Adult Education

Your learning shouldn't end when you receive your diploma. The JCC offers activities and courses that foster learning and personal growth for adults of all ages. You'll find a place where you can discuss Jewish literature with your peers, learn about wellness issues from an expert or take a beginning Hebrew class. Attend a movie and discussion group or dialogue with a local rabbi on a topic of spiritual interest. Most classes are open to both members and non-members.

Calendar

Classes & Events:

A Crash Course in Jewish History-day
A three week overview of Jewish history. What were the compelling issues that faced Jews and how has Jewish lie evolved over the ages?

A Crash Course in Jewish History-eve
A three week overview of Jewish history. What were the compelling issues that faced Jews and how has Jewish lie evolved over the ages?

A Day at the J for the Older Senior
This once a month program is for older adults who need assistance and wish to be involved in the JCC programs. We have Jewish films, music, entertainment, and holiday programs. Refreshment will be served. A catered Kosher lunch is available for an additional charge. Meetings will be April 9, May 14 and June 11. Call Geri Dorman if you or your group want to participate 435-3400 ext 303

A Taste of Israel Cooking Class
What better way to celebrate Israel's 60th year of independence than by learning how to make delicious Israeli style small plates including carrot salad, falafel, hummus, tabouki sald and baba ganouj. Afterwards, we'll enjoy your small plates with some wine and cheese while watching a presentation from Learn Israel about the Israeli culinary scene.

Art Class: Crafts
Crafts with Lynn Kaplan

Art Class: Mixed Media Art Class (eve)
In this 3 hour class for students of all levels, you will learn skills required for painting in acrylic and mixed media, including layering, texturing, opaque and transparent techniques and collage. Space is limited! No class 5/26 (class to be another night that week) Bring your own materials and canvas.

Art Class: Mixed Media Painting Class
Mixed media painting, bring your own materials and canvas.

Art Class: Sculpture
Sculpture class with Lynn Kaplan

Art class:Mixed Media Painting Class (day)
This 3 hour class for students of all levels, you will learn skills required for painting in acrylic and mixed media, including layering, texturing, opaque and transparent techniques and collage. Bring your own materials and canvas. 5/26 no class, to be rescheduled another eve that week

Bridge: Advanced Beginner Bridge Lessons
Learn the exciting, social, and stimulating game of bridge.

Bridge: Drop In Bridge
Bring a partner and meet others to play bridge

Bridge: Seminar 1 with Chris Larsen
Focus on Card Play and Defense

Bridge: Seminar 2 with Chris Larsen
Bidding and Bidding Convention

Dance: Latin Groove
If you enjoy music and movement to the Latin rhythm, you'll love this class. No partners needed and all levels welcome! no class May 15

Dance: Learn to Dance Like the Stars
Learn to dance, have fun , socialize and burn calories. All levels welcome. No class May 15

Exploring Your Creativity
Is there a poem in you? Do you hide your doodles and dream of painting them? Many people want to develop a life with more creativity and self expression. We are offering a fun class taught by Marcy Middler, PHD clinical director of Jewish Family Services. She spends her days off painting and writing.

Gentle Yoga (ongoing)
This gentle approach to yoga is ideal for helping to experience the benefits of increased flexibility, improved circulation and energy. Bring your own yoga mat. JCC fitness members: no charge. Sr. Ambassadors: monthly fees due the first week of the month - $12/month for 1 class weekly and $24/month for 2 classes weekly.

