Center for Adult Enrichment

Women @ Leisure (WAL) is a group for women of all ages with flexible schedules who are seeking meaningful experiences and special programs.

WAL meets the second Tuesday of the month (except where indicated) from 9:30 AM-Noon, at the Lautenberg Family JCC, Whippany. Programs include breakfast, lectures, discussions, trips and social action activities. The Lautenberg Family JCC is fully accessible and offers ample free parking.

JCC MetroWest and WAL membership are required to participate in WAL activities. WAL is sponsored by JCC MetroWest.

For more information, contact Lenore Rattner, 973-929-2928, lrattner@jccmetrowest.org.

Men @ Leisure (MAL) is a group for men with flexible schedules who are seeking meaningful experiences and special programs.

MAL meets the first and third Thursdays of the month (except when indicated) from 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, at the Lautenberg Family JCC, Whippany. Programs include breakfast, lectures, discussions, special interest groups and social action activities. The Lautenberg Family JCC is fully accessible and offers free ample parking.

JCC MetroWest and MAL membership are required to participate in MAL activities. MAL is sponsored by JCC MetroWest.

For more information, contact Rebecca Hoffmann, 973-929-2917, rhoffmann@jccmetrowest.org.

A unique approach for couples to meet new friends. Couples @ Leisure is a social group where activities are planned by members for members, on an occasional basis.

Activities can include dining at various restaurants, potluck suppers, card parties, and car-pooling to cultural events such as the theatre or ballet. During the event, the couples attending decide on the next event to be held. These activities are peer-led, and participants will be responsible for deciding on the activity, providing their own transportation, and paying for the activity. Couples @ Leisure meets one Sunday a month at the Lautenberg Family JCC, Aidekman Family campus, in addition to other events.

A non-refundable annual registration fee per couple is required to participate in Couples @ Leisure.

For more information, contact Lenore Rattner, 973-929-2928, lrattner@jccmetrowest.org.

A continuing education program under the auspices of the Older Adult Department, LLL features a variety of courses taught by university professors.

Formal education is not required for participation. The courses maintain the highest academic standards. Anyone age 55 and above may participate for a nominal fee.

Program includes Fall and Spring semesters, special mini-semesters, film series and one-day forums on individual subjects.

Co-sponsored with the National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section.

For further information, please contact Sharon Gordon, 973-530-3480, sgordon@jccmetrowest.org.

The Margulies Senior Center is located at the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus in West Orange.

The William Margulies Senior Center offers cultural and recreational opportunities in a four-day-a-week program geared to the older adults in the MetroWest community.

• Monthly Trips
• Bridge for beginning and advanced players
• Weekly lectures featuring a guest speaker or 4-6 week mini-courses
• Tai Chi Chih – exercise for the mind and body
• Yiddish classes for all levels
• Arm Chair Aerobics – low-impact aerobics using weights and bands especially geared to seniors
• Book Review with a West Orange librarian
• Parshat HaShavua – discussion of the Torah portion of the week
• Creative writing – members are coached and share writing samples
• Round Table discussion of current events
• Monthly book discussion
• Points-to-Ponder – discussions of various subjects
• Monthly birthday parties with live entertainment
• Monthly membership meetings
• Movies & special programs

As a member of the Margulies Center, you will received discounts on the Life Long Learning program, Maurice Levin Theater events, fabulous trips, University Without Walls and many other classes and programs.

Monday
10:00am - Bridge with Sam
10:00am - Discussion with JFS Social Worker
12:15pm - Lecture
1:00pm - Tai Chi Chin

Tuesday
9:45am - Yiddish
11:00am - Arm Chair Aerobics
12:15pm - Torah Portion of the Week

Wednesday
9:30am - Creative Writing
9:30am - Adv. Beginners Bridge
12:15pm - Round Table Discussion

Thursday
9:45am - Points to Ponder
11:00am - Arm Chair Aerobics
12:15pm - Special programming

For more information, contact Gina Goldman, LJ, 973-530-3448, ggoldman@jccmetrowest.org.

