Senior Nutrition Program offers a daily lunch for seniors 60+ Mon-Fri for a suggested contribution of $4/meal.  All meals are made fresh daily by our in-house caterer Chick Chak Café. These programs receive funding support from Suffolk County Office For Aging

To register for lunch call x147 or x146 before 10:30 am daily.

Stay connected and stay informed. The Adult Center at the SYJCC has engaging and informative discussion groups on all subjects including; American History, Civilization of the Jews, Current Events, Penny for your Thoughts, Herstory, Reflections, and MORE.

For more information, please

American History

Join Steve Rochester for an American History discussion with Q & A.

In-Person:

Tuesdays | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

Virtual:

Tuesdays | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

Civilization and the Jews

Join Keve Karalitzky on zoom for discussion and Q&A. Zoom link will be emailed the morning of the session.

Mondays | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

Current Events

A weekly rotating group of moderators with a lively discussion where all options are encouraged and heard.

In-Person:

Wednesdays | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

Virtual:

Wednesdays | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

Herstory

Join our weekly discussion group for stimulating conversations about women throughout history who have made a difference to today’s society.

In-Person:

Fridays | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

Virtual:

Fridays | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

Reflections

Weekly discussion reflecting on moments, events, and chapters in life. Topics will vary for example what it was like when; the Beatles became popular, the first black president was elected, what retirement has been like, or living during significant times and events.

Group in Formation.

If you are interested in joining the next session, please

Sit & Fit

This class allows the participant to exercise while seated or standing depending on the individual’s strength and endurance.  The class includes stretching, light hand weights, and stretch bands for resistance strengthening and stretching.

Group in Formation.

If you are interested in joining the next session, please

Chair Yoga

In this chair-based class, you will learn yoga positions, gentle stretching, and breathing techniques to help you maintain flexibility and balance. This class is designed for those that need a chair-based class and are unable to participate in conventional yoga on a mat.

Thursdays | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

To Register, please

Tai Chi for Balance

In this class, you will learn Tai Chi poses and positions that will improve your balance and core strength. This class is designed for seniors and those with a limited range of motion or physical limitations.  Chairs are provided for balance and support.

Fridays | 9:45 – 10:45 am

To Register, please

Concerts in Motion brings together professional musicians and youth for engaging performances that include interaction with the musicians. These programs are in partnership with Concerts in Motion and will feature different musicians each week.

Registration is required for all programs to receive the zoom link or to reserve a spot for our in-person exercise classes.

Concerts in Motion LIVE at SYJCC

Join us for an in-person interactive concert with Raul Aranas on acoustic guitar performing Movie Scores.

Thursday, September 23 | 2:00 pm

To register, please contact Janine Mandera, x147 or

If you are unable to join us in person and would like to watch on zoom please contact tblock@syjcc.org

Classical Concert

Meets on zoom every week featuring 2 professional musicians for engaging performances that include interaction with the musicians.

Mondays | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

October 5, 2020-October 1, 2021

Motown/Soul/R&B Concert

Meets on zoom every week featuring 2 professional musicians for engaging performances that include interaction with the musicians.

Fridays | 2:00 – 3:00 pm

October 2, 2020-October 1, 2021

NEW- Learn to Play Mahjong

with Phyllis Gross

Students will learn the basics of American Mahjongg through guided games that allow students to learn by playing. You will learn the tiles, scoring, and distinct game mechanics of American Mahjongg. Students must purchase a Mahjongg card at nationalmahjonggleague.org

6 Classes Begin:
Monday, October 4 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm

To register, please

NEW- Learn to Play Canasta

with Phyllis Gross

This class will teach all the mechanics and rules of the game. Students will hone their skills through guided games during the class.

6 Classes Begin:
Friday, October 22 | 2:00 -4:00 pm

(No Class 11/26)

To register, please

NEW- Introduction to Yiddish

with Jonathan Geffner
A Yiddish scholar, teacher, and translator. He has a B.A. in Yiddish language and literature and has taught Yiddish classes for adults and children in many places.

Students will learn the basics of useful Yiddish conversation, and pronunciations as well as a familiarity with dialect differences. Topics covered will be, personal introductions, family relationships, eating, drinking, traveling, visiting, activities, professions, hobbies, vacations, emotions, idiomatic expressions and phrases, and more! This program is geared to beginners but those who have a rudimentary knowledge of Yiddish will benefit from it as well.

8 Classes Begin:
Tuesday, October 19 | 10:30 am -12:00 pm

(No Class 11/30)

To register, please

NEW- Drama Kings & Queens

with Gayle Gitlitz
An actor, singer, and educator with her degree in Master of Arts in Theater and English education. Gayle has taught Theater in a private, charter, and public schools in New York City, and directed the Theater program at Camp Wah-Nee.

Participants will go through the process of creating a character and digging into play. Through the process of character building, teamwork, and acting games, participants will work together to discuss the play, characters, and if desired a final performance! All scenes will be specifically chosen for the individuals in the class.

8 Classes Begin:
Wednesday, October 20 | 3:30 -4:30 pm

(No Class 11/24)

To register, please

SYJCC Social Clubs- Open House Program

Meet the members of the Suffolk Y JCC Social Clubs. 

The Women’s and Men’s Clubs invites all adults 60+ to join them for this stimulating, interesting and special program with speaker Renee Steinig through zoom.

In the course of decades of genealogical research Renee Steinig has uncovered many “skeleton in the closet” cases of mental illness, an illegitimate birth, infidelity, abandonment, and even murder, all hushed up for decades. A Viennese refugee whose baby was born in a New York State psychiatric hospital; a suburban businessman who led two lives; a Romanian immigrant hanged or so his family thought for “stealing horses”; a Jewish GI’s love affair in Belgium during World War II; a young woman who married, had a baby, then vanished. Renee will talk about these family secrets, research tools that uncovered them, and the reunions, and reconciliations that followed many of her discoveries.

Monday, September 20, 2021 | 2:00- 3:00 pm

Special Free Program. Register by Friday, September 17, 2021.