Hebrew:Advanced Beginner's Hebrew
This course is a continuation of our Beginnning class and is for those not yet ready for Intermediate. No class 4/22 and 5/6

Hebrew:Advanced Hebrew
This course provides students an opportunity to work on verbal and written accuracy and fluency. Reading and writing are used to enhance the student's opportunity to acquire and use new vocabulary and structure. No class 4/24 and 5/8

Hebrew:Beginning Hebrew
This course is designed to develop the fundamentals of communicating in Hebrew, including listening comprehension, reading, and basic conversation. no class 4/22, 5/6

Hebrew:Intermediate Hebrew
This course is designed to further a student's ability to comprehend and converse in Hebrew and to expand his/her reading and writing skills.No class 4/24 and 5/8

How to Write a Business Book as a Marketing Tool
Learn how to organize, write and self publish the business book that will increase your income, cut down your sales cycle and gain you media exposure and speaking engagements in an entertaining one hour presentation by best selling author, business writer and JCC member, Michael Levin.

How to Write a JDate Profile
Join us for this fun workshop with Sharon Bear, PhD-Singles Columist for the Orange County Jewish Life and learn, schmooze and nosh over bagels and coffee.

Jewish LIterature Group-Away: A Novel
Book discussion group Away: A Novel by Amy Bloom

Jewish Literature-The Faith Club
Book discussion of The Faith Club by Ranya Idilby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner. A Muslim, A Christian and a Jew; Three Women search for understanding

Mah Jong Refresher
Practice or brush up on your skills at our supervised play session.

Mah Jongg Tournament and Lunch
Join the fun of our Mah Jongg Tournament. All levels welcome with beginner and advanced tables available. Socialize with old friends, meet new people and enjoy a light delicious kosher lunch. Register by May 27

Mah Jongg: Drop In Mah Jongg
Join in our weekly game. Come with friends or meet new people. We welcome anyone interested in joining our friendly growing group. All levels welcome.

Mah Jongg: Learn to Play Mah Jongg (day)
Learn to play mah jongg

Mah Jongg: Learn to Play Mah Jongg-Couples
The tile game that your mothers used to play is now enjoyed by people of all ages. Come join the fun as you learn this great game, have fun and meet new people. no classes 6/10

Men's Club At The J
This men's club encourages the intellectual, recreational and social bonding of our community. Meet other people with common interests. A variety of programs and activities are developed by the Men's Club.

Men's Club Monthly Wine Tasting
Gents if you love wine, this is not to be missed. Tuesday June 24 RSVP required to Sid Field at 949 464-9939 or bacchus1961@cox.net

Men's Social Poker
Ongoing

News and Views
This class is for everyone who loves to discuss current events and the news. Come debate and discuss loyal and world issues in an interactive format where participation is encouraged. JCC Members Only- Ongoing

Sabra Film Series: Summer Story
Summer 1982, with the war raging in Lebanon, 13 year old Gal works as a postman in a moshav nearly emptied of men. On his daily rounds he meets Chaya, a 19 year old girl suffering from heart disease, who corresponds obsessively with soldiers who have been sent to battle all of whom have sent her photos of themselves but one. As Chaya awaits a photo, the relationship between Chaya and Gal evolves. The film deals with the connection between coming of age and death and a boy's first love.

Shavout Schmooze and Lunch
Join our Director of Jewish Education, Jill Jacobs for this Shavout Schmooze. We'll nosh on blintzes, kibbitz about Shavout and enjoy ourselves while learning about this beautiful late springtime festival.

Shavuot Cooking Class
Get ready for Shavuot with a special menu celebrating the spring harvest. We'll make and then eat: chilled cherry soup, cheese blintzes, arugula salad with blood oranges and tilapia with mango salsa.

The View: A Weekly Discussion for Women of All Ages
Distinctive women, different viewpoints. Come for coffee and conversation and share your ideas while discussing topics of interest to women. Ongoing

Wellness Talks: The Aging Eye
Dr. Marjan Farid, UCI Opthamologist discusses changes to the eyes that may lead to vision problems and eye disease as we age. Will cover how macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and diabetes affect vision, the newest treatments and steps to reduce their risk of eye disease.

Wellness Talks: Travel Medicine
Planning to travel abroad? You can avoid a host of problems by getting immunizations and health information before you depart. Dr. Sonia Sehgal discusses travel medicine before you travel...at any time of the year.