*Account credit may be given in special circumstances at the discretion of the Jewish Cultural and Community Program Coordinator