Active Seniors
For the health and safety of our community, our programming is now ON-LINE! Join us for weekly fitness, meditation, lectures, virtual games and more!
To receive a list of online activities, please email Ruth Beckman at [email protected].
LOCATION: FAIR LAWN
Temple Beth Sholom, 40-25 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For the health and safety of our community, our gatherings have moved online. Join us for weekly classes, lectures and fun!
TUESDAYS
10:15 – 11: 15 AM: Fitness Senior Style
11:00 – 12:00 PM: Current Events Discussion Group
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Hot & fresh kosher lunch
1:00 – 3:00 PM: Table games
THURSDAYS
10:15 – 11: 15 AM: Mindful Meditation
11:00 – 12:00 PM: Current Events Discussion Group
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Hot & fresh kosher lunch
1:00 – 3:00 PM: Table games
RSVP for Fair Lawn programs
RSVP for Fair Lawn programs to [email protected] or call 201-666-6610 ext 2
LOCATION: RIVER VALE
Jewish Home Assisted Living, 685 Westwood Ave., River Vale, NJ 07675
For the health and safety of our community, our knitting circle is temporarily suspended.
Join volunteers on select Tuesday mornings from 10:00 AM to 11: 00 AM as we shmooze, knit, crochet or do some other type of handiwork. Volunteers are welcome to bring their own supplies, and even bring other projects they are working on.
We create blankets to donate, engage with the residents of the Assisted Living facility and provide a meaningful volunteer opportunity to the community.
Upcoming 2020 dates: Mar 10 (canceled), Mar 24, Apr 21, May 5, May 19, June 2
To RSVP for the Knitting Circle, please email [email protected]
Events
Take a breather and relax with Angela as she guides us through simple meditation technique to improve our health and calm our minds. Register below and then receive an email from “[email protected]” with your Zoom details.
Register
Register here for this upcoming “Brain Break”.
Easy movements to get your heart pumping. Join the enthusiastic Richard Portugal for an hour of senior fitness from the comfort of your home. Register below and then receive an email from “[email protected]” with your Zoom link.
Register
Register here for this upcoming “Brain Break”.
Senior Lunch Volunteer Registration
For the health and safety of our community, our senior lunch program is temporarily suspended. If you need access to kosher meals, please contact Ruth Beckman at 201-666-6610 ext 2 and leave a message or email [email protected].
Blog Posts
Hanukkah 2020 with JCC of Northern NJ
Erica Danziger | FRI, NOV 20, 2020November, 2020 -- Hanukkah is coming and here at JCC of Northern NJ, we're well on our way to celebrate in new and innovative ways for this special year. Hanukkah…
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COVID-19 Update: Active Seniors Temporarily Suspended Until April 17
Erica Danziger | FRI, MAR 13, 2020Active Seniors Program temporarily suspended... As we have previously communicated, we have been closely monitoring COVID-19 ("coronavirus") recommendations from the Bergen County Department of Health and the Center for Disease…
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Active Seniors Spread Holiday Cheer
Erica Danziger | FRI, DEC 20, 2019Check out our Seniors getting in the "holiday spirit"! On Thursday, December 19, our JCCNNJ Active Seniors gathered from around Bergen County to spread some holiday cheer. With their enthusiastic…
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Celebrating Chanukah with our Active Seniors
Erica Danziger | THU, DEC 12, 2019Fair Lawn – The JCCNNJ Active Seniors program celebrated Chanukah on Thursday with musical entertainment by the John Halsey Swing Trio, featuring Elaine Rachlin on vocals and Bill Wurtzel on…
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Starting the New Year with Sweet Babka Bake
Erica Danziger | WED, OCT 02, 2019On Thursday, September 26, 2019, our Active Seniors gathered together to kick of the High Holiday season with a "Make & Take Babka Bake". Their secret ingredient? Nutella! May everyone…
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