SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Following is a compilation of ongoing activities offered at Jewish Family Service’s College Avenue Older Adult Center, operated within Beth Jacob Congregation at 4855 College Avenue. For additional information, refer to www.jfssd.org or call (619) 583-3300. Many classes are offered through the San Diego Community College District and are free.
Mondays: Classes and Activities offered: Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 – 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson (10 – 11:15 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Meditation with Jeff Zlotnik (11:15 am – 12 pm); Bridge – 12:45 pm; Movie Group (1 – 3 pm, new releases shown each Monday), no charge for members, $1 for non-members; Musical Comedy Group with Polly Columbo (1 pm – 3 pm).
Tuesdays: Classes and Activities offered: Walking Group (9 – 10 am); Tai Chi with Leslie Johnson-Leech (9 – 10:30 am); Book Club (1st Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am); Arthritis Exercise (10:30 – 11:45 am); Film Class with Judith Levine 1 pm; Ballroom Dancing (2 – 4 pm); Pinochle – 10 am; Trivia Tuesday (2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 12:15 pm).
Wednesdays: Classes and Activities offered: Drawing class with Marsha Austin Rogers (8:30 am); Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 – 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson (10 – 11:15 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Painting with Marsha Austin Rogers (12:30 – 3 pm); Writing class with Marsha Kay Seff (1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 12:45 pm); Bingo (12:45 pm); Music Experience with Danny Camacho (1 – 2:30 pm), $1 for members, $3 for non-members; Line Dancing with Luis Samaya (2:30 – 3:30 pm), $3 member per class, $5 non-member per class.
Thursday: Classes and Activities offered: Painting with Marsha Austin Rogers (9 am – 12 pm); Mah Jongg (10 am); Laughter Yoga with Michael Coleman (10:30 am); Blood Pressure Check (2nd and 4th Thursdays at 10 am); Arthritis Group exercise class (10 am); Special Weekly Lectures (12:45 pm, Please call for topic information); Meditation with Jeff Zlotnik (11:15 am – 12 pm).
Fridays: Classes and Activities offered: Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 – 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson (10 – 11:15 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Yoga with Shashi Pottathil (10:45 am), $5 for members, $7 for non-members; Nutrition Nuts with Melissa Alwood – weekly nutrition series for Older Adults (11:15 am); Special Musical Programs (12:30 pm, Please call for music program information).
Ongoing: Private Computer Lessons: (Mon -Fri.) by appointment only. Please call to schedule.
Blood Pressure Checks: 10:00 am, 4th Thursday of every month
Poker Group: 10 am, every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Craft Class: 9:30 am, 2nd and 4th Friday of every month
Book Discussion Group: 9:30 am, 3rd Tuesday of every month
Trivia Tuesdays: 12:15 pm, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
Special Events, Lectures and Presentations:
Nuts About Nutrition, Friday, January 8, 15, 22 & 29 @ 11:15 am, Melissa Alwood directs a new weekly health series on nutrition for Older Adults, Nuts About Nutrition. In our new interactive program we will be learning about food groups, food’s role in the body, shopping tips, cooking tips, and the latest information and research on how proper food intake can enhance your quality of life. Come to our first fun workshop to learn about the basics of food and nutrient needs for older adults. Each week a new topic will be discussed such as how to understand food labels, health holiday eating, and nutritional supplements.
Meeting with Marti, Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 12 noon–San Diego Councilmember Marti Emerald, will be joining us for lunch and an informal chat about local happenings.
Book Discussion Group—Tuesday, January 19 at 9:30 A.M– National Council of Jewish Women conducts a monthly Book Discussion Group. Marilyn Sodomsky will be our hostess. Edith Standler will be discussion leader for the morning. The book featured this month is Now You See Me by Rochelle Kirsch. To participate, just borrow a copy from your local library branch, read it and then join in the lively discussion.
Connie Pinkus and Marilyn Sodomsky are co facilitators of the group. For information please call Connie at (619) 435-6334 or Marilyn at (858) 539-1685. Or you may e-mail your questions to msodomsky@aol.com or to cncsbnb@sbcglobal.net
Blood Pressure Checks, Thursday, January 28, 2009 from 10 – 10:30 am;Free blood pressure screenings are available.
Explore the World With Exploritas, Thursday, January 21 @ 12:45: Learn about the Exploritas, providing Educational Travel since 1975. Discover nearly 8,000 educational tours in all 50 states and more than 90 countries with Exploritas, the not-for-profit leader in educational travel since 1975. Alongside local and renowned experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more.
Book Review with Professor Emeritus David Strom, Thursday, January 28, @ 12:45. David Strom will review and lead a discussion on one of Bryan Mark Rigg’s books which cover the subject of Jewish soldier in the Nazi army. Mr Strom is a Professor Emeritus of education from San Diego State is a regular book reviewer for San Diego Jewish World.
The College Avenue Center also offers hot Kosher lunches served Monday – Friday @ 12 Noon. Soup & Salad Bar offered Mondays – Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm. Suggested Donation: $3.50 for Seniors, $6 for all others.
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Preceding provided by Jewish Family Service’s College Avenue Older Adult Center. Upcoming event press releases are also placed in the corresponding date of the San Diego Jewish Community calendar