Heathy Aging

Healthy Aging

HERE & NOW | September 2023

Dear Healthy Aging Community,

I am excited to share all the programs scheduled for the month of October, and I hope you will join me in these upcoming events. October is Cancer Awareness Month, and we have added a special healing program at the JCC.

In addition, we will be hosting a special Mural Tour just for you! Please don't forget to take a look at all the wonderful programs we have planned. We're eagerly anticipating the chance to meet you!

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions and ideas you might have.

Sagit | [email protected]

OCTOBER PROGRAMS

Mural Tour

Tuesday | October 10

10:00 am-1:00 pm

$10 | In person Downtown SJ

(Limited to 20 People)

Join us for a walking tour led by Marcia Klein, a longtime member of JSV and currently a classroom docent for the San Jose Museum of Art . Explore the unique murals of Downtown San Jose in a 2-mile journey round trip, on flat sidewalks, with a break at Academic Coffee scheduled mid-way.

Registration is closed by October 6th.

For more information & Registration click here.

or contact [email protected].

Watch here.

Healing From Within

Wednesdays

October 4 - November 8 (6 Sessions)

3:00-4:15 pm

Free| In person & online

Join us as we explore our body’s innate ability to heal, designed for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. A unique mix of emotional support, interactive discussions to tap into the power of the mind, gentle yoga and breathing techniques to trigger healing, in a safe space with others facing similar challenges.

For more information, contact [email protected] or

Register Here.

Opera Guild- Lohengrin

Wednesday |October 11

10:00-12:00 pm |In Person

$10.00 for Non-members at the door

Free for JCC members

Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, a famous opera set in the 10th century, explores timeless themes of paganism vs. Christianity, truth vs. falsehood, and love vs. secrets through beautiful music. Join us for an enlightening lecture by expert Simon Williams, Emeritus Professor of Theater and Dance at UC Santa Barbara and a Wagner authority with 2 books and numerous articles to his name.

KEEPING YOU SAFE & HEALTHY

Israeli Folk Dancing

Wednesday |October 4

7:15-7:45pm- beginners

7:45-8:45pm- dancing

Studio A on the 2nd floor

Discover the vibrant world of Israeli folk dance, where every step is a celebration of life and music. Our choreographed dances, featuring captivating circle and line dances, are designed for anyone and everyone. For more information or to register, visit link. Questions? email

[email protected].

Well-being Walks

Friday, October 20th| 12:30 - 1:30pm

FREE to members

Join Rabbi Hugh, JSV’s Senior Director of Collaborative Leadership and Jewish Engagement, for monthly wellbeing walks. Meet in the APJCC lobby, walk, meditate, and return to the APJCC for a closing reflection.

Please dress comfortably with preferred walking shoes. For more info contact [email protected].

Group Fitness Classes

Indoors & Outdoors!

Check out the latest schedule of group fitness classes. From Aqua Fit to Pickle Ball, we have you covered!

See the new schedule here!

Mindfulness and Aging

Wednesday |October 11

11:00 - 11:50am

FREE | Online

Join cognitive aging expert, Dr. Quinn Kennedy to learn how

the practice of mindfulness can improve your well-being, even if you only have a few minutes a day.

Register Here

Improve Your Pelvic Floor Health

Wednesday |October 25

11:00 - 11:50am

FREE | Online

Join physical therapist Brittney Cappiello to learn specific steps

you can take to restore pelvic floor health and return to the life you love.

Register Here

Join Today!

Every Friday | 11:30am - 12:30pm

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Every Tuesday

10:15 - 11:45am

FREE | In-person at the APJCC

Gather to discuss local, national, and international issues that will engage us all in a friendly and open atmosphere. For more information, contact [email protected].

Hebrew Chit Chat 2023/2024- Open to old and new registrants

Mondays- Every other week Starting August 7th

FREE | In-person at the APJCC

Help us help you in your Hebrew learning journey! Improve your confidence and knowledge at this meetup between Hebrew speaker volunteers and community members on their Hebrew learning journey.

Creative Writing Workshop

Every Thursday

11:30 - 12:30pm

FREE | Online

If you’re seeking an outlet for your ideas, this group may be for you. It’s a place to find encouragement for your writing, whether it be poetry, essays, short stories, fiction, creative non-fiction or memoir. Join us for our next session.

Click here to join or send an email for more information [email protected]