There's something for everyone at the Massry Family Senior Center at the Albany JCC! All of our classes and programs are open to adults 60+ years or older. Please check out the online calendar for more classes!
Senior Scrabble
Mondays, 11:00 am to 11:55 am
Ready to spell your way to victory? Dive into a lively round of Scrabble with players of all levels!
Adult Chorus
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Come & Sing with Sherri Strichman! Participants must be able to carry a tune and take direction. Free for JCC Members! $18 per session for Program Guests.
Healthy Cooking Demo & Tasting
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am
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
Be a Smart Consumer: Fraud Prevention
Friday, August 9, 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join Kim with NYS Division of Consumer Protection to learn more about common scams that are targeting seniors. We will talk about how to spot a scam and what to do if you get caught up in one.
Be A Smart Consumer: Savvy Shopping
Friday, September 6, 2024 from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
In this short presentation Kim Maercklein with NYS Division of Consumer Protection will go over tips for shopping safely online, the basics of protecting your identity when shopping online, and consumer rights.
Senior Self-Defense with C.O.B.R.A
Mondays, September 9 - October 7, 2024 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Skills learned in the C.O.B.R.A.™ self-defense program are to be used in real life situations. We train our students with this in mind. This is why C.O.B.R.A.™ was developed to be extremely effective in real life. Cost: $150
Register here
(Please note that registrations are on the C.O.B.R.A website)
Senior Planet: Is that AI?
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 frpm 11:00 am to 11:55 am
With the advances in artificial intelligence technology, AI
programs can now create ultra-realistic images and
videos. At first sight, it may be hard to tell if what you see
was created or altered by AI. In this session, we?ll teach
you tips and tools to help you determine if an image was
generated by AI. We'll show you how to do a reverse
image search to find out the internet history of any image
you find online. While we can't definitively tell whether an
image is AI, these tools will make you a tech savvy
internet user.
Healthy Bones for Life Exercise and Education Program
Wednesdays, September 11 to December 18, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
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 per quarter for Program Guests
BINGO with NNORC
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 11:00 am to 11:55 am
Join us for bingo! Light refreshments, snacks and prizes provided. Sponsored by the Albany JCC and the Albany NNORC.
Color Me Happy
Friday, Septeber 13, 2024 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Come and unwind with soothing music, camaraderie, and coloring! Coloring sheets and colored pencils provided. Free for adults 60+ years.
Aging Mastery
Mondays, September 16 - December 2, 2024 from 11:00 am to 11:45am
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 Albany JCC.
No sessions on 10/14, 11/11
Registration opens soon!
Creative Nonfiction & Memoir Writing
Mondays, September 16 to October 7, 2024 from 1:15pm to 2:15pm
This generative workshop will encourage deep exploration of the stories and memories that have helped shape our lives. We will read and discuss two memoirs as examples of using prose to "show" the story through scene and description and to "tell" it through reflection. Texts include excerpts from The Glass Eye by Jeannie Vanasco and Heaven is a Place on Earth by Adrian Shirk. Cost: $60 JCC Members/$72 Program Guests. Includes all texts.
Highlights:
- Four- one hour sessions
- Sessions will be divided between close-reading discussions, writing exercises and workshopping
- Explore a different craft element each week
Senior Planet: Hosting on Zoom Series
Tuesdays, October 1 - 29, 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Always a Zoom participant, never a host? Take the Hosting on Zoom series to change that! Prerequisites: An email address. To sign up for Zoom, you must have an email address that you use. For help signing up for Gmail, call the Senior Planet Tech Hotline: 888-713-3495.
Walk with Ease
Starts Monday, October 21, 2024 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am
**Please note: this program meets three times a week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings**
The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease Program is a community-based physical activity and self-management education program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes a guidebook and a walking schedule to get you safely moving toward better health.
Registration coming soon!
National DPP Lifestyle Change Program
Starts Monday, October 21, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
*Please note: This group meets at the Ohav Shalom Apartments.
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.
Registration coming soon!
Mah Jongg Lessons
Learn how to play American Mah Jongg, a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. Over six weeks, 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 for JCC Members or $36 for Program Guests.
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