Some of the programs offered at the Centers: speakers, discussions on current events, Hirschhorn Lecture Series, social action projects, trips, social events, Jewish celebrations, games, counseling services through Jewish Family Service, cold & hot Kosher lunch (subsidized at 4-and 5-day centers), and brown bag lunch at 1- and 2-day centers.

For information and membership fees, call JCC MetroWest Adult Department (CJ) ext. 256 or the synagogue or site where the group meets. JCC MetroWest sponsors senior centers throughout the community. Essex County programs are co-sponsored with National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section. The Essex County Division on Aging provides a Kosher lunch program at the William Margulies Center and in Irvington.

Congregation Agudath Israel - Senior Adult Lounge:
20 Academy Rd., Caldwell - (973) 226-3600
Monday/Thursday, 11:45am-2:00pm - Randi Brokman, Group Facilitator

Federation Towers - Jewish Senior Citizens Center of Irvington:
1 Linden Ave., Irvington - (973) 372-3907
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm - Leona Kaplan, Group Facilitator

Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, William Margulies Senior Center:
760 Northfield Ave., West Orange - (973) 530-3448
Monday-Thursday, 9 am-2 pm - Gina Goldman, Margulies Program Director

Lautenberg Family JCC -
J.E.T.S. (Jewish Enrichment Time for Seniors):
901 Rt. 10 East, Whippany - (973)929-2917
Wednesday, 11:00am-1:00pm

Morristown Jewish Center - Shalom Club:
177 Speedwell Ave., Morristown - (973) 538-9292
Tuesday, 11:00am-2:00pm - Lori Chimoff, Group Facilitator

Pine Brook Jewish Center - Chaverim:
174 Changebridge Rd., Montville - (973) 227-3520
2nd/4th Thursdays of the Month - Shelly Russo, Group Facilitator

Temple Beth Shalom Sr. Center:
193 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston - (973) 992-3600
Wednesday, Noon-2:30pm - Sylvia Jassie, Group Facilitator

Temple B_nai Abraham Sr. Center:
300 E. Northfield Ave., Livingston - (973) 994-2290
Monday, Noon-2:00pm - Randee Rubenstein, Group Facilitator

Temple Ner Tamid - Louis R. Druian Senior Center:
936 Broad St., Bloomfield - (973) 338-1500
Tuesday, 11:00am-2:00pm - Debbie Prince, Group Facilitator

Temple Shalom - L'Chaim Club:
215 S. Hillside Ave., Succasunna - (973) 584-5666
Thursday, 11:00am-2:00pm - Barbara Gold, Group Facilitator

The JCC Kosher Meals on Wheels program delivers nutritionally balanced hot kosher lunches to the homebound/shut-in elderly of Essex County.

This program is supported by the Essex County Division on Aging and implemented through the collaborative efforts of JCC MetroWest, United Jewish Communities, Daughters of Israel, Jewish Community Housing Corporation and Jewish Family Service.

For more information, contact Joanne Bramnick, Nutrition Program Coordinator, LJ, 973-530-3414, jbramnick@jccmetrowest.org.

The Jewish Community Center offers two Nutrition Site programs for MetroWest Seniors. The JCC Nutrition Sites are located at the Leon and Toby Cooperman JCC's Margulies Center in West Orange and the Irvington JCC site located within Jewish Community Housing Corporation's Jewish Federation Towers.

Both provide subsidized, nutritious, high quality hot kosher lunches to all seniors. Each site provides an opportunity for socialization within a Congregate setting.

The MetroWest community, its synagogues and residents of housing facilities operated by JCHC are encouraged to participate. The Nutrition Sites are a collaborative effort between JCC and JCHC and are supported the Essex County Division on Aging, Department of Consumer Affairs.

For more information, contact Joanne Bramnick, Nutrition Program Coordinator, LJ, 973-530-3414, jbramnick@jccmetrowest.